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This study, titled “Working in a High-Tech Environment: Experiences of Information Technology Professionals in Remote and Hybrid Work Settings,” explored the lived experiences of IT professionals in flexible digital work environments. A qualitative phenomenological research design was used to gain in-depth insights into participants’ experiences and perceptions. The study involved twelve (12) purposively selected IT professionals engaged in remote and hybrid work arrangements. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and observations, then analyzed using thematic analysis to identify recurring themes related to communication, collaboration, productivity, work–life balance, and well-being.
Findings showed that remote and hybrid work environments provided flexibility, autonomy, and improved productivity. However, participants also experienced challenges such as communication barriers, social isolation, and blurred work–life boundaries. Hybrid work emerged as the preferred arrangement because it balanced flexibility with collaboration opportunities. The study also revealed that communication gaps and collaboration difficulties highlighted the need for structured work systems and effective digital tools. Participants demonstrated adaptability through various coping strategies despite mixed effects on job satisfaction and well-being.
The study concluded that sustainable remote and hybrid work requires balancing job demands and resources through supportive organizational policies and a positive work culture. It recommends adopting hybrid work models, strengthening communication systems, promoting employee well-being, providing continuous training, and improving digital infrastructure to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of flexible work environments.
The study titled Assessing the Relationship between Tax Incentives and Economic Growth in Nigeria seeks to examine how tax incentives impact economic growth in the country. It utilized an Ex Post Facto research design and analyzed time-series data. Secondary data were sourced from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletin, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The study applied ordinary least squares (OLS) estimation and regression analysis to investigate the relationship between tax incentives and economic growth. Findings indicate that company income tax has a negative and statistically insignificant effect on gross domestic product (GDP), whereas investment allowance shows a positive but insignificant relationship with GDP. The findings revealed that a relationship exists between corporate income tax and gross domestic product, while investment allowance also demonstrates a level of co-variation with gross domestic product in Nigeria. This suggests that, although tax incentives exert a positive and significant influence on gross domestic product, reforms in other determinants of economic growth are equally necessary to complement these incentives and enhance overall economic performance. Consequently, the study recommends that tax incentive policies should be formulated in alignment with the broader macroeconomic goals of the economy, particularly the promotion of rapid economic growth and sustainable development.
The implementation of artificial intelligence tools in the work of audit firms raises the as-yet-under-explored question of how the algorithmic biases of these systems affect the principles of independence and objectivity that underpin the profession’s legitimacy. This article proposes an integrated theoretical framework combining algorithmic fairness theory (Barocas, Hardt & Narayanan, 2023), agency theory (Jensen & Meckling, 1976), and neo-institutional theory (DiMaggio & Powell, 1983) to model the mechanisms through which algorithmic biases affect the professional accountability of financial auditors. Empirically, the research is based on a hypothetical-deductive design and a structured questionnaire survey administered to 100 auditors working in an AI-augmented environment in Morocco. The data are analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Six hypotheses examine the effects of representation, aggregation, and evaluation biases on the auditor’s independence of mind, independence in appearance, and objectivity, while accounting for the moderating role of the firm’s control culture and perceived regulatory maturity.
The increased use of AI tools used in Finance Auditing has presented some questions regarding how stakeholders in the financial market of Morocco view AI-assisted auditing in terms of its trust, legitimacy, and social acceptability. To answer this question, an integrative theoretical model using multiple perspectives is developed. An integration of Suchman’s (1995) theory of legitimacy, Zucker’s (1986) model of institutional trust, Freeman’s (1984) stakeholder theory, and Hofstede et al. (2010) cultural dimensions framework is used to examine the relationship between perceived explainability, institutional trust, and cultural context, and their influence on the social acceptability of AI-audited financial reports.
The method used in the study is qualitative in nature. A total of 15 semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior stakeholders in the Moroccan financial market, including audit partners, AMMC regulators, and institutional investors with experience serving on audit committees. The data obtained are subsequently analysed using Charmaz's (2014) constructivist grounded theory approach, which produces six research propositions that explore the relationship between perceived explainability, institutional trust, pragmatic, moral, and cognitive legitimacy, and the social acceptability of AI-assisted auditing, along with the moderating impact of uncertainty, which is very high in, (UA=68).
