Profitability of Cashew Nut Marketing in Oyo State, Nigeria
OJEDOKUN Ajibola Olajide, OGUNLEYE Kehinde Yewande and ADELOWO Idris – May 2020 Page No.: 01-05
The study was conducted to evaluate the profitability of cashew nut marketing in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study used primary data which was collected from a total of one hundred and twenty marketers using simple random sampling technique. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis and multiple regression analytical technique. The study showed that marketing of cashew nut is productive and profitable. The study also revealed that marketing costs, selling price, purchase price, quantity of cashew nut purchased and transportation costs significantly influenced cashew nut marketing. The study thus recommended that adequate transportation should be provided by government and the existing roads should be refurbished to minimize transportation costs.
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OJEDOKUN Ajibola Olajide
Department of Agriculture, Lagos State University, Epe Campus, Lagos State, Nigeria
OGUNLEYE Kehinde Yewande
Department of Agricultural Extension, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Osun State, Nigeria
ADELOWO Idris
Department of Agricultural Extension, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Osun State, Nigeria
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OJEDOKUN Ajibola Olajide, OGUNLEYE Kehinde Yewande and ADELOWO Idris “Profitability of Cashew Nut Marketing in Oyo State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.01-05 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/01-05.pdf
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Beverage Cans Crusher Machine Patents: A Review: Part VIII
Ashraf Elfasakhany – May 2020 – Page No.: 06-15
This study is very useful for inventors to get information about early patents. A review study for patents of CAN crusher machines is presented in this paper within the period between 1981 and 1984. The study covered about forty-eight patents. A summary of each patent is presented in a very brief way. However, details about each patent could be presented in a separate study. This study is the first step for any inventor towards new invention.
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Ashraf Elfasakhany
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Taif University, PO Box 888, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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[38]. B. Saleh, Ayman A. Aly, M. M. Bassuoni, M. Alsehli, A. Elfasakhany, Khaled I.E. Ahmed “Performance assessment of an integrated desiccant air conditioning system powered by solar energy using back propagation artificial neural network” Arctic Journal, Canada, Vol. 72, issue 3, 1–18, 2019.
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[41]. AA Aly, B Saleh, MM Bassuoni, M Alsehli, A Elfasakhany, KIE Ahmed “Artificial neural network model for performance evaluation of an integrated desiccant air conditioning system activated by solar energy” AIMS Energy, 7(3): 395–412, 2019.
[42]. B Saleh, AA Aly, M Alsehli, MM Bassuoni, A Elfasakhany “Performance investigation of a solar-driven ejector refrigeration cycle” World Journal of Engineering, 16/5 (2019) 625–635, 2019.
[43]. A. Elfasakhany “How Evaporator of Automotive Air Conditioner is Modelled? A Systematic Review” Applications of Modeling and Simulation (AMS), VOL 4(1), 64–70, 2020.
[44]. M. Alsehli, B. Saleh, A. Elfasakhany, Ayman A. Aly and M. M. Bassuoni “Experimental study of a novel solar multi-effect distillation unit using alternate storage tanks” Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, In press, 2020.
[45]. Ashraf Elfasakhany, Mishal Alsehli, Bahaa Saleh, Ayman A. Aly, Mohamed Bassuoni “Renewable Pulverized Biomass Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines” Processes, Vol. 8 (4), 465, 2020.
[46]. Ashraf Elfasakhany “Gasoline engine fueled with bioethanol-bio-acetone-gasoline blends: Performance and emissions exploration” Fuel, Vol. 274, 117825, 2020.
[47]. A. Elfasakhany “Alcohols as Fuels in Spark Ignition Engines: Second Blended Generation” Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-97691-9, 2017.
[48]. A. Elfasakhany “Benefits and drawbacks on the use biofuels in spark ignition engines” Mauritius, ISBN: 978-620-2-05720-2, 2017.
[49]. A. Elfasakhany, J. Marquez, E.Y. Rezola, J. Benitez “Design and Development of an Economic Autonomous Beverage Cans Crusher” Int. J. of Mech. Eng. Tech. Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 107–122, 2012.
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[51]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review: Part I”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 62–69, 2018.
[52]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review (Part II)”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol.7, No. 2, pp. 76–82, 2018.
[53]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review Part (III)”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 1–7, 2019.
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[58]. Ashraf Elfasakhany “Beverage Cans Crusher Machine Patents: A Review: Part VII” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Volume VII, Issue IV, 239–247, 2020.
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Ashraf Elfasakhany “Beverage Cans Crusher Machine Patents: A Review: Part VIII” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.06-15 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/06-15.pdf
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Reference Interval for Body Mass Index, And Vital Signs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatric Population of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
Richard M Gitimu , Joseph K Gikunju, Stanley K Waithaka, and Eliud NM Njagi – May 2020 – Page No.: 16-24
Vital signs including temperature, pulse and respiratory rate, blood pressure, peripheral oxygen saturation, pain, level of consciousness and urine output are used to assess changes in a patient’s condition, and early signs of clinical deterioration so that treatment can be initiated to correct the associated disease. They are affected by factors such as age, sex, dietary habits, lifestyle, geographical location, socioeconomic status, health status, medications, ethnicity, genetics, and environment. The aim of this study was to establish 95% reference intervals for three vital signs for Taita-Taveta County Kenyan population. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Clinical Chemistry, Moi Subcounty Hospital, Taita-Taveta County, Voi, Kenya between May 2015 and December 2017 and involved 191 males and 317 females for vital signs study, and 125 males and 127 females for BMI study. The age of the referents population was 1-95 years. Vital signs were measured using automatic Mindray monitor and BMI was measured by weighing (kg) each referent individual and taking their height (in metres). Reference intervals were developed using EP28A3c guidelines. Mann-Whitney U test was used to develop reference intervals between males and females, and ANOVA and post-ANOVA test was used to compare the effect of age. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 20. The developed reference intervals for BMI and the vital signs for Taita-Taveta County Kenyan population were different from those reported in medical literature; thus supporting the need for every clinical chemistry laboratory to develop their own reference intervals using their own population.
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Richard M Gitimu
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Taita Taveta University, P.O Box 635-80300 Voi, Kenya
Joseph K Gikunju
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62000-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Abdul, N.A.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
Stanley K Waithaka
Department of Medical laboratory Sciences, Mount Kenya University, P.O Box 342-01000 Thika, Kenya
Eliud NM Njagi
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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The Role of Administration in Promoting Responsibility and Values for Employees in the Social Sector in Jeddah: A Pilot Study
Saad Saeed Attia Al-Zahrani, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi – May 2020 Page No.: 25-32
Social work has evolved over the years creating a need for the organizations to adjust their operations in order to mirror the changing social needs. In social work, clients have diverse needs and are often exposed to a different set of environments that must be considered when coming up with the strategies to fulfil the client’s needs. There are different components of social work with different roles and responsibilities structured in order to meet the client’s needs. In this study inspects the role of administration in promoting responsibility and values for employees in the social sector in Jeddah. Primary data was gathered using a simple random sampling technique; in view of this sampling method, questionnaires were self-managed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Out of 70 surveys that were distributed, 65 properly finished were used for the analyses performed for this examination. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programming was used to analyse the data gathered to determine the relationships between Social work administration and promoting values and responsibilities among social work employees. The outcomes uncover that all independent variables used in this study positively important in promoting values and responsibilities among social work employees. In light of these findings, implications of the study, recommendations, and proposals for future research were discussed.
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Saad Saeed Attia Al-Zahrani
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
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Saad Saeed Attia Al-Zahrani, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi “The Role of Administration in Promoting Responsibility and Values for Employees in the Social Sector in Jeddah: A Pilot Study” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.25-32 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/25-32.pdf
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Work-Based Training Techniques for Integration into Nigerian Certificate in Education Minimum Standard of Technical Education for Enhancing Job Creation in Nigeria
Binni, D. B (PhD), Saidu, A. H – May 2020 – Page No.: 33-38
The paper identified work-based training techniques for integration into Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) minimum standard of technical education for enhancing job creation in Nigeria. Two research questions were raised to guide the study and two hypotheses were formulated and tested at .5 level of significant. Descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The study was carried out in North-Central, Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 172 respondents comprising of 116 colleges of education lecturers and 56 university lecturers teaching technical education. Total population sampling technique was used to select the population for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Cronbach Alpha statistical technique was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and yielded .88 and .89 coefficients. The study employed the use of mean to answer the research questions and Z-test to test the null hypotheses. Findings revealed apprenticeship, job shadowing, cooperative education among others were work-based training techniques for integration. The paper recommended that, Nigerian Council for Colleges of Education (NCCE) should facilitate the integration of work-based training techniques into the NCE minimum standard of technical education for enhancing job creation in Nigeria.
