A Review on CdTe Thin Films Deposited by Different Methods for Solar Cell Applications
Abinaya.S, Vinoth.G, Mohan Rangam Kadiresan – April 2020 Page No.: 01-06
Cadmium Telluride(CdTe) plays a significant role in thin film solar cell technology. It is the most favourable thin film material because of its minimum material usage and rising efficiency of nearly 22%. In 2016, CdTe thin film technologies acquired a market share greater than 55%. CdTe solar cell has become the most important among thin film technologies because its high efficiency. Because of the bandgap level and the preparation methods, CdTe becomes one of the leading materials in thin films solar cell applications. This review shows the preparation methods of CdTe and their bandgap levels at different substrates at different annealing temperature and their applications in solar cells.
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Abinaya.S
Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Eachanari Post, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore – 641 021, Tamilnadu, India
Vinoth.G
Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Eachanari Post, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore – 641 021, Tamilnadu, India
Mohan Rangam Kadiresan
Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Eachanari Post, Pollachi Main Road, Coimbatore – 641 021, Tamilnadu, India
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Abinaya.S, Vinoth.G, Mohan Rangam Kadiresan “A Review on CdTe Thin Films Deposited by Different Methods for Solar Cell Applications” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.01-06 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/01-06.pdf
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In-Vitro Assay to Investigate the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Hydroalcoholic Leaves Extract of Acacia Auriculiformis A.Cunn. Ex Benth.
Vaishnavi Nimbalkar, Manish Kamble, Jagdish Baheti – April 2020 – Page No.: 07-09
Secondary metabolite obtained from medicinal plants are progressively used in the treatment of various diseases as a complementary medicine. When infectious microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses or fungi invade the body, reside in particular tissues and/or circulate in the blood, inflammation occurs and also happen in response to tissue injury, cell death, cancer, ischemia and degeneration. The present study reveals the scientific evidence to the traditional use of Earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) as anti-inflammatory drug. The HRBC membrane stabilization method has been used to study the invitro anti-inflammatory activity. The result expressed the concentration dependent membrain stabilizing potential.
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Vaishnavi Nimbalkar
Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy, Butibori, Nagpur (M.S.) India
Manish Kamble
Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy, Butibori, Nagpur (M.S.) India
Jagdish Baheti
Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy, Butibori, Nagpur (M.S.) India
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Vaishnavi Nimbalkar, Manish Kamble, Jagdish Baheti “In-Vitro Assay to Investigate the Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Hydroalcoholic Leaves Extract of Acacia Auriculiformis A.Cunn. Ex Benth.” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.07-09 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/07-09.pdf
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Effect of Flooding on Property Value: A Case Study of Isheri North, Isheri, Lagos State
Ogungbemi, A.O; Fagbemi, K.B.; Abdul, N.A.; Eniolawun, O.S.; Obatuase, B.; Hassan, Y.O. – April 2020 – Page No.: 10-15
This paper assesses the effect of flooding on property value in Isheri North of Lagos mega city, Nigeria. The sample frame for this study comprises of 251 properties located in the study area out of which 20% was sampled represent 50 respondents in order of 1 house of every 5 houses; and 20 Estate Surveying and Valuation Firms on Isheri, Ojodu, Omole, Ikeja environ. Random sampling technique was adopted in the selection of the sampled properties. Data collection was done with the administration of instrument (questionnaire) on the selected respondents. The result of the findings shows that 96% of the respondents have witnessed flood which is caused by heavy rainfall, damp spills, poor drainage system, inappropriate refuse disposal was suggested to the respondents. The study reveals that properties in non-flooded areas of Isheri community attract higher rental values than similar properties in the flooded area of Isheri North. The study recommends needs for public enlightenment on the dangers of flooding and restriction of flood-prone areas as not non-buildable zone for the security of life and property.
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Ogungbemi, A.O
Department of Estate Management and Valuation, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
Fagbemi, K.B.
Department of Architectural Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, Ondo State, Nigeria
Abdul, N.A.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
Eniolawun, O.S.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
Obatuase, B.
Department of Quantity Surveying, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
Hassan, Y.O.
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
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Ogungbemi, A.O; Fagbemi, K.B.; Abdul, N.A.; Eniolawun, O.S.; Obatuase, B.; Hassan, Y.O. “Effect of Flooding on Property Value: A Case Study of Isheri North, Isheri, Lagos State” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp. 10-15 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/10-15.pdf
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Psychological Outcomes Associated With Child Sexual Abuse on Children in Early Childhood Education Ages 5-8 in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.), Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe( Ph.D.) – April 2020 Page No.: 16-28
Child Sexual Abuse CSA is an ordeal that is traumatizing and leaves children feeling totally hopeless when coping mechanisms fail. This results in an emotional and psychological baggage which weighs negatively on Early Childhood Learners. The aim of the current study was to establish the psychological effects of child sexual abuse children ages 5-8 years in Nairobi City County. The Trauma Symptom Checklist for Young Children (TSCYC) was used to assess the psychological outcomes of the CSA survivors. This study used a descriptive survey design and the sampling technique was purposive. It was located in Nairobi City County. The study site was Gender Violence Centre GVRC Nairobi Women’s Hospital. The target population comprised of sexually abused children and their parents/guardians. The independent variable for this study was CSA, while the dependent variable was the psychological outcomes of CSA. The TSCYC was analysed using the TSCYC software which generated scores for the sexually abused children. Guidelines from the TSCYC Manual were used to determine the scores. These scores were converted to percentages and presented in a pie chart. Findings showed that, outcomes of psychological disorders affected children through symptoms of anxiety, depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study recommended inclusion of age appropriate life skills in school curriculums and teacher training programs on signs of CSA, assessment as well as procedures of reporting CSA.
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Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.)
Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe( Ph.D.)
Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
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Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.), Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe( Ph.D.) “Psychological Outcomes Associated With Child Sexual Abuse on Children in Early Childhood Education Ages 5-8 in Nairobi City County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.16-28 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/16-28.pdf
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Parental Perceptions of Outcomes of Child Sexual Abuse on Children in Early Childhood Education Ages 5-8 in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.), Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe(Ph.D.) – April 2020 – Page No.: 29-35
The topic for this research was Parental perceptions of outcomes of child sexual abuse on children in Early Childhood Education ages 5-8 in Nairobi City County Kenya. The first research question addressed the addressed parent’s perception of outcomes of their child’s sexual abuse ordeal. The second one examined parental perceptions of influence of CSA on early childhood education. The third addressed mitigations regarding child sexual abuse in early childhood education. A social demographic questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to collect significant data from parents/guardians.This study used a descriptive survey design and the sampling technique was purposive. It was located in Nairobi City County. The study site was the Gender Violence Recovery Centre GVRC of the Nairobi Women’s Hospital. The target population comprised of sexually abused children and their parents/guardians. The independent variable for this study was CSA, while the dependent variable was parental perceptions of outcomes of CSA in early childhood education. The total sample size was ninety five (95) respondents. This included forty five children (45) who had experienced CSA and (45) of their parents/guardians. The research instruments were piloted on a randomly selected sample of five (5) sexually abused children aged 5-8 years, their parents/guardians and one key informant at Child line Kenya. Cross validity was determined through peer feedback and content validity through expert opinion. Reliability was established through pilot testing of the instruments to ensure clarity and adequacy of items. The study instruments included interview schedules for children and parents/guardians. The study yielded qualitative data which was analysed thematically guided by study objectives. Further, descriptive statistics were generated using percentages, frequencies and means. Results were presented in tables, figures and texts. Key findings showed that parents perceived CSA as having affected children through loss of precious learning time. There was also a lot of anxiety in children because perpetrators who were out on bail were present in the neighbourhoods. The study recommended protection and strengthening of the family unit, training of stakeholders on CSA prevention and inclusion of age appropriate life skills in school curriculums among others.
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Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.)
Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe(Ph.D.)
Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
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Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.), Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe(Ph.D.) “Parental Perceptions of Outcomes of Child Sexual Abuse on Children in Early Childhood Education Ages 5-8 in Nairobi City County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.29-35 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/29-35.pdf
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Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Children Aged 5-8 Years in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe (Ph.D.), Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.)- April 2020 – Page No.: 36-43
Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) as a problem has been in existence throughout the world history and has remained a major global concern (Tower, 2010). It is an abhorred evil in every generation and a significant public health problem in every country that has attempted to measure it. The goal of this research was to establish the prevalence of sexual abuse in children aged 5-8 years in Nairobi City County. A social demographic questionnaire and an interview schedule were used to collect significant data from parents/guardians. This study used a descriptive survey design and the sampling technique was purposive. It was located in Nairobi City County. The study site was the Gender Violence Recovery Centre GVRC of the Nairobi Women’s Hospital. The target population comprised of sexually abused children and their parents/guardians. The independent variable for this study was CSA, while the dependent variable was parental perceptions of outcomes of CSA in early childhood education. The total sample size was ninety five (95) respondents. This included forty five children (45) who had experienced CSA and (45) of their parents/guardians. The research instruments were piloted on a randomly selected sample of five (5) sexually abused children aged 5-8 years, their parents/guardians and one key informant at Child line Kenya. Cross validity was determined through peer feedback and content validity through expert opinion. Reliability was established through pilot testing of the instruments to ensure clarity and adequacy of items. The study instruments included interview schedules for children and parents/guardians. The study yielded qualitative data which was analysed thematically guided by study objectives. Further, descriptive statistics were generated using percentages, frequencies and means. Results were presented in tables, figures and texts. Key findings showed that prevalence of sexual abuse among children aged 5-8 years in Nairobi City County, which was at 78% for girls and 22% for boys. The study recommended measures to protect children from the CSA vice. One of the key recommendations is life skills which should be included in school curriculums so as empower children to protect themselves from sexual encroachments.
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Rachel Kamau-Kang’ethe (PhD)
Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
Ruth W. Walioli (Ph.D.)
Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya
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Factors Associated With Low Enrollment to Community Health Fund (CHF) in Mkuranga District- Pwani, Tanzania
Bertha Mwinuka, Mary J Chacha – April 2020 Page No.: 44-48
Background: Despite the 15 years of promotion of Community Health Fund (CHF) in Tanzania, overall membership has remained low and this has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity due to unaffordability of health services.
Materials and methods: The study was descriptive cross-sectional study. One hundred and thirty consenting were selected purposively and randomly and interview and questionnaires were used to collect the data to identify the major factors associated with CHF enrollment. Quantitative data were analyzed by using STATA and qualitative data were analyzed based on the major themes by a process of content analysis. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant, at 95% confidence interval.
Results: Demographic factors, lack of CHF awareness, failure to understand the CHF benefits and poor attendance to CHF sensitization meetings were the factors associated with low CHF enrollment (p-value >0.05).Socio economic factors showed strong association with CHF enrollment. Unavailability of drugs (75%) and lack of training about CHF (100%) were the major challenges faced by health workers.
Conclusion: The strategies to improve CHF enrollment were political leaders’ involvement in community sensitization, district support to most vulnerable groups, health service quality improvement and conducting regular community sensitization.
