Provision of housing and its quality are two issues, which remained the subject of research and interest to researchers’ and designers’. Whenever a designer completes a project, they are not fully aware of the consequences of their design. Only through post occupational survey, the designer usually realizes the shortfall they have made during the design process. Unfortunately, such unforeseen cond...
This study analyzed the relationship between capital market development and financial institution recapitalization in Nigeria, with a focus on assessing the effectiveness of recapitalization policies in enhancing financial stability and promoting long-term economic development. A survey research design was adopted, targeting financial managers and senior executives of commercial banks listed on th...
This study investigated the effect of dividend policy on shareholder wealth creation in Nigerian pharmaceutical firms, with emphasis on regulatory implications. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 40 financial managers of pharmaceutical firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange through structured questionnaires and follow-up interviews. Descriptive statistics and frequency t...
Water is a liquid substance compromising of hydrogen and oxygen. Dissolved oxygen in water is highly influenced by temperature, which can increase or decrease the oxygen content of water through various reaction processes that alter its quality properties (H2O), especially with regard to the oxygen in water, which is of paramount concern in this study. Using scientific water measurement and analys...
The research aimed at assessing the land use changes brought by oil activities in Ibeno LGA, Mbo LGA and Esit Eket LGA, Akwa Ibom State with the objectives of examining the major oil related hazards that bring about major land cover/land use changes in their areas of operation, assessing the severity of environmental degradation from oil sector and the effects of the rates of ecosystem protection ...
Oxygen plays two vital hydro bio functions in liquid pollution, prior biochemically through biochemical oxygen demand, BOD, and biologically through dissolve oxygen, DO, both serving as measures of quantification for levels of pollution and purification of water respectively. Thus, appropriate hydro oxygen quantifications were deployed in acquisition of the impact contributed in liquid pollution a...
This study examines the relationship between tax policy and economic growth in Nigeria, with emphasis on its efficacy, structural constraints, and reform pathways. The persistent volatility of oil revenue and the low tax to GDP ratio in Nigeria have renewed policy interest in taxation as a sustainable source of development finance. Using annual time series data covering the period 1990 to 2024, th...
Digital communication infrastructures have dramatically reshaped how information is produced, distributed, and consumed within contemporary societies. Online platforms now operate as the primary gateways through which individuals encounter news, knowledge, and public discourse. These infrastructures are largely owned and managed by corporations whose technological systems organize the visibility, ...
Keywords: Corporate Influence, Online Information Ecosystems, Algorithmic Governance, Information Integrity, Digital Economy Accounting, Platform Governance
The rapid expansion of algorithmic decision systems, blockchain infrastructures, and autonomous operational technologies has begun to transform the structural organization of corporations. Increasingly, firms rely on automated governance mechanisms, decentralized ledgers, and smart contract frameworks that allow economic transactions and corporate decisions to occur with minimal direct human inter...
Background: Sustained attention is essential for learning in medical school. Digital distractions, sleep disruption, and stress may compromise students’ ability to maintain focus.
Objectives: To assess (i) knowledge of attention span, (ii) self-reported average attention span, and (iii) perceived factors associated with reduced attention span among clinical medical students.
Methods: A cross-secti...
Geothermal energy, as a reliable and sustainable source of renewable energy, makes use of the Earth’s natural heat that is largely continuous under the surface, as opposed to solar or wind energy, which are intermittent and reliant on the weather. In recent times, this source of energy has served as the mainstay of some nations’ energy industry. However, the biggest risk in developing geothermal e...
The study examined the effects of Weak Integration of Weather-Climatic Conditions on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the effect of Water Damage on Building Maintenance Costs : Evidence from Nigeria. Evaluate the effect of Structural Issues on Building Maintenance Costs: Evidence from Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the...
This study examined the common link between artificial intelligence and predictive analytics in underwriting and its implications for insurance risk assessment in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: analyze the relationship between the adoption of artificial intelligence and fraud detection in underwriting and its implications in increasing efficiency and productivity in risk assessment; exa...
This study examined the effect of green financial management on the performance of corporate organizations in Nigeria, with particular focus on green budgeting, green investing, and green accounting. The study adopted an ex post facto research design using secondary data obtained from the annual reports and sustainability disclosures of selected listed corporate organizations operating in key sect...
This study examined sustainable tax refund and financial performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria over a ten-year period (2016–2025). Specifically, the study examined how tax refund amount (TRA), tax refund ratio (TRR), and deferred tax refund (DTR) affect profit for the year (FP). An ex post facto research design was adopted, and secondary data were sourced from the aud...
Keywords: Sustainable Tax Refund, Tax Refund Amount, Tax Refund Ratio, Deferred Tax Refund, Profit for the Year, SME Financial Performance Cite as: Ogbonna, H. N., Echezonabugu, A. O.
The study investigates the effect of Building Design Deficiencies on Post-Occupational Maintenance Costs in Public Buildings in Enugu Metropolis. The specific objectives of this study were to examine the effect of inadequate structural support (ISS) on Post-Occupational Maintenance Costs in Public Buildings and assess the effect of low integration of owner-occupier needs-expectations on Post-Occup...
The study examined the effect of Inadequate Structural Support on Building Renovation Costs in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of Inadequate Infrastructure support on Building Renovation Costs in Enugu State, Nigeria. and evaluate the effect of structural weaknesses on Building Renovation Costs in Enugu State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey desi...
The study examined the environmental disclosure and financial performance of oil and gas firms in Nigeria for a period of 10 years 2015-2024. The specific objectives of the study include to: ascertain the effect of environment cost disclosure on net profit margin of oil and gas firms in Nigeria, examine effect of environment cost disclosure on return on assets of oil and gas firms in Nigeria and e...
Keywords: Environmental Disclosure, Financial Performance, Oil and Gas Firms, Environmental Cost Disclosure, Assets Utilization, Net Profit Margin
Geothermal energy is a reliable and sustainable source of renewable energy. This source of energy makes use of the Earth’s natural heat that is largely continuous under the surface, as opposed to solar or wind energy, which are intermittent and reliant on the weather. Although geothermal energy resources of many regions of the world can satisfy their energy demands, their potentials are not well-k...
This study aimed at assessing the adequacy of public infrastructure in Enugu Urban, Enugu State, Nigeria. Study objectives were to identify and determine the adequacy of public infrastructure in the area and the challenges affecting its provision. Survey research design was employed to reach all respondents. Using purposive, stratified and simple random sampling techniques, a total number of 400 r...
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed the operational and economic environments within which modern organizations function, resulting in an unprecedented growth in the generation, storage, and utilization of data. Across industries, organizations increasingly rely on vast amounts of structured and unstructured data to support managerial decision making, enhanc...
Corporate financial reporting has traditionally been discussed through the lens of transparency, reliability, and comparability of financial information. However, contemporary debates in accounting research increasingly recognize that transparency is not merely a property of financial statements but also a reflection of the behavioral processes that generate them. Managers exercise significant dis...
This study investigated the effect of green accounting reporting on the financial performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria, with emphasis on environmental protection expenditure, energy consumption cost, and waste management cost. The study employed an ex-post facto research design using secondary data from audited financial statements of selected manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian Ex...
This study examines the effect of tax revenues, specifically Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), and Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), on economic growth measured by poverty headcount ratio (PHR) in Nigeria. The research adopts an ex-post facto design, utilizing secondary data from 1991 to 2024. Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the impact of each tax revenue source on the...
Keywords: Tax Revenue, Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Poverty Headcount Ratio (PHR), Economic Growth, Economic Development
This study examined the effect inventory management on accounting system of hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the effect of re-order level, periodic review system on accounting. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, which allowed the collection of data from health institutions in five local governments in Anambra State. The study population compris...
This research explores the complex landscape of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting within Nigeria's banking sector, analysing the tension between regulatory compliance and strategic value creation. Using secondary data from regulatory documents, corporate reports, and empirical studies published between 2020 and 2025, the study identifies key drivers, challenges, and prospects o...
This study examined the effect of green financial management on the firm value of manufacturing firms in Nigeria, with specific focus on how green investment ratio, environmental expenditure, and energy efficiency cost influence market capitalization. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design, utilizing panel least squares regression analysis based on secondary data extracted from the pub...
Keywords: Green Financial Management, Green Investment Ratio, Environmental Expenditure, Energy Efficiency Cost, Market Capitalization, Firm Value Citations –, APA Ezeokeke, A. C., Ikwueze, U. O., & Nwabuisi, 9(1)
The study examined the influence of firm characteristics on environmental sustainability reporting among Nigerian manufacturing firms. Specifically, it investigated the effect of financial leverage and industry type on environmental sustainability reporting. An ex post facto research design was adopted, relying on secondary data obtained from the annual reports and accounts of listed manufacturing...
The study examined the effect of the Igbo women entrepreneurs on the development of Enugu municipality. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of women-owned businesses on the development and to evaluate the effect of women entrepreneurs’ job creation on the development of Enugu municipality. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Data were collected using struct...
The study examined the effect of the Digital Economy System on organizational sustainability in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of digital literacy on organizational sustainability and evaluate the effect of digital infrastructure on organizational sustainability in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive res...
This study examined the sustainable value added tax (VAT) and economic growth of Nigeria, using gross domestic product (GDP) as a proxy. Specifically, it analyzed the effect of VAT on imports, exports, and non-oil revenue between 2015 and 2024. An ex-post facto research design was adopted, relying on secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Federal Inland Revenue Service (FI...
This paper introduces a data-driven framework to optimise the pharmaceutical supply chain and address medication shortages in rural U.S. healthcare facilities. It consolidates evidence on causes of shortages, demand trends, and inventory management to create a practical decision-support system tailored for low-volume, resource-limited environments. The framework leverages multiple data sources, in...
The expansion of digital platforms has reshaped the structure of modern markets in ways that have attracted increasing attention from economists, regulators, and scholars of accounting. Digital platforms such as online marketplaces, search engines, and social media networks operate as intermediaries that connect multiple groups of users while coordinating economic activity through digital infrastr...
This study examined the effect of green firms’ characteristics on the environmental disclosure practices of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of firm size and firm age on environmental disclosure. An ex-post facto research design was adopted, and data were sourced from the annual reports and accounts of manufacturing companies listed on the Nigerian Exchan...
Keywords: Green Firms’ Characteristics, Environmental Disclosure of Manufacturing Firms, Environmental Reporting Cite as: Nwabuisi, A. O., Ozioko, B. A.
The main purpose of this study was to determine the strategies for enhancing microbial activities to improve vermicomposting for increased soil fertility in Enugu Agricultural Zone. Three research questions in line with the purposes guided the study. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population for the study was 52 respondents made up of 34 male extension workers and 18 female ...
This study evaluated how the regular use of agrochemicals influences the physicochemical properties and selected heavy-metal concentrations of floodplain soils in Awka North, focusing on rice fields and their adjacent fallow lands in Amanuke and Mgbakwu. Soil samples were analyzed for particle size distribution, pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen, exchangeable bases, aluminium, hydrogen, available...
The observation that indigenous languages in Nigeria are much less functional in formal and digital domains is the key factor of this study. The Igbo language is one the major indigenous languages in Nigeria and by its status is expected to be functional in the digital space. By this consideration, this study examines how Igbo-speaking entrepreneurs in Enugu Metropolis use the Igbo language in onl...
Keywords: Cultural Sustainability, Digital Entrepreneurship, Enugu Metropolis, Igbo Language, Indigenous Language, Linguistic Vitality Theory CJAC 6.1 (1-10)
The Mgbakwu Cooperative Management System is a web-based application designed to automate and digitize the daily operations of the Mgbakwu Cooperative Society. Manual recordkeeping methods traditionally used in cooperative societies are prone to delays, data loss, and financial inaccuracies. To address these challenges, the proposed system integrates core cooperative functions—such as member regis...
Keywords: Cooperative Management, Web-Based System, Financial Accounting, Loan Management, Digital Transformation, React, Flask, MySQL
This study examines the effect of digital payment channels on the profitability of Nigerian financial institutions using a panel dataset covering the period 2014–2024. Profitability was proxied by Return on Assets (ROA), while digital payment channels were measured through transaction values from Point of Sale (POS), mobile banking, internet banking, Automated Teller Machine (ATM), and USSD platfo...
The potential for producing biogas from agricultural waste generated in tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria, is examined in this study. Samples of agricultural and food waste were gathered and examined over a four-month period from three campuses that had cafeterias, active livestock, and crop production units. In order to estimate methane yield and evaluate the viability of decentrali...
Corruption within Nigeria’s public finance system continues to undermine economic growth, weaken institutions, and erode public trust. Despite interventions such as the Treasury Single Account (TSA), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), fiscal irregularities persist due to limited transparency, weak oversight, and manual reco...
Objectives : The study aimed to measure the impact of machine learning and deep learning techniques on the quality of accounting information in Yemeni banks, through the effectiveness of internal audit as an intermediate variable, and explored the interactive impact of organizational culture of these variables. Prior Work: The subject of the study is characterized by its novelty, especially after ...
The study ascertained the relationship between capital expenditures and Nigeria’s external debt profile from 2014 to 2023. The specific objectives include the following: to determine the relationship between capital expenditure on health care and Nigeria’s external debt, to evaluate the relationship between capital expenditure on transport sector and Nigeria’s external debt and to investigate the ...
This study indicates that social media enhances academic achievement in some tertiary institutions in Anambra State. It studied students' utilization of social media for academic objectives, the platforms employed, its function in collaborative learning, and the obstacles encountered. Approximately 7,000 students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam...
As ad-hoc network, wireless sensor networks (WSN) have become increasingly common in several fields of human endeavours requiring information gathering and prediction in both military and civil operation. This work has presented modified energy efficient cluster-based routing in wireless sensor networks for industrial monitoring. A wireless sensor network (WSN) work model will be developed using M...
This study evaluated the effectiveness of online learning platforms in tertiary institutions in Anambra State, with a particular focus on how well these platforms support teaching and learning as well as the challenges affecting their implementation. Two research objectives guided the study which are; to examine the effectiveness of online learning platforms in tertiary institutions in Anambra Sta...
The main purpose of the study was to determine the in-service training needs of electrical/electronics technology educators in the use of artificial intelligence for quality service delivery in Enugu State. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population used for the study was 26 electrical/electronics techn...
The study focused on utilization of peer tutoring strategy for teaching and learning of practical agriculture for enhanced skill acquisition in secondary school in Enugu educational zone. Three research questions in line with purposes guided the study. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. Proportionate random sampling technique were used to select 15 students from each of the 10 secon...
This study assessed the effect of financial ratio regulations on agricultural enterprise profitability in Nigeria over the period 2014–2024. Return on Assets (ROA) was adopted as the proxy for profitability, while the explanatory variables included the Current Ratio (CR), Debt-to-Equity Ratio (DER), and Asset Turnover Ratio (ATR), representing liquidity, leverage, and efficiency respectively. The ...
Museums play a vital role in the preservation, promotion, and celebration of cultural heritage, serving as repositories of tangible and intangible artifacts while providing educational and cultural engagement. In Nigeria, museums safeguard historical objects, artworks, manuscripts, and traditional practices, offering insights into the country’s diverse ethnic histories and artistic achievements. T...
: The overall objective of this study was to examine the argot used among students of Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu. Various control variables such as identification and documentation of argot expressions used by the students, and identifying argot expressions whose surface meanings correlate with their underlying representation and those that do not were investigated. A sample of 200 student...
This study examined the effect of mobile money services on financial inclusion in rural areas of Nigeria, focusing on 343 rural traders across five local government areas in Oyo State. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations. The demographic profile showed a nearly even gender distribution, predominanc...
This study examines the influence of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption on the financial reporting quality of Nigerian public companies. Using a survey of 300 accounting officers from firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NSE), data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Results indicate that a majority of respondents recognize signifi...
The rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems has placed enormous demands on cloud infrastructure, creating bottlenecks in data transmission, latency, and energy consumption. Edge computing has emerged as a promising paradigm to address these challenges by processing data closer to the source. However, most existing edge computing systems suffer from inefficiencies in energy utilizati...
The digital transformation of global markets has drastically reshaped customer interaction, behavior, and expectations. E-commerce platforms now face increasing pressure to predict consumer actions with accuracy while ensuring transparency in their algorithms. Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) has emerged as a pivotal tool to bridge this interpretability gap. This research aims to integrat...
Artificial Intelligence and predictive analytics are reshaping decision-making processes in critical domains such as healthcare and finance. This study aims to evaluate and compare the performance of various machine learning models in enhancing predictive accuracy for medical diagnoses and financial forecasting. Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Gradient Boostin...
The proliferation of big data and real-time analytics has necessitated the development of scalable frameworks for data science and artificial intelligence (AI). This research aims to design and evaluate a scalable AI-based architecture capable of real-time processing and operational optimization across multiple domains. Using Apache Spark, Kafka, and TensorFlow, we implemented a streaming data pip...
In recent times in Nigeria, there has been incessant rise in food insecurity which has not only affected the individuals but has also drastically affected the stability of the nations economy. Plant diseases have been identified as one of the major challenges facing farmers worldwide leading to substantial crop losses and economic hardship. This research addresses the critical challenge of plant d...
This research assessed the impact of Remittances, Foreign Direct Investment and Sovereign Debt on the Nigerian Economy for the period 1981-2023. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the effect of worker remittances, personal remittances, FDI and sovereign debt on Nigeria’s real gross domestic product. The study was anchored on the new economics of migration theory and the neoclas...
This study investigates electronic banking and performance of the banking sub-sector in Nigeria for the period 2009-2023. Data were analyzed using the Panel Random Effect model technique. The results revealed that mobile pay and ATM banking services increased the ROA of banks with only ATM increasing the banks’ performance indicator significantly. Electronic banking penetration rate increases the ...
The study evaluated the effect of regulatory policies on the economic sustainability of deposit Money Banks in Enugu state. The specific objectives are to: Examine the effect of capital adequacy on the cost reduction, and ascertain the effect of financial reporting on the operational efficiency of deposit Money banks in Enugu state. The area of the study was Enugu State. The study used the descrip...
In many emerging markets, unreliable grid power poses a significant challenge to the operational efficiency of telecom infrastructure. This paper examines how tower companies can leverage the Power Quality Index (PQI) to transition from a basic availability-focused model to a more comprehensive, quality-driven energy management approach. Using field data from smart meters and IoT sensors across mu...
This paper explores how Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) seek to strike a balance between two fundamental objectives: safeguarding the interests of foreign investors and preserving the regulatory autonomy of host states to promote public welfare. Historically, BITs have tended to prioritize investor protection, often at the expense of domestic policy space. However, a noticeable shift is emerg...
This study analysed the impact of Nigeria’s revenue generation on government expenditure. Total government revenue and government domestic debt were used as independent variables, while government expenditure was used as the dependent variable. Annual time series data were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria annual statistical bulletin. The E-view statistical software was employed to analyze ...
In Southeast Nigeria, where family-owned businesses (FOBs) serve as pillars of local economies, succession often unfolds not as a managerial handover but as a culturally charged negotiation between legacy and leadership. This study interrogates why many Igbo FOBs struggle to transition beyond the first generation, identifying how kinship norms, patriarchal authority, and institutional voids inhibi...
The solar drying system employs the radiation of solar energy to heat up air in the chambers and dry any food substance loaded in it, which is beneficial not only in reducing wastage of agricultural produce but also helps in its preservation. Conventional methods of food preservation, such as exposure to direct sunlight, even though it's simple, has its limitations, which include liability to pest...
Administrative effectiveness are crucial aspects of public polytechnics in Oyo State, Nigeria, that are interrelated and can impact the performance of secretaries. However, this area has been perceived as major challenge, leading to several administrative ineffectiveness. The study, therefore, examined the influence of organizational culture on administrative effectiveness of secretaries in public...
Keywords: Administrative Effectiveness, Organizational Culture, Public Polytechnics, Oyo State, Secretaries Citations: Fasipe, O. O. & Adenakan, Nigeria. Contemporary Journal of Management 7(1)
As global energy efficiency demands grow, the need for affordable and sustainable insulating building materials becomes more critical. This study explores the thermal insulation performance of bricks made using locally available materials and industrial by-products. The aim of this research is to assess and compare the thermal insulation properties of bricks produced from laterite, clay, and indus...
Keywords: Thermal Insulation Properties, Industrial By-Products, Sustainable Insulating Building Materials, Thermal Conductivity Citation Okiye, S. E., Emekwisia, C. C., Igwe, E. S., Omofaye, V. I., Agbelusi, A. J., Ajibode, H. J., Dada, A. O., & Agbahiwe
The demand for sustainable construction materials has increased due to environmental concerns and the high cost of conventional materials. This research aims to develop eco-friendly paving blocks using locally sourced indigenous materials as partial replacements for cement and fine aggregate. Specifically, the research explores the incorporation of clay soil and sawdust ash (SDA) with river sand t...
Keywords: Eco-Friendly Paving Blocks, Indigenous Materials, Sustainable Construction Materials Citation Okiye, S. E., Emekwisia, C. C., Omofaye, V. I., Ohwonigho, O. R., Onah, C. O., Akinola, O. J., & Olagunju
The study examined the Assessment of Lean Six Sigma's Role in Enhancing Quality Control in Food and Beverage Production in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to ascertain the effect of leader development on the operational safety of food and beverage manufacturing firms, and to determine the impact of control processes on the quality of service in food and beverage manufacturing fir...
This study presents the design and implementation of an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) using electromechanical relays, prioritizing renewable energy as the primary source. The research focuses on developing a cost-effective and reliable relay-based ATS, utilizing a relay logic framework for control and performance evaluation through Visual Basic simulations. A comparative analysis with solid-stat...
This study addresses the challenges associated with the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources (RES) in hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) by developing an improved control scheme utilizing an Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-based supercapacitor (SC). The research focuses on mitigating power fluctuations and enhancing system stability through the intelligent management of SC charge an...
Businesses that rely solely on semiconductors face severe challenges due to various factors degrading semiconductor quality. Primary issues include inconsistent synthesis conditions, material impurities, surface defects, passivation problems, inaccurate characterization methods, batch-to-batch production inconsistencies, and degradation over time. To overcome these issues, improved characterizatio...
The transmission of an image signal, such as a television signal, through a transmission channel subjects the signal to a variety of disturbances that may alter desired parameters of the signal. A television signal reaching a TV receiver may be unstable due to interference caused by noise and heavy rainfall, which creates poor-quality reception. An adaptive equalizer was used to minimize the error...
With the increasing influx of people into cities, conveying both people and goods from one place to another poses a daunting challenge to city authorities. In order to move people and goods, these activities generate and attract traffic, which of course has implications on mobility. Therefore, this study aimed analyzing street accessibility along selected areas of Enugu Urban. Research questions a...
This study is on Assessment of the Environment Impact of the Abandoned Brass LNG Project on Brass Island. The aim of the study is to identify and assess the potential negative environmental impact of the abandoned Brass LNG project on the host communities and Brass Island, and to make useful suggestions to mitigate and control the environmental impact and prevent the future abandonment of oil and ...
The increasing adoption of cloud-based accounting systems has attracted considerable interest worldwide, yet empirical evidence on its uptake in South East Nigeria remains limited. This study investigated professional accountants’ views on the challenges and benefits of transitioning to cloud-based accounting solutions in this region. A descriptive survey design was adopted, with a target populati...
This study investigates the adoption of cloud accounting among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Enugu North Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, Nigeria. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory, the research explores the key drivers, implementation challenges, and strategic benefits associated with cloud-based accounting systems...
The main purpose of the study was to determine the strategies for improving waterlogged soils by farmers for increased crop production in Enugu State. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population used for the study was 115 male and female farmers randomly selected from the various agricultural zones of En...
This study examined the effect of farmers-herders conflict on food security of cooperative members household in Anambra State. The study was anchored on the theory of Deprivation Frustration and Aggression by Dougherty and Pfaitgraff (1971). A descriptive survey was adopted by the study. The population consisted of 308 farmers and herders. Complete enumeration was chosen for the study. The source ...
In a hyperconnected world, cybersecurity faces a continuous evolution of threats that challenge traditional defence mechanisms. This paper explores emerging cybersecurity threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and Internet of Things (IoT) vulnerabilities. It delves into the inadequacies of existing cybersecurity defences in addressing these evolving risks and advocat...
This study assessed the contributions of road transport to environmental pollution in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria with a view to proffering adequate measures in tackling these problems in the study area. Specific objectives of the study included to identify the various types and sources of environmental pollution arising from road transport and its prevalence in Enugu Metropolis; analyz...
This study was set to determine the integration of digital technologies in teaching TVET programmes for effective teaching and skill development students in tertiary institutions in Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study in line with two hypotheses. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Population was 69 respondents consisting of thirty-four (34) lecturers and thirty-...
This study is focused on the development of a Patient-Centric Interactive Mobile Health (mHealth) Information Platform aimed at enhancing healthcare timely accessibility, patient engagement and communication, particularly in underserved and resource limited areas. This study eradicates the challenges of the current traditional health information system including limited access to healthcare inform...
This research studied agricultural cooperatives and human development in Anambra State. To examine the influence of cooperative farm inputs supply services on human development, to access the influence of cooperative processing and marketing services. The study was conducted in Anambra State, known for its dense population, diverse ethnic groups, and agricultural richness. The population comprises...
This study investigates the impact of internal audit quality on fraud prevention in Nigerian public sector organizations. Using a survey method, data were collected from 286 respondents, including audit professionals and staff across various public sector institutions. The findings reveal that a significant majority of respondents (52.8%) perceive internal audit systems as effective or very effect...
The qualitative study underpinning this paper examined the roles of school principals in implementing information and communication technology policies in Lagos State secondary schools in Nigeria. The research problem centres on the complexities and gradations faced by school principals as they navigate the implementation of ICT policy in developing country settings. Drawing on Lipsky’s (1980) Pol...
The chemical composition of ceramic raw materials significantly influences the properties and quality of the final products. This study investigates the chemical properties of key raw materials—galena, kaolin, and silica—sourced from various Nigerian locales to assess their suitability for high-quality ceramic production. Using X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy, the primary oxides analyzed inc...
Keywords: Chemical Properties, Locally-Made Ware, Glass Formation in Ceramics, Ceramic Production, X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Citation : Emekwisia, C. C., Yusuf, S. B., Onuoha, P. C., Olowookere, A. M., Adekoya, U. O., & Akpan
Interactive Mobile-Based Healthcare Information System is a cost-free online mobile application that has been developed and evaluated to assist users by providing essential medical information and raising awareness about various diseases and their management. This, in turn, helps to improve users' overall health. Patients often face challenges when seeking medical attention. Standard procedures an...
The development of transparent ceramic glazes using locally sourced raw materials offers a sustainable and cost-effective approach to enhancing the aesthetic and functional properties of ceramic wares. This study focuses on formulating and evaluating transparent glazes derived from indigenous Nigerian materials, including silica, lead sulphide, kaolin, and feldspar and quartz. Additives such as be...
Keywords: Transparent Glaze, Local Raw Materials, Cost-Effective Approach, Sodium Silicate Citation Emekwisia, C. C., Okoye, J. C., Yusuf, S. B., Onuoha, P. C., Ebonine, D. M., Oluwadare, T. S., & Erinkitola
This study explores the impact of legal frameworks and policy support on the growth and sustainability of cooperatives in Nigeria, employing a survey method to gather data from 300 cooperative members. The analysis reveals varied levels of familiarity with legal frameworks, with 40% of respondents indicating they are somewhat familiar and 30% either very familiar or not familiar at all. Additional...
This study investigates the degree of accessibility to credit facilities from financial institutions by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria. The primary objective is to evaluate the factors influencing the accessibility of credit to SMEs, with a focus on government policies, tax incentives, collateral requirements, and international funding sources. Specific objectives include examining...
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of schistosomiasis in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State and assess the effectiveness of control strategies implemented in the region. The research focused on factors such as sex, age, socioeconomic status, occupation, and the efficiency of district health center workers in managing the disease. A total of 600 pupils from various towns were examin...
This study investigates the effect of automated accounting software on the efficiency of financial operations in Nigerian SMEs. The study aims to assess the impact of automation on the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and overall efficiency of financial reporting, as well as to identify the challenges SMEs face in adopting such systems. A survey of 370 respondents from various SMEs across Nigeri...
This study investigates the effectiveness of IFRS 9 in managing credit risk within Nigerian banks amidst exchange rate volatility. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire distributed to 134 professionals involved in risk management and financial operations within Nigerian commercial banks. The findings reveal that 60% of respondents believe IFRS 9 has been moderately effective in enha...
This study aimed to investigate the production of bioethanol from cassava, focusing on the optimization of production processes, environmental sustainability, and economic viability. The research explored the Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process for converting cassava starch into ethanol, analyzed the energy consumption, water usage, and greenhouse gas emissions associated ...
Keywords: Bioethanol, Cassava Feedstock, Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF), Environmental Sustainability, Economic Viability Citation Okolieuwa, C. C., Nnamchi, C. I., Imumolen, C. & Ikwunne
The future of radiation physics and medicine promises groundbreaking advancements that are transforming diagnostics, treatments, and patient outcomes. In recent years, these fields have become increasingly essential in healthcare, with radiation being widely applied in cancer therapies, imaging techniques, and sterilization processes. The continuous advancements in this field have paved the way fo...
Keywords: Public Health, Radionuclide, Sustainable Treatment, Waves Propagation Citation : Osiga-Aibangbee, D., Mokobia, C. E., Ofomola, M. O., Akpolile, A. F., and Agbajor
This study explores the ethical challenges associated with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the accounting profession, focusing on issues such as algorithmic bias, decision transparency, and the balance between automation and professional judgment. As AI technologies are increasingly adopted in accounting, they offer potential for improved efficiency and decision-making. Howeve...
The study was carried out In Awka –North L.G.A Of Anambra State, Nigeria. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 144 cassava farmers. Primary data was collected with the use of structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed with the aid of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Findings showed that cassava farmers save and invest mainly for the purchase of improved var...
This study investigates the impact of patriarchal norms on gender representation in Nigerian and international politics, based on survey data from 385 political representatives. The study examined several objectives: the extent to which patriarchal norms influence gender representation, the barriers hindering women's political participation, and the implications of gender imbalance in political le...
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become essential tools for teaching and learning in academic institutions, particularly in Nigerian tertiary institutions, including those in Enugu State. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ICT tools were mandated to facilitate remote education, but their implementation was hindered by factors such as lecturers’ strikes, poor infrastructure, and la...
This study examined the impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adoption on the Return on Equity (ROE) and Earnings per Share (EPS) of construction firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group). The specific objectives were to: examine the average Return on Equity (ROE) of construction companies in Nigeria pre and post IFRS adoption; and compare the average Earnings ...
All of an organization's objectives can only be met by its workforce. Efficient employee relations tactics foster both individual and group dedication to attaining superiority and aid in establishing a nurturing workplace. This study looks at how employee performance is affected by labor relations practices in a few South-South Nigerian universities. The cross-sectional research design was used in...
This study investigates the application of advanced control techniques in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of electrical power systems. With increasing global energy demand and the integration of renewable energy sources, modern power grids face challenges such as instability, fluctuating supply, and growing complexities in load management. The research aims to address these issues through...
