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Knowledge and Utilization of Modern Contraceptives Among Women of Childbearing Age in UCTH, Cross River State, Nigeria
Get PDFThis study was conducted to assess knowledge and utilization of modern contraceptives among women of childbearing age in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Three (3) research questions were raised and one hypothesis formulated to guide the study. The Health Belief Model was employed as a theoretical guide to the study. A descriptive cross sectional survey design was used to study a total of 107 women of childbearing age conveniently selected from Antenatal Clinic in UCTH, Calabar. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire structured in line with the research objectives. The instrument was duly validated and its reliability established. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency count, simple percentages, mean and standard deviation; while the research hypothesis was tested using Chi-square statistical test of association significant at 0.05. Findings of the study revealed that there is a good knowledge and high level of utilization of modern contraceptives among the study participants. The demographic determinants of utilization of contraception were; age, marital status, educational level and parity. There is a statistically significant relationship between knowledge and utilization of modern contraceptives among women of childbearing age in UCTH, Calabar (p<0.05). Based on these findings, it is recommended that government through the ministry of health should provide a forum to educate women of childbearing age on the need and benefits of utilizing modern contraceptives as a strategy to control unwanted pregnancies
REWARD MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT IN QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Get PDFEmployee commitment is important for the success of quick-service restaurants (QSRs). It affects how well they perform, how often workers leave, and how long the business can stay strong. This work evaluated the nexus between rewrd system and employee commitment at QSRs in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and was operationalized with recognition and career growth. The study was based on Social Exchange Theory as the theoretical underpin (SET). Data was collated from 65 staff members of 10 separate QSR establishments using surveys. The results revealed that when employees feel recognized, they are more committed to their work. In other words, when people feel valued, they stick around longer. The study also points out some challenges in rewarding employees, especially with limited resources and high expectations in Port Harcourt. To improve employee satisfaction and keep workers, QSRs should create clear recognition programs and career paths. By meeting employees' needs, these businesses can build a more dedicated workforce. This, in turn, can lead to better service and smoother operations
APPROXIMATE SOLUTION TO FRACTIONAL ORDER SOIL TRANSMITTED HELMINTH INFECTION MODEL USING LAPLACE ADOMIAN DECOMPOSITION METHOD
Get PDFIn this study, we proposed a fractional order compartmental model based on the Caputo derivative to describe the dynamics of soil-transmitted helminth infection. We employed the Laplace Adomian Decomposition Method (LADM) to derive series solutions for each equation within the system of non-linear differential equations that comprise the epidemiological model. Our findings indicate that the infinite series generated by LADM converges to the exact solution of the system. We performed numerical simulations of the fractional order compartmental deterministic model using MATLAB to validate the approximate results. Additionally, comparing the solutions of the fractional order model with the classical model reveals that the fractional order model offers greater flexibility, allowing the system to be adjusted to achieve various desired outcomes in different compartments by varying the fractional order to values such as 0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 0.95, and 1
SERVICE CONVENIENCE AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY OF MONEY DEPOSIT BANKS IN PORT HARCOURT
Get PDFThis study was carried out primarily to investigate the relationship between service convenience and customer loyalty in money deposit banks in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The cross-sectional survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population of study was 55,000 bank customers, with 397 determined as the sample size using Taro Yamen’s formula for sample size determination from a finite population. Primary data was utilized in the study. Primary data were collected with a well-structured questionnaire and administered to the bank customers in Port Harcourt. The questionnaire was validated through face and content validity. Statistical tools for data analyses included descriptive analysis and The Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC). Major findings show that the three dimensions of service convenience (perceived quality, service fairness and availability) had strong and significant relationship with the two measures of customer loyalty (referral and repeat purchase) in money deposit banks in Port Harcourt. The study concluded that service convenience impacts on customer loyalty of money deposit banks in Port Harcourt. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that money deposit banks should constantly interact with their customers and also create an environment that fair and free from manipulation
Perceived effects of Alcohol intake among Students in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate the perceived effects of alcohol intake among Students in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Four null hypotheses were raised and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive cross sectional survey was adopted for the study with 10,856 undergraduates as the study population. The sample size of 386 was calculated using Cochran formula which was selected using two- stage sampling procedures. The Reliability coefficient value of 0.80 for the validated instrument was obtained using Pearson Products Moment Correlation Coefficient.The data collected was analyzed using Statistical Products for Service Solution (SPSS) version 25.0) using regression analysis was adopted to test the null hypotheses.The result in table 1.1 above revealed that there was a significant difference between alcohol intake and perceived health effect among students [f(4,390) = 10.953, p<0.05].The result in table 1.2 above revealed that there was a significant difference between alcohol intake and perceived physical effect among students [f(4,390) = 8.798, p<0.05].The result in table 4.9 above revealed that there was a significant difference between alcohol intake and perceived social effect among students [f(4,390) = 14.147, p<0.05].The result in table 4.10 above revealed that there was a significant difference between alcohol intake and perceived mental effect among students [f(4,390) = 14.147, p<0.05]. Conclusively, it was observed from the findings that heavy alcohol intake exposes the undergraduates of IAUE to several health problems such as physical, social, psychological effects. Among others, it was recommended that University management should establish a monitoring team to police the nooks and crannies of the environment were illicit substances are taken
WORK FLEXIBILITY PRACTICES AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORTS AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE
Get PDFThe study investigatedwork flexibility practices and organizational supports as predictors of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. The study was guided by three research questions and null three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted a correlational research design. The population of the study comprised all the 7,027 teachers in 266 public secondary schools in Anambra State. A sample size of 703 teachers was drawn for the study usingproportionate stratified sampling technique. A researcher developed instruments titled ‘‘Work Flexibility Practices Scale (WFPS)’’, ‘‘Organizational Supports Scale (OSS)’’ and ‘‘Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (TJPQ)’’ were used for data collection. The instruments were validated by three experts, two from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, and one from the Department of Educational Foundations, NnamdiAzikiwe University. Cronbach alpha was used for a test of internal consistencies of the instrumentswhich yielded coefficient values of 0.78, 0.80 and 0.82 for WFPS, OSS and TJPQ respectively. The researcher together with three research assistants collected data for the study using the direct delivery method and 98% return was recorded. Simple regression was used to answer research questions and hypotheses 1 and 2, while multiple regression was used to answer the research question and hypothesis 3. The findings of the study revealed among others work flexibility practices is a strong and significant predictor of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. It was also found out that organizational supports is a strong and significant predictor of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State.. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Ministry of Education should develop policy that encourages principals to improve work flexibility practices for high job performance of teachers
WORK PASSION AND EMPLOYEES’ CREATIVITY: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE
Get PDFThis study empirically examined the relationship between work passion and employees' creativity. The sample for this study consists of 245 randomly selected academic members of staff (both teaching and non-teaching) from the five purposively drawn Federal Government-owned universities in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, and data was collected through a cross-sectional survey as it is the most appropriate for the administrative sciences. The Kendall Coefficient of Concordance using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15 were used for data analysis. The findings indicate the existence of a positive and statistically significant relationship between work passion and employees' creativity in Nigerian universities. Specifically, employees' harmonious passion for work was revealed to have a positive and significant influence on the various measures of employees' creativity (expertise, creative-thinking skills, and intrinsic task motivation, respectively). Conversely, employees' obsessive passion for work was revealed to have a positive but weak and significant influence on the various measures of employees' creativity (expertise, creative-thinking skills, and intrinsic task motivation, respectively). Based on these findings, the study concludes that employees' harmonious passion for work significantly enhances their level of creativity in the Nigerian university system. Conversely, the study concludes that employees' obsessive passion for work hinders their level of creativity in the Nigerian university system. Given the results and conclusions above, it behoves the management of Nigerian universities to continuously ensure and promote work passion among their employees as this can enhance and ignite the spirit of creativity within the university system. Other theoretical and managerial implications for managing employees' work passion and enhancing employees' creativity in the Nigerian university system are also presented
THE EFFECT OF DIVORCE ON THE PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF ADOLESCENTS IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE BUEA MUNICIPALITY
Get PDFDivorce has become prevalent in Cameroon, especially among young couples in metropolitan cities. Despite this fact, very few studies have been conducted to evaluate the effect of divorce on the psychosocial development of adolescents in selected secondary schools in the Buea Municipality. The study had as objectives; (1) it seeks to examine the relationship between litigation divorce and the psychosocial development of adolescents in some selected secondary schools in the Buea Municipality, (2) to examine the relationship between mutual consent divorce and the psychosocial development of adolescents in some selected secondary schools in the Buea Municipality, (3) also, it seeks to examine the relationship between divorce due to irretrievable marital bonds and the psychosocial development of adolescents in some selected secondary schools in the Buea Municipality. The study made use of the qualitative research method, which also adopted the case study research design. It was conducted in the Buea Municipality, Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon. The target population for the study was all adolescents from divorced homes. The accessible population consisted of 150 adolescents from some selected secondary schools in the Buea Municipality. The simple random sampling was employed to select 6 secondary schools used for this study. The purposive, non-probability sampling technique were then used to select the adolescent secondary school student participants. Data was collected using open ended questionnaires. The qualitative data obtained was analysed using the narrative analysis method. From the results of the study, divorce had impaired with adolescents’ psychosocial development. It was recommended that parents should show their adolescent children more love and care as they are most affected by their decision to divorce. There is also a need for divorced parents to adopt a more authoritative parenting style as it takes a more child cantered approach and would enable parents to understand their children’s feelings, teach them how to regulate their feelings as well as encourages their children to be independent. More research should be conducted on the predisposing factors of parental divorce and separation among Cameroon’s young families
Legal Philosophy: The Meaning of Wise and Wise Social Justice in a Contemporary Philosophical Perspective
Get PDFSocial justice is one of the main pillars of legal philosophy which requires deep and wise interpretation. This journal explores the concept of wise and prudent social justice from the perspective of contemporary legal philosophy, with a focus on the values of wisdom (washatiyah), mental morality, transcendental spirituality, diversity (samahah), social morality, and cultural spirituality. Through qualitative research methods with literature studies, this study analyzes the main works of contemporary philosophers as well as the practical implications of these concepts in the context of law and public policy in Indonesia. The study results show that the integration of these values not only enriches understanding of social justice but also provides practical guidance for achieving sustainable and inclusive justice in the legal system. It is hoped that this study can provide a meaningful contribution to the development of social justice theory and practice in Indonesia
IDENTIFYING AND CREATING SERVICE QUALITY PROBLEMS IN CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN PORT HARCOURT
Get PDFThis study was on identifying and creating service quality problems in construction firms in Port Harcourt. The study aim is to identify and creating service quality problems in construction firms in Port Harcourt. The study adopted cross-sectional survey method. The population comprised of 40 selected construction firms in Rivers State. One hundred and twenty (120) copies of questionnaires were distributed; one hundred and nineteen (119) copies were fit for analysis. Using a five point scaled questionnaire, data was collected and analyzed via Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient, with the aid of SPSS version 23.0. The findings of the study showed that service quality through continuous improvement and employee training significantly relates with access to finance and economic recession. Based on the findings, the study, recommended that the management should always get important feedback from her customers in respect to their service delivery quality. The management should as well maintain the quality service delivery which will contribute immensely to the growth of the fir