bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kompetensi Guru Dalam Membentuk Karakter Peserta Didik
Authors: Zuhroh Fatimatul
Published: July 2022

Kompetensi guru dapat mempengaruhi pembentukan pendidikan karakter pada peserta didik. Pendidikan tidak hanya terkait dengan bertambahnya ilmu pengetahuan, namun harus mencakup aspek sikap dan perilaku sehingga dapat menjadikan anak sebagai manusia yang bertakwa, berilmu, dan berakhlak mulia.

Jenis penelitian ini adalah studi multisitius dengan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian di MIN 2 Kota Kediri dan MIS Islmiyah Kota Kediri. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisa data menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Sedangkan pengecekan keabsahan data menggunakan trangulasi sumber, teknik, dan waktu. Untuk tahapan penelitian menggunakan tahap pra lapangan, tahap lapangan, dan tahap analisa data.

Temuan penelitian didapatkan data bahwa kompetensi pedagogik dalam membentuk karakter guru di MIN 2 Kota Kediri dan MIS Islamiyah Kota Kediri meliputi penyusunan perangkat pembelajaran, pembentukan karakter, penggunaan media pembelajaran, dan evaluasi pembelajaran. Sedangkan kompetensi profesional dalam membentuk karakter guru di MIN 2 Kota Kediri dan MIS Islamiyah Kota Kediri meliputi kompetensi profesional dan pengelolaan kelas.
Implementasi Peraturan Pemerintah No. 53 Tahun 2010 Tentang Disiplin Pegawai Negeri Sipil Pada Badan Kepegawaian dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia (BKPSDM) Kabupaten Tolitoli
Authors: M. Gafur Supriady
Published: July 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the policy of Government Regulation No. 53 of 2010 concerning Civil Servant Discipline, Employee Discipline Agency at the Tolitoli Regency Personnel and Human Resources Development Agency. This study used descriptive qualitative method. In determining the research informants, the writer used purposive sampling technique so that five (5) people were selected. as for data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. This study uses the theory of policy implementation which consists of 4 indicators, namely communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The results of this study indicate that of the four indicators, only one indicator is met and three indicators are not met, namely communication is an indicator that is fulfilled and indicators of resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure are indicators that are not fulfilled.
Kualitas Layanan Surat Keterangan Tidak Mampu di Kantor Kelurahan Talise Kecamatan Mantikulore Kota Palu
Authors: Ade Irma
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine the service quality of the Certificate of Poor at the Talise Village Office, Mantkulore District, Palu City. This type of research is a qualitative research method, and the type of research used is descriptive. The data collection technique used is observation. The number of informants is 5 (five) people, namely the Village Head, Head of Community Empowerment and Social Welfare and 3 (three) residents. Interview and document review. This study uses 4 (four) aspects to measure service quality, namely speed of service, accuracy of service, ease of service and fairness of service. From the results of the study, it can be seen that the Certificate of Unable to Service at the Talise Village Office, Mantikulore District, Palu City still gets a fairly good response from informants and this result must be maintained so that the quality of service is better and optimal.
Affirmative Action to Increase the Women Representation in Legislative: a Study in Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatera Province
Authors: Astika Ummy Athahirah
Published: July 2022

This study aims to find an overview of the inhibiting factors that cause a low representation of women and the strategies needed to increase women's representation in the Sijunjung Regency. This semi-qualitative research design uses the Manual Data Analysis Procedure (MDAP). The conclusions are that the inhibiting factors come from internal and external factors. Meanwhile, the strategies to solve the inhibiting factors optimize affirmative action through several activities. Therefore, this research dramatically contributes to efforts to increase the representation of women in politics to realize various public policies that are friendly to women.
Studi Implementasi Flight Information Display System (FIDS) di Bandar Udara Tjilik Riwut Palangkaraya
Authors: Shelly Meilani
Published: July 2022

The Flight Information display system (FIDS) in the current digital era is very helpful for all visitors who are at the airport terminal, so that the use of FIDS displayed must be with complete information data in order to prevent flight information mistake. The research is a qualitative descriptive type. The data collection methods in this study are interviews, documentation, observation, and literature study. The purpose of this study was to find out how the implementation of FIDS, what obstacles were experienced by the information unit officers, and how the officer handled obstacles in the implementation of FIDS. Based on the results of research when use FIDS at the airport, it can be accessed online or offline with real time flight time data, so that this can minimize incorrect information displayed on the FIDS system.
Performa Kebijakan Kampus Merdeka pada Program Magang dan Studi Independen Bersertifikat
Authors: An Nisaa' Budi Sulistyaningrum  , Nurulita Artanti Nirwana  , Dhiya Ratri Januar  , Nela Najwa Hilalia
Published: July 2022

