Adunola Oluremi Oke, Ayodotun Stephen Ibidunni, Musibau Akintunde Ajagbe
Family businesses are important for the global economy, and therefore the transfer of ownership across generations is critical to their survival. This research aimed to determine leadership efficacy in succession planning amongst school leaders in private school organisations. The research explored the stated objectives through a qualitative research methodology. The research used face to face semi structured interviews to generate the research data. The result argues for the need for effective succession planning and indicates that a planned succession can lead to a positive impact on school organisations overall performance while an unplanned succession can disrupt a private school organisation.
Received: 23 August 2023 / Accepted: xx October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
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Ehigie Aimienrovbiye Humphrey, P. A. Isenmilia, A. S. Omoye
The study examines conceptually the detection of financial statements fraud using fraud pentagon. The study discusses the relationship between fraud pentagon and financial statement fraud. The methodology adopted in this study is library research whereby relevant and extant literature related to the elements in fraud pentagon were reviewed in relation to financial statements fraud. In the search for literature, it was observed that the various elements of fraud pentagon such as pressure (financial targets, financial stability, institutional ownership and external pressure), opportunity (ineffective monitoring and nature of industry), rationalization (auditor switching and change of director), competence (the changes in the company directorship and the proportion of independent directors in the board) and arrogance (frequent number of CEO's picture and CEO duality) significantly affect financial statements fraud. This study recommends that fraud pentagon should be given the statutory support in order to address financial statements fraud.
Received: 27 August 2023 / Accepted: 19 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
{"title":"Fraud Pentagon: Detection of Financial Statement Fraud in a Firm","authors":"Ehigie Aimienrovbiye Humphrey, P. A. Isenmilia, A. S. Omoye","doi":"10.36941/mjss-2023-0040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36941/mjss-2023-0040","url":null,"abstract":"The study examines conceptually the detection of financial statements fraud using fraud pentagon. The study discusses the relationship between fraud pentagon and financial statement fraud. The methodology adopted in this study is library research whereby relevant and extant literature related to the elements in fraud pentagon were reviewed in relation to financial statements fraud. In the search for literature, it was observed that the various elements of fraud pentagon such as pressure (financial targets, financial stability, institutional ownership and external pressure), opportunity (ineffective monitoring and nature of industry), rationalization (auditor switching and change of director), competence (the changes in the company directorship and the proportion of independent directors in the board) and arrogance (frequent number of CEO's picture and CEO duality) significantly affect financial statements fraud. This study recommends that fraud pentagon should be given the statutory support in order to address financial statements fraud.
 
 Received: 27 August 2023 / Accepted: 19 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023","PeriodicalId":90922,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean journal of social sciences","volume":"43 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
In recent decades, social organisations seem to be moving against the dominant representation of the ‘isomorphism’ in literature. In practice, they contemplate several paths simultaneously and on the cognitive level this is reflected in the presence of several intertwining theories. In this article we address the issue of quality as effectively representative of the hypothesis that the approach to organisations is never just one type, but instead reveals a combination of different dimensions and orientations, reflecting a pluralistic model. The interpretation of quality through the Service Charter – and, in particular, the case of the Service Charter of the Sapienza University of Rome – seems to clearly exemplify this assumption. Through the analysis of three elements in particular – the role of the external context, organisational learning and communication –, which can be considered as points of a possible strategy to focus on in order to improve the university's quality model, the intertwining of the above-mentioned perspectives will be accounted for, highlighting how organisations tend to move mainly between a cooperative and an institutionalist approach. Received: 29 March 2023 / Accepted: 30 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
{"title":"Beyond Isomorphism in Social Organisations: Quality in Universities Through the Case of the Sapienza Service Charter","authors":"Ilaria Iannuzzi","doi":"10.36941/mjss-2023-0041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36941/mjss-2023-0041","url":null,"abstract":"In recent decades, social organisations seem to be moving against the dominant representation of the ‘isomorphism’ in literature. In practice, they contemplate several paths simultaneously and on the cognitive level this is reflected in the presence of several intertwining theories. In this article we address the issue of quality as effectively representative of the hypothesis that the approach to organisations is never just one type, but instead reveals a combination of different dimensions and orientations, reflecting a pluralistic model. The interpretation of quality through the Service Charter – and, in particular, the case of the Service Charter of