Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2021 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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Effectiveness of Instructional Approaches as Perceived by the Teachers []


This article is about instructional strategies which presents the dynamics of the field by discussing recent research in each area. These chapters the instructional strategies are discussed and aimed to attain the important instructional goals, and other focus on particular strategies, approaches, or methods. This chapter reviews current research across disciplines (i.e., mathematics, science, and e-learning) to provide a critical analysis of applications and conceptualizations of culture in learning. Provided for this research, suggestions for culture-based guidelines methodologies are advertised. These cognitive transformations clinched alongside exploration with respect to educating support and taking in need is achieved for creating taking in capacity. The research concentrates on the improvement of self-guided and self-regulated leaning abilities. The improvement from claiming these aptitudes obliges an adaptable learning nature's domain for customize learning trajectories. With the evolutions in technology offering a more diverse set of technological possibilities, research is now delving into these new possibilities and investigating how they can stimulate learning.

the percive sarvice quality and customer satisfaction of ormia credit and saving share compny in Robe twone []


The purpose of the study was to asses sto relationship between perceived service quality and customer satisfaction in OCSSC branches of Robe Town. The type of research design employed for this study is descriptive in type. Both primary and secondary data were used for this research. Simple random sampling procedure was used to select 300 customers from OCSSC branches of Robe Town. The main instrument used to collect data was questionnaire. The data collected was first edited to check inconsistency. The edited responses were recorded and analyzed using Microsoft excel and SPSS tools. The main statistical technique employed was frequency charts, percentages and inferential statistics. The study findings concluded that most respondents were not completely satisfied with the loan applications of OCSSC branches in the study area. The services provided by the staff is not professional and customers are not given individual attention in the study area. Additionally, the result of the study depicted that 45.1% of the respondents agreed that their expectations before the use of OCSSC have been met with this current experience. Furthermore, 45.1% of the respondents agreed that the OCSSC have state of the art offices. Only about 15.02% of the customers agreed that OCSSC officers show a high level of willingness in addressing their issues whiles 69.96% disagreed. In the study area, the knowledge of customer relationship manager is minimum and only 47% of the customers intend to continue doing business with OCSSC, Robe branches. Lack of adequate resources, inadequate monitoring agencies to monitor the microfinance institutions, inadequate competent personnel to manage the microfinance institutions, lack of suitable ICT, inability of the customers to pay back loans are the main challenges the institutions face in their attempt to provide quality service to satisfy the customers. The study recommended that the MFI must review loan applications requirements and procedures to meet customers’ expectations. The National Bank must strengthen the monitoring agencies capacity to monitor the microfinance institutions in the country and Oromia region. Building the capacity of the officers and staff member with modem banking technology are also important. Key Words: Service quality, OCSSC, customer satisfaction

Exploring Affordable Housing Options for Pakistan []


Housing is a basic need of the human being for privacy, safety and protection. Housing is affordable if it is accessible within 20% to 40% of gross monthly household income. Sustainable- affordable habitat could be described as a way of developing and maintaining the living environment supporting human health (both physical and psychological), satisfying shelter needs along with protecting and preserving nature for future generations. Almost all the developing countries are facing shortage of sustainable affordable housing. Many countries have adopted various approaches to mitigate the gap between demand and supply of affordable housing and some of them have become successful like Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand etc. Pakistan is among the top ten populous countries in the world with fastest growing urban population. There is a huge housing shortage of about one million houses in the country. Although various initiatives have been taken by the government to mitigate this gap, but it is increasing every year. This paper discusses the housing situation in Pakistan, highlights problems in Pakistan faced by the people and gives some suggestions to resolve the issue.

