bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Parental Behavior on Antisocial Behavior of Secondary School Students in Tetu Sub-County, Nyeri County, Kenya
Authors: Wambugu Isabel , Karimi Jane
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Research on modelling has shown that when parents are held in high esteem and are the main source of reinforcement, their child or children is/are more likely to model their behaviours.  If a parent acts in a negative way, the child is more likely to emulate the negative behaviour. This study therefore aimed at investigating the influence of parental behaviour on the antisocial behaviour of students in Tetu Sub County, Nyeri County Kenya.

Theoretical framework and Methodology: The study was guided by Bronfenbrenner ecological systems theory and fifth stage of psycho -social theory, further, the study adopted descriptive survey design. The target population was 2840 form four students. Proportionate and simple random sampling were used to select a sample of 352 students; one deputy principle and one teacher counsellor from all the sampled schools were also included in the study. Questionnaires and interview schedules were used to collect data. Test retest method was applied to test the reliability of the instruments while expert judgement was sought to ascertain the validity of the instruments. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse quantitative data with Pearson correlation testing the hypothesis for any relationship.

Findings and Recommendation: From the quantitative analysis, the r (0.09) value is greater than zero thus indicating significant correlation between parental behaviour and antisocial behaviour of students in Tetu Sub County, Nyeri County –Kenya. Based on these findings, parental behaviour such as the use of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, parents being kind, attentive and caring to their children, parents offering guidance and counselling, absent parents due to business, and parents being single/separated or divorced had influence on antisocial behaviour among secondary school students. Qualitative analysis from interview schedules is in agreement with the quantitative analysis where the deputy teachers and teacher counsellors indicated that parental behaviours influence antisocial behaviours of students.

Contributions to theory, practice and policy: Most parents may not be aware of the influence of their behaviours on the behaviour of their children, thus programmes to sensitize parents needs to be organised by ministry of education and respective schools. It is recommended that all stakeholders in education formulate a policy that governs parenting process at different stages of child development. Other factors such as economic problems,  maternal depression, stress and domestic violence can lead to antisocial behaviours, there is need to develop strategies that will help parents to create a conducive environment for themselves and the children
Impact of Employees Capability Affecting the Growth of Life Insurance Business. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Mutembei Josiah Mutembei
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  The insurance industry continues to experience various challenges, key among them the poor public perception, which has led to low penetration level. The overall objective of this study was to assess examine impact of employee’s capability affecting the growth of life insurance business.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concluded that professional training of life insurance sales staff was lacking in the industry. This implies that a lot needs to be done by the management of life insurance firms in ensuring proper training of sales staff. Lack of professionalism has also been indicated by the study as a contributor to unethical dealings with life insurance customers.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that insurers must sensitize its members on the best training opportunities to ensure that the services offered to the life insurance clients by the sales staff are value adding and in the best possible way.
Influence of Equity Investments and Financial Performance of Business in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Njeri Philis Njeri
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  Investors can be categorized as either institutional or individual. The management is concerned with the formulation of investment decisions. These investments are key to attaining success thus ensuring increased firm valuation. The overall objective of this study was to assess examine influence of equity investments and financial performance of business in Africa.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concluded that equity investments have a weak link on explaining the profitability of investments business in Africa. The findings also affirmed that equity investments have a positive significant effect on liquidity. The results indicated that an increase in the equity holding within the firm will result in improvements in the current ratio within the firm.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that the capital markets authority to rely on the findings of this study when developing benchmark guidelines on the minimum holding on various investment portfolios. This will ensure there are set regulatory requirements that will guide collective investment schemes in the management of their investors funds which can significantly improve the public confidence in the institutions and drive their financial performance.
Influence of Tactical Environment Fit and Performance of Saving Schemes Organizations. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Waruguru Idda Waruguru
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  Pension funds are the principal sources of retirement income for millions of people in the world. Pension schemes contribute significantly to the reduction in old-age poverty since a large proportion of the incomes of retirees is derived from their previous pension arrangements. These investments are key to attaining success thus ensuring increased firm valuation. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of tactical environment fit and performance of saving schemes organizations.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concluded that essentially, an organization should work towards ensuring a continuous strategic fit to political, economic, socio-cultural and technological factors in its operating environment because the environment factors are highly dynamic factors and they are all related to each other.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommended that organization should be keen on following technological changes because the field is highly dynamic and rapidly as compared to the political, economic and socio-cultural factors. The organization should also engage government more intensely for development of more legislation and sector related policy. Because environmental factors change continuously the researcher deems it worthwhile to conduct a related research in future on the retirement benefits authority to see if it yields similar results.
SOCIAL ROLES OF FAMILY MEMBERS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF DIABETES MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS SEEKING CARE AT ST. MARY’S MISSION HOSPITAL, NAIROBI
Authors: Njiru Zipporah Wawira , Mulemi B.A. , Njeri S. Ngacha
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Diabetes is one of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of great global public health and development concern. This NCD has adverse effects on the social well-being of patients, their households, and the whole society. The overall objective of this study was to determine the relationship between social roles of family members and effectiveness of diabetes management of patients seeking care at St. Mary’s Mission Hospital, Nairobi.

