bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of potential replacement of natural carbon raw materials with walnut waste in the reduction process of metal recovery
Authors: Ptak S. , Matula T. , Smalcerz A. , Labaj J. , Blacha L. , Findorak R. , Vaskova I.
Published: February 2024

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The influence of metallurgical industry waste on the physical properties of composites based on polyester resin
Authors: Mrówka M. , Kowalczyk Ł. , Korol J. , Chmielnicki B. , Ošlejšek M. , Sławski S.
Published: February 2024

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Influence of Tool Pin Profile and Welding Parameters on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded AA2024 to AA7075 Alloys
Authors: Mohammed H. B. , Naemah I. M. , Jomah A. J. S. , Al-Rubaiy A. A.
Published: February 2024

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Effects of the thermomechanical treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of ferrite–martensite dual phase steel
Authors: Ha M.-T. , Pham M.K. , Nguyen H.H.
Published: February 2024

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Experimental studies of the thermal regime of the premise while using heating ceramic panels
Authors: Basok B.I. , Nedbailo O.M. , Bozhko K.M. , Bozhko I.K. , Markin M.O. , Markina O.M. , Marteniuk V.O.
Published: February 2024

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Structural investigations of ZnO nanostructure
Authors: Kim J. G. , Tan P.
Published: February 2024

Undoped and Mn-doped ZnO samples with different percentages of Mn content (1, 5 and 10 at%) were synthesized by a dip coating sol–gel method. We have studied the structural, chemical and optical properties of the samples by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and UV-visible spectroscopy. The XRD spectra show that all the samples are hexagonal wurtzite structures. We note that doping favors c-axis orientation along (002) planes. Up to 5 at% of Mn doping level, the c- axis lattice parameter shifts towards higher values with the increase of manganese content in the films. The expansion of the lattice constant of ZnO–Mn indicates that Mn is really doped into the ZnO. The SEM investigations of all samples revealed that the crystallites are of nanometer size. The sur- face quality of the ZnO–Mn film increases with Mn doping but no significant change of the grain size is observed from SEM images. The transmittance spectra show that the trans parency of all the samples is greater than 85 %. We note, also, that a small doping (1 %) lowered the refractive index while the thickness of the layers and the gap increase. However, on raising the proportion of Mn beyond 5 %, practically the same values of index and gap as pure ZnO are found.
ANALISIS PRIORITAS USAHATANI PERKEBUNAN DI KECAMATAN BESULUTU KABUPATEN KONAWE
Authors: Razak Sofyan Al , Alwi La Ode , Arif La Ode Kasno
Published: February 2024

Plantation farmers in Besulutu District were initially dominant in cultivating cocoa plantations, but as time went by, old cocoa plants combined with attacks by pests and diseases of the cocoa plants made the cocoa plants no longer productive so that in the end many farmers began to replace cocoa plants with oil palm plants. and also focus more on caring for their pepper plants. The population in this study included all plantation farmers (cocoa, oil palm, sago and pepper plantations) in three villages in Besulutu District, totaling 308 farmers and a sample from a population of 75 farmers determined using the Slovin method with an error rate of 10%. This research aims to determine the priority types of plantation crops to be cultivated in Besulutu District. This research uses Analytic Hierarchy Process or AHP analysis and Expert choisse11 software to obtain conclusions. The conclusion of this research shows that the priority plantation crop in Besulutu District, Konawe Regency is cocoa with the priority criteria being policy support criteria.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN DANA DESA DALAM PROGRAM KEBUN KOLEKTIF DI DESA LATOMPE KECAMATAN LAWA KABUPATEN MUNA BARAT
Authors: Oktafiani Ardian , Musadar Musadar , Arif La Ode Kasno
Published: February 2024

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of village funds in the collective garden program in Latompe Village, Lawa Sub-district, West Muna Regency. The study population consisted of all farmers involved in the collective garden program, totaling 38 individuals. The sample was determined using the census method, resulting in a sample size of 38 individuals. The research data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation using questionnaires as research instruments. The use of village funds was determined through quantitative descriptive analysis with a Likert scale, and the effectiveness formula was used to determine the level of effectiveness of the use of village funds in the collective garden program. The study found that the use of village funds in the collective garden program in Latompe Village, Lawa District was generally effective, with a 61.94% success rate based on target parameters, benefit suitability, and expectations. The language used is clear, concise, and objective, with no biased or ornamental language. The sentence structure is simple and the technical terms are explained when first used. The grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct. No changes in content were made. The effectiveness of the collective garden program's use of village funds is moderately satisfactory in terms of the parameters of period and timeliness.
Impact of Team Building on Organizational Performance: A Theoretical Review
Authors: Akinade M. E. , Onyebuchi Obiekwe
Published: February 2024

