International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Effect, Prevalence and Impact of Substance Abuse on Academic Performance of Students in Secondary Schools in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja

Dada Sholadoye — 2026-03-01

ZENODO DOI:- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18835474

Substance abuse among adolescents poses a growing threat to public health and academic achievement, particularly within secondary schools’ students in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria. This study investigates the prevalence, factors influencing, and consequences of substance abuse among senior secondary school students in AMAC, with a specific focus on its impact on academic performance. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 361 students across ten (10) randomly selected public and private schools, supplemented by insights from parents, teachers, and school counselors. The results revealed a high prevalence of substance use (54%), with alcohol being the most commonly abused substance (45%). Most students obtained substances from peers, with many using them during school hours and struggling to discontinue usage. Although socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, and school type showed no statistically significant association with substance use, peer influence, perception of substances as anxiety relief and exposure to substance-positive media and community environments were significantly linked to usage. Surprisingly, the correlation between substance abuse and academic performance, though trending toward lower achievement among users, was not statistically significant. Nonetheless, stakeholders perceived significant societal effects, including increased crime, psychological distress, and school dropout rates; although only one-third believed sufficient efforts were being made to address the issue. The study concludes that peer influence, social media, and community norms are major drivers of substance abuse, underscoring the need for collaborative, multi-sectoral interventions involving schools, parents, health authorities and media to mitigate the trend and safeguard youth development.

Role And Function of The Media on Dissemination of Information for Hiv/Aids Prevention at Radio and Television Timor-Leste in Díli Municipality

joaquim Pinto — 2026-03-19

Background: HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a type of virus that infects white blood cells (leukocytes) that causes a decrease in immunity in the human body. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the accumulation of symptoms that occur due to the decrease of the body's immunity caused by HIV infection (Rosa, 2024). According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2023) global HIV statistics report that there are 39.9 million people living with HIV, 1.3 million new HIV infections, 630,000 deaths from AIDSrelated diseases and 307 million people accessing antiviral therapy per year (Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), 2024). According to the report of the National Institute to Combat HIV/AIDS (INCSIDA,2025), the total number of HIV/AIDS positive cases in Timor-Leste is 2,042, with the highest number of cases occurring in the municipality of Dili with 1,545, Bobonaro with 117, Covalima with 83, Oecusse with 63 and Baucau with 53 non-HIV/AIDS cases. to 50 are Ermera with 35 cases, Ainaro with 32, Likisa with 24, Manufahi with 22, Manatuto with 20, Lautem with 17, Aileu with 16 and Vikeke with 15 (INCSIDA, 2025).

Objective: The objective of this study was find out the role and function of the media on the dissemination of information for HIV/AIDS prevention in Radio and Television of TimorLeste,Dili Municipality.

Methods: In this research, the researcher used a quantitative correlational method with a crosssectional study approach. The sampling technique in this research is non probability sampling technique with Total Sampling type. Total population 65, sample 65. Sampling technique uses non probability sampling with type Total Sampling. The data analysis technique used ordinal spearman rho.

Results: The results demonstrated that there was a significant relationship between media role and HIV/AIDS prevention with its correlation coefficient (0.570) and sig. (pvalue=0.000<0.05). And there was a significant relationship between the average function and HIV/AIDS prevention with its correlation coefficient (0.451) and sig.

(pvalue=0.000<0.05).

Conclusion: function of media are significantly relationship with HIV/AIDS prevention. Emphasizing the importance for the media to carry out its roles and functions correctly and effectively.

Doi:-10.5281/zenodo.19106587

Cloud-Enabled Administrative Systems and Operational Agility: An Empirical Analysis of Task Management and Data Accessibility Among Office Professionals

Dr. Bernard Olu Okoro — 2026-03-18

Cloud-enabled administrative systems are increasingly transforming administrative operations within financial institutions by enhancing task coordination, data accessibility, and operational flexibility. This study examined the influence of cloud-enabled administrative systems on operational agility among office professionals in selected commercial banks in Imo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed, with data collected from 112 office professionals across major commercial banks using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were applied to analyze relationships among cloud-enabled systems, task management efficiency, data accessibility, and operational agility. Results revealed high adoption of cloud-based administrative tools and significant positive relationships between cloud-enabled systems and task management efficiency (r = 0.689, p < 0.05) as well as data accessibility (r = 0.752, p < 0.05). Regression analysis further demonstrated that cloud-enabled administrative systems significantly predict operational agility (β = 0.781, p < 0.05), explaining 58.4% of its variance. These findings confirm that digital administrative infrastructure enhances workflow coordination, information accessibility, and organizational responsiveness. The study contributes to digital transformation literature by providing empirical evidence of micro-level administrative benefits of cloud technologies in the banking sector. Practical implications suggest that financial institutions should prioritize digital infrastructure investments and capacity-building initiatives to optimize administrative performance and operational adaptability.

DOI:-10.5281/zenodo.19081099

Transportation costs are particularly high, representing a significant portion of logistics costs alongside warehousing, Cambodia’s Regional Connectivity, Unlocking the full Potential of Transport Corridor

Ratha Long — 2026-03-18

Cambodia’s logistics sector continues to face significant cost pressures, with transportation and warehousing accounting for a large share of total logistics expenses. Despite ongoing investments in transport corridors and regional connectivity initiatives, logistics costs in Cambodia remain higher than those of neighboring countries, reducing the competitiveness of domestic exporters and limiting integration into regional value chains. This study examines the underlying drivers of high transportation and warehousing costs, including infrastructure constraints, customs procedures, market fragmentation, and limited logistics service capacity. Using a mixed-methods approach that combines secondary data analysis with field insights from exporters and logistics providers, the research assesses both the structural and operational factors shaping logistics performance. The findings highlight persistent bottlenecks that elevate transport costs and identifies reform areas with high potential impact, particularly in corridor upgrades, customs simplification, and warehouse efficiency improvement. The study provides evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at reducing logistics costs, enhancing trade competitiveness, and supporting Cambodia’s long-term economic growth

DOI:- 10.5281/zenodo.19082413