Rivers State University

Application of Emerging Technologies for Effective Job Performance by Business Educators in Rivers State Universities

The study investigated application of emerging technologies for effective job performance by Business Educators in Rivers State Universities. The study was carried out in Rivers State. Three specific objectives were posed, three research questions were answered and three null hyp...

Deep-Economic Dispatch: A Deep Reinforcement Learning Framework for Optimal Power Generation Scheduling in Real-Time Electricity Markets

The increasing complexity of real-time electricity markets and fluctuating load demands challenges traditional economic dispatch methods, which often fail to balance cost efficiency and system reliability. This study presents a Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) framework for real...

Effect of mobile phone-based education on HIV self-testing knowledge and uptake among female sex workers in Nigeria

Female sex workers (FSWs) remain disproportionately affected by HIV infection, yet HIV testing uptake continues to be constrained by stigma, limited access to healthcare services, and inadequate knowledge of HIV prevention and self-testing approaches.= Mobile phone-based educatio...

Microfinancing and Growth of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of microfinance banks on the growth of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria. The purpose of the study was to examine the extent to which microfinance credit affect the growth of small and medium enterprises. Time series data was sourced from Cent...

Design and Development of Slow-Burning Mosquito and Other Insect-Repelling Aromatised Paraffinic Bee Wax Candle

This study used the oldest and most conventional method for candle production: blending and heating (an endothermic reaction), followed by casting, the most critical part of the production process. The results showed that the candle produced lasted 14.20 hours at a burning rate o...

Crude Oil Theft and Environmental Degradation in Oil-Producing Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria: Evidence from Bodo And Rumuekpe

This study examines crude oil theft as a direct driver of environmental degradation in Bodo (Gokana LGA) and Rumuekpe (Emuoha LGA), two oil-producing communities in Rivers State, Nigeria, using a descriptive survey design anchored on Strain Theory, Resource Curse Theory, and Envi...

ACCOUNTING CONSERVATISM AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA

This study examined the effect of accounting conservatism on the financial performance of listed industrial goods firms in Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the effects of earnings conservatism and balance sheet conservatism on Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Equity...

Fault-Tolerant Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Design for Mitigating Control Plane Attacks

Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has transformed network management by separating the control plane from the data plane, enabling centralized control, programmability, and flexibility. However, this architectural paradigm introduces significant security concerns because the SDN...

Role of Traditional Birth Attendants in Reducing Maternal Birth Complications and Infant Mortality Among Women in Remote Communities in Rivers State

This study examined “Role of Traditional Birth Attendants in Reducing Maternal Birth Complications and Infant Mortality Among Women in Remote Communities in Rivers State”. Two objectives, two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study was carried out i...

The Strategic Role of Plant Layout in Lean Manufacturing: A Review of Principles, Digital Integration and Sectoral Applications

As the global manufacturing landscape undergoes rapid transformation, organizations are compelled to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen competitiveness. Lean manufacturing has emerged as a critical methodology to achieve these objectives, fundamentally shifting ho...

Financial Integration and the Growth of Selected Nations in ECOWAS

Abstract This study investigated the impact of financial integration on the growth of selected nations in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) between 2001 to 2024. The specific objectives of the study are to examine the effect of financial soundness, exchange rate...

Remediation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)- Contaminated Environments: Emerging Nanomaterials, Electrochemical, and Biological Strategies

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of synthetic chemicals widely used for their hydrophobic and lipophobic properties in industrial and consumer products. However, their extreme persistence, bioaccumulation, and toxicity have led to significant environme...

MPOX KNOWLEDGE, PERCEIVED RISK FACTORS, AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG ADULTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA: A COMMUNITY-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: The global re-emergence of Mpox is of great concern, with Nigeria as one of the hotspots in West Africa. Data on knowledge and preventive measures in rural communities within Rivers State are limited. This study therefore examined knowledge of mpox, risk perception an...

A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES: LESSONS FOR NIGERIA

This article provides a comparative legal evaluation of corporate governance structures, focusing on the application of the Anglo-Saxon model in the United Kingdom and the Anglo-American model in the United States to extract developmental lessons for Nigeria. Corporate governance...

BRIDGING THE TRADE FINANCE GAP FOR SMEs IN AFRICA: THE ROLE OF AFREXIMBANK, COMMERCIAL BANKS AND GOVERNMENT

Abstract This study examined the reported relationship between three major sources of finance such as Afreximbank financing, commercial-bank financing and government-supported finance and the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across African regional economi...

Institutional Determinants of Domestic Price Dynamics: Evidence from Food Inflation in Nigeria

Food inflation is recognized as a major macroeconomic issue in Nigeria, significantly affecting household welfare, poverty reduction, and overall economic stability. Thus, provides valuable insights into how institutional factors, such as the CBN's monetary autonomy and regulator...

Self-medication among pharmacy technician students in Offa, Nigeria: implications for rational drug use and future healthcare practice

Self-medication, defined as the use of medicines without prior medical consultation regarding indication, dosage, or duration of treatment, is a common practice worldwide and is recognized by the World Health Organization as part of self-care. While appropriate self-medication ma...

PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENT AMONG FARMERS IN OTUOGIDI, BAYELSA EAST NIGERIA : A COMMUNITY BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

ABSTRACT Aim/Objective: Farmers in rural communities of the Niger Delta, particularly Otuogidi Community in Bayelsa State, are routinely exposed to diverse physical hazards during agricultural activities; yet community-specific prevalence data remain scarce. This study assessed t...

PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL HAZARDS ASSESSMENT AMONG FARMERS IN OTUOGIDI, BAYELSA EAST NIGERIA : A COMMUNITY BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

ABSTRACT Aim/Objective: Farmers in rural communities of the Niger Delta, particularly Otuogidi Community in Bayelsa State, are routinely exposed to diverse physical hazards during agricultural activities; yet community-specific prevalence data remain scarce. This study assessed t...

Effectiveness of Monetary and Fiscal Policy Measures in Controlling Inflation in Nigeria

This study analyzed the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy measures in controlling inflation in Nigeria from 1985 to 2024. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the study utilized annual time series data which were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria Sta...