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{"title":"Migration and the Role of Diaspora Communities in Sustainable Development","authors":"Susan Doofan Albert-Makyur","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23010","url":null,"abstract":"This study posits that Diaspora Communities have the potential to serve as catalysts for sustainable development due to their distinct characteristics, enabling them to contribute substantially in both their adopted nations and countries of origin. It examines the complex connection between migration and sustainable development, particularly emphasizing the duties diasporas play through diverse means such as financial remittances, knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and cultural exchange within their respective global communities. This research presents a novel methodology for analyzing diaspora-driven development, drawing on a comprehensive range of primary and secondary data sources. Findings reveal that without a transparent framework for involvement, collaboration and advocacy, the connections between expatriate communities and their countries of origin tend to be temporary and limited to specific sectors, events, or locations. The study recommends an effective policy framework for the diaspora demographic database to enhance information accessibility and skills pool tracking and an improved formal framework to support Diaspora remittances and projects and strengthen the role of Diaspora Associations for achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals and consistent collaboration/relationship between these entities.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"32 48","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396997","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":"Selected Prospects for the Development of the Ukraine Economy in the Context of Wartime Demographic Transformations","authors":"Volodymyr Rodchenko, Ganna Rekun","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23008","url":null,"abstract":"The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has had a significant impact on the country's development dynamics. This was particularly reflected in the demographic potential: rising mortality rates, falling birth rates and the highest rates of internal and external migration since independence. Such transformations, combined with the challenges of the times, have been reflected in the economic space, both negatively and positively. This paper analyses the current demographic and economic situation, compares them with the period before the active military confrontation, and examines public attitudes and international experience in overcoming similar crises. This analysis was carried out by studying the main statistical data on the above processes. The international experience was reviewed by studying scientific publications and reports from expert organisations. The study showed that the continuation of the conflict could lead to a significant aggravation of regional disparities, the rapid development of service industries, including the digital sector and the military industry, a shift away from focussing on low value-added goods, and a crisis in sectors with low labour productivity. Although the demographic crisis will continue to deepen, it is expected to stabilise at a new level after the active phase of the war is over. The current set of prospects is generally positive but requires a proactive approach and constant review to accelerate the transformation process and strengthen the potential of the Ukrainian economy.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"32 35","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396785","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":"Determinants of Agribusiness Sustainability: An Exploratory Factor Analysis","authors":"Martin Tettey Nartey Jnr","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23003","url":null,"abstract":"The research conducted in this study focused on exploring the determinants of sustainability of agribusinesses. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design and targeted managers and operational staff working in agribusinesses affiliated with the National Association of Seed Traders of Ghana (NASTAG). The collected data underwent a series of statistical analyses, including exploratory factor analysis, principal component analysis, and varimax rotation. These analyses were performed on the questionnaires, which contained variables assessing the determinants of sustainability of agribusinesses. The findings of the study revealed some sustainability dimensions of agribusinesses in Ghana. These determinants were categorised into three dimensions: social, environmental and economic sustainability dimensions. These dimensions emerged after applying exploratory factor analysis, principal component analysis, and varimax rotation techniques. Together, these three dimensions accounted for 74.3% of the explained variance in the data. The identified sustainability determinants have both theoretical and practical implications for enhancing agribusinesses. They provide valuable insights into the specific areas that need attention and improvement to promote the long-term viability of agribusiness operations. However, despite the significance of these findings, the study also recommended that future researchers should consider exploring the interconnectedness and potential trade-offs between the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of agribusiness sustainability. It would be valuable to investigate the effectiveness of various strategies and interventions in achieving balanced sustainability outcomes across these dimensions.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"5 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396902","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":"A Systematic Overview of Fuzzy Extended Entity Relationship (Fuzzy EER) Model Using Practical Examples","authors":"Ekle Francis A., Dr. Okoronkwo Matthew C., Musa Ibrahim A., Akosu Aondohemba M.","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/sep23010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/sep23010","url":null,"abstract":"Most real-world data are vague and imprecise, so traditional relational databases cannot represent, integrate, and manage them effectively. In this research, we gave an overview of the application of fuzzy logic to the conceptual modeling facet of database design, which is an enhancement of the Extended Entity Relationship (EER) model. This is done to give a clearer picture of how imprecise and vague data are represented and managed, especially in multiple-criteria decision-making database systems. To achieve this, an overview of fuzzy attributes, fuzzy values in the attributes, notation for fuzzy representations, fuzzy degree in each value of an attribute, fuzzy degree in a set of values of different attributes, fuzzy degree with its own meaning and fuzzy degree to the model was carried out with practical examples.