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Textual elements of The Great Gatsby
(AOSIS Books, 2023) Vooght, Ursula
An empirical investigation into the effect of lodging establishment attributes on water conservation efforts in Zimbabwe
(IGI Global, 2024-6-28) Sucheran, Reshma; Ushamba, Kudzai Norman; Kumar, Pankaj; Gupta, S.K.; Rout, Prakash; Madhurima
Water conservation is a global concern, particularly in regions like Zimbabwe grappling with water scarcity. The hospitality industry is pivotal in sustainable water management with its diverse lodging establishments. This research examines the effect of lodging establishment features on water conservation efforts in Zimbabwe. Based on survey responses from 203 lodging facilities, the empirical investigation reveals significant associations between various lodging facility attributes and water conservation practices. Established lodging businesses demonstrate a propensity for standardised water sustainability initiatives, while higher-graded establishments focus on more advanced practices. The study also reveals that newer lodging facilities are more likely to embrace advanced water conservation methods due to accessibility to technological advancements. The findings contribute valuable insights into the dynamics influencing water conservation practices within the lodging sector seeking to address sustainability challenges.
Bridging the gap between accounting theory and practice : a South African perspective
(2024-8-30) Khumalo, Thembelihle; Mvunabandi, Jean Damascene; Celumusa Makepeace, Chonco
The traditional accounting teaching methods have struggled to prepare accountants for evolving demands of the industry as instances of misconduct by accountancy professionals have been reported from and outside South Africa. The aim of this study was to examine coexistence of accounting theory and practice and the complicated interplay between the theoretical accounting principles and practical implementation in the rapidly evolving and technologically driven digital accounting world. Scoping review of literature methodological framework was employed to examine a wide range of academic sources, which provided a solid foundation for the analysis. The findings shed light on several key factors that influence the alignment of accounting theory and practice, including regulatory compliance, educational reform, technological literacy, cultural sensitivity, socio-economic challenges, and ethical behaviour. The discussion addressed the multiple challenges faced by companies, accounting professionals and regulators and provided valuable insights to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The study suggests a paradigm shift in accounting students' thinking, promoting holistic practices and collaboration between accountants and academia for robust experiential learning and industry-relevant training. This study impacts
A literature review on teaching and learning database normalisation : approaches and tools
(Springer Nature Singapore, 2024) Mbangata, Lubabalo; Singh, Upasana Gitanjali
Database normalisation encompasses the process of arranging data in a recognised and structured way by increasing relations based on identified dependencies. Ineffective normalisation can lead to incompetent and inaccurate database systems. The worth of normalisation in improving and dealing with database systems is a topic of dispute in the studies of information systems. However, there is a dearth of exploration on the active teaching and learning aspects of database normalisation, principally on students’ independent enthusiasm and learning success in grasping the essential concepts. Teaching and learning database systems, particularly for novel students, have been acknowledged as a contest in the field. Instructors face problems in shaping what and how to successfully explain this subject. A systematic review methodology was used to explore the approaches and pedagogies utilised in teaching and learning database normalisation. The analysis intended to categorise, choose, and critically assess appropriate studies to gather and analyse data. The preliminary results propose that various studies rely on online applications for teaching and learning database normalisation. However, most of these studies emphasise more on the procedure of normalisation itself rather than the fundamental concepts. This study highlights the quest for more research on teaching and learning database normalisation, with precise attention to understanding the conceptual aspects. The recommendation stresses the reputation of exploring the essential concepts of normalisation relatively merely focusing on the technical aspects.
Historicising coup d’etats in Africa
(Springer Nature Switzerland, 2024) Fagbadebo, Omololu
Since the 1952 military putsch in Egypt, Africa has witnessed 214 military coup attempts. Out of these, 104 were successful while 108 failed. Most of the coups were consequent upon the fragile colonial state and governing structures bequeathed on African countries. This chapter takes a historical excursion into the era of military coups and government in Africa since 1952. While colonialism and the nature of decolonisation prepared the context for political instability, post-independent African states were victims of internal socio-political rivalries among the political and military elites. This development, fuelled by the attitudinal disposition of the elites to state power, has remained a defining feature of African governance. The chapter submits that while successive military regimes failed to correct the mistakes of their predecessors, the civilian regimes that succeeded military autocracy continued to falter in the promotion of good governance.