CORROSION INHIBITION OF HYBRID POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (PVA), PRO-PYLENE GLYCOL (PG) AND METHYL CELLULOSE (MC) MIXED WITH ZINC AND GRAPHITE NANO PARTICLES FOR AA6061 IN SALT SOLUTION []


The corrosion inhibition effects of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Zn nano particles, and their mixture on AA6061 substrate in 5% KCl/NaOH mixed solution were investigated using weight-loss method, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), polarization curve and scan-ning electron microscopy (SEM) for its surface morphology analysis. When PVA and Zn metal powder were mixed at varying weight ratios, the optimum inhibition efficiency was significantly increased to about 86% at a ratio of 3:1. PVA interact with the aluminum atoms at the surface to form a complex. Zn binds at this site which prevents KCl/NaOH mixture from reacting with Al alloy. Hence, an organic-inorganic inhibitor combination based on PVA and Zn nano powder can enhance the corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys as a green corrosion inhibitor.

A Mini-review: Effect of Aloe vera on the Growth and Health of Fish []


Fish is a source of animal protein that is relatively cheap compared to other sources of animal protein and is affordable by various levels of society. In connection with this, industrial production in the fishery sector needs to be increased in order to obtain quality fish, namely those that are healthy, free from disease, and whose growth is good and safe for consumption. Various plants can be used as supplements to increase fish resistance to disease and increase fish growth. Aloe vera is a medicinal plant that contains several secondary metabolites, namely alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, phenols, terpenoids, anthraquinones, tannins which act as antibacterial, antioxidant, immunostimulant and can help increase fish growth and improve fish health. This article aims to explain Aloe vera and the effect of Aloe vera on the growth and health of fish. Based on the research above, Aloe vera has the potential to be used as an alternative health supplement for various kinds of fish. Keywords: Aloe vera, disease, growth, immunology.

ISOLATION OF CHLORPYRIFOS DEGRADING BACTERIA FROM PESTICIDE CONTAMINATED SOIL []


The major goal is to isolate microorganisms that degrade chlorpyrifos from pesticide-contaminated soil. Using bacterial strains, test for chlorpyrifos tolerance. Characterize chlorpyrifos-degrading isolated strains on a morphological, biochemical, and molecular level, optimise chlorpyrifos degradation by bacterial isolates, and estimate chlorpyrifos degradation in both optimised and non-optimized conditions.

Residual Structural Ductility of Corrosion Induced Reinforcing Steel Mechanical Properties []


ABSTRACT This study determines the role of exudates/resin against adverse attack on reinforced concrete structures exposed to severe environments due to its waterproofing nature to steel reinforcement, and resistance to surface change of coating application. The viscous exudates/resin is introduced into the concrete base after applying layers of various thicknesses directly to the steel reinforcement and assessing its usefulness as a corrosion-resistant structure exposed to the harsh and harsh environment of the territorial sea. From the flexural strength test, the maximum value was 24.42% compared to the corroded and coated sample values of -18.3% and 24.19%, respectively. The results showed a lower elongation load in the case of controlled and coated samples with a reduction value above the corrosion samples with higher elongation loads and increased values compared to the reference range (controlled) and coated samples. The calculated mean differential and percentile values were checked (0.02kN and 0.06%), corrosion values (0.01kN and 0.19%) and closed values (0.01kN and 0.2%). The results showed the effect of corrosion on the mechanical properties of reinforcing steel with a decrease in diameter as well as a decrease in the average value and the percentile recorded from the corroded samples, while the controlled and coated samples showed a preserved state by coating at one increase in diameter resulted in different thicknesses of the exudates/resin layer. The cross-sectional area of reinforcing steel gives different mean and percentile values for corroded values (0.15 mm and -5.21%) and coated values (0.016 mm and 7.12%). The results of the calculation of the maximum comparison value for both yield strength and ultimate tensile strength for the controlled sample are 7.34% and 3.48% of the corroded and coated values of -6.75% and -3.62% are coverage of 7 .35% and 3.8%. The strain ratio obtained of the maximum calculated value for the mean and percentile values for the controlled is -3.55% compared to the corroded and overlaid values of 3.45% and -3.25%, respectively. The mean differential and percentile values obtained for the control were (0.02 and 0.08%), corrosion values (0.02 and 0.09%) and closed values (0.02 and 0.08%). The mean differential and percentile values obtained for the controlled samples were (0.68% and 0.73%), corrosion values (0.68% and 1.41%), and closed values (0.68% and 0.72%). In comparison, the corroded samples showed higher stress values and higher elongation rates, whereas the damaged state of coated samples was lower load and reduced elongation. The computed data for maximum percentile values for rebar unit weights before corrosion test for controlled, corroded, and coated values are 0.5%, 0.5%, and 0.47%. The maximum recorded comparative values after corrosion test for controlled sample remained the same, with no traces of corrosion effect because it was pooled in freshwater, for the corroded and coated samples, the obtained values are -6.61% and 7.15%.The maximum percentile values of weight loss/gain for corroded and coated samples are -23.1% and 31.82%. The computed data showed a decreased value from corroded sample resulting from corrosion attack that has led to weight loss recorded whereas, coated samples has weight increase resulting from varying coating thicknesses. Index Terms: Corrosion, Corrosion inhibitors, Flexural Strength, Concrete and Steel Reinforcement

