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Treasury Single Account (TSA) and Management of Financial Resources in Federal Tertiary Institutions in Kwara State Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2020) Abbas Babajide Ayodeji
The Treasury Single Account (TSA) was recently implemented fully in the Nigerian economy by the present government to ensure prudence and probity in the management of financial resources. TSA came as a quick fix to regulate the level of accountability and transparency in managing the financial resources of the government of the country. With the TSA, the government expects to block all loopholes and leakages of financial resources of the government and also ensure a robust financial management system. This paper, therefore, provides the conceptual meaning of the TSA and also, outlines its expected benefits to the economy of Nigeria. This paper also analyzes the objectives of the TSA systems and its various accounts. This paper finally discussed the prospects of the TSA system and its challenges and concludes that the system requires political will, honesty and determination to overcome the various challenges identified in the paper to achieve the expected benefits of the system. It was recommended that the policy framework of TSA should be reviewed and amended where necessary to include training of bursary staffs in the use of ICT amongst others. The survey research design was adopted, the population of the study covered all members of staff of the Bursary department of both University of Ilorin (143 staffs) and Federal Polytechnic Offa (40 staffs).The research instrument used is the structured questionnaire, while data was collected through primary source. The data collected was quantified and statistically analyzed using frequency table, correlation and regression analysis. The result of the data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) while computer software was used to determine the correlation and regression of the various variables for easy interpretation. All tests were performed with 0.05 level of significance with P-value of 0.000. Keywords: collection, disbursement, TSA system, subsidiary account, financial resources. Word Count: 295
Influence of Instructional Facilities and Quality Assurance on Teaching of Office Technology and Management Courses in Public Polytechnics in South-West Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2021-12) Sunday Ebhodaghe AKASI
Effective teaching has had a major impact on students’ academic achievement over time. In Polytechnics, academic staff teaches skilled based courses. However, since the upgrading of Secretarial Studies to Office Technology and Management, teaching of OTM courses in polytechnics has been perceived to be ineffective because graduates lack the necessary abilities to meet established targets with dexterity. This has adversely affected the teaching of OTM courses in public polytechnics. Literatures abound on instructional facilities and quality assurance as predictor of effective teaching. However, little appears to have been done in considering instructional facilities and quality assurance mechanisms on effective teaching of OTM courses especially in public polytechnics. The study investigated instructional facilities and quality assurance on teaching of OTM courses in public polytechnics in South west, Nigeria. The study used a cross-sectional survey research design. The population consisted 184 Academic staff. Total enumeration sampling technique was used. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Reliability coefficients range from 0.72 to 0.80. A response rate of 95% was achieved. Data collected was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics using regression analysis. Findings revealed that there was a significant combined influence of instructional facilities and quality assurance with teaching of OTM courses (R 2 = 0.708, F = (2.37) = 44,875 t = 5.028, P< 0.05). Also, there is significant influence of instructional facilities and quality assurance on teaching of OTM courses (Adj R 2 = 0.692; p < .000). The study concluded that instructional facilities and quality assurance measures have significant influence on the teaching of OTM courses. It was recommended that polytechnics offering OTM courses should be provided with instructional facilities while quality assurance should be enforced to aid effective teaching. Keywords: Teaching, Instructional Facilities, Quality Assurance, Office Technology and Management Word count: 280
Point-of-Purchase Promotion Strategies and Brand Patronage of Drugs in Pharmaceutical Stores in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022) Abiodun Sakiru ALI
Choosing an appropriate brand of drug to buy becomes a big issue of concern in an environment like Nigeria with high prevalence of self-prescription/medication and unrestricted access to purchase both prescription and OTC drugs with undesirable consequences. The problem is worsened further by uncontrolled POP advertising of even prescription drugs. This study investigated the necessity of POP promotions, in what ways and to what extent do they influence decision-making when choosing brand of drug to buy. This study is a deductive, qualitative research, guided by the theories of brand awareness and brand loyalty, to evaluate the causal relationships between the independent variables of point-of-purchase promotion strategies and the dependent variables of brand patronage (choice) of drugs. A questionnaire and focus group discussion were adopted for collecting primary