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The Impact of Sustainability on the Performance of Family-Owned Business in Nigeria
No full textThe paper examines the impact of sustainability on the performance of family-owned businesses (FOBPs) in Nigeria, and it evaluates the influence of economic and environmental responsibility on FOBPs. The study employs a survey research design and a study population of 11,643 small-scale businesses operating in Lagos State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling was adopted for the study; the sample size was determined using Raosoft's sample size, and 387 samples were selected. The study adopts a regression statistical technique analysis to test hypotheses using SPSS. The findings revealed that economic responsibility has a significant influence on family-owned business performance; (ECOR) (0.6351) is positive and significant at 5%, showing that ECOR has a positive and significant impact on FOBP and environmental responsibility; (ENVR) (0.6296) is positive and significant at 5%, showing that ENVR have positive significant relationship on FOBP. The combine effect has similar results. Hence, the study revealed that FOB operators need to be more concerned about improving its economic and environmental responsibilities to fulfill its obligations
ADVANCING PUBLIC HEALTH WITH CAUSAL MACHINE LEARNING: ESTIMATING THE CAUSAL EFFECT OF SMOKING ON DIABETES RISK USING BRFSS 2015 DATA
No full textDistinguishing correlation from causation is critical for effective public health interventions. This study applies a rigorous causal machine learning framework to estimate the causal effect of smoking on diabetes risk using the 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) dataset (N = 253,680 U.S. adults). We constructed a directed acyclic graph (DAG), identified the average treatment effect (ATE) via the backdoor criterion, and estimated it using propensity score matching (PSM) within the DoWhy library. Smoking was associated with a statistically significant 1.6 percentage point increase in diabetes probability (ATE = 0.016, 95% CI: 0.010–0.022). Robustness was confirmed through multiple refutation tests, including subset refutation (new ATE = 0.0086, p = 0.52) and random common cause addition (new ATE = 0.0071, p = 0.20). These findings provide policy-relevant causal evidence supporting intensified anti-smoking interventions as part of diabetes prevention strategies and demonstrate the value of integrating causal inference with machine learning in observational public health research
BI-G-STARLIKE FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NORMALIZED ONE VARIABLE GEGENBAUER AND BELL-SHEFFER POLYNOMIALS INVOLVING GREGORY COEFFICIENTS
No full textIn this enquiry, applying normalized one variable Gegenbauer and Bell-Sheffer Polynomials, the authors introduce a new class of bi-G-starlike functions defined by Gregory and Caratheodory coefficients. Coefficient bounds for the new class were obtained and were consequently used to investigate the concept of Fekete-Szego functional and Toeplitz determinant in this direction
PARENTING EDUCATION FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
No full textThe evolving global economy demands a shift in education that integrates career development and entrepreneurship into science learning, with parents playing a crucial role in shaping students’ aspirations, motivation, and readiness for the workforce. This paper explores the significance of parenting education in fostering students’ interest in science-related careers and business ventures, emphasising collaboration between parents, educators, and policymakers to equip students with innovation-driven skills. It examines how parental guidance, financial literacy, and an entrepreneurial mindset influence career choices while addressing barriers such as socio-economic constraints and traditional career perceptions. The study highlights mentorship programs, career counseling by teachers and parents, and industry partnerships by the governments as strategies to bridge the education-to-workforce gap. It proposes models for integrating parenting education into science curricula through experiential learning, STEM-focused entrepreneurship programs, and industry collaborations. Findings underscore the need for a supportive home environment that fosters inquiry, experimentation, and risk-taking which are key attributes for entrepreneurial success. The paper concludes with suggestions for comprehensive parenting education programmes to enhance employability, encourage innovation, and promote a culture of entrepreneurship in science education that aligns with global workforce demand
DATA ANALYTICS AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
No full textThis research examines the transformative powers of data analytics in strengthening the management of tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria so as to improve their status in the global world. Our analysis resolves the question of how choices based on data can enhance better institutional performance. The research methodology was a descriptive correlational design used to answer three research questions. Our target population was 141 senior administrators. A stratified random sample of 104 respondents was then selected. Data was gathered using a questionnaire of 15 items that was scored using a four-point rating scale, and its validity was established through a panel of three subject matter experts. Mean values were then calculated in order to answer the research questions. The results show that data analytics supports the change in personalised learning experiences, the improvement of predictions and the complementing of administrative efficiency, all while aligning pedagogical practices with international norms. However, the study found that there are considerable barriers, such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of technical expertise, and data privacy concerns. Accordingly, concrete strategies to overcome these challenges are proposed in the research. In summation, the results reinforce the dire need for data analytics in the cultivation of an efficient, innovative, and globally resonant higher education system within Nigeria
The Mediterranean Sea as a Utopian and Dystopian Space in Tahar Ben Jelloun’s 'Partir'
