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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE TRENDS OF INCOME GROWTH, POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND HUMAN WELFARE IN AFRICA: NEW EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE TRENDS OF INCOME GROWTH, POVERTY, INEQUALITY AND HUMAN WELFARE IN AFRICA: NEW EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES

MAJEKODUNMI, Waheed Oladipo1(majeesky@gmail.com), ODUOLA, Oladotun Kabir2(oduolaoladotun@gmail.com) & AMBALI, Abiodun Kabiru3(ambaliabiodun6@gmail.com)
Department of Economics
Lagos State University, Ojo

ABSTRACT

Despite the recent decent performance in income growth, Africa remains one continent that has continued to be severely riddled by deep-seethed endemic poverty and excruciating income inequality thereby causing sharp deterioration in all indices of human welfare. This paper is an attempt to assess the income growth, poverty, inequality, and human welfare experience in Africa using recent empirical socio-economic metrics in selected Sub-Saharan African countries. The period under review is 2012 – 2021 and the study utilizes a quantitative research technique to assess how income growth, poverty, and inequality interact to influence human welfare in the selected countries. Evidence shows that income growth in African countries benefits the already well-off and that poverty, in fact, is severe and widespread and has a negative impact not only on the prospects of growth but also on even income distribution which is crucial for inclusive growth and sustained human welfare. It was further confirmed that poverty and poverty and inequality have risen and human welfare condition in Sub-Sahara Africa has plummeted over the decade across the region and when compared to the other regions and the world average. We found that within Africa and beyond most poverty is concentrated in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. We, therefore, recommend the following policy applications to stem the tides of poverty and income inequality in Sub-Saharan African countries, amongst others: shifting the focus of poverty-alleviation policies from income/economic growth as the primary driver of poverty reduction to policies targeted at decelerating inequality, placing greater focus on human development strategies to improve the quality of life and providing the appropriate institutional and macroeconomic framework to increase access to markets for the poor.

Keywords: Income growth, Poverty, Inequality, Gini Coefficient, Human Development Index.

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PRINCIPALS’ APPLICATION OF BUDGETING PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE

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PRINCIPALS’ APPLICATION OF BUDGETING PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE DECISION-MAKING IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE

Prof. Perpetua Okorji & Nwode, Uchechukwu Rosemary
Department of Educational Management and Policy
Faculty of Education,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Abstract

The study investigated principals’ application of budgeting practices for effective decision-making in public secondary schools in Ebonyi State. Four research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 233 principals (98 males and 135 females) in the 233 public secondary schools in Ebonyi State. All the 233 principals (98 males and 135 females) constituted the sample for the study as the population is relatively small and manageable size. The instrument for data collection was a researcher-developed questionnaire titled ‘‘Principals’ Application of Budget Practices for Effective Decision-Making Questionnaire (PABPEDMQ)’’. The instrument was face validated by three experts comprising two lecturers from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, and the other a lecturer in Measurement and Evaluation all from the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument which yielded an overall reliability coefficient of 0.82. The researcher together with two research assistants collected data for the study using the direct approach method and 97% return was recorded. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while t-test was used in testing the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that revenue and expenditure plan practices are applied by male and female principals for effective decision-making in secondary schools in Ebonyi State. It was also found out that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of male and female principals on the revenue and expenditure plan practices they apply for effective decision-making in secondary schools in Ebonyi State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Ministry of Education should make frantic effort towards monitoring the financial expenditure of principals.