data. For the questionnaire, 1760 respondents were selected using non-probability quota and purposive sampling technique, while 74 registered pharmacies were selected through probability random sampling and later, non-probability convenience sampling techniques. Content validity, reliability and ethical considerations were the adopted quality criteria. The data collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 23 and presented as descriptive statistical analysis such as frequency distribution tables, percentages, mean, standard deviation, bar and pie charts. The hypotheses were tested using regression analysis and ANOVA Major findings suggest that POP promotions in drug marketing exert positive influences on brand awareness, development of brand attitude, some dimensions of brand loyalty, no significant influence on impulse purchase, while there is no significant difference between the influences of POP promotions on choice of branded prescription and OTC drugs. This confirms that POP promotions have positive influence at the cognitive, attitudinal and behavioral levels of decision making for choosing brands of drugs to buy, particularly within the context of purchasers/consumers in a developing/emerging country like Nigeria Keywords: Pharmaceutical Marketing, Point-of-Purchase Promotions, Brand Patronage (Brand Choice). Word count: 299
Impact of Monetary Policy on Agricultural Performance in Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022) Emmanuel Abiodun, ADEKUNLE
Over the last years, access to cheap and affordable credit for the purchase of land and necessary machinery towards the development of farm produce, services, production technologies and marketing strategies have been one of the major challenges facing many farmers in the developing countries like Nigeria. Yet, deposit money banks are often reluctant to lend money to farmers for agricultural enterprises, development and expansion due to the lack of credit facilities and collateral. As a result, this study investigates the asymmetric effect of monetary policy on agricultural performance for the periods of 1981-2021. The non-linear ARDL estimator showed that low monetary policy rate ensures a greater performance in the agriculture sector in the long run. A positive change in monetary policy rate and lending rate influences short run agricultural performance. Also, a high liquidity ratio significantly influences short run agricultural output, whereas its long run impact was not significant. This means that financial bank solvency affects their ability to provide financial assistance which ultimately influenced short run agricultural output. Further, for both positive and negative changes in deposit money bank credit to agriculture, they have a negative influence on short run agricultural performance. According to the study's shocks analysis, agricultural performance responds to 44.35%, 32.64%, 18.78%, and 4.32% of total shocks in monetary policy rate, liquidity ratio, lending interest rate, and deposit money bank credit to agriculture from 23.79% of monetary policy shocks. The study recommends an expansionary but non-inflationary monetary policy to improve value addition to the agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy. This should be performed by ensuring low and affordable lending interest rates for farmers employed in tandem with government spending in the agricultural sector as an effective way of improving its performance. Keywords: Monetary policy rate, lending rate, financial credit, liquidity, agriculture output, asymmetric analysis, Nigeria Word Counts: 286
Public Financial Management and Performance of selected Federal Research Institutes in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022) Fadare Oludare Oladimeji
This research examined the effect of Public Financial Management on Performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria. This research is conducted to examine the extent to which TSA implementation affect the performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria; investigate the influence of IPPIS on the performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria and ascertain the relationship between GIFMIS and performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria. Primary data is used to carry out this work. The population were the personnel of the selected federal research institutes. 360 copies of questionnaire were fielded out of which two hundred and ninety-eight (298) were adequately filled. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics technique and Pearson’s correlation test. The result revealed that the implementation of TSA positively affect the performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria with (B= 0.374, t= 1.981, p<0.05). The correlation coefficient shows that TSA had a positive but weak significant association with the performance of selected federal research institutes in Oyo state. Nigeria;(r = 0.114, p< 0.05). It also depicts that IPPIS positively influence performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria with (B= 0.376, t= 6.091, p<0.05). The correlation coefficient shows that IPPIS had a positive weak significant relationship with the performance of federal research institutes in Nigeria (r =0.334, p<0.05). Finally, it shows that there is a strong positive relationship between GIFMIS and performance of federal research institute in Nigeria (PERF) (r = 0.526, p<0.05). The study recommended that government should strengthen the systems in place to accelerate government operations in executing its function and also fosters transparency and accountability in government activities. The government should support the law enforcement apparatus to effectively manage and curb revenue leakages. Also the government must improve the public sector accounting and auditing standards, and restructure the public account committees to enhance accountability of public resources. Keywords: Performance, TSA, IPPIS, GIFMIS and Public financial management. Word Count: 298
