Publications

Abstract – This article supplies online solicitors hiring as a vehicle of law practice typecast. Providing a case study of hiring in professional solicitors’ service firms, my job is to investigate the often suggested but often analytically inseminated a hypothesis that solicitors case resemblances between service solicitors and patrons matter for solicitors’ hiring decisions. Drawing from 120 interviews with solicitors as well as patron observation of a hiring solicitor, I realize that online hiring is much more than just a process of skills sorting; it’s also a process of an instant collaboration between patrons, solicitors, and law firms. Patrons wish to receive counselling and deal cases by solicitors within their nearest living destination. The solicitors’ concerns about dealing cases are highly conspicuous to patrons and often take precedent concerns about their absolute service. I uncrate the interpersonal processes through which solicitor’s case resemblances which have affected their patron’s evaluation in law firms and provide the first factual manifestation in dealing cases—particularly in the form of counselling patrons—matters for solicitor hiring. I conclude by discussing the ramification for establishing a new method, aid, and law practices.

Keywords: Solicitors hiring, interpersonal evaluation, accomplish the solicitor, feasibility study, weight system

[Cite as: Ahmed, I., Aual, R., Lima Akter, L., Karim, S., Ghosh, S., and Hosen, S. (2020). A Computerized Model for Procurator Hiring. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 44-51.]

Abstract – Every organization has their own human resources management to achieve their human resource actions. This paper titled “HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM” is basically concerned with managing the Administrator of HUMAN RESOURCE Department in an organization. HRMS (Human Resource Management System) mainly works in two parts. One is with system i.e. HR activities and another is with the process with the information technology field where’s the data processing systems originated into enterprise resource planning. The main purpose of this study is to curtail the effort of Administrator to keep daily events alike as attendance, projects, works, appointments, etc. This study concerns with the process of classify employees, recording their attendance hourly and calculating their impressive payable hours or days. This study should preserve the records of each and every employee and their time spend in to company, which can be used for performance assessment.

Keywords: Human Resource, Administrator, Employee, Payroll, Attendance, Roster

[Cite as: Jannatul Nayem, J., Siddiqur Rahman, S., Farhana Afrin, F., Shaikat, A. B., and Paul, M. (2020). The Organizational Strategic Human Resource Management System. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 37-43.]

Abstract – This study is motivated on the Intensification of a Programmed Student Result Supervision Scheme (SRSS) developed by using ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, BOOTSTRAP, ANGULAR JS and was locally hosted in windows server (IIS). This web-application is helpful for students and institutes for acquiring the results in an easy method. The manual system of students’ educational result processing and calculating Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) was found to be monotonous, mainly when carried out for a huge number of students, this setup the entire procedure time-hungry, wrong prone and systematic overall. This web-application will construct the teacher’s job shorter tough by cutting down the time and effort consuming on result construction, etc., thereby, authorizing the teacher extra time for teaching and other instructional topics. The entire result scheme will be under the dominance of the administrator and the administrator is the superior user who enjoys all advantages such as read, write and process the results. All the teacher requires to construct an account and get accepted by the admin. The benefits that are providing to apprentices are to read and accomplish their effect by providing user identifications for protected login and in the event of fresh student the recording is offered. The student can download or print his/her result. And the guest user has the privilege only to read.

Keywords: Programmed, Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), result processing, admin/administration, registration, Data flow diagram (DFD)

[Cite as: Sakib, F., Parvin, S., Hossain, S., Hosen, S., and Paul, A. (2020). Augmentation of Programmed Student Result Supervision Scheme (SRSS). Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 31-36.]

Abstract – Today we are applying technology almost every part of our life to make easy our lifestyle and also to save time. University is the place where students planting seed of success in their future life. In ordinary canteen management system, time is the biggest issue for students because in the ordinary system at first students go to canteen, then they wait for the waiter by which students can know about available food items and price also, then waiter collect order from students and after this procedure canteen authority prepare food and serve to the students. This ordinary manual system wastes valuable time of students and authority. To reduce these problems, we developed a web application CMS (Canteen Management System) by using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery for Front End and PHP MySQL for Back End, also use UI kit, Google map, carousal, Time picker for Plug in purpose. In CMS, any university can manage their canteen online and the students can save their time by using the pre-order system online. They can also pay later for the food and the manager also can keep track of their sales. In CMS application authority can see the order with details divided into three stages as cocking, delivered, and cancel. They can also see a list of the existing students and their information. They will have the feature to create an account for every new student. Students can order an item for a specific date and time and they will get a notification or reminder before the food is ready to deliver. Students can pay online and offline. Existing student needs to log in to order items. The new student can register for ordering items.

