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{"title":"Effect of Procurement Method on Procurement Performance in NG-CDF Funded Project in Kisii County, Kenya","authors":"Nyabwari David Matwa","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i10.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i10.002","url":null,"abstract":"Procurement method, a component of the procurement process, is an area that offers a potential of improvement, an improvement that can significantly add value to procurement performance and in turn project success. Procurement methods help optimizes all procurement performance parameters such as cost, time, and quality. The choice is usually complex, inconsistent and uncertain given the many participants and variable involved. NG-CDF projects however record an otherwise state of affairs with a sorry state of records across all the procurement methods. For this reason the study sought to establish the effect of procurement method on the performance of NG-CDF funded projects in Kisii County, Kenya. The study adopted a positivism research philosophy and a descriptive survey research with a target population of 2333 persons and ample size of 428 respondents determined by Yamane (1967) formula inclusive of 20% non-response rate. The study found out that procurement method accounts for 1.6% of procurement performance and an R = 0.341 implying a moderately and positively influence on procurement performance. PP = 2.281+ 0.373 (PM) regression model was realized. The study concluded that procurement method has a positively significant effect on procurement performance.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135726685","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":"Relationship between Procurement Planning and Procurement Performance in NG-CDF Funded Project in Kisii County, Kenya","authors":"Nyabwari David Matwa","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i10.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i10.003","url":null,"abstract":"Procurement processes determine how procurement performance fairs which in turn manifest in projects of any type. NG-CDF projects are procured with empirical evidence of many of them delayed, stalled or aborted altogether. Procurement has been of the blame board for the cost and time overruns and poor quality of projects for public projects. This necessitates an inquiry establish the influence of procurement planning, on procurement performance of CDF funded construction projects in education sector in Kisii County, Kenya. The study adopted positivism research paradigm and descriptive research design. The study target population was 2333 NG-CDF funded projects in Kisii county constituencies. The study has a sample size of 428 respondents from a target population of 2333 involved in the projects funded in Kisii County constituencies by NG-CDF in both primary and secondary schools between 2013 and 2020. The study found out that procurement planning accounts for 17.6% of the total variation in procurement performance. the regression model generated was PP = 1.932+0.484 (PPL) Where PP is procurement performance and PPL is procurement planning which was significant at 0.000. The study concluded that procurement planning bore a positive and significant influence on procurement performance.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725750","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 Right to a Healthy Environment in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Right of Ambiguous Effectiveness","authors":"Ajabu Mastaki Gabriel, Nzohabonayo Anaclet","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i10.001","url":null,"abstract":"Today, living in a healthy environment remains an ongoing quest, despite the affirmation of the right to a healthy environment by various national and international legal instruments. The Stockholm and Rio conferences were the starting point for raising awareness of the dangers posed by human activities. To this end, the States undertook to confer on every individual the right to live in a healthy environment. It was only after a struggle by the Human Rights Committee that the right to a healthy environment was recognized as a human right. It is now a subjective right recognized for every human being. The Congolese legislature enshrined this right in article 53 of its constitution. The constitutionalisation of this right gives it the status of a justiciable right. For 17 years now, this right has remained more theoretical than practical in the Democratic Republic of Congo, even though it is a constitutional right. There are several reasons for this theorizing, such as the low number of cases referred to the courts, or the fact that it is impossible to do so, and the absence of environmental litigation. Yet there are many solutions that can make the right to a healthy environment effective in this country. In light of these issues, the study answers the following question: Can violations of the right to a healthy environment be justiciable before Congolese courts? The constitutionalisation of the right to a healthy environment as a human right implies a constitutional obligation on Congolese courts and tribunals to apply not only the Constitution, but also international treaties and agreements enshrining this right and forming an integral part of the Constitution.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"51 2","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135975805","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":"Study of Mangrove Ecotourism Product Offers in Bali","authors":"Ida Ayu Suryasih, I Putu Anom","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i09.