Volume-11 , Issue-3 , Mar 2025, ISSN 2454-9312 (Online), 2454-6143 (Print)

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  Perception of stakeholders on Direct School-industry Partnership towards Provision of Electrical Electronics Practical Facilities in the Polytechnics of North-eastern Nigeria

  Hassan Garba Ibrahim, Ahmad Aliyu Deba, Haruna Angulu

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  Vol.11 , Issue.3 , pp.1-13, Mar-2025

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  The study investigated stakeholders` perceptions on direct school-industry partnerships in providing electrical and electronics practical facilities in the polytechnics of North-eastern Nigeria. It was guided by four specific objectives, research questions, and null hypotheses, using a descriptive survey research design. The study focused on 148 polytechnic stakeholders and 30 administrative staff from manufacturing industries in North-East Nigeria, with a total population sampling method. Data was collected using the School-Industry Partnership Questionnaire (SIPQ), which was validated by experts and found to have a high reliability score of 0.993 through Cronbach Alpha. The analysis used mean and standard deviation to answer research questions, while T-test was employed to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level, with data managed using SPSS version 23. Key findings revealed that direct school-industry partnerships could effectively provide school infrastructure, ICT, and consumable practical facilities, but not workshop practical facilities. Additionally, perceptions differed on the provision of workshop facilities, with significant agreement on infrastructure, ICT, and consumables. The study recommends that stakeholders in polytechnics and industries embrace direct school-industry partnerships to enhance the provision of relevant practical facilities for instruction. It concludes that such partnerships could be more effective than the existing modes of school-industry collaboration in polytechnics.

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  Perceptions, Stakeholders, Partnership, Practical Facilities, Infrastructure, Workshop, Electrical and Electronic

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  Hassan Garba Ibrahim, Ahmad Aliyu Deba, Haruna Angulu, "Perception of stakeholders on Direct School-industry Partnership towards Provision of Electrical Electronics Practical Facilities in the Polytechnics of North-eastern Nigeria," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.1-13, 2025

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  The Nexus of Workplace Environment, Workplace Ostracism and Employees’ Turnover in Selected Teaching Hospitals in South-South Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria

  Uche Sylvia Ajufoh, Asinedu Kennedy Nwafili, Efi Obajaja-Edo

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  The main aim of this study is to examine the relationship between workplace environment and workplace ostracism on employee turnover in selected teaching hospitals in south-south geo-political zone of Nigeria. The study covers two teaching hospitals—DELSUTH and UBTH and a cross-sectional survey research design method was adopted. The population of the study was 1,710 healthcare workers, out of which, a sample of 317 respondents was drawn with the aid of Krejcie and Morgan table of sample size determination. The instrument of data collection was structured questionnaire, and both descriptive and multiple regression analyses were applied. Findings revealed that workplace environment (P = 0.000< 0.05) is negatively significant with employee turnover while workplace ostracism (P = 0.000< 0.05) is positively significant with employees’ turnover. It was concluded that enhancing the workplace environment and promoting inclusivity can reduce healthcare workers’ turnover and improve their retention.

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  Workplace environment, workplace ostracism, employee turnover, teaching hospitals, healthcare sector, Nigeria.

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  Uche Sylvia Ajufoh, Asinedu Kennedy Nwafili, Efi Obajaja-Edo, "The Nexus of Workplace Environment, Workplace Ostracism and Employees’ Turnover in Selected Teaching Hospitals in South-South Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.14-21, 2025

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  Impact of Different Soil Types on Pea seed Germination & Their Development

  Bijit Gogoi, Akash Jyoti Boruah, Rishiraj Saikia, Pallabi Dutta, Pinaki Hazarika

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  This study evaluates the impact of four soils—organic matter soil, cow urine-treated soil, roadside soil, and bare soil—on pea (Pisum sativum) seed germination and early development. Healthy pea seeds were observed for seven weeks to determine the best soil condition for germination and development. Maximum germination of 90% was recorded in soil with high organic matter, followed by cow urine-treated soil with 80%, roadside soil with 60%, and bare soil with 40% as control. Seedling growth was also maximum in soil with high organic matter with a mean of 85 cm, followed by 39 cm in cow urine-treated soil, 31 cm in roadside soil, and 16 cm in bare soil. Number of seeds germinated, stem length, mean plant height, and number of the pods after flowering were observed. The research points out the significance of soil structure in offering a platform for improved germination and initial growth, which are crop yield determinants. High organic matter in the soil offered the best condition for pea growth and germination because it facilitated improved nutrient availability, water holding, and pH stability.