Methodology: This study drew on descriptive study design, involving quantitative and qualitative methods, particularly closed and open questions. The sample size was 269 respondents included in the study through purposive and convenient sampling. These sampling techniques were preferred in this research since data was gathered from the respondents during their visit to the hospital. The researcher collected data through interviewer-administered questionnaires containing both open and closed questions. Qualitative data was grouped, coded, and categorized, picking on cross-cutting issues, then compiled, analysed, and interpreted accordingly. Quantitative data was coded then entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22 for windows. SPSS was used to run frequency distributions and cross-tabulations for analysis and interpretation, and Microsoft Excel was used for graphical presentation.

Findings: The study established that diabetes management is costly and not affordable to many patients. Hence, it affects the social well-being of the patients and their families.

Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: The study recommends free or affordable and available medication for diabetes patients, and continuous awareness programs for patients, family members and the community across all Counties to address the effects of diabetes management on the patients, families, and the Nation. This would contribute to the social well-being of the patients and their families and the Nation's economic development.
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA: HISTORY, ETHICS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Authors: BAKARE K. A.
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This paper is an exploratory work focusing on university administration in practice. The study interrogates ethics and practice of university administration in Nigeria, vis-à-vis service-delivery. It captures and exemplifies the nature and elements of university administration as experienced in the contemporary Nigerian polity, making references to aspects of industrial and organizational psychology, human factor psychology, and others, in the context of diverse interrelationships between theory and practice. It reverts to antecedents of administrative practice, and draws attention to observed infractions in the contemporary devoir, and in corporate governance.

Methodology: The research design is descriptive, focusing on answering the how, what, when and where, (i.e. in addition to why) thus, providing rooms for examination of historical evidences, theoretical relevance and practical algorithms. A survey is conducted to validate our stance on compromised standards, and to posit measures that re-assert good practice, using the qualitative research method to succinctly describe the research problem by observing the dialectical nuances of the work environment and drawing far-reaching conclusions on the contemporary state of management and administration in our universities.

Results: The study revealed that ethics and corporate culture had become compromised due to decades of abstruse practices, and that there was the need to urgently revamp work ethics, re-align values and re-orient practice in order to catch up with the meteoric speed of the global space. The nuances and intricacies involved in creating and maintaining standards, and the necessity of recreating a virile work culture is incontestable, not forgetting that our colonial antecedent also provided a skewed ‘law and order’ background for the practice.

Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: It was recommended that negatives like excessive bureaucracy should be jettisoned, and open-door policies should displace shoehorned policies of government. Our universities should be nurtured and encouraged to self-regulate, while modern management technique should be entrenched in the system. In order to be able to effectively deliver on their triadic mandates of teaching, research and community services, the workforce in the universities should be adequately motivated and a strong reward system should be put in place to galvanize excellence. The National Policy of Education should be constantly reviewed in tandem with new-age realities, while aggressive digitization should be introduced to simplify operations and maximize service-delivery.
MOTIVATION, ATTRIBUTION AND PERCEPTION OF STREET LIFE AMONG CHILDREN FROM AGE 8 TO 18 YEARS IN CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Abuo C. B , Ekeng Effiom Bassey , Okpechi Philip A , Akpan Branda
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This study was aimed at examining the influence of motivation, attribution in terms of peer relation and parental socio-economic status on perception of street life among children from age 8 to 18 years in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria..