Guerrilla Marketing Promotional Strategy, Self-Efficacy and Business Performance of SMEs in Ibadan Metropolis
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Abidemi Opeyemi BELLO
Fulfilling long term organizational performance is a challenge in the present highly competitive business world. Guerrilla Marketing promotional strategy and self-efficacy have been identified as ingredients for business performance (BP) and global competitiveness among Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Therefore, this study examined the influence of Guerrilla Marketing (GM) and Self-Efficacy (SE) on Business Performance (BP) among SMEs in Ibadan Metropolis. The study is anchored on AIDA Model, Social Cognitive and Balance Scorecard Theories. Multistage Sampling approach was deployed to select a sample size of 450 respondents. Data was collected through a validated questionnaire named Guerrilla Marketing, Self-Efficacy and Business Performance Questionnaire (GmSeBpQ) (r=795 to .909). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data. Findings revealed that majority (72.1%) of SMEs in Ibadan Metropolis were highly aware of GM; 86.5% employ different GM strategies to boost businesses; 86.2% are in agreement that GM influences BP compared to other marketing practices. It was further revealed that the level of self-efficacy was high with (3.19) mean score; while the level of business was high with (3.23) mean score. Again, 86.5% of the SMEs were highly influenced by other entrepreneurial characteristics than self-efficacy. The study findings established that there was a positive influence of risk-taking (.196, p<0.05), innovation (.753, p<0.05) and management (.054, p<0.05) on the BP of SMEs in Ibadan while resilience (-.061, p<0.05) and financial control (-.136, p<0.05) had a negative influence on BP. Also, findings revealed that GM (0.713, p<0.05) had a significant influence on BP; and there is a joint positive influence of GM (.534, p<0.05) and SE (.272, p<0.05) on BP of SMEs. It is recommended that organisations both public and private should employ the use of GM and SE as they are boosts to business performance. Keywords: guerrilla marketing, self-efficacy, business performance, integrated marketing communications, small and medium enterprises Word Count: 290
Treasury Single Account (TSA) and Management of Financial Resources in Federal Tertiary Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Abbas Babajide Ayodeji
The Treasury Single Account (TSA) was recently implemented fully in the Nigerian economy by the present government to ensure prudence and probity in the management of financial resources. TSA came as a quick fix to regulate the level of accountability and transparency in managing the financial resources of the government of the country. With the TSA, the government expects to block all loopholes and leakages of financial resources of the government and also ensure a robust financial management system. This paper, therefore, provides the conceptual meaning of the TSA and also, outlines its expected benefits to the economy of Nigeria. This paper also analyzes the objectives of the TSA systems and its various accounts. This paper finally discussed the prospects of the TSA system and its challenges and concludes that the system requires political will, honesty and determination to overcome the various challenges identified in the paper to achieve the expected benefits of the system. It was recommended that the policy framework of TSA should be reviewed and amended where necessary to include training of bursary staffs in the use of ICT amongst others. The survey research design was adopted, the population of the study covered all members of staff of the Bursary department of both University of Ilorin (143 staffs) and Federal Polytechnic Offa (40 staffs).The research instrument used is the structured questionnaire, while data was collected through primary source. The data collected was quantified and statistically analyzed using frequency table, correlation and regression analysis. The result of the data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) while computer software was used to determine the correlation and regression of the various variables for easy interpretation. All tests were performed with 0.05 level of significance with P-value of 0.000. Keywords: collection, disbursement, TSA system, subsidiary account, financial resources. Word Count: 295
Identification of Pathogenic and Multidrug Resistant Bacteria in Some Selected Fruits from Major Fruit Markets in Ibadan
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Abiye Oluwatosin ADENIJI