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Binni, D. B (PhD)
Department of Building Technology Education, Niger State College of Education, Minna, Nigeria
Saidu, A. H
Department of Electrical/Electronics Technology Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau, Nigeria
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Binni, D. B (PhD), Saidu, A. H “Work-Based Training Techniques for Integration into Nigerian Certificate in Education Minimum Standard of Technical Education for Enhancing Job Creation in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.33-38 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/33-38.pdf
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Blended Learning on Students’ Performance and Interest in Phonetics at University of Port Harcourt
CHUKWUEMEKA, CHINWE JOYCE, Professor C. N. Olele, Dr. L. N. Abraham- May 2020 – Page No.: 39-44
This study researched on the utilization of A la Carte model of blended learning on the performance and interest of two hundred (200) level college students in the department of Educational Foundation, Faculty of Education, and two hundred (200) level college students of English department, Faculty of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Two-group pretest-posttest semi experimental research design was utilized. The investigation had three (3) research questions and three (3) hypotheses. A sample size of one hundred (100) students was drawn utilizing purposive sampling process. Two (2) instruments were utilized for data collection: Questionnaire on Students’ Interest in Phonetics (QOSIP) and Phonetics Performance Test (PPT). The instruments response design was in four-point Likert scale of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree. A criterion mean of 2.5 was utilized to distinguish college students’ interest for Phonetics through blended learning. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were utilized to address the study questions while the null hypothesis were tested utilizing Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The discoveries uncovered that A la Carte model of blended learning improved the performance and boost the interest of the students. It was thus suggested that Phonetics lecturers should blend their teaching to conquer the fear students have for Phonetics.
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CHUKWUEMEKA, CHINWE JOYCE
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Professor C. N. Olele
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Dr. L. N. Abraham
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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CHUKWUEMEKA, CHINWE JOYCE, Professor C. N. Olele, Dr. L. N. Abraham “Blended Learning on Students’ Performance and Interest in Phonetics at University of Port Harcourt” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.39-44 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/39-44.pdf
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The Effect of Motivation Factors on the Job Performance: A Case Study of Dangote Cement and Lafarge Cement Companies in Nigeria
Eko Oluwajuwon Toheeb, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Al Jounaidi, Maged Mustafa Al-Dubai – May 2020 Page No.: 45-54
Human resources that are the backbone of catering for staff in an organization are needed by motivating the organization to prepare for a sustainable competitive advantage. Due to the highly dynamic and competitive business climate in which organizations, they need to establish strategies for recruiting and retaining the required staff, thereby motivating their employee. The development of strategies then makes the motivation to be the critical factor that is needed to create an enabling environment that aids optimal job performance of an employee in an organization. A productive workforce is the cornerstone of any organization, facilitating in a competitive environment the achievement of regulatory targets. Such methods or motivating factors are used by managers to increase employee productivity. Therefore, this research seeks to compare some of these motivation factors which include compensation, incentive, benefits, and reward on job performance in some organizations in Nigeria which are Lafarge and Dangote cement which are the most popular cement companies in Nigeria. This is study tries to determine the difference in the effect of factors (benefit, incentive, reward, compensation) on the job performance at Dangote cement and Lafarge cement. In this study, the analysis of the collected data is carried out using the Social Sciences Statistics System (SPSS). As descriptive statistics, simple statistical measures like the mean, standard deviation and average are used. The findings follow an inductive approach based on sample data. The study result shows the positive relationship between factors (benefit, incentive, reward, compensation) and job performance. The study concluded that Management should motivate consistent behaviour that adheres to motivation factors, to keep the employees working for the organization. for that purpose, motivation factors can be used to mediate the conversation among management and employees regarding the importance of the organizational problems. The study also recommended the organization should be responsible to keep pace whether their employees are performing organizational and societal duties effectively or not. it provides a way to monitor the ethical practices of employees, both within and outside the organization. further, the implementation of ethical practices should be motivated by leaders to improve employee performance.
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Eko Oluwajuwon Toheeb
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Abdoul Rahman Mhd Al Jounaidi
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Maged Mustafa Al-Dubai
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
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Domestic Tourism: A Panacea for Global Disasters
Sushma Rewal Chugh – May 2020 Page No.: 55-59
Disasters and pandemics have from time immemorial wreaked havoc on tourism industry worldwide. Recently tourism has been badly affected by the impact of Corona virus and the worst hit would be international tourism industry. In the wake of the threat of corona virus looming large, international tourism is bound to fall back into oblivion due to uncertainties involved. Although this pandemic has spelt disaster for tourism industry globally, domestic tourism worldwide could emerge as a ray of hope in such grim scenario. This paper is an attempt to project domestic tourism as the way forward during crises or global pandemics.
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Sushma Rewal Chugh
Institute of Vocational (Tourism) Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India
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Impact of Farmers’ Cooperative Society Membership on Rural Household Livelihood Development in Oyo State
M.O Olojede, W.A. Rasaki, A. Adeoye, O. Amoo, A.I. Olayanju – May 2020 – Page No.: 60-65
The study examined the impact of farmer’s cooperative societies on livelihood development of rural households in Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage random sampling technique was adopted to select 240 cooperator and 120 non-cooperator farmers from each village to make three hundred and fifty- nine respondents (360). Data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis, Probit Analysis and T- test analysis. The findings revealed that 66.53% and 70.00% of the cooperators and non-cooperators respectively were male with mean age of 45 years. The study also revealed that 99.33% of the respondents were full time farmers and that farmers’ cooperative was their main source of agricultural credit. Pseudo R2 value of 0.37 revealed that about 37% variation in livelihood development of cooperators of rural household in the study area are explained by the various independent variable such as age, sex, marital status, religion and household size etc. Farm size, educational level and membership of cooperative society have a positive significant effect on livelihood development of cooperators at 1%, 5% & 10% level respectively. Test of mean difference between cooperators and non-cooperators in the study area showed that there is a significant difference (α 0.01) between the various socioeconomic distributions of non-cooperators and cooperators tested in the study area which implies that cooperator perform better than non-cooperator farmers in term of income, productive assets and land cultivated in the study area.
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M.O Olojede
Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria
W.A. Rasaki
Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria
A. Adeoye
Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria
O. Amoo
Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria
A.I. Olayanju
Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Protective effect of Lyophilized Aqueous Extract of Basella alba Vegetable on Heamatological indices and selected Organs of Cyanide Induced Toxicity in Rats
Dada Abiodun O., Okareh Oladapo T., Adewumi Michael O., Ogunyemi Kayode M. – May 2020 Page No.: 66-72
The protective effect of lyophilised aqueous extract of Basella alba (BA) vegetable on cyanide induced toxicity in rats was investigated. Twenty, 3weeks old male wistar strain albino rats were randomly distributed into one control and three treatment groups of five rats each; control group (no cyanide, no extract), group 2, treated with 3mg/kg body weight cyanide (CN only), group 3, treated with 3mg/kg body wt. cyanide and equivalent amount(3mg/kg body wt.) of extract (CN+BA) and group 4, treated with 3mg/kg body wt. ofextract only(BA only) were used for the investigation.Cyanide toxicity(when compared with the control) reduced food and water intake, while the food intake was improved in group 3 which was treated with equivalent concentration of cyanide and extract(CN+BA). Biochemical analysis of liver enzymes showed that cyanide (CN only) damaged the liver as there was significantly elevated activity of Aspartate aminotranferase (AST) and Alanine aminotransferase(ALT) which were considerably decreased by Basella alba. Heamatological analysis indicated a significant reduction in PCV, RBC and Hb of group treated with cyanide(CN only). The reduction effects were considerably cancelled by basella alba in the group treated with equivalent concentration of cyanide and extract(CN+BA). Lyophilized aqueous extracts of Basella alba showed good potentials as a safe antidote for cyanide toxicity when administered concominantly with sub-lethal dose of cyanide.
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Dada Abiodun O.
School of Environmental Health Studies,College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Okareh Oladapo T.
Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Adewumi Michael O.
School of Environmental Health Studies,College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Ogunyemi Kayode M.
School of Environmental Health Studies,College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
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Towards Socio-Economic Status of parents and Access to Quality Education in Secondary Schools Education in Nigeria
Aliyu Malam Bala, Isah Yahaya & Jibril Aliyu – May 2020 – Page No.: 73-76
The paper aims at examined the level socio-economic status of parents and quality education of children in secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis, the paper look at the conceptual clarification quality education, indicators of quality education and the term Secondary Schools education, the writers focused attention on how economic status of a family effect the level of education of a children, what strategy family with poor incomes would applied to overcome educational challenges of their children. The study shows that parents with high socio-economic status often have more success in preparing their young children for school because they typically have access to a wide range of resources to promote and support status often lack the financial, social and educational supports that characterize families with high socio economic status. Poor resources could not promote and support children development and school readiness. Parent may have in adequate skills for such activities as reading and writing likewise their children and may lack information about child hood, immunizations and nutrition. In adequate resources and limited access to available resources can negatively affect family decision regarding their children development and quality of learning.
