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This study attempted to fill in the gaps on the dearth of literature exploring the college readiness and adjustment of PWD K-12 graduates as they transition from basic to tertiary education. These two constructs were measured using the College Readiness Test (CRT) and the College Adjustment Scales (CAS) test. The data were obtained from 74 PWD in a public university in Northern Philippines. The employment of the descriptive correlation design revealed that most of the respondents were college unready. However, they manifested favorable adjustment to developmental and psychological problems except for depression and suicidal ideation. With the use of Kendall's tau-b analysis, the results show that PWD K-12 graduates who are more college ready tend to adjust better regarding substance abuse (the use of drugs, alcohol, inhalants, and solvents). Thus, it is highly recommended that college readiness be enhanced in basic education because it is a critical factor in the college adjustment of students with disabilities. Higher education institutions (HEIs) also need to craft and implement specific interventions, with a focus on depression management, to address the high depression and suicidal ideation among PWD students as they are cardinal signals of maladjustment that may lead to serious behavioral problems. Contribution/ Originality
The study is one of the first attempts to document the college readiness and college adjustment of PWD K-12 graduates in the Philippines. It provides education policymakers with viable insights for carrying out interventions that may enhance the college readiness and adjustment of PWD, ensuring their seamless transition from basic to tertiary education. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Underlying Drivers that Influence Farmers’ Sustainable Adaptation Strategies
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
In order to minimize the adverse effects of climate change, appropriate adaptation strategies are paramount. Farmers' socio-demographic factors play a significant role in the selection of appropriate adaptation methods. However, there is a lack of empirical evidence on how farmers’ socio-demographic factors affect the choice of specific adaptation strategies to minimize the negative effects of climate change. This study explores what the main determinants are for farmers when choosing specific adaptation strategies in the context of local climate. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using statistical tools. The study found that income level, education level and experience had a positive and significant influence on farmers’ choices of climate change adaptation strategies. This implies that well-educated, wealthy, and experienced farmers are able to adapt more easily. The results also showed that farmers are aware that climate change has affected livestock and land degradation, increased food costs, and increased rural-urban migration. These negative effects of climate change on ecosystem services and agricultural production in Malaysia could be barriers to achieving sustainable agricultural practices. Therefore, the findings bring new perspectives to policymakers when developing adaptation policies for farming communities in the Malaysian agricultural sector. Contribution/ Originality
The paper's primary contribution is finding that farmers' socio-demographic factors are necessary when choosing appropriate adaptation methods. Appropriate strategies to combat climate change can reduce adverse effects and protect farmers’ livelihoods in Malaysia. Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 09-2020 Issue: 3
Safety Courses for Pupils of Vocational Secondary Education with Disabilities
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Journal: World Journal of Vocational Education and Training
The recent pandemic raised new issues of hygiene and safety, regarding large parts of population, especially considering the more vulnerable groups of societies. Among these groups, special care is required for pupils with mental, physical and/or functional disabilities. The latter category of disabilities is usually caused to immigrant pupils, due to language barriers that hinder the proper teaching and learning process. Along with the new hazards, old ones haven’t disappeared, like the danger of traffic accidents. Accordingly, this paper presents two safety courses for pupils of secondary education with disabilities, the one regarding traffic education and the other issues of personal hygiene, that aim at achieving the equal and autonomous living of vulnerable groups of pupils who are subject to multiple discrimination. These two courses are described in sufficient details for being implemented by the interested educators of Special Vocational Education, after a pilot application in a vocational school of Secondary Special Education, at the city of Elefsis, Greece. This pilot application proved the validity of the described herein educational project, but its success should be enhanced by the dissemination of the results to the whole local community. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature of Special Secondary Vocational Education, by presenting two safety courses for pupils with mental, physical and/or functional disabilities. The topics of the safety courses regard traffic education and personal hygiene, being described in details sufficient enough for their implementation by the interested educators. Arts and Education » World Journal of Vocational Education and Training » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
Impact of Board Diversity on Corporate Social Responsibility of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
