This paper evaluates the impact of health expenditure on health outcomes - Neo-natal Mortality, and Infant Mortality in selected Sub-Saharan African Countries after the Ebola endemic in 2014. Using 7 years of pre - and post-shock data between 2014 and 2021 and a difference-in-differences identification strategy, this paper finds negative effect of health expenditure in on infant mortality rates which is an improvement that is expected, however; health expenditure is associated with increase i...
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine the development and implementation strategies and policies of Information Commons in Ahmadu Bello University, Library Zaria. The data was collected from both primary and secondary sources. Two survey instruments were used to collect the primary data. The Instruments include interview and documentary. The data was qualitatively presented and analysed through phenomenology research method. The study found that, provision of collaborative spaces...
Accounting concepts define the assumptions on the basis of which financial statements of a business entity are prepared. Concepts are those basic assumptions and condition which form the basis upon which the accountancy has been laid. Business entity concept This concept assumes that, for accounting purposes, the business enterprise and its owners are two separate independent entities. Thus, the business and personal transactions of its owner are separate. For example, when the owner in...
The prupose of financial accounting is to equip accounting proffessional with the knowledge of essiential framework of assumptions that underpun relaible skills to compile financial statements for sole traders.
Gender bias is a complex and multi-dimensional issue that affects individuals differently based on their gender, socio-economic status, and other factors. In Syria, gender bias can take many forms, including cultural, social, economic, and political factors that limit women's access to education, employment, and leadership opportunities. One of the most significant barriers to women's leadership in Syria is the traditional gender roles and societal expectations that place greater emphasis on ...
The study investigated the influence of modern office communication facilities on employee job performance in mobile communication Industry in Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to: investigate the influence of telephone communication on employee job performance in mobile communication Industry in Nigeria; identify the influence of e-mail communication on employee job performance in mobile communication Industry in Nigeria and ascertain the influence of video and web conferencing communi...
SUMMARY Job satisfaction refers to how well a job provides fulfilment of a need or want or how well it serves as a source or means of enjoyment. The prevalence of dissatisfaction among doctors and nurses has been given considerable importance in recent years asit affects patient satisfaction and leads to reduced quality of care. The quality of performance in health facilities to a large extent depends on whether health care providers are job satisfied or dissatisfied as the work force is one...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of family planning among rural women in Kogi state, Nigeria. Ex-post facto research design was used for this study and the sample size consisted of 384 respondents. To achieve this purpose, researcher developed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The population of the study comprised of 72, 844 women of reproductive age. The instrument was vetted by five jurors from the Department...
The part expected to be played by local governments in promoting efficient mobilization of domestic asset is becoming more conspicuous as a result of the lingering economic effect of some global disease outbreaks which have interrupted countries’ traditional financial inflows. However, the local governments, particularly those in developing nations, do not seem to be meeting this expectation. With exploratory research design, this study has reviewed the literature on how the local gover...
After a turbulent year, the market for non-fungible tokens and digital assets in 2023 is expected to see a period of stabilization as regulation increases and enthusiasm cools, putting an end to its "Wild West" attribute. 2023 is poised to see an increasing amount of NFT platforms providing concrete offerings that user and investors can get benefits equally. 2023 will see NFTs as a building block to create a stronger foundation for Web3 to be built upon. 2023 is showing signs of continued str...
A Paper published at the International Accountants’ Conference London -. theme is: "Social, Economic and Climate Challenges: An Opportunity for Re-engineering the Accountancy Profession"
PAPER SUBMITTED AT THE PRE NIGERIA'S INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR 2022. THEME: Sustainable Prosperity: Challenges, Prospects and Strategies
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Competition is more of a war of survival than an ad-hoc business challenge [Smith, 1954]. Competitive effectiveness is important for every commercial rm, as it capacitates the rm to survive even under competitive pressure, sustain shareholder value, and the ability to guarantee a healthy return on investment. Threatened by a series of poor business results is BR Pharmacy, a small entity eking out a determined resolve to stay aoat in the highly competitive Zimbabwean pharmace...
ABSTRACT Empirical studies and extant literature on factors that influence consumers into preferring expensive material goods have proliferated over the years, however no known published studies on this area have focused on luxury fashion brands. Findings from available studies emanate from the purview of expensive items such as vehicles, real estate property, and other high-end commodities. This study therefore adopts a comparative approach to examining how the influential variables observed...
ABSTRACT There has been a growing trend where most Zimbabwean private hospitals are fervently investing significant material and financial resources in beautifying their service environments. The trend is largely inspired by the blanket academic assertion implying that physical evidence catalyzes customers’ positive perception of health service quality. This, they believe enables rms in the sector to charge premium rates for the actual services, and improve their bot- tom lines significantl...