Volume 12, Issue 10, October 2024 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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BEST MINERAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY SELECTION []


An effective Public Mineral Resource Management Strategy is essential for maximizing resource utilization while ensuring sustainable economic growth. This study compares the oil field management strategies of Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, and Norway to determine the most successful approaches in public mineral resource governance. The evaluation focuses on criteria such as practicality, regulatory efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and measurable impacts on state revenue and environmental sustainability. Norway’s approach demonstrates superior performance due to its stringent regulatory framework, transparent decision-making, and robust stakeholder engagement. In contrast, Kazakhstan’s strategy faces challenges such as cost overruns and insufficient transparency. Based on the analysis, it is recommended that Kazakhstan adopt key aspects of Norway’s framework, particularly its emphasis on independent quality assurance and environmental protections, to enhance governance and long-term sustainability. These improvements would promote both economic growth and stronger public engagement in resource management.

Blue Horizons: A Comprehensive Analysis of Water Sustainability in the Yellow River Basin, China []


This paper delves into the intricate landscape of water resource management in the Yellow River Basin, emphasizing global significance and sustainable practices. Against the backdrop of climate change and human impact, the study navigates the challenges within large basins, spotlighting the Yellow River as a strategic focus. The 2019 national strategy for ecological protection and development underscores its pivotal role.Examining water quality studies, the paper reveals a nuanced scenario, with notable successes in sustainable water utilization initiatives like afforestation and wetland restoration. Challenges persist, including pollution factors and susceptibility to extreme climate events. The basin's limited water resources necessitate a shift toward rational use, balancing human needs, economic development, and ecological health.Looking ahead, the paper advocates for innovative strategies, such as smart water systems and precision agriculture, coupled with international collaboration for effective transboundary management. The findings contribute to the global discourse on water management, highlighting the importance of local intricacies and the pursuit of sustainability in large basins like the Yellow River.

COMPENSATION, JOB SATISFACTION AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION AMONG INSURANCE COMPANIES IN KENYA. []


The insurance industry is one of the integral sectors that act as a pillar of Kenyan economy. However, employee retention remains to be a dominant concern for in insurance sector based on high employee turnover rates that has been witnessed over the last decade. Consequently, it is therefore important to probe whether employee retention is influenced by compensation and job satisfaction. The main objective of this study was to determine the influence of compensation and job satisfaction on employee retention among insurance companies in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive cross-sectional survey research design and the population of the study comprised of all 41 insurance firms. The independent variable (compensation) was represented by financial and non-financial indicators; job satisfaction (mediator) was operationalized using intrinsic and extrinsic factors whereas employee retention (dependent variable) was measured by career development, commitment and passion at work. The findings showed that separately, both financial and non-financial compensation had a significant positive influence on employee retention.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A SALT WATER POWER CELL []


This research work presents an evaluation of the performance of a saline based power cell. To achieve this, a series of experiments were performed to ascertain the output voltage and current of the cell. To understand its level of conductivity, variations in some important physical conditions were observed and the limits of its parameters, stretched to ascertain that upon construction, the power cell would be safe, clean, renewable and a green source of energy. The results computed in this report proved affirmative to the hypothesis that a salt water power cell is a technology to be embraced for a green and energized earth.

Soil Erosion Assessment Using the RUSLE Model in Rulindo District, Rwanda. []


Soil is a crucial component of the earth’s ecosystem, playing a vital role in various environmental functions. However, human activities and environmental stressors like population growth, deforestation, and overgrazing significantly contribute to soil degradation, particularly soil erosion. Soil erosion has several adverse effects, such as reduced soil fertility, diminished crop productivity, decreased reservoir capacity, degraded water quality, increased pollution and sedimentation in water bodies, and reduced biodiversity. The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) is a widely used model for estimating soil erosion due to rainfall and runoff. This model incorporates factors such as rainfall erosivity (R), soil erodibility (K), slope length and steepness (LS), land cover and management (C), and conservation practices (P). This study aims to assess soil loss in the hilly Rulindo District of Rwanda using GIS and the RUSLE model to aid in soil restoration and sustainable land management. The study employs the RUSLE model, integrated with GIS techniques, to calculate average annual soil loss in Rulindo District. The analysis revealed that sectors like Shyorongi, Masoro, Ngoma, and Murambi are at high risk of soil erosion due to factors such as intense rainfall, loamy soils, and steep slopes. Conversely, sectors like Bushoki, Base, Rusiga, and Cyungo exhibit lower erosion rates. These findings highlight the need for targeted soil conservation measures in high-risk areas to mitigate erosion, improve soil fertility, and ensure sustainable land management. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers and land managers to implement effective soil restoration strategies, contributing to environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity in the district.