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Bertha Mwinuka
Department of Health Systems Management, School of Public Administration and Management, Mzumbe University, Morogoro, United Republic of Tanzania
Mary J Chacha
Department of Health Services, Mkuranga District Council, Pwani, United Republic of Tanzania
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Influence of Management Discipline among Secondary Schools Students Academic Performance: (A Case Study of Selected Schools in Sokoto South Local Government, Sokoto State, Nigeria)
Usman Mohammed, Haliru Abubakar, Hassan Malami Alkanchi – April 2020 Page No.: 49-57
The research study was conducted on influence of management discipline among secondary schools students of academic performance in selected school in Sokoto south local government, Sokoto state Nigeria. The research was guided by the following research objectives: to establish the relationship between punishment as a tool of instilling discipline on students’ academic performance in secondary school in Sokoto south local government, to examine the effect of reward on students’ academic performance in secondary school in Sokoto south local government, to examine the effect of school counseling on students academic performance in secondary school in Sokoto south local government. The researcher used a cross-sectional survey design; a sample of four hundred and fifty seven respondents made up of three hundred and fifty seven students, ninety seven teachers, and three head teachers was selected using both random and non-random method. Data was collected using Questionnaires, Interview schedules and documentary analysis. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the data. The study found that punishment was negatively related to students’ academic performance in secondary schools (r (357) = -.002, P > .005. Reward was positively related to students’ academic performance (r (357) = .004, P > .005, and finally school counseling was positively related to students’ academic performance as computed (r (357) = .004, P > .005. As a result of the above findings, the null hypothesis that there is insignificance relationship of punishment, reward and school counseling on the academic performance, was accepted in only punishment and rejected for reward and counseling. Therefore, the researcher recommended that there is a need for the key stakeholders in the field of education to urgently lay strategies aimed at improving discipline among students in secondary schools.
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Usman Mohammed
Department of General Education, Biga College of Education, Sokoto, Nigeria
Haliru Abubakar
Department of Social Studies, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Nigeria
Hassan Malami Alkanchi
Department of Islamic Studies, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Using Solar Energy in Water Purifying System in Myanmar
Nwe Ni Than, Myat Thu Zar – April 2020 – Page No.: 58-61
People living in rural area of Myanmar do not get safe drinking water for everyday life. Therefore clear water is needed and simple water purification system play a vital role for most rural area in Myanmar. Water purification process consists of eliminating detrimental chemicals, biological poisons, suspended solids and gases from polluted water. In this paper, water purification with reverse osmosis (RO) and Ultra Violet (UV) system is proposed and implement with solar hybrid energy for water purification. This proposed system is very efficient for sustainable development in Myanmar. The main objective of this paper is breaking up the bacteria containing in water and to support the required clean water for household in rural area. 1m × 2m solar panel is required for this system and this solar panel collect energy from sunlight and then charges 12 V batteries to support energy. This system design has low cost, simple installation and portable use in all location. Moreover, the system must support enough clean water every household.
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Nwe Ni Than
Information Technology of System and Maintenance, University of Computer Studies, Hinthada
Myat Thu Zar
Faculty of Computer System and Technology, University of Computer Studies, Hinthada
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Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Selected Quoted Firms in Nigeria
Yakubu Abubakar, Dangana Umaru, Olaifa Oluwafemi Olumuyiwa – April 2020 Page No.: 62-67
This study examines the impact of Working Capital Management on Financial performance of selected quoted firms in Nigeria. The study has been conducted in different parts of the globe and in Nigeria with different findings which are mixed and inconclusive. The population of the study consists of ten (10) firms quoted on the Nigerian stock exchange as at 31st December 2019 out of which ten (10) firms were selected as samples for a period of seven (11) years from 2009 to 2019 based on purposeful sampling technique. The study uses multiple regressions as a tool for analysis. The proxy for working capital management were cash conversion period, debt equity ratio and inventory conversion period while the proxy for financial performance was Return on Equity (ROE).The study reveals that Cash Conversion Cycle showed a positive significant impact on financial performance of selected quoted firms in Nigeria while Debt Equity Ratio and Inventory Conversion Period have no significant impact on financial performance of selected quoted firms in Nigeria.
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Yakubu Abubakar
Gbenga Olowe & Co Chartered Accountants Firm
Dangana Umaru
College of Education, Gidan Waya, Nigeria
Olaifa Oluwafemi Olumuyiwa
Department of Accounting, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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Yakubu Abubakar, Dangana Umaru, Olaifa Oluwafemi Olumuyiwa, “Working Capital Management and Financial Performance of Selected Quoted Firms in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.62-67 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/62-67.pdf
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The Moderating Effects of Strategic Human Resource on Organizational Performance of Selected NGOs in Saudi Arabia
Mustafa Mohammed Al-Mawmari, Ismail Bin Rejab, Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi – April 2020 – Page No.: 68-78
Over the last decade, organizations have been aware of the vital role human resources play in achieving better performance. Nevertheless, non-governmental organizations are not fully aware of this problem and need to make more use of human resource strategies to improve their organizational efficiency. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and organizational performance in non-governmental organizations and to determine the extent of the impact on organizational performance of SHRM (acquisition, training, retention and internal labor market); Data were collected through hard copy questionnaires distributed to 531 management and non-management staff of non-profit organizations based in Riyadh, Al-Qassim and Al-Sharqiyah districts of Saudi Arabia. The study’s instrument included 45 items and was designed to assess the practices of Strategic Human Resources (SHR), mediator variables and organizational performance. Hypothesized relationships between SHRM, organizational performance and mediators were then tested using Structural Equation Modeling. The results of the analysis showed that SHRM was significantly and positively related to organizational performance. Moreover, the results have shown that mediator variables, such as employee engagement, play a significant role in mediating between SHRM and organizational performance. The results showed that the acquisition and retention of all four independent variables had the greatest impact on organizational performance. In addition, the results of this study indicated that the mediated variables successfully mediated between the SHRM and the operational performance of non-governmental organizations. Finally, the results may help shape the foundation for practical guidelines for administrators of non-governmental organizations of promoting human resource management activity and for workers associated with preserving their strategic edge for long-term organizational performance.
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Mustafa Mohammed Al-Mawmari
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Ismail Bin Rejab
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
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Mustafa Mohammed Al-Mawmari, Ismail Bin Rejab, Mohammad Mahmoud Alzubi “The Moderating Effects of Strategic Human Resource on Organizational Performance of Selected NGOs in Saudi Arabia” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp. 68-78 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/68-78.pdf
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The Essential Nutrients Availability for Sustainable Production of Soybeans (Glycine Max [L.] Merril) in Garba Chede, Maihula District Bali Local Government of Taraba State, Nigeria
D. Samaila, I. Ojeaga, A. Abdulkadir – April 2020 Page No.: 79-84
The availability of essential nutrient elements in soil of an area is a pointer to the fertility capacity in supporting agricultural productivity in sustainable manner. Macro and micro nutrients governs the fertility of soil that controlled crop growth and yield, the study was carried out to determine the availability of these essential nutrient elements as N P K Mg SCa Na Zn Mn Cu Fe in soil of Garba chede,Maihula District of Bali sufficient for production of Soy beans. Field survey was conducted where soil samples (0 – 15cm) were collected and analyzed for the levels of these macro and micro elements in the soil using the standard laboratory procedures.The Organic carbon, Soil pH, and Phosphorus levels in the soils were within low to medium (0.53 – 1.32, 4.6 -6.7 and 5.12 -27.21) respectively. The concentration of K (170 mg/kg – 459 mg/kg) and Mg (0.4 cmol/kg – 3.26 cmol/kg) analyzed in the soils are sufficiently higher while CEC and Ca contents of the soil are low (6.4 – 15.2 and 1.17 – 1.98).The levels of essential micro nutrient elements determined in the soils under studied were higher. The essential nutrient elements analyzed in the soil can support soybean production only few of these elements that indicated low availability needs to be supplied with organic manure and inorganic fertilizer in a balanced form to increase the yield of soybeans in Bali.
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D. Samaila
Department of Agricultural Technology Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria
I. Ojeaga
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria
A. Abdulkadir
Department of Agricultural Technology Federal Polytechnic Bali, Taraba State, Nigeria
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D. Samaila, I. Ojeaga, A. Abdulkadir “The Essential Nutrients Availability for Sustainable Production of Soybeans (Glycine Max [L.] Merril) in Garba Chede, Maihula District Bali Local Government of Taraba State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.79-84 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/79-84.pdf
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Antimicrobial Resistance: A Threat in Nephrology
Fathimath Thasreefa. P, Dr. Shinu. C, Gopika. T, Mohammed Asheeque. A. K – April 2020 – Page No.: 85-87
Kidney diseases mainly include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, and urinary tract infections. Nephrology disease can lead to decline in patients own immune system, resulting in serious infections. Urinary tract infection is a common infection of nephrology disease, which causes a very serious impact on health of patients. Therefore, analysis of pathogen distribution should be strengthened. Infection is a major cause of morbidity at all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and can directly contribute towards patient mortality. CKD patients may be at an increased risk of infection due to background impairment in host immunity. Therefore, infection prevention and management in the CKD population requires holistic care.
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Fathimath Thasreefa. P
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
Dr. Shinu. C
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
Gopika. T
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
Mohammed Asheeque. A. K
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
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Fathimath Thasreefa. P, Dr. Shinu. C, Gopika. T, Mohammed Asheeque. A. K “Antimicrobial Resistance: A Threat in Nephrology” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.85-87 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/85-87.pdf
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Information and Communication Technology for Entrepreneurship Skills Development in Woodwork Trade in Technical Schools in Nigeria
Bala Maik Mohammed, Kareem Bamidele Wahab, Abdullahi Mohammed Hassan, Franka Chinenye Nwankwo – April 2020 – Page No.: 88-92
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has continue to gain momentum within framework of potential efforts and strategies to boost all faucets of human endeavour among which is acquisition of skills in Entrepreneurship and Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for employment and job creation. Regrettably, many technical college graduate entrepreneurs do not achieve optimal success in their businesses due to poor skills in entrepreneurship, technical and computer soft skills required for success in the occupation. Consequently, woodwork entrepreneurs faced huge financial burden resulting from lack of stable income. This situation neither empowers them to manage their problems nor to provide the quality services needed for economic growth. This paper targeted the technical college students studying the woodwork trade in Nigeria. The paper identified needed skills in the areas of woodworking occupations, entrepreneurship and the use of computer in modern day woodworking. Strategies for integrating Information and Communication Technology skills with entrepreneurial and technical skills in woodworking needed for adjustment and successful entrepreneurship were discussed. The paper provides some important basic information that can inspire the technical college graduate entrepreneur into a successful entrepreneurship. The paper also made laudable recommendations.
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Bala Maik Mohammed
Department of Industrial and Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Kareem Bamidele Wahab
Department of Industrial and Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Abdullahi Mohammed Hassan
Department of Industrial and Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
Franka Chinenye Nwankwo
Department of Industrial and Technology Education, School of Science and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
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Bala Maik Mohammed, Kareem Bamidele Wahab, Abdullahi Mohammed Hassan, Franka Chinenye Nwankwo “Information and Communication Technology for Entrepreneurship Skills Development in Woodwork Trade in Technical Schools in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp. 88-92 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/88-92.pdf
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Hypertension – A Silent Killer
Gopika T, Dr. Shinu.C, Fathimath Thasreefa P, Mohammed Asheeque A.K – April 2020 Page No.: 93-96
Hypertension is a major public health problem all around the world due to its high prevalence. Around 7.5 million deaths is occur or 12.8% of the total of all annual deaths worldwide occur due to high blood pressure. It is predicted to be increased to 1.56 billion adults with hypertension in 2025. Raised blood pressure is the major risk factor for chronic heart disease, stroke, and coronary heart disease. BP elevation is very much positively correlated to the risk of having stroke and coronary heart disease. Other than coronary heart disease and stroke, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, renal impairment, retinal hemorrhage, and visual impairment are the complications. Hypertension (or HTN) or high blood pressure is defined as abnormally high arterial blood pressure. According to the Joint National Committee 7 (JNC7), normal blood pressure is a systolic BP < 120mmHg and diastolic BP < 80mmHg. Hypertension is defined as systolic BP level of ≥140mmHg and/or diastolic BP level ≥ 90mmHg. The grey area falling between 120–139mmHg systolic BP and 80–89mmHg diastolic BP is defined as “pre-hypertension”. Pre -hypertensive subjects are at more risk of developing hypertension but it itself is not a medical condition. The risk factors and factors affecting poor adherence can be reduced by assessing medication adherence and by providing patient counseling about their disease conditions, drugs, and life style modifications.
