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INFLUENCE DU TYPE DE FAMILLE MONOPARENTALE ET BIPARENTALE SUR LE COMPORTEMENT À RISQUE DES ADOLESCENTS EN MILIEU SCOLAIRE À ABIDJAN / INFLUENCE OF SINGLE-PARENT FAMILY TYPE AND BIPARENTAL ON RISK BEHAVIOR ADOLESCENTS IN SCHOOLS IN ABIDJAN
No full textCette étude analyse la relation entre le type de famille et le comportement à risque chez des adolescents en milieu scolaire à Abidjan. Pour ce faire, cent-quarante (140) participants dont l’âge est compris entre 11 et 18 ans, issus du Lycée Moderne II dans la commune d’Abobo ont pris part à l’enquête. Ils ont été soumis à un questionnaire pour évaluer leur niveau de manifestations du comportement à risque tout en tenant du type de dont ils sont issus. Les comportements à risque ont été déterminés par le questionnaire ainsi qu’un guide d’entretien. Les résultats indiquent que les adolescents issus de type de famille monoparentale manifestent plus les comportements à risques que ceux issus de famille biparentale. Cette étude pourrait servir à lutter contre la consommation et la vente de la drogue dans les écoles.This study analyzes the relationship between family type and risky behavior among adolescents in schools in Abidjan. To do this, one hundred and forty (140) participants whose age is between 11 and 18 years old, from the Lycée Moderne II in the commune of Abobo took part in the survey. They were subjected to a questionnaire to assess their level of manifestation of risky behavior while taking into account the type of behavior from which they come. Risk behaviors were determined by the questionnaire as well as an interview guide. The results indicate that adolescents from single-parent families demonstrate more risky behaviors than those from two-parent families. This study could be used to combat drug consumption and sale in schools. Article visualizations
EVALUATION DE LA SANTÉ MENTALE DES DÉPLACÉS INTERNES DE LA PROVINCE DU SUD KIVU EN RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO
Get PDFLes déplacés internes sont des personnes vulnérables sur le plan psychologique. Bien qu’ils bénéficient de diverses prises en charge dans des sites de déplacés, ils ont de probleme au niveau de leur santé mentale. Cet article se penche sur cette problématique, en ciblant 194 déplacés internes auxquels nous les avons soumis l’echelle de satisfaction de vivre, évaluant le bien être psychologique (une composante de la santé mentale). Le résultat révèle que les déplaces internes sont dans un état de mal être psychologique. Ainsi, leur santé mentale est préoccupante.Internally displaced people are psychologically vulnerable people. Although they benefit from various types of support in displaced sites, what is the state of their mental health? This article attempts to answer this question, by targeting 194 internally displaced persons to whom we submit the life satisfaction scale, assessing well-being (a component of mental health). The result reveals that the internally displaced are in a state of psychological unease. Thus, their mental health is worrying. Article visualizations
MODERATING EFFECT OF INFLATION RATES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATES AND STOCK PRICES IN THE KENYAN CAPITAL MARKET
Get PDFThere has been a downward trend in the equities market with NSE 25, NASI, and NSE 20 declining by 9.9%, 3.5%, and 5.7% respectively from 2012 to 2015 and 2017. Ever since the Shilling was allowed to float freely, the unpredictability of Nairobi’s exchange market has been largely observed and in 2006 February, the index in NSE 20-Share rose to 4057, 2007 January it went further to 5774, but in February 2009 it hit a low of 2475. The drop went further in 2011 by 27%. This brought about losses to investors for example in 2009 when brokerage firms collapsed. This has led to a loss of confidence in investors in the Nairobi Securities; and for this reason, researchers have to come in and work together to find ways of stabilizing our stock market. This research seeks to add value to the literature by analyzing whether the regulation of the interaction of inflation rates with exchange rates on stock prices will stabilize the undesirable situation. Stock market plays an important role of intermediation in the economy and enhancing investors’ confidence in the market can have a positive impact on resource allocation hence economic growth. Reviewed literature has found the effects both in the short-run and the long-run. The disparity of their results might be attributed to different countries that are being analyzed on different capital mobilities, economic links, trade volumes, and methodologies among others. This study established the moderating effect of inflation rates on the relationship between foreign exchange rates and stock prices. The study is built on the theory of stock prices. The research adopted a correlational research design. Time series monthly secondary data was collected from January 1998 to December 2018. Multivariate analysis was employed. The 2-step hierarchical regression which resulted in an R2 change of 3% was fairly a good increase in the predictive capacity for stock price changes. The study therefore concluded that Inflation Rates moderate the relationship between stock prices and exchange rates and recommends that the Central Bank of Kenya as the regulator and Capital Markets Authority (CMA) should consider formulating favorable policies to manage Inflation rates as it is an investment driver in the economy. JEL: E31; D53; E44 Article visualizations
EXPLORING THE ATTRIBUTES OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE OF A TEAM LEADER IN BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING
Get PDFThe purpose of the study was to develop the best-fit model for exploring the attributes of a high-performing inbound team leader in Business Process Outsourcing in Davao City. The study utilized the exploratory mixed method approach following a two-phase study design. The first phase of the study was to identify dimensions using exploratory factor analysis, which items were based on the in-depth interview before item identification. The identified dimensions were established call calibration mechanism, value-driven, sense of accountability and trust, sense of recognition, innovation, and quality-directed leader. Data results were subjected to principal component analysis to determine factor structure that excludes 22 out of 50 items that did not pass the standard factor loadings of +/- 0.40. The second phase employed confirmatory factor analysis by purposively selecting 450 inbound call center representatives. Furthermore, the study tested three confirmatory configurations. Model number 4, recognized as the best-fit model that illuminates all identified factors, was significantly correlated and explained 68.40 percent of the variation of a high-performing inbound team leader. Article visualizations
PERCEPTIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL BODIES REGARDING LIFELONG LEARNING AND EDUCATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Get PDFIn this paper, part of the results of research conducted within the framework of the PhD studies of the first author is presented. The aim of the research is to explore the variety of perceptions held by institutional social bodies regarding the education of human resources and social services in the field of human rights. A qualitative research method was employed to achieve this goal. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews between February and June 2024. Eight in-depth interviews were conducted with key informants who hold positions within institutional bodies involved in the design and implementation of social policy. The interpretation of the data was carried out using thematic analysis. The results of the research indicated that these institutional bodies support the value of investing in lifelong learning, particularly in the education of human resources in human rights, as a means of building knowledge, cultivating soft skills, and changing attitudes in ways that can subsequently lead to the provision of quality services to vulnerable social groups. Article visualizations
THE ROLE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN SECURING BANKING TRANSACTIONS IN AFRICA
Get PDFThe rise of digital financial services in Africa has highlighted the growing need for secure and efficient banking systems. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized and immutable nature, offers promising solutions to address the security challenges inherent in traditional banking infrastructures across the continent. This study explores the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing the security of banking transactions in Africa by minimizing fraud, ensuring data transparency, and facilitating cross-border payments. The research examines how blockchain can revolutionize banking in Africa by providing secure transaction validation, improved customer privacy, and increased trust in financial institutions. Furthermore, it addresses the current barriers to blockchain adoption in African banks, such as regulatory challenges, technological infrastructure, and financial inclusion issues. The study concludes with strategic recommendations for integrating blockchain into the banking sector, emphasizing its capacity to foster financial innovation, increase transaction security, and drive economic growth across Africa.JEL: K24, L86 Article visualizations
AN ASSESSMENT OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FROM THE INSURANCE POLICIES OF SIERRA LEONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Get PDFThe primary focus revolves around dissecting the key factors influencing satisfaction and dissecting the intricate interplay between customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions exhibited by consumers within the company's context. The study employs a cross-sectional survey methodology, employing a meticulously designed self-administered structured questionnaire that has been disseminated among the customer base of the Sierra Leone National Insurance Company. Employing the robust Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach, the research orchestrates an insightful exploration into the dynamics of relationships between various variables. The outcomes of this meticulous inquiry underscore the paramount importance of reliability and responsiveness as integral facets affecting customer satisfaction within the realm of the Sierra Leone National Insurance Company. Contrarily, the study finds technical quality, price, and image quality to lack significant influence as determinants of consumer satisfaction within the company's domain. Significantly, the study unravels a substantial and positive nexus between customer satisfaction and diverse behavioral intentions, spanning from the intent to recommend, switch, and repurchase. Interestingly, the intricate interplay between customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions remains resilient even in the face of demographic influences such as gender, age, educational attainment, and income levels. In conclusion, this study presents insightful recommendations for future explorations, delves into the multifaceted implications for management and theoretical frameworks, and takes cognizance of the inherent limitations encountered during the research journey.JEL: D12; D81; G22, L15; M31 Article visualizations