Page(s): 73-76 Date of Publication: 23 May 2020
Aliyu Malam Bala
Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Nigeria
Isah Yahaya
Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Nigeria
Jibril Aliyu
Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Direct Marketing Vs Creative Marketing: Evaluation and Analysis in Malaysia
Nur Farhana Binti Mohamed, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi – May 2020 Page No.: 77-82
Marketing is the only business function that truly engages with customers. Marketing can be divided into two type which are the direct marketing and creative marketing. Direct marketing is a database driven marketing strategy, which relies on communication with customers whilst creative marketing is the technique of building customers trust and loyalty. For this paper, it consists of five parts or chapters. The first part is introduction to the research conducted while the second part is related to the review of literature regarding direct marketing and creative marketing. The third part focuses on the research conducted through surveys by distributing questionnaires to the entrepreneurs from various type of industries in Malaysia. Meanwhile, the fourth part is pertaining on the results of the research conducted along with some discussion. The final and last part would be the conclusion and a few recommendations on the overall research. As a whole, the study regarding direct marketing and creative marketing is an interesting field to study however, there is still a challenge because knowing more about the field require more and deeper analysis on each one of it in order to gain a positive impact on building relations with clients, fulfilling their needs and demand along with having more sales.
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Nur Farhana Binti Mohamed
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
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Corruption Impact on Private Sector Performance in Nigeria: An Empirical Study (1999-2018)
Tonye Richard Apiri, Keneke P. Onduka – May 2020 – Page No.: 83-96
Corruption has long co-existed with human race. It is as old as reality and remains one of most endless socio economic vice globally both in developed and developing economies with devastating consequences. This notion has attracted scholars from different discipline to examine the subject with mixed ends. This paper tends to bridge an identified gap in existing literature by employing an econometric approach for empirical findings of the studied subject (corruption impact on private sector performance in Nigeria). The study findings reveal as evidenced from the outcome of the error correction mechanism (ECM) that: Corruption has a linear and significant impact on private sector performance in Nigeria for the period under study. Hence, the paper recommends an enlightenment programmes to be jointly design by the arms of Government (Executive, Legislative and Judiciary) in respect to conceived patterns and believes about corruption as to discourage its excessive abuse, and most importantly anchoring it on the habit of desisting from extreme wealth acquisition and the culture of get rich quick syndrome for all. The paper further recommends that, the phenomenon “corruption” should be ascribed with embedded economic benefits rather than individual self-enthroned enrichment.
Page(s): 83-96 Date of Publication: 23 May 2020
Tonye Richard Apiri
Banking & Finance Department, Faculty of Management Sciences, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Keneke P. Onduka
Banking & Finance Department, Faculty of Management Sciences, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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The Relationship Between Pro-Environmental Awareness and Behavior of Local People in Developing Community-Based Tourism: A Case in The Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Nguyen Quoc Nghi, Bui Van Trinh – May 2020 – Page No.: 97-100
The objective of the study is to demonstrate the relationship between the local people’s pro-environmental awareness and behavior in developing community-based tourism in the Mekong Delta. The data were collected from 210 local people involved in developing community-based tourism in Can Tho City, An Giang Province, Dong Thap Province, and Tien Giang Province. The structural equation modeling (SEM)was applied.The study has proved that environmental education and environmental management positively influence pro-environmental awareness of local people. Also, the study has shown a positive relationship between the pro-environmental awareness and behavior of local people towards the development of community-based tourism in the Mekong Delta.
Page(s): 97-100 Date of Publication: 27 May 2020
Nguyen Quoc Nghi
College of Economics, Can Tho University
Bui Van Trinh
College of Economics, Can Tho University
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Nguyen Quoc Nghi, Bui Van Trinh “The Relationship Between Pro-Environmental Awareness and Behavior of Local People in Developing Community-Based Tourism: A Case in The Mekong Delta, Vietnam” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp. 97-100 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/97-100.pdf
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Food Hygiene and Safety Management in Nigeria
Okechukwu K. Iro, Ugo U. Enebeli, Gabriel U. P. Iloh, Young Azuama, Agwu N. Amadi, Chinasa O. Amadi, Cosmas Ezejindu, Joseph Ingwu, Stella E. Ogamba – May 2020 Page No.: 101-109
Current food production processes from farm to fork are bedevilled by food safety hazards and risks which result to frequent foodborne disease outbreaks locally, nationally and internationally. Food hygiene and safety management systems are put in place to insure that food that gets to the consumer is safe. The objective of this paper is to review the current food hygiene and safety management (FHSM) in Nigeria. The concept of food hygiene represents the ways and means of controlling hazards in food in order to ensure that the food is fit for human consumption and that it is prepared according to the intended use, while food safety management guarantees the harmlessness of food and the absence of adverse effects for the consumers. FHSM start from primary production in the farm, through manufacturing processes, to distribution of the food up to the consumers’ table. Credible FHSM can only take place within robust international and national regulatory systems. Education on and development of internationally regulated hazard prevention and control systems such as hazard analysis and critical points (HACCP) and ISO 22000 will strengthen FHSM in Nigeria. It is recommended here that Nigeria should develop and enforce HACCP and ISO 22000 for the achievement of FHSM.
Page(s): 101-109 Date of Publication: 30 May 2020
Okechukwu K. Iro
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Ugo U. Enebeli
Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Rhema University, Aba, Nigeria
Gabriel U. P. Iloh
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Young Azuama
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Agwu N. Amadi
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Chinasa O. Amadi
Department of Public Health, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Cosmas Ezejindu
Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Joseph Ingwu
Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Stella E. Ogamba
Department of Environmental Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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Okechukwu K. Iro, Ugo U. Enebeli, Gabriel U. P. Iloh, Young Azuama, Agwu N. Amadi, Chinasa O. Amadi, Cosmas Ezejindu, Joseph Ingwu, Stella E. Ogamba “Food Hygiene and Safety Management in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.101-109 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/101-109.pdf
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Study on Smart Marketing Strategies Using Effective Social Media
Sanjay P. Pande – May 2020 Page No.: 110-116
In today’s modern age, digital marketing has a widespread exploitation in various sectors. We strongly agreed that the world is rapidly moving towards digital technology. People are utilizing more and more digital data day by day and they have not yet documented this in their marketing strategies. In India People are spending more time in online activities, the social media and various websites plays an important role in their life. Smart marketers keep watch on the changes of market trend as well as need of customer and according to that the marketing strategies and the use of effective social media helps to achieve the target. But the latest information shows that India has over 100 million internet users and approximately 89% of the population are using Smartphone devices. Online Digital Marketing Strategy emphasizes on the use of digital technologies more effectively and allows an individual attention for better products or services campaigning, marketing and implementation. The key objective of this paper is to discover the effective social media according to the market trend and factors affecting digital marketing mainly in the service sector. This paper initially introduces about Digital Marketing and current trends in Digital Marketing and discusses the strategies of marketing using effective social media for the marketing of the services.
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Sanjay P. Pande
Department of Computer Technology, Shri Datta Meghe Polytechnic, Nagpur, (MS) India
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Assessment of Some Air Quality Parameters in Port Harcourt City Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria
Friday Kpee – May 2020 Page No.: 117-122
This study evaluated some air parameters in industrial and non – industrial areas of Port Harcourt city. The areas were; Trans – Amadi, Diobu (Mile 3) and Rukpokwu. The ambient air qualities were assessed by using auto gas monitory equipment. The study revealed that the mean values for the months of September, October and November for each parameters were temperature 27.68±0.260C, 26.92±0.040C, and 28.55±0.350C for Diobu, 27.03±0.02 0C, 26.24±0.06 0C and 28.35±0.09 0C for Rukpokwu, 26.04±0.02 0C, 25.31±0.03 0C and 27.38±0.21 0C for Trans-Amadi. Relative humidity were 91.87±0.10 %, 98.65±0.05 % and 86.28±0.16 % for Trans-Amadi, 91.27±0.16 % 91.26±0.12 % and 75.34±0.27 % for Rukpokwu, 87.15±0.69 %, 91.20±0.38 % and 74.79±0.20 % for Diobu. Wind speed were 0.52±0.11 m/s, 0.45±0.06 m/s, and 0.49±0.03 m/s for Diobu, 0.46±0.3 m/s, 0.48±0.18 m/s and 0.56±0.15 m/s for Trans-Amadi, 0.41±0.08 m/s, 0.42±0.11 m/s and 0.42±0.11 m/s and 0.42±0.04 m/s for Rukpokwu. Suspended particulate matters (SPM) were 42.19±1.06 µg/m3, 40.68±3.02 µg/m3 and 42.93±2.19 µg/m3 for Trans-Amadi, 38.30±3.07 µg/m3, 37.23±1.18 µg/m3 and 38.36±0.84 µg/m3 for Diobu, 33.62±0.12 µg/m3, 30.68±0.25 µg/m3 and 33.64±0.09 µg/m3 for Rukpokwu at the various months. While, gaseous emissions parameters such as SO2, CO, NO2, H2S, VOC, CH4, O3 and NH3 mean values were below DPR and FMEnv recommended limits except NH3 which was not detected. The results of student t-test and ANOVA, showed no significant difference between the locations and within the months of the study. The results showed that all the parameters examined were within DPR and FMEnv guidelines for ambient air quality.