The effective functioning of organization resulting to improv ed productivity and better performance of an organization is central to every organizational objectives and purpose. This paper examined the impact of team building on organizational performance. The paper observed that team building contributes immensely to the overall organizational performance and successes. The paper note that team building enhances collaborations, trust and knowledge sharing among employees of an organization which helps to build competitive advantage over their rivals as well as promote overall performance. The paper identified as lack of trust, resistance to change and inability to share common goal and purposes as well as lack of management support as key challenges to organizations team building process. Some advantages of team in an organization as enhance organizational learning because employees are able to experiment and create strategies that are best suited to their work. The paper concluded that team building is vital for corporate survival and enhanced performance as it help to provide the collaboration needed to meet organizations task and improve firm development which is vital in today ’s highly competitive business arena. It is recommended that organizations should
Web Based Environmental Disclosure and Firm Value: Empirical Evidence on Listed Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Anthony Onyeka Anyadufu , Orajekwe Jerry Chukwuebuka
Published: February 2024

The relationship between web based environmental disclosure and value of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria was empirically examined. To determine the relationship between web based environmental disclosure (WED) and firm value, web based environment disclosure was measured using a dichotomous procedure adopted from GRI while firm value on the hand was proxy using price to book value (PBV). The study adopted Ex Post Facto Design and data were collected from the annual reports and accounts of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria for the period ended; 2014-2021. The study used panel least square model as a statistical test tool. The findings of the study show that web based environmental disclosure (WED) has significant and positive effect on value (PBV) of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria at 1% significant level. Thus, the study concludes that web based environmental disclosure ensures firms’ value in Nigeria. Based on this, the study recommended that corporate environmental resource recycling cost should be decreased for better environmental protection which ensures firms value.
Utilization of Information Technology is an Elixir to Maximizing Efficiency in Business Organizations
Authors: Eke Gift J.
Published: February 2024

This study has been able to justify the notion that the utilization of information technology is an elixir to maximizing efficiency of business organization. The paper used the qualitative approach applying survey design. The study purposively selects fifty (50) entrepreneurs and business owners to form the sampled subjects. The instrument for data collection used for this study was the close ended questionnaire with question items measured with the 4-likerts “Extent Format” (VHE, HE, LE, VLE). Conclusively, it was found that computers, mobile phone, computer software and internet are utilized for maximizing efficiency of business organizations to a high extent. Also, it was revealed that challenges as such infrastructural deficiencies, lack of maintenance culture, poor/no access to the internet and lack of skilled and competent ICT personnel has affected the utilization of information technology to a high extent. It recommended that business owners should ensure to put in place a standard ICT structure that will support effective and full utilization of information technology.
Lean Technical Factors and Customer Relations: An Assessment of Readiness to Deploy Lean Manufacturing within SMEs
Authors: Inuwa Mohammed , Male Ibrahim Gondah
Published: February 2024

The study aims to assess lean readiness level within manufacturing SMEs from technical perspective by examining the relationship between process management and planning & control on customer relations. The research applied quantitative survey approach by administering questionnaire to SMEs managers. Responses received were analyzed using SMART-PLS 4 to examine measurement model, structural model, and path coefficient. The findings of the study show that process management and planning & control have a positive and significant relationship on customer relations. The study implies that manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria have an appreciable lean readiness from technical perspective. It also indicates that processes, planning and control activities within SMEs are compatible with lean practices and techniques. The study is among the few that assess lean readiness from technical perspective, hence given a new insight in evaluation of lean readiness
Institutional Quality and Economic Misery in Nigeria
Authors: Ozigbu Johnbosco Chukwuma
Published: February 2024