This study investigates the impact of board diversity on corporate social responsibility in a developing country context. Board diversity was measured using four dimensions (board independence, board gender diversity, board professionalism and board nationality. We test our hypotheses using data obtained from annual report of eight (8) listed oil and gas firms on Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE) from 2012 to 2018. Diagnostic test such as, multicollinearity, heteroscedasticity and Hausman tests were conducted to validate the results. Applying Panel corrected standard error (PCSE) regression, the result reveal that board independence, board gender diversity and board diversity have significant positive impact on corporate social responsibility. In contrast, board professionalism has insignificant relationship with corporate social responsibility. In line with Stakeholder theory, our results suggest that board diversity can be seen as an effective mechanism to enhance CSR participation and spending as diversity of boards improves the ability of firms to meet the needs of their broader stakeholder groups. Our study contributes to a better comprehension of the potential value of the diversity of boards. It is therefore recommended that management of listed oil and gas firms need to maintain diverse balanced boards in terms of gender, independence, and expertise to enhance protection of stakeholder’s interest and the reduction of manager’s opportunistic tendencies behind CSR investment. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated the influence of board diversity on CSR in developing countries like Nigerian using different measurement (actual amount on CSR) that has previously received little consideration by many researchers and extending the dimension of board diversity beyond gender diversity. Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Contemporary Paradigm of Sustainable Development in the European Union
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
This study aims to explore the level of sustainable development in the European Union and examines the relationship that may exist between the sustainability index and the population of its member states, the GDP per capita, and the investments made in R&D. Furthermore, it aims to explore the role of the geographical region as a determining factor in the performance of these countries in each sustainability dimension. The research methodology employs a quantitative approach supported by the adoption of simple and multiple linear regression, cluster analysis, and variance analysis (ANOVA). The findings reveal that R&D expenditure is mainly a determining factor in a country’s sustainable performance. Moreover, it has been possible to identify several asymmetries, with geographical region emerging as a determining factor in the performance of European Union countries in 11 of the 17 dimensions of sustainability. This work offers both theoretical and practical contributions. From the theoretical perspective, it explores the relationship between sustainability and investments in R&D, GDP per capita, and population. From a practical point of view, it offers relevant information to be used by European Union countries to establish supportive policies to enhance the sustainability of economic growth. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by exploring the current state of sustainable development in the European Union (EU). The aim is to assess the relevance of multiple dimensions such as population, GDP per capita, and R&D investments in the sustainable development performance of the EU member countries. Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Financial Risks in Turkish Banking Industry: A Panel Data Analaysis on Istanbul Stock Exchange
Global price movements have been affecting markets dramatically in recent years. The changes in exchange rates, interest rates, and liquidity directly affect market value of firms. These risks are called financial risks and typically affect financial institutions. Many methods are developed to compute these risks. This study has a panel data analysis on 7 banks listed on Istanbul Stock Exchange. The motivation of this study is to investigate the relationship between financial risks (interest rate risk, exchange rate risk and liquidity risk) and market value of these banks. Many tests are available in the research such as VIF, AR Roots, Lag Length Selection Criteria, Cross Section Dependence Test, Delta Test, Unit Root Tests, Model Selection Tests, Heteroscedasticity and Autocorrelation Tests. Based on the tests, two way fixed effects model is developed. The results reveal that financial risks explain 29% of all price movements of commercial banks. The model is statistically significant. There is a positive relationship between liquidity and market value and negative relationships between interest rate risk and market value, and exchange rate risk and market value. The results are also consistent with the literature. The research is unique for the Turkish Banking industry and therefore is important academically as well as for risk management practice. Results show that banks operating in Turkey don’t properly manage financial risks. Macroeconomic dynamics and maturity mismatch problems in Turkey require great attention on financial risks. It is recommended that banks should operate with more risk management instruments such as financial derivatives and corporate risk management. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the very few studies which have investigated the relationship between financial risks and market value of Turkish commercial banks. Most studies on financial risks have analyzed non-financial firms. And the studies on financial risks of financial firms primarily focus on profitability. Economics » Financial Risk and Management Reviews » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Human Capital Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Approach
