Volume VIII Issue X

 Lesly Dasilva Wandji Djouonkep
Department of Petroleum Engineering, Applied Chemistry in Oil and Gas fields, Yangtze University, Wuhan, 43010, China;
Institute of fine organic chemistry and new organic materials, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China;

 Naomie Beolle Songwe Selabi
Institute of advanced materials and Nanotechnology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430081, China;

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Lesly Dasilva Wandji Djouonkep, Naomie Beolle Songwe Selabi, “Synthesis of a Bio-based and Biodegradable Poly(ethylene-co-isosorbide [2,2′-bithiophene]-5,5′-dicarboxylate) with Enhanced Thermal and Degradability Properties” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.01-08 October 2021 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2021.81001

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Synthesis of a Bio-based and Biodegradable Poly(ethylene-co-isosorbide [2,2′-bithiophene]-5,5′-dicarboxylate) with Enhanced Thermal and Degradability Properties

 Shepherd Shoko
Midlands State University, Zimbabwe

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Shepherd Shoko “Teachers’ Perceptions of school heads’ Instructional leadership behaviours at two primary schools in Lower Gweru district of Zimbabwe” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.09-16 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/09-16.pdf

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Teachers’ Perceptions of school heads’ Instructional leadership behaviours at two primary schools in Lower Gweru district of Zimbabwe

 Aska, A. S.
Department of Chemistry, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare Bauchi State-Nigeria

 Abdu, M.S.
Department Chemistry, Federal University Gashua, Yobe State-Nigeria

 Madara, M.S.
Department of Chemistry, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare Bauchi State-Nigeria

 Nkafamiya I. I.
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Adamawa State-Nigeria

 Garba, S.
Department of Chemistry, Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare Bauchi State-Nigeria

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Aska, A. S., Abdu, M.S., Madara, M.S., Nkafamiya I. I. & Garba, S., “Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-Mycobacterial Activity of Some Selected Medicinal Plants” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.17-21 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/17-21.pdf

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Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-Mycobacterial Activity of Some Selected Medicinal Plants

 Noraini Manan
Center for Actuarial Sciences Studies, Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Malaysia

 Nurhasniza Idham Abu Hasan
Department of Statistics, Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400 Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia

 Nur Faezah Jamal
Department of Statistics, Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch, Tapah Campus, 35400 Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia

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Noraini Manan, Nurhasniza Idham Abu Hasan, Nur Faezah Jamal, “Affordable Life Insurance Spending Among B40 Income Group in Malaysia: A Case Study” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.22-25 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/22-25.pdf

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Affordable Life Insurance Spending Among B40 Income Group in Malaysia: A Case Study

 Kanokanga Phillip Farayi (DPhil)
Department of Hospitality and Tourism, P. Bag 1119, Mt Pleasant, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU)

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Development of a Destination Image Recovery Model for Enhancing the Performance of the Tourism Sector in Zimbabwe Just Before Covid-19

 Mohammed Hassan Abbood
M.Sc. Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Kerbala, Kerbala City, Iraq

 Mohammed Alhwayzee
Petroleum Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Kerbala, Kerbala City, Iraq

 Muhammad Abdul Hussein Sultan
M.Sc. Student, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Kerbala, Kerbala City, Iraq

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Experimental Investigation for the Solar Pond Performance at changing its depth in Kerbela city of Iraq

 Lufeyo Chitondo
Zambian Open University, Lusaka, Zambia

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Lufeyo Chitondo, “An evaluation of the teaching of reading and writing skills to Grade 2 pupils: A case of Lushishi Basic and Kaleo Community schools in Nchelenge district of Luapula Province” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.43-54 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/43-54.pdf

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An evaluation of the teaching of reading and writing skills to Grade 2 pupils: A case of Lushishi Basic and Kaleo Community schools in Nchelenge district of Luapula Province

 Abdallah Soma
Department of Basic Education Studies, Faculty of Education, University for Development Studies, Ghana

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The Impact of use of manipulates on the math scores of grade 2 students

 Malanta S. Abdullahi
Economics Department, Yobe State University Damaturu, Nigeria

 Adamu Kuku Usman
Economics Department, Yobe State University Damaturu, Nigeria

 Nuraddeen M. Lawal
Economics Department, Yobe State University Damaturu, Nigeria

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Determinants of Viability of Islamic Banking Products: A Case Study of Jaiz Bank Plc