Accounting Information Value Relevance in Listed Firms in Nigeria Capital Market (2011-2020) []


Abstract The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of accounting information on value relevance in listed firms in Nigeria. The study adopted the longitudinal research design and used secondary data. The population consisted of 168 listed firms on the Nigeria Exchange Group as at 2021. The study adopted purposive sampling technique to select 50 firms whose stocks were actively traded on the stock market during the sample period with relevant data. Data covering years 2011 to 2020 were sourced from the annual reports and accounts of the selected firms and Nigerian Exchange Group fact-book. Market value of equity was modeled as a function of earnings per share, dividend per share, return on equity and firm size. Model specification test of Hausman, Lagrange Multiplier test and redundancy tests were conducted to select the best fit model. The result of the test shows that fixed effect model is a better fit compares to other estimates. The R-Square value was 79.98% indicating that the explanatory variables jointly accounted for 79.98 % of the value relevance of listed firms in Nigeria. The study concludes that there existed significant positive relationship between accounting information and value relevance of listed firms in Nigeria.The study recommend that listed firms in Nigeria Capital Market should disclose their financial information at every accounting period.

LA PROBLEMATIQUE DANS LA SANTE SEXUELLE ET REPRODUCTIVE DES ADOLESCENTS EN MILIEU SCOLAIRE URBAIN DE BUMBA PROVINCE DE LA MONGALA/RDC []


Abstract Reproductive and sexual issues are major public health issues in developing countries especially in our country DRC, or these issues are higher. in the one in 5 girl gives birth to her first child before 18 years the phenomenon is explained by: • the social and economic situation: the proportion of early pregnancies tend to be higher in uneducated people or in economic precariousness • lack of information and sex education: lack of means and cause of tabons related to sexuality, girls and more broadly children do not receive sexual and reproductive education the sample of teenagers is made up in a majority of protestant (51.4%), Catholics (35,6%) muslims (11.7%) among these teenagers 49.3% live in mid Urbain 41.9% have never been to school and 39.8% have only reached the primary level. This study is qualitative of the phenomenology type, we are going to use the interview technique with teenagers in schools in the Urban Health Area of Bumba key words: problem, sexual and reproductive health academia

ANALYSE DES PROBLEMES DE SANTE SEXUELLE ET REPRODUCTIVE DES ADOLESCENTS EN MILIEU SCOLAIRE URBAIN DE BUMBA PROVINCE DE LA MONGALA/RDC []


Abstract The sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people is a major health and development issue worldwide. Adolescents and young people represent a valuable resource for countries, however, they also run an increased risk of mortality and morbidity due to events that can hamper their physical mental and social health (Ehouma et al, 2022) The aim of this study is to reduce sexual and reproductive health problem in schools in the town of Bumba For our study, we will opt for a quantitative approach of the cross-sectional descriptive type to study the sexual and reproductive health problems of adolescents in the Bumba school environment. The expected results of this study are as follows • Sexual and reproductive health problems are known, and • The real causes of sexual and reproductive health, problems. Key words: analysis, problem, sexual and reproductive health, school environment

ANALYSE COMPARATIVE DE LA CONSOMMATION DES PRODUITS BRASSICOLES A KISANGANI (RDC) : Cas des Bière Primus et Nkoy []


This analysis focuses on the “Comparative analysis of the consumption of brewing products in Kisangani (DRC): Case of Primus and Nkoyi beers”. Thus, the present analysis was concerned with knowing the current evolution of consumption trends of Primus and Nkoyi Beers marketed by Bralima (Primus) and Brasimba (Nkoyi). We remind ourselves here that we started from the hypothesis according to which Primus beer from Bralima is more consumed in Kisangani compared to Nkoyi beer from Brasimba. To do this, apart from the introduction and the conclusion, this reflection includes three (3) parts: the first focuses on the methodological framework, the second part addresses the literature review, and finally, the third and last part covers on data analysis and presentation and discussion of study results. At the end of our analyses, we arrived at the following results, presented according to the variables consumption of Primus and Nkoyi beers, type of consumers interviewed, and the variable consumer preferences of Primus and Nkoyi beers: From the point of view of the variable consumption of Primus and Nkoyi beers, it emerged that 50.31% of our respondents consume Primus beer, on the other hand, Nkoyi beer is only consumed by 33.75%. Therefore, Primus beer is more consumed in Kisangani during the period of our surveys than Nkoyi beer. In relation to the typical variable of the consumers interviewed, the following was observed: 25.47% of our respondents are regular consumers of Primus beer, and 24.84% are occasional consumers. Regarding Nkoyi beer, 15.92% regularly consume this beer, compared to 17.83% who are occasional consumers. So, Primus beer is consumed regularly in Kisangani than Nkoyi beer. Regarding the preferences variable, our surveys lead to the following results: 45.22% of our respondents prefer to consume Primus beer, on the other hand, Nkoyi beer is only preferred by 30.57%. Therefore, Primus beer is more preferred in Kisangani during the period of our surveys than Nkoyi beer. Considering these results, we can therefore say that our research hypothesis has been tested and confirmed. Keywords: Comparative analysis – Consumption – Brewing product – Consumption of brewing product