Methodology: The study was based on two main objectives meant to determine the extent to which peer relationship, parental socio-economic influence status age 8 to 18 years in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Survey design was used in the study. Two hundred (200) undergraduate students were selected for this study. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire in form of interview constructed by the researcher. The reliability estimate of the instrument was established through Cronbach Alpha reliability which give .75 and .77. Independent t-test was used as a statistical tool for data analysis. Each of the hypotheses was tested at .05 level off significance using SPSS Version 22.

Findings: The findings revealed that peer relationship and parental social-economic status significantly influence perception off street life among children from age 8 to 18 years in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.

Unique Contribution to theory and practice: The study was recommended amongst others that parents of low social-economic status should be empowered to enable them provide basic needs for their children. Thus, reduces the number of street children in the society.
ATTITUDE OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS TO MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS’ADVICE AND ITS EFFECT ON MATERNAL MORTALITY IN KIBERA SLUM, NAIROBI
Authors: Ndung’u Stacy Wangari , Mbutu, PhD Paul
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the attitude of expectant mothers to medical practitioners’ advice and its effect on maternal mortality in Kibera slum, NairobiMethodology:The study utilized a correlation research design. The target population comprised all expectant mothers within Kibera slums who were present at the selected clinics during antenatal day at the time of data collection. The target population also constituted all the twenty eight medical practitioners working at the five selected clinics as well as all the peer professionals who listen to the expectant mothers’ complaints. The study conducted a census for the medical practitioners and used convenience sampling for the expectant mothers and peer professionals. The sample size was 38 respondents. The study used a questionnaire, focus group discussion and a key informant interview guide as research instrumentsto obtain primary data.The questionnaires were self-administered with the help of two research assistants while the researcher conducted the focus group discussion with the expectant mothers and the key informant interview with the two peer proffessionals. The researcher analyzed both quantitative and qualitative data.Results: Based on the findings the study concluded that expectant mothers’ in Kibera slum uphold various cultural norms which affect intercultural communication between the mothers and medical practitioners negatively. The study also concluded that expectant mothers in Kibera slum had expectations about the medical practitioners’ intercultural communication skills. These expectationsaffect intercultural communication of health information among expectant mothers. Further, the study concluded that expectant mothers have negative attitudes towards the medical practitioners which significantly contributed to maternal mortality in Kibera slum.Policy recommendation: The Ministry of Health should take the initiative to educate the residents of Kibera slum on the importance of attending antenatal and prenatal clinics. The MOH should also lead campaigns that condemn outdated cultural customs which subject expectant mothers to adverse risks even to the point of losing their lives. This can be done through the local media
Effect of Ambient Temperatures on Dairy Production in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Mutembei Josiah Mutembei
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  Dairy farming together with crop farming for decades has been a source of livelihood among the rural residents in Africa. The majority of people practice agriculture for capital creation and food security. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of ambient temperatures on dairy production in Africa.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: This study concluded that climate variability was evident in the area with variations in temperature and precipitation. Temperature and precipitation had rose from maximum averages across the years in the past 30 years. From the findings it is arguable that different places with Africa continue to be affected by climate variability. To the dairy productivity, exotic and indigenous dairy breeds are affected differently by climate variability. As per productivity, exotic breeds tend to be least affected unlike indigenous breeds. For instance, some common animal vegetative crops were highly hit and lowly heat by climate variability like Napier grass and natural grass respectively.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that creation of awareness on matters pertaining to temperature and its effects on the dairy sector by the relevant country environmental ministry. This will build capacity about amplified challenges emerging from ambient temperatures to dairy farming. For instance, spread of diseases, delayed fodder growth and hampered animal feeding behavior.
Provenance of Food Insecurity. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kamunywe Jilet Makrini
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  In particular, it affects crop production due to temperature and rainfall changes, and more extreme weather events. Erratic rainfall and temperatures are said to reduce crop yields through shortening growing seasons, exaggeration of water stress and promote invasion and intensity of weeds, pests and diseases. The overall objective of this study was to examine provenance of food insecurity.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: This study concluded that the effects of rainfall and temperature adversely affect to maize and beans production in Africa. The effects are significant and positive for all crops. Generally, there is better correlation of production with precipitation than temperature. From the findings Pearson’s correlation showed positive correlation for crop yields against climate data except for minimum temperature that exhibited weak negative correlation for maize and no correlation for beans. This shows plainly that “business as usual” food grain growth is altered by changes in climate. These changes could alter growing seasons, planting and harvesting calendars or even invasion of pests, weeds and diseases.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that adoption of other food grains that may do well under this current climatic condition. Crops such as millet and sorghum are encouraged due to their high tolerance to droughts, soil infertility and high temperatures. Households also to be guided on how to monitor crop-climate relationship so as to achieve improved crop production drought resistant modern seed varieties are very important to the population.
The Roles of Traditional Women Leaders in Human Capital Development Activities in The Sissala East District in The Upper West Region of Ghana
Authors: Felicia Dapilee , Dery Dominic Alimbey , Yaw Osei , Nmaninyin Rev. Fr. Alexander Bedekuru
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was examining the roles of traditional women leaders in human capital development in the Sissala East District.Methodology: This was a descriptive survey since the topic dwelt on environmental experiences of the respondents. The study used closed –ended items on a five-point Likert- type scale questionnaire and interview to collect data to answer the key research questions on harboured perceptions with regard to human capital development.Findings: The study revealed that traditional women leaders were active partners in human capital development in the Sissala East District (SED), since they asserted their roles expansively in human capital activities in the socio-economic transformation of the district. Despite this observation, their expansive activities in Human Capital Development (HCD), are yet to manifest desirable impact that would save the future human capital needs of the district.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It is recommended that the leadership behaviours of TWL should comprise of work cantered leadership strategies. The National Council for Women Development should liaise with leadership consultants to trainwomen leadership in the various districts. The study provides a policy direction to the sort of leadership capabilities of Traditional women leaders.
Antecedents and Consequences of Early Marriage in Damongo in the West Gonja District
Authors: Afisha Bokuro , Namale Matthew Kojo , Buku Daniel Kwablah , Mensah Bernard Amoako
Published: January 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore the antecedents and consequences of early marriage in Damongo in the West Gonja District in the Savanna Region of Ghana.

