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CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION PLANNING OF VERITAS WATER COMPANY/ FACTORY IN...
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Fatima Omaye Okai, Dr. Tyodzer...
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management science, Veritas University Abuja
18-27
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19018085

Capacity planning and production management are vital administrative functions within manufacturing industries, especially in sectors responsible for producing essential consumer goods such as bottled and sachet water. In developing nations like Nigeria, the demand for packaged drinking water has risen considerably due to population increase, accelerated urbanization, and the inadequacy of government-provided water supply systems. This research examines the capacity and production planning practices of the Veritas Water Company, a water production enterprise affiliated with Veritas University in Abuja. The study specifically investigates the operational framework of the factory, workforce size, production procedures, demand levels for water products, managerial perspectives on production activities, and the major constraints affecting productivity. The study employed a qualitative case study design. Information was gathered through observation of factory production activities and the examination of secondary materials such as academic publications, institutional documents, and literature on manufacturing and production management. Findings indicate that the Veritas Water Factory operates as a university-based enterprise aimed at providing safe and reliable drinking water to students, staff, and nearby communities in Abuja. The factory employs a moderate workforce responsible for various operational roles including production, packaging, quality assurance, distribution, and administrative coordination. Despite its operational structure, the study identifies several challenges affecting the factory’s efficiency and capacity utilization. These challenges include unstable electricity supply, rising costs of production inputs, competition from other packaged water brands, distribution limitations, and equipment maintenance issues. Nevertheless, the growing demand for packaged drinking water in Abuja creates opportunities for business expansion. The study concludes that strengthening production planning mechanisms, upgrading production equipment, improving staff capacity, and expanding distribution networks are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the Veritas Water Factory
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM TE...
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Agare, O*, Zincware, P, Clinto...
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka Nigeria
10-17
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19017709

This study investigated the effect of emotional intelligence on organizational performance of telecommunication firms in Nigeria. It focused on ten (10) selected telecommunications firms in Delta State. The objectives of the study were to determine the effect of self-awareness, self-regulation on organizational performance of employees of telecommunication firms. The study adopted descriptive survey research, and responses from the respondents were generated with a five point Likert Scale questionnaire. A total of one hundred and seventy-one (171) copies of the questionnaire were administered to employees of ten (10) selected telecommunication firms in Delta State, Nigeria. From the one hundred and seventy-one (171) copies of the questionnaires that were administered, one hundred and twenty-three (123) were retrieved and properly filled. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The multiple regression result revealed that there is significant relationship between self-awareness, (p-value = 0.004 < 0.005), self-regulation (p-value = 0.020 < 0.05) and organizational performance. The study concludes that emotional intelligence has a positive significant effect on organizational performance in the telecommunications firms. Based on the finding, the study recommends that self-awareness skills of leaders should be encouraged to improve subordinates’ work attitude. The study provides a model of motivation of workers that shows how the various dimensions of motivation can improve organizational in the telecommunication sector.
Prevalence and Determinants of HIV Infection among Pregnant Women in A...
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Aquel Rene Lopez*, Gladys Amu,...
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Health and Allied Sciences, Baldwin University College, Accra
1-9
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19017243

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among pregnant women due to the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Although Ghana has implemented prevention strategies such as Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs and antiretroviral therapy (ART), localized data are needed to guide districtlevel interventions. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) in the Akuapem North Municipality, Ghana. Results: A total of 912 ANC records were reviewed. The overall HIV prevalence among pregnant women was 1.97% (95% CI: 1.25–3.11). HIV infection was significantly associated with age group (p = 0.001) and place of residence (p = 0.004), with higher prevalence observed among women aged 20–24 years and those residing in rural communities. HIV prevalence showed a declining trend over the six-year period, decreasing from 3.42% in 2019 to 1.06% in 2024, reflecting improvements in HIV prevention and treatment programs. Gestational age, parity, and gravidity were not significantly associated with HIV infection. Conclusion: HIV prevalence among pregnant women in the Akuapem North Municipality is relatively low and has declined over time, suggesting progress in PMTCT and HIV control efforts. However, young women and those in rural areas remain disproportionately affected. Strengthening targeted health education, expanding rural HIV testing services, and improving access to antenatal HIV care are essential to sustain progress toward the elimination of motherto-child transmission of HIV in Ghana.
Sustainability Disclosure and financial Performance of Quoted oil and...
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ADEDIRAN, Samson Adewale, EDIB...
Department of Accounting, Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
17-36
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18963520

The inconsistent empirical evidence on whether sustainability disclosure enhances financial performance, particularly in environmentally sensitive sectors of emerging economies, remains unresolved. This study examined the effect of environmental, economic, governance, and social sustainability disclosures on the financial performance of quoted oil and gas companies in Nigeria. The study adopted an ex-post facto research design and employed panel data analysis covering the selected firms over the study period. Data were sourced from published annual reports and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and panel regression techniques. The Hausman specification test guided the choice of the random effects model, while diagnostic tests including Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) and Breusch– Pagan test were conducted to ensure model robustness. The findings revealed that environmental sustainability disclosure, economic sustainability disclosure, governance sustainability disclosure, and social sustainability disclosure did not exert statistically significant effects on Return on Assets (ROA). The results suggest that sustainability disclosure practices in the Nigerian oil and gas sector do not significantly influence short-term accountingbased financial performance. The study concludes that sustainability disclosure in the sector appears to be driven more by legitimacy and compliance considerations than by immediate profitability motives. It recommends stronger regulatory frameworks, improved quality and depth of sustainability reporting, and strategic integration of sustainability initiatives into corporate decision-making processes to enhance long-term value creation.
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