This is the first study to provide empirical evidence about how stakeholders perceive the legitimacy of AI-assisted audits in the context of the Moroccan capital market to the best of our knowledge.
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This research is on the impact of smartphones on student learning and performance in Nigerian tertiary institutions Taraba state as a case study, with Taraba state university Jalingo, College of Agriculture science and technology Jalingo and Taraba state polytechnic Suntai as focal point, methodology adopted for this research was descriptive statistics which is a convergent parallel mixed methods design employed this involve quantitative data and qualitative data. The two strands were merged during interpretation which provides a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. A total of 346 questionnaires were distributed 320 were returned. The results shows that smartphones have both positive and negative impact in student learning and performance, the majority of students emphasized their role in facilitating academic research, assignments, and easy access to information via the internet. Many respondents also indicated that smartphones enhance their understanding of course materials, improve their learning experience, and support communication with lecturers and fellow students. The negative impacts of smartphone use remain substantial. The most dominant issue identified is distraction and reduced concentration, which aligns with the challenges earlier reported. Students also highlighted social media misuse as a key factor contributing to poor academic engagement. Other negative effects include time wasting, decline in academic performance. The research recommended that there should be digital Infrastructure and accessibility that will address high frequency needs Implemented through a Campus-Wide Wi-Fi Initiative; there should be Strategic Policy & Integration in our institutions to establish a "Smart-Use" Classroom Policy (Balancing Use vs. Distraction ) there should also be digital literacy orientation, by incorporating a mandatory session during student orientation focused on mobile learning amongst others.
This paper explores the multifaceted impact of educational technology (EdTech) on society beyond tra-
ditional classroom settings. It argues that EdTech’s influence extends beyond pedagogical efficiency to
reshape cultural, ethical, and democratic dimensions of daily life. Through critical educational phi-
losophy and technology studies, the study examines how routine interactions with EdTech platforms
normalize data-driven behaviors such as continuous self-monitoring and performance optimization while
marginalizing open reflection and collaborative ambiguity. This shift redefines what it means to be a
learner and citizen in a data-centric society. Microlearning applications and learning management sys-
tems embed education into everyday routines, blurring boundaries between learning, leisure, and work.
While these tools empower autonomous, data-literate learners, they also risk fostering individualism,
performance anxiety, and commodification of knowledge. The paper highlights EdTech’s role in datafi-
cation, surveillance normalization, and the erosion of social learning towards algorithmically curated,
isolated experiences. It advocates for a social ethics of EdTech that prioritizes community cohesion,
critical engagement, and democratic values. Ultimately, EdTech shapes everyday rhythms and social
relations, demanding a reframing of educational technology as a sociotechnical, democratic practice.
Rapid urbanization and climate change have intensified urban flooding, necessitating sustainable stormwater management strategies. This study evaluates the hydrological performance of a laboratory-scale extensive green roof prototype and compares the results with simulations from the EPA SWMM model using a green roof subcatchment configuration. A 150 mm substrate green roof prototype was subjected to an extreme rainfall intensity of 150 mm/hr over 10 minutes (25 mm depth, 7.0 L total volume), representing a 100-year storm event. Experimental results showed a hydraulic lag time of 5.0 minutes, total runoff of 2.1 L (7.4 mm), and retention efficiency of 70.4%. SWMM simulation results for the GRoof subcatchment produced a runoff depth of 6.7 mm, peak runoff of 1.2 L/s, and a runoff coefficient of 0.28, corresponding to approximately 72.4% retention. The comparison shows strong agreement between experimental and modeled results, validating the applicability of SWMM in simulating green roof hydrological behavior under extreme rainfall conditions. It is recommended that future studies should focus on long-term vegetation growth and evaporation rates to understand the 'reset' period required for the substrate between rainfall events.