No full textThe Mediterranean cultural productions have enormously increased in recent years, mediated through fiction and non-fiction, cinematography and documentaries, and many other artistic forms. Consequently, the Mediterranean Sea has been subjected to multifaceted critical views and multidisciplinary discourses. Though different studies have demonstrated the discursive potentials and possibilities of the Sea, the relationship of the Mediterranean with Utopia, Utopianism and migration has not been given much critical attention it deserves in literary studies. This study problematizes the ambivalent character of the Sea as a utopia and dystopian space because it presents illusions of reality as it projects the dreamed Spanish landscape to be far and near. It employs Ashcroft’s Postcolonial Utopianism to demonstrate how the Mediterranean generates a discourse of im/possibility premised on the transformative conceptions of future utopia through the agency of postcolonial memory in Tahar Ben Jelloun’s Partir. The novel illustrates the anxieties of journeys that are provoked through the proximity of Morocco to Spain. This study discovers that the daily multiple gazes of potential Moroccan travelers at the Sea demonstrate the relationship between memory and conceived future in the text. The gazes constitute the catalyzing processes of the perception, perfection, and production of the postcolonial hope that inspires the adventure into terra incognito. The amalgamation of individual hopes results in the collective congestion of boats that transforms the Mediterranean Sea from a “cape of good hope” to a “cemetery of drowned bodies”. The study concludes that Ben Jelloun’s text reflects the author’s artistic ideology and his portrayal of the Mediterranean Sea as a key figure in the scramble for Europe through the waterways since the presence of the Sea reinforces the dichotomy between Africa and Europe
Immigrant Communities in Yorubaland: A Case Study of the Ebira Community in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
No full textThe relations between host communities and migrants in Nigeria have received significant attention. Over decades, the nature of the relationship between host communities and migrants has been characterised by conflict and cooperation. However, as population movement remains one of the most intricate features of every human settlement, the need to examine migrants’ communities in their host environment cannot be underestimated. In Yorubaland, Ibadan is one of the major towns that received a large influx of migrants beginning in the aftermath of the Yoruba Civil War and during the colonial period. As a major colonial administrative centre, Ibadan was a major point of destination for migrants in colonial Nigeria. Hence, the article examines the Ebira community in Ibadan. It employs a historical research methodology that relies on primary sources gathered through oral interviews and secondary data gathered through existing written works on host-migrant relations in Nigeria. Findings show that the relations between the Ebira migrant community and the host community have been characterised by peaceful co-existence and inclusiveness, which allow the migrants to thrive and contribute their quota to the socio-economic and political development of Ibadan
Representations of Female Agency, Oral Aesthetics and Afrocentric Consciousness in Selected Novels of Veronique Tadjo and Yvonne Vera
No full textThis paper studies the intersection of African feminist ethics, cultural preservation, and transmission through the lens of oral literature, focusing on the literary works of Veronique Tadjo and Yvonne Vera. Drawing on a theoretical framework rooted in African feminist thought, the study seeks to explain the subtle ways these authors engage with and contribute to conserving cultural values and gender perspectives. The paper engages a combination of intersectionality and womanist theories to analyse Tadjo and Vera's fictions. These theories provide a holistic understanding of the complex interplay between gender, culture, and other social categories. By utilising these frameworks, the study seeks to unravel the layers of meaning embedded in the narratives, unveiling the authors' deliberate choices in portraying African women's experiences within their cultural contexts. Furthermore, the role of oral literature as a dynamic medium for cultural preservation and transmission is examined. The paper highlights Tadjo and Vera’s use of oral storytelling traditions to convey feminist messages and challenge prevailing norms. This exploration aims to underscore the importance of oral literature as a living archive, ensuring the continuity of cultural heritage while promoting feminist ideals. The paper's objectives include critically analysing selected works, identifying recurring themes related to African feminist ethics, and evaluating the effectiveness of oral literature in conveying these messages. By deploying a theoretical framework firmly rooted in African feminist thought, this study aspires to contribute to a deeper understanding of how literature, specifically oral traditions, can be a powerful tool for cultural preservation and feminist discourse in the African context
Editorials
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I am delighted to announce the publication of Volume 30 (2024) of our esteemed journal, Lagos Notes and Records. The volume is a collection of eight (8) thought-provoking, insightful, and well-researched scholarly articles representing contemporary thoughts in various disciplines of the humanities with particular focus on History and Culture, Literature, Creative Arts, Language and Linguistics, and Religion. Each of the selected articles provides a unique perspective on pressing socio-cultural, historical, and economic issues, offering a wealth of knowledge to all and sundry
On Quasi-Nilpotents in Finite Partial Transformation Semigroups
No full textLet XnXn be the finite set {1,2,3…,n}{1,2,3…,n} and PnPn be the partial transformation on XnXn. A transformation αα in PnPn is called quasi-nilpotent if when αα is raised to some certain power it reduces to a constant map i.e αmαm reduces to a constant map for m≥1m≥1. We characterize quasi-nilpotents in PnPn and show that the semigroup PnPn is quasi-nilpotent generated. Moreover if K(n,r)K(n,r) is the subsemigroup of PnPn consisting of all elements of height rr or less, where height of an element αα is defined as ∣imα∣∣imα∣, we obtained quasi-nilpotents rank of K(n,r)K(n,r) that is the cardinality of a minimum quasi-nilpotents generating set for PnPn as the stirling number of the second kind S(n+1,r+1)S(n+1,r+1) which is the same as its idempotents rank