The constant power failure in our transmission network that has crippled business activities for those that solely depend on power for their daily routine businesses is caused by voltage instability. This is squarely overcome by introducing improving voltage stability in transmission network using facts devices and artificial intelligence. To achieve this perfectly well, it was done in this manner...
This study addresses the challenges of intermittent power supply caused by factors such as renewable resource intermittency, grid infrastructure incompatibility, lack of energy storage systems, frequency and voltage instability, faulty inverter systems, cybersecurity threats, regulatory barriers, operational coordination challenges, and environmental factors. To overcome these issues, the research...
Adding atomic systems with bulk semiconductors can advance electronic devices with higher functionalities. However, maintaining control over the distinct properties of both systems during integration presents substantial challenges. This paper examines the use of intelligent base techniques as a solution to bridge the gap between atomic systems and bulk semiconductors. By manipulating material pro...
This study examined the innovative strategies for improving the teaching of entrepreneurship development education in Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana. The study specifically examined the relationship of: business plan development instructional strategy, industrial collaboration instructional strategy that will improve the teaching of entrepreneurship development education in the Nigerian t...
This study investigates the impact of liquidity risk on asset pricing within the US stock market, exploring the complex relationship between market liquidity and stock returns. The research examines how liquidity risk factors contribute to stock price variations by analyzing a comprehensive dataset spanning multiple market conditions. The study uses advanced econometric techniques and panel data a...
Industrial conflict refers to a situation in which the interests, goals, or values of two or more people are not in harmony with each other, causing them to frustrate each other's efforts to achieve objectives within an organization. This study focused on industrial conflict and performance: assessment of oil and gas company in south-south Nigeria. A survey research design was used to conduct the ...
Numerous studies have pinpointed variables linked to women's risk of experiencing domestic abuse. However, demographic factors influencing domestic violence in rural Ethiopia East Local Government regions have not been thoroughly studied, if at all. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the demographic characteristics linked to domestic violence in rural Ethiopia East LGA of Delta ...
With Nigeria's fast urbanization and population growth, the number and the size of mega churches have increased, particularly in major cities. When considered from an environmental viewpoint, this poses obstacles and opportunities. Mega churches take up a lot of space, increase impermeable surfaces, use a lot of energy, and cause traffic congestion and air pollution. Their growth may also contribu...
This paper examines the dynamics and drivers of global electricity prices, focusing on the interplay between market mechanisms, policy impacts, and technological advancements. The study analyses various market structures and explores how renewable energy integration, decarbonisation policies, and technological innovations influence electricity pricing across different regions. The paper also inves...
This study offers a unique perspective on the challenges and potential solutions for mitigating power losses in Nigeria's power transmission system. While numerous technical strategies are available, their practical application within the specific context of Nigeria remains underexplored. The analysis focuses on the country's transmission grid, highlighting the critical elements and their impact o...
Forensic accounting is a specialised field that combines accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to detect and analyse financial discrepancies, often within the legal framework. This paper explores the intersection of forensic accounting and legal systems in combating financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, and bribery. Financial crimes have severe economic and socia...
This study explores the transformative potential of gamification in reshaping accounting education. By integrating game-design elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and interactive challenges into the learning environment, gamification aims to enhance student motivation, participation, retention, and understanding of complex accounting concepts. The study examines the application of gamif...
The study focused on field management skills required by florists for effective floricultural production for job security in Ebonyi State. The study was carried out in Ebonyi State, Nigeria using a descriptive survey research design. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The population for the study was 187 respondents, comprising 134 registered florists and 53 agric...
This study explores the challenges and opportunities in implementing the Land Use Charge (LUC) system in Enugu State, Nigeria, with a focus on the utilization of generated revenue and the implementation hurdles faced. The study adopted a descriptive survey design, with data gathered through questionnaires administered to property owners and registered estate surveyors in Enugu North Local Governme...
The study assesses the impact of the Enugu State Land Use Charge Law (LUCL) 2017, focusing on the implementation challenges and opportunities in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to evaluate the level of awareness and understanding of the land use charge system, examine the extent of compliance with the payment of the land use charge, and explore the challenges associated with the ...
This study investigates the effectiveness of cost control strategies in enhancing profit margins within the Nigerian healthcare sector. Using data sourced from the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) and the annual reports of healthcare companies listed on the exchange from 2013 to 2022, the study explores the relationship between various cost control measures and operating profit margins. Additionally,...
Integrating research testbeds, attack mechanisms, and defence strategies into a unified cybersecurity framework offers a pathway to addressing the growing complexity of cyber threats. This study explores the multifaceted roles of research testbeds in simulating and emulating real-world environments, enabling the assessment of vulnerabilities and testing defence mechanisms. It also examines the evo...
Strategic logistics optimisation has become a vital driver for improving the efficiency and sustainability of waste management systems. This paper explores integrating advanced logistics practices, stakeholder collaboration, and innovative technologies to address resource loss, transportation inefficiencies, and community engagement gaps. Fundamental techniques, including route optimisation, lean ...
Inter-University Educational Blogging System fills the gap of the disparities seen in the higher Institutions both in individual courses, self-development, social activities and the quality of researches. These disparities are due to differences in learning environment, learning tools and personnels involved; some Institutions are better situated than others but advances in technology today is a b...
In Nigerian higher institutions, student's performance is primarily assessed through end of semester examinations. Currently, Anambra State Polytechnic (ANSPOLY), Mgbakwu students result and transcripts are generated on a spreadsheet application, from the submitted hardcopies of the results from various departments; students accessed their result through a printed copy displayed on the notice boar...
The general purpose of the study was to determine the skills required by snail farmers for increase protein production in Enugu State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The study was carried out in Enugu State using a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 310 respondents, comprising 180 registered snail farmers and 130 agricultural ...
This study examines the relationship between effective debt financing and corporate growth, alongside the mitigating role of robust risk management practices on the financial stability of listed companies in Nigeria. Utilising a quantitative approach, the research analyses a decade's worth of data sourced from the Nigerian Exchange Group and financial reports of selected firms in the manufacturing...
This study delves into the political drivers and implications of borrowing in Nigeria, emphasizing the balance between short-term gains and long-term risks. It explores the complexities of Nigeria's borrowing history, current debt levels, and the implications of both domestic and external debt. Key political factors such as the electoral cycle, populist pressures, rent-seeking, corruption, and fed...
Cultural diplomacy represents a significant dimension of Nigeria’s foreign relations, enabling the nation to project its identity, foster international understanding, and enhance global partnerships. Nigerian cultural institutions, including museums, arts councils, performance troupes, and heritage organisations, play a central role in promoting the nation’s arts, literature, music, and festivals ...
Blockchain technology is anticipated to impact entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial activities in a number of profound ways. This research aimed to explore the feasibility of adopting blockchain technology in crowdfunding systems targeting startups in the Pakistani context. In fact, the empirical investigation of 250 Pakistani startups and 500 potential investors aimed to analyse the technological...
The petroleum industry occupies a prominent position and forms an essential part of the global energy landscape but has also been a significant contributor to environmental degradation. In recent years, increasing attention has been placed on how environmental regulations affect the industry, particularly regarding their economic and operational impacts. This paper conducts a comparative study of ...
This study investigates the current landscape of cyber threats targeting financial data within organizations, focusing on the perceptions and practices of IT security professionals. A survey was conducted with 370 participants from the financial sector to identify the most significant threats, assess the effectiveness of existing cybersecurity strategies, and determine areas requiring improvement....
Integrating smart logistics and precision farming techniques transforms agricultural supply chains, addressing critical socio-environmental challenges such as resource overuse and inefficiencies. This paper explores how applying technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance agricultural operations by optimising transportation, stor...
This paper examines the integration of human factors, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation in U.S. smart farming, focusing on sustainability and safety management. The agricultural sector is witnessing rapid transformations driven by AI and automation technologies, which are applied in crop management, soil monitoring, and livestock operations. These advancements promise significant improv...
: The study explored strategies for improving gender equity in Mechanical Engineering craft practice in Government Technical colleges Enugu State. The population consisted of teachers and students of Government Technical College in Enugu and Government Technical College in Nsukka both in Enugu State. Three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The research des...
This study investigates the transformational impact of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) on the accounting profession, with a focus on evolving skillsets, ethical considerations, and long-term implications. Employing a qualitative research approach, this research aims to understand how these technologies redefine traditional accounting roles and foster new strategic and advisory function...
This paper presents a cost-effective, easy-to-implement, and efficient 5V rechargeable power supply solution for microcontroller unit-based (MCU-based) applications. The 5V rechargeable system consist of an XL4015, 5V DC-DC Bulk Converter and a four series (4S) 40A Battery Management System (BMS). The system is designed to provide a regulated 5V output, making it ideal for portable or remote MCU-b...
This paper explores the critical role of safety management and human factors in enhancing productivity within smart farming systems. With increasing global demand for food production, smart farming has emerged as a key solution by integrating advanced technologies like IoT, robotics, and data analytics. While these technologies offer potential benefits such as cost reduction, improved yields, and ...
The US agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart technologies. These advancements fundamentally reshape traditional farming practices, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability across various agricultural domains. This paper explores the integration of AI-driven technologies such as drones, sensors, farm manage...
This study investigates the role of cooperatives in enhancing citizen participation in the micro-pension scheme within the informal sector of Enugu State. Given the significant portion of informal sector workers lacking formal pension coverage, the research aims to evaluate how cooperatives can effectively bridge this gap. Employing a sample of 500 respondents, the study examines various factors i...
Global solar radiation is an important parameter necessary for most ecological models and serves as input for different photovoltaic conversion systems. Hence, it is of economic importance to renewable energy alternative. The data for this work were collected from Nigeria meteorological agency (NIMET). The climate parameter data collected were; measured daily global radiation (Hm), the daily extra...
The main purpose of the study was to determine the measures for promoting emotional intelligence of teachers in Government Technical Colleges for Improved performance in Enugu State. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. A survey design was adopted for the study. The population used for the study was 38 technical college teachers in two Government technical colleg...
Voltage stability in power distribution systems is crucial for preventing system inefficiencies and equipment damage, particularly when integrating Distributed Generation (DG). This study proposes an advanced method for minimizing voltage deviation in distribution feeders by optimizing the size and location of DG units using a hybrid Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Fuzzy Logic approach. The AN...
Oil pipeline leakage and vandalism significantly hinder economic growth, inflating fuel and consumable goods prices, which most heavily affects the poor. The primary cause is the lack of effective mechanisms to detect and address these issues promptly. Implementing IoT can mitigate this problem by reducing pipeline leaks and vandalism. This approach involves characterizing the delivery process bas...
Keywords: Oil Pipe Vandalization, Leakage, Intelligent IoT Solutions, IoT-based SIMULINK model Citation Ngang, B. N., Okoro, G. N., Ogbuokebe, S. K. & Uket
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in an era of technological advancements that profoundly impact various sectors, including renewable energy systems (RES). This paper critically examines the environmental implications of 4IR technologies, emphasizing the advantages and challenges associated with their integration into RES. Key technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), art...
In this paper, an improved particle swarm optimization (PSO) method is proposed to optimally size and place a DG unit in an electrical power system so as to improve voltage profile and reduce active power losses in the system. The incessant power failure observed in the distribution network has paralyzed business activities. This is primarily caused by power losses in the network that is anchored ...
This study explores the integration of a regional power market in West Africa, focusing on the technological, economic, environmental, and regulatory dimensions. West Africa is at a pivotal moment, with 75% of its power generation capacity under construction. The region faces two converging approaches to electrification: fossil fuel-based centralised grids and renewable energy-based decentralised ...
Keywords: Regional Power Market, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Energy Transition, West African Power Pool, Regulatory Frameworks, Energy Security Citation Adebayo, A. V., Ologunwa, O. P. & Osinubi
Wireless communication networks are increasingly pivotal in modern technology, yet they are frequently hampered by noise interference, which degrades data transmission quality. This paper introduces a novel technique that employs remote radio control to manage and mitigate different noise channels, thereby enhancing data transmission efficiency. By leveraging advanced signal processing algorithms,...
The nuclear power plant market has shown significant potential for robust growth, driven by the escalating global demand for electricity and the need for sustainable and secure energy sources. This paper examines the current state of the nuclear power plant market, its projected growth from USD 35.50 billion in 2022 to USD 50.52 billion by 2029, and the factors influencing this growth, including t...
This study comprehensively analyses the key trends and growth forecasts in the global transmission and distribution (T&D) market from 2022 to 2030. As the global energy landscape significantly transforms towards renewable energy, the demand for efficient and reliable T&D infrastructure has become increasingly critical. The report leaves no stone unturned in examining the driving factors behind the...
Keywords: Global Transmission and Distribution Market, Growth Forecasts, Renewable Energy, Grid Modernization, Energy Market Trends
Authors:State University of Telecommunications, Ukraine, Chatchenko, O., Rybak, O., National Aviation University, Ukraine, Bago, P., Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary
This study explores the foundational theories and implications of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, two innovations that have significantly disrupted the traditional financial landscape. Cryptocurrency, epitomized by Bitcoin, introduces a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency system that operates independently of central banks and governments. Blockchain, the underlying technology o...
Cryptocurrencies in recent years, have emerged as an innovative means of carrying out online financial transactions, but concerns have been raised among experts about their impact on our environmental. Cryptocurrencies place enormous demand on the energy system, and this increases carbon emissions which sequentially adds up to the overall effects of global warming. However, the technology that pow...
The rise of cryptocurrency has introduced a dynamic shift in global financial systems, challenging traditional markets such as the Nigerian capital market. This study investigates the prevalence and growth of cryptocurrencies compared to the established capital market in Nigeria. By exploring the operational mechanics, market value determination, and investor participation in both systems, the res...
The integration of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data analytics into accounting practices has revolutionized the field, offering significant benefits in terms of efficiency, transparency, and decision-making. However, these advancements also present substantial ethical challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible adoption. This study e...
Keywords: Ethical Guidelines, Disruptive Technologies, Accounting Practices, Data Privacy, AI Transparency
This article examines Decentralized Finance (DeFi), a rapidly growing sector that leverages blockchain technology to create an open, permissionless financial ecosystem. Unlike traditional finance, which relies on centralized institutions, DeFi operates on decentralized networks, enabling users to access financial services directly through smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). The...
This study investigates the influence of behavioural biases on audit judgment and decision-making, focusing on both cognitive and affective biases and their impact on audit outcomes. Behavioural biases, including mental accounting, availability, heuristic biases, and emotional factors, are identified as significant contributors to deviations from rational decision-making in auditing. The research ...
The general purpose of the study was to determine industrial electrical installation skill needs of electrical craftsmen in the formal sector of the economy for sustainable self-employment in South-South Nigeria. One research question and a null hypothesis guided the study. The study was carried out in South-South States of Nigeria using a descriptive survey research design. The population for the...
The study ascertained the extent of application of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) in 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Anambra state. The paper was guided by three specific objectives and they include: To determine the extent of IPSAS application in the twenty one local government areas of Anambra state, to investigate the extent application of IPSAS enhances financial...
The general purpose of the study was to determine industrial electrical installation skill needs of electrical craftsmen in the informal sector of the economy for sustainable self-employment in South-South Nigeria. One research question and a null hypothesis guided the study. The study was carried out in South-South States of Nigeria using a descriptive survey research design. The population for t...
This study delves into the intricate dynamics of citizen participation in local government decision-making processes, employing a robust survey research design. By examining the factors influencing citizen engagement, the research aims to enrich the understanding of participatory democracy. Utilizing Spearman’s Correlation, the first hypothesis investigates the relationship between civic education...
This study investigates the impact of cultural dimensions on accounting practices and financial integrity, with a focus on the mediating role of intermediary mechanisms such as technological adoption (TechAdopt), regulatory environment (RegEnv), and control systems (ControlSys). Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study employed surveys and questionnaires distributed to CEOs, CFOs, manag...
In an era of digital transformation, this study explores the profound impact of e-government initiatives on citizen engagement and public service delivery within the context of Nigeria, a developing nation. Through rigorous analysis of survey data using correlation and regression, two key findings emerged: firstly, a statistically significant positive relationship was established between awareness...
With the increasing integration of sensor networks in various domains, optimizing their performance has become a crucial challenge. This paper presents an intelligent Smart Multi-Attribute Decision-Making (SMADM) approach designed to enhance sensor network performance. By leveraging advanced algorithms and real-time data processing, the proposed approach aims to improve decision-making processes, ...
The study evaluated the effect of managing leisure time on employee innovation of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the effect of networking on the creativity of employees; evaluate the effect of social skills on the improvement of productivity of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The population of the study was Two hundred and eighty two (2...
Keywords: Stable Power Supply, Reduction of Fuel Cost, Thermal Plant, Intelligent SSVC Citation : Ngang, N. B, Onah, F. I., Ejimofor, C. & Okonkwo, 5(3)
The security of high-voltage transmission networks is crucial for the stability and reliability of power systems. This study presents an innovative approach that combines margin and sensitivity analysis with a wavelet-based extreme learning method (WELM) to enhance the security of 330kV transmission networks. Integrating wavelet transforms with extreme learning algorithms improves fault detection ...
Improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity costs in industrial settings necessitate power factor enhancement . This study explores using an intelligent synchronous capacitor bank controlled by a fuzzy logic system to optimize power factor in a factory. The fuzzy logic technique ensures adaptive and efficient control of the capacitor bank, providing optimal power factor correction across ...
This paper investigates whether rural electrification in sub-Saharan Africa enhances returns to agricultural investment. It is posited that investments enhancing agricultural productivity can yield significant returns, as these technologies rely on modern inputs, and African labour markets exhibit minimal distortions (Amuakwa-Mensah & Surry, 2022). By creating rural opportunities, rural electrific...
This paper addresses the enhancement of the voltage profile in Nigeria's 330kV transmission power network using a Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM). The increasing power demand has led modern power systems to operate under highly stressed conditions, making it challenging to meet reactive power requirements, especially during planned or sudden voltage changes. Maintaining bus voltage within...
Keywords: Voltage Stability, Nigeria’s Electricity Power Transmission, STATCOM, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Voltage Profile, MATLAB/SIMULINK, Nigeria National Grid Citation Ngang, N. B. & Ogharandukun
This research focused on the assessment of informal sector activities and its impacts on the physical environment of Abakiliki Metropolis, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Objectives pursued included determining the nature, types and level of informal sector activities in Abakiliki metropolis; determining the major drivers of informal sector activities within the metropolis and analyzing the impacts of info...
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria's on-going electricity challenges, examining the historical, current, and future aspects of the nation's power sector. It begins by reviewing the structural and policy decisions that have shaped Nigeria's electricity infrastructure, highlighting key issues such as limited investment, inadequate grid capacity, regulatory problems, and an over-...
Keywords: Nigeria's Electricity Challenges, Future Strategies, Inadequate Grid Capacity, Traditional Energy Sources Citation : Adebayo, A. V. & Ainah, Present
This study examines governance and anti-corruption measures in Nigeria: strategies for enhancing transparency, accountability and public trust. The study performed a comprehensive analysis of institutional frameworks, previous anti-corruption strategies and regional variations. Utilizing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression analysis, the research investigates the relationship between the streng...
Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have gained recognition as effective adjuncts to traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for treating anxiety disorders. This paper reviews current evidence on integrating MBIs with CBT, highlighting theoretical underpinnings, empirical findings, and implementation challenges. CBT traditionally focuses on modifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors as...
Depression is a pervasive mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest or pleasure, exhibits diverse manifestations influenced by cultural contexts. This paper examines how these cultural variations impact the assessment and treatment of depression through a comparative analysis. Cultural factors such as beliefs regarding mental illness, stigma associated with s...
Keywords: Cultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Condition, Cultural Norms, Language Barriers, Cross-Cultural Considerations CJSSH-5.2-21-32
The study evaluated the effect of digital skills strategies on the sustainability of pharmaceutical firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of creativity strategy on the regulatory compliance among investors and evaluate the effect of communication strategy on the growing concerns of pharmaceutical firms in Enugu State. The descriptive survey design was used. The ...
Natural justice is founded on two main principles: Nemo judex in causa sua (no one should be a judge in their own cause) and Audi alteram partem (no one should be condemned unheard). These principles, often referred to as canons, are essential for evaluating the propriety of judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative actions. Although not constitutionally enshrined, these principles have evolved...
Keywords: Nemo Judex in Causa Sua, Natural Law, Quasi-Judicial Proceedings, Audi Alterem Partem, Doctrine of Necessity Citation Nestor-Ezeme, C. C., Onah, H. C. & Nwodo, 5(2)
The study evaluated the Cyberpreneurship and Economic Development of Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SMEs) in Enugu State. The specific objectives consequently were to: evaluate the relationship of audio-video technicians on unemployment rates and ascertain the relationship of IT professionals on the income generation in Enugu State. The area of the study was selected SMEs of ICT centres in Enugu s...
The study evaluated the influence of school infrastructure on student’s learning in Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Awkunanaw, Enugu State with the following specific objectives; to examine the influence of school Infrastructure on quality education in Anglican Girls’ Grammar School, Awkunanaw, Enugu State, to ascertain the influence of school Infrastructure on the academic achievement of students...
This study investigated the effect of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Adoption on Financial Reporting Comparability among publicly listed companies across different countries. The specific objective are to examine the impact of IFRS adoption on the level of financial reporting comparability among publicly listed companies across different countries, investigate the factors that ...
Exercise of right to self-determination that ended in State succession had always come with responsibilities or obligations for the successor State. This study, among other objectives, sought to identify the legal basis of self-determination, the legal implications of State succession, and to ascertain the best approach to the Biafra agitation and how her obligations in the event of succession cou...
Natural justice, rooted in English common law, requires procedural fairness in administrative law. Known also as substantial justice or fair play in action, these judge-made principles parallel the American procedural due process. Central to natural justice is "Audi Alteram Partem," meaning no one should be condemned unheard. This principle mandates a hearing before decisions affecting individuals...
The study is on the relationship between highest paid director and financial performance of banks in Nigeria from 2008 to 2022. In establishing the relationship, correlational research design was employed. The research encompasses listed banks in Nigeria. Utilizing secondary data from annual reports and accounts, a panel regression using feasible generalised least square (FGLS) was used to test th...
This study examines the effect of cost efficiency and capital adequacy on financial performance of cooperative financial institutions in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are: to examine the effect of cost efficiency on the financial performance and to evaluate the effect of capital adequacy on the financial performance of cooperative financial institutions in Nigeria. The study was an...
The analysis of spectrum usage and signal identification, using cognitive radio, was done to identify frequencies that are vacant and is in use in Delta State, Nigeria. A simulink model was designed to analyze a specific frequency spectrum in Delta State, checking if all the frequency stations that range from 87.5-108 MHz are presently being used in Delta State, Nigeria. From the results, it was n...
The research investigated the influence of green ash on the engineering properties of fine-particle soils, with a focus on their suitability in construction and electronic industries. The soil underwent treatment with plantain peel ash (PPA) at varying concentrations of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10% by mass of the dried soil, and was followed by a curing period of 21 days. Thereafter, the California Bearing...
The optimization and synchronization of substation operations, including data acquisition and processing, are widely acknowledged as crucial, particularly given the rapid pace of technological advancement. An optimized data collecting and processing scheme is developed in this research as an effort to enhance substation operations. This work, proffers a solution that comprises data generation usin...
Keywords: Electrical Transmission, Electrical Distribution, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Power Distribution System Citation Igbologe, O., Idama, O., Odoh, F. E. & Asibeluo
This study assessed how residual petroleum hydrocarbons influence both the physicochemical and electrical properties of soil. Soil samples were collected from five spatial locations near clusters of abandoned artisanal refineries. The concentrations of total hydrocarbons content (THC), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), as well as the electrical resistivity (ρ) and dielectric const...
Keywords: Spatial Distribution, Dielectric Constant, Heavy Metals, Residual Petroleum Hydrocarbons, Illegal Refineries Citation Akpomrere, O. R., Asibeluo, U. N., Akwenuke O. M., Okolotu G. I. & Uguru
The study was on the factors that affect consumers’ choice of using toothpaste in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study include to; examine television advert as a significant factor in consumer’s choice in using toothpaste. Evaluate brand as a significant factor in consumer’s choice in using toothpaste and Assess consumers past experience as a significant factor in consumer’s choice in usi...
The study examined the role of Central Bank of Nigeria on the performance of deposit money banks in South East Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of implementing monetary policy on the profitability and evaluate the effect of currency regulator on the output of deposit money banks in South East, Nigeria. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary s...
The study evaluated the remote work and value commitment of public servants in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the relationship between staff eligibility and agility; and evaluate the relationship between managing communication and collaboration of public servants in Enugu State. The area of the study was Enugu state. The study used the descriptive survey design a...
The study evaluated the effect of managing leisure time on employee innovation of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the effect of networking on the creativity of employees; evaluate the effect of social skills on the improvement of productivity of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The population of the study was Two hundred and eighty two (2...
Keywords: Managing Leisure Time, Employee Innovation, Deposit Money Banks, Enugu State Citation : Ede, T., E., Nwokeukwu, C. J. & Udeh, 5(2)
The study examined the effect of result authority on the performance of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the effect of decision-making targets on the output and evaluate the effect of objectives implementations on the profitability of SMEs in Enugu State. The area of the study comprised of selected small and medium Enter...
This study conducts a thorough evaluation of the influence of tower footing resistance on the estimation of over voltages across the insulator caused by lightning strikes. The paper employed the Electric circuit simulator programme (ECSP) to examine the effect of footing resistance and lightning stroke on back flashover on the insulator of a 132 kV transmission line. The study assumes an insulator...
This study examines accountability and Budget implementation in an emerging economy: A study of Nigerian health sector. The specific objectives are to assess the accountability mechanisms in the Nigerian health sector, identify challenges and barriers to optimal budget implementation in the Nigerian health sector and propose actionable recommendations to enhance accountability practices and improv...
This study investigates the influence of organisational learning goals on employee performance within Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: ascertain the effect of team learning on the output of deposit money banks in Enugu state and secondly assess the effect of shared vision on the employee effectiveness of deposit money banks in Enugu state. Utilizing a sam...
The study examined the effect of responsiveness on the sustainability of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of promptly and effectively addressing tasks on the sales increase; and evaluate the effect of timely communication on the market development of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu state. The area of the study ...
This study examined the effect of threat of job loss on the communication of contract staff of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study are to; examine the effect of downsizing on the message of contract staff and evaluate the effect of resignation on the feedback of contract staff of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The area of the study was Enugu state, Nigeria...
The nutrient compositional characteristics of the coconut kernel, palm kernel, cocoa seed, bitter kola, breadfruit and African yam bean are of great importance in identifying their major constituents. Prior sample collection and preparation, ash content, moisture content, fat/lipid content, crude fiber, crude protein, and carbohydrate content were proximately analyzed. Also, the obtained results w...
Keywords: Compositional Characteristics, Coconut Kernel, Palm Kernel, Cocoa Seed, Bitter Kola, Breadfruit, African Yam Bean Citation Okolotu, G. I., Akpoghelie P. O., Akwenuke O. M., Okoronkwo K. A., Adaigho D. O., Ogbodhu C. U., Owheruo J. O., Uguru H., Palm Kernel, Cocoa Seed, Bitter Kola
The study evaluated the effect of organizational culture on the performance of tertiary health institutions in Enugu State. The specific objectives are to; examine the effect of task allocation on access to healthcare and evaluate the effect of reporting relationships on operational safety of tertiary health institutions in Enugu State. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The pr...
The study analyzed the impact of cash management strategies on the financial stability of Deposit-Taking SACCOS in Nigeria. It focuses on assessing the existing cash management strategies employed by deposit-taking Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) in Nigeria, examining their impact on financial stability, and identifying the challenges faced in implementing effective cash manageme...
The study evaluated the social media communication and buying behavior on Smart Phones of female’s students of school of Health Technology, Oji River. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between social listening and purchase intention; Evaluate the relationship between social influence and variety seeking; and Ascertain the relationship between media sharing and education of ...
The study evaluated the customer relationship management and customer retention of pharmaceutical store in South East, Nigeria. The specific Objectives were to: examine the relationship between customer care reports and incentive loyalty; evaluate the relationship between customer satisfaction and gathering of customer feedback often of pharmaceutical store in South East, Nigeria. The area of the ...
The issue of migration and human resources planning in the Nigeria healthcare system have become a critical issue since few years. Many healthcare workers are migrating to the developed countries of Europe, Middle East and America for various reasons. This continued exodus of medical professionals has evidently created untold devastating effects on human resource planning and development in the sy...
OBJECTIVE This study investigates the impact of a supportive palliative care educational intervention on nurses' practice of palliative care in selected tertiary hospitals in South East Nigeria. METHOD The null hypotheses tested whether there were significant differences in the scope of palliative care practice among nurses in the experimental group compared to those in the control group after the...
Keywords: Supportive Palliative Care Educational Intervention, Nurses Practice, Palliative Care, Tertiary Hospitals, South East Nigeria CJMHS-5.1-12-24
This study examines the effect of Supportive Palliative Care Educational Intervention on Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Palliative Care in Selected Tertiary Hospitals in South East Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study aimed to assess and compare nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards palliative care before and after interventions among an experimental group that received educatio...
OBJECTIVE This study seeks to explore the dynamics influencing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards Caesarean section among pregnant women attending ANC at COOUTH Amaku, Awka. By delving into the cultural, economic, and healthcare factors, this research aims to contribute valuable insights for designing targeted interventions that align with the unique context of maternal healthcare in ...
This study investigates the acceptance of Caesarean section (CS) among pregnant women attending antenatal care at COOUTH Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, with a focus on socio-cultural, economic, and healthcare infrastructure factors. The research employs a cross-sectional study design, applying a sample size of 267 participants determined through a formula accounting for confidence interval, level of ...
The study examined job characteristics and employee performance of manufacturing companies in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study were to: determine the relationship between task variety and, employee engagement, Examine the effect of task identity on employee satisfaction, and ascertain the relationship between task significance and employee turnover. The study was conducted with a ...
This research investigates the significant risk factors affecting Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) building projects in Enugu, Anambra, and Imo states of South East Nigeria, spanning from 2012 to 2022. Through factor analysis, six principal risk components were identified: Design development, employer change, planning, construction, financial and economic, and environmental and economic ris...
Keywords: TETFund Building Projects, Risk Mitigation, Factor Analysis, Project Management Citation: Nebo, I. J., Nwagbara, A. O. & Enadi, Nigeria. Contemporary Journal of Management 6(1)
: The study evaluated the effect of work life balance on job satisfaction among staff of deposit money banks in Enugu State. The specific objective of the study was to: examine the effect of working time arrangements on the job security among staff; evaluate the effect of leave entitlement on the employee engagement among staff of deposit money banks in Enugu state. The study employed descriptive ...
The study evaluated the effect of corporate governance on financial performance of deposit money bank in Abuja. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of risk management skills on the revenue generation and ascertain the effect of leadership skills on the reduced expenses of deposit money banks in Abuja. The study employed the descriptive survey design. The total population was two hu...