Silica sand deposits from the Ilaje coastal belt of southwestern Nigeria were investigated to assess their suitability for glass manufacture, with emphasis on spatial variability among individual localities. Fifteen representative samples were collected using a grid-controlled sampling strategy and analyzed for grain-size characteristics, physicochemical properties, major oxide geochemistry (XRF), and mineralogical composition (XRD). Statistical analyses, including correlation, hierarchical clustering, and a composite Glass Quality Index (GQI), were applied to integrate compositional controls on glass suitability.
The sands are predominantly fine-grained and moderately sorted, reflecting broadly uniform depositional conditions. Quartz is the dominant mineral phase across all localities; however, significant variations occur in impurity minerals and oxide chemistry. SiO₂ contents range from ~71.8% to 87.7%, while Fe₂O₃ concentrations are consistently high (~4.6–11.2%), representing the principal constraint on glass use. Al₂O₃ (2.2–6.9%) and loss-on-ignition values show additional spatial variability, with exceptionally high LOI (>20–40%) recorded at some sites. Mineralogical data indicate that iron is predominantly hosted in hematite, while kaolinite and minor feldspars contribute to elevated alumina and volatile contents.
A strong inverse relationship between SiO₂ and Fe₂O₃ (r ≈ −0.94) reflects variable sediment maturity and provenance within the coastal system. The GQI and cluster analysis consistently identify Oke Siri, Ugbo 4, Zion Pepe, and Ode Mahin as higher-quality localities, with Oke Siri exhibiting the most favourable combination of high silica and comparatively low iron. Nevertheless, none of the investigated sands meet the chemical requirements for direct use as clear-glass feedstock.
The results demonstrate that while Ilaje coastal sands are unsuitable for high-purity glass manufacture in their raw state, selected localities have potential for beneficiation and use in coloured glass or blended products. The integrated geochemical–mineralogical approach and GQI framework provide a practical basis for deposit prioritization and for guiding beneficiation and economic evaluation of coastal silica sand resources in southwestern Nigeria.
This paper examines the current state of roaming services, focusing on International Mobile Roaming (IMR) and International Direct Dialing (IDD) within the East African Community (EAC). It assesses the effectiveness of the existing frameworks for interconnection traffic exchange and proposes recommendations for harmonizing roaming rates and improving service quality. The report covers issues related to roaming tariffs, tax regimes, fraud management, and quality of service parameters across the EAC Partner States. Findings indicate that harmonization of roaming tariffs and IDD policies has significant potential to stimulate regional trade, improve affordability of telecommunications services, and strengthen market competitiveness among Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). The study recommends the establishment of regional tariff caps, coordinated tax frameworks, strengthened fraud prevention systems, and enhanced regulatory cooperation among national authorities. The results provide evidence-based insights to support policy reforms aimed at advancing regional telecommunications integration and promoting sustainable growth in the East African digital economy.