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Friday Kpee
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Reference Intervals for Serum Biochemistry Analytes for Pregnant Mothers of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
Richard M Gitimu, Joseph K Gikunju, Stanley K Waithaka, and Eliud NM Njagi – May 2020 Page No.: 123-131
Reference intervals for pregnant women for blood analytes which are known to change with the trimester of pregnancy are rare. Most clinical laboratories in Africa including Kenya use reference intervals for non-pregnant women developed using western populations to interpret laboratory results for pregnant women which is inappropriate; important pathological changes may be missed, and normal changes may be interpreted as pathological conditions. The aim of this study was to develop trimester specific reference intervals for fifteen serum biochemistry analytes for pregnant women of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya. This was a cross-sectional study involving 296 healthy pregnant women randomly recruited in their second and third trimester attending Moi Subcounty Hospital antenatal clinics from the 16th week after meeting the inclusion criteria, between May 2015 and December 2017. Five millilitres of venous blood was drawn from each participant into plain vacutainer tubes, allowed to clot and then centrifuged to obtain serum. The levels of the serum biochemistry analytes were measured using Clinical Chemistry Autoanalyzer (Integra 400) and reported using SI units. Reference intervals spanning the 2.5 and 97.5 percentiles of each of these analytes were calculated using Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, 2010) guidelines on the obtained non-parametric dataset. Trimester independent reference intervals for total protein, albumin, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase, blood urea nitrogen, potassium, chloride, and calcium were established. Trimester dependent reference intervals for alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, creatinine, uric acid, and sodium were established. In conclusion, trimester specific reference intervals were developed for serum biochemistry analytes for pregnant women of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya different from those reported in literature. These developed reference intervals can be adopted for accurate diagnosis of pathological conditions during pregnancy for this population.
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Richard M Gitimu
Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Taita Taveta University, P.O Box 635-80300 Voi, Kenya
Joseph K Gikunju
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P.O Box 62000-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Stanley K Waithaka
Department of Medical laboratory Sciences, Mount Kenya University, P.O Box 342-01000 Thika, Kenya
Eliud NM Njagi
Department of Medical laboratory Sciences, Mount Kenya University, P.O Box 342-01000 Thika, Kenya
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Richard M Gitimu, Joseph K Gikunju, Stanley K Waithaka, and Eliud NM Njagi “Reference Intervals for Serum Biochemistry Analytes for Pregnant Mothers of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.123-131 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/123-131.pdf
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Evaluation of Laterite Soil Stabilized using Waste Paper Sludge
Akshatha B A, Abijith Jain – May 2020 – Page No.: 132-136
A method of improving the properties of soil by blending and mixing it with other materials is known as Soil stabilization. In this paper an attempt is made to use waste paper sludge (WPS) as stabilizing agent in rural road construction in combination with lateritic soil (LS) and also intended to find the properties such as Compaction, Shear properties, California Bearing Ratio (CBR) and Durability, when lateritic soil is replaced with waste paper sludge at different mix proportions (2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10%). The result has shown that the mix proportions of waste paper sludge at 6% gives good strength.
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Akshatha B A
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, N D R K I T, Hassan, India
Abijith Jain
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, B I T, Mangalore, India
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Implementation of Low Cost Technology for Biogas Generation and Reuse of Sludge in Brick Manufacturing
Manasa S.R., Akshatha B.A. – May 2020 – Page No.: 137-140
Biogas is known as a source of renewable energy and it’s made mostly of methane (60-70%) and a mixture of CO2 (carbon dioxide), H2S (hydrogen sulfide), NH3 (ammonia), and SO2 (sulfur dioxide). This gas is produced when biological matter (usually cow manure) is decomposed in an environment without the presence of oxygen with the help of bacteria. It has been popular as a source of energy for over 200 years. In order to generate biogas, the individual has to first build an anaerobic (no oxygen present) digester, or an enclosed tank (usually made of steel), where specific types of organic impurities are placed for bacteria to decompose them. In the environment, it is produced naturally in deep soils, lake bottoms, and wetlands. The dried waste sludge after the production of biogas is reused to produce “EcoFaeBrick“, a quality, easily manufactured, low-cost sustainable building material made from cow dung. The bricks are not only 20% lighter, but they have a compressive strength 20% durable than clay bricks.
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Manasa S.R.
Department of Civil Engineering, NDRKIT, Hassan, India
Akshatha B.A.
Department of Civil Engineering, NDRKIT, Hassan, India
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Manasa S.R., Akshatha B.A. “Implementation of Low Cost Technology for Biogas Generation and Reuse of Sludge in Brick Manufacturing” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.137-140 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/137-140.pdf
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Mergers and Acquisition Strategy and Performance of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Etim Osim Etim, Nsima Johnson Umoffong – May 2020 – Page No.: 141-152
The study examined the effect of merger and acquisition strategy on performance of selected Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was adopted as sampling procedure for selecting three Deposit Money Banks (UBA, Access Bank and FCMB) that successfully implemented Merger and Acquisition Strategy in the Financial Services Sector of the Nigeria economy. Secondary Data Spanning a period of 20 years (1996-2015) were collected from the published annual financials of the banks. Descriptive statistics involving the test of differences in two means (pre and post mergers periods) and multivariate Analysis of variance (MANOVA) were employed in analysis of the data. Results shows that merger and acquisition strategy impacted positively on performance of the selected Deposit money Banks in Nigeria with improved performance in gross earnings (pre total value 6.05, post total value , 405.29); profit after tax (PAT) values (Pre-total values 2.1 post total values 65.91). Earnings Per Share (E.P.S) values (pre-total values 23.03, Post-total values, 141.12). More so the calculated ANOVA values (F-statistic) for test of hypothesis were 32.83, 17.31 and 29.14 as against 3.60 critical value meaning post-merger performance were better than the pre-merger period. It was concluded that merger and acquisition strategy is good for Nigerian Banks. It is recommended that Banks with poor corporate governance issues and weak Capital structure should embrace mergers and acquisition and that the CBN should strengthen it monitoring and oversight functions to enhance operational efficiency of Deposit money Banks in Nigeria.
Page(s): 141-152 Date of Publication: 02 June 2020
Etim Osim Etim
BSc, MBA, MSc, PhD, CFAN, FCA, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Administration, University Of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Nsima Johnson Umoffong
BSc, MBA, PhD, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Business Administration, University Of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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Role of MIS Functions in Enhance the Business Processes and Operational Excellence of the Banks
Mohammed Abed Al-Hayy Al-Dalaien, Sadun Naser Yassin Alheety, Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi – May 2020 – Page No.: 153-166
The importance of utilizing of Management Information System (MIS) is increased to manage information, improve the business processes, and enhance the operational excellence of the organizations. There are many challenges faced by applying the MIS system in organization. The organizations should manage the MIS functions based on the nature of the information workflow and working functionality order to enhance the business processes and operational excellence. This study aims to explore the role of MIS efficiency and effectiveness in improve the business processes and the operational excellence of the Jordanian banks. The data of this research is collected from 159 managers in two Jordanian banks; Islamic Jordanian bank and Housing bank. In order to address the research aims, the SPSS and AMOS tools are utilized to conduct several analyses such as demographic analysis, confirmatory factors analysis, and descriptive analysis. The results show that the effectiveness and efficiency of MIS functions would be designed based on the business processes such as information workflow and working functionality. The MIS efficiency includes many dimensions such as throughput, transaction speed, system availability, information accuracy, and response rate. The MIS effectiveness includes many dimensions such as usability, conversion rare and financial requirements. The effective and efficient MIS functions plays important role in improve the operational excellence of the banks such as working innovations and services quality. This research provides useful information about the relationship between the MIS functions, business processes, and operational excellence in the banks.
