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Influence of Gender and Location on Upper Basic Social Studies Students Sexual Behaviour in Edo and Delta States
Get PDFThis study examined the impact of gender and location on Upper Basic SocialStudies Students sexual behaviour in Edo and DeltaStates. Two research questions were raised and two null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level. The population of the study was 51, 624. The sample size for the study was 720 respondents arrived at using the multi-stage sampling technique. The questionnaire is the instrument for data collection. Data generated were analyzed using the simple correlation statistics for the research questions while the simple regression was used to test the formulated null hypotheses. Findings of the study revealed amongst that, there was a significant relationship between gender and location as regards Upper Basic Social Studies Students sexual behaviour in the state under review. The study concluded that gender and location influences Upper Basic Social Studies Students sexual behaviour in Edo and Delta States. The study made appropriate recommendations for the study
PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF KIDNAPPING IN DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE
Get PDFKidnapping of all manner of persons has gained ascendency among communities in Nigeria and has instilled fear which has affected communal living and functionality. More so, the police who are mandated to provide security for the people are often unprepared for the task at hand. This has made the populace to lose confidence in criminal justice systems and other law enforcement agents’ ability to secure their lives and properties. Based on the above, this study examined the public perception of kidnapping in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to examine the prevalence of kidnapping; an evaluation of the public perception on the causes of kidnapping; an examination on the effects of kidnapping on socio-political and economic activities and then bringing to light the strategies for mitigating the prevalence of kidnapping in Dekina Local Government Area. The study used cross sectional survey research design and was anchored on structural strain theoretical framework. Multi-stage sampling technique was utilized to randomly select participants from the sample size of 511 in their respective communities. The study found that there was a high prevalence of kidnapping in the study area arising from the causative factors such as attractive ransom payment, non-cooperation with the police, insufficient model with strong moral standard, and too much emphasis on material gains, poverty, greed and unemployment among others. Arising from the findings, it was recommended among others that religious organisations and parents should strongly inculcate morals in their children as people perceived to be involved in kidnapping are affiliates of varying religion; It also recommended that government should engage unemployed youth in jobs and empowerment programmes
FUND ACCOUNTING AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThis research paper examined the relationship between Fund Accounting and Infrastructural Development in Nigeria for a period of 10 years from (2008-2017). Secondary data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin of each year, the Recurrent and Capital Budget of the selected time series, and the Appropriation Act of each year were used for analysis, to test the hypotheses formulated. Ordinary least square multiple linear regression was the statistical tool used for the analysis with the aid of E-view 10. The proxy for the independent variable; Fund Accounting; Capital Development Fund and dependent variable Infrastructural Development; Education Sector was used to formulate the hypotheses tested. In carrying out the analysis, the stationary test showed that the variables were stationary at first difference. The co-Integration test proved the presence of a long run relationship between the variables. The granger causality test proved no causality between the variables. The recommendation made after the results posits that theFund accounting principle should be adhered to, for an effective and efficient accountability system, infrastructural development, economic growth and all round development in Nigeria
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ORGANISATIONAL CREATIVITY OF HOSPITALS IN THE NIGER-DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA
Get PDFThis study sought to ascertain the impact of knowledge management strategies on organisational creativity of hospitals in the Niger-delta region of Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the impact of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and knowledge implementation on organisational creativity. This gave rise to three specific research questions and hypotheses which guide the study. A descriptive survey design adopted for the study; using a cross sectional survey, and the researchers gathered their data from primary sources using a 5-point Likert validated questionnaire. The target population of the study comprised medical staff of both federal and state teaching hospitals in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Using a purposeful sampling technique, the questionnaire was distributed to 255 respondents across the selected hospitals. The data was analysed using correlation analysis. This method was used to process the data since it allows researchers to estimate relationship between two variables. The result revealed that a statistically significant positive relationship between knowledge management strategies and organisational creativity. Specifically, the result showed beta (β) coefficients of 0.493, 0.681 and 0.904 respectively on the relationships between knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and knowledge application with organisational creativity. Management and policy makers in Health sector especially hospital should as a matter of urgency develop policies that would encourage knowledge management practices in the industry. Also government and other relevant stakeholders are encouraged to improve funding of research and training for medical professionals