This article presents a brief outline for the analysis of Oppenheimer and M. Volkoff's article, "The Massive Nuclei of Neutron Stars." It also includes a brief overview of the history of Chemistry from Dalton onwards, highlighting the issues of the Renaissance, as well as the translations that René Descartes...sIsaac Newton studied and read forpublishing their works during the revolution in scientific methodology in the Enlightenment. Similarly, the Italian Fobrenius family translated numerous works for the Italian Renaissance. Starting with Dalton, to a brief history...Albert Einstein's article on Special Relativity in Germanin1905 paper, "On the Electrodynamics of Moving Bodies" (Zur Elektrodynamik bewegter Körper), published inAnnalen der Physik,Special Theory of Relativity.Likewise, a brief overview of the birthRegarding energy and nuclear projects, starting with Joliot-Curie and Marie Curie. Examples include the Manhattan Project and Klaus Flusch, a Russian spy in America, as well as the communism of Albert Einstein and David Bohm, who was repatriated to England after passing through Brazil.Murray Gell-Mann (PNF-1969) and Yuval Nééman independently created a classification scheme.of these elementary particles. The revolution of Robert Hofstadter (PNF-1961)and Chadwick in their empirical discoveries of the elementary particles of the electron and the neutron, respectively. This provides an introduction.Nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, and the optical pyrometer, which is one of the briefest approaches...important, which will be reflected inThe conclusion is in accordance with the article by Oppenheimer and M. Volkoff. There is also talk of conspiracy theories and fallacies of a religious manipulation nature, such as Nostradamus and Isaac Newton's apocalyptic endings and the Antichrists, where theologians try to unravel the alignment of the Titans according to the prophecies of Nostradamus and Isaac Newton, who, according to them, had schizoid visions based on astrology and the alignment of the Titans in the system.solaraccording to the alignment and position of the constellations in the sky. Knowing that Isaac Newton and Nostradamus were born on December 25th andAround December 21st, it was Sagittarius. The power and intuition of prophecies on this date of prophecies, according to the fallacies of theologians, the gift ofintuition that the unconscious can associateThe past in what is to come in the future.This article presents a selection of the main ideas for the optical pyrometer of stars, with brief summaries, without delving into the complex aspects of Quantum Field Theory and Quantum Mechanics, which would require sections demonstrating mathematical calculations.
This study examined the effectiveness of conflict resolution strategies employed by secondary school officials in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. It generally aimed to identify the effectiveness of the strategies employed by them. It also determined the respondents’ profiles (sex, training, and cultural affiliation), the common types of conflicts encountered in schools, the strategies used to resolve them. It also tested whether differences in strategies exist when grouped by profile and whether a relationship exists between the strategies used and their effectiveness. Using a quantitative descriptive evaluative research design, the study employed a survey method with a self-made questionnaire as the primary data-gathering tool. Respondents included principals, guidance personnel, discipline officers, faculty leaders, and Child Protection Committee members from both public and private secondary schools. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation. Findings revealed that most respondents were female, aged 41–50, and most of them were lacking formal training in conflict resolution. The most common conflicts involved bullying (verbal and physical), along with cyberbullying, discrimination, child protection issues, and interpersonal or organizational concerns. School officials reported using a variety of conflict resolution strategies, with mediation as the most frequently applied, followed by application of 5Rs in child protection, communication, collaboration, and coordination with external agencies. Disciplinary action was the least emphasized, indicating a preference for restorative and learner-centered approaches. The strategies employed were found to be very highly effective overall. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in the strategies used when grouped according to sex, training, or cultural affiliation, suggesting consistency in practices across respondents. However, a very strong and significant relationship was found between the strategies employed and their effectiveness, indicating that appropriate and comprehensive strategies lead to better conflict resolution outcomes. The study concludes that conflict resolution in schools is systematic, consistent, and multi-dimensional, addressing not only disciplinary concerns but also learner welfare and organizational issues. Despite limited formal training, school officials effectively manage conflicts through experience and established practices. Based on the findings, the study recommends regular training on mediation and child protection, establishment of school-based conflict resolution teams, implementation of anti-bullying programs, strict application of child protection procedures, strengthened coordination with external agencies, and development of a standardized conflict resolution manual. It also suggests future research incorporating qualitative approaches to further explore the application of these strategies in complex cases.
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Keywords: Conflict Resolution, Educational Settings, Secondary School Officials, Bullying, Mediation, Communication, Collaboration, Child Protection (5Rs), Conflict Management Strategies, Effectiveness, School-Based Conflict, Restorative Practices, Quantitative Research, Philippines (Lebak, Sultan Kudarat)
Student attrition in higher technical education represents a critical challenge to workforce development, particularly in emerging economies where skilled information technology professionals are essential for digital transformation. The Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) program at Sri Lankan Advanced Technological Institutes (ATIs) has experienced persistently elevated dropout rates that exceed acceptable thresholds, undermining both individual student outcomes and national ICT capacity building objectives.
This study develops, validates, and deploys an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) predictive model to identify at-risk HNDIT students prior to withdrawal, enabling proactive intervention through an integrated Early Warning System (EWS).
