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Page 49 – 61 | Salisu Ahmed Karibu, Rozita Arshad

DOI: //dx.doi.org/10.30690/ijassi.23.04

Abstract

Reliability and validity analysis are techniques used in ensuring that the research instrument for a given study is reliable and valid. The purpose of this study was to confirm the reliability and validity of the research instrument through factor analysis techniques. The study adopted survey approach and 400 useable questionnaires were utilized for the analysis using SPSS 24 version. The main findings of the  analysis showed that the measurements were good enough as their Cronbach Alpha value ranges from 0.7 to 0.9, and Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) Test for Sampling Adequacy ranges from 0.6 to 0.9. The main contribution of this study was its empiricism in confirming the reliability and validity of the research instrument. The introduction of NGOs as a moderator for the first time in development studies literature is another contribution and a breakthrough in development studies dicipline.

Keywords: Reliability, Validity, Factor Analysis, Education, NGOs.

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Page 15 – 32 | Nur Khairina Muhamad Husin, Ahmad Martadha Mohamed

DOI: 10.30690/ijassi.24.02

Abstract

Savings among Malaysians are critically low due to many factors that affect their savings behavior especially among the Malays employees. Based on the research conducted previously, it has been identified that the culture can shape the individual patterns of behavior. Therefore, this study will determine the relationship between cultural factors with the attitude towards savings among Malay employees in Malaysian public sector by looking at the financial literacy aspect as one of the component of the culture. For the sampling technique, a random selection of employees in Malaysian public sector will be applied in this study. Overall, this study aims to obtain total of 860 respondents to be participated in this study. Hence, this study provides knowledge about the culture of savings among the Malay employees in Malaysian public sector employees and enables both individuals and the government to identify the best solution to deal with insufficient savings that can secure their life in future.

Keywords: Culture, Financial Literacy, Attitude Towards Savings

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Page 1 – 14 | Rahida Aini Mohd Ismail, Rozita Arshad, Zakaria Abas

DOI: 10.30690/ijassi.24.01

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This research was driven by an interest to investigate whether the demographic variable like teaching field have any significant difference on teachers’ delivery effectiveness (TDE) in relation with the implementation of HOTS teaching in the classrooms. The hypothesis H1 was formulated, and tested in this study. The sample size consisted of 410 teachers. Data were analysed using inferential statistics – independent t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The weight of statistical evident showed that there is a significant difference amongst teachers with different teaching field and TDE in relation to HOTS implementation in the states of Kedah, Perak, Penang, and Perlis. The overall results showed that there is a significant difference amongst teachers of different teaching field and TDE in the context of classroom management behaviour, classroom management strategy, student attention, students’ review and practice, questioning skills, students’ need progress, teaching method, classroom climate, self-concept in learners, and classroom environment. The results indicated that teachers with different teaching field can influence teachers’ delivery effectiveness.

Keywords: Demographic variables, teaching field, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

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Page 31 – 48 | Timothy Onimisi

DOI: 10.30690/ijassi.23.03

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The Bakassi Peninsula has been a disputed piece of territory between Nigeria and Cameroon for decades and the source of several conflicts in 1980s and the early 1990s.  The discovery of potential oil reserve in the water surrounding the peninsula has only heightened tensions between the two countries.  This paper examined the historical context in the Bakassi Peninsula conflict between Nigeria and Cameroon, and Ambozian claim, up to the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ in 2002). It employs an historical analysis, with a secondary source of data collection.  This study discovered that the Efik people of Nigeria has historically settled in Bakassi Peninsula, until General Yakubu Gowon the former Nigeria Head of State, overwhelmed by the support which Cameroon extended to Nigeria during her civil war, signed a treaty with Cameroon. And the discovery of oil in the Bakassi Peninsula has only heightened the problem. Based on these findings the researcher recommends that both countries should come together for greater and more productive cross border cooperation in safeguiding the exclusive economy zone. It also recommends closer ties among the Africa countries in order to solve their difference outside the world conventional court and this mechanism will lead to the stronger soci-economic ties amongst the countries.

Keywords: Conflict, Confliction Solution, Bakassi Peninsula, Historical Context, Oil Reserve

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Page 16 – 30 | Yusuf Nasidi, A.M. Kamaruddeen, L. S. Barau, M. B. Nuhu

DOI: 10.30690/ijassi.23.02

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This paper examines the relationship between centralization and construction waste disposal in construction waste management. A quantitative method of survey was adopted for this study. A total of 310 questionnaires were distributed personally to project-based organization managers in Abuja Nigeria, out of which 178 were returned   and used for data analysis, yielding 57.4 percent response rate. Structural equation model, Partial least square (PLS-SEM 2.0) was employed for data analysis. The Cronbach’s Alpha value for the variables ranging from 0.855 to 0.909 indicates a very good reliability of the research instrument. The findings show that centralization has significant and positive relationship with construction waste disposal with the t value of 14.950 at 5% significant level. Both practical and theoretical contributions have been achieved in this study; the theoretical contribution is the extension of the existing literature about centralization – construction waste disposal. The practical contribution is that centralization and construction waste disposal is statistically significant and positively related.

Keywords: Centralization, Construction Waste Disposal

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Page 1 – 15 | Abdullahi Bala Ado, Amir Mani, Kuwata Goni, Umar Aliyu Mustapha

DOI: 10.30690/ijassi.23.01

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This study examines tax evasion and its determinants in Nigeria. A survey using questionnaires was carried out, where 50 questionnaires were administered to examine the opinion and perceptions of civil servants (Tax Administrators) in Nigeria towards tax evasion, through the use of a branch of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as a case study. Hypotheses were tested to measure the relationship between tax laws, public governance, tax rates and amount of tax evading determinants in Nigeria. The Taro Yamani’s sampling sizing method and Karl Pearson’s chi-square method of data analysis were adhered to, which produced a swift and reliable data. This study therefore recommends that; Assets declaration & whistle-blowing policy used in fighting corruption by the current President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration should be extended to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). It also recommends that there should be modifications and reviews of tax laws and tax rates. Also, the tax administrators should device a means whereby tax orientation will be a routine duty to taxable subjects.

Keywords: Tax Evasion, Tax Administrators, Public Governance, Determinants, Tax Orientation.

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