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{"title":"Challenges of Autonomy on Effective Local Government in Nigeria","authors":"A. Aderogba","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p18","url":null,"abstract":"The focus of this study is to examine the relationship between autonomy and effectiveness of local government in Nigeria. The administrative structure for local governance has always existed in one form or the other since colonial period. However, the poser is how autonomous are they as a unit of government and to what extent are they effective. This study relying on available secondary data, adduced that local governments have constitutional responsibilities, its autonomy is greatly eroded by other higher tier governments, and that lack of autonomy impedes its effectiveness. Way forward suggested include, constitutional reforms, limited role for both state and federal governments and financial autonomy for effectiveness. Keywords: Local government, Autonomy, Effectiveness, Efficient-service, Decentralization","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117254355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strong Orthogonal Arrays and Orthogonal Array-Based Latin Hypercube Designs for Planning Experiments: A Method for Improving Study Design in Biomedical Research","authors":"K. Osuolale, A. Musa, W. B. Yahya, O. Otekunrin, Lateef Adeleke Babatunde","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p4","url":null,"abstract":"Orthogonal Array-based Latin Hypercube Designs (OALHDs) have not only become popular in practice among techniques used in the development of computer experiments but also helpful whenever interest is on designing some traditional experiments. Design construction for computer experiments has become a novel area especially in Nigeria and Africa at large since it is more about experimental planning rather than modelling aspect in which some progress has been made. The Bush Construction Type II method was used in this study to construct a strong Orthogonal Array (OA) of strength three, using Galois Fields (GF) of order s which gave rise to the constructed Orthogonal Array-Based Latin Hypercube Designs (OALHDs) for planning experiments. The OALHD was used in this research as a Latin hypercube design constructed based on orthogonal arrays in order to achieve better space-filling properties that would otherwise not be accomplished by a random Latin hypercube design (LHD). Orthogonal Array (N, k) LHD were constructed at parameter values of OA (N, k) = (216, 8) and (343, 9). This study aims at applying the OALHDs constructed to improve the study design or conducted in biomedical research. The health related quality of health data of HIV patients was used in the application. This is a novel approach in the medical setting. The method of construction employed the maximin criterion in the k- Nearest Neighbour with Euclidean distance for constructing strong the Orthogonal Array-Based Latin Hypercube Designs (OALHDs). The OA (216, 8) LHD and OA (343, 9) LHD constructed possessed better space-filling properties and they achieve uniformity in each dimension of the designed variables. This study concludes that the OALHDs can be used to improve the study design in biomedical research. A MATLAB 2016 computer package was used for program implementation and analysis. Keywords: Computer experiments, Bush construction type II method, Galois fields, Latin hypercube designs, Orthogonal array","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115066362","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design Of An Automated Home Security System With Remote Monitoring Capability. Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Intertertiary Multidisciplinary Conference","authors":"Stanley Ebhohimhen Abhadiomhen, R. Nzeh, N. J. Ezeora, I. Uzo, B.C Uzo, N. Ogbene, G. Anichebe","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p4","url":null,"abstract":"The continuous improvement in technology underscores the critical need for an efficient home security system to address the prevailing security concerns (such as intrusion and fire outbreaks) in homes. Noticeably, automated home security systems that rely on PIR sensors, smoke sensors, microcontrollers, and android enabled remote monitoring features have huge advantages over manual systems. These automated systems increase the possibility of eradicating security fears in homes by providing homeowners with a good sense of security each time they are away from their homes. This paper reviewed some of the existing techniques previously used to implement advanced home security systems and present a system that notifies homeowners in the event of an intrusion or fire incident in their homes. In addition, the system provides homeowners with a remote monitoring feature via an Android application to stream live events using the cameras or channels provided in the DVR. Keywords: Remote Monitoring, Home security system, Surveillance Cameras, Buzzers, Microcontroller, GSM and Android technology.","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129121080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Changing Nature of New Employees’ Orientation: “Staff Retention and Turnover Reduction” An Empirical Study In The Gambia's Public And Private Sectors","authors":"Abraham Lawrence Onochie","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p6","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: One of the major areas on HRM is how to develop employees and get the most efficient out of them by retaining employees and reducing an organization's turnover rate. People leave organizations all the times, depending on various reasons that might be personal and out of the control of the employee, and/or either due to conflict of interest of employees seeking a change in their careers. There are various possible factors of the range of control of the organization. However, it has been observed that organizations can keep their employees longer if they are oriented and welltrained. In this paper, investigation will be on the impact of employees' orientation as a tool towards reducing high turnover rates. Methodology: Both primary and secondary data were used to gather information for this investigation. The secondary data was obtained from articles, blogs, papers online, and textbooks. The questionnaires were sent to respondents electronically via Google forms. A link was produced: Https://forms.gle/GEgBCklkmlkMXmL9 after the survey was built, it was shared amongst respondents with an attached letter of clarification explaining the process of participation which was on voluntary basis. The survey was opened for a span of one week and within a week 144 surveys were filled and submitted above the benchmark