Multidrug resistance has been a great concern to human health. The occurrence of multidrug resistance among fruit pathogens has unfortunately increased during recent year. Hawking of whole fruit that has been divided into portions (fractional fruits) is very common in Ibadan metropolis and this practise exposes fruits to more microbial colonization. Also, to keep the fruits from spoilage, they are subjected to different preservative treatment, thereby subjecting the microbes on the fruit to challenging environment that may elucidate acquisition of new genes. Eighteen fruit samples of pawpaw(6), watermelon(6) and pineapple(6) hawked in fractions were purchased in order to enumerate mesophilic bacteria in them using standard methods. Heavy metal analysis was also carried out on the fruit using dry digestion method. The isolated bacteria were identified by their colonial, morphological and biochemical characteristics. Pathogens among these bacteria isolates were selected using based on their haemolysis on blood agar medium and the antibiotic suspectibility of the pathogens were determined by kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method on Muller Hinton agar medium. Heavy metal in all fruit samples was less than permitted limit and within the reference range with the exception of Lead which is greater than reference range. Based on methods used, thirty six bacteria strains were obtained and identified as Staphylococcus cerus, Streptococcus spp., Bacillus substilis Pseudomonas spp, Salmonella spp, Bacillus cerus Hemolysis test 14 strains to be pathogenic, eight of them where resistant common antibiotics used. However two strains of Bacillus cereus were highly multidrug resistant among all the strains obtained. Bacillus cereus is a food borne pathogen, capable of secreting toxins in human system, this result calls for serious public health concern. Keywords:Fruits, Haemolysis, Antibiotic Resistance, Fractionated Fruits, Ibadan, Bacillus cereus Word Count: 280
Influence of Motivational Factors and Work Environment on Public Secondary School Teachers’ Job Performance in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adenike Elizabeth ADEOGUN
Teachers’ job performance can be seen as teachers’ ability to combine relevant inputs for effective teaching and learning. This study investigated influence of work environment and motivational factors on teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in Ibadan Metropolis of Oyo State. Three research questions were raised and answered, while two hypotheses were formulated and tested to guide the study at 0.05 level of significance. The study used descriptive research design. A sample size of 1629 teachers was utilized for the study. The research instrument for the study was questionnaire titled: Teachers’ Motivation, Work Environment, and Job Performance Questionnaire (TMWEJPQ0 with r = 0.92. The result revealed that weighted mean score for motivational factor was moderate ( =2.40) with promotion mean score being ( =2.23), salary ( =2.70) and medical support ( =2.29), while mean score for work environment was moderate ( =2.13), with heat mean score being ( =2.23), illumination ( =2.70) and space availability ( =2.29). The multiple regression analysis showed combined influence of independent variables on the dependent variable job performance (F=191.106: P<0.05), for motivation, relative influence existed between salary (β = -0.058, p = 0.023), promotion (β = -0.091, p = 0.000) and job performance. While space availability (β = 0.322, p = 0.000), illumination (β = 0.474, p = 0.000) had positive relative influence and heat (β = - 0.177, p = 0.000) negative relative influence on job performance for work environment. In conclusion, salary, promotion, space availability, illumination and heat have significant influence on teachers’ job performance. Therefore, it is recommended that stakeholders in educational sector in Ibadan metropolis need to ensure that teachers’ work environment and motivational factors are improved for high level of job performance. Keywords: Teachers job performance, motivational factors, work environment, pubic secondary schools and Ibadan Metropolis Word count: 283
National Policies To Prevent And Manage Cervical Cancer In West African Countries: Policy Mapping Analysis.
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adepoju Evelyn Adejoke
Cervical cancer is a significant public health challenge globally and it is more pronounced in the low and middle income economics to which West African countries belong. WHO has guidelines which are the underpinnings of Countries National Policies towards prevention and management of cervical cancer. By using policy mapping, one may highlight the improvements that must be made to health policies while also presenting evidence for treatments that work. In order to identify and evaluate health policies for the prevention and management of cervical cancer in West African countries, this work mapped out the legal framework. The majority of cancer-related deaths among women in West African nations are brought on by cervical cancer, a condition that is mostly avoidable. Legal records were uniformly searched from national cancer institute websites, government websites, and international and national legal databases. Results were put into tables and discussed. 35 documents which included plans, strategies, policies and guidelines from 16 West African countries were examined. The topics that began to emerge included obstacles, screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and mitigating attempts. The key findings include a lack of preventative vaccination against human papillomavirus inclusion into national immunization schedules, no binding rules, a considerable deviation from international norms (WHO guidelines) in most of the countries and insignificant screening registries. This study supports the connection between law and health and the requirement for open-book legislative and regulatory measures to further reduce cervical cancer mortality in West African nations.
