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  • April 14, 2023
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Impact of Insecurity on the Academic Performance of Secondary School Students in the North-Central Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria

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IMPACT OF INSECURITY ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NORTH-CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA

Okpanachi, S. Stephen, Ph.D.

E-mail:- stevokpanachi56@gmail.com,

Phone number: +234 8033612096

Department of Educational Foundation

Federal College of Education, Okene

Kogi State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study was to investigate the impact of security challenges on the academic performance of secondary school students in the North-Central Geo-political zone of Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The research area was the North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria which includes Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau States and the Federal Territory Abuja. A purposeful random sample technique was used to sample Kogi, Nasarrawa, Niger States and Abuja. Two hundred each was randomly sampled to select parents, teacher and students for the study making a total of six hundred (600). The main instrument used in this study was a questionnaire titled Security Challenges on Secondary School Questionnaire (SCSSQ). Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out to ensure that instrument had the accuracy for study under consideration.  Test-re-test technique was used to determine the level of reliability of the instrument. The reliability co-efficient obtained was 0.75 and this was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The statistical techniques adopted for this study was the mean. The finding of the study revealed that suitable location of school is important for the security of students. It equally revealed that perimeter fencing with good gate and security personnel are of necessity. It was revealed too that cooperation between parents, teachers and the community at large are part of criteria in maintaining security in school for better academic performance. The study among others recommended that school should be located closely to the users as to avert security attack on students.

Keywords: Security challenges, Location Fencing, Academic Performance and PTA.

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Managerial Competencies of Principals as Predictors of Teachers’ Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State

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MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES OF PRINCIPALS AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Dunu, Chigozie Lynda

Department of Education Foundations

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State

Abstract

The study investigated the managerial competencies of principals as predictors of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study and three null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 263 principals of public secondary schools in Ananbra State. All the 263 principals were used for the study due to relatively manageable size of the population. Two sets of instruments titled ‘‘Principals Managerial Competencies Questionnaire (PMCQ)’’, and ‘‘Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire (TJPQ)’’ were used for data collection. The instruments were subjected to face validation by three experts made up of two specialists in Educational Management and a specialist in Measurement and Evaluation all from Department of Educational Foundations in the Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus. Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instruments which yielded overall coefficient values of 0.80 and 0.78 for PMCQ and TJPQ respectively. The researcher together with five research assistants, who are secondary school teachers in the area of study, administered copies of the questionnaires directly to the respondents and a 98 percent return rate of the instruments administered was recorded. Data analysis was done using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to answer the research questions 1-2, simple regression to test the hypotheses 1-2 and multiple regression to answer research question 3 and hypothesis 3. The findings of the study revealed among others that communication competency of principals is a strong predictor of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. It was also found that supervision competency of principals is a significant predictor of teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Post Primary School Service Commission provide opportunity for principals to attend professional development programmes at least once every academic session for them to up-date their managerial competencies for enhancing the job performance of teachers.

Keywords: Principals, Managerial Competencies, Teachers’ Job Performance, Supervision, Communication

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  • April 13, 2023
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Compensation management and organizational productivity: A case study of Bayelsa State judiciary.

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COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY: A CASE STUDY OF BAYELSA STATE JUDICIARY.

WOLO EBITARI

UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA TORU-ORUA, SAGBAMA, BAYELSA STATE

FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Abstract

This study is to assess the impact of compensation management on organizational productivity in the Bayelsa State Judiciary.  The study sought to assess the relationship between compensation and organizational productivity in Bayelsa State Judiciary, ascertain performance appraisal affects employee’s productivity in Bayelsa State Judiciary and evaluate how recognition of excellent performance affects employees’ job satisfaction in Bayelsa State Judiciary. The survey design was used. The population of the study was six hundred and twenty five (625) staffs in the Bayelsa State Judiciary. The sample size of two hundred and forty (240) was obtained using Taro Yeman formula. The Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents after being validated by experts; out of the 240 copies of the questionnaire administered, 200 were returned and were used for the analyses while 40 copies were not returned. Data were collected through primary and secondary sources. The data were analysed using simple percentage, mean and standard deviation and Spearman rank order correlation coefficient was used to test the hypotheses.  The findings of the study indicated that there was a positive relationship between reward structure and employee motivation. Based on the findings, the study recommended that human resource managers in every organization especially the judiciary should ensure that they develop reward strategies, systems and structures that are able to take care of the diverse motivational needs of their employees.

KEY WORDS: Compensation, management, organizational, productivity, and judiciary.

