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In-Law Interference and Emotional Stability of Married Women in Kwara State, Nigeria
No full textEmotional stability of married women is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, is influenced by numerous factors, including domestic violence. This research investigated In-law interference and emotional stability of married women in Kwara State, Nigeria. At 0.05 level of significance, one research question was postulated and three null hypotheses were tested. The study employed a descriptive survey of correlational type. A total of 403 married women were selected from nine out of sixteen local government in Kwara State took part in the study. A researcher-designed questionnaire titled “In-law Interference and Emotional Stability Questionnaire (IIES)” was the instrument used to collect data from the respondents. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Demographic factors such as years in marriage, education, religion, and number of children influenced both interference and stability. The findings show that in-law interference could lead to stress, marital dissatifaction, and emotional instability in a marriage. Counselling interventions were recommended to help couples set healthy boundaries and improve communication in order to achieve effectiveness and a wholesome marriage
Gaze, Space and Symbolism: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Book Covers of Northern Nigerian Literary Writings
No full textThis study explores the multimodal representation of characters on the covers of selected Northern Nigerian literary works from the perspective of Multimodal Discourse Analysis (MDA). The study addresses a research gap on how the covers of literary works, particularly novels and collections of short stories, represent characters and expose themes that reflect and negotiate societal narratives within the Northern Nigerian literary context. Drawing on Kress and van Leeuwen\u27s visual grammar (Kress & van Leeuwen, 2020) and Machin and Mayr\u27s semiotic analysis (Machin & Mayr, 2023), the study examines key visual elements such as gaze direction, spatial layout, inclusion/exclusion, and multimodal resources (e.g., color, clothing, props). The study conducts a qualitative analysis of both visual and textual components of ten covers purposively sampled from publishers\u27 archives, libraries, and online literary platforms. The findings underscore the significance of these covers as multimodal texts that communicate societal narratives and engage audiences both emotionally and intellectually. The study concludes that these covers serve as powerful tools for reflecting the themes of the texts which include identity, power dynamics, cultural heritage, and gender roles, while also challenging or reinforcing societal norms.
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‘For Her Price is Far above Rubies’: Exploring Motherhood As an Archetype in Yoruba and Hebrew Proverbs
No full textDespite the centrality of motherhood in African and biblical worldviews, scholarly engagement with its symbolic and philosophical representations across cultures remains relatively underexplored. The study, therefore, interrogates the cultural constructions and ideological representations of motherhood in Hebrew and Yoruba proverbial traditions. Data were purposively selected from Yoruba proverbs and the biblical text of Proverbs 31:10-30. Anchored in Catherine Acholonu’s Motherist theory and employing qualitative content analysis, the study examines how both traditions encode the ethics, aesthetics, and social philosophy of motherhood. The findings reveal the universality of proverbial expressions in expressing the moral and socio-cultural values associated with mothers. Both the Hebrew and Yoruba traditions valorise the mother as a virtuous, industrious and self-sacrificing figure whose wisdom and resilience are central to familial survival and communal stability. The persona in Proverbs 31 finds her parallel in the archetypal African mother who embodies love, tolerance and cooperation in contrast to the confrontational ethos of radical feminism. Like her African counterpart, she achieves empowerment not through antagonism but through industriousness, moral fortitude and spiritual agency. The study concludes that Motherism offers a transformative paradigm that transcends gender polemics by proposing a humanistic, inclusive, and communitarian model of gender relations grounded in complementarity, mutual respect, and social harmony
APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN ACCESS BANK PLC, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI BRANCH, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe study examined artificial intelligence (AI) in HRM, using The access bank plc, Nasarawa State University, Keffi as a case study. The study was guided by three research questions and objectives which are to assess the existing HRM processes and challenges faced by Access bank plc, Nasarawa State University, Keffi in their recruitment and employee management, to explore different AI techniques and tools that that has been applied by Access bank plc, Nasarawa State University, Keffi in the HRM context and to examine impacts and limitation of AI adoption in HRM. The study was carried out in Access bank plc, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, Keffi. The sample size is 92. Taro yamane formula sampling technique was adopted. The study revealed that in table 1 that there are HRM processes and challenges faced by Access bank plc, Nasarawa State University in their recruitment and employee management, table 2 shows that the five items were all supported by the respondents that different AI techniques and tools has been applied by Access bank plc, Nasarawa State University in the HRM context, table 3 shows that the five items were all supported by the respondents that impacts and limitation of AI adoption affects HRM processes in Access bank plc, Nasarawa State University, Keffi and table 4 shows that the five items support and highlight that AI influence HRM Processes. The study recommended that the management of Access Bank Plc should invest in AI-driven recruitment tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their talent acquisition process
