The study evaluate the relationship between level of adoption of improved management techniques and some selected socio-economic and institutional factors among poultry farmers in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Data were collected randomly through the use of well-structured questionnaire and personal oral interview from seventy two (72) poultry farmers. Descriptive statistics such as percentage, frequency table and correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data. The findings indicated that majority (68.06 %) of the respondents were male, while about 76 % of the farmers were between the ages of 20-49 years. About 79 % of the farmers had post primary education with 75 % having 10years and above experience in poultry rearing. usage of improved battery cage (83.33%), use of recommended drugs (76.39%), use of disinfectants (61.11%) and contact with veterinarian (59.72%) were the improved management techniques that were highly adopted by the farmers in the study area but low adoption rate was recorded for grading/candling of eggs (30.56 %), use of incubator for hatching (29.17%) and slaughtering/packaging of the birds (20.83%). Age, source of finance, flock size and contact with extension agents were the four factors that correlated positively with adoption and therefore significantly influenced the adoption of improved management techniques among the farmers in the study area. In view of the findings, the study highlighted the need for government to address the issue of credit availability through an institutionalize frame work aimed at linking farmers to formal sources of credit, if the quantum of poultry production is to keep pace with the protein requirement of the population. The study also recommended that government should engaged extension workers to adequately train poultry farmers to be technically competent to handle modern poultry management techniques.
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- Date of Publication: 19 October 2019
- Suleiman, R Federal College of Forestry Mechanization P.M.B. 2273, Afaka-Kaduna, Nigeria
- Olukotun, O. Federal College of Forestry Mechanization P.M.B. 2273, Afaka-Kaduna, Nigeria
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Suleiman, R and Olukotun, O. "Relationship between Adoption Level of Improved Management Techniques and Poultry Farmer’s Socio-Economic Factors in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.01-05 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/01-05.pdf
The antimicrobial agents and vaccines are playing a critical role in fighting infectious diseases. The impact of both the vaccines and antimicrobial agents has been phenomenal across the globe in reducing mortality and morbidity rate, thus being hailed as the greatest accomplishments of modern medicine. Both the vaccines and the antimicrobial agents commonly known as the antibiotic act against causative agents of the infectious disease in different ways. The antimicrobial agents are therapeutic tools while the vaccines are the preventive tools thus the latter is more of benefits since the prevention is better than the cure. Antibiotics are short acting tools while the vaccines have the long term impact and memory. The combination of these tools are beneficial in containing and fighting antimicrobial drug resistances incidences. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the major challenge of the public health globally, many people dies everyday due to antimicrobial resistance which is based on the two major mechanism that is the survival instinct of bacteria and indiscriminate use of antibiotics. The survival tactic of the bacteria generates several mechanism in bacteria that conferred resistance to the antimicrobial agents. This may also happen rapidly and cumulatively giving rise to multi- antibiotic resistance variance. The study paper aimed to identify antimicrobial resistance, its public health implications and the role played by vaccines in reducing antimicrobial resistance. It was noted that vaccines play a critical role in reducing the impact of the antimicrobial resistance thus the appropriate use of the vaccines has successfully demonstrated the reduction incidences of antimicrobial resistance, however, Multi-disciplinary approach is required for progressive alternative strategies including probiotics, antibodies, and vaccines that have shown promising results in trials that suggest the role of these alternatives as preventive or adjunct therapies in future.