This paper makes an improvement to the traditional institutional quality-growth hypothesis originally documented in the North’s framework by investigating the implications of the quality of formal institutions on economic misery in Nigeria. The specific measures of institutional quality include economic freedom, liberal democracy, and the corruption perception index, while economic misery is measured using Hanke’s modified misery index. The datasets obtained from the World Bank, Heritage Foundation, Freedom House, Transparency International, and Carto Institute were analysed using descriptive statistics and the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, which was informed by the evidence of a fractionally integrated series. The findings showed that economic freedom significantly reduced economic misery in the short run. At the same time, evidence of a significant negative effect of liberal democracy on the misery index was established in both the short and long run. This suggests that deepening the democratic process has the potential to mitigate the economic misery faced by Nigerians through increased employment, a decrease in inflationary pressures and interest rates, as well as robust per capita growth. In addition, it was found that the corruption perception index contributed positively to the misery index. This indicates that the pervasive and systemic nature of corruption traps many Nigerians in miserable economic conditions. Owing to the findings, this paper recommends, among others, that policymakers should strengthen the democratic process and promote economic freedom by prioritising credible elections, entrenching the rule of law, and protecting property rights to mitigate the economic distress faced by Nigerians
Quality Service Initiatives and Customer Retention of Four-Star Hotels in Port Harcourt
Authors: OGONU Gibson Chituru , IHUNWO Elvis C.
Published: February 2024

This study examined the requirements of quality service initiatives and customer retention of four-star hotels in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive research design to establish a relationship between quality service initiatives and customer retention. Both primary and secondary methods of data collection were used to obtain relevant data for analysis. The instrument of data collection employed was the questionnaire. The study population comprised of The population of the study consists of four (4) star hotels in Port Harcourt. The study focused attention on officers with job titles such as hotel managers, operations managers, heads of departments, unit heads and duty managers or supervisor as respondents for the study hence a total of fifteen (15) respondents per four-star hotel, giving a total of sixty (60) respondents as sample for this study. The data was analyzed using the Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient statistic through the aid of statistical packages for social science version 23.0. The result of the findings revealed the existence of significant and positive relationship between quality service initiatives and customer retention of four-star hotels in Port Harcourt. The researchers conclude that quality service initiatives affect customer retention of four-star hotels in Port Harcourt and therefore recommended that management of four-star hotels in Port Harcourt should pay attention to quality service initiatives and other factors which may lead to customer retention.
Foreign Direct Investment, External Debt and Economic Growth Nexus: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors: Nwaeze Nnamdi Chinwendu
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to ascertain if inflow of FDI and external debt has significantly impacted the growth of the Nigerian economy from (1980-2017) using the ARDL-ECM framework. Data was extracted from the CBN Statistical Bulletin and WDI dataset of the World Bank. Results from the ARDL estimation output shows that foreign direct investment and external debt possessed a positive and significant effect on economic growth in Nigeria only in the short-run. On the other hand, results from the ARDL Bounds Test depicts an absence of a long-run relationship between foreign direct investment, external debt and economic growth in the case of Nigeria. The study recommended that borrowed funds acquired to finance capital and developmental projects should be properly channelled towards the actualisation and full implementation of such projects.
Balance of Payments and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria
Authors: Worga Ezinne Chidinma , Amadi S. N.
Published: February 2024

This study examined the effect of the balance of payments on macroeconomic performance in Nigeria between 1981 and 2021. The specific objectives are to determine the effects of current account balance, capital account, and external reserves on the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate (the proxy of macroeconomic performance). This study employed secondary data sourced from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the database associated with Chinn and Ito. The study employed the augmented Dickey-Fuller method to examine the stationarity of the series and tested for cointegration among the variables using the bound test. The relationship between the balance of payments component and the gross domestic product growth rate was analysed using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) method. The study confirmed the long-run relationship between components of the balance of payments and GDP growth. The ARDL shows that in the long run, current account balances had a positive and significant impact on GDP growth. The capital account proved not to be an effective policy for driving economic growth in the long run. It was found that external reserves had a positive and significant impact on GDP growth in the long run. Based on the findings, this study recommended a blend of export promotion policy and import substitution strategy to improve the balance of payments and create more opportunities for economic growth. Again, policymakers should focus on improving the financial depth and strengthening institutions, all of which support the liberalisation of the capital account and foster economic growth.
Impact of Domestic Investment on Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Jackson Nwaeke O.
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the impact of domestic investment on economic growth in Nigeria from the period 1990 to 2022. The dimensions that were used to proxy the independent variable are domestic investment, total exports, interest rate and inflation while real gross domestic product was used to proxy economic growth which is the dependent variable. Data used were sourced from secondary sources which includes; World Bank development indicators for various years and the Central Bank of Nigeria annual statistical bulletin. The Statistical Software employed to analyse the data was the eviews9. The results of the Unit root test show that domestic investment, total exports, interest rate and real gross domestic variables evaluated are all stationary after first difference- I(1)- while inflation rate was stationary at level- I(0)-. The Autoregressive distributed lag was used to analyze data. The results of the Autoregressive distributed lag estimates reveal that in both the long run and short run, domestic investment, total exports, coefficients have positive impact on real gross domestic product in Nigeria and both are also statistically significant at five percent level of significance in the long-run in Nigeria. Since it was found that increase domestic investment and total exports bring about economic growth, the study therefore, recommends amongst others that appropriate trade policies in favour of export expansion should be encouraged. The federal government of Nigeria should make concerted effort towards export promotion policy by encouraging domestic investors to go into more production. In order to achieve this, there is need for the government to reduce interest rate and tax rate.
Impact of Macroeconomic Shocks on Fiscal Policy Behaviour in Nigeria
Authors: Adeniyi Oguntuase
Published: February 2024