A Zimbabwean perspective on the interpreter’s role perception and implications for performance during court proceedings []


This article explores whether court interpreting in Zimbabwe’s courts of law facilitates communication between the speakers of the various languages who are subject to the courts either as the accused persons or as witnesses. The investigation revolves around the role and function of the court interpreter and the effectiveness of court interpreting as a form of language mediation. Specifically, the study investigates the contention between, on the one hand, the impression of the role of the interpreter as a translating device, reflected in Hoffman’s (1994) guidelines for court interpreters in Zimbabwe and, on the other hand, the reality of the interpreting situation. The study is based on the analysis of the primary handbook for interpreters in Zimbabwe i.e. A Guide to Interpreting in Judicial Proceedings by Hoffman (1994). Data from the analysis of the handbook were supplemented by observation of open court proceedings and structured and semi-structured interviews with court interpreters. The findings presented in this article reveal that, because court interpreters are mindful that their primary goal is to ensure that participants fully understand each other’s communicative intentions, they depart from some of the rules prescribed in their handbook by adopting a strategy in which they convey renditions which would ensure that a speaker’s communicative motive, and not only his/her actual words, is available to an end recipient. In this way, the interpreters’ renditions, as confirmed by my findings, support the expectation that court interpreters are always mindful of the need to convey the speakers’ meaning in full. Although the findings of this study are based on data from a Zimbabwean context, many of the issues raised in this study would be of interest to other interpreter-mediated courtrooms

Installation of single and three phase pole mounted meters with U.I.U. []


Nigeria as a nation of over 180 million citizens is saddled with the responsibility of providing energy of over 120,000 MW to adequately meet the increasing demand of her populace. However, due to the aging infrastructures of the transmission company and the low installed capacity of the generation stations, she is only able to generate and wheel between 3000-5000 MW. The distribution companied now pick whatever allocation is given to them and supply to the final consumers but the reality remains that most of these energy supplied by the distribution companies are lost to theft by way of infractions, and meter bypass which invariably results in a loss of revenue to the company. The need to curb these losses which are humanly induced informed the design and execution of the project.

IN VITRO ANTIOXIDATIVE ANTICHOLINESTERASE INHIBITORY POTENTIAL OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT AND ENZYME DIGESTED UNRIPE PLANTAIN (MUSA PARASIDIACA) ON ENZYMES LINKED TO TYPE-2 DIABETES []