which targeted 100 participates. The targeted audience was a random selection of The Gambia’s workforce, there was no specific organization under reviewed. Findings: The Statistics of this survey shows that very few numbers of employees stayed with an organization for more than 5 years of employment which indicates a high turnover. Over 73% of the respondents received orientation prior to job engagement with little and/or less information about how to do their jobs. Whereas, over 27% of employees never received any orientation. Results also show that management does not get involved often in ensuring that their newly hired employees understand what-to-do? And how-to-do-their jobs, rather most employees ended up learning their jobs by themselves. Finally, this survey recorded 38% for employees’ feedback and 66% of the time management does not respond to staff feedback. Feedback is one of the most ideal ways of improvement but management concentrates less on it. On the side of training and development, 42% of the respondents believe that orientation helps in reducing the rate at which people leave an organization. While 36% feel neutral about this statement and 50% of the respondents believe that orientation helps in retaining employees. Keywords: Employee Retention, Organization's Turnover Rate, Employment","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123686648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quality characteristics of Biscuits Produced from wheat-African-Locust Beans Pulp Flour Blends","authors":"R. Lawal, H. Musa, U. Haruna","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p9","url":null,"abstract":"In search for plant protein and vitamins substitute, the African locust beans (Parkia biolobosa) have found very popular used for condiment, baby’s formulation diets and animal meals. The aim of this study was to produce biscuits from African locust beans pulps flour and wheat flour. The matured and ripped African locust beans pods purchased from Bauchi market. The pods were manually cleaned and milled. The wheat/locust bean pulp flour were mixed in the ratio; 100:0%, 90:10%, 80:20%, 70:30% and 60:40% respectively. The proximate composition of the biscuit samples were analyzed with standard methods. There was decrease in protein contents of the biscuits as African locust bean flour is added and increase in moisture content. This result revealed that African locust beans flour can be added up to 30% substitution level without altering quality characteristics and organloletic properties of the biscuits. Keywords: Biscuits, Wheat Flour, African Locust Bean Flour, Blends, Quality.","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126415602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact Assessment of Corporate Governance on Performance Of Selected Listed Companies in Nigeria.","authors":"Hafsat Olubukanla Rufai","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n3p12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n3p12","url":null,"abstract":"The erosion of trust has put pressure on corporations to improve their performance. Due to widespread corporate scandals and failures around the world, there has been a renewed interest in the effect of corporate governance on firm performance. This study investigated the effect of corporate governance dimensions particularly board size and ownership concentration on performance and market share of selected listed companies in Nigeria. The study utilized secondary data for fifteen companies from the Financial Services, Consumer Goods and Industrial Goods Sectors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange for the period of 2014 to 2019. For data analysis, the study adopted the ordinary least multiple regression analysis. The study found that as board size and ownership concentration increase, ROE decreases. However, the study found that, to a significant extent, market share of listed firms in Nigeria increases as both board size and ownership concentration increase. This study concluded that board size and ownership concentration do not have significant effect on return on equity (ROE) of listed firms in Nigeria. Also, it concluded that board size and ownership concentration has significant effect on market share of listed firms in Nigeria. Although without significant effect, the study specifically found that as board size increases, return on equity (ROE) of listed firms in Nigeria decreases and as ownership concentration increases, ROE of listed companies in Nigeria also decreases.The study recommended that the board of the companies should always be of a size relative to the scale of its operation, allow for diversity and formation of necessary board committees in order to improve performance. Also, board of directors should ensure that ownership concentration is not too high even as board of the companies needs to ensure that they continuously subject themselves to ownership diversity and board size appropriateness in order for the business to be profitable and increase market share. Keywords: Board Size, Board Ownership, Corporate Governance, Performance, Nigeria","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"218 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115522412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Breeding Drug Abusers: Patent Medicine Vendors Experiences in Semi-Urban Areas of Ibadan, Nigeria","authors":"Abolaji Azeez, Olubukola Yetunde Azeez, M. Ayegboyin","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p12","url":null,"abstract":"Indiscriminate drug use consistently constitutes a public health threat in developing countries including Nigeria. Therefore, the study explored PMVs’ experiences to understand the socio-economic factors accountable for the demand and dispensation of multiple drugs to clients. The study was exploratory and qualitative. Through respondents determined survey (RDS), four patent medicine vendors and one pharmacist were recruited into the study for in-depth interviews. The PMVs had at least 7 years’ experience and were aware of the restrictions guiding drugs they could sell. Although PMVs were prohibited from clerking clients lowincome households would constantly request for the multiple drugs especially to treat malaria and body pains. The clients reportedly wanted faster relief and cheaper therapy -as low as 100 naira i.e. 0.28$. Also, such choices were made to treat under-five children however, the PMVs reportedly exercised caution on this. Consequent to that, the PMVs advised their clients to consult a physician. The PMVs believed their services and products were less expensive. Also, the vendors relied on experience, accommodation of local languages, follow up and referral to gain more patronage. The public should be exposed