Dividend Policy and Share Price Volatility of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adewale Abdul, ADESANYA
Dividend policy and Share price are critical decision area, these are one of the most important financial policies decision, not only from the viewpoint of financial institutions, but also from that of the shareholders and other stakeholders. This Thesis examined the impact of dividends policy and share price volatility of quoted deposit money banks in Nigeria in relation with the restriction of dividend payments as spelt out in Section 17 of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (2007). The objectives of the study were: to ascertain the relationship between dividend pay-out ratio; earnings per share; profit after tax; and market value of shares. The panel data research design methodology was adopted using secondary data. The secondary data were obtained from annual reports of the ten quoted deposit money banks. The multiple regressions and Least Square method was used to test the relationship between the variables for the period 2017-2021. The results showed that dividend policy has a positive significant impact on share price of deposit money banks in Nigeria (coefficient of Dyield = -3.0365, p-value = 0.035). The study concluded that dividend policy is a pertinent corporate finance function and financial policy decision which affects the share price of deposit money banks in Nigeria not only from the view point of the banks’ shareholders but also from that of stakeholders such as employees and regulatory bodies. The study therefore recommended that, managements of quoted deposit money banks should take all necessary steps to ensure that they remain profitable. They should pay attention to their dividend pay-out in order to sustain their shareholders' wealth and attract prospective investors. Keywords: Dividends policy; Share price; market value; deposit money banks. Words: 278
National Security under Former President Jonathan’s Administration: A Study of Boko Haram Insurgency
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Aderemi Oludare, ADELEKE
Boko Haram Insurgency is used to assess national security under previous President Jonathan. Some scholars link insecurity to individual lives and existence. Boko Haram is the result of politicians' thirst for power. This study investigates the effects that the Boko Haram insurgency had on the security of Nigeria under the administration of former president Jonathan, the origin of Boko Haram and factors responsible for insurgency in Nigeria, and the implications of Boko Haram insurgency on national security in Nigeria under former president Jonathan. Primary and secondary sources provided the study's data. This study project employed the basic percentage approach to analyze the replies, with 100% representing a sample size of 100. The data were sorted according to the study questions. R=0.853 implies a positive correlation. Therefore, Boko-Haram insurgency and national security in Nigeria under Goodluck Ebele Jonathan are linked. It was advised that the federal government see these people as terrorists who help and abet terrorism in Nigeria. They should be detained and convicted to act as a deterrence to others. Keywords: National, Security, Administration, Insurgency Word counts: 281
Performance Evaluation Reports and Employee Behavioural Outcome in Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (A Federal Government Agency in Nigeria)
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adepoju Ismaila AROWOLO
Employee performance in public sector which transformed into organisations performance deemed to have nosedived in government agencies in Nigeria including agency used for this study. Employee behaviour in government organisations is also deemed to be of no enthusiasm especially in the area of job performance, commitment and satisfaction, all these are characterized by stagnation, corruption, nepotism and quick money-making syndrome and ineffective reward system. This study examined the mediating effect of performance evaluation, leadership role on behavioural outcome in the agency and was anchored on contingency theory and theory of expectation. A descriptive method was adopted, the population of the study was 275 same with the sample size. Questionnaire was distributed to 275 respondents and the response rate is 88.36 percent and significance level for all analyses was 5%. The data was analyzed and the results showed on the strength of the specific indirect impact (β= 0.243, t= 2.295; p= 0.022) and Q2 value (0.273, 0.243), and concluded that leadership role significantly mediate the interaction between performance evaluation and employee behavioural outcomes in the agency. It is recommended that the government agency should be more innovative and adopt the Key Performance Indicators that is strategic, functional and custom-made to their operations. It crucial that the agency should consistently focusing on contingency leadership style that triggers high level of motivation and inspire the entire employee of the organization. Similarly, comparative studies on constraint of performance evaluation reports and employee behavioural outcomes in other government agencies should be considered in future studies. Future studies may also consider the longitudinal survey design to explain interaction between performance evaluation, leadership role and employee behavioural outcome in Nigeria. Factors like good government policies, regulations and amendment of relevant laws on compensation and pension are resilience and strategic factors for future studies. Keywords: Performance Evaluation, Leadership Role, Behavioural Outcome, Management by Objective, 360 Degree Feedback, Turnover Intention, Job Commitment, Job Satisfaction Words counts: 297