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Electrical and Geotechnical Properties of Soils around Electrical Power Transformers

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ELECTRICAL AND GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSFORMERS

1Odoh, F.E., 1Asibeluo, U.N. and 2*Akpokodje, O.I.

1Department of Electrical Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, NIGERIA

2Department of Civil and Water Resources Engineering, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, NIGERIA

*corresponding author: akpokodjeo@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Geophysical investigation of the soil was embarked upon in this research, to evaluate the effects of power transformer oil spill on the immediate environment. The impact of electrical transformer oil on the soil’s heavy metals content (lead “Pb”, Cadmium “Cd” and zinc “Cd), geotechnical properties (Atterberg limits) and electrical resistivity, were determined using standard procedures. Findings obtained from the laboratory tests signified that the oil significantly increased the soil’s Pb, Zn, Cd content, and the soil’s electrical resistivity. Remarkably, the soil liquid limit “LL”, plasticity index “PI” and plastic limit “PL”, declined in an uneven pattern with an increase in oil pollution rate. In the soil specimens sampled from the vicinities of the transformers, the Cd content ranged from 0.23 – 1.42 mg/kg, Pb content ranged from 21 – 35 mg/kg, and Zn concentration ranged from 17 – 36 mg/kg. It was also observed from the contaminated soil samples that LL values varied from 40.51 – 53.63%, PL values ranged from 19.88 – 23.88%, and the PI values varied between 19.7 and 32.32%; while the control site’s soil had LL, PL and PI values of 59.23%, 25.27% and 28.96% respectively. Regarding soil electrical resistivity, the transformer oil impacted soil samples developed resistivity that varied from 374 Ωm to 877 Ωm; which were higher than the resistivity value of 284 Ωm recorded for the reference point’s soil. The increase in the soil resistivity of the contaminated soil, poses a momentous threat to the transformer’s grounding structure. Results obtained from this research revealed the necessity for regular monitoring of the electrical distribution installations to enhance their working conditions.

Keywords: Electrical installation, health hazards, heavy metals, oil pollution, soil properties.

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  • April 10, 2023
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The Contributions of Age Grade System in Community Development in Ohafia Land of Abia State, Nigeria.

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THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AGE GRADE SYSTEM IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN OHAFIA LAND OF ABIA STATE, NIGERIA.

Mba, Ahamefula Uka, PhD

Department of History and International Studies

Hezekiah University Umudi, Nkwerre Imo, Nigeria

E-mail Address: dap@hezekiah.edu.ng or lifters_ent@yahoo.com

Phone Number: +234-8037368441

J.I.D. Anene, PhD

Department of Public Administration

Hezekiah University Umudi Nkwerre Imo State, Nigeria

E-mail Address: j.i.anene@hezekiah.edu.ng

Phone Number: +234-08033390253

Mba, Charity Ahamefula Jolly

Department of Systematic Theology

Hugh Goldie Theological Institute, Arochukwu, Abia State, Nigeria

E-mail Address: ihechilurum85@gmail.com

Phone Number: +234-7037510875

ABSTRACT

In Ohafia land, just like other Cross River Igbo group, age grade formation has been instrumental to socio-political and economic advancement of the people. It is one of the peoples’ cultural expressions that has survived the pangs of modernity. In that, it has been a major instrument of socialization in the Community, thus the platform for the promotion of harmonious relationship and development. In that regard, it is not unusual among the people to note that, over 90% of social amenities in Cross River Igbo communities are provided by the age grades. The importance of age grade system in Igbo land has equally conferred on them, the honor and the responsibilities of making laws, enforcing them, as well as securing the Community from both internal and external aggressions. This is apart from their primary objective of the provision of basic amenities. For long, the contributions of the age grade to societal development have been neglected by successive governments in the areas where they are practiced, and this has drawn the attention of this research work. Local government and even the state governments as the second and third tiers of political administration can work more efficiently through collaborative efforts with the age grade institution in promoting social welfare, thereby bring more dividends of democracy to the grassroots. How this could be achieved is the focus of this research.

Keywords: Age Grade, Council of Elders, Projects, Cross River Igbo and Development.

