Editorial Objectives

Journal of Occupation and Training (JOT) is an international scholarly academic journal that is published Bi-annually. It is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes articles on theoretical, experimental, and empirical studies that are qualitative and quantitative. The information disseminated is a product of the research experiences of seasoned scholars in the relevant field of study. Manuscripts for publication in the journal are peer-reviewed. Our team of Consulting Editors is drawn from various institutions of higher learning across the nation. Contributors of articles published in the journal, bear responsibility for the information provided. JOT is published by the Faculty of Vocational and Technology Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, to promote the creation of new knowledge.

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Livinus C. Okereke

Executive Editors

Dr. Alphonsus U.C. Ukozor
Dr. Shaibu, Gabriel Ogwuche
Dr. Egornu, C.A.

Members of Editorial Board

Dr. Ifeoma Nwachukwu G.
Dr. Lucy Dikeocha
Dr. Ndidi Ugochukwu
Dr. Stella N. Okoroafor
Dr. Nwarieji F.E.
Dr. Anyanwu, H.C.
Dr. Ajaero Obioma O.
Law-Obi-F.

Marketing Editor

Dr. Livinus C. Okereke
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Journal Articles

Circumstances Militating Against Effective Assurance Services and Corporate Reporting for Sustainable Based Economy in Nigeria

Nwaigburu Kingsley Obinna
Department of Accountancy,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education

Sustainable Skills-Set Needed by Auto Mechanics Graduates in Operational Technology (O.T) Cybersecurity for Establishing Automobile Workshops in Knowledge Based Economy in South East, Nigeria

¹Wogu, S. N., ²Nwankwo, C. O., ³Nwaelewe, O. G. & ⁴Nwaorgu, O.

^1&2Automobile/Metalwork Department, School of Technical Education,
³Fine and Applied Art Department, School of Vocational Education,
⁴Accounting Education Department, School of Business Education, Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, Abia State

Potentials of Food Science and Technology to Foster a Sustainable Knowledge-Based Economy in a Developing Country: A Review

¹Ukozor, Alphonsus U. C., ²Okwulehie, Felicia C. & ³Ukwujiagu, Chiamaka U.

^1,2&3Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri

Unlocking Sustainable Productivity: The Work Environment Employee Productivity Nexus in a Knowledge Based Economy

¹Shaibu, Ogwuche Gabriel, ²Sagbara, Barileera Victory & ³Arikpo John Okoi

¹Department of Business Education,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State.
²Department of Accounting Education,
³Federal College of Education (Technical), Omoku, Rivers State. Security Unit, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State

Improvisation of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Home Economics for Sustainable Knowledge-Based Economy

¹Ozor, P. E., ²Okeke. E.N., & ³Okafor, O. E.

^1,2&3Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri, Imo State

Effect of Flooding on Soil Physical and Chemical Properties in Nwagele L.G.A, Imo State, South Eastern Nigeria

¹Osuaku, S. K., ²Eches, E. E. ³Nwakanma, C. C. & ⁴Okoro, G. O.

^1,23&4Department of Agricultural Science Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State

Accounting Education: A Fulcrum for Realizing a Sustainable Knowledge Based Economic in Nigeria

¹Onyepkere, Ulumma Rita, ²Ihechu, Blessing Chinwendu, & ³Eneremadu, Kingsley Enyinna

¹Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri
²Department of Accountancy, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri
³Department of Business Education, Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri

Forensic Accounting Practices and Economic Fraud Detection in a Knowledge-Based Economy

¹Okoroafor, Stella N., ²Okoro, Theresa C., ³Ajaero Obioma O., ⁴Nwachukwu, Ifeoma G.

^1,2,3&4Department of Accountancy,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.

Intellectual Capital and Financial Performance of Consumer Goods Manufacturing Companies in Rivers State

¹Okereke, Livinus C., ²Collins O. Nmehielle., ³Godknows Chindah, ⁴Ohanyere Placid Eze & ⁵Ukwuoma, Joy C.

¹Department of Accountancy, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri
²Department of Accounting,Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
⁴B.Sc. PGDM, MBA, Chartered Administrator (ACIA), Lagos, Nigeria
⁵Department of Business Education, AIFUE, Owerri, Imo State

Effect of Quantitative Feed Restriction on the Performance of Laying Hens

¹Okongwu, G. C., ²Okonkwo, U. N., & ³Mbachu, M.U.

^1,2&3Department of Agricultural Science,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education P.M.B. 1033, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Evaluation of the Carcass Characteristics, Haematological Parameters, and Serum Biochemistry of Broiler Chickens Administered Moringa Seed Filtrate

¹Okonkwo, U. N., ²Okongwu, G. C. & ³Nwarieji, F. E.

^1,2&3Department of Agricultural Science Education,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Tertiary Education Tax and Knowledge Development: Nigerian Experience (2003- 2022)

¹Okoro, Theresa C., ²Ajaero, Obioma O., & ³Okoroafor, S. N.

^1,2,&3Department of Accountancy,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri

Equity Financing and Financial Performance of Listed Insurance Companies in Nigeria

¹Okereke, Livinus C., ²Nmehielle, Collins O., ³Ihenacho, Uchechukwu O., & ⁴Akpelu, Azunna E.

