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INVENTORY CONTROL STRATEGIES AND SUPPLY CHAIN VIABILITY OF DOWNSTREAM PETROLEUM INDUSTRY IN RIVERS STATE
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to investigate the link existing between inventory control strategies and supply chain viabilityusing downstream petroleum firms in Rivers State,Nigeria. This study adopted cross-sectional survey design. Questionnaires was the key instrument for data generation. The respondents were 134downstream petroleum staff in Rivers State. The study adoptedcensus since the population was not large, thus there was no need of sampling. Cronbach’s alpha test was adoptedto test the reliabilityof the instrument. The Pearson Moment Product Correlation Coefficient was used to test postulated hypotheses. The studyfinds out that,inventory control strategies significantly improve supply chain resilience and sustainable supply chain of downstream petroleum firms. Thus,by implementing inventory control strategies, thesefirms will improve their supply chain resilience and sustainable supply chain, and in turnthe attainable of their goal(s). It was recommended that, downstream petroleum firms should implement full inventory control strategies for effective and strong supply chain resilience and sustainable supply chain. Downstream petroleum firms should conduct regular assessment of their inventory control strategies in order to be updated with current realities for better supply chain resilience and sustainable supply chain
La dichotomie Orient/Occident: Entre fascination et domination
Get PDFThe relationship between East and West is a complex dichotomy. Often considered exotic by the West, the Orient has been shaped by centuries of history, art and cultural ideas that reinforce Western stereotypes and fantasies about this part of the world. At the same time, the West often projects its own values and standards onto the East, expressing a desire for Westernization. This desire can take many forms, from cultural appropriation to political and economic domination. This dynamic raises profound questions about power, difference and identity, highlighting issues of representation and the balance of power between the two cultures. In this context, Oriental exoticism becomes both an object of fascination and a tool of domination, reflecting the tensions and desires of the encounter between East and West.
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La relation entre l’Orient et l’Occident constitue une dichotomie complexe. Etant souvent considéré comme exotique par l’Occident, l’Orient a façonnée par des siècles d’histoires, d’art et d’idées culturelles qui renforcent les stéréotypes et les fantasmes occidentaux sur cette partie du monde. En même temps, l’Occident projette souvent ses propres valeurs et normes sur l’Orient, exprimant ainsi une volonté d’occidentalisation. Ce désir peut prendre différentes formes, de l’appropriation culturelle à la domination politique et économique. Cette dynamique soulève de profondes questions sur le pouvoir, la différence et l’identité, mettant en lumière les enjeux de représentation et d’équilibre des pouvoirs entre les deux cultures. Dans ce contexte, l’exotisme oriental devient à la fois un objet de fascination et un outil de domination, reflet des tensions et des désirs de la rencontre entre l’Orient et l’Occident
Scène littéraire francophone et perspectives postcoloniales : quelques réflexions
Get PDFDéfinies comme un champ d’étude pluridisciplinaire qui examine et décortique les rapports de pouvoir, les études postcoloniales ont pour dessein la critique de la nature des relations existant entre le colonisé et le colonisateur. Cette vague de plumes qui tend à déconstruire les représentations binaires ne se limite pas à la pensée. En effet, nous assistons, également, à l’émergence d’une littérature qui cherche à affirmer la puissance d’agir et de disposer de soi du colonisé en lui restituant la parole qui lui a été jusque-là confisquée. Elle consiste, de ce fait, en un exercice de décentrement du regard sur l’Histoire. Aussi est-elle destinée à réapproprier et à restaurer une identité clivée et aliénée. Ce mérite de dépasser les apories de l’Histoire se trouve accompagné de la (re)mise en question de plusieurs problématiques notamment l’esthétique du roman et particulièrement la langue et l’identité
Perception of Parents to the Vulnerability of Boarding Schools Students’ and the risk of Sending their children to School in Nigeria
Get PDFThe study examined perception of parents to the vulnerability of boarding schools students and the risk of sending their children to school in Nigeria. When children are sent to boarding school it can leave them traumatized and disrupt trust leading them to hide their vulnerable selves both in childhood and adulthood. Parents perceived that boarding schools can be too strict and regimented, they also feel that their children are being taken away too soon. Parents also perceived that some children may feel isolated, feeling of loss, adjustment, emotional stress, insecurity of schooling environment, attitude of teachers, managers, toxic schooling environment and fear of being bullied. The descriptive survey design was used. The study population includes 50 boarding schools in Nigeria. The sample and sampling technique used for the study a random sampling technique. A total number of 150 respondents consisting of 50 boarding school heads and 100 teachers were selected from 15 boarding schools from Delta and Edo states. Two states were randomly selected. A questionnaire self - designed and titled “Perception of Parents to the Vulnerability of Boarding Schools Students Questionnaire (PPVBSSQ)”, validated and its reliability equally determined via a pilot study using test re-test reliability technique with a coefficient index of 0.84 was used. The research questions raised were answered using simple percentage. It was therefore recommended that the schools should strive to make their boarding schools a conducive environment for the younger children in order to reduce the hostility situation. It is important that government regulates the boarding system and ensure quality control, where good food, friendly/ caring and committed teachers are found. Available resources for the children and everything deemed important to the students are provided. More so, the government should intervene in the situation of boarding schools for the young children, rather than leaving everything to the owners. The government should make policies to regulates the situations in boarding schools for the purpose of improvement rather than leaving everything to the school owners.
