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Empowering workers’ involvement: Unveiling the dynamics of communication, recognition, productivity, and decision-making in the RMG sector
No full textPurpose: This study investigates the relationship between workers' perspectives on communication, recognition, productivity, and their involvement in the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector policymaking.
Research Methodology: A sample of 226 individuals from the RMG sector in Bangladesh was surveyed using a well-designed questionnaire. The data were examined, and the study's hypotheses were tested, using the statistical program SPSS V.25. In IBM SPSS, the chi-square test and other statistical techniques were used to examine the data. The study investigates the relationship between the independent variables, including communication, employee recognition, and productivity, and the dependent variable, worker perception, using a conceptual framework.
Results: There is a positive and significant relationship between employees' perceptions of communication and their involvement in the decision-making process. The study also shows that there is a positive and significant association between workers' perceptions of employee recognition, productivity, and involvement in decision-making in Bangladesh's RMG industry. Additionally, the organization's decision-making process is significantly impacted by employee participation.
Limitations: While many studies examined the workers’ participation in decision-making in the various sectors, only a few studies have focused on the RMG sectors to explore the effects of communication, employee recognition, and productivity on the workers’ participation in decision-making.
Contributions: The study reveals that the organization’s total effectiveness is reflected in how deeply workers are involved in decision-making. The degree of involvement is a key determining element since encouraging people to engage instead of just dragging them along is essential for enhancing performance and ensuring commitment
Analysis of Good Governance as an Earmark of Distinctive Federalism in Nigeria Federation
No full textPurpose: The restructuring of Nigeria towards the path of true federalism is a clarion call for good governance in the federation. It is argued that the enhanced performance of governmental agencies in any federation is a product of good governance, which in turn leads to peace, security, and development in the living standard of the people. The main objective of this paper is to examine good governance as a catalyst of true federalism in Nigeria.
Research methodology: The paper employs a qualitative methodology that heavily relies on secondary sources of data.
Results: In line with the findings, Nigeria's route to true federalism is being hampered by a variety of challenges which include but are not limited to weak leadership, corruption, flawed electoral procedures, an uneven distribution of resources, and a lack of security of lives and properties.
Limitations: The study covers only Nigeria and may not be appropriate to generalize the findings to other countries practicing federalism.
Contributions: The study contributes to knowledge as it examines the impact of good governance as an earmark of distinctive federalism in Nigeria federation, which has not been adequately discussed in numerous works on federalism. It recommended that good governance that encompasses accountability, prudent financial management, and an improved judicial system backed up with adequate security of life and property
The role of the Central Bank in preventing the liquidity crisis in recent years in Afghanistan
No full textPurpose: The purpose of this research is to examine the financial situation of Afghanistan with a special focus on the role of the central bank in reducing the liquidity crisis. The purpose of this study is to understand the challenges that Afghan banks face in maintaining sufficient funds and meeting their obligations without incurring significant losses.
Methodology: To address the research objective, this study has used a mixed method. First, we analyzed the documents obtained from international organizations, we examined the liquidity situation of Afghan banks. The research method of this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The results of this research describe the submissions and field observations so that they can have a clear picture of the financial situation. Banking and especially liquidity, once created, provide financial reports in response. Samples in qualitative research are often referred to as participants or informants. The selection of informed people in this research has been done using a targeted sampling method and with considerations that are directly related to the submissions of international organizations (UNDP), the World Bank, Central Bank Management (DAB) and other departments. Data by monitoring the banking sector and studying the submissions of international and domestic institutions such as Vision and Mission.
Results: The findings of this research show that Afghan banks are struggling with severe liquidity problems. The decrease in economic activity, lack of public trust in the banking system and limited capacity have contributed to this issue. In addition, access to physical notes is also limited. This study shows that after the Taliban took over, several Afghan banks faced a lack of funds, which led some of them to declare bankruptcy
Enhanced Student Class Attendance by Using Concept of Flipped Classroom Approach
No full textPurpose: The absenteeism of students in the classroom at an education institute is the interventional issue for this study and the flipped classroom method is used to solve or minimize this issue.
Methodology: This study was conducted on 100 (before and after) students of the 2020-21 session (Bangla, English, Philosophy, Mathematics and Statistics courses) of two reputed colleges in Dhaka City. The collected data were analyzed and compared using independent t-test methods, where instructional intervention was an independent variable, and class attendance and mid-term mark were considered dependent variables.
