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The role of community involvement in enhancing infrastructural support and its impact on the quality of public primary school pupils’ education in rural areas in the South West Region of Cameroon
Get PDFWork The study aimed at investigating community involvement in infrastructural support and its impact on the quality of public primary school pupils’ education in rural areas in the South West Region of Cameroon. The theoretical underpinning of this study was informed by Michael Shuman’s Theory of Community Based Financing (2021) and Epstein’sTheory of overlapping Spheres. The concurrent research design was adopted for the study. The target population of the study was made up of 635 participants teachers, head teachers and community leaders in rural areas in Fako and Kupe Muanenguba divisions. The accessible population consisted of 249 respondents. The sample size was made up of 138 respondents. Participants were sampled using the purposive, stratified snow ball, convenient and simple random sampling. Questionnaire and interview guide were instruments used to collect data for the study. Reliability coefficient values for the questionnaire were analyzed using SPSS version 27 with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Findings showed that majority of teachers 78.1% (64) and head teachers 70.8% (17) indicated that the community does not support the school in terms of infrastructure (classrooms, toilets and other physical facilities). Moreover, the lack of infrastructure as revealed by the community leaders could also act as a demotivating factor preventing many trained teachers to stay in rural areas and that community provision of infrastructure have a significant and strong impact on the quality of public primary school pupils’ education in rural areas (R-value 0.658**, p-value≤0.001) supported with a very high explanatory power 0f 90.3%. In other words, it was predicted that adequate community provision of infrastructure would go a long way to enhance the quality without involvement of community leaders, lack of communication from school head to factors reported for causing community unwillingness to massively engage in supporting schools in their rural communities. On this note, inclusive decision-making, cordial relationship between school head and community leaders, government empowerment of communities to foster their involvement in supporting schools in their rural communities, good management and communication from school head and motivation of teachers were ways forward to enhance community involvement
Developing natural science capabilities in students through teaching Natural Science 6: A case study in Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam
Get PDFThe article presents a comprehensive study on the enhancement of natural science competencies in 6th-grade students through STEM education. It outlines the importance of equipping students with scientific knowledge and skills for the 21st century, highlighting the shift from traditional teaching methods to interactive, student-centered approaches. The study, focusing on Vinh Phuc province, evaluates the effectiveness of current teaching methods and proposes improvements for teaching natural sciences in Vietnam. It emphasizes the role of teachers, the impact of the learning environment, and the integration of technology in education. The research employs a mixed-method approach, including document analysis, expert consultation, and mathematical statistical methods, to assess the development of scientific competencies. The findings suggest that STEM education significantly improves students' understanding and application of natural science concepts, advocating for its broader implementation, comprehensive teacher training, and increased investment in educational resources
Exit-based communication and organizational resilience of deposit money banks in South-South Nigeria
Get PDFThis research paper focused on assessing the extent to which exist-based communication significantly influences outcomes of organizational resilience which in this study comprised on of situation awareness, adaptability and vulnerability management. The data for the study was acquired through the administration of the structured questionnaire, from primary sources comprising 46 management staff from 24 deposit money banks in the South-South of Nigeria. The research also adopted the cross-sectional survey as the design for the study while the test for instrument reliability was carried out using the Cronbach alpha reliability test tool (based on a threshold of 0.70). Three null hypotheses were tested using the Spearman’s rank order correlation coefficient at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings showed that exit-based contingency, significantly enhances outcomes of situation awareness, adaptability and vulnerability management within the context of deposit money banks in South-South Nigeria; hence all previously stated null hypotheses were rejected. In conclusion, it was stated that through the reinforcement of exit-based communication, organizations could effectively advance their resilience features. It was recommended that the action of communicating during employee exit occasions by the management of deposit money banks in South-south Nigeria should emphasize on strengthening bonds and connections between management and employees; thus creating understanding and shared responsibility within the organization
Legal Protection against Victims on the Use of Names of Public Figures as Characteristics in Fanfiction Novels