The dried plantain pulps were crushed and milled into flour (Raw flour), while a portion of its flour was reconstituted in boiling water to form a thick paste known locally in Western Nigeria as ‘amala’. This was dried and milled into ‘Amala’ flour. The ethanol extracts and in vitro digest of raw and cooked flour were prepared (1 g/40 mL). The phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoid contents (TFC), ferric reduce antioxidant power (FRAP) and radical (DPPH, ABTS, NO and OH radical scavenging ability) were analyzed. Also, their inhibition action against lipid peroxidation, cholinesterase, α-amylase and α-glucosidase were determined. The results of the TPC were higher in in vitro digests (DPLT, 13.11 mg/g; DCKDPLT, 5.87 mg/g) compared to the ethanol extracts (PLT, 3.51 mg/g; CKDPLT, 1.61 mg/g). This result also showed that raw plantain flour had higher phenolic contents than their respective cooked flour. Similar trend was observed in the result of TFC, FRAP, DPPH, ABTS, NO and OH radical scavenging activities. The in vitro digested raw flour had higher inhibitory action against iron (ll) sulphate and sodium nitropruside-induced lipid peroxidation in rat’s brain and liver homogenates. Furthermore, the in vitro digested cooked flour had higher α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities than raw flour. These suggest their potential use in the management of type-2 diabetes and oxidative mediated diseases.

THE EFFECTS OF THE DISTANCE LEARNING MODALITY ON THE TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF EDUCATORS IN THE PHILIPPINES []


As the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spread rapidly throughout the world, many activities were put to a halt to prevent the spread of the said virus. One of the most affected sectors of society from this pandemic is the education sector. Many schools have been shut down to combat the spread of the disease. Because of the rapid development of events due to the pandemic, the effects of the current distance learning modality on educators have not been fully studied yet. This literature review aims to find out and understand the effects of the current distance learning modality on the teaching performance of educators.

Blockchain: A Solution For IOT Based Smart Homes Security Dimensions []


In a few years blockchain has picked up part of ubiquity since blockchain is the center innovation of bitcoin. Its usage cases are developing in number of fields such as security of Internet of Things (IoT), banking, heathcare, education and many other. Moreover,internet of things provides us basis to connect different devices over the internet. Today, this is a rapidly evolving paradigm that focuses on interconnectivity of different objects with each other and users. It enables different objects with capabilities for communication. Very soon this technology will become essential while developing smart homes for bringing ease and competence in our routine matters. But this IOT technology in our homes will also bring security challenges as well. There will be new security challenges while connecting different smart devices for smart homes with the internet. These challenges may also include integrity and confidentiality for the data exchanged between these devices as well. To maintain good security is always challenging that should be overcome for all the matters of life. Security attacks on computers and their results on people surrounded by these computers should be investigated as our homes are filled with these devices. The main objective of this research We will conduct an assessment for security risks to highlight different security flaws in smart homes based on blockchain IOT. Some countermeasures will be suggested later to satisfy Requirements of Security using blockchain. The aim is to find out those blockchain implementation issues that are still unaddressed

INFLUENCE OF SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMERS' SATISFACTION IN PORTHARCOURT PORT []


ABSTRACT This study assessed the influence of service quality on customers’ satisfaction with particular emphasis on Port Harcourt port. SERVQUAL scale was used for this study and the study objectives were to determine how reliability influences customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt port, to evaluate how responsiveness influences customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt port, to analyze how assurance influences customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt Port, to examine how empathy influences customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt Port and to ascertain how tangibility influences customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt Port. The study adopted survey research method. Structured questionnaire and interview were used to collect data for this study which was carried out in Port Harcourt port south-south Nigeria. The study population comprise a total of 260 Port Harcourt port users. The hypotheses tests gave rise to the following findings: Reliability, Empathy and Tangibility significantly influences Customer Satisfaction in Port Harcourt Port while Assurance and Responsiveness does not significantly influence customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt Port. The study concludes that high concentration should be given on Tangibility, Empathy and Reliability dimensions of Port Harcourt Port. The study recommends, improvement of physical facilities, equipment, communication materials and technology for tangibility dimensions. Increase on individualized services for empathy and finally services should be delivered dependably, efficiently and timely for optimal service quality on customer satisfaction in Port Harcourt Port

