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Features of the use of ice crossings when delivering cargos and developing fields in the Gulf of Ob. Possibilities of using hovercraft, wheeled and amphibious transport
Authors:   PJSC Gazprom, Lobanov A.V. , Kornienko O.A. ,   LLC Krasnoyarskgazprom neftegazproekt, Timofeyev O.Y. ,   State Marine Technical University
Published: July 2022

The article analyzes the basic principles of design, formation, construction and use of ice crossings and winter roads in the Russian Federation, the experience of Canada is given. The authors present the main recommendations for organizing a system for ensuring the development of deposits in the Gulf of Ob. For the first time, they consider the issues of the effectiveness of the development, creation and operation of hovercraft in the fields of the Gulf of Ob. Studies show that considering the possibility of operating hovercraft in the Ob-Taz region requires solving a set of tasks: choosing the types of vehicles and routes of their movement depending on the types and characteristics of goods, determining the locations of their loading/unloading points, bases and maintenance of vehicles and preparation of an ice road on the ice of the Gulf of Ob.
Analysis of the state and development of the transport system of the Northern Sea Route
Authors:   Solomenko Institute of Transport Problems of the Russian academy of sciences, Gurlev I.V. , Makosko A.A. ,   A.M.Obukhov Institute of Atmospheric Physics Russian Academy of Sciences, Malygin I.G. ,   Solomenko Institute of Transport Problems of the Russian academy of sciences
Published: July 2022

The authors analyze the state and development of the Northern Sea Route transport system; compare the intensity and volume of cargo traffic along the southern route through the Suez Canal and along the Northern Sea Route at the present time. They show the structure of domestic and import-export cargo traffic along the Northern Sea Route, and access the possibilities of increasing cargo traffic by 2024 and 2035. The authors analyze the state of ports along the Northern Sea Route and outline the need to improve the infrastructure of the entire transport system, the creation of hub ports, and the construction of powerful nuclear icebreakers of a new generation in order to develop an international transit route based on year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route.
The covalent reactivity of functionalized 5-hydroxy-butyrolactams is the basis for targeting of fatty acid binding protein 5 (FABP5) by the neurotrophic agent MT-21
Authors: Svenningsen Esben , Ottosen Rasmus , Jørgensen Katrine , Nisavic Marija , Larsen Camilla , Hansen Bente , Wang Yong , Lindorff-Larsen Kresten , Tørring Thomas , Hacker Stephan , Palmfeldt Johan , Poulsen Thomas
Published: July 2022

Covalently acting compounds experience a strong interest within chemical biology both as molecular probes in studies of fundamental biological mechanisms and/or as novel drug candidates. In this context, the identification of new classes of reactive groups are particularly important as these can expose novel reactivity modes and, consequently, expand the ligandable proteome. Here, we investigated the electrophilic reactivity of the 3-acyl-5-hydroxy-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrole-2-one (AHPO) scaffold, a heterocyclic motif that is e.g. present in various bioactive natural products. Our investigations were focused on the compound MT-21 - a simplified structural analogue of the natural product epolactaene - which is known to have both neurotrophic activity and ability to trigger apoptotic cell death. We found that the central N-acyl hemiaminal group of MT-21 can function as an electrophilic centre enabling divergent reactivity with both amine- and thiol-based nucleophiles, which furthermore translated to reactivity with proteins in both cell lysates and live cells. We found that in live cells MT-21 strongly engaged the lipid transport protein fatty acid-binding protein 5 (FABP5) by direct binding to a cysteine residue in the bottom of the ligand binding pocket. Through preparation of a series of MT-21 derivatives, we probed the specificity of this interaction which was found to be strongly dependent on subtle structural changes. Our study suggests that MT-21 may be employed as a tool compound in future studies of the biology of FABP5, which remains incompletely understood. Furthermore, our study has also made clear that other natural products containing the AHPO-motif may likewise possess covalent reactivity and that this property may underlie their biological activity.
Features of the Geochemical Composition of Soils of the Southwestern Part of the Pacific Coast of Russia
Authors:   Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity FEB RAS, Zharikova E. A.
Published: July 2022