Key words: Principals, Application, Budgeting Practices, Effective, Decision-making, Schools

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND JUSTICE AS PREDICTORS OF LECTURERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND JUSTICE AS PREDICTORS OF LECTURERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA

Ezechukwu, Oluchukwu Charity & Prof. Emenike Obi
Department of Educational Management and Policy
Faculty of Education,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Abstract

The study investigated organizational culture and justice as predictors of lecturers’ job commitment in colleges of education in South East, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study and four null hypotheses which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Correlation research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all the 3,072 lecturers in all the five State and four Federal Government-owned Colleges of Education in South East, Nigeria. A sample size of 519 lecturers was drawn for the study using multistage sampling procedure involving simple random and proportionate sampling techniques. A researcher developed questionnaires titled ‘‘Organizational Culture Scale (OCS)’’, ‘‘Organizational Justice Scale (OJS)’’ and ‘‘Lecturers Job Commitment Scale (LJCS)’’ were used for data collection. The instruments were validated by three experts, two from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, and one from the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Cronbach alpha was used for a test of internal consistency of the instrument and it yielded overall reliability co-efficients of 0.81, 0.79 and 0.80 for OCS, OJS and LJCS respectively. The researcher together with five research assistants collected data for the study using the direct approach method and 97% return was recorded. Simple regression was used to answer the research questions and hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that supportive culture, innovative culture and distributive justice are strong predictors of lecturers’ job commitment. It also revealed that all dimensions of organizational culture and justice are significant predictors of lecturers’ job commitment in colleges of education in South East, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that National Commissions for Colleges of Education should embark on periodic review of organizational cultures of colleges and make recommendations thereon to bring positive modification for creating favourable work environment that improve the job commitment of lecturers.

Key words: Organizational culture, Justice, Lecturers, Job Commitment

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PRINCIPALS’ WORK BEHAVIOUR AND TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

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PRINCIPALS’ WORK BEHAVIOUR AND TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Eke Edith Ndidi
Department of Educational Management and Policy
Tansian University, Umunya

Abstract

This study examined Principals’ work behaviour and teachers’ effective management in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State. It beamed search light into the modus operandi of school Principals and how they effectively manage the senior secondary school system for optimal academic results. The study employed the descriptive survey design and analysis and sent out questionnaires to Principals and teachers in the six educational zones in Anambra State. The overall account is that Principals’ performances are above average and teacher outputs are the same. Despite some challenges like on-the-job training, increment of remuneration, infrastructural needs including advanced qualifications of teachers, Anambra State in the last five years has recorded a top-three academic performance across  the Federation in external Examinations like WAEC and NECO, among other competitions, thereby making it a  top academic hub and destination. The study concludes and recommends that more is needed to be done to consolidate on the progress made so far in the educational sector, beginning with the Peter Obi’s administration, among others. It behooves on the Soludo’s administration to consolidate on this gains to continue to put Anambra State as a frontier State in Educational ranking in Nigeria.

Keywords: Principal, Work, Behaviour, Teachers, Effective Management, Schools

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTIVATIONAL PRACTICES AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTIVATIONAL PRACTICES AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

Okeke, Mabel Nneka
Department of Library
National Open University of Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the relationship between motivational practices and job performance of librarians in public universities in south-east, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Correlational research design was used in carrying out the study. The population of the study consisted of all the librarians in public universities in south-east, Nigeria. A sample size of 104 librarians was drawn for the study using proportionate stratified random sampling technique. Two set of instruments titled “Motivational Practices Questionnaire (MPQ) and “librarians’ Job Performance Questionnaire (LJPQ)’’ were used for data collection. The instruments were subjected to face validation by three experts, two in the Department of Library, and a specialist in Measurement and Evaluation all from National Open University of Nigeria. The instruments were subjected to test of internal consistency using Cronbach alpha which yielded overall coefficient of 0.86 for MPQ and 0.81 for LJPQ. The researcher together with four research assistants administered copies of the questionnaires directly to the respondents and a 97 percent return rate of the instruments was recorded. Data were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation for the research questions, and simple regression for the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that there is a strong relationship between training practice and job performance of librarians in public universities in south-east, Nigeria. It was also reported that there is significant relationship between participatory decision-making practice and job performance of librarians in public universities in south-east, Nigeria. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that University Management should organize annual training programmes for librarians to enable them upgrade their skills and knowledge for enhancing their job performance.