to the danger of consuming multiple drugs to promote a positive attitude towards the proper use of drugs. Keyword: Indiscriminate drug use, treatment, Patent Medicine Vendors, Nigeria","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"387 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122777240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Study of Institutional Facilities as Predictors of Students Choice of Schools: Case Study of Public Tertiary Institutions in Lagos, Nigeria","authors":"A. Sokoya","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28p3","url":null,"abstract":"Institutional facilities often determine students’ choice of enrolment into tertiary institution and level of academic performance Rudhumbu,Tirumali and Kumari, (2017). Thus institutions invest more on installation and maintenance of facilities like business enterprise to compete favorably with their counterparts in order to have good number of students and to improve institutional image and status (Gibbs, 2001). Despite institutions stringent requirements of students’ academic results from high school, parents are more concerned of institutional image; safety and campus security. This paper focused on institutional facilities as predictors of students’ choice of enrolment into tertiary institutions for further studies. The study population comprised of year two students in all fields of study from each level of tertiary institutions (college of education, polytechnic and university) in Lagos, Nigeria. It also examined the impact of available facilities ranging from library facilities and services, internet facilities, campus accommodation and proximity to the library and lecture rooms, lecturers experience and academic qualifications are inclusive facilities examined in this study. The study also mirror on the admission requirements of the various schools under study, the structural facilities need of all categories of students in the study; the place of the physically challenged students inclusive. The study adopted survey designed research with the aid of both self structured questionnaire, observation and interview as research instruments for clarification. The services of research assistance hinged on the distribution and collation of questionnaires for the study. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used to analyse the data. Conclusion and recommendations was drawn based on the research findings. Keywords: Institutional facilities, library, students’ enrolment.","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"94 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128038258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Women’s Access to Land and its Implications for Empowerment in Nigeria: The Case of Ilorin East Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria","authors":"M. J. Omomeji, O. A. Olajide","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n3p8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n3p8","url":null,"abstract":"There is a gender gap observed in access, ownership and control of land and other productive resources which is not in favor of women in Nigeria. While most studies on access to land resource have related it to food security, this study however examined its implications for the empowerment of women in the study area. Multistage sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 120 households from the population. Questionnaires were used to elicit information from the sample, and its administration was interactive. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between women's empowerment and access, control, and ownership of land resource. The regression analysis showed that land ownership, rights to land, and decision-making power over land had significant effects on the empowerment status. The study recommends that laws that will ensure and protect women's access and rights to land should be put in place and such laws should be properly monitored and evaluated. Keywords: Access to Land, Women’s Empowerment, Land Ownership, control of land Proceedings Reference","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130209180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential Human Hair and Sheep Wool Dyeing Characteristics of Hair Colour Formulations Prepared from Four Vegetable Dyes.","authors":"F. Oyedeji, J. Momoh","doi":"10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22624/aims/isteams-2021/v28n2p11","url":null,"abstract":"Man insatiable desires often leads him to many choices. Some functional, others for the purpose of decoration or acceptability. The dyeing of hair can be comfortably placed in any of the three categories. The production of hair colours is a multi-billion dollar industry that involves the use of both plant-derived and synthetic dyes. Unlike synthetic dyes which can be toxic and harmful to the environment; natural dyes are biodegradable, non-toxic and compatible with environment. In the present study the comparative black – brown colouring effect of seven dye formulations made from ethanol and chloroform extracted pigments of some local dye yielding plants; Lawsonia inermis, Loncocarpus cyanescens, Pterocarpus osun and Trema orientalis on grey human hair and sheep wool was observed and recorded after two hours of dye uptake; storage at room temperature for 4 days and exposure to sunlight for 4 days. % yield of extracted dye ranged from 1.04 - 3.20 in the order Lawsonia inermis < Trema orientalis < Lonchocarpus cyanescens < Pterocarpus osun dye. The colours of the dyes obtained were orange (Lawsonia inermis), yellow (Loncocarpus cyanescens), dark red (Pterocarpus osun) and dark green (Trema orientalis). The human hair took up the dye more readily than the sheep wool and the black-brown colouring effect was maximum with formulation 7 and in the order PF 7>PF 3 > PF 5 > PF 4 > PF 1> PF 6 >P2 with the colour being retained for the greatest period of time at room temperature while fading gradually with the length of exposure to sunlight for both human hair and wool. The colour deepened however for sheep wool, with length of stay at room temperature. In conclusion, the natural dye formulations coloured the hair better than sheep wool, it may therefore be suitable for the formulation of hair colouring solution, after toxicity tests, colour fixing and modification studies have been carried out on the dyes. Keywords: Lawsonia inermis, Loncocarpus cyanescens, Pterocarpus osun, Trema orientalis, Human hair, Sheep wool, Vegetable dyes.","PeriodicalId":332710,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 28th iSTEAMS Multidisciplinary & Inter-tertiary Research Conference","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128633773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}