Ascertaining the Overall Occurrence of Dental Fluorosis in Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Rivers State
Get PDFPublic health places a premium on understanding the amount of fluoride in potable water and other toothpastes, as well as how it affects skeletal and dental tissues to cause fluorosis. Fluorosis is, however, poorly understood and known in Nigeria. The goal of this research was to Ascertain the Overall Occurrence of Dental Fluorosis in Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Rivers State. A cross-sectional survey of 541 students from selected secondary schools in Rivers State who were between the ages of 9 and 17 was carried out. All students present at school on the day of data collection had their mouths examined by oral health professionals as part of a quasi-experimental method. Each subject was supported by a torch light while seated on a chair, and their teeth were examined for dental fluorosis in their wet state. The presence of dental fluorosis and the severity of it were documented using Dean's Dental Fluorosis. The presence of dental fluorosis and the severity of it were documented using Dean's Dental Fluorosis. (358) Dental fluorosis impacted 66.17% of the students, varying in severity from very mild to severe cases
CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPRESSIVE SOIL IN CONTROLLING PLANT DISEASES
Get PDFSome soils have been observed to suppress diseases in crops grown upon them. Soils are a rich source of microbes that are thought to help plants suppress pathogens by improving the health of the plant, induce natural plant defense, produce antibiotics, compete against pathogens, or hyperparasitize the pathogen. Soil that suppresses crop disease due to the specific structure of its microbial community is known as disease-suppressive soil. Suppressive soil is an attractive method of biocontrol, because it has the potential to be sustainable over many seasons under favourable conditions.Suppressive soil is an example where the microflora in the soil is effective in protecting plants against soil-borne pathogens. The diversity and density of populations (bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi) is higher in suppressive soil than in conducive soil, including the diversity and population density of antagonistic microbes, for example in banana plant habitats without symptoms of Fusarium wilt (suppressive soil) is higher than the diversity of soil microbes in banana plant habitat with Fusarium wilt symptoms (conducive soil)
Forecasting the Contribution Agricultural Sector on the Gross Domestic Product, Sudan
Get PDFThe objective of this study was to forecast the contribution of the Sudanese agricultural sector on the country GDP for the period (2023- 2038). Auto-Regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) Model with statistical time series modeling technique was used in the analysis. The research depended mainly on secondary data which was collected from different relevant sources. Results showed that ARIMA (1,0,0) was the best model because there is a noticeable agreement between the observed and expected forecasted values and the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) was found to be 18.8. Result also revealed that, the forecasted value for the year 203
IMPLEMENTATION OF DIVERSION IN CRIMINAL CASES OF THEFT BY CHILDREN BASED ON LAW NUMBER 11 OF 2012 CONCERNING CHILDREN'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
Get PDFChildren are the next generation of the nation and have a long future journey and high aspirations. The psychological condition of children is still unstable, not independent, and easily influenced so criminal acts committed by children cannot be fully held accountable by the children themselves because children as perpetrators are not pure perpetrators but are also victims. When a child conflicts with the law, the child has the right to receive special protection. The research aims to determine the application of diversion in cases of criminal acts of theft by children and to determine the factors that become obstacles in the process of applying diversion to criminal acts of theft by children. The type of research used is normative juridical legal research, namely research that examines document studies using various secondary data such as statutory regulations, court decisions, legal theory, and research journals, and can be in the form of opinions by experts. The results of the research show that the implementation of diversion in cases of criminal acts of theft by children in Berau Regency has been successfully implemented in a coordinated manner among related institutions, where implementation is determined at all levels of case examination (investigation, prosecution, and trial). The obstacles faced in implementing diversion in Berau Regency are the lack of understanding of the community's thinking regarding the concept of diversion, the conditions and peace agreements not being achieved, and children not meeting the requirements for diversion. Police agencies and the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for the Protection of Women and Children (UPTD PPA) are expected to increase outreach to the community, victims, and victims' families regarding the concept of diversion and it is hoped that all levels of inspection will be more active in involving various parties who should be involved in the diversion process