 Valerie Kemboi
P.O. Box 25666, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

 Sedina Misango
South Eastern Kenya University, P.O Box 170, 90200, Kitui, Kenya

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Valerie Kemboi, Sedina Misango, “Analysis of Influence of Strategic Planning Practices on Organization Performance: A Case of Baringo County Government, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.68-76 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/68-76.pdf

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Analysis of Influence of Strategic Planning Practices on Organization Performance: A Case of Baringo County Government, Kenya

 Mohammed U. Hussaini
School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria

 Chinoko. I. S
School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria

 Inuwa Abdu Ibrahim
School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria

 Gregory Ehimen Igiba
School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria

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Mohammed U. Hussaini, Chinoko. I. S, Inuwa Abdu Ibrahim, and Gregory Ehimen Igiba, “The Impact of Incentives on Ante Natal Care and Delivery in Bauchi State. A Case Study of Conditional Cash Transfer” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.77-83 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/77-83.pdf

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The Impact of Incentives on Ante Natal Care and Delivery in Bauchi State. A Case Study of Conditional Cash Transfer

 Benedict Afful Jr, PhD.
Department of Economic Studies, School of Economics, University of Cape Coast, Ghana

 Emmanuel Quarshie
Cromwell Property Developers Ltd, East Legon, Accra, Ghana

 Joseph Kwasi Asafo
Network for Socioeconomic Research and Advancement (NESRA), Accra, Ghana

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Benedict Afful Jr, PhD, Emmanuel Quarshie, Joseph Kwasi Asafo, “Debt Financing and Manufacturing Firms’ Decision to Export: Evidence from Ghana” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.84-88 October 2021 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2021.81003

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Debt Financing and Manufacturing Firms’ Decision to Export: Evidence from Ghana

 Janet Ndesaula
Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Zambia

 Fabian Kakana
Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Zambia

 Peggy Nsama
Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Zambia

 Francis Simui
Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia, Zambia

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Janet Ndesaula, Fabian Kakana, Peggy Nsama & Francis Simui, “Lived Experiences of Learners with Disabilities at Lunsemfwa Primary School, Kapiri-Mposhi District, Zambia” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.89-95 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/89-95.pdf

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Lived Experiences of Learners with Disabilities at Lunsemfwa Primary School, Kapiri-Mposhi District, Zambia

 Aryan Verma
Students –LNCT (under RGPV University), Bhopal (MP), India

 Bhavsar Suraj
LNCT (under RGPV University), Bhopal (MP), India

 Aniket Kumar Singh
LNCT (under RGPV University), Bhopal (MP), India

 Anmol Patel Yadav
LNCT (under RGPV University), Bhopal (MP), India

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Aryan Verma, Bhavsar Suraj, Aniket Kumar Singh, Anmol Patel Yadav, “‘Book Shelf’: A tool to access Books and minimize search time” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.96-105 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/96-105.pdf

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‘Book Shelf’: A tool to access Books and minimize search time

 Tijani Ahmad Ashimi
International Islamic University Malaysia

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Tijani Ahmad Ashimi, “Secularism: Meaning, Kinds and Characteristics” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.106-110 October 2021 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-10/106-110.pdf

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Secularism: Meaning, Kinds and Characteristics

 Frederick Ebot Ashu
Department of Educational Foundations and Administration, Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon

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Frederick Ebot Ashu, “Case Study and Randomized Control Trial RCT Research Designs for Educational Leadership and Management Studies” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.111-118 October 2021 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2021.81004

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Case Study and Randomized Control Trial RCT Research Designs for Educational Leadership and Management Studies

 Tesa Daniati
Department of Business and Economics, Universitas Islam Indonesia

 Rr. Ratna Roostika
Department of Business and Economics, Universitas Islam Indonesia

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Tesa Daniati, Rr. Ratna Roostika, “The Effect of Website Design Quality, E-Service Quality, and Brand Image on E-Satisfaction and E-Loyalty of E-Commerce Customers” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.8 issue 10, pp.119-126 October 2021 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2021.81005

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The Effect of Website Design Quality, E-Service Quality, and Brand Image on E-Satisfaction and E-Loyalty of E-Commerce Customers