 
PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR IN SELECTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES
Get PDFThis study investigates the relationships between employee benefits, fairness, supportive human resource practices, and organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) within organizational contexts. The objectives were to assess the impact of employee benefits, fairness and supportive HR practices on OCBs such as civic virtue and sportsmanship. The study employs a quasi-experimental survey design to investigate the relationships between perceived organizational support (POS) dimensions (employee benefits, fairness, and supportive HR practices) and organizational citizenship behaviours (OCBs) (civic virtue and sportsmanship) among academic and non-academic staff members of Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) and the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport) in Rivers State, Nigeria. The population of interest comprises 1,870 employees from RSUST and 3,800 employees from Uniport, totalling 5,670 individuals. Convenient sampling was utilized to select 375 university staff members based on availability and willingness to participate. Data were collected through structured questionnaires using a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including linear regression analysis in IBM SPSS version 25.0, with a significance level set at 0.05. The study found significant positive relationships between employee benefits, fairness, and supportive HR practices with both civic virtue and sportsmanship. The Cronbach's Alpha values exceeded .70 for all variables, indicating high internal consistency. Based on these findings, the study concludes that fostering perceived organizational support through employee benefits, fairness, and supportive HR practices is essential for promoting organizational citizenship behaviours among university staff members. It recommends that HR practitioners and organizational leaders prioritize initiatives aimed at enhancing employee well-being, equity, and organizational support to foster a positive work environment conducive to OCBs, thereby contributing to organizational effectiveness and success
Logistic Regression Model for Predicting Patient Outcomes: A Fusion of Mathematical Modelling and Machine Learning in the Health Sector
Get PDFThe integration of Mathematical Modeling and Machine Learning in the health sector has led to significant advancements in predicting patient outcomes and addressing healthcare challenges. This paper explores various methodologies, including logistic regression model, which serves as a robust statistical tool for predicting binary health outcomes. MATLAB is employed to obtain solutions for the logistic regression model by assuming patient data, and the graphical results demonstrate the model's effectiveness in predicting patient outcomes. Furthermore, machine learning techniques have emerged as vital for modeling disease progression in chronic conditions, enabling personalized treatment plans through analysis of historical patient data. Other areas explored include Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) that leverage machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical decision-making by analyzing electronic health records and providing evidence-based recommendations, as well as personalized medicine, medical imaging analysis using deep learning, patient risk stratification, and healthcare resource optimization. The novelty of this work lies in its comprehensive examination of the interconnected roles of mathematical modeling and machine learning across various facets of healthcare, offering insights into how these technologies can be effectively integrated to improve patient care and outcomes. By addressing the challenges associated with data privacy and algorithm transparency, this paper highlights the transformative potential of machine learning in enhancing predictive analytics within the health sector
Concepts for Elementary School Mathematics
Get PDFContinuing studies show that fifty percent, or less, of school age children are working at grade level in mathematics. This paper presents some ideas and concepts that may help school age children gain mastery of early mathematical principles
Financial analysis inspired by the 5P approach of Sustainable Development applied to the Dow Jones index
Get PDFIn this document, the research problem of proposing a methodology to apply financial analysis under the 5P approach of Sustainable Development: People, Prosperity, Peace, Planet, and Partnerships was addressed. To do this, the financial information of companies that make up the Dow Jones Index was used to design indicators that plausibly refer to sustainable development. The methodology used in this research was quantitative, documentary, and descriptive. Financial indicators that are relevant to the sustainable development of entities were strategically selected and their results were quantitatively analyzed, normalized in order to propose a methodology to identify, through financial ratios, the degree of sustainable development in important companies of the Dow Jones Index. This document aims to motivate the replication of this type of financial analysis to deepen the financial analysis inspired by the sustainable development approach, as part of the fundamental analysis applied to companies listed on stock exchanges