COMMUNICATION MARKETING ET CONSOMMATION DES PRODUITS BRASSICOLES A KISANGANI (RDC) : Cas des Bière Primus et Nkoy []


Summary This reflection focused on “Marketing communication and consumption of brewing products in Kisangani (DRC): Case of Primus and Nkoyi beers”. We recall here that we were concerned with examining, on the one hand, the level of consumption of Primus and Nkoyi beers and, on the other hand, the factors influencing the consumption of these beers in Kisangani. To do this, apart from the introduction and the conclusion, this reflection includes three (3) parts: the first focuses on the methodological framework, the second part addresses the theoretical framework, and finally, the third and last part focuses on the analysis of the data and discussion of the results of the study. At the end of our analyses, we arrived at the following results, presented according to the variables consumption of Primus and Nkoyi beers, consumer preferences for Primus and Nkoyi beers and explanatory factors of the consumption preference of these beers. Thus, according to the variable consumption of Primus and Nkoyi beers, it emerged that 50.31% of our respondents consume Primus beer, on the other hand, Nkoyi beer is only consumed by 33.75%. Therefore, Primus beer is more consumed in Kisangani during the period of our surveys than Nkoyi beer. Concerning the consumption preference variable, our surveys lead to the following results: 45.22% of our respondents prefer to consume Primus beer, on the other hand, Nkoyi beer is only preferred by 30.57%. Therefore, Primus beer is more preferred in Kisangani during the period of our surveys than Nkoyi beer. As for the variable factor of consumption preference for Primus and Nkoyi beers in Kisangani, we noted the following factors: the price, the quantity, the flavors and ingredients which make up this beer, the color of the product, the advertising, sales promotion and public relations as factors influencing their consumption of these beers. Keywords: Marketing communication – Consumption – Brewing product – Consumption of brewing product

SELECTION OF SURVEYING METHOD FOR DIRECTIONAL WELLS TRAJECTORY DESIGN USING MATLAB []


Technology regards to Oil and Gas industries has developed very fast on par with the research and development activity. In 1930, the first controlled directional well was drilled in Huntington Beach, California, USA. The well was drilled from an onshore location into offshore oil sands. And for nowadays especially on the offshore field, many companies prefer to use the directional drilling technology in order to save time & cost without having to build another drilling platform which is very expensive. In 1934, directional drilling was used to kill a wild well near Conroe, Texas, USA. As a result, directional drilling became established as one way to overcome wild well. The main objectives in a successful directional drilling operation are to construct safe and economically efficient wells, but the success also depends on hitting the target. Therefore, to drill a directional well it is drilled with intentional control to hit a predetermined target and for hit a target it's important to have the professional driller with a very accurate tool in determining a very good precise value of inclination angle and azimuth direction of the wellbore during drilling operation. By obtaining the cost of inclination and azimuth, the driller will then use that particular data to calculate the wellbore trajectory and determine the exact position and location of the wellbore. Based on the available methods of survey calculation, I will use the most simple and common methods in analyzing the well trajectory of Well XXX-1. I will also calculate the absolute error for each of the method in order to determine which method is the most suitable to be apply for Well XXX-1. And the results indicate the minimum of curvature method have the smallest error follow by the average tangential method accordingly

PREVENTION OF BUDGET FRAUD THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND SUPERVISION OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT []


ABSTRACT Public Sector Accounting is the accounting system used by public sector institutions. Public accounting managers may feel threatened by the management systems that companies and organizations build to run their businesses. This threat is fraud. This study is to determine the impact of the implementation of public sector accounting and financial management supervision for the prevention of budget fraud, using literature from previous studies related to the topic. The analysis obtained results that the implementation of public sector accounting and financial management supervision in a government institution or company has a good and significant impact in order to minimize budget fraud.

Morphological Analysis of Orthographic Errors Among Junior High School Students and their Social Media Use []


This study examines the morphological analysis of orthographic errors among junior high school students in relation to their social media use. In today's digital age, social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok heavily influence how young users interact with written language that often impacts their writing proficiency. The study aims to analyze the types of orthographic errors students commit and assess how social media usage affects their spelling abilities. A qualitative descriptive methodology was employed, focusing on linguistic analysis and utilizing George Yule's word formation theory. Data were collected from 37 junior high school students through written outputs, including essays and narratives, as well as a survey to measure students’ perceptions of social media's impact. The results revealed that clipping and derivation were the most frequent word formation errors, with personal narratives contributing the highest source of misspellings at 32%. Additionally, 63.66% of students believed social media negatively affected their orthographic fluency due to exposure to informal language and abbreviations. Based on the findings, the study proposes an intervention plan called "Spelling in Tandem," which promotes orthographic fluency through peer collaboration, feedback, and systematic error correction. This study introduces new insights into the intersection of language learning and social media use that offers a fresh perspective on how digital interactions shape language skills and suggests practical approaches for improving students’ writing abilities in an increasingly digital world.