The Infinite Time []


Energy conversion is measured in number as Time. Energy Conversion is done by the Force and Gravity by acting on the Dot Energy and Mass Energy.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON HUMANS RELATED TO THEIR HABITATS []


IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON HUMANS RELATED TO THEIR HABITATS Dr.VEERABATHINI MANOHAR, K.Y.KARUNA, AND E.SHARADA GOVERNMENT DEGREE & PG COLLEGE-SIDDIPET (AUTONOMOUS) Email id: veerabathinimanoharjoshi@gmail.com Abstract: Survey of pandemic Covid-19 based on different parameters like age, food habitats, health conditions done by Questionnaire. Covid-19 is a new strain of caronavirus, which caused a cluster of cases of an acute respiratory disease more than 200 countries and territories have been affected by this virus. Aged people with chronic diseases, on-vegetarians, low dose alcoholics are affected more with covid. Proper exercise, Healthy diet, and vaccination will resist the Covid-19. Key words: Covid-19, Pandemic, Chronic, Alcoholics, Vaccination.

IMPLEMENTATION AND QUALITY OF GENDER-RESPONSIVE SERVICES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS BANOS,LAGUNA []


ABSTRACT Keywords: implementation, quality, gender-responsive services This study was conducted to assess the level of implementation and quality of gender-responsive services in the Municipality of Los Baños. Descriptive correlational method and quantitative impact analysis design were utilized as the research design. The researcher used the frequency counts and percentage to describe the profile of respondents while Cronbach’s Alpha was used for the reliability test. Mean was used to determine the level of implementation of gender-responsive services in the municipality and the quality of services provided to GAD clients, and other service beneficiaries. Pearson-r correlation-coefficient was utilized to determine if there was any significant relationship between the implementation and quality of gender-responsive services given in the Municipality of Los Baños. The overall findings of the study revealed that the level of implementation was highly implemented with a grand mean rate of 3.37 while the quality of services rendered was satisfactory with a grand mean rate of 3.35. It was found out that LGU Los Baños provided information in relation to gender-responsiveness and the LGU had the capacity to deliver and employ gender-responsive services which were manifested in its systematic approach and moving towards advanced stages of being gender-responsive. An action plan was proposed to improve the quality of services given to employees, clients, and other beneficiaries. Moreover, mechanisms and strategies could be adopted to facilitate the localization of GAD mainstreaming.

TOWARDS THE ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS THAT AFFECT TRANSACTION COSTS IN OIL AND GAS PROJECTS IN BRAZIL: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY []


The oil and gas industry in Brazil is going through a huge transformation since the discovery of extensive oil reserves in 2007. Oil companies turned their attention to Brazil, and so did the Brazilian government. Hence, this stimulates economic trade that is associated with significant transaction costs linked to these projects. This paper examines the impact of the predictability of the project owner’s behavior, the predictability of the contractor’s behavior, project management efficiency, and uncertainties in the transaction environment on transaction costs, in oil and gas projects in Brazil. To do so, we em-ployed a survey method, by sending questionnaires to 1,500 project managers of major oil & gas companies that operate in Brazil. Data analysis using a PLS technique was applied to 235 usable responses. We discuss the implications of these findings.

DEVELOPING SCIENTIFIC THINKING SKILLS: A LITERATURE REVIEW []


One of the main goals of science education is to empower individuals to think scientifically. Scientific thinking is a life skill that is helpful in developing solutions in any situation (Rother, 2017). Therefore, it is an essential skill for everyone especially now that the world is facing lots of environmental, health and socioeconomic problems (Cloude et. al, 2020). Dunbar and Klahr, 2012, described the two kinds of scientific thinking - one takes place when people think about things and processes that involve science content while the other is manifested as one performs a set of reasoning processes and methods involved in the field of science. This paper reviewed different journals, articles and studies conducted focusing on the development of scientific thinking, what it is all about, how it develops, taught, and measured among individuals, from preschoolers, to undergraduate students, interns, as well as staff members in a workplace, for the past ten years (2011-present). Based on the materials reviewed, developing scientific thinking skills among individuals is a complex process though it can be taught and developed in various ways. However, the means of measuring it is still a challenge for many educators and researchers. Moreover, teacher training for effective implementation of scientific processes and development of scientific thinking is recommended.