The study evaluated green recruitment management practices and the Performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Rivers State. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between the online application of candidates and output; ascertain the relationship between Video-based interviews of the applicants and quality service of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Rivers S...
The study evaluated the Job stress and organizational commitment of deposit money bank in Portharcourt, Rivers State. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between long hours work and employee communication skills; and evaluate the relationship between heavy workload and employee relation of Deposit money bank in Porthacourt, River State. The study adopted descriptive survey. T...
The Proximate analysis of the processed cashew nut is of great importance in identifying its major constituents. Prior sample collection and preparation, ash content, moisture content, fat/lipid content, crude fiber, crude protein, and carbohydrate content were proximately analyzed. The processed cashew fruit nut contained 11.0% ash, 4.95% moisture, 30.0% fat, 33.0% crude fiber, 0.36% protein and ...
The study examined the effect of career development on employee performance in selected banks in Enugu State. Career development is hampered by some factors which include: nepotism, greed and discrimination based on gender or ethnicity, and a poorly articulated human resource development program. This study therefore sought to know the effect of career development on employee performance in banks ...
The study evaluated the conflict management practices and Performances of civil servants in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between avoidance strategy and output; and ascertain the relationship compromise strategy and level of clientele satisfaction of civil servants in Enugu state. The study adopted descriptive survey. The primary source of data was question...
The study evaluated the effect contributory pension scheme administration on the performance of Imo state public civil service. The specific objectives were to: the effect of sustainable pension system on the employee retention; and the effect of empowering the worker to gain control over his retirement savings Account (R.S.A.) on the employee Punctuality of Imo state public civil service. The are...
The study evaluated the functional skills and the reliability of SMEs in Ebonyi State. The specific objectives are to; examine the relationship between communication skills and probability of success; and evaluate the relationship between information technology skills and availability to perform of the SMEs in Ebonyi State. The area of the study was Ebonyi State. The study used the descriptive sur...
The study evaluated the effect of product safety on the performance of food and beverage firms in Ebonyi State. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of regulatory action on the product quality; and effect of monitoring action on the waste reduction of food and beverage firms in Ebonyi State. The study used the descriptive survey design approach. The primary source of data was the ad...
The study evaluated the effect of flexible work-arrangement on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Ebonyi State. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of flextime on the output; ascertain the effect of part-time work on the profitability of food and beverage manufacturing firm in Ebonyi State. The area of the study was Ebonyi State. The study used the descript...
The study evaluated the effect of compromising strategy on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of engaging in mindfulness activities on the output; and evaluate the effect of talking through conflicts with employee sales volume food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu State. Three manufacturing firms wer...
This study delves into the research topic of "Enhancing Financial Performance in Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms: A Comprehensive Analysis of Liquidity Management Strategies in Nigeria." The primary objectives are to investigate the impact of liquidity management ratios on financial performance, specifically focusing on the current ratio, acid test ratio, and operating cash flow ratio in the co...
The study on the effect of University Regulations on Research Performance of Tertiary Institutions in Enugu State, explores the impact of university regulations on research outcomes in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study highlights the importance of regulations in fostering order and quality assurance within tertiary educational institutions. However, the actual influence of these regulations on resea...
The behaviour of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) can impact on the long-term strategy of a firm and is responsible for instilling brand values in employees. CEOs behave to make something happen, to make something change or to keep things the same in order to improve firm performance. Thus, this study examined CEO behavioural competence and firm performance. Specifically, the study examined the eff...
The study evaluated the effect of critical thinking on the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: Examine the effect of open-minded on the output; and evaluate the effect of gathering relevant information on the reduce waste of pharmaceutical manufacturing firm in Enugu State. The area of the study was selected pharmaceutical manufacturin...
This study investigates the implications of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) on public sector accounting practices, focusing on stakeholder perceptions and challenges in reporting PPP-related information in Nigeria. Responses from 179 auditors affiliated with DELOITTE, BDO NIG, and CROWE DAFINONE were gathered, with the sample size determined using Yamane's (1973) formula. The research employs t...
The study the examined the Corporate social responsibility practices and the performance of oil and gas firms in Niger-Delta region, Nigeria. The specific objectives include to: determine the relationship between observing the provisions of CSR Act and the profitability and examine the relationship between environmental sustainability of operations and the turnover of Oil and Gas firms in Nigeria....
The study evaluated the social processes and performance of food and beverage manufacturing firm in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of gain commitment on the improved employee productivity and identify the effect of communication on the optimization of resources of food and beverage manufacturing firm in Enugu state. The area of the study was food and beverage firm...
The study evaluated the employees performance management practices and performance of food beverage manufacturing firms of Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between engaged employees and the profitability and evaluate the relationship between identification of talent and output of food manufacturing firms of Enugu State. The area of the study was the SMEs in En...
This study explores the realm of financial management within startups, dissecting their distinct challenges, strategies, and future trends. The research addresses accounting complexities arising from limited resources, cash flow volatility, historical data gaps, valuation intricacies, and equity-based compensation reporting. It emphasizes the role of agile financial planning, technology integratio...
This study evaluates the impact of Environmental Cost on Market Value of publicly listed oil and gas and communication firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to assess the impact of environmental investment costs on market capitalization, examine the impact of environmental remedial costs on market capitalization and determine the impact of environmental law compliance and penalty costs on ...
This study investigates the effect of microfinance credit on the poverty index in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Microfinance institutions are established with the objective of providing loans, savings, and other financial services to individuals within the low-income and impoverished demographic on a sustainable basis, aiming to contribute to poverty alleviation. Secondary sou...
This study assessed the relationship between conduct and performance of quoted SACCOs in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to determine the extent of relationship between loans and performance of quoted SACCOs in Nigeria and secondly to ascertain the extent of relationship between administrative expenses and performance of quoted SACCOs in Nigeria. The study is an ex post facto res...
The study evaluated the business process management and performance of SMEs in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between simplified operations and minimization of error and evaluate the relationship between product safety and increased profit of SMEs in Enugu State. The area of the study was the SMEs in Enugu State. The study used the descriptive survey design ...
Keywords: Business Process Management, Performance of SMEs, Enugu State, Product Safety, Simplified Operations FULL PDF Citation : Onah, S., Mgbobi, I. C., & Nduka
The study evaluated globalization and corporate governance: challenges and prospects for Sub-Saharan Africa. The specific objectives were to ascertain the relationship between global technology and risk management and examine the relationship between global culture and compliance in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study used a descriptive survey design approach, and the primary source of data was the admi...
The study evaluated the relationship between strategic management and the performance of Zenith Bank plc, in Umuahia Metropolis. Specifically, the study examined the relationship between strategic human resource management and employee productivity at Zenith Bank plc, in Umuahia Metropolis; strategic customer relationship management and customer satisfaction at Zenith Bank plc, in Umuahia Metropol...
This study employed a descriptive correlational research design to investigate the factors influencing financial transparency, public trust, and accountability in government entities. Simple random sampling was adopted as the sampling technique, ensuring an equal chance for each case in the population to be included. The population of the study consisted of 498 staff members from selected governme...
This study investigates the impact of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) reporting on social responsibility and community relations in developing countries and examines the role of stakeholder perceptions in enhancing the effectiveness of TBL reporting in India and Nigeria. Utilizing a robust sample of 100 companies, evenly divided between those implementing TBL reporting and those not, the research employs...
The study examined the effect of corporate growth indicators on the financing decision of manufacturing in Nigeria. Total asset, earnings per share, and share price were the corporate growth indicators used for the study, while the debt-equity ratio was the dependent variable of the study. The study adopted an ex-post-facto research design, covering the period between 2012 and 2021. Secondary data...
The fault reporting system put in place by in Nigeria power distribution companies have been found to be ineffective in capturing fault reports from customers. This has contributed to the increase in outage duration in distribution networks. This project successfully developed an effective and efficient fault reporting and management system for a Nigeria electric power distribution network. The de...
The study employs an empirical analysis, utilizing the ARDL approach, to investigate the impact of Fiscal Policy on Real Sector Growth in Nigeria. Specifically, it examines the influence of Federal government Non-oil Taxes and oil taxes, recurrent expenditure, and capital expenditure on the country's inflation rate. Using data spanning from 1995 to 2020 from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical...
This study examined the effects of dividend payments on share prices of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to: determine the effect of dividend payout ratio on share prices of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria, examine the effect of dividend per share on share prices of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria and ascertain the effect of dividend yield...
This research investigates the impact of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) adoption on financial reporting quality in the Nigerian public sector. The study aims to examine the perceptions and experiences of Nigerian government officials, accountants, auditors, and financial reporting experts regarding the impact of IPSAS adoption on financial reporting quality. Additionally,...
The study examined the relationship between management leadership styles and profitability of production firms in SouthEast, Nigeria. The specific objectives include to examine the extent of which autocratic leadership relates to profitability of production firms in South East, Nigeria and to investigate the extent of which democratic leadership relates to profitability of production firms in Sout...
Keywords: Management Leadership Style, Profitability of Production Firms, Autocratic Leadership FULL PDF Citation: Chigbo, C. C. & Okonkwo, Nigeria. Contemporary Journal of Management 5(4)
The study examined the effect of naira redesign management on development of entrepreneurship of micro businesses in Enugu State. The specific objectives includes to; examine the extent to which naira value affect opportunity evaluation of micro businesses and ascertain the extent to which naira denominations affect idea generation of micro businesses. A survey research design was adopted for the ...
This study examines the repercussions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing insurgency, such as Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen/farmers conflicts, in the North Region of Nigeria and its impact on insecurity and violence in the South East Region. The research utilizes a doctrinal approach, relying on primary and secondary sources such as the Nigerian Constitution, legal instruments, convent...
Keywords: “Uncamped” Internally Displaced Persons, UnCamped IDPs, Insurgency in the Northern Nigeria, Boko Haram Conflict, Herder/Farmer Clash and R2P Citation Onah, H. C. & Nwodo, Nigeria. African Journal of Current Research, 4(1)
This paper critically examines the Audi Alterem Partem doctrine, a pillar of natural justice, in the context of Nigeria, an economically depressed country. The examination is particularly important due to the controversy surrounding Nigeria's judiciary following the February 25, 2023, General Election, considered by many as the worst in the country's history. The mishandling of the electronic tran...
This work focuses on the payment of bride price, known as “Ime Ego Isi Nwanyi,” under the customary marriage customs of Udunedem Ancient Kingdom in Enugu State, Nigeria. The Udunedem Ancient Kingdom comprises five Autonomous Communities, forming a significant portion of the Udenu Local Government Area. The customs and traditions surrounding bride price in this community align with broader Igbo cul...
The right to a fair hearing universally encompasses six essential principles. Firstly, it guarantees a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time, overseen by an independent and impartial decision-maker. Additionally, it ensures access to all relevant information, openness to the public (with exceptions for highly sensitive cases), the right to representation and an interpreter if needed, an...
The availability of consistent, reasonably priced, and efficient power is a key determinant for the development and sustainability of every society's economy. However, the distribution grid is affected by persistent voltage collapse and power losses. Power losses are caused by various challenges, including reactive power burden, unbalanced loading, and harmonic distortions due to non-linear loads ...
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether earnings volatility influences audit report lag in listed firms in Nigeria. For the period 2012-2021, a sample of ten Nigerian firms listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc was analyzed. The annual panel data on publicly traded companies was obtained from the annual report release and analyzed using the pooled mean group estimate approach. The ...
The study was focused on effect of Intellectual Capital on performance of Selected Manufacturing firms in Enugu Metropolis. The Specific objectives of the study were to: determine the effect of human capital on organizational efficiency of selected Manufacturing firms in Enugu metropolis, ascertain the extent to which structural capital influence goal attainment of selected Manufacturing firms in ...
This study examined corporate strategy and performance of selected deposit money banks in Enugu Metropolis. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the effect of vertical integration on efficiency of the selected deposit money banks in Enugu Metropolis, evaluate the effect of related diversification on customer patronage of the selected deposit money banks in Enugu State and identify the eff...
This study examined effect of delegation of authority on organizational efficiency of Nigeria Breweries plc, Ama 9 th mile corner Enugu. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the extent of the effect of formal delegation on average cost of operation of Nigeria Breweries Plc, Ama Ninth mile corner Enugu and determine the effect of specific delegation on time for task accomplishment in Niger...
Keywords: Delegation of Authority, Organizational Performance, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Formal Delegation, Organizational Efficiency FULL PDF Citation: Nnamani, J. U. & Okonkwo
The study was on work-life balance and employee performance of 7-up Bottling Company Plc. Ninth Mile Comer Enugu. It was set to evaluate the influence of flexible time on employee output, examine the effect of telework on employee efficiency, and assess the effect of shift work on employee effectiveness of 7-up Bottling Company plc. Ninth Mile Comer, Enugu. Three hypotheses were formulated to guid...
The digital economy is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into transactional processes. This study provides a comprehensive exploration of AI’s evolutionary trajectory within digital transactions, from its inception to its contemporary applications, including fraud detection, risk assessment, and dynamic pricing. While the benefi...
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence in Digital Transactions, AI Algorithms in Digital Transactions, AI-driven Fraud Detection, Bias and Transparency in AI Systems, AI algorithms into transactional Processes
This paper focused on impact of insurance service indicators on economic growth of Nigeria, 1997-2022. The specific objectives include to: examine the impact of insurance premium on economic growth of Nigeria and ascertain the impact of insurance investment on economic growth of Nigeria. Ex-post facto design was applied. Preliminary tests were conducted using Augmented Dickey-Fuller, together with...
In the study we evaluated the effect of Human Capital training and development on performance of Paint manufacturing firms in South East, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: Ascertain the effect of knowledge on product quality/standard and examine the effect of skills on promotion of innovation on Paint Manufacturing Firms in South East Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of three ...
This research work examined cybercrime and economic sustainability of the Financial Institutions in Southeast, Nigeria, the major objectives of the research are: to examine the effect of bank verification number scam on the profitability of the financial institutions and to examine the effect of phishing on the customer base of the financial institutions in the South East. This study adopted surve...
The study evaluated risk management strategy and performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study were to; examine the relationship between risk identification and the output and evaluate the relationship between risk reporting and reduces expenses of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The study used the descriptive survey...
The study evaluated the effect of promotional tool on product development in food and beverages industry in Enugu state, Nigeria. The Specific Objectives were to: examine the effect of advertising on the physical expansion of products and determined the extent the effect of sales promotions on improvement in products of food and beverages industry in Enugu state, Nigeria. The area of the study was...
Industrialization is one of the major sectors that can take Enugu State and Nigeria to an appreciable level of economic development and employment generation. The researcher aimed at evaluating the problems and prospects of industrialization in the rural and urban communities of Enugu State. Review of related literature were affected, proper identification of some important issues about Enugu Stat...
Keywords: Problems and Prospects of Industrialization, Rural and Urban Communities, Enugu State, Socio-Economic Standard of Living, Infrastructural Development
The study evaluated the effect of promotional tool on product development in food and beverages industry in Enugu state, Nigeria. The Specific Objectives were to: examine the effect of advertising on the physical expansion of products and determined the extent the effect of sales promotions on improvement in products of food and beverages industry in Enugu state, Nigeria. The area of the study was...
The study evaluated the effect of migration on the provision of social amenities in urban centers in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of transit to a new environment on the provision of healthcare; evaluation of the effect of acclimation to a new location on the provision of electricity supply and the effect of movement rural-urban on the provision of pipe borne wat...
This study examined the effect of job evaluation techniques on employees’ salary structure in organizations in Nigeria. Specifically, the study adopted employee skills and working conditions as an independent variable while the organizational salary structure serves as a dependent. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study. The responders were selected at random from ...
Keywords: Job Evaluation, Employee’s Salary Structure, Employee Skills Citation: Agbo, J. I., Okonkwo, A. O. & Ugwu, South East, Nigeria. Contemporary Journal of Management 5(2)
This study examined relationship between economic order quantity and efficiency of telecommunication industry in Enugu metropolis. The objectives of the study were to ascertain the degree of relationship between ordering cost and average cost of operation of telecommunication firms in Enugu metropolis and determine the degree of relationship between carrying cost and cost of re-work in telecommuni...
The rapid ascent of the digital economy, encompassing platforms like e-commerce, online marketplaces, and Software as a Service (SaaS), has introduced novel challenges to global tax regimes. Predominantly, traditional tax systems, built around tangible assets and physical presence, are confronting difficulties in addressing the unique revenue structures of digital businesses. This study aimed to s...
This study delves into the intricate relationship between political and institutional factors and their influence on the design and implementation of public sector financial management reforms. Utilizing the PLS-SEM methodology and analyzing data through SmartPLS 4.0, the research provides a comprehensive perspective on how these determinants shape the course of financial reforms within the public...
Over the years, there has been wanton destruction of the environment of the riverine areas of Rivers state, Nigeria including their water ways, air ways and farms. This is occasioned as a result of oil spillage and pollution. This study investigated therefore the effect of these pollutions on their environment. The broad objective of the study was to find out the impact of the environmental pollut...
Corporate governance and sustainable development have gained increasing attention as critical components of modern business practices. In the context of Africa, where sustainable development challenges and environmental concerns are significant, exploring innovative approaches is crucial. This study examined the intersection of corporate governance and sustainable development in Africa, with a foc...
This study evaluates the effect of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) dynamics on firm value of listed commercial bank in Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and used secondary data collected from ten years audited annual accounts of 16 listed commercial banks. The dependent variable for the study is earning per share, while CEO ownership, CEO gender diversity and CEO reputation ar...
In addition to their importance in beer brewing, hops have been used in traditional herbal medicines as antimicrobial agents against pathogens. This study is aimed at investigating the phytochemical and antimicrobial profile of hop (Humulus lupulus L.) extracts on food pathogens (Escherichia coli and Salmonella species). The bacterial food pathogens were isolated and identified from soymilk by phe...
The study is on investigating the direction of relationship between economic indicators and economic growth in Nigeria. The specific objectives are as follows: to examine the relationship between inflation rate and real gross domestic product in Nigeria, to ascertain the relationship between exchange rate and real gross domestic product in Nigeria and to assess the relationship between interest ra...
This study evaluated monetary policy transmission mechanisms and economic growth in Nigeria: an empirical investigation (1999-2021). This research focused on analyzing the channels through which monetary policy affects economic growth in Nigeria. The study explored how changes in monetary policy instruments (e.g., interest rates, money supply) influence key macroeconomic variables and contribute t...
This work delves into the complexities surrounding the practice and legal understanding of marriage customs among the Ndi Nsukka community in Enugu State, Nigeria. Central to this investigation is the role of the bride price, locally known as "ime ego n’isi nwanyi," in validating customary marriages. The study posits that in Ndi Nsukka culture, as in much of Africa, marriage is not just a union be...
The study investigated the impact of career planning on employee job satisfaction in Deposit Money banks in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to examine the influence of self-development on job security and evaluate the effect of retirement planning on employee salaries in Deposit Money Banks. The study was conducted in Enugu State using a descriptive survey design approach, with the prima...
Keywords: Career Planning, Employee Job Satisfaction, Self-Development, Retirement Planning, Deposit Money Bank Citations –, APA | FULL PDF Sunday, L., Okechukwu, E. U. & Orga, 6(3)
This study aims to assess the contribution of the Mining Sector to the revenue of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The mining sector is a significant component of Nigeria’s economy, rich in substantial mineral resources. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the mining sector’s contribution to the revenue of Nigeria. The specific objectives are to identify the factors responsible fo...
The study examined the effect of variations in physico-chemical properties of rainwater in parts of Wukari Town and Chinkai, in Taraba State, Nigeria. It was carried out using literature on similar topics. From the Wukari town, and chinkai data were used. The study evaluated the spatial variations of rainwater properties mainly within wet seasons using temperature, pH, colour, turbidity, electrica...
In this study, the impact of documented information on the planning and efficient delivery of an organization’s goods and services was examined. In fact, the study summarily investigated the role of records management on efficient organizational performance. The objectives were to find out what the impact of records management is on general efficiency and cost and time management in organizations ...
The study evaluated the effectiveness of compensation techniques in reinforcing staff commitment of indigenous family-owned businesses (FOBs) in South- East, Nigeria. It intended to achieve the following specific objectives; To examine the relationship between promotion and staff dedication, to evaluate the relationship between recognition and staff participation and to investigate the relationshi...
Keywords: Compensation Technology, Commitment, Staff, Indigenous Family-Owned Business, South-East Nigeria FULL PDF C itations Ojide, C. G., Enudu, T. O. & Everest
The study evaluated the Digitalization of education and Entrepreneurship development in Enugu State. The specific objectives of the study were to: examine the relationship between online course creators and easy access to consumers and ascertain the relationship between Captivating digital content and potential market growth. The area of the study was Enugu state. Institutions that make use of onl...
The research work is on the effect of modeling of acid activation on the adsorption characteristics of local clay in Nigeria. The sample of the local clay which was obtained from Eha-Ndiagu clay deposit in Enugu State of Nigeria was subjected to pretreatment to obtain pulverized clay of average particle size of 500μm. The activation was carried out at different process conditions of temperature, c...
Project delivery has become a vital tool for a nation’s economic measurement and evaluation. Project success is valued in terms of delivered time, executed cost, work quality, and environmental sustainability. Meanwhile, the actualization of the listed objectives may be hindered by factors identified as risks like poor estimation, poor construction management, variation, and so on. Risk management...
The aim of this seminar is to evaluate and minimize the dangers caused by bushfires on our environment. The environment can be defined as the surroundings and conditions in which people, animals, and plants live. The natural world is a virgin geographical surrounding, a person's physical surrounding is a place he lives comfortably without any damage to equilibrium surrounding conditions and forces...
The study evaluated the strategic management practices and performance of non-teaching staff of state owned universities in south east, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the relationship between leadership and the quality of service, evaluate the relationship between assigning budgets and the punctuality, and determine the relationship between communication and the output of non-aca...
This study focused on materials management and profitability of manufacturing firms in Enugu metropolis: evidence from Nigeria Breweries Ama Enugu Nigeria. The study sought to ascertain what drives logistics management in materials and sales turnover, determine the relationship between materials management and level of profitability. The study had a population of 224 (two hundred and twenty four)....
Keywords: Materials Management, Profitability, Manufacturing Firm, Logistics Management, APA Chukwu, C. U., Igwe, N. N. & Anichebe, Nigeria. Global Journal of Finance and Business Review, 6(3)
The study aimed to repurpose both organic ash and inorganic waste materials to improve the electrical properties of soil for electronic applications. Eight soil samples were treated with a mixture of yam peels ash (YPA) and spent computer printer toner (SCT) at various quantities. Following a curing period of 28 days, their electrical characteristics were assessed in line with ASTM guidelines. Fro...
Environmental pollution from organic wastes such as poultry feathers and rice husks is on the increase in Nigeria with their attendant environmental impacts and health implications. The need to harness the economic potentials of essential wastes from the agro-allied sectors under waste to wealth initiative in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized. Production of biofertilizer and biogas from the anaerob...
Keywords: Biofertilizer and Biomethane, Poultry Feather, Anaerobic Digestion, Production of Biofertilizer, Biomethane Micronutrients Citation Aniaku, V. O. & Anoikete
Multi-Protocol Label Switching is one of the packet-switching technology that uses fixed-length identifier labels to transmit traffic efficiently. The three main services an MPLS supports are Quality of Service (QoS), Traffic Engineering (TE), and Virtual Private Network (VPN). The forwarding mechanism and scalability features of this technology make it more suitable for carrying out real-time app...
Keywords: Multiple Protocol Label Switching Technology, Virtual Private Network, Time-sensitive, Best-effort Traffic, Network Metrics Ogbu, M. N. C., Okpala, E. & Ezeagwu, C. O.
The study examined the effect of terrorism on the economy of Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were; to examine the effect of terrorism on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria; to ascertain the effect of terrorism on the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria and to evaluate the efforts of Nigerian government in fighting terrorism as a tool in enhancing economic growth. The ...
Keywords: Terrorism, Employment Opportunity, Gross Domestic Product, Economic Growth Authored by Amah, Chijioke Jonathan and Prof Fred O. Eze FULL PDF | DOI:
The study investigated the influence of sesquioxide’s (Al2O3 and Fe2O3) and organic matter on phosphorus release and cation exchangeability of southeastern Nigeria soils. Soil samples (undisturbed and disturbed) were collected from five study locations in southeastern Nigeria. Undisturbed soil samples were collected using cylindrical (5×5 cm) cores, followed by disturbed soil samples using soil au...
Keywords: Cation Exchangeability, Organic Matter, Phosphorus Release, Sesquioxide’s Soil, Southern Nigeria Authored by Udegbunam, O. N. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8227388 | FULL PDF
The study evaluated the Workplace Environment and Performance of State Universities in South East, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between team work and students’ satisfaction and evaluate the relationship between leadership style and creation of opportunities of state universities in South East, Nigeria. The area of the study was the state universities in South ...
This research focused on Budget Padding and its effects on the Nigerian Economy. The specific objectives were to; evaluate the socio-economic implications of budget padding, examine the powers of the legislature with respect to appropriation, and analyze the ethical and moral implications of budget padding This study involved a descriptive research design and content analysis whereby the qualitati...
The study examined the Effect of Financial Leverage on the organizational Performance of Pharmaceutical Firms in Nigeria. In line with the specific objectives of the study which is to ascertain the effect of debt ratio on earnings per share, dividend per share, and return on equity of pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria, it was revealed that company income tax and value-added tax positively and signif...
The study examined the effect of federal grants on agricultural cooperatives in Enugu state, Nigeria. Specifically, the study adopts federal grants as the independent variable of both agricultural inputs, agro-processing/marketing, and financing agricultural cooperative that serve as dependent variables. A survey research design. The study adopts primary source of data. The data were collected usi...
Keywords: Agricultural Cooperatives, Federal Grant, NGO’s Organization, Enugu and Nigeria BY Ogbodo, A. J. Ugwa, N. & Igwe, A. O. FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8118219
The study seeks to investigate Waste Management in Enugu State: Challenges and Prospects Specifically, the study adopts fund availability and people's attitudes as the independent variable while ESWAMA performance and clean environment serve as the dependent variable. A descriptive research design survey was adopted for the study. The primary source of data was adopted where a well structure quest...
Keywords: Waste Management, ESWAMA Performance, Clean Environment, Enugu State Authored by Ochuba J. O. & Okechukwu, E. U. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8228854 | FULL PDF
The study investigated the impact of compensation management on employee performance. The study used a survey design, with 50 respondents from Alo Aluminum – Emene Enugu Nigeria receiving a well-designed research instrument. The hypothesis was tested using regression analysis. Employee performance benefited from effective compensation management, according to the study. Because the p. value of the...
Tax controversies arise when taxpayers encounter double taxation which might have arisen from the imposition of tax on a particular taxpayer on the same income by more than one tax jurisdictions. In the entire universe, there is a movement towards a rising number of global tax controversies. There is a higher possibility of double taxation that jeopardizes cross-border trade, foreign investment an...
The study examined diversified income sources and wealth of shareholders of insurance firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to ascertain the effect of gross premium income, investment income and interest income on net assets of insurance firms in Nigeria. The sample consist of five (5) insurance firms listed on Nigeria Exchange Group during 2011-2020 periods. The time series d...
Keywords: Corporate Governance Costs, Premium Mobilization, Insurance Firms in Nigeria BY Ani, N. C. & Ugwuanyi, B. U. FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8089236
This study assessed the relationship between liquid assets and operational performance of industrial and consumer goods sectors in Nigeria. The liquid assets variables studied comprises: Inventory (INV), Cash\Bank Balances (CBB) while the Operational Performance variable studied is Turnover (TNV). Secondary data were sourced from the annual reports of the firms under review. Five Hypotheses were e...
This study aims at highlighting environmental accounting as a catalyst for improving the operational performance of Oil and Gas Conglomerates in Nigeria. Environmental accounting is becoming increasingly relevant for organizations worldwide as they seek to integrate environmental concerns into their decision-making processes. The research was ex post facto research which made use of secondary data...
Keywords: Operational Performance, Oil and Gas Conglomerate, Environmental Laws, Companies’ Corporate Performance BY Eze, Joseph Chukwudi FULL PDF | DOI:
The study examined corporate governance costs and premium mobilization of insurance firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are, to ascertain the relationship between, board remuneration, audit fee and annual general meeting expenses with gross premium income of insurance firms in Nigeria. The sample consists of five (5) insurance firms listed on Nigeria Exchange Group during 2011-2...
Keywords: Corporate Governance Costs, Premium Mobilization, Insurance Firms in Nigeria BY Aneke, Ogochukwu Nkemdilim 1 and Nwankwo, Caroline, N. 2 FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8085798
The study examined the effect of working capital management and financial performance of manufacturing Firm in Southeast Nigeria. The study adopts short term investments and account payables as the independent variable while turnover serve as dependent variable. The study used an ex-post facto research approach as its methodology. Secondary source of data was adopted for the study. The data was ob...
This study examined risk assets management and investment income of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the effect of total loans and advances, Total Performing Loans and Total equity in subsidiaries on net cash generated from investing activities of Nigerian deposit money banks. The researcher adopted ex-post facto research design. Data were collected through annual re...
Keywords: Risk Assets Management, Investment Income, Equity Securities, Deposit Money Banks By 1 Ude, Anthony Ejiofor, 2 Prof. O. I. Inyiama & 3 Madukwe, Chimezie James FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8057012
This paper examined the effect of regulatory penalties on financial performance of quoted industrial goods firm in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the effect of litigation infraction charges, corporate Governance infraction charges and operational Non-Compliance charges on the profit for the year of quoted industrial goods firms. Data for the study were sourced through the annual reports ...
Keywords: Litigation Infraction Charges, Corporate Governance Infraction Charges, Operational Non-Compliance Charges, Financial Performance, Industrial Firm, Regulatory Penalties By 1 Ude, Anthony Ejiofor, 2 Prof. Uche Ugwuanyi and 3 Nwabuisi, Anthony Okoro FULL PDF | DOI:
This study evaluated the effect of green business strategy on sustainable entrepreneurship development in Enugu State. The objectives were to determine the effect of environmental assessment on opportunity identification of entrepreneurs and to ascertain the effect of recycling of waste materials on product innovation of entrepreneurs. A simple random selection of 181 sample size of a population o...
Keywords: Green Business Strategy, Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development, Product Innovation, Business Opportunity, Enugu state BY Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka 1, Ugwu, Felix Ikechukwu 2 and Oluka, Ugochukwu Kingsley 3 FULL PDF | DOI:
This paper presents a design of an electronic system for maintaining optimum water quality in fish culture in the tropics. The aim of the work was to design an automation system that will maintain optimum water quality at low cost in tropical fish culture. Top-down design approach was adopted for designing the system. The subsystems or subunits of the optimum water quality maintenance system are p...
Keywords: Fish Culture, Automation System, Optimum Water Quality Maintenance, F. C. 1, Opara, F. K. 2, Chukwuchekwa, N. 3, Akande, A. O. 4, & Anyalewechi, C. J. 5 FULL PDF DOI:
This study examines the impact and significance of occupational health and safety policies on workers' performance in the workplace, using the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Enugu Depot as a case study. The objective of this research is to explore how the implementation of health and safety policies influences the overall performance and well-being of employees in the organization....
