Review of Pacific Basin Financial Markets and Policies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(02)
Published: June 1, 2024
This
study
intends
to
explore
the
interconnection
between
professional
identity
of
accountants
(PIA)
and
sustainable
development
performance
(SDP).
It
also
aims
delve
into
mediation
mechanism
nonfinancial
reporting
(NFR)
in
PIA
SDP.
Outstandingly,
it
makes
many
attempts
expand
understanding
moderating
function
inclusive
leadership
(IL)
proposed
model’s
postulated
constructs.
Statistical
data
from
surveys
given
samples
small
medium-sized
enterprises
(SMEs)
obtained
two
waves
collection
within
different
periods,
namely
period
lockdown
new
normal,
are
used
empirically
corroborate
hypothesized
model,
which
is
supported
by
structural
equation
modeling.
The
results
analyses
confirm,
terms
significance
effect
size,
existence
positive
relationships
dimensions
suggested
model.
In
addition
serving
as
a
beneficial
springboard
for
further
research,
importance
more
nuanced
insights
this
work
can
help
practitioners
policy-makers
sense
seize
ways
reach
pathways
an
efficient
effective
manner.
Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
41(3-4), P. 77 - 120
Published: Oct. 2, 2023
Climate
change
and
air
pollution
are
two
interconnected
global
challenges
that
have
profound
impacts
on
human
health.
In
Africa,
a
continent
known
for
its
rich
biodiversity
diverse
ecosystems,
the
adverse
effects
of
climate
particularly
concerning.
This
review
study
examines
implications
health
well-being
in
Africa.
It
explores
intersection
these
factors
their
impact
various
outcomes,
including
cardiovascular
disease,
respiratory
disorders,
mental
health,
vulnerable
populations
such
as
children
elderly.
The
highlights
disproportionate
groups
emphasizes
need
targeted
interventions
policies
to
protect
Furthermore,
it
discusses
role
exacerbating
potential
long-term
consequences
public
also
addresses
importance
considering
temperature
precipitation
changes
modifiers
pollution.
By
synthesizing
existing
research,
this
aims
shed
light
complex
relationships
highlight
key
findings,
knowledge
gaps,
solutions
mitigating
region.
insights
gained
from
can
inform
evidence-based
mitigate
promote
sustainable
development
Journal of applied science and environmental management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 603 - 623
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Humanity's
pollutive
activities
pose
significant
threats
to
biodiversity,
agricultural
productivity,
and
human
health.
Effective
communication
about
these
issues
is
crucial
for
fostering
awareness
understanding.
To
achieve
a
more
impactful
dialogue,
it
essential
facilitate
collaboration
across
disciplines
through
an
interdisciplinary
system
approach.
This
paper
specifically
aims
examine
the
role
of
storytelling,
humor,
celebrities'
influence
in
reinforcing
pro-environmental
behaviors.
The
focus
on
reducing
pollution
its
impact
experiential,
emotional,
aesthetic
learning.
ensure
validity
review,
articles
were
systematically
collected
from
accredited
journal
sites
indexed
by
Scopus,
Web
Science,
other
reputable
sources.
analysis
indicates
that
anthropogenic
pollutants,
ingested
food,
soil,
air,
or
water,
can
have
disastrous
effects
environmental
study
emphasizes
potential
significantly
mitigate
impacts.
integration
celebrities
media,
as
powerful
tools,
contribute
drastic
reduction
associated
effects.
These
approaches
serve
universal
languages
resonate
with
diverse
audiences.
advocates
strong
advocacy
effective
strategies
employing
celebrity
influence.
Celebrity
influencers,
their
substantial
social
influence,
act
science
communicators,
translating
complex
statistics
inform
public
contribution
motivating
behavior
change
health
improvement.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2024
Abstract
Rationale
Fecundity
estimation
and
reproductive
biology
of
Atlantic
mudskippers
(Periophthalmus
barbarus)
in
the
Niger
Delta
region
Nigeria
needs
to
be
studied.