The large diversity of the soil cover in the southern regions of Primorye makes it difficult to assess the current ecological state of soils on the basis of data from single background pits. More than 220 samples taken from topsoils of main types of background soils were analyzed by atomic absorption by atomic method to reveal the geochemical composition of soils in the coastal territory of the region, the background content of heavy metals was established. The features of accumulation of pollutant elements in the surface layer are revealed. The content of vanadium, chromium, cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, cadmium, and lead is much lower clark. No significant difference was found between the content of heavy metals in the soils of high and low sea terraces (Histosoils, Gleysols), riverine plains (Fluvisols, Histosoils,) and outlier uplands (Albic Stagnoso, Cambisols). A series of the intensity of accumulation of total forms of elements Cu > Zn > V > Cd > Co > Ni > Pb > Сr was determined. The average values of the various geochemical indices indicate the absence of pollution and a low level of potential ecological risk of the soils of the study area, therefore, using the received data as background data is correct. The territories of neighboring states can be a potential source of pollution of the region during atmospheric transport due to the higher content of pollutant elements in soils.
Monitoring of the Exploration Degree of the Territory of Northeast China (Subjective Geographical Approach of the Russian Scientific School)
Authors:   V. B. Sochava Institute of Geography SB RAS, Zabortseva T. I. ,   Irkutsk State University, Jiang K. S. ,   Irkutsk State University
Published: July 2022

Analysis of current preferences in the study of the territory of Northeast China (Dongbei) by Russian researchers is presented based on public and humanitarian qualifying papers over the past 10 years. Geographical themes are examined in more detail. The results of the research work of the 33rd International Geographical Congress held in China (2016, Beijing) served as the material for identifying the main research areas by Chinese geographers in this region. The border region of the Russian Far East – the Northeast China administratively includes three provinces (Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning) and occupies about 8 % of the territory of the PRC, and has the same proportion of the country's population. Between 1950 and 1960, with the support of the USSR, the PRC built a number of large industrial facilities in Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian and other cities, which have retained their economic regional and national significance up to this day. This study is relevant both for a comprehensive regional analysis for systematizing the conducted modern scientific research, and for understanding different views on the essence of cross-border interaction processes, which are of practiceoriented interest in order to expand cooperation in the Northeast Asia region. At present, partnership with China is practically decisive for the economic specialization and economic development of the domestic southeastern border territories. Monitoring of recent preferences of the territories of Northeast China revealed that a multidimensional economic and comparative geographical analysis of the Russian border regions of Siberia and the Far East and the provinces of Northeast China is being carried out. At the same time, the selected partner region remains a differentiated territory in terms of investment structure and economic development (Liaoning province is a donor entity, while Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces are «not self-sustainable»). Chinese studies cover a wide range of geographic topics: from traditional rural-urbanization multidisciplinary studies to ecological and touristrecreational ones. Due attention was given to the scientific subject of the response of the natural systems of Northeast China to climate change.
Paleoseismogenic Displacements in Cape Rytyi Area on the Northwestern Shore of Lake Baikal
Authors:   Institute of the Earth’s Crust SB RAS, Lunina O. V. , Denisenko I. A. ,   Institute of the Earth’s Crust SB RAS, Braga H. G. ,   Tomsk State University
Published: July 2022

In connection with a series of sensible earthquakes in the Baikal-Mongolian region at the end of 2020 – beginning of 2021, the population of the area has increased interest in the zones of possible earthquake sources and their seismic potential. In this regard, we carried out a detailed mapping of paleoseismogenic deformations within one of the most mysterious places on Lake Baikal – Cape Rytyi and its vicinity crossed by the zone of the Kocherikovsky active fault. Along the ruptures in the rear part of the Rita river delta, based on displacement measurements of the original surfaces on the hypsometric profiles, the vertical displacements are reconstructed and compared with ground penetrating radar data. It has been established that the deformations in the studied area are associated with at least two paleoearthquakes. The maximum movement at the first one was 7,9 m, at the second one – 5,0 m. The magnitude estimates calculated from the known equations using these displacements were: MW of the earlier event 7,3, MS = 7,4; MW of the later event is 7,1, MS = 7,3. It is noted that the preservation of seismogenic scarps, their dip angles and the degree of burial strongly depend on the initial landscape and can differ even within a few hundred meters for a single rupture. This fact must be taken into account when conducting paleoearthquake studies and determining the rupture parameters.
The essence and concepts of accounting information paradoxes and assessment of their impact on management decisions
Authors: Serpeninova Y.S. , Burdenko І.М. , Novikova D.A.
Published: July 2022

Accounting information serves as a primary source for the formation of financial and management accounting data for further managerial decisions. However, existing forms of financial reporting cannot fully meet the information needs of stakeholders. One of the reasons is the paradox of accounting information. Accounting paradoxes are not fully studied and requires proper coverage, first of all, the generation of theoretical and methodological framework, in order to better understand and optimize the existing contradictions and controversial issues. The article highlights the economic essence of accounting paradoxes, their importance in the process of making effective management decisions, identifies the causes of formation, impact and consequences of distortion of the accounting data in making rational management decisions.