Consuming contaminated water can easily lead to various diseases. To prevent health hazards associated with unsafe water, it is crucial to have a more efficient and dependable method for detecting any unfavorable changes in the color, smell, temperature, humidity, pH, and turbidity of water intended for human consumption. To this end, an improved wireless sensor network was developed for monitorin...
Keywords: Improved Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Scheme, Waspmote Wireless Sensor, Temperature Sensor, odour and taste, humidity, pH, turbidity, PH value, including the pH sensor control circuit module, temperature sensor circuit module, wireless network communication circuit module, turbidity sensor circuit module, data analysis and processing
This paper described step by step research design and development of the Ikenga residence at Iheagu Nru village, Nsukka L.G.A., Enugu State. The study used case study, literature review and field study method used to obtain various data from various primary and secondary sources on Igbo cultural heritage. Purposive (non-probability) sampling technique was used to obtain data for this research. The...
Keywords: Research Development, Ikenga Residence, Symbol of Strength, Igbo Cultural Heritage BY Okechukwu, Chinwe Nnenna 1, Egbo, James Chinweuba 2, Oku, C. N., Egbo, J. C. & Oku, Nsukka L.G.A., 4(1)
This paper described step by step research design and development of the U-Tolf Building (Office Complex) at W.T.C. Estate, New Layout, Enugu North L.G.A., Enugu State. The study used case study, literature review and field study method used to obtain various data from various primary and secondary sources on disaster management in Nigeria. Purposive (non-probability) sampling technique was used t...
The issue of politics and governance has been a challenge to humanity, as many efforts have been made towards coordinating human actions and activities. Various political systems and ideologies have been formulated to meet the end target of people-oriented government. However, the present experience has shown massive failure as even the most advanced societies still have problem of governance. Dif...
The sanctity of human life cannot be overemphasized, and suicide, whether voluntary or not, is a grave violation of this principle. Human beings are unique in their composition of body and soul, and this gives them an inherent and inviolable right to life. Unfortunately, suicide is a pervasive phenomenon that cuts across all borders, affecting people from various walks of life, races, religions, a...
This study investigated the indices of service quality (SQ) and their implications on student satisfaction (SS) in South-East Nigerian universities. Based on the theory of planned behavior and a conceptual service quality model, the responses of respondents were analyzed with simple regression analysis using SPSS version 21. Findings show that institutional infrastructure has a significant positiv...
Keywords: Service Quality, Plan Behavior, Institutional Infrastructure, Students’ Satisfaction, Nigeria Universities by Chiana C. A. & Okpara, G. S. FULL PDF | DOI:
The study's objective was to examine the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance in Nigerian publicly traded enterprises. Ex post facto research was used in the study to analyse data from 20 manufacturing listed companies. The data, which spans the years 2010 through 2020, was evaluated using System GMM (Generalised Method of Moments). Profit margin and return on asset were ...
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Firm Performance, Profit Margin, Generalized Method of Moments Authored by Ugwoke, R. O. PhD 1, Egiyi, Modesta Amaka PhD 2 Department of Accountancy, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus 1 Department of Accountancy, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu 2 FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7882796
This study focused on the ‘Challenges of Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard Amongst SMEs in Anambra State, Nigeria’. The study was prompted by the perceived poor implementation of IFRS amongst the Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria in spite of the January 2014 cutoff date for compulsory adoption of IFRS by all SMEs in Nigeria. Thus, the study examined the effect of h...
The study was to examined the effect of employee’s extra role behavior on the performance of food and beverage of manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives employee includes; employee’s Sportsmanship on the customer satisfaction and altruism of employees on the team performance of food and beverage of manufacturing firms in Enugu State. A survey of research design was adopted for...
This work investigated the impact of electronic banking on the performance of financial institutions in Nigeria. Three research objectives guided this study and they sought to: determine the effect of pre and post electronic banking adoption on net profit margin; ascertain the effect of pre and post electronic banking adoption on return on assets; and evaluate the effect of pre and post electronic...
Keywords: Electronic Banking, Financial Institutions, Nigeria, Performance Authored by Okolie, Paschal I. P. PhD 1* and Eze, Justina 2 Department of Management, Accounting and Finance, The University of America, Curacao 1 Department of Banking and Finance, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Nigeria 2 FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7868002
The focus of this study is the effect of budgetary control on performance of public universities in south – west, Nigeria. The study used primary data which were collected by means of questionnaires. The data were analyzed using statistical instruments such as normality test, multicollinearity test, descriptive statistics, bootstrapping test and multiple regression analysis. Two hundred and fifty-...
This study evaluates the use of self-gas lifting in the mitigation of severe slugs . OLGA was used to develop the pipeline model and Multiflash for fluid characterization. Two OLGA cases were created, a base case pipeline model which was inclined at 5° to the riser base and also a 5° inclined pipeline to the riser base but with an auxiliary bypass line to lift the flow at a certain point above the...
This study examined the effect of firm characteristics on financial reporting timeliness of banking firms in Nigeria with the following specific objectives; to determine the influence of firm age on financial reporting timeliness of firms in Nigeria; examine the effect of firm size on financial reporting timeliness of banking firms in Nigeria; ascertain the effect of leverage on financial reportin...
This study presents the geology and water quality of surface and groundwater within Agbogugu and environs, south eastern, Nigeria. The geology of the area was grouped into three lithological units; unit A comprises of planar, laminated shale, unit B comprises of bioturbated, planar, cross-bedded and sweley cross-stratified sandstone, while unit C comprises of planar laminated sandy shale and irons...
Keywords: Groundwater, Hydrogeochemistry, Surface Water, Agbogugu, Water Quality Authored by Ezike, Ejiofor Chinedu 1 and Okonkwo, Henry Ifeanyichukwu 2 FULL PDF | DOI:
This study assessed the relationship between Agricultural Financing and Agricultural Output in Nigeria. The effect was assessed through the relationship between Agricultural Gross Domestic Product (AGDP) and Banks‟ Credit to Agriculture (BCRA) together with Banks‟ Lending Rate proxied by Interest Rate (INTR), Foreign Exchange Rate (FREX), and Government Expenditure on Agriculture (GEXA) for the pe...
Keywords: Agricultural Financing, Agricultural Output: Nigeria, Agricultural Gross Domestic Product Authored by Eno
There are various and numerous aspects of development. However, this paper dwelt on urbanization as an aspect of development. It explored the concept of urbanization and maintained that it is a process where government ensures that standard of living of urban dwellers and their economic status are improved through various means including the extension of credit facilities. It avowed that though th...
Keywords: Urbanization Development, Contemporary Issues, Urban Poverty, Urban Violence Authored by Adamu, A. T., Okeke, E. K., & Madunezim, C. J. FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7806776
There is an acrimonious relationship between local government administration and state government administration in Nigeria. This is basically due to lack of autonomy of local government administration and seeming control of this tier of government by the state government. This paper proposed frameworks towards a new agenda for state/local government relationship that will usher in unprecedented c...
Keywords: State/Local Government, Intergovernmental Relations, New Agenda for State by Aduma, Aloysius Tochukwu PhD 1, Okeke, Ego Kate 2 & Madunezim, Chukwuma Joel 3 FULL PDF
This study assessed the effect of Environmental Costs Disclosure on the Productivity of listed oil and gas firms in Nigeria for a thirteen-year period covering from 2008-2020. Environmental Prevention Cost Disclosure, Community Development Cost Disclosure, and Environmental Remediation Cost Disclosure were used to proxy Environmental Costs Disclosure (independent variable), while Revenue Growth wa...
Conveying both people and goods from one place to another poses challenges to city authorities with rising population. The aim of this study sought to evaluate the Intra-Urban Traffic challenges in relation to the road design and existing infrastructure in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria with the objectives of assessing the level of traffic congestion at the peak hours in the study area; ev...
Workplace flexibility has become a pivotal aspect of modern human resource management, reflecting a shift from traditional personnel practices to more adaptive and strategic approaches. This paper investigates how implementing workplace flexibility can enhance employee engagement and organizational performance. It begins by discussing the transition from conventional management styles to strategic...
This study was conducted to examine the impact of Oil Price Fluctuations and Economic Growth: Insights from Nigeria”. The study aims to thoroughly examine how variations in oil prices affect Nigeria's long-term economic growth and how they affect variables under discourse like inflation rate, unemployment rate, human capital index, and gross domestic product (GDP). The research questions and hypot...
This study is an empirical investigation of the effect of government expenditure on gross domestic product in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to ascertain the effect of government real total capital expenditure on gross domestic product of Nigeria and to examine the effect of government recurrent expenditure on gross domestic product of Nigeria. This study which covered 11 years ...
The study sought to examine impact of strategic management of innovation on the performance of SMEs in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: investigate the effect of product innovation on the performance of SMEs in Nigeria, determine the effect of service provision innovation on the performance of SMEs in Nigeria and ascertain the impact of market innovation on the performance of SMEs in Niger...
Keywords: Strategic Management, Performance of SMEs, Innovation, Nigeria Authored by 1 Okafor, Ozoemena Christian PhD, 2 Oluka, Kingsley Ugochukwu FULL PDF
This study investigated the effect of interest rate policy on selected macroeconomic variables in Nigeria, focusing on GDP and inflation. The specific objectives of the study are to determine the effect of interest rate on gross domestic Product and ascertain the effect of interest rate on inflation. The study adopted an ex post facto research design, relying on published data sourced from the CBN...
Insufficient storage facilities pose a significant challenge in food production, standing as one of the primary contributors to food insecurity worldwide. The study was initiated with the goal of creating an automated warehouse capable of storing up to 25 tons of yam tubers. The storage structure incorporates an advance automation technology to streamline its operations and maximized efficiency. F...
This study is an empirical investigation of the effect of the covid-19 index on foreign direct investment in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to access the effect of covid-19 shocks index on foreign direct investments (FDI) in Nigeria, ascertain the effect of covid-19 vaccine index on foreign direct investment (FDI) in Nigeria and determine the effect of covid-19 uncertainty index...
This study examined recycling of used engine oil into reusable oil: a waste to wealth inventiveness. Using a unique combination of solvent extraction and activated alumina adsorbent, the refinement of lubricating oils from used lubricating oil was investigated. Experimental evaluation of these solvent extraction blends' activity using oil-to-solvent ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 was done for comb...
The study examined the effect of Innovation on Organization Performance in Pharmaceutical Firms in South East Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to: examine the effect of process innovation on the growth and the extent to which product innovation affects the product quality of pharmaceutical firms in southeast Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted. Statistical Package for Social Science...
This study examined the relationship between human capital investment and productivity of pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the relationship of: staff education/training, pension contributions, staff salaries and wages to cost of sales of pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria. Data of the study were sourced from annual reports of the five (5) sampled pharmaceutical firms. ...
Keywords: Human Capital Investment, Pharmaceutical Firms in Nigeria, Productivity Authorship Madukwe, C. J., Okwo, A. O. DOI Link:
This study examined the design and implementation of computerized result processing in Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo. The specific objectives are to examine the effect of manual computerized results on students’ efficiency and assess the effect of electronic computerized results on students’ efficiency in the Enugu state. The study adopts a description method, a systemic approach that required a...
This study is to ascertain the effective management of the computerized student results processing system at Enugu state polytechnic. The study's objectives include: lessening the staff's workload; making it simpler for the safe, efficient archiving and retrieval of student academic records; and reducing the time spent processing results. This study adopts a system strategy for completing this goa...
This study examines audit quality and earnings management: a case of Nigerian deposit money banks. The main objective of the study is to determine the effect of audit quality on earnings management in Nigeria deposit money banks. The specific objectives of the study are to evaluate the effect of size of audit on earnings management in Nigeria deposit money banks, to assess the effect of audit qual...
The global food crisis bedeviling the polity as a result of dreadful climate change and insecurity has culminated also into poor tomato yield experienced by conventional farmers. Internet of things (IoT) has come in handy at this auspicious time to revolutionize agriculture and in turn improve tomato production. With the possibility of automated greenhouse smart farms, food scarcity will abate. Th...
This study examined Impact of Environmental Cost on productivity of oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Four (4) oil and gas business- firms quoted on the Nigeria Stock Exchange were strategically selected for the study. The proxy for the dependent variable is cost of sales of oil while the independent variables are donations to orphanage and foundation, staff welfare packages and donation for commun...
Over the years, the banking sector in Nigeria has come up with different activities and policies to check relative economic stability and better the economy. With the introduction of monetary policy, it is expected that monetary stability and a sound financial system would be achieved. Thus, this study examined the impact of monetary policy instruments in achieving price stability in Nigeria for t...
Customer retention is the capacity of a corporation, business, product, or service to maintain its customers over a defined period. Customers who stay with a brand are more likely to return, keep buying, or refrain from switching to another service or product altogether. Businesses must establish strategies for customer retention, though, as a result of heightened competition in the telecom sector...
In modern mechanical and aviation industries, gas turbine engines are essential components. However, due to the intricacy of their nature and functioning, they need to be completely monitored to prevent unanticipated damages and operational faults. The goal of this study is to provide a viable diagnostic approach, estimation of compressor faults in a gas turbine electric generator. An improved fra...
There is a gross shortage of electrical energy in Nigeria. The demand for electric power is way too high than the supply and the Nigerian state seems not to be able to install new transmission facilities to mitigate the shortage. The transmission facilities especially have been overstretched in a bid to wheel more power to the distribution systems. It has therefore become imperative to devise a me...
Keywords: Simulink Model of 330kv, Nigeria Power Transmission Network, Characterization and Development, Power Flow Authorship Ude Kingsley Okechukwu 1
This research examined auditors’ independence as a tool for enhancing the reliability of financial reports. A survey research design was adopted, out of the 120 distributed questionnaires, 114 was returned and hence valid. Multiple regression was employed in expressing the relationship between variables, OLS regression method of analysis was also adopted and the SPSS output shows auditors’ indepen...
Keywords: Auditors’ Independence, Reliability of Financial Reports, Completeness of Financial Reports Authored By: 1 Egiyi, Modesta Amaka and 2 Ugwuoke, R. O. 1 Department of Accountancy, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu 2 Department of Accountancy, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus FULL PDF | DOI:
The realization corporate goals of entrepreneurial investment by manufacturing firms in Nigeria has been inhabited by lack of sufficient funds and lack of access to capital. This lowers the firms’ financial leverage leading to low level of investment, low production and liquidity problems. This coupled with the high rate of corporate income tax in the country resulted in poor earnings and zero or ...
This study is a survey of economic effect of COVID 19 pandemic on performance of SMES in South East Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to access the effect of lockdown, movement restrictions, market closure and social distancing on performance of SMES in South East States during COVID-19 era. The outbreak of coronavirus also known as COVID-19 towards the end of year 2019 disrupted t...
The study examined the effect of workplace conflicts on the performance of Deposit Money Banks in Enugu state. The objectives of the study were to: examine the extent relationship conflict has an effect on service delivery; the effect of Task conflict on employee turnover and the effect of process conflict on customer satisfaction of Deposit Money Banks in Enugu state. The study employed a survey ...
This study examined the effect of corporate social responsibility on the profitability of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the effect of corporate social responsibility expenditures on return on asset, turnover and net asset of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Data for the study was sourced through annual reports of the sampled oil and gas firms for a period of 10 years s...
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are crucial resources that can uncover enormous value that might otherwise go unused. In addition to ensuring that marketing budgets are used as effectively as possible and producing results that support business objectives, marketers can access great insight through AI and ML that leads to effective decisions. Many businesses can improve their understa...
This study was on the effect of liquidity risk on the investment of the Nigerian insurance industry. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of liquidity risk on insurance industry investments in federal government securities; and evaluate the effect of liquidity risk on insurance industry investments in stocks and bonds. The research design applied was Ex-post facto design...
Keywords: Nigerian Insurance Industry, Liquidity Risks, Insurance Industry Investment Authorship Okparaka, V. C., Abiodun, P. A., Eneh, O.G, Isaac, C. J. DOI:
The aim of this research work is to develop an adaptive controller to mitigate the impact of cooling failure in a mobile switching center prefab room(s) during power or cooling failure. Heat build-up inside the telecom room is unavoidable since the cooling systems do not work during a power outage causing rapid rising temperature above ASHREA recommended guideline of 18 to 22oC for optimum perform...
The aim of this work is to characterize and develop a model for the determination of the cooling reliability of a mobile switching centre. From the analysis done with the reliability block diagram models (RBD), it was observed that the combined cooling reliability, MTBF and failure rate (λ) is 58.54%, 1389hrs and 0.000719704 respectively. Further checks on the combined cooling reliability gave 83....
The study examined the effect of technological change adoption on employee performance of food, beverage, and tobacco manufacturing firms in Enugu State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the effect of invention on increasing productivity; ascertain the effect of innovation on product quality; and investigate the extent effect of imitation on service quality of food, beverage, and ...
Keywords: Technological Change Adoption, Employee Performance, Manufacturing Firms, Enugu Authored by 1 Nwogu, Onyebuchi Nicholas and 2 Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka 1, 2 Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria FULL PDF | DOI:
The study examined forensic accounting as a tool for fraud detection and prevention in business organizations in Nigeria. The data adopted were gotten from 15 Nigerian companies chosen based on their proficiency in forensic accounting. A simple random selection of 15 specialists from each firm, consisting of auditors and accountants from the 15 firms in Nigeria, was used to choose the sample size ...
The main objective of the study is to evaluate relationship between intangible assets and value of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to, analyze the relationship between goodwill and net assets of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Examine the relationship between software and net assets of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Ascertain the relationship between brands/trad...
Keywords: Intangible Assets, Oil and Gas Firms, Nigeria, Net Assets Value, Goodwill Authorship 1 Udeh, Anastasia Ifeoma, 2 Prof. Okwo, Ifeoma Mary and 3 Prof. Nwoha, Chike Ernest FULL PDF | DOI:
The study examined the effect of turnover ratios on the value of consumer goods firms in Nigeria as large number of business failures have been blamed on the inability of the firm managers to successfully use efficiency ratios to analyze, monitor and control the progress and performance of their firms. The ex-post facto research design and multiple regression analysis were adopted. The findings sh...
Keywords: Turnover Ratios, Value, Consumer Goods Firm, Nigeria Authorship 1 Udeh, Anastasia Ifeoma, 2 Prof. Nwoha, Chike E. and 3 Prof. Okwo, Ifeoma M. FULL PDF | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7334366
The study investigated effect of corporate governance on earnings management of listed consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. It examined how corporate governance mechanisms of board composition, board size and audit committee size helped to control earnings management which was proxied by discretionary accruals, of consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Secondary data obtained fro...
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Earnings Management of Consumer Goods, Manufacturing Firms Authorship Iloeje, Jane Binyelum 1, Prof. Okwo, I. M. 2 and Ven. Prof. Ubesie, M.C. 3 FULL PDF | DOI:
This study investigated the effect of stakeholders’ compensation on corporate value: Nigerian banking sector experiences in COVID-19 era. A pre and post analysis of the COVID era was conduct using data from 2017 to 2021. Directors’ remuneration (DTRM) and dividend per share (DVPS) are the independent variables and proxies for stakeholders’ compensation while net assets value per share (NAVPS) was ...
Keywords: Directors’ Remunerations, Dividend Per Share, Net Assets Per Share, Covid-19 Era Authorship 1 Ugbor, Raphael Oluchukwu, 2 Inyiama, Oliver Ikechukwu, 3 Ezugwu, Chris Ikechukwu FULL PDF | DOI:
The growing utilization of wireless communication devices demands antennas with enhanced broad-bandwidth and better capacity for future generation wirelesses network. This places a demand on antenna with wideband, low profile and small in dimension. Microstrip antenna having all these features can easily be incorporated into wireless communication devices. This work geared at optimizing the system...
This study examined the impact of fiscal policy instrument on economic growth in Nigeria using time series annual data from 2010-2019 which constitutes 9 years observations. This study used secondary data obtained from the CBN annual statistical bulletin. Fiscal policy instrument was proxied with government recurrent expenditure, government capital expenditure, public domestic debt, and public ext...
Keywords: Domestic Debt, Public External Debt, Fiscal Policy Authorship: Iyke-Ofoedu, M. I. PhD 1, Ihegboro, I. M. PhD 2, Uzochukwu, A. C. 3, & Obiora-Okafo, C. A. 4 DOI:
Research Purpose: The study investigated the impact of insecurity on sustainable economic growth of Nigeria, 1990-2021. Proxies for insecurity which serve as independent variables are corruption perception index, terrorism risk index, unemployment rate and kidnapping rate while the proxy for economic growth which serves as the dependent variable is Real Gross Domestic Product. Design/ Methodology/...
This study digs into the historical perspectives on borrowing, analyzing debt crises across different generations to highlight common patterns, generational impacts, and the critical lessons learned. By examining key historical debt crises in Greece, Argentina, Zimbabwe, Mexico, the East Asian Financial Crisis, and Russia, the study identifies recurring themes such as overreliance on external borr...
This study focused on external debt profile and behaviour of some selected macroeconomic aggregates in Nigeria. The study covered from 1986-2021 and used annual time series data extracted from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin (2021 edition). Research design adopted was ex-post facto design, while analytical techniques employed were descriptive statistics and Autoregressive Distri...
Keywords: External Debt Profile, Macroeconomic Aggregates, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL), Gross Domestic Product BY Aniekwe, Emmanuel Onuegbunam PhD FULL PDF
The study is survey research with focus on technical and vocational education as a tool for poverty alleviation in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. In pursuance of this objective four research questions were raised. Using random sampling technique 240 students in senior secondary school (SS 2) were selected for the study from six randomly selected secondary school in Ethio...
This project focuses on the design of a secured, reliable and efficient smart card-based electronic voting machine. The system utilizes RFID technology for automatic identification and data capturing of voters. More so, the system consists of a microcontroller , an RFID scanner, push buttons, and an LCD display. This project is aimed at providing a homegrown electronic voting system in Nigeria owi...
This study empirically investigated the effect of Non-Conventional Machining Principles Instruction Model (NMPIM) on students’ achievement and retention in machining. The study was carried out with respect to the principles of arc length. The effect of NMPIM and the conventional method were studied. A research question and a null hypothesis guided the study. A non-equivalent pretest-posttest non r...
Keywords: Non – Conventional Machining Principles, Craft Students’ Achievement, Machining Practice Authorship: Ezeora, U. B. PhD and Nwafor, B. C. PhD | FULL PDF
This study ascertains the knowledge and attitude towards climate change in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. Climate change poses a clear danger to life on earth and therefore to the continued existence of humanity. Rough estimates suggest that over the next 50 years or so, climate change may likely have more serious threats to meeting global food needs than other constraints on a...
The study evaluated green human resource management practices and corporate performance of Access Bank Plc, Enugu. The specific objectives were to; evaluate the effect of green recruitment and hiring on profitability and ascertain the effect of green training and development on customer service delivery in Access Bank Plc, Enugu. The population of the study consists of one hundred and fifty (150) ...
Since the first case was diagnosed in 1984, HIV and AIDS have continued to have devastating effects on economic growth, human development and education fraternity. This is because people who are infected lack the energy to work. Health care workers and teachers are dying at a very high rate and this paralyzes the educational sector and consequently affects academic performance. This study focused ...
This study examined the effects of the use of CAPT, CWPT, and EM instructional approaches on male and female students’ achievement in civic education. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design of pre-test, post-test, and, non-equivalent control group design among 240 students from size schools three boys and three girls) single-sex secondary schools in Agbani Education Zone of Enugu S...
Keywords: Cross Age Peers Tutoring (CAPT), Class Wide Peer Tutoring (CWPT), EM Instructional Approaches, Students Achievement, Civic Education Authorship: Prof. Nnabuike, C. N. | FULL PDF
OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the enduring physiological impacts of prolonged monosodium glutamate (MSG) and soybean consumption in rats, with a specific focus on liver and kidney function, antioxidant enzyme activities, and oxidative stress markers. Gender-specific differences in responses were also explored. METHOD Female and male rats were subjected to varying doses of MSG and soyb...
Signals transmitted through wireless mobile channels suffer from fading, signal dispersion and distortion resulting in communication errors such as inter symbol interference. The atmospheric layers and obstructions have a significant effect on the behavior of signals as they propagate within the channel. This research was aimed at determining an efficient adaptive equalization method that can mini...
Keywords: Multipath Signal Propagation, Adaptive Equalizer, Decision-Directed Algorithm, Dispersion Minimization Algorithm Authorship: Onoh, S. A. | FULL PDF
The world is becoming a volatile place and high-threat environments becoming too dangerous to send personnel, lack of human intelligence has placed a greater stress on, signals intelligence to provide military commanders with greater knowledge of dangerous actors and potential threats. Therefore, this study ascertained intelligence gathering in Nigeria in the 21st century a study of Isoko South Lo...
This study examined the effect of tax reforms on Federal Government Internally Generated Revenue in Nigeria for the period 2005 – 2020. The specific objectives are to evaluate effect of petroleum profit tax reform and company income tax reform on internally generated revenue system in Nigeria. The theoretical underpinning of this study is based on the Ability-to-pay theory. The study was an ...
Keywords: Tax Reforms, Company Income Tax, Internally Generated Revenue Authorship: Iyidiobi, Felicia Cheluchi 1, Okwor, Mary Ifeoma 2, & Ezugwu, Christian Ikechukwu 3 | FULL PDF
This paper presents enhancement of mobility management in 4G network using hybrid of mobile and network assisted handoff technique. The aim is to address the current problem of call drop, poor service grade, and re-occurrence of handover failure which has characterized the conventional state of the art 4G network, and as a result affects quality of user experience, especially when THE user is in a...
This study is the contribution of small and medium-scale enterprises to the growth of Nigeria’s economy. Specifically, the study examines the effect of SMEs’ job creation and evaluates the effect of SMEs’ employment on Nigeria’s gross domestic product. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The key instrument applied for this study was a questionnaire. The questionnaire w...
This paper presents mitigating the effect of chromatic dispersion in shared path optical network using intelligent Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technique. The study reviewed literatures and identified that DWDM currently in use to compensate for losses due to chromatic dispersion, also experience technical problems of collision, and affects quality of data transmission. To solve t...
This paper presents the modeling of an intelligent cooking gas leakage detection system using convolutional neural network (CNN). The study reviewed many relevant literatures which shows that cooking gas accident have remained a major cause of fire outbreak at home and has remained a major challenge over the years. This problem was addressed in this research using cooking gas data collection with ...
This research paper on Predictive Model for the monitoring and detection of heart disease using wavelet-based machine learning technique is aimed at enhancing and easing the process of detecting heart diseases efficiently and in an automated manner. This paper adopts the Dynamic Systems Development Model (DSDM) methodology which was originally based on the Rapid Application Development Methodology...
Keywords: Heart Disease, Artificial Neural Network, Wavelet Based Machine Learning Technique, Predictive Model Authorship: Nnenna, H. N., Odo, H., Ozoemena, P., & Uzoka, E. C. | FULL PDF
The work aims to improve data security at the backend server using the SYN Floods detection algorithm (Java Logical Program). In the development of the Java Logical Program (JLP), Java programming and Hypertext scripting languages were used in the development of the anomaly detection algorithm, while Hypertext Markup Language was used for the deployment of the system using the NetBeans integrated ...
This study examined the effect of Human Capital Development on the Performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the Southeast Region of Nigeria. Specifically, ascertain the effect of employed training and evaluate the effect of skills acquisition on the organizational performance of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in the South-South Region of Nigeria. The study used a survey research de...
Keywords: Capital Development, Human Performance, Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises, South East Region Authorship: Okoye, E. O., Xiaoxian Z., & Yongsheng, G. | FULL PDF
All mobile base stations are characterized by antennas which are mostly dipole antenna based. Nigeria is one of the big market in mobile communication industry but unfortunately all major infrastructure required in this industry are imported from other countries of the world. This paper presents dipole-based antenna design and simulation for LTE Nigerian networks. This is a step towards the produc...
System design deployed a wireless sensor network (WSN) in the monitoring and detection of flood. The WSN architecture comprised the sensor nodes, routing nodes, and a base station that connects with each other. Manometer and optical water level sensors, microcontroller, and the SIM900 GSM module form the sensor nodes. The sensor nodes were interfaced, configured, programmed, and powered by a 5vdc ...
The study examined the Influence of integrated Personnel and Payroll information system (IPPIS) on cost reduction in South-East Federal universities. The specific objectives were to: Assess the influence of IPPIS recruitment/payroll records on cost reduction in South-East Federal Universities; determine the influence of IPPIS promotion records on cost reduction in South-East Federal Universities a...
Keywords: Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS), Cost Reduction, Recruitment/Payroll Records, Promotion Records, Federal Universities Authorship: Prof. Eze, F. O. and Asso. Prof. Nnamani, E. | FULL PDF
This study focuses on the effect of Corporate Planning on the performance of selected Money Deposit Banks in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study sought to ascertain the effect of strategic thinking on the productivity of employees in Nigerian money deposit banks, determine the nature of the relationship between long-term planning and organizational effectiveness and ascertain the extent to which organ...
Keywords: Corporate Planning, Performance, Strategic Thinking, Money Deposit Banks, Nigeria Authorship: Anichebe, N. A., PhD, Prof. Igwe, N. N. & Odike, M. PhD | FULL PDF
The dramatic change in the business environment due to advances in technology and variations in consumer demands have led organizations to come up with more effective ways to communicate, persuade and remind the target market about its products and services. Today, integrated marketing communication (IMC) has been widely acknowledged as a remarkable marketing tool by researchers. Despite the numer...
The study evaluated the sustainability development on the waste reduction of food, beverage and tobacco manufacturing. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of employee equal opportunity on the prevention of waste and evaluate the effect of maintenance skills on the standard costing of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing firms in Enugu state. The study employed survey method res...
This study investigated the effect of leverage on the profitability of an insurance company in Nigeria: a study of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of Debts-to-Assets ratio on Earnings per Share of Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Plc and to assess the effect of Debts-to-Equity ratio on Earnings per Share of Consolidated Hallmark I...
Optimal control of a turbo-expander is paramount for high isentropic efficiency such that the desired higher output in NGL extraction is achieved. In this work, the process flow was implemented in two instances using MPC and PID control systems. In both instances, the operation process variables’ data of the turbo-expander from the Mobil Producing Nigeria NGL extraction plant known as GX-facility ...
Keywords: Isentropic efficiency, Model Predictive Control (MPC), Natural Gas Liquid (NGL), Turbo-expander Authorship: Arinze, S.N & Okafor, P.U | FULL PDF
The engineering characterization of Agbani clay deposits has been investigated with a view of finding its usefulness in the engineering industry and home. The chemical analysis was carried out using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Physical properties tests such as apparent density, apparent porosity, water absorption, shrinkage, modulus of rupture, bulk density, moisture content, conductivity, thermal s...
Keywords: Engine Characterization, Clay Deposit, Ceramic Wares, Tiles Production, Furnace Lining Authorship: Agbo, Alfred O., Nwogbu, Celestine C., and Udeh, Benson C. | FULL PDF
In tropical countries, the effect of climate change and its consequent temperature rise are sources of worry to many environmentalists and concerned citizen worldwide. Building sector consume great quantity of energy which involves burning of fossil fuel that contributes significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Improving proving thermal comfort of occupants in a free-run...
