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Volume 10 Issue 6

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Title : Production Challenges: A focus on Honey Sub-Sector: The Case of Shebedino District, Sidama National Regional State, Ethiopia

Authors : Tizazu Toma Dilebo

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Apiculture is considered as one of the income-generating activities for resource-poor farmers including women, youth and the unemployed sectors of the community. It also provides attractive options for rural employment and income generation in harsh agro-ecosystems where crop production is marginal and the risk of crop failure is high. Even though, various constraints were hindering production and marketing of honey in Shebedino district of Sidama region, SNNPR, Ethiopia which is the second highest producer of honey in Sidama region. Therefore, this study was conducted with the objective of investigating opportunities and constraints hindering honey production and marketing in Shebedino district. To achieve this objective, both primary and secondary data have been collected from 156 farm households, 31 traders, 7 processors and 30 consumers and various literatures. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS statistical package. The result of the study indicated that farmers’ indigenous knowledge of beekeeping; agro-ecological condition of the District; support of governmental organizations and some other NGOs; availability of strong domestic market for honey, high production, and ease of licensing were identified as the main opportunities in honey production and marketing. Changes in weather condition, pests and predators, some pesticides used in crops, absconding, absence of some modern beekeeping equipment, lack of scientific knowledge on beekeeping, low participation of women in the sector, seasonality of honey and price fluctuation were identified as constraints in honey production and marketing in the study district.

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Title : Cargo Throughput Performance in Eastern Nigerian Ports

Authors : Monday E. I., Ibe C.C., Emenike G.C

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The study examined cargo throughput in Eastern Nigerian ports. The study adopted a survey research design. Three hundred and eleven questionnaire were administered to operational staff of Eastern Nigerian ports, and oral interviews were conducted using simple random sampling technique across the four ports. A direct emailing system was utilised to sample the respondents directly and available data obtained were analysed descriptively. The analysis carried out revealed that the average cargo throughput recorded over the last ten years were 5,831,771.4 for Rivers Port, Onne Port 26,820,429.2, 6,294,735.3 for Delta Port and Calabar Port was at 2,087,800.6. Findings revealed 98% of the respondents agreed that the variation experienced over the last ten years was as a result of unfavourable government policies; such as high cost of shipment to Eastern Ports, inadequate berthing space, security threats, and choice of Port for clearance by cargo owners. These invariably affect the cargo throughput of these Ports. Further findings indicated an improved cargo throughput in these ports; Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar seaports, cargo dwell time and berthing spaces in that order of operational advantages. The statistical analysis revealed that the null hypothesis indicated the rho value of 0.851 @ p0.000 <0.05, which infer that thereis significant relationship between port infrastructure and cargo throughputs in Eastern Nigerian ports. The study concluded that there is an improved cargo throughput in the Eastern Ports over the years amidst the inadequacy of port infrastructure. The study also recommended that the port management should make haste to ensure that all impediments to the provision of port infrastructures that would ensure the optimization of cargo throughputs in ports are removed. Government of Nigeria needs huge investments in expanding the port infrastructure such as adequate berthing facilities, wharves, yard capacity, quayside, railway, as well as expanding the hinterland road network.

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Title : Meningeal and Bone Metastases from Myoepithelial Carcinoma Ex-pleomorphic Adenoma of the Parotid: CASE REPORT

Authors : Razine S, Najem S, Harrak S, Lemsanes S, Benchekroun K, Sninate S, Lkhoyaali S, Mrabti H, Errihani H

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Myoepithelial carcinomas are rare tumors that make up 1 to 2 percent of all salivary gland neoplasms, that can arise de novo or within a preexisting pleomorphic adenoma.

We report a case of a 58-year-old woman presented with a history of a hard right parotid mass that had gradually increased in size, with subsequent facial paralysis.

