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Corporate governance and value creation of deposit money banks in Nigeria
Get PDFThis study examined corporate governance and value creation of deposit money banks (DMBs) in Nigeria. Resource-Based View (RBV)was the theoretical underpinning. The proxies for corporate governance are board size, board composition and audit committee. Understanding these governance attributes provides valuable insights into how firms manage and potentially improve their value. Return on assets is the proxy for value creation. Secondary data from 2013 to 2023 were obtained from the annual reports of five (5) DBMs selected through a purposive sampling technique. The study adopted Unit Root test, Johansen’s Cointegration test and Error Correction Model for the analysis. The major findings of the study revealed that there is a positive and significant effect board composition on return on assets of deposit money banks in Nigeria while a negative and insignificant influence exist between board size and audit committee on return on assets. Hence, the study underscores that an improved board composition as a governance attribute enhances transparency and oversight functions. This directly and positively influence value creation in deposit money banks in Nigeria. Conversely, increase in board size and audit committee has negative and insignificant influence on value creation. The study recommends that DMBs should focus on board quality rather than just size and audit committee because a well composed board with a mix of strong leadership skills, diverse expertise, gender and professional diversity, and strategic governance practices will enhance sustainable shareholders’ value creation
Effect of using the Local Concentrate as an alternative to the imported concentrate on the performance and egg quality of layers
Get PDFA total of 27 White Hisex layer hens (24 weeks old) were used in this study. They were purchased from a company specializing in the production of laying hens. The birds were randomly divided into three treatment groups (A, B, and C), with each group further subdivided into three replicates of three birds each. Group A was fed a diet containing 5% local concentrate, Group B received 7.5% local concentrate, while Group C (control) was fed a diet with 5% imported concentrate. The inclusion of local concentrate at both levels significantly improved egg production and quality parameters compared to the control group. The results revealed that replacing imported concentrate with local concentrate had a significant effect on egg production, egg mass, and egg number, but not on egg weight. Regarding egg quality characteristics, no significant differences were observed in shape index, egg diameter, Haugh unit, shell weight, yolk weight, or albumen weight—except for egg height and yolk color, which showed significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) among treatment groups. Economic evaluation indicated that replacing imported concentrate with local concentrate at both levels was more cost-effective than the control. The 7.5% local concentrate level proved to be the most economically beneficial. Based on the findings, locally formulated concentrate can be considered a viable alternative to imported concentrate in layer diets, without adverse effects on performance or egg quality
Outcome of tympanoplasty using the interlay technique: A longitudinal study
Get PDFThe research evaluates how well the interlay procedure functions in type 1 tympanoplasty operations for big central perforations along with studies of both graft uptake rates and auditory outcomes and treatment-related issues.
The study analyzed between 2022 and 2024 patient with chronic otitis media in 60 subjects with dry central perforations between ages 15 and 55, Active otitis media and sensorineural hearing loss cases were not included in the trial. Outcomes were measured through otomicroscopy in combination with pure-tone audiometry using SPSS v20.0,
A 96% successful graft uptake rate was achieved through operatively reducing air-bone gaps from 19.2 to 6.8 dB while complications affected only 1% of patients (P < 0.01).
Healthcare professionals choose the interlay technique because it shows reliable outcomes and safety measures to handle large central perforations effectively
Effects Of Methanolic Leaves Extract of Datura Alba Nees On Haematological Parameters In Male Wistar Rats
Get PDFHaematological parameters are essential parameters that need to be assessed periodically to ascertain the levels and ensure that it is within the normal values in other to maintain good health. Blood cells are important because they have specific role as: RBC is for oxygen, and nutrient transportation, WBC is for body defense and platelet is for coagulation. Decrease in any of these formed elements may affects the body system and it must be within limits. The aim of the study is to evaluate the Effects of Methanolic Leaves Extract of Datura alba nees on Haematological Parameters in Male Wistar rats. Twenty (20) rats were randomly selected and placed into four groups with five rats per group. The control group was fed with rodent chow and water, the low dose group was given 500mg/kg/bwt of the extract, medium dose group was given 1000mg/kg/bwtof the extract, the high dose group was given 2000mg/kg/bwt of the extract. All the extracts were given orally. Administration lasted for 21 days and on the 22nd day, animals were weighed and sacrifice, blood samples were collected for haematological analysis. Data were analysed using ANOVA and SPSS version 25 were used and p < 0.05 was said to be significant. The results shows significant decrease in the white blood cells of the animals administered with both low and medium dose of the extract. Result also shows significant decrease in the red blood cells of the rats administered with medium dose of the extract. No significant difference in platelet counts. There is no significant difference is the haematological indices and differentials (neutrophils, monocytes, leucocytes and eosinophil of the rats administered with the extract. The result showed that, this extract induced dyslipidemia in male Wistar rats
An Investigation on Escort Interpreting Practice in Burkina Faso
Get PDFThis article examines the practice of escort interpreting in Burkina Faso, with a focus on professional considerations, including the profiles, roles, and responsibilities of practitioners. By cross-referencing the results obtained from questionnaires and interviews, and drawing on Tseng's model of professionalisation, the study reveals that escort interpreting is predominantly performed by bilingual guides who lack formal training as professional interpreters. Their responsibilities often extend beyond mere interpretation, which is occasionally overlooked. The findings indicate a significant lack of structure and clear role definitions within the escort interpreting profession in Burkina Faso. This situation suggests that escort interpreting in Burkina Faso is characterised by an organisational void, necessitating action from relevant stakeholders to enhance both tourism and interpreting practices
An assessment of the impact of insecurity on the enrolment and quality education delivery in the tertiary institutions in Sokoto State
