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Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Training and TO-LO-PO-SO-GO Creativity Technique in Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Intentions of Prison Inmates in Osun and Oyo States, Nigeria

th August, 2015 Prison management in Nigeria has focused mainly on punitive measures until recently when the principle of prison reforms which emphasizes the importance of reform and rehabilitation became a major focus, thus providing alternative service delivery arrangement for prison management. With this backdrop, this study examined the effectiveness of training in Entrepreneurship and TO-LO-PO-SO-GO creativity technique in enhancing the entrepreneurial intentions of Prison inmates in Osun and Oyo States, Nigeria, with the mind of preparing the prison inmates to be well integrated into the society after incarceration. The study utilized the pre-test, post-test control group experimental design with a 3x2x2 factorial matrix, whereby the rows consist of the two intervention techniques and control, and the column is crossed with entrepreneurial self efficacy and time spent in prison (both at 2 levels each). A total of 102 prison inmates was randomly selected and distributed into the 3 groups to participate in the study. Two validated instruments were used and three hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there is a significant main effect of treatments on the entrepreneurial intention of prison inmates (F(2,101) = 510.104, P < . 05), Participants exposed to Entrepreneurial Training (ET) had the highest mean score (26.1 (19.54 + 6.56)), followed by prison inmates exposed to TO-LOPO-SO-GO Technique (TT) (21(19.54 + 1.46)), and there is a significant interaction effect of treatment and entrepreneurial selfefficacy on the entrepreneurial intention of prison inmates (F(2,101) = 6.848; P < . 05). The study has several implications which include, among others the fact that the study proved that Entrepreneurial training and TO-LO-PO-SO-GO creativity techniques are effective interventions in fostering the development of entrepreneurial intention of prison inmates. It is therefore recommended that Prison officials should undergo trainings in Entrepreneurial skills and TO-LO-PO-SO-GO creativity technique so as to be skillful enough to train the inmates, thereby providing alternative service delivery arrangement for prison management, different from the former punitive measure. This would help to foster the entrepreneurial intentions of the inmates which would aid them to believe in themselves and adjust positively to their challenges during incarceration and get prepared for life after incarceration.
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GROUP INVESTIGATION MODEL (GIM) TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILL IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM EVALUATION CLASS

The purpose of this study is to gain insight on: 1) The Implementation of group investigation model (GIM) in increasing student conceptual achievement, 2) How GIM may improve student’s critical thinking skill, and finally 3) the study addresses some challenges in GIM implementation. To achieve these purposes, classroom action research (CAR) was employed to investigate 19 students taking Educational Program Evaluation module in the second semester 2015/2016 at the Department of Educational Administration in University of Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr Hamka, Jakarta, Indonesia. Data were collected through test, observation, interview, questionnaires and documents. The study found that 1) the practice of GIM improve students’ achievement on the conceptual domain; 2) GIM enhances students’ critical thinking skill; 3) Some challenges identified during GIM implementation include teacher’s teaching orientation and lack of students’ discipline in completing assignments.
Adrenomedullin increases the expr ession of calcitonin-like receptor and receptor activity modifying protein 2 mRNA in human microvascular endothelial cells