On the basis of the conducted research the author’s classification of accounting paradoxes on common signs is generated. The role of the influence of accounting data paradoxes on the further activity of the enterprise is argued. The causal relationship between the possibility of distortion of accounting information at different stages of its formation depending on the object of accounting and its further transformation into management data is identified. As a result of the analysis of the outlined topic a number of solutions of problem questions are offered, namely: optimization of the accounting information, minimization of influence of paradoxes of the accounting information.
The Interactions of Business Environment, Generic Strategy, Operations Strategy, and Business Performance in the Lebanese Industries. (c2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Ghazal Ziad
Published: July 2022

The purpose of the thesis is to investigate the interactions between business environment, generic strategy, operations strategy, and business performance in the Lebanese economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mediation effects of both generic and operations strategies between the business environment and business performance are examined. Drawing upon the theory of contingency, theory of strategic management, and resource-based view theory, a conceptual model was developed and empirically tested. The study was conducted by analyzing data collected via an online questionnaire from employees working in different Lebanese companies. Several statistical techniques were employed to conduct the data analysis phase of the study using the statistical software SPSS package and the add-in Hayes Process macro. The statistical techniques included reliability and validity analysis, factor analysis, correlation and regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and mediation analysis. The results confirmed the significance of the direct effects at the aggregate level. In addition, analysis at the sub-dimensions level revealed mixed results regarding the significance of the proposed relationships. Moreover, partial mediation effects were detected as the generic strategy was found to partially mediate the relationships between business environment and operations strategy and between business environment and business performance. This study can help investors, managers, and entrepreneurs observe the importance of both generic and operations strategies on increasing the firm’s performance in the presence of a changing business environment as generic strategy was found to have a stronger influence on business performance. This study adds to the existing literature by proposing and testing a conceptual model linking business environment, generic strategy, operations strategy, and business performance.
On the Provisioning of Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Services in IoT Networks with Multipath Diversity. (c2020)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Sweidan Zahraa
Published: July 2022

The unprecedented increase in the number of smart connected devices invoked a plethora of diverse applications with different performance requirements stipulating various network management strategies. Ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), one of the promised 5G dimensions, is expected to enable mission-critical applications while adhering to different levels of reliability and latency requirements. At its core, URLLC rests on the notion of providing stringent reliability and latency requirements, in which guaranteed network availability becomes a necessity. In this thesis, we propose different approaches for providing URLLC services in two different contexts: wired and wireless network scenarios. Motivated by the fact that extreme reliability and lowest latency guarantees incur extremely high costs, we aim to provide these requirements using multipath diversity. However, providing such guarantees requires careful resource provisioning and management. In the fi rst part of this work, we utilize the notion of Network Slicing (NS), one of the key paradigms that can offer performance guarantees through customized network management of software defi ned networking (SDN) as well as path diversity. Multiple disjoint paths may be selected to ensure the reliability and latency requirements of supported URLLC-based applications. We formulate the problem as a mixed integer program and then propose a decomposition approach that can efficiently associate each application to its corresponding paths while meeting its strict quality demands. In the second part of this work, we leverage unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as redundant flying edge servers to fulfi l the reliability and latency requirements of devices in a given IoT network. UAVs fly closer to devices which target reliability cannot be met by the serving base station (or access point) equipped with mobile edge computing (MEC) capabilities. We de ne the constraints of the problem, model it as a Markov Decision Process, and propose a reinforcement learning-based solution to optimize the UAV trajectory. Simulation results are presented for both parts of the thesis to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed solutions and algorithms in comparison with optimal solutions and baseline algorithms.
A Stackelberg Game Inspired Model of Real-Time Economic Dispatch with Demand Response. (2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Shakrina Youssef
Published: July 2022