Methodology: The interpretative phenomenological approach was adopted for the study. An interview guide was used to collect data from 10 women who have experienced early marriage. The snowball method was used to get the participants for the study. The recorded information was transcribed for the analysis.

Findings: The study revealed that protection of the status of the family and poverty were the antecedents for early marriage. It was also found that lack of educated females and poverty were the consequences of early marriage.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: It was recommended that District Assemblies should open up some loan opportunities for parents to access so that they expand their sources of income to meet their financial obligations rather than pushing their girls into early marriage for financial gains.

Keywords: Adolescents, early marriage, divorce, dowry, wife battering, poverty.
THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE TODAY
Authors: Wanjiru Quinn
Published: January 2023

This article assesses the role of women in agriculture today. Agriculture is an important engine of growth and poverty reduction. However, the sector is underperforming in many countries in part because women, who are often a crucial resource in agriculture and the rural economy, face limitations that reduce their productivity. This article draws on the available empirical evidence to study in which areas and to what degree women participate in agriculture. Aggregate data shows that women comprise about 43 percent of the agricultural labour force globally and in developing countries. But this figure masks considerable variation across regions and within countries according to age and social class. Time use surveys, which are more comprehensive but typically not nationally representative, add further insight into the substantial heterogeneity among countries and within countries in women’s contribution to agriculture. They show that female time-use in agriculture varies also by crop, production cycle, age and ethnic group. A few time-use surveys have data by activity and these show that in general weeding and harvesting were predominantly female activities. Overall, the labour burden of rural women exceeds that of men, and includes a higher proportion of unpaid household responsibilities related to preparing food and collecting fuel and water. The contribution of women to agricultural and food production is significant but it is impossible to verify empirically the share produced by women. Women’s participation in rural labour markets varies considerably across regions, but invariably women are over represented in unpaid, seasonal and part-time work, and the available evidence suggests that women are often paid less than men, for the same work. The analysis show that women play a crucial role in all farm-related activities from land preparation to marketing. They contribute a higher proportion of labor in agricultural sector than men. Available data on rural and agricultural feminization shows that this is not a general trend but mainly a sub-Saharan Africa phenomenon, as well as observed in some sectors such as unskilled labour in the fruit, vegetable and cut-flower export sector. This paper re-affirms that women make essential contributions to agriculture and rural enterprises across the developing world. But there is much diversity in women’s roles and over-generalization undermines policy relevance and planning. The context is important and policies must be based on sound data and gender analysis.
GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Authors: Njoki Winnie
Published: January 2023