Adrenomedullin (AM) is a multifunctional peptide hormone, which plays a significant role in vasodilation and angiogenesis, implicating it in hypertension as well as in carcinogenesis. AM exerts its effects via the calcitonin receptor-like receptor (CRLR, now known as CL) complexed with either receptor activity modifying protein (RAMP) 2 or 3. We have investigated the effect of AM on immortalized human microvascular endothelial cells 1, since endothelial cells are a major source as well as a target of AM actions in vivo. Cells treated with AM showed elevated cAMP in a time (5– 45 min)-dependent and dose (10–10 M)-dependent manner. Pre-treatment with the AM receptor antagonist AM22–52 partially suppressed the AM-induced increase in cAMP levels. An increase in extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 phosphorylation was observed after 5 min of treatment with 10 M AM. This phosphorylation was Journal of Endocrinology (2006) 190, 505–514 0022–0795/06/0190–505 q 2006 Society for Endocrinology Printed in Great specific, since we were able to block the AM-induced effect with 1 mM U0126, a specific mitogen-activated protein/extracellular signal-regulated kinase kinase inhibitor. Using realtime PCR, we were able to show for the first time that AM upregulates peptide and mRNA expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). However, AM treatment of cells did not result in increased cell proliferation. Instead, we observed that AM and VEGF induced cell migration, which could be inhibited by the AM22–52 and anti-VEGF antibody respectively. AM also significantly elevated mRNA levels of CL (after 2 and 24 h treatment) and RAMP2 (after 1 and 24 h treatment). The upregulation of the AM receptor at two time points reflects possibly different cellular responses to shortand long-term exposure to AM. Journal of Endocrinology (2006) 190, 505–514
Assessing climatic changes through environmental magnetic analyses of three sedimentary columns of the North Atlantic Ocean (between 29ºN and 35ºN)

This study is devoted to the evaluation of climatic changes over the past thousands of years recorded on sedimentary columns of the North Atlantic Ocean. For that were conducted detailed environmental magnetic analyses along three sedimentary columns (C02, C05 and C07) with 2.5 to 3.0 m of length. These analyses comprehended measurements of magnetic susceptibility, anhysteretic and isothermal remanent magnetizations and hysteresis loops. Low coercivity ferrimagnetic carriers, magnetite and/or maghemite, appear as the main magnetic carriers. Additionally and particularly in core C07, a significant contribution of high coercivity minerals is also retrieved at some sedimentary depths, must probably corresponding to an enrichment of hematite and/or goethite. Along the cores C02 and C07, coherent transitions between stable and rather variable intervals of magnetic susceptibility and grain size are well defined, revealing different environmental conditions. Spectral analyses of magnetic parameters sensitive to the concentration and granulometry of main ferromagnetic carriers identified periodicities that are closely related to the Milankovitch orbital cycles when assumed sedimentation rates of 1 cm/kyr and 1.6 cm/kyr, for cores C02 (mostly) and C07, respectively. According to these sedimentation rates there is no close link between the variable/stable values of χ and grain size and the glacial/interglacial periods. In both cores maxima of magnetic susceptibility and coarser magnetic carriers suggest the presence of ice-rafted debris (IRD) transported by icebergs during the Heinrich events, however complementary studies are necessary to confirm it. For the remaining core C05, low and quite stable values of magnetic susceptibility as well the absence the well defined intervals and 14 C ages indicate that the core correspond to landslide. Key-words: Environmental magnetism; Atlantic Ocean Seamounts; climate changes; Glacial-Interglacial Periods; ice-rafted debris (IRD)
Variations of decay rates of radio-active elements and their connections with global anisotropy of physical space

The analysis of correlations between fluctuations of alpha- and beta-decay rates for different radio-active elements is carried out. These fluctuations exceed significantly errors of measurements in many cases. They have the periodical character and reveal definite spatial directions. We suggest that the observed fluctuations are caused by the unique physical reason connected with the global anisotropy of physical space and by the new force.
Modelling carbon dioxide sequestration in layered strata

Motivated by the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2), we study the propagation of gravity currents in a porous medium bounded by a thin layer of much lower permeability. We formulate a model for drainage assuming that the fluid remains simply connected throughout. Using this model we examine the propagation of both two-dimensional and axisymmetric currents numerically. We find that for the fixed-flux situation solutions approach a steady state which is described analytically. The approach to this final solution depends on both the permeability contrast and thickness of the thin layer, and in many cases the current first overshoots before relaxing back to its ultimate steady state. Finally, we examine propagation along multiple thin, lower permeability layers as a reduced-order model of the plume of CO2 currently being injected at Sleipner in the North Sea.
Child visual discourse: The use of language, gestures, and vocalizations by deaf preschoolers1