Objectives
To
estimate
fecundity,
gonadosomatic
index,
condition
factor
P.
barbarus
describe
its
biology.
Methods
specimens
were
collected
from
Ogbo-Okolo
mangrove
forest
Bayelsa
State,
Nigeria.
Length,
weight,
gonad
weight
measurements
taken.
was
estimated
by
gravimetric
method.
Length-weight
relationship,
factor,
index
calculated.
Ovarian
developmental
stages
identified.
Results
Highest
mean
fecundity
9612.7
eggs
observed
females
10.1-12.0
cm
standard
length
20.0-27.9
g
weight.
relationship
showed
good
condition.
Gonadosomatic
higher
smaller
individuals.
Four
ovarian
Conclusion
exhibits
high
fecundity.
Reproductive
potential
is
greater
intermediate
sized
individuals
compared
or
larger
fish.
Recommendations
Sustainable
management
practices
should
implemented
conserve
stocks
region.
Further
research
into
behavior
ecology
needed.
The
food
and
feeding
of
Atlantic
mudskipper
_Periophthalmus
barbarus_
in
Ogbo-Okolo
mangrove
Forest
Santa
Barbara
River,
Bayelsa
State
Niger
Delta,
Nigeria
was
studied.
frequency
occurrence
method
used
for
the
gut
content
analysis.
results
indicate
that
_P.
feeds
on
small
prey
such
as
fish
(20.3%),
scales
(56.0%),
crabs
(34.3%),
other
arthropods
like
tiny
crustaceans
(40.0%).
also
feed
aquatic
macrophytes
(49.4%),
bacillariophytes
(17.1%),
algal
filament
(45.1%),
unidentified
debris
(38.0%)
polychaetes
(20.0%).
In
Numerical
Abundance
size
range
5.5-8.4cm
were
(12.8%),
Algal
(12.1%),
(11.8%),
fragment
higher
plants
(10.1%),
crustacean
parts
(8.8%)
appendages
(7.9%),
eggs
gills
(6.8.0%),
polychaete
(4.8%),
Bacillariophytes
(4.0%)
while
rare
once
are
cyanophytes
(3.8%),
carapace
(3.0%),
bones
copepods(2.5%),
protozoans
(2.0%)
chlorophytes
(1.5%),
standard
length
8.5-9.9cm
(13.6%),
(12.4%),
(10.0%),
(8.5%),
(7.5%),
(5.8%),
(5.5%),
10.0-12.0cm
(12.7%),
(11.7%),
(10.4%),
(9.9%),
(8.0%),
(6.6%),
(5.2%),
(4.2%),
(3.5%).
findings
suggest
a
versatile
behavior
P.
barbarus,
indicating
adaptability
to
items
environmental
conditions.
Understanding
dietary
habits
this
species
is
crucial
ecological
assessments
conservation
efforts
studied
ecosystem.
Thus,
can
shed
light
supply
fundamental
knowledge
about
baseline
data
future
biological
studies
within
Nigeria.
Qeios,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 27, 2024
RATIONALE:
Gas
flaring
is
a
significant
environmental
concern
in
many
regions,
including
the
downstream
area
of
Taylor
Creek,
Bayelsa
State,
Nigeria.
Its
impact
on
artisanal
fisheries,
vital
economic
activity
area,
warrants
investigation
to
understand
extent
its
effects.
OBJECTIVES:
This
study
aimed
assess
effects
gas
fisheries
Nigeria,
from
August
2023
January
2024.
METHODS:
Structured
questionnaires
were
utilized
descriptive
survey
research
design
collect
data
during
specified
period.
RESULTS:
The
found
that
profoundly
affects
activities
area.
These
include
drastic
reduction
fish
catch,
extinction
certain
species,
increased
prices,
indiscriminate
mortality,
disrupted
fishing
schedules,
altered
water
body
dynamics,
impaired
spawning
activities,
migration,
and
hardships
for
fishers.