SELF PROTECTION MOTIVATION, SUBJECTIVE NORMS, AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG OIL WORKERS IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study investigated self protection motivation, subjective norms and accident prevention practices among oil workers in south- south Nigeria. This study on self protection motivation, subjective norms and accident prevention practices among oil workers in south-south Nigeria takes a cursory look and investigate holistically workers accident prevention practices as its relate to self protection motivation, subjective norms of the oil companies in south- south in Nigeria. The study is informed by the fact that although, many oil companies of repute, SPDC, Agip and chevron inclusive do provide appreciable equipment and adequate measure to prevent accident or reduce to its minimal occurrence in workplace. It is still recorded that accidents occurrence in oil company remain a great concern. This then becomes puzzling and there is need for thorough investigation into this situation. It is against this backdrop that these research was conducted to investigate among other things self protection motivation of workers and subjective norms of the company and how it has generally impacted on workers accident prevention practice in SPDC, Agip and Chevron, south- south Nigeria. the researcher adopted the descriptive survey research method of the ex- post factors design. The multi- stage sampling technique was used to select 1000 oil flow workers in Agip, Chevron and shell petroleum development company, south- south Nigeria. The instrument that was used for date collection was self constructed questionnaire with reliability of 0.62 for person co relation at 0.05 level of significance and alpha Cronbach 0.61. frequency count means and percentage was used to analyse three research questions and linear multiple regression was used to test nine workers intention for safety practices and self protection motivation and subjective norms. Also there was no significant relationship between workers accident experience and accident prevention practice among oil workers in south- south Nigeria. implication of these findings are that they need to prevent themselves against accident in workplaces, all policies and rules made by the company to prevent accident do reflect in there intention to exhibit accident prevention practices. Efforts should be made by the company to give regular training to old and new workers on the need to practice absolute safety in the industry and adequate monitoring of workers for safety practices. This study concluded among others that on the job training will have a positive impact on workers accident prevention practice and that more effort should be made to strategize on the job training and made its regular for workers. The study recommended among others that safety training should be given regularly to both old and new workers. Finally its was suggested that the study could be implicated in other industries in south- south Nigeria and among other oil workers in south- south Nigeria
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF QUOTED OIL AND GAS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe study sought to establish the relationship between environmental reporting and financial performance from 2002-2022 in quoted oil/gas companies in Nigeria. Environmental reporting served as the independent variable with study dimensions as Employee Health/Safety Cost (EHC), Waste Management Cost (WMC) and Environment Compliance/Protection Cost. (ECC)., whereas the dependent variable included financial performance with Return on Assets (ROA) as proxy. The study adopted the ex-post facto research design and used secondary data. The data spanned the period between 2002 and 2022. The data used for the analysis was the average annual figures and was obtained from annual publish statement of account and Nigeria Stock Exchange statistical data. The data was analysed using E-view-10 statistical software package. This study established positive and significant relationship between the variables studied. Management of oil/gas downstream companies should ensure that environmental reporting is strongly implemented since it improves the quality of financial reports. The research recommended as follows: shareholders of oil/gas downstream companies in Nigeria should provide all necessary resources needed to understand the import of environmental reporting on their organisation and train staff on changes in accounting framework. Government should empower the financial reporting council of Nigeria (FRCN) to monitor and enforce standards and training to smoothen the introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards. This process would enhance credible and qualitative financial statements, promote growth and development of capital market in Nigeria. The Financial Reporting Council in conjunction with various professional bodies should place more premium on continuing professional education and training. As much as possible, the professional accountancy bodies should align their continuing professional education requirements with environmental reporting guidelines