This exploratory study examined the linguistic activity and conversational skills of deaf preschoolers by observing childchild dyads in free-play situations. Deaf child of deaf parents – deaf child of deaf parents (DCDP–DCDP) pairs were compared with deaf child of hearing parents – deaf child of hearing parents (DCHP–DCHP) pairs. Children from the two groups were videotaped during dyadic peer interactions in a naturalistic play situation. The findings indicated that deaf children were able to engage in successful communicative interaction. However, statistically significant differences were found between the two groups of deaf preschoolers with regard to some categories of communicative behaviors from the point of view of sign and spoken languages (Polish Sign Language and Polish). For example, DCHP were found to be less actively than DCDP through using speech. The results of this study suggest that intervention efforts should be focused on improving the language learning environment by facilitating signing by the parents and increasing their skills in visual-gestural strategies.
Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that infect diabetic foot ulcers at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are prone to bacterial infection and this forms the major cause of hospital admission among patients with diabetes. Local bacterial sensitivity patterns to antimicrobials used to treat the infections is necessary in guiding drug selection for prompt management of the diabetic foot infections. Objective: To determine the etiology and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns of bacteria that infects diabetic foot ulcers at Kenyatta National Hospital. Methodology : A cross- sectional study was carried out on 75 adult diabetic patients attending Kenyatta National Hospital. The patients were selected by convenient sampling and data obtained via a questionnaire and antimicrobial susceptibility determination of bacteria from the diabetic foot ulcers using disk diffusion method. Results : A total of 85 bacterial isolates were identified with Staphylococcus aureus (37.3%), Proteus spp ( 21.3%) and Klebsiella spp (14.7%) as the most prevalent organisms. Among the Staphylococcus aureus , 39.3% were methicillin resistant. All the bacteria were sensitive to imipenem. Gram positive and negative bacteria were sensitive to ciprofloxacin and piperacillin-tazobactam, respectively. Varied sensitivities to commonly used antibiotics: amoxicillin-clavulanate, meropenem, clindamycin, ceftriaxone, piperacillin-tazobactam and ciprofloxacin to different isolates are reported. Conclusion: In Kenyatta National Hospital, diabetic foot ulcers are infected with both gram negative and positive bacteria that are highly sensitive to imipenem. This study recommends the initiation of empirical antibiotic therapy with imipenem for moderate to severe diabetic foot infections as culture and sensitivity tests to determine more specific antimicrobials are awaited. Key words: Antimicrobial, Antimicrobial susceptibility, Diabetic foot ulcers.
Gender Differences in Rural Off-farm Employment Participation in Tanzania: Is Spatial Mobility an Issue?

This paper investigates gender differences in spatial mobility with respect to participation in off-farm employment in rural Tanzania. The mobility issue arises because the recent increase in women participation in off-farm employment is likely to saturate the local labor market/off-farm opportunities and dampen the rural wages/profit among women if it is not accompanied by increased geographical mobility. The results show that, despite the recent increase in their participation, women do not have significant geographical mobility, thus tends to operate more locally as compared to men. The results of decompositions of gender differences in participation in off-farm employment show that a substantial portion of the gender differences is not explained by individuals' endowments. However, policy interventions that could narrow the education gap between male and female are likely to narrow the existing gender gap. Likewise, policies that increases access to water (reduce time needed to collects water) have the potential of reducing the observed gender differences. Since geographical mobility among women is likely to be dictated by cultural factors that tend to have policy inertia, in the short run, there is need to create diversified off-farm opportunities for women within the rural areas in order to reduce unnecessary competition among them.
Spatial and temporal patterns of benthic invertebrate communities in an intermittent river (North Africa)