Traditional electric power systems have several challenges in maintaining their reliability and being able to meet the demand of the consumers at peak hours. Additionally, environmental concerns may arise from several physical limitations in the network that would increase gas emission besides adding extra generation costs. With the advancements in the field of communications amalgamating in the power network, smart grids enable electric consumers to take part in changing the load profile through demand response (DR) programs to help overcome such challenges. In some DR programs where the network’s operators inform the consumers about the updated prices, predicting the change of the consumption pattern that will occur becomes arduous. Especially with the variety of electrical loads and their applications like the residential and industrial consumers and their different sensitivity to prices. For optimal scheduling of generation units, this thesis presents a novel method for the operator to predict market prices and electrical loads under real-time pricing (RTP) DR program in a microgrid. Inspired by the Stackelberg game, the proposed model represents the interaction between the operator and the consumers. The model establishes simulated trading between the network’s operator (leader) optimizing the generation cost and offering market prices to the customers (followers) who optimize their behavior. The interaction is formulated as a one-leader, N-follower iterative game where the optimization problems are solved using deterministic global optimization techniques. The proposed model considers a detailed representation of the industrial and residential loads. Simulations are performed on several microgrid systems where results show a significant improvement in the projected retail prices and electrical loads. Finally, this thesis also examines the impact of energy storage systems (ESS) on the operation of an industrial facility in real-time demand response programs. A model is developed to optimally manage the energy storage and operation of the industrial load. Additionally, an approach to the sizing of the ESS is proposed. Stochastic modeling of electricity prices based on historical data is used to this end. The optimization models were tested on a generic industrial unit. Results show the benefits of ESS in increasing profit and highlight the impact of its installation cost on its feasibility.
Association of genetic polymorphisms in FTO with Overweight/Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in the Lebanese Population. (c2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Maroun Veronica
Published: July 2022

Background and aims: Overweight and obesity are a worldwide threat to health and quality of life as they increase the risk of many chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Several studies have reported associations between the fat-mass and obesity-associated gene (FTO) variants, rs1421085 and rs17818499, and overweight/obesity as well as T2DM. However, this association has not yet been studied among the Lebanese population. The present study therefore aimed to investigate the association between the aforementioned FTO gene polymorphisms, overweight/obesity and the risk of T2DM in Lebanese adults. Methods: Secondary cross-sectional retrospective data analysis was conducted, involving 723 Lebanese participants aged ≥ 18 years old. Genotypic data for the FTO rs1421085 and rs17817449 variants as clinical and demographic information were available. Binary logistic regressions were used to examine the relationship between FTO variants and body mass index (BMI) as well as T2DM. Results: Rs17817499 showed a significant association with BMI (p=0.012), while rs1421085 did not (p=0.375). Results from the logistic regression analyses showed that the rs17817499-GG, rs17817499-GT and rs1421085-CT genotypes were significantly associated with overweight/obesity after adjusting for age, gender and T2DM (p=0.01, 0.0001, and 0.003 respectively), with the highest risk observed among FTO rs17817499-GG carriers. No significant association was observed between rs17817499 and rs1421085 and T2DM. Conclusion: The rs17817499 variant of the FTO gene was highly associated with overweight and obesity in the Lebanese population. On the other hand, the studied FTO variants were not significantly associated with T2DM. The present results, reported for the first time in Lebanon, provide insights about risk factors and chronic disease prevention for Middle Eastern populations.
Phenotypic and Genotypic Typing of Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii Isolates from Lebanon. (c2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Sleiman Haidar Siwar
Published: July 2022

Infections caused by Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) have become an essential healthcare-associated problem. We used whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to characterize A. baumannii collected from a hospital in Lebanon. The genotypic relatedness was assessed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), multi-locus sequence typing (MLST), and whole-genome SNP-based phylogenetic analysis (wg-SNP). A. baumannii PCR-based replicon typing (AB-PBRT) was also used to analyze the plasmid content. PFGE demonstrated that most isolates that belonged to a unique clonal type were assigned to ST2 of the international clone II. Phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed that the isolates were extensively drug-resistant (XDR). Intrinsic β-lactam resistance genes, including blaADC25 (Acinetobacter-Derived Cephalosporinase) and the blaOXA66 (a variant of blaOXA51), were among the common resistance determinants. AB-PBRT, which categorizes A. baumannii plasmids into homology groups (GRs) based on the nucleotide homology of their respective replicase genes, showed that the isolates were mainly positive for GR2 and GR6. A. baumannii is a nosocomial pathogen that is difficult to control. WGS analysis showed the relatedness of the studied CRAB isolates and mobile genetic elements and revealed the enhanced transmission prospects of A. baumannii between and among patients. WGS and interventional trials are needed to define and prevent the spread of XDR microbial pathogens.
Home is Not a Place. (c2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Qamhiya Shahed
Published: July 2022