Keywords: Motivational practice, job performance. Librarians, Training, Decision-Making

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CHECKLIST OF PTERIDOPHYTES IN RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

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CHECKLIST OF PTERIDOPHYTES IN RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Asikiye Ibiye1,a, Blessing Okpakirite Green1,b, Mercy Gospel Ajuru1,c,*

1Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

*Corresponding Author
ajurumercygospel@yahoo.com
a: ORCID 0009-0006-6044-5257, c: ORCID 0000-0002-4525-320X

ABSTRACT

Pteridophytes are a group of primitive vascular plants; the adult phase is the sporophyte phase. It shows differentiation into adventitious roots, stems and leaves. Pteridophytes include Ferns, horsetails, and lycophytes (clubmosses, spikemosses, and quillworts). This study aimed to provide a checklist of Pteridophytes found in Rivers State University, Rivers State, Nigeria. Different species of Pteridophyte samples were sited and freshly collected around the metropolis of Rivers State University. They were taken to the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology Laboratory in polythene bags with tags, and were identified and authenticated by Dr. M.G. Ajuru, a Plant Taxonomist of the Department. The checklist conducted showed that Ten (10) species of Pteridophytes were found distributed into eight (8) genera and five (5) families. The most abundant family was the Polypodiaceae (4), followed by Nephrolepiaceae (2), Pteridaceae (2), Tectariaceae (1) and Lycopodiaceae (1). The most frequent species recorded was P. superbum (22), followed by M. mauritiana (20), P. scolopendria (11), N. biserrata (10), N. exaltata (6), P. calomelanos (6), A. orientalis (4), P. vittata (4), P. bifurcatum (3), L. clavatum. In conclusion, most of the Pteridophytes found were in the Polypodiaceace family, followed by Pteridiaceae, Nephrolepdiaceae, Tectariaceae. Lycopodiaceae families. They were majorly seen growing on trees including the club mosses, only a few species grew on rocks and the soil.

Keywords: Checklist, Ferns, Pteridophytes, Rivers State, University

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WORK-LIFE-BALANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE, IKOT AKPAN ABIA UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE.

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WORK-LIFE-BALANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE, IKOT AKPAN ABIA UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE.

Essien, Ekaette Emmanuel (MSc)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
AkwaIbom State University.

Prof. Don Baridam
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University.

Christabel Brownson (PhD)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University.

ABSTRACT: This study was designed to examine the relationship between work-life-balance and organizational performance in the Nigeria Police Force, Ikot Akpan Abia, Akwa Ibom State. Two hypotheses were formulated in line with the research objectives. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study and a sample size of three hundred and fifty-three (353) respondents was drawn from a population of three thousand and eight (3008) using Taro Yamane’s formula for sample size determination. The major instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire administered to the respondents and the data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis. The result of the findings revealed that, there is a significant positive relationship between variables of flexible work arrangement (𝛽2) 1.681, welfare policies (𝛽3) = 1.771, and organizational performance 0.620 in the Nigeria Police Force, Ikot Akpan Abia. Based on the findings of the analysis, all the proxies of Work-life Balance had significant positive relationship with Organizational performance. Consequently, it is recommended that Government should provide flexible work arrangement by introducing remote work options for certain roles within the police force, where officers can perform their duties from a remote location using technology. Through welfare policies, government should ensure that police officers receive competitive salaries and benefits that reflect the demands and risks associated with their roles. Government should implement comprehensive health and wellness initiatives that prioritize the physical and mental well-being of police officers as this will improve organizational performance.

Keywords: Work-life-balance, Flexible work arrangement, Work policies, Organizational Performance, The Nigeria Police Force.

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SUCCESSION PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AMONG BANKS IN EKET LOCAL GOVT., AKWA IBOM STATE

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SUCCESSION PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY AMONG BANKS IN EKET LOCAL GOVT., AKWA IBOM STATE

Akpan, Oto-Obong Okon (MSc)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University.
Okon_otobong@yahoo.com

Christabel Brownson (PhD)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University.