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Gopika T
Alshifa College of Pharmacy, Poonthavanam (PO), Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Dr. Shinu.C
Alshifa College of Pharmacy, Poonthavanam (PO), Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Fathimath Thasreefa P
Alshifa College of Pharmacy, Poonthavanam (PO), Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Mohammed Asheeque A.K
Alshifa College of Pharmacy, Poonthavanam (PO), Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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Gopika T, Dr. Shinu.C, Fathimath Thasreefa P, Mohammed Asheeque A.K “Hypertension – A Silent Killer” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.93-96 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/93-96.pdf
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Bacteriological Quality of Mullet (Mugil Cephalus) in Ohiakwu River, Port Harcourt
Lawrence. O. Amadi, Janet. O. Williams, Osahon. T. Nosayame – April 2020 Page No.: 97-100
The bacteriological quality of the gastrointestinal tracts and gills of mullet (Mugilcephalus) in Ohiakwu River, Port Harcourt were evaluated quantitatively and qualitatively using standard bacteriological method. The results obtained showed that the fish used for this study were at adult stage. Heterotrophic bacteria were highest in the mullet gill than in other fish parts. In all, the bacterial count showed slight significant difference at P≥0.05. Seven (7) bacterial genera were identified (Bacillus species, Vibrio species, Pseudomonas species, Shigella species, Escherichia species, Klebsiella species and Staphylococcus species) with Micrococcus species and Bacilluslentus been the only species isolated in all samples during the study period. The investigation reveals a relatively high concentration of bacterial population in the mullet. The observation of high bacterialload in the mullet especially in the gills indicates that mullet pick up these bacteria from their environment when they feed. High bacterialload in fish gill and intestine is as a result of the fish high metabolic rates together with increase feeding activities. The presence of these organisms in the mullet especially in the gills and gastrointestinal tract can be transferred through the trophic level to humans when we consume these fishes. The knowledge of the microflora of mullet can assist in the management of abnormality that may arise as a prelude to the onset of bacterial diseases in the fish. This knowledge may be helpful in the storage of mullet since bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may affect the quality and storage of the fish.
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Lawrence. O. Amadi
Rivers State University, P.M.B. 5080, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Janet. O. Williams
Rivers State University, P.M.B. 5080, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Osahon. T. Nosayame
Rivers State University, P.M.B. 5080, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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A Survey of Household Ownership and Utilization of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Net (LLITN) in Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria
R.B. Bob-Manuel – April 2020 Page No.: 101-104
A survey of household ownership and utilization of long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLITN) was conducted in Bori, Rivers State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire of World Health Organization (WHO) and specification were used. A total of 484 out of 500 administered were retrieved and data was analysed based on this. The results revealed that 376 (77.7%) used the bed nets as a control measure of mosquito bites; 306 (63.2%) received the bed nets from the Rivers State Government, 284 (58.6%) used them as prescribed (bed net for sleeping); 294 (60.8%) were educated on the reason and use of the bed nets; 100 (20.0%) used them for other purposes other than sleeping, while 284 (57.9%) used and noticed significant reduction in mosquito bites and malaria attack. It could therefore be concluded that LLITN in Bori is positively utilized and should be practiced by other communities in the State.
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R.B. Bob-Manuel
Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, P.M.B. 5047, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
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Determination of Some Heavy Metals in Free Range Gallus Gallusdomesticus in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria
Buba, Z.M., Ahmed, U., Elihu, A., Johnson, J. – April 2020 Page No.: 105-109
Heavy metals are persistent in the environment and are subject to bioaccumulation in food chains. However, exposure does not result only from the presence of a harmful agent in the environment. The present study was undertaken to investigate the concentrations of heavy metals (Zn, Cr, Pb, and Cu) in some organs and tissue such as blood, bones muscle and liver of local chicken sold in Mubi. Heavy metals were determined by standard methods of atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the data followed by Duncan multiple range test (DMRT) for means separation. The concentration of the above heavy metals in the studies samples were found to be significant, they are generally above the tolerance limit set by WHO, CODEX and FAO. Therefore consumption of free range local breed of chickens in Mubi has the danger of ingestion of heavy metals.
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Buba, Z.M.
Department of Zoology, Adamawa State University Mubi, Nigeria
Ahmed, U.
Department of Zoology, Adamawa State University Mubi, Nigeria
Elihu, A.
Department of Zoology, Adamawa State University Mubi, Nigeria
Johnson, J.
Department of Zoology, Adamawa State University Mubi, Nigeria
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Applying Business Start-Up Model –The Case of the Youth Entrepreneurship in Tra Vinh, Vietnam
Tran Loi, Le Nguyen Doan Khoi – April 2020 – Page No.: 110-113
The aim of this paper is to apply the framework for youth entrepreneurship development in Tra Vinh province, Vietnam. This paper explores entrepreneurship from the perspective of youth intention for start-up business. Our findings show that youth entrepreneurship in Vietnam has gained more attention by the government in recent years, and youth entrepreneurship is considered as a way of enhancing economic development. The research results showed the entrepreneurial passion, business willingness, business experiences, business mental, business institution environment, entrepreneurial motivations, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurial behavior, Entrepreneurial barriers are affected to the youth entrepreneurship intention in Tra Vinh province, Vietnam.
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Tran Loi
Ph.D. Student, Dean of Economics-Tourist faculty, Tra Vinh vocational College, Vietnam, Vietnam
Le Nguyen Doan Khoi
Associate Professor, Department of Scientific Research Affairs, Can Tho University, Vietnam
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Family Roles and Work Performance of Career Women of Deposit Money Banks in Sokoto Metropolis
Dr. Asmau’u Bello Abubakar, Dr. Mustapha Namakka Tukur – April 2020 – Page No.: 114-120
This study examines family roles and work performance of fifty-four (54) married women in five (5) selected deposit money banks (DMB’s) in Sokoto metropolis. The study is a cross-sectional survey that employs the descriptive survey method. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through the conduct of interviews and administration of questionnaire respectively. Hypotheses were tested and logistic regression was used to analyze the multivariate relationship between the independent variable (family roles) and the dependent variable (Work performance). The results revealed that factors such as caring for the husband, house chores and caring for the child has a negative impact on the performance of married women working in DMB’s. In addition, strategies adopted by married women working in DMB’s to cope with job and family roles conflict are inadequate and this has negatively affect their performance. Therefore, the study suggests that this category of employees in DMB’s should in addition to their strategies, at the point of entrance, banks should inform their female employees the availability of those policies that will enable them cope with the Job and family role conflicts as provided by their respective banks.
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Dr. Asmau’u Bello Abubakar
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Dr. Mustapha Namakka Tukur
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Dr. Asmau’u Bello Abubakar, Dr. Mustapha Namakka Tukur “Family Roles and Work Performance of Career Women of Deposit Money Banks in Sokoto Metropolis” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.114-120 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/114-120.pdf
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Experimental Study on Workability of Self-Compaction Concrete
V.Rajesh, V. Nikhila, K. Shiva Prasad, B. Naveen – April 2020 – Page No.: 121-129
A self-compaction concrete (SCC) is a special concrete developed to easily flow and pass through reinforcement and fill the formwork without any external force. And saves time, energy and cost of construction.In this study we have conducted test on workability of SCC and various components of concrete matrix such as cement, coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, water and chemical admixtures and found appropriate results of our project. SCC is more efficient in flow ability and fills the formwork without any external forces and provides flexibility to design and cast a structure with different shapes.This project study contributes to the comparing and understanding of properties of nominal a self-compaction concrete with various mix proportions.We have conducted various workability tests like Flow table test, slump cone test, J-ring test, L-Box test, U-Box test, V-funnel test in our laboratory to determine the difference between the nominal and c self-compaction concrete.We have also conducted SEM analysis on cement and Nano silica particles used in the project.
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V.Rajesh
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil engineering, JNTUH University/ St Marin’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, India
V. Nikhila
JNTU Students, Department of Civil engineering, JNTUH University/St Marin’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, India
K. Shiva Prasad
JNTU Students, Department of Civil engineering, JNTUH University/St Marin’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, India
B. Naveen
JNTU Students, Department of Civil engineering, JNTUH University/St Marin’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, India
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Towards Effective Management of School Plant in Secondary Schools for Quality Assurance in Secondary Education in Sokoto State
Bashar Ibrahim, Isah Yahaya & Abubakar Sahabi – April 2020 – Page No.: 130-133
The paper is to examine both public and private Schools in Sokoto State, as schools which are managed and control by Sokoto State Government in the provision of all required and mandatory resource and infrastructure for effective instruction and quality assurance. While private schools are also under the monitoring and full supervision of state government for effective teaching and learning process. Quality Assurance is the effort in which things are put in place in Accordance to the provision of law or the way they should be, school plant refers to everything that is within the school premises which includes buildings, Laboratories, libraries, football, pitch, swimming pools equipment and all essential structures that are permanent and non-permanent, the effective leadership is required in managing school plant, monitoring maintenance culture, e.t.c. It happen that, there are series number of issues concerning school plants management and maintenance which include poor delegation of task by the school Heads or laxity in performing duties, poor utilization of school properties. The paper also come up with the ways of utilizing school plant for effective Quality Assurance they includes the involvement of (S.B.M.C) community Stake Holders staffs and students full supervision and inspections by the Authority concerned, school Head should remained all the school plants for the school use not for commercial purposes. The paper concludes by identifying an issues related to effective managing of school plant which has to be taken into cognition for sound teaching and learning process. Recommendation where offer such as, modernizing and upgrading the school plant whenever the number grow, an effective control for the use of school plant Should put on place. Educational managers should not be Reluctant; they should act wisely for the use of school plant. Resource persons should all the time in updating their knowledge for the uses of present and future upcoming school plants
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Bashar Ibrahim
Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
Isah Yahaya
Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
Abubakar Sahabi
Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and Bacterial Isolates Profile in Septicaemia Suspected Patients Attending FMC. Yenagoa
Abdulrasheed B. Abdu, John Egbagba and Toloulope Alade – April 2020 – Page No.: 134-143
Background: Infection of the blood stream by bacteria represents a considerable public health problem and it is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalised patients. The aim of this study was to appraise the prevalence of bacterial isolates from septicaemia suspected patients and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern amongst patients attending the Federal Medical Centre {FMC), Yenagoa.
Methods: Three hundred and thirty-five (335) blood samples were collected, cultured and processed following standard microbiological techniques as part of the routine clinical management of the patient with suspected septicaemia in the Medical Microbiology Laboratory of the Hospital. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done on pure culture isolates employing disc-diffusion method for the commonly used antibiotics. The obtained data were analysed by using SPSS version 20 and the results were presented in tabular and graphical forms.
Results: Out of 335 blood cultured, 138(41.19%) were culture positive. 122(88.41%) were aerobic bacterial while 16(11.59%) were anaerobes. Of the aerobes, the gram negative and gram-positive bacteria constituted 67(54.90%) and 55(45.10%) of the culture isolates; respectively. The predominant aerobic bacteria isolated from the cultured blood were Coagulase negative staphylococci27(22.00%), followed by S. aureus 17(14.20%) and Klebsiellapneumoniae16 (13.05%), Serretia marcescens 15(12.35%) Acinetobacter spp 13(10.75%), E.coliand Enterococcus spp., 9 (7.19%) each, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Salmonella typhi 7 (5.76%) each, and Bacillus subtilis 2(1.57%). Among the anaerobes, the most frequently isolated were Bacteroides fragilis 8(50.00%), Clostridiumperfringens4(25.00%), Peptostreptococcus spp. 2(12.50%), and Fusobacterium spp. 2(12.50%). All the isolates showed high rates of resistance to most antibiotics tested.
Conclusions: In the current study most of the pathogens isolated from blood culture presented high rate of resistance to most commonly antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections thus limiting therapeutic options. Therefore, routine bacteriological profile examination along with their antibiotic resistance patterns must be an essential component in the management of sepsis. A knowledge of these patterns is essential when local polices on the use of antibiotics are being formulated.
