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Enhancing the Quality of Administrative Staff in Hanoi's Public Universities: International Insights and Strategic Vision Toward 2035
No full textIn the context of increasing global competition and student-centered educational reforms, the quality of administrative staff in higher education has become a critical yet underexplored area— particularly in Vietnam. Administrative personnel play a pivotal role in supporting academic operations and institutional effectiveness; however, challenges such as innovation inertia, stakeholder dissatisfaction, and digital transformation persist. This study aims to assess the quality of administrative staff in public universities in Hanoi through a mixed-methods approach, combining a survey of 1,000 respondents, case studies, and document analysis. The evaluation focuses on two dimensions: work capacity (physical, intellectual, and emotional) and job outcomes (effectiveness, responsiveness, and stakeholder satisfaction). The SERVQUAL model was adapted to ensure international benchmarking and was compared with best practices from China, South Korea, and Greece. Findings reveal a moderate overall quality level (mean score 3.31/5), with strengths in internal coordination, professionalism, and pressure handling. However, limitations were identified in procedural innovation, student satisfaction, and crisis communication skills. The study underscores the strategic importance of enhancing administrative staff quality to boost the global competitiveness of Vietnamese public universities. Key implications include promoting digital transformation, upgrading training programs, and fostering a culture of accountable service
Participatory Variety Selection of Improved Noug (Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass) Varieties in North Shewa Zone of Oromia, Ethiopia
No full textNoug (Guizotia abyssinica) is a significant oilseed crop in Ethiopia, known for its resilience in low-fertility soils and ability to thrive under moisture stress. Despite its economic importance, adoption of improved varieties has been slow in the North Shewa Zone, Oromia, where environmental conditions are favorable for its cultivation. This study aimed to evaluate and identify farmer-preferred noug varieties through Participatory Variety Selection (PVS). Five improved varieties (Shambu-1, Kuyu, Ginchi-1, Fogera, Esete-1) and a local variety were tested during the 2023/24 main cropping season in two districts, Kuyu and Wuchale Jarso. Trials were conducted using a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) on research-managed plots and replicated on seven farmers’ fields in a baby trial setup. Farmers participated in setting selection criteria, focusing on traits such as plant height, branching, head number, seed yield, and disease resistance. The analysis showed significant differences in seed yield and flowering time among the varieties. The local variety outperformed others with the highest seed yield (626.62 kg/ha) and thousand seed weight (2.85g), while Kuyu and Ginchi-1 exhibited the lowest seed yield. Participatory evaluation results indicated that farmers favored the local variety and Esete-1 due to their superior performance in yield and disease resistance. The integration of farmers' preferences in variety selection demonstrates the potential for improving adoption rates and enhancing noug production in the regio
Development of Sweetened Dried Mansanitas Candy
No full textIn the Philippines, mansanitas means "little apple." This summer fruit is green when young and yellow when ripe. Dried fruit candy, on the other hand, is a concentrated form of fresh fruits consumed as treats worldwide. This product may capitalize on mansanitas' abundance and promote local food products. This experimental study aimed to determine the acceptability and product quality of Sweetened Dried Mansanitas Candy in terms of appearance, taste and, texture. The treatment 1 used Medium Ripe Mansanitas, treatment 2 used Ripe Mansanitas and treatment 3 used Overripe Mansanitas. The product was evaluated by thirty respondents who were selected through simple random sampling method. A sensory evaluation score sheet using a Likert scale was utilized to evaluate the treatment samples. Frequency count, and mode was used to determine the acceptability and product quality of the product. Based on the results of the research study, it was found out that all treatments in terms of appearance got the same rating described as “Good”. In terms of texture and taste the treatment 3 got the higher rating among the three treatments and describe as “Very Good”. Thus, indicating that overripe mansanitas is better in taste and texture than medium ripe and ripe in making sweetened dried fruit candy. The study concluded that the mansanitas can be a great source in making dried fruit candy
Determining the Rainfall Characteristics and Analyzing its Time Tendencies Over the Decade 1987-1996 in Dschang Division, West Region – Cameroon
No full textPrimary daily rainfall data are considered to fulfill this work. Each month has been divided into six equal five days sub periods, except the sixth with either 3 or 4 days in February and 5 or 6 days in the remaining months. Sub period daily, monthly and rainy season statistical characteristics have been determined, namely the numbers of rainy days, cumulative rainfalls, estimated daily rainfalls and corresponding standard deviations. These characteristics calculated also for the whole years enabled us to estimate the accurate beginnings and ends of rainy seasons in March and October, respectively. Some decreases of this duration have been detected particularly around the beginnings which tended to occur later in April. Concerning the quantities of water fallen during a rain, it has been observed that they were slowly decreasing from year to year, confirming the degradation of the rainy regime in the area. These diminutions could be easily quantified based on the presented different tables
