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EXPLORATION COST AND PROFITABILITY IN OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: A STRUCTURAL EQUATIONS MODEL APPROACH
Get PDFThe aim of the study is to examine the relationship between exploration cost and other oil and gas cost on profitability of oil and gas companies. The sample for the study covers 4 oil and gas companies in the upstream oil and gas industry in Nigeria. The study focuses on these number of oil and gas companies in the downstream sector because of the challenges of getting secondary data for exploration companies in the upstream sector even for the public entities. The study covers variables such exploration cost (EXPCT), acquisition cost (ACQST), Production cost (PRDCT), Environmental cost (ENVCT) and financial profitability of oil and gas companies measured using ROE, ROA, EPS and Profit margin (PM). The path analysis indicates the existence of a positive (0.1109) and significant (p=0.001) relationship between environmental cost (ENVCT) and ROE, a positive (0.3796) and significant (p=0.00) relationship between environmental cost (ENVCT) and ROA, a negative (-0.3796) and significant (p=0.00) relationship between environmental cost (ENVCT) and EPS and a positive (0.2674) and significant (p=0.00) relationship between environmental cost (ENVCT) and EPS. The path analysis indicates the existence of a negative (-0.0395) and insignificant (p=0.154) relationship between production cost (PRDCT) and ROE, a negative (-0.110) and insignificant (p=0.065) relationship between production cost (PRDCT) and ROA, a negative (-0.1183) and insignificant (p=0.081) relationship between production cost (PRDCT) and EPS and a negative (-0.090) and insignificant (p=0.154) relationship between production cost (PRDCT) ) and PM. The study recommends the need for proper cost planning, forecasting and management to aid profitability of oil and gas companie
SELECTION AND PREPARATION OF SUITABLE TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES DURING TEACHING PRACTICE: ISSUE IN CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION
No full textThe purpose of this study was to determine the challenges student teachers are faced with in the selection and preparation of teaching and learning resources during their teaching practice in Nairobi, Kenya. Two research objectives guided the study; to identify the criteria student teachers used in the selection and preparation of teaching and learning resources, and to examine the challenges student teachers are faced with in the selection and preparation of teaching and learning resources. The study employed the cross-sectional survey design. The study targeted student teachers on teaching practice. Simple random sampling was used to select 50 student teachers. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. Proportions and percentages were used to answer the research questions. The findings of the study showed that student teachers considered factors such as: relevance of the resources, appropriateness to learner and the objectives, availability of the resources, and quality of the resources, in the selection and preparation of teaching and learning resources. The findings also revealed that most student teachers are faced with the challenges of unavailability of teaching and learning resources within the immediate environment, and lack of creative skills to improvise teaching and learning resources. The study concluded that teaching and learning resources are imperative in teaching and learning in this 21st century knowledge society. It therefore recommended that student teachers should be innovative and creative in the selection and preparation of teaching and learning resource
EFFECT OF JIGSAW INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN DATA PROCESSING IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study investigated the effect of Jigsaw instructional strategy on senior secondary school students’ academic achievement in data processing in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study while three null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Quasi experimental research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 1076 Senior Secondary School 11 (SS 11) data processing students. Purposive random sampling technique was used to draw a sample size of 265 SS 11 data processing students. The instrument used for data collection was Data Processing Achievement Test (DPAT) which was developed by the researchers and validated by three research experts. Kuder-Richardson 20 (K-20) formula was used to estimate the reliability of the instrument and a reliability index of 0.81 was obtained. Mean and standard deviation were used for answering the research questions while Analysis of Covariance was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that students who were taught data processing using jigsaw instructional strategy recorded better achievement than their counterparts who were taught with the lecture teaching method. The test of hypotheses also showed that the mean difference in achievement was significant, in favour of the students in the experimental group. In view of the findings, the study recommended among others that non-governmental organizations should encourage ongoing professional development for teachers to refine their skills in implementing the Jigsaw strategy effectivel
DETERMINING THE EFFICACY OF CONTEXT-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD OF TEACHING CHEMISTRY ON STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN AGBANI EDUCATION ZONE, ENUGU STATE
No full textThis study focused on determining the efficacy of context-based instructional method of teaching chemistry on students’ retention in Agbani Education Zone, Enugu State. This method recognized the need for student centered, it also helps students develop creative and critical learning skills. Context-based instructional method (CBIM) was assigned as experimental group and exposition method was assigned as control group. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The researchers adopted a quasi-experimental research design for the study (pretest, posttest non-equivalent control group) intact classes were used. The population for the study comprised all public co-education senior secondary school one (SSS1) which were tree thousand, five hundred and five (3,505). Sample size of three hundred and twenty (320) was purposively sampled; 155 males and 165 females. The researchers developed basic chemistry retention test (BCRT) as the instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts and the reliability of BCRT was determined using Kuder Richardson’s formular 20 (K-R20). Reliability coefficient of 0.85 was obtained. The BCRT was administered to both groups (experimental and control group) as pretest, posttest and retention test. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions while two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that experimental group recorded higher retention than the control group when taught kinetic theory and gas laws. Female students had higher mean retention scores than their male counterparts. It was recommended among others that context-based instructional method (CBIM) should be given more emphasis in the training and re-training program of secondary school chemistry teachers
Conservation of an Endangered Species: The Female in STEM