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Mohammed Abed Al-Hayy Al-Dalaien
Student, Department of Business Administration, Al-Madinah International University, Serdang, Malaysia
Sadun Naser Yassin Alheety
Assistant professor Al-Madinah International University, Serdang, Malaysia
Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi
Assistant professor Al-Madinah International University, Serdang, Malaysia
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Mohammed Abed Al-Hayy Al-Dalaien, Sadun Naser Yassin Alheety, Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi “Role of MIS Functions in Enhance the Business Processes and Operational Excellence of the Banks” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.153-166 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/153-166.pdf
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Heavy Metal Concentrations in Cassava Leaves and Tubers Harvested from Some Communities in Gokana, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nwineewii, Jack D. – May 2020 – Page No.: 167-172
The concentration of heavy metals in parts of edible plants and food crops is becoming a cause of concern to human beings. Samples of cassava leaves and tubers were collected from four communities in Gokana Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria in the months of July and October 2019. The samples were analyzed for heavy metal concentrations after laboratory treatment. The results showed that the mean concentrations of the heavy metals in the leaves of cassava were; 0.127±0.110, 1.297±0.124, 2.410±0.736, 2.536±0.284, 98.566±9.767 and 2.306±0.480 mg/Kg for Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe and Ni in July, while the mean concentrations in the month of October were; 0.132±0.105, 1.287±0.210, 2.471±0.811, 2.571±0.291, 100.712±12.614 and 2.087±0.726 mg/Kg for Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe and Ni respectively. The mean concentrations of the examined heavy metals for July in the tubers were; 0.019±0.019, 0.377±0.341, 1.126±0.067, 1.567±0.304, 96.600±7.137 and 0.654±0.654 mg/Kg for Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe and Ni, while that of October were; 0.020±0.020, 0.364±0.300, 1.294±0.115, 1.872±0.119, 99.861±10.869 and 0.710±0.674for Cd, Pb, Cr, Cu, Fe and Ni respectively. All the Heavy metal concentrations showed higher values in the leaves than the tubers of cassava. The concentrations of heavy metals in the leaves were in the order; Fe > Cu > Cr > Ni >Pb> Cd and in the tubers, the order were, Fe > Cu > Cr > Ni >Pb> Cd. There is the need for adequate monitoring and implementing of necessary measures to reduce the levels of heavy metals in the cassava parts, so as to curb excessive intake by local consumers who consume the tuber as food and the leaves as medicine.
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Nwineewii, Jack D.
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, P.M. B. 5047 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Concentrations of Heavy Metals in Farmland Soils from selected Oil Bearing Communities in Gokana, Rivers State, Nigeria
Sor, A.L, Edori, O. S., Nwineewii, J. D. – May 2020 – Page No.: 173-180
Human intervention into the natural environment in order to better humanity has both negative Local Government Area of the Rivers State. The communities where the samples were collected were Yeghe, Bodo, B-Dere and K-Dere. The samples were subjected to laboratory treatment and and positive components. Soil samples were collected from selected farmlands from Gokana finally analyzed for heavy metals concentrations in both soil and the cassava parts. The result showed that the mean concentrations of the heavy metals in the soil from the communities were; 1.501±0.142, 2.685±0.382, 4.185±0.740, 4.021±0.540, 174.914±28.497 and 3.809±0.596 mg/Kg for cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), chromium (Cr) copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and nickel (Ni) respectively. The order of concentrations of the heavy metals in the soil was, Fe > Cr > Cu > Ni >Pb> Cd. Analysis of the pollution levels of the soils from the farmlands using some pollution indices indicated that contamination factor analysis showed that the soils were all severely polluted with Cd, but were uncontaminated with all the other metals. Pollution index revealed that all the soils fall within the range of slight contamination, contamination degree and modified contamination degree assessment indicated that the soils were uncontaminated with the metals.
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Sor, A.L
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, P.M. B. 5047 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Edori, O. S.
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, P.M. B. 5047 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Nwineewii, J. D.
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, P.M. B. 5047 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Concentrations of Heavy Metals in Vegetable (Telfairaoccidentalis) from Farmlands Close to Rumuagholu Dumpsite, Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Nwoke I. B., Edori, E. S. – May 2020 – Page No.: 181-184
The proliferation of dumpsites in urban settlement the world over is becoming worrisome. The concentrations of some heavy metals were examined in vegetables (Telfairaoccidentalis) planted in farmland close to Rumuagholu Dumpsite. Vegetables samples were collected from three station around the dumpsite within a period of three months (April, May and June). They were transported to the laboratory and oven dried at 60 oC to constant weight. The samples were powdered and digested. The content filtered and the filtrate examined with atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results obtained showed that the mean station values of the individual metals were; lead (Pb), 0.797±0.112, 0.417±0.081 and 0.300±0.049 mg/Kg in stations 1, 2 and 3, cadmium (Cd), undetected in stations 1and 3 and 0.004±0.001mg/Kg in station 2, copper (Cu), 0.364±0.095, 1.113±0.134 and 0.247±0.049 mg/Kg in station 1, 2 and 3, chromium (Cr), 1.234±0.168, 0.721±0.051 and 0.096±0.020 mg/Kg and nickel (Ni), 0.876±0.458, 0.568±0.350 and 0.166±0.015 mg/Kg in station 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The concentrations of the various heavy metals in the dumpsite vegetables were higher than those of the control farmlands. The concentrations of all the examined metals were lower than the FAO/WHO value for consumable food except that of Pb. Although the concentrations of the heavy metals examined were low, yet caution should be taken when planting vegetables on dumpsite soils. This is because of the danger that might ensure from heavy metals toxicity in consumers.
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Nwoke I. B.
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, PMB 5047, Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria
Edori, E. S.
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, PMB 5047, Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria
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Diethanolamine: An Inhibitor of Mild Steel Corrosion in Cassava Fluid Extract
Igwe, P. U., Edori, E. S. – May 2020 – Page No.: 185-191
The effect of diethanolamine on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in cassava fluid was investigated by weight loss measurements. The investigation was conducted at temperatures of 298K and 333K at concentration of 0.5M, 1.0M, 1.5M and 2.0M concentrations of diethanolamine in cassava fluid. The results showed that weight loss recorded decreased with concentration and temperature. Weight loss decrease from 0.0503mm, blank solution to 0.0101mm in 2.0M concentration at 298K and a decrease in corrosion rate of 0.0789mm/yr to 0.0411mm/yr under the same conditions on the 3rd day. Weight loss also decreased from 0.0243mm blank solution to 0.0002mm in 2.0M concentration and corrosion rate also decreased from 0.0380mm/yr to 0.0003mm/yr under the same concentration at 333K, on the 3rd day. Further decrease was also recorded as the day progresses to the 9th day. The highest efficiencies recorded were 98.01% at 0.5M concentration at 298K and 9918% at 2.0M concentration at 333K. The recorded values showed that diethanolamine is an efficient corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in cassava fluid.
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Igwe, P. U.
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Edori, E. S.
Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, P. M. B. 5047, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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Sociological Assessment of the Perception of Nigerians on the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) Pandemic
Anthony Abah Ebonyi, Anne Abok- May 2020 – Page No.: 192-198
This paper assesses the perception of Nigerians in regard to the Coronavirus disease pandemic. It focuses on the level of awareness and attitude of the people towards the Covid-19, and how it impacts on their livelihoods, including the measures taken, and associated challenges to contain the disease and halt its wild-fire-like contagion. The paper adopts a desk review methodology to argue that Coronavirus disease is a reality that has an overarching social, psychological, and economic implications for people world over, Nigeria, not exempted. Findings reveal that regardless of this stack reality, most Nigerians tend to jettison the presence of Covid-19 and its epidemiological and socio-economic havoc. Measures adopted by the Government such as social/physical distancing, hand washing and or sanitization, lockdowns, among others, are most often disregarded by people. Also, to reduce the all-round effect of the disease, Government and other concerned Nigerians regularly give out palliatives to ameliorate the challenges occasioned by Covid-19, however, these efforts are been jeopardised because of the selfish and vested interests of a few Nigerians, including some Government officials, who are charged with the responsibility of distributing palliatives intended for the most vulnerable members of the public. These unscrupulous individuals, rather than act as directed, convert the palliatives to personal use, and, in some cases, give out to friends and relations; a situation that heightens the skepticism and sarcasm among majority of Nigerians, concerning Covid-19. The paper concludes that while it is relevant to align with the international community in finding solutions to the pandemic, it is fitting to look in-wards because of Nigeria’s peculiar cultural orientations and belief systems. In this way, indigenous remedy would be applied in solving global problem such as the novel Coronavirus disease that threatens humanity today.
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Anthony Abah Ebonyi
Ph.D Final Defence, Department of Sociology, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
Anne Abok
Int’l Director, Media Campaign against Human Trafficking in Persons (MeCAHT)
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Anthony Abah Ebonyi, Anne Abok “Sociological Assessment of the Perception of Nigerians on the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) Pandemic” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.192-198 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/192-198.pdf
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Bioadsorption of Thermal Waste Using Low Cost Adsorbent
Manasa S.R – May 2020 – Page No.: 199-203
An increase in population causing rapid industrialization was found to consequently increase the generation of wastewater. Heavy metals are the major toxicants found in industrial wastewaters. Conventional methods for the removal of metal ions such as chemical precipitation and membrane filtration are exceptionally expensive. Biosorption and bioaccumulation are eco-friendly alternatives for bioadsorption process. An Orange, Mosambi, Lemon and Banana peel, a discarded organic waste which is used to produce bioadsorbent. The orange and lemon peel based bioadsorbent was assessed for removal of heavy metal pollutant. Fly Ash, a waste of the Raichur Thermal Power Plants has been utilized as an adsorbate. The various experimental conditions such as pH, particle sizes, adsorbent dosage and variation of temperature which effects the heavy metal pollutant adsorption were investigated for orange and lemon peel. The percentage of adsorption was found to be more for orange & lemon peel. The maximum adsorption capacity of orange and lemon peel was observed at pH4 of about 53% and 31% respectively, 30°C of temperature of about 37% and 21% respectively, 100 µ of particle size 100 of about 81% and 82% respectively and 1gm of adsorbent dosage of about 21% and 22% respectively.