Determination of the Effect of Malaria Parasite in Pregnant Women Attending Selected Health Facilities in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
No full textThe study which aimed at determining the effect of malaria on pregnancy was conducted among pregnant women using peripheral blood and microscopy in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.. The study was carried out between September 2022 and November 2022. A total of three hundred pregnant women were sampled for malaria parasites infection using thick and thin film smears. The result showed a prevalence of 21.66% (65/300). It was found that women in their first pregnancy had the highest prevalence of 35.0% (35/100) with age range of 26 – 30 years. Highest prevalence of 11.66% (35/300) was also recorded among women in their first trimester. Haematological parameters were analyzed using standard methods. Overall, the moderate reduction in haemoglobin concentration and packed cell volume (PCV) in patients were higher in second and third trimester than the first trimester with a lower level (p>0.05). There was no significant differences observed in the subjects with respect to the trimesters. There was a significant rise in neutrophils and a decrease in lymphocytes in all subjects irrespective of the trimester. The raised neutrophils count is attributed to febrile conditions that accompanies malaria especially in pregnant women. It is deduced that most of the cases of malaria observed from the study is due to unverified presence of malaria parasite at the time of antenatal registration. In line with this, it is therefore recommended that pregnant women adhere to prophylasis where necessary to reduce the possible effects of malaria in pregnancy. There is also need for people need for public enlightenment periodically
Impact of Men’s Perceptions of Gender Roles and Jointness/Operationality on Couple Parenting: Joint Participation in the Finalized Couple Parenting Promotion Program
No full textThis study aimed to elucidate the relationship between factors associated with improved couple parenting by modeling them using a path diagram, thereby revealing an integrated understanding of the overall structure. It intended to identify changes in couple parenting, new perceptions of male roles, and impacts on operability/collaboration following the joint participation of couples in a four-week Couple Parenting Promotion Program that utilizes a Recognition and Implementation Evaluation Sheet. From June to September 2025, the survey was conducted on husbands or wives with preschool-aged children from all prefectures across Japan. Cooperation in the finalized Couples Parenting Promotion Program was sought from 473 couples. They undertook and completed assessments of new male roles, communion–Agency, and perceptions of couple parenting. Analysis was conducted on 247 valid respondents and their spouses for a total of 494 individuals. After formulating hypotheses regarding changes in perceptions of couple parenting and their relationship with new male roles and the communion-Agency scale, path analysis was performed to refine and improve the model. The modified model demonstrated excellent fit (GFI = .998, AGFI = .970, RMSEA = .019, χ2 = 35.42, df = 30, p = .228). Improvements in couple parenting were influenced by the synergistic effect of the couple parenting perception subscale and the promoting effects of positive togetherness and positive operativity, which resulted in significant increases in scores for the four subscales of the Short-Form Couple Parenting Perception Scale. Notably, the effect size for “Shared Responsibility and Difficulties” was large (0.5), which can be attributed to the negative effect of “Positive Jointness” on “Negative Functioning,” which, in turn, negatively suppressed “Shared Responsibility and Difficulties” via “Negative Functioning,” ultimately yielding a positive overall effect. Meanwhile, the perceived subscales of Couple Parenting influenced new masculine roles, which did not influence or was not correlated with couple parenting. Approaches that target negative operability thinking and couple communication that focus on agreement and negotiation regarding childrearing provided strong evidence of improvement in couple parenting. Promoting improved couple parenting was strongly supported by approaches that target negative operability thinking and couple communication centered on agreement and negotiation regarding child-rearing
“Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, the Wretched Refuse of Your Teeming Shore….” Well, Not so Fast: A Study of Immigrants, Immigration, and Immigration Reform
No full textIs there an “immigration problem” in the United States? Or at least is there an “undocumented immigrant” problem in the United States? The answers to these questions may depend on how immigrants are counted, who conducts the count, and when a reliable count is made. Of the total population of nearly 335 million in the United States, 51.3 million immigrants were living in the United States in 2023. This number includes naturalized citizens, lawful permanent residents, and temporary residents. Estimates of undocumented immigrants vary widely depending on the methodology employed. Pew Research estimates 11.0 million in 2022; the Center for Immigration Studies estimates 11.7 million in 2017; the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) estimates 18.6 million in 2025; and the Migration Policy Institute, upon which much of this study is based, estimates 13.7 million or 4.3% of the U.S. population in 2023. This study investigates the issue of immigration in the United States—both lawful and undocumented—with a special focus on the immigration policies of President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump. It raises both “pro” and “con” arguments for immigration, citing important economic and taxation data, and focuses on allied issues such as deportation, ”the DACA program, and “Dreamers.” The study concludes by offering a “Modest Proposal” for potentially dealing with the immigration problem—which some have termed as a “crisis”—in the United States
