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WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN NIGERIA BANKING INDUSTRY
Get PDFThis study investigates the relationship between work-life balance and organizational commitment in the Nigerian banking industry. The descriptive survey research design the cross-sectional strategy to obtain data from the respondents. The population consists of bank employees in Rivers State, Nigeria. A sample size of 310 bank employees was determined using purposive sampling and Taro Yamen’s formula. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to participants, with a high response rate of 90.7%, resulting in 281 usable responses. Analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, including mean, standard deviation, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between role engagement and all dimensions of organizational commitment, as well as between role conflict and organizational commitment. These results underscore the importance of fostering work-life balance initiatives to enhance organizational commitment in the Nigerian banking sector. Recommendations include implementing flexible work arrangements, supporting employee well-being, and providing training opportunities to improve work-life balance skills
OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD CONTROL NEEDS OF SLAUGHTERHOUSE WORKERS IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study examined the occupational hazard control needs of slaughterhouse workers in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The study was guided by four objectives and four research questions. The descriptive research design was adopted with a population which comprised 1,003 slaughterhouse workers in Bayelsa State. The sample size for the study was 502 which was selected using a proportionate random sampling technique. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.95. Data collected were analyzed with the aid of Statistical Products for Service Solution (SPSS V-23) using bivariate and multivariate regression statistics at 0.05 level of significance. The hazards control equipment needs are: helmet (85.5%), face shield (85.5%), nasal mask (68.8), safety boot (63.6%), eye goggle (67.0%), hand glove (67.6%), ear plug and muff (70.2%) and fire extinguisher (65.2%).The hazard control training needs are: taking part in fire and emergency drill (76.9%), participating in a toolbox meeting (75.9%), taking part in hazards control training (75.9%), and attending workshop meetings (50.8%). However, only 33.4% had hazard control practice need. It was concluded that, slaughterhouse workers in Bayelsa State had hazard control needs in specific areas such as training and hazard control equipment needs which must be met by conscious effort to avert the effect of occupational hazards inherent in the job. It was recommended among others that, Slaughterhouse site supervisors should design and implement hazard control training and retraining programmes for the workers at regular intervals
DETERMINANTS OF MARITIME SECTOR PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study investigates the determinants of the performance of maritime sector in Nigeria from 2000 to 2022. Specifically, the study examines how gross registered tonnage, cargo throughput, and oil prices affect maritime sector output. The study utilized data sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Port Authority,and World Bank statistical database. The study makes used of the descriptive statistics, stationarity, Granger Causality, and ARDL techniques at 5% level. The stationarity test reveals that the variables were stationary at level and first differences necessitating the ARDL F-bond test that validate the existence of long-run form. The ARDL long-run test shows gross registered tonnage and cargo throughput are positive but insignificant to maritime sector output; however, oil price is negative and insignificant to maritime sector output. The study concludes that gross registered tonnage, cargo throughput, and oil prices have a limited impact on the promotion of marine sector output. Therefore, the study recommends that the Nigerian Federal Government should consider hedging its oil price exposures as a means to guarantee a consistent and stable oil price, thereby fostering growth in the marine industry
Bellucia pentamera, Naudin., in South Sumatra: Up Date of Distribution Data and Insect Host Role
Get PDFDistribution data of B pentamera, had been published, and it is found in Palembang, Ogan Ilir, Muara Enim and Pali residences. This month, December 2023, distribution data of this plant be up date by tracking the last samples and find the new trees. Survey, literature study and citizen information are collected and analysed in this article. Two trees, close to SMA 1 Indralaya , Ogan Ilir, and the other one, at Talang Taling roadside, Muara Enim, have died, no more trunk, may be are cut by the owners. But it is found 6 trees in Sigam, Muara Enim,; 4 trees at Bitis, Muara Enim; 2 trees at Indralaya, Ogan Ilir; some trees at Tanjung Baru village, Northern Lampung, some trees at Hutan Harapan, Jambi, some trees at Lais, Musi Banyuasin, some trees at Sungai Lilin,Musi Banyuasin, a tree at Green Paradise Hotel Park, Pagar Alam; at last at Lubuk Bintialo and Pangkalan Bulian villages, Musi Banyuasin, as published by a research institute. Investigation on the insects that use B pentameraas their host, found four species namely Delichoderus thoracicus (small black ant), Xylocopa sp (carpenter bee) and Oecophylla smaragdina (Asian weaver ant) and Melanoplus diffrentialis (spotted legs grasshopper)