Keywords: Natural Ventilation Variables, Indoor Thermal Comfort, Hot Season, Enugu Metropolis Authorship: Offor, J. N. PhD and Chijioke, O. E. PhD | FULL PDF
Objectives: To assess the perception, practice/utilization and attitude of family planning among traders in Eke Awka market, Anambra state. We also aim to evaluate determinants of family size among the traders and to assess factors that contribute to increased or decreased utilization of family planning services. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done in eke Awka market, Anambra stat...
Keywords: Contraception, Eke Awka Market, Family Planning, Antenatal Clinic Authorship: Eyisi I. G., Njelita I. A., Akabuike J., Nwachukwu C., Eyisi C. S. | FULL PDF
Background : Self-medication is an integral and vital component of self-care which can be defined as the selection and use of medicine or medical products by individuals to treat self-recognizable illness and symptoms or intermittent or continuous use of medication prescribed by a physician for chronic and reoccurring disease or symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge, a...
Keywords: Self-Medication, Medical Students, COOU, Awka Authorship: Eyisi I. G., Njelita I. A., Akabuike J., Nwachukwu C., Eyisi C. S. | FULL PDF
Although the extrusion conditions of A8009 aluminium alloys play a significant role in enhancing their mechanical and dynamic properties, the impact of extrusion degrees on the increased temperature reliability of this high temperature A8009 aluminium alloy has not been studied. Here, we compare the mechanical properties of Al-8.77Fe-1.27V-0.31Si alloys at varying degrees of extrusion and find tha...
This paper investigated Nigerian stock market performance and economic growth: an error correction model (ECM) approach using time series data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin. The study employed the error correction model (ECM) technique in estimating our specified models. We specifically investigated both the direction and magnitude of the impact of stock market perfor...
Electricity reform/privatisation that started in Nigeria in 2000 has been unable to deliver the benefits of privatisation to the stake holders especially consumers. This work assessed the socio-cost benefit accruing to United Kingdom from electricity privatisation with a view to using the UK experience in providing a constructive guide that will drive to success the stagnated Nigerian electricity ...
The broad objective of this study is to measure the impact of digital finance on money supply in Nigeria. However; the specific objectives of the study are to determine impact of automated teller machine on money supply in Nigeria. Determine impact of point of services on money supply in Nigeria. And finally investigate the impact of web pay on money supply in Nigeria. Ordinary least square was ad...
Keywords: Financial System Digitalization, Money Availability, Nigeria, Automated Teller Machine, Monetary Authorities in Nigeria BY Ezema, Clifford Anene PhD 1 and Aniekwe, Emmanuel Onuegbunam PhD 2 FULL PDF
The purpose of this study is to explore the role of International Reporting Standards (IFRS) in financial statement quality. Financial reporting is increasingly viewed as a vital tool that contributes to a firm’s growth if properly carried out. IFRS will however improve the quality and reliability of these financial reports, this is the core of the research. Data were gathered from all listed mone...
The study focused on the Economic sustainability of the Performance of the listed Pharmaceutical firms in Nigeria. the variable employed are revenue and foreign exchange charge on return on assets. The study has two objectives and its purpose was to ascertain the effect of revenue on return on assets; determine the effect of foreign exchange charges on return on assets. Ex post facto research desi...
Keywords: Economic Sustainability, Listed Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms, Foreign Exchange Charges, Performance Authorship 1 Offorbuike, Samuel Arinze PhD, 2 Ugwa, Magnus and 3 Okolie, Jonathan Ibekawe Full PDF |
This study examined the impact of interest rate on deposit money banks performance in Nigeria for the period of 2010-2019. The interest rate was proxied by the monetary policy rate of the CBN while bank performance was proxied by row assets, total liabilities and total deposits of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Ordinary Least Square (OLS) simple regression technique was employed to analyze the da...
The purpose of this research work is to examine accounting ratios as a means of measuring a firm’s financial performance. The ex-post facto research was used to analyze the Data from Manufacturing companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) between 2012 and 2021 that were selected for this study. The study’s sample included thirteen (13) manufacturing firms that are publicly traded on th...
The study explored the relationships between current debts and the productivity of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are, to explore the relationship between short-term borrowing and production cost of oil and gas firms in Nigeria, to examine the relationship between account payable and production cost of oil and gas firms in Nigeria, and to analyze the relationshi...
This study investigated the significance of the availability of Insurance in Nigeria’s economy on investment in shipping in Nigeria. An ex-post facto research design was applied. The time scope was from 2015- 2020. Multiple regression statistical technique was applied. It was found that the availability of Insurance in Nigeria’s economy had no significant impact on the investment in shipping in Ni...
Keywords: Shipping Industry, Insurance Availability, Investment Availability Authorship: Okparaka, V. C. PhD, Orji, J. MSc., Ojukwu, H. F. MSc. | FULL PDF
This research was on the effect of new public management on the performance of the public sector of Nigeria (2008-2021), concentrating on the Anambra, Ebonyi, and Enugu States of Nigeria. The research objectives were to investigate how human resource management affects performance in the public sector of Anambra, Ebonyi, and the Enugu States of Nigeria, to examine how private sector management sty...
This paper examined green human resource management policies and the performance of manufacturing companies in the Enugu state. The objectives include to: Determine the effect of green recruitment on efficiency and identifying the effect of green training and development on the effectiveness of Innoson Technical and Emenite Enugu. The study adopted the survey research method, the population of the...
Keywords: Green Human-Resource Management Policies, Organizational Performance, Manufacturing Companies Authorship: Okechukwu, E. U. PhD., Oluka, K. U., Egbo, D. E., & Nworgu, N. O. | FULL PDF
This research work investigated the impact of Financial Deepening on the Economic Growth of Nigeria (1986-2018), with three specific objectives; examining the impact of broad money supply, credit to the private sector, and monetary policy rate on the economic growth of Nigeria. Tie series data were employed sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin of the 2018 edition, the clas...
Financial sector development plays a crucial role in economic growth by facilitating capital mobilization and channeling funds to productive investments. This study investigates the impact of financial sector developments on Nigeria's economic growth rate from 1981-2021. Specific objectives include assessing the impact of bank credit to the private sector, bank money supply, capital market stock v...
The study examined the relationship between audit committee characteristics and audit quality of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study’s specific objectives were to ascertain the relationship between audit committee size, audit committee meetings, audit committee expertise, and audit fees of deposit money banks in Nigeria. audit committee size, meetings, and expertise proxied audit committee c...
Keywords: Audit Committee Characteristics, Deposit Money Banks, Audit Quality Authorship: Ezeugo, C. C., Prof. Uche B. U., Yawai, G. and Ebisi, L. N. | FULL PDF
The aim of this research work is to examine management performance and discretionary accrual measures in Nigeria. An expo factor research design was used to analyze Data from quoted companies that are listed in the Nigerian stock exchange within the period of 2017-2021 and a total of 5 manufacturing companies were adopted as samples. Profitability, liquidity and firm’s growth were the variables us...
The study examined the effects of credit failures on the financial performance of Nigerian Banks. The objectives were to; examine the effect of the Non-Performing Loans Ratio (NPL) on the profit for the year of banks in Nigeria; ascertain the extent to which the deposit ratio affects the profit for the year of banks in Nigeria and determine the effect of the leverage ratio on the profit for the ye...
This study examined the issue of “Treasury Single Account (TSA) and Performance of Federal Establishments in Enugu State, 2015-2021”. The problem that necessitated this study was because the adoption of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) by the Federal Government was seen by many as aimed at plugging loopholes in the Nigerian financial system, leading to the controversial argument over the pros and...
Keywords: Treasury Single Account, Performance of Federal Establishment, Efficient Cash Management, Fraud Control Authorship: Okegbe, O. & Ezeodili, W. O. PhD | FULL PDF
Financial intermediation is an entity that involves bringing the surplus sector with the deficit sector for financial transactions, such as commercial bank insurance companies, investment banks, mutual funds, or pension funds. Financial intermediaries offer several benefits to the average consumer, including safety, liquidity, and economies of scale involved in banking and asset management. The br...
Keywords: Financial Intermediation Activities, Insurance Intermediation, Econometrics Authorship: Ezema, C. PhD, Ugwu, N., Ojo, M., Aroh, M., Udeji, B. & Idigo, J. | FULL PDF
This study examines knowledge and awareness of old age related health problems among residents of Edo state. The population of the study consisted of persons who are 18 years and above that are residing in Edo state. The study adopted cross-sectional survey design. The sample consists of 559 respondents from Edo state was selected through multi-stage sampling technique. The major instrument for da...
This study investigates the impact of monosodium glutamate (MSG) and soya bean consumption on cancer markers in rats, employing a rigorous methodology involving various laboratory equipment and chemicals. A comprehensive analysis of cancer markers was conducted using state-of-the-art instrumentation. The determination of pancreatic cancer markers (CA 19-9) involved employing a CA 19-9 ELISA kit. S...
The study evaluated the Performance Recognition and Employee Output of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Enugu state, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the relationship between desirable awards and employee quality of work; the relationship between peer recognition and productivity and the relationship between immediate gratification and employee efficiency of Pharmaceutical Ma...
Keywords: Employee Output, Performance Recognition, Productivity, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms Authorship: Ezeh, C. J. PhD, Onah, S. PhD, and Ugochukwu, L. N. PhD | FULL PDF
The study examined the organizational planning and revenue generation of public tertiary health institutions in Enugu state, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; examine the relationship between leadership planning and grants; relationship between programs and fees and the relationship between budgets and surplus of public tertiary health institutions in Enugu state, Nigeria. The area of the ...
Keywords: Organizational Planning, Revenue Generation, Public Tertiary Health Institutions Authorship: Iwu, Francis PhD, Okolie, J. I., & Nwobia, C. E | FULL PDF
The study evaluated the social security on the employee performance of food, beverage and tobacco manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to; evaluate the effect of health insurance on the employee output; influence of profit sharing on the employee punctuality and the influence of paid leaves on the employee retention. The study firms were: Nigerian Breweries, Aqua Raph I...
Keywords: Social Security, Employee Performance, Profit-sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Retention, Tobacco Manufacturing Firms Authorship: Ejim, P. E. PhD, Asogwa, A. P., Agunwa, V. N. PhD | FULL PDF
This paper “Development of a hibernation scheme for reducing energy consumption in a communication base station” is aimed at reducing energy consumption in communication network base stations considering the rising cost of energy in our country, Nigeria today. The scheme was developed using models that by calculations detects when any of the system components is in inactive mode. Such system compo...
Water coagulation using locally available materials is a way to avoid the stress and hazards involved in using chemical coagulants. Moringa oleifera, Carica papaya and Zea mays seeds are known to possess coagulation properties but its difference and efficiency of active duration is achieved in this work. The seeds were prepared in solutions which were added to a turbid runoff water collected from ...
The need to find alternative materials to existing conventional ones and the urge to find a cheaper building material have compelled researchers to intensify work on substitute blocks. This project investigates the use of saw dust ash as a partial replacement of cement in sand crete block production. The sand Crete mix ratio of 1:12 were cast, cured and crushed at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days of ages to ...
Communication in the world has become a very vital part of living, and the world is becoming more interconnected with the advancement in the networking technology. There are equally large amounts of highly treasured personal, military, commercial, and government information being transmitted over the network infrastructure worldwide. The need to take preventive measure to keep the network and data...
The prevalence of water borne diseases is on the increase in Nigeria especially in Enugu state due to the apparent lack of portable water resulting to high mortality rate among the populace and the government`s apathetic response to these realities is even much more demoralizing. Bacteriological properties of Ogbete market abattoir wastewater and water bodies receiving the effluents were investiga...
Keywords: Abattoir Effluents, Receiving Water Bodies, Total Bacterial Count, Bacteriological Evaluation Authorship: Aniaku, V. O. and Ewoh, A. N. | FULL PDF
This study examined the effect of mandatory adoption of IFRS on stock prices of manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian stock market, and to determine whether there is a significant difference in stock prices given the mandatory adoption of IFRS by firms in 2012. Findings from the study, therefore, imply that the mandatory adoption of IFRS has a positive and significant effect on stock prices o...
Keywords: Mandatory International Reporting Standards, Adoption of IFRS, Stock Prices, Manufacturing Firms Authorship: Chukwuani, V. N. PhD. | FULL PDF
The investigation of corrosion regenerative index on performance reliability of Intrauterine contraceptive beta phase Titanium Copper Alloy for gynecological application within the endometrium environment is investigated in comparative analysis with existing mono-element copper prototype, the Cu-T380(IUD).The existing Cu-T380(IUD) is associated with induced biocorrosion problems of fragmentation m...
The research study on the anti-bacterial property of beta phase TiCu alloy was handled by antibacterial test on Escherichia Coli (E.C) and Staphylococcus Aureus (S.A) colonies on the specimens. Research studies indicated that the Ti 17%Cu alloy specimen exhibited excellent antibacterial property, providing a great potential in clinical application for gynecological implants. The research of antimi...
The microstructural features and mechanical properties of three groups of melt-spun Al-Fe-Si-V ribbons were investigated in order to enhance its optimization for elevated temperature applications and their variation with process variables noted. The influence of cooling rate, heat treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties are discussed. From the combined studies of microstructure,...
This paper proposes a concurrency control algorithm to meet the transaction execution time constraints in real-time web service environments. As compared to traditional web services infrastructures, real-time web service environments are more effective since they enable Quality of Service (QoS) for web services. Additionally, there are a variety of new challenges in handling web service transactio...
Keywords: concurrency control, real-time systems, transaction management, web services
This paper proposes a vision-based obstacle detection method for a mobile robot operating in an outdoor environment. The method utilizes a single camera to capture images of the robot's surroundings. The captured images are then processed to identify and locate obstacles in real-time. The proposed method employs a combination of image processing techniques, including edge detection, feature extrac...
This paper proposes a new control strategy for the game of Go, which combines deep learning methods with traditional game theory approaches. The proposed method utilizes a deep convolutional neural network to predict the best next move, and then uses a Monte Carlo Tree Search to explore the game tree and refine the move selection. Experimental results show that the proposed method outperforms exis...
Keywords: Go AI, Deep Learning, Monte Carlo Tree Search, Game Theory, Artificial Intelligence
The cloud computing paradigm has revolutionized the way we access and utilize computational resources. However, the inherent complexity and distributed nature of cloud environments make them susceptible to various failures and inconsistencies. To address these challenges, ensuring interactive consistency among distributed replicas is crucial for maintaining data integrity and system reliability. T...
Keywords: cloud computing, interactive consistency, Byzantine fault tolerance, distributed ledger technology, fault tolerance, consensus mechanisms, scalability, data integrity, service availability, distributed systems
This paper proposes a multiframe methodology for improving the accuracy of attendance marking systems. The proposed method utilizes agnostic thresholding to segment the foreground (students) from the background, even in challenging lighting conditions and varying student appearances. By combining information from multiple frames, the system can robustly detect and identify individual students, the...
This paper proposes a hardware-efficient image interpolation method that offers controllable sharpness. The method is based on an adaptive adjustment of the interpolation kernel, allowing for a smooth transition between different sharpness levels. The proposed architecture is implemented on a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and its performance is evaluated in terms of image quality and hardwa...
This paper presents a comprehensive review of vision-based techniques used for detecting human-object interactions (HOI) in still images. We explore various approaches divided into four main categories: traditional computer vision methods, deep learning-based methods, hybrid methods, and transformer-based methods. For each category, we discuss key algorithms, their strengths, and limitations. Furt...
Keywords: Human-object interaction, HOI detection, Computer vision, Deep learning, Still images, Object recognition, Action recognition, Survey
The safe and reliable operation of the distribution network is particularly important. In order to monitor the operation status of the distribution network more accurately, find hidden dangers in time, and improve the intelligent operation level of the distribution network, this paper designs a set of intelligent monitoring system for the distribution network. The system builds a basic data layer,...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently a prominent technology, finding widespread applications across various fields. Concurrently, the fusion of speech recognition with human-computer interaction has become a critical area of research. This article focuses on the integration of these two advanced technologies, proposing an innovative approach that combines Big Data with the Internet of Things ...
Keywords: Speech Recognition, Internet of Things, Data Mining, Human-Computer Interaction, Big Data
One of the major health issues in Nigeria is malaria which accounts for about 33% cause of death in pregnant women. Although huge efforts have been made for pregnant women to have and use insecticide-treated nets (IGM), reports have indicated that the number of women using the IGM in Anambra State, South east, Nigeria, is still low. This study was conducted to identify facilitators and inhibitors ...
The aim is to evaluate their experiences with use of insecticide treated nets and assess factors that may contribute to increased or decreased utilization of insecticide treated nets. A descriptive cross-sectional study was done in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, COOUTH, Awka, Anambra State. This research utilized a semi-structured interviewer administered questionnaire. ...
Natural language processing aims to allow computers to understand human language. One of the main challenges for computers in understanding natural language is the ambiguity inherent in human language. Recently, language models using transformers have shown excellent performance in natural language processing. In this paper, we propose a semantic vector visualization method that enables the high-d...
Keywords: Natural Language Processing, Transformer, Word2vec, Semantic understanding, Semantic visualization
This paper proposes an improved technique for implementing MUX-FSM-based stochastic computing (SC) in on-device neural networks. The proposed method focuses on enhancing the speed of SC operations, which is crucial for real-time applications on resource-constrained devices. By optimizing the MUX-FSM design, the authors aim to reduce latency and improve the overall efficiency of SC-based neural net...
This paper presents an overview of various machine learning models that can be used to predict loan defaults, which is a critical issue for financial institutions. The study evaluates a wide range of state-of-the-art machine learning models, including Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, Decision Tree, Random Forest, K-Nearest Neighbors, Naïve Bayes, and Artificial Neural Networks. These m...
This paper presents a new approach to fraud detection that goes beyond traditional methods by incorporating a broader range of data sources and advanced machine learning techniques. The proposed framework integrates transactional data, social media activity, and network analysis to identify suspicious patterns and anomalies indicative of fraudulent behavior. We introduce a novel ensemble learning ...
Keywords: fraud detection, machine learning, ensemble learning, network analysis, social media analysis, risk management, anomaly detection
This paper discusses an improved pattern matching algorithm that efficiently utilizes memory through bit-parallelism. The study analyzes the performance of this enhanced algorithm, focusing on its memory utilization characteristics. The research contributes to optimizing string matching operations in various applications by presenting a method that reduces memory overhead while maintaining or imp...
This paper presents an IoT-based smart blind guidance system designed to assist visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings more safely and efficiently. The system integrates various sensors, including ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, a GPS module for real-time location tracking, and an accelerometer for fall detection. Data collected from these sensors are processed l...
This paper explores the critical need for a Road Offence Information Management System (ROIMS) in Nigeria to address the challenges of traffic law enforcement, road safety, and national security. It highlights the deficiencies in the current manual system, such as data inconsistencies, lack of proper record-keeping, and inefficiency in prosecution. The paper proposes a robust, integrated, and comp...
Keywords: Road Offence Information Management System, Nigeria, Traffic Law Enforcement, Road Safety, Information Technology
This paper presents an overview of various image processing and machine learning techniques for tomato leaf disease identification. It discusses image acquisition, pre-processing, segmentation, feature extraction, and classification methods, aiming to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers in this field....
This study aims to determine the quality of e-commerce services for PT. XYZ Blitar using the Webqual 4.0 method and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). The population in this study were all consumers of PT. XYZ Blitar. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with the criteria that consumers had made purchases at PT. XYZ Blitar more than two times and domiciled in Blitar Raya. The num...
Keywords: e-commerce service quality, Importance Performance Analysis, PT. XYZ Blitar consumers
This study aims to determine the accuracy of sentiment analysis on the Twitter of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government during the COVID-19 Vaccine Time using the Naive Bayes Classifier, Support Vector Machine, and K-Nearest Neighbor methods. Twitter is a social media platform that is widely used to express opinions, including those related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Sentiment analysis is a method u...
Designing a new alloy requires an understanding of how the components mix to generate distinct properties, and then applying that understanding to create new functionalities or drastically improve current ones. This study investigates the connection between the electron-to-atom ratio (e/a), bond order (Bo), and bond degeneracy (Md) and transformation-induced super elasticity in Ti alloys. A more c...
The learning process is a process of interaction between students and lecturers. Interaction in the learning process needs to be supported by a good understanding between students and lecturers. However, there are still many lecturers who do not understand the characteristics of students, especially regarding the different learning styles of students. The purpose of this research is to identify st...
Keywords: Learning Styles, Dempster-Shafer Theory, Data Mining, Classification
This research work assessed taxation as a significant tool for economic development. The Ordinary least Square (OLS) linear regression model was adopted to estimate the variables. This involves estimation of the model to examine if taxation as a significant tool for economic development in Nigeria. Different proxies for measuring taxation including stamp duties, value added tax for import and non-...
The study examined the effect of compensation systems on employee turnover in LifeBridge Diagnostic Centre Ltd, Abuja. The specific objectives include: examining the relationship between the direct financial compensation system (salaries, bonuses, and promotion), examining the relationship between the indirect financial compensation system (Medical insurance, Retirement plan, and Profit Sharing), ...
The study's objective was to examine the relationship between corporate governance and firm performance in Nigerian publicly traded enterprises. Ex post facto research was used in the study to analyse data from 20 manufacturing listed companies. The data, which spans the years 2010 through 2020, was evaluated using System GMM. Profit margin and return on asset were used to measure firm performance...
Keywords: Corporate Governance, Firm Performance, Return on Asset, Generalized Method of Moments, Firm Size, Audit quality Authorship: Egiyi, M. A. PhD | FULL PDF
This article considers how the phenomenon of focalisation, as a narrative strategy, functions in travel literature. The article also discusses how this strategy helps to establish different perspectives of the journey and its narrated events. The theoretical framework adopted, in order to show the textual function of focalisation, is based on a Genettian model, as developed in Narrative Discourse ...
Keywords: focalisation, narrative strategy, travel literature, Genettian model of focalisation, Bal’s concept of focalisation
Future-oriented education and sustainable education are pivotal for cultivating innovative kindergarten teachers who can adapt to the evolving educational landscape. This study explores the existing challenges in integrating future-oriented education into the training of kindergarten teachers within the current educational system. It investigates the competencies required for future kindergarten t...
This article aims to develop and validate a multi-component scale for brand orientation. Drawing on an extensive literature review on the existing conceptualizations of brand orientation, a comprehensive conceptual framework is first proposed that encompasses the four facets of brand orientation, namely, brand commitment, brand creation, brand responsiveness, and brand performance. Following a rig...
The Persian Gulf states have long relied on the American security umbrella, viewing it as crucial for maintaining regional stability and deterring potential threats. However, recent developments, including shifts in US foreign policy, increasing regional geopolitical complexities, and the rise of new security challenges, have prompted questions about the reliability and sustainability of this arra...
Keywords: Persian Gulf, US foreign policy, regional security, security partnerships, geopolitics
This study draws on the entrepreneurial process literature to develop a theoretical framework through which the international expansion of multiunit franchising can be better understood. We argue that through social capital accumulation, especially at the level of the individual franchisee, multiunit franchisees are able to overcome some of the significant challenges associated with operating mult...
Keywords: entrepreneurial process, international entrepreneurship, multiunit franchising, multiunit franchisees, social capital, social capital theory of the firm
The present research was conducted to assess the reality of distance learning during the Corona Virus Pandemic from the perspective of public-school teachers. Specifically, this study aimed to determine the significant problems encountered by the teachers and their views on the effectiveness of distance learning. It also aimed to determine the significant relationship between the problems encounte...
Keywords: distance learning, COVID-19 pandemic, public school teachers, problems encountered, effectiveness of distance learning, Philippines
This article explores how consumers’ desire for face, a universal social psychological phenomenon, can paradoxically encourage and discourage the consumption of counterfeit luxury goods. Drawing on the Chinese concept of mianzi and the Western concept of prestige, we develop a theoretical framework that elucidates the dual characteristics of face: internal face (the desire for self-respect and aut...
From a semantic perspective, morphological reduction usually decreases the number of meanings of a lexeme, while morphological increase increases new meanings on the basis of original meanings. From a structural perspective, morphological reduction can delete the morphemes in the paradigm of a lexeme; for example, the reduction of an affixal morpheme reduces the paradigm of the lexeme from "three ...
Affirmative action measures such as reserved seats and legislated quotas have generated considerable scholarly interest in how they affect women’s representation in elective office. Less scholarly attention has been paid to understanding how affirmative action impacts the positioning of electoral candidates. This article contributes to the literature by exploring the positioning of electoral candi...
From the 1977 Additional Protocols to the 1949 Geneva Conventions up to recent statements by the International Committee of the Red Cross, there is broad support among international lawyers for the proposition that international humanitarian law (IHL) applies to non-international armed conflicts. This consensus, however, has also generated many disagreements. This article focuses on a particular t...
Keywords: international humanitarian law, non-international armed conflicts, war crimes, International Law Commission, enforcement of IHL
This paper explores the complexities and contradictions surrounding youth leadership for development (YLD) in Africa. While there is a growing emphasis on cultivating young leaders for the continent's future, the paper argues that the current modalities of YLD often reinforce existing power structures and perpetuate inequalities rather than genuinely empowering youth. It critically examines the do...
This article considers whether the quantum of damages for causing harm to another is proportional to the injurer’s blameworthiness. It first addresses the question of whether there should be a link between damages and blameworthiness and argues that damages should not be proportional to blameworthiness. Then, it examines those limited situations in which damages are or should be proportional to bl...
This study examined the impact of mergers and acquisitions of exploration of oil and gas companies on shareholder returns in Nigeria. the specific objective sought; is to examine the effect of the falling price of oil and gas on the shareholder equity in Nigeria and to evaluate the effect of increased oil prices on the return on equity in Nigeria. The secondary data adopted were obtained from CBN ...
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions, Exploration of Oil and Gas Companies, Shareholder Returns Authorship: Nwariaku, I. S. and Okoroiwu, K. L. | FULL PDF
This article examines the evolution, role, and changing character of the legislature in Cameroon from the one-party era (1973–1990), through the period of multiparty democratization (1990–2000), and into the present period of competitive authoritarianism. The analysis draws on existing literature, the Cameroonian constitution, and legislation to offer a typology of the changing role of the Nationa...
Keywords: Cameroon, legislature, political control, authoritarianism, multipartyism, National Assembly
This paper explores the intersection of organizational leadership, Christian ministry, and the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. As ministries navigate the complexities of a post-pandemic world, a robust theological framework for leadership becomes not merely beneficial but essential. The study delves into biblical principles, historical theological perspectives on l...
Keywords: Organizational Leadership, Christian Ministry, COVID-19, Theology of Leadership, Adaptive Leadership, Servant Leadership, Resilience, Missional Imperative
This paper analyzes the material character of juridical norms, using the legal speech act of a juridical norm declaration as a starting point. We assume that a juridical norm is the meaning of a legal speech act by which a proper legal authority has declared something, and we contend that the content of this meaning is the declaration of a general ordering for the behavior—or for the understanding...
This article considers two philosophical approaches to the laws of war: revisionism and contractarianism. Revisionists argue that many of our commonsense judgments about the justice of war are mistaken and that fundamental moral principles generate conclusions that challenge conventional understandings of the laws of war doctrine. Contractarians argue that the laws of war are best understood as th...
Keywords: laws of war, revisionism, contractarianism, international law, just war theory
This article addresses two distinct issues related to the separation between philosophy and theology, and between science and knowledge. Firstly, it considers the formal aspect of reality, which concerns the specific objects of study for disciplines like science, philosophy, and theology. Secondly, it examines the question of the unity of truth, exploring whether or not a holistic understanding of...
The paper traces the historical development of concepts of truth in relation to language and literature, from ancient to contemporary philosophy. It examines how different philosophical traditions have grappled with the problem of articulating truth through linguistic means, and how literature, in its various forms, has both challenged and enriched these philosophical understandings. The paper ana...
Keywords: Truth, Language, Literature, Philosophy of Language, Epistemology, Hermeneutics, Post-structuralism
This paper explores the evolution of artificial intelligence, tracing its origins from early symbolic AI to modern machine learning paradigms. We discuss key milestones, including expert systems, neural networks, and deep learning, highlighting their impact on various domains such as natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. Furthermore, we examine the societal implications of AI...
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Robotics, Ethical AI, AI History, Future of AI
The article explores the problem of the symbol in the Corpus Dionysiacum. The author establishes that, on the one hand, for Dionysius the Areopagite, the symbol is a way of understanding God, an anagogic path, a "gate" to the mystical knowledge of God, and on the other hand, the symbol is included in the hierarchical structure of the universe, representing the lowest stage of being, which, in its ...
Keywords: Dionysius the Areopagite, Corpus Dionysiacum, symbol, analogy, anagoge, Neoplatonism, Christocentricism, dissimilarity
This research piece centered on the impact of international financial reporting on earnings management. The study utilized discretionary accruals, which were quantified through earnings management, as the dependent variable. International financial reporting standards (IFRS), return on assets, firm size, financial leverage, and audit quality are among the independent variables. OLS Fixed effect mo...
This article examines local responses to the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, focusing on the Gbondapi chiefdom in the Pujehun District—an area that successfully prevented the spread of the virus. While the prevailing narrative often highlights the rejection of biomedical interventions due to traditional beliefs, this study, based on ethnographic fieldwork, reveals a more nuanced picture....
Keywords: Ebola, Sierra Leone, Traditional Authority, Ceremonial Competence, Global Health, Community Engagement, Epidemic Control, Ethnography
This article explores the concept of ‘rest’ (irtuu or boqonnaa) in Ethiopia, examining its multifaceted meanings and implications for kinship, justice, and inheritance. Drawing on diverse ethnographic data and legal analyses, the study reveals how ‘rest’ transcends a simple state of repose, embodying intertwined notions of peace, reconciliation, social harmony, and ancestral well-being. The articl...
Political change in Africa has been marked by discernible patterns around authoritarian and democratic rule. The rise of hybrid regimes, characterized by electoral autocracies, presents a complex dynamic, combining elements of both authoritarian control and democratic institutions. This article analyzes regime cycles by examining the interplay of political liberalization, transition, hybridity, an...
Keywords: political change, electoral autocracies, hybrid regimes, authoritarian consolidation, democratic backsliding, Africa
This article explores the historical and contemporary relationship between theology and science, identifying key areas of dialogue and potential points of tension. It examines how different theological traditions have engaged with scientific discoveries and theories, from ancient philosophical inquiries to modern scientific advancements like cosmology and evolutionary biology. The article further ...
Keywords: theology, science, interdisciplinary dialogue, history of science and religion, philosophy of religion, cosmology, evolutionary biology
Many scholars consider the academic study of religion to be an attempt by outsiders to understand a phenomenon to which they have no access. As a result, the study of religion is often treated as the study of history, sociology, or psychology rather than a unique field with a unique subject matter. This essay argues that, to the contrary, the academic study of religion and spirituality can be a fi...
