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Socioeconomic, Ethnographic and Political Integrations and Challenges of Igbo Migrants in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Full text linkThe study examines the socioeconomic, ethnographic and political integrations and challenges of Igbo migrants in Lafia. Quantitative and qualitative techniques were adopted to collect data on integration variables via the administration of questionnaires to groups of Igbos from the five states of the Southeast region, and the conduct of In-depth Interviews (IDIs) with Igbo elders. Fifty copies of questionnaires were distributed to each group, totaling 250. Data were analysed by SPSS version 25, and tables and charts were generated and the qualitative data were content analysed. On socioeconomic integration, the results showed that the majority (88.1%) of Igbos were first generation migrants, who arrived to start business in Lafia over 40 years ago, whereby, almost three-fifths (59.5%) of them started their current occupation. Majority (37.6%) of Igbo migrants’ present occupation was facilitated by ‘master’, ‘family’ (66.8%) facilitated their accommodation, close to 70 per cent of them possessed their personal houses, and over two-fifths (43.1%) of them got landed property through ‘friend’ while close to three-quarters (74.8%) got married to Lafia indigenes. On ethnographic integration, three-quarters were proficient in Hausa language, with half rated their proficiency in Hausa language ‘excellent,’ while Gwandara language became the best secondary proficient language. As par political integration, over half (52.0%) of Igbo migrants held political office within their association politics but few with the wider politics. In summary, Igbo migrants have been experiencing dynamic and positive integrations but facing challenges of ethnic divide and nepotism
Uncovering Effective Factors in the Success of “Good English Learners”: The Role of out-of-Class Learning Strategies and Extroversion / Introversion
Full text linkThis study aims at investigating what makes EFL learners as being good learners and if there is a significant relationship between good English language learners and the strategies they tend to use. In addition, it aims at investigating whether the good English language learners are extravert or introvert personality type. To do so the researchers select two factors which they thought may be influential: out -of- class strategies (OCS), and Extravert/introvert personality type. To accomplish the goals of this study, 63 students of English department at Ferdowsi university and Imam Reza university in Mashhad, Iran at the level of B.A, M.A, & Ph.D were handed two types of questionnaire to figure out the effect of their academic level and personality type on learning strategies they tend to use to improve their language proficiency. The results shows that the most frequent used strategy is the social one more than cognitive and metacognitive with the highest average mean score. However, the results show that the students are introverts more than extraverts. The results will be discussed in more details in this study
Prevalence of blaOXA-10, blaCTX-M-3 and SHV Genes among ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Clinical samples in Basra city, Iraq
Full text linkThe current study was conducted to determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) in 78 drug-resistant clinical isolates (25 Klebsiella pneumoniae and 53 Escherichia coli strains) using phenotypic and molecular methods. The phenotypic method was performed using a double-disk synergy test (DDST), while the genotypic method screened for the blaSHV, blaCTX-M13U, and blaOXA-10 genes using specific primers. The phenotypic results showed that out of 53 tested strains of E. coli, 17 (32.07%) produced ESBL. Similarly, out of 25 tested strains of K. pneumoniae, 8 (32%) produced ESBL. Genotypic detection showed that in E. coli, the most abundant gene was SHV, present in 24 strains (45.28%), followed by blaOXA-10 in 23 strains (43.39%) and CTX-M-3 in 8 strains (15.09%). In K. pneumoniae, SHV was detected in 12 strains (48%), followed by OXA-10 and CTX-M-3, each found in 5 strains (20%)
Business Ecosystem Architecture Development: A Case Study of IoT Business in the Transportation Industry
Full text linkThe research aims to study business ecosystem architecture in the Internet of Things (IoT) scope, especially in the transport industry. This research uses a qualitative approach with the Research and Development (R&D) method with the Modeling Business Ecosystem Architecture (TEAM) research design. Informants consist of internal and external sources who provide a practical and comprehensive perspective on the IoT transportation business ecosystem at Telkom Indonesia. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, observations, and literature studies. The results showed that, in mapping the IoT business ecosystem in Telkom Indonesia’s transportation sector. The findings highlighted several challenges, such as the limited readiness of human resources and the lack of local device manufacturers resulting in a lack of competitiveness of IoT solutions. There is a need for a business ecosystem architecture that focuses on examining actors, roles, and value offered and mapping interactions between actors. With a cocreation approach, actors in the ecosystem can actively collaborate in designing, developing, and implementing more innovative and adaptive solutions. Through the cocreation process, customers, service providers, application developers, and other actors can share knowledge, experiences, and resources to create solutions that better suit the needs and expectations of all parties involved. This research maps the IoT business ecosystem in the transport sector developed by Telkom Indonesia. Telkom Indonesia is a solution provider, where the importance of collaboration of each actor, including device providers, application developers, and customers, is crucial to overcoming challenges and maximizing the ecosystem’s potential