the Sapienza University of Rome – seems to clearly exemplify this assumption. Through the analysis of three elements in particular – the role of the external context, organisational learning and communication –, which can be considered as points of a possible strategy to focus on in order to improve the university's quality model, the intertwining of the above-mentioned perspectives will be accounted for, highlighting how organisations tend to move mainly between a cooperative and an institutionalist approach. Received: 29 March 2023 / Accepted: 30 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023","PeriodicalId":90922,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean journal of social sciences","volume":"81 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139289353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Witchcraft and wizardry have long been embedded in Nigerian culture and belief systems, evoking fear, stigma, and misunderstandings. Accusations related to witchcraft have severe consequences, leading to violence, social exclusion, and human rights abuses. These consequences not only perpetuate harm against individuals but also hinder the social progress and development of Nigerian society, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive efforts to address and rectify the misconceptions surrounding witchcraft and wizardry. This paper explores the multifaceted topic of perceptions and misconceptions of witchcraft and wizardry in Nigeria, adopting an interdisciplinary approach drawing upon anthropology, sociology, history, cultural studies, and religious studies. It delves into the historical origins, cultural significance, and shifting meanings of witchcraft, examining the diverse interpretations across different ethnic groups and regions. The paper also addresses the consequences of witchcraft accusations, including human rights issues and social exclusion. This paper aims to contribute to a greater understanding of witchcraft and wizardry in Nigeria and promote informed interventions, social change, and the protection of human rights by shedding light on these complexities.
Received: 31 August 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
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 Received: 31 August 2023 / Accepted: 20 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023","PeriodicalId":90922,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean journal of social sciences","volume":"43 7","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135725982","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Margaret U. Chukwurah, Anthony Okon Ben, Cletus Akpo Atah, F. Aduma Wonah, I. M. Idike, Maria Ohobu Ingwe
The study examines the digital skills required for the sustainability of small-scale businesses in Nigeria. To accomplish the goal of the study, two research questions and corresponding null hypotheses were developed to direct the investigation. Data were gathered using a researcher-designed instrument called the "Digital Skills Required for the Sustainability of Small-Scale Business Questionnaire (DSRSSSBQ)”. A survey research strategy was chosen for the study. Thirty-five (35) registered small businesses in total provided feedback on the instrument. The study's statistical methods included descriptive statistics and an independent t-test. The results of this study showed that the sustainability of small businesses in Nigeria greatly depends on having the necessary content marketing skills (CMS) and mobile phone marketing skills (MPMS). According to the research, among other recommendations, it was advised that owners of small enterprises adopt the use of digital marketing skills to improve the sustainability of their business’s operations, particularly in the 21st century's electronic age.
Received: 27 August 2023 / Accepted: 2 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
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 Received: 27 August 2023 / Accepted: 2 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023","PeriodicalId":90922,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean journal of social sciences","volume":"120 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135724795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The research article abstract, generally considered as a miniature representation of the whole article, is of paramount significance and serves as a selection, screening and an indexing tool. Despite its importance, this part-genre has not received adequate academic interest in the Algerian context. Accordingly, the present paper examines 43 abstracts from articles published in applied linguistics by Algerian academics in terms of conventional rhetorical organization. The main purpose of the study is to investigate the academics’ commitment to any of the widely accepted models, and to explore their specific traits and idiosyncrasies while writing an abstract for their research papers. The abstracts have been quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed with reference to Bhatia’s (1993), Hyland’s (2000) and Santos’s (1996) generic models. The findings show some deviations at the level of generic structure, function and content of moves. The predominant pattern of writing abstracts is found to be purpose-methodology-findings where these moves (2, 3 & 4) are more recurrent than ‘introduction’ and ‘conclusion’ (moves 1 and 5 respectively). Furthermore, despite the textual existence of certain moves, they do not correspond to their actual rhetorical role. It has also been observed that one-third of the abstracts display an unconventional move of reviewing the literature that does not belong in a research article abstract. These tendencies could be related to the lack of research and instruction on the different part-genres of a research article, and academic writing in general in Algerian higher education institutions.