Gender equality in employment has given rise to numerous policies in advanced industrial countries, all aimed at tackling gender discrimination regarding recruitment, salary and promotion. However, gender inequalities in the workplace persist. The article summarizes gender discrimination against working women in the workplace. Different articles have revealed that gender discrimination is a persistent problem in the workplace. The theory developed by Engels, Patriarchy-capitalism theory and the Conflict theory by Turner and Musick are the major theories that are used in this analysis. This study used a humanistic approach to textual analysis while researching and writing this essay, compared to a behavioral approach, which would involve studying gender discrimination in workplaces.  Content analysis shows that females are discriminated more than males in private organizations. Further, the findings show that females are discriminated more than males in private sector than in public sector. The results show that gender discrimination decreases satisfaction & motivation and commitment & enthusiasm level of employees, and increases the stress level in the employees. The study recommends that organizations should review their recruiting processes and also stand up to gender bias when it happens.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF NAIROBI A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Noor Dr. Usher
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Violence against women is one of the most widespread problems facing Kenyan women today. The central problem of this study is the way women react to domestic violence and in particular why they do not seek redress through the available channels. Whilst women are particularly affected by domestic violence, they are also the primary victims of rape or sexual attacks by strangers. The purpose of this study is to investigate the status of domestic violence against women in urban informal settlements of Nairobi and why the women do not seek any redress.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: Though GBV is a well-known vice that pervades all social strata all over the world, most women suffer in silence. This is mainly due to cultural beliefs, poverty, lack of resources or weak and unsupportive community structures, discriminatory laws governing marriage and divorce, social stigma, their economic dependency on men as well as their ignorance of their rights. Due to their low levels of education, most women believe that their husbands have a right to beat them. They do not know that they have available options, which can save them from abusive relationships.

Unique Contribution to Theory and Practice: When developing and putting up interventions to help survivors of gender-based violence, these interventions should be designed in partnership with the women they are intended to benefit
THE IMPACT OF GENDER CENTRED DESIGN IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FUEL-LESS GENERATOR FOR ARTISANS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Idiata Idiata , Asikhia Asikhia , Oriarewo Oriarewo , Omoruyi Omoruyi , Omage Omage , Obanor Obanor
Published: January 2023

Gender concerns and experiences, as well as those of policymakers and programme implementers, should be considered when formulating policies and programmes in all areas of public life, including politics, business, and society. This ensures that women and men benefit from policies and programmes in the same way, while preventing inequalities from being perpetuated. This should also be integrated in the designing of machines used in homes too. This research seeks to investigate the impact of gender design on the construction of a fuel-less generator for female artisans in Nigeria. Investing in the development of a female-friendly fuel-less generator will be a significant step forward in reducing the sufferings of female business venture owners in Nigeria while causing little or no environmental impact. For this paper only responses related to whether this research will be a step in the right direction in addressing gender bias to previous work, that female artisans will be comfortable operating and using the new device and that Gendered centre design will receive a boost in product design especially in Nigeria are considered. The result showed that gendered centre design will receive a boost as a result of this research.
A perspective review on the policy, practice and challenges of embracing e-governance in Uganda
Authors: Acanga Alfred Acanga , Mwesigwa David Mwesigwa , Oryang Alex Chono , Oboi Alex Oboi
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Regarding the efficacy of e-governance in a developmental state, the central demand is whether the policy and practice of e-governance has, as espoused and executed, been effective in Uganda? In a bid to address this touchy demand, it would at the outset be indispensable to develop some cognizance of the anatomy and challenges hindering its efficacy in developmental governance. E-governance policy, as a universal idea of modern governments encapsulate a system by facilitating the numerous functions and activities of Ministries, Departments and Agencies. This article wishes to evaluate a selection of functions, in the public sector, that encountered a digital migration to e-governance in terms of their effectiveness as developmental state functions.

Methodology: This study was entirely based on a review of literature on e-governance covering specific aspects of policy and practice in Uganda, the region and other places outside the continent.

