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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 […]

Understanding the Corridors: A Practical NarrativeReview of Percutaneous Pelvic and Acetabular Fixation

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Dr. Muhammad Nirman Shehzad, Dr. Shahzad Ahmed Mengal, Dr. Nazir Ahmed, Dr. Saoud Javed ABSTRACT: Percutaneous fixation has become an increasingly important part of modern pelvic and acetabular trauma surgery. The technique offers the potential for stable fixation with less soft-tissue disruption, lower blood loss, and reduced surgical morbidity compared with extensive open approaches. […]

ESTIMATING GEOGRAPHICALLY WEIGHTED NEGATIVE BINOMIAL REGRESSION (GWNBR) MODEL AND MAPPING SPATIAL PATTERNS ONANEMIA DATA IN INDONESIA

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Muhammad Nur Aidi, Yesan Tiara Abstract: Geographically Weighted Negative Binomial Regression (GWNBR) is a spatial regression approach designed to account for spatial heterogeneity by incorporating geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) as spatial weights while simultaneously addressing overdispersion in count data. The empirical application in this study utilized data on anemia cases among women of […]

Evaluation of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Using Cox and Stratified Cox Proportional Hazards Models Before and After Propensity Score Matching

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Muhammad Nur Aidi, Hanung Safrizal Abstract: Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) remains a major cause of mortality globally and in Indonesia, with rising prevalence and healthcare burden. This study investigates the relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and CHD incidence using a Cox Proportional Hazards model, complemented by Propensity Score Matching (PSM) to address confounding. A […]

Application of the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) Model for Forecasting Indonesia’s Non-Oil and Gas Export Values

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: MUHAMMAD NUR AIDI, JONATHAN MARJONO, AULIA RIZKI FIRDAWANTI ABSTRACT: Forecasting non-oil and gas exports is essential for supporting economic planning and trade policy in Indonesia, as this sector represents the largest contributor to the country’s export earnings. The dynamic nature of export values, influenced by changes in global demand, commodity prices, and macroeconomic conditions, […]

NIGERIA NATURAL RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

ABSTRACT: Nigeria’s abundant natural resources, including petroleum, gas, solid minerals, and arable land, drive over 80% of government revenue but their exploitation has caused widespread environmental degradation, resource conflicts, and limited benefits for host communities. This study adopts doctrinal analysis of the 1999 Constitution, Petroleum Industry Act 2021, Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act 2007, NESREA […]

Phonological Decoding Difficulties in EFL Listening:A Mixed Methods Study of Vietnamese UniversityStudents

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Author: Nguyen Minh Chau ABSTRACT: This study investigated phonological decoding difficulties experienced by Vietnamese EFL learners during listening comprehension, employing an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. A 28-item questionnaire measuring four subscales, namely Phoneme Perception, Word Segmentation, Prosodic Processing, and Comprehension Breakdown, was administered to 72 second-year English-major students at a Vietnamese university, followed by […]

Reawakening Ọkọnkọ: Indigenous Peace Architectureand Violence Prevention amongst the Ngwa-Igbo ofSoutheastern Nigeria

August 23, 2026August 23, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Kanayochi Evaristus AKOMA Ph. D ABSTRACT: This study examined Ọkọnkọ as an indigenous peace architecture and its potential contribution to violence prevention amongst the Ngwa-Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria. Against the background of urbanisation, cultural transformation and the weakening of indigenous institutions, the study explored Ọkọnkọ’s historical peacebuilding functions, contemporary community perceptions and prospects for […]

Investigation of Sewing Production Quality Improvement of a Garment unit by Application of Statistical Process Control

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Authors: Yonathan Tesfaye Sissay, Dereje Balcha Abstract: This research work applied some of the basic SPC tools in a selected case factory to improve production quality and establish a way of monitoring quality in a better way than the conventional way of inspection. Most of the data for analysis was collected through primary method with […]

INSTITUTIONAL CONFLICT, GOVERNANCE ANDUNION-ADMINISTRATION RELATIONS INNIGERIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

August 22, 2026August 22, 2026MSI PUBLISHERS

Abstract: Institutional conflicts between university administrations and staff unions remain a persistent global governance challenge, undermining institutional stability, organisational effectiveness and educational quality. Although previous studies have examined industrial disputes, collective bargaining and labour relations, limited attention has been given to how governance practices influence conflict outcomes, particularly in Nigerian public universities. This study analyses […]