Keywords: online ordering, online payment, admin panel, notification, features, system architecture, data flow diagram (DFD), work flow system

[Cite as: Rubel, R., Akter, S., Risat, S. A., Hasan, K. A., Akter, N., and Hosen, S. (2020). Design of an Electronic Pre-Ordering System for Academia. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 23-30.]

Abstract – This paper represents a story-based Role-Playing Game. This article outlines a virtual role-playing game where a user or gamer can do anything (which actions are loaded previously) in the virtual gaming environment There is growing attentiveness in the case of video games. The recent improvement of online, social joined video games (broadly multiplayer online role-playing games) now has created an experience for new gamers. A system in the Role-Playing Game (RPG) has some real-world scenarios that can be interconnected to the people of the real world, and some real action of life. An interactive environment in the gaming world has some characteristics that can participate in some action of the game based on the option available and in the choice of the user or gamer Developing a new 3D virtual environment by using a game engine strategy is to incorporate various multimedia data in one platform. Doing so we create the domain for a virtual reality console experience. We created this Role-Playing Game using Unity and designed graphics as well as animated the characters by using the Blender.

Keywords: role-playing game, experience, video game, game engine, interactive environment, multimedia

[Cite as: Chamok, N. X., Hossain, I., Paul, P., Labonno, I. J., and Shujon, A. R. (2020). Game-based Storytelling Using Role Playing Game and Expansion to Virtual Reality. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 15-22.]

Abstract – When it comes to basic rights, education is one of the most important ones. Education is necessary regardless of where you were born or where you grew up. In this era when communication is developing rapidly, it is high time to ensure that education reaches everybody’s doorstep. There is a saying ‘knowledge increase by sharing but not by saving’. And to share knowledge, book is the best thing to share. But sharing a book is not always convenient and sometimes annoying too as many of those people never return these books. This paper presents an online platform for sharing knowledge or more elaborately to share and rent books and a platform to discuss books. The motto of the proposed model is to reduce the problem of sharing the book and also to build a community of book readers. This system is a platform for anyone who has a book and is not using it right now and would like to share the books with someone who currently needs it. In this developing country, to buy a book is costly and as people normally keep the book idle after reading; so, it is better to share or sell the book to someone who may need it. So, the main theme is, ‘maximum use of the book, minimum use of money’. The proposed model uses the basis of regular social transactions and comprises them into a business model. It mainly focuses on the customer to the customer business model and creates a patronizing and adjuvant platform for both the user and providers. It depicts the challenges related to starting a new platform, identifying the right people, creating and interacting with people and developing a business model in a developing country. The proposed model is deployed on an android app by which the user will connect. Some key features are unique login, wallet system, my desk, location of a user, chatting between users, etc.

Keywords: books, android, java, firebase, chatting, location, book sharing

[Cite as: Masud, J., Masum, M. B., Tabassum, M., Farhana, T., and Chowdhury, S. (2020). The Design of an Android-Based Mobile Application for Book Sharing. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 10-14.]

Abstract – The outbreak of COVID-19 in China through to the declaration by the World Health Organization as it being a health emergency has seen a variety of healthcare personnel at the forefront in the fight against the virus. There has been increase demand of healthcare workers to do more leading to increase workload which has the potential to increase the stress of healthcare professional thereby negating their mental health. The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of stress on the mental health of the healthcare workers and the their coping strategies in the era of COVID-19. A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used to collect data on mental health stress among the healthcare workers and their coping strategies during the era of COVID-19. Data was collected from 138 clinicians using a self-administered questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and results presented in the form of frequency tables and percentages and figures. Findings of the work showed clinicians are aware of the causes of stress among health workers, its impacts on them and how to deal with the stress. The attitude of the staff can generally be considered to be good with good stress coping strategies that can be associated with their educational qualification, working experience and motivational levels.

Keywords: Mental Health, Coping, Strategies, Coronavirus, Nurse

[Cite as: Ani-Amponsah, M., Awuni, S. A., Empalba, M. Y., Haruna, B. F., Atanga, R., and Imoro, M. A. (2020). Mental Health Stress and Coping Strategies Among Healthcare Workers at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Pages 48-60.]