This study investigated the relationship between human capital development and economic growth in Nigeria for the period of 1981-2017. Annual time series data from various issues of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin and World Development Indicator (WDI) were collected for the dependent variable - gross domestic product per capita (the proxy for economic growth) and the independent variables - human development index (HDI), number of under-five deaths (NUFD), gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), labour force participation (LABF), remittance (REM) and inflation rate (INF). The Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) and Dickey Fuller Generalized Least Squares (DF-GLS) detrending test were used to test for unit root while the Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) or the bound testing approach was employed in the study. The result showed that human capital development (HDI), labour force participation (LABF) and remittance (REM) had direct and significant long run impact on economic growth while the short-run estimated model revealed that the one-lagged value of gross domestic product (RGDP) and HDI had direct and significant impact on the dependent variable. The error correction term showed that in event of a disequilibrium, shock or perturbation, the system would restore itself to equilibrium at an adjustment speed of approximately 97.1%. To increase Nigeria’s human development index (HDI), it was recommended that remittances from international agencies should not only used judiciously by the government for the development of human capital. This would not only increase creativity, skill and productive capacities but also promote economic growth in Nigeria. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the few studies in Nigeria that have investigated human capital-growth relationship with focus on international integration among several others indicators of human capital development in Nigeria. The paper's primary contribution is finding that remittance inflow is one of the international integration components that promotes growth. Economics » Journal of Empirical Studies » Month: 06-2020 Issue: 1
Root Density, Distribution and Yield Relationships of High Yielding Sugarcane Varieties Under Sandy Soil Condition
Roots are the less explored part of the sugarcane plant but are essential for sufficient nutrient and water supply to ensure better growth, development and sugar yield. Understanding the nature of the root system will help the plant breeder in selecting superior varieties that are adapted to different soil conditions. An experiment using ten high yielding sugarcane varieties was conducted to determine the root characteristics and yield performance in sandy soil of Pampanga, Philippines. The experiment was laid-out in RCBD with four replications. ANOVA revealed significant differences in 16 out of 18 parameters. Phil 8013, Phil 7544, Phil 97-3933, Phil 99-1793, Phil 04-0081, Phil 00-2569 and Phil 03-1727 produced significantly highest sugar yield (LKg/ha) which ranged from 223.05-257.93. Root density (RD) (g) and distribution at different soil depths from 0-100cm with interval of 10cm were 318.35 (46.47%), 132.36 (21.59%), 81.02 (14.05%), 26.24 (4.57%), 14.77 (2.61%), 14.58 (2.53%), 13.23 (2.32%), 11.53 (2.05%), 10.80 (1.93%) and 10.63 (1.87%). Stalk characteristics such as diameter, length and number of millable stalks and RD at 0-10cm, 11-20cm, 21-30cm, 51-60cm, 61-70cm, 71-80cm and 90-100cm were positively correlated with cane yield while percent brix and purity were positively correlated with sucrose content. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies in the country which investigated sugarcane roots. Information derived from this study may guide farmers in the selection of varieties suited in sandy soil including the adoption of appropriate cultural management practices for a more efficient utilization of resources. Agricultural Sciences » Review of Plant Studies » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 1
Role of Talent Development on Talent Engagement and Self-Efficacy: A Structural Model
The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of talent development (TD) on talent engagement (TE) and self-efficacy (SE). Data were collected through a questionnaire from the trainees of Bangladesh Institute of Human Resource Management (BIHRM). Two hypotheses were developed and tested on the collected data. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is performed which includes both measurement model and structural model. Average variance extracted (AVE), Cronbach’s alpha (?), composite reliability (CR) and factor’s loading have been shown under the measurement model whereas path diagram is used to present the relationship among the constructs under the structural model. The results of the study support that talent development has significant impact on both talent engagement and self-efficacy of talented employees. The outcome of the study is highly consistent with the previous literature and the results have strong logical argument. The research implies that organizations should emphasize to improve knowledge and abilities of the talents which foster more attachment and conviction towards jobs as well as enhance the level of talents’ self-efficacy. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by developing a unique model which connects talent development, talent engagement and self-efficacy together. Moreover, this study is one of very few studies which have empirically investigated to assess the impact of talent development on talent engagement and self-efficacy using SEM. Economics » Journal of Social Economics Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
Efficient Engineering Techniques for Segregation and Management of Non-Biodegradable Wastes: Saving the Earth by Replenishing its Dearth
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research
The climatic conditions of the Earth seem to be deteriorating every single moment and mankind is receiving the signals of an upcoming environmental catastrophe in the forms of Global Warming, Ozone holes and Environmental Pollution. The Segregation and Management of wastes are two vital issues in the 21st century globalized world. The waste generation rates are on a sharp rise throughout the world. In 2016, the quantity of solid wastes generated globally summed up to a figure of 6.3 billion metric tonnes. With a swift population growth and rapid urbanization, scientists are expecting a rise of about 70% in the production of wastes as compared to 2016 amounting to nearly 26 billion metric tonnes of in 2050. Plastics, MPW etc. constitute a major portion of these wastes having secured an irreplaceable role in human life today. This paper majorly gives an insight to the Recycling of the globally produced wastes (after their Segregation by an IoT/GLCM/PLC based Segregator) by utilizing them in Road/ Pavement Construction, RDF, Mortar Aggregates and Toilet Blocks (Plastones) in some innovative, cost-efficient and easy-to-implement novel methods viz. Cold Plasma Pyrolysis, CMP, Injection Molding etc. for the Management of wastes to frame a greener and sustainable future. Also, certain high potential techniques for the Re-usage and Reduction of waste products have been incorporated for the Environmental amelioration. Contribution/ Originality