Get PDFThis study is an attempt to investigate the effects of insecurity on the quality education delivery in tertiary institutions of Sokoto State, Nigeria. The study will use a descriptive survey design with a total population of 982,536 staff and students in the 8 higher institutions of learning in Sokoto state. The questionnaire was use to obtain data from the respondents. Three sets of questionnaire was developed and were responded to by students, lecturers and parents while the interview schedule instrument will be developed to be responded to by the administrators of the selected tertiary institutions and some officials of the supervising ministries of the selected tertiary institutions. In the same vein the study will use secondary data which will involve the cross examination of students’ enrolment trend into the tertiary institutions for a period of 10 years to determine the inflow of students within the period. A purposive sampling technique was use to select four tertiary institutions located outside Sokoto Metropolis and a proportionate sampling will be used to select respondents from the selected institutions. A self-designed five-point Likert-scale questionnaire titled:Impact of Insecurity on Enrolment and Quality Education Delivery in Tertiary Institutions (IIEQEDTI) was developed for data collection for this study. This instrument was both content and face validated as well as its reliability established using a pilot study. The findings of the study revealed that insecurityhad moderately impacted on the enrolment of students and quality education delivery in the tertiary institutions in Sokoto state. Thus, the students’ enrolment found to have reduced by 30% and a 20% of boarding students turned to day students both of which have caused low enrolment and poor attendance with regard to those who turned to day instead of being boarding students. Similarly, insecurity have fairly affected the quality of education delivery especially where it was found that lecturers have merged their lectures, abscond lectures as well as delivers lectures under constant fear of being attacked by bandits and kidnappers on their home or at home. The study recommended for an increased security outfits and operation within and around the tertiary institutions in the state to ensure safety of both students and staff
Evaluating Primary School Teachers’ Knowledge and Practices of School Health Programme in Delta State: Implications for Healthy Living of Pupils
Get PDFThe study assessed the knowledge and practices of School Health Programmes among teachers in public primary schools in Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. It adopted descriptive survey. The target population consisted of all 225 teachers in the existing 30 public primary schools. A sample of 144 teachers was selected through simple random sampling, using the raffle draw method to ensure equal opportunity for participation. Stratified random sampling was also employed to select 18 schools from rural and urban areas, with 8 teachers randomly chosen from each selected school. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire divided into two sections: Section A focused on respondents' socio-demographic data, while Section B addressed the research questions with 43 items. The validity of the instrument was ensured by experts in Tests and Measurement and Primary Education, while reliability was confirmed through a test-retest method, yielding a high correlation coefficient. Data collection involved obtaining permissions and distributing the questionnaire, with a high response rate achieved. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, while inferential statistics (chi-square) tested the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The findings provide valuable insights into the teachers' knowledge and practices regarding school health programmes, contributing to improved implementation strategies in the region. Recommendations were made among others which includes Government should organize workshops and seminars to deepen teachers' understanding of health appraisal services and provide regular updates on health policies, guidelines, and tools to keep teachers informed. And Government should also develop and implement training programs focused on school health instruction for teachers and include school health education as a core component in teacher professional development programs
Teamwork and work environment as correlates of teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Anambra State
Get PDFThe study investigated teamwork and work environment as correlates of teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two mull hypotheses were tested at l.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study comprised of 5147 teachers (795 males and 4352 females) in 263 public secondary schools in six Education Zones in Anambra State. The sample of 515 teachers (that is, 10% of the population) was used for the study. Proportional stratified and simple random sampling technique was used for the study. The instruments for data collection were researcher-structured questionnaire titled: Teamwork and Work Environment Questionnaire (TWEQ) and Teachers' Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ). The instruments were subjected to face validation by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient method and the average coefficient for TWEQ is .83 and 85 for TJSQ was obtained and was considered reliable and suitable for the study. The study used Pearson Product Moment Correlation and multiple-regression analysis for data analysis. The finding of the study showed that teamwork has positive and significant relationship with teachers' job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Anambra State. It was also found that work environment has positive and significant relationship with teachers' job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended among others that Ministry of Education should organize annual professional development programmes for principals and teachers to update their skills and knowledge of improving teamwork to enhance job satisfaction of teachers
Online academic record management system and students’ academic achievement: The example of the University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Get PDFThe study investigated the online academic record management system and students’ academic achievements in The University of Bamenda-Cameroon. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The theory of diffusion of innovations by Rogers (1962), and theory of connectivism in learning by Siemens (2004) and Downes (2022) were considered useful for the study. The cross sectional-survey research design was used. A population of 300 students from two schools and two faculties and 100 staff selected across the university constituted the sample size of the study. The simple random sampling technique was used. The data was collected using questionnaires. The instrument was validated using 10 students and staff outside the study area. A Cronbach's Alpha reliability of 0.87 was obtained which made the instrument consistent and was therefore considered suitable for the study. The research questions were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the hypotheses were tested with analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical technique at 0.05 alpha level. The results showed that personal information management had a significant positive effect on students’ academic achievement. The results also showed that academic record management had a significant positive effect on students’ academic achievement. The main implications of the results are that any innovations in the curriculum of higher education will increase students’ academic achievement. University management must therefore reinforce the application of the diffusion of innovations theory. Efforts to fight mismanagement of records should be accompanied by strategies to promote acquisition of skills in online academic record management. This put together can foster personal information management, academic record management and promote students’ academic achievement in The University of Bamenda
When The Rules Change in the Middle of the Game: A Brazilian Negotiation Case
Get PDFThis article illustrates a Type II negotiation, a real estate negotiation involving a development company and a landowner, impacted by changes in government regulations, which reduced the project's viability by limiting the number of floors and housing units. The company successfully renegotiated the land price, reaching a mutually beneficial agreement of $ 1 million, highlighting the importance of collaborative negotiation, adaptability, and awareness of regulatory changes in business dealings. Discussion and recommendatrions comprise thia work