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MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND ADOPTION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY ON SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY: A STUDY OF NIGERIAN BREWERIES AMA ENUGU NIGERIA
Full text linkObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate materials management and adoption of blockchain
technology on supply chain efficiency, with the aim of examining the effect of application of technology in
materials management as drivers of profitability in Nigerian Breweries Plc Ama, Enugu in South East Nigeria.
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented.
These are the Resource-based view theory of the firm (RBV) and the theory of risk and uncertainty bearing on
profit, stand out providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises of survey research design anchored on descriptive
statistic is adopted. The population consist of staff that are directly in charge of handling materials in the surveyed
organization. These departments are retail, logistics, warehouse and production. The entire population was used
given its small size. Data collection was the use of questionnaire comprising of 224 structured copies served to the
participants.
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed a positive correlation between application of technology
and increased level of profitability and the role of blockchain of technology in sustainable supply chain
management. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework,
highlighting the implications and relationships identified. The limitation of the study is that it is a one company
investigation which might not be used to generalize the entire brewery sub-sector in South East Nigeria.
Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed providing insights
into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of production and operation management.
These implications could encompass application of technology in driving sustainable industrial operations through
man power training. It could also reverse the intention of Nigerian Breweries from divesting from Enugu, South
East Nigeria.
Originality/value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the originality of the research through
the innovative approach on blockchain technology application on materials management operations. The relevanc
Performance Appraisal and Employee Performance in National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Institutes (NASENI) In South East, Nigeria
Full text linkThis study sets out to fulfil two objectives: to establish the association between
contextual performance in NASENI and feedback from evaluations, and the
relationship between employees’ training and counterproductive behaviour in the
surveyed organization. The theoretical underpinning used was the resource-based
view which underscored the importance of putting qualified employees in the counterproductive behaviour in NASENI. The implication of these findings is that
evaluation feedback in performance appraisal and employee training on
counterproductive behaviour in NASENI have the capacity of increasing
performance in organizations especially in organizations where employees have
been accused of poor performance with low revenue yielding to the Federal
government.
proper positions through periodical evaluations. This would enable the
organization acquire competitive advantages over time. The study used a
descriptive survey design to collect data. The total population of the study was 710
(seven hundred and ten respondents). Sample size determination was performed
using Yamane Formula. Instrument for data collection was the questionnaire. The
questionnaire was divided into two distinct sections: The employee bio data and the
relationship between the dependent variable and independent variables
respectively. Findings revealed that evaluation feedback significantly affect
Volatile capital flows and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa: the role of transparency
Full text linkThe study set out to investigate whether transparency can mitigate the negative effects
volatile capital flows have on growth using cross-section panel data from 21 sub-
Saharan African countries from 2000 to 2019. Using the IVQR model, the study finds
that at 75th quantile, poor growth performance in SSA is explained mostly by the
volatility in debt net inflows compared to other categories of capital, while portfolio
net inflow contributes most significantly to the low-level growth for low and medium
income countries. Focusing on the interaction between transparency and capital net
inflows, the study finds evidence that transparency reduces most of the negative effects
of the volatility in debt net inflow compared to other categories of capital inflow.
Thus, the study provides evidence that transparency can reduce the negative effects of
volatile capital inflows on growth by a significant amount, which varies depending on
the type of capital inflow. The implication is that the extent transparency dampens the
negative impact of volatile capital flows depend on both the capital type and the level
of income of the country concerned. Regarding FDI and FPI, transparency is most
effective in reducing volatility of the flow for low income countries, while for debt
flows transparency penalizes the volatility of flows for high income countries. On this
basis, it recommends that central banks should adopt transparency as a policy tool,
particularly in SSA economies with probably low initial transparency to help mitigate
the harmful effects of large and volatile capital inflows
EFFECT OF CUCUMEROPSIS MANNI SEED OIL ON LIVER AND KIDNEY FUNCTION MARKERS OF CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE INDUCED TOXICITY IN WISTAR ALBINO RATS
Full text linkFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
No full textPattern and Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthiasis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus‑Infected Children at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku‑Ozalla, Enugu State
Full text linkChildren infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
may be more prone to helminthic infestation because they have depleted immunity,
which increases their susceptibility to infection and infestations, even with minimally
pathogenic organisms such as helminths. Aim: The prevalence and pattern of
intestinal helminthiasis among children living with HIV attending the University of
Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku‑Ozalla, Enugu. Patients and Methods: A
cross‑sectional study in which 70 HIV‑infected children were consecutively recruited
from the Pediatric HIV clinic and matched for age and sex with 70 children recruited
from the children outpatient clinic (CHOP) of UNTH Ituku‑Ozalla. Stool samples
of study participants were collected and analyzed using the Kato–Katz method
and subsequently examined under the microscope for helminths’ eggs and larvae.