Education is a communication process that involves transforming knowledge, values, and skills both inside, and outside the school. Education is one of the compulsory guarantees of education and is provided by the central government to the local government. Ministries of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology established a free learning policy (MBKM), and one of the programs on MSIB policy is a certified internship and independent study (MSIB). This program provides an opportunity for students to have off-campus learning experiences for a semester or two. The study uses qualitative methods, and the data analysis techniques used in the study are the methods for library research. In this case, an alternative policy would be a policy recommendation with an alternative policy recommendation of  MSIB programs capable of producing both hard skills and soft skills students acquired from followed activities and implemented programs running optimally.
Pengaruh Penambahan Beban Bangunan Terhadap Kestabilan Lereng Pada Ruas Jalan Sei-Wain Km.15 Kelurahan Karang Joang, Kecamatan Balikpapan Utara, Kota Balikpapan
Authors: Arief Nugraha Pontoh
Published: July 2022

The development activities carried out by the community are not accompanied by knowledge of geotechnical engineering, especially when building in the Karang Joang area which is generally a hilly area with a high potential for landslides or landslides. One of the ground movements that caused landslides occurred in RT. 33 Sei-Wain Road Km. 15 which resulted in damage to roads and houses of residents. This study aims to determine the effect of increasing building loads on slope stability. The benefit of the research conducted is to provide an understanding to the community regarding the importance of geotechnical planning in development in slope areas. The research was conducted by collecting existing data and soil parameters at the landslide location. The data is then modeled using a geo-slope program so that the safety value is obtained. The results of the analysis show a decrease in the safety value of 13.7% so that a decrease in the safety number is obtained from 1.686 which is more than 1.5 so that the slope is in a stable condition to 1.455, with a safe number value below 1.5 moderate disturbances can cause the slope to become unstable.
Development of A Hybrid Mobile App for Student Management System
Authors: Ali Ali Ahmed Abed , Dauwed Mohammed
Published: July 2022

In the event that the school or college has a large number of employees and students. Courses, student requirements, and time management are all issues that managers face on a daily basis. As a result, the proposed system in this study aims to create a student management system that utilizes a hybrid mobile application to manage student registration activities in schools. Flutter framework and Firebase database were used to create the hybrid app. This project can assist teachers, managers, and students in any school or institute in setting, selecting, and identifying a suitable time for their courses, as determined by the schedule. This project also provides significant benefits to managers in terms of managing student registrations and information.
Creating a Pilot Welcome Programme to Support the Transition from Student Midwife to Midwife
Authors: Jones Sian
Published: July 2022

The transition from student midwife to midwife is an exciting and sometimes anxious time. The need for a robust inclusive preceptorship and induction programme has been highlighted as essential in supporting this transition, yet there is currently no recognised ‘best practice’ model for this. This article discusses the creation of a pilot Welcome Programme to support student midwives during this transition period and into their new role as midwives.
Study of polymer flooding and intelligent well technology for improved oil recovery
Authors: Sarkodie Kwame , Oyenubi Olawale , Oluyemi Gbenga , Adams Sokama-Neuyam Yen , Boakye Patrick
Published: July 2022

The application of Intelligent Well Technology (IWT) to improve efficiency of a polymer flooding operation has been studied under three cases using a 3D model implemented in reservoir simulation software. The base case was the simulation study of a polymer flood with a relatively low oil recovery, which led to the least produced water into the producer well. The second case was incorporating IWT into the producer well where production control was achieved via the operation of inflow control valves (ICVs) installed in each productive segment of the wells. The reactive control strategy responded to changes in segment water cut, which led to improved sweep and, hence, oil recovery at 63 %. A third case was considered where injection control was performed via the same conditions as the producer well but, in this instance, the outflow control valves (OCVs) responded to changes in water cut at the injection wells. This oil recovery under injection control also improved to 68 %, but with higher water cuts. The study results showed that a better sweep of oil is possible despite the high water cuts when downhole segment conditions are adequately responded to. Thus, concluding that polymer flooding can be improved by incorporating IWT through production or injection control for a multi-layered heterogeneous reservoir.
Vahdet-i Vücûdu Savunmak
Authors: Kocaoğlu Soner
Published: July 2022

Tasavvufun; ilimler arasındaki konumu, şeriat-hakikat ilişkisi bağlamında eşyanın hakikatlerinin bilinmesindeki metodolojisi, Tanrı-insan ve Tanrı-âlem ilişkisi hakkındaki yorumları tarih boyunca tartışılagelmiştir. Zaman içerisinde bu tartışmalar vahdet-i vücûd adı ile bilinen metafizik anlayış etrafında temerküz etmiş, lehte ve aleyhte birçok eser kaleme alınmıştır. XVIII. yüzyılda yaşamış Abdülganî Nâblusî (ö. 1143/1731)’nin vahdet-i vücûd müdafaasını konu edinen bu kitapta ise vahdet-i vücûd üzerindeki tartışmaların tarihsel serüveni ve teorik zemini özet biçimde ele alınarak meseleye dair muhtasar ancak bütüncül bir bakış açısı sunulmaya çalışılmıştır.
تعقبات الحافظ ابن حجر العسقلاني على الحافظ الأزدي في "فتح الباري" دراسة تحليلية نقدية
Authors: Allissa Najmeddin
Published: July 2022