The inability of fiscal policy to achieve its sets of macroeconomic objectives in the recent times has been traced to interference from some sets of macroeconomic shocks which require investigation in order to bring about policy recommendations that will make fiscal policy less- vulnerable to these shocks and hence improve its effectiveness in achieving its macroeconomic objectives. This study investigated the impact of macroeconomic shocks on fiscal policy behaviour in Nigeria. Auto-regressive distributed lags (ARDL) was used to achieve the impact of macroeconomic shocks on fiscal policy behaviour in Nigeria. Findings from the study revealed that shocks like government expenditure, government revenue, oil price volatility and commodity price volatility all constitute long run shocks to fiscal policy behaviour in Nigeria while variables like exchange rate, interest rate, inflation rate, external debt and external reserve constitute more of transitory shocks to fiscal behaviour in Nigeria. The study generally recommends expansion of domestic outputs to reduce the vulnerability of fiscal policy to both external and internal shocks. This will make fiscal policy more effective in achieving its set macroeconomic objectives.
Economic Security and Gender Budgeting in Nigeria
Authors: Okeke Remi Chukwudi , Nwandu Raymond
Published: February 2024

Gender budgeting has emerged as a crucial tool in addressing gender disparities and invariably promoting economic security. This article examines the intersection of economic security and gender budgeting in the Nigerian context. The study highlights the significant impact of gender- responsive budgeting on narrowing gender gaps in economic security. The article explores the concept of economic security within the framework of gender equality and sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of addressing gender-based discrimination as barriers to women's economic empowerment. Furthermore, the research examines the potential benefits of gender budgeting in achieving broader national development goals, including poverty reduction, increased productivity, and social cohesion. It underscores the need for a holistic approach that integrates gender considerations into all aspects of budget formulation, implementation, and monitoring. Ultimately, the work underscores that gender budgeting is not merely a fiscal exercise but a transformative strategy for building a more equitable and prosperous society in Nigeria.
Impact of Health Investment on Economic Development in Nigeria
Authors: Baajon Mamman Andekujwo , Yakubu Magaji Ibrahim , Wanujeh Zechariah
Published: February 2024

This study examined the impact of health investment on economic development in Nigeria. Using secondary data sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletins and World Bank development indicators, World Bank Database for the period of 1981- 2020. It applied Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) and Philips-Perron (PP) tests for unit root which indicated that all the variables were stationary at first difference except gross fixed capital formation at level. The mixed order of the unit root tests necessitated the adoption of Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds Cointegration technique. The study submitted that a strong evidence of cointegration among the variables exist. It prove that health investment variables (recurrent and capital health investment, public education expenditure, gross fixed capital formation and labour participation rate) have positive impacts on economic development in Nigeria except foreign exchange rate which reveals negative impact. The result of Pairwise Granger causality test indicated that there were uni-directional and bidirectional causality among health investment variables and economic development in Nigeria. Therefore, it concluded that health investment variables have positive and significant impacts on economic development in Nigeria except exchange rate. Moreover, this study recommended that health policy should be made by government to increase the budgetary allocation to health sector particularly on recurrent and capital public health investment, improve quality of education through statutory allocation to education sector, provide exchange rate policy that will encourage investment in human capital by individuals and private sector. Finally, the government should expand institutional capacity to produce qualified manpower, improve personnel salaries, wages and working conditions in health and education sectors
Exchange Rate Dynamics and Agricultural Sector Performance Nexus: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: Ite Odey Ferdinand , John Owan , Owan Odey , Njarani Julie
Published: February 2024