Role of Gada System in Peace Building among the Youth of Arsi Oromo, West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia []


AbstractPeace building is a significant part of any community. Development without peace is unthinkable. Conflict occurs because of social, cultural, political, or economic factors of a particular society. Gada system is a culture to attain peace among the youth of Arsi Oromo. To achieve sustainable peace all people must work in an integrated way; otherwise, conflict and violence will return. To prevail peace working at the grassroots level in the community is undebatable. The role of Gada system and its contribution to the youth in peace building is not only important but also represents the majority of the Arsi Oromo community. Globally around 408 million youth were living where conflict and violence occurred. In most parts of Ethiopia, youth are considered to be agents of conflict and peace. This study, therefore, set out the role of the Gada system in peace building among the youth in Arsi Oromo, Ethiopia. The study was literature-based, and relevant literature to the topic was reviewed for the aim of obtaining study them. The study founded that the Gada system in Ethiopia is playing a major role in peace building in different ways; in shaping moral behaviors of youth, in conflict resolution, and in marriage ceremony, this activates helps to attain peace relationships and reconciliation. The study found that Gada system played significant role for centuries preserve peace building culture for the community of Arsi Oromo specifically for the young people. The study therefore concluded Gada system is powerful force which helps to eradicate conflict, violent and build peace particularly in Arsi Oromo youth. The study recommended to go forward, it is necessary to have local organization or institution to keep Gada system effective for peace building among Arsi Oromo.Keywords: Gada system, Peace Building, Youth, Ethiopia

GENDER IMPLICATIONS OF TEENAGE PARENTHOOD IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN ONDO TOWN, ONDO STATE. []


This study adopted the mixed-methods research paradigm. This permits that qualitative and quantitative data be collected in order to ensure adequate descriptive report. Descriptive survey research design would be adopted quantitatively while the phenomenological approach would be adopted qualitatively for this research.. A total number of two hundred teenagers (boys and girls) in Yaba community of Ondo West Local Government were selected using simple random sampling technique. Parent, teachers, religious leaders and victims of teenage parenthood were interviewed. There was also a Focus Group Discussion (FDG) with teenagers and victims of teenage parenthood. A self-developed questionnaires consisting of demographic variables and thirty one items was used to collect data. Hypothesis developed for the study were tested using descriptive statistic tool. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The result revealed that teenage parenthood has negative impact on educational attainment through lower academic performance and achievement of overall academic goal (t= 2.708; P<0.05). Furthermore, result shows that teenage parenthood has negative``e impact on socioeconomic, psychological and physical wellness of teenagers through increased HIV/STIs risks, confliction of family values and confrontation with parents(t= .063; P>0.05). This study also recommended that effective sex education, encouraging of abstinence practice, sex-related information were all suggested as possible way of curbing teenage parenthood. Schools should employ more Health Educators and Counselors and post them to schools to effectively and efficiently intensify counseling and teaching the teenagers sex education. Government and stakeholders should establish rehabilitation centres in Ondo West LGA to rehabilitate the teenager that fall victim of pregnancy parenthood and should intensify sensitization programmes.