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Manasa S.R
Department of Civil Engineering, Navkis College of Engineering, Hassan, India
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Indian Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897: A Critical Study Vis a vis Fundamental Rights
Sidhi Pramodh Rayudu Burujupati, Kirti Sharma- May 2020 – Page No.: 204-208
Communicable diseases contribute 30% of disease burden in India. Multiple epidemics happen every year and yet we fail to respond and contain most them effectively. Apart from various behavioral public health interventions, we need to have a close look at the structural intervention i.e. the legal framework to analyze the preparedness of Indian health system. Although India has multiple legal mechanism, it lacks a unified law under a single legislation.
The Epidemic Act 1897 is a 123-year-old blunt act which needs to be substantially overhauled to effectively counter the burden of infectious diseases both new and re-emerging. Issues like definitions of epidemic disease, ethics and human rights principles, empowerment of officials, punishment, etc., which need to undergo deliberations and warrant a relook have been discussed in this paper. Exploration of the possibilities under the Indian Constitutional Scheme that would lay down a pathway for creating a harmonious legislation between the Disease control Acts and the Fundamental Rights and with a liberalistic philosophical approach is the goal of this paper.
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Sidhi Pramodh Rayudu Burujupati
Hidayatullah National Law University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 493661, India
Kirti Sharma
Hidayatullah National Law University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 493661, India
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Urban Public Buildings and Accessibility Challenges in Nigeria
Bumma, Felix Neeka, Ayagere, Selete Ayebaemi, Amakiri-Whyte Belema Henry, Ubani Princewill – May 2020 – Page No.: 209-215
The trends of public buildings accessibility and circulation challenges confronting persons with disability are contemporary concerns in the focus of environmental experts internationally. This is relevant given the restriction implications of disabled persons on public buildings. On the other hand, this seems not to be so in developed countries going by both practice and investigation consideration. The research consequently examined challenges for persons with disabilities across urban public buildings in Niger delta. The research considered environmental observation and designed questionnaire methods for data acquisition whereas standard deviation (STD) principal components analysis (PCA) and Pearson correlation coefficient were the methodical tools employed. The result established that school buildings (0.50), police station accounted for (0.72) and courthouses (0.62) etc with restriction factors for persons with disabilities in Niger delta urban environs of Nigeria. In furtherance, institutional buildings (20%), legal building (13%), transportation building (12%), medical building (10%) and banking/recreational buildings (7%) were the classified public buildings. However, The research demonstrated that there was a weak negative relationship between public buildings and wheelchair ramp at (r = -0.212, p<.05), elevators (r = -0.56, p<0.5) and modified toilet (r = -0.51, p<.05).The article settled with recommendations on approaches for including the necessary facilities that makes public buildings accessible for all the citizenry of Niger Delta and beyond through proper consultations, architectural and engineering designs.
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Bumma, Felix Neeka
Department of Architecture, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori Nigeria
Ayagere, Selete Ayebaemi
Department of Architecture, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori Nigeria
Amakiri-Whyte Belema Henry
Department of Architecture, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori Nigeria
Ubani Princewill
Department of Urban And Regional Planning, Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori Nigeria
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Bumma, Felix Neeka, Ayagere, Selete Ayebaemi, Amakiri-Whyte Belema Henry, Ubani Princewill “Urban Public Buildings and Accessibility Challenges in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.209-215 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/209-215.pdf
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Empirical Model for the Estimation of Global Solar Radiation in Yola, Nigeria
Ogbaka, D.T, Vandi, T- May 2020 – Page No.: 216-218
Solar radiation measurement for particular location plays vital role for solar system design. This work proposes the coefficients for Angstrom – Prescott type of model for the estimation of global solar radiation in Yola, Nigeria using relative sunshine duration alongside the measured global solar radiation data (2014 – 2018). The model constants a and b obtained in this investigation for Yola are 0.267 and 0.461 respectively. The correlation coefficient of 85% (P=0.00) between the clear sky index and relative sunshine duration, as well as the coefficient of determination, R2 of 87.9 obtained shows that this model fits the data very well. Consequently, the developed model in this work can be used with confidence for Yola and other locations with similar climate conditions.
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Ogbaka, D.T
Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Faculty of Science, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Vandi, T
Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Faculty of Science, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria
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The Effect of Work Culture and Work Discipline on Employee Performance in Regional Development Organizations
Bambang Tridayono, Rani Puspa – May 2020 – Page No.: 219-223
Some of the problems that often occur in the environment of regional apparatus organizations in the Kasemen District of Serang City are that there are still employees who come after working hours and leave before working hours end, there are still employees who leave the workspace without permission from their superiors, and there are still employees who do not use proper rest time.
This study aims to determine the effect of work culture and work discipline on employee performance in the regional apparatus organizations in the Kasemen District of Serang City. This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive analysis approach, with a total population of 60 people from the State Civil Apparatus (ASN) and using a saturated sample of all members of the population of 60 ASNs. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire.
Based on the calculation of the hypothesis test, it is known that there is a moderate influence between Work Culture on the performance of employees in the area of the regional apparatus organization in The Kasemen District of Serang City. Where Work Culture (X1) contributed 24.4% to employee performance (Y). There is also a strong influence of work discipline on the performance of employees in the area of regional apparatus organizations in the Kasemen District of Serang City, meaning that if the level of work discipline increases, the work discipline significantly increases as well. Where Work Discipline (X2) contributed 40.8% to employee performance (Y). Based on the significance test, it was found that simultaneously there was an influence between Work Culture and Work Discipline on the performance of employees in the area of the regional apparatus organization in The Kasemen District of Serang City. The coefficient of determination is 0.420, meaning that Work Culture (X1) and Work Discipline (X2) contribute 42.0% to employee performance (Y), while the remaining 58.0% is influenced by other variables not discussed in this study.
Based on the conclusions above that the independent variables studied both partially and jointly have a positive and strong influence on the dependent variable. This study has strengthened several theories that employee performance as the dependent variable is influenced by a variety of independent variables namely Work Culture and Work Discipline in this connection the results of the research obtained by the consulant with the proposed theory.
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Bambang Tridayono
Management Department, Bina Bangsa University, Indonesia
Rani Puspa
Management Department, Bina Bangsa University, Indonesia
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Bambang Tridayono, Rani Puspa “The Effect of Work Culture and Work Discipline on Employee Performance in Regional Development Organizations” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.219-223 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/219-223.pdf
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India: Official Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Jai Krishnan – May 2020 – Page No.: 224-229
The global economy has been totally disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Governments of every nation are struggling to deal with the largest ever crisis since World War II – with over 345,000 deaths and over 5.42 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide, increasing daily at an astonishing pace.
This paper presents an analysis of the various policy (healthcare, monetary and fiscal) responses by Government of India (“GoI”) to COVID-19.India is the largest democracy in the world with over 1.3 Billion citizens and GDP of over USD 2.7 trillion. As of now, India has over 4,000 deaths with over 139,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Since late January 2020, GoI has imposed various restrictions on movement, travel and eventual lock-down which are focused on prioritising public health, reducing spread of the virus (“flattening the curve”) and saving lives. India has been under extended lockdown from March 24, 2020 to May 31, 2020 (version 4.0). On May 12, 2020, PM Modi announced an India vision to fulfil the dream of making India self -reliantin the 21st century, entitled Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (Self-Reliant India Movement). A comprehensive special economic Aatmanirbhar package to the tune of Rs.20 trillion (USD 276 Bn), which is equivalent to almost 10% of India’s GDP, was announced.
The author’s conclusions highlight limitations of GoI’s policy responses –COVID-19 curve not flattening despite extended lockdown; overall stimulus packages much smaller than requiredat 10% of GDP – mostly liquidity stimulus with an effective fiscal/ cashstimulus of about 1.5%; delayed timing (took 7-8 weeks to be announced from the date of first lockdown); huge focus on rural India and the agricultural sector; possibly missing an opportunity to develop India into a leading global manufacturing base and services hub.
