GPH-International Journal of Educational Research

Creating Value in Adversity: An Integrative Negotiation Approach to Labor Conflict Resolution in Brazil

Luiz Henrique Saúde Dantas Cotrim — 2025-05-25

This case study examines the negotiation process in a labor dispute between a union of public transportation companies and the Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) in southern Brazil. After being sentenced to pay collective moral damages, the union employed integrative negotiation techniques to reach a mutually beneficial agreement, allocating the payment to victims of floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The study highlights the effectiveness of collaborative negotiation in coping with underlying interests, resolving complex disputes, and creating value for all parties involved.

Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Competencies by Graduates of Technology Education for Sustainable Self-Employment in Enugu State

K. I. UZOR — 2025-05-26

The central objective of this study was to determine the extent of acquisition of entrepreneurial competencies among graduates of technology education for sustainable self-employment in Enugu State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were developed to guide the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The study population of the study was 77 final year students in technology education programmes in public Universities in Enugu State. There was no sampling as the entire population was studied. The instrument for data collection was a 28-item structured questionnaire divided in two sub-categories based on the research questions that made for the study. The questionnaire items were structured in four-point rating scale. The questionnaire was validated by experts while the reliability of the instrument yielded 0.78 using Cronbach Alpha. Out of 77 copies of questionnaire distributed 72 copies were properly filled and returned giving 93.51% return rate. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. Based on the result of data analysis, the study found that there are low extent of acquisition of technical entrepreneurial competencies, managerial entrepreneurial competencies and interpersonal entrepreneurial competencies among graduates of technology education for sustainable self-employment in Enugu State. Based on the findings, recommendations were made among which include that the government and relevant bodies should provide facilities for teaching technical entrepreneurial competencies to the students for sustainable self-employment and technology educators teaching entrepreneurship should increase effort in the teaching of managerial and interpersonal competencies to the students of technology education for sustainable self-employment.

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF PHARMACOLOGICAL ERGOGENIC AIDS ON SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY ATHLETES

AREMU, Samuel Olabisi — 2025-05-26

The study investigates the perceived effects of pharmacological ergogenic aids on health and sports performance of Nigerian university athletes with a view to increasing the credibility of athletes’ performance. The study adopted descriptive survey design. A total of 332 university athletes were randomly sampled during Nigeria University Games from four popular groups of sports: track and field athletics ball/racket and stick games, combat sports and aquatic sports. A self- designed and validated questionnaire which focuses on state and pattern of use of pharmacological ergogenic aids and their perceived effects on sports performance and health was used for this study. Percentage and chi-square statistics were used to analyze the data. The results showed that stimulants, narcotics, anabolic steroids and depressants are types of pharmacological ergogenic aids used by university athletes. The results further showed that the perceived effects of ergogenic aids on health and sports performance was not significant (X²=7.82, p>0.05.The study concluded that ergogenic aids had adverse effects including weight gain and insomnia on both health and sports performance. It was therefore recommended that drug diagnosing laboratory equipment should be available every in NUGA competition to detect doping violators and include drug education in the general school curriculum.

Negotiating a Way Out: A Case Study on Contractual Disputes and Resolution in Brazil

Niedja de Souza Wanderley — 2025-06-03

This case study examines a failed acquisition attempt by a company, which ultimately led to a contractual dispute between the parties. After acquiring a 20% stake in the company, the buyer later discovered that the company's operations and financials were not as represented as initially stated. The parties engaged in negotiations to resolve the dispute, with the buyer seeking to recover the investment. The case study underscores the significance of thorough due diligence, effective communication, and trust in business negotiations, providing valuable insights into the complexities of these interactions. It highlights the importance of maintaining effective communication, transparency, and trust in achieving successful outcomes.

Influence of Teachers’ Ability on Gifted and Talented Learners’ Performance in Primary Schools in Kimilili Sub-County, Kenya

Jacqueline Moraa — 2025-06-09

The objective of the study was to establish the influence of teachers’ ability on gifted and talented learners’ performance in primary schools in Kimilili Sub-County, Kenya. The research was anchored on Dabrowski’s Theory of Positive Disintegration. The study employed a descriptive survey design methodology. The Yamane formula was utilized to determine a sample size of 270 respondents from a total population of 1090 employees. The population consisted of at least four curriculum support officers, 30 head teachers, and 240 teachers who were employed by the Teachers Service Commission. The study utilized a combination of stratified sampling and basic random sampling techniques. The collection of primary data was facilitated through the utilization of questionnaires and interview schedules. The qualitative data underwent analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics, and the findings were afterwards presented through visual aids such as charts, tables, and graphs. On the other hand, the quantitative data was summarized and conveyed through a narrative format. The paper provides valuable insights for policy makers in the field of education, particularly in terms of accountability and academic achievement. Additionally, scholars may find the study to be a valuable resource for referencing in their academic endeavors. The study determined that several elements pertaining to teaching strategies had a favourable and significant effect on gifted and talented learners’ performance. The study suggests that the sub-county should consider incorporating teaching strategies abilities, such as age, gender, health, and qualifications, as these factors have been found to positively impact gifted and talented learners’ performance. The sub-county ought to adopt teaching abilities, such as class performance, academic achievement, teaching skills and teamwork school factors since they have been shown to enhance the gifted and talented learners’ performance.