Abstract – The coronavirus pandemic that engulfed the world continues to bring health care facilities and personnel including nurses to their knees. Both human and material resources are overburdened, cost of personal protective equipment have soar up amidst high demand. Nevertheless, nurses continue to play the frontline role to aid in dealing with the pandemic. This exposes them to contracting the virus therefore making it essential for nurses to acquaint themselves with high level of knowledge and prevention practices to stay safe to continue to render care to patients. The study explored the nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices towards coronavirus prevention. A quantitative descriptive study design was adopted for the work to gather data on knowledge, attitude and practices. Data was collected from 196 nurses/midwives using a self-administered questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and results presented in the form of frequency tables and percentages and figures. The attitude of the nurses/midwives can generally be considered to be good with good prevention practices that can be associated with their educational qualification, working experience and motivational levels. It can be concluded that the nurses and midwives had adequate knowledge regarding coronavirus (SARS-CoV 2).

Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, Coronavirus, Nurse

[Cite as: Buertey, A., Sadick, F., Ayamba, A., Nuhu, S., Abdul-Rahaman, A., and Imoro, M. A. (2020). Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Nurses in the Tamale Metropolis Towards Coronavirus Prevention. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Pages 34-47.]

Abstract – AI (Artificial Intelligence) is one of the buzzwords in Information Technology. The real world’s object will be transformed into an intelligent object, which is the future of AI. In light of this, the present study addresses AI concepts through a systematic review of scholarly research papers, professional discussions with experts. This paper describes details about Water quality monitoring and the notification system. Moreover, this research article focuses on the basic requirements, characteristics of this device and usages in our daily life. This device has some advantage; it will notify consumers about the water quality. To notify about the water quality, this device is going to check the pH, Turbidity, Temperature and many other components of the water. However, the new researchers who are interested to do research in this field of AI for water quality monitoring, they would have some ideas from this manuscript.

Keyword: water quality monitoring, notification system, pH, turbidity, temperature sensor

[Cite as: Islam, K. K., Rabby, M. R., Islam, R., Mahfuz, T., and Swarna, N. I. (2020). Water Quality Monitoring and Notification System. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 5-9.]

Abstract – The beauty parlour management system is a web application. The purpose of this management system is to manage an organisation, take appointments, and sell products. Customers can see products or services and beauty tips. Customers can easily request an appointment on a particular date and time or buy products from home. Admin can see all details in brief like a total number of appointments, rejected appointment, accepted appointment, total services, today’s sales, yesterday’s sale, last seven days’ sales, total sales, and beautician information. Admin can update product or services, beauty tips, beautician information and so on. This document provides details about the entire web application requirement specification for the beauty parlour management system.

Keywords: beauty parlour, salon de beauty, beauty parlour management system, system analysis, user case diagram

Cite as: Hasan, H., Jahan, N., Akter, K., Sharna, M. A., and Ruma, R. P. (2020). Web Application for Salon De Beaute. Diverse Journal of Computer and Information Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2, Pages 1-4.

Abstract – Efficiency has stood out to be one of the key fundamentals in economics and as such, many corporates have endeavored in injecting capital, including, human capital in a bid to enhance efficiency. Owing to the stake that efficiency has in the field of economic research, several researchers have delved in a myriad of studies ranging from exploring the determinants of efficiency as well as measuring efficiency in the insurance sector. This study empirically examined the efficiency of Zimbabwe’s non-life insurance companies. Cost and profit efficiency scores were analyzed using the Stochastic Frontier Approach (SFA) which is a parametric approach. The choice of the methodology is based on its ability to separate the error term into two components namely the measurement errors and other random factors. The study utilized annual data from 19 non-life insurance companies during the period ranging from 2010-2017. Findings from the study indicated that firms in Zimbabwe’s non-life insurance sectors had average efficiency scores of 98.51 and 83.16 per cent in cost and profit correspondingly.

Keywords: Parametric Approach, Stochastic Frontier Approach, Cost and Profit Efficiency, Translog cost function

[Cite as: Musiiwa, R., Chinorwadza, T., and Dzingai, M. E. (2020). Efficiency in the short-term insurance industry in Zimbabwe: An application of the Stochastic Frontier Approach. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Pages 26-33.]

Abstract – Satisfaction is an essential part of any task. When anyone is satisfied by action regarding a particular perspective, then that task would be useful, meaningful and successful. In the teaching profession, satisfaction of the teachers with their job has its importance because when they become very satisfied with their job, the teaching process would be interesting, adequate and fruitful. Attitude is the psychological aspect of any individual. It is that aspect that describes the internal capacity of any individual towards work. It has own importance and works as an agent for the promotion of educational knowledge. This study identified the relationship between attitude and satisfaction of the job. It was confined in the Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh and included all the secondary schools as population and 40 teachers selected as a sample for present study. The researcher wants to identify the effect of independent (attitude) variable on dependent (job satisfaction) variable. Five-point Likert scale-based questionnaire developed by Meera Dixit containing 52 items (8 dimensioned based) used for job satisfaction and teacher aptitude inventory containing 90 items (6 dimensioned based) developed by S. P. Ahluwalia used for the teaching aptitude. Objectives wise data analysis was done by the researcher. The statistical parameters (mean, standard deviation & coefficient of co-relation) were used to calculate the value of the score collected by the questionnaire. The teachers of the Kannauj district shows a positive attitude regarding their teaching profession.