Findings and unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: This study offers the policy context of e-governance along with debates on the effectiveness of selected functions in a developmental state. The article centres on the efficacy of e-governance operation within a rather multifaceted environment. Consequently, the authors suggest that research on e-governance can be embraced as a means, by government, to improve both the policy and practices at both central government and local government levels.
Influence of Crime Reduction Initiatives on Maintenance of Law and Order. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Weru Phyliss Weru
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  Since the formation of nation state until 1980’s and 1990’s, strong national governments have dominated the world resulting to either absentee or weak regional governments. Apart from Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Yugoslavia, all other European Countries as well as in Africa and Asia, have had central governments throughout the post-world war II. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of crime reduction initiatives on maintenance of law and order in Kenya. A critical literature review

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concluded that on crime reduction initiatives, the government does not provide opportunities for the members of the public to report crime, and does not encourage public participation on matters affecting the public. The county government also does not support formation of social groups for purposes of promoting social values and is not involved in reconciliation of conflicting communities.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that the government should focus on management of public transport and give the youth support in the sporting activities. It should also focus on campaigning against drug abuse, alcoholism and publicizing the sports calendar. The government should put measures in place to reduce the number of reported crimes and resolve social issues quickly to avoid conflicts in the county. The existing laws need amendment to be supportive enough for the county government on maintaining law and order. The national government should also provide more supportive role in ensuring the county governments succeed in their mandate of maintaining law and order.
Reduction of Anti-Social Activities Initiatives on Facilitation of Social Justice in Nigeria. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kiama Elizabeth Wangare
Published: January 2023

Purpose: Antisocial behavior is a matter of major public concern, especially in neighborhoods perceived to have poor quality of life and in which incidents of more serious crime are likely to occur. The overall objective of this study was to examine reduction of anti-social activities initiatives on facilitation of social justice in Nigeria. A critical literature review

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concluded that most of the respondents disagreed that the government has campaigned against illicit alcohol consumption. Most of the respondents also disagreed that the county government ensures that no alcohol drinking places are located near schools or within residential areas. The study also disagreed that the county government offers guidance to citizens on handling and management of anger.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that the government of Nigeria should give its members the opportunity to report crime and work with the members to reduce the criminal cases that take place in the country as well as deal with the illegal business that take place within the country regions.
Influence of Economic Factors Impede Integrity and Ethical Practices in the Public Sector. A Critical Literature Review
Authors: Kimari Anes Kimari
Published: January 2023

Purpose:  Antisocial behavior is a matter of major public concern, especially in neighborhoods perceived to have poor quality of life and in which incidents of more serious crime are likely to occur. The overall objective of this study was to examine influence of economic factors impede integrity and ethical practices in the public sector globally. A critical literature review

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study concluded that the absence of an effective economic crimes law was cited as a major impediment in the fight against graft and unethical practices. The study also concluded that  an effective economic crimes law not only outlines the economic crimes, it prescribes penalties to be sanctioned on individuals who have engaged in economic crime and lays out the procedure and process for recovering  illicit wealth. The study also concluded that the country that did not have economic crime law the cases of corruption and unethical behaviour were reported to be high.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: This study recommended that the policy makers should introduce of lifestyle audits of public servants as a key strategy in the fight against unethical practices in public service .This was because democracies where lifestyle audit was a mandatory requirement for key public officials unethical practices were less rampant and investigation and prosecution of graft cases was more effective. The study also recommended that it was imperative that key public officials underwent lifestyle audits in order to curb graft in public service and that officers involved in the investigative process should also undergo lifestyle audits.
SALESPERSON BEHAVIUOR AND CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: AN EXPOSITION OF SELECTED RESTAURANTS IN ENUGU METROPOLIS
Authors: Okolo Victor , Mmamel Zita
Published: January 2023

Purpose: This paper studied the effect of salesperson behaviuor on customer satisfaction in the services industry. The specific objectives were firstly to determine the relationship between salesperson ethical selling behaviuor in delivering services and customer satisfaction in the services industry. Secondly, to ascertain the relationship between salesperson smart selling behaviour in delivering services and customer satisfaction in the services industry.

Methodology: The study comprises customers of elected restaurant in Enugu metropolis whose population is unknown. Cochran’s sample size determination formula was used to determine the sample size of 384. Survey method was used to distribute structured questionnaires to the 384 respondents who eventually retuned 300 well filled questionnaires. For the reliability of the study, Cronbach’s alpha was used and the value of 0.784 was determined. Analysis of data was done using Pearson Product Moment correlation statistical tool.