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- Date of Publication: 19 October 2019
- Odongo.JScientific Innovations Consortium Ltd, Kenya
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Odongo.J, "Impact of Vaccine on Antimicrobial Resistance" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.06-08 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/06-08.pdf
Integration strategies has been evaluated within public organizations. The major change is that of Huduma services introduced country wide through Huduma centers at the postal corporation premises to enhance performance by ensuring there is transparency, efficiency and effectiveness towards the citizen’s satisfaction. Despite the many benefits of integration strategies, scanty information exists regarding the role of horizontal integration on performance of public organizations. As such, this paper sought to empirically evaluate the role of horizontal and vertical integration on performance of public organizations. The study adopted descriptive survey design and the target population included 400 employees working in Huduma Centers, and clients of Huduma centers in Kisii and Nyamira. Stratified random sampling method was utilized by taking a simple random sample of the two groups of the population. A sample size of 200 respondents was used and data was collected using questionnaires. The data items were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the reliability of the research instruments was assessed using the test-retest method. The results were presented in tables and graphs. The research findings indicated that horizontal integration improved performance
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- Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
- Egrah Kwamboka Masese School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
- Dr. Stella Omari School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
- Prof. Christopher Ngacho School of Business and Economics, Kisii University, Kenya
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Egrah Kwamboka Masese, Dr. Stella Omari and Prof. Christopher Ngacho "Empirical Evaluation of the Role of Horizontal and Vertical Integration on Performance of Public Organizations" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.09-14 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/09-14.pdf
Technological advancements have been tailored to ensure improvements in the design and implementation of existing technologies. Thus, the design and construction of a 3- phase automatic selector was undertaken in this study. The 3- Phase Automatic Selector is a device that does the automatic switching of a three phase supply without human intervention. It is useful in homes to militate against faults arising from overloading on a particular phase or from outright phase-off. The proposed system consists of the load unit, which was implemented using 15AMPS sockets, 13AMPS sockets, 15AMPS switches and a 20watt bulb connected in series and parallel to simulate the load needs of a typical household. The switching unit consisted of 210V- 250V relays, the power supply unit consisted of step down transformers (220-12V), 1microfrad 50V capacitors, a rectifier circuit and 4.7k resistors. The microcontroller unit was an Arduino UNO board interfaced with aliquid crystal display. C++ was used in the software programming, with system operation described using a flow chart. The developed system checks the input and selects the highest phase value which it applies to the load through appropriate relay connections, this ensures that the microcontroller switches automatically from one phase to another when there is power outage. Test results showed that the system was able to select an optimal phase amongst the three at all times, with minimal delay for application to the load
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- Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
- Ofoegbu E.ODepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Adeleke University Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
- Ogbe Joy.ODepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Adeleke University Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
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Ofoegbu E.O, Ogbe Joy.O "A Microcontroller based Automatic 3-Phase Selector for Load Control in Home Applications " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.15-21 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/15-21.pdf
The Bacterial Isolates from Obstetric Patients Using Indwelling Urinary Catheters in Okigwe was carried out from OKigwe General Hospital, Okigwe Imo State Nigeria. Urine specimens were collected aseptically using standard microbiological laboratory techniques. The patients were examined for, urine analysis, urine culture and antibiotic susceptibility test. The bacterial complications of the inserting indwelling urethral catheters in General Hospital Okigwe as 21(52.5%). In bacterial isolates of catheterized pregnant women in General Hospital Okigwe, out of 40 patients catheterized, 21 patients were found with significant bacteriuria among 40 catheterized patients examined. Escherichia coli 7(33.3%), were the most common isolate followed by Staphylococcus aureus 4(19.0%), Klebsiella pneumonia 2(9.5%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3(14.3%), Streptococcus faecalis 3(14.3%) and Proteus mirabilis 2(9.5%). The indication of inserting indwelling urinary catheters shown that caesarian sections patient In General Hospital Okigwe, caesarian section patients had the highest isolates of 10(47.6%), followed by pro-longed labor patients of 4(19.1), Ectopic pregnancy 3(14.3%) while Severe Preeclampsia and Anterpatum hemorrhage had the lowest of 2(9.5%). In Antibiotic susceptibility test, it was shown that the most susceptible antibiotics for Gram negative isolates were Streptomycin (92.9%), followed by Ceftriazone (85.7%), Taravid (78.6%), Augumentine (71.4%), Gentamycin (64.3%), Ceporax (57.1%), Pefloxacin (57.1%), Ciprofloxacin (42.8%), Septrin (42.9%) and Ampicilin (14.3%) were the least susceptible antibiotics while in Gram positive isolates, the most susceptible antibiotics were Streptomycin (100.0%), followed by Gentamycin (71.4%), Erythromycin (57.1%), Ciprofloxacin (57.1%), Ceporax (57.1%), Ampiclox (57.10%), Amoxil (42.9%), Levofloxacin (42.9%), while Choramphenicol (14.3%) were the least. Availability and indiscriminate use of commonly used antibiotics without health care workers prescription lead to an increased multidrug resistance. The rate of baceriura were greatly higher during caesarean section than other indications. The routine of an indwelling catheter for cesarean is not necessary and with the increasing incidence of this surgery, the benefits of avoiding catheterization are likely to be substantial. Cesarean sections and other procedures can be done safely without the routine use of urethral catheter with reduced morbidities.