The paper’s primary contribution is finding some novel, scientifically appropriate and pertinent methodologies in the procedure of Waste Segregation and Management. It also proffers a unique, well-conceptualized schematic for the attainment of Circular Economy across nations. Energy & Environmental Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 2
The Relation Between Sustainable Project Management and Project Success
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
Projects play a pivotal role in the transition of business and organizations towards more sustainable practices. This role requires a reconsideration of the way projects are planned, organized, executed, managed and governed. A sustainability perspective on project management is emerging in literature as Sustainable Project Management, however a gap is observed between the literature and what is carried out in practice. The potential benefits of considering sustainability in project management, such as improved project success, play an important role in the adaption of sustainable project management. The relationship between sustainable project management and project success has been addressed in a number of studies. And although in most of these studies, considering sustainability shows to have a positive effect on project success, the relationship still needs more research. It is this gap in the literature that the study reported addresses. The study aimed to answer the question how considering sustainability in project management relates to project success? Based on a quantitative survey-based research design, the study found a strong positive correlation between sustainable project management and project success. The findings confirm the conclusions found in the earlier studies and provide another indication that considering sustainability in project management supports project success. Contribution/ Originality
The study contributes to the understanding of the relationship between SPM and PS, with some interesting findings. Also, the operationalization of the variables SPM and PS, in which the study closely follows the latest insights from literature, adds a new element to the literature. Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Discovery Learning Strategy: Integrating Think-Pair-Share and Teacher’s Corrective Feedback to Enhance Students’ Writing Language Accuracy
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
This research aimed at finding out the students’ writing language accuracy and their experience (perception) after learning how to use the integration of Think-Pair-Share (TPS) and Teacher’s Corrective Feedback (TCF) within discovery learning strategy. A quantitative study in the form of pre-experimental design was conducted which involved 24 students of English study program in the Faculty of Education at Lampung University-Indonesia who took Pre-Intermediate writing class. These students were prepared to be junior and/or senior school English teachers. Therefore, language accuracy was badly needed. The results demonstrate that there was improvement of students’ writing language accuracy after the implementation of integrating Think-Pair-Share and teacher’s corrective feedback within discovery learning strategy. Grammar accuracy was the highest compared to vocabulary and spelling accuracy. In addition, the students demonstrated positive perception among the five categories of perception, interest and motivation were the highest. It is because of the steps of TPS and minimum TCF in the form of scaffolding and constructive questions of the teacher. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature in the areas of discovery learning, TPS, TCF and perception. The study provides evidence how the integration of TPS and TCF within the concept of discovery learning can be beneficial in attaining students’ writing language accuracy. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Integration of High-Tech Communication Practices in Teaching of Biology in Indonesian Higher Education Institutions
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education introduced high-tech practices in teaching and learning in universities useful for both teachers and learners. The main objective of this study was to investigate the extent to which such high tech communication strategies and practices have been embedded in the teaching and learning of biology in Indonesian higher education institutions (HEIs). The high tech communication practices included the use of tablets/laptops and taking assistance of such human behavioral and communication practices which stimulated both teachers and students to optimize teaching and learning processes. This study emphasized the fact that Biology being central to the scientific learning is required in the study of advanced domains like medicine, genetics, zoology, etc. Hence, for the successful dissemination of the knowledge of biology through teaching, the instructors need to have access to and familiarize with the pedagogical principles and management strategies used in classroom instruction. This study attempted to understand how the high-tech communication practices should be integrated in the teaching of biology in Indonesian higher education institutions. No doubt, ‘communication biology’ has the potential to evolve into a scientific study in the field of communication science and educational practices. The need is to build a framework of a new paradigm of communication biology which is expected to contribute to the development of the education system in the Indonesian HEIs. This study will potentially draw attention of the academicians and policy makers towards integration of such advanced communication practices in teaching of biology in the Indonesian HEIs. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to finding how high-tech communication practices integrate with the teaching of biology to design the framework of a new paradigm of ‘communication biology.’ It states how this new term, ‘communication biology,’ can potentially evolve into a scientific study in the field of communication science and educational practices. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Contributing Factors of Boro-Rice Production in Hakaluki Haor of Bangladesh