The main objective of the study is to investigate the impact of exchange rate dynamics on agricultural sector performance in Nigeria. The study employed time series data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, World Development Indicators and National Bureau of Statistics. Agricultural sector performance was disaggregated into the overall agricultural, crop, livestock and fishery output. Autoregressive Distributive Lag (ARDL) and Generalized Autoregressive Conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) estimation techniques were used to establish the long run relationship among the variables, and the responsiveness of overall agricultural output, crop, livestock and fishery production to changes in exchange rate. It was revealed that long run relationship exists among the variables in all the estimated models. The result of the Error Correction Mechanism (ECM) within the framework of the ARDL shows that exchange rate has significant impact on agricultural sector performance. The GARCH results revealed that the responsiveness of aggregate agricultural output, crop, livestock and fishery production to changes in exchange rate is negative and statistically significant. This study concludes that the government must consciously direct policy actions towards the agricultural sector to achieve its full potentials in order to place the Nigerian economy on the path of self- sufficiency in agricultural production. The study recommends that; the government should implement appropriate exchange rate policy that will ensure sufficient crop production for both domestic consumption and exports. The movement in the market determined exchange rate should be strictly monitored by the apex bank, in order to ensure that the deregulation in exchange rate is not counterproductive through distortionary prices on agricultural production.
The Influence of Online Advertising on Student Preferences towards Smartphone Brands: A Case of the Students at University of Iringa
Authors: Shilla Moses , Kisawike Blandina , Kipilimba Theobard
Published: February 2024

The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of online advertising on student preferences towards smartphone brands. Specifically, the study intended to examine the influence of social media influencer endorsements, advertisement credibility and electronic word of mouth for the students of University of Iringa. The research employed a quantitative research approach. Cross- sectional design was used to gather data and descriptive design used to analyze and summarize the results to answer the research problem. The targeted population was 5262 students from University of Iringa where a sample size of 98 was drawn out of it. Simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents who are the students of University of Iringa. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics via SPSS version 20 software. The findings highlighted the significant influence of electronic word of mouth and online advertising credibility on student preferences for smartphone brands. However, social media influencer endorsements exhibited a moderate influence. Students displayed a preference for credible and transparent advertising content, valuing their purchasing experiences and relying on peer feedback through electronic word of mouth. Nevertheless, the study also revealed a level of skepticism and limited impact of social media influencer endorsements on student preferences for smartphone brands. This detailed understanding underscores the importance for firms to craft genuine and transparent influencer partnerships, and leveraging credible advertising practices to resonate with student discerning preferences in the competitive smartphone market. While price is one of the significant factors influencing consumer preferences, the study also recommends that manufacturers should prioritize innovation, efficient supply chains, and sustainability for competitive
An Analysis of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Contribution to the Improvement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Facilities and The Library in Higher Institutions in Kebbi State, Nigeria from 2015 To 2020
Authors: KWASHABAWA Bala Bakwai , MUSTAPHA Nura
Published: February 2024

This study is on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) contribution to the improvement of Library and ICT facilities in higher institutions in Kebbi State, Nigeria from 2015 to 2020. The study was guided by two research objectives and two research questions. The study adopted descriptive survey research design with population of 1900 academic staff and 2323 non-academic staff. A sample of 161 academic staff and 196 non-academic staff was selected using multi-stage sampling methods. A researcher developed validated questionnaire with 0.76 reliability index was used for data collection. Frequency count and percentage were used to analyze the data. The study found that TETFund constructed and renovated of ICT centres, provided personal computers, chairs, tables and internet facilities in Kebbi State higher institutions. It was also that TETFund contributed in the construction and renovation of library buildings; provision of books, library equipment and furniture, information resources; and subscription of e-resources for the improvement of Kebbi State higher institutions. The study recommended that TETFund should increase its allocation for ICT support intervention. This becomes even more crucial given the consistent increase in the exchange rate of dollars, as most of the ICT facilities are imported into the country. This will greatly aid in the improvement of higher institutions in Kebbi State. It was also recommended that university management should judiciously utilize the TETFund's Library interventions to build new libraries, expand the existing ones, and acquire standby generators and/or solar energy for better library performance in Kebbi State higher institutions.
Environmental Stewardship Towards Sustainable Lifestyle of College of Teacher Education Students
Authors: Maureen Ello Quennie , Jeric MAEd Telen , Realyn Telewik , Creslyn O-ong
Published: February 2024