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i09.003","url":null,"abstract":"Bali tourism prioritizes introducing culture and nature throughout the region. Natural tourism offers more of the geographical characteristics of mountains and coastal areas. Among a number of coastal tourism potentials such as the sea and beaches, there are also mangroves which are widely spread in Bali. There are at least 4 mangrove locations in Bali that have been developed as tourist attractions, namely Batu Lumbang, Wanasari, Perancak and Jungutbatu. These four mangrove tourism businesses offer an ecotourism brand in their tourism product offerings. In particular, ecotourism has a number of criteria in its implementation, starting from being carried out by the community, there are elements of education, environmental preservation and economic elements. All of these elements should be included in existing mangrove tourism activity offerings. Not to mention that as a tourism business based on tourist attractions, mangrove ecotourism management and services must prioritize the completeness of tourist attraction elements such as something to see, to buy, to do, to learn. Other complete aspects that a tourist attraction must have are attraction elements, accessibility, amineties and ancillary service. This research will identify and analyze the completeness of attraction elements, tourist attraction elements and their suitability with existing ecotourism elements in mangrove ecotourism in Bali. In a number of locations, utilization activities are often carried out by community groups and not by parties given the authority to manage the area. In a number of locations, the planning and monitoring processes are often carried out by different parties. It is necessary to reaffirm the matters and authority of area management. It is necessary to recapitulate the results of research carried out at the location so that more complete data is obtained regarding the characteristics of the location.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135888535","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 and Implication of the Proletariats Rendezvous in the 2023 General Election in Nigeria","authors":"Kingsley Chinonso Mark, Jude Chukwuemeka Okafor, Doris Ijeoma Okoye","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i09.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i09.002","url":null,"abstract":"The state of affairs over the years since Nigeria assumed the practice of democracy has been largely anti-democratic in practice, this scenario has led to an outcome of impoverishment, stagnation and the torn-stunk of the living conditions of the proletariats, which have undermined their faith and confidence in the electoral outcome and governance in Nigeria. The chunks of the Nigerian masses which represent the proletariats in Nigeria have been the most deleteriously affected group of the population in Nigeria. In view of the above, this paper examined the impact and implication of the proletariat’s rendezvous in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The paper adopted the qualitative research method, while utilizing textbooks, journals, newspapers, government publications, rules of proceedings and internet materials. Also applied was the Rational Choice Theory as propounded by Adam Smith in 1770 as its theoretical framework of analysis to provide understanding, explanation and as well make predictions germane to the problematic. The paper find out and concludes that the 2023 general election in Nigeria fell short of the credibility threshold set. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that additional reforms and improvements are required to ensure that the quality of future elections in Nigeria does not further decline, and that public confidence in the capacity of INEC to conduct elections is restored, while trust in the credibility of elections is re-established.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135148958","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":"New Strategic Actors of African Military Leaders (NSAAML) in the Path of International Relations (PIR) versus Mechanisms of Western Neo-Colonial Actors (MWNA): The Case of Burkina Faso in the 21st Century","authors":"Njuafac Kenedy Fonju","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i09.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i09.001","url":null,"abstract":"The History of Africa in International Relations (HAIR) put at the disposal of Post-Graduate Students and other readers is well intensive using scrutinized research work of the specialization to make an in-depth understanding of the happenings since the second half of the 20th Century and what is occurring in the 21st Century with new leaders cropping up with more pragmatic ideologies of chasing out neo-colonialist for the benefit of their specific countries. This situation is very welcoming in West African countries with specific strategic of using military coup d’états to flush out puppet Western leaders in the names of Head of States. The cases of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger among others caught our attention more recently. Our inspirations are drawn from published scientific works, documentaries, related books and specialized websites consulted online following the recent occurring with specific focus concerning Burkina-Faso where on September 30, 2022 a military coup took place in Burkina Faso. As a result, Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was overthrown and Captain Ibrahim Traoré replaced him in power. The constitution was suspended, state institutions were dissolved, borders were closed and the army imposed a curfew throughout the country thereby urging the Departure and end of French neo-colonialism with cancellation of specific accords of cooperation signed at independence This research is very interesting to students specializing in International Relations (IR) especially Africa in HAIR. However, a historical method was deem necessary with statistical tables giving some important representations and commercial exchanges between Burkina Faso and France barely a year before the cropping of conflicting bilateral relations since 2022.Our experiences from lecturing IR and HAIR with specific questions frequently asked by Post-Graduates students is among the motivated factors thereby highlighting issues which can be more valuable to other ..........","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"206 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135788627","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 Evolution and Implications of the Elsevier Logo: An Examination of Logo Modifications and their Impact on Scholarly Perception and Transparency","authors":"Jayantha Kalansooriya","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.004","url":null,"abstract":"Scholars often face pressure from their institutions to publish their research papers in journals published by Elsevier Group. However, there have been concerns raised by some scholars regarding alleged irregularities committed by Elsevier. This study aims to investigate the true nature of Elsevier and the authority it claims to exert over the world's scholarly knowledge. It is important to note that this study does not rely on scholarly criticisms of Elsevier. Instead, we adopt a historical inquiry approach to understand Elsevier's identity. The research employs the principles of connecting the dots and following the evidence, and is conducted with an open mind, outside the confines of traditional frameworks. During the investigation, it was discovered that Elsevier had tampered with their original logo, contradicting their claim of using the authentic version. This revelation suggests that they may have been attempting to conceal certain aspects of their organization from scholars. Therefore, this study invites scholars to reexamine Elsevier, irrespective of public opinion and perceived authority.