النظر والتدقيق في رجال الأسانيد علمٌ خصَّ الله به رجالًا من هذه الأمة لمعرفة حال الرواة الذين عليهم مدار الأسانيد وصحة المتون، وهو مقيد بأصول يبنى عليها، وقواعد يرجع إليها، ويخضع لعملية اجتهادية من قبل النُّقاد بما مارسوه من أحاديث الرواة، لذا ربما تتفق أقوالهم أو تختلف في وصف الراوي، وتأتي إشكالية الدراسة في بيان خطورة تفرد ناقد في جرح قوم من المحدثين اتفق علماء الجرح والتعديل على توثيقهم، وتزداد هذه الإشكالية خطورة عندما يكون الحكم بلا دليل ولا حجة ولا مستند على رجال أخرج لهم البخاري في الصحيح، وتهدف هذه الدراسة إلى جمع المواضع التي تعقب فيها ابن حجر العسقلاني (ت:852هـ) أبا الفتح الأزدي (ت:374هـ) في كتاب "فتح الباري"، وإظهار الجانب النقدي الاجتهادي في منهج الحافظ ابن حجر، وهل كان مصيبًا في تعقباته أم متجنيًا في انتقادته، في ضوء ميزان الجرح والتعديل ومعرفة الرجال، وفق منهج استقرائي تحليلي نقدي. وقد وقفت على عشرين راويًا في إطار ذلك، وأهم نتيجة تمخضت عنها الدراسة أن الأحكام التي أصدرها الأزدي كانت شاذة لمخالفتها أحكام النقاد الكبار من جانب، وعدم استنادها إلى حجة أو مستند أو دليل من جانب آخر.
Dr. Nurdan Mendeş Siyer- Tefsir İlişkisi İbn Hişam Örnekliği, 1. Basım, İstanbul: Siyer Yayınları, 2020, 261 sayfa.
Authors: Kurt Nurullah
Published: July 2022

Çalışmanın amacı İbn Hişâm’ın es- Sîre-tü’n- nebeviyye eserinin tefsir ilmine katkıları ve tefsir ilmi açısından es- Sîre-tü’n- nebeviyye’nin değerini ortaya koymaktır. Müellifin bu eserdeki temel hedefi bir siyer kaynağı olan es- Sîre-tü’n- nebeviyye’nin Kur’ân tefsiri ile ne kadar bağlantılı olduğunu ortaya koymak ve eserin bu sahaya katkısını tespit etmektir. Yazar, eserini üç bölümde meydana getirmiştir. Birinci bölümde İbn Hişâm’ın yaşadığı dönem, hayatı, ilmî kişiliği ve eserleri ele alınmıştır. İkinci bölümde; es- Sîre-tü’n- nebeviyye’nin içerisinde bulunan ayetlerin Kur’an tarihi ve Kur’an ilimleri açısından değerlendirilmesi mevcuttur. Üçüncü bölümde ise İbn Hişâm’ın siyeri naklederken konuyla ilgili âyetleri, nasıl bir yöntemle tefsir ettiği tespit edilmeye çalışılmıştır.
قراءة في كتاب الكفارات أحكام وضوابط
Authors: Mustafa Hüseyin
Published: July 2022

لقد حظيت أبواب الفقه الإسلامي على عناية فائقة من العلماء، فبعد أنْ وُجِدَت كتب ضمّت وجمعت الفقه على المذاهب المعتمدة عند المسلمين كالموسوعة الفقهية والفقه الإسلامي للدكتور وهبة الزّحيلي وغيرها، نجد هناك كتبًا انفردت بتناول باب من أبواب الفقه بالتفصيل والدراسة حتى يناولوا الموضوع من كل جوانبه ويحيطوا به، ومن هذه الأبواب والمسائل التي أُفْرِدَت بالبحث والتأليف الكفاراتُ؛ فقد تعاقبت عليها الدراسات من خلال رسائل جامعية وكتب عادية مع العلم أنّ هذه المؤلفات تتفاوت اختصارا وتفصيلا حسب الهدف الذي أُلِّفَت من أجله. والكتاب الذي بين أيدينا هو كتاب موجّه لعامة الناس وليس للمختصّين فقط فهو ليس رسالة جامعية وذلك بَيِّنٌ من خلال عدم الاستطراد في تشعّبات المسائل.
وتأتي أهمية الكتاب من أنّ مباحث الكفارات متناثرة في أبواب الفقه ومرتبطة بالعبادات والمعاملات فجاء هذا الكتاب وجمع شتات أحكام الكفارات -المتناثرة في بطون أمهات الكتب- في كتاب واحد يُسهّل للقارئ الرجوع إلى المعلومة بأسهل الطرق وأقصرها.
Attitude of Peri-Urban Households towards Environmental Protection in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development Rivers State University, Port Harcourt., R.I Worlu , B.I Isife ,   Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development Rivers State University, Port Harcourt., C.O Elenwa ,   Department of Agric Extension and Rural Development Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.
Published: July 2022