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Abdulrasheed B. Abdu
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa-State, Nigeria
John Egbagba
Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa-State, Nigeria
Toloulope Alade
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa-State, Nigeria
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Abdulrasheed B. Abdu, John Egbagba and Toloulope Alade “Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern and Bacterial Isolates Profile in Septicaemia Suspected Patients Attending FMC. Yenagoa” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.134-143 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/134-143.pdf
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Relationship between School Climate and Parents’ Involvement in Early Years Education: A Case of Military Sponsored Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya
Joseph Ragero Mariba, Nyakwara Begi (PhD) – April 2020 – Page No.: 144-151
Parental role in children’s learning is very important. The contribution of parents depends on how they perceive their roles in children’s’ education and the climate in schools. The purpose of the study was to establish the extent to which parents were involved in their children’s education in military sponsored preprimary schools in Nairobi County. The study also sought to find out the influence of school climate on parents’ involvement in children’s education. Ecological System and Social Exchange theories were used to guide the study. The dependent variable was parents’ involvement in children’s education, while the independent variables were school climate in pre-primary schools and strategies put in place to enhance the involvement. The study was conducted in military sponsored pre-primary schools in Nairobi City County. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select a sample for the study. Questionnaires for parents and interview schedules were used to collect data. Content validity was used to ensure validity of the instruments, while test-retest method was used to determine reliability of the instruments. The data was collected in two stages and analyzed using descriptive statistics and results presented using tables and text. The results from data analysis revealed that majority of the parents were sometimes involved in children’s education. School climate was found not to be significantly related to parents’ involvement in children’s education and the most common strategies used by schools to encourage parents to be involved in their children’s education were: Building good relationships; requiring parents to attend school meetings; providing welcoming environment and asking parents to ensure that children do homework.
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Joseph Ragero Mariba
Department of Early Childhood Studies & Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Nyakwara Begi (PhD)
Department of Early Childhood Studies & Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Kenya
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Joseph Ragero Mariba, Nyakwara Begi (PhD) “Relationship between School Climate and Parents’ Involvement in Early Years Education: A Case of Military Sponsored Schools in Nairobi City County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.144-151 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/144-151.pdf
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Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors; One Shot, Two Gains
Mohammed Asheeque. A.K, Dr. Shinu.C, Fathimath Thasreefa.P, Gopika.T. – April 2020 – Page No.: 152-154
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are the newest category of antidiabetic drugs that inhibits sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 in the proximal convoluted tubule and thus prevent reabsorption of glucose that leads to glycosuria. Apart from their hypoglycemic actions they also plays a major role in improving cardiac functions[1]. There is an extreme association between diabetes and the onset of cardiovascular diseases. Among people with diabetes cardiovascular diseases are one of the major causes of death. Compared to those who are non-diabetic adults with the history of diabetic ones have high prevalence rate of cardiovascular diseases[2]. In this context, SGLT2 inhibitors are vital for the reduction of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic as well as non-diabetic patients. There are mainly four SGLT2 inhibitors available in the market which are dapagliflozin, canagliflozin, empagliflozin and ertugliflozin. The key mechanisms involving their cardioprotective actions are improving cardiac cell metabolism and ventricular loading conditions, inhibiting the exchange of Na+/H+ in the myocardial cells, alteration in the production ofadipokines and cytokines, reducing the extend of cardiac cells necrosis and cardiac fibrosis[1]. Urogenital infections, decrease in glomerular filtration rate, reduction in uric acid levels, postural hypotension, dizziness, bladder and breast cancer are some of the postulated adverse effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitors[3].
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Mohammed Asheeque. A.K
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
Dr. Shinu.C
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
Fathimath Thasreefa.P
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
Gopika.T.
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al shifa College of Pharmacy, Kerala, India
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Mohammed Asheeque. A.K, Dr. Shinu.C, Fathimath Thasreefa.P, Gopika.T. “Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 Inhibitors; One Shot, Two Gains” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.152-154 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/152-154.pdf
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Evaluation of Leached Heavy Metals Using Various Leaching Agents in Self-Produced Ceramics
Iorfa, N.E., Hassan, U.F., Chindo, I.Y., Jauro, Aliyu, Hassan, H.F., Baba, Haruna and Ajiya, D.A. – April 2020 – Page No.: 155-159
This study was aimed at evaluating the leaching ability of self-produced glazed ceramic food wares produced from locally available raw materials. The raw materials (rice husk, quartz and feldspar) were acquired from various locations within Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria, while silt stone was obtained from Numan River Basin, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Leaching tests on the self-produced ceramics were conducted using various leaching agents (4.00 % acetic acid, boiled water, orange juice, boiled lipton tea and 1.00 % lactic acid). The levels of heavy metals leached in the self-produced ceramics/leaching agents were determined using Buck Scientific Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Model 210 VGP. The levels of nickel, chromium, manganese, cobalt, zinc, cadmium and lead (µg/cm3) determined in the various leaching agents respectively ranged from 0.01 in lactic acid to 0.15 in lipton tea; not detected in lipton tea to 0.14 in boiled water; 0.09 in acetic acid to 2.70 in lipton tea; 0.06 in lactic acid to 1.47 in lipton tea; not detected in acetic acid, boiled water, orange juice and lipton tea to 119.20 in lactic acid; 0.01 in acetic acid to 0.26 in lactic acid and 0.04 in orange juice to 1.03 in lipton tea. The concentrations of the heavy metals leached in the self-produced ceramics are mostly below their safe permissible limits. Ceramics of low levels of heavy metals leaching ability are therefore produced and hence safe for human utilization and consumption.
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Iorfa, N.E.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Hassan, U.F.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Chindo, I.Y.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Jauro, Aliyu
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Hassan, H.F.
Department of Community Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Nigeria
Baba, Haruna
Department of Chemistry, College of Education, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Ajiya, D.A.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
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Iorfa, N.E., Hassan, U.F., Chindo, I.Y., Jauro, Aliyu, Hassan, H.F., Baba, Haruna and Ajiya, D.A. “Evaluation of Leached Heavy Metals Using Various Leaching Agents in Self-Produced Ceramics” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.155-159 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/155-159.pdf
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An Idea on Physico-Chemical Parameters of Waters in Two Streams of Savannah Agro-Pastoral Zone, North Region of Cameroon
Dzavi Jean, Kodji Ezechiel, Koji Ernest, Kalieu W. Appoline Isabelle, Dionkas Jaïrus, Foto Menbohan Samuel- April 2020 – Page No.: 160-166
The present study was conducted on two rivers in an area with high agro-pastoral activity. The objective of this study was to assess the physico-chemical quality of water subjected to pressure from agro-pastoral activities since 1990. The water samples were collected and analyzed according to standard protocols. For this purpose, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, electrical conductivity, TDS, suspended matter, color, turbidity, alkalinity, total hardness, manganese, nitrites, nitrates, ammonia and phosphates were analyzed. Luminosity, atmospheric humidity and air temperature were also measured to assess their influence on the physic-chemistry of the waters. The results show that the average values of color (325.86 ± 524.69 Plt-Co) and of alkalinity (107.57 ± 20.12 mg/L) are very high; the water temperature (25.79 ± 2.88 °C) is significantly and positively related to the air temperature (32.90 ± 2.96 °C) on the one hand, and significantly and negatively related to the atmospheric humidity (34.43 ± 13.49 %) at p ≤ 0.05. Based on the physicochemical quality of the water, the sampling stations were classified into three classes. Class I groups very good quality water (stations WP1, WP4, WP2 and WP3), class II groups medium quality water (stations WB1 and WB2) and class III represents the worst water (WB3).
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Dzavi Jean
Hydrological Research Centre, Institute of Geological and Research Mining, P.O. Box 4110, Yaounde, Cameroon
Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde 1, P.O. Box 812 Yaounde, Cameroon
Kodji Ezechiel
Department of Environmental Science, National Advanced School of Engineering, P.O. Box, 46 University of Maroua, Cameroon
Koji Ernest
Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Douala, P.O 24157; Box Douala, Cameroon
Kalieu W. Appoline Isabelle
Department of biological science, Faculty of Science, University of Maroua, P.O. 814 Box Maroua, Cameroon
Dionkas Jaïrus
Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde 1, P.O. Box 812 Yaounde, Cameroon
Foto Menbohan Samuel
Laboratory of Hydrobiology and Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Yaounde 1, P.O. Box 812 Yaounde, Cameroon
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Dzavi Jean, Kodji Ezechiel, Koji Ernest, Kalieu W. Appoline Isabelle, Dionkas Jaïrus, Foto Menbohan Samuel “An Idea on Physico-Chemical Parameters of Waters in Two Streams of Savannah Agro-Pastoral Zone, North Region of Cameroon” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.160-166 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/160-166.pdf
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Management of Anemia in CKD: A Review
Lubana K V, Dr. Linu Mohan P, Asha G, Fathimath Shahban – April 2020 – Page No.: 167-170
Chronic Kidney Disease leads to progressive failure to the kidney. If untreated, a number of complications may arise such as anemia, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease. Renal anemia is highly prevalent in CKD patients (both in dialysis and nondialysis). Anemia can be managed by using either Erythropoietin Stimulating Agent (ESA) or by IV iron therapy. Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) is widely used ESA to treat anemia. Hemoglobin (Hb) variation can be controlled by using these agents. The IV iron therapy is also considered a standard care in anemia management because it can reduce the exposure to ESA. Anemia contributes to increases morbidity, mortality and poor quality of life. Treating anemia mainly in dialysis patients with ESA reduces the risk of blood transfusion and increase the patient quality of life. This is because it can cause either hyporesponsivenes or erythropoietin resistance. Another recently discovered drug Roxadustat is a promising therapeutic approach against anemia in CKD. The hemoglobin response of roxadustat is independent of inflammatory microenvironment.
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Lubana K V
Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Dr. Linu Mohan P
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Asha G
Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Fathimath Shahban
Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: The Resolving Cruces in neonatology
Asha G, Dr. Linu Mohan P, Lubana K V, Fathimath Shahban- April 2020 – Page No.: 171-175
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic respiratory disease of the preterm neonate which is typically causing extensive physiologic changes and results in improper lower respiratory tract development. It is one of the most common adverse neonatal outcomes due to prematurity. It has been approximately 40 years of discovery of this chronic disease of the newborns that affects their overall quality of life even in adulthood. Yet, its remains an invincible challenge in the preterm neonatal care victimizing about 1/4th of the preterm extremely low birth weight babies. This review aims at providing knowledge on the currently known definition, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, complications and various clinical interventions used for Bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
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Asha G
Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Dr. Linu Mohan P
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Lubana K V
Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Fathimath Shahban
Student, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al Shifa College of Pharmacy, Kizhattur, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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Asha G, Dr. Linu Mohan P, Lubana K V, Fathimath Shahban “Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: The Resolving Cruces in neonatology” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.171-175 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/171-175.pdf
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Evaluation of Heavy Metal Contaminations of Selected Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Sold in Nigeria
Odangowei I. Ogidi, Okiemute Omu, Chiemeziem O. Njoku, Oghenetega Emumejakpor – April 2020 – Page No.: 176-179
Toxic metals contamination is an important environmental problem that was mainly manifested in the growing industrial cities where the levels in toxic metals exceeded the recommended levels leading to the increase of several health problems varying from memory disorder to carcinogenic diseases. The study was aimed at evaluating heavy metal contamination from selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks sold in Nigeria. Ten (10) alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks were purchased in Yenagoa and standard wet digestion procedure was adopted in the sample preparation. Heavy metals were analyzed using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer technique and the results were compared with World Health Organization (WHO) standards. The result shows the contamination of heavy metals for non-alcoholic drinks were PBC>PBCM >PBO >PCC >PF while Alcoholic drinks were BH > BL > BE > BS > BB. When compared to WHO standards, the levels of Cd, Ni, Pb were above the permissible limits. These results suggest that both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks sold in Nigeria may be contaminated with heavy metals which constitute a major public health problem. Thus, quality control is recommended during the production process especially at the stages of sterilization and purification.
