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Parenting Styles as Predictors of Social Maladjustment among Undergraduate Students
Get PDFThe study investigated parenting styles as predictors of social maladjustment among undergraduate students, with one hundred and twenty (120) undergraduate students with mean age of 21.63 and SD of 2.40140 were selected using multi-stage (cluster, simple random: by balloting and purposive) sampling techniques as participants from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu. Two sets of instruments were used for the study namely; Baumrid (1971) Parental care scale and Wiggins (1966), social maladjustment scale were used for data collections, a cross sectional design was adopted, the statistical test used for data analysis is linear regression using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25 software. Thus, Means and standard deviation distributions will be investigated. These will help to determine the direction and strength of the relationships among the study variables (George, 2008). Findings shows that parental style (authoritative at sig.= . .080 and permissiveness at sig.= .118) which exceeded the benchmark of at p< .05 didn’t independently predict social. While authoritarian predicted sig.= .018 which falls below the benchmark of at p< .05 positively predict social maladjustment, Hence parents are advice to adopt both permissive and authoritative style of parenting and authoritarian style so as to enable the student adjust to the society perfectly
Effect Of e-Governance On Ict Skills Development In South East Nigeria (2015–2020)
Get PDFThe study was on effect of e-governance on ICT skills development in South East, Nigeria (2015–2020). The objective of study was to ascertain how e-governance affected ICT skills development in the Public service of South East Nigeria. The population of the study was 2004 with a sample size of 1908 determined by the use of Taro Yamane statistical formula. The study employed the descriptive survey research method. Primary and secondary sources were used to generate data which were analyzed by simple percentages and mean scores, while z-test was used for test of hypothesis. Presentation of data was by means of frequencies. The finding was that e-governance had significantly affected ICT skills development in South East, Nigeria. It was recommended that the governments of South East, Nigeria should engage permanent ICT skills trainers to ensure cheaper, consistent, regular training and retraining of public officials in ICT skills
Impact Analysis of Macroeconomic Condition and Governance on Non-Performing Loans in Asia and Pacific Banking System
Get PDFThe interactive role of governance in the linkage between the macroeconomic environment and credit risk has been conceptually assessed but not empirically tested for the Asia and Pacific region. To that end, this paper investigates the growing influence of governmental institutions on the macroeconomic environment and nonperforming loan nexus in 19 East Asian and Pacific countries between 2009 and 2020. A panel dataset on macroeconomic variables and non-performing loans was obtained from the World Development Indicators database, while governance quality variables were collated from the World Governance Indicators database. The System Generalized Method of Moments (SGMM) technique was employed to estimate the models. The results showed that GDP per capita growth contributed significantly to a reduction in NPLs. Similarly, domestic credit expansion is found to be associated with a decrease in NPLs. Further, without interaction terms, only institutional quality contributed to a significant decline in NPLs, whereas the economic index, political index, and aggregate governance indicator are positively and significantly related to NPLs, meaning that these facets of governance institutions contribute to increasing NPL levels. Moreover, the contingency impact estimation showed that the combined impact of GDP per capita growth, which is the macroeconomic variable of interest, and the four facets of governance on NPLs is significant across all models estimated. This implies that the impact of the macroeconomic environment on the NPL ratio is significantly determined by the quality of the governmental institutions. Specifically, the conditioning influence of institutional quality and the aggregate governance index are found to correlate with 0.2% and 0.4% reductions in NPLs, respectively. On the other hand, economic and political indexes show that a 1% change in the interaction terms correlates with a 0.1% and 0.2% rise in NPLs, respectively. This result has implications for the quality of governance, which has adverse effects on the level of credit risk in the region.
