The moderating effect of subjective norms on the relationship between peer influence and intention to pay zakat by Muhammad, Sani Adamu, Saad, Ram Al Jaffri

“…However, the payment of zakat in Kano Nigeria is still low.Despite numerous factors that influence intention to pay zakat recommended in the literature, research model that address this issue is still not enough to solve the problem of low level of zakat payment in developing nations.The core objective of this paper is to suggest a research model for examining the moderating effect of subjective norm on the relationship between peer influence and intention to pay zakat among businessmen in Kano Nigeria.The paper suggests a model which if authenticated empirically will be used by Kano state Zakat and Hubsi commission for policy decision making. …”
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Characterization and invitro toxicity assay of bio-reduced hexavalent chromium by Acinetobacter sp. isolated from tannery effluent by Ahmad Fatima Abdulmalik, Hafeez Muhammad Yakasai, Shehu Usman, Jahun Bashir Muhammad, Ahmad Hussaini Jagaba, Salihu Ibrahim, Abba Babandi, Mohd Yunus Shukor

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Persistent Hypertension Up to One Year Postpartum among Women with Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy in a Low-Resource Setting: A Prospective Cohort Study by Salisu M. Ishaku, Tukur Jamilu, Agbo P. Innocent, Kayode A. Gbenga, Dattijo Lamaran, Oyeneyin Lawal, Charlotte E. Warren, Owa O. Olorunfemi, Hanifah D. Abubakar, Tunau Karima, Odusolu O. Patience, Abdulkarim Musa, Onyebuchi K. Azubuike, Aminu M. Baffah, Arie Franx, Diederick E. Grobbee, Joyce L. Browne

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The moderating role of ICT on the relationship between foreign direct investment and the quality of environment in selected African countries by Aminu Hassan Jakada, Suraya Mahmood, Umar Ahmad Ali, Danmaraya Ismail Aliyu

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Human Papilloma Virus Infection, Vaccines, and Cervical Cancer Prevention among School Students in Kano, Nigeria by Ismail Rabiu, Zainab Yahuza

“…In this study, 400 students from two secondary schools in Kano State, Nigeria, were engaged with the aim of assessing their level of knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV infection. …”
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A Conceptual Review of the Challenges of Effective Tax Collection from the Informal Sector in Kano, Nigeria by Usman Sani Kofar Wambai, Chek Derashid, Idawati Ibrahim

“…Thus, the main aim of this study is to identify and examine some of the challenges militating against effective tax collection from the informal sector in Kano State, Nigeria. The paper is literature based, as such, it critically examines current literature on tax collection. …”
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EFFORTS OF DRY-LAND FARMERS OF KANO-NIGERIA IN THE CONDITIONS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC THAT HITS GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY by Salami A.O.

“…A survey was conducted in Kano State-Nigeria aimed at exploring the travails of the dry-land farmers of the state amidst Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. …”

Mathematical Model for the Optimization of Municipal Solid Waste Management by Modu Barma, Hamisu Kyauta Biniyamin, Umar Muhammad Modibbo, Hammandikko Mu'azu Gaya

“…This study developed a mixed-integer optimization model for MSW of Kano State Nigeria. The model optimizes the total cost of SWM, which includes the cost of transporting different types of waste between other locations plus the fixed cost of establishing and maintaining/operating some facilities. …”
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EXPLORING GLOBAL TRENDS OF RESEARCH ON ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY: A BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW by Usman Abdullahi, Ahmad Martadha Mohamed, Vally Senasi

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Investigation of the factors contributing to truck driver’s involvement in an injury accident by Samir Bashır, İbrahim Khalil Umar

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The water footprint of dry onion production in Nigeria by O. Adeoti, O.A. Oyedele, A. Yusuf

“…Dry onion production in Katsina State used the lowest amount of water (1807.3 m3/t) compared with Kano State that used the highest (2800.6 m3/t). Annually, dry onion production in Nigeria consumes 3.36 × 109 and pollutes 0.07 × 109 m3 of freshwater. …”
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Evidence of Opportunity and Necessity Driven Entrepreneurship in Nigeria by Abubakar S. Garba, Fariastuti Djafar, Shazali Abu Mansor

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Factors influencing entrepreneurs intention to pay zakat: evidence from Kano Nigeria. A conceptual frame work by Muhammad, Sani Adamu, Saad, Ram Al Jaffri

