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Latest Article
Impact of Creativity, Innovation, Self-Efficacy, and Opportunity Recog...
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Felix Ijeh*, Babatimilehin Ola...
Department of Economics, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo Nigeria
13-19
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18638015

The study examines the impact of creativity, innovation, self-efficacy, and opportunity recognition on entrepreneurial intention among tertiary institution students in Ondo State. A quantitative and cross-sectional research design was employed to test a priori hypotheses and ensure analytical rigor through the use of statistical techniques. The study population comprised final-year students who had undergone formal entrepreneurial education and were therefore positioned as potential entrepreneurs at a critical career decision point. Participants were drawn from the Departments of Business Administration/Business Education at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo; Adekunle Ajasin University, Akoko; Federal Polytechnic Ile-Oluji; and Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo. Using a simple random sampling technique, a sample of 346 respondents was selected from a population of 2,600 registered students, as determined by the Taro-Yamane formula. Data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling via Smart PLS. The findings reveal that all examined variables are positively and statistically significantly correlated with predicting entrepreneurial intention. Innovation emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by self-efficacy, creativity, and opportunity recognition. The study concludes that strengthening these attributes through entrepreneurship education can significantly enhance entrepreneurial intention among tertiary students. The study recommended that tertiary institutions should redesign entrepreneurship curricula to emphasize experiential learning, creativity development, and innovation-driven projects, such as business simulations, design thinking, and problem-based learning.
Conceptual Framings in Scenography: A Comparative Study of Set Design...
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Mohammed Muhideen Shamsu, John...
Department of Theatre Arts, University of Education, Winneba
1-14
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18637919

This study offers a comparative analysis of the design philosophies and creative processes of two leading contemporary Ghanaian set designers, Johnson K. Edu and Prince Kojo-Hilton, as evidenced in their respective 2024 productions of Martin Owusu‘s The Legend of Akusika. Framed within the theoretical lens of Comparative Aesthetics and informed by concepts of hybridity, the study employs a qualitative case study methodology, utilising semistructured interviews and visual analysis. It examines how each designer negotiates the triad of Ghanaian cultural heritage, global scenographic trends, and material-economic constraints prevalent in local theatre production. Findings reveal a fundamental divergence in philosophical orientation shaped by their distinct backgrounds. Edu, an academic and fine artist, advocates for a naturalistic and observational approach, prioritising realism and authentic cultural representation to foster audience connection through historical fidelity. In contrast, Kojo-Hilton, a self-taught visual artist, employs a more declarative, synthesis-driven philosophy, viewing design as an emotional ―bridge between tradition and modernity.‖ His work actively integrates indigenous symbols with digital and global aesthetics to create culturally assertive experiences. Despite these differences, both designers demonstrate a core commitment to centring Ghanaian cultural identity, illustrating that the field‘s characteristic hybridity is not monolithic but a spectrum of strategic negotiations. The study also highlights how practical constraints directly shape innovation and how a mentor-mentee relationship facilitates the intergenerational transmission of knowledge and technique. By moving beyond descriptive documentation to a process-oriented analysis, this study contributes a nuanced understanding of artistic agency in Ghanaian scenography, bridging theoretical discourse with applied practice and offering implications for scholarship, professional development, and pedagogical frameworks within African theatre.
ASSESSING DRIVERS OF RESOURCE-USE CONFLICT IN MAKAO WILDLIFE MANAGEMEN...
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Emmanuel B. Lwankomezi*
Geography Department, St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Box 307, Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania
42-53
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18633196

Protected areas (PAs) have become a significant point of conflict regarding resource use because they exist in economically underdeveloped areas harboring significant biodiversity. The research evaluated how restricted access to agricultural land, grazing areas, human encounters with wildlife and household characteristics influenced conflict occurrences. The study was conducted in Makao Wildlife Management Area in four villages, Makao, Jinamo, Mwabagimu, and Sapa, employing multinomial logistic regression methods to determine the most effective conflict predictors. Data was collected using a questionnaire from 363 respondents. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were used to supplement data. Results demonstrate that respondents who faced restrictions on grazing and cultivation activities experience higher levels of conflict (p < 0.05), supporting Hypothesis 1. Human-wildlife conflicts resulting from crop raiding, livestock attack and human injury influenced conflict (p < 0.01), validating Hypothesis 2. Household size and WMA proximity, along with other sociodemographic factors, were significant (p < 0.05), partially supporting Hypothesis 3. The study suggests strengthening community participation in WMA decision-making, benefit-sharing and developing compensation or insurance mechanisms for wildlife damage as long-term sustainability of WMAs.
FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS MODEL AND FIRM SURVIVAL OF BUSINESSES IN SOUTH-S...
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IWEGUE, Nelly Chinwewa*, EBOH,...
Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
6-12
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18632986

This paper established the effect of family owner business model and firm survival of businesses in South-South Nigeria. The main objectives of this paper examined the effect of family-owned business model on firm survival of businesses in South-South Nigeria. Cross sectional survey research design was adopted for the study and Taro Yamane‟s formula (1964) was used in determining the sample size. A total of 78 respondents drawn from selected businesses operating in Edo and Delta States participated in the study. To ensure the soundness of the research instrument, the Content Validity was used to test for the validity of instrument, while the Split-Halves Method was used in testing for the reliability of the instrument. Seventy eight (78) copies of questionnaire were distributed, while seventy copies were correctly filled, returned and used for the analysis. Ordinary Least Square multiple regression was used for the analysis. In testing the research hypotheses formulated in line with the specific objectives, the regression statistical tool was applied. The findings indicate significant effect between family ownership structure and firm survival. Second, that significant positive effect exists between succession planning model and firm survival. Third, that there is a significant linear relationship between internal grooming model and firm survival. The study concluded that family ownership structure, succession planning model and internal grooming model have significant effect of businesses in South-South Nigeria. The researcher recommended that owner-managers of family businesses in Southern Nigeria should embrace the retirement age in the nation‟s civil service and the multinational companies and discards their work-for-life attitude so as to prevent age-related challenges from hampering the fortunes and perpetuity of the businesses. This is important because family businesses are heavily dependent on their owners, not only for their leadership and drive but also for their connections and technical know-how.
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