This study utilized descriptive correlational research to determine the relationship between environmental stewardship and the sustainable lifestyle of College of Teacher Education students. Three hundred thirty students from the University of Mindanao were identified as respondents through convenience sampling. Findings manifested that the level of sustainable lifestyle of College of Teacher Education students in terms of consumption, nature, responsibility, and support is high. It entails that College of Teacher Education students' sustainable lifestyle is often manifested. The level of environmental stewardship in terms of awareness of UM effort, knowledge of practice, self-reported behavior, and peer behavior is very high. It means that the College of Teacher Education's environmental stewardship is always manifested. Furthermore, the research presented evidence that environmental stewardship is one of the predictors of students' sustainable lifestyles. There is still a need to enhance the students' learning of how our lifestyle choices impact the world. Students should participate in different activities that advocate ways of conserving the environment. They should promote environmental awareness through campaigns such as promoting sustainable consumption, proper waste disposal etc., in both outside and inside the school premises. Teaching the process of learning to live sustainably inside and even outside the classroom setting and giving students more opportunities to practice environmental stewardship behavior, the teacher and the school should work closely together.
Revisiting Calls to Restructure Nigerian Styled Federalism
Authors: Amadi Ethel Innocent
Published: February 2024

Over-dependence by federating units on the central government on financial matters, created some misgivings over the operational trajectory of federalism and its acclaimed dysfunctionality in Nigeria. The paper revisits the calls to restructure Nigeria's peculiar federalism, evaluates the historical antecedents, assessed government's response to such calls, at the same time, examines altercations for and against restructuring. It adopted political economy for theoretical framework, and descriptive research design, utilising secondary source of data with content analysis. The paper found that the main bone of contention is anchored around economic exclusivity by the federal government, which is breeding dissatisfaction. Nature of politics influenced lopsided restructuring that concentrated on territorial aspects, rather than the economic domain, this disabled fiscal federalism. It concluded that the policy of concentrating revenue allocation at the centre, does not give room for each federating unit to leverage on their capacity to internally generate revenue from the resources in their environment. In order to enjoy the dividend of federalism, and advance towards achieving sustainable development a revisit to calls for restructuring is needed. There is fluidity in government's commitment toward restructuring, seen in the lack of implementation of various committees reports on restructuring and fiscal federalism. Also, there is absence of the political will to change the status quo of unitarized federalism. The paper recommends that comprehensive restructuring, with the states and local government revenue generating capacity as the kick-off point. It urgently requires cutting down cost of governance to the barest minimum.
An Assessment of Capital Structure Decisions among Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Ibukun-Falayi Owoola Rekiat
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to assess Capital Structure Decision among listed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) in Nigeria by assessing the effects of total equity and debts on capital structures of DBMs in Nigeria. The study alsocorrelated asset tangibility to firm size and examined the effect on the capital structure of the Banks. The study used secondary data collected from the annual accounts and reports of the selected ten (10) banks purposively selected for twelve (12) years covering 2011- 2022. The study’s population is made up of twenty-four existing listed deposit money banks on the list on the Nigerian Exchange Group plc based on the availability of data. The study employed explanatory variables of total equity, total debt, asset tangibility, and firm size to capture financial statement components. Data was analyzed using descriptive analysis and panel regression models. Findings revealed that equity, debts, and assets tangibility have positive and significant effects on the capital structure decision of the selected banks, while the firm’ size does not. The study concluded that equity capital, debt capital, and long-term assets are relevant in capital structure decision of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. It is recommended that management should carefully assess the appropriate mix of equity and debt that maximizes income potentials and continuity of the firm in the context of substantial tangibility of the assets.
Effect of Employee Retention on Organizational Performance in Selected Manufacturing Companies in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Authors: Lawrence Welle , Koffi Simon Peter
Published: February 2024

Increasing competitiveness has influenced the retention of knowledge-based human resources in manufacturing firms for sustainable performance in a changing business environment. This study examined effective work environments, compensation and benefits, and training and development. The study was guided by research questions, hypotheses, and Job-Embeddedness Theory. A cross-sectional research design was used for data collection with a sample size 329 staff. A content validity on the instrument was carried out and reliability was through the use of Cronbach Alpha. The study adopted the linearity and multicollinearity tests to ascertain data accuracy, while correlational analysis was used to test the hypotheses at 0.01 level of significance. Findings revealed that an effective work environment relates to organizational performance (r =.354 (35.4%), n= 322, p>0.05). The second hypothesis shows compensation and benefit relates to organizational performance (r =.577 (57.7%), n= 322, p>0.05). The findings on the third hypothesis reveal that training and development relate to organizational performance (r =.743 (74.3%), n= 322, p>0.05). The study concludes that improved organizational performance significantly depends on HR policies and practices to retain the workforce in a volatile and knowledge-driven environment. The study recommends among other things that management should review the policy framework of the firms to ensure that the work environment appeals to the confidence of the employees and encourages teamwork and collaboration.
Nexus between Democratic Governance and the Church
Authors: BABATUNDE Reuben Olukayode , AFOLARANMI Adebayo Ola
Published: February 2024