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research
Bangladesh is a riverside country and Hakaluki haor is one of the major wetlands. This research aims to identify the key factors affecting Boro-rice production and also to discover the optimum farming system. Information was collected from 150 respondents through a structured questionnaire and also focus group discussion. Descriptive analysis and factor analysis was applied to identify the key factors of Boro-rice production. Among the problems of Boro-rice production, more than two-thirds of the farmer tackled irrigation-related problems whereas insect and disease problems affect all farmland. The price of inorganic fertilizer is high but two-third of them applies inorganic fertilizer. The rate of applying high yield variety (HYV) was found very low. A remarkable portion of the farmer practices mass media so information should be strengthening for increasing production. The rate of adoption method of modern technology (i.e., crop rotation and practice intercropping) is very poor. The agricultural extension service was not sufficient. More than half of the farmers sell their production in the crisis period. Flash flood was the major natural disaster and most of the farmers claimed that heavy rain and an unexpected misplaced dam was the prime reason for flashflood. In factor analysis, seed plant cost, plow cost, irrigation cost, as well as family size and cultivable lands (last year), were found as significant factors for Boro-rice production. So, the government may give more support to the farmers so that they increase cultivable land as well as sustain their livelihood. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated to identify the key factors affecting Boro-rice production in Hakaluki haor and also discover the optimum farming system. Agricultural Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
The Effect of Land-Use on Herbaceous Production and Grazing Capacity in the Molopo District of the North West Province, South Africa
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research
There are three main types of rangeland management systems in South Africa, namely commercial livestock farming, communal livestock farming and game farming. In commercial farming you normally find one manager/owner with a specific management plan, whilst communal farming is characterized by numerous land users with no specific management plan. The communal areas are also normally overstocked and this overstocking leads to rangeland degradation. In this study the effect of two land-uses (commercial and communal) on herbaceous production and grazing capacity were studied. It was clear from the results that the herbaceous production of the communal rangelands was lower than that of the commercial rangelands. The grazing capacity figures showed that sustainable farming practices were also not possible if the communal rangeland is in a poor condition – this was not even possible in good rainfall years. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated herbaceous production and grazing capacity in the Molopo district of the North West Province of South Africa. The paper's primary contribution is finding that broad extrapolations between commercial and communal farming is scientifically incorrect. Agricultural Sciences » International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Forecasting Production and Export of Thailand’s Durian Fruit: An Empirical Study using the Box–Jenkins Approach
This research aims to forecast the production and export of Thailand’s durian fruit using the Box–Jenkins procedure. The export of Thailand’s durian focuses on the Chinese market and the world market. The monthly time series from January 2005 to June 2020 is modeled using a seasonal autoregressive integrated moving average (SARIMA). The empirical results revealed that the models of SARIMA(2,1,1)(0,1,1)12, SARIMA(2,1,1)(0,1,0)12, and SARIMA(4,1,1)(0,1,0)12 were selected as the most suitable models to forecast the durian production of Thailand, durian export to the Chinese market, and durian export to the world market, respectively. The findings indicated that the durian production of Thailand will increase by 2.419% in the second half of 2020, and by 13.480% in 2021. This is in line with the forecasts for durian exports to the Chinese and world markets that predict growth in the second half of 2020 by 43.398% and 0.542%, respectively, and in 2021 by 31.299% and 6.023%, respectively. Contribution/ Originality
Thailand is a significant durian producer and exporter to the world market. This study is one of the very few studies that have investigated the seasonal forecasting of Thailand’s durian production and export using the Box–Jenkins procedure, also known as SARIMA(p,d,q)(P,D,Q)s. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Higher Education Leadership Competency Framework in Malaysia: A Refinement
This paper proposes a leadership competency framework for higher education institutions in Malaysia. It presents a two-year development process on the leadership competency in order to address the issues in identifying competent leaders in higher education institutions in Malaysia. This study utilizes a qualitative approach to achieve the research objectives. Specifically, an exploratory case study of a small unit under the Ministry of Higher Education in Malaysia is the focus of this paper. The study demonstrates that the existing leadership framework in higher education institutions needs to be refined to accommodate the demand changes. The practical implication of this paper is to provide an understanding on possible alternatives to the existing leadership competency framework in promoting excellence in all spheres of higher education, and academic excellence in particular. This paper provides a refined leadership competency framework specifically for higher education institutions in Malaysia. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature on leadership competency frameworks, specifically for higher education institutions in Malaysia. This study provides a refined framework that can be used to assess the abilities of a leader. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Exchange Rate Fluctuations and the Performance of Nairobi Securities Exchange Market in Kenya During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Journal: International Journal of Business, Economics and Management