Kingsley Uwa (PhD)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University.

ABSTRACT

This study centred on the succession plan and organizational sustainability among Banks in Eket Local Govt., Akwa Ibom State. If succession planning is a priority of the future it would clearly suggest that it is directly linked to organizational sustainability. Unfortunately, this critical area receives less attention because of directors’ fear of agency costs, need for short-term profits, without thinking more of a robust succession policy to produce competent chief executive officers (CEOs) for intergenerational growth and sustainability. Objectives were designed to assess the effect of succession plan practices and organizational sustainability. From the objectives, four research questions and four hypotheses were formulated for the study. A research survey design was employed for the work, a total of 275 respondents were used as population of the study. Data gathered were analyzed and four hypotheses formulated were tested using statistical tool of Regression Analysis test, the four formulated null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result from the analysis showed that, talent management is a significant strategy for organizational sustainability (r=0.642, p<0.05); career development has a significant influence on organizations sustainability among Banks in Eket Local Govt, Aks (r=0.772, p<0.05). It was concluded that, Succession plan practices has a positive and significant effect with the sustainability of Banks in Eket Local Govt., Aks. Based on the findings, it was recommended that, the managers of the studied banks should place more emphasis on talent management, so as to foster organizational survival. Managers should develop career within the organizations and its human capital or workforce, so that they would be able to compete and survive with the demands of this 21st century.

Keyword: Succession plan, Talent management, Career development, Organizational sustainability, Banks in Eket Local Govt.

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EMPLOYEES’ ATTITUDES AND ORGANIZATIONAL SURVIVAL OF AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC

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EMPLOYEES’ ATTITUDES AND ORGANIZATIONAL SURVIVAL OF AKWA IBOM STATE POLYTECHNIC

Okon, Enobong Ini (MSc)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,

Kingsley, Uwa (PhD)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University,

Aaron Akpan (PhD)
Department of Business Administration,
Faculty of Management Science,
Akwa Ibom State University.

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted to examine the relationship between employee attitudes and the survival of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua. The study had a population of 682 staff drawn from both the academic and non-academic staff of the institution. Out of which 252 samples were selected using Taro Yamane’s (1967) formula, Data was gathered through the use of a structured questionnaire administered to the sampled respondents. From data analysis, the study revealed that employees’ attitudes have a significant effect on the survival of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua. Employee commitment and engagement were found to have a positive and significant relationship with the survival of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. Employee absenteeism was found to have a significant negative relationship with the survival of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic. It was concluded that employees attitudes have a significant relationship with organizational survival. Based on the findings, it is recommended that management create a positive work environment that promotes open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect that will assist employees in developing affective commitment in order to improve organizational survival. They should provide employees with decision-making authority and involve them in the decision-making process whenever possible to increase employee skills and knowledge towards achieving organizational survival. Management should manage employees’ absenteeism appropriately by identifying the reasons for absenteeism at work and making some strict policies to reduce the absence.

Keywords: Employees’ attitudes, Employee commitment, Engagement, Absenteeism, Organizational survival of Akwa Ibom state polytechnic.

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A STUDY OF PRACTICAL ISSUES IN PLANNING A PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH

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A STUDY OF PRACTICAL ISSUES IN PLANNING A PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH

BY

H.S. ALIERO, PhD
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
KEBBI STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ALIERO
+234 9073260683
harunaalieero@gmail.com

Abstract: The thrust of this paper is to examine practical issues in planning a psychological research. Introduction was the first segment to be featured, followed by formulating research questions. Assessing the practical feasibility of the research was adequately explained, consideration of the possible outcome of the research was discussed. Conclusion and recommendation were provided. It was recommended that researchers must always put into consideration practical issues when planning a research. It is important to note that decisions on practical issues may affect other sections of the research. This interdependence of decisions should always be borne in mind when planning a research.

Keywords: Practical issues, Planning, Psychological Research

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