Journal of Research Administration

1 Ward Mansour Ahmed Al-Ward, 2 Fuad Mansoor Ahmed Al-Ward PDF

This study analyzes health conditions in Yemen during the period of the Mutawakkilite State (1911–1962), an era characterized by distinctive political and social circumstances shaped by the Imamate’s isolationist policy. The study focuses on the nature of available health services, the contrast between folk (popular) medicine and early manifestations of modern medicine, and the role of foreign medical missions in shaping the health system at the time. This study employs a narrative historical approach to document and trace events, while also adopting a descriptive-analytical approach to interpret the dialectical relationship between the state’s political structure and the deterioration of health conditions. The study concludes, most notably, that Yemen experienced an “institutional health vacuum” throughout the first half of the twentieth century. In this vacuum, the overwhelming majority of the population relied on folk medicine in its various forms. In contrast, modern medicine remained largely confined to elites in major urban centers such as Sana’a, Taiz, and Al-Hudaydah. The study also finds that epidemics (malaria, smallpox, and plague) constituted the most dangerous demographic variable, claiming lives amid scarce governmental intervention and the absence of preventive strategies. Finally, the limited improvement in the health sector during Imam Ahmad’s reign was insufficient to meet severe challenges, contributing to the deterioration of health as an implicit factor fueling popular anger and, ultimately, the Revolution of September 26, 1962. This study recommends that researchers urgently collect oral history from elderly Yemenis concerning older therapeutic practices before this memory disappears, and that comparative studies be conducted between health conditions in the southern protectorates (Aden) and the Mutawakkilite Kingdom to assess the impact of colonial administration versus traditional national rule on health.  

1 Daanoune Meryem, 2 Khadir Mohammed, 3 Taoufik Wafaa, 4 Rajaa Hadri PDF

This article explores the conditions for implementing ethical and transparent digital governance in the era of artificial intelligence. Drawing on a literature review and the analysis of concrete case studies (ChatGPT, Clearview AI, CNSS, etc.), it identifies major challenges in terms of data protection, algorithmic fairness, and legal responsibility.Thearticleproposesa typology of emerging regulatory frameworks (AI Act, UNESCO principles, ISO standards) and formulates concrete recommendations for public and private decision-makers.  

1 Nwachi, Ibrahim Ogbonna, 2 Asonye, Bright Onyedikachi PDF

Disruptive innovation has become a defining force reshaping financial service delivery across emerging economies and Nigeria’s Fintech industry represents one of the one of the dynamic context where this transformation is unfolding. This study examines the extent to which digital technologies, financial innovation and operational efficiency drives disruptive innovation in the Nigeria Fintech sector. Grounded in Christensen’s Disruptive Innovation and Resource-Based View (RBV), the research engaged a quantitative research design with a population of six hundred respondents from First Bank Plc. in selected First Bank branches at Shomolu, Yaba and Ikeja Local Government Area in Lagos State. A sample size of 240 was derived using Yamene derivation formula and a multi-stage sampling technique was employed, incorporating purposive and convenience sampling methods to select employees in five department and levels of managerial position. The study tested four hypotheses regarding the impact of digital technologies, financial innovation, operational efficiency and the joint effect on disruptive innovation. The findings revealed that digital technologies, financial innovation and operational efficiency and the joint effect influences disruptive innovation with an overall model R² value of 0.513, this suggest that 51.3% of the variation in innovation disruption is explained by the joint effect of the variables. Specifically, digital technologies (β= 0.490, t= 8.973, p<0.05), financial innovation (β= 0.206, t= 2.802, p<0.05) and operational efficiency (β= 0.240, t= 2.530, p<0.05) were all found to significantly enhance disruptive innovation. These findings show that technology-driven tools are central to the disruptive strength of Fintech firms in Nigeria. The study recommends enhancing digital infrastructures, strengthening regulatory frameworks and supporting Fintech solutions that promote innovation, efficiency and financial inclusion.  

1 Ndekile, Chigozie Paul, 2 Asonye, Bright Onyedikachi PDF

This study examines the influence of stakeholder engagement practices on facility management (FM) project delivery performance in Abuja, Nigeria. Recognising that FM projects involve complex stakeholder interactions, the research explores how engagement practices, compliance, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives affect project outcomes in terms of time, cost, quality, and client satisfaction. A quantitative research design was employed, using primary data collected through structured questionnaires distributed to professionals across five major facility management agencies within the Federal Capital Territory. A total of 344 valid responses were analysed. The questionnaire adopted a five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Descriptive statistics using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) summarised the demographic data, while inferential analyses were performed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) in SmartPLS to test the hypothesised relationships. Results revealed that stakeholder engagement practices, compliance mechanisms, and CSR-related initiatives significantly enhance FM project delivery performance. Additionally, stakeholder trust, commitment, and communication quality mediated the relationship between stakeholder engagement and project outcomes. The study underscores the strategic importance of effective stakeholder management and CSR integration in achieving sustainable facility performance. It concludes with practical implications for policy and management strategies aimed at strengthening collaborative engagement frameworks among FM stakeholders in Nigeria. By fostering trust and transparent communication, facility managers can enhance project success and contribute to broader sustainability objectives within the industry.  

1 Konpal Kaur and 2 Shikha Sharma PDF

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