IMPLEMENTATION OF A CHABOT FOR CUSTOMER RETENTION WITH CUSTOMER FEEDBACK SENTIMENT FOR BUSINESS TO CUSTOMER SUPPLY CHAIN (B2CSC) USING FUZZY SEARCH CLASSIFIER AND RULE-BASED APPROACH (CASE STUDY: ELECTRONICS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT) []


This research focuses on the Business to Customer Model for Supply Chain (B2C SC) which covers that of a retailer offering electronic goods to consumers as well as customer retention and feedback sentiment in the B2C SC domain. Solving a customer retention problem for the customer to have faster demand requests and better responses to their queries and analyzing customer feedback to promote better services and the product delivery is crucial. Sometimes, customer service representatives don't have immediate answers and they must transfer the customer to another person. That's how they serve multiple customers, and it is fair enough to take a long resolution time to resolve the customer service tickets. However, the problem identified in this research is customer retention with feedback sentiment. We studied research papers on customer retention using machine learning conversation agents and to the best of our knowledge, we couldn’t find researches that solve both customer retention with feedback sentiment using fuzzy search classifier, rule-based approach, and Vadar Library. In this research, the B2C SCM covered the fulfilment of orders and the retailer has to manage stock levels in warehouses. When an item in stock falls below a certain threshold, the retailer restocks from the relevant manufacturer’s inventory. The system business rules were created using Transact SQL Procedure and the fuzzy classifier function was written as a user-defined Function in Microsoft SQL Server 2019. C# written in Dynamic Link Library was used to call the procedure and fuzzy function methods from the Microsoft SQL Server and ASP.NET website was used to design the user interface for the users of the system.

ANALYSIS OF OPTIMAL ASSET PORTFOLIO DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC (CASE STUDY ON LQ 45 INDEX AND CORPORATE BOND) []


The purpose of this study is to determine the optimal asset portfolio during the covid 19 pandemics. LQ 45 indexed stocks and corporate bonds are samples in this study with certain criteria. In this study, two portfolios were formed using a single index method, they are stock and bond portfolio and stock portfolio. Based on the results of performance measurements using the Sharpe index, Treynor index, and Jensen's alpha, the stock portfolio is the optimal portfolio during the Covid 19 pandemic. The portfolio consists of ANTM 78.4%, MNCN 12.70%, ERAA 5.88% and INCO 3.02%.

KNOWLEDGE AND UTILIZATION OF NURSING INFORMATICS AMONG NURSES IN BABCOCK UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL ILISHAN REMO OGUN STATE []


Background: Nursing informatics is the speciality that incorporates nursing science with multiple information and analytical sciences to identify, define, manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in nursing practice. This study aims to assess nurses' knowledge and utilisation of nursing informatics in Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan Remo. Materials and Methods: This study adopted a quantitative method, cross-sectional design, to elicit information from 127 nurses. The data were retrieved, coded, tabulated and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics with the use of SPSS version 23. Result: This study showed that the respondents' knowledge of nursing informatics was above average, with a mean score of 7.41 (61.7%) measured on a scale of 12 point reference scale. The respondents displayed an above-average level of utilisation of nursing informatics with a mean score of 18.16 (75.6%) measured on a 24 reference point scale. There was no significant relationship between the respondents' knowledge and utilisation of nursing informatics, with a p-value of 0.163; however, there was a relationship between the utilisation of nursing informatics and years of practice of the nurses, with a p-value of 0.017. Conclusion: The study concluded that the respondents had an above-average level of nursing informatics knowledge and utilisation, respectively. Therefore, knowledge of nursing informatics needs to be improved upon among the respondents via continuous education programmes, seminars, and conferences to maintain and develop medical data and systems to support nursing practice and improve patient care outcomes. Keywords: Information Technology, Knowledge, Nursing informatics, Nursing Practice, Utilization

Tourism Development in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges []


It is well documented in this literature of a nations importance in the development of tourism. Nigeria has made efforts just like other developing nations over the years to develop the tourism sector through programs and policies. Yet, the underdevelopment of the tourism sector is still alarming. In terms of its economical contribution to the nation among others, the tourism industry is not performing well. For example, the tourism sector contribution to the GDP is 34% and generates 20% employment compared to Morocco, South Africa and Kenya whose tourism sectors contributes 68%, 87% and 79% to GDP respectively. Issues and challenges could be impeding the development of the tourism sector in Nigeria. This paper, therefore, theoretically examines the issues and challenges of tourism development in Nigeria. The paper will be relevant to the development board and the national development planners.