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Odangowei I. Ogidi
Department of Biochemistry, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Okiemute Omu
Department of Biochemistry, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Chiemeziem O. Njoku
Department of Biochemistry, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Oghenetega Emumejakpor
Department of Biochemistry, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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Odangowei I. Ogidi, Okiemute Omu, Chiemeziem O. Njoku, Oghenetega Emumejakpor “Evaluation of Heavy Metal Contaminations of Selected Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Sold in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.176-179 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/176-179.pdf
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COVID-19 Lockdown, Slump in Global Oil price, and Policy Recovery Options: The Nigerian Experience
Chukwuemeka Amaefule- April 2020 – Page No.: 180-187
The interplay of covid-19 lockdown and a slump in the global oil price is a recipe for a lengthy and costly global recession. The previous recession in Nigeria is deeply rooted in the global slump in global oil prices, a supply-side shock effect. The new phenomenon of demand-shock effect alongside a supply-side shock effect implies that the length and cost of the recession could significantly inflict a colossal economic downturn on the economic outlook in emerging and developing economies. This begs the question, what are the policy recovery options for Nigeria? The paper examined economic recessions in Nigeria from 1981 to 2016. The study adopted a historical-normative approach to study the interplay of factors deepening the impact of the recession. Data collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) was analyzed. The study identified among other factors such as weak productive base, inconsistencies of macroeconomic policies, the problem of poor policy coordination, heavy dependency on petro-dollar system, insensitivity of the political class to the realities in the economy, wide disconnect between the financial system and the real-informal sectors are factors that would expose Nigeria to the impact of global covid-19 and slump in the global oil price hence a lengthy and costly recession is inevitable in Nigeria. The recession would lead to social insecurity, instability in the currency structure of the country, balance of payment disequilibrium, high debt problem, fragile stock market, financial distress in the banking sector, inescapable stagflation incidence, liquidity problem and capital formation, a decline in capital inflow due to problems in global reinvested earnings losses in MNEs, a decline in general economic activities, and fall in social welfare. Thus, to spur, stimulate and re-diversify the productive base of the nation to reduce the geometry and structure of recession. The government should rethink the cost of governance, drive research base innovation, and develop skill and capacity to improve the sustainability and resilience of the economy to structural and systemic shocks. Keynesian and monetary policy prescriptions must be pursued through the expansionary fiscal approach and manufacturing-informal sector investment financing to jumpstart the economy. These recommendations revolve around coordinated fiscal, monetary and commercial policies required to sustain the post-recession economy. Such policies must be directed strictly on the provision of infrastructure, strengthening the security architecture and reduction of cost of doing business.
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Chukwuemeka Amaefule
Rivers State Ministry of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Chukwuemeka Amaefule “COVID-19 Lockdown, Slump in Global Oil price, and Policy Recovery Options: The Nigerian Experience” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.180-187 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/180-187.pdf
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Investigation of Kinetics of Transesterification for Methyl Ester Production using Jatropha Curcas Seedoil
Yunus, M.M. – April 2020 – Page No.: 188-192
In this work, transesterification of Jatropha curcas seedoil using homogeneous catalyst (NaOH) was conducted in a reactor with methanol. The transesterification reaction at 6:1methanol to oil ratio with 1wt% catalyst was studied at 35oc, 40oc, 45oc, 50oc and 55oc.The study attempted to determine the rate of transesterification of Jatropha curcas seed oil (JSO) by measuring the rate of formation of methyl oleate using GC-MS technique. The concentration of the product (methyl-oleate) will be monitored by measuring the peak area of GC-MS chromatogram. A kinetic model together with relevant parameters like reaction order, rate constants and Arrhenius parameters would be estimated. The data generated was used to test for first, second and third order kinetics. The process reveals that, the first order kinetics model doesn’t apply for the first three working temperatures of 35oc to 45oc showing negative rate constant (k) values of -0.146, -0.141 and -0.131mol/second, while for the transesterification process at 50oc and 55oc, rate constant values are 0.132 and 0.115 respectively. A general decrease in the reaction rate with increase in temperature was observed. The transesterification process didn’t proceed in accordance with the Arrhenius equation. This means, although the kinetic model and rates of constants were determined, the activation energy (E) and the frequency factor (A) couldn’t be estimated for the process.
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Yunus, M.M.
Department of Chemistry, Yobe State University KM 7, Gujba Road, P.M.B.1144 Damaturu, Nigeria
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Implementation of Irish Foreign Direct Investment Policy in Uzbekistan
Shahboz Babaev – April 2020 – Page No.: 193-195
It is well known that governments in developing countries such as Uzbekistan are actively looking at ways to improve their FDI policy. Developing nations often look toward other developed countries FDI policy based on its positive effects in the country’s economy. In many ways in this globalised world, if we look around the world and see what policies are successful, there are not many effective policies that could be implemented. However, it is acknowledged within the literature that the main factors influencing FDI policy in Uzbekistan are unfortunately negative. The main aim of this study is to look for possibilities to implement the Irish FDI policy in Uzbekistan. In the process, the study sought to investigate the main factors influencing FDI policy in Uzbekistan. The study also sought to discover the reasons why Uzbekistan should implement the Irish FDI policy. Data was collected using qualitative methods. The research was conducted through the use of semi-structured interviews of two existing government bodies, the IDA Ireland and Uzinfoinvest, and experts and senior managers in Uzbekistan and Ireland. This research concludes that restrictions on currency conversion, uncertainty of the rule of law, corruption and bureaucracy have been preventing multinationals from investing in Uzbekistan. There also appears to be a lack of a good track record of existing long-term companies.
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Shahboz Babaev
Anhui Finance and Trade Vocational College, China
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Stakeholders’ Views on Ways to Reduce The Use of Plastic Bags and Its Environmental and Public Health Impacts in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Aliyu Abubakar Shehu, Faruk Usman Maiyaki, Muhammad Habibu Yahaya, Sulaiman Aliyu – April 2020 – Page No.: 196-200
Background
Plastic shopping bags are mostly used for disposing waste, transporting goods, packaging items, and sometimes transporting food items and drinking water. However, Inappropriate plastic and other waste causes huge negative impacts on environmental and public health (Schenck et al., 2019).
One of the enormous challenges with plastic bags (PB) in developing countries is that they block sewage systems (Adane & Muleta, 2011; Muhonja et al., 2018). When sewage passages are blocked, this causes foul odors and a breeding ground for disease vectors, such as mosquitoes, which are responsible for the transmission of malaria (Rayne, 2008). For example, in India and Bangladesh, sewage blockage has led to several human deaths. In India, for example, flooding in Mumbai led to the demise of a thousand individuals. This flood was as a result of the blockage of storm drains by plastic bags (Somanathan & Gupta, 2009). Consequently, different states in India and governments across the world placed legislation to reduce plastic bag consumption (Somanathan & Gupta, 2009).
In Nigeria, plastic bags are used in wrapping table water, biscuit, salt, ice cream and several other consumables. Polyethylene bags are used in all markets, restaurants, homes, and shopping centers in Nigeria. These bags are found in the entire streets and corners of the country, for example in Edo State and Ondo State in Nigeria (Aziegbe, 2007; Akinro et al., 2012). In Nigeria, most states and cities such as Ado-Ekiti encounter waste management problems as a result of poor management of waste (Adefemi & Awokunmi, 2009).
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Aliyu Abubakar Shehu
Save the Nature Foundation, Sokoto, Nigeria
Faruk Usman Maiyaki
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Muhammad Habibu Yahaya
Department of Biological Sciences, Nigerian Defense Academy, Postgraduate School Kaduna, Nigeria
Sulaiman Aliyu
College of Basic and Remedial Studies, Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria
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The Research Philosophy Dilemma for Postgraduate Student Researchers
Hussein Muhaise, Annabella Habinka Ejiri, Johnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake, Margaret Kareyo – April 2020 – Page No.: 201-204
Every postgraduate study calls for the declaration of research philosophy approach and paradigm on which the research being carried out is based. This often gives a challenge to many postgraduate novice researchers in all fields of study. This paper attempts to explore the essential values of research philosophy and Paradigm, demonstrate the position of the key researches on the matter, elucidate the philosophical and research paradigm concerns, the ontology, epistemology and understanding the application of various theories and practices as used in a research study. In application of academic literature review, generalization and systemization coupled with modeling methods in the study. The key pillars of research philosophy and paradigm are highlighted with clear direction to adoption of one and application in an academic research.
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Hussein Muhaise
School of Computing and Information Technology, Kampala international University, Uganda
Annabella Habinka Ejiri
College of Computing and Information Science, Makerere University, Uganda
Johnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake
School of Computing and Information Technology, Kampala international University, Uganda
Margaret Kareyo
School of Computing and Information Technology, Kampala international University, Uganda
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Hussein Muhaise, Annabella Habinka Ejiri, Johnie Wycliffe Frank Muwanga-Zake, Margaret Kareyo “The Research Philosophy Dilemma for Postgraduate Student Researchers” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.201-204 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/201-204.pdf
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Effect of Drug Abuse among Youths in Ozuaha Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State
Christopher I. Ogunka, Prisca Adanma Onyeri, Collins Ebubedike Onyeri, Ugboaja Ikechukwu Michael – April 2020 – Page No.: 205-215
This is the report of a study which investigated the effect of drug abuse on ozuaha youths in ozuaha community in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Rivers state. Three questions and three null hypotheses were formulated. The population of the study consisted of ozuaha youths from the age of 15years to 30years that abuse drug. The total population was 3,200 youths from where a sample size of 360 youths was gotten using taro yamame’s formular. This sample size was selected from the population by random sampling technique. A descriptive survey design method was adopted and questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by the research supervisor and the reliability of the instrument was tested using Pearson Production Movement Correlation (PPMC) test method which gave a coefficient (r) of 0.89. The research questions were answered with percentage, mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 (5%) significant level using z-test statistical tool. The major findings were: (1) drug abuse has adverse effect on health; such as psychiatric illnesses and mental disorders. (2) drug abuse has adverse effects on educational performance; such as poor academic performance, lateness to school, absenteeism and truancy and even dropping-out of school. (3) drug abuse has adverse effect on social behaviour; such as aggression, withdrawal from peers, loss of interest in hobbies, sudden mood swing, drug addiction (4) drug abuse can lead to increase in crime wave; such as, increase n rapping rate, armed robbery, kidnapping, stealing and outright-killing or murder. The implications of the findings were highlighted and appropriate recommendations made.
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Christopher I. Ogunka
Enugu State College of Education, Enugu, Nigeria
Prisca Adanma Onyeri
Medical Laboratory Scientist University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Collins Ebubedike Onyeri
Environmentalist, Ebony State University, Nigeria
Ugboaja Ikechukwu Michael
Mathematics Department Ema Dominion International Schools, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Christopher I. Ogunka, Prisca Adanma Onyeri, Collins Ebubedike Onyeri, Ugboaja Ikechukwu Michael “Effect of Drug Abuse among Youths in Ozuaha Community in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.205-215 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/205-215.pdf
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Heavy Metals Suitability in Irrigation Water Sources of Bauchi Suburb, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Muhammad, R.H., Hassan, U.F., Mahmoud, A.A., Baba, Haruna, Hassan, H.F., Madaki, A.A. and Madaki, A.I. – April 2020 – Page No.: 216-221
This study determined the concentrations of copper, chromium, lead, nickel, zinc, manganese, iron, cadmium and cobalt in the irrigation water samples collected within Bauchi metropolis using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry. Water samples were collected from Federal Secretariat, Murtala Muhammad Way, Ran Road and Fadamar Mada. The concentrations of all the metals varied with locations. The results revealed that concentrations of chromium (0.05 to 0.15 mg/dm3), lead (0.10 to 0.38 mg/dm3), nickel (0.05 to 0.10 mg/dm3) and cobalt (below detectable limit to 0.02 mg/dm3) are within the permissible limits of WHO, 2001, while that of copper (5.48 to 22.32 mg/dm3), zinc (0.90 to 8.02 mg/dm3) and cadmium (0.05 to 0.10 mg/dm3) are above the permissible limits of WHO, 2001. The levels of iron (2.67 to 6.33 mg/dm3) and manganese (0.10 to 0.88 mg/dm3), in water samples collected from Federal Secretariat Road and Ran Road are within the permissible limits, while those from Murtala Muhammad Way and Fadamar Mada are above the maximum limits of WHO. The results obtained in the water samples were subjected to One- Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Least Significant Difference (LSD) test. The differences in the levels of chromium, nickel, manganese, cadmium and cobalt were found to be significantly the same, while the differences in the concentrations of copper, lead, iron and zinc were significantly different (p ≤ 0.05). Based on the high concentrations of copper, zinc, cadmium, manganese and iron in some irrigation water samples found in the different sources of the irrigation water sampled, this means there is contamination in the irrigation water samples which may affect the plant(s) grown in those areas and this may also in turn pose a health threat(s) to the consumers of the agricultural products.
