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This study examines the relationship between Operational Ethics and Office Manager’s Productivity in Medium Scale Enterprise in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between dimensions of Operational Ethics such as transparency, fairness and accountability and the measures of office manager’s productivity such as organizational commitment, employee satisfaction and goal attainment in Medium Scale Enterprise in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study adopted the mixed method research design. A census study was used to obtain a sample size of 119 Employees in Medium Scale Enterprise in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. After validation by the supervisors and other experts, Cronbach Alpha coefficient was used to test the reliability of the instrument, a total of 90 copies were retrieved. Mean and standard deviation were used for the questionnaire analysis; spearman`s rank coefficient was used to test the hypotheses one to three, formulated for the study, at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that a significant positive relationship exists between dimensions of Operational Ethics such as transparency, fairness and accountability and the measures of office manager’s productivity such as organizational commitment, employee satisfaction and goal attainment in Medium Scale Enterprise in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study concluded that by prioritizing ethical behavior and values, office managers can create a work environment that is conducive to productivity, employee engagement, and organizational success. The researcher therefore recommends amongst others that, they should be a comprehensive code of ethics that outlines expectations for ethical behavior, transparency, fairness, and accountability.

ABSTRACT<br><br> This study investigated the effect of Euphorbia hirta leaf ethanolic extract (AMEE) on<br><br> hematological parameters in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic adult male Wistar rats.<br><br> Euphorbia hirta leaf was collected from within the College of Medicine compound of Ambrose<br><br> Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State. Forty (20 diabetics and 20 non-diabetic) adult male Wistar<br><br> rats of comparable weights (100 ± 20g) were used for this study. Diabetes was induced by intra-<br><br> peritoneal injection of 50mg/kg body weight of freshly prepared streptozotocin dissolved in<br><br> 0.10M citrate buffer (pH 4.5) in 20 rats after 24 hours food fasting. There were divided to 8<br><br> groups (n=5) as follows; group 1 normal control while groups 2, 3 and 4 were non-diabetic rats<br><br> treated 250 mg/kg ELEEH, 500 mg/kg ELEEH and 0.1 mg/kg glimepiride respectively and<br><br> groups 5 to 8 were diabetic rats without treatment, treated 250 mg/kg ELEEH, 500 mg/kg<br><br> ELEEH, and 0.1mg/kg glimepiride respectively for 21 days. At the end of the experiment, blood<br><br> samples were collected for analysis of some hematological parameters such as pack cell volume<br><br> (PCV), red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC) and platelets counts estimation. The data<br><br> was analyzed using statistical package and one-way analysis of variance was used to test the<br><br> significant at p≤0.05. The ELEEH treatment in non-diabetc rats was observed not to<br><br> significantly alter hematological parameter. However, streptozotocin-induced diabetic was shown<br><br> to significantly increase WBC but decreased PCV, RBC, and platelet count. Treatment of<br><br> diabetic rats with ELEEH was observed to signifcantll modifed these hematological<br><br> parameters following diabetic inducton. These findings indicate that ELEEH possess the<br><br> potentials to decrease diabetc induced hematological indices alterations and thus the need for<br><br> further study on the mechanism involved.

The study investigated the influence of dietary inclusion of peanut skin (PS) on the haematological<br><br> and serum biochemical parameters of weaner pigs. Twenty-four large white weaner pigs were<br><br> assigned to four dietary treatments containing 0%(T1), 2.5%(T2), 5%(T3), and 7.5%(T4) peanut<br><br> skin respectively, in a Completely Randomized Design over a8-week feeding trial.Results from<br><br> proximate and phytochemical analyses indicated that peanut skin is high in crude fiber and<br><br> bioactive compounds such as tannins, alkaloids, and polyphenols. The haematological findings<br><br> revealed significant increases in Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Haemoglobin (Hb), and Red Blood<br><br> Cell (RBC) counts, particularly in the group receiving 7.5%(T4) PS, indicating enhanced<br><br> erythropoiesis. However, elevated neutrophils and eosinophils at higher inclusion levels suggest a<br><br> mild inflammatory response. Serum biochemistry showed elevated glucose and cholesterol<br><br> concentrations, with altered liver enzyme levels (ALT, AST, and ALP), pointing to potential hepatic<br><br> stress at higher PS inclusion.The study concludes that moderate dietary inclusion of peanut skin<br><br> (up to 2.5%)T2, may enhance certain blood indices without negatively affecting health, but higher<br><br> levels (7.5%)T4, could compromise liver function. Peanut skin therefore holds promise as a<br><br> low-cost, antioxidant-rich feed additive for swine, provided its inclusion is carefully regulated.