The worm intensity was determined using the theoretical analytic sensitivity (TAS)
of 24 eggs per gram (EPG) to obtain the number of eggs per gram of feces. The
CD4+ count, which describes the severity of immunosuppression in HIV‑positive
children was determined using the PARTEC Cyflow counter for the CD4+ lymphocyte
count, whereas HIV screening was performed using the rapid diagnostic tests for
HIV (Determine, Statpack and Unigold). Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS.
Results: The prevalence of intestinal helminthiasis among HIV‑infected and
non‑infected children was 27.1% and 12.9%, respectively (P = 0.038). HIV‑positive
children were more likely to have intestinal helminthiasis than HIV‑negative
children (odds ratio [OR] =2.525, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.052–6.063).
Ascaris lumbricoides was the predominant helminthic species in both HIV‑infected
and non‑infected groups; however, there was no statistical significance between
intestinal helminthic species and HIV status (P = 0.655) but the severity of intestinal
helminthiasis was significantly associated with decreasing CD4+ count (P = 0.028).
The risk factors for intestinal helminthic infestation examined were similar in both
HIV‑positive and HIV‑negative children (P > 0.05). Conclusion: There was a
significantly higher prevalence of helminthic infestation among HIV‑infected children
compared to their HIV‑negative counterparts. The severity of intestinal helminthiasis
was significantly associated with decreasing CD4+ count
MANAGEMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: EDUCATIONAL ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Full text linkThe Management of Youth Development in Africa: ,issues, challenges and strategies is a book
designed to proffer solution to developmental problems of Youths in Africa. In Nigeria, the
revision of Universities Educational curricular by National University commission (NUC)
introduced innovations for higher education, prominent among them is entrepreneurship which is
meant to develop the Youths and equip them with relevant skills, for productive life. The ethical
dimensions are deemed to be grounded and ingrained in the process of this transformation, re -
engineered
and
potentiated.
The desire to curb the social menace in our society, youth restiveness unemployment,
underemployment amidst global trends, engendered the yearning to write this book. The text is
beneficial to all Youths, students and individuals looking forward to develop themselves and have
meaning to their youthful age at higher education level and outside the university, at Town and
Gown settings It is also of immense benefit to individuals undertaking studies in youth
development for personal gain and directions in handling Youths in their communities. In
particular business men and women, administrators, and professionals in various fields of endeavor
will find this book very essential for the shaping and molding of our Youths in their day to day
contacts, career choices and productive engagements. This Five - chapter book deals in details on
many youth development issues, Challenges and strategies in our communities, Nigeria, Africa and
around the globe.
Chapter One discussed conceptualization of youth in their biological/age perspective, Sociological
and popular/media conception of youth.
Chapter Two discussed efforts at creating youth policies in Africa, evidenced in the United Nations
youth policies, Africa Union youth policies, African Regional youth politics, lineages and linkages
with National, Regional, Global policies, strategies, treaties and protocols. ,ECOWAS youth policy
,Nigeria's and other African countries National policy on Youths, the steps in formulating
implementable National youth policies, and some international practices of implementing youth
policies.
Chapter Three examines issues and challenges facing African youth as it concerns poverty,
unemployment, illiteracy ,poor education system, non acquisition of relevant skills, poor Healthcare
system, effects of war on African youth, non--participation in decision making, politics and
economic enterprises.
