Intimate Life Experiences and Leadership Behaviour: A Theoretical and Empirical Review
Paul Andrew Bourne, PhD, Adjunct Professor, Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 17
Abstract
Leadership behaviour is shaped not only by organisational structures and professional training but also by personal and relational experiences across the life course. This paper examines the role of sexual experiences and sexual relationship transitions in influencing leadership behaviour and competencies. Drawing on leadership theory, attachment theory, and life-course perspectives, the study conceptualises sexual experience broadly to include intimacy, attachment, power negotiation, and relational change. A narrative literature review was conducted using peer-reviewed sources from psychology, leadership studies, and social science, focusing on emotional regulation, identity formation, ethical reasoning, and interpersonal competence. The findings indicate that healthy, consensual, and emotionally supportive sexual relationships can enhance leadership-relevant competencies such as emotional intelligence, empathy, confidence, and transformational leadership behaviour. Conversely, relational instability or unresolved relational trauma may temporarily constrain leadership effectiveness, though such experiences can also foster long-term growth and adaptive leadership capacity. Relationship transitions, including partnership formation and dissolution, are shown to influence leadership behaviour through their impact on self-concept, resilience, and decision-making processes. The analysis challenges compartmentalised models of leadership that separate professional competence from personal relational development. Instead, it advances a holistic framework recognising sexual and relational experiences as developmental influences on leadership behaviour. Implications are discussed for leadership development, organisational support, and future research, particularly the need for longitudinal and intersectional approaches that integrate personal life experiences into leadership theory and practice.
Keywords: Leadership Behaviour, Sexual Experience, Attachment Theory, Emotional Intelligence, Transformational Leadership, Life-Course Development
Techno-economic Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic System for Agricultural PUMPING Irrigation at National Root Crop Research Institute, Abia State, Nigeria
Johnson E. Igwe, Mechanical Engineering Department, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State,
Nigeria.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 20
Abstract
This research presents an economic analysis of a 30 kVA Solar Photovoltaic (PV) water Irrigation pumping (5 kW) system tailored for sustainable agricultural irrigation. The proposed system comprises 60 high-efficiency solar panels rated at 400 W each, a modular inverter configuration for power conversion, and supporting infrastructure, including mounting structures, piping, and control systems. The system meets a daily energy demand of 240 kWh, and 24 kW of total watts modules with operational parameters including 10 hours of daily use and 300 days of annual operation. The economic analysis evaluates capital and operational expenditures, highlighting the long-term cost advantages of the solar PV system over diesel-powered alternatives. The capital cost of the solar system is ₦13,900,000, including ₦6,600,000 for panels, ₦3,000,000 for a modular inverter setup, and other associated infrastructure costs. The Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE ₦16.57/kWh) and Net Present Value (NPV ₦158,000,000) analyses underscore the system’s economic feasibility, with a payback period of approximately 7.2 years. Environmental impact analysis reveals significant carbon savings, with the PV system producing only 48,000 kg of CO₂ emissions over its lifetime compared to 201,000 kg from a diesel system, reducing the environmental burden by over 76%. This study demonstrates that the solar PV irrigation system offers a sustainable solution by reducing energy costs, mitigating carbon emissions, and enhancing agricultural productivity. Recommendations focus on quality installation, scheduled maintenance, and provisions for scalability to adapt to future energy demands, ensuring the system’s reliability and alignment with sustainability goals over its 25-year lifespan
Keywords: Solar photovoltaic energy, Net Present Value (NPV), Payback Period (PP), Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), CO₂ emissions.
The nutritional quality of fermented Bambara groundnut (BG) and local rice (FARO-8 short grain) flour blends and the effect on the mean growth of fed albino weanling rats
Ezeibe, Chinyere Patience, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria P.M.B 7267, Abia state, Nigeria.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 14
Abstract
This study evaluated the nutritional quality of fermented BG and local rice (FARO-8 short grain) flours and the effect on the mean growth weight of albino weanling rats. Bambara groundnut (BG) is a highly nutritious crop that plays an important role in people’s diet but contains antinutrients. The BG seeds used for the study were fermented at different periods to produce flours. Blends of fermented Bambara groundnut and local rice flours were formulated and the nutrient content and the biological value were determined. A total of seven diets were formulated. The ratios of the blends of 48hrs fermented Bambara groundnut to Uzuakoli rice (FARO-8 short grain) were: 80:20 (BFE1:R), 70:30 (BFE2:R), 60:40 (BFE3:R). Other three diets formulated using Bambara groundnut flours at 24hr, 48hr and 72hr fermentation periods alone were in the ratio of 100:0 respectively (BTF:0, BFE:0 and BST:0). Then, 0-hr Bambara groundnut blend in the ratio of 100:0 served as the control (BZE*). Seven groups of albino rats were fed the blends respectively and the mean growth were measured weekly using electronic weighing balance during the study period. This study was carried out for 35 days. Result of the nutrient determination showed that the moisture content of the diet blend ranged from 9.27 to 10.30%. There were significant differences (P<0.05) in the protein content of the blends and it ranged from 18.48 to 22.81%. The fat content also varied and ranged from 5.76 to 8.30%. The ash values ranged from 3.26-3.94%. The fibre content also varied. All the composites had high carbohydrate values that ranged from 53.65 to 58.98%. There were significant differences in the mineral values (P<0.05). There were also significant differences in their vitamin levels (P>0.05). The antinutrients showed high level of significant differences (P<0.05). The mean growth values (119.94g) of the rats fed diet BFE:0 were the highest. Results obtained showed that fermentation had a significant effect on the protein quality of the blends and on the mean growth weight of the albino rats. Fermentation of legumes is necessary in improving the nutritional quality.
Keywords: Nutritional quality, fermented Bambara groundnut and local rice blends, mean growth.
Traditional institutions and Violence in contemporary Uganda
Ashiraf Mugalula, Research Fellow, Makerere University |Al-Mustafa Islamic College.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Bulletin | Page 01 to 35
Abstract
Background
In contemporary Uganda, the coexistence of formal state structures and traditional/cultural institutions (such as kingdoms and chiefdoms) remains a source of complex socio-political dynamics. While traditional institutions were constitutionally reinstated in 1993 primarily as cultural entities, their political influence and relationship with the central government continue to evolve, occasionally sparking friction.
Objectives
This article examines the multifaceted relationship between traditional institutions and violence in modern Uganda. It investigates how cultural institutions act as both facilitators of peace and triggers of political or ethnic violence, particularly in regions like the Rwenzori (Kasese) and Buganda.
Methodology
The study employs a qualitative approach, drawing on historical analysis, review of institutional frameworks, and contemporary case studies of state-traditional conflicts.
Key Findings
The analysis reveals a dual reality:
- Traditional Institutions as Peacemakers: Local kingdoms and chiefdoms frequently utilize deeply rooted indigenous mechanisms for conflict resolution, land dispute mediation, and community reconciliation.
- Traditional Institutions as Flashpoints for Violence: Concurrently, violence often erupts due to the politicization of cultural identities, contested royal successions, state interference in traditional leadership, and anxieties regarding land rights and regional autonomy.
Conclusion
The article concludes that violence involving traditional institutions in contemporary Uganda is rarely inherently cultural. Instead, it is primarily driven by the manipulation of traditional sentiments for political gain and the state’s fluctuating strategies of co-optation and suppression. To mitigate future conflicts, a clearer, mutually respected legal and political boundary must be established between state authority and cultural governance.
Keywords: Uganda, Traditional Institutions, Political Violence, Conflict Resolution, Ethnic Identity, Buganda, Rwenzori.