APPROXIMATE SOLUTION OF FRACTIONAL ORDER MATHEMATICAL MODEL ON THE CO-TRANSMISSION OF ZIKA AND CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS USING LAPLACE ADOMIAN DECOMPOSITION METHOD
Get PDFGaining insight into the transmission dynamics of the Zika and Chikungunya viruses, as well as their co-infection, is essential for implementing efficient public health interventions. This paper presents a comprehensive fractional order mathematical model consisting of thirteen non-linear compartments to accurately represent the intricate interactions between humans and infected mosquito populations, as well as the challenges associated with their identification. In order to solve this model, we utilize the Laplace Adomians Decomposition Method (LADM), which is a very effective analytical technique for solving nonlinear differential equations. By utilizing LADM, we obtained infinite series solutions for the previously given model that ultimately converged to its precise solutions. The numerical simulations of the model demonstrate the transmission patterns of Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, and their co-infections for different values of . We utilized the fmicon algorithm, a MATLAB optimization tool, to accurately fit into the model, real-life data from Espirito Santos State in Brazil, where two viruses are concurrently spreading. The simulation deduce that, reducing mosquito biting rates and promoting compliance with treated bed net usage can substantially mitigate Zika-Chikungunya co-infection dynamics
ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANT OF THE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX IN THE PROVINCE OF EAST KALIMANTAN
Get PDFHuman development is a necessary long-term investment. The Human Development Index (HDI) is an indicator of how much development results can be accessed by society. East Kalimantan Province has great potential in the economy and geographical constraints between regions. The objective of this research is to identify the development of HDI achievements and determine the appropriate model to determine the factors that influence HDI in East Kalimantan Province. This research uses panel data from 10 districts/cities in East Kalimantan Province for the 2015-2022 period. The data analysis used is descriptive analysis and panel data regression analysis. The research results showed that East Kalimantan's HDI is in the high category with an average HDI of 76.12. The estimation model used is the Fixed Effect Model (FEM). Panel data regression analysis showed that simultaneously the variables poverty percentage, economic growth rate, and GDRP per capita have an effect on HDI, and partially the percentage of poverty and GDRP per capita have a significant effect on HDI. Reducing poverty and increasing income can be programmed as an effort to encourage the achievement of a higher and more equitable HDI between regions
 
Differences Between Breeding and Weaning Khmer Channa Striata and Vietnamese Channa Striata at Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development Center, Cambodia
Get PDFThis study aimed to analyze the eating practices of Channa striata species, examine breeding, hatching, yield, and post-mortem survival rates, and measure the growth and feeding of Channa striata. The investigation was divided into two main stages. In the first stage, only male fish were injected with the hormone HCG during incubation. In the second stage, both male and female fish received the hormone concurrently. One PG was added to the initial injection at a dose of 500 IU/kg. The second dose was administered at a rate of 300 IU/kg, while the female fish received a dosage of 1000 IU/kg. After three days of consuming their food reserves, the young fish (powder or hatchlings) are fed. Moina is fed to them four times a day for ten days during this phase. When the fingerlings are 45 to 60 days old, the third step in the weaning process involves feeding them a mixture of Moina and trash fish four times a day. This continues until the fish are old enough to consume their own food, at which point they can begin to be raised for meat. The entire Completely Randomized Design (CRD) procedure was used to design the experiment, with one restriction: only the Khmer and Vietnamese Channa Striata species were included. The average fertilization rate for Khmer Channa Striata fish was 67.50%, with an average hatching rate of 62.86%. In comparison, the Vietnamese Channa Striata fish had an average fertilization rate of 47.25% and an average hatching rate of 87.13%. Vietnamese Channa Striata fish also had a higher average survival rate (88.50%) compared to Khmer Channa Striata fish (92.29%). After harvest, Vietnamese Channa Striata fish had an average weight of 334.0 g/head and