Get PDFFanfiction is a work created by fans based on existing stories, characters, and settings, which can be interpreted as fans writing fanfiction because of the possibility of it not being by their wishes or expectations for the original work, therefore they adapt the original work and process it accordingly. Rewrite it in fictional form. The research aims to determine the legal protection for victims for using the names of public figures in fanfiction novels and the criminal sanctions for using the names of famous public figures as covers in fanfiction novels. The research uses normative juridical legal methods. The legal material analysis technique used is the analytical descriptive method. The results of the research show that the criminal sanction for using the name of a famous public figure as a cover in a fanfiction novel is criminal according to the Copyright Law regulated in Articles 112 to 120. The criminal provisions related to violations of works with names of public figures are subject to Article 113 Paragraph (3), namely, "Any person who without rights and/or without the permission of the Creator or Copyright holder commits a violation of the economic rights of the Creator as intended in Article 9 Paragraph (1) letters a, b, e, and/or g for Use Commercially, it is punishable by a maximum imprisonment of 4 (four) years and/or a maximum fine of IDR 1,000,000,000.00 (one billion rupiah). As well as legal protection for victims of the use of names of public figures in fanfiction novels. In the Copyright Law, there is Chapter XIV which specifically regulates the resolution of copyright disputes. Article 95 states that "copyright dispute resolution can be done by alternative means, arbitration or court. If there is a violation of the moral rights of the creator which is one of the limitations of the copyright which has been assigned to someone other than the creator himself, then the owner of the related rights still has the right to file a claim for compensation to the Commercial Court for the violation of Copyright or Related Rights products
THE NEXUS BETWEEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study examined the relationship between economic development and industrial growth in Nigeria. The data, set for this study consists of secondary time’s series data spanning from the period 1990-2021. The study made used of Granger Causality and Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL) to explain the direction of relationship. The results shows that;the coefficient of determination (R2) showed the percentage of variations in the dependent variable that can be explained by the independent variables. The R2 of 0.999379 or 99% showed that Economic development can be explained by changes in the explanatory variables as shown in the model and the remaining 1% is explained by the dummy variable. The F-statistic which measures the overall significance of the model indicated that it is significant at 5%. This is indicated by the F-statistics and its probability (1288.349 and 0.000000) respectively. The study therefore concludes that there is a significant contrition of industrialization to economic development in Nigeria. This study recommends among other things; That Government through her various agencies should formulate friendly industrial policy that will encourage investors in Nigeria, and by so doing, more industries will emerge and this will generate employment to citizensand that also Agriculture should be improve for industries to source for raw material internally that will help to increase production as well
Empowering local brands: The role of government and marketing in driving growth
Get PDFBranding creates a unique identity that resonates with consumers' emotions and values, enabling small businesses to thrive globally, with initiatives like One Town One Product (OTOP) balancing local authenticity and international appeal. Local brands act as cultural ambassadors, enhancing national identity and driving economic growth, while consumer ethnocentrism fosters loyalty to local products. Government support plays a key role in fostering innovation and expanding market opportunities for MSMEs. This study explores the impact of marketing strategies and government support on local businesses and community development, using a descriptive-correlational design with data from 50 MSME owners or managers in Camarines Sur. The findings led to the development of the APPA Model, "Assessing Products and Profit Advancement," which provides two integrable marketing strategies for MSMEs and governments, emphasizing sustainability, flexibility, and modern principles. The model's spiral-shaped design highlights priorities, balancing cost-efficient strategies with actionable forecasted data for businesses and focusing on subsidization, regulation, and infrastructure for governments. It encourages adaptation, ethical practices, and competitive advantages for sustainable growth. Local governments support MSMEs by addressing financial disparities through accessible financing options like microloans, grants, and subsidies, enabling businesses to invest in marketing, infrastructure, and operations. Tailored support, such as mentorship and networking, helps newer businesses establish a market presence. Strategic policies, streamlined processes, and infrastructure investment boost MSME competitiveness, promoting long-term economic growth. The APPA Model fosters a collaborative ecosystem for sustainable local enterprise development by aligning resources with business needs
Effect of diets supplemented with local concentrate as an alternative to the imported concentrate on the serum metabolites and enzymes of broiler chicks