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- Date of Publication: 26 October 2019
- Onwuchekwa, E.C.Department of Microbiology, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
- Obiakor, E.I.Department of Microbiology, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
- Ogwuegbu, H.O.Department of Microbiology, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
- Chikezie, J.A.Department of Public Health, Faculty of Clinical Medicine & Health Sciences, Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria
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Onwuchekwa, E.C., Obiakor, E.I., Ogwuegbu, H.O., Chikezie, J.A. "The Bacterial Isolates from Obstetric Patients Using Indwelling Urinary Catheters in Okigwe General Hospital Imo State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.22-28 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/22-28.pdf
Watersheds and water resources are highly vulnerable to land use/land cover changes (LULCC) as they directly influence hydrological characteristics in terms of water quantity. This study aimed at assessing the effects of land use/land cover changes (LULCC) on Surface runoff contribution to discharge (SURQ), lateral flow contribution to discharge (LATQ) and groundwater contribution to discharge (GWQ) of River Ruiru watershed, Kiambu County. The study integrated the use of remote sensing, GIS and hydrological modeling to collect and analyze data. Results of the study indicate that built-up areas, annual crops (mixed farming) and perennial crops (Tea and coffee farming) increased by 1.83%, 15.05% and 10.90% from 1984 to 2017 while grassland, shrubland and forestland decreased by 6.21%, 11.92% and 10.06%. SWAT model results indicate that land use/land cover changes that have occurred in River Ruiru watershed between 1984 and 2017 have had effects on Surface runoff (SURQ), lateral flow (LATQ) and groundwater contribution to discharge (GWQ) which have increased from 30.25 mm/yr, 8.48mm/yr and 9.95mm/yr to 181.25mm/yr, 11.44mm/yr and 10.66mm/yr respectively. The results from this study will help in understanding the effects of LULCC on the quantity of discharge which is one component of the knowledge base required in applying the principles of integrated water resources management (IWRM) thus providing critical input to the decision making on water resources management and planning.
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- Date of Publication: 04 November 2019
- Ann WaithakaDepartment of Geography, Kenyatta University, Kenya
- Shadrack MurimiDepartment of Geography, Kenyatta University, Kenya
- Kennedy ObieroDepartment of Geography, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Ann Waithaka, Shadrack Murimi, Kennedy Obiero "Assessing the Effects of Land Use/Land Cover Change on Discharge Using SWAT Model in River Ruiru Watershed, Kiambu County, Kenya" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.29-38 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/29-38.pdf
In this paper, we prove that: Let G1 be a prime near-ring and G is a (θ,φ)-generalized derivation associated with (θ,φ)-derivation, δ, if[a,b]G(c)=0 and δ≠0 for all a,b,c∈G1, then a a∈Z(G1). Furthermore, we obtain some new results on prime near-rings G1 with some examples in order to justify the conditions.
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- Date of Publication: 04 November 2019
- Abdu MaduguDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Nigeria
- Tasiu A. YusufDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina, Nigeria
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Abdu Madugu, Tasiu A. Yusuf "Some Commutativity Results on Prime-Near Rings" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.39-42 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/39-42.pdf
Research on environmental tourism or ecotourism is on the rise in recent time. This is arguably because of the growing intellectual curiosity on the negative consequences of tourism on the environment. Researchers are of the opinion that the adverse impact that tourism can have on the environment both undermines the basic resource for tourism in coastal areas and heavily affects other non-tourist economic activities. This study therefore examined the effect of tourism consumption on ecological development of host communities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study seeks to ascertain the effect of tourism services, tourism products, hotels, transportation and infrastructural facilities on the ecological development of host communities. The researchers administered questionnaire on a sample of 400 respondents but only 300 were dully completed and returned. The data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics like percentages, mean, standard deviation and regression model of the Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Findings revealed that – Service, Hotels, Transportation and Infrastructure have positive impact on the Ecological Development of the Host Communities. It is noted that Product has a negative impact on the ecological development of the communities. Thus, increase in product will bring about a decline in the ecological development of the host communities R2 and adjusted R2 = 0.979 or 98%. The researchers hereby infer that this exposes the fact that if tourism products increase in form of more buildings, sites, recreational facilities; all of these will erode the natural environment. Therefore, in this research, the ecological condition of the host communities as exposed by the findings is unfavourable and unpleasant. The study therefore recommends that the government and policy makers should come up with effective policies that will enhanced the conservation of the environment and also attract tourists by setting up “effective” Task Force to monitor the implementation of sustainable tourism policies as stipulated in the Gazette. There is need for Cross River State Government to strive and make available data/statistics showing the contribution of Tourism to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state. Currently there is a seeming dearth of statistics in tourism. These Tourism organizations should develop modalities in form of wide varieties of communication techniques to create awareness on how tourist should behave in terms of pro-environmental actions. These techniques include media, interpersonal, intrapersonal forms of communications. This way, sustainable ecological development will be achieved.