an average length of 27.63 cm, exceeding the Cambodian carp's average weight of 214.9 g/head and average length of only 23.42 cm. For Khmer Channa Striata fish, the average monthly death rate decreased from 2.06% to 0.022%. Vietnamese Channa Striata fish saw a similar decrease, with their average monthly death rate going from 2.46% to 0.022%. While Vietnamese Channa Striata fish consumed an average of 333 g/head to 1269 g/head of feed, Khmer Channa Striata fish received between 298 g/head and 1013 g/head of feed. This study discovered that while there remain some issues with the growth chain and feeding habits, the benefits of Khmer Channa Striata fish, such as their higher fertility rate and survival rate after three days of reserve, were greater than those of Vietnamese Channa Striata fish. Researchers should focus on ongoing studies to address the issues raised by these findings, particularly in research facilities that are still seeking collaborators to support deeper research into fish species and identify superior-quality fish for cultivation by farmers
The Influence Of Locality On Relapse Among Schizophrenic Patients
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of locality on the relapse rate among schizophrenic patients in Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu. 120 participants made up of 60 males and 60 females were used. The 60 males comprised 30 highly educated and 30 less educated while the females were made up of 19 highly educated and 41 less educated. 52 participants were drawn from the rural residence while 68 were from the urban residence. All the participants were treated at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu. The Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) key, Fishzbein & Oplar (2004) was used to assess the rate of relapse among the schizophrenic patients. Factorial design was used. The data collected was analysed using the One-way Analyses of variance (ANOVA). The result show significant main influence of locality on relapse, F(1, 113)=41.340, P<0.001. These results were discussed with its implication to the health of the patient, the family and society at large. Suggestions and recommendation for further studies made
TEACHERS’ QUALITY AND SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS AS DETERMINANTS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN OGIDI EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE
Get PDFThe study examined teachers’ quality and school effectiveness as determinants of secondary school students’ academic performance in Ogidi education zone of Anambra state. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided. The correlational survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised of 3,722 SS3 students of the education zone. A total of 372 respondents were randomly selected from the population of the study, given a 10% of the entire population. A structured questionnaire titled Teachers’ Quality and School Effectiveness as Determinants of Secondary School Students’ Academic Performance (TQSEDSSSAPQ) was used in collection of data. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-Efficient Analysis method was used in determining the reliability coefficients of the instrument which gave a coefficient of 0.77 which was considered high enough and reliable for the instrument. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (r) was used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance with simple linear regression. The result of the study showed among others that there is positive relationship between teachers’ knowledgeability and students' academic performance in public secondary schools in Ogidi Education Zone of Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others; government should invest in the training and development of teachers to improve the quality of teaching in secondary schools. This can be achieved by providing opportunities for teachers to attend professional development programs, workshops, and conferences
THE EFFECT OF LAUGHTER THERAPY ON DECLINE LEVEL OF ANXIETY AMONG THE ELDERLY IN SAMARINDA
Get PDFThe prevalence of anxiety in Indonesia among elderly people in Indonesia has increased from 14.2% to 3.5%. The prevalence of anxiety in the elderly group in 2017 found that out of 30 elderly people, 63% experienced mild anxiety, 26.7% moderate anxiety, and 10% severe anxiety. Anxiety is a serious problem that must be treated because anxiety will make elderly people feel uncomfortable and frustrated, and can cause health problems such as headaches and heart disease which will affect their daily activities. One of the non-pharmacological modifications that can provide relaxation to reduce anxiety is laughter therapy. This research aimed to determine the effect of laughter therapy on reducing anxiety levels in the elderly. This research used a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-post test approach with a sample size of 21 people who experienced anxiety taken by purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test. The research results show that laughter therapy is effective in reducing anxiety in the elderly. Laughter therapy is good to apply as an effort to reduce anxiety