The study focused on the Attitude of peri-urban households towards environmental protection in Rivers State. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identified areas of environmental issues, identified the peri-urban households’ sources of information on environmental issues, ascertained the strategies adopted by periurban households for environmental protection, examined attitude of peri-urban households towards environmental protection strategies and identified the factors affecting the periurban household’s attitude towards environmental protection strategies in the study area. Multi-stage sampling was used to select a sample of 200 respondents. Data were collected with the use of questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage and mean. The hypotheses were tested using Regression Analysis and t -test and results obtained were 6.60 and 0.33 which implied that there was significant relationship between peri-urban households’ sources of information on environmental issues in the study area, a nd there is no significant difference between peri-urban households’ attitude towards environmental protection in the three senatorial district, respectively. The result revealed that 61.51% of the respondents were male, 63.0% of them were married with mean age of 47 years old. Air, water, soil and other forms of pollution ( ̅ 3.57),increased threat on public health ( ̅ ), loss of biodiversity ( ̅ , ocean becoming more acidic ( ̅ ), rapid and steady depletion of atmospheric ozone layer ( ̅ , increase cases of deforestation ( ̅ etc were agreed by the respondents to be environmental degradation issues in the study area. The respondents agreed that their sources of information on environmental issues were mostly radio programmes ( ̅ , print media ( ̅ ), television programmes ( ̅ friends and neighbours ( ̅ The strategies adopted by the respondents for environmental protection include reuse of nylon and other carry bags, protect and use natural resources in an appropriate and cost effective manner. The factors affecting respondents attitude towards environmental protection were media and family influence. It was recommended that Peri-urban, urban and rural dwellers should adopt the various environmental protection strategies to ensure the safety of the environment.
Statistical Analysis on the Factors and Causes Affecting Maternal and Infant Mortality in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Statistics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, O.A Adesina , Y.O Akinlade ,   Mathematics and Statistics Department, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State. Nigeria, T.O Oguntola ,   Department of Statistics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria, S.A Oke ,   Department of Statistics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Published: July 2022

Maternal and infant deaths are devastating medical complication in many countries, in which Nigeria is not exempted. It has been realized that complication of child birth and pregnancy are leading causes of death among women of reproductive ages. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the factors responsible for maternal and infant mortality in Nigeria between 2000 and 2019. The descriptive statistics of the skewness shows that the distribution of the data is fairly symmetrical and the time plot displays a downward and gradual decreasing trend for both maternal and infant mortality over the considerable years. The trend analysis of the model produces forecast performance with percentage accuracy measures of MAPE with 3% and 2% for both maternal and infant mortality. The exploratory data analysis (EDA) of maternal and infant mortality under the study shows that the prevalence of undernourishment rate is not significant to the model at 5% level of significant. Therefore, prevalence of undernourishment rate is the major factor affecting the death of the child and mother at the child birt h. Hence, the government are hereby implored to improve on training levels of pregnant women at the antenatal stages and empowering families and communities to reduce maternal and infant deaths.
Microfinance Credit and Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria (2008 to 2019)
Authors:   Department of Banking & Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,  Awka. Nigeria, O. Nwanna Ifeanyi , Chinwe Okeke Ijeoma ,   Department of Banking & Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,  Awka. Nigeria
Published: July 2022

The study examined the relationship between microfinance credit and alleviation of poverty in Nigeria, Poverty can be regarded as the denial of choices and opportunities, a defiance of human dignity. Despite all the policies and measures, taken to reduce poverty , no noticeable success has been achieved in this direction. The key issue is to find out the relationship between microfinance credit and poverty alleviation in Nigeria. using unemployment rate, fixed capital formation and per capita income as proxy for poverty alleviation, while micro finance credit was used as the independent variable of the study. The study covered a period of eleven years from 2008 to 2019. Ordinary least square regression analysis was used in testing the hypotheses of the study. The regression result found that there is a significant relationship between microfinance bank and unemployment rate in Nigeria, there is a significant relationship between microfinance bank and capital formation in Nigeria and there is a significant relationship between microfinance bank and per capita income in Nigeria. The study therefore concluded that microfinance credit has the ability of reducing rate of poverty in the country. The study therefore recommends that the Central Bank of Nigeria should regulate and monitor the activities of Microfinance and also administer specialized funds set aside to improve microcredit access at affordable cost, especially SME Credit Guarantee Schemes.
Characterization of Bacteria Isolates from Surfaces of Corroded Zinc and Copper Coupons
Authors:   Department of Science Laboratory Technology,  School of Applied Sciences,  Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic,  Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria., S.L Gbarakoro , K Okorosaye-Orubite ,   Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry,  University of Port Harcourt,   Rivers State, Nigeria., K Amadi ,   Department of Science Laboratory Technology,  School of Applied Sciences,  Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic,  Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Published: July 2022