Keywords: religion, spirituality, self-transcendence, religious studies, phenomenology
This study aimed to determine the prevalence, incidence, and clinical outcomes of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in Scottish military veterans compared to a matched non-veteran population. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using linked electronic health records for approximately 57,000 veterans and 173,000 age, sex, and socio-economically matched non-veterans. The prevalence of PAD was...
This study aimed at assessing the weakness and strengths of sanitary inspections in improving food safety and hygiene in commercial restaurants in Rwanda. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 30 commercial restaurants in Rwanda from which 30 managers, 30 food handlers and 30 clients were randomly selected. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire, observation che...
Authors:Ryamukuru, D., Mukantwari, J., Omondi, L., Karonkano, G. R., Uzikwambara, L., Munyaneza, E., Karera, E., Uwera, T., Mbonera, F., Ntakirutimana, C., Nzamurambaho, P. H., Nsekambabaye, J. P., Umuhoza, O., Sindayigaya, E., Mukeshimana, M., Mukamana, D.
This study explored the clinical experiences of perioperative nursing Master's students in selected South African referral hospitals. A qualitative, explorative, and descriptive design was used utilizing purposive sampling to select 15 perioperative nursing Master's students. Data was collected through in-depth individual interviews via online platforms. Ethical considerations were maintained thro...
This study assessed the utilization of online bibliographic databases among medical doctors at a teaching hospital in Ghana. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were collected from a sample of medical doctors using a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed a moderate level of utilization of online bibliographic databases among the doctors. Factors such as awareness, acce...
Keywords: Online bibliographic databases, Medical doctors, Utilization, Teaching hospital, Ghana
This study aimed to assess nurses’ perceptions and adherence to the five moments of hand hygiene (5MHH) in selected units at an African teaching hospital. A descriptive quantitative study was conducted in medical and surgical units among 101 nurses selected conveniently. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findi...
Keywords: Perception, Adherence, Five Moments of Hand Hygiene, Nurses, Teaching Hospital, Patient Safety
The HIV epidemic in Africa has been a major public health concern for several decades but there is now a growing recognition of the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the region. This review examines the intersection of HIV and NCDs in Africa, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for integrated prevention and control. The epidemiological patterns of HIV and NCDs are discussed, ...
Keywords: HIV, Non-communicable diseases, Africa, Epidemiology, Integrated care
This article aims to provide an overview about Nursing Doctorates in Europe and to consider some of the challenges in developing and implementing such programmes. The Bologna Declaration and the Tuning Project represented significant milestones in the establishment and growth of doctoral level education throughout Europe. The development of doctoral programmes in nursing however, has been a more p...
This study aimed to explore the oral care practices of nurses on ventilated patients in Kigali intensive care unit (ICU). Oral care in mechanically ventilated patients is a very important nursing intervention performed to prevent colonisation of the oropharynx by pathogenic bacteria, thus preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). This study was a quantitative, descriptive study. A structur...
Keywords: oral care, nurses, ventilated patients, intensive care unit, nursing intervention, ventilator-associated pneumonia, Kigali
This study aimed to determine the effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on ovarian response and pregnancy outcome in women undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH). Women undergoing IVF at UBTH between January 2017 and December 2021 were recruited for this retrospective cohort study. The patients were divided into four groups based on BMI: underweight (...
This study aimed to describe the outdoor free play (OFP) of children attending full-time daycare and to determine the individual, social, and environmental factors associated with OFP. Cross-sectional data were collected at one point in time from parents of children aged 18–60 months attending full-time daycare (≥30 h/week) in Toronto, Canada. Parents completed an online questionnaire including qu...
Keywords: outdoor free play, daycare, screen time, built environment, preschool children
This study aims to develop a family-based model for promoting Iranian women's health. This qualitative study was conducted using the Grounded Theory approach. The participants were 21 Iranian women, 10 husbands, and 8 health care providers selected through theoretical sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observations. Data analysis was performed using the constant c...
Keywords: Family Health, Women’s Health, Grounded Theory, Iran, Family-Based Care
Water access is a significant challenge in Kenya, and many households spend a substantial portion of their income and time securing it. This study examined the economic impact of improved water access within households in rural Kenya, focusing on how it influenced financial strain and relationship dynamics. We surveyed 220 households in the Igunga and Mung’au regions before and after implementing ...
Keywords: Water access, Economic relief, Household economics, Kenya, Rural development, Financial strain, Social cohesion
This systematic literature review (SLR) assesses the existing evidence on the health impact of child labor in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023403328). We searched six databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL) using keywords such as “child labor,” “child health,” and “LMICs.” Studies published from January 2000 ...
Keywords: Child labor, Child health, Low- and middle-income countries, Systematic literature review, Health impact
This study examined the associations between neighbourhood environmental factors and the uptake and effectiveness of a brief intervention to increase physical activity (BI) in deprived urban communities. Data were collected from 182 participants in a randomised controlled trial of a BI in Sheffield, UK. Participants were recruited from 24 neighbourhoods, chosen for their high levels of deprivation...
Anxiety and depression are common psychological problems among cancer patients that can significantly impact their quality of life and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression and identify associated factors among cancer patients receiving treatment at a tertiary care hospital. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 adult cancer patients. A...
Keywords: Anxiety, depression, cancer patients, prevalence, associated factors, psychological distress, oncology, mental health
Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of preventable death and disease worldwide, with a significant economic and social burden. Alcohol health-warning labels (HWLs) are a low-cost, high-reach strategy to inform consumers about alcohol-related harms. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the literature on alcohol HWLs, including their effectiveness in increasing knowledge and changing ...
Keywords: alcohol, health warnings, labels, public health, policy
This study aims to examine the pronunciation and spelling adjustments of Arabic loanwords in the Indonesian language, as well as the semantic shifts they undergo. The research employs a descriptive-qualitative method, analyzing the phonological and morphological changes of these loanwords. The findings indicate that most Arabic loanwords have undergone significant phonological and morphological ad...
This essay explores the intricate relationship between memory, identity, and cultural heritage in Cathy Song's poetry. Focusing on selected works, it analyzes how Song utilizes vivid imagery, symbolic language, and narrative techniques to reconstruct and reframe personal and collective memories. The essay argues that Song’s "memory poetry" transcends mere nostalgic recollection, offering a critica...
Keywords: Catherine Song, memory, identity, Asian American literature, cultural heritage, poetry analysis
The research objective is to reveal the role of tax Amnesty as a policy in the field of taxation, to identify the main problems of its implementation and propose possible solutions. The reform of the modern tax system is one of the priority tasks of the state tax policy of Ukraine in the context of European integration, which implies its compliance with the requirements of the European Union. In t...
Keywords: tax amnesty, tax policy, de-shadowing of the national economy, tax system, crisis phenomena
This study investigates the devoicing intensity of the high front vowel [I] and the high back vowel [Ɯ] in the Japanese language. The research aims to analyze the acoustic characteristics of these devoiced vowels, specifically focusing on their duration and the completeness of vocal fold vibration cessation. A total of 120 speech samples from native Japanese speakers were analyzed using Praat soft...
Keywords: Japanese phonology, vowel devoicing, acoustic analysis, high vowels, Praat software
This study investigates the role of Mandarin in Indonesia's tourism sector, focusing on its impact on communication, cultural exchange, and economic development. With the increasing number of Mandarin-speaking tourists visiting Indonesia, understanding the dynamics of language use becomes crucial for optimizing tourism strategies. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitati...
Keywords: Tourism, Mandarin, Indonesia, Linguistic Landscape, Cultural Exchange
The article examines age discrimination faced by job seekers in Indonesia, focusing on legal frameworks and societal perceptions. It analyzes the effectiveness of existing laws in protecting older workers and explores the challenges they encounter in the job market. The study also proposes policy recommendations to mitigate age discrimination and promote inclusive employment practices in Indonesia...
Keywords: Age Discrimination, Job Seekers, Indonesia, Employment Law, Public Policy, Labor Market, Human Rights
This article discusses legal certainty for mixed marriages in Indonesia, which often face various legal issues, especially regarding property. Mixed marriages, defined as marriages between two people of different nationalities, create unique legal challenges due to the collision of different legal systems. The main problem examined is how to achieve legal certainty for assets acquired during mixed...
Keywords: Legal Certainty, Marriage Agreement, Mixed Marriage, Property Rights, Indonesian Law
This paper appraised the interface between environmental assessment (EA) law and practice in Nigeria and the various aspects of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper noted that while Nigeria has a robust EA legal framework, the nation is still far from achieving the SDGs by the year 2030 due to challenges in applying the law. The paper discussed the relevant provisions...
This paper discusses the traditional beliefs and practices regarding masquerading among the people of Ghana. Masquerades are an integral part of many Ghanaian cultures, serving various social, religious, and political functions. The study explores the origins of masquerading, the rituals and ceremonies associated with it, and the symbolism embedded in the costumes and performances. It also examine...
Keywords: Traditional Beliefs, Masquerading, Ghanaian Culture, Rituals, Symbolism, Cultural Heritage
This work examines the functionality of the human rights laws on women and children in Nigeria. A lot of Charters and Conventions on human rights, which include the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR). These and many more will be featured in the ana...
This article attempts to highlight the Indian contribution to language sciences with special reference to Arabic. This relationship dates back to the early medieval age, when a number of Indian scholars as well as Arabic scholars evinced interest in each other’s languages. This resulted in the opening of several channels for linguistic and intellectual interactions. This article claims that the Ar...
Keywords: Indian contribution, Arabic language sciences, linguistic interaction, history of linguistics, non-western tradition
This article explores the discourse surrounding avant-gardism in twentieth-century Nigerian art. It argues that the concept of the avant-garde, often associated with Western art historical narratives, finds a unique and oblique expression within the Nigerian context. The study analyzes how Nigerian artists engaged with and adapted modern artistic ideas, developing distinct approaches that challeng...
Keywords: Nigerian Art, Avant-gardism, Twentieth-Century Art, Post-colonial Art, Art Discourse, Modern African Art, Art History, Cultural Identity
This article discusses the historical background of Bogak Port in the Tanjung Tiram District, Batubara Regency, North Sumatera Province, from the 8th to the 20th century. The port played a crucial role in trade routes connecting various regions within and outside Indonesia. The research utilizes historical methods, including heuristic, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography, to analy...
Keywords: Bogak Port, Maritime History, Tanjung Tiram, Batubara Regency, North Sumatera, Trade Routes, Colonialism, Srivijaya, Majapahit
The study examined the Fiscal Federalism and Performance of the Local Government on Basic Infrastructural Development in Enugu State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: ascertain the effect of Fiscal Federalism on the provision of primary health care services; examine the effect of Fiscal Federalism on the provision of portable water supply and determine the effect of Fiscal Federalism on...
The paper presents a method for the numerical solution of the problem of a hydraulic fracture of a rock mass by a planar crack of arbitrary shape. The crack is filled with a viscous incompressible fluid. The method is based on the use of the boundary element method for solving the elasticity problem and the finite difference method for solving the lubrication equation. The proposed method allows t...
The electrical conductivity of graphene reinforced epoxy resin was measured. The conductivity was found to be dependent on the concentration of graphene. A percolation threshold was observed at a graphene concentration of 0.5 wt%. The conductivity increased sharply above the percolation threshold. The maximum conductivity achieved was 10 S/m at a graphene concentration of 5 wt%. The experimental r...
This paper deals with the free vibration analysis of porous functionally graded nanoplates (FGPNs) reinforced with graphene platelets (GPLs) resting on Visco-Pasternak foundation using the Navier method. The formulation is based on the first-order shear deformation theory (FSDT) and Hamilton’s principle. The material properties of FGPNs are supposed to be graded in the thickness direction based on...
Closed-cell foams are used in a variety of applications due to their exceptional properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio and energy absorption capabilities. The mechanical properties of these materials are highly dependent on their microstructural characteristics, such as cell size and cell wall thickness. This study investigates the impact of variations in cell size and cell wall thic...
From the past few decades, researchers are trying to explore efficient heat exchange mechanisms because of their numerous applications in modern nanotechnologies. However, the limitation of conventional heat transfer fluids restricts the desired performance of the systems. Therefore, nanofluids are introduced to overcome such limitations of conventional fluids. The recent developments in various n...
The study examined the relationship between deficit budget financing in the Covid-19 era and fluctuations in Nigeria's external reserve. External debt, Ways and Means Advances, and Treasury Bills formed the independent variables of the study, while external reserve was the dependent variable. The study adopted an ex-post-facto research design, covering the period between 2011 and 2020. Secondary d...
Keywords: Deficit Budget Financing, Fluctuations, Nigeria's External Reserve Authorship 1 Ebisi, Lilian Njideka, 2 Prof. Nwoha, Chike, and 3 Nwariaku, Ihechiluru Samuel | Full PDF
The study was to evaluate the customer service management practices and profitability of shopping malls in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between empowered customer service staff and sales growth of shopping malls in Enugu State, evaluate the relationship between open line communication and the income generation of shopping malls in Enugu State and determine...
Keywords: Customer Service Management Practices, Profitability, Income Generation, Open Line Communication Authorship: 1 Ude Bethel Ihuoma, 2 Onwubiko, Victor Uchenna 3 Okafor, Ogochukwu Chukwuebuka, 4 Usigbe, Patience Ese and 5 Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka, PhD || FULL PDF
This study examined the responsiveness of firm productivity to the social cost of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study specifically determined the responsiveness of turnover to public infrastructure development of oil and gas firms in Nigeria, the responsiveness of turnover to public health maintenance of oil and gas firms in Nigeria, and also examine the responsiveness of turnover to environme...
Keywords: Firm Productivity, Oil and Gas Firms, Social Cost, Public Health Maintenance, Public Infrastructure Authorship: Edeh, Anthony Azubuike-Chinedu 1, Prof. Inyiama, Oliver Ikechukwu 2 and Prof. Ugwuanyi, Uche 3 | FULL PDF
This study looked at the interlinkages between foreign direct investment, volume of exports and Nigeria’s economic growth under the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) period. However, the study spanned from 1986 to 2021 and employed annual time series secondary data taken from the 2021 statistical bulletin of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Ex-post facto research design was the approach adop...
Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment, Export Volume, Economic Growth, Structural Adjustment Programme, Nigeria BY Aniekwe, Emmanuel Onuegbunam PhD FULL PDF
This research work focused on “Effects of Herders-Farmers conflict on socio-economic development of selected rural communities in Enugu State. The study covered, Nimbo, Okpone, Amodu, Ajuona, Ogbo, Ahani, Amofu and Nkerefi of Enugu State which have experienced pronounced herders/ farmers conflicts over time which have affected not only the rural communities alone but the entire state. The specific...
Keywords: Herders-Farmers Conflict, Socio-Economic Development, Rural Communities, Enugu State Authorship Ezeamama M. PhD 1 and Okolie, P. I. P. PhD 2 | FULL PDF
The study examined green human resource management and organizational performance. Specific objectives are the impact of green recruitment on the organizational leadership team and the effect of green training and development on employee performance. The study adopts primary data where the questionnaire was administered. Data were analyzed using regression with Special Package for Statistical Soft...
Keywords: Green Human Resource Management, Organizational Performance, Manufacturing Firms Authorship Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka 1, Federick O. Eze 2 and Ejim Samuel Osita 3 | FULL PDF
The study evaluated the implication of service quality management on organizational performance in small and medium scale enterprises in Enugu State. Service quality was observed through three core dimensions such as; product gap improvement, process gap improvement, and customer focus, while organizational performance was measured from the angle of consumer satisfaction. The study employed primar...
Keywords: Organizational Performance, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, Enugu State Authorship 1 Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka, 2 Nnenna Okey-Okoji, 3 Okobi, David Chike, 4 Ohagim Ifunanya Promise and 5 Okereke, Ezinne Blessing | FULL PDF
This study examined the effect of lack of government support on the sustainability of SMEs in the Enugu metropolis. The objectives of the study included: Ascertain the effect of the Duty drawback scheme on the profitability of SMEs, identify the effect of microfinance policy on the effectiveness of SMEs and evaluate the effect of the absence of support agencies on the efficiency of SMEs in Enugu m...
Keywords: Small and Medium Scale Business Enterprises, Government Support, Sustainability Authorship 1 Frederick O. Eze, 2 Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka, and 3 Anih, Edith N. | Full PDF
The study examined the effect of Economic Globalization on Business Operations in Developing Countries: Nigeria’s Perspective. The specific objectives of the study were; Technology and International trade in business operations in developing countries. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. Data for the study was secondary data obtained from CBN statistical bulletin. The stati...
The study investigated the intervention outcomes of Sustainable Development Goal 4 on Public Primary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. SDG 4 came into being in 2015 and seven years after (2022) the study wants to know if inclusive and equitable quality education and promotion of lifelong bearing opportunity has been achieved. The specific objectives were to ascertain the effect of SDG 4 on achiev...
The study examined the effect of tax policies and reforms on consolidated revenue funds in Nigeria. Company income tax, value-added tax, and petroleum profit tax formed the independent variables of the study, while consolidated revenue fund was the dependent variable. The study adopted an ex-post-facto research design, covering the period between 2011 and 2019. Secondary data were extracted from t...
Keywords: Tax Policies and Reforms, Consolidated Revenue Funds, Income Tax Authorship 1 Ebisi, Lilian Njideka, 2 Prof. Oliver Ike Inyiama and 3 Ezeugo, Cynthia Chiegeonu PhD | FULL PDF
This study examined the impacts of military expenditure on human security in Nigeria. Following ex post facto research design, data were collected from BudgIT Nigeria, newspapers, and corporate websites and analyzed using content analysis. The results revealed that military expenditure is on the increase, caused by increasing crime wave, with negative effects on such human security indicators as h...
This study investigated the effect of corporate charges on the earnings of oil and gas firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Specifically, the study examined the effect of audit fees, and interest expenses, Panel data were extracted from the annual reports and financial statements of the firms and analyzed using descriptive statistics and panel data regression analysis. Findings from the stu...
Keywords: Corporate Charges, Earnings, Oil and Gas Firms, Nigeria Authorship Edeh, Anthony Azubuike-Chinedu, Nnachi, Justina Akoyeke and Prof. Okwo, Ifeoma Mary | Full PDF
The study empirically investigated the impact of firm size on financial decision-making in 30 companies listed on the Nigerian stock exchange with a panel data set spanning the years 2010 to 2020. Total revenue is used as the proxy for firm size, and the total debt to total assets and total assets are used as the proxies for financial decision-making. Consistent with the pecking order theory, the ...
The study set out to examine the responsiveness of corporate profitability to staff incentive schemes of oil and gas firms in Nigeria from 2010 to 2019. Four (4) firms were sampled from a population of eleven (11) oil and gas firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange during the period. Secondary data were collected from the published annual financial statements of the selected firms. Staff salari...
Keywords: Corporate Profitability, Staff Incentive Scheme, Oil and Gas Firms Authorship 1 Eneh, Blessing Chidiedere, 2 Prof. Oliver Ike Inyima and 3 Okechukwu, Eucharia Amaka | Full PDF
In this research piece, we evaluated the impact of macroeconomic indicators on stock market performance in Nigeria for the period, 1990 to 2020. This investigation helps to understand sensitive peculiarities in the Nigerian stock exchange market; being an emerging stock market. Findings revealed that money supply and gross domestic product positively and significantly affect the performance of the...
The study evaluated organizational justice and job satisfaction among employees of manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives include: Examine the relationship between the organizational condition of service and employees’ job security in manufacturing firms in Enugu State and ascertain the relationship between organizational compensation and employees’ output in manufacturing fir...
Keywords: Organizational Justice, Employee Satisfaction, Manufacturing Firms, Enugu State Authorship Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka 1, Vincent Toritseju Mobolaji 2, Uwadia, Chukwuma Chibueze 3, Uroegbulam, Joy Chidinma 4, and Okponwa, Leora Ebele 5 | FULL PDF
Virtual-Reality and Augmented-Reality technologies are forming a new environment in accounting, where actual and virtual elements are combined at various levels. The possibilities of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) technologies in supporting the dynamics of global accounting systems and addressing the grand impact on accounting were examined in this study. This research looked into t...
The recent collapse of firms has cast doubt on the quality of accounting services provided by employees, as well as the credibility and quality of work performed by auditors (internal and external), as accountants have been accused of succumbing to pressure from management to prepare and present reports that suggest impressive performance and a clean bill of health for the organization in question...
The study empirically investigated the relationship between audit quality and audit fees in companies listed on the Nigerian stock exchange in the financial services sector with a panel data set spanning the years 2010 to 2020. The likelihood of employing the services of a Big4 audit firm is used as the proxy for audit quality. In Nigerian companies, the data show a significant negative associatio...
The study was carried out to examine the relationship between occupational health safety practices and employee performance in manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives include: Evaluate the relationship between safety planning and output of manufacturing firms in Enugu state, Nigeria, and investigate the relationship between training programme and quality of service in manufactu...
Keywords: Occupational Health Safety Practices, Employee Performance, Manufacturing Firm, Enugu State Authorship: 1 Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka PhD., 2 Onyia, Angela Chizoba | Full PDF
This thesis is aimed at improving the availability of the New Haven-Onitsha 330kV transmission line by using an adaptive PMU based insulation defect detecting and location scheme. The exposed nature of overhead power lines makes overhead power transmission lines very vulnerable to various kinds of faults. Insulation-related faults contribute reasonably to the number of faults experienced in overhe...
This thesis is on the modeling and simulation of insulation defects in High Voltage Transmission Lines. The New Haven-Onitsha 330kV transmission line is the case study network. The exposed nature of overhead power lines makes overhead power transmission lines very vulnerable to various kinds of faults. Insulation-related faults contribute reasonably to the number of faults experienced in overhead ...
The study empirically investigated the impact of financial information on the profitability of companies listed on the Nigerian stock exchange in the manufacturing sector with a panel data set spanning the years 2010 to 2020. Earnings per share, debt-equity ratio, and dividend per share as measures of financial information while return on equity and return on assets were used as proxies for a firm...
This study presents the determination of evapotranspiration and crop coefficient for maize using a locally made drainage lysimeter in the dry season period in Agbani, Enugu State, Nigeria. Maize was planted in the lysimeter, three seeds per stand, the planted seedlings were thinned to one seedling per stand, leaving only the most viable seedling to grow till maturity. ETc was determined from the l...
Keywords: Evapotranspiration, Lysimeter, Bulk Density, Moisture content Authorship Chiwetalu, Uche J., Egwuagu, Onyekachi, Okechukwu, Michael E., and Nebechukwu, Agatha C. | Full PDF
This study focused on audit independence and bank financial report credibility. An ex post facto design was used to survey four (4) banks listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and functioning in the African region. The data from 2014 to 2018 was examined using multivariable linear regression. According to the data, audit independence had a considerable influence on the value relevance of the banks...
The study examined regulatory challenges in cryptocurrency with particular reference to the first bank Nigeria Plc. The study specifically examined the effect of Bitcoin (BTC) payment system, Litecoin (LTC) payment system, Ethereum (ETH) payment system, and Bitcoin Cash payment system on the profit for the year of first bank Nigeria Plc. Data for the study was sourced through annual reports and ac...
In this research, the improvement of the speed control of the induction motor using the pulse width modulation (PWM) technique was carried out. The induction motor is subjected to characterization to evaluate its essential parameters of functionality. The speed characterization of the induction motor was obtained by the application of the phase angle control method under the two operating conditio...
Keywords: Speed Setpoint, Induction Motor, Torque, Pulse Width Modulation Authorship Ilo Fredrick U., Echegi Judith U., and Echegi Christian U. | Full PDF
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a procedure by which each potential failure mode in a system is examined, its effects determined and its severity classified. FMEA Worksheet supports the process of managing the risk associated with product or process failures. In this paper, use is made of the observed values of the failure indicators namely, the Occurrence, Severity, Detection, and Ri...
New technologies are being employed to improve operations in the accounting field. The application of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented reality (AR) in the field of accounting has long been debated; nevertheless, one of the primary obstacles has been that the technologies have been prohibitively expensive for educational institutions and businesses. However, the technology has advanced since then...
This research work examined empirically the effect of shareholder value on firm performance. The first bank of Nigeria is used as a case study where data was obtained and subjected under empirical tests using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression method. Findings show that shareholder value has a significant effect on firm profitability and that shareholder value has no significant influence...
Keywords: Firm Profitability, Firm Performance, Financial Efficiency, Stock Market Authorship Egiyi, Modesta A. PhD, and Okafor, Victor I. PhD | Full PDF
The study was to evaluate the effect of accounting records on the development of small business start-up in Ebonyi State. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of recording monetary transaction in small business in Ebonyi State; evaluate the effect of checks and invoices in small business start-ups in Ebonyi State and investigate the effect of recording assets and liabilities in smal...
The local government system is no doubt the government nearest to the people at the grassroots level. As such, its’ importance in impacting people’s lives cannot be over-emphasized. There is therefore a continuous effort to make the system functional at all times to make the local government serve the purpose for which it was created. Several reforms have taken place in this respect, one of which ...
Keywords: Local Government Reform, Constitutions, Service Delivery, Grassroots Level Authorship Chitor, Ephraim C. and Odoziobodo, Severus I., PhD | Full PDF
This empirical investigation was focused on the effect of audit quality on the financial performance of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to ascertain the effect of Audit Firm Size (AFS), Audit Fee (AF), and Audit Report Lag (ARL) on Return on Assets (ROA) of Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. The study covered the period from 2004 to 2019 and utilized secondar...
Keywords: Performance, Deposit Money Banks, Ordinary Least Squares Authorship Agana, John O. PhD, Obasi, Ama I., PhD, Ojonta, Austin B., Beke, Cyrilson C. and Nweze Kizito | Full PDF
The insatiable hunger to conserve the natural resources of the earth and to protect the global ecosystem from the end must be our general responsibility and obligation. The impact of most of the decisions we take are not felt immediately but are later seen wreaking havoc in the future. This is the major essence of environmental sustainability- solving the needs of today without jeopardizing the ne...
This study evaluates Oil Price Changes on Stock Market Capitalization in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to i. examine the effect of the stock price on stock market capitalization in Nigeria. ii evaluate the effect of inventors’ behaviors on stock market capitalization in Nigeria. Ex post facto research designs were adopted in obtaining, analyzing, and interpreting the data. The ...
Keywords: Price Changes, Oil Price, Oil Industry, Capitalization Authorship Obinuba, Chinwe B. PhD, 2 Mbah, Chris C. PhD, and 3 Chiana, Cyril A. | Full PDF
Industries suffer from an inconsistent power supply which has led to low production capacity in these industries. To overcome this ugly situation of inconsistent power supply in the industrial layout that has led to low production capacity, there is a need to introduce a new system which has an improvement as compared to the existing system. This project work, therefore, designed a double fed indu...
Keywords: Energy, Efficiency, Improvement, Double fed Induction Generator, Intelligent, Self-Tuning, Adaptive Control Technique Authorship Idoko, Sunday A. and Eneh, I.I. | Full PDF
The high-power consumption in modules of a cell site has led to a high bit error rate, congestion, and high cost of power consumed. This has equally led to low network performance in the base station. This is overcome by improving energy efficiency through reduction of power consumption in the base station or a cell site using a neuro-fuzzy controller. This is overcome in this manner, characterizi...
This study examined harnessing the Tourism Potentials of South East Nigeria for Regional Development. the specific objectives are insecurity situation on hospitality industry, poor infrastructural facilities on the comfort and convenience of tourism and the contribution of tourism in solving the problem of unemployment in the South East, Nigeria. The study was conducted in the five states of the S...
Keywords: Harnessing Tourism Potentials, Regional Development, South East
Food waste is the discarding of edible and inedible foods. The accumulation of discarded food in landfills produces a large amount of methane that has an adverse effect on the environment, economic and community health. Decomposing food scraps in landfill are also a probable source of organic leachates that can contaminate surface and groundwater. However, the reality is that more than 50% of food...
Keywords: Energy, Wood Burning Stove, Thermoelectric Generator, Power Bank, Mobile Phones Authorship Arinze, S.N., 1 Okafor, P.U. 2 and Onah, O.I. 3 | Full PDF
Immunization is a key component of primary health care organized by the World Health Organization globally to boost the human immune system through vaccination. The vaccine is given during immunization to reduce the risk of infection and drastically lower the number of deaths among Africans who are temperature-sensitive biological products. To maintain the product qualities of the vaccine from the...
Keywords: Immunization, Vaccination, Solar-Powered Immunization, Vaccine Storage System Authorship Nwobodo-Nzeribe, Nnenna Harmony, Ngene, John and Aballa, Agatha Nkechi | Full PDF
Many important industrial processes or systems which can be used to solve day-to-day problems exhibit highly nonlinear behaviors. Such systems are high distillation consumptions systems, highly exothermic chemical reactions, ph. neutralization, batch systems, robotic systems, complicated networks, etc. These processes normally operate over a wide range of conditions due to large process upsets. Th...
The problem of a robot not identifying and accomplishing a particular job assigned to it at a shorter speed and time has reduced the production capacity of some industries that solely depend on robots for their daily production. With this development, the industries do not meet up with their customers’ demands thereby making them lose some of their customers. This will equally reduce the financial...
This study examined the responsiveness of macroeconomic variables to currency devaluation in Nigeria within the period of study. However, the specific objectives include, Examine the impact of currency devaluation on the real gross domestic product (RGDP) and as well ascertaining the influence of currency devaluation on interest rate in Nigeria. The study fully embarks on secondary data therefore,...
The study empirically investigated the impact of bank size on bank earnings in 14 Nigerian commercial banks with a panel data set spanning the years 2010 to 2020. The fixed-effect model of Driscoll and Kraay was used, which accounted for serial correlation, heteroskedasticity, and cross-sectional dependency. Empirical results reveal that bank size and loan to asset ratio significantly influence ba...
The influence of fair value accounting in reporting is of concern to users of accounting information. The impact of fair value accounting on the relevance of information supplied in corporate reports of Nigerian firms was investigated in this study. The results of a questionnaire survey of 50 internal auditors in Nigeria were used to generate primary data and the binary probit estimation technique...
The decrease in the quantity of crates conventionally packed in a brewery industry has necessitated the introduction of speed control of an autonomous robot for improved output in an industrial packing section using fuzzy. This is done in this manner, characterizing the study environment and studying the identified dynamic properties of a robotic system (speed and position), designing a Simulink m...
The research investigated the effect of Board Characteristics on Firm Performance of Financial Services companies in Nigeria. Secondary data were obtained from published financial reports and accounts of active Financial Services companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) for ten years (2011 – 2020). The independent variables are Board Size, and Board Remuneration, while the dependent...
Keywords: Board Characteristics, Generalized Least Square (GLS), Financial Services Authorship Ofor, T.N. Ph.D and Ibida, Nneka Jane-Frances | Full PDF
The research investigates the influence of financial clusters on startup acquisitions and mergers within Thailand. Financial clusters, characterized by a high concentration of financial institutions, venture capitalists, and supporting services, are hypothesized to foster an environment conducive to increased merger and acquisition (M&A) activities for startups. This study employs a mixed-methods ...