Results: Findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between salesperson ethical selling behaviour in delivering services and customer satisfaction. Similarly, it was revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between salesperson smart selling behaviour in delivering services and customer satisfaction. The implication of this finding is that if salespersons continue with these pleasant approaches, satisfied customers will make repeat purchase and transform into loyal customers. Therefore, restaurant management should lay more emphasis on improving salesperson behaviour to satisfy customers and improve organizational performance. Also, salespersons should be taught to be innovative in the manner they deliver restaurant services to enhance customer value.
Eflúvio telógeno em pacientes pós COVID-19
Authors: Silva Carneiro Geovana Maria , Carvalho de Carvalho Andréa , Cardoso Matos Silva Marcus Vinicius
Published: January 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar um estudo sobre a correlação do eflúvio telógeno em pacientes pós infectados pela COVID-19,uma vez que após a disseminação do coronavirus foram identificados por profissionais uma grande queixa de queda capilar normalmente após 50-60 dias depois da recuperação da doença do coronavirus e através dessa pesquisa será possível disseminar mais conhecimentos sobre a temática, o que possibilitará maior capacitação dos profissionais, que irão atuar de modo a promover uma maior qualidade de vida para os pacientes que buscam tratamentos para o eflúvio telógeno e outras quedas capilares entre elas as alopecias também. Nem todas as pessoas que foram acometidas pela COVID-19 tem acesso a esses tratamentos e exames que podem diagnósticar o Eflúvio Telógeno pós COVID- 19. No cenário atual da pandemia da SARS-CoV-2, a preocupação por uma automedicação sem fiscalização ou acompanhamento do médico responsável, não podem ser descartadas para ocasionar o eflúvio telógeno. A pandemia global em resumo é considerada uma fonte potencial de estresse psicossocial, podendo suceder no aumento da prevalência do eflúvio telógeno como resultado, então deve-se salientar a relevância de prosseguir com um acompanhamento regular, e com um suporte psicológico, em pacientes com eflúvio telógeno neste período de epidemia.
O Imperativo da Felicidade na Contemporaneidade
Authors: Pinto Vanessa Rodrigues Becker , Moura Eliana Perez Gonçalves de
Published: January 2023

O presente ensaio teórico versa sobre a temática do imperativo da felicidade na contemporaneidade, contemplando o atual momento histórico de crise pandêmica. Para tanto, busca-se na interface entre psicologia e outras áreas de conhecimento, tais como ciências sociais, filosofia e psicanálise, a inteligibilidade necessária para apreensão do estudo. Inicialmente, pretende-se realizar um breve resgate sobre as concepções de felicidade ao longo da história, refletindo sobre como as transformações da cultura permitiram que a felicidade fosse deslocada do campo do sonho para o campo do dever. Posteriormente, propõe-se abordar o lugar que a felicidade, transformada em imperativo, ocupa na contemporaneidade, atravessada pelo discurso capitalista neoliberal e pelos argumentos da sociedade de consumo e desempenho. Por fim, sugere-se que a cartografia social contemporânea, sob a égide do neoliberalismo e seus reflexos na cultura, incide sobre os processos de subjetivação em forma de adoecimento.
Error del contribuyente en la contabilización y devengo de sus ingresos en el impuesto sobre sociedades. ¿Puede la inspección aprovechar dicho yerro para liquidar?
Authors: Sánchez Pedroche José Andrés
Published: January 2023

Repercusión de los errores del contribuyente en la contabilización, facturación y devengo de sus ingresos profesionales, así como su posible prescripción. Posibilidad de que la Inspección aproveche dichos errores para dictar su liquidación.
Lurbinectedin (Zepzelca)
Authors: CADTH
Published: January 2023

CADTH recommends that Zepzelca not be reimbursed by public drug plans for the treatment of stage III or metastatic small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

While evidence from a clinical trial demonstrated that some patients had disease that responded during treatment with Zepzelca, without a control group there is uncertainty in how much the observed responses were due to Zepzelca treatment rather than chance.

There was too much uncertainty in the reviewed evidence to determine how Zepzelca compares to other treatments used in Canada in terms of delaying disease progression, improving survival, and minimizing side effects.