Received: 30 August 2023 / Accepted: 23 October 2023 / Published: 5 November 2023
{"title":"A Rhetorical Move Analysis of Algerian Academics’ Research Article Abstracts","authors":"Mokhtar Hamadouche","doi":"10.36941/mjss-2023-0033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36941/mjss-2023-0033","url":null,"abstract":"The research article abstract, generally considered as a miniature representation of the whole article, is of paramount significance and serves as a selection, screening and an indexing tool. Despite its importance, this part-genre has not received adequate academic interest in the Algerian context. Accordingly, the present paper examines 43 abstracts from articles published in applied linguistics by Algerian academics in terms of conventional rhetorical organization. The main purpose of the study is to investigate the academics’ commitment to any of the widely accepted models, and to explore their specific traits and idiosyncrasies while writing an abstract for their research papers. The abstracts have been quantitatively and qualitatively analyzed with reference to Bhatia’s (1993), Hyland’s (2000) and Santos’s (1996) generic models. The findings show some deviations at the level of generic structure, function and content of moves. The predominant pattern of writing abstracts is found to be purpose-methodology-findings where these moves (2, 3 & 4) are more recurrent than ‘introduction’ and ‘conclusion’ (moves 1 and 5 respectively). Furthermore, despite the textual existence of certain moves, they do not correspond to their actual rhetorical role. It has also been observed that one-third of the abstracts display an unconventional move of reviewing the literature that does not belong in a research article abstract. These tendencies could be related to the lack of research and instruction on the different part-genres of a research article, and academic writing in general in Algerian higher education institutions. 
 
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Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp are essential in university students' daily politics. In Uganda, where the university administration and the Ugandan regime limit party politics, students have turned to social media to share political messages, acquire political knowledge, create public opinion, and mobilize peers. Some university administrations have prohibited partisan politics, and the regime has used legal frameworks such as the Public Order Management Act 2013 to prevent the opposition from recruiting and mobilizing students. The purpose of the paper was to investigate the role of social media on student politics, specifically guild elections, at four regionally selected universities. The study used a mixed method approach, including 12 in-depth interviews, a survey of 182 students, and documentary reviews. The findings highlight two significant issues: First, social media use constantly influences politics during election season and throughout the year. Second, given the constraints imposed by the university administration and the regime, social media has given students an alternative political platform. Received: 23 June 2023 / Accepted: 24 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
Facebook、Twitter和WhatsApp等社交媒体网站在大学生的日常政治生活中至关重要。在乌干达，大学行政部门和乌干达政权限制政党政治，学生们转向社交媒体分享政治信息，获取政治知识，创造民意，并动员同龄人。一些大学行政部门禁止党派政治，政府利用《2013年公共秩序管理法》(Public Order Management Act 2013)等法律框架阻止反对派招募和动员学生。本文的目的是调查社交媒体对学生政治的作用，特别是公会选举，在四个地区选择的大学。该研究采用了混合方法，包括12次深度访谈，对182名学生的调查，以及文献综述。研究结果突出了两个重要问题:首先，在选举季节和全年，社交媒体的使用不断影响政治。其次，考虑到大学管理部门和政权施加的限制，社交媒体为学生提供了另一种政治平台。收稿日期:2023年6月23日/收稿日期:2023年8月24日/发表日期:2023年9月5日
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Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been a major player in promoting international peace and security. Today the declining US leadership has raised some questions such as: What are the factors that led to the decline of US leadership internationally? How did the US react to its dwindling leadership role? Are the current US strategies for regaining leadership in international politics effective? Therefore, this study seeks to answer the following research questions: Is declining US leadership a potential threat to international peace and security? How effective are the current US strategies in regaining leadership in international politics? The long cycle theory was used in this study. The study also relied on secondary data such as textbooks, magazines and internet sources, while content analysis was used to analyze the data collected. This study argues that the declining US leadership role poses a potential threat to the future of the international system, as no state like no other is willing to provide the financial and other resources necessary to meet global challenges for years to come, compared to the US's overall commitment to promoting international peace and security. Finally, this study regards the current US approaches as ineffective and therefore advocates new approaches. Received: 23 June 2023 / Accepted: 29 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