Results: The results of this study show that the class attendance and mid-term exam mark of students in the two groups (flipped method and traditional method) are statistically significant at a 5% level of significance (class attendance t =15.54, p = 0.00, <0.05, mid-term exam mark, t =17.83, p = 0.00, <0.05). The classroom class attendance and mid-term exam mark for the students in the flipped method group (class attendance: mean score 89.62, mid-term exam mark: mean score 20.58) were significantly greater than that of the traditional method group (class attendance: mean score 49.22, mid-term exam mark: mean score 8.54).
Limitations: In this study, only 100 students’ data was collected from two reputed colleges in Dhaka city, consequently the results obtained from this study may not represent the overall context.
Contribution: These two statistical results indicate the flipped classroom approach is better than the traditional approach. Thus, applying flipped classroom model to teaching keeps students engaged in a variety of activities before/in/after class, increased learning interest, and reduces student absenteeism.
Novelty: The method applied in this study has opened new horizons instead of the long-standing conventional idea in the field of education
Cyberbullying among University Students: A Study on Bangladeshi Universities
No full textPurpose: The study aimed to disclose the factors which directly and/or indirectly influence cyberbullying among university students and to find solutions and/or provide suggestions about overcoming cyberbullying among university students.
Methodology: The study's goal is to identify the factors that influence cyberbullying among university students. The research team collected 202 data points through a seven-point Likert scale questionnaire. A descriptive research methodology was used for this study. The sampling method was probability. The descriptive statistics analysis, reliability testing, and regression analysis were all carried out using the SPSS 26.0 Version.
Results: All of the independent variables, including social influences, use of social media, internet addiction, social anxiety, and trait anger, have a positive impact on cyberbullying.
Limitations: The study used only five variables and focused on Bangladeshi university students as a sample.
Contribution: This research will help to understand cyberbullying and raise awareness about it among students, authorities, the government, and other interested parties, as well as provide recommendations to students on how to stay safe online and prevent cyberbullying among them
The impact of Covid-19 on the behavior of actors and the regulation of the Moroccan stock market
No full textPurpose: This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 health crisis on the behavior of actors and legislation on the Moroccan stock market.
Research Methodology: This study uses the collection and exploitation of data from key institutional reports and legal data limited to certain laws and regulations (excluding relevant case law and doctrine) attesting to the orientations of capital market authorities following the declaration of a state of health emergency.
Results: The analysis revealed that the measures taken by the government, central bank, and AMMC helped curb the capital market and provide investors with the tools they need to strengthen the resilience of Morocco's capital market.
Limitations: The first concerns the difficulty of analyzing the long-term effects of a health crisis. The second limitation concerns the existing models, theories, and methodological limitations.
Contribution: This documentary study synthesizes the psychic reactions and behaviors of Moroccan stock exchange market actors in times of crisis. In addition, it enables researchers to better understand the legal interventions taken to regulate and redirect behaviors influenced by the pandemic in the Moroccan capital market
Crop production potential of reclaimed mine sites for sustainable livelihoods
No full textPurpose: Potentiality of six reclaimed mine sites for crop production at Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Mine was holistically assessed.
Research methodology: Soil pH was traced using HI 9017 microprocessor meter while total nitrogen (TN), organic matter (OM) and organic carbon (OC) were determined by Kjeldahl digestion, distillation and Walkley-Black Methods. Calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), potassium(K), sodium (Na), were further determined in 1.0 M ammonium acetate (NH4OAc) extract, using hydrogen and aluminum in 1.0 M KCl, by EDTA titration and flame photometry.
Results: Optimum soil pH, compared with other parameters down the trend was less than 4.33. In cmolkg-1, OM at Ajopa natural forest soil (2.52) was greater than West Heap (2.08). TN differed significantly (p ? 0.001) such that, Ajopa natural forest (0.13%) was greater than West Heap (0.11%). West Heap Ca (3.52) was greater than Bridge Dump Ground (BDG’s) (1.78) while Mg (1.25) at BDG was greater than West Heap (1.22). West Heap’s K (0.16) was greater than BDG’s (0.13). Sodium was entirely low (< 5 %). But acidity of Ajopa natural forest (1.90) was greater than BDG’s (1.89) while effective cation exchange capacity (ECEC) of West Heap (5.95) was greater than BDG’s (4.68).
Limitation: Study sites sparsely located and require more experience to locate sampling points.