A multi-dimensional dataset encompassing academic performance, socioeconomic background, psychological factors, and institutional environment variables was collected from multiple ATI campuses. A feedforward neural network with two hidden layers (64 and 32 neurons) was trained using the Adam optimizer and binary cross-entropy loss. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and AUC-ROC metrics on a stratified hold-out test set.
The ANN model achieved 87% accuracy, 85% precision, 82% recall, an F1-score of 83%, and an AUC-ROC of 0.89 on the test dataset (n=300). Academic performance indicators (GPA, attendance, assignment scores) emerged as the strongest predictive features, followed by psychological stress levels and socioeconomic factors.
The proposed ANN model demonstrates strong discriminative capability for dropout prediction and has been successfully integrated into an operational Early Warning System. This work establishes a replicable framework for data-driven student retention management in technical higher education institutions.
Dans un contexte de transition écologique et sociétale accélérée, les entreprises sont appelées à intégrer la Responsabilité Sociétale des Entreprises (RSE) dans leurs stratégies financières. L’évaluation de l’impact ESG (Environnement, Social, Gouvernance), essentielle pour cette intégration, reste marquée par les limites des approches classiques centrées sur des données quantitatives. L’intelligence artificielle (IA) se présente dès lors comme un levier d’innovation, permettant d’enrichir l’analyse par l’exploitation de données non structurées issues de rapports, medias et retours d’expérience.
Cette communication interroge la capacité de l’IA à améliorer la mesure qualitative de l’impact ESG dans les entreprises. Elle adopte une démarche qualitative fondée sur une revue de littérature et une étude de cas portant sur une organisation ayant intégré des outils d’IA dans son reporting RSE. L’étude met en lumière les apports de l’IA en matière de transparence, de prédiction des risques ESG et de pilotage stratégique, tout en soulignant les défis éthiques et réglementaires posés par son adoption.
The pressure associated with financially unstable living conditions may negatively affect the quality of parent–child interactions through the stress it generates within families. Parental stress reduces parents’ ability to provide effective caregiving, often leading to lower emotional support, inconsistent parenting practices, and decreased involvement in children’s education and daily development. It may also result in fewer shared parent–child activities, a diminished sense of paternal commitment, recurrent daily conflicts, difficulties integrating children into routine family activities, and reduced time spent together both directly and indirectly.
In this context, the present study aimed to determine the level of stress associated with parental engagement among civil servants working in selected Provincial Divisions using the Parenting Stress Index (PSI; Abidin, 1995). The study also sought to examine whether provincial division, educational level, and years of professional experience influenced participants’ stress levels.
The findings revealed that 38 participants (58.0%) scored within the 15–35 range on the Parenting Stress Index, indicating a persistently very high level of stress. In other words, the majority of employees had reached a concerning level of parental stress according to the scale used in this study. Furthermore, the analysis examining the influence of provincial divisions, educational level, and seniority demonstrated that none of these variables significantly affected variations in parental stress levels. The experience and manifestation of parental stress appeared similar across all participants, regardless of the variables considered in the study.
Keywords: stress, tension, resilience, parental engagement, parenting practices.
En Afrique, les rites prennent une place remarquable dans le quotidien dans les communautés modernes et traditionnelles. Le présent article analyse les expressions spécifiques qui sont émises par les participants et les modérateurs au courant de trois cérémonies entre autres le deuil, le mariage et la naissance dans le milieu Yira. Le chercheur a mené une étude contrastive en examinant les expressions prononcées en Yira et les équivalentes en Anglais, une langue étrangère en milieu Yira Ougandais, et langue étrangère en milieu Yira congolais. Le chercheur a focalisé son analyse sur les ressemblances et les dissemblances de ces expressions implicites et actes de parole en Yira et Anglais. Après analyse, le chercheur a pu constater qu’il y a plus de différences que de ressemblances dans ces expressions. L’impact est que le locuteur du Yira cherche à Août prix à rendre les expressions Yira, anglais à cause de la lassitude, négligence ou incapacité de l’apprenant à chercher l’expression appropriée en Anglais.