This research characterized bacteria isolates from surfaces of corroded zinc and copper coupons. Corroded zinc and copper materials were collected carefully, from two different locations in Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Campus and were put in sterile McCartney bottles. Bacteriological analysis such as Gram staining, motility test, catalase test, indole test, oxidase test, methyl red test, Voges-Proskauer test, and citrate utilization test were carried out t o ascertain the bacteria responsible for the corrosion. Two bacteria were isolated; Enterococcus which was seen to be responsible for the corrosion of zinc and Escherichia coli; which was responsible for the corrosion of copper. It is recommended that materials that can inhibit biocorrosion should be used to control or treat metallic substances of corroded materials.
Molecular Examination of Polycyclic Aromatic and Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in Soot in Port Harcourt Metropolis Using Advanced Analytical Instruments
Authors:   Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria., Ukachi Emmanuella Odibo , Chidi Obi ,   Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt. Rivers State, Nigeria.
Published: July 2022

A short-term study was carried out to comparatively evaluate the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in soot evading Port Harcourt and its environs. Samples were collected from three (3) different locations namely; Eleme Petrochemicals, Rumuodomaya Town, and University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) to determine the level of residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and total petroleum hydrocarbons in soot as dispersed from source to the troposphere. The evaluation was carried out using Gas Chromatography Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS). Soot particles collected from the various locations were trapped in a tenax Gas Chromatography adsorbent tube for Gas chromatography analysis. The total petroleum hydrocarbons were analyzed according to ASTMD 3911. The result of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons obtained from Eleme Petrochemicals (0.04 mg/m 3 ), Rumuodomaya Town (0.02 mg/m 3 ), and University of Port Harcourt (0.01 mg/m 3 ) were below the permissible limit of World Health Organization (W.H.O.) standard for work place of 0.2 mg/m 3 . This indicates that areas under study were free from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons pollution. However, the values of total petroleum hydrocarbons which has no regulatory limit for soot showed high values of 21.44 mg/m 3 (Eleme Petrochemicals), 18.91 mg/m 3 (Rumuodomaya Town), and 12.68 mg/m 3 (University of Port Harcourt). This suggests that the weight of total petroleum hydrocarbons inhaled by humans and deposited on the body were unsafe. This study recommends safety measures to be taken to reduce emissions of this menace and steps to be taken by the residents to stay healthy in Port Harcourt and its environs.
Tax Aggressiveness and Sustainability of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria: Does Firm Size Matter?
Authors:   Department of Accountancy Nnamdi Azikiwe University,  P.M.B 5025 Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, Emeka Omaliko , Ngozi Okpala ,   Department of Accountancy Nnamdi Azikiwe University,   P.M.B 5025 Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Published: July 2022

This study empirically investigated the relationship which exists between tax aggressiveness moderated by firm size and sustainability of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. In order to determine the relationship between tax aggressiveness and corporate sustainability, tax aggressiveness was measured using effective tax rate while corporate sustainability on the other hand was proxy using social-environmental performance. The formulated hypotheses to guide the investigation and the statistical test of parameter estimates was conducted using OLS regression model operated with STATA V.15. Ex Post Facto design was adopted and data for the study were obtained from the published annual reports and accounts of listed oil & gas firms on Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) spanning from 2013-2021. The findings of the study generally indicate that tax aggressiveness has significant and positive relationship with sustainability of quoted firms in Nigeria at 1% significant level. In the same vein, it was noted that firm size moderates the relationship between tax aggressiveness and corporate sustainability at 5% level of significance. Thus, the study concludes that tax aggressiveness ensures sustainability of firms in Nigeria. The study however suggests the need for corporate organizations to engage the services of tax consultants to assist them to organize the firm’s financial dealings in such a way t hat t he firm suffers a minimum tax liability.
Job Satisfaction and Service Culture in the Banking Sector in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Office & Information Management, Faculty of Management,  Niger Delta University,P.M.B 071, Yenagoa, Nigeria, Marie Madeleine Tatfeng , Tokere Margaret Ekeins ,   Department of Office & Information Management, Faculty of Management,  Niger Delta University, P.M.B 071, Yenagoa, Nigeria, Osasogie  Anyadike Tarela ,   Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management,  Niger Delta University, P.M.B 071, Yenagoa, Nigeria., Humble Gregory Ntawara ,   Department of Educational Management, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,  Rumuluomeni, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Published: July 2022

