IMPACT DU CAPITAL PUBLIC SUR LA CROISSANCE ECONOMIQUE EN REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO DE 1990 A 2023. UNE VERIFICATION EMPIRIQUE DU MODELE DE BARRO

L’objet de cette étude est de vérifier si modèle de BARRO est significatif pour la réalité de la République Démocratique du Congo. Pour se faire, nous avons utilisé des procédés économétriques dont l’estimation est faite sur les données économiques sur base d’un modèle à correction d’erreur (MCE). Les données qui sont d’usage dans cette analyse proviennent essentiellement de la base des données de la Banque Centrale du Congo (Rapports Annuels). A l’issu des analyses, il s’est remarqué que le modèle de BARRO est significatif pour la réalité de la République Démocratique du Congo. Le fait que le coefficient de détermination (R2) est différent de 0 et le  prouve que le modèle est globalement significatif et se rapproche de la réalité à 86. La conclusion tirée à l’issu du test Individuel (Test de Student) fait remarquer que toutes les variables sont significatives

IMPACT OF THE BRICS ON THE RUSSIAN ECONOMY AND TRADE

This study explores the influence of the BRICS nations on the Russian economy, with a specific focus on trade dynamics and their impact on Russia\u27s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Through a comprehensive analysis spanning from 2011 to 2022, this study delves into the volume of trade between Russia and each BRICS country, assessing the stability, trends, and sectoral composition of these trade relationships. The study utilizes regression analysis to evaluate the correlation between Russia\u27s economic indicators and its trade activity within the BRICS framework. The findings indicate a significant impact of trade with BRICS countries on Russia\u27s economic performance, particularly highlighting the role of exports and imports in driving GDP growth. The research also forecasts Russia\u27s GDP from 2023 to 2025, providing insights into the potential future economic trajectory based on trade patterns with BRICS nations. This study contributes to understanding the strategic importance of the BRICS alliance for Russia\u27s economic landscape, suggesting that continued and diversified trade relations within this group could be key to Russia\u27s economic prosperity

AGRICULTURAL DECISION-MAKING CONCERNING CROP SELECTION USING ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS (AHP) IN TRAKYA REGION OF TÜRKIYE

The multitude of factors that can influence decision-making in agricultural production may have a negative impact on the outcome. Therefore, it is necessary to have access to information and a decision-making process that can facilitate the decision-making process. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is a valuable decision-making methodology that can be applied not only in agricultural production but also in various other fields. This research evaluates four products using the AHP method based on criteria determined by 330 producers and specialists in an area with equal irrigation opportunities for each product.  The goal is to determine the most suitable products to plant in these areas. We found rice as the crop offering the highest profit levels. The AHP model employed in this study primarily serves to ascertain the significance levels of various criteria, demonstrating its effectiveness as a decision-making tool in crop selection when the right set of criteria is applied

GREEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: EVIDENCE FROM PRIMARY DATA ANALYSIS

This study investigates Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices within the food and beverages sector in Nigeria, focusing on how these practices contribute to the sustainability of these companies. A census approach was adopted, encompassing the entire population of 325 staff members from the sector. Data was collected using a validated and reliable questionnaire, with a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.798. The analysis, conducted using SPSS Version 25, revealed key insights into GHRM practices. Results indicated that green recruitment is well-integrated into the companies, with 87.1 of respondents confirming the inclusion of green job descriptions, and 81.6 agreeing that employees are recruited based on their environmental awareness. Green training is also emphasized, with 87.1 of respondents agreeing that their companies conduct training on environmental management, and 81.6 confirming job rotation to develop green managers. Green rewards are prevalent, with 85.3 agreeing that employees receive bonuses for environmental achievements. Additionally, 87.1 of respondents agreed that green performance appraisal systems are in place, incorporating green performance indicators. Lastly, 87 of employees felt involved in green initiatives, highlighting active communication and engagement in environmental policies. The findings suggest that GHRM practices significantly enhance the sustainability of food and beverages companies in Nigeria. The widespread adoption of green recruitment, training, rewards, performance appraisal, and employee involvement underscores the importance of aligning HR practices with environmental goals for improved sustainability and business performance

ANALYSE DES EFFETS DES DEPENSES PUBLIQUES EN INFRASTRUCTURE ET INVESTISSEMENTS SUR LA CROISSANCE ECONOMIQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO DE 1990 A 2023

Cette recherche examine la relation entre les dépenses publiques en infrastructure et en investissement et la croissance économique en RDC sur la période 1990-2023. Grâce à une analyse économétrique basée sur un modèle à correction d\u27erreur et estimée à l\u27aide d\u27Eviews, les résultats révèlent que les dépenses en infrastructure ont un impact négatif et significatif sur la croissance économique, avec une élasticité de 2,884761. À l\u27inverse, les investissements ont un effet positif, bien que moins marqué, avec une élasticité de 0,502499

WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF NIGERIAN MANUFACTURING FIRMS AND THE EFFECTS ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE

  The study examined the working capital management strategies of Nigerian Manufacturing Firms and effect on Corporate Performance. Working capital management was decomposed into five variables being account receivable management (ARM), account payable management (APM), inventory management (INVM), cash conversion cycle (CCC) and cash conversion efficiency (CCE) which serve as the explanatory variables of the study while Corporate Performance was proxied by Return on Assets (ROA). The data for the study were collected from the Financial Statement and Annual Accounts of the selected firms covering a data panel framework of 20 years period (2000 to 2020) and nine (9) firms specifically were selected. The analysis was based on the ARDL regression technique was used to estimate the regression model while the probability values of the ARDL regression estimates were used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that: Account receivable management strategy have long run and no short run effect on return on asset of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria; Account payable  management strategy have long run and no short run effect on return on asset of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria; Inventory management strategy have long and short run effect on return on asset of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria; Cash conversion cycle strategy have long and short run effect on return on asset of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria; and Cash conversion efficiency strategy have no long and short run effect on return on asset of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Further analysis revealed that account receivable, account payable inventory management and cash conversion efficiency had causal effects on return on assets. However, there is no causal relationship between cash conversion cycle strategy and return on asset of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study thus concluded that working capital management strategies have significant effect on the financial performance of firms, and that the degree of effect differs by period, type of strategy and financial performance indicator. It was recommended among others that management of firms should firms increase the supplies to customers and allow credit to its customers, and firms should also explore the use of short-term credit in financing their business. The study contributed to knowledge by employing long run panel technique in investigating the working capital and firm performance nexus in Nigeria

PRICE BEHAVIOUR ACROSS PLACE AND TIME: A CASE OF COCOYAM WHOLESALE MARKETING IN THE SOUTHEAST, NIGERIA

Market prices across time and region are one of the key determinants of efficient food marketing system.Against this background, the study seeks to investigate the behaviour of market price in a period and as cocoyam moves from one place to the other. Multistage, purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select 216 respondents for the study. A well structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data for six months (time series data). Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Co-integration analysis. The study revealed that inter market and seasonal prices of cocoyam showed a highest marketing margin (7,500) in Anambra State followed by Enugu State (6,100) and least in Imo State (4300) during the peak period. During the lean period, the highest marketing margin of6,200 was recorded in Anambra State, followed by Imo State (5,150) and least (4200) in Enugu State. The Southeast recorded grand mean marketing margins of 21,499.67 and 19,667 during peak and lean respectively. The result of co-integration analysis revealed that wholesale prices of cocoyam in rural and urban markets of Anambra and Enugu State showed evidence of integration while poor price transmission was observed in the rural and urban markets of Imo State.A breakthrough in this study will gear towards improving price transmission which forms thebedrock for marketing efficiency of cocoyam in the area

IMPACT OF THE DIMENSIONS OF THE QUALITY OF INSTITUTIONS SUCH ON THE FLOW OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT TO DEVELOPING ECONOMIES.

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the dimensions of the quality of institutions such as: economic quality, political risks, the quality of the financial sector, and the quality of transportation means on the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to developing economies. The study was conducted in the most developed 7 economies among the developing countries. In addition, the study also made a comparison between the 7 emerging economies to identify which of them were affected by the established quality determinants for the period from 2002 to 2017. The data were analyzed using the regression model. The results of the study indicate a negative impact of the economic freedom and the quality of the financial sector on the flow of FDI. The study did not indicate the existence of a statistically significant effect to the political risks and the quality of transportation on the flow of FDI

EFFECT OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON PROFITABILITY OF LISTED CONSUMER GOOD COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

This ex post facto study investigates the effect of Working Capital Management (WCM) on the profitability of 10 listed consumer goods companies in Nigeria over the period 2017-2022. Utilizing a panel data analysis framework with fixed and random effect regression, Jarque Bera statistics and Breusch-Pagan LM for assessing heteroscedasticity, the study reveals valuable insights into the relationship between WCM variables and Return on Assets (ROA). The positive and significant coefficient of 0.000617 for the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) suggests that a deliberate and strategic extension of the cash conversion cycle is associated with increased profitability. The study also explores the intricate relationships, revealing that fluctuations in inventory turnover, variations in accounts receivables and payables, and certain firm characteristics like size and leverage may not be robust determinants of profitability. These findings emphasize the need for tailored working capital management strategies based on specific industry characteristics and organizational contexts. The study\u27s implications underscore the importance of meticulous cash conversion cycle management for consumer goods companies seeking to optimize financial health and operational effectiveness. While inventory turnover, accounts receivables, and accounts payables are crucial components of WCM, their individual variations may not be decisive factors influencing overall financial success. This research contributes to the growing body of evidence on the intricate relationship between WCM and profitability, offering valuable insights for financial decision-makers in the consumer goods sector in Nigeria

EFFECT OF INCENTIVE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

This study examine the effect of incentive system management on employee performance of selected deposit money banks in Cross River State, Nigeria. The study used structured questionnaires from the six selected deposit money banks in the study area. The researcher used multiple regression analysis to analyze the data obtained from the selected banks. The result of the study shows that the first variables of the study, pay-rise has a positive and significant effects on employee performance and the effect is statistically significant (p0.05). Bonus has a negative but insignificant effect on employee performance in the study area. Recognition has a positive effects on employee performance and the effect is statistically significant (p0.05) and in line with a priori expectation. The researcher concluded that incentive appeal to employees in a completely different manner. Thus, the use of appropriate incentive system is key to achieving organizational outcomes. The researcher recommends that the use of a combination of more than one reward system such as recognition and pay-rise is needed to improve employee performance in the study area