Recognized as the country with the highest proportion of international migrants, the United Arab Emirates presents an interesting case for studies of migrant communities since its inception in 1971. The laws and regulations of the country restrict any permanent status for its incoming migrants such as naturalization or permanent residency, leaving migrants in a state of permanent temporariness. Children of migrants in the UAE are hence born and raised away from their official nation state and are faced with issues of national and cultural identity, as well as questions of national belonging. Through conducting primary research consisting of semi-structured interviews with Egyptian nationals that have been born and raised in the UAE. The study explores the concept of identity, sense of belonging, and forms of attachment and transnational ties to homeland among second generation Egyptian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates.
Teachers’ and Evaluators’ Perceptions of Teacher Effectiveness after the Implementation of the Danielson Framework for Teaching. (c2021)
Authors:   ,   Lebanese American University, Takkoush Sara
Published: July 2022

The challenge of accuracy faces those who are responsible for evaluating classroom teachers. One way to accurately evaluate teachers and enhance a school’s culture is to use a clearly defined and structured evaluative framework. However, evaluative frameworks do not eliminate discrepancies between the perceptions of teachers and those of evaluators regarding the characteristics of an effective teacher. The purpose of this study is to address the teacher evaluation inconsistency by examining teachers’ and evaluators’ perceptions of the criteria for teacher effectiveness through a case study conducted at a local Lebanese school that implements the Danielson Framework for Teaching. The study follows a mixed methods approach that combines both quantitative and qualitative approaches using a questionnaire and focus group interviews conducted on two groups (a group of teachers and a group of evaluators).The purposive sample consisted of twelve teachers and twelve evaluators who completed the questionnaire. Six of the participants for each group participated in two focus group interviews through the Zoom application. Data from the questionnaire was presented as descriptive frequency counts and percentages. An inductive data analysis was implemented for the interviews. Findings of the study revealed that both teachers and evaluators had similar perceptions of effectiveness. This study is among the first to examine differences in perceptions of teachers and those of evaluators after the implementation of the Danielson Framework for Teaching in Lebanon. It invites further research on evaluative frameworks in Lebanese settings and provides implications for practice and recommendations for school leaders in Lebanon on effective and accurate teacher evaluation.
TAX OPTIMIZATION AND FIRM VALUE: A STUDY OF SELECTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS LISTED IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Akinsulire Oyemolu Olugbenga , Adegbie Folajimi Festus ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Akintoye Ishola Rufus ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State
Published: July 2022

he importance of tax strategy as an influential factor on profitability which moderates and determines the long-term value of a firm is of paramount importance. The purpose of this research is to see how tax planning affect the value of manufacturing firms listed in Nigeria between (2011-2020). The relationship between the dependent and independent variables was determined using the expo facto design method and the multiple regression technique. Also, the Pearson Correlation analysis was used in the paper. Data for the study were extracted from the audited financial statements of the sampled companies for a 10-year period (2011-2020). The dependent variable (market value) was proxy by Tobin Q, while the independent variables were proxy by Effective tax rate (ETR), thin capitalisation and Capital intensity. The regression result shows an overall Adjusted R2 of 0.412 which signifies that the explanatory variables are able to explain variation in market value to the extent of 41.2% while the balance of 58% is attributable to factors outside the model. Market value proxy by Tobin Q was negatively and insignificantly affected by ETR (Beta=-0.75,P=0.364) while thin capitalization and capital intensity significantly affected market value . The study found that market value is affected by Investment in Tangible asset by consumer goods firm in Nigeria and recommends amongst others that financial and tax advisors should enlighten management on the quantum of asset to use and also regulate their leverage as much as possible within the threshold that reduces their weighted average cost of capital, making the overall cost benefit from debt to outweigh the cost.
DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY ON THE CYBERSPACE: THE CONTESTATION BETWEEN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND CYBERCRIMINALS
Authors:   Department of Criminology and Security Studies, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Ezeji Chiji Longinus
Published: July 2022

The paper examines the contestation between criminal justice system and cybercriminals. Qualitative methodology was adopted for collecting data. The study sample was drawn from Nigeria Police Crime prevention and Investigative Unit, Cyber forensics experts, officials from the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Cyber security experts, acadamics in Criminology and Security Studies, judges and prosecutors. Theses were interviewed to obtain information on the running battle between the authourites and the criminal elements. Findings revealed that cyber crime increased exponentially despite the promulgation of cybercrime prevention and prohibition Act of 2015. It was reported that Nigeria youth used the lack of empowernment as their excuse to engage in cybercrime. Findings also revealed varied corps of victims, people and local businesses in Nigeria. The paper recommends the need to campaign for moral regeneration, educating internet users on how to stay protected online, appeals for atitutude change among the youths, and those involved in cybercrime, specialised trainng for criminal justice officials to enable them tackle cyber related crimes.above all, the criminal justice system must be swift in apprehension, prosecution and setencing offenders.
TRADITIONAL RULERS AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: A CASE STUDY OF ETINAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AKWA- IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Authors:   Lead City University, Ibadan Oyo State, Akpabio Helen Emem
Published: July 2022