Knowledge, Attitude and At-Risk Behaviour of Commercial Farmers towards Global Warming in Oyo State, Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Oluwasegun Abidemi ADELEYE
The negative consequences of global warming have debilitating effects on human and environment. Due to some unfavourable practices that are associated with livestock and crop productions, the world is experiencing worsening air quality, rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events. In spite of this, previous studies concentrated on diverse population in relation to global warming, such as students, civil servants; with little concentration on famers, particularly commercial farmers. This study therefore, examined knowledge, attitude and at-risk behaviour of commercial farmers towards global warming in Oyo State, Nigeria. Milankovitch theory and Health Belief Model were used. Cross-sectional research design was used. Commercial farmers who engaged in livestock and crop productions served as the population of the study. Multistage sampling procedure (disproportionate stratified and simple random sampling techniques) was used to select a total of three hundred and thirty three (333) respondents. A self-developed and validated questionnaire was used as the instrument for the study. The descriptive and inferential statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Analysis of Variance were used for the analysis. The results showed that the level of knowledge of global warming among commercial farmers in Oyo State was high (75.1%), while attitude (19.0%) and at-risk behaviour (36.6%) were negative. There was a significant weak negative relationship between knowledge and attitude towards global warming among commercial farmers in Oyo State. (r=-0.494, p<0.05). Also, there was a significant moderate negative relationship between knowledge and at-risk behaviour towards global warming (r=-0.585, p<0.05). There were significant differences in knowledge (F(3,329)=9.811; p<0.05), attitude (F(3,329)=8.123; p<0.05) and at-risk behaviour (F(3,329)=10.904; p<0.05) towards global warming among commercial farmers in Oyo State, based on educational qualification. Periodic sensitization programme should therefore, be organised for commercial farmers on knowledge, attitude and at-risk behaviour towards global warming. Keywords: Commercial Farmers, Knowledge, Attitude and At-risk Behaviour towards Global Warming. Word Counts: 291
Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling among Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome in Africa: A Systematic Review
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Olunike Rebecca ABODUNRIN
Human Papillomavirus self-sampling is a process in which a woman who wants to know if she has an HPV infection collects a cervicovaginal sample herself with a kit and sends it to a laboratory for analysis. Self-sampling has the potential to increase the uptake of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Africa. Immunosuppression and low CD4 counts caused by HIV infection predispose women living with HIV infection to an increased risk for cervical cancer and the development of intraepithelial lesions. Although the majority of HPV infections are asymptomatic and cure on their own, chronic HPV infection can lead to illness. In women, persistent infection with specific HPV types (most often HPV-16 and HPV-18) can cause precancerous lesions that can proceed to cervical cancer if left untreated. The causal relation between HPV and cervical cancer has enabled self-sampling to be envisaged as a possible screening method in low-resource settings. Also, in Africa, research conducted on the acceptability of the self-sampling of HPV among HIV patients is few. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acceptability of HPV self-testing among women living with HIV, the uptake of cervical cancer screening services, the frequency of cervical cancer screening, the clinical treatment provided for cervical lesions/HPV positive and the social harm/adverse effects of self- sampling. PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Google Scholar were used to search for articles on HPV self-sampling among women living with HIV in Africa published as of 1 September 2020. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2020 guidelines were followed to design and report the results. A total of 1074 records were identified through electronic searches. After applying the screening criteria, 7 studies were eligible for inclusion in the review and were analysed. Five articles reported the acceptability of self-sampled tests, five studies stated the participants that tested positive, only two reported follow-up, two studies reported social harm/adverse effects of self-clinician sampled test and no study reported the frequency of cervical cancer screening. HPV self-sampling is an effective and achievable substitute for clinician sampling in Africa. It could improve the uptake of cervical cancer screening and reduce the mortality rate of cervical cancer in Africa. Keywords: Human papillomavirus, Self-sampling, women living with HIV/AIDS, Africa Word counts: 367
Technological Innovation, Ethical Issues and Organizational Performance of Book Publishing Firms in Ibadan, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adekola Yaqub ADEYEMI