This study examines the influence of government shareholding on the dividend policies of Brazilian companies. We analyze a comprehensive dataset of publicly listed Brazilian firms from 2005 to 2019, employing econometric models to investigate the relationship between government ownership and dividend payouts. Our findings suggest that government involvement, particularly direct control through maj...
This study investigates the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on earnings management practices in Italian firms. Utilizing a sample of publicly listed Italian companies from 2008 to 2018, we analyze the relationship using various econometric models. Our findings suggest that firms with higher CSR engagement exhibit lower levels of earnings management, indicating that CSR acts as a go...
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Earnings Management, Corporate Governance, Italy, Financial Reporting Quality, Stakeholder Theory
This paper looks into the current landscape of external funding opportunities available to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. With a focus on both traditional and alternative financing methods, the study explores the accessibility, eligibility criteria, and potential impact of various funding schemes on SME growth and sustainability. It further identifies prevalent challenges fac...
Experimental work was carried out to establish the features of three out of four networks operators in Nigeria; MTN, GLO, and AIRTEL using TEM Navigation 16 equipment. The results of these comparisons were used to buttress the need for automatic mobile number portability (AMNP) and also establish the conditions that must be met for AMNP to take place. The experimental setup and data collection wer...
This study examines the risk–return spillovers and connectedness between the Brazilian stock market and the Brazilian small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) stock market during the COVID-19 pandemic. We employed a VAR-GARCH (1,1) BEKK model, building on previous research, to analyze data from January 2010 to July 2021. Our findings reveal a significant increase in return spillovers from the Brazi...
Keywords: COVID-19, Risk–return spillovers, Connectedness, SME stock market, Brazilian stock market, VAR-GARCH (1,1) BEKK model
The broad objective of the study is to investigate the impact of monetary policy decisions in stimulating the assets of deposit money banks in Nigerian from 1981-to 2021. While the specific objectives are to Measure the impact of interest rate spread on assets of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Determine the impact of the exchange rate on assets of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Investigate the i...
Keywords: Monetary policy decisions, Deposit money bank, Autoregressive distributed lag, Exchange Rate Authorship Ezema, Clifford Anene. Ph. D and Ndunagu, Victor. Chidi Ph. D | Full PDF
A database is a structured body of related information. The work showed a design of a Central Reference Database, CR-DB, which should satisfy the need in an automatic mobile number portability scheme. The most significant aspect of a database design is planning. Data integrity in database design seeks to minimize data redundancy without loss of data. There is need to avoid anomalies such as insert...
Keywords: Automatic Mobile Number Portability (AMNP), Central Reference Database (CR-DB), Structural Query Language (SQL), dB Schema, Entity Relationship Authorship Onuigbo, C. M. 1, Onoh, G. N. 2 and Inyiama, H. C. 3 | Full PDF
The broad objective of this study was to investigate the Impact of Financial liberalization on Agricultural productivity and growth in Nigeria while the Specific objectives of this study are to: Measure the impact of Commercial bank Loans and advances to Agricultural Productivity and Growth in Nigeria. Determine the impact of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme on Agricultural Productivity an...
Keywords: Financial liberalization, Agricultural Productivity, Commercial bank Loans and Advances Authorship Ndunagu, Victor Chidi Ph.D 1 & Ezema, Clifford Anene Ph.D 2 | Full PDF
This study examined the relationship between financial leverage and financial performance of quoted industrial goods firms in Nigeria for a thirteen (13) year period covering from 2008-2020. Specifically, this study ascertained the relationship between Debt-to-Equity Ratio, Short-term Debt Ratio, Long-term Debt Ratio and Cash Value-added. Panel data obtained from the annual reports and accounts of...
This study examined the effect of corporate sustainability on the productivity of manufacturing firms in Nigeria covering the period of ten (10) years, 2011 to 2020. The specific objectives of the study were; (i) to evaluate the effect of economic sustainability and to ascertain the effect of environmental sustainability on return on capital employed of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. This study a...
Keywords: Corporate Sustainability, Productivity, Manufacturing Firms 1 Okafor, Edith Akunne Ph.D., 2 Ugwu, Kevin Okoh Ph.D. and 3 Okechukwu, Elizabeth Uzoamaka Ph.D. | Full PDF
This study was on the impact of inflation on the pension fund of the Nigerian pension industry. The specific objectives were to investigate the impact of inflation rate on private sector contribution to total pension fund’ to examine the impact of inflation rate on public sector contribution to the total pension fund, and to analyze the impact of inflation rate on a total pension contribution. The...
ABSTRACT The study empirically explored the effect of Government access to finance on economic growth in Nigeria. Specifically, the study focused on determining the influence of access to finance from statutory allocation, internal sources and Value-added Tax (VAT) on GDP in Southeast, Nigeria. The period covered the five South-East states in Nigeria: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo state for...
This study examined the effect of financial deepening on insurance penetration in Nigeria, using annual time series data from 1986 to 2018. The study adopted ex-post facto research design. Broad money supply and credit to private sector were used as proxies for financial deepening. Data for the study were first subjected to stationarity test using Phillips-Perrons statistical method and Johansen c...
Keywords: Financial Deepening, Insurance Penetration, Ordinary least square (OLS) Authorship 1 Okeke, Daniel Chukwudi, 2 Prof. Anyanwaokoro, Mike and 3 Madukwe, Obinna Darlington | FULL PDF
This study investigated the moderating effect information asymmetry on earnings management of selected non-financial firms quoted in Nigeria. Considering the fact that managers may have relative tendencies for larger amount of value-relevant and firm-specific information not revealed to markets, information asymmetry hence becomes high given this circumstance. The current study therefore specifica...
Keywords: Information Asymmetry, Discretionary accrual, Share Price Volatility, Earnings Management, Covid-19 Authorship 1 Obiora, Fabian C. Ph.D., 2 Onuora, Josuha K. Ph.D and 3 Ibida, Nneka Jane-Frances | Full PDF
Social justice in education is a very diverse and plural concept and faces many tensions when issues concerning inequality are discussed and implemented in the educational sector of any society. It is defined as an obligation to challenge political, social, cultural, and economic inequalities imposed on individuals under the differential distribution of political, economic resources and privileges...
Keywords: Social Justice, Education, Workforce Diversity, Enugu State, Nigeria Authorship 1 Dr. Odike, Mary Rose, Ph.D., 2 Prof. Igwe, Nicholas Ngozi, Ph.D, and 3 Dr. Hyginus Eze | Full PDF
The broad objective of this study is to examine the impact of interest rate deregulations on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to: examine the impact of interest rate on saving deregulation on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. Measures the impact of deposit interest rate deregulations on the performance of deposit money ban...
Technology has made significant impact in the Automobile industry. The digital era made tremendous in-road into the Automobile industry. Most automobiles manufactured according to the specifications of the Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE), from the year 2000 referred to as millennium vehicles possess some unique features. Such features include, components hitherto merely mechanical are now el...
This study was on Challenges facing the provision of Information, and communication Technology (ICT) facilities for teaching and learning in technical colleges in Enugu Education zone. The challenges of providing adequately ICT facilities as instructional materials for teaching and learning was the crust of the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. A 9-item research question was...
The broad objective of this study was to investigate the effects of global economic recession on capital market development in selected African countries. The specific objectives of this study are to measure the effect of global economic recession on total market capitalisation in selected African countries, to determine the effects of global economic recession on all share indexes of in selected ...
The standard voltage operating condition in transmission line ranges from 0.95 to 1.05 in per unit system and the acceptable losses is 5%. Most times, low power quality and frequent power outages in the Nigeria power network are traceable to transmission line voltage violation. This has caused several damages on the power system facilities and incessant load shedding. The transmission line voltage...
The study focused on the production of ceiling board using rice husk and sawdust. Both raw materials are found in abundance locally and sometimes they constitute environmental hazard. Likewise, the use of locally sourced agricultural waste also eliminates the health risk posed by asbestos. Rice husk and sawdust are mixed properly in the ratio of 40:60, 50:50 and 60:40. The produced ceiling boards ...
Nigeria transmission lines are characterized with high line loss as a result of large distance of travel, breaking down of some generating plant since the Nigeria grid is interconnected system, which the sole aim of the design is to enable back feeding in case of uncertainties. The international standard for losses, that supposed to occur in transmission line range from 5% to 10%, because no matte...
This study aims at showing the antioxidant potential of orange (Citrus sinesis) seed extract in the stabilisation of palm oil against oxidation at different temperature of storage. The essential oil of Citrus sinesis seed was extracted by complete extraction using the Soxhlet extractor. The level of alkaloid, tannin, flavonoid, phenolic content and DPPH radical scavenging activity of the extract w...
Keywords: Palm oil, Citrus sinesis seed extract, Storage duration, Antioxidant, Temperature Authorship 1 Nwogbu, P. I., 2 Egbuna, S. O. and 3 Nwogbu, C. C. |
The study investigates the value relevance of accounting information in the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The hypotheses were linearly modelled while adopting the pooled mean group estimation. The findings support the inputs-to-equity valuation theory that highlights the ability of accounting information to provide information on inputs to valuation models that investors use to value enterprises by rev...
There has been a debate on whether local governments have financial autonomy in Nigeria. Some school of thought believe that superior authorities have granted pragmatic autonomy including financial autonomy to local governments but some others are of the view that the autonomy is only but a lip service. This research investigated the reality or otherwise of the autonomy. Descriptive research was e...
For companies who make transactions and report crypto-related balances as part of their financial statements, determining if a transaction authenticates a crypto-related balance can be difficult, especially for forensic accountants. In general, there is a lot of misconception and misunderstanding surrounding crypto-assets which has contributed to the lack of full acceptance of crypto-assets and ho...
The study examines the effect of capital flight on sustainable economic development in Nigeria. The study adopted the ex-post-facto research design. Data for the study were sourced from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report World Development Indicators (WDI), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin. The data generated were analysed using the econometric analytical metho...
Keywords: Capital Flight, Sustainable Economic Development, Foreign Direct Investment Authorship Prof. Okafor, Toochukwu Gloria 1, Odum, Augustine Nwekemezie PhD 2, and Ihezue, Stella Azuka 3 FULL PDF
The study evaluated the effect of employee career development and performance of lecturers in state universities in South-East, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of training on the frequency of research output of lectures in state universities in South-East, Nigeria, determine the effect of learning and development on the teaching competence of lecturers in state univer...
The study was to evaluate the effect of macro environmental factors and sustainability development of small-scale businesses (SSB) in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of cultural practices on equal opportunity of SSB in Enugu State and examine the effect of technological change on maintenance of skills of SSB in Enugu State. The study used the survey approach. The ...
The study examined fraud detection, prevention, control, and investigation in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; assess the motivation behind fraud, and fraudulent activities in Nigeria, investigate how fraud is concealed, examine processes of fraud discovery, and appraise the justification for committing fraud. Sample survey research was adopted for the study while the population comprised...
The study investigates the impact of taxation on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa during the period 2000-2020 making use of annual panel data. The hypotheses were linearly modeled while adopting the pooled mean group estimation. Taxes on goods and services; taxes on income, profits, and capital gains; and taxes on international trade were the independent variables and gross domestic product (...
There has been an alarming and depressing incidence of the poverty in Nigeria. Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (2020) puts the poverty level in Nigeria at 43% or 83 million people as at 2020. Government of Nigeria is not folding its arms to the ugly situation. Both federal and state governments are doing their best with various approaches to arrest the situation. Government of Anambra State establish...
This study examined the long-run relationship and dynamic interactions between company income tax and economic development in Nigeria for the period 2000-2020. Secondary data were collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin, Federal Inland Revenue Service, and World Bank Development Indicators. Company income tax (CIT) and value-added tax (VAT) are the independent variables whi...
Keywords: Company Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Human Development Index, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Authorship Egiyi, Modesta Amaka, PhD Department of Accountancy Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria
The study evaluated the relationship between green recruitment and organizational performance in food, beverage and tobacco manufacturing firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: examine the relationship between attracting knowledgeable employees and quality service; evaluate the relationship between retaining skilled employees and the profitability and identify the relationship betw...
Keywords: Green Recruitment, Organizational Performance, Knowledgeable Employees, Skilled Employees Authorship Ugwu, Felix Ikechukwu, PhD Department of Business Administration
Electric power system stability is always threatened by disturbances. These disturbances emerge in different ways. It can come as loss of generation to switching, change in loads, and fault conditions. These disturbances have caused a shift in the original desire of the utility providers and the consumers which is to maintain in power system a stable voltage at all buses to undesirable voltage ins...
This study empirically examined the effect of corporate attributes on firm value of selected quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria . The focus was effect of firm size, firm leverage, and board size on Tobin’s q. It covered from 2009-2018, and therefore utilized annual time series secondary data extracted from audited and published reports of the companies. Research design adopted was ex-post facto...
The improperly filling of brewery industry beer bottle has become a chronic social malady that has liquidated some of the brewery industry that does not have adequate filling mechanism in their production process. This has equally made them to lose some of their big-time customers that would have elevated them to the next level if their products are standard in terms of filling. The under-filled b...
Keywords: SIMULINK Model, Brewery Industry, Event-triggered, Adaptive, Intelligent Algorithm Authorship Ogbu. I 1, Eneh I.I. 2, and Okafor P. U 3 1 Department of Electrical Engineering, Institute of management and technology (IMT) Enugu State, Nigeria 2&3 Department of Electrical Engineering, Enugu state university of science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria
This study explores the intricate relationship between marital roles and career trajectories among female academicians. Drawing on qualitative data, the research investigates how societal expectations, personal choices, and institutional factors intersect to shape the professional lives of women in academia. Key themes include work-life balance, gendered divisions of labor within the household, an...
This article explores the influence of social media on contemporary opinion polling methodologies. It examines how platforms like Twitter and Facebook are utilized by researchers to gauge public sentiment, and the challenges associated with data collection, representativeness, and bias in social media-driven polls. The paper also discusses the potential for social media to supplement or even repla...
Keywords: social media, opinion polls, data collection, bias, public sentiment
The research explored the complexities of the various United Nations peace initiatives in Africa; its effectiveness and varying challenges using South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as case studies. The study delved extensively into the issue of contemporary armed conflicts in Africa with a special emphasis on the conflicts in DRC and South Sudan and UN peace initiatives from his...
Keywords: United Nations, peace initiatives, Africa, conflicts, humanitarian interventions, peacebuilding
Political propaganda is a prevalent feature in electioneering campaigns. This study investigated the language use in the political campaigns of the 2015 general elections in Nigeria, with particular reference to the presidential campaign of the two leading political parties - the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Anchored on the pragmatic theory of Critical Di...
The misuse and abuse of psychoactive substances is a global public health problem. In particular, the use of illicit drugs has increased dramatically in various parts of the world. Drug abuse in adolescence is a common and serious problem, and adolescence is a time of increased emotional vulnerability, the formation of new patterns of behavior, and the initiation of risk factors such as drug use. ...
Keywords: Drug abuse, minors, adolescence, illicit drugs, psychoactive substances
This study examines the gender pay gap within universities, focusing on potential disparities in salary and career progression between men and women. Drawing upon a comprehensive dataset of university employees, the research employs statistical analysis to identify the factors contributing to these differences. The findings reveal a persistent gender pay gap, even after controlling for various hum...
This study examines the multifaceted relationship between exchange rate volatility and the resilience and efficiency of global food supply chains. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset spanning several decades and incorporating various econometric models, we analyze how fluctuations in currency exchange rates impact the costs of agricultural inputs, international trade flows of food commodities, and t...
Keywords: exchange rate volatility, global food supply chains, food security, agricultural economics, international trade, supply chain resilience, econometric analysis
Sales promotion is a very important managerial tool in an organization. The importance of sales promotion has led to its extensive use by several organizations. It has become a significant tool to boost sales and achieve other organizational goals. This study describes the effects of sales promotion on organizational performance. It highlights the main factors that affect sales promotion activitie...
The research paper “The Security Implications of Election Rigging in Third World Countries: A Case Study of India” delves into the critical issue of electoral integrity and its profound impact on national and regional security, particularly within the context of developing nations. The study focuses on India, a prominent third-world country, as a case study to investigate the multifaceted security...
Keywords: Election rigging, Third world countries, India, Security implications, Political instability, Electoral integrity, Democratic institutions, Voter suppression, Ballot stuffing, Gerrymandering
Availability of power supply and steady electric power to the users is vital to the growth of any economy to achieve its maximum benefits. In Nigeria, the country faces a serious challenge in terms of power supply. This is caused by low power generation as a result of vandalism of power facilities by dubious people and by other factors like aging of power facilities, overloading transformers, etc....
Ever since the relations between Nigeria and Malaysia which has been growing from one level to the other. Hence, one can say the relationship between the two nations can be traced as far back of 1965 that was initiated by these two great pioneers and visionary leaders –Tafawa Balewa of Nigeria and Tunku Abdulrahman of Malaysia. Nevertheless, the initial relationship was based on trade relations th...
A solar power inverter, or converter, also known as PV inverter, converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) that can be fed into a commercial electrical grid or used by a local, off-grid electric network. Solar panels generate free power from the sun by converting sunlight to electricity with no moving parts...
The study investigates the use of public expenditure in the advancement of the national economy comparatively for the United Kingdom and Nigeria during the period 2000-2020. The hypotheses were linearly modeled while adopting the ordinary least square method of estimation and the granger causality test. The findings support Keynes' (1936) notion of the government intervening actively in the econom...
Keywords: Public Expenditure, Economic Growth, National Economy, Nigeria, United Kingdom Authorship Egiyi, Modesta Amaka, PhD. Department of Accountancy Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu State
The study evaluated the talent management practices and performance of lecturers among Federal Universities in South East, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to: examine the relationship between talent acquisition and retention on the quality of research work among lecturers of the federal universities in South, East Nigeria; evaluate the relationship between salary and quality assurance among l...
The study was to evaluate the diversification of the economy as an imperative for sustainable development in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of enhancing Agricultural sector on the creation of jobs in Nigeria, assess the effect of manufacturing with high local contents on the derivations of economic growth in Nigeria and ascertain the effect of solid minerals sectors ...
This study examined the Residential Mobility in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria. The study adopted the survey research design. Stratified, systematic as well as simple random sampling techniques were used to proportionately select the residential densities and respondents used in the study. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Analysis of Variance (AV) were used to test the hypotheses which stated t...
This study empirically investigated the relationship between firm characteristics and corporate donations of oil and gas sector in Nigeria. It covered ten (10) years period (2011-2020), with the target variables being firm size, firm leverage, and liquidity ratio on corporate donations of the firms. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and employed panel fully Modified Ordinary Least Sq...
Keywords: Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares, Firm Characteristics, Corporate Donations, Oil and Gas Authorship IGWEONYIA, Obiageli Virginia 1, Prof. OKWO, Ifeoma Mary 2, and Prof. NWOHA, Chike 3
This study explored the effectiveness of dividends as a determinant factor of share price of quoted non-financial firms in Nigeria. Specifically, the study focused on dividend yield, dividend payout, earning per share and book value per share in relation to share price of the selected non-financial firms. Samples of 75 companies from different sectors were used for the period of ten years spanning...
Patients suffering from protracted heart failure often find it challenging to respire healthily and so need to be monitored for an emergency. In addition, analysis has proven that deep breathing is a cradle of non-pharmacological treatment of high blood pressure. High blood pressure often leads to protracted heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. Urgent attention and innovation to this n...
This study examined the insurance investment and real sector of the economy in Nigeria from 1996 – 2020. The major objective of the study is to examine the cointegration and error correction of insurance investment on the government securities, insurance investment on the stocks and bonds, insurance investment on the bill of exchange and insurance investment real estate and mortgage on real sector...
Keywords: Insurance Investment, Real Sector of the Economy, Nigeria Authorship 1 EZEMA, Clifford Anene PhD, 2 JIMOH, Taiwo Muideen and 3 ECHE, Ann Uzoamaka
The broad objective of this study is to examine the impact of environmental risks on insurance business performance using ordinary least square technique. Result reveals Real and Effective Exchange Rate positively and significantly affect the Financial Performance of Insurance Companies. Broad money supply negatively and non-significantly affects the Financial Performance of insurance Companies in...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of corporate social responsibility on bank performance in Nigeria. The specific objective was to examine the effect of corporate social responsibility on return on equity, and return on assets of banks in Nigeria. Ex post facto design was adopted for this study while the analytical techniques used for the study was panel regression model. Unit ro...
This study examined the influence of insurance sector development on insurance performance in Nigeria ranging from 1996-2018. The specific objectives are to; Examine the impact of insurance penetration on insurance performance in Nigeria from 1996-2018. and Investigate the effect of insurance density on insurance performance in Nigeria from 1996-2018. The study adopts expost-facto research design....
This study empirically examined the effect of corporate sustainability cost on the firm value of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. Specifically, the study delved into the effect of employee expenditure, tax expenditure, and community development cost on firm value (proxied by Tobin’s Q) of the selected oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study used a secondary sourced data extracted from the annual repo...
Keywords: Corporate Sustainability Cost, Firm Value, Oil and Gas Firms, Nigeria Authorship OZO-UBAKA, Chikaodili Julie 1, Professor OKWO, Ifeoma Mary 2 and Professor NWOHA, Chike E. 3
This study examined the effective Management of Stock Price on Earning Surprises.: Evident from Nigeria. the specifics objectives are to, evaluate how stock price and stock management affects earnings surprises. The study explored an ex-post facto research design. Secondary data was used. The data was gleaned from annual reports and financial statements of selected manufacturing companies listed o...
Keywords: Effective Management, Stock Price, Earning Surprises, Nigeria Authorship 1 Echefu, Silas, 2 Prof. Ifurueze, M. S., and 3 Emeka-Nwokeji, N. A., PhD
This study examined the Influence of Runoff on Landscape features in tropical Area, Enugu-Anambra state, Southeast, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to; Examine the effect of Runoff water Pollution on landscape and determined the extent of runoff change on landscape. Data were drawn from primary and secondary sources. The secondary data involve the use of information already in existence and t...
The paramount importance in most management settings for environmental cost and its management in manufacturing/oil and gas companies has become the concern and focus of most companies. However, the sample of companies used for the study are Nigerian Breweries Plc., Dangote Cement Plc. Conoil Nigeria Plc., MRS Oil Nigeria Plc., and Total Nigeria Plc. The data used in this study were extracted from...
Keywords: Environmental Costs, Firm Performance, Nigeria Authorship OKAFOR, Edith Akunne 1, Professor OKWO, Ifeoma Mary 2 and Professor NWOHA, Chike E. 3
The study evaluated the effect of macro-environmental factors and the performance of small scale enterprises in south east, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of political/legal factors on the profitability of small-scale enterprises in south east, Nigeria and determine the effect of economic policies on the output of small scale enterprises in south east, Nigeria. The s...
Keywords: Macro-Environmental Factors, Performance, Small Scale Enterprises, South East Authorship 1 Felix Ikechukwu Ugwu, Ph.D. 2 Umah, Simon Sunday Ph.D. 3 Mbah, Paulinus Chigozie, Ph.D.
Militancy in the oil-bearing communities of Imo State, Nigeria has remained a baffling and threatening phenomenon to the peace, progress, and socio-economic development of the region. This restiveness has without doubt interrupted and disfigured the socio-economic and cultural life of these communities in Imo state. The oil-bearing communities are located in the South-Western part of Imo State whi...
The low production capacity of capped bottles of beer in a brewery industry is as a result of low precision experienced in electro pneumatic actuator based robotic bottle capper. This is surmounted by introducing enhanced precision of an electro pneumatic actuator based robotic bottle capper for an increased output using fuzzy controller. It is done in this way, characterizing an electro pneumatic...
Nigeria has energy crisis, hence, there is urgent need to diversify the country’s energy resources towards the renewable alternatives for economic and social transformation. Biogas generated from the anaerobic digestion of local biomass resources, will increase national energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and as well mitigate the environmental and ecological impacts of the organic w...
The low performance of communication network base station is a technical malady as a result of high-power consumption that will reduce the economic growth of the establishment. This high-power consumption was tackled by introducing improved energy efficiency through reduction of power consumption in base station or a cell site using artificial neural network (ANN) controller. It is done first by c...
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between firm financing structure and share price of quoted non-financial firms in Nigeria. In a more specific term, the study investigated the effect of debt to equity, debt to asset, market capitalization, and firm size on share price of the selected non-financial firms in Nigeria. A sample was selected from Samples of 75 companies list...
This research work explored the effect of Electronic Payment on the Efficient Accounting of SMEs in Nigeria. Tables, frequencies and chi-square tests of independence was employed for the data analysis in this work with the aid of SPSS version 25.0. Findings revealed that E-payment has positive significant effect on efficient accounting of SMEs in Nigeria. It was recommended that Small and Medium S...
Using Anambra State as a case study, this study examines the influence of product branding on consumers' purchases of fast-moving consumer goods. Study aims to examine the influence of perceived brand quality on consumers patronage of fast-moving consumer goods in Anambra state and to examine the influence of brand awareness on consumers patronage of fast-moving consumer goods in Anambra state We ...
This paper critically re-reads feminist stylistics commitment in Ifeoma Okoye’s Behind the Clouds as a re-appraisal of the feminist discourse. It tries to permeate through the aesthetics deployed diction and style in her work to establish a pulsating and rational feminist communication which orates complementarity of the sexes. The thrust of this work asserts that a number of works have been done ...
The use of locally harvested fruits is necessary to reduce the high cost of purchase of wine in the market. The production of sparkling wine from fruit juice using pineapple and grape was carried out using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as the yeast strain. Sparkling wine is a multi-component hydro-alcoholic solution super saturated with CO 2 dissolved gas molecules. It is also the type of wine in which...
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a voltage storage device that allows an electrical or electronic appliance to maintain functionality while connected to the source of electricity for a reasonable period of time when the primary source ceases to provide power. There are different types of UPS. There are different types of UPS namely, Voltage and Frequency Independent (VFI-UPS), Voltage Inde...
Keywords: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Voltage and Frequency Independent (VFI-UPS), Voltage and Frequency Dependent (VFD-UPS), Voltage Independent (VI-UPS) Authorship 1 Bendor, Sampson A. 2 Eze, Marcel Nduka
In cellular heterogeneous networks, well-targeted small cells increase capacity, enhance coverage, offload traffic from the existing macro cell and ensure balanced load in the network. This paper experimentally demonstrates the use of a 2-element localization system for the purpose of small cell location planning. A centralized localization system that utilizes a differential 2-element antenna arr...
Consequent to the problems caused by Fluvial (i.e. Erosion by running water), a number of management strategies has been put forward by scholars. These measures range from soil conservation strategies, mechanical/engineering methods, biological and agronomic method, mapping, land use practice, awareness campaign, legislation / policy and sustainability of land resources. Ofomata, (1985), observed ...
The purpose of the study was to determine the measures for marketing industrial education and technology (IET) in Nigeria in the 21st century through human and public relations management. Two research questions in line with the purpose of the study were formulated while two null hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a survey research design. The population fo...
Keywords: Industrial Education Technology, Marketing, Management, Human and Public Relation Authorship 1 Njoku, N. Anthony, 2 Ewe, Ugochukwu C. 3 Onyebuenyi, Promise
In a field like accounting, the flow of information, financial reports, analyzed data and many other resources in a social connection pattern is required for the proper functioning or operation of the audit firm, auditors and management teams. This research reviewed many literatures that focused on the application of social network analysis in accounting services, like auditing, management and acc...
The study examines the effect of ownership structure on earnings management for quoted firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives include to: Determine the impact of ownership concentration on discretionary accruals of Nigerian quoted firms. and Examine the effect of ownership concentration on non-discretionary accruals of Nigerian quoted firms. ex-post facto research design was adopted. Data were ...
This study examined the implications of taxation of educational activities on educational development in Nigeria. Taxation of income of individuals and corporate organizations would remain a veritable source of revenue for provision of public goods for common good. There has been persistent debate as to whether income from educational activities should be subjected to tax. Secondary data were used...
The study evaluated the effect of human sustainability on the performance of manufacturing firms in Enugu state. The specific objectives were to: evaluate the effect of investment in health on the quality of services of the selected food, beverage and tobacco manufacturing firms in Enugu state and examine the effect of investment in education on the profitability of the selected food, beverage and...
With the looming threats of climate change and global warming, the demand for sustainable fuels as healthier alternatives is growing sporadically. These renewable energy fuel sources cause little harm to our health and environment. This research work studied the processes involved the production of a bio-digester useful in producing Biogas fuel from organic waste materials. The focus is on a diges...
Keywords: Biogas Digester, Petrol Generators, Renewable Energy, Technologies Authorship Mgbachi, Cyprian A. C. Ph. D, Omeni, Celestine C, Obiorah, Innocent I . | Full PDF
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) construction project delivery in Nigeria is the biggest benefactor to its public tertiary education institutions. To measure the Fund ‘s delivery performance, an important factor in measuring project performance is timely completion at an agreed price and in specified quality. However, despite the growing concerns on the poor time performances of the Fund ‘s...
Keywords: Public Tertiary Education, Trust Fund Construction Projects, Schedule Performance, TETFund Construction Project Delivery by Isiofia, L. A. FULL PDF
The aim of this study is on the challenges facing rural women entrepreneurs in micro-business in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: investigate the effect of government business tax on the growth of the micro business of rural women entrepreneurs and determine the effect of formal education on the growth of the micro business of rural women entrepreneurs. Data for the study was generated th...
This study evaluates the relevance of cash flow activities to profitability of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Whereas the specific objectives were to: Examine the relationship between net cash flow from operating activities and profit for the year of manufacturing firms in Nigeria and Ascertain the relationship between net cash flow from investing activities and profit for the year of manufacturi...
A considerable amount of scholarly works have examined the link between financial system broadening and economic performance using varieties of econometric models. Although, most of these studies have concentrated attention on the economic performance, none of the studies had examined a co-integrating relationship between financial system broadening and insurance performance in Nigeria. Some effor...
Keywords: Insurance Performance, Financial System Broadening, Insurance Profitability, Time Series Authorship 1 Ezema, Clifford Anene, PhD, 2 Agbaji, Benjamin Chukwuma, 3 Eche, Ann Uzoamaka
This focus of this study is to examine the determinant of listed insurance firms in Nigeria stock exchange. The purpose of the study was to determine; the effect of profitability on debt to equity ratio, to ascertain the effect of tangibility on debt to equity ratio. This study adopts the ex-post facto i.e. after the fact or event. The paper uses secondary data only extracted from the Annual Repor...
Keywords: Capital Structure, Insurance Firms, Nigeria Stock Exchange, Debt to Equity Ratio Authorship 1 Ugwu, Kevin Okoh, PhD., 2 Uzoma Friday Christopher, and 3 Obasuyi, George D.
This focus of this study is to examine the moderating effect of organizational growth on debt to equity ratio. The purpose of the study was to determine; to ascertain the moderating effect of organizational growth on debt to equity ratio. This study adopts the ex-post facto i.e. after the fact or event. The paper uses secondary data only extracted from the Annual Reports and Accounts of 16 sampled...