No full textThe purpose of this study is to highlight the danger of the fizzling out of females in STEM and its consequences on the society. There is gradual decrease of women in STEM which has resulted to low women/girls representation in STEM careers. The factors responsible for the decrease of women involvement in STEM as one moves up the ladder of the STEM career is discussed into influence of the family, society and school. These factors have constituted obstacles to women visibility in STEM. The consequences is endangering the participation of women in STEM which has negative effect on the economic growth of the our society. One essential view is that STEM need women. Ways to sustain women participation in STEM were discussed, recommendations and educational implications were discussed
Place of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Accounting Practice
Get PDFThis study conceptually examines the place of information and communication technology (ICT) in accounting practice. This is a library study where existing literature on the subject matter were reviewed so as to ascertain the effect of ICT on accounting practices. The study concludes that there is a significant impact of ICT on accounting systems. It was also observed that ICT has had great impacts on accounting system and organizational performance. In view of this, the study recommends amongst others that managers when implementing ICT should consider the external factors and how they affect adoption procedures. Also, staff training should always be provided in firm that wishes to evolve with ICT, so as to increase staff participation and not to make them redundant and unproductive
Effect of Participation of Members of Farmers Cooperatives in Community Development Projects for Their Livelihood in Ohafia Agricultural Zone of Abia StateEffect of Participation of Members of Farmers Cooperatives in Community Development Projects for The
No full textThis paper focuses on the effect of participation of members of farmers cooperatives in community development projects for their livelihood in Ohafia. The fact still remains that most of the rural areas are not developed. The necessary amenities are not in place. The specific objectives includes to:- analyses the socioeconomic characteristics of members, identify their livelihood activities, analyze the community development projects, assessing the factors influencing the participation of members etc. The study was carried out in five local government areas. Hundred and twenty-two members of cooperative were purposively selected for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis. Results showed that, there were more males, members aged between 41 an 500, married, holders of OND/NCE between 1.00 and 2.00 farm size (crops), less than 100, Livestock (birds), less than 5 (sheep goats), above 15 pigs, 11-15yrs of farming experience, occupation–civil/services outside farming, no extension visit, belong to social organization, source of income-crop, annual income between 500,001-600,000; in terms of livestock. Community development include: road maintenance project, electricity and building halls. The regression results showed that exponential was chosen because it had the highest R2, the obstacles were found to have impact on the community. It was recommended that members should look at the problems and know how to solve them
Unilateralism and the Challenges of Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in Africa: A theoretical Discourse
Get PDFThe study examines how the unilateral actions of States regarding purchase and distribution of Covid-19 vaccine undermined Africa’s effort to effectively secure the vaccine for its citizens. The study hypothesised that due to unilateral decisions and actions of great powers, Covid-19 vaccine distribution in Africa has been grossly inequitable, viz a vis that of Asia, Europe and America. Unilateralism and Vaccine Nationalism on one hand; and Multilateralism and Cosmopolitanism on the other hand are two broad categories of theories used to unearth the philosophical foundations of States’ actions regarding the acquisition and distribution of covid-19 vaccine. Documentary method of data collection from secondary sources was adopted to gather relevant data for the study; while qualitative descriptive method was used to analyse the data obtained. The study therefore concludes and recommends that Africa needs to rely on Africa to proffer solutions to its problems without relying so much on external powers. To do this, African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) must be strengthened financially and materially to deal with not just covid-19, but future viral pandemics that the continent might be entangled in
IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC TO THE ACADEMIC PREPARATION OF SELECTED ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDENTS IN MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to the academic preparation of entrepreneurship students in Marinduque State College in terms of participation in class, understanding of lessons, and preparation for tests. It also aims to determine what intervention can be proposed to improve the preparation of entrepreneurship students amidst the current learning set-up. In this study, descriptive type of research was used. Findings showed that students’ participation in class changed wherein they became less participative in class than they were before the pandemic. Students’ understanding of lessons in class also changed where some students who need lessons to be repeated to them more than once increased, as well as those students who require visual presentations. The number of students who can easily understand the lessons decreased, as well as those who read the instructions and materials carefully. Students’ study habit in preparing for tests changed where the number of students who study in advance before the test decreased, as well as those students who rely on stock knowledge. The number of students who study the night before the test increased, as well as those who study a minute before the test. In conclusion, the academic preparation of entrepreneurship students in Marinduque State College changed enormously due to the struggles faced brough by
STRATEGIES, CHALLENGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS of PROMOTING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATORY APPROACH TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Get PDF: The paper assesses the factors constraining community participation in solid waste management and provides a way for enhancing participatory management of solid waste. The paper leverage on findings from empirical data of key stakeholders in solid waste management in Lwengo Town Council, Uganda. Methodologically, the study adopted a case study design with a mic of qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis first utilized descriptive statistics to describe the public participation practices as well as solid waste management. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. Findings indicated that community mobilization, sensitization and information dissemination were inadequately or inappropriately done. The community members lacked a sense of responsibility for waste management among community members and lacked clarity on the roles and responsibilities. The town council staff lacked skills for effective mobilization, sensitization and information dissemination. The town council had limited funding among other challenges. The study recommends management and leadership of urban authorities strengthen awareness and knowledge about solid waste management through intensive mobilization, sensitization and information dissemination to the communities. In addition, the community should be trained on sustainable management of solid waste management strategies such as recycling waste for use to pull interest of the community in waste management due to associated economic gains.