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The issue of brain drain is a global challenge facing particularly the developing countries of the world. One country that the numbers of professionals that are leaving the country on a regular basis especially from the health and educational system is Nigeria. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate the implications of brain drain on the Nigeria’s health and educational systems. This study argues that most developed countries often prefer educated and skilled labours from the developing countries especially from Nigeria. The data for this study was collected from secondary sources while content analysis was used to analyse the data collected. This study is situated within the context of the push-pull theory. The study agrees with the push and pull factors to be responsible for the increasing rate of migration in the health and educational systems in Nigeria. Furthermore, this study argues that the implications of brain drain on Nigeria’s health and educational systems are enormous, as Nigeria will continue to suffer from decline labour force in both the health and educational system. Again, Nigeria will continue to suffer from declining economic growth and development because of the absence of the lost professionals in both the health and educational systems that would have contributed to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Lastly, this study recommended among other things that the Federal Government of Nigeria need to invest in the critical sector of the economy as it remains key to achieving long-term economic growth and development in the country. Received: 15 May 2023 / Accepted: 24 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
{"title":"A Review of the Implications of Brain Drain on Nigeria’s Health and Educational Systems","authors":"E. Okwara","doi":"10.36941/mjss-2023-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36941/mjss-2023-0028","url":null,"abstract":"The issue of brain drain is a global challenge facing particularly the developing countries of the world. One country that the numbers of professionals that are leaving the country on a regular basis especially from the health and educational system is Nigeria. Therefore, this study seeks to investigate the implications of brain drain on the Nigeria’s health and educational systems. This study argues that most developed countries often prefer educated and skilled labours from the developing countries especially from Nigeria. The data for this study was collected from secondary sources while content analysis was used to analyse the data collected. This study is situated within the context of the push-pull theory. The study agrees with the push and pull factors to be responsible for the increasing rate of migration in the health and educational systems in Nigeria. Furthermore, this study argues that the implications of brain drain on Nigeria’s health and educational systems are enormous, as Nigeria will continue to suffer from decline labour force in both the health and educational system. Again, Nigeria will continue to suffer from declining economic growth and development because of the absence of the lost professionals in both the health and educational systems that would have contributed to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Lastly, this study recommended among other things that the Federal Government of Nigeria need to invest in the critical sector of the economy as it remains key to achieving long-term economic growth and development in the country. \u0000 \u0000Received: 15 May 2023 / Accepted: 24 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023","PeriodicalId":90922,"journal":{"name":"Mediterranean journal of social sciences","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87561560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emmanuel Enemchukwu Nnaemeka, Isaac Abiodun Adelekun
This paper examines the role and significance of the Niger Bridge during the Nigeria-Biafra war, which lasted between 1967 and 1970. The war resulted in devastating effects such as violence, displacement, and economic disruptions. However, the Niger Bridge emerged as a symbol of resilience and strategic importance. It served as a crucial lifeline for the Igbo people, who constituted the majority population of the secessionist state of Biafra, enabling the movement of people, goods, and supplies in the face of blockades imposed by the Nigerian government. The bridge's destruction had severe socio-economic consequences, including the breakdown of trade networks, food shortages, inflation, and the collapse of local industries. The paper also explores the post-war reconstruction efforts and highlights the symbolic significance of the Niger Bridge in the process of reconciliation between Nigeria and Biafra. The reconstruction not only aimed to restore critical infrastructure but also acted as a tangible symbol of unity, healing, and trust-building between the previously warring factions. By analyzing the Niger Bridge in the context of the Nigeria-Biafra war, this paper offers insights into the dynamics of the conflict, the employed military strategies, and the socio-economic impact on the affected populations. It emphasizes the vital role of infrastructure in shaping the outcomes of war and conflict, shedding light on the broader significance of such infrastructure in conflict zones worldwide. Received: 30 June 2023 / Accepted: 23 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023
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