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ADAPTABILITY OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThe survey study investigated the relationship between organizational structure and adaptability of manufacturing firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. The environment of business is not an independent entity, but composed of complex combination of factors such as government regulations, product and labour conditions, industry customs and practices which have greater influence on how job task are divided, grouped and coordinated in the manufacturing sector. It is based on this problem that this research was set out to explore the compatibility of organisational structure and adaptability to avert negative influence on manufacturing firms in a dynamic environment. As a consequence, this research involved 4 objectives, 4 research questions and 4 research hypotheses. A population of 362 managers and supervisors of 15 manufacturing firms was covered. A sample size of 186 managers and supervisors were drawn using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) Table. The simple random sampling technique was employed and copies of questionnaire were utilized in gathering data for the study. The response to the questionnaire was measured on a 4-point Likert scale, and the data were analysed using Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient. Based on the findings, the study concludes that there is a significant and positive relationship between the dimensions of organisational structure and adaptability, meaning a correlation exists between organizational structure and adaptability of manufacturing firms in Rivers State. The study recommends that manufacturing firms in Rivers State should enhance mechanistic structures for better process, clarity and risk management, while incorporating organic elements to boost flexibility, innovation, and quick decision-making for improved adaptability and resilience
Macroeconomic determinants of Nigeria’s domestic debt
Get PDFMotivated by the rising debt profile of Nigeria and the reported economic quagmire the nation is facing, this study empirically investigates the macroeconomic determinant of Nigeria’s domestic debt between 1985 to 2021.Population, inflation, government expenditure and gross domestic product constitutes the independent variables, whereas aggregate domestic debt formed the dependent variable. However, these were proxied with their growth rates. It utilized logged variant of secondary data obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin and Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The studyis based on Keynes general theory and Malthus population theory. E-views 12 was employed for data analysis. Initially, graphical trend of data was used to analyze the data. At first stationarity test was done and the data were stationary at order 1 (first difference) thereby necessitating the Johansen cointegration test from which a long-term relationship was obtained. However, full rank was observed which gave rise to the conversion of the study data to its natural logged form and the beginning of the process all over.In furtherance, stationarity test was engaged in at order zero (levels) and the data were stationary. Hence, ordinary least squares (OLS) test was employed as a tool for analytical purpose.Our OLS test revealed the following: (i) positive and significant relationship between population growth rate (PGR) and aggregate domestic debt growth rate (ADDGR), (ii) negative and significant relationship between inflation rate and aggregate domestic debt growth rate (ADDGR) in Nigeria, (iii) positive and insignificant relationship for both government expenditure growth rate (GEGR), gross domestic product growth rate (GDPGR) and Nigeria’s aggregate domestic debt growth rate (ADDGR). The OLS test further showed that 68.72% variation in the study’s dependent variable (aggregate domestic debt) was determined by the choice macroeconomic determinants of the study (i.e. population, inflation, government expenditure and gross domestic product).Causality test was conducted and the result obtained tells that non among the choice determinants promoted Nigeria’s aggregate domestic debt, instead aggregate domestic debt promoted inflation. Based on our findings we recommended the following; (i) Nigeria’s government should encourage population control, (ii) inflation should be targeted the government’s monetary policy,(iii) government should reduce its expenditure by ensuring that prudence is exercised in its spending pattern so as to reduce its domestic debt, (iv) further related research should be engaged in while incorporating those macroeconomic variables that were not captured on this study