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- Date of Publication: 06 November 2019
- Anionwu, Carol (PhD)Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria
- Anayo D. Nkamnebe (PhD)Department of Marketing, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universtiy, Awka, Nigeria
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Anionwu, Carol (PhD), Anayo D. Nkamnebe (PhD) "Effect of Tourism Consumption on Ecological Development of Host Communities in Cross River State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.43-51 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/43-51.pdf
The use of internet and information communication technology (ICT) infrastructures is an essential aspect of learning, this is why a lot of information on entrepreneurship career choices are available online. However, the emerging growth in the use of information and communication technologies and services towards entrepreneurship development is a challenge for efficient information dissemination and learning especially in rural areas. This paper pointed out an area in which MCIU can use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources/infrastructure it possess for entrepreneurship development and poverty alleviation in its community. Thereby, encouraging social and economic growth, and overcome the gap between urban and rural areas entrepreneurship development. An online learning platform, using video may contribute greatly in rural entrepreneurship development such as MCIU community. Some examples of some programmes like learning make over, headgear tying, bead making, cake designing, etc online for a period of 4 to 6weeks.
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- Rosemary Aruorezi AnoemuahMathematics and Computer Science Department, Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Ibru Village,Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli-North, Delta State, Nigeria
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Rosemary Aruorezi Anoemuah "Innovative ICT Solutions and Entrepreneurship Development in Rural Area Such As Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) Community, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.52-56 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/52-56.pdf
Piracy is an international crime, committed for pirate ends on the high seas or aircrafts. Recently, it has taken alarming dimensions in Africa – in Gulfs of Guinea and Eden. Within the Nigerian Ocean Space in the Gulf of Guinea, activities of pirates have worsened with serious threats on national security. Against this backdrop, this paper therefore investigates piratical challenges in the Nigeria ocean space: implication for national security. It specifically examined the extent of piracy related deaths in Nigeria per year and determined the extent of deaths resulting from violence or maritime piracy per coastal state in Nigeria. The study also explored extant literature on the nature of piracy in Nigeria; Piratical Challenges in Nigeria; Piratical Challenges: Nigeria - African experience and Piracy as Challenge to National Security. It argues as well as contends that cases of piracy are more prevalent in certain places of the world and in recent times, Nigeria has assumed a status of one of the dangerous areas in the world for sea piracy attacks. In the African contest, from 2007 onwards, the number of pirate attacks in Africa surpassed those in Asian waters. Attacks have been largely concentrated in waters off the coast of Somalia, Nigeria and Benin, but are not limited to those areas. The paper revealed that increased sea pirate attacks and illegal activities on Nigerian waters can be traced to underdevelopment and poverty in the Niger Delta area, underfunded law enforcement, legal and jurisdictional weakness, lack of legitimate employment, and in particular the observed corruption and dirty deals within the security apparatus. It is therefore imperative to strengthen national capacity to prevent and address maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships to sustain the reduced occurrence or the eradication of these crimes. Effort of coastal States should be supported by the regional and the international community to be effective on a global basis.