Holistic Health: Integrating Psychological Factors for a Balanced Life
Full text linkThis examine investigates the combination of psychological elements into holistic fitness practices and its implications for universal health. A blended-methods technique related to a hundred and fifty individuals become employed, combining based interviews and self-administered surveys. Descriptive information revealed slight perceived strain levels (M = three.2), moderately high emotional intelligence (M = 75.6), and frequent mindfulness practices (M = four.2 days/week), alongside a high endorsement of advantageous psychological trends (M = eighty-two.3). Correlational analyses highlighted tremendous relationships, along with the bad correlation between perceived pressure and emotional intelligence (r = -0.Forty five, p < zero.001) and the positive correlation among emotional intelligence and high quality psychological developments (r = zero.Forty three, p < 0.001). Thematic analysis of qualitative statistics furnished intensity to stress management, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and effective psychology reviews. The integration of qualitative and quantitative findings complements the observe's validity, imparting complete insights into the complicated dynamics of mental factors in holistic health practices
Assessing the Impact of Digital Transformation on Access, User Experience, and Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries
Full text linkThis study investigates the impact of digital transformation on access, user experience, and knowledge management in academic libraries. Findings indicate significant improvements in resource accessibility and user satisfaction with digital tools, although challenges remain in interface design and digital literacy. The introduction of AI-driven knowledge management systems has enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of information retrieval. Despite progress, issues such as budget constraints and the need for inclusivity in digital tools highlight areas for continued development. This research emphasizes the need for further investments in technology, staff training, and inclusive practices
The Influence of Learning Style and Public Speaking Ability on Students' Interest in Learning in Islamic Religious Education Subjects at SMP Negeri 12 Gorontalo
Full text linkThe learning style is a unique characteristic possessed by every individual, influencing how they absorb, organize, and process information. When students are able to learn in a manner that aligns with their individual learning preferences, it facilitates a greater comprehension of the subject matter and fosters a heightened enthusiasm for the learning process. The objective of this study is to examine the impact of different learning styles on students' level of interest in learning PAI subjects at SMP Negeri 12 Gorontalo. 2) Understanding the Impact of Public Speaking Skills on Students' Engagement in Learning PAI Subjects at SMP Negeri 12 Gorontalo. 3) Understanding the Impact of Learning Style and Public Speaking Ability on Students' Interest in Learning in PAI Subjects at SMP Negeri 12 Gorontalo. The research methodology employed is quantitative in nature, utilizing a survey-based approach and employing various data collection techniques such as questionnaires and observation documentation. According to the research findings, it has been observed that there is a correlation between one's learning style and their level of interest in the learning process. These findings are supported by the t test result of 0.000, indicating a significance level of less than 0.05. Additionally, the calculated t value of 5.556 exceeds the critical t value of 0.677 from the t table. Therefore, it can be inferred that H1 is accepted, indicating a correlation between learning style and interest in learning. 2) The ability to speak publicly has an impact on one's level of interest in learning. These findings are supported by the t-test result of 0.000, indicating a significance level of less than 0.05. Additionally, the calculated t-value of 7.525 exceeds the critical t-value of 0.677. Therefore, it can be inferred that H2 is accepted, indicating a correlation between public speaking ability and interest in learning. 3) The interest in learning of students can be influenced by their learning style and public speaking abilities. The evidence for this is supported by the f test results of 0.000, which is greater than the significance level of 0.05. Additionally, the calculated f value of 34.299 exceeds the critical f table value of 3.12. Therefore, it can be inferred that H3 is accepted, indicating a correlation between learning style and public speaking ability with interest in learning
Can The Diamond Fraud Model Influence the Occurrence of Fraudulent Financial Reporting?
