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Comparative effects of exotic Raanan and local feeds on growth performances of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in engineered multi-constructed ponds for efficient water use
No full textPurpose: Growth performance of 30 randomly sampled tilapias were examined fortnightly for 12 weeks.
Research methodology: Growth of male Oreochromis niloticus in two-by-two Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with four treatments [New Water with Raanan (NWR), New Water with Local feed (NWL), Old Water with Local feed (OWL) and Old Water with Raanan (OWR)] was monitored in four ponds measuring 360 m2 each. Pond Temperature, pH, Dissolved Oxygen were assessed using the multi parameter-probe. Fish total body weights and lengths were measured using electronic scale and 30 cm rule.
Results: Temperatures ranged from 26.2 °C (OWR) < 26.4 °C (OWL) < 26.5 °C (NWR) < 26.8 °C (NWL). Highest mean pH of 6.7 was recorded in NWR compared to the lowest (6.1) in NWL. Dissolved oxygen was 3.0 mg/l for all treatments, except in OWR (3.7 mg/l). There were significant differences among entire physicochemical parameters (p < 0.05). The NWR produced highest tilapia body weights (88.3 g) followed by OWL (47.9 g), NWL (47.1 g) and OWR (44.0 g). Final fish body lengths were in order of OWR (9.1 cm) < OWL (9.2 cm) < NWL (9.7 cm) < NWR (12.1 cm) respectively with significant variations. Raanan cultured tilapia grew better than the local feed comprised of energy sources.
Limitations: Null hypothesis failed to confirm significant differences in fish growths (p < 0.05).
Contribution: Use of old water is recommended in absence of fresh, if pond is completely drained/limed to eliminate leeches, tilapia eggs, fry which may infest introduced fingerlings
The influence of product quality, prices, and promotions on buyer decisions in the Small and Medium industry handicrafts of Tanjungpinang City
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this research is to Analyse the impact of promotions, pricing, and product quality on consumer choices in Tanjungpinang City's small and medium-sized handicraft industry. The goal of the study is to comprehend how these variables influence consumers' decision-making processes and, in turn, influence the purchases that they make.
Research methodology: The study used a mixed methods research approach with structural equation modeling and partial least squares data analysis.
Results: Results show that product variables have a significant influence on purchase decisions, price variables have a very significant influence, and variable promotion has no significant influence.
Limitations: Acknowledging the evolving nature of legal landscapes, this study recognizes the temporal constraints that may impact the generalizability of its findings. Additionally, variations in legal interpretations across regions may influence the outcomes.
Contribution: This research contributes a nuanced exploration of the legal dimensions surrounding spousal consent in land transfers from jointly owned property, specifically within the context of unregistered marriages. The insights provided serve as a foundation for legal practitioners, policymakers, and scholars grappling with similar issues.
Implementation: The quality of service also has a major impact on buying decisions, and the quality of the product, which is mediated by the quality of the service, has a major impact on purchasing decisions. The quality of service also acts as a mediator in the price of a product; however, promotion is not greatly affected by service quality
The influence of leadership, discipline, and workload on employee performance through job satisfaction as an intervening variable in Regional Revenue Agency Riau Islands Province
No full textPurpose: This research aimed to investigate the influence of leadership, discipline, and workload on employee performance through job satisfaction in the Regional Revenue Agency of Riau Islands Province.
Research methodology: This study used a quantitative research approach, with a sample size of 128 employees selected using probability sampling with simple random technique. The data obtained were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) with two evaluation stages, namely the measurement model and the structural model.
Results: The results indicate that workload had no significant direct influence on job satisfaction, but had a positive and significant relationship with employee performance. On the other hand, discipline had a significant direct influence on job satisfaction, but no significant direct influence on employee performance. Leadership had a significant direct influence on both job satisfaction and employee performance. Job satisfaction did not have a significant direct influence on employee performance.
Limitations: Overall, the study findings highlight the importance of leadership in fostering job satisfaction and employee performance in the Regional Revenue Agency of Riau Islands Province.