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- Date of Publication: 06 October 2019
- Chidozie EzeozueDepartment of Political Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria
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Chidozie Ezeozue "Piratical Challenges in the Nigeria Ocean Space: Implication for National Security " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.57-65 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/57-65.pdf
Despite the vital roles played by family-owned enterprises in Nigeria, they are still faced with the problem of succession as about 95% of family businesses do not survive the third generation of ownership. This study therefore examines strategic planning and business succession in selected family owned businesses in Anambra state using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. Findings revealed that there is no adequate application of strategic planning in the management and ownership succession of Family Owned Businesses (FOB) in Anambra state. There is also no significant difference in the application of strategic planning in the management and ownership succession of Family Owned Businesses (FOB) in Anambra state. Family Owned Businesses face significant challenges in the application of strategic planning in both management and ownership succession in their businesses. Based on the analysis and findings of this study, it is therefore recommended that family owned businesses in Anambra state should embark on adequate application of strategic planning in the management succession of Family Owned Businesses (FOB) by developing and focusing on long range objectives and short term priorities through the adoption of various business analytic techniques. The ministry of commerce and industry should develop capacity training for the awareness and adoption of strategic planning in the management and ownership succession of Family Owned Businesses (FOB) in Anambra state. This will enable Family Owned Businesses (FOB) in Anambra state survive their first, second, third generation and so on.
- Page(s): 66-73
- Date of Publication: 06 November 2019
- Okoli, Ikechukwu MosesDepartment of Cooperative Economics and Mgt, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Nigeria
- Ezeanolue, Uju ScholasticaDepartment of Business Administration, Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, Nigeria
- Edokobi, Tonna David (Ph.D)Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Nigeria
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Okoli, Ikechukwu Moses, Ezeanolue, Uju Scholastica, Edokobi, Tonna David (Ph.D) "Strategic Planning and Enterprise Succession in Selected Family Owned Businesses in Anambra State, Nigeria " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.66-73 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/66-73.pdf
This paper is to study and analyzed the Nurse scheduling and rostering shift sequence (NSRSS) process, in one of the most renowned Hospital in Borno State, located in central area called Borno State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri the case study. The most difficult task of shift sequence when considered the services rendered during the crisis period at the peak of Military hostility and subsequent Government declaration and pronouncement of curfew on all sorts of movements between the 1800hours to 0600hours without any provision for alternative arrangement for the special health-care workers, apart from their effort of modernizing or providing an improved local arrangements on the rostering shift sequence for night shift personnel from the normal period of 2200hours to 0700hours, changed to 1700hours to 0700hours, with minimum of 14 hours working time, instead of the normal 8 hours period. We proposed a model to improve both the process and the quality of rostering schedules. A numerical illustration and example of nurse scheduling and rostering shift sequence for normal 8 hours shift is solved by correct linear programming model, by Echelon elementary row operation. The hospital needs more personnel (nurses) to meet up with global standard of a hospitals to be more effective.
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- Date of Publication: 06 November 2019
- Buba M.T. HambagdaFederal University Gashua, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Yobe State-Nigeria
- Anthony Anya OkekeFederal University Gashua, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Yobe State-Nigeria
- Ridwan Atanda HussainiFederal University Gashua, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Yobe State-Nigeria
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Buba M.T. Hambagda, Anthony Anya Okeke and Ridwan Atanda Hussaini "Nurse Scheduling and Rostering Shift Sequence Using Linear Programming Problem. A Case Study of Insurgency Related Area Borno State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri, Northeast-Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.74-84 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/74-84.pdf
Prediction of students’ academic performance with high accuracy is useful in many contexts. Institutions would like to know which students are likely to have low academic achievements or need assistance in order to finish their studies. Various machine learning techniques have been applied to create models to predict student’s academic performance at various levels of study. This paper aimed to develop a machine learning model for prediction of secondary school students’ academic performance. We collected records of 1720 former secondary school graduates from five public institutions in Kenya. Prediction was done by applying J48 Decision Tree, Naïve Bayes and Neural Networks Multilayer Perceptron classification techniques using WEKA machine learning environment. The study found out that J48 Decision Tree classifier predicted students’ academic performance with higher accuracy than Naïve Bayes and Neural Networks classifiers. This knowledge will help educational institutions to accurately predict academic performance of the students.