The study examined the relationship between job satisfaction and service culture in the banking sector in Rivers State, Nigeria. The survey was based on nineteen commercial banks with a sample size of 304 employees. Objective of the study was to investigate the link between job satisfaction and service culture in the banking sector in Rivers State. Questionnaires formed the instrument for data collection. Research hypotheses were analysed with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient tool on the strength and direction of the relationship between the variables. Outcome showed a significant correlation between job satisfaction and service culture. Thus, it was concluded that job satisfaction is essential to promote employees’ commitment to exhibit service culture towards achieving quality service.It was also recommended that the management of the banking sector should effectively implement and promote schemes to encourage job satisfaction among employees to develop service culture, employees’ engagement as a commitment and to achieve quality service to have a viable edge over competitors.In addition, more consideration should be given to employee job satisfaction which is known to effect service culture.
Financial Market, Monetary Policy and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria
Authors:   Business Administration Department   Enugu State University of Science and Technology  Enugu State - Nigeria, Jonathan Ibekwe Okolie , David Ogomegbunam Okolie ,   Accountancy Department Renaissance University  Ugbawka – Enugue State
Published: July 2022

This study examined the impact of financial market and monetary policy on the Nigerian economy since Nigeria introduced democratic rule in 2001 to 2020. Financial market was proxied by total market capitalization, while monetary policy was proxied by money supply, and interest rate the moderator variable. The ADF unit root was adopted to test the level of stationarity of the variables, and all the variables attained stationarity either at first difference or at second difference. The study adopted the regression analysis as the data analysis method. Findings from the study revealed that: Market capitalization, a proxy for financial market had positive and significant impact on Gross Domestic Product, a proxy for the Nigerian economy, Money supply, a proxy for monetary policy had positive and significant impact on Gross Domestic Product, a proxy for the Nigerian economy and Interest rate, a moderator variable had a positive but not significant impact on Gross Domestic Product, a proxy for the Nigerian economy. The study therefore recommends that: Government should restore confidence in the financial market by showing true commitment and sincerity of purpose in the capital market probe, there is need for a diversified investment instruments in the capital market whereby debt and derivative instruments will assume as much prominence as ownership instruments and Government should do everything possible to provide a safe and conducive investment climate by nipping in the bud, the prevalent activities of terrorist and kidnappers. This will not only encourage the Nigerian investors, but also attract foreign investors into the Nigerian capital market.
Analysis of the Impact of Selected Macro-Economic Variables on Balance of Payments in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Economics,  Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,  Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria, Jane Uchechi Ukangwa , Victor Iheukwumere Ikechi ,   Department of Economics,  Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,  Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria, Chukwudi Odionye Joseph ,   Department of Economics,  Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,  Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria, Chuka Okonkwo Innocent ,   Department of Economics,  Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,  Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria, Chigozie Okpara Godwin ,   Department of Economics,  Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,  Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria, Iheanacho Eugene ,   Department of Economics,  Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences,  Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State Nigeria
Published: July 2022

Given that Nigerian economy has recorded unfavourable Balance of Payment (BOP) positive in recent years, it becomes imperative to study the impact of selected macroeconomic variables on BOP in Nigeria. This study therefore sought to determine the impact of exchange rate, inflation rate, interest rate and money supply on BOP in Nigeria. This study used secondary data sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin (2021) in its analysis. The study employed ARDL to estimate the short run and long run impact of the selected macroeconomic variables on BOP in Nigeria. The ARDL bound co-integration showed a long run relationship between BOP and selected macroeconomic variables in the country. The study recommends that the policy makers should take keen interest on how best to improve the value of Nigeria’s export to the world; this will help bring to equilibrium the exchange rates and inflation that play a crucial part in determining the balance of payments. In addition, policies should be put in place to fund government plan of work for a period of time than public borrowing in the case of money supply and interest rate that has led to the increment on Balance of payment (BOP) deficit.
Sources of Students’ Satisfaction in Secondary School Administration in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education,Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,  Rumuolumeni,  Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Kate Ozichi Nwaogu , Nabietonye Koko Tamunokonbia ,   Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education,Ignatius Ajuru University of Education,  Rumuolumeni,  Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Published: July 2022

The study examined the sources of students‟ satisfaction in secondary school administration in Okrika Local Government area of Rivers State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. The population of the study comprises of 3850 students from the 8 public senior secondary schools. 448 respondents made up the sample of the study using the simple random sampling technique. The instrument used to collect data was a self -constructed questionnaire titled „Students‟ Satisfaction in School Administration Questionnaire‟ (SSSAQ). The content v alidity of the research instrument was ascertained by two experts in field of study. A reliability index of 0.81 was obtained using the Pearson‟s product moment correlation coefficient. Data was analyzed using mean and standard. Results from the study revealed that conducive school environment, effective classroom management, adequate infrastructure, effective communication and supervision of quality instruction, qualified and friendly teachers are the sources of students‟ satisfaction in secondary administration. It was also revealed that the principals‟ administrative strategies that can lead to students‟ satisfaction in secondary administration are involving teachers and students in decision-making and ensuring adequate supply and use of instructional materials. The study concluded that students‟ satisfaction is an important indicator of educational quality in school administration and it is an issue that warrants attention of school administrators in teaching enterprise. It was therefore recommended that principals should ensure the school environment is conducive and safe for the learners and should use a combination of various administrative strategies to enable students achieve their purpose in school.
Nigeria General Educational System: Mainstreaming Care and Integration of Sub-Normal Children Analyzing the Counselling Perspective
Authors:   Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational foundations, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria, Enemeba Ngwu Maria , Bassey Ekeng Effiom ,   Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational foundations, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria, Obil Arop Lucy ,   Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational foundations, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria, Godwin Amuchi Odey ,   Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational foundations, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria, Inaja Anthonia ,   Faculty of Educational Foundation, University of Calabar, Calabar.
Published: July 2022