The global financial and economic shocks which were triggered by the Coronavirus pandemic prompted a market halt causing a major spark in the Nairobi Securities exchange that resulted in panic selling. The Corona virus pandemic led to volatility of exchange rates causing a sharp depreciation of the shilling which further affected the performance of the securities market. The study investigated the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the performance of the Nairobi securities exchange for the 5 months period of the year 2020. Daily time series data collected from Nairobi Securities exchange, Central bank of Kenya and Kenya National Bureau of Statistics for the period January to May 2020 was used. The multiple regression model results pointed out that exchange rate fluctuation had a negative and statistically insignificant effect on the performance of Nairobi securities exchange in Kenya during the Coronavirus period. The results implied that exchange rate fluctuations do not affect the performance of Nairobi securities exchange market in Kenya as measured by NASI. Inflation rate results had a positive and statistically significant effect with NASI. The results implied that inflation rate affect the performance of Nairobi securities exchange market as measured by NASI. 91-day treasury bills rate had negative but statistically significant effect on NASI implying that a decrease in 91- day Treasury bill rate enhances the performance of Nairobi securities exchange as measured by NASI. Investors need to be conscious of the macroeconomic variables that influence the security prices particularly during pandemics like the Coronavirus. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have used daily data to investigate the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the performance of Nairobi Securities Exchange market in Kenya during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Economics » International Journal of Business, Economics and Management » Month: 01-2021 Issue: 1
The Influence of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Innovation on Firm Performance: Evidence from Thai Startup Firms
This descriptive case study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and innovation and the business success of digital startup firms. Qualitative data was collected from in-depth interviews with entrepreneur-founders from four leading digital startups. In addition, interviewees completed a questionnaire measuring self-rated ESE and innovation to confirm whether the qualitative interviews were in accordance with the quantitative analysis. The results showed that ESE and innovation has a direct positive relationship to the financial and customer aspects of firm performance. ESE influences innovation, which in turn corresponds to firm performance. As juvenile organizations that are just venturing into entrepreneurship, startup firms inevitably face a unique set of obstacles. The performance of new ventures varied depending on the startup’s stage and type of business. Entrepreneurs should focus on specific goals to survive during the early emerging stages. This study extends current research by investigating the relationships between types of innovation and ESE as a component of individual personality, as well as how these variables interact to contribute to the performance of early-stage startup firms. The findings present new insights concerning factors related to business success, which can inform supportive policies and programs to enhance ESE and innovation. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated all aspects of firm performance using balanced scorecard (BSC) of Thai startup firms through the exploration of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and types of innovation. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
Employee Mentoring, Career Success and Organizational Success
This study investigated how employee mentoring relates to career success and organizational success. This is because employee mentoring, employee career success and organizational success are indispensible in the life of every organization. To fill the existing gap in the current literature, this study intends to determine the presence of mentoring in Nigerian firms and the extent to which it has helped in both career success and organizational success. The study employed a survey method of data collection through questionnaires administered to 345 respondents, and descriptive statistics and t-tests were used for the analysis and hypothesis testing. This study proposes that there is a significant presence of mentoring in firms throughout Nigeria, that mentoring has a significant positive effect on career success, and that career success has a significant positive effect on organizational success. The study recommends that organizations should incorporate employee mentoring programmes in their plan, which will lead to employees’ career success and organizational success, and the study concludes that mentoring is invaluable to both career success and organizational success. Contribution/ Originality
The study revealed that mentoring has a significant positive effect on career success, and that career success has a significant positive effect on organizational success. These findings will help organizations incorporate employee mentoring programmes in their plan, which will lead to employees’ career success and organizational success. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 12-2020 Issue: 4
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