- Page(s): 85-89
- Date of Publication: 07 November 2019
- Obadiah Matolo Musau School of Computing and Informatics, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya
- Kelvin OmienoDepartment of Information Technology and Informatics, Kaimosi Friends University College, Kenya
- Raphael Angulu Department of Computer Science, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
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Obadiah Matolo Musau, Kelvin Omieno, Raphael Angulu "Towards Prediction of Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary School Using Decision Trees " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.85-89 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/85-89.pdf
This study examined the Igbo man perspectives of apprenticeship and entrepreneurial development in southeast Nigeria: Implications to economic growth using the Principal Components Analysis (PCA) and the regression model of the Ordinary Least Square (OLS). A total sample of four hundred and eighty two (482) SMEs owners of Igbo extraction were the respondents of this study. From the result of the PCA, the principal components that serves as motivations for apprenticeship by Igbo entrepreneurs is the cash infusion giving to apprentice as start-up capital. Secondly, the principal components form the Igbo man perspectives of factors influencing entrepreneurial development is tolerance for risk and thirdly, the principal components from the challenges in the Igbo man apprenticeship system is that apprentices sometimes steals from their masters and adds to their start-up capital. Regression results revealed that all the three coefficients (The motivations for apprenticeship by Igbo entrepreneurs; Igbo man perspective of factors influencing entrepreneurial development; and challenges in the Igbo man apprenticeship system) have significant effect on entrepreneurial development in southeast Nigeria. The study recommends that the government of Nigeria and African by extension should adopt the practice of the Igbo man apprenticeship system and entrepreneurial development in southeast Nigeria as a strategy for the development African entrepreneurship. This is because of its sustainability in SMEs development and poverty reduction among the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria among others.
- Page(s): 90-99
- Date of Publication: 08 November 2019
- Anigbogu, Theresa Ukamaka (PhD)Department of Cooperative Economics and Mgt, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Nigeria
- Onwuteaka, Ifeoma Cecilia (PhD)Departent of Economics, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Okoli, Ikechukwu MosesDepartment of Cooperative Economics and Mgt, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Nigeria
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Anigbogu, Theresa Ukamaka (PhD); Onwuteaka, Ifeoma Cecilia (PhD); Okoli, Ikechukwu Moses "The IGBO Man Perspectives of Apprenticeship and Entrepreneurial Development in Southeast Nigeria: Implications to Economic Growth" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.90-99 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/90-99.pdf
The physicochemical properties and zooplankton composition and diversity in Okamini Stream were studied between April and June, 2018. Surface water and zooplankton samples were collected from three stations and analyzed using standard method. The result showed that phosphate (PO4) showed significant difference across the stations and parameters such as pH, DO BOD etc fell slightly below the permissible limit of world health organization (WHO) of 6.5-7.5, 15mg/l and 10mg/l respectively. A total f 476 zooplankton from 4 families dominated by protozoa was identified. Station 1 had the highest abundance while station 2 had the lowest zooplankton. Margalef and Shannon- wiener indices were consistently high across the stations for protozoa than other taxa. Simpson dominance index (D) was highest in station 2 (copepod) and lowest in station 1 (protozoa). Evenness index was consistently high in station 1 across the taxa. Okamini stream from the Shannon-wiener index (1-2) is moderately polluted. It was suggested that adequate measure should be taken to avoid further discharge of wastes into the stream so as to prevent further degradation of the area.
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- Date of Publication: 12 November 2019
- Otene, B.BDepartment of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Alfred-Ockiya, J.FDepartment of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
- Amadi, FDepartment of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Otene, B.B, Alfred-Ockiya, J.F & Amadi, F "Physicochemical Properties and Zooplankton Community Structure of Okamini Stream, Port Harcourt, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.100-107 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/100-107.pdf
The suction of a Robot Vacuum Cleaner (RVC) is not to be taken slightly, because it determines how well a room will be clean. Researchers over the years have tried to come up with a better way for the RVCs to suck up dust and dirt without losing the pressure for suction, but there have always been rooms for improvement. This study shows another simple and better way to rectifying issues bothering on the suction failure of a RVC. It presents the mathematical modeling of the centrifugal fan’s speed via the DC motor through the equations of moment of inertia, torque and Newtons second law of rotation. The equations where model with certain parameters in MATLAB® SIMULINK® to check if there is a drop in the speed of the centrifugal fan. The velocity of the fan in 10 seconds was 60m/s without any form of retardation. Again the airflow rate which was an ideal way of checking the suction of a RVC was modeled using the same MATLAB® SIMULINK® with the same equation. The graphical result of the airflow rate in the model showed that the airflow increased to a point where it was constant, indicating a perfect suction without dropping.