Get PDFA total of 63 chicks 7 days old unsexed broiler chicks strain (Arber Acer) purchased from a local commercial hatchery Company (mico) were randomly divided into three treatments (A, B, and C,). Each treatment group was sub divided into three replicates of 7 chicks per each. Group A fed on Local concentrate 5 %, group B fed on Local concentrate 7.5 %, and group C, fed on control diet with imported concentrate 5%. The inclusion of local concentrate by all levels improved significantly (p≤0.05) on chicks serum metabolites (total protein, albumin, creatinine, uric acid, glucose, urea, cholesterol ( LDL) , serum enzymes (AST and ALPi) while the triglyceride and cholesterol (HDL), serum minerals (Ca and P) recorded no significant affect on means values
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN OTUKPO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFCassava is a vital staple crop and a major source of income for rural farmers in Nigeria. This study Analyzes the Economics of Cassava Production in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The research aimed to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of cassava farmers, estimated the profitability of cassava production, determined the factors influencing production, and identified constraints faced by farmers in the study area.A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from cassava farmers, and descriptive statistics, gross margin, and regression were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that most cassava farmers in the study area are middle-aged with mean age of 40years, with all respondents having one form of formal education or the other, also (48.3%) had 3-5 household size of persons, and majority (63.3%) had 1-5years of farming experience,80.8% respondents cultivate 0.5 hectares of farm size, 56.3% are male and 67.5%married, 62.5% had contact with extension agents, 99.2% took farming as primary occupations, 60.0% hadaccess to loan, 57.5% got their source of land from family and used personal savings (85.%).The average revenue from cassava production was ₦294,889 leading to an averagegross margin (GM) of ₦198,310 when average variable cost was subtracted from average revenue. The Return per Naira Invested (RNI), calculated as GM/TC, was 2.1, indicating that for every naira invested in cassava production, farmers earned ₦2.10. The multiple regression analysis demonstrated exceptional explanatory power with an R-squared value of 0.9938 and an adjusted R-squared of 0.9931, indicating that the selected variables explain nearly all variation in cassava profitability. From the findings of this study, the following recommendations were drawn, high cost of farm inputs affects profitability, the government should help implement subsidy programs that make these inputs more affordable and accessible to farmers
EFFECT OF ILL HEALTH AND COPING STRATEGIES ON RICE PRODUCING FARMERS IN YALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study investigated the effect of ill health on rice farmers in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State. Multi stage sampling techniques was used to obtain primary data from a cross section of 90 rice farmers in the study area through the use of questionnaire. The data was analyzed through the use of descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The study revealed that the various control interventions used by the respondents in the study area include health treatment (42.2%), traditional herbs (13.3%), labour employment (12.2%), hired labour (31.1%), access to health care service (1.1%). Farm size, level of education, household size, had positive significant influence on the productivity of rice farmers while age, days of incapacitation, ill health had negative significant influence on rice producing farmers. It was recommended that there should be improve access to affordable healthcare services, such as mobile clinics or community health workers, and provision of education campaigns on the symptoms and treatment of ill health
MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ALUMINUM INDUSTRIES IN ABIA AND IMO STATE
Get PDFThis study examined the relationship between Managerial skills and Sustainability of Aluminum in Abia and Imo State. The study specifically examined the relationship between human, technical, conceptual skills and innovativeness and quality service delivery. In achieving this, data were generated from the primary source as the questionnaire was the major instrument used to generate the data. The Instrument which is the questionnaire was subjected to face and content validity and was found to be reliable using Cronbach alpha as a coefficient of internal consistency. Percentages were used to analyze the collected information while Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient was used to test hypotheses. The study found that there is a significant relationship between human skill and innovativeness, a significant relationship exists between human skills and quality service delivery, as well as a significant relationship between technical skills and innovativeness. The study also found that there is a relationship between technical skill and quality service delivery. Based on that the study concludes that there is a significant relationship between managerial skills and sustainability of Aluminum industries in Abia and Imo State. The study recommends among others that management of Aluminum industries should exert more effort into improving their human skills since this could be actualize through training and retraining of workers to acquire the requisite skills required for product innovation to be effective