Rivers State University of Science and Technology

About: Rivers State University of Science and Technology is a education organization based out in Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Threatened species. The organization has 1826 authors who have published 1833 publications receiving 15183 citations.

Ethics in the Public Service in Africa: A Focus on the Nigerian Public Service

Abstract: A thorough observation of the Public Service in the African society, particularly in the past decades reveals a Public Service bedevilled with several unethical conduct and behaviour covering social, economic, religious and political dimensions. These unethical standards manifest in poor attitude to work, organisational irresponsibility, corruption, inefficiency, low level of productivity. The collapse of ethical and professional standards in the Public Service has led to crisis in governance, especially in the area of implementation of government policies and programs. The focus of this paper is on the examination of ethics in the Public Service in Africa with particular interest on Nigerian Public Service. Ethical standards have been ranked as one of the cardinal instruments of success of any organization. One of the major objectives of this study is to examine the character of administrative ethics in Nigeria and ultimately come up with useful suggestions on how to raise ethical standards which govern the performance of both the exercise of technical skills and operation of organizational procedures in the Public Service. Finally, this paper highlights recommendations geared at promoting ethical behaviour in Nigeria and Africa generally. Keywords: Ethics, Government, Public Service, Civil Service, Public organization, Society, Nigeria, Africa.

Evaluation of Enzymes Production Activity of Trichoderma, Aspergillus and Rhizopus Species in Paraeforce (Herbicide) Degradation

Abstract: The study aims to evaluate enzymes that facilitate fungal degradation of paraeforce. Soil samples for fungal isolation were collected from impacted sites and inoculated on potato dextrose agar (PDA). The isolates were screened for growth and tolerance to paraefoce in 50 mg/l concentration of the test herbicides. Trichoderma, Aspergillus and Rhizopus species were found to grow in paraeforce supplemented PDA. Qualitative and quantitative assay for different enzyme production in hydrogen peroxide, methyl red, guaiacol and hydrogen peroxide-pyrogallol complex proved potential for catalase, lignin peroxidase, laccase and manganese peroxidase production, respectively. The results showed that these three fungi have great potential for catalase, peroxidase and laccase production after six days aerobic incubation in paraeforce and these enzymes facilitated the utilization of the paraeforce. Original Research Article Onianwah et al.; SAJRM, 5(3): 1-7, 2019; Article no.SAJRM.53512 2

Customer attitude and usage of internet banking services in rivers state, nigeria

Abstract: The study empirically explored the customer attitude to and usage of internet banking services in Rivers State, with a view to determining the extent to which attitude impacts on the acceptance of internet banking services. Data, collected from 326 respondents in Rivers State, were analysed using univariate statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Complexity was correlated with Automated Teller Machines, Electronic Payment System and Home banking services. The paper recommended, among others, that banks should include a chat forum on their websites as a means of addressing customer wrong attitude to and useage of internet banking services. Banks must also ensure on systems reliability and potential.

Workplace Stressors and Employee Performance: A Conceptual Review

Abstract: In work settings, stress can be produced by an array of stressors, such as work tasks, psychosocial, and organizational stressors. Reviews of studies done on physical and psychosocial stressors revealed that physical factors, such as repetitive movements, awkward postures, high force demands, work posture, vibration and psychosocial factors, such as low co-worker support, high quantitative demands, low job control and low job satisfaction are of importance. The organizations therefore should be concerned with identifying the workplace stressors, and empowering their employees to deal with those stressors that cannot be completely eliminated. Stress is a universal element experienced by employees around the globe. Stress has become major problem for employer particularly in developing nations where the employer does not realize the impact of stress on employee performance. It is important to recognize and address properly job stress because it badly affects the employee’s mental and physiological health. As there are so many resources for employees to perform excellent in their jobs but there is also some factors that hinders in their way. These factors lead to negative employee performance. Stress at work is seen as one of the major psychosocial risks of work. Work-related stress is one of the problems Review Article Tamunomiebi and Mezeh; AJEBA, 21(4): 57-66, 2021; Article no.AJEBA.66526 58 confronting employees. It is of great concern to employees, employers and psychologists, because of its high growing rate in illhealth, as a result of long working hours of some employees. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of work stressors on employee performance.

Assessment of communities landholding assertiveness effects on sustained residential properties development in Nigeria: a case of Port Harcourt conurbations

Abstract: Many times the confrontational behaviour of communities and their agents frustrates housing estates developments and thereby dare efforts to remedy the housing estates units' deficit and the sustainability. Especially, in the cultural attitudes and beliefs existing and practiced by the community's people when residential properties are to be improved. The paper's aim is to assess the influence of community's cultural practice in sustainability of residential properties project development. 130 (Nr) Likert-scale questionnaire design and self-administered to the study participants, with response rate of 75% (98 Nr) were achieved and used for the analysis and rendition. The study found that the confrontational and bullying approach used by the communities and/or its agents in practice significantly hinder sustainable residential property development in the Port Harcourt conurbations. The community's-developers/owners compact agreement building and management driven approach, supported by appropriate government policies is recommended as the best option to practice in the specific. Promoting sustainable capacity development programmes and technical training acquisition to the community's people would assist to reduce or eliminate the reckless and illegal attitudes and manners of exploitation by the community. The study reflects by exposing the effects of community culture to the relevant stakeholders in residential property development and sustainability.