JEL Codes: E10; E50; H10
 
Admittance and Use of Interference for Preclusion and Treatment of Malaria among Pregnant Women in COVID-19 Era in Nsukka Urban
Get PDFPregnant women in malaria-endemic areas do not always receive the necessary prevention and treatment they need and this contributes to the extremely high numbers of maternal and infant deaths caused by malaria especially in COVID-19 era. Therefore, this study examined access and use of intervention for prevention and treatment of malaria among pregnant women in COVID-19 era in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The study is made up of four research questions, specific objectives and three hypotheses. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 significant level. The sample size for the study is four hundred 200 pregnant women and nursing mothers. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The study employed quantitative method of data analysis. The researcher used Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 2020 to run data analysis. Descriptive statistics such as percentage and frequency tables were employed in answering the research questions, while the study hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square statistics. The findings revealed that there is low level of access to intervention for prevention of malaria among pregnant women in COVID-19 era in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. There was no significant intervention employed for treatment of malaria among pregnant women in COVID-19 era in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. There is also significant challenge that faced the intervention for prevention and treatment of malaria among pregnant women in COVID-19 era in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
 
Inflation, Monetary Policy Rate and Economic Growth Nexus in Nigeria
Get PDFThis paper unravels inflation rate, monetary policy rate and growth nexus in Nigeria using time series data spanning from 1981 to 2022. Specifically, it examined the inflation rate impacted economic growth in Nigeria and investigated whether the interest rate had any significant impact on economic growth in Nigeria. The paper adopted a secondary method of data collection and employed the Johansen co-integration test and the error correction model, which showed that the underlying variables were integrated of order 1(1), that is, stationary after first difference, with the growth rate of the real gross domestic product as the dependent variable and the inflation rate and interest rate as the independent variables. The exchange rate and broad money supply were used as the control variables. The paper documents that the error correction model (ECM) estimation indicated that both the inflation rate and interest rate exhibit a negative and statistically significant impact on gross domestic product (GDP) at the 5% significance level. Additionally, the analysis demonstrated that a broad money supply positively and significantly influences GDP, also at the 5% significance level, while the exchange rate does not have a significant effect on GDP. The paper therefore recommended, among other things, that, given the adverse effect of inflation on economic growth, it is imperative for policymakers to implement measures aimed at controlling inflationary pressures. This may include adopting tighter monetary policies, such as increasing interest rates or adjusting government spending, to curb inflationary tendencies and stabilize prices
Competition for State Power And Natural Resources and Resurgence of Ethnic Nationalism by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South East and South-South Geopolitical Zones
Get PDFThe paper examined competition for state power and natural resources and resurgence of ethnic nationalism by indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) in the south east and south-south geopolitical zones. The theory of political instrumentalism advanced by the American philosopher John Dewey in 1949 formed the theoretical basis for this study. The study adopted survey research design. Data were derived from primary and secondary sources. The population of the study constituted the member of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the old Eastern region comprising of the current South East and South South geopolitical zones. Convenience sampling technique was used to select a sample of 400 respondents for the study. The data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi-square. The study found that the competition for state power and natural resources were also found to have enhanced ethnic nationalism in Nigeria. The study further found that political exclusion of an ethnic group in the main stream politics leads to ethnic nationalism. This political exclusion provides a basis for the persistence of Igbo grievances and animosities. The study therefore contends that the resurgence of ethnic nationalism is caused by the people’s perception of political inequities and injustice in the distribution of power and resources in Nigeria. The study recommends that an all, inclusive political system is the key solution. Nigeria should create an inclusive political system where ethnic and religious affiliation will no longer be a defining factor in political participation
Design and development of an automatic braking system in automobiles using ultrasonic sensors