Dismantling Patriarchy and Gender Inequalities in African Cultures: A Case Study of Macaulay's the Regent []


The patriarchal nature of traditional African society, which enables men to dominate women, has continued to negatively impact on the participation of women in formal and informal sectors of the continent. Taking an historical approach, this paper examines the conceptual and material bases of patriarchy as the roots of gender inequalities in Nigeria. The paper examines certain aspects of gender inequalities within our society from the perspective of the Yoruba world as presented in Macaulay’s "The Regent.” Through a theoretical approach of radical feminism, the play attempts to open the eyes of women to the possibility of making smart efforts to free themselves from certain bondages and oppressions imposed by patriarchy by taking advantage of certain privileges they enjoy from certain cultural practices that recognize that women could also take up, even if temporarily, some roles of men i.e. regency among others. The submissions from the findings of this study revealed that, though most African traditions do not empower women to attain enviable heights in the society, women could challenge these practices and subvert them to their own advantage. It is therefore suggested in this paper that women are as good as men and can match the men mentally and otherwise in virtually all areas of human endeavour’. For this reason, they should be equally empowered to contribute to the growth of the society. Research tools used are contextual analysis which makes it possible to explore both the religious and socio-cultural history of the people that exist in the play text.

Poem of Faiz Ahmed Faiz “Loneliness” translated by Mahmood Jamal: A Stylistics Study []


The purpose of this study is to provide Faiz Ahmed Faiz's stylistic study on loneliness, which was translated by Mahmood Jamal. The current research will disclose the poem's primary topics and notions. As a result, the researcher's attention would be on graph logical, lexical, semantics, and figures of speech in order to attain this purpose.

Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis of Agro-Morphological Traits among Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Genotypes at Raya Valley of Southern Tigray, Ethiopia []


The correlations and path coefficient were studied in 36 diverse genotypes of bread wheat to understand the relationship and contribution of 12 characters towards the grain yield. Therefore, this field experiment was conducted to determine the association among traits and estimate the direct and indirect effects of traits on grain yield. The field evaluation of 32 genotypes and 4 released varieties was conducted in 6 x 6 Triple Lattice Design at Mehoni Agricultural Research Station in the 2017 cropping season. Results of analysis of variance revealed the presence of significant differences among genotypes for 12 quantitative traits. Grain yield was highly significantly and positively correlated with fertile tillers per plant and harvest index both at genotypic and phenotypic levels. The two traits had also high positive direct effects and indirect effects via days to heading and fertile tillers per plant both at genotypic and phenotypic levels. This suggested that the two traits could be used as the indirect selection of genotypes for yield. Whereas days to heading, grain filling period, and days to maturity had negative and significant correlation with grain yield both at genotypic and phenotypic levels and in-depth fertile tillers per plant and harvest index traits had also a negative direct effect on yield at the genotypic level. Keywords: Correlation; Genotypes and Path coefficient.

SUPERVISION FUNCTIONS OF THE REGIONAL PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVE BOARD AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INCOME BUDGET IN WEST SULAWESI PROVINCE []


This study aims to determine the process of implementing the supervisory function of the DPRD in the implementation of the Regional Regulation (Peraturan Daerah) APBD and what are the obstacles to the Regional Government of West Sulawesi Province. This research is a qualitative research that is normative and empirical. The research location chosen was in the province of West Sulawesi. This research is empirical research. Materials or data that are studied and analyzed in the study consist of library materials, data and interviews in the field. In general, the implementation of the supervisory function carried out by the members of the DPRD of West Sulawesi Province has gone well to guard the aspirations of the community by routinely monitoring and field visits, input from the public. sometimes do not run the SOP on the program of activities.