Mots clés : Implicite, acte de parole, impact, apprenant Yira.
Le présent article traite des différentes variantes de la langue Yira, une langue parlée à l’ouest de la république de l’Ouganda et à l’est de la république démocratique du Congo aux alentours du mont Rwenzori. L’analyse a mis l’accent sur l’impact négatif de la combinaison des consonnes dentales plus nasales qui posent des problèmes à l’apprenant Yira qui apprend la langue anglaise comme langue seconde ou langue étrangère.
Après l’analyse, le chercheur a pu démontrer que l’élève Yira éprouve des difficultés à différencier les combinaisons mp, mb, nd, nt, ng, nk, nj, nz en anglais comme en français. L’apprenant Yira a la facilité de prononcer seulement mb, nd, et ng pour toutes les combinaisons des consonnes citées ci-haut d’où une influence négative en anglais. L’enseignant des langues étrangères dans le milieu Yira doit prendre cette difficulté au sérieux et chercher à la corriger pendant ses leçons de langue.
Mots clés : Variante, combinaison des consonnes, impact négatif, apprenant Yira.
The present study related on the effects of socio-demographic factors based on the variables of the model Theory of Planned Behavior of Ajzen and Fishbein has the objective of comparing the obtained score averages from survey questionnaires administered participants regarding the factors’ modalities. The investigation targeted students of the last class of both Kisangani and Butembo towns. The questionnaires were administered to an empirical sample of 480 participants. The study made use of ANOVA and t of students in data analyses.
Based on the analyses, the findings are the following: the participants without any pre-requisites received greater score averages than those with entrepreneurial intention prerequisite. The masculine respondents got greater scores than feminine ones whose control is perceived and norm is subjective. Students from Butembo have been found with a higher entrepreneurial culture and attitude of entrepreneurship comparatively to those from Kisangani. The latter get a higher perceived control. The study suggests a qualitative inquiry on the motivation and the meaning of the entrepreneurial aspirations in both contexts.
Key words: Entrepreneurship, socio-demographic factors, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)
Entrepreneurship calls for necessary activities to the creation of the enterprises. Since some decades, it has been taken as the essential vector which favours self-employment. Studies carried on this phenomenon are grounded on assumptions of social psychology notably on the Theory of Planned Behavior of Ajzen and Fishbein. While exploring this model, an investigation which intended to identify the decisiveness of entrepreneurial intention was carried out with the target of Butembo and Kisangani students. The survey questionnaire was administered to 480 respondents. The analyses made with multiple regressions reached the results that the entrepreneurial intention explained by the attitude towards the entrepreneurial behavior, the subjective norm and the locus of control. The culture of entrepreneurship and self-esteem do not lead to substantial effects. While comparing both sub-groups, Kisangani and Butembo students, the same explicative variables involved in the explanation of entrepreneurial intention (mean to say attitude towards entrepreneurial behavior, subjective norm and the place of the control). However, a significant difference in favor of Butembo participants was perceived amongst the coefficients of determination statistically. The study suggests that some actions of sensitization and training should first focus on the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills and competences.
Key words: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intention, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)
Cette étude explore l'impact crucial des pesticides sur la santé des travailleurs
agricoles en s'attachant à définir précisément les objectifs et la démarche
scientifique adoptée. L'introduction pose le cadre de cette problématique majeure
de santé publique, soulignant la nécessité de comprendre comment ces substances
influencent le bien-être physique des exploitants. En s'appuyant sur une
méthodologie rigoureuse, la recherche tente de dresser un état des lieux clair de
la situation actuelle dans le milieu rural.