A biopsy of the mass was performed, which shows a carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma confirmed by resection of the mass, which showed in immunohistochemistry the presence of a myoepithelial carcinoma of the parotid. The extension assessment revealed the presence of bone and meningeal metastases, contrasting with deterioration in general condition. Chemotherapy was attempted with failure and death of the patient after 2 cycles of carboplatin chemotherapy

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Title : Use of School-Time Statistical Information for Students’ Performance in Mathematical Sciences in Kwara State Technology Schooling Institutions

Authors : Joseph Bamidele Odeyemi

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This study determinedschool time statistics and performance indicators in mathematical science subjects. Four polytechnicswith one health institutions were used as case study. Six hundred and fifty seven students were selected. The institutions and students wereselected using purposive sampling method. Questionnaire was the main research instrument used to gather the necessary informationfrom the subjects. The study further investigated whether correlation exists between time factor and students’ performance. Toaccomplish this, the scores in threemathematical science subjects and lecture times table were used. Data obtained through this means were analyzed by adopting descriptive statistics and correlation statistical tools. The analysis was done with the help of SPSS statisticalsoftware. The results of the research show that correlation exists between time factor and students’ performance in all the threemathematical subjects. It was concluded that the various levels of school time have impact on student performance. Time for home workand assignment should be increased and classroom time should be used fully.

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Title : Translation as a Biblical Ministry of Gospel Commission

Authors : Kparou Hanoukoume Cyril

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Language translation is analyzed in this article as a biblical ministry. The act of translation has been inherent to God’s sovereign activity. Both Old and New Testament Patriarchs used translation to convey messages to their audiences. Translation is also expressed in the messages of the three angels of Revelation 14 as a means by which many “nations, tribes and peoples’’ would get to know the universal message of salvation. Through a systematic method of analysis, the paper defines translation in the biblical context with divine origin. Translators laboring in the mission serve as ministers of the word, and therefore, have the same prerogatives as any other minister of the gospel. This paper anchors the relevance of translation ministry in spreading the end-time messages from the biblical perspective. It examines the role of language translation in the gospel commission. It evaluates the importance of translation throughout the bible, ascertains and defines language translation as a divine act in God’s redemptive plan, a biblical ministry of evangelism, a spiritual gift and an art.

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Title : Changes in Plasma Calcium and Inorganic Phosphate Concentration in Combined Decoction of Citrus Aurantifolia and Camellia Sinensis Treated Rats

Authors : Kasia Benedicta E., Ojoye preiye, Boloya Vukumo Eric, Prohp The Prophet

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In this study, the effects of the decoction of lime and lipton on plasma concentrations of calcium,  inorganic phosphate and weight of rats were evaluated. Twenty four (24) healthy female albino rats of Wistar strain with an average weight of 150g, were randomly placed  into two (2) test and control groups of twelve (12) rats each. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for plasma calcium and phosphate concentration. Results revealed that decoction of lime and lipton tea caused a significant increase in plasma calcium concentration and non-significant reduction in inorganic phosphate concentration. The increase in the weight of rats apparently due to the decoction was not significant. Histological studies showed that the decoction of lime and lipton tea has a toxic effect on the liver but was not toxic to the kidney and the heart. Therefore the decoction could be useful in increasing the bone mineral content and bone mineral density of tibia which could be beneficial in preventing osteoporosis even in humans.

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Title : EEDC, Electricity Distribution, Privatization, Service Delivery.

Authors : Obi Helen Obiageli , Chukwueloka Chioma S., Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior

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This study examined the Denouement of Privatization and Service Delivery on Enugu Electricity Distribution Company of Nigeria Bomb-sighting Awka and Its Environs, 2013-2018.The theoretical framework adopted was the structural functionalism theory. The study made use of descriptive survey research design. The study adopted survey research design. The method for its data collection was through the primary and secondary sources. The data collected was analyzed using frequency tables and simple percentages statistical. The hypotheses were tested with the usage of chi-square. The study found out that; - Privatization of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company of Nigeria has enhanced the operational her efficiency in Awka. –Lack of transparency in aspects such as sticking to the rules in the privatization processes hinders service delivery. We recommended amongst others that; -The Nigeria government should always optimize privatization policy as it improves the reduction of cost of operations, improve and develop the quality services offered to customers. - An independent and effective regulatory framework that will not only monitor service delivery, but enforce credible sanctions on defaulting beneficiary companies of privatization.

 

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Title : Escape of Town Union Administration and Community Development in Anambra State

Authors : Obi Helen Obiageli , Nwobi Fidelia Obuteaku , Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior

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Escape of Town Union Administration and Community Development in Anambra State: A study of Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State (2010-2017). This study utilized a survey research design with population of 120,166 and sample seize of 399 persons. Data were sourced from both primary and secondary sources. Data collected were analyzed with simple percentage formula, hypotheses were tested with chi-square (x), test of degree of freedom of (16) were used with significance level of 5% (0.05). The major findings revealed that town union administration does embark on developmental projects in their communities, raise fund for the development of their communities and does encounter some challenges in the cause of development of their communities. It was concluded that town union administration is quit desirable to improve the quality of lives of people at the community level irrespective of the challenges confronting it. It was recommended that community members should be actively involved in bringing credible personalities into town union administrative offices, town union leaders should focus their efforts towards elevating the developmental plight of their community and projects town union administration should embark upon have to be among community project felt need.