Traditional Institutions in Africa was once held in high esteem by African societies. The Institution based on the pedigree of the traditional leaders was known for the preservation of culture(ral) values maintenance of law and order and effective conflict resolution in their respective domain(s). They are trusted to give sound judgment and justice that is not legally or judicially bias. The advent the introduction of the 1976 Local Government Reform crippled the well-defined and hallowed system of Tradition in Nigeria which was using alternative dispute resolution to ensure that peace reigned in their domains.This is based on the perception that Alternative Dispute Resolution through mediation is a viable instrument for dispute settlement by the Traditional Rulers in Etinan. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques used by Traditional Rulers in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. The population of the study are men and women from the Local Government Area while the sample size(50 ) was purposively selected for the study. A self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Interviews were conducted with key informants.Journals, archival materials, and internet articles were used to affirm certain facts that traditional rulers uses Alternative and negotiation techniques for dispute resolution through mediation process. The study reveals that traditional rulers employs the use of Reconciliation, Mediation,and Litigation to resolve all forms of conflict. However , Litigation is used when conflicting parties are not satisfied with the outcome of the mediation process. It was also revealed that the use of Personal Data of Spouses and Close Kinship is another form used to resolve conflict in Etinan. The paper recommends that asides traditional rulers, mediators and the society at large should adapt the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution dispute settlement at all levels and devoid of court proceedings
WHAT HOPE FOR DIGITAL BUSINESSES DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA?: AN ASSESSMENT OF ONLINE NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF TWITTER’S SUSPENSION
Authors:   Department of Mass Communication, Caleb University, Lagos, Nigeria, OGBONNA Sunday
Published: July 2022

A recent World Bank report reveals that poverty has been decreasing in all regions of the world with the exception of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as more than 45% of countries in the sub-region are off-track from achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) extreme poverty target. Asanga, Boateng & Akamavi (2016). Hoofmann (TRT News, 2021) echoed similar view when he said that Nigeria has the largest number of people in poverty in the world, with the unemployment rate among 15-34-year-old around 35 percent in 2020; adding that: “Twitter is a digital platform that has been a crucial link in the operations of millions of small and medium-sized enterprises; it allows the kind of business that gives consumers options which leads to innovation and better products and services. It was estimated that the nation stands to lose a whopping sum of N650 million monthly if Twitter suspension remains in place. This paper thus explores the suspension of Twitter operations and reactions by Nigerians and the international community; using the content analysis and case study research designs; while agenda-setting and innovation theories served as the study theoretical foundation to examine how innovative communication will foster the pace of economic development which Nigerians genuinely crave for. Study found that all online news content analysed were foreign based newspapers/ magazines; 6 representing 66.7% of the entire stories dwelt on abuse of freedom of the press; freedom of expression and human rights issue, while economic and political headlines on the ban were two and one stories representing 22.2% and 11.1% respectively.
INTERNAL CONTROL AND FINANCIAL FRAUD IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING INDUSTRY
Authors:   Department of Economics, Caleb University, Imota Lagos, Ifarajimi Gilbert , Audu Solomon ,   Department of Accounting, Finance & Taxation Caleb University, Imota, Lagos
Published: July 2022

With the susceptibility of the banking industry to the liquid nature of its assets, this study was carried out to examine the effect of internal control on financial fraud in the Nigerian banking industry. The study is framed theoretically using the pentagon fraud theory. The exploratory research design was employed for this study. Secondary source of data was used and data on the independent and dependent variables were obtained from available data which is the NDIC 2019 Report. The data gathered were analyzed using the Multiple regression model. was used in analyzing the effect of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The result shows that staff control has a positive effect on fraud prevention in the banking industry in Nigeria. It is concluded from the study that staff control does not have a significant effect on fraud in the banking industry in Nigeria. This study recommends that staff controls be put in place to ensure that the right human resources are attracted and retained for the job in order to prevent financial fraud in the banking industry in Nigeria
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED MANUFACTURING AND OIL AND GAS FIRMS IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Nigeria,, Fijabi Lateef Kolawole , Owolabi Sunday Ajao ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Nigeria, Ajibade Ayodeji Temitope ,   Department of Accounting, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Nigeria,
Published: July 2022

