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DIALOGUE AND THE MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL CONFLICT IN UNION–ADMINISTRATION RELATIONS: EVIDENCE FROM PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: AKOMA Evaristus Kanayochi, Ph. D ABSTRACT: Institutional conflict between university administrations and staff unions remains a persistent challenge to effective governance and industrial relations in Nigerian public universities, despite the existence of formal mechanisms for dialogue and dispute resolution. Existing scholarship has largely examined strikes, collective bargaining and industrial disputes, with comparatively limited attention […]

Integrating the Health Belief Model and Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Green Food Purchase Intention among Higher Education Students in Wuhan, China

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Yunchen Yao, Songyu Jiang ABSTRACT: Green food consumption is increasingly connected with food quality, personal health, and sustainable production, yet favorable public attitudes do not ensure routine purchasing among students. This study integrated the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to explain green food purchase intention among higher education […]

A Five-Layer IoT-Big Data Architecture for Smart Wastewater Monitoring and Treatment: Design, Integration of Machine Learning, and Deployment Feasibility for Vietnam

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Đỗ Gia Bảo, Nguyễn Tài Tiệp ABSTRACT: Industrial and urban wastewater pollution constitutes a critical environmental challenge in Vietnam, where only approximately 12.5% of municipal wastewater currently undergoes adequate treatment before discharge. This paper proposes the Smart Wastewater Monitoring and Treatment (SWMT) framework, a five-layer IoT–Big Data architecture designed to enable real-time, data-driven management […]

Health Behaviour and Psychological Distress among Police Personnel in Ondo State, Nigeria: The Mediating Role of Physical Activity Status

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: OLAGBAYI Akinsulure Eric, Ph. D, FADERO Oluwafemi Emmanuel Ph. D Abstract: Psychological distress is a growing occupational health concern among police personnel, particularly in contexts where officers are exposed to demanding work conditions, operational pressure, and limited wellness support. This study examined the relationship between health behaviour, physical activity status, and psychological distress among […]

Hydrochemical Characterization and Multivariate Statistical Assessment of Institutional Groundwater Quality

September 1, 2026September 1, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: A.D. Umar, A. Abdulsalam, M. Aliyu Download PDF

GOVERNING IN THE SHADOW OF VIOLENCE: SECURITY CHALLENGES AND THE FUTURE OF DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NIGERIA

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: AKOMA Evaristus Kanayochi, Ph. D ABSTRACT: Persistent insecurity poses a significant challenge to democratic governance, particularly where prolonged violence weakens institutional capacity, public trust and the legitimacy of state authority. Although existing scholarship has extensively examined insecurity, democratic consolidation and governance, these strands remain insufficiently integrated in explaining how sustained security pressures cumulatively reshape […]

Experimental Investigation of the Strength Characteristics of Lateritic Soil Stabilized with Sawdust Ash and Plantain Peel Ash

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: S.O. Subair, H. Solihu, G. A. Lawal, A.O. Yusuf, A. A Olododo Abstract: Lateritic soils are widely used as construction materials for highways, embankments, foundations, airfields, and earth-retaining structures in Nigeria. However, these soils often exhibit inadequate engineering performance, leading to challenges such as pavement deterioration, excessive settlement, erosion, slope failure, and seepage. Soil […]

Evaluating Leisure Tourism Development in the Central Urban Areas of Chengdu and Chongqing: Tourist Perceptions, Constraints, and the Moderating Role of Travel Frequency

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Li Tao, Nutteera Phakdeephirot ABSTRACT: Against the backdrop of the ongoing construction of the Chengdu Chongqing economic circle, the central urban area has become an important window for observing the quality of urban leisure tourism. This article takes 6 central urban areas in Chengdu and 9 central urban areas in Chongqing as the research […]

A Study on the Metaphor Judgement and Comprehension of EFL in Chinese Universities—Taking Senior English Major Students as Example

August 29, 2026August 29, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Mr. Zhang Yonghui, Ms. Xiao Wei ABSTRACT: Metaphor comprehension remains a central concern in linguistic research. This study investigates metaphor judgment and comprehension among senior English majors from five types of Chinese universities—Project 985, Project 211, language-featured, normal, and basic public institutions—to examine the effects of institutional type and English proficiency. A total of […]

AN ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF IPSAS IMPLEMENTATI ON ON THE ACCOUNTABILITY OFCROSS RIVER STATE PUBLIC SECTOR IN NIGERIA

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Ayi Okon Bassey, Ndifon Ojong Ejoh, Akpan Anambuk Ette, Ozomagbo Nneoma Festus ABSTRACT: This study examines the effect of the implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) on public accountability in the Cross River State public service in Nigeria, using transparency as a proxy for accountability. Specifically, the study evaluates the impact of […]