Keywords: Organizational Growth, Debt to Equity, Nigerian Stock Exchange Authorship 1 Ugwu, Kevin Okoh, 2 Obasuyi, George D., and 3 Silas, Chinweze Echefu
The main objective of the study is to appraise the effect of macroeconomic determinants on Private Sector Investments in Nigeria from. Specifically, the study sought to investigate the effect of Interest Rate on Private Sector Investment in Nigeria, ascertain the impact of Money supply (MS) on Private sector investments in Nigeria, determine the effect of Exchange Rate on Private sector Investment...
This study was on contribution of pension industry investments to the Nigerian capital market. The specific objectives were to evaluate the contributions of pension industry investment in corporate bonds to total market capitalization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange; and to investigate the contributions of pension industry investment in quoted ordinary shares to total market capitalization of the N...
Keywords: Pension Industry Investments, Nigerian Capital Market, Total Market Capitalization Authorship 1 Okparaka, Vincent Chukwuka, 2 Okechukwu, Stanley Tobechukwu
This research work explored the impact of accounting practice in Nigeria. All accounting firms in Enugu state was the study population. Frequencies, Percentages, Tables and Charts were used to present obtained data. The Chi-Square test of independence and association was employed in testing the statistical significance of the null hypothesis. After subjecting each hypothesis under test, findings r...
Keywords: Information Communication Technology (ICT), Accounting Practices, Job Proficiency, Nigeria Authorship Okafor, Victor Ikechukwu, PhD. 1, Egiyi, Modesta Amaka, PhD. 2 1 Department of Accounting
This study examined the effect of oil price fluctuations on the Nigerian exchange rate movements using monthly secondary data for the period from January 1997 to August, 2020. The two variables were tested and found stationary at first difference but not at second difference. Consequently, the study employed the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag approach for the estimation. The results sugg...
This study examined the effect of oil price fluctuation on the trading volume of the Nigerian capital market using monthly frequency data that cover the period from January,1997 to August 2020. It employed the non-linear autoregressive distributed lag methodology for data analysis. The results of the empirical analysis suggest that oil price fluctuations have significant and positive effect on the...
The highest power consumed in communication cell site has stamped the financial growth of this establishment. To overcome this enhanced energy efficiency through reduction of power consumption in base station or a cell site using fuzzy controller is introduced. To achieve this, it is done in this manner, characterizing cell site understudy and its power consumption, establishing that there is much...
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was initiated by the United Nations as a follow up to Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which has elapsed without much success. Seventeen goals made up the sustainable development goals but this paper paid attention to Goals 8&9 because of its potentials to bring accelerated development to Nigeria. Goal 8 is about promoting sustained, inclusive and sustainabl...
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Nigeria, Policy Options, Economic Growth, Infrastructure Development
The Continuation Power Flow (CPF) has proved to be a viable tool for the determination of power system stability and the identification of weakest buses in a multi-bus network. In this paper, load flow based on Newton Raphson’s method is performed on the Nigeria 46 bus 330kV grid power transmission network to determine the value of the network variables (voltage magnitude and angle, real and react...
The growth of every economy relies heavily on the availability and proper management of electrical energy in industrial and domestic applications. This growth necessitated the need for efficient and accurate measurement of electrical energy. In this paper, the principle of Hall Effect was deployed in the design and implementation of a low-cost close loop Hall Effect sensor for measuring instantane...
The current global move to switch from analog to digital Television has opened up unused channels within the 470MHz to 890MHz called Television White Space. Television White Space radios offer broadband speeds over several kilometers and their signal can travel through obstacles such as buildings, trees and terrains. Television White Space is free to use and affords a good opportunity to supplemen...
Keywords: Television White Space, Broadband Connectivity, Spectrum Occupancy, Propagation model, Capacity Planning Authorship 1 Onoh G.N., 2 Arinze S. N., 3 Abonyi D. O. and 4 Okafor P.U.
Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the total lockdown of the most of the human activities in various parts of the world, Nigeria inclusive. The outbreak posse serious concern to global educational systems. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the outbreak of corona virus has caused a public health emergency of international concern. Effective control measures are therefore, ...
Keywords: Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, Vice-Chancellors, Dean of Faculties, University Education, Henry Fayol’s Approach AUTHORSHIP Nsude, Anthony Okorie (Ph.D) and Okenwa, Gertrude Nkechi (Ph.D)
The plastic pellets drying machine comprises of the induction gear motor, the drying unit and discharge unit. It was developed using locally sourced material to reduce drudgery in the drying of recycled material, infiltration of dirt and other surface defects, as well as splay marks and enhance production of adequate quantity and quality of processed plastic product. Performance test analysis that...
Financial deepening is the process that involves developments in quantity, quality and efficiency of financial intermediation services in the financial system. This process involves the relationship of many activities and institutions and possibly associated with economic growth. However, it implies the level of development and innovation of traditional services the objective of this study is to m...
The study is aimed at investigating the effect of target costing on competitors focused accounting on accounting practices of selected firms in the Oil and gas industry. Survey design was adopted for this study. Copies of questionnaires were administered to 128 sample respondents. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze data collected statistically at 5% or 0.05 level of significance to f...
Keywords: Target Costing, Competition, Accounting Practices, Oil and Gas Industry Authorship Prof. Osisioma B. C., Prof. Egbunike, Patrick Amaechi, Prof. Okafor, Tochukwu Gloria, Okoye, Henry Onyebuchi FULL PDF
The rising cost of iron and steel production and its concomitant damage to the ecosystem has become a major challenge for estate developers and governments in many of the developing African nations’ especially, Nigeria, as they struggle with infrastructure development and delivery to their citizens. To address this challenge, replacing steel with bamboo as reinforcement is considered. The paper re...
Extract of Telfairia occidentalis leaves, as organic corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in corrosive medium of sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has been investigated at room temperature of 320C using gravimetric technique. Mild steel coupons of 25mm by 25mm with thickness of 0.8mm were suspended in acidic medium in the absence and presence of the leaves extract for a duration of 2 hours in 10MH2SO4 acid solu...
Keywords: Corrosion Inhibition, Acidic Environment, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 01660, Enugu, Nigeria 2&3 Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu Nigeria
This study examines the emerging trend of management in small and medium-scale enterprises in Enugu state, South Eastern, Nigeria. Specifically, this study intends to: Examine the influence of managerial competency on the success of the small and medium-scale enterprise in Estate State. Assessing the impact of global managerial skill on the performance of the small and medium-scale enterprise in E...
Keywords: Emerging Trend, Management, Small, Medium-Scale, Enterprises, Enugu State, South Eastern, and Nigeria. AUTHORSHIP Nnamani Emeka O. (Ph.D.) 1, Onyia Samuel Onovo 2 and Ugwa Magnus (Ph.D) 3 FULL PDF
This research examines the relationship between ethics and governance in the accounting discipline, specifically how certain ethical principles are incorporated into governance and its associated practices. Utilizing the structured literature review method, this paper reviews previous studies in academia and the professional sector that focus on the intersections of ethics, corporate governance, a...
The goal of this project is to use block chain Technology to improve security management in a multimedia environment. Portraying the Star Times multimedia network under study, which is located in Enugu, Enugu state, Nigeria, determining the performance of the network without threat, determining the performance of the network under threat, developing a block chain algorithm to detect and reduce thr...
Expansion planning is the determination of generation expertise needed to be included to hitherto available consumable power. The aim is to meet an increasing demand in energy availability with respect to a developmental period. In this paper, cost saving percentage improvement (CSPI) approach is used to determine the best choice of power generation expansion plan. Deterministic optimization is us...
Keywords: Expansion Planning, Cost Saving Percentage Improvement (CSPI), Deterministic Optimization, Meta Analytic Authorship Shaakaa, Tiza C. and Eneh, I. I. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Nigeria
Economic activities are increasingly growing in the rural areas. Examples of these activities are explorations, mining, constructions of roads, traffic and they are man-made activities. These activities generate a lot of ground vibrations. Though the vibration amplitudes may seem small but they build up resulting to large amplitude that can impact negatively on existing structures around. Building...
This study examined the effect of board heterogeneity on audit quality of banks in Nigeria. The need to ensure high audit quality in Nigeria birthed this study. The study employed the ex post facto research design using thirteen deposit money banks as the population of study. The data for the study were extracted from the 2014 to 2019 annual reports of the Banks. The ordinary least squares (OLS) r...
This paper investigated the Correlation of Turbulent Waves from Engine Boats Movement and Shoreline Erosion. Site and laboratory experimentations were used to obtain values of turbulence level and shoreline erosion rate which were used in the computation of their correlation in order to acquire the level of their correspondence with each other. It was found that turbulence and erosion correlates p...
Generation, transmission and distribution are the three subunits into which electric power grid is divided for efficient power supply. This paper proposes the method of power system stability in a national grid using Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR). DVR is a series custom connected power device meant to detect and compensate for sags in order to insulate loads from power reliability issues. They ca...
Keywords: Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR), Power System Stability, Power Grid, Transmission and Distribution, National Grid, 30 bus power system Authorship 1 Eze Marcel Nduka, 2 Mgbachi C. A. (Ph.D) and 3 Obiorah Kenneth Okechukwu
This experiment was carried out to investigate the correlation between heat treatment parameter and corrosion behavior of incoloy 800 super-alloy in H2SO4 solution. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) was used in producing the samples. The produced samples were heat treated at temperatures of 800°c and 10000c and for of 1 and 2 hours at each temperature. Electrochemical studies were carried out in H2SO4 ...
The study examined the residual audit fees and earnings informativeness of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study used the ex-post facto research design to determine cause-effect relationship between the independent and dependent variables with a view to establishing a causal link between them. The sample for the study comprises twenty-one consumer goods firms selected from manufacturing...
This study examines Small and Medium Enterprises and the Challenge of Basic Infrastructure: in South Eastern Nigeria. Specifically, this study intends to: Ascertain the effect of the good road network on the growth of small and medium scale enterprise in southeast Nigeria. Examine the impact of regular electricity supply on the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in southeast Nigeria. A S...
Keywords: Small and Medium Enterprises, Basic Infrastructure, South Eastern Nigeria Authorship 1 Ugwa Magnus (Ph.D), 2 Idoko Grace and 3 Ugwuanyi B. Ikechukwu
This study examined branded vegetable oil and consumer preference among students of Delta State Polytechnics. Several brands exist in the market, consumer choice frequently changes as per new innovations, changes in test like and dislike related to vegetable oil, vegetable oil is an important element in the food items. Thus, there is need to know the factors that influence consumer preference. To ...
This study examined the effect of board heterogeneity on audit quality of banks in Nigeria. The need to ensure high audit quality in Nigeria birthed this study. The study employed the ex post facto research design using thirteen deposit money banks as the population of study. The data for the study were extracted from the 2014 to 2019 annual reports of the Banks. The ordinary least squares (OLS) r...
The study appraised the eradication of banking malpractices and frauds in Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to: examine the effect of total number of fraud cases on profit for the year of commercial banks in Nigeria and ascertain the impact of total amount involved in the fraud cases on profit for the year of commercial banks in Nigeria. The methodology adopted for the study was e...
Cloud storage is one of the innovations of 21st century that promotes privacy, security and easy access to information. It entails the use of accounting system in the internet. Cloud computing in accounting is an important tool of modern-day accounting and it has been practiced in countries more adapted to the rapidly changing technology. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are a very import...
This study assesses the environmental factors and growth of small and medium scale enterprises in Enugu State. The specifics objective were to: Examine the impact of Government policies on the growth of small and medium scale enterprises in the Enugu state. and Evaluate the effectiveness of management strategy on the growth of small and medium scale enterprises. A Survey of randomly selected small...
This study examined impact of contributory pension fund on economic growth in Nigeria from 2007-2019. Its specific objectives were to examine the impact of pension industry investment in foreign money market security on gross domestic product in Nigeria; to assess the impact of pension industry investment in local money market security on gross domestic product in Nigeria; and to examine the impac...
Excitedly, economic diversification has been the subject matter of numerous plans and initiatives of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) since the fall in crude oil prices. Promoting agro-allied industrialization is an effective strategy to realizing the Agenda 2030 and Agenda 2063. In this regard, financing agro-allied industrialization, creating conducive business environment, building value...
Keywords: Agro-Allied Industry, Diversification, Nigerian Economy, Agric-Products AUTHORSHIP Anene, Johnson I., PhD 1, Virginia Anulika Obi, PhD 2, and Josephine Ivoma Orga, PhD 3 Access Full PDF
Soil erosion generally is caused by several factors working simultaneously or individually to detach transports and deposit soil particles in different place other than where they were formed (Igwe, 2012). This study aimed to assess the soil loss change in Orlu and environs between 2012 to 2017. The Multi-date landsat Etm+ of 2007, 2012 and 2017 and Aster DEm were downloaded through United State G...
The instability in power supply in the transmission network has solely arisen as a result of the per unit volts not falling within the range of 0.95 through 1.05. This consistence instability in transmission power supply is resolved by introducing enhanced voltage stability of the Nigerian 330kv transmission network using ANN controller. It is done in this manner, characterizing 330kv transmission...
This study examines the effect of the fall of international oil price on Nigeria exchange rate within the period of 1981-2018. The study adopted ex post facto research design. The study makes use of secondary data and the data were drive from a higher-quality database which has been subjected to series of tests before being published. The data is annualized time series data which cover from the pe...
This study reviewed the relationship between national debt and inflation rate in Nigeria using multiple linear regression and simple linear regression. Augmented-Dickey fuller test and Breusch-Pagan test were conducted to ascertain if my model follows the assumptions of ordinal linear regression (OLS). It was found that external debt and domestic debt in a multilinear model does not have any signi...
This article explored the Application of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in 21st Century and the place of accountants. RPA is common among firms and accountants looking to increase efficiency in financial reporting. RPA is a concern for economists and scholars as they opine that RPA will render many accountants jobless. This article discusses how the adoption of RPA by firms will not be a cause f...
Keywords: Robotic Process Automation, Job Loss Among Accountants, Adoption of RPA, Efficiency in Financial Reporting Authorship Egiyi, Modesta Amaka PhD. 1, Chukwuani, Victoria Nnenna PhD 2
A solar power inverter, or converter, also known as PV inverter, converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel into a utility frequency alternating current (AC) that can be fed into a commercial electrical grid or used by a local, off-grid electric network. Solar panels generate free power from the sun by converting sunlight to electricity with no moving parts...
This paper aims at ensuring the development of mathematical models and equations for use in calculating parametric values for hydropower systems. Specific mathematical models and equations necessary for solving parametric related problems as encountered in this research are carefully presented. Meta-analysis research design was used. Synoptic reasoning was also used to develop a new and better und...
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is a voltage storage device that allows an electrical or electronic appliance to maintain functionality while connected to the source of electricity for a reasonable period of time when the primary source ceases to provide power. There are different types of UPS. There are different types of UPS namely, Voltage and Frequency Independent (VFI-UPS), Voltage Inde...
Keywords: Uninterruptible Power Supply, UPS, Voltage and Frequency Independent, Voltage Independent, Voltage and Frequency Dependent, VFD-UPS, Industrial Applications, Power Stabilizer, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems
The operation and maintenance cost associated with running diesel generator autonomously is capital intensive and unfriendly to the environmentally. The paper examined hybrid diesel generator and solar (PV) based technology as an effective way to power an off-grid facility. Solar PV integration impacted significantly on the energy production, thereby reducing the high operation and maintenance cos...
Fuel cell technology is among the most promising choices for distributed generation system either as standalone, isolated or grid connected mode. It can also be utilized both in single and hybrid systems for power generation. In this paper, a Standalone Solid Oxide fuel cell (SOFC) power plant is developed using MATLAB/Simulink algorithm for Bodo city Strengthening Transparency and Accountability ...
Women are faced with socio-economic factors which affect their entrepreneurial activities and survival rate in Kogi State. Many scholarly researches have skewed, using instrument applicable to men in conducting research that are women exclusive; particularly in the socio-economic aspect of women entrepreneurship. Thus, the study investigated the socio-economic factors motivating and de-motivating ...
The recent clamour by Nigerian government for external borrowing has necessitated the investigation of effect of external debt on real GDP and exchange rate in Nigeria. It covered a period of 33 years (1986-2018) and used annual time series secondary data extracted from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, 2018 edition, and other published materials. Research design adopted was ...
Keywords: External Debt, Gross Domestic Product, Exchange Rate, Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model Authors: 1 OGBU, Emenike Gerald Ph.D, 2 OBINABO, Chinyere Rose Ph.D and 3 ANEKE, N. Isaac
This paper seeks to assess of the impact of Electronic Tax System on Collection of Revenue in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: i). ascertain how obtain e-tax system have been used to improve the federally collected revenue to GDP. ii). examine whether e-tax has been used to improved Nigeria tax administration. Simple linear regression coefficient statistical tools were used to test the hy...
The decrease in the level of book tax conformity that increases the level of corporate tax avoidance and the incessant corporate failures due to masquerading of financial statement, necessitated the research work on Book Tax differences (BTDs). The focus of this study is to examine the relationship between the four components of book-tax differences (BTDs) and financial distress surrogated by Altm...
This study was on insurance industry investments in Nigeria and liquidity risks. The specific objectives of the study are to assess the effect of Liquidity risk on Insurance industry investments in Policy loans in Nigeria; to ascertain the effect of Liquidity risk on Insurance industry investments in Bills of Exchange in Nigeria; and to determine the effect of Liquidity risk on insurance industry ...
This study seeks to evaluate the effect of retained earnings, cash reserve ratio, and statutory reserve on the earnings of deposit money banks in Nigeria from 2008 to 2019. The specific objectives of the study are to: i. Analyze the effect of retained earnings on earnings per share of deposit money banks in Nigeria. ii Ascertain the effect of cash reserve ratio on earnings per share of deposit mon...
This examined the effect of non-performing loans on the performance of the Nigerian Commercial Banks. Specifically, the study focused on three objectives guided by three hypotheses. This study employed ex-post facto research design. The population of the study included 24 commercial Banks in Nigeria. Using the convenience sample technique, two different banks were selected for the study. Data used...
Manpower Training and Development is indispensable in the success of every organization, even though technology and the internet have enabled global co-operation and competition, workforces are still the organization’s competitive advantage. This study examined the impact of manpower development on the productivity of an organization. The study was based on four specific objectives and null hypoth...
Internet fraud is a global issue and has posed challenges to the safe use of cyberspace. Cybercrime (prohibition and protection etc.) Act 2015 was enacted to regulate and guide the use of the internet in Nigeria, nonetheless, the challenge of internet fraud is on a daily increase. This study focused on Cyber laws that have been advanced to abridge the menace caused by internet fraud. The cyber law...
Mortgage financing refers to the process by which property purchasers realize funds to buy real estate. Some procure loans from the bank or from other financial institutions. This article examines different housing policies in Nigeria, illuminates the Mortgage financing Industry, and highlights their objectives with a view to identifying the issues and challenges impeding mortgage financing in Nig...
With the adoption of financial reform in Nigeria, one of the basic issues that have been of crucial interest to academic and policymakers is whether the various reforms in the financial sector have sufficiently led to the deepening and development of the financial markets so as to promote economic growth. To this end, this research work examined the impact of financial sector reforms on the performance...
This study examined corporate adaptability and response during COVID-19. The study specifically examined the effect of individual corporate adaptability on the social response of firms in South Eastern Nigeria during COVID-19 and also the effect of firm corporate adaptability on the turnover of firms operating in South Eastern Nigeria during COVID-19. Data for the study was sourced through primary...
This research work explored the impact of tax revenue on economic growth in Nigeria. The Abia State Board of Internal Revenue in Nigeria as a whole was the study population and it covered from 2014 to 2018. Frequencies, Percentages, Tables, and Charts were used to present obtained data. The Ordinary Least Square method was employed in testing the statistical significance of the null hypothesis. Af...
Over the years, Universal health coverage (UHC) has gained prominence as a global health objective, and as such, there is consensus that the achievements of UHC depend on an efficient, equitable, and sustainable healthcare system that can maximize health gains. Therefore, this paper aims to study the concept of Universal Health Coverage as well as examine the challenges of expanding health insuran...
Keywords: Universal Health Coverage, Healthcare System, Health Insurance, Patient-Centered Care, Nigeria
The emergence of green accounting began in 1992 in the United States of America. This was as a result of the concerns of the external stakeholders. The stakeholders understood that the prevention of pollution would not be adopted as the primary choice of environmental management by firms and industries until the costs of non-preventive methods and the economic values of the prevention of pollution...
Keywords: Green Accounting, Sustainable Development, Economic Sustainability, Environmental Pollution Authorship Dr. Egiyi, Modesta Amaka 1, Alio, Florence 2 1 Department of Accountancy, Godfrey Okoye University 2 Department of Accountancy, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
This study examined the effect of government expenditure on economic growth. Multiple Linear regression model was adopted for analysis. Recurrent expenditure and capital expenditure were the independent variables while the gross domestic product rate was used as the dependent variable. The findings from this study reveal that while Capital expenditure has no significant impact on Gross Domestic Pr...
Keywords: Government Expenditure, Economic Growth, Multiple Linear Regression, Recurrent Expenditure, Capital Expenditure, Gross Domestic Product, Private Sector Investment
This study was carried out to investigate the trends of human trafficking among women in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve this objective, four research questions and two research hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. The data was collected from primary sources. The primary data was collected with the help of a well-structured questionnaire administered to Two Hundred ...
This research work examined the impact of IFRS adoption on Foreign direct investment. Using a sample of 12 years, subdivided into pre-adoption and post-adoption period. The observational findings from the charts shows that FDI generally grew consistently in the pre-adoption period while the post-adoption period witnessed a lot of inconsistent rise and fall. We employed a two-sample t-test in testi...
This research work explored the impact of forecasting on organizational performance. Eastern Shop, Enugu was used as a case study. Frequencies, Percentages, Tables, and Charts were used to present obtained data while chi-square Tests of independence and association were employed in testing the statistical significance of the null hypothesis. After subjecting each hypothesis under test, findings re...
Social disintegration has been a menace in Nigeria. The daily struggle for the peaceful cohabitation of multi ethnoreligious citizens in Nigeria seems endless. This study examined the conflict in beliefs, goals, and values perpetrated by religious leaders of various religious groups as a factor to social disintegration in Nigeria. Based on the Transformational Leadership theory and Group Conflict ...
Keywords: Religious Conflict, Social Disintegration, Nigeria, Religious Leaders, Inter-religious Relations
This research work explored the effectiveness of corporate governance on the organizational profitability of a firm. Green Chemicals, Edo state was used as a case study. Frequencies, Percentages, Tables and Charts were used to present obtained data while chi-square Tests of independence and association was employed in testing the statistical significance of the null hypothesis. After subjecting ea...
The sub-sector of the Nigerian economy, the insurance industry has suffered abandonment by businesses and individuals in Nigeria owing to their preference to saving money in deposit money banks as a means of insurance over buying any insurance policy from the insurers. This has brought about a complete underperformance by this subsector. However, the new global financial trend – Banca-assurance ad...
The use of cryptocurrency as a currency for trade has been a long-debated issue over the years and as such, many countries around the world have always tried to ban it. In some nations like Morocco and Bolivia, trading Bitcoins attracts a hefty fine or jail term. In Nigeria, Bitcoin’s legal status is largely ambiguous. However, there have been deliberations as to making bitcoin a legal tender in N...
This research work explored the effects of the internal control system on the activities of thrift and credit cooperatives. Chi-Squared Test Statistics was used employed for the testing of hypotheses. Findings revealed that control environments have a significant impact on the performance of thrift and credit cooperatives, risk assessments have a significant influence on the performance of thrift ...
This research work explored operational risk management among financial institutions in Nigeria and its implication on performance. This research work focused adherently on developing a framework for mitigating operational risks among financial institutions in Nigeria and exploring the implication of ORM on performance among financial institutions. Other business risks are well-understood, if not ...
This study investigates the critical role of leadership in corporate debt governance and the impact of effective debt management on organizational stability and growth. It begins by defining organizational debt and corporate governance, highlighting their interconnectedness. The study explores the influence of the board of directors on debt oversight, the implications of governance structures on b...
This report assesses the impact of digitization and automation on financial report generation and accuracy, and the ability of financial reports to be delivered transparently and build stakeholder trust. This report builds upon previous empirical and theoretical frameworks and discusses the shifting of financial reports from traditional cycles to an ongoing, instantaneous, and technologically adva...
From the perspective of meat histological structure, this paper studied the muscle tissue characteristics of Qinchuan, Luxi and Yanbian cattle by HE staining and immunohistochemical staining, and explored the correlation between them and meat quality traits. The results showed that there were significant differences in muscle fiber diameter, muscle fiber density and sheath thickness among the thre...
Heart failure (HF) is a complex and debilitating syndrome with high mortality and morbidity rates, posing a significant global health challenge. Despite advancements in medical and device therapies, outcomes remain suboptimal, underscoring the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies. Gene therapy has emerged as a promising frontier in HF treatment, offering the potential to address the underl...
This an is an Investigation of the Responsiveness of Real Exchange Rate to International Oil Price Fall in Nigeria, 1981 – 2018. The specific objectives are to; Examine the causal relationship between real exchange rate and international oil price fall in Nigeria. Ascertain the degree of association between real exchange rate and international oil price fall in Nigeria. The study adopted ex post f...
The study evaluated the relationship between mentoring and entrepreneurship development in the South East Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the nature of relationship between career support and productivity of entrepreneurs in the South East Nigeria; examine the degree of relationship between psycho-social support and professional growth of entrepreneurs in the South ...
Keywords: Entrepreneurship Development, Knowledge Transfer, Mentee, Mentoring, South East Nigeria AUTHORSHIP Orga, Christopher Chukwudi, (PhD) 1, Sunday, Nseobong George 2 and Ugwo, Calistus Ezekwe 3 Access Full PDF
A new wave of lawsuits is looming in the aftermath of the financial crisis. This study provides an "objective" examination of legal grounds in securitization instances. It begins by identifying the relevant information on the Goldman Sachs case. Secondly, it focuses on essential legal culpability factors in securitization litigation for fraudulent or negligent representations and also, preventive ...
Precision control in certain critical systems, tracking systems with minimal error tolerance, and the availability of more tools of analysis, modelling and design. Friction is the tangential force between two contacting surfaces in relative motion. The surfaces in contact can be viewed from a microscopic point as contacting at a large number of points called asperities that are randomly distribute...
This research work explored international trade and how it can boost the economic condition of Nigeria. The focus of this research work was broken down into three objectives addressing the relationship between exportation and economic growth; importation and economic development; and exportation and balance of trade. Simple linear regression model was employed to illustrate this relationship. Ordi...
Keywords: International Trade, Economic Growth, Nigeria, Exportation, Importation, Balance of Trade
Nigeria is plagued with many ecological problems of varying magnitude. The inhabitants of the northern part of the country battle with the menace of desertification, deforestation, and drought while the inhabitants of the southern part of the country are being ravaged by flood and gully erosion. The change in the world’s climate is a continuous one that occurs at an unprecedented rate in recent hu...
Adaptive control is a control method used by a controller which must be adaptable to the controlled system in relation to the parameters which may vary, or are initially uncertain. This is concerned with the control laws changing themselves. The foundation of adaptive control is parameter estimation, which is a branch of system identification. An Artificial Neural Network is used in adaptive contr...
Keywords: Adaptive Control, Parameter Estimation, Neural Network, Information Processing Paradigm, Flight Control
The high power consumption in modules of a cell site has led to high bit error rate, congestion and high cost of power consumed. This has equally led to low network performance in base station. This is overcome by improving energy efficiency through reduction of power consumption in base station or a cell site using neuro-fuzzy controller. This is overcome in this manner, characterizing and determ...
Keywords: energy efficiency, reduction of power consumption, neuro- fuzzy controller
The correlation between heat treatment parameter and corrosion behavior of 718 Ni-Fe superalloy was investigated in H2SO4 solution. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) was used in producing the samples which was then heat treated at temperatures of 800OC and 10000C and time of 1 and 2 hours for each temperature. Electrochemical studies were carried out in H2SO4 medium, using potentiodynammic anodic polar...
Keywords: Ni-Fe alloy, Microstructure, Corrosion and Heat Treatment
In this paper, Neuro-fuzzy software tool was used to ensure a design of an optimized hydropower plant model. It was used to estimate the size and technical data in a hydraulic turbine. The neural network software was imbibed into the fuzzy logic controller. Input data of this software are hydraulic site conditions, desired operating parameters namely, water level and flow rate, as well as the desi...
The unreliable distributed power supply in NSUKKA metropolis has liquated some companies, industries, private establishments that solely depend on power for their daily activities. The causes of unreliable power supply in NSUKKA metropolis are power losses in distribution network which has arisen as a result of eddy current, short circuit, over current, over voltage, low power factor etc. The unre...
Keywords: modeling, simulation, NSUKKA 33kv distribution network, loss reduction, SSVC
This study aimed to analyze the correlation between tax compliance and global economic performance, focusing specifically on how revenue is mobilized, macroeconomic stability is achieved, and both financial and social equity are maintained. The study took on a multi-dimensional methodological approach to analyze political institutions, empirical findings, and proposed theories from public finance,...
Cancer immunotherapy, particularly with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), has revolutionized oncology. This article explores the current landscape and future prospects of mAb-based immunotherapies. We discuss novel targets, combination strategies, and emerging technologies like bispecific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates. Key challenges, such as resistance mechanisms and toxicity, are addressed...
This article presents a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of urinary bladder paraganglioma, a rare neuroendocrine tumor. We discuss the clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, pathological findings, and various treatment modalities, including surgical resection, watchful waiting, and medical therapy. Our aim is to provide a practical guide for clinicians encountering t...
From prey to host to obligate symbiont: an intimate association between a ciliate and a dinoflagellate. The dinoflagellate Lingulodinium polyedra (presently Lingulodinium2 polyedrum) is known to produce bioluminescence and also to form harmful algal blooms (red tides). It has been the subject of numerous studies concerning its ecophysiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. The ciliate Strombid...
This research work scrutinized the impact of out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare financing in Nigeria. It was observed that out of pocket expenditure of Nigeria within the period under review has been marginally increasing. The stated hypothesis was tested using ordinary least squares regression method with a data span from 2004 to 2014. Empirical finding reveals that out of pocket expenditure...
This study aimed at isolating and identifying lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from goat milk and the determination of their probiotic, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. Raw milk samples were collected into sterile corked bottles from Sokoto Red and the West African dwarf goats and transported in ice packs to the laboratory. LAB were isolated and identified following standard techniques and were ...
Management of Institutions of Higher Learning in Nigeria have been and currently, is passing through many challenges of which, funding is of significant proportion. In most of the campuses, provision of vital services such as catering and academic support services have all collapsed. These service failure paved way for unregulated caterers (Buka), writing and pirated written materials to spring up...
Keywords: ESUT Business Premises, Commercial Activities, Institutions of Higher Learning, Academic Support Service BY Isiofia, Lawrence Adizue FULL PDF
Until now the technology for producing one of the most common materials for Sketching and writing, pencil, was not known in West Africa and a percentage of the nation’s foreign exchange earnings are committed to its importation. The paper describes the step-by-step research, design and development of the pencil manufacturing plant at PRODA, Enugu. The study used case study design and field intervi...