Full text linkThis research is quantitative in nature and is intended to examine whether can the diamond fraud model influence the occurrence of fraudulent financial reporting. The fraud diamond theory is measured by pressure (financial stability, financial targets, and external pressure), opportunity (ineffective monitoring), rationalization (change in auditor), and capability (change of director). State-owned business (BUMN) registered on the stock exchange of Indonesia between 2016 and 2022 comprise the population considered within this research. Purposive sampling was utilized in this research to select 154 companies for the sample. In this work, logistic regression analysis is the analytical method. The findings within this research show that the variables of financial stability and financial targets have a significant negative impact on the occurrence of fraudulent financial reporting, while the variables of external pressure and director change do not affect the occurrence of fraudulent financial reporting. The variables of ineffective monitoring and change in auditors also affect the occurrence of fraudulent financial reporting
Analysis of Intellectual Intelligence (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) on Employee Performance with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) as a mediating variable
Full text linkThis research starts from the problem of whether Intellectual Intelligence (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) affect employee performance with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) as a mediating variable. This research aims to determine and analyze the influence of Intellectual Intelligence (IQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) on employee performance with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) as a mediating variable. This type of research is quantitative research with correlational problem construction. This quantitative research takes the form of numbers and is analyzed using statistics. The population in this study were employees of the distribution department of PT Saribumi Sriguna Putra, Palembang City, PT Sriguna Patra Niaga, and PT Graha Patra Saribumi in 2023, totaling 105 people. The sample in this study was taken using a saturated sampling technique, namely a sample determination technique when all members are used as samples. Thus, the sample in this study was taken equal to the population, namely 105 people. The data analysis technique in this research uses the SPSS application. factors such as intellectual intelligence, emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence affect the creation of employee performance, and spiritual intelligence is able to mediate between intellectual intelligence factors, emotional intelligence and employee performance. the findings in this study are that this research is expected to be a view for company owners to pay more attention to factors to improve maximum employee performance
The Role of Information Systems in Integrating the Supply Chain in the General Company for Gas Filling and Services
Full text linkThis study aimed to measure the role of information systems as an independent variable with its dimensions represented by (human resources, equipment and devices, software, data sources, networks and communications) on supply chain integration as a dependent variable with its dimensions (customer, source, manufacture, delivery, returns) and in order to achieve Objective of the study: Two main sources were relied upon to collect the data necessary for this study: secondary data sources, which included the Internet, periodicals, references, and a review of literature related to the study, to explain the basic concepts and identify the most important studies that addressed the subject of the study, while the primary data sources included the analysis of 65 questionnaires distributed Employees of the General Company for Gas Filling and Services / Basra Branch were randomly selected, and the statistical program SPSS was used to analyze the data.The researcher reached several conclusions, most notably the existence of a statistically significant impact relationship between information systems and supply chain integration. Based on the results, the research presented a set of recommendations, the most prominent of which is the study recommends to the General Company for Gas Filling and Services/Basra the importance of continuing to learn about the concept of information systems and the necessity of applying them in the ongoing competition processes. The company's ability to implement information systems in an appropriate manner gives it greater flexibility in facing environmental challenges