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Muhammad, R.H.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Hassan, U.F.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Mahmoud, A.A.
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Baba, Haruna
Department of Chemistry, College of Education, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Hassan, H.F.
Department of Community Medicine, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Nigeria
Madaki, A.A.
Department of Human Physiology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria
Madaki, A.I.
Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency, Bauchi, Nigeria
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Muhammad, R.H., Hassan, U.F., Mahmoud, A.A., Baba, Haruna, Hassan, H.F., Madaki, A.A. and Madaki, A.I. “Heavy Metals Suitability in Irrigation Water Sources of Bauchi Suburb, Bauchi State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.216-221 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/216-221.pdf
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Insulting Act in Talk Show “Coklat Kita Humor Sufi”
Lisda Muhammad ‘Afiif, Retno Winarni, Muhammad Rohmadi – April 2020 – Page No.: 222-225
With so many acts displayed on social media, people are forced to choose wisely on things. It is truly necessary to avoid hate speech and condemnation in a talk or conversation. This research is aimed to find expressive speech acts in the form of insult in a talk show titled “Coklat Kita Humor Sufi”. This is a descriptive-qualitative research with purposive sampling technique. The result of this study found 7 acts of insult in the form of mocking (85.7%) and investigating (14.28%).
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Lisda Muhammad ‘Afiif
Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
Retno Winarni
Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
Muhammad Rohmadi
Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
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Lisda Muhammad ‘Afiif, Retno Winarni, Muhammad Rohmadi “Insulting Act in Talk Show “Coklat Kita Humor Sufi”” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.222-225 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/222-225.pdf
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Learning & Demonstrating Phonetics of English in Indian Frame of Reference
D. Amani, K. Chandrakala, Rinki Sanyal – April 2020 – Page No.: 226-227
The intelligibility of the variety of English spoken by Indians to the speakers of other varieties has become a big subject for both teachers and learners of English in India now. Pronunciation of English undoubtedly matters a great deal to demonstrating as well as learning in a country like India. Addressing this complex phenomenon of phonetics in terms of teaching is also equally complex. My experience as a learner and a teacher of phonetics has provided an impetus for this paper which helpfully suggests three crucial steps towards the betterment of pronunciation of English in the demonstrating and learning setting in India.
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D. Amani
Assistant Professor, Department of Science & Humanities, St. Martin’s Engineering College, Dhulapally, Secunderabad, India
K. Chandrakala
Assistant Professor, Department of Science & Humanities, St. Martin’s Engineering College, Dhulapally, Secunderabad, India
Rinki Sanyal
Assistant Professor, Department of Science & Humanities, St. Martin’s Engineering College, Dhulapally, Secunderabad, India
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D. Amani, K. Chandrakala, Rinki Sanyal “Learning & Demonstrating Phonetics of English in Indian Frame of Reference” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.226-227 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/226-227.pdf
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Analysis of Profitability and Constraints of Maize Production in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria
Ayodele, J.T., Ijah, A.A., Ishola, B.F. and Yahaya, U.F. – April 2020 – Page No.: 228-233
This study analyse the profitability and constraints of maize production in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Structured questionnaire was used to generate primary data for the study. Descriptive statistics, Net farm income analysis, and profitability ratios were employed in the analysis. Results revealed that majority of the respondents (99 %) were relatively young and fell within the active age (21 – 60 years). Male respondents dominated maize production at 87 % and majorities (81%) of the farmers were married. Results further revealed that significant (71%) number of the respondents had below 11 inhabitants in their households. Educationally, 51 % of respondents had post primary education. The net farm income per hectare was N74,606.40 and gross income of N132,000.00 were obtained per hectare of maize cultivated with a return on capital invested determined at 0.57 implying that for every naira invested, the farmers makes 57 kobo (N0.57)and the gross ratio was calculated at 0.47 indicating that total farm costs was about 47% of the gross income which shows that maize production is a viable, beneficial and profitable enterprise in the study area. Major constraints faced by the farmers were poor transportation, high cost of hired labour, lack of extension services and inadequate supply of agrochemicals and fertilizer, incidence of pests and diseases infestation plus inadequate capital and credit facilities. Despite these constraints, the farmers were still able to made profit. Therefore, maize production could be one of the poverty alleviating enterprise in the study area. It is recommended that: credit facilities should be provided so that farmers can have fund to purchase farm inputs such as fertilizer, pesticides and insectices to combat problem of pests and diseases infestation identified, improve varieties of maize should be developed and made available to the farmers so that their yield can be improved and farmers should form themselves into cooperative society so that they can pool their resources together in getting adequate funds to finance maize production activities.
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Ayodele, J.T.
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Ijah, A.A.
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Ishola, B.F.
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Yahaya, U.F.
Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna State, Nigeria
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[15] Taru, V.B., Kyagya, I.Z., Mshelia, S.I., and Adebayo, E.F.(2008). Economic Efficiency of Resource Use in Groundnut Production in Adamawa State of Nigeria. World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 4: 896 – 900.
Ayodele, J.T., Ijah, A.A., Ishola, B.F. and Yahaya, U.F. “Analysis of Profitability and Constraints of Maize Production in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.228-233 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/228-233.pdf
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Western Education and the British Invasion and Subjugation of the Muslim Land in Northern Nigeria
Muṣṭapha Garba Muḥammad – April 2020 – Page No.: 234-238
By 1902 western European Colonists in northern Nigeria formed an alliance with the church to establish Christian oriented schools, which were used for the conversion of Muslims and Animists, and equally serve as way of extracting minerals resources of the northern Nigeria. This paper presented research on “Western education and the British invasion and subjugation of the Muslims land in Northern Nigeria”. The paper employed analytical and historical research methods, moreover it analyzed how the school subjects of standard I-VI operated at that time, and it equally identified and determined the invasion of various caliphs and Emirs within the Territories of northern Nigeria. The research findings identified that Islamic scholars should come up with some modalities that can improves student’s habit of reading history and events of such nature. The paper recommends that stakeholders and the Muslims organizations must steadfast in organizing conferences, seminar and symposium in memorizing sets of impacts led down by the colonial masters in the history of education in northern Nigeria.
Page(s): 234-238 Date of Publication: 06 May 2020
Muṣṭapha Garba Muḥammad
PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Education, Bauchi State University, Gadau, Nigeria
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Muṣṭapha Garba Muḥammad “Western Education and the British Invasion and Subjugation of the Muslim Land in Northern Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.234-238 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/234-238.pdf
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Beverage Cans Crusher Machine Patents: A review: Part VII
Ashraf Elfasakhany – April 2020 – Page No.: 239-247
A brief summary of different patents for CAN crusher machines are presented in the current study. This work is very useful for researchers and inventors for CAN crusher machines to obtain such work. The study gives a summary of about forty seven patents, however, complete descriptions for every patent is to be presented in a separate study.
Page(s): 239-247 Date of Publication: 07 May 2020
Ashraf Elfasakhany
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Taif University, KSA
[1]. L. Tao, N. Berge, A. Elfasakhany, X.S. Bai, “Experimental and Numerical Studies of A Pulverised Wood Flame”, 6th Europ. Conf. on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers, Portugal, 2002.
[2]. A. Elfasakhany, X.S. Bai, “Simulation of Wood Powder Flames in a Vertical Furnace” 3rd Medit. Combustion Symposium, Marrakech, p. 144, 2003.
[3]. A. Elfasakhany, X.S. Bai, B. Espenas, L. Tao, J. Larfeldt, “Effect of Moisture and Volatile Releases on Motion of Pulverised Wood Particles”, 7th Int. Conf. on Energy for a Clean Environment, Lisbon, Portugal, p. 167, 2003.
[4]. A. Elfasakhany “Modeling of Pulverised Wood Flames”, PhD Thesis, fluid mechanics dept., Lund, Sweden, ISBN-13/EAN: 9789162864255, 2005.
[5]. A. Elfasakhany, X.S. Bai, “Modeling of Pulverised Wood Combustion: A Comparison of Different Models”, Prog. Comp. Fluid Dynamics (PCFD), Scopus, ISI , Vol. 6, No. 4/5, p. 188–199, 2006.
[6]. A. Elfasakhany, T. Klason ,X.S. Bai, “Modeling of Pulverised Wood Combustion Using a Functional Group Model”, Combustion Theory and Modeling, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 12, 5, 883–904, 2008.
[7]. A. Elfasakhany, E.Y. Rezola, K.B. Quiñones, R.S. Sánc, “Design and Development of a Competitive Low-cost Robot Arm with Four Degrees of Freedom”, Modern Mechanical Eng, vol. 1, 47–55, 2011.
[8]. A. Elfasakhany, J. Hernández, J. C. García, M. Reyes, F. Martell, “Design and Development of House-Mobile Security System”, Engineering, vol. 3, 1213–1224, 2011.
[9]. A. Elfasakhany, A. Arrieta, D. M. Ramírez, F. Rodríguez, “Design and Development of an Autonomous Trash Sorting System”. Global J. of Pure and Applied Sciences and Tech., vol. 01i3, 56–64, 2011.
[10]. A. Elfasakhany, L. Tao, B. Espenas, J. Larfeldt, X.S. Bai “Pulverised Wood Combustion in a Vertical Furnace: Experimental and Computational Analyses” International Conference of Applied Energy, 2012.
[11]. A. Elfasakhany “Improving Performance and Development of Two-Stage Reciprocating Compressors” Int. J. of Advanced Research in Eng. Tech. Vol. 3, Issue 2, 119–136, 2012.
[12]. A. Elfasakhany “Modeling of Secondary Reactions of Tar (SRT) Using a Functional Group Model” Int. J. of Mech. Eng. Tech. Vol. 3, Issue 3, 123–136, 2012.
[13]. A. Elfasakhany, J. A. Alarcón, D. O. S. Montes ” Design and Development of an Automotive Vertical Doors Opening System (AVDOS)” Int. J. of Advanced Research in Eng. Tech. Vol. 3, 176–186, 2012.
[14]. Ashraf Elfasakhany, Jaime Luis Jiménez, Iván Arturo Rentería, Juan Manuel Rubio, Wilians Damian Ricardez “Design, Development, Testing and Validation of an Automower Machine” Int. J. of Applied Mechanics and Physics, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1–15, 2013.
[15]. A. Elfasakhany “Investigation on performance and emissions characteristics of an internal combustion engine fuelled with petroleum gasoline and a hybrid methanol–gasoline fuel” Int. J. of Eng. Tech. (IJET-IJENS) Vol.13 No:05, 24–43, 2013.
[16]. A. Elfasakhany, L. Tao, B. Espenas, J. Larfeldt, X.S. Bai “Pulverised Wood Combustion in a Vertical Furnace: Experimental and Computational Analyses” Applied Energy, Elsevier, Vol. 112, 454–464, 2013.