¹Department of Accountancy, Alvan Federal University of Education, Owerri – Imo State,
²Department of Accounting, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port-Harcount – Rivers State
³Department of Business Education, Alvan Federal University of Education, Owerri – Imo State,
⁴Department of Accountancy, Imo State Polytechnic, Owerri - Imo State

Effect of Accounting Research on Accounting Professional Practices in a Knowledge Based Economy

¹Ogwo Pauline Uche, ²Ofoegbu Rosemary, & ³Nwosu Michael Chinedu

^1,2&3Department of Accountancy,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri

Realistic Entrepreneurship Education Planning: An Imperative for Increased Employability of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Graduates for Sustainable Economic Development

¹Obi, B. C., ²Ubani, N. C. & ³Agomuo, C. I.

¹Centre for Entrepreneurship Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.
²Department of Entrepreneurship Education, Alvan lkoku Federal University of Education, Owerri.
³Department of Agricultural Extension, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Assessment of Youth Participation in Cucumber Production as Sustainable Solution to Food Security in Owerri Agricultural Zone, Imo State, Nigeria

¹Nwoye, Edith O., ²Orusha, J.O., ³Nze, C. E. N. & ⁴Ihugba, U. E.

^1,2,3&4Department of Agricultural Science Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

Determinants of Broiler Production in Ahiazu Mbaise L.G.A of Imo State

¹Mbachu, M. U., ²Ezebuike, I. R., ³Onyewuchi, U. U, & ⁴Onuoha, I. J.

^1,2,3&4 Department of Agricultural Education Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri

Innovative Office Technology and Management Practices for Enhancing Knowledge-Based Economy in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State

¹Iwu, Blessing Kelechi, ²Chinyere Christy Nwagu, & ³Ajeka Musa Jonah

^1,2,&3Department of Business Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri

Accounting Education for Sustainable Knowledge Based Economy

¹Chima, Ambrose Ndubuisi, ²Uchegbu, Basil C., ³Anyanwu, Hyginus Chukwuemeka & ⁴Uzoma, Samuel K.

^1,2,3&4Department of Accountancy,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State

Home Stress and Effective Utilization of ICT Components Among Female Caregivers in Orlu Nursery Schools of Imo State

¹Ihem-Chijioke Uchechi O., ²Agoha Blessing Chimere, ³Iwuji Florence4 5Ijeoma, ⁴Umeh Jane Ogochukwu & ⁵Ohanaka Bethrand Uchenna

¹Department of Early Childhood Care and Education,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State
²Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
^3&4Department Curriculum and Instruction, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri
⁵Department of ICT, School of General Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri

Assessment of Availability and Utilization of New Technologies for Entrepreneurship Education Instructional Delivery in a Sustainable Knowledge-Based Economy

¹Dikeocha, Lucy U., ²Efughi, Samuel A., & ³Chima, Chizoba F.

^1,2&3Department of Business Education,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State

Policy Initiatives for Enhancing Green Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production in South East, Nigeria

¹Alaribe, Mary Otitochukwu, ²Okafor, Oluchi E. & ³Olaitan, Samson Ojo

¹Department of Primary Education Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri
²Department of Agricultural Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri
³Department of Agricultural Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Effectiveness of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on Self-Employed Graduates for Sustainable Skills in the Knowledge-Based Economy in Imo State

¹Ihenacho, Uchechukwu Oscar, ²Okike Celestine O., ³Akpelu Azunna E., ⁴Ukwuoma Joy C., & ⁵Anuna Felicia Ngozi

¹Department of Business Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri
²Department of Accountancy, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri
³Department of Accountancy, Imo State Polytechnic, Mbano Campus, Ehime Mbano LGA, Imo State
⁴Department of Business Education, Aifue, Owerri, Imo State
⁵Department of Business Education, (Management Option) Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Impact of Teaching and Learning with New Technologies on Business Education Students' Employability Skills in the Digital Era

¹Dikeocha, Lucy U. & ²Omorojie Stella

¹Business Education Department,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri, Imo State
²University of Delta Agbor, Delta State

Artificial Intelligence Role in Advancing Science Education for Sustainable Innovation in Imo State

Victoria Uloma Ojiako
Department of Animal and Environmental Biology,Imo State University, Owerri

Development and Implementation of Apprenticeship Training Programme on Electrical/Electronic Technology Education for Sustainable Workforce in Nigeria

Law-Obi, Fidelia Nwanneka
Department of Technology Education,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education

Proximate Composition of Composite Dishes Commonly Consumed in Imo State, Nigeria

¹Mbah, Cynthia A., ²Ngwu, Elizabeth K., ³Lemchi, Stella N., ⁴Okwulehie, Felicia C. & ⁵Obi-Anyanwu Jovita N.

1,3,4,5Department of Home Economics and Hospitality Management, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
²University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

Sustainable Innovation in Business Education Programme: Preparing Youths for Knowledge-Based Economy

¹Nwagu Christy Chinyere, ²Iwu Blessing Kelechi & ³Chima Chizoba Florence

^1,2&3Department of Business Education,Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri-Imo State