Artificial Intelligence and Human Resource Management in Modern Businesses
No full textArtificial Intelligence has not only influenced the human endeavours but also the way human resource management (HRM) is being practiced in today’s world. As more of the work such as resume screening and interview scheduling are being handled by AI tools, the HR professionals can shift their attention to more productive tasks. But this also means that AI is gradually becoming the final filter to the world of work for many people, reducing them to mere applicants trying to pass a bot’s algorithm. Thus, while AI might be making HR more efficient, we should not allow it to turn into a ‘Terminator’ that delivers employment destiny. The research method employed in this study was a qualitative research method that involved data analysis of secondary data. In this case, the data was gathered from a systematic literature review. The literature review was done with a view of getting information on the subject matter and with a view of discovering the gaps in the current literature. The study was intended to help understand the impact of AI on the practices of HRM. It was expected that from this research, a better understanding would be made on how AI alters the process of HRM and the impact of this change on organizational performance. The study implies that AI has a high potential to help the HRM professionals to improve their decision-making and minimize time-consuming tasks. However, there are also some risks that are associated with the use of AI in the context of HRM such as the issue of privacy, security, and ethical issues. Therefore, this research contributes to the understanding of the nature of the effects of AI on the HRM and underlines the necessity to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the AI application in the sphere
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN AWKA-SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE
No full textThis study examined the influence of entrepreneurial skills development on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Awka South, Anambra State, Nigeria. The objective was to explore the extent to which risk-taking skills and communication skills enhance customer satisfaction and revenue growth of SMEs in Anambra State. A descriptive survey design was employed. Two research questions were raised, and two hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance. The study population consisted of 1902 registered SMEs in Awka-South L.G.A. A purposive sampling method was used to select 506 entrepreneurs who were meaningfully engaged in SMEs in Awka-South. The instrument for data collection was a drafted questionnaire culled from the two research questions. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions, while a t-test was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that risk-taking and communication skills enhance customer satisfaction and business growth among SMEs in Awka-South L.G.A, Anambra State. It was concluded that entrepreneurial skills development enhances the performance of SMEs in Anambra State. It was therefore recommended among others that SME entrepreneurs need to continually develop these skills through attending workshops and seminars, as this will strengthen and improve their market demand
Organizational Psychographic on Service Innovative Capabilities of Financial Institutions in the South East, Nigeria
No full textThis study investigated the effect of organizational psychographics on service innovative capabilities of deposit bank in the financial institutions in the South-East, Nigeria. The review of pertinent literature brought to limelight the imperativeness of aligning the organizational psychographics with the innovative capability in responding to the changes in the environment. The specific objectives were: to ascertain the extent policy flexibility relates to service innovative capabilities, to determine the degree relational asset relates to service innovative capabilities of deposit bank in the south-East, Nigeria., The study employed survey research design, of which, structured questionnaire was administered on the sample of three hundred and eighty nine (389), out of which, three hundred and eighty (380) questionnaire items were successfully filled and returned, hence used for the analysis. Cronbach’s alpha test was conducted in order to ascertain the internal reliability of the instrument However, data collected was analyzed with Pearson Correlation Coefficient while system generated p-value was use to establish the significance level at 0.01 via SPSS version 0.20. The study found a positive and significant relationship between policy flexibility and service innovative capabilities (r= 0.72, p<0.01, n=380), that relational assets has a positive and significance correlation with service innovative capabilities (r= 0.210, p<0.01, n=380), that informational asset has a positive and significance relationship with service innovative capabilities The implication of the positive and significance relationships is that as the organization continues to engender the utilization of policy flexibility and relational assets, within their operational ambit, such actions, will result to significant increase on service innovative capabilities. From the findings, the study recommended that the management of these institutions and other service oriented organizations should explore the opportunities of innovating their psychographics on their operations management as they proactively responds to their environment