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- Date of Publication: 12 November 2019
- Iwuoha Chigozie Williams Department of Mathematics, National Open University of Nigeria
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Iwuoha Chigozie Williams "Mathematical Modeling of a Robot Vacuum Cleaner Suction with Matlab Simulink " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.108-113 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/108-113.pdf
This study examined success drivers of retailing business among micro, small and medium enterprises in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. The study specifically examined the influence of market drivers, organizational drivers and regulatory drivers on the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State. This research is a descriptive survey on 277 respondents from selected retail MSMEs owners in Awka, Anambra State using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentages and t-test statistics were used to conduct the various analysis of this study. Findings revealed that Market drivers have influenced the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State. However, availability of all brands, selling price, location, long opening hours and customer rating of the store appear to be the most prominent market drivers that influenced the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State. With a grand mean(x) of 3.78 and standard deviation of 0.682 the respondents agreed that organizational drivers have influenced the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State. However, Location security, robust human resource management, Corporate image/reputation and Fast service/ order filing appear to be the most prominent market drivers that influenced the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State. With respect to regulatory drivers that influence the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State, findings showed that Business ownership structure and Compliance with professional requirements are the major drivers that influence the success of retail business in Awka, Anambra State. Based on the findings, the study recommends that retail business management must clearly understand the market, organizational and regulatory key success factors in order to thrive. They should craft superior business strategy and gain competitive advantage by concentrating on being distinctively better than their rivals on at least one or more of these key success factors which include quality of service, adherence with the professional and legal requirements, the choice of the physical location, accuracy in order filling, and corporate management among others.
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- Date of Publication: 13 November 2019
- Anionwu, Carol (PhD)Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management Sciences, Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria
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Anionwu, Carol (PhD) "Success Drivers of Retailing Business among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.114-121 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/114-121.pdf
Some further theoretic properties of the scheme called Γ1 non-deranged permutation Group, especially in relation to inversion and major index were identified and studied in this paper. This was done first through some computations on this scheme using prime numbers p≥5. inversion number and major index are not equidistributed also the difference between sum of the major index and sum of the Inversion number is equal to the sum of descent number in Γ1 non-deranged permutations, a recursion formula for generating the inversion number, and major index was developed and used these numbers to identify theoretic consequences.
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- Date of Publication: 14 November 2019
- A.I. GarbaDepartment of Mathematics, Usmanu Danfodiyo, University Sokoto, P.M.B. 2346 Sokoto, Nigeria
- Ibrahim M.Department of Mathematics, Usmanu Danfodiyo, University Sokoto, P.M.B. 2346 Sokoto, Nigeria
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A.I. Garba, Ibrahim M "Inversion and Major index on Γ1 non-deranged Permutations" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.122-126 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/122-126.pdf
In this research paper, we compute the rank, subdegree and suborbital graphs of the action of the symmetry group of a tetrahedron acting on its edges. The rank of the symmetry groupacting on the edges of a tetrahedron is 4. The main focus will be on the subdegrees of the suborbitals. Also, the suborbital graphs corresponding to the suborbitals of the action of the symmetry groups are constructed. Moreover, the theoretical properties of the graphs are discussed. When the symmetry groupacts on the edges of a tetrahedron, the suborbital graphs Γ1 and Γ2 corresponding to the non-trivial suborbits ∆1and ∆2, are directed and connected. The graph Γ3, corresponding to the non-trivial suborbits ∆3, is undirected and disconnected.
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- Date of Publication: 14 November 2019
- John Kiprop Tanui Kenyatta University, Kenya
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John Kiprop Tanui "Subdegrees and Suborbital Graphs of the Symmetry Group of a Tetrahedron Acting on Its Edges" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 10 October 2019, pp.127-130 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue10/127-130.pdf