Contribution: Analyses clearly revealed poor agglomeration of cation exchange capacities due to inadequate fertility of the seven-year old reclaimed mine sites. Hence, it may not give good crop yields for sustainable economic livelihoods strategies without long-term augmented fertilization and liming
Promotion Effectiveness of Small Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesian Unicorn Marketplace
No full textPurpose: These various activities certainly use no small cost in their operations. Therefore, it is necessary to re-analyze the customer's perception of the effectiveness of the SMEs promotion carried out by the unicorn startup marketplace in Indonesia.
Research methodology: Data were gathered via survey software at research sites that were purposefully chosen for the study. The data gathering application and all Indonesian users of the Unicorn marketplace are sampled accidentally. The primary data utilized in this study were directly collected through closed questionnaires filled out by respondents utilizing a survey program, limiting the respondents' ability to provide responses using a Likert Scale measurement. In this study, descriptive qualitative analysis was the chosen method for data analysis. Analysis of the information used to judge the success of advertisements and impulsive purchases, specifically epic rate analysis.
Results: The unicorn marketplace for SMEs promos appear to have had a positive impact on customers, according to the EPIC rate score of 3.77. With this average value, it is clear that the marketplace's promotional initiatives have had a significant impact on consumers' impulsive purchasing decisions. Because there are currently enough factors in place to persuade users to make unforeseen or impulsive purchases using the marketplace application, the marketplace wants to be able to enhance promotions once again that can have an impact on impulse buying.
Limitations: Only the SMEs sector and the efficiency of promotion through the Unicorn marketplace are discussed in this study. So, it is believed that additional research will be able to evaluate the level of promotion via artificial intelligence.
Contribution: This study can offer an overview of how to successfully create SMEs with a digital foundation so that recommendations for economic development can be made
Demystifying work-related outcomes and life satisfaction of Bangladeshi working women during the COVID-19 pandemic
No full textPurpose: The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on working women’s personal and professional lives is overwhelming. This paper aims to demystify the intervening role of work-life balance in the association of life satisfaction with work-from-home and workplace flexibility during a covid emergency.
Research methodology: To follow this aim, 196 working women coming from different occupations enjoying work-from-home arrangements during COVID-19 have been selected based on convenience as respondents. After confirming the reliability-validity and fitness of the proposed model, the responses have been further examined for testing the hypotheses.
Results: The findings demystify strong associations of independent variables (work from home and workplace flexibility) with the dependent variable (life satisfaction) as well as with the mediator (work-life balance). The mediating role of work-life balance between the independent and dependent variables has also proved significant.
Limitations: This study has limitations, such as mainly focusing on Chattagram, Bangladesh, selecting respondents based on convenience, and needing more research to analyse the effects of variables on male workers.
Contribution: Regulatory authorities, corporate bodies and HR practitioners will get strong insights while formulating strategic HR guidelines in regular situations as well as in emergencies in this study.
Novelty: In a patriarchal country like Bangladesh, where women's contributions to the economy are increasing day by day, the government and other regulatory authorities should consider working women's work-life equilibrium and well-being when drafting legislation regarding HR practices
Influence of Social Capital on Small and Medium Enterprises Performance in Wakiso District, Uganda
No full textPurpose: This study examined the influence of Social Capital (SC) on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Wakiso District. Specifically, we identified forms of SC and assessed how they influenced SMEs’ performance in Kitemu Ward.
Research methodology: Using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the study solicited data from 40 participants through interviews and a self-administered questionnaire. Data were edited, cleaned, coded, and entered into MS Excel to generate frequencies and graphs. Content value analysis was used to transcribe the qualitative data and group them into subthemes.
Results: The results revealed internal forms of SC, such as friends/peers, trustworthiness, personal saving, family, and social links, while external forms of SC were customers, financial institutions, governments, and companies. Further, SC influences the customer base, leads to high profits, increases sales volume, and enhances creativity and innovation.
Limitations: Financial constraints prevented researchers from eliciting data throughout the study area. Furthermore, the small sample size might limit the generalization of the study results to the entire district. In addition, time and data collection biases have implications for this study.
Contribution: This study is vital because there are no studies carried out in Kitemu Ward on SC and its influence on SMEs’ performance. The findings can be used by policy and decision-makers to design mechanisms for SMEs’ proprietors to integrate SC into business operations. The literature reveals that SC forms enhance sales, profits, market share, customer base, and accessibility to finance.
Novelty: This original study was conducted primarily among women proprietors and managers of SMEs because they are reliable and provide firsthand information as compared to men. Thus, if adopted, the findings are vital for other business proprietors and managers to improve business performance