This study examined the influence of entrepreneurial knowledge on students’ entrepreneurial tendency at Tagoloan Community College. Specifically, the study evaluated entrepreneurial knowledge in terms of education, experience, training, and skills, and determined how these dimensions affect students’ inclination toward entrepreneurship. It also investigated the relationship between entrepreneurial knowledge and entrepreneurial tendency, including the influence of selected demographic variables. The study utilized a quantitative-descriptive research design, employing a survey questionnaire with a Likert scale as the primary data-gathering instrument. The respondents consisted of 184 fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) students enrolled during the 2025–2026 academic year. Statistical tools, such as frequency distribution, correlation analysis, and regression analysis, were used to analyze the gathered data and determine the extent of the relationship and influence among variables. The findings revealed that students generally strongly agreed that entrepreneurial knowledge significantly influences entrepreneurial tendency. Among the dimensions of entrepreneurial knowledge, skills demonstrated the strongest influence, followed by education and experience, while training showed a positive but statistically insignificant effect. Correlation analysis further indicated that education, experience, training, and skills all have positive relationships with entrepreneurial tendency. Moreover, most demographic variables, including age, sex, student status, and family income, did not significantly affect entrepreneurial tendency, except for students’ allowance. The study concluded that entrepreneurial knowledge plays a vital role in shaping students’ entrepreneurial tendency, particularly through the development of practical entrepreneurial skills and exposure to entrepreneurship education. These findings emphasize the importance of strengthening entrepreneurship education programs and skills-development initiatives in higher education institutions to encourage students to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities and future business ventures.
This paper examines how high-tech industries manage technological innovation to maintain competitiveness in rapidly changing markets. It explores key innovation theories, strategic approaches, and the role of organizational culture, agile management, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing. Using global case studies including Tesla, Huawei, SAP, and Infosys, the study analyzes how companies combine internal capabilities with external collaboration to drive innovation. The findings show that successful innovation management depends on strategic flexibility, scalable infrastructure, leadership support, and a culture that encourages continuous learning and experimentation. The paper concludes that innovation is not only a technological process but also a long-term organizational capability essential for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Aim: This study provides preliminary insights into the performance of Malya goats under semi-intensive management across three agro-ecological zones. The zones cover the Central, Northern, and Lake.
Methods: Performance records of 234 kids born from 2020 to 2022 under on-station management were used. Zonal differences in birth weights, sexes, pre-weaning average daily weight gains (ADGs), weaning weights and mortalities were compared. Data were analysed using R-Studio. Mean birth weights in the Central, Lake, and Northern zones were 3.15, 2.50, and 2.92 kg, respectively, while mean weaning weights were 11.44, 13.94, and 10.62 kg.
Results: Mean ADG was 74.26, 101.25, and 68.59 g/day for the Central, Lake, and Northern zones, respectively. Goats in the Northern zone had higher birth weight than those in the Lake zone (p=0.002), whereas goats in the Lake zone had higher weaning weight and ADG than those in the Central and Northern zones (p=0.000). No differences were observed between the Central and Northern zones for birth weight (p=0.144), weaning weight (p=0.312), or ADG (p=0.541). Sex had no effect on birth weight (p=0.689), weaning weight (p=0.448), or ADG (p=0.287), although the interaction between zone and sex significantly affected birth weight. Goats in the Central and Northern zones had higher survival odds than those in the Lake zone (OR=4.0 and 2.6, respectively). Birth rates differed significantly across years but not between zones.
Conclusion: The results highlight the importance of proper management to reduce agro-ecological effects on goat performance. The study provides knowledge on factors affecting variation in goat performance traits and management.
Keywords: Agro-ecology, Malya goat, Pre weaning growth, Survival odd
Le changement climatique, associé à une mauvaise gestion de l'eau, provoque des sécheresses et des pénuries d'eau dans de nombreuses régions du monde. La Tunisie, est un pays émergent, situé au nord du continent Africain où les réserves en eau sont très limitées. La double identité hydrométéorologique de ce pays, aride à semi-aride sur les trois quarts de sa superficie la place dans une situation de crise.