The spatial and temporal distribution patterns of benthic macroinvertebrates were studied in an intermittent river in Algeria (Chelif wadi, North Africa), by using the self-organizing map (SOM), an unsupervised artificial neural network. The samples were collected monthly at 8 sampling sites (630 to 20 m above sea level) and community variation was analysed in space and time. Overall, the study sites showed a very poor macroinvertebrate fauna: more than 60% of samples contained less than 11 species, and 99% had less than 30 species. Furthermore, most species displayed very low abundance: 66% of the species were represented by less than 20 individuals (abundance). Among the identified taxa, Chironomidae was the dominant taxon at all sampling sites except at the most upstream site (630 m a.s.l.) where it was replaced by Coleoptera. Concerning monthly changes, the species richness was very low in August and October. Through the learning process of the SOM, samples were classified into four clusters by the SOM, and the classification was mainly related to the location of the sampling sites. Benthic macroinvertebrates were divided into four classes, which revealed the influence of pollution on their longitudinal distribution in this stream. According to the distribution gradients of the environmental variables on the SOM map, their influence on the classification of the sampling sites could be assessed effectively.
Photoadaptation and primary production study in tidally mixed coastal waters using a Lagrangian model

In theoretical and field pnrnary productlon studies, much interest is currently focused on the influence of apenodic vertical mixing generated at the surface by wlnd speed and/or heat flux. In the present work, a Lagrangian random walk model was used to study the interactions between penodic vertical tidal mixing and both photoadaptation and primary productlon of phytoplankton, in typical shallow coastal waters, such as the eastern English Channel. The model considers a depthdependent d~ffusion coefficient fluctuahng according to the high-low tidal cycles and neap-spring tidal cycles, water columns of different euphotic zone and mixed layer depths, and photoresponse time constants of natural phytoplankton populations collected in the eastern English Channel. Cells were allowed tn light-shade adzpt, accordizg to the vertical mixing tune scdles, by aitenng their photosynthetic properties in response to vanations in light. The simulation results indicate first that vertical tidal mixing could control photoadaptation processes at the scale of the high-low tidal cycles at spring tlde, and at the scale of neap-spring tidal cycles in shallow coastal systems. Secondly, it appears that the decreasing vertical mixing intensity between spnng and neap tide condihons is responsible for a significant increase in daily primary production rates, despite the occurrence of photoinhibition at neap tide. Therefore, primary production in coastal seas would be a function not only of light and nutrient concentrations, but also of photoadaptation processes In relation with vertical tidal mixing In another way, the Lagrangian model suggests that the theory according to which cells are adapted to the mean light intenslty of a water column in a turbulent regime is valid only from a populational point of view. From the model used, ~t appears also that our present knowledge on photosynthetic dynamic modeling is unsuited to generating pronounced vertical grad~ents of photosynthetic parameters In all water columns.
Effects of Contributory Pension Scheme on Economic Development of Nigeria

This paper assesses effects of Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) on economic Development of Taraba State, Nigeria. This study used both primary and secondary data; Primary data were gathered through questionnaires whereas secondary data were obtained from textbooks, Pension Act, journals, magazines and internet. Basically, descriptive statistics which include standard tables and simple percentages were employed to present data collected as well as the hypotheses formulated. The findings of this study revealed that Contributory pension Scheme make some effects on employment generation in Nigeria, Contributory pension Scheme make effects on capital market operation, and that Contributory pension Scheme make significant effects on Gross Domestic Products. This paper recommends that pension operators such as Pension fund Administrators as well as Pension Fund Custodians should provide quality jobs to the teeming youths; that enough pension funds be set aside to boost the operation of Capital Market in Nigeria as it is obtainable in other developed countries, and that the activities of Contributory Pension Fund should be geared toward improving the Gross Domestic Product of the entire nation. Keywords— Pension, Pension Scheme, Contributory Pension Scheme, Economic Development, Employment Generation and Capital Market
Foliar application of Zinc and Boron improved the productivity and net returns of maize grown under rainfed conditions of Pothwar plateau