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Jai Krishnan
Cathedral and John Connon School in Mumbai, India
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Variation of Some Physicochemical Parameters in Surface Water of Elelenwo River, Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria
EDORI, Onisogen Simeon, IYAMA, William Azuka, AMADI Mary Queenet Chidimma – May 2020 – Page No.: 230-235
Water samples collected from three points along the Elelenwo River in the months of June July and August were analyzed for some physicochemical parameters. The results showed variations of the parameters in the sampled locations and months. conductivity, turbidity, chlorides, and sulphates were higher than the recommended limit for domestic water by WHO, while other parameters such as TSS, TDS, temperature, pH, redox potential, salinity, nitrates and phosphates were within the acceptable limits. The mean values of the parameters within the period of analysis were conductivity, 11933.333±3233.247 µS/cm, total suspended solids (TSS), 17.333±2.055 mg/L, total dissolved solids (TDS), 6.407±1.893 mg/L, turbidity, 6.967 NTU, temperature, 23.917 oC, pH, 6.78±0.041, redox potential, 174±5.354, salinity 8.397±1.406 mg/L, chloride, 7108.667±310.201mg/L, nitrates 1.497±0.089 mg/L, sulphates, 751.111±4.219 mg/L and phosphates, 0.500±0.016 mg/L. the underlying condition of the water from the river showed human influence on the concentrations of some parameters and salt water influence on chlorides. Therefore, efforts should be geared at protecting the river from human interferences to enable it attains to suitability for human uses.
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EDORI, Onisogen Simeon
Chemistry Department, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
IYAMA, William Azuka
School of Basic Studies, Rivers State College of Health Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
AMADI Mary Queenet Chidimma
Chemistry Department, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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EDORI, Onisogen Simeon, IYAMA, William Azuka, AMADI Mary Queenet Chidimma “Variation of Some Physicochemical Parameters in Surface Water of Elelenwo River, Rivers State, Niger Delta, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.230-235 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/230-235.pdf
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Livelihood Adaptation Strategies of Adolescent Girls on Climate Change in Southwest Nigeria
Adetutu O. Awoyemi, Olasimbo M. Apata, Abiodun Ajiboye – May 2020 – Page No.: 236-242
The study examined the effects of climate change on the adolescent girls’ livelihood and the adaptation strategies employed by them in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select respondents. Data were gathered through structured interview schedule from 240 adolescent girls. Data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentages and inferential statistical tools. The result shows that the respondents had a mean age of 15.6. Majority (82.1%) of the adolescent girl had secondary education and the mean household size was 8. The major effects of climate change identified by the adolescent girl was scarcity of water 83.3%, others were prolonged rain break 79.6% and disease outbreak 72.5%. Some of their livelihood adaptation strategies were fetching of water (86.7%) and firewood (71.2%) from long distances, helping vulnerable groups suffering from climate induce ailments (70.4%) and reduction in food intake (52.9%). The study shows that education(x2=17.565; p≤0.007) and age (r=0.195; p≤0.002) had a significant relationship with the adolescent girls livelihood adaptation strategies. The study confirms that adolescent girls play some important roles in helping their family to adapt to the effects of climate change. It also reveals that there is a positive significant relationship between adaptation strategies employed by adolescent girls to the effects of climate change and the risk encountered by them (r=0.183;p≤0.004), Therefore the adolescent girls must be regarded as one of the stakeholders on climate change issues and they should be empowered.
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Adetutu O. Awoyemi
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Nigeria
Olasimbo M. Apata
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Nigeria
Abiodun Ajiboye
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Sciences, Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Nigeria
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Interest Rates and Return on Assets of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (2008-2017)
Prof (Mrs) Esther O. ADEGBITE, Dr Abolade Francis AKINTOLA, Adepeju Adetumilara ADEDIRE – May 2020 – Page No.: 243-250
The paper investigated relationship between interest rate and return on assets of selected deposit money banks in Nigeria from 2008 to 2017. Data considered for the study were obtained from secondary source while ten (10) deposit money banks were selected for the study.
Data gathered were analyzed using regression estimate while panel data analysis was utilized to examine magnitude and significance of the relationship and the research variables. Panel unit root test and Pedroni residual co-integration test were also applied in the study.
The study concluded that prime lending rate, ratio of loan to deposit and treasury bill do not significantly affect return on assets, while savings deposit rate and maximum lending rate exert positive and significant effect on return on assets of deposit money banks in Nigeria.
The study recommends that policy making authorities in Nigeria should coordinate interest rate fluctuations better and induce competition in the entire financial sector.
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Prof (Mrs) Esther O. ADEGBITE
Department of Finance, University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
Dr Abolade Francis AKINTOLA
Department of Finance, Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Adepeju Adetumilara ADEDIRE
Department of Finance, Babcock University, Ilishan – Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Prof (Mrs) Esther O. ADEGBITE, Dr Abolade Francis AKINTOLA, Adepeju Adetumilara ADEDIRE “Interest Rates and Return on Assets of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (2008-2017)” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.243-250 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/243-250.pdf
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Effect of Liquidity Management on Earnings per Share of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (2004-2017)
Dr Olushola Babatunde OLUWALAIYE, Dr Abolade Francis AKINTOLA, Ibukun Gbemi BANWO – May 2020 – Page No.: 251-256
The paper investigated effect of liquidity management on earnings per share (EPS) of selected deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria from 2004 to 2017 with sample size of eleven (11) banks. Secondary data obtained from annual published financial statement of selected deposit money banks were used for the study.
Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression techniques were employed to analyze the data obtained. Results of the regression analysis shows that only current ratio has positive effects on earnings per share, while debt ratio and operating cashflow have negative effects. The study therefore concluded that liquidity management has significant effect on the earnings per share (EPS) of the selected deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study recommends that there should be implementation of policies to improve on the existing liquidity risk management policies of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Added to the recommendation above is that deposit money banks must engage in a creative search for liquidity investment opportunities not only for themselves, but also for their corporate customers.
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Dr Olushola Babatunde OLUWALAIYE
Department of Economics, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Dr Abolade Francis AKINTOLA
Department of Finance, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Ibukun Gbemi BANWO
Department of Finance, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria
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Dr Olushola Babatunde OLUWALAIYE, Dr Abolade Francis AKINTOLA, Ibukun Gbemi BANWO “Effect of Liquidity Management on Earnings per Share of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria (2004-2017)” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.251-256 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/251-256.pdf
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The Role of Internal Audit and Control on Organizational Objective Achievement
Olukayode Ezekiel Ibironke, Ndubuisi Ikechi Elewor – May 2020 – Page No.: 257-264
Internal audit and control are geared towards safeguarding the resources of the organization and achieving the organizational objective. The study investigates the role of internal audit and control on organizational objective achievement of selected deposit money banks in Ojo and Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. Organizational objective was measured by revenue and profitability and shareholders’ value. A survey design; primary source of data was used through administration of questionnaires. The study used a sample size of one hundred and sixty (160) staff members in ten (10) banks. The data collected through the distribution of questionnaires was analyzed using the simple regression analysis with the aid of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). It was discovered that the combined role of internal audit and control has a significant positive influence on revenue and profit generation of the banks. Also, internal audit and control has a positive effect on shareholders’ value of the banks. Conclusively, internal audit and control has a positive effect on organizational objective. The study recommends that banks that seek to achieve it organizational objective with respect to revenue enhancement and profitability should improve in their internal audit functions and control system.
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Olukayode Ezekiel Ibironke
Department of Accounting, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
Ndubuisi Ikechi Elewor
Department of Accounting, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Impact of Discovery Learning on Students’ Achievement and Retention in Probability: A Case Study of Chinika Secondary School
Medson Maxalex Hamaila, Jacob Hamanenga – May 2020 – Page No.: 265-278
This study was an investigation on the impact of discovery learning on learners’ achievement and retention in probability at Chinika secondary school of Lusaka district in Lusaka province of Zambia. The assumption behind this research is that pupils encounter difficulties in probability by not using the correct formula, not finding the correct probabilities and above all not drawing the probability tree diagrams correctly, leading to poor performance in probability and mathematics as a whole. To that effect, discovery learning approach was used in order to find out if it can have an impact on students’ achievement and retention in probability. This study adopted the quasi-experimental non-randomised pre-test, post-test, post-test control research design in which two grade 11 classes, selected at random, one from the morning session and the other from the afternoon session were used in the study. The experimental group, which was the afternoon class had 65 participants and the control group which was the morning class had 65 participants making a total of 130 participants. The questionnaires, pre-test, post-test1 and post-test2 were used for data collection. Data obtained from the achievement and retention tests were analysed using descriptive statistics and the hypotheses tested using the independent samples mann-whitney u test. The Pupils Questionnaires which were open-ended were issued to the control group of 65 participants and teachers Questionnaires were issued to 10 teachers, but only 7 were responded to. The analysis of the Questionnaires was done by categorising the responses of the pupils and the teachers into two categories i.e. lack of understanding and lack of materials categories. The results of the study revealed that there was a statistically significant increase in achievement scores and retention scores in probability when discovery learning approach was used for the experimental group than the control group taught by direct instructions (traditional learning approach).The study, therefore, recommended the use of discovery learning approaches when learning probability at Chinika secondary school.