Contribution: These insights can provide valuable guidance for organizational managers to optimize the work environment and promote employee engagement and productivity
Ideal management of social assistance funds as a prevention and mitigation effort corruption
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the ideal legal arrangements for social assistance fund management to prevent corruption, and efforts to prevent and overcome corruption in social assistance funds.
Research Methodology: The method used is normative juridical research using a statutory approach, a conceptual approach, and a sociological juridical approach.
Results: The results showed that the ideal legal arrangement for the management of social assistance funds to prevent corruption is to apply some positive legal principles from John Austin such as being based on clear authorities such as legislative or government institutions, and the law must reflect state sovereignty, set clear rules and must be followed by all parties, Provide a foundation for strong and effective law enforcement, and the law can act as an instrument of control to prevent criminal acts of corruption. Efforts to prevent and overcome corruption of social assistance funds are through the application of Jeremy Bentham's theory of utilitarianism which has the main principle of maximizing overall social welfare or happiness, considering the distribution of benefits fairly, emphasizing transparency and accountability in decision making, and emphasizing transparency and accountability in decision making
Artificial Intelligence as a catalyst for the Sustainability of Small and Medium Scale Businesses (SMEs) in Nigeria
No full textPurpose: This study examines the role of AI in small business operations. Specifically, we identified areas where AI could be deployed, barriers to deployment of AI, identified AI tools in business, and ascertained the number of SMEs that consciously use any form of AI in their business operations.
Research Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive design. The population of the study was 27546 small businesses that were registered under the Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC), and a sample size of 379 was arrived at by adopting Krejcie and Morgan's 1970 sample size determination formula. The source of data was solely primary through interviews, which later formed a stepping stone for the structured questionnaire used for the study. The instrument was validated and tested for reliability. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics consisting of frequencies and percentages.
Results: Most SMEs in Nigeria are still operating manually; hence, they do not enjoy the massive potential of AI deployment and remain perpetually small in size.
Limitations: Descriptive statistics for the analysis were used to reduce the inferrability of the findings.
Contribution: Given the increasing dependence on technology and AI, this study highlights the importance of AI not only for big and multinational corporations, but also for SMEs in Nigeria.
Novelty: A study of this nature has not been undertaken in Nigeria, specifically focusing on southeast Nigeria, which has a large number of small businesses in the region
Fishbone diagram: Application of root cause analysis in internal audit planning
No full textPurpose: This study applies a fishbone diagram to analyze the root cause of problems in the internal audit planning of J Corp, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise.
Research methodology: A qualitative approach was employed to conduct a case study at the internal audit unit of an Indonesian state-owned enterprise. Research data were gathered from the results of focus group discussions with internal auditors, the analysis of the company’s standard operating procedure for internal auditing, and the observation of the workflow of internal audit planning. These data were then analyzed to identify the root causes of these problems.
Results: Six key factors were identified that cause poor internal audit planning at J Corp. These are policies, processes, people, plants, programs, and products. To overcome these problems, this study provides several suggestions that can be implemented in the internal audit unit of J Corp.
Limitations: This study is limited by the nature of the business and environment of J Corp, which affected the problems arising in the process of its internal audit planning; hence, the need to understand the entity to replicate this method for future research.
Contribution: This study could be directly beneficial for internal auditors at J Corp to immediately improve the business process of internal audit planning. Furthermore, this study could contribute to future studies in which researchers or practitioners could replicate this method in another context.
Novelty: The fishbone diagram was used to analyze the root causes of problems in the process of internal audit planning. Studies on the improvement of internal audit planning have been limited
Exploring the influence of financial technology on banking services in Nigeria
No full textPurpose: This study explored the impact of fintech on Nigerian banking services.
Research methodology: This study employed a quantitative research approach, analyzing data from the financial statements of selected Nigerian banks, and financial technology application statistics through econometric modelling and descriptive analysis.