Education in Nigeria is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education. The local authorities take responsibility for implementing state-controlled policy regarding public education and state schools. The education system is divided into Kindergarten, Primary education, Secondary education, and Tertiary education. Nigeria's federal government has been dominated by instability since declaring independence from Britain, and as a result, a unified set of education policies is yet to be successfully implemented. Regional differences in quality, curriculum, and funding characterize the education system in Nigeria. Currently, Nigeria possesses the largest population of out-of-school learning youths in the world. The education system in the South is different from the North. Most northerners hav e memorized the Holy Qur'an and use that as their education. The educational systems in Nigeria are divided into two the public where the student only pays for PTA while the private where students pay school fees and some other fees like sports, exam fees, computer fees etc and they are costly. Therefore, Care and integration of sub-normal children will be necessary if the Nigeria General Educational System will succeed, while the duties of the counsellor remind important to the general education in Nigeria.
We Live, only if the Environment Lives; An Enquiry into Niyi Osundare’s Eco-poems
Authors:   Department of Literature, Linguistics & Foreign Languages, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya., Adebayo Adefemi Oguntuase , Oluoch Obura ,   Department of Literature, Linguistics & Foreign Languages, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya., Kisa Amateshe ,   Department of Literature, Linguistics & Foreign Languages, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.
Published: July 2022

This paper sets out to investigate the symbiosis between humankind and the environment that they inhabit. The relationship between the denizens of the earthly environment and the lifelong interdependence of both flora and fauna are examined in this work. Two of the volumes of poetry by Niyi Osundare are used in the treatment of the themes of this study. These are: Waiting Laughters (1990) and The Eye of the Earth (1996). The literary theoretical approach known as ecocriticism is deployed in the study of the poems selected from both collections. The study is further underpinned by the Reader Response critical theory. The paper concludes that a mutually rewarding co-existence is the only prescription for an augury of pleasure and sustainability between the environment, on the one hand and humankind, on the other.
Analysis of the Effect of Tool Geometry and Hole Quality on Drilling Carbon-Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composite Using ANSYS
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu - Oroworukwo, Nigeria., Sordum Manyie , O.E Isaac ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu - Oroworukwo, Nigeria., B Nkoi ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu - Oroworukwo, Nigeria., J.I Sodiki ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu - Oroworukwo, Nigeria., Daniel  T. Korle ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu - Oroworukwo, Nigeria.
Published: July 2022

This study focused on the analysis of the effect of tool geometry and hole quality on drilling carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite using ANSYS. The experiment was conducted on computer numerical control machine (CNC) using high speed steel (HSS) twist drill bit and HSS-COBALT drill type. Taguchi L9 orthogonal array was used for the optimization analysis. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed to determine the most significant control factors affecting the drilling process. The machining parameters involving tool type, point angle, spindle speed and feed rate were selected as control factors. While the dependable variables on workpiece were cutting force, stress and strain. The main interaction effect of the input variables on the predicted responses was investigated. The ANOVA/F-test results for cutting force with the contribution of each machining parameters revealed that the cutting speed was the dominant factor influencing cutting force developed with a contribution of 57 percent, The second factor affecting cutting force developed was point angle with a contribution of 5.7 percent, while f eed rate had the least effect on cutting force developed where its contribution of 1.4 percent. Based on the results observed, the optimal machining parameters that produced minimum stress was observed with HSSCOBALT drill at 118 degrees of point angle, 300 mm/min of feed and 500 rpm of speed. Also from Taguchi results, the optimal combination of process parameters to obtain maximum strain with HSS drill, 135 degrees of point angle, and 300 mm/min of feed and 1500 rpm of speed produced the optimal drilling condition for CFRC polymer within the scope of this research work.
Applying Encryption and Decryption Algorithm for Data Security in Cloud
Authors:   Department of Computer Science  Christ University Bangalore, India, Ghaiyur Hayat Fatima , B.N. Mithun ,   Department of Computer Science  Christ University Bangalore, India
Published: July 2022

