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Villages SDG's response to mental health: Better late than never
No full textPurpose: This article presents village-based mental health policies in response to sustainable development goals.
Research methodology: A qualitative research approach was used in conjunction with library research.
Results: According to the findings of this study, the focus of development goals, namely living a healthy and affluent life, has not been on mental health. Furthermore, there are findings on advocacy, research and innovation, partnership, and integration of mental health and other SDGs.
Contribution: Based on the findings of this study, several recommendations were made, including developing wise mental health policies in rural areas, increasing mental health commitments and budgets, mobilizing communities to respond to rural mental health policies, and improving treatment facilities and mental health response services.
Novelty: Although the goals of sustainable development place a special emphasis on healthy and prosperous lives, insufficient data on mental health have been collected, and mental health policies based on village wisdom have not become a theme that many central and regional governments have implemented
Factors influencing students academic performance: Case of Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to investigate the factors that influence the performance of students in Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam Yobe State in the Northeastern Nigeria.
Research methodology: The paradigm of this study is to use the final-year students of Mai Idris Alooma Polytechnic Geidam as independent variables. The dependent variables included factors influencing students’ academic performance. Factors included a) personal conditions, b) study habits, c) home-related aspects, d) school-related aspects, and e) lecturer-related factors.
Results: The study identified different factors and the highest impact among the variables that influence the academic performance of students in institutions other than those traditionally studied. Among these five (5) domains, lecturer-related aspects and personal condition factors fall behind school-related factors. Nonetheless, both categories were still deemed highly impactful. Conversely, home-related factors and study habits had little effect on students’ academic performance in the case study.
Limitations: The research analysis was limited to a self-report questionnaire gathered from final-year students Mai Idriss Alooma Polytechnic Geidam in October 2023.
Contribution: With the outcome of this research, all students, particularly year one prospective students, and those students who are not as academically strong will be informed about the factors that influence their academic performance
Employee retention and organizational performance in Kabale District Local Government, Uganda
No full textPurpose: This study investigates the connection between Kabale District Local Government (KLDG) staff retention and organizational performance.
Research Methodology: A correlational study design with the goal of reporting on the connection between staff retention and organizational performance in the local government of the Kabale District. A sample size of 96 respondents was chosen from among the 142 division personnel and staff in the sub-counties that participated in the survey. A survey consisting of questionnaires and interviews was conducted to gather data.
Results: The degree and intensity of the association between employee retention and organizational performance were determined using a correlation analysis. Qualitative data derived from interviews were documented and categorized verbatim. When the influence of the work environment was considered, the study discovered a very weak link between employee retention and organizational performance.
Limitations: This study was conducted to cover employee retention and employee performance in one district, and the results cannot be generalized.
Contribution: The study suggests that the Kabale District Local Government (KCLG) needs to make improvements to its workplace to encourage staff members to remain with the institution. The district should follow established protocols, including local government, public financial management, and public service standing orders. An independent investigation of the contribution of policy execution to the achievement of organizational objectives in Ugandan local governments is also warranted
KADARKUM: The legal awareness program for enhancing citizen engagement in supporting rural development
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to assess the role of the KADARKUM program in enhancing citizens’ legal awareness to support rural development.
Research Methodology: This study uses a qualitative approach and employs a literature review method to analyze the existing literature related to legal awareness improvement and citizen engagement in village development. It involves an in-depth review of the relevant literature to understand the factors influencing legal awareness among rural communities, effective strategies for enhancing legal awareness, and the benefits of citizen engagement in promoting rural development.
Results: The findings indicate that enhancing legal awareness through the KADARKUM programme has the potential to increase citizen engagement in supporting rural development.
Limitations: This study was limited to a literature review and did not include original data collection or empirical research in a specific location.
Contributions: This study provides valuable insights into the significance of improving legal awareness as a foundational step in fostering citizen engagement to support rural development. The implications of this study can be used to formulate effective policies and intervention programs for community development.
Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in its focus on the KADARKUM programme as a potential mechanism to strengthen legal awareness and citizen engagement in the context of rural development
Sustainability strategy: Strengthening SDGs desa through CSR communication program
No full textPurpose: This study aims to examine the sustainability strategy of Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Cirebon West Java in implementing the sustainability commitment of Heidelbergcement Group 2030 (SC2030) which contains long-term commitments and targets of the group including the company until 2030.
Research Methodology: This study used a qualitative case study approach. As a research instrument, I played an active role in collecting data through direct interaction with informants to conduct interviews and observations and analyze available documents. The object of research or social situations in this study focuses on the activities of people in a particular place.
Results: The findings obtained from this study are that community empowerment programs implemented sustainably through Bilikom CSR are key elements in building national economic resilience. Through Bilikom's CSR, companies can achieve development goals at the village level. However, in practice, sustainability strategies become good neighbors through Bilikom's CSR programs, with occasional misperceptions in designing and implementing programs that have been prepared together.
Limitations: The limitations of this study include social, environmental, and economic aspects.
Contributions: This research is expected to contribute to the development of a new science. This research is also very useful for the government in developing and managing an ideal communication system to implement community empowerment programs
Novelty: The novelty of this study is that strengthening SDGs in villages can create a positive impact in reducing economic inequality, improving the quality of life of the community, and supporting sustainable natural resource management
The role of green innovation in promoting sustainable economic development in Gweru, Zimbabwe
No full textPurpose: In developing countries, such as Zimbabwe, the nexus between green innovation and sustainable economic development has not been thoroughly investigated. To fill this gap, this study examined the role of green innovation in promoting sustainable economic development in Gweru and Zimbabwe.
