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L’organisation dumarché de l’interprétation de conférence en République du Congo
Full text linkThis study examines the conference interpreting market in the Republic of the Congo, focusing on its organizational structure, key stakeholders, and the challenges faced by interpreters. Data was collected through questionnaires administered to 25 interpreters and 2 clients, analysed within the framework of the stakeholders’ theory and Holly Mikkelson's control theory.The findings indicate a poorly organized market with limited professional associations, inconsistent pay rates, and a lack of strong interpreter networks. Male interpreters with natural language skills dominate the field. Furthermore, the study highlights a shortage of clear language policies and insufficient access to professional training as significant obstacles.To address these issues, the research recommends the formation of professional associations, the implementation of robust language regulations, and increased access to formal training programs for interpreters
The Translation of Public Health Communication Materials from English into Ndebele in Zimbabwe
Full text linkTranslating public health communication materials into indigenous languages facilitates equitable access to crucial health information, particularly in a multilingual country like Zimbabwe. This study thus aims to identify, describe and analyze the constraints encountered by Ndebele translators whentranslating public health communication materials and the techniques they use to translate the latter.This study adopts a corpus-based, descriptive and analytical research design.Data was collected in the form of posters, pamphlets and booklets from clinics, hospitals and non- governmental organizations in Zimbabwe. 15 English excerpts and their corresponding Ndebele translations on COVID-19, Cholera, and HIV and AIDS were analyzed using Gideon Toury’s Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS) model. The study is guided by the Communication Theory, Socio-linguistic theories and the Skopos Theory. Findings reveal that Ndebele translators encounter lexical, structural, and cultural constraints, with lexical constraints being the most prevalent due to gaps in the development and standardization of medical terminology in the Ndebele language. The results also indicate that among the several techniques employed by Ndebele translators, explicitation, borrowing and omission are the most frequently used techniques. The results of the study also indicate that the translations are effective to a greater extent. However, there are instances where important information is lost in the translation process thus highlighting the need for the development of medical terminology and specialized dictionaries so as to improve public health communication in the Ndebele language
Impact of cash flow management on the financial performance of micro and small pharmaceutical businesses in Naga City
Full text linkCash flow management practices significantly influence the financial performance of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). This research investigates the impact of cash flow management on the financial performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Naga City. It examines the relationship between effective cash flow management practices (operating, financing and investing) and key financial performance indicators (such as Sales generation, disbursement control and collection of receivables) among MSEs in the city. The study aims to determine the extent to which improved cash flow management contributes to enhanced financial performance of the business. Using a descriptive correlational design, the researchers conducted data gathering through surveys and interviews with 30 respondents, 21 Micro Enterprise and 9 Small Enterprise Pharmacies in Naga City which made us come up with our P-H-A-R-M-A R-E-A-D-Y, a combined approach model that highlights business strategies and concept that not only focuses in financial planning context but also with the integration of disaster preparedness
Institutional Ownership and Insolvency Risk: The moderating Role of Share Ownership Concentration in Nigeria
Full text linkSequel to seeming paradox of having institutional shareholders and growing business mortality rate, despite their reputation of monitoring expertise, this study was carried out to evaluate the impact of institutional ownership oninsolvency risk of quoted manufacturing companies in Nigeria, within the moderating framework of share ownership concentration. Insolvency risk was measured using Altman’s Z-score to construct insolvency probability, based on the Z-score as log-odd ratio function of solvency probability. Institutional ownership and share ownership concentration were operationalized in terms of their proportion to total number of shares in issue. Secondary data were collected from the annual financial reports of thirty-three listed manufacturing companies, using purposive sampling technique. Multiple linear regression was used as the statistical tool. Following analyses, it was found that institutional ownership exerts negative impact on insolvency risk, while ownership concentration exerts positive influence on insolvency risk. But when the moderating influence of share ownership concentration was isolated and put under control, insolvency risk’s response coefficient became a decreasing linear function of share ownership concentration. Therefore, this study has produced conclusive evidence that the avowed monitoring effectiveness of institutional shareholders depends on their block-shareholding status, without which they gravitatetowards passive opportunism.Hence, among other recommendations, companies with high concentration of corporate share ownership should seek to attract institutional investors and create incentives for them to maintain high equity stakes in order to minimize their insolvency risk
Bank-Based Financial Architecture and Economic Performance: Evidence From Nigeria