This article's primary goal is to investigate the Church's relationship to democratic governance. Whether the Church facilitates or hinders the process of democratic conversion and consolidation is the primary inquiry being investigated. The primary conclusion that can be drawn, therefore, is that there is no significant threat from the Church to the continued development of democracy in any nation. Additionally, the more general issue of how church and state interactions should be conducted in a democratic governance is taken into consideration. A primary inference that could be made from this research is that the existence of a powerful religious establishment does not always impede democratic processes. Instead, as long as two requirements are satisfied, collaboration between the state and the church is appropriate, even desired. Firstly, complete religious freedom must be accorded to every individual. Second, the rest of society cannot be forced to adopt the dominant religious institution's definition of the "good life."
Perceived Organisational Support (POS) and the Performance of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour: The Nigerian Sample
Authors: Akpan Anietie Peter , Nnadozie Francis Chibueze , Yaruegbe Collins Omoruyi
Published: February 2024

This was designed to examine the influence of perceived organisational support (POS) on organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) of civil servants in Nigeria. The study was conducted in Akwa Ibom State, a state in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Two hypotheses were formulated for the study, and data were collected using a questionnaire adapted from an instrument that had previously been used in a study. A sample size of 800 was conveniently chosen, and the collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics, hierarchical multiple regression analysis, and partial correlation analysis. Findings from the study indicate that POS has a significant influence on OCB. Also, findings show that perceived organisational support (POS) significantly influences the performance of organisational citizenship behaviours directed at the organisation (OCB-O) more than the performance of citizenship behaviours directed at other individuals (OCB-I) within the organisation. Consequently, managers should invest more in activities and programmes that will show that the employees are valued and that the organisations recognise the value they provide through their job performance.
The Role of Leadership in Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria. Implications for Educational Administration in Nigeria
Authors: Ankeli Audu Godwin
Published: February 2024

This paper reviewed the role of leadership in higher institutions of learning in Nigeria. Implications for educational administration in Nigeria. Leadership is accepted as a backbone of the success of the organization. Leaders significantly improves the ability of their followers for the profit of the organization. Accordingly, leadership in higher institutions of learning is more important than other types of the leadership styles in the market, whereas educational leaders are directly shaping the performances of their students that in turn affects the market performance of the country. From this point of view, current paper has discussed the favourable characteristics and the importance of leadership in the educational system. As a result, it has been recommended to have decision making ability to improve the quality of the systems, sharing responsibility with the instructors, and providing positive culture inside the schools to improve lecturer and student performance
Determinants of Corporate Reputation: A Cross Sectional Study of the Effects of Corporate Leadership and Corporate Image on Organizational Performance of Banks in Asaba Municipal Region of Delta State
Authors: Ogomegbunam Odita Anthony , OPUTEH DorathyNkechi
Published: February 2024

Corporate reputation is viewed as an intangible asset that is shaped by all internal and external stakeholders' impressions of the company, which can affect its value. The study examined the determinants of corporate reputation, with direct focus on the effect of corporate leadership and corporate image on organizational performance of banks in Asaba municipal region of Delta State. The cross-sectional survey research design method was adopted for the study. The study employed the stratified random sampling technique. The study used structured questionnaire as instrument of data collection. To establish the reliability of the instrument, a test-retest method was employed. The descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis was used. Findings showed that significant change in organizational performance was brought about by elements of corporate reputation (corporate leadership and corporate image). The study concluded that corporate reputation exact significant effect on organizational performance of banks in Asaba municipal area of Delta State - Corporate image (ß = 0.084, P<0.05) and Corporate leadership (ß = 0.278, P<0.05).The study established that an organization’s image and leadership to a large extent influence stakeholders’ reactions to specific corporate actions and products. The study recommends a vibrant corporate leadership structure that will incorporates desired ethical considerations, which will help build a value-based organization in which principles and values guide day-to-day decision making.
Social Media and Social Change. A Study of the Arab Spring and Spanish Indignados
Authors: Tambari Adooh , Amaobi Onuegbu Ferguson
Published: February 2024

As the world moves away from conventional tactics to unconventional ones, or conflict below the threshold of violence, public and private services will be used as a form of influence. In turn, social media’s power to influence individuals and groups at all levels has emerged at the forefront of modern day conflicts. It is against this background that this paper investigated the role of social media and bringing about large-scale social or political change. The paper relies on qualitative data and method for its analysis. The Arab spring with focus on Tunisia and Egypt, and the Spanish indignados revolution in Spain were examined. The study concluded that the social media contributed immensely to the Arab spring and the Spanish indignados’ revolutions through awareness, recruitment, mobilization and sustainability
New economy and Knowledge Management in Emerging Markets
Authors: Udo Okey Okoro
Published: February 2024