This study examines the impact of Just-in-Time (JIT) production techniques on productivity within the consumer-goods sector, using Vital Foam PLC as a case study. The research investigates how the adoption of JIT principles-such as inventory minimization, streamlined workflow, supplier coordination, waste reduction, and continuous improvement-affects operational efficiency and output levels. Primary and secondary data were analyzed to assess changes in production lead time, cost efficiency, material handling, and overall organizational performance following JIT implementation. Findings indicate that JIT significantly enhances productivity by reducing inventory-holding costs, improving resource utilization, and increasing responsiveness to market demand.<br> However, the success of JIT at Vital Foam PLC is influenced by factors such as supplier reliability, employee training, and production planning accuracy.<br> The study concludes that while JIT offers substantial benefits, its sustained effectiveness requires strong supply-chain integration, consistent quality management, and a supportive organizational culture.<br> Recommendations include continuous staff development, improved supplier partnerships, and investment in real-time production monitoring technologies.

ABSTRACT<br> <br> The removal of fuel subsidies in Nigeria by Nigerian government punch hard into the lives of the citizen, especially in the area of Society's health. The high cost of fuel has resulted in a lack of financial, time and geographical accessibility to health facilities. It is against this background that the study aimed to assess the impact of fuel subsidies on Society's healthamong the residents of Dange Shuni local government area, sokoto. Descriptive cross sectional research design was used for this study. The instrument used for this study was structured interviewer administered questionnaire. A sample size of 400 respondents was drawn, in which 400 questionnaires were Administered using stratified Simple random sampling, 364 were retrieved.Data was analysed using SPSS v.26, and presented using frequency and percentages tables. The findings Indicates that the majority (95%) of the respondents are aware of recent fuel subsidy removal, and majority (82%) indicates that the government was not reasonable enough by removing the fuel subsidy, also, majority of the respondents (69%) anticipates that there is increased health challenges due to fuel subsidy removal.It also shows that the majority (73%) of the respondents have noticed that there is impact of fuel subsidy removal on the healthcare services, lastly and Majority (63.3%) believed that the Palliatives were ineffective in cushioning the effect of fuel subsidy removal. The study recommends that subsidize public transport should be provided by the government to reduce the effect on low-income earners and the vulnerable, and the hospital bill should be subsidized to ease the suffering during fuel subsidy removal, and free essential drugs should be Granted to curtail the increased health challenges during Fuel Subsidy Removal.

This project investigates the application of Reinforcement Learning (RL) to develop an intelligent gameplay system for the classic Snake game using a Deep Q-Network (DQN) algorithm. The study focuses on training an autonomous agent to navigate the game environment, make optimal decisions, and maximize cumulative rewards through trial-and-error learning. Key techniques such as experience replay and target network stabilization were implemented to enhance learning stability and efficiency. The agent was trained over 10,000 episodes, with performance evaluated using metrics such as average score and learning curves. Results indicate significant improvement in the agent’s decision-making capability, demonstrating the effectiveness of DQN in sequential decision-making tasks. This research contributes to the field of AI-driven gaming by showcasing the potential of reinforcement learning to enhance gameplay adaptability, optimize performance, and provide a foundation for more complex gaming applications.

Abstract<br> This study investigated the relationship between ethical leadership and organizational culture in insurance firms in Port Harcourt, with a focus on how integrity, fairness, and ethical guidance impact key organizational outcomes. Specifically, the objectives were to examine the relationship between integrity and customer focus, determine the relationship between fairness and regulatory adherence, and explore the relationship between ethical guidance and collaboration. A survey research design was employed, with a sample of 180 respondents drawn from senior and junior staff of both the administrative and HR departments of five insurance firms. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s (1970) sample table. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire, and the analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMC) was employed to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between integrity and customer focus, fairness and regulatory adherence, and ethical guidance and collaboration. The study concluded that ethical leadership is crucial for fostering a strong organizational culture in insurance firms. Based on the findings, it is recommended that insurance firms in Port Harcourt enhance integrity, fairness, and ethical guidance to improve customer relations, regulatory compliance, and internal collaboration. These steps will ultimately contribute to a more robust and ethically-driven organizational culture.

ABSTRACT<br><br> The major aim of this research work is to know the effects of exchange rate fluctuation on imported goods in Nigeria. It is also aimed at ascertaining the level of relationship between the depreciation value of Naira and the pricing of imported goods in Nigeria. The fluctuating nature of exchange rate appears to be responsible for the exploitative pricing of imported goods in Nigeria. The objective of researcher is to address the following to know the reason of this upward movement of the pricing of goods in Nigeria. To discover only Nigeria dependable on importation to X – ray why then is steady rise in the price of imported goods these issues were addressed through theoretical and empirical approach within help of secondary and primary data collection method, related literature were reviewed to ascertain what various authors have to say on the topic. The primary data was collected through questionnaire administered on the financial institutions importers and retailers of various imported goods in Lagos metropolis. The question is upward movement of the pricing of goods in Nigeria due to the exchange rate fluctuation. The researcher found out that the upward movement of the pricing of goods in Nigeria is due to exchange rate fluctuation. The researcher made the following recommendation, government should work tirelessly with its monetary agencies to fix the rate of Naira, for no country of the world leaves its currency afloat to the pros and cons of forces of demand and supply.