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China-US Struggle for Global Hegemony: Its Implications on the Africa’s Economy; Nigeria in View

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China-US Struggle for Global Hegemony: Its Implications on the Africa’s Economy; Nigeria in View

Azubuike Francis Callistus

Department of Political Science

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State-Nigeria

cf.azubuike@unizik.edu.ng

Ezeanya Emeka Vincent

Department of Political Science

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State-Nigeria

ev.ezeanya@unizik.edu.ng

Abstract

There is a great competition and struggle for supremacy of who controls the international affairs in the emerging New World Order going on among the advanced countries of the world. This struggle is more intense among United States of America, China and Russia. This global struggle for dominance between China and America has affected the global economy with special reference to Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. In the course of the study we found out that the United States has implemented trade policies aimed at reducing its trade deficit with China and curbing China’s economic rise. China, in turn, has sought to increase its economic and political influence globally, particularly through its Belt and Road Initiative. Also, that the struggle has implications for both developed and developing countries. Developed countries have to deal with the rise of China and other emerging powers which threatens their established positions. Developing countries, in Africa, and Nigeria in particular resorted to scouting for relationships with emerging powers such as China for socio-political and economic advantages, but this comes with risks such as debt dependency and political instability. Data used was gathered from documented evidence, descriptive and qualitative data analysis was employed. The study adopted power theory of Laswell and Kaplan, H.J. Morgenthau, etc as a theoretical guide. The work recommended among other things, promotion of multilateralism, encourage economic cooperation, strengthen governance institutions, investment in education and human capital development as a way Africa can cushion the fall-out of the China-Us global struggle for dominance. 

Keywords: Hegemony, New World Order, African Economy, Global Dominance. China, United States of America, Nigeria

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Effects of Anti-Retroviral Therapy on Some Lipid Profiles of Hiv Sero-Positive Individuals in Rivers State, Nigeria

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Effects of Anti-Retroviral Therapy on Some Lipid Profiles of Hiv Sero-Positive Individuals in Rivers State, Nigeria

*1Ajuru, Gospel, 2Nwosu, Dennis Chimezie, 3Ifenkwe, John Chimerenka, 4Sibe, Lebari

1Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

2Department of Chemical Pathology, Imo State University, Imo State, Nigeria.

3Department of Chemical Pathology, Health Check Integrated Services, 193 Chief Melford Okilo Way, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

4Department of Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology, School of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

*Corresponding Author: Ajuru, Gospel; condolencefh@gmail.com, Tel.: +2348033366252

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the effect of antiretroviral therapy on some lipid parameters of HIV seropositive individuals in Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of 300 HIV patients were recruited in this study, aged 20-70 years. They were classified into three groups; Group 1 was made up of HIV sero-Positive infected individuals on highly antiretroviral therapy as the test subjects. Group 2 was HIV sero-Positive infected individual but not on highly active antiretroviral therapy as control 1. Group 3 was HIV sero-negative individual as control 2. Ethical approval for the study and informed consent from the participants were obtained. Results showed that there was statistically significant increase (P<0.005) in CHOL F-= 20.847, P=0.000, TG F=8.872, P=0.000, HDL-C F= 66.695, P=0.000 of test subject and control I compared to control II. No statistically significant increase (P>0.005) in LDL-C F=1.801, P=0.167 compared to control I and control II. Also there were statistically significant increase (P<0.05) in CHOL-F=2.774, P=0.000, TG F=8.606, P=0.000, HDL-C F=19.172, P=0.000, LDL-C F=672.745, P=0.000, of the test subject and control I compared to control II in relation to sex (male and female). There was statistically significant increase (P<0.05) in TG F=2.897, P=0.001 and LDL.C F=17.765, P=0.000, of the test subjects and control I compared to control II in relation to age groups. There was no statistically significant increase (P>0.05) in CHOL F=3.894, P=0.053, and HDL-C F=0.5020, P=0.912 of the test subjects and control I compared to control II in relations to age groups. Based on duration of therapy from 0-2years, there were no statistically significant increase (P>0.05) in TG F=0.545, P=0.786, and HDL-C levels F=7.630, P=0.275. However, a statistically significant increase (P>0.05) was observed in CHOL F=0.000, P=0.000 and HDL-C levels F=0.000, P=0.000. For 2-5 years there were no significant increase (P<0.05) in TG, CHOl, HDL-C, and LDL-C. For 5-10 years, there were no statistically significant increase (P>0.05) in CHOL, TG, HDL-C, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C. This study demonstrated that long term administration of HAART to HIV infected positive subjects could lead to metabolic disorder such as dyslipidaemia which could predispose the patient to high risk of conorary heart disease. 