This paper delves into the interplay between the new economy and knowledge management within the context of emerging markets. As globalization intensifies and technology propels change, emerging markets stand at the crossroads, poised to leverage knowledge management for sustainable economic growth. Through exhaustive research, we found that successful integration of knowledge management practices within these markets led to increased innovation, competitive advantage, and economic resilience. However, challenges in infrastructure, cultural nuances, and technology adaptation pose significant obstacles. Our recommendations emphasize the need for a hybrid approach, blending traditional wisdom with modern knowledge management strategies, and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. By adopting these tailored approaches, emerging markets can navigate the challenges of the new economy, harnessing knowledge management as a robust tool for sustained economic prosperity.
The capacity for technological innovation and level of entrepreneurship in the students of the National University of Cañete
Authors: Martínez Ríos Luz , Franco Medina Jorge , Ríos Ríos Segundo , Morán Requena Hugo , Ochoa Paredes Fernando , Uribe Hernandez Yrene
Published: February 2024

Introduction: motivation is fundamental in this research that was carried out in the province of Cañete, Lima-Peru, with the purpose of finalizing the capacity for technological innovation that influences the level of entrepreneurship of the students of the Faculty of Business Sciences of the professional school of administration and accounting, knowing their skills and experiences when having or carrying out business ideas and the active participation of students in an incubator.Objective: this research seeks to analyze students in terms of their entrepreneurial skills and abilities in addition to identifying the role that teachers play in terms of encouraging and encouraging initiative behavior towards creativity and entrepreneurship.Method: this research work is quasi-experimental; it is to determine how the capacity for technological innovation influences the level of entrepreneurship of students at the National University of Cañete. Manage the type of control and compare with the experimental one. We worked with a population of 200 students, of which the questionnaire was applied to a sample of 80 students with 20 Likert-type items, handling 3 important dimensions with the independent variable.Results: there are 6 dimensions of which the high level of responses is managed (83,8 %), being effective, presenting a better result in the experimental than the control with (41,3 %). The limitations of the students focus on the level of entrepreneurship, the skills and attitudes of (88,8 %), entrepreneurial capacity of (87,5 %) and entrepreneurial experience of (81.3) in their levels of effectiveness.Conclusions: in conclusion, this research carried out in the province of Cañete, Lima-Peru, has shown that the capacity for technological innovation has a significant impact on the level of entrepreneurship of the students of the faculty of business sciences of the professional school of administration and accounting from the National University of Cañete. The findings highlight the importance of integrating technological innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education to prepare students for the business world and foster entrepreneurship in the next generation of professionals
Strategic planning and organizational culture
Authors: Chaman Bardalez Ana , Ramón Osorio Alberto , Ríos Ríos Segundo , Vargas Tasayco Miguel , Uribe Hernandez Yrene
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The thesis “Strategic planning and organizational culture of Bodega y Viñedos Santa María S.A.C. of the district of Lunahuaná - Cañete 2021” highlights that strategic planning is a structured process through which an organization considers where it wants to go and how it is going to achieve it. Likewise, organizational culture is that culture (set of values, beliefs, and other representative characteristics of a group of people) that are reflected within an organization and that identify it as such.Objective: Determine how strategic planning is associated with the organizational culture of Bodega y Viñedos Santa María S.A.C. of the district of Lunahuaná - Cañete 2021.Method: Research with a quantitative approach, basic type, non-experimental cross-sectional design, and correlational level. The population was made up of 10 people from the company and the research sample was made up of the entire population. Two surveys were used: strategic planning and organizational culture, composed of 28 and 60 questions for each instrument, respectively, which were validated by expert judgment and reliability through Cronbach's alpha, respecting ethical considerations.Results: The results obtained consider that strategic planning is significantly associated with the organizational culture of Bodega y Viñedos Santa María S.A.C. of the district of Lunahuaná - Cañete 2021, because Spearman's Rho statistical test is 0,764, which according to the correlation analysis table is considered a very strong positive correlation. In relation to the dimensions: involvement, consistency, adaptability, and mission, with strategic planning it was found that they have a significant association.Conclusions: In conclusion, there is an association between both variables. Therefore, the implementation of strategic planning in micro and small businesses (MYPE) establishes the procedure to follow and the appropriate organizational culture contributes to the fulfillment of what is planned, allowing the continuous improvement of the company and the scope of business success