This study carried out a comparative study on influence of the financial management practices on the performance of the quoted manufacturing and oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study specifically assessed the financial management practices and return on equity of the manufacturing firms to determine whether they are significantly different from those of oil and gas firms. The ex post facto research design was used. Data were obtained from the annual reports and accounts of the sampled firms of both sectors for the period 2006-2020. A purposive simple random sampling was adopted to select sample from 52 manufacturing firms and 11 oil and gas firms. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression model were used to analyze the data. The findings showed that strategic financial management practices jointly had significant effect on return on equity of listed manufacturing (Adj. R2 = 0.0046, Chi2(5) = 64.07, p < 0.05) and oil and gas firms (Adj. R2 = 0.555, F(5,114) = 30.78, p < 0.05). The regression results revealed that debt finance has a positive and insignificant relationship with return on equity of both sectors. Investing activities, dividend payout, working capital, and total asset turnover had negative effect on return on equity of the manufacturing firms but positive effect in oil and gas firms in Nigeria. The study recommended that the investors should consider appropriate variables that help them determine choice of a sector for investment purpose before they commit their hard earned resources
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND FORWARD LOOKING ACCOUNTING INFORMATION DISCLOSURE IN QUOTED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Authors:   Department of Accounting Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria, Lasisi Oparinde Rasheed , Olaoye Samuel Adebayo ,   Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria, Appolos Nwonbia ,   Department of Accounting Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
Published: July 2022

This paper examined the effect of corporate governance, firm characteristics on forward looking accounting information disclosure in quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria. The corporate governance is proxied by gender diversity, audit committee size, audit committee meeting frequency and risk management committees. Firm characteristics is proxied by leverage, firm size, audit firm type, and profitability; while forward looking accounting information is proxied by 35 keywords of forward looking accounting information disclosure. Content analyses of the narrative part of annual report of sampled companies were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. An ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A purposive sampling approach was used to select the sample. Data were obtained from ten (10) years’ (2011-2020) annual reports and accounts of sampled manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Multiple regression to test the hypothesis at a significance level of 5%. The findings showed that corporate governance and firm characteristics jointly and positively significantly affected the forward looking disclosure of listed manufacturing firms in Nigeria (p-value =0.0000; <0.05). The findings also showed that audit committee meeting’s frequency and audit firm size is negatively significant while gender diversity, audit committee size, risk management committee and firm size is positively significant on the disclosure forward looking information. The Adjusted R-Square of 0.33 showed that 67% is outside forward looking accounting information disclosure. The study recommends that the management should pay attention to disclosure of forward looking information as current level is below the disclosure level obtainable in other developing nation
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A MIRAGE BY YOUTH ALIENATION
Authors:   Department of Sociology, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara, Ayub Akeem Olalekan , Fadeyi, Taofeek James ,   Department of Political Science, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara
Published: July 2022

Alienation is increasingly causing challenges in many parts of the world including in Nigeria where it has grown to be one of the most serious social issues bedevilling the lives of a few Nigerian youths, causing frustration and dejection, and dependency on family members and friends, who also have their own issues to take care of. Comprehensive published literature was undertaken by the author to identify journal articles and books dealing with alienation, youth and human development to establish a relationship between youth alienation and development. Findings affirmed that youth alienation has manifested itself through youth involvement in violence, terrorism, homicide, banditry, jungle justice and demonstrations/protests. It was also discovered that youth alienation has been triggered by structural challenges such as unemployment, poverty/hunger, corruption, poor political representation, among others. The consequences of youth alienation are pretty high for both individual Nigerians and the nation. While youth alienation stunts individual personal development and interferes with their potential, it affects society through numerous illicit activities engaged in by the youth which tend to slow the tempo of development and divert the attention of government from real businesses. This paper concludes that youth alienation is a menace in Nigeria that constitutes an actual threat and a danger to social, economic and political development. It is recommended that youth empowerment, extended political participation, favourable policies, among others, should be promoted by governments and private individuals to facilitate inclusion and human development.
Evaluation of the suitability of marine tourism in the Mandeh Archipelago, West Sumatra
Authors: Umar Iswandi
Published: July 2022