The Role of Ambidextrous Innovation in Enhancing Business Adaptability Amidst Nigeria's Economic Challenges
No full textThis study explores the role of ambidextrous innovation in enhancing business adaptability amid Nigeria’s challenging economic environment. Using qualitative data from structured interviews with business leaders across sectors including banking, oil and gas, manufacturing, project management, and small-scale enterprises the research investigates how firms balance the dual imperatives of exploration and exploitation. Findings reveal that while firms widely recognize the necessity of ambidextrous innovation for survival and competitiveness, adoption is shaped by sector-specific dynamics and constrained by internal resistance to change, managerial rigidity, and insufficient investment in research and development. Respondents emphasized that innovation is driven primarily by market pressures, technological shifts, and the imperative to remain sustainable in a volatile economic landscape. Despite challenges, firms that actively integrate both incremental and exploratory innovation approaches are better positioned to diversify offerings, withstand shocks, and respond to shifting customer demands.The study contributes to the ongoing discourse on innovation strategy by offering contextual insights into how ambidexterity is understood and operationalized in a developing economy. It highlights the variability in implementation across sectors, reinforcing the need for tailored innovation approaches that reflect distinct industry realities.Based on the findings, it is recommended that firms build leadership capacity that supports innovation, institutionalize change management practices, and invest strategically in R&D infrastructure. Policymakers should implement sector-sensitive innovation support mechanisms and create an enabling environment that lowers barriers to dual innovation practices for firms of varying sizes and capabilities
The Impact of Leadership on Organizational Culture and Employee Well-Being
No full textLeadership is a critical determinant of organizational effectiveness, extending beyond strategic direction to profoundly influence organizational culture and employee well-being. This study investigates the mechanisms through which leadership behaviors shape these outcomes. Specifically, findings from a review of extant literature indicate that positive leadership styles, such as transformational and servant leadership, directly enhance employee well-being by fostering engagement, psychological safety, and resilience. Conversely, negative or toxic leadership cultivates dysfunctional cultures, leading to increased stress, burnout, stifled innovation, and higher turnover. Crucially, this study identifies organizational culture as the central mediating mechanism, translating leadership behaviors into established values and practices that subsequently impact employee well-being. The research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by integrating leadership and organizational culture frameworks, and it outlines specific theoretical and practical implications for leaders, organizations, and policymakers. 
Linking School Mathematics to Out-of-School Mathematical Activities: A Study of Belief and Action at Secondary Schools in Gedio Zone, Ethiopia
No full textThe current study investigated the extent of integrating secondary school mathematics to real-world connection in Ethiopia. In particular, the study analyzed teachers’ beliefs, instructional practices, and textbook content in Gedeo Zone Administrative region. Through a descriptive survey design involving 83 mathematics teachers selected from ten schools, a structured questionnaire was completed measuring their beliefs, practices and perceived barriers. In addition to this a content analysis of Grades 9–12 mathematics textbooks categorized review problems into pure versus contextual tasks to determine the level of real-world representation. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used to explore relationships between beliefs and practices for quantitative data. The result showed that mathematics teachers have shown strong beliefs in the importance of real-life mathematical applications, however the actual implementation is at moderate level. Which is reported in weak positive correlation (r = 0.37) between teachers’ beliefs and their reported practices, suggesting that systemic constraints weaken the translation of beliefs into action. Moreover, the textbook analysis indicated that more than 85% of problems across all grade levels are abstract, disconnected from real-world or not culturally grounded contexts. A study concluded that what is being taught in Ethiopian secondary school mathematics classrooms is no different from international difficulties of making mathematics relevant and applicable where structural and curricular constraints prevent teachers’ practice despite strong beliefs. Bridging this gap and making mathematics relevant requires systemic changes in the learning materials, teacher development, and assessment to support real-world mathematics learning