It is unclear whether Zepzelca meets any of the needs identified by patients: improving survival, delaying disease progression, relieving cancer symptoms, minimizing side effects, and maintaining or improving quality of life.
Bow shock characteristics from magnetic field observations
Authors: Schmid Daniel , Narita Yasuhito
Published: January 2023

Abstract. Based on the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) shock jump condition (Rankine-Hugoniot relation), we develop a tool to determine the relationship between the density jump, Alfven Mach number and the solar wind plasma beta directly from magnetic field observations across the shock. The presented method is a useful tool to characterize the bow shock around planets, where plasma data are often limited or even not available. In particular in view of the ongoing Bepi-Colombo mission the tool can help to diagnose and characterize the bow shock during the planetary flybys.
Simulated methane emissions from Arctic ponds are highly sensitive to warming
Authors: Rehder Zoé , Kleinen Thomas , Kutzbach Lars , Stepanenko Victor , Langer Moritz , Brovkin Victor
Published: January 2023

Abstract. We employ a new, process-based model for methane emissions from ponds (MeEP) to investigate the methane-emission response of polygonal-tundra ponds in Northeast Siberia to warming. Small and shallow water bodies such as ponds are vulnerable to warming due to their low thermal inertia compared to larger lakes, and the Arctic is warming at an above-average rate. While ponds are a relevant landscape-scale source of methane under the current climate, the response of pond methane emissions to warming is uncertain. MeEP differentiates between the three main pond types of the polygonal tundra, ice-wedge, polygonal-center, and merged polygonal ponds. The model resolves the three main pathways of methane emissions – diffusion, ebullition, and plant-mediated transport – at the temporal resolution of one hour, thus capturing daily and seasonal variability of the methane emissions. The model was tuned using chamber measurements resolving the three methane pathways. We perform idealized warming experiments, with increases in the mean annual temperature of 2.5, 5, and 7.5 °C on top of a historical simulation. The simulations reveal an overall increase of 1.33 g CH4 year-1 °C-1 per square meter of pond area. Under annual temperatures 5 °C above present temperatures pond methane emissions are more than three times higher than now. Most of this emission increase is due to the additional substrate provided by the increased net productivity of the vascular plants. Furthermore, plant-mediated transport is the dominating pathway of methane emissions in all simulations. We conclude that vascular plants as a substrate source and efficient methane pathway should be included in future pan-Arctic assessments of pond methane emissions.
Technical note: An Assessment of HgII to Preserve Carbonate System Parameters in Organic-Rich Estuarine Waters
Authors: Moore Christopher S. , Byrne Robert H. , Yates Kimberly K.
Published: January 2023

Abstract. This work assesses the effectiveness of sample preservation techniques for measurements of pHT (total scale), total dissolved inorganic carbon (DICT), and total alkalinity (AT) in organic-rich estuarine waters. Using HgCl2-treated and untreated water samples, measurements of these carbonate system parameters were examined over a period of three months. Over this duration, continued respiration of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in untreated samples created large discrepancies in DICT concentrations, while DICT was effectively constant in treated samples. Changes in AT were observed for both treated and untreated samples, with treated samples showing the greatest variation. In response to changing AT / DICT ratios, pHT changes were observed in both treated and untreated samples but were relatively small in treated samples. Improved accuracy of results in organic-rich estuarine waters that reflect the in situ carbonate system characteristics of the samples at the time of collection can be achieved when samples obtained for DICT and AT analysis are collected and stored separately. Accurate analyses of DICT can be obtained by filtration and preservation with HgCl2. Accuracy of AT analyses can be improved by filtration and storage in polypropylene bottles at 4 °C without adding HgCl2. Quality of pHT measurements can be improved by prompt analysis in the field and, if this cannot be accomplished, then samples can be preserved with HgCl2 and measured in the laboratory within one week.
‘A definite quantity of all the differences in the world’: Glissant, Spinoza, and the Abyss as True Cause
Authors: Brown Angela H.
Published: January 2023

In a conversation with Manthia Diawara aboard the Queen Mary II in 2009, Édouard Glissant elaborated his definition of Relation, a concept that he formally presented in his book Poétique de la relation in 1990, but that emerged out of years of writing about creolization and cultural action in the Caribbean. Sitting at the ship’s window, with the Atlantic Ocean crashing around him, Glissant explains that “the truth that is increasingly coming to light about Black reality in the New World is the truth of multiplicity, the truth of the step towards the Other.”