Additionally,
contributes
size
reduction,
abandonment
sector
by
fishers,
time
spent
fishing,
accelerated
degradation
implements.
CONCLUSION:
negatively
impacts
Urgent
measures
are
necessary
mitigate
these
preserve
local
ecosystem.
RECOMMENDATION:
To
address
issues,
it
recommended
be
beneficial
purposes
such
as
injection
or
electricity
generation.
Government
intervention
needed
restore
extraction
areas,
companies
must
adopt
safe
environmentally
friendly
operations
prevent
further
degradation.
new
legislation
should
enacted
protect
environment
control
pollution
caused
essential
safeguarding
sustaining
region.
Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
05(04), P. 1 - 26
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
The
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
efficacy
of
various
bioremediation
approaches
on
microbial
diversity
in
crude
oil-contaminated
soil
over
three
six
months
Port
Harcourt,
Nigeria.
objective
was
assess
impact
different
strategies
populations,
particularly
focusing
hydrocarbon-utilizing
bacteria
and
fungi.
Microbial
populations
were
quantified
using
serial
dilution
count
techniques.
vapor
phase
transfer
mechanism
employed
estimate
Bacterial
fungal
colonies
incubated
for
five
days,
followed
by
biochemical
tests
isolate
identification.
Fungal
pure
cultures
observed
under
a
microscope.
significant
increase
free
oil
pollution
when
bioremediators
such
as
mushrooms
earthworms
introduced.
Mushrooms
exhibited
50%
(HUB),
while
showed
55%
HUB
six-month
period.
longer
lifespan
nutrient
absorption
capabilities
facilitated
faster
growth.
Furthermore,
growth
population
fungi
oil-polluted
after
employing
bioremediation,
with
highest
treated
at
months,
months.
Conversely,
lowest
recorded
polluted
10%
remediated
results
suggest
that
effectively
soil.
However,
demonstrated
higher
compared
earthworms,
especially
terms
promoting
(HUB)
(HUF).
Based
findings,
it
is
recommended
prioritize
agents
similar
environmental
restoration
efforts
due
their
superior
increasing
HUF.
This
underscores
potential
effective
restoring
soil,
offering
insights
sustainable
practices
oil-affected
regions
like
RATIONALE:
This
study
critically
examines
Nigeria's
journey
towards
the
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs)
since
their
inception.
Nigeria,
a
United
Nations
member
state
and
major
oil
producer,
faces
challenges
like
socio-economic
disparities,
political
instability,
corruption,
prevalent
poverty,
despite
its
cultural
richness
natural
resources.
OBJECTIVES:
The
primary
aim
is
to
evaluate
alignment
with
SDGs
within
national
development
frameworks,
highlighting
significance
of
these
goals
in
addressing
country's
multifaceted
developmental
challenges.
These
span
various
sectors
including
health,
education,
environmental
sustainability.
METHODS:
conducts
detailed
analysis
background,
diversity
hurdles.
It
reviews
policies
initiatives,
notably
Economic
Recovery
Growth
Plan
(ERGP),
role
Ministry
Budget
National
Planning
coordinating
SDG
efforts.
RESULTS:
Findings
suggest
partial
progress
integration
Nigeria’s
plans.
While
some
strides
have
been
made
areas
policy
strategic
planning,
persist
effective
implementation
tackling
systemic
issues
inequality
corruption.
CONCLUSION:
reveals
that,
while
Nigeria
has
efforts
incorporate
into
policies,
significant
gaps
remain
key
complexity
landscape
presents
both
hurdles
opportunities
for
sustainable
development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
advocates
more
robust
implementation,
enhanced
stakeholder
engagement,
targeted
strategies
overcome
specific
By
areas,
can
accelerate
SDGs,
paving
way
comprehensive