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Title : Reverberations of National Directorate of Employment and Youth Empowerment in Anambra State Government System

Authors : Obi Helen Obiageli, Emenike Ekene, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior

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This research work investigates the Reverberations of National Directorate of Employment and Youth Empowerment in Anambra State Government System: A Study of Onitsha South Local Government of Anambra state (2010 - 2015). The motivation for this study was to assess the impact of the activities of the national directorate of employment on youth empowerment. To this end, three specific objectives, research questions and hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Both extant and empirical literatures were reviewed. A system approach by David Easton was adopted as the theoretical framework. Cross sectional survey research design was used. The sample size of 399 was arrived at using Taro Yamani of [1964]. The generated data were analysed using descriptive statistics and hypotheses were tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient which was made possible through the use of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Findings from the study reveal, among others, that the National directorate of employment programme on skill acquisition has an impact on youth empowerment in Onitsha South Local Government of Anambra State, Nigeria and that inadequate funding is a challenge to effective implementation of the National Directorate of Employment youth empowerment programme in Onitsha South local government. On the basis of the findings from the study, it was recommended, among others, that the scope of the skills acquisition programmes of the NDE should be expanded to include practical trainings, coaching, education, mentoring and hands on learning from the organized private sector and small scale entrepreneurs in the informal sector.

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Title : The Doo of Information Communication Technology Vis A’ Vis Administrative Efficiency Previewing Federal Inland Revenue Service Onitsha, Anambra State – Nigeria

Authors : Nwakoby Nkiru Peace, Ihediwa Augustina Anekperechi, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior

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This research work is on the The Doo of Information Communication Technology Vis A’ Vis Administrative Efficiency Previewing Federal Inland Revenue Service, Onitsha, Anambra State – Nigeria. The study covers the period 2010 – 2017. The study was carried out to assess the effect of information communications technology on administrative efficiency. Three objectives, research questions and hypotheses were raised to guide the study. Fred Davi’s Technology Acceptance Model of 1989 was applied as the theoretical framework. Survey research design was adopted. The sample size of 384 was arrived at using Krejcie and Morgan’s sample size determination formula. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources; structured questionnaires were shared to the sample size. Responses from the set of questionnaires administered were analyzed using 5 Point-Likertscale where a mean score was obtained. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used to test the hypotheses. Findings were as follow: that web-interface has a positive effect on storage of data for management decision making in FIRS, Onitsha; that E-service enhances tax administrative processes in FIRS, Onitsha and that computerization of tax administration enhances accountability and transparency in Federal Inland Revenue Service, Onitsha. It was recommended that the web presence of the FIRS should be made more interactive with a strong and secured backup system; Secured E-payment platforms for tax payment should be sustained and expanded; and the FIRS should collaborate with the Corporate Affairs Commission in a seamless platform to consolidate.

 

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Title : Mathematics Anxiety and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Secondary Schools Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Imo State

Authors : Njoku Iheanyi Odochi, Okigbo Ebele. C.

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This study investigated how mathematics anxiety and emotional intelligence predicted secondary school students’ academic achievement in Mathematic CCSSE. The purpose of this study was to determine how mathematics anxiety and emotional intelligence predicted secondary school students’ academic achievement in Mathematics CSSE. The study was guided by five research questions and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The study adopted a correlation survey design. Population of the study comprised 33, 073 SS3 students (16726 males and 16348 females) in 297 public senior secondary schools in Imo State from which a sample of 1654 SS3 students in public secondary schools was drawn using multi-state sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was mathematics Anxiety Scale (MAS) and emotional intelligence questionnaire (EIQ). The data collected were analyzed using mean and regression analysis. The findings of this study were as follows: Mathematics anxiety and emotional intelligence predict secondary school students’ achievement in Mathematics CSSE. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that curriculum experts should develop an affective instructional curriculum that incorporates emotional intelligence skills, positive academic self concept and reduce of mathematics anxiety with the objective of enhancing personal and career success of students.

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