48 research outputs found
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ TORT ATTITUDE ON STUDENTS RIGHTS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Full text linkThe study examined the influence of administrators’ tort attitude on students’ rights in senior secondary schools in Oyo State. The study employed a survey design on twelve (12) Local Government Areas (LGAs) which were drawn from the six educational zones of the State. The study selected a total of one hundred and forty two (142) administrators (36 principals and 106 vice principals) as participants in the study. The two self-designed instruments used in the study were named: Administrators’ Attitude toward Tort Law Scale (AtTL; ? = 0.74) and Infringement of Students’ Rights Survey (IoSRS) (? = 0.78). Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics, PPMC, independence sample t-test and with level of significance set at 0.05. The result showed that attitude toward tort law among administrators (x = 2.85) was fair. The AtTL (r = -0.552) had significant negative correlation with IoSR; Gender had no significant impact on administrators’ Attitude toward Tort Law (t = -1.845, df =140, P > .05). It was recommended that school administrators should reduce infringement rate through their willingness to train on tort related offences as well as ensure legal principles are put to practice in schools
Exploring the impact of digital entrepreneurship on supply chain resilience in a post-pandemic context
Full text linkThis study explores the role of digital entrepreneurship in enhancing supply chain resilience in a post-pandemic context, focusing on the Nigerian landscape. This chapter examines how digital technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) mitigate supply chain disruptions while fostering agility and adaptability in supply chain operations. The research addresses the theoretical gap in exploring the commitment to digital entrepreneurship and its impact on supply chain resilience, especially in resource-constrained environments like Nigeria. The findings emphasise the transformative potential of digital entrepreneurship in addressing systemic supply chain challenges in Nigeria, offering strategic insights for business leaders and policymakers. The research highlights the urgent need for investment in digital infrastructure to ensure sustainable and competitive supply chain ecosystems.<br/
Network partitioning algorithms for electricity consumer clustering
No full textThis electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.Thesis: S.M. in Technology and Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, Technology and Policy Program, 2018Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2018Cataloged from student-submitted PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-103).In many developing countries, access to electricity remains a significant challenge. Electrification planners in these countries often have to make important decisions on the mode of electrification and the planning of electrical networks for those without access, while under resource constraints. To facilitate the achievement of universal energy access, the Reference Electrification Model (REM), a computational model capable of providing techno-economic analysis and data-driven decision support for these planning efforts, has been developed. Primary among REM's capabilities is the recommendation of the least-cost mode of electrification - i.e by electric grid extension or off-grid systems - for non-electrified consumers in a region under analysis, while considering technical, economic and environmental constraints.This is achieved by the identification of consumer clusters (either as clusters of off-grid microgrids, stand-alone systems or grid-extension projects) using underlying clustering methods in the model. This thesis focuses on the development and implementation of partitioning algorithms to achieve this purpose. Building on previously implemented efforts on the clustering and recommendation capabilities of REM, this work presents the development, analysis and performance evaluation of alternative approaches to the consumer clustering process, in comparison with REM's previously incorporated clustering methodology. Results show that the alternative methodology proposed can compare favorably with the hitherto implemented method in REM. Consequently, the integration of the pro- posed network partitioning procedures within REM, as well as some potential future research directions, is discussed.Finally, this thesis concludes with a discourse on the social and regulatory aspects of energy access and electricity planning in developing countries, providing some perspectives on the development policies and business models that complement the technological contributions of this work.by Olamide Oladeji.S.M. in Technology and PolicyS.M.S.M.inTechnologyandPolicy Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Engineering, Institute for Data, Systems, and Society, Technology and Policy ProgramS.M. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Scienc
Corruption and public procurement documentation in Nigeria
Full text linkPurpose of the paper: This paper communicates the interconnectedness between the poor procurement practice - corruption, and public procurement documentation. It discusses how intent and poor procurement documentation are not just catalysts that give rise to the ills within the public procurement practice, but the outset of the anomaly. Design/methodology/ approach: This paper adopts both primary and secondary methodologies to examine corruption in the Nigerian public sector and suggest new approaches to reduce its ripple effects through public procurement documentation to the barest within the system. This study examines documentation in public procurement processes in a context where the formal institutional environment is weak and ineffective. At an empirical level, this study adopts a qualitative approach to investigate 15 public sector practitioners. This study will rely on semi-structured interviews to review their perception of the Nigerian public sector procurement documentation challenges. Findings: This study is based on an African context. The results of this paper intend to show that public procurement is deficient aided by practitioners and its documentation system. Thus, indicating the breach of procurement guidelines and standards align with poor documentation in public procurement. Originality/value of paper: This paper will raise questions intended to be explored in the field to have practical and policy implications for enhancing public procurement practice and contribute to the ongoing theoretical understanding of effective procurement systems in an African context.<br/
Building Resilient Humanitarian Supply Chains:Lessons from Hurricane Melissa and Policy Insights for Nigeria
Full text linkBuilding Resilient Humanitarian Supply Chains:Lessons from Hurricane Melissa and Policy Insights for Nigeria
Full text linkCorruption and public procurement documentation in Nigeria
Full text linkPurpose of the paper: This paper communicates the interconnectedness between the poor procurement practice - corruption, and public procurement documentation. It discusses how intent and poor procurement documentation are not just catalysts that give rise to the ills within the public procurement practice, but the outset of the anomaly. Design/methodology/ approach: This paper adopts both primary and secondary methodologies to examine corruption in the Nigerian public sector and suggest new approaches to reduce its ripple effects through public procurement documentation to the barest within the system. This study examines documentation in public procurement processes in a context where the formal institutional environment is weak and ineffective. At an empirical level, this study adopts a qualitative approach to investigate 15 public sector practitioners. This study will rely on semi-structured interviews to review their perception of the Nigerian public sector procurement documentation challenges. Findings: This study is based on an African context. The results of this paper intend to show that public procurement is deficient aided by practitioners and its documentation system. Thus, indicating the breach of procurement guidelines and standards align with poor documentation in public procurement. Originality/value of paper: This paper will raise questions intended to be explored in the field to have practical and policy implications for enhancing public procurement practice and contribute to the ongoing theoretical understanding of effective procurement systems in an African context.<br/
Building Belonging Through Radical Empathy: A Conversation with Terri Givens, Author of Radical Empathy
No full textCan people who seem radically different engage in constructive conversations and relationships? This webinar\u27s answer is in the affirmative, as it focuses on Professor Terri Givens\u27 Book Radical Empathy - Find A Path to Bridging Racial Divides (Bristol University Press, 2022).