“…However, zakat collection in Kano Nigeria is still at low level.The paper proposes a model which if validated empirically will be used for policy making by Kano state Zakat and Hubsi commission, Government, Zakat payers among others. …”
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Nigerian higher education institutions performance: does strategic improvisation and entrepreneurial self-efficacy matter? by Ibrahim, Najafi Auwalu, Mahmood, Rosli, Bakar, Muhammad Shukri

“…Using a structured questionnaire to academic leaders in HEIs in Kano state, Nigeria a total of 220 useable data was gathered and analysed using SmartPLS 3.0. …”
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The impact of market penetration strategy and market development strategy on the competitive advantage of manufacturing based SMEs by Alkasim, Sidi Bello, Abdullah, Haim Hilman, Bohari, Abdul Manaf

“…The main objective of this study is to examine the relationship of market penetration strategy, market development strategy and the competitive advantage (cost leadership) of manufacturing based SMEs in Nigeria.The study employed structured questionnaire survey involving 453 manufacturing based SMEs operating in Kaduna state, Kano state, and Sokoto state, the total of 277 valid questionnaires representing 61% response rate was used for the final analysis using PLS-SEM to test the hypotheses.The study finding shows that market penetration strategy has a significant positive impact on cost leadership. …”
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The role of intrapreneurial behavior and psychological factors on the individual performance of middle managers in Nigerian medium enterprises: A pilot study by Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ahmad, Ahmad, Shuhymee, oespowidjojo, Donny Abdul Latief P

“…The aim of this research is to quantitatively explore the role of intrapreneurial behavior and psychological factors on the individual performance of middle managers in Nigerian medium enterprises (MEs).The issue of intrapreneurial behavior and individual performance is barely studied, specifically as regards to medium enterprise middle managers.The deplorable performance of individual managers and employees has remained a fundamental concern for MEs not only Nigeria.Survey method was adopted for the study in which 41 usable questionnaires were collected from MEs in Kano state of Nigeria which is one of the study strata using the stratified random method of sampling.The model produces seven factors to be used as determinants of individual performance of middle managers in Nigerian MEs. …”
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The role of intrapreneurial behavior and psychological factors on the individual performance of middle managers in Nigerian medium enterprises: A pilot study by Mahmoud, Mahmoud Ahmad, Ahmad, Shuhymee, Poespowidjojo, Donny Abdul Latief

“…The aim of this research is to quantitatively explore the role of intrapreneurial behavior and psychological factors on the individual performance of middle managers in Nigerian medium enterprises (MEs).The issue of intrapreneurial behavior and individual performance is barely studied, specifically as regards to medium enterprise middle managers.The deplorable performance of individual managers and employees has remained a fundamental concern for MEs not only in Nigeria.Survey method was adopted for the study in which 41 usable questionnaires were collected from MEs in Kano state of Nigeria which is one of the study strata using the stratified random method of sampling.The model produces seven factors to be used as determinants of individual performance of middle managers in Nigerian MEs. …”
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A conceptual review of the challenges of effective tax collection from the informal sector in Kano, Nigeria by Wambai, Usman Sani Kofar, Derashid, Chek, Ibrahim, Idawati

“…Thus, the main aim of this study is to identify and examine some of the challenges militating against effective tax collection from the informal sector in Kano State, Nigeria. The paper is literature based, as such, it critically examines current literature on tax collection. …”
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Malaria Frontline Project: strategic approaches to improve malaria control program leveraging experiences from Kano and Zamfara States, Nigeria, 2016–2019 by Adefisoye Adewole, Olufemi Ajumobi, Ndadilnasiya Waziri, Amina Abdullahi Umar, Usaini Bala, Saheed Gidado, Gideon Ugbenyo, Edwin Simple, Isaac Igbaver, Adam Attahiru, Charles A. Michael, Belinda Uba, Patrick Nguku, Perpetua Uhomoibhi, Basheer Muhammad, Munira Ismael, Shelby Cash, John Williamson, Peter McElroy, Stephen Patrick Kachur, Kwame Asamoa

“…The proportion of HCWs who adhered to national guidelines for malaria diagnosis and treatment increased in both states (Kano: 36.1% to 73.0%; Zamfara: 39.2% to 67.5%) and HCW knowledge to confirm malaria diagnosis slightly decreased in Kano State but increased in Zamfara State (Kano: 97.5% to 92.0%; Zamfara: 94.8% to 98.8%). …”
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Physicochemical Characterization and Corrosion Inhibition Potential of Ficus benjamina (FB) Gum for Aluminum in 0.1 M HCl by Nnabuk Okon EDDY, Paul Ocheje AMEH, Ali IBRAHIM

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