Get PDFApplication of advanced breaking system using ultrasonic sensor in automobile is undertaken. An ultrasonic setup is placed in front of the vehicle and the setups consist of an emitter and a receiver. Ultrasonic emitter always emits the ultrasonic waves, whenever an obstacle is detected then the wave gets reflected and the receiver receives the signal. Reflected wave sends the signal to the Arduino Uno from that, based on distance of object, it actuates the buzzer or brakes. Ultrasonic Braking System (UBS) car provides the glimpse into the future of automotive safety. With the Ultrasonic Braking System (UBS), we can prevent more accident and save more lives
Evaluation of Nigerian Oil Palm Frond Biomass Potential as a Feedstock for Bioenergy Generation
Get PDFGlobal energy consumption is rising quickly, the world must turn to renewable energy sources. One such renewable energy source that has attracted a lot of interest recently is bioenergy. A key agricultural crop in Nigeria, oil palm. However, the majority of the biomass produced by the oil palm is wasted or underutilised, which has negative environmental effects. This untapped resource could be a great source of fuel for the creation of bioenergy. The purpose of this research is to assess the potential of Nigerian oil palm fronds as a feedstock for the creation of bioenergy. This study used thermogravimetric analysis to reveal the physicochemical properties of the frond sample. According to the results of the proximate analysis, the amounts of volatile matter, fixed carbon, ash content, and higher heating value were 78.78wt per cent, 15.01wt per cent, 6.21wt per cent, and 17.63MJ/kg, respectively. Aluminium, potassium, silicon, sodium, calcium, magnesium, and chlorine were the main inorganic mineral elements found in the biomass ash, whereas phosphorus, sulphur, and iron were found in trace amounts. The feedstock is a potential material for thermochemical conversion to produce bioenergy, according to the results of the thermogravimetric and FTIR analyses, which identified characteristics indicative of energy feedstock biomass sample. This study will contribute to the existing knowledge and research on bioenergy production for sustainable and effective biorefineries that would produce different bioenergy products from Nigeria\u27s palm oil resources
The Era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Threat to Knowledge Acquisition
Get PDFThis study explores the growing field of artificial intelligence in education, with a focus on higher education and unconventional learning settings. This study investigates how Artificial Intelligence can change how students learn and how educational institutions are adapting to these developments. The current status of AI is carefully examined along with its expected influence on educational approaches, teaching methods, and educational structures. With reference to academic studies and recent advancements in AI, this paper emphasizes both the potential and threats that AI presents to higher education. While AI offers great potential for improving teaching practices and enhancing learning results, its widespread use raises important ethical issues and introduces new challenges. As digital technologies continue to infiltrate various aspects of society, including education, this study assesses the future direction of educational processes driven by AI and predicts its impact on the educational environment
Application of Utilization Rate Approach for the Evaluation of Effective Numbers of Servers for A Parallel System of Single-Server Queues
Get PDFProspective service delivery and manufacturing firms as the case may be, are desirous of knowing the number of servers and service delivery operating equipment to be installed in their proposed facilities, to ensure adequate service delivery. Perhaps, this underlining interest may not be unconnected with the fact that finite facility space and limited income constraints probably will not allow for infinite severs and manpower. In this paper, the M/M/K (an exponentially distributed interarrival, service time and multiple servers) parallel system of single-sever queues model is modified and deployed to analyse the services of a petroleum product loading depot. The adequacy or otherwise of the loading process is measured by a stability equation developed from the utilization rate equation. The constraints of the stability equation required to be satisfied to ensure effective service delivery (bounded queues and decongested facility) establish a range of new queue parameters. The least mean service rate value within this range can be evaluated with a server equation to produce the minimum number of effective servers, required by any firm that will yield a utilization factor of less than one. A numerical evaluation of the stability equation and the server equation is carried out with primary data sourced from the Warri refinery depot. It is found that the current operating system in the depot with nine parallel servers is ineffective with a utilization factor of 1.17, hence the resultant congestion in the depot. Upon satisfying the stability equations constraints, a new mean service rate value is estimated that gives a utilization factor of 0.97 less than one. The new service time value corresponds to a minimum effective number of eleven servers by the server equation, to give a utilization factor of 0.97. Better services with lower utilization rate values can be achieved by varying the mean service time along the established range of the stability equation’s constraint