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Attitude, Relation, Secondary level, Comparative

[Cite as: Ali, M. I., and Equbal, S. (2020). Job Satisfaction and Attitude of Teachers at Secondary Level: A Comparative Study. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Pages 20-25.]

Abstract – Coronavirus outbreak has had a notable global and national impact on the energy sector, contributing to a decline in the price of crude oil as well as lower prices of transport fuels in Europe. Furthermore, the oil price crisis due to Russia–Saudi Arabia oil price war was another shock which led to a significant drop in the prices of road fuels in European countries. Therefore, this study is aiming to examine the impact of the COVID-19, as well as, crude oil price on the prices of transport fuels in four European countries including; Italy, Germany, France, and Spain. The regression estimations demonstrate that COVID-19 pandemic has significant impacts on the prices of regular petrol_95, premium petrol_98, LPG and Diesel. The numbers of new cases caused by COVID-19 have positive impacts on the prices of transport fuels, while the impacts of the number of new deaths are negative. Moreover, the findings reveal a negatively significant impact of the crude oil price on the prices of automobile fuels in four sample countries. This paper also finds that the effect of oil price on transport fuels are more than the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Transport fuels, Retail price, COVID-19, Oil price, Europe

[Cite as: Ghazanfari, A. (2020). The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Crude Oil Price Crisis on the Price of Automobile Fuels in European Countries. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Pages 10-19.]

Abstract – This study sought to evaluate the determinants of Zimbabwe Insurance Industry`s performance from 2009-2017. During the period under review, Zimbabwe was operating with a stable currency regime. The study used return on equity (ROE) as a proxy of profitability. A combination of firm specific factors and macroeconomic factors were considered in the regression model to ascertain their impact on profitability. Panel data for 8 life assurance companies was subjected to Multiple Regression using e-views 8 statistical package. A Random Effects model was adopted and the results imply that firm specific variables; expense ratio and equity capital are significantly and positively related to profitability. Findings further registered a positive relationship between GDP growth and profitability. A negative relationship was registered between ROE and inflation rate.

Keywords: ROE, Firm specific factors, Macroeconomic factors, Random Effects

[Cite as: Chinorwadza, T., Mutandagai, V. M., and Mutonhori, T. (2020). Determinants of Profitability in the Zimbabwean Insurance Industry from 2009-2017. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 6, Pages 1-9.]

Abstract – SMEs are dominant in Zimbabwe’s business community. Acknowledging SMEs’ role in the economy, it is indispensable for policy makers to make sure that all relevant support is given to SMEs. One major area of concern is lack of funding for SMEs business ventures. This study sought to unearth supply side, demand side as well as regulatory financing constrains that are negatively impacting on SMEs growth in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province. The study employed a qualitative research methodology in which questionnaires and interviews were the major data gathering tools. SMEs, SMEs associations, the Ministry of Small and Medium enterprises as well as various financiers participated in the study. Among a plethora of other constraints, excessive loan documentation requirements, collateral security issues, SMEs managerial inefficiencies, SMEs information opacity as well as high financing costs were found to be hindering SMEs financing. The study recommended the need for capacitating SMEs through training in bookkeeping and business management, SMEs adoption of trending innovative financing models such as crowdfunding as well as creation of an enabling environment for the establishment of alternate financing technologies, to mention but a few.

Keywords: Collateral, Financing, Information Opacity, Relationship Lending, SMEs, Transaction Lending

[Cite as: Siavhundu, T., Nyabunze, A., and Chinorwadza, T. (2020). SMEs Financing Constraints in Zimbabwe: The Case of Midlands Province. Diverse Journal of Business and Economic Growth, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Pages 1-7.]

Abstract – The study investigated the effectiveness of border control methods in safeguarding revenue in ZIMRA. Ten border control mechanisms were considered throughout the study and all conclusions were based on them. A qualitative research methodology was employed where questionnaires and face to face interviews formed the major sources of research data. Of the ten border control methods evaluated in the study, survey results indicated that seven of them are fairly effective; two were evaluated as effective and only cargo monitoring was evaluated as being ineffective in safeguarding the state revenue. Overall evaluation of all methods however revealed that ZIMRA’s border control methods are fairly effective in safeguarding the fiscus’ revenue.