CRUDE OIL PRICE AND EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS IN NIGERIA 2021 – 2023
No full textThe paper examined the effect of crude oil price on exchange rate fluctuations in Nigeria from 2021 to 2023. The secondary data used for the study were sourced from central bank statistical bulletin monthly data on crude oil prices, official exchange rates, foreign exchange earnings and foreign exchange supply from the year 2021 to 2023 were used for the analysis. The data was analyzed with ordinary least square regression (OLS) with E-view statistical software version 9.5. the results show that Crude oil prices has a significant negative relationship with exchange rate fluctuations in Nigeria, foreign exchange supply has a significant negative relationship with exchange rate fluctuations in Nigeria while foreign exchange earnings has a significant positive relationship with exchange rate fluctuations in Nigeria. we concluded that crude oil price, foreign exchange supply and foreign exchange earnings are major determinants of exchange rate fluctuation in Nigeria. The study recommends that Government should increase crude oil production to increase her earnings, government must take stringent measure against corrupt officers of CBN who illegally divert forex to the parallel market and to lessen huge dependent on oil and channel investments on gas and non-oil sectors
Effect of Credit Acquisition and Repayment on the Productivity of Smallholder Crop Farmers in Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria
No full textThis study examined the effect of credit acquisition and repayment on the productivity of smallholder crop farmers in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State. The specific objectives were to assess farmers’ accessibility to credit facilities, determine the extent of credit utilization, evaluate the effect of credit acquisition on crop productivity, and identify the challenges associated with credit repayment in the area. A combination of simple random sampling and snowball techniques was used to select respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. Findings revealed that most of the respondents (71.3%) were male and within the economically active age bracket, while 57.4% possessed at least a Senior Secondary School Certificate. Credit accessibility was generally low, as farmers reported frequent denial of loan applications and stringent acquisition requirements by financial institutions. The study also showed that 59.6% of the respondents were unable to fully utilize the credit obtained due to procedural complexities and delays. Furthermore, credit acquisition did not lead to substantial improvement in crop productivity, indicating a weak linkage between loan access and farm output among the respondents. High interest rates, short repayment periods, and limited grace periods were identified as major challenges affecting credit repayment performance. The study concludes that inadequate access to credit and unfavorable repayment conditions significantly constrain the productivity of smallholder crop farmers in Ardo-Kola. Strengthened agricultural credit policies, reduced interest rates, and simplified loan procedures are recommended to enhance farmers’ financial inclusion and productivity outcomes
Climate Change and Vegetable Farming in Anambra State: Risks and Resilience
No full textSystems for producing vegetables are seriously threatened by climate change, especially in areas where agriculture is a vital source of income. The purpose of this study was to assess farmers\u27 adaptation tactics and examine how climate change is affecting vegetable production in Anambra State, Nigeria. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to gather primary data from 128 vegetable farmers in four villages that produce bitter and fragrant leaves. To address the study\u27s goals, a 4-point Likert scale, Ordinary Least square regression analysis, and descriptive statistics were used. The results showed that the majority of farmers in the study area were married women with one to ten years of farming experience and a secondary degree. The annual income of vegetable producers was greatly impacted by socioeconomic factors, including the area of the cropland and educational attainment. Unsuitable soil conditions, poorer farm revenues, decreased yields, and water scarcity were among the negative effects of climate change that were thought to exist. Zero or minimal tillage, less fertilizer, organic manure application, better irrigation systems, controlled bush burning, ridge construction, mechanical insect control, and vegetable processing were among the adaptation techniques farmers used. The study underlines the need for focused interventions to improve farmers\u27 adaptation capacity and guarantee the sustainability of this vital industry while highlighting the susceptibility of vegetable production systems to the effects of climate change