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136099853","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":"Leveraging STEM Education Beyond the Classroom to Combat Banditry in Zamfara State, Nigeria","authors":"Akilu Isma’il, Hauwa’u Abubakar Abdullahi","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.003","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explored the potential of STEM education in combating banditry and promoting development in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Zamfara State had long been plagued by the complex challenges of banditry, severely hampering its social fabric and economic progress. Through an analysis of the banditry and socioeconomic development in the state, and the limitations of traditional approaches to combating banditry, the paper argued that innovative approaches were needed. Leveraging STEM education can play a critical role in building resilience and empowering communities by equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to address local challenges, such as banditry. Drawing on successful STEM programmes from around the world, the paper also outlined key strategies for implementing effective STEM education beyond classroom in banditry affected areas in the state. The paper suggested that implementing STEM education beyond the classroom will develop critical skills for innovation among teeming youths in Zamfara State, thereby making them well engaged and productive, hence discouraging them from getting involved in any form of banditry related activities.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135487385","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":"E-Service Quality and Consumer Perceived Value of M-Banking Users with the Moderation Effect of Satisfaction","authors":"Rinaldi Bursan","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.002","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid development of information technology was utilized by the banking industry to provide M-Banking services. This study aims to determine the effect of electronic service quality and perceived value on loyalty with satisfaction as a mediating variable. The result indicated that satisfaction is an absolute mediating variable for e-service quality and perceived value on loyalty. This study collected 290 data and the data sampled was analyzed by structural equation model. The result reveals that the variable effect of electronic service quality and consumer perceived value on loyalty with satisfaction as a mediating variable is greater compared with the direct effect. It shows that M-Banking users in Lampung Province perceived the benefits of the service and categorized M-Banking services in a good way. Mobile Banking services should provide information about transaction fees, such as understanding that there is a risk for every transaction in the mobile banking application, reasonable monthly administration fees charged, the cost of each transaction is affordable, and access does not require a large internet quota.","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135487384","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 Challenges of Politicking in a Multiparty Democratic Crossing of Cameroon (CPMDCC) Versus Harsh International Prescriptions of the New World Order with Misunderstanding (HIPNWOM) in Third World Countries since the Late 20th Century","authors":"Pr. Njuafac Kenedy Fonju","doi":"10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36344/ccijhss.2023.v09i08.001","url":null,"abstract":"The present article focuses on the challenges of democratic crossing of Cameroon through the use of politicking mechanisms in a multiparty democratic development which regained its glory since the advent of renewal of the democratization processes in Sub-Saharan Africa fostered by the dawn of the Cold War in 1991. It brings out great efforts planned and implemented by the governmental officials and the anachronism of democratic detractors which likely continued to fuel period of uncertainties couple with societal chaos in the specific two English speaking Regions which moved from Provinces to Regions then later accorded with special stutus in the midst of uprisings in search of complete national and international autonomy which is far fetch. In consideration of national unity which was destroyed by two European Great Powers, they can be qualified as “Opportunist Provocators” (OP) of the First and Second World Wars and arbitrary partitioned of the territory naming it French and British Cameroons later accepted by the two international organisations known as the League of Nations and the United Nations Organisation in their Mandatory and Trusteeship Systems respectively still under their supreme hegemony during the 20th Century. All along efforts to quench the misunderstanding among Cameroonian, political detractors and other international actors in hidings have turn it to be profitable commercial commodity to the detriment of Cameroonians of the English speaking expression whose challenges are not limited to them, but also to the French speakers regions of the country which are hosting some of the Internal Displaced Persons (IDP). This shows that, the state of insecurity is not just limited to the two regions but nationwide as the lessons of politicking keeps prolonging and endangering the entire national territory. In fact, the scrutiny of specialize existing literature, our experiences as political stakeholder in the new democratic dispensation and living eyewitnes","PeriodicalId":42142,"journal":{"name":"Cross Currents","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135936221","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}