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  Pea, Soil, Plant, Seed, Agriculture, Growth, Nutrient, Plant, Germination

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  Bijit Gogoi, Akash Jyoti Boruah, Rishiraj Saikia, Pallabi Dutta, Pinaki Hazarika, "Impact of Different Soil Types on Pea seed Germination & Their Development," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.22-32, 2025

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  Evaluation of Irrigation Management for Maize Using the CROPWAT Model

  Tarannum Yaismin, Md. Billal Hossain Momen, Md. Robiul Islam

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  Vol.11 , Issue.3 , pp.33-40, Mar-2025

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  This research investigates the effects of different irrigation levels on maize yield and quality, utilizing the CROPWAT 8.0 model, a decision support tool developed by the Land and Water Development Division of FAO for irrigation recommendations, conducted at Agronomy Field Laboratory at the department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension in University of Rajshahi. The study evaluated two hybrid maize varieties, Bayer 8225 (V1) and Syngenta 7720 (V2), under four irrigation treatments: 1.25 Epan (T1), 1.00 Epan (T2), 0.75 Epan (T3), and 0.50 Epan (T4). Results demonstrated that T2, which applied 250 mm of water, closely aligned with the CROPWAT 8.0 model`s recommendation of 239.2 mm, yielding optimal outcomes in terms of cob length (15.23 cm), number of grains per (428.20), grain yield (11.10 t ha?¹), and protein content (10.75%). Treatment T1, although utilizing a higher water volume, did not show significant yield improvements compared to T2, indicating that excessive irrigation may not enhance productivity. The study underscores the importance of precise irrigation management for maximizing maize yield while promoting water efficiency. The findings highlight the CROPWAT 8.0 model`s effectiveness in guiding irrigation practices and suggest that balanced water application can lead to sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring resource conservation alongside improved crop performance. Future research should further explore irrigation strategies tailored to specific environmental conditions and crop varieties to enhance agricultural sustainability.

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  CROPWAT 8.0, Maize, Deficit Irrigation, Water Use Efficiency

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  Tarannum Yaismin, Md. Billal Hossain Momen, Md. Robiul Islam, "Evaluation of Irrigation Management for Maize Using the CROPWAT Model," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.33-40, 2025

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  Understanding Teacher-Leaders’ Continuance Commitment in Nigerian Higher Educational Institutions: A Side Bet Theory Perspective

  Bala Salisu, Aliyu Isah Chikaji, Dogo Kachalla

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  Vol.11 , Issue.3 , pp.41-55, Mar-2025

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  This study explores why teacher-leaders stay in Nigerian higher educational institutions (HEIs), focusing on the idea that they have made bets on their careers that make leaving difficult. We built a model based on side bet theory, which explains how investments in a job can create a feeling of obligation to stay. Our model suggests that both work-related investments (like promotion opportunities and research funding) and career-specific investments (like advanced degrees and professional networks) can increase a teacher-leader’s commitment to staying, even if they are not fully satisfied. This commitment is influenced by how satisfied they are with their jobs, how supported they feel by the institution, and their perceived lack of other job options. Factors like age, career stage, family ties, and cultural norms likely play a role as well, impacting how these investments affect their decision to stay. This model offers a fresh perspective on how to retain talented teacher-leaders in Nigerian HEIs by understanding how their career investments and institutional support affect their commitment. While this model provides a useful framework for reflection, further research is needed to test these relationships using surveys, interviews, or a combination of methods.

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  Teacher leadership; Continuance commitment; Side bet theory; Brain drain; Nigerian higher education; Staff retention strategies.

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  Bala Salisu, Aliyu Isah Chikaji, Dogo Kachalla, "Understanding Teacher-Leaders’ Continuance Commitment in Nigerian Higher Educational Institutions: A Side Bet Theory Perspective," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.41-55, 2025

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  Bio-Batteries: An Overview of Recent Advances and Future Directions

  Bijit Gogoi, Pallabi Dutta

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  Vol.11 , Issue.3 , pp.56-60, Mar-2025

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  With the growing need for sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources, bio-batteries have come into the picture as a viable substitute for traditional battery storage systems. Bio-batteries based on organic and biological material like enzymes and microorganisms generate electricity from biochemical reactions. In this paper, the working mechanisms, materials, and possible applications of bio-batteries, their advantages like biodegradability, renewability, and reduced environmental footprint are described. The study also discusses the present limitations in the form of efficiency constraints, stability, and scalability constraints that are hindering large-scale usage. In a comparative study with traditional batteries, this study attempts to evaluate the viability of bio-batteries in practical applications from portable electronics to biomedical implants. The study indicates that bio-batteries possess a huge potential, but more research in material science and bioengineering fields is needed to increase their performance and commercial feasibility.