The concept of radical empathy is the foundation to better understand each other and build a community of belonging at Duquesne University, for students, faculty, administrators, and staff members. Together, we can!
Sponsored by the Chief Diversity Officer and Advisor to the President and the Duquesne Kline School of Law\u27s Center for Legal Information.
Main SpeakerTerri Givens, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science at McGill University; founder Center for Higher Education Leadership and Brighter Professional Development
Welcoming RemarksApril M. Barton, J.D., Dean and Professor of Law, Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
Introduction of SpeakersCrystal McCormick Ware, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
PanelistsKaia Niambi Shivers, Ph.D., NYU Professor
Ian Edwards, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist and AVP for Student Wellbeing, Duquesne University
Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management, Duquesne University Palumbo-Donahue School of Business
Kim Nayyer, Edward Cornell Librarian, Associate Dean for Library Services and Professor of Practice, Cornell University
Dana Neacsu, LL.M., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Legal Skills, Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
Olamide Owoweye, 3L, Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
ModeratorQuincy Stephenson, LSW, Director of Diversity and Inclusions, Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion
Program OrganizersCrystal McCormick Ware, Inaugural Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dr. Valeria Harper, Director of Inclusive Excellence, Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
Dana Neacsu, LL.M., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Legal Skills, Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne Universit
Influence of Accession and Collection Method on the Diversity and Abundance of Insect Taxa on Muskmelon
Full text linkMuskmelon, Cucumis melo L. is an annual cucurbit cultivated for its nutritional and medicinal fruits and seeds. The use of conventional insecticides for insect pest control on C. melo is deleterious to health and environment thus necessitating an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. Decision making in IPM programs would, however, benefit greatly from insect diversity information. Even so, such information may be influenced by
crop type and insect collection method. Consequently, insect diversity and abundance as influenced by C. melo accessions (NHCmGm-1 and NHCmKn-1) and collection method (handpicking, sweep net and pitfall trap methods) were investigated. Seeds of both accessions were planted on raised bedsfollowing standard methods. Collection by handpicking was done from 3rd to 5th week after planting (WAP). In contrast, sweep net and pitfall trap methods were used from 6th to 10th WAP. The highest abundance of specimens on NHCmGm-1 and NHCmKn-1 respectively, belonged to order Hymenoptera (53.9% and 65.6%) and family Formicidae (40.2% and 29.1%). Insects in the order Hymenoptera also formed the majority of specimenscollected using handpicking (53.6%), sweep net (64.6%) and pitfall trap (59.6%) methods. Shanon’s diversity index (H) of specimen was significantly higher on NHCmGm-1 (1.9590) than on NHCmKn-1 (1.298). Specimens collected with pitfall traps had the highest abundance (721) but
the lowest H index (1.255). In contrast, insect collections with sweep nets had the richest species diversity (1.962). These results show that insect diversity and abundance in C. melo systems was significantly influenced by accession type and collection method
Influence of Accession and Collection Method on the Diversity and Abundance of Insect Taxa on Muskmelon
Full text linkMuskmelon, Cucumis melo L. is an annual cucurbit cultivated for its nutritional and medicinal fruits and seeds. The use of conventional insecticides for insect pest control on C. melo is deleterious to health and environment thus necessitating an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. Decision making in IPM programs would, however, benefit greatly from insect diversity information. Even so, such information may be influenced by
crop type and insect collection method. Consequently, insect diversity and abundance as influenced by C. melo accessions (NHCmGm-1 and NHCmKn-1) and collection method (handpicking, sweep net and pitfall trap methods) were investigated. Seeds of both accessions were planted on raised bedsfollowing standard methods. Collection by handpicking was done from 3rd to 5th week after planting (WAP). In contrast, sweep net and pitfall trap methods were used from 6th to 10th WAP. The highest abundance of specimens on NHCmGm-1 and NHCmKn-1 respectively, belonged to order Hymenoptera (53.9% and 65.6%) and family Formicidae (40.2% and 29.1%). Insects in the order Hymenoptera also formed the majority of specimenscollected using handpicking (53.6%), sweep net (64.6%) and pitfall trap (59.6%) methods. Shanon’s diversity index (H) of specimen was significantly higher on NHCmGm-1 (1.9590) than on NHCmKn-1 (1.298). Specimens collected with pitfall traps had the highest abundance (721) but
the lowest H index (1.255). In contrast, insect collections with sweep nets had the richest species diversity (1.962). These results show that insect diversity and abundance in C. melo systems was significantly influenced by accession type and collection method