Page(s): 265-278 Date of Publication: 10 June 2020
Medson Maxalex Hamaila
The Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
Jacob Hamanenga
The Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
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Impact of Organizational Culture on Employees’ Job Satisfaction: A Revisiting Literature Review in Different Sectors
Anindita Das, Dr. P.C Tripathy – May 2020 – Page No.: 279-284
The study aims to focus on a critical review of the relationship between organizational culture and the employees job satisfaction level. Organizational culture is the basic assumptions and beliefs that are shared by members of the organization. Culture is considered as an internal variable meaning that it is something that organization has (Schein 1986). Job satisfaction refers to the perceptions of their working environment, relations among colleagues, earnings and promotion opportunities of the employees. The review will be reflecting the contemporary job-related factors like job satisfaction are related to their perceptions of their working environment, relations with colleagues, institution aims and strategies and success criteria. In addition, the employees’ preferred organizational culture is likely to be affected by demographic characteristics such as gender, sex and marital status. Therefore, that measuring and analyzing an organization’s culture in combination with its employees’ demographic and individual characteristics may lead to valuable conclusions, so that job satisfaction is promoted.
Page(s): 279-284 Date of Publication: 13 May 2020
Anindita Das
Assistant Professor, Department of MBA, Srusti Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Dr. P.C Tripathy
Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University, Odisha, India
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Women Entrepreneurs: An Overview about Growth and Various Problem Faced by Them
Sisir Ghorai, Shruti Sengupta – May 2020 – Page No.: 285-288
Women constitute the family that leads to the society and Nations. In traditional Indian societies, they were confined to four walls. In modern society, they come out of four walls and to participate in the all activities including entrepreneurship. At present situation women empowerment plays a vital role in changing the economic situation of the world. The presence of women is especially commendable for the development and improve of the economic condition in the country .The world development report 2012 represent that , women own business is particularly responsible for the country’s economic growth and employment . The Self Help Group [SHG] has paved the way for economic independence of rural women. The members of SHGs are involved in micro-entrepreneurships. Through that, they are becoming economically independent and providing employment opportunities to others. In India empowering women through entrepreneurship has become an integral part of our development efforts because of three important reasons: women development, economic growth and societal stability. In this study we try to evaluate the factors responsible for encouraging women to become entrepreneur’s and the problem faced by them.
Page(s): 285-288 Date of Publication: 13 May 2020
Sisir Ghorai
Department of Allied Health Science, Midnapore City College, Kuturia, Bhadutala, Paschim Medinipur, Pin- 721129, West Bengal, India
Shruti Sengupta
Department of Allied Health Science, Midnapore City College, Kuturia, Bhadutala, Paschim Medinipur, Pin- 721129, West Bengal, India
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Sisir Ghorai, Shruti Sengupta “Women Entrepreneurs: An Overview about Growth and Various Problem Faced by Them” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.285-288 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/285-288.pdf
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The Congruence of Ethical Leadership: An Examination of Leadership and Organizational Ethical Climate in Nigeria
Chikelu Okey Felix. PhD, Bala Aliyu Kardi, Mustapha Shehu – May 2020 – Page No.: 289-293
Nowadays, organizations that ignor the importance of leadership ethicality and role might yield negative and imprecise results. Thus, leaders are required not only to develop but equally nuture a strong ethical organizational climate and internalise other moral values in modern organization. Against that backdrop, very little studies were able to integrate leadership values with organizational ethical climate and other moral values. though much have been written on ethics, moral values and leadership styles. Consequently, this study explored the development and validation of a theory and an instrument to explain the structural relationship between the itemized variables in the context of Nigeria business organization. Findings indicated that altruism positively influences and affects ethical leadership while ethical leadership equally has a significant positive effect on organizational ethical climate. Furthermore, integrity was observed to significantly moderate the positive effect of ethical leadership on organizational ethical climate. Against the above backgroud therefore, and based on findings, it is advocated that simultaneous application of multiple leadership styles in enhancing subordinates’ and organizational general ethicality. Thus, this requires further exploration and might lead to reconceptualization of ethical leadership and its dimensions.
Page(s): 289-293 Date of Publication: 14 June 2020
Chikelu Okey Felix. PhD
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria
Bala Aliyu Kardi
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria
Mustapha Shehu
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria
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Chikelu Okey Felix. PhD, Bala Aliyu Kardi, Mustapha Shehu “The Congruence of Ethical Leadership: An Examination of Leadership and Organizational Ethical Climate in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.289-293 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/289-293.pdf
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Ethical Leadership Style: Examining The Conflict Between Personal and Non-Profit Organizational Interest
Chikelu Okey Felix. PhD, Bala Aliyu Kardi, Garba Usman – May 2020 – Page No.: 294-298
Achieving organizational goals and fostering good leadership requires more than being in charge, as leadership is grounded in ethical practices and norms. This paper explores the construct of ethical leadership known to consider the implication and consequences of long-term decision. Behavioural boundaries are set within an organization via demonstration of strong will character and integrity. Leadership in a profit or non-profit organization is not a mean feat. The objective of this venture is to examine and give an insight into an ethical leadership model and highlight how such a model could inspire, impact positively and sustain quality leadership is a non-profit organization as the Catholic Women Organization (CWO). Ethical leaders are moral managers and role models through their behaviour by internalizing their values. The ethical theories of utilitarianism deontology and virtue ethics comprised the theoretical framework for this purpose. Relevant related literatures were reviewed and most indicated preference for an ethical leadership style, which has greater potential to harness resources for a positive growth and development of an organization. Ethical leadership blends both personal and organizational values harmoniously through ethical reasoning when leaders are faced with ethical dilemmas.
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Chikelu Okey Felix. PhD
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria
Bala Aliyu Kardi
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria
Garba Usman
Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. Nigeria
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Chikelu Okey Felix. PhD, Bala Aliyu Kardi, Garba Usman “Ethical Leadership Style: Examining The Conflict Between Personal and Non-Profit Organizational Interest” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.294-298 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/294-298.pdf
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Prevalence and Correlate of High Suicidal Ideation among People Living With HIV/Aids in Osogbo, South-Western Nigeria
B.A Eegunranti, J. O. Bamidele, J. Falade, A. C. Ogundiran, O. Ibigbami, O. O. Falade, O. Ogundiran – May 2020 – Page No.: 299-306
Persistent suicidal thoughts with additional feelings of hopelessness and intent to die are very serious and must be assessed promptly and carefully among people living with HIV/AIDS
The prevalence and the correlate of suicidal ideation and attempt were assessed among people living with HIV/AIDS in Osogbo Nigeria.
Three hundred and twenty-six people living with HIV/AIDS attending the Institute of Human Virology of Nigeria, Lautech Teaching Hospital Osogbo were recruited into the study.
Each respondent filled the socio-demographic questionnaire, suicidal screening scale. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software (version 21) was used for the analysis.
The prevalence of high suicidal ideation among the respondent is 12.6%. The study revealed that the risk of high suicidal ideation was 0.21 fold less among those between the ages of 41 to 60 compared with those above 60 years (B=-1.1519, P=0.010). In addition, the risk of high suicidal ideation was52.6 fold increase among the students (B=3.963, P = 0.001), 5.85fold increase among civil servants (B=1.702, P = 0.039 and 11.37 fold increase among artisan compared with the traders along. (B=2.427, P = 0.005).Those with psychiatric morbidity had 3.44 fold increase high suicidal ideation compared with those without psychiatric morbidity (B= 1.237, P value=0.006).
The results of this study show that patients with HIV/AIDS receiving follow-up care experience considerable undetected psychiatric morbidity and suicidal ideation. Collaborative effort must be targeted towards the provision of a welfare scheme and reduction of comorbidity associate with HIV infection.
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B.A Eegunranti
Department of Psychiatry, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
J. O. Bamidele
Department of Community Medicine, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
J. Falade
Department of Mental Health, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
A. C. Ogundiran
Counselling / Accounting Unit, EPHPHATHA Audiological Clinic, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria
O. Ibigbami
Department of Mental Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
O. O. Falade
School of Nursing, Osun State Hospitals’ Management Board, Osogbo, Nigeria
O. Ogundiran
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo – Osun State, Nigeria
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B.A Eegunranti, J. O. Bamidele, J. Falade, A. C. Ogundiran, O. Ibigbami, O. O. Falade, O. Ogundiran “Prevalence and Correlate of High Suicidal Ideation among People Living With HIV/Aids in Osogbo, South-Western Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 5, pp.299-306 May 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-5/299-306.pdf
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