Data security refers to the method involved with safeguarding information from unapproved access and information corruption all through its lifecycle. Data security includes information encryption, hashing, tokenization, and key administration practices that protect information across all applications and stages. Cloud framework for getting to information with mysterious confirmation gives safer client verification, client revocation and prevents replay attacks. Access control is handled on cloud KDCs it is overall safer aimed at information encryption. Produced decentralized KDC's are then gathered by (KGC). Framework gives confirmation to the client, in which just framework approved clients can unscramble, view the put away data. Client approvals and access control plot is presented in cloud, which is important for hindering replay attacks and supports change of data set aside in the cloud. The entry control plot is procuring thought since just upheld clients should approach genuine examine. Our arrangement thwarts maintains creation, replay attacks, scrutinizing and adjust data set aside in the cloud. We in like manner address client disavowal. The issues of endorsement, access control, security affirmation should be handled simultaneously.
Investigating the Causes, Effects and Remedies to Building Collapses in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Building Technology,  Port Harcourt Polytechnic, Rumuola, Rivers State, Nigeria, Chukwuka Okah Joseph
Published: July 2022

The incidences of building collapse today in Rivers State is alarming and is a source of worry to the occupants/users, stakeholders and government who suffer one loss or the other. As a result of this, this study was conducted to determine the causes, effects and remedies to building collapse in Rivers State. To achieve this, a total of 72 questionnaires out of a population target of 88 were distributed to stakeholders in the building industry to randomly sample their opinions and perceptions on the subject matter. However, 62 entries were valid and these perceptions were rated with a 4-point Likert’s scale. Data analyses were done with Mean score, frequency and simple % while Cronbach’s alpha was used to test the reliability of the data. Result showed that, out of the 19 test causal factors, 15 namely; foundation and structural failure, poor equipment and substandard materials etc which scored; 3.66, 3.61, 3.51 and were respectively accepted only 4 items including; inexperienced craftsmen, impact, explosion, volcanic eruption and earthquake and volcanic eruptions were rejected as they scored 2.48, 2.44, 2.47 and 2.19 respectively which is <2.5. Similarly, out of 11 test effects of building collapse, 9 including; loss of human lives, life threatening injuries, loss of capital investments etc were accepted with the respective mean scores; 3.73, 3.69, 3.74 and only 2; release of toxic pollutants and discouragement of property investment were rejected with the means scores; 2.48 and 2.08 respectively. On the other hand, all the 12 test remedial measures recommended namely; domestication of the National Building Code, arrest and prosecution of offenders, mandatory Geotechnical/structural design for plan permit, and proper/regular supervision etc were accepted with the respective mean; 3.63, 3.53, 3.27 and 3.27. The internal consistencies of sets of data for the causes, effects and remedies to building collapse are 0.88, 0.84 and 0.92 respectively which is excellent
Investigating the Variation of Molten Plastic on the Strength of Interlocking Bricks Using Response Surface Methodology
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, Nigeria, Adebayo O OGUNKEYE , O.E Isaac ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, Nigeria, B Nkoi ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu – Oroworukwo, Nigeria
Published: July 2022

This studied investigate the variation of molten plastic on the strength of plastic interlocking brick using response surface method and ANSYS FEM software. plastics, being one of the most commonly generated waste in today's culture and also one of the most easily recyclable materials that may be able to replace traditional clay and sand bricks Plastics interlocking bricks tests include compressive strength tests, in which the brick specimen is placed in a bricks testing machine that gradually increases the load until the specimen's resistance to the growing pressure breaks down and it can no longer tolerate any further strain. This increased from 10.5N/mm2 to 14.0N/mm2 by volume after 7days with a control specimen of M1. The maximum increase in flexural strength test for M5 and M6 was in order of 6.4N/mm2 and 7.1N/mm2 respectively.
Work-Based Skills Need for Employability of Mechanical Engineering Students of Polytechnics in Rivers State
Authors:   Department of Automobile Technology, Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, Rivers State, Theophilus ONYIJE , Baritule Prince SAUE ,   Department of Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Published: July 2022

The study determined the work-based skills need for employment of mechanical engineering student of polytechnics in Rivers State. Specifically, the study sought to determine mechanical engineering and generic skill needs for employment of polytechnic students in Rivers State. Two research questions were posed and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study at 5% level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of all the thirty-two (32) respondents (twenty-one (21) lecturers and eleven (11) technologists) of mechanical engineering lecturers and technologists in Rivers State owned polytechnics in Rivers State which are Ken Saro Wiwa Polytechnic Bori and Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola Port Harcourt Rivers State. No sample was taken since the population of the study was of manageable size. The instrument for data collection was a researcher’s designed questionnaire which comprised 20-items and was designed on a 5- point likert scale of Strongly Agree (SA), Agree, (A), Undecided (U), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD) having ordinal values of 5,4,3,2 and 1 respectively. Three experts validated the instrument while Cronbach Alpha method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument which yielded a coefficient of 0.87 after a test-retest which lasted for 15 days. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research question while t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The criterions mean score was taking at 3.50. That means, “reject” the null hypotheses where t-cal value was equal or greater then table value, but otherwise, “accept” the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that mechanical engineering skills and generic skills such as identified below are needed for employment of mechanical engineering students of polytechnic in Rivers State. The study therefore recommended that government should provide adequate mechanical engineering training facilities for the acquisition of mechanical engineering skills in polytechnics in Rivers State.