The unprecedented scarcity of resources among book publishing firms in the current global economic distress calls for organizations to perform optimally. However, research revealed that organizational performance (OP) of book publishing firms is on the decline; they retrench or convert status of significant numbers of staff, close some branches or wind up. This adversely affected the book publishing sector while aggravating the illiteracy challenges. Hence, study investigated the influence of technological innovation and ethical issues on OP of book publishing firms in Ibadan. Balance scorecard theory provided the framework, the study adopted descriptive survey design. Population consisted of 204 management staff of the 51 registered book publishing firms with total enumeration sampling technique. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection (0.76 – 0.89). A response rate of 77% was achieved. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (PPMC and Multiple hierarchical regression analyses). Findings revealed that there was a significant combined influence of technological innovation and ethical issues on OP (Adj.R2= .676, F(4, 153) =74.716, P<0.01. OP positively correlated with technological innovation(r= .803, p< 0.01), authorship (r = .666, p<0.01), duplicate publication (r= -.163, p<0.05), and plagiarism (r= -.572, p< 0.01). Technological innovation was found to be the strongest predictor of OP (β = .689, t= 52.954, P<0.01), followed by authorship (β= .373, t= 24.687, P<0.01), followed by plagiarism (β = .265, t = 18.217, P<0.05), duplicate publication (β = .145, t= 10.826, P<0.01). In addition, OP with respect to financial perspective was low (M= 4.86), customer and internal perspective was low (M=4.91), learning and growth perspective was also low (M=4.82) all on a scale of 6. The study concluded that technological innovation and ethical issues were factors that influence OP in the book publishing firms. It was recommended that book publishing firms should adopt product and process technological innovations. Key words: Ethical Issues, Organizational Performance, Publishing Firms, Technological Innovation, Word count: 302
Impact of Monetary Policy on Agricultural Performance in Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Emmanuel Abiodun, ADEKUNLE
Over the last years, access to cheap and affordable credit for the purchase of land and necessary machinery towards the development of farm produce, services, production technologies and marketing strategies have been one of the major challenges facing many farmers in the developing countries like Nigeria. Yet, deposit money banks are often reluctant to lend money to farmers for agricultural enterprises, development and expansion due to the lack of credit facilities and collateral. As a result, this study investigates the asymmetric effect of monetary policy on agricultural performance for the periods of 1981-2021. The non-linear ARDL estimator showed that low monetary policy rate ensures a greater performance in the agriculture sector in the long run. A positive change in monetary policy rate and lending rate influences short run agricultural performance. Also, a high liquidity ratio significantly influences short run agricultural output, whereas its long run impact was not significant. This means that financial bank solvency affects their ability to provide financial assistance which ultimately influenced short run agricultural output. Further, for both positive and negative changes in deposit money bank credit to agriculture, they have a negative influence on short run agricultural performance. According to the study's shocks analysis, agricultural performance responds to 44.35%, 32.64%, 18.78%, and 4.32% of total shocks in monetary policy rate, liquidity ratio, lending interest rate, and deposit money bank credit to agriculture from 23.79% of monetary policy shocks. The study recommends an expansionary but non-inflationary monetary policy to improve value addition to the agricultural sector of the Nigerian economy. This should be performed by ensuring low and affordable lending interest rates for farmers employed in tandem with government spending in the agricultural sector as an effective way of improving its performance. Keywords: Monetary policy rate, lending rate, financial credit, liquidity, agriculture output, asymmetric analysis, Nigeria Word Counts: 286
Nutritional Content and Bio-Degradation of Sweet Corn Leaves Using Edible Fungi (Pleurotus pulmonarius)
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adenike Abiola SHOSANYA
The need to feed ever-increasing human population created awareness for increased agricultural production thus leading to increased agricultural waste generation. These wastes generated in many developing countries are not properly managed, utilized or under - utilized which constitute serious health threat to human and animals in the environment through environmental pollution resulting into environmental hazards. Agro wastes are rich in nutrient composition such as protein, minerals; consequently they ought to be considered as “raw material” instead of “waste”. Using them as raw materials can help to recycle waste and make the environment eco –friendly through solid state fermentation (SSF) which produces secondary metabolites and essential enzymes and serves as potential substrate to produce value – added products. Biological degradation for both economic