Keyword: Anti-retroviral drugs, Highly antiretroviral therapy, HIV sero-negative, HIV seropositive, Lipid parameters

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Effects of Anti-Retroviral Therapy on Some Liver Parameters of Hiv Sero-Positive Individuals in Rivers State, Nigeria

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Effects of Anti-Retroviral Therapy on Some Liver Parameters of Hiv Sero-Positive Individuals in Rivers State, Nigeria

1Ajuru, Gospel, 2Nwosu, Dennis Chimezie, 3Ifenkwe, John Chimerenka, 4Nnadiukwu, Tochukwu

1Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

2Department of Chemical Pathology, Imo State University, Imo State, Nigeria.

3Department of Chemical Pathology, Health Check Integrated Services, 193 Chief Melford Okilo Way, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

4Department of Biochemistry/Chemistry Technology, School of Science Laboratory Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the effect of antiretroviral therapy on some liver parameters of HIV sero-positive individuals in Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of 300 HIV patients, undergoing treatment were recruited in this study, aged 20-70 years. They were classified into three groups; Group 1 was made up of HIV sero-Positive infected individuals on highly antiretroviral therapy as the test subjects. Group 2 was HIV sero-Positive infected individual but not on highly active antiretroviral therapy as control 1, while Group 3 was HIV sero-negative individual as control 2. Ethical approval for the study and informed consent from the participants were obtained. The results revealed a statistically significant increase (P<0.005) in AST F=8.781, P=0.000, ALT F=29.052, P=0.000, ALP F=6.078, P=0.000, TP F=62.830, P=0.000, ALB F=899.014, P=0.000 of test subject and control I compared to control II, also statistically significant increase (P<0.005) in AST F=3.756, P=0.000, ALP F=361.489, P=0.000 in relation to sex (male and female) test subject and control I compared to control II. Also statistically significant increase (P<0.005) in AST F= 2.481, P=0.000, ALT F=5.534, P=0.000, ALP F=1.260, P=0.0233, TP F=10.560, P=0.000, ALB F=141.120, P=0.000 of the test subject and control I compared to control II, in relation to age groups. Based on duration of therapy, 0-2years, the results revealed no significant increase (P>0.05) in AST and ALB levels, however, a statistically significant increase (P<0.05) was observed in ALT, ALP and TP; for 2-5 years, no significant increase (P>0.005) in AST, ALT, ALP, TP, ALT, ALB, TP, ALB. For 5-10years, there was no significant increase (P>0.05) in AST, ALT, ALP, TP, ALT, ALP of the test subjects compared to the control I and control II respectively. This study demonstrated that long term administration of HAART to HIV infected positive subjects could lead to metabolic disorder such as dyslipidaemia which could predispose the patient to high risk of conorary heart disease.  

Keyword: Anti-retroviral drugs, Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, HIV sero-negative individual, HIV seropositive individuals, Liver parameters

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  • April 9, 2023
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Income Generation through Cassava Value Added Products to Achieve Zero Hunger among Small-Holder Female Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

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INCOME GENERATION THROUGH CASSAVA VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS TO ACHIEVE ZERO HUNGER AMONG SMALL-HOLDER FEMALE FARMERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA

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AMANZE, PEACE CHIMARAUCHE

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ORGI, MICHAEL CHIKWENDU

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OWERRI – IMO STATE

ucheamanze6@gmail.com

08037806908

ABSTRACT

The study was conducted specifically to ascertain the value added products from cassava, determine the profitability of the major value added products and identify the constraints faced by the small-holder female farmers in the study area. Data were obtained through interview schedule with a questionnaire and analyzed using the budgetary analysis and percentages. The result revealed that the major products produced by the female farmers were garri, fufu, tapioca and chips. The processing enterprise prove profitable with gross margins of N13,250, N19,975, N14,265 and N21,065 respectively, an indication of different profitability levels. Net production income (NPI) was as N13,250, N19,978, N14,265 and N21,065 respectively for garri, fufu, tapioca and chips production respectively. The net return on investment were N1,80, N3.40, N2.25 and N3.50 respectively for the various value added products indicating a profitable venture to tackle hidden hunger among the small-holder female farmers in the study area. The result equally showed that the major constraints to cassava production and processing enterprise included, low yield, lack of improved technology, high cost of inputs, tediousness associated with processing, hazards of smoke and injury during processing. It was recommended that the small-holder female farmers should be empowered by the government and non-governmental organization to have access to improved cassava varieties and technologies to enhance their productivity in production and processing of this important crop.

Key words: Income generation, processors, small holder, female farmers.

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