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  Battery, Electrode, Plant, Electron, Electrode, Energy, Fuel, Nutrient

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  Bijit Gogoi, Pallabi Dutta, "Bio-Batteries: An Overview of Recent Advances and Future Directions," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.56-60, 2025

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  Research on the Elderly: A Review of Main Themes in Early Studies on Population Ageing in Malaysia

  Wan Ibrahim Wan Ahmad, Zainab Ismail

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  Vol.11 , Issue.3 , pp.61-66, Mar-2025

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  A great deal of research has been conducted on older persons in Malaysia. To date research on population ageing in Malaysia has covered a wide range of themes. The objective of this paper is to discuss the main themes of research on older persons that have been conducted by early local scholars in Malaysia. “Using a secondary data analysis”, several existing literatures discussing elderly people has been explored. Because researchers on older person come from various disciplines such as geography, sociology, family studies and various other disciplines; results show that the scope of research in Malaysia are concentrated on a wide range of dimension of the life of older persons such as (1) growth and distribution of older persons, (2) social relationships and living arrangement, (3) social support and family care, (4) nutrition, health and health care, (5) well-being and quality of life of older persons, and (6) religious commitment of older persons. After outlining the introduction and literature reviews, materials and method, the paper then ends with the discussion of all these themes.

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  Rural elderly; Developing countries; Family; Living arrangement; Family support; Well-being

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  Wan Ibrahim Wan Ahmad, Zainab Ismail, "Research on the Elderly: A Review of Main Themes in Early Studies on Population Ageing in Malaysia," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.61-66, 2025

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  Socioeconomic Contribution of Homestead Forests to the Urban Households: An Assessment in Rangamati Municipality, Bangladesh

  Nikhil Chakma

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  Homestead forests play an important role for enhancing the households’ livelihood. This study assesses the contribution of homestead forests to the food, income, energy-use and other ecosystem services of the households (HHs) of Rangamati municipality, Bangladesh. A quantitative study was conducted through interviewing of 195 households from six villages namely Basshuri suguno, Kippe para, Lemuchari para, Tanchangya para, Mitinga Chari, and Bilaichari para. A stratified random sampling method was applied to select the households for interview that represent the population proportion of the study villages. To collect the data, a prescribed questionnaire was used, and collected data were checked, validated and analysed using MS Excel and SPSS version 20. The study revealed that about 87.18% of HHs are involved in collecting plant or plant products for their daily life and received income about 24,119 BDT/year from the homestead forests (16.37% homestead forest income contribute to the household economy). On average, HHs have 222.90 numbers of plant species, and Bambusa vulgaris shows the highest average number of plants per household among the studied villages, followed by Tectona grandis, Areca catechu, Melocanna baccifera, Bambusa tulda, Bambusa polymorpha, Musa spp., Litchi chinensis, Mangifera indica, and Cocos nucifera. In terms of energy use for cooking and heating, about 79.5% households used fuelwood for cooking and heating. The topmost perceived ecological benefits include shade, oxygen/fresh air, erosion control, natural windbreak, and aesthetic. The study could be a baseline information to monitor the socioeconomic benefits from homestead forests in Rangamati municipality and other parts of Rangamati hill district. Findings of the study can contribute to support sustainable homestead forests management including management of urban forestry in the context of climate change, and livelihood improvement of the community.

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  Environmental income, fuelwood dependency, urban forestry, homestead forestry and provision ecosystem services.

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  Nikhil Chakma, "Socioeconomic Contribution of Homestead Forests to the Urban Households: An Assessment in Rangamati Municipality, Bangladesh," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.67-76, 2025

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  Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Accounting and Sustainability: Exploring Potential Solutions

  Yusuf Aliyu, Aminu Shehu

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  Vol.11 , Issue.3 , pp.77-85, Mar-2025

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the accounting profession and sustainability practices by automating tasks, improving financial analysis, and enhancing environmental monitoring. AI-powered systems, such as machine learning algorithms, robotic process automation, and predictive analytics, enable businesses to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance decision-making accuracy. In sustainability, AI assists in tracking carbon footprints, optimizing energy consumption, and improving environmental impact assessments. However, the integration of AI presents several ethical challenges, including data privacy concerns, bias in financial and environmental decision-making, transparency issues, accountability, and job displacement. The increasing reliance on AI in financial reporting, auditing, and sustainability assessments raises concerns about algorithmic fairness, regulatory compliance, and human oversight. In addition, AI systems often operate as black boxes, making it difficult for regulators and stakeholders to interpret decision-making processes, further complicating accountability in cases of errors or unethical financial practices. This study explores these ethical implications, evaluates existing regulatory frameworks, and proposes solutions to ensure responsible AI deployment in accounting and sustainability. The study examines key regulatory policies such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and sustainability related regulations like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The findings emphasize the need for ethical AI governance, regulatory compliance, and transparency to balance innovation with ethical responsibility. By implementing fair AI practices, strengthening data security measures, and fostering AI literacy among accounting and sustainability professionals, businesses can harness AI’s full potential while mitigating ethical risks and ensuring long-term sustainability.

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI), Accounting, Sustainability, Ethical Challenges, Decision-Making, Regulatory Compliance, Transparency, Algorithmic Bias, Data Privacy, and Accountability.

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  Yusuf Aliyu, Aminu Shehu, "Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Accounting and Sustainability: Exploring Potential Solutions," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.11, Issue.3, pp.77-85, 2025