Results: The study found that Fintech positively impacts Nigerian banks' traditional and market-based performance measures. For example, statistically, a 1 per cent increase in ATM transactions could increase banks' earnings per share by up to N4 on average. This implies that fintech adoption in the Nigerian financial system can increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve the customer experience, and enhance financial inclusion.
Limitations: This study had several limitations, such as the unavailability of data for some banks and the limited timeframe due to data unavailability.
Contribution: This study contributes to the growing body of literature on fintech in emerging markets by providing insights into Nigeria’s evolving fintech landscape and its potential impact on traditional banking services.
Novelty: This study is one of the first to investigate the impact of fintech on Nigerian banking services based on selected case studies and the quantitative research approach employed. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers, regulators, and industry practitioners seeking to promote a conducive environment for fintech growth in Nigeria’s banking sector
The relationship between perceived control and panic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textPurpose: This study aimed to examine the negative correlation between perceived control and panic buying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research Methodology: It was conducted on middle-aged women using WhatsApp were married and were domiciled in Java. The criteria used was convenience sampling with a total of 193 respondents. Perceived control was measured with a questionnaire adapted from Berkenstadt Perceived Personal Control, while panic buying was measured by Lins and Aquino Panic buying Scale. Additionally, a test was conducted to evaluate the correlation coefficient between the two variables.
Result: The results showed that middle-aged women using WhatsApp had moderate perceived control and panic buying, indicating no significant negative correlation between the two.
Limitation: Uneven demographic proportions and a one-year retrospective period in this study may impact data accuracy due to reliance on respondent recall.
Contribution: Providing a new perspective on factors associated with panic buying
Legal analysis of the distribution of inheritance in the form of land rights to foreign national heirs
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of the distribution of inheritance in the form of land rights to heirs with foreign citizenship and to find out the factors that become obstacles / constraints and solutions in the distribution of inheritance in the form of land rights to heirs with foreign citizenship.
Research methodology: The research method used in this research is sociological or empirical legal research which mainly examines primary data such as materials that bind legislation.
Results: The results showed that the distribution of inheritance in the form of land rights to heirs with foreign citizenship, then foreign nationals can still receive inheritance from foreign national heirs but within one year the heirs must release / transfer to Indonesian citizens or by changing their rights to use rights.
Contribution: This research provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing the inheritance of land rights by foreign nationals in Indonesia. It also identifies and discusses the key challenges faced by foreign national heirs in the inheritance process.
Implementation: The findings of this research can be used to inform policymakers, legal practitioners, and individuals involved in inheritance proceedings involving foreign national heirs. Additionally, the research can be used to develop strategies for improving the legal framework and process for inheritance of land rights by foreign nationals in Indonesia
Self and counterfeit consumption in emerging markets
No full textPurpose: This research has focused on independent and interdependent self-concepts of fake self & pretentious consumption in counterfeit consumption. In this research role of self in the case of fake consumption in the emerging market of Bangladesh has been revealed
Research methodology: For this study, qualitative research has been undertaken. Ethnographic and netnographic approaches have been used. Twenty in-depth interviews were conducted with the participants. The participants were approximately equal as far as gender was concerned. The participants were between 20-35 years old; 80% were students, and 20% were employed. The snowball sampling technique was used for sample selection. Participants were selected for the final interview after the initial screening to know the pattern of their behavior, preferences, and experience with counterfeit & luxury brands. The Facebook profiles of these participants were studied to find photos, posts, shares, and preferences for counterfeit and luxury brands.
Results: The results reveal that consumers feel their missing self, which means they understand they don't have appropriate possessions, and the extended self means a self that is created by external objects, some particular possessions considered as a part of them. As a result, they try to show their imaginary self, which means they try to copy others, but when they fail, they start to show their fake self through counterfeit consumption.
Limitations: The research is conducted within Bangladesh only.
Contribution: This research has focused on the patrons of the emerging market of Bangladesh. Findings have been revealed through a projective technique using word and picture associations. The iterative hermeneutic method has been used for data analysis. The research results conclude that variation in self affects the inauthentic consumption behaviors of patrons in the emerging market of Bangladesh