THE EFFECT OF MATERIALITY PRINCIPLE ADOPTION ON FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN NAKURU CITY, KENYA
Get PDFState corporations play a crucial role in Kenya's socioeconomic development. To fulfill their mandates and deliver value to taxpayers, these entities must uphold strong financial accountability. The State Corporations Act of 2012 outlines several key requirements to ensure financial accountability. State corporations face many accountability challenges when presenting financial statements. Accounting standards aim to improve the quality and comparability of financial reporting in the public sector. This study looks at the effect of materiality principle adoption on the financial accountability of state corporations in Nakuru City. This study adopted a quantitative, cross-sectional research design grounded in agency theory and financial accounting theory. The target population comprised senior administrative and finance/accounting staff from 12 selected state corporations in Nakuru City. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 58 individuals from these corporations. A correlation was found between the materiality principle adoption and financial accountability. A linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the extent of the relationship between the materiality principle adoption and financial accountability. Respondents generally disagreed that financial statements always lack misstatements, indicating recognition of potential errors. Based on the evidence from the correlation analysis, linear regression, and ANOVA, the null hypothesis (H₀) was rejected. This indicates a statistically significant relationship between the materiality principle adoption and financial accountability in state corporations in Nakuru City. Adhering to the materiality principle can have a positive impact on improving financial accountability within these organizations. JEL: H83, M41, D73, C12 Article visualizations
UNDERSTANDING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AND MOTIVATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN / COMPRENDRE L'INTENTION ET LA MOTIVATION ENTREPRENEURIALES DES JEUNES : ÉTUDE COMPARATIVE ENTRE HOMMES ET FEMMES
No full textThe field of entrepreneurship is progressing rapidly and is now assimilating considerable attention from several researchers, as it is considered the engine of economic growth. Entrepreneurs who constitute the hub of this phenomenon create wealth for themselves and others by creating jobs, and the intention to exercise entrepreneurship accompanied by a strong motivation to be an entrepreneur is necessary to achieve this goal. Young people, as they constitute the most active part of society, have a strong entrepreneurial potential and can contribute to the country's socio-economic development by developing innovative ideas and creating new projects. This article specifies the determinants of entrepreneurial intention and motivation among young people in Tetouan City, Morocco, by comparing men and women, especially regarding their internal and external motivating factors. Le domaine de l'entrepreneuriat progresse rapidement et retient désormais l'attention de plusieurs chercheurs, car il est considéré comme le moteur de la croissance économique. Les entrepreneurs qui constituent le centre de ce phénomène créent de la richesse pour eux-mêmes et pour les autres en créant des emplois, et l'intention d'exercer l'entrepreneuriat accompagnée d'une forte motivation à être entrepreneur est nécessaire pour atteindre cet objectif. Les jeunes, qui constituent la partie la plus active de la société, ont un fort potentiel entrepreneurial et peuvent contribuer au développement socio-économique du pays en développant des idées innovantes et en créant de nouveaux projets. Cet article clarifie les déterminants de l'intention et de la motivation entrepreneuriales chez les jeunes de la ville de Tétouan, au Maroc, en comparant les hommes et les femmes, notamment en ce qui concerne leurs facteurs de motivation internes et externes. Article visualizations
TRAILBLAZING AI IMPLEMENTATION: OVERCOMING REGULATORY HURDLES AND BRIDGING TALENT GAPS TO TURN RESISTANCE INTO RESILIENCE IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA
Get PDFThe rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the banking sector offers both transformative opportunities and significant challenges. This study investigates the impact of resistance to change, talent and skills gaps, and regulatory compliance on the successful implementation of AI technologies at XYZ Bank Headquarters in Malaysia. For confidentiality, the name of the bank is withheld. Using a quantitative research methodology, data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed to 370 employees across various departments and hierarchical levels. Respondents were selected using a simple random sampling method. The study aimed to evaluate the relationships between these critical factors and AI implementation. Findings indicate that all three factors significantly influence AI implementation at XYZ Bank, with regulatory compliance emerging as the strongest predictor, followed by resistance to change and the talent and skills gap. These results suggest that addressing employee resistance, bridging workforce skill deficiencies, and ensuring regulatory adherence are crucial for overcoming barriers to AI implementation. The study concludes that for XYZ Bank to fully harness the advantages of AI, strategic efforts must focus on fostering a culture of adaptability, investing in talent development, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks. Such efforts are essential for enhancing the bank's operational efficiency and securing a competitive edge in the digital banking era. Article visualizations