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"32 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396693","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":"Success Factors Associated with Frugal Business Modelling: An Exploratory Factor Analysis","authors":"Martin Tettey Nartey Jnr","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23002","url":null,"abstract":"The research conducted in this study focused on exploring the success factors associated with frugal business modelling in the context of agribusinesses. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design and targeted managers and operational staff working in agribusinesses affiliated with the National Association of Seed Traders of Ghana (NASTAG). The collected data underwent a series of statistical analyses, including exploratory factor analysis, principal component analysis, and varimax rotation. These analyses were performed on the questionnaires, which contained variables assessing the success factors related to frugal business modelling. The findings of the study revealed several success factors that aid frugal business modelling in Ghana. These success factors were categorised into six factors: coordination, information and dissemination, regulation and supervision, funding, service delivery, and the institutional framework. These factors emerged after applying exploratory factor analysis, principal component analysis, and varimax rotation techniques. Together, these six factors accounted for 77.9% of the explained variance in the data. The identified success factors have both theoretical and practical implications for enhancing the sustainability of agribusinesses. They provide valuable insights into the specific areas that need attention and improvement to promote the long-term viability of agribusiness operations. However, despite the significance of these findings, the study also recommended the exploration of longitudinal studies. Conducting longitudinal research would provide an understanding of specific policies, regulations, and supportive measures needed to promote the adoption of frugal business models to create an enabling environment for their implementation. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"32 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396692","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":"General Insights into Higher Education Dynamics: Understanding Challenges and Exploring Implications for Moroccan Universities","authors":"Said Ouboumerrad","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/dec23005","url":null,"abstract":"Higher education has always been the backbone of the academic enlightenment of civilizations. It is the impulse behind scientific discovery and the building block of sound economies. It is also the thrust of progress that drove developed countries to discover new inventions and invade outer space. It is the path that provided humanity with answers to thrilling enigmas that were far-fetched realities in the past. However, how to improve higher education has always been the subject of a heated debate and often resulted in baffling matters. This article delves into the pressing concerns within higher education, focusing on the challenges faced by Moroccan universities. The discourse navigates through multifaceted issues impacting academia and elucidates their broader implications. A comprehensive literature review encapsulates these challenges, shedding light on their intricate interplay and potential ramifications. By synthesizing diverse scholarly perspectives, this brief yet incisive review aims to offer insights into the complex landscape of higher education, guiding discussions and prompting strategic considerations for the enhancement of Moroccan universities in the evolving global educational milieu.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"30 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396722","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":"Major Constrains to Choice of Waste Management Strategies among the Poor and Non-Poor Households in South-west Nigeria","authors":"Funmilayo Adefunke Adebayo, Taiwo Timothy Amos, Jimoh Atanda Afolabi, Lawrence Olusola Oparinde, Olaniran Anthony Thompson","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/oct23010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i12/oct23010","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the factors influencing Households' choice of waste management strategies in Lagos State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. In the first stage, two states (Lagos state and Ogun state) were purposefully selected based on their well-organized waste management systems, relatively advanced waste management arrangements, and close proximity. In the second stage, three LGAs were purposely selected from the Lagos state, while three LGAs were selected in Ogun state, considering well-organized waste management systems. In the third stage, a stratified sampling technique was used to select four communities from each LGA into two different strata: high-income and low-income. In the fourth stage, fifteen respondents were selected using a systematic sampling technique. In all, 360 respondents were used for the study. Primary and secondary data collected from 360 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multi-dimensional poverty index, multinomial logit, and regression model. The average age of the household head was 47 years, which implies that the respondents were mostly middle-aged people who were still within their economically active age group. This is expected to positively influence the respondents' decision-making as they would be making sound decisions regarding waste management since they are likely to be more exposed to different health-related information. The income distribution revealed that the household head earned an average income of N109, 211.00. It was also revealed that the respondents earned a minimum of N10, 000.00 and a maximum of N3, 500,000.00. The result revealed that the majority of the household heads earned more than the N33,000.00 monthly minimum wage approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, which indicates that they are average-income earners and will consequently enable the household heads to make rational decisions on their choice of waste management. It was revealed that about 52.6% and 35.9% of the respondents in Lagos and Ogun States, respectively, who are below the poverty line, used PSP, while about 28.9% and 34.1% of those who are non-poor or above the poverty line used the PSP. Years spent in schools, waste disposal cost, and disposal frequency were the major factors influencing households' choice of waste management strategies in south-west Nigeria. This policy should promote new healthy waste disposal methods like PSP, which the poor can afford, while phasing out the old and unhealthy methods like open dumping and burning, which still predominates in the study area and most parts of the developing countries.