Pakistan Journal of Multidisciplinary Innovation

Exploring the Effect of China's Belt and Road Initiative on Asian Countries' Export Strategies

Akriti Kumari — 2024-01-18

This research paper aims to investigate the impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on the export strategies of Asian countries. The BRI, introduced by China, is a vast infrastructure and connectivity project aimed at enhancing trade and economic cooperation across Asia, Europe, and Africa. This study seeks to explore how BRI has influenced the export strategies of Asian countries, including the opportunities, challenges, and potential outcomes. The research employs a qualitative approach, combining interviews with key stakeholders, analysis of secondary data, and a review of existing literature. The findings shed light on the role of BRI in shaping export strategies, the sectors most affected, and the implications for Asian countries' economic growth and international trade.

Spatial Distribution of Abattoirs in Kano State, Nigeria

Ahmad Said Abubakar — 2024-01-18

The average meat production is on going up approximately by 2%annually. The aim of this study was to examine spatial distribution of abattoirs in Kano state, Nigeria. Two-Mixed approach of quantitative and qualitative was employed. Two sampling technique was used to sample 44abattoirs and 44traditional head of butchers (Sarakunan-Pawa) and chairperson of butchers’ association. This research used statistical tools, frequency count analysis for data analysis and presentation. Findings of this research revealed that there are 50 abattoirs distributed in 34. The spatial distribution of these abattoirs is unevenly and located closed to geographical factors. The main factors of spatial distribution of these abattoirs are population and demand, road accessibility, direction flow of wind and so on. This research concluded that large abattoirs are located in metropolitan local government areas while small abattoirs are situated in non- metropolitan local government areas. It is recommended that abattoir should compliance with urban and regional planning as well as other environmental agencies’ laws and policies through fine and/or imprisonment on those contravene setting abattoirs not in appropriate location.

Auditor Independence and Audit Quality in Nigerian Banks: Mediating role of Auditor-Client Relationships

Mudathir Akanni Babatunde — 2024-01-18

The study mediates the effect of auditor-client relationships on the association between auditor independence and quality audits within the Nigerian banking sector. A non-probability convenience sampling method was utilized to gather data from 150 internal auditors working in Nigerian banks. Data analysis was performed with the aid of Path Analysis-Structural Equation Modelling (PA-SEM). The results of the Path Analysis with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) highlight the nuanced relationship between auditor independence, auditor-client relationships, and audit quality in the banking sector. The study provides evidence of a partial mediating effect of auditor-client relationships on the relationship between auditor independence and the quality of audits. Both auditor independence and auditor-client relationships independently predict quality audits, aligning with established guidelines. This conclusion underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing audit quality in the banking industry. Therefore, the policymakers should consider reviewing and updating existing regulatory frameworks to incorporate the importance of both auditor independence and auditor-client relationships in ensuring audit quality.

Factors influencing Choice of Clothing and textiles among undergraduate students: A study of Teaching Facilities, Career Prospects and Strategies for improvement

Azonuche — 2024-01-18

This study explores the factors influencing choice of Clothing and textiles among undergraduate students in Delta State, with a focus on teaching facilities, career prospects, and strategies for improvement. The study adopts a descriptive survey method and Pearson Product Moment Correlation research design. The population comprises 220 undergraduates students of Clothing and textiles in Delta State, Nigeria, Data is collected through a structured questionnaire, titled " Factors Influencing Choice of Clothing and Textiles among Undergraduates Students, teaching facilities, Job Prospects and Strategies for Improvement Questionnaire" (FICCTUSTFJPSIQ), which was validated and tested for reliability. The analysis includes mean and standard deviation for research questions and Pearson product moment correlation for hypotheses. The findings indicate that teaching facilities, such ICT facilities, computer aided instruction, well- equipped laboratories, enough conducive classrooms, instructional materials, with educational facilities and equipment significantly influence choice of Clothing and textiles undergraduate students. Many career opportunities in Clothing and Textiles such as Fashion designing, Pattern and Clothing production, Interior and Exterior designing, weaving, knitting/crocheting and tie dye/ batik production also play significant role . Strategies to improve students' choice involve were giving incentives, donation of equipment, excursion to clothing manufacturing industries among others. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of teaching facilities and career prospects in shaping students' choice of Clothing and Textiles. To enhance this choice, educators should consider students' vocational and entrepreneurial skills need while employing effective teaching strategies. It is recommended for educators to base teaching and learning more on practical skills for business operations and stakeholders should support in motivating students’ that excel in productivity in the area of Clothing and textiles education

Political Corruption as Catalyst for Social Crises in Nigeria: A Re-reading of Emeka Nwabueze’s A Parliament of Vultures

Okechukwu Onyenweaku — 2024-01-18

The contemporary Nigerian society is unfortunately enmeshed in an unprecedented socio-political and economic conundrum, particularly traceable to the political elites who brazenly engage in corrupt practices with impunity. The bane of Nigeria’s development, peace and social stability is the recurring emergence of terribly clueless and uninformed political leaders who collectively feast on the nation’s common wealth; who consciously enthrone and celebrate mediocrity at the expense of competence; who institutionalize unfair reward system for their own selfish interests, and manipulate the electoral process to perpetuate the statusquo. It is this systemic corruption that Emeka Nwabueze artistically brings to the forecourt of his audience in A Parliament of Vultures, with a view to enlightening the masses and provoking political consciousness in them to effect the desired change. A cursory look at the thematic preoccupation of this protest literature brings to the fore a myriad of debilitating issues to address: institutionalized robbery, colossal inefficiency, electoral malpractice, brazen ineptitude, money-politics and monumental corruption. Consequent upon the foregoing, this paper critically examines political corruption in Nigerian as portrayed in the text. Through content and thematic analysis, the present study examines how incidents in the society of the text quite glaringly depict the Nigerian situation, and how these catalyze social crises in the country. The paper concludes that political corruption being perpetrated by the political class is enormously responsible for the avalanche of social and security crises that bedevil the Nigerian society at present, and advocates for a paradigm shift in the manner political power is exercised and governance approached by the political elites if Nigeria must recover from her current sorry state.