and ecological reasons has become the popular alternative for the treatment of agro wastes .Wastes from agricultural residues are used as bioremediation agents, biofuel and bio - control agents through microbial processing which has brought tremendous benefit to agricultural management and eco - system. This study determined the phytochemicals, minerals and vitamins present in sweetcorn leaves and the effect of biodegradation on the leaves. Sweetcorn leaves were collected, dried and milled .Crude protein analysis was carried out on the milled sample using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) procedure. The crude protein value was 40.82% while the crude fiber was 25.1. The fungi (Pleurotus plumonarious) was introduced into the specimen bottle and kept in the incubator at room temperature for 7, 14, 21 and 40 days, the result was recorded Keywords; Agro waste, Solid state fermentation, Substrate, Ecosystem, Biological degradation, Bioremediation, Metabolites. Word count ; 248
Production Planning and Profitability of Selected Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Companies in Nigeria
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Adeolu Ayodeji ADELODUN
In past years, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies in Nigeria have been facing declining Profitability due to macroeconomic changes, reducing consumer purchasing power, and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) policies. Review of extant FMCG annual reports shows growing operational concerns despite marginal revenue improvement. In the light of this, this study examines the effect of production planning on the profitability of selected FMCG companies in Nigeria from 2011 to 2020. Correlational research design and ex post facto method were employed using secondary data obtained from the annual reports of the firms on the Nigerian Stock Exchange website. Three (3) theories namely: Theory of Constraint, Theory of Production and Pecking Order were used with the theory of constraint underpinning the study. The population of the study consists of 21 firms, and the sample size of the study comprised of 8 firms selected using purposive technique. The robust random effect regression analysis proved that inventory turnover (P = 0.047*, Coeff = 0.013, T-Stat = 2.30) and workforce productivity (P = 0.026*, Coeff = 0.056, T-Stat = 2.72) have a positive and significant effect on the profitability of the selected FMCGs. In contrast, capital structure has a negative and significant effect (P= 0.000*, Coeff = -0.003, T-Stat = -6.43) on the profitability of the selected FMCGs. The study concluded that inventory turnover and workforce productivity improve the profitability of listed FMCGs in Nigeria, also capital structure has negatively influence on the profitability of the selected FMCGs in Nigeria. The study recommended that management of FMCGs companies in Nigeria should focus on strategic inventory management, improve the working environment, and structure their capital need with focus on equity to improve profitability. Keywords: Capital structure, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Financial performance, Inventory management, Production planning, Workforce productivity, Word Count: 278
Digital Literacy Skills and Job Performance of Library Staff in Research Institutes Ibadan, Oyo State
(Lead City University, 2022-12) Omowero Juliana ADEJUMO
Changes sweeping across libraries have never been as pronounced as seen in recent times with the advent of ICT applications. However, building on digital literacy is more important in the libraries for the librarian to stay ahead of future demand of the profession. The study, therefore, investigated digital literacy skills and job performance of library staff in research institutes Ibadan, Oyo State. The study used a descriptive and cross-sectional survey approach. The population of the study comprised all the one hundred and forty-eight (148) library staff in the ten (10) Research institutes in Ibadan, Oyo State and a total enumeration sampling method was used. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for quantitative data analysis. The test of hypotheses shows that Information literacy skills (ß=0.498, t=6.265, p<0.05) has significant influence on job performance, ICT skills (ß=0.794, t=4.940, p<0.05) has a significant influence on job performance, Library staff attitude (ß=0.235, t=2.639, p<0.05) has a significant influence on job performance. The level of digital literacy skills among the library staff is high. The findings have shown that library staff in research institutes in Ibadan Oyo State have high job performance with high level of digital skills. It was concluded that research institute libraries will take advantage of technological development to improve their services and their staff must also improve on their computer attitude and adaptive performance in order to remain effective and efficient. It was therefore recommended that library staff in research institutes should be exposed to more training in change management to improve on their adaptive performance. Librarians should also engage in continuous personal development to improve their adaptive skills. ICT skills acquisition must be an integral part of the evaluation of library staff in research institutes irrespective of job description. Keywords: Job performance, Digital literacy skill, Information Literacy skill, ICT skill and Attitude. Word Count: 297

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