[17]. A. Elfasakhany “The Effects of Ethanol-Gasoline Blends on Performance and Exhaust Emission Characteristics of Spark Ignition Engines” Int. J. of Automotive Eng., Vol. 4, No. 1, 608–620, 2014.
[18]. A. Elfasakhany “Experimental study on emissions and performance of an internal combustion engine fueled with gasoline and gasoline/n-butanol blends” Energy Conversion Manage, Elsevier, Vol. 88, 277–283, 2014.
[19]. A. Elfasakhany, L.X. Tao, X.S. Bai “Transport of pulverized wood particles in turbulent flow: numerical and experimental studies” Energy Procedia, Elsevier, Vol. 61, 1540–1543, 2014.
[20]. A. Elfasakhany “Experimental investigation on SI engine using gasoline and a hybrid iso-butanol/gasoline fuel” Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, Vol. 95, 398–405, 2015.
[21]. A. Elfasakhany “Investigations on the effects of ethanol-methanol-gasoline blends in a spark-ignition engine: performance and emissions analysis” Engineering Science Technology, Elsevier, Vol. 18, 713–719, 2015.
[22]. A. Elfasakhany “Experimental study of dual n-butanol and iso-butanol additives on spark-ignition engine performance and emissions” Fuel, Elsevier, Vol. 163, 166–174, 2016.
[23]. A. Elfasakhany “Performance and emissions analysis on using acetone–gasoline fuel blends in spark ignition engine” Engineering Science Technology, Elsevier, Vol. 19, 1224–1232, 2016.
[24]. A. Elfasakhany, T. K. Kassem, A.-F. Mahrous, K. K. Matrawy ” Study of heat storage using of PCM in solar distiller” WULFENIA, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 23, No. 5, 19–31, 2016.
[25]. A. Elfasakhany, A.-F. Mahrous “Performance and emissions assessment of n-butanol–methanol–gasoline blends as a fuel in spark-ignition engines” Alexandria Engineering J., Elsevier, Vol. 55, 3015–3024, 2016.
[26]. A. Elfasakhany “Performance assessment and productivity of a simple-type solar still integrated with nanocomposite energy storage system” Applied Energy, Elsevier, Vol. 183, 399–407, 2016.
[27]. A. Elfasakhany “Engine performance evaluation and pollutant emissions analysis using ternary bio-ethanol–iso-butanol–gasoline blends in gasoline engines” Cleaner Production, Elsevier, Vol. 139, 1057–1067, 2016.
[28]. A. Elfasakhany “Performance and emissions of spark-ignition engine using ethanol–methanol–gasoline, n-butanol–iso-butanol–gasoline and iso-butanol–ethanol–gasoline blends: a comparative study” Engineering Science Technology, Elsevier, Vol. 19, 2053–2059, 2016.
[29]. A. Elfasakhany “Investigations on performance and pollutant emissions of spark-ignition engines fueled with n-butanol–, iso-butanol–, ethanol–, methanol–, and acetone–gasoline blends: a comparative study” Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier , Vol. 71, 404–413, 2017.
[30]. A. Elfasakhany ” Design, analysis and optimization of the tail bearing housing of jet engine” J. Advances in Vehicle Engineering, Canada, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 3, 99–111. 2017.
[31]. A. Elfasakhany ” Reducing automobile pollutant emissions and re−using some of such emissions as a fuel” Ciência e Técnica J., Portugal, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 32, Issue 11, 160–176, 2017.
[32]. M. M. Bassuoni, A. Elfasakhany, K. K. Matrawy, A-F. Mahrous “Applying a hybrid air conditioning system for reducing energy consumption inside buildings using a desiccant cycle regenerated with solar energy” Ciência e Técnica J., Portugal, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 33, Issue 2, 54–70, 2018.
[33]. A. Elfasakhany ” Exhaust emissions and performance of ternary iso-butanol–bio-methanol–gasoline and n-butanol–bio-ethanol–gasoline fuel blends in spark-ignition engines: assessment and comparison” Energy, Elsevier, Vol. 158, 830–844, 2018.
[34]. Kh. Abdel-Aziz, Abo El-Nasr A. A., A. Elfasakhany, D. Saber, and M. Helal “Influence of casting mould wall thickness on the properties and microstructure of A356 alloy reinforced with micro/nanoalumina particles” Arctic Journal, Canada, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 71, 26–39, 2018.
[35]. A. Elfasakhany, “Powder biomass fast pyrolysis as in combustion conditions: Numerical prediction and validation”, Renewable Energy Focus, Elsevier, Vol. 27, 78-87, 2018.
[36]. A. Elfasakhany, M. M. Bassuoni, B. Saleh, M. Alsehli, Ayman A. Aly “Biomass powder as a renewable fuel for internal combustion engines” Arctic Journal, Canada, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 71, 42–52, 2018.
[37]. A. Elfasakhany, X. S. Bai, “Numerical and experimental studies of irregular-shape biomass particle motions in turbulent flows”, Engineering Science Technology, Elsevier, Vol. 22, 249–265, 2019.
[38]. B. Saleh, Ayman A. Aly, M. M. Bassuoni, M. Alsehli, A. Elfasakhany, Khaled I.E. Ahmed “Performance assessment of an integrated desiccant air conditioning system powered by solar energy using back propagation artificial neural network” Arctic Journal, Canada, Scopus, ISI , Vol. 72, issue 3, 1–18, 2019.
[39]. A. Elfasakhany “Adjustable throat-area expansion valves used in automotive air conditioning systems: A mini review” International J. of Automotive Eng., Vol. 9, No. 1, 2868-2875, 2019.
[40]. A. Elfasakhany “Tire pressure checking framework: a review study” Reliability Engineering and Resilience, Vol. 1, Issue 1, 12–28, 2019.
[41]. AA Aly, B Saleh, MM Bassuoni, M Alsehli, A Elfasakhany, KIE Ahmed “Artificial neural network model for performance evaluation of an integrated desiccant air conditioning system activated by solar energy” AIMS Energy, Scopus, 7(3): 395–412, 2019.
[42]. B Saleh, AA Aly, M Alsehli, MM Bassuoni, A Elfasakhany “Performance investigation of a solar-driven ejector refrigeration cycle” World Journal of Engineering, Scopus, 16/5 (2019) 625–635, 2019.
[43]. A. Elfasakhany “How Evaporator of Automotive Air Conditioner is Modelled? A Systematic Review” Applications of Modeling and Simulation (AMS), VOL 4(1), 64–70, 2020.
[44]. M. Alsehli, B. Saleh, A. Elfasakhany, Ayman A. Aly and M. M. Bassuoni “Experimental study of a novel solar multi-effect distillation unit using alternate storage tanks” Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, ISI, In press, 2020.
[45]. Ashraf Elfasakhany, Mishal Alsehli, Bahaa Saleh, Ayman A. Aly, Mohamed Bassuoni “Renewable Pulverized Biomass Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines” Processes, ISI, Vol. 8 (4), 465, 2020.
[46]. Ashraf Elfasakhany “Gasoline engine fueled with bioethanol-bio-acetone-gasoline blends: Performance and emissions exploration” Fuel, Elsevier, Vol. 274, 117825, 2020.
[47]. A. Elfasakhany “Alcohols as Fuels in Spark Ignition Engines: Second Blended Generation” Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-97691-9, 2017.
[48]. A. Elfasakhany “Benefits and drawbacks on the use biofuels in spark ignition engines” Mauritius, ISBN: 978-620-2-05720-2, 2017.
[49]. A. Elfasakhany, J. Marquez, E.Y. Rezola, J. Benitez “Design and Development of an Economic Autonomous Beverage Cans Crusher” Int. J. of Mech. Eng. Tech. Vol. 3, Issue 3, pp. 107–122, 2012.
[50]. A. Elfasakhany “A new Patent of Beverage Cans Crusher Machine” Current Alternative Energy, Vol. 2, pp. 123–131, 2018.
[51]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review: Part I”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 62–69, 2018.
[52]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review (Part II)”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol.7, No. 2, pp. 76–82, 2018.
[53]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review Part (III)”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 1–7, 2019.
[54]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review (Part IV)”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 11–17, 2019.
[55]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Can Crusher Machine Patents: A Review (Part V)”, Asian Review of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 31–38, 2019.
[56]. A. Elfasakhany “Beverage Cans Crusher Machine Patents: A Review: Part VI” Journal of Environmental and Soil Sciences, 4(3): 511–518, 2020.
[57]. A. Elfasakhany, Beverage cans crusher machine, Patent number: 4610, Jan 10, 2016.
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[63]. H. R. Newsom, M. W. Lockman, Apparatus for compacting low density articles, , Patent number: 4669375, June 2, 1987.
[64]. F. R. Kennedy, Can crushing machine, Patent number: 4667593, May 26, 1987.
[65]. N. V. Reinfeld, Apparatus for processing and recovery of the metal containers from trash, Patent number: 4667832, May 26, 1987.
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[78]. V. L. Ader, Implement for flattening cylindrically shaped containers, Patent number: 4561351, December 31, 1985.
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Ashraf Elfasakhany “Beverage Cans Crusher Machine Patents: A review: Part VII” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.239-247 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/239-247.pdf
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The Reformation of Islamic Education and the Methodology of Qur’ānic School System in Nigeria From (1934)
Dr. Muṣṭapha Garba, Muḥammad, Dr. Shu’aibu Musa Hardo – April 2020 – Page No.: 248-252
Islamic education aims at training the learners in such a manner that in their attitudes, actions, decisions to life and approach to all kinds of knowledge to be completely governed by the spiritual and the ethical values of Islam. This paper seeks to highlights the reform process of Islamic education through the examples of some Muslims intellectuals. The paper explains how the objectives and philosophy of education differ from materialistic and self-centered based western system of education. The paper draws on the most important stages of the early Qur’ānic school system which contains various steps that includes reading skills, features and characters of the Qur’ān. The approach of the paper is significance because it analyzed how a Qur’ānic secondary stage has a much broader and deeper curriculum. The paper recommends authority of tertiary institutions should liaise with stakeholders and Islamic educators and religious leaders to demand government legislation regarding Islamic education in Nigeria.
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Dr. Muṣṭapha Garba, Muḥammad
Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Education, Bauchi State University, Gadau, Nigeria
Dr. Shu’aibu Musa Hardo
Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Education, Bauchi State University, Gadau, Nigeria
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Dr. Muṣṭapha Garba, Muḥammad, Dr. Shu’aibu Musa Hardo “The Reformation of Islamic Education and the Methodology of Qur’ānic School System in Nigeria From (1934)” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.248-252 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/248-252.pdf
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The Impact of Islamic Microfinance Institutions on Poverty Alleviation in Mogadishu-Somalia
Ismail Abdulnasir Garane, Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi – April 2020 – Page No.: 253-262
Islamic microfinance has stayed as a valuable way to deal with poverty alleviation, particularly in a developed nation. The services gave by the Islamic microfinance institutions could assist the poor with adjusting their costs, improve their dangers hunger, bit by bit develop capital, grow their businesses, and improve their nature of lives. All things considered, this study inspects the roles of Islamic microfinance in reducing poverty in Mogadishu, Somalia. Primary data was gathered using a simple random sampling technique; in view of this sampling method, questionnaires were self-managed to microfinance customers in rural area of Mogadishu, Somalia. Out of 300 polls conveyed, 288 properly finished were used for the analyses performed for this examination. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programming was used to analyse the data gathered to determine the relationships between funding satisfaction and poverty alleviation, standard of living of microfinance clients and poverty alleviation, and awareness of microfinance experience and poverty alleviation. The outcomes uncover that all independent variables employed in this study positively contributed to poverty decrease. As far as individual commitment, awareness of the microfinance experience was seen as the most significant factor that contributed to poverty mitigation, while funding satisfaction was minimal contribution to poverty alleviation in Mogadishu, Somalia. In light of these findings, implications of the study, recommendations, and proposals for future research were discussed.