Research Methodology: Interpretivist philosophy underpinned qualitative data collection through a multi-case study method and thematic analysis approaches. Fifteen purposively and conveniently sampled participants participated in face-to-face interviews and focus-group discussions.
Results: The study’s findings revealed that green innovation was a precursor to sustainable economic development through the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change, supply of clean energy, and increasing agricultural production, all of which enable employment generation and improved standards of living.
Limitations: This study was limited to only green solar entrepreneurs in Gweru City, and other cities were not covered. The study was qualitative; hence, the results cannot be generalized to other cities in the country.
Contributions: This study contributes by expanding the body of knowledge on the green innovation agenda for Small to Medium Enterprises in the solar power systems of Zimbabwe; in addition, the use of protection policies can stimulate friendly environmental businesses in all sectors of the economy
Responsible tourism development-A systematic review & bibliometric analysis
No full textPurpose: This study aims to systematically review and conduct a bibliometric analysis of the literature on Responsible Tourism development using articles published between 2002 and 2023.
Research Methodology: Systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted using established databases using preferred reporting items for systematic review meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines, and Vosviwer software was employed to identify key trends, themes, and contributors in the field.
Results: The review identified a growing body of literature on Responsible Tourism and found key phrases in scientific publications, predominantly on Responsible Tourism development: 71 articles were included from Lens.ORG, Emerald Insight, and Google Scholar databases, all of which were formatted for Lens. ORG. The two main themes were (1) economic development-related outcomes and (2) sustainability of tourism-based outcomes. The findings imply that future study trends should focus on sustainable outcomes such as responsible tourism development. A bibliometric analysis revealed a network of authors and their notable contributions from both academia and industry.
Limitations: The study was limited by the availability of literature in the searched databases and the scope of the review over a considerable period.
Contributions: Understanding responsible tourism development by providing a comprehensive overview of the literature and illustrating key trends and themes is the major contribution of this study. It also highlights the need for further research in certain areas regarding the role of technology in responsible tourism development and enhancing residents’ quality of life
Psychological capital of employee and innovativeness of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
No full textPurpose: This study explores the association between employees (PsyCap) and the innovation ability of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).
Research methodology: A descriptive correlational research design was employed, involving 150 respondents selected through simple random sampling. Two adapted questionnaires were used to measure PsyCap and innovation outcomes.
Results: The results revealed A The strong positive relationship between employees' PsyCap and innovation outcomes (p<0.000, R=0.650), particularly creativity, risk-taking, and problem-solving. These findings underscore the importance of PsyCap as a significant predictor of innovative behavior within SMEs.
Limitations: The study's limitations include its focus on SMEs, which may limit the generalizability of the results to larger organizations or different geographical regions. Despite this, the study contributes valuable insights into Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, emphasizing the need for targeted employee training and strategic organizational growth initiatives.
Contributions: The findings highlight the critical role of Psychological Capital in fostering innovation and offer practical implications for enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in SMEs through the development of employees' psychological resources
Audit committee characteristics and firm financial performance of quoted industrial goods firms in Nigeria
No full textPurpose: This study examines the effects of audit committee characteristics on the financial performance of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria.
Research methodology: This study used an ex-post factor research design and utilized secondary data collected from the annual reports and accounts of thirteen (13) sampled industrial goods firms for a period of 10 years (2013-2022). The sample of firms was obtained using a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis (GLS Random Effect) with the aid of Stata 13.
Results: The findings reveal that an insignificant positive effect exists between audit committee size and financial performance (ROA and ROE), while audit committee independence has a significant negative effect on return on assets (ROA) and a negative insignificant effect on return on equity (ROE), and audit committee meetings have a positive significant effect on asset (ROA) and a positive insignificant effect on return on equity (ROE).
Limitations: The research is limited to only those companies in the industrial goods sector listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange from 2013 to 2022 and only focuses on the effect of audit committee characteristics on firm financial performance. There was also incomplete data, which did not allow for a complete and thorough analysis of the entire sector.
Contribution: This study contributes to the existing body of literature on the effect of audit committees on the financial performance of Nigeria’s listed industrial goods sector. It provides insights that can assist the board in formulating appropriate strategies to improve their performance
Access through road in Pahing Hamlet, Sukadana Village, Kuningan Regency as a means of improving the community's economy
No full textPurpose: This study aims to investigate and examine the effects of improved road access on the economy of residents of Pahing Hamlet, Sukadana Village, and Kuningan Regency.
Research methodology: The research method used was qualitative, involving data collection through field observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation .
Results: The findings indicate that improved access to the through-road in Sukadana Village significantly enhanced the economic condition of the Pahing Hamlet community. Enhanced road access enables farmers and local traders to reach markets and potential customers more easily, thereby improving accessibility and mobility of goods. This positively affects local income, business growth, and community economic empowerment.
Limitations: Although improved road access yields tangible benefits, some limitations of this study should be acknowledged. First, this research is limited to Pahing Hamlet in Sukadana Village; thus, generalizing the results should be approached with caution. Second, the study does not thoroughly examine other factors such as supporting infrastructure and government policies, which also affect community economic improvement.
Contribution: This study contributes to a better understanding of the potential advantages of village economic empowerment in rural development and identifies strategies that can be implemented in other rural areas. It recommends that governments and development organizations prioritize supporting village economic empowerment initiatives and collaborate closely with local communities to overcome the challenges and obstacles to implementation