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"28 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140396895","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":"Households’ Factors Influencing Choice of Waste Management Strategies in Lagos State, Nigeria","authors":"Adefunke Funmilayo Adebayo, Taiwo Timothy Amos, Jimoh Atanda Afolabi","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i10/oct23004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i10/oct23004","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined the factors influencing Households' choice of waste management strategies in Lagos State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. In the first stage, two states (Lagos state and Ogun state) were purposively selected based on their well-organized waste management systems, relatively advanced waste management arrangements and close proximity. In the second stage, three LGAs were purposively selected from Lagos state, while three LGAs were selected in Ogun state considering well-organized waste management systems. In the third stage, a stratified sampling technique was used to select four communities from each LGA into two different strata, namely: high-income and low-income stratum. In the fourth stage, fifteen respondents were selected using a systematic sampling technique. In all, 360 respondents were used for the study. \u0000Primary and secondary data collected from 360 respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multidimensional poverty index, multinomial logit, regression model, contingent valuation and probit regression model. The average age of the household head was 47 years, which implies that the respondents were mostly middle-aged people who were still within their economically active age group. This is expected to positively influence the respondents' decision-making as they would be making sound decisions regarding waste management since they are likely to be more exposed to different health-related information. The result further proves that the majority (51.1%) of the household heads in Lagos and Ogun States were male. The higher percentage of male-headed households in the study area suggests that they were the breadwinners of their respective households. The Multinomial logistic regression result showed that years spent in school, household size, cost of waste disposal, membership of cooperative, biodegradable and transfer payment were the major factors that determine the acceptance of waste management strategies alternatives available in the study area.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"69 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140513398","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":"Influence of Heuristic Mathematics Teaching Method towards Students’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Moshi District, Tanzania","authors":"Valence Rwehabura, Evastela Kaponga","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i10/oct23007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i10/oct23007","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted to investigate the influence of heuristic mathematics teaching methods on students' performance in public secondary schools in Moshi District, Tanzania. The study was guided by Constructivism learning theory, which was pioneered by Jean Piaget (1936). The study employed a quantitative research approach whereby a cross-sectional survey design was used. The study’s target population was 61 public secondary schools, 73 mathematics teachers, and 28,134 students in Moshi District. Six schools and twelve teachers were selected using a straightforward random selection procedure, and 394 pupils were chosen using Slovin's formula. Both mathematics teachers and students were given access to quantitative tools (questionnaires). The reliability of Likert scale items was determined by the Cronbach Alpha technique. The collected data was sorted and analysed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS – version 20) computer software. The study found that heuristic teaching method has a positive contribution towards students’ performance. The researcher concluded that heuristic teaching method used by mathematics teachers had a large number of contributions to students’ learning of mathematics. According to the study's recommendations, the government should make sure that mathematics teachers have access to training programs on using heuristic teaching techniques to boost students' performance.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"31 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140526833","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":"Unlocking the Perceptions of Fishing Communities for a Credible and Effective Weather Forecasting and Early-Warning System in Zanzibar, Tanzania","authors":"Jamilah Ally Ramadhani, Sara N Seme","doi":"10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i11/nov23005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24940/ijird/2023/v12/i11/nov23005","url":null,"abstract":"Small-scale fishers are highly vulnerable to the impacts of weather conditions and climate variability, which can significantly affect their livelihoods and safety at sea. This study assessed the small-scale fishers' access and usage of weather forecasts and early warning systems in Zanzibar. It did so by examining the fishing communities' perceptions of the matter and patterns of utilisation of the weather information. It investigated the sources and accessibility of weather forecasts and early warning systems to the fishers. It utilised a descriptive and observational design using qualitative approaches. Data were collected through structured interviews, observation, and focus group discussions with samples of small-scale fishers in six villages in Unguja and Pemba in Zanzibar. The findings show that small-scale fishers in Zanzibar face significant challenges accessing reliable and timely conventional weather forecasts and early warning information. Limited access to communication technologies, including television and smartphones, emerged as a significant barrier. In addition, the utility of modern meteorological information and early warning systems is limited by their perceived unreliability to fishing communities. The fishing communities extensively use traditional weather forecasting methods informed by generations of tradition. Using informal communication channels and telephony services, local communities integrate conventional weather information served through short messaging services with traditional weather prediction systems. The integration provides credible results shared across the communities for collective decision-making on safer fishing practices. These findings are important for Zanzibar's policymakers, fisheries management agencies, and climate service providers. There is a need for the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and other stakeholders to deliberate and improve communities' access to reliable weather forecasts and early warning systems for their resilience and sustainable fishing practices. It is also important for the government and other stakeholders to promote integrating indigenous knowledge with scientific forecasting methods for a comprehensive and contextually relevant information framework for small-scale fishers and other consumers.","PeriodicalId":503137,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Innovative Research and Development","volume":"10 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140524875","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}