Indonesia has a huge potential in the development of marine tourism, because it has many islands and very beautiful coastal areas. The Mandeh area has enormous potential in developing marine tourism, due to its beautiful coastal areas and islands. The purpose of this study was to evaluate land suitability and determine constraints for the development of marine tourism in the Mandeh area. To determine the evaluation of land suitability using the Geographical Information System (GIS) method using ten indicators, namely: depth, beach type, beach width, basic material, current velocity, coastal independence, beach brightness, land use, hazardous biota, and availability of fresh water. Furthermore, to determine the constraints using the Interpretative Structural Modeling (ISM) method, the ISM method involves stakeholders from tourism experts, community leaders, tourism businesses, local governments. The results of research on the evaluation of the land suitability of marine tourism in the Mandeh area are mostly or about 35% very suitable (S1) for marine tourism, while the unsuitable area (N) is only 20% of the total area. Based on the analysis of the obstacles to developing marine tourism in the Mandeh area, namely the lack of investment capital and professional personnel in the development of marine tourism.
Role and interaction between local actors in community-based forest management in Upper Citarum Hulu
Authors: Aisharya Inas Yaumi , Gunawan Budhi , Abdoellah Oekan S. , Gunawan Wahyu , Dewa Jhon Jhohan Putra Kumara
Published: July 2022

The role of the community and their collaboration with other actors are the attempts that are assured to ensure the sustainability of forest management. This study analyzes the role to determine the powers and interests as well as to classify groups by analyzing the interests and influences and analyzes actor-network by using Social Network Analysis (SNA) with KUMU application. PHBM is a form of collaboration between Perum Perhutani as the program designer and forest communities. Perhutani plays as the Key Players in the program with the role of initiating the PHBM program who has great control over forest management such as monitoring and licensing access to forests, as well as Coffee Farmers as the main subject of the program. SNA analysis shows that the key actor of PHBM is LMDH as an actor who has the most connections with other actors, the information center, information broker, and also the closest with other actors since it has the shortest communication path. LMDH’s roles and interactions support the success o community-based forest management.
Penanaman Seribu Pohon Sebagai Upaya Mencegah Banjir dan Tanah Longsor di Desa Eyat Mayang, Lembar, Nusa Tenggara Barat
Authors: Prapti Sedijani  , Miko Erniati  , Nurwidianti  , Siska Yulia Hermana  , Jumriani
Published: July 2022

Eyat Mayang is a hilly Village where landslides can occur during heavy rains. The rainfall makes the dike unable to accommodate the overflow from the river. This condition is exacerbated by the unavailability of a Garbage Final Destination (TPA), causing the community to throw their garbage in the river. In addition, silting of the river naturally occurs. Garbage piling and river siltation are the main causes for flooding. Based on data, in 2021 there were 2 floods that resulted in damage to infrastructure, housing, and public facilities, which caused substantial material losses beside the immaterial things. There were 785 families that were impacted by floods in 2021. Therefore, Students of Mataram University (UNRAM) who were conducting Integrated Community Service in the area Period of 2021/2022 carry out programs, one of which was called "Towards a Disaster Response Village" (DESTANA). This service is an effort to prevent the danger of flooding and land sliding in the future by planting a thousand trees at certain points agreed by the leadership, village officials, and the local community. The seedlings planted were provided by the Mataram Environment and Forestry Service, West Nusa Tenggara. This service is carried out in mutual cooperation with Bhabinsa, village officials, and the local community. Activities were conducted in stages in several designated hamlets. The community were very enthusiastic about the program with the hope that this program will be able to reduce or even overcome floodings and landslides. Moreover, we all hope that the Tree Planting Program increases the awareness of the communitiy about protecting the environment. We do hope that the trees will reduce the increase of global warming.
Penilaian Uji Konsistensi Dokumen AMDAL yang disahkan oleh Komisi Penilai AMDAL Provinsi Sumatera Selatan
Authors: Syafni Rian , Budianta Dedik , Ridho Moh. Rasyid
Published: July 2022

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the instruments to prevent environmental pollution and/or damage (Undang-Undang 32, 2009). Success in preventing environmental pollution is closely related to the quality of the EIA document, especially the quality of the consistency aspects, such as the consistency between the hypothetical significant impact and the initial environmental baseline, the estimated magnitude of the impact, the environmental management and monitoring plan. Therefore, it is very necessary to assess the consistency of the EIA Document in the Province of South Sumatra. This research aims to assess the consistency test of the EIA Document approved by the EIA Assessment Commission of South Sumatra Province. This study used descriptive qualitative method. The research sample was taken using a total sampling technique, all EIA Documents that have been assessed by the EIA Assessment Commission of South Sumatra Province between 2018-2020 and already have an Environmental Feasibility Decree totaling 12 (twelve) documents are used as research samples. The results showed that 5 (five) documents (42%) had very good consistency,               6 (six) documents (50%) had good consistency and 1 (one) document (8%) ) had a bad consistency.