Under rainfed conditions, farmers rarely use micro-nutrients for crop production, due to which soils become deficient especially in zinc (Zn) and boron (B). Secondly, farmers apply nutrients through soil application but scarcity/less availability of moisture make the nutrients unavailable for crop plants. Under such circumstances, foliar application of Zn and B may play a key role for better crop growth and yield. Therefore this field study was conducted to investigate the role of Zn and B application alone and in combination through seed, soil and foliar application methods on growth, yield and net returns of maize grown under rainfed conditions. Results showed that combined application of Zn and B on foliage improved relative water contents, SPAD chlorophyll values, leaf area index (LAI), crop growth rate (CGR), and grain yield due to substantial expansion in entire yield related traits. Combined foliar application of Zn and B harvested 12% and 45% more yield compared with seed priming and control treatments, respectively. The foliar application of Zn and B in combination counteracted the low rainfall effect by producing higher relative water contents that helped in improving SPAD-chlorophyll values, LAI and CGR. Higher net returns and benefit: cost ratio was also obtained by foliar application of Zn and B in combination. In conclusion, combined foliar application of B and Zn improved maize yield due to significant expansion in allometric and yield related traits and thus improved net returns of maize grown under rainfed conditions of Pothwar plateu in Pakistan.
HIV/AIDS Patients’ Satisfaction on ART Laboratory Service in Selected Governmental Hospitals, Sidamma Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Background: Monitoring HIV/AIDS patient satisfaction is important and useful tool for quality improvement on ART laboratories in particular and health care organizations in general. Objectives: To assess satisfaction of HIV/AIDS patients at selected governmental hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, Sidama Zone. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted at Hawassa University Referral Hospital and Yirgalem Zonal Hospital ART laboratories. Data were collected using face-to-face interviews with HIV/AIDS patients at the exit of the ART laboratories. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS for windows version 20 & Epi info 7.1. Results: The rate of satisfaction of patients was statistically different among the study hospitals (p-value = 0.00). The Likert scale results of patient satisfaction of the laboratory services revealed that the mean rating values ranged from 3.07 (±0.96) to 4.25 (±0.56) out of a possible 5. While the patients were satisfied with the quality of laboratory in general and cleanliness and attractiveness of the laboratory room, they were dissatisfied with the location and cleanliness of the latrines used for specimen collection and information provided to patients during specimen collection. Conclusion: HIV/AIDS patients were generally satisfied with many of the ART laboratory services. There were differences in the levels of satisfaction of HIV/AIDS patients among the laboratories in the study hospitals in Southern Ethiopia, Sidama zone. There was a lower satisfaction rate observed in Hawassa University Referral Hospitals than in Yirgalem hospitals. Recommendations: The hospital administrators and laboratory chiefs should work on the enhancement of laboratory services. Hospital administration needs to work with laboratory units in designing laboratory infrastructure. A concerted effort to improve the cleanliness of the latrines is needed.
The Effect of Partial Defoliation, Leaf Position and Developmental Stage of the Vine on the Photosynthetic Activity of Vitis vinifera L. cv Cabernet Sauvignon

The effect of partial defoliation, :eaf position and developmental stage of the vine on the photosynthesis, stomatal resistance and transpiration of Vitis vinifera L. cv Cabernet Sauvignon was investigated. Partially defoliated vines displayed a higher rate of photosynthesis, generally increasing with degree of defoliation. The highest photosynthetic rates were found for the apical leaves, while those of the leaves opposite and below the bunches were restricted. Generally, rate of photosynthesis declined as the season progressed. The course of transpiration rate and stomata! resistance correlated with that of the rate of photosynthesis. However, transpiration and photosynthesis correlated poorly in the case of the apical leaves. In general, photon flux density and relative humidity at the leaf surface increased with an increase in defoliation percentage for all leaf positions. Leaf temperature was not significantly affected by partial defoliation. The results of the investigation suggested that excess vegetative growth is detrimental to interior-canopy microclimate as well as the photosynthetic rate of the entire vine. Partial defoliation seemed to provide a means to reduce some of the deleterious effects of vigorous growth.