Page(s): 253-262 Date of Publication: 07 May 2020
Ismail Abdulnasir Garane
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
Abdoul Rahman Mhd Ramez Al Jounaidi
Department of Management, Al-Madina International University, Kualalumpur-Malaysia
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Understanding the 4.0 Industrial Revolution Impacts on How Students Aware of Opportunities and Challenges
Nguyen Quoc Nghi, Le Thi Dieu Hien – April 2020 – Page No.: 263-267
The study was conducted to assess the impact of understanding the 4.0 industrial revolution on students’ perception of opportunities and challenges. The research data were collected from a survey of 416 students studying at universities in Vietnam. Applying Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the results showed that understanding about the 4.0 industrial revolution positively affects students’ awareness of opportunities and challenges, in which students perceived the impact of challenges is higher than opportunities. Finally, the study proposed some recommendations to enhance students’ understanding and awareness of the 4.0 industrial revolution.
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Nguyen Quoc Nghi
College of Economics, Can Tho University
Le Thi Dieu Hien
College of Economics, Can Tho University
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Disruptive Innovation as a Panacea for Sustainable Engineering Education in Nigeria
Adeoye, I. A; Adanikin, A. – April 2020 – Page No.: 268-271
The pace of globalization in the world has brought about tremendous shifts and changes in every sector of the economy. This is also evident in the educational sector which has evolved over time from the traditional method of teaching experience to embracing of different technological advancement to create a teacher-learner friendly environment. However, much of these has not been experienced in the engineering education in Nigeria as students are still regimented to the traditional approach of learning experience as such, cannot compete effectively in the global market. It is due to this aforementioned that this study examined the role of disruptive innovation as a panacea for sustainable engineering education in Nigeria. A qualitative analysis approach was used to query engineering education in Nigeria and its readiness in embracing technological innovation for a cutting-edge teacher-learner experience. The diffusion of innovation theory model was utilized to understudy how individuals respond/react to innovation when the adopters lack information or its potential benefits to them. The study therefore concluded that in order for engineering education in Nigeria to compete with global standards, there will be a need to invest heavily in research and development. It will also become imperative to learn, re-learn and adapt to innovative culture across boards. The study also recommends that manpower should be trained and taught the innovation processes and changes.
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Adeoye, I. A
Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State
Adanikin, A.
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Nigeria
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Adeoye, I. A; Adanikin, A. “Disruptive Innovation as a Panacea for Sustainable Engineering Education in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.268-271 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/268-271.pdf
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Simplified Management Automation for RTO Using RFID
Ass.Prof Srisailanath, Prasanth L, Jagadeesh S N and Ravi Teja S – April 2020 – Page No.: 272-274
nowadays many people are purchasing two wheelers, four wheelers etc. So the RTO employees having lot of work burden of making registration, License issue, transfer etc. which required lot of paper work. As a result people cannot get the things done in right time, which waste the time, energy. Similarly the vehicle owner sometimes forgets to carry the license, and forgets the insurance date at the time of enquiry. So to overcome these drawbacks we are developing an enhanced SM’RTO’ Management. We intend to provide an environment which gives a user friendly means to maintain documents. Administrator has the power to verify the data entered by the user, processing of data and provide appropriate solutions.
Page(s): 272-274 Date of Publication: 10 May 2020
Ass.Prof Srisailanath
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Prasanth L
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Jagadeesh S N
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
Ravi Teja S
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ballari Institute of Technology and Management, Ballari, Karnataka, India
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Ass.Prof Srisailanath, Prasanth L, Jagadeesh S N and Ravi Teja S “Simplified Management Automation for RTO Using RFID” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.272-274 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/272-274.pdf
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Various Expressive Speech Acts on Sadana Agung’s Stand Up Comedy Show on Kompas TV
Doddy Rendra Pradipa, Suyitno, Muhammad Rohmdi – April 2020 – Page No.: 275-278
nowadays many people are purchasing two wheelers, four wheelers etc. So the RTO employees having lot of work burden of making registration, License issue, transfer etc. which required lot of paper work. As a result people cannot get the things done in right time, which waste the time, energy. Similarly the vehicle owner sometimes forgets to carry the license, and forgets the insurance date at the time of enquiry. So to overcome these drawbacks we are developing an enhanced SM’RTO’ Management. We intend to provide an environment which gives a user friendly means to maintain documents. Administrator has the power to verify the data entered by the user, processing of data and provide appropriate solutions.
Page(s): 275-278 Date of Publication: 11 May 2020
Doddy Rendra Pradipa
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Suyitno
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Muhammad Rohmdi
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
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Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Relations in Service Industries in Nigeria
Uchenna, Onyemaechi & Nkechi, Ikpeazu – April 2020 – Page No.: 279-285
The study examined emotional intelligence and interpersonal relations. Unethical behaviour of employees that arises as a result of emotion made this investigation necessary. The objectives of the study were; to determine the nature of relationship between self-awareness and empathy toward colleagues in the organization and to ascertain the nature of relationship between social skill and improved team work with-in the organization. To achieve the objectives, a survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised of 167 staff of the selected deposit money banks and Taro Yamane formula was used to derive 118 as the sample size of the study. The techniques employed in analyzing the data were descriptive statistics and Spearman Rank Correlation Coefficient. The results indicated that self-awareness has a positive and significant relationship with empathy toward colleagues in the organization and also social skill has a positive and significant relationship with improved team work with-in the organization. Based on the findings, the study concluded that emotional intelligence has relationship with interpersonal relations. It was recommended among others that managers of deposit money banks need to deploy means of enhancing social skills and abilities of the employees through (seminars and workshop) in other to improve the level of team work and employees’ involvement in the workplace.
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Uchenna, Onyemaechi
Department of Management, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
Nkechi, Ikpeazu
Department of Management, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria
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Review on Enhancement of Fresh Water Production in Solar Still Using Phase Change materials
Abbas Sahi Shareef, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Hasan Fathi Alwan – April 2020 – Page No.: 286-295
Solar distillation uses the heat of the sun directly in a simple piece of equipment to purify water. The equipment, commonly called as solar still, consists primarily of a shallow basin with a transparent glass cover. The sun heats the water in the basin, causing evaporation. Moisture rises, condenses on the cover and runs down into a collection trough, leaving behind the salts, minerals, and most other impurities. The only nearly inexhaustible sources of water are the oceans, which is of high salinity. However, the separation of salts from seawater requires large amounts of energy which, when produced from fossil fuels, can cause harm to the environment. Therefore, there is a need to employ environmentally friendly energy sources in order to desalinate seawater. Phase change materials (PCM’s) are widely used in different solar applications to store the solar radiations during sunny hours and releases the stored heat after sunset. Different phase change materials (Paraffin wax, ParaffinC18, Paraffin 52-58, Bees wax, Paraffin oil, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Bitumen, Capric-palmitic, Calcium chloride hexa hydrate, Sodium Thiosulphate Penta hydrate etc.) have been used for different solar applications due to their various properties like low melting points, high heat of fusion and low cost. In solar distillation, use of PCM is simple and cost effective method to store the solar energy at high insolation hours and releases at evening/night hours. In solar distillation phase change materials help to enhance the distillate output and its performance.
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Abbas Sahi Shareef
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Kerbala-Iraq
Farhan Lafta Rashid
Petroleum Engineering Department, University of Kerbala-Iraq
, Hasan Fathi Alwan
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Kerbala-Iraq
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Abbas Sahi Shareef, Farhan Lafta Rashid, Hasan Fathi Alwan “Review on Enhancement of Fresh Water Production in Solar Still Using Phase Change materials” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.286-295 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/286-295.pdf
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Ex vivo Determination of Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) Using Green Synthesized Magnetic Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles (IONPS)
Muhd BK, Umar AA, Muhammad Y.,Kani YA., Iliya S., Wali U., Tahiru A., Abubakar UF, Shehu Z., Ahmed AY.10, Zainab I – April 2020 – Page No.: 296-302
The discovery and introduction of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing into clinical medicine enable the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of prostatic carcinoma, and further revolutionized the management of patients with prostate cancer. Among the current developments in molecular detection of PSA is ELISA. The current research aimed at synthesizing the magnetic Iron-oxide nanoparticles for detection (assay) of prostate specific antigen and comparing the results obtained with that of the ELISA technique. It provides new advancements in molecular detections of PSA using magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles. The magnetites were green synthesized using blackberry leaves extract, FeCl2.4H2O and FeCl3.6H2O. Serum samples (n=30) were treated and subjected to both ELISA and magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles immunoassay techniques. Descriptive statistical analysis (α=.05) of T-test, chi-square and ANOVA using SPSS software package, reveals (p<0.005) no significance difference between values generated from ELISA and magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles techniques. Thus, the null hypothesis which asserts that, there is no significant difference between ELISA and magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles in PSA assay fails to be rejected. It is therefore recommended that magnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles be further exploited with regards to ex vivo determination of PSA and other tumor markers.
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Muhd BK
Department of Biotechnology Federal University Dutse PMB 7156, Nigeria
Umar AA
Department of Biotechnology Federal University Dutse PMB 7156, Nigeria
Muhammad Y.
Department of Chemical pathology, Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital Dutse, Nigeria
Kani YA.
College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Federal University Dutse, Nigeria
Iliya S.
Department of Biological Sciences, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Mount Kenya University Thika, Kenya
Wali U.
Department of Chemical Pathology Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Tahiru A.
Department of Chemical pathology, Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital Dutse, Nigeria
Abubakar UF
Public Health and Diagnostic Institute, Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano, Nigeria
Shehu Z.
Department of Chemical Pathology Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria
Ahmed AY.
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Jigawa State Polytechnic, Nigeria
Zainab I
Department of Hematology and Blood Group Serology, Rasheed Shekoni Specialist Hospital Dutse, Nigeria
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Muhd BK, Umar AA, Muhammad Y.,Kani YA., Iliya S., Wali U., Tahiru A., Abubakar UF, Shehu Z., Ahmed AY.10, Zainab I “Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Relations in Service Industries in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.296-302 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/296-302.pdf
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Survey of Population Growth on Urban Marshlands and Environment of Southern Nigeria
Ubani Princewill, Naabura Macwilliam Kingdom, Bumaa Felix Neeka – April 2020 – Page No.: 303-309
Now the strategies and challenges of land use development in swampy land is one of the most frequent contemporary issues generated by population pressure in this era. The article consequently surveyed population growth on urban marshlands and environment of south- south Nigeria. The questionnaire approach was active for acquisition of relevant information from the occupants while regression, mathematical percentage and standard deviation held the research analysis. The result demonstrated that sprawling or urbanization (t =13.354, P=0.001 <0.05), and stood as the most persuasive and deriving mechanism that encourage desertification of marshlands in significant urban centre of south -south Nigeria. Industrialization (t = 11.233, P =0.00<0.05), population (t =7.895, P =0.001), housing development (t = 7.737, P = .001), urban food security (t =3.421, P =.003) and demand for fossil fuel (t =2.976, p = 000.) are the significant causes of built-up preserved swamplands areas of major cities in south-south Nigeria. The suggestion detailed that successive government must ensure that at least, all local government administrative headquarters are upgraded to township status via a legislative tool which must direct a measure to relocate most of the urban land activities that attract high population to government headquarters upgraded to township status.
Page(s): 303-309 Date of Publication: 13 May 2020
Ubani Princewill
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kenule Beeson Saro – wiwa Polytechnic Bori, Nigeria
Naabura Macwilliam Kingdom
Department of Estate Management, Kenule Saro – Wiwa Polytechnic Bori, Nigeria
Bumaa Felix Neeka
Department of Architecture, Kenule Beeson Saro – Wiwa Polytechnic Bori, Nigeria
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Ubani Princewill, Naabura Macwilliam Kingdom, Bumaa Felix Neeka “Survey of Population Growth on Urban Marshlands and Environment of Southern Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 4, pp.303-309 April 2020 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-4/303-309.pdf
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