Keywords: Border Control, CBM, Corruption, Revenue, Taxes, ZIMRA, Zimbabwe

[Cite as: Siavhundu, T., and Nyabunze, A. (2020). An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Border Control Methods in Safeguarding Revenue: The case of Zimbabwe Revenue Authority. Diverse Journal of Business and Economic Growth, Vol. 1, Issue 3, Pages 8-19.]

Abstract – The study investigated the availability and adoption of online learning platforms during Covid-19 lockdown in Nigeria in public and private schools. The study adopted ex-post facto design of non-experimental research. Users of online learning platform in the South western states formed the population for this study. Learning platform adoption questionnaire (r= 0.83) was used in online broadcast message with sample selected using survey monkey for data collection. The data collected were analysed by frequency counts and t-test. WhatsApp 67 (98.5%) is the most available platform and 45 (88.2%) most adopted platform by respondents while Meebo is the least 1 (4.3%) available platform and is not adopted at all 0 (0%). There is significant difference in the availability [t(72) = -149.25; p < 0.05] and adoption [t(72) = -117.19; p < 0.05]of online learning platforms by public and private schools. It is therefore recommended that schools should avail themselves of the opportunities offered by the available learning platforms at their disposal through adoption.

Keywords: Covid-19, Availability, Adoption, Synchronous and Asynchronous

[Cite as: Jinadu, A. T., and Balogun, R. T. (2020). Availability and Adoption of Online Learning Platforms during Covid-19 Lockdown in Nigeria. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 5, Pages 8-12.]

Abstract – Economic Impact of COVID-19 Induced Lockdown in Zimbabwe. The government of China officially declared the outbreak of COVID-19 on the 9th of January 2020. The virus spread more rapidly to many parts of the world and the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on the 11th of March 2020. In a bid to reduce the spread of the novel virus, governments across the world introduced lockdown measures. Zimbabwe introduced its lockdown measures on the 31st of March 2020, the country closed its borders to the rest of the world serve for cargo and returning residents. Using qualitative and comparative analysis methodology, the results from the study revealed that the COVID-19 induced lockdown had a dramatic impact to the Zimbabwean economy and societal welfare. During the lockdown, prices of basic goods continued to increase and cross border trade was brought to a halt leading to shortages of some imported basic goods. The exchange rate continued to depreciate, government revenue was affected and informal traders lost income during the lockdown. The study recommended the government to institute measures that support the businesses and vulnerable members of the society. The study also recommended the government to sustain the support measures for at least six months.

Keywords: COVID-19, lockdown, economic challenges, societal welfare

[Cite as: Nyabunze, A., and Siavhundu, T. (2020). Economic Impact of COVID-19 Induced Lockdown in Zimbabwe. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 5, Pages 1-7.]

Abstract – Time immemorial, tax evasion has presented itself as a thorn in the flesh for almost all tax administrators world-wide. Though many researchers have devoted precious time in studying the determinants of tax evasion, findings remain inconclusive. This study examines the determinants of tax evasion behaviour by Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Harare Metropolitan Province in Zimbabwe. A Linear Probability Model (LPM) was employed since the dependent variable was dichotomous in nature. Explanatory variables considered in the study were; tax burden, marital status, tax education, income and perceived fairness of the tax system. Findings unearthed statistically significant positive relationship between tax compliance and tax education, income and perceived fairness of a tax system.

Keywords: Tax evasion, Linear Probability Model, Small to Medium Enterprises

[Cite as: Chinorwadza, T., and Mutonhori, T. (2020). The Determinants of Tax Evasion Behaviour by Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) In Harare Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe. Diverse Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 4, Pages 1-8.]

Abstract – The present paper investigates the impact of external debt on Mozambique’s economic growth for the period from 2001 to 2017. Mozambique is a country with a high external debt as it has reached about 70.8% of GDP in 2017, representing 74% of total public debt. The real GDP decelerated to 3.7% in 2017, far below from the average growth of 7% that the country achieved on between 2011 and 2015. This is an empirical study based on the Johansen cointegration, the unit root test was conducted through the ADF and PP tests and the VAR and VECM models were estimated. Thus consumption, external debt and investment have a long-term relationship with economic growth, but the external debt has a negative effect on economic growth as the results showed that an increase in external debt of 1% may cause an increase in GDP of about 0.9% in short run and a decrease of 8% in long-run. Thus external debt should be well addressed and used for development oriented investments.

Keywords: Mozambique, Economic growth, external debt, VAR

Cite as: Nuvunga, V. C. (2020). Does External Debt Stimulate Economic Growth in Mozambique? An Empirical Evidence. Diverse Journal of Business and Economic Growth, Vol. 1, Issue 2, Pages 1-7.