A Reformed Information Security Management System (R-ISMS)

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) specifies the instruments and methods that an administration/management level of an institution uses to comprehensibly manage the tasks and activities aimed at achieving information security. ISMS evolved as a systematic and structured approach to managing information following advances in IT infrastructure, services and applications so that they remain secure. While there are various implemented ISMS frameworks, researchers continually try to emphasize and increase human participation in ensuring information security. The aim of this research study is to develop an algorithm-based model to facilitate effective ISMS services for organizations. This algorithm-based ISMS model employed Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) technique as an expansion of the vistas of known ISMS frameworks, to improve information security control in organizations. The purpose of refinement is to make the frameworks more easily understood, implemented, and measured in organizations by stakeholders.Microsoft Office Visio 2010 software was used in designing the reformed model. Bactracking and Branch-and-bound algorithms were used in developing the model. The model utilises the above named methods to address the problem of inadequate management systems for information security. The results of this study showed that, with the level of usability, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards are more easily implemented and well recognized by stakeholders (top management, staff, suppliers, customers/clients, regulators) unlike the other security frameworks.  In conclusion, this study showed that R-ISMS is a customized algorithm model that assists organizations to enhance the ability in monitoring the performance of their activities, policies and procedures. Keywords:Information Security Management Systems (ISMSs), Reformed ISMS, International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC),  Backtracking / Branch-and-bound algorithms

An Empirical Study on the Causes and Effects of Communication Breakdown in Marriages

The focus of this study was to find out the causes and effects of communication breakdown in marriages. 100 randomly selected married couples in Babcock University constituted the sample. The percentage frequency was used to compare the causes and effects of communication breakdown. The findings showed that most of the respondents agree to the statement that lack of effective communication is the bane to breakdown in marriage. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended, that couples consider communication serious in their relationship starting with the courtship stage. Also, marriage counsellors and Clergies should ensure they stress the need for effective communication when counselling couples before and after marriage

Radio Listening Habits among University Students and Their Attitude towards Programmes (A Study of Redeemers University Students)

Radio plays a very significant role in the society and that cannot be overlooked. The main objective of this study was to conduct a survey on radio listening habits of university students and their attitude to programmes. Survey research method was used through questionnaires to find the listening habit and attitude students have towards radio. Students of Redeemers University were the sample size for this research work; a total number of 400 copies of questionnaire distributed to the students. From this research work, it was discovered that students have an easy access to radio in the campus, but they face difficulty while listening to radio on campus. The programming pattern adopted by radio stations influence students attitude to programmes. Keywords: Attitude, listening habits, Radio, students