Chapter Four evaluated strategies and best practices of youth development as in areas like Nigeria
youth investment fund, youth development and Education, Education pillar, Economic
empowerment pillar and engagement pillar.
Chapter Five exhorted our youth, our future and our present in the cultural innovations in the youth
and youth development in Nigeria, Africa and around the globe.
Lastly, this Chapter discussed many innovations that will help our Youths in fulfilling their youthful
energy and synergy and be useful to themselves and the society. You will agree with us that this
book is an eye opener, a guide and inspiration to the Youths in Nigeria, Africa and around the
globe.
Please read it and act on it, especially with the next to be published book on the
development of youth centers
Evaluation of Analgesic Potential of Shumanniophyton magnificum Extract on Albino Rats
Full text linkShumaniophyton magnificum is usually used in African folk medication to treat various diseases, especially fever, malaria, and pain. Pain is a well-known indicator of illness, and the medications used to treat pain are called analgesics. The primary issue with these medications continues to be their side effects. Natural herbs are safer substitutes. This study explored the analgesic potentials of the methanol extract of S. magnificum leaf using three distinct in vivo analgesic models: the Acetic Acid-Induced Writhing, Hot Plate, and Tail Flick Response Assessments. When compared to aspirin-treated groups, the S. magnificum extract significantly (p< 0.05) increased the latency time to thermal pain in comparison to groups that received pentazocine treatment. When compared to groups treated with pentazocine, the extract significantly (p<0.05) increased the pain reaction time of treated mice to thermal stimuli in a dose-dependent manner. In summary, the study's outcomes supporting the traditional use of S. magnificum for pain relief came from the extract's demonstrated pain-relieving propertie
AN EVALUATION OF GENDER AND STRESS AS CORRELATES OF BANKER’S JOB PERFORMANCE
Full text linkThis study investigated gender and stress as correlates of bankers’ job performance. A total of 235 bankers from Onitsha, Anambra
State served as participants comprising of 95 (40.4%) males and 140 (59.6%) females. The participants were within the age range
of 22 to 50 years with a mean age of 31.73 and standard deviation of 5.27. Two instruments were used for data collection in the
study namely; The Job Tension scale and Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS)-Job Characteristics (JCS) scale. It was a survey design was
adopted while Pearson Product Moment Correlation was employed for data analysis. The results show that gender yielded a
positive correlation on job performance with (r =.26, P<.05) level of significance, this indicates that females scored higher than
males on job performance. While job stress also yield a positive correlation among bankers with (r =.64, p<.05) level of
significance, in that higher the job stress, higher the job performance. It is recommended that it is important that employers must
minimize over demanding on the employees and also take into consideration their physical and emotional health for such can
enhance their performance on the job and increase work-environment harmony. Gender should be considered in assigning duties
to workers in the bank
POST COVID–19 ERA: THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON THE MARKETING OF MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA
Full text linkThe coronavirus crisis has created a profound shift in how people interact and economy’s function.
Policy mandates and fears of becoming infected or infecting others have impelled populations to shelter at home,
socially distance, and otherwise reduce direct, in-person interactions with others. This study aimed to examined
Post COVID – 19 Era: The impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on the marketing of
medical & healthcare products in Nigeria. Other specific objectives are: to ascertain the influence of digital
marketing on the supply of healthcare products by pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria and to examine how
digitalization influences the relationship between pharmaceutical companies and its customers during Post
COVID – 19 Era in Nigeria. The study used survey descriptive research method. Interviews were carried out on
the staff of Nemel Pharmaceutical Company Limited Enugu. The overall finding of the study shows that digital
marketing played a significant role in the supply of healthcare products by pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria
during and after COVID-19 pandemic. The result also shows that digitalization influences the relationship
between pharmaceutical companies and its customers during Post COVID – 19 Era in Nigeria. The study
concludes that information and communication technology (ICT) have a significant impact on the success of
marketing of medical & healthcare products in Nigeria. Among other recommendations, the study recommends
that pharmaceutical companies need to understand the importance of digital marketing and be selective in
marketing strategy