Dans ce travail, nous nous sommes focalisées sur l’observation chronologique des précipitations, afin d’identifier la présence ou l’absence d’une cyclicité. Nous allons étudier le comportement des précipitations et déterminer s’il existe une périodicité pluviométrique historique, structurelle au bien qu’on assiste à une distribution purement aléatoire sans processus sous-jacent qui pourrait être lié aux effets du changement climatique.
Nos résultats montrent la présence d’une périodicité de sept ans traduisant une alternance entre des années pluvieuses et des années sèches. Cette confirmation nous mène à relativiser l’impact du changement climatique et à nous tourner vers des raisons plus profondes liées à l’efficience des politiques publiques et de la gouvernance.
Secondary school introduces a more complex set of subjects and activities. Many students find themselves experiencing anxiety adjusting to new roles and responsibilities. In the educational context, anxiety also arises from issues related to mathematics learning difficulties. Math Anxiety is a significant problem since it affects students’ emotions, thoughts, and actions. This results in students’ tendency to be scared and worried, and to feel less interested in learning Math in depth. Math Anxiety has become an alarming concern, as it results in negative aca-demic consequences, leads to disinterest, and a lack of persistence in the subject. When students with high math anxiety encounter math situations, anticipated anxiety consumes working memory capacity, inhibits learning, and causes them to underperform on mathematical tasks severely. Cognitive interference involves intrusive thoughts that result in a negative perception of the subject. This impedes the recall of things, reduces attention, and results in a low level of performance.
This research aimed at assessing the effect climate variability on water resources in the Nyabarongo catchment, focusing on rainfall patterns, temperature changes, and extreme weather events. Using a blend of descriptive and experimental research designs, the study gathered data from 175 participants via questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews. Data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics, qualitative content analysis, and regression modeling to determine the relationship between climatic shifts and water availability. The findings demonstrate a robust correlation, with the model explaining 79.5% of the variance in water resources (R2 = 0.795, adjusted R2 = 0.749, F = 327.619, p < 0.001). Results indicate that extreme weather events have the most substantial impact (B = 0.441, p = 0.034), followed by variations in rainfall (B = 0.341, p < 0.001) and temperature fluctuations (B = 0.249, p = 0.006). Standardized coefficients further reveal that extreme weather and rainfall changes (Beta = 0.265 each) exert a more significant influence on water availability than temperature (Beta = 0.142). Because all p-values were below the 0.05 threshold, the null hypothesis was rejected, confirming that climate variables significantly dictate water resource stability. The study concludes that the Nyabarongo catchment faces critical risks from climate instability, highlighting an urgent need for enhanced water conservation policies, community-led management, and the adoption of climate-resilient agricultural techniques to mitigate these environmental pressures.
The global renewable energy sector is undergoing a structural transformation driven not only by technological advance and policy mandates but by the accelerating integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks into corporate strategy, capital allocation, and innovation management. This paper argues that ESG criteria, far from constituting merely a compliance or reporting exercise, are functioning as substantive drivers of innovation in renewable energy firms – shaping research and development priorities, reconfiguring supply chains, redefining relationships with host communities, and redirecting the flow of institutional capital toward clean technology. Employing a qualitative case study methodology and drawing on corporate sustainability reports, investor guidance documents, international standard-setting frameworks, and peer-reviewed literature, the paper examines five principal mechanisms through which ESG integration is generating and diffusing innovation in the renewable energy sector: ESG metrics as catalysts for technological innovation; corporate governance structures as enablers of long-horizon green investment; social licence to operate as a driver of community-centred energy models; ESG disclosure frameworks as shapers of technology pathways; and institutional investor pressure as a scaling mechanism for renewable deployment. The analysis finds that the relationship between ESG and renewable energy innovation is reciprocal rather than unidirectional: while ESG frameworks direct capital and strategy toward clean energy, renewable energy performance in turn enhances ESG scores, creating a self-reinforcing dynamic that is accelerating the clean energy transition beyond what policy mandates alone would produce. The paper concludes with theoretical implications for innovation management scholarship and practical observations for corporate leaders, institutional investors, and policymakers seeking to leverage ESG integration as a lever of energy system transformation.
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