Full text linkThis study examined the correlation between bank-based financial architecture and economic performance in Nigeria utilising quarterly data from 2010:Q1 to 2022:Q4. The study specifically analysed the impact of the cash reserve ratio, monetary policy rate, stated lending rate, stated deposit rate, capital adequacy ratio, leverage ratio, and net stable funding ratio on the financial inter-relation ratio in Nigeria. The research employed descriptive statistics, unit root tests, generalised linear models, Johansen co-integration tests, VEC-Granger causality, and vector error correction methods to analyse data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria and the World Bank Development Indicators Statistics bulletin across various editions at a 5% significance level. The investigation indicated that all variables were integrated at the first difference, necessitating the Johansen co-integration test to confirm the existence of a long-run link among the variables. The findings indicated that bank-based financial architecture substantially affects Nigeria's economic performance. In both the short and long term, all measures of financial architecture collectively contributed to significant performance in the overall economy. The study revealed that the integration of domestic and international financial frameworks significantly enhances the overall performance of Nigeria's economy. Consequently, the study recommended that alleviating the stringent regulatory requirements on capital adequacy, particularly with the buffer phenomenon, should be a significant policy focus. Capital funds can be liberated to fulfil their purpose, and if this is achieved, they will function as intended. If this is untenable, a cap should be imposed not to surpass its recorded mean of 13.97% due to the very adverse impacts it produces
Retraction: Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria
No full textThis article titled "Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria", authored by Ahamefula Kingsley Nnanguma, Aishatu Muhammed Mubi, and Abdullahi Liman Tukur, has been officially retracted from the GPH-International Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume [08], Issue [01], Year [2025]. The retraction is made at the request of the authors and the editorial board due to the non-completion of required publication formalities, including the Article Processing Charges (APC). In accordance with our ethical publishing policies, the article has been removed from the journal’s database and is no longer part of the public academic record. The article must not be cited or used for academic purposes
Consumer Economic Determinants of Leisure Behaviour: Empirical Evidence from Non-Career Women in Obio-Akpor LGA in Rivers State, Nigeria
Full text linkWork-related stress and poor leisure culture have been identified as one of the causes of death among men and women in Africa. However, existing data provide little insight into the leisure-time physical activities of non-career women in Nigeria. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between consumer economic status (income and occupation) and leisure behaviour (participation in leisure-time physical activities) of non-career women in Rumuodomaya, Port Harcourt. The study adopted the survey research design whereby primary data were obtained from a sample size of 138, comprising non-career women drawn from 5 locations in the Rumuodomaya community, Obio-Akopr, LGA, Port Harcourt through the questionnaire method. Simple percentage, ranking technique, mean score and standard deviation were deployed for descriptive, univariate analysis while the Pearson Product Moment Correlation method was adopted for the bivariate analysis (hypotheses testing). The findings of this study established that the level of participation in leisure-time physical activities was low among non-career women in Rumuodomaya, Port Harcourt compared to in-door leisure-time activities. Household income level and occupation were significant economic determinants of leisure behaviour of non-career women in the area. Based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was recommended that more non-career women should participate in out-door physical work-outs for their physical, emotional, creative and mental well-being since work-outs are less expensive than fun-oriented leisure activities
Disney's Pixar Animation Studios Acquisition Case: Revitalization or Trouble?
Full text linkThe work analyzes Pixar Animation Studios' history, including Disney's acquisition of Pixar in 2006. Pixar was founded in 1986 and is located in Emeryville, California. However, Pixar started its operations as part of the Lucasfilm division. Pixar has produced 28 movies, earning 23 Academy, 11 Grammy, and 10 Golden Globe awards. Obviously, Pixar revised Disney's creative process, but at what cost? We analyze the business negotiations, sequels, COVID-19 challenges, and financial struggles. Discussion and lessons learned comprise this article
Retraction: Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria
No full textThis article titled "Soil Erosion Vulnerability Areas in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria", authored by Ahamefula Kingsley Nnanguma, Aishatu Muhammed Mubi, and Abdullahi Liman Tukur, has been officially retracted from the GPH-International Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume [08], Issue [01], Year [2025]. The retraction is made at the request of the authors and the editorial board due to the non-completion of required publication formalities, including the Article Processing Charges (APC). In accordance with our ethical publishing policies, the article has been removed from the journal’s database and is no longer part of the public academic record. The article must not be cited or used for academic purposes
Deal-Making in Private Equity: Lessons from a Brazilian Tech Company and Private Equity Firm Negotiation
Full text linkThis case study examines the negotiation between a technology company and a private equity fund, highlighting the complexities of aligning distinct interests in a private equity negotiation. The parties navigated critical aspects such as sale price, organizational culture, staff retention, breakup fee, and labor liabilities, utilizing negotiation techniques like BATNA and ZOPA to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. The outcome demonstrates the importance of a well-structured process and strategic concessions in achieving a successful transaction. Discussion and lessons learned compile this work