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Influence of Salary Administration and Conflicts Management on Organizational Performance
Ojo Adeshina Akinwumi,
Salinsile Mustapha Tunde,
Jane Roli Adebusuyi,
Abifarin Olusola Michael
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2021
Pages:
1-6
Received:
15 December 2020
Accepted:
31 December 2020
Published:
15 January 2021
Abstract: Frequent organizational conflict resulting from continuous, agitation by workers for improved working conditions such as increment in salaries, gratuity, pension benefits, allowances and other interests have led to a down toll which eventually affects organizations performance and has taken a comparative nosedive sequence which is a confirmation that organizational performance is enhanced through effective conflict management. The study investigated the influence of salary administration and conflict management on organizational performance among university college hospital staff. The theories of Goal Setting, Capital and Abraham Maslow's provided the framework for this research. A cross sectional survey with an ex-post facto design was utilized in gathering data from University College Hospital (UCH) through purposive sampling technique. A total of two hundred two four (224) employees of UCH were sampled and data gathered was analyzed using t-test for independent sample and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that conflict management had a significant influence on organizational performance among employees in UCH [t (222) = 2.98; P<.01]. Also, salary administration had a significant influence on organizational performance among employees in UCH [t (222) = 4.32; P<.01]. In addition, when combined, conflict management and salary administration jointly influence organizational performance [R = .32; R2 = .10; F (2, 221) = 11.92; P<.01]. The study concluded that conflict management and salary administration were significant determinants of organizational performance. It was therefore recommended that UCH management should endeavour to encourage utilization of integrating employees to work together and learn to tolerate each other.
Abstract: Frequent organizational conflict resulting from continuous, agitation by workers for improved working conditions such as increment in salaries, gratuity, pension benefits, allowances and other interests have led to a down toll which eventually affects organizations performance and has taken a comparative nosedive sequence which is a confirmation th...
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Neuroprotective Effect of Xylopia Aethiopica Seed on Lead-Induced Injury on the Cerebral Cortex of Male Wistar Rat
Chinna Nneka Orish,
Samuel Sotonye George,
Eberechi Wogu,
Anthoneth Ndidiamaka Ezejiofor
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2021
Pages:
7-12
Received:
27 December 2020
Accepted:
15 January 2021
Published:
10 March 2021
Abstract: Background: Lead (Pb) is one of the most common environmental toxicants, exposure to which can cause significant neurotoxicity and an associated decline in brain function. Plant derived products with antioxidants activity are useful in reducing lead induced neurotoxicity. This study investigated neuroprotective and antioxidant properties of the aqueous Xylopia aethiopica against lead -induced neurotoxicity in male Wistar rats. Methods: Six groups of six weight-matched animals each, were used for the study. The group 1 (normal control) was treated with distilled water and group 2 (toxic control) with lead acetate at the doses of 50 mg/kg b.wt, whereas group 3 received only Xylopia aethiopica 40 mg/kg only, groups 4, 5, and 6 were simultaneously treated with lead (50 mg/kg b.w.), and 40mg/kg, 80mg/kg, and 160mg/kg of Xylopia aethiopica respectively The treatment was administered orally for 42 days. Their biochemical and histopathological investigations were carried out following animal sacrifice at the end of the study period. The neuroprotective effect of Xylopia aethiopica was assessed by measuring redox status (malondialdehyde), enzymatic antioxidant activities (Superoxide dismutase, Catalase, Glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase) and histopathology of the cerebral cortex. Results: The increase in the malondialdehyde, the decrease in the activity of antioxidant enzymes (Catalase, Glutathione peroxidase and reductase), and the altered histology of the brain induced neurotoxicity by lead acetate were mitigated in the brain of rats treated with Xylopia aethiopica. Conclusion: Aqueous Xylopia aethiopica has a neuroprotective role against lead - induced neurotoxicity probably mediated through its antioxidant properties.
Abstract: Background: Lead (Pb) is one of the most common environmental toxicants, exposure to which can cause significant neurotoxicity and an associated decline in brain function. Plant derived products with antioxidants activity are useful in reducing lead induced neurotoxicity. This study investigated neuroprotective and antioxidant properties of the aqu...
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Psychological Distress Among Healthcare Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Gaza Strip: A Cross-sectional Study
Osama Jabr Emad,
Abdalkarim Said Radwan,
Hassan Mohammed Abu Rhama,
Mohammed Jaser Afana
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2021
Pages:
13-16
Received:
19 February 2021
Accepted:
11 March 2021
Published:
26 March 2021
Abstract: Background: Healthcare providers are engaged in providing patient care and may expose to COVID-19 during their work, Understanding the psychological impact of the COVID-19 among health care providers is important in facing the pandemic. Objective: We examined the psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and stress among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Gaza Strip. Methods: The descriptive design was used, 231 health care providers for corona patients were selected purposively, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21) In addition to information on demographic characteristics was used in this study. Results: The mean weight for depression domain 68% and the mean weight for anxiety 69%, on the other hand, the mean weight for stress 67%, the study show that Mean Rank and the p-value equal 0.693, which is greater than 0.05, which means there are no significant differences between psychological distresses due to gender among healthcare providers during the Covid-19 pandemic, the study found that the p-value <0.05, which means there are significant differences between psychological distresses due to years of experience in favor of more than 12 years and type of job in favor of Nonmedical Health Care Personnel. Conclusion: Our study highlights that nonmedical health care personnel are at the highest risk for psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abstract: Background: Healthcare providers are engaged in providing patient care and may expose to COVID-19 during their work, Understanding the psychological impact of the COVID-19 among health care providers is important in facing the pandemic. Objective: We examined the psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and stress among healthcare providers dur...
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