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EXPLORING ONLINE RESERVATION DECISION THROUGH E-COMMERCE PLATFORM IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY
Authors: Tasmara Dinda Alysa , Islami Genzia Aurela Joya , Ferdian Feri
Published: March 2024

E-Commerce currently has a very high growth rate where the needs that are obtained quickly and precisely become the main target for the world of e-commerce, one of the industries that have started using e-commerce is the hospitality industry that utilizes this internet technology. With the e-commerce platform, people can make reservations online because there are many choices of hotels along with reviews, ratings and facilities that have been listed on the e-commerce platform and there are even discounts, promotions and prices that are cheaper than making walk-in reservations and discounts without having to go to the hotel they want to go to so they can save time, so they have considerations and decisions in making online reservations. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of purchase information and assessment of promotional benefits on online reservation decisions through e-commerce platform in the hospitality industry. The methodology used to conduct this research is quantitative with a causal associative approach. The data was obtained by distributing questionnaires online through people who have used e-commerce platforms in making online reservations in the hotel industry, so that 150 people were obtained, with a Likert scale. The data analysis technique used the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling. Most respondents were between 17-25 years old with 84% of respondents. The results found that purchasing information experience affects online reservation decisions in the hotel industry. Meanwhile, the assessment of promotion benefits does no effect online reservation decisions in the hotel industry. This study concludes that when people want to make an online reservation they will look at the ratings, evaluations, or comments given by individuals or users who have stayed and used services at the hotel and with the many discounts, promotions, price cuts and cheaper prices when making online reservations using e-commerce platforms will increase online reservation decisions in the hotel industry.
Head and Neck Lymphoma: Clinico-demographic Profile and Pattern of Presentations in a South Western Nigeria Tertiary Institution
Authors: Adejobi Adewale , Ojediran Oluwatobi , Oyetola Elijah , Ugwu Ethelbert , Olarewaju Olusola
Published: March 2024

Abstract

Running title: A clinic-demographic profile and presentation of patient with head and neck lymphoma in a tertiary institution located in low-middle-income country.

Introduction

Lymphoma is the second most common malignancy occurring in the head and neck region. It is broadly classified into Hodgkins lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL). It affects nodal and extra-nodal. The clinical presentation is largely determined by the anatomic distribution of the disease, clinical stage of the disease, age of the patients and presence of underlying diseases.

Aims and Objectives

This study aims to analyse the presentation of head and neck lymphomas over a fifteen years period at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife. The objectives include; to determine the prevalence and demographic indices (age and gender) of head and neck, document the histopathologic types, and determine the association between the anatomical sites and histopathologic subtypes of lymphomas

Materials and Method

This is a retrospective study among patients seen and diagnosed histologically with head and neck lymphomas between 2005 – 2019 at the departments of Oral Medicine and Pathology and Morbid Anatomy and Forensic Medicine, OAUTHC. Relevant record were retrieve from patient record and histological register from the hospital registry. Patients with incomplete data were excluded. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, and approved by our institution Ethics Committee Board.

Results

A total number of 54 cases of head and neck lymphoma were analysed with a prevalence of 30.9%. Out of the 54 cases, 46 were NHL and 8 cases were HL with a ratio of 5.8:1 respectively. A male preponderance was observed (M: F; 2.4:1). The lesion commonly affects patients in 3rd and 4th decade of life. All the histologic variants were seen to affect males more than females except for the unclassified variant of HL which affected both sexes equally. Low-grade and intermediate grade NHL affected the older patients more while high grade and miscellaneous subtypes affected the younger males. The cervical lymph nodes were the most common nodal site while the jaw was the most common extra-nodal site. Eighteen (39.1%) cases of NHL were diagnosed histological as miscellaneous while high and low grade had seven (15.2%) cases each.

Conclusion

Head and neck lymphoma remain relatively rare. One of every six lymphoma seen was HL, with male preponderance. High grade lymphoma is seen more in the younger patient. Lymphoma affect cervical lymph node more while jaw was the most common extranodal site. Obesity may be a predisposing factor in our environment but require future study to confirm.
Dental Attendance Among the Elderly in Benin-city, Edo state
Authors: Babalola Olajumoke , Okojie Joe-Ifada , Igbinosa Lawrence  Osarhieme , Edetanlen Ekaniyere Benlance
Published: March 2024

Background: Despite the increase in the elderly population globally, it appears that several studies focused on dental clinic attendance by other age groups and with sparse data on the elderly.

Aim: This study therefore, aimed to determine the rate of dental clinic attendance among the elderly in Benin-city.

Materials and methods: This was a half year multi-center, prospective cross-sectional study. This study conducted among dental patients at the outpatient departments two tertiary health facilities in Benin-city.  A three-sectioned questionnaire was used to collect data. The data collected were sex, age, and level of educational, marital status, occupational level, religion, and ethnicity. Other collected data were co-morbidities, previous visit to dental clinic, time of   last visit, reason for last visit, intention to visit the clinic again, presenting complaints and barriers to dental attendant.  Both descriptive and inferential statistics were analyzed.

Results: a total number of patients seen were 1450. The prevalence of the elderly patients was 27.7 %. Mean age was 70.4 ± 5.7 years with age range of 65- 97 years. The female elderly were more (52.9%) than their male counterparts. More than half (53.6%) had hypertensions. Less than half (30.2%) rate their dental health as good. More than half (56.9%) have never visited the dental clinic.  Of all the presenting complained asked of the respondents, highest (18.5%) proportion was for toothache. Majority (71.3%) of the respondents affirmed that cost of transportation and long distance was the barrier for attending dental clinic. The rate of attendance (χ = 8.9; p = 0.03) and time of last visit (T =2.84; p = 0.01) was affected by the age of the respondents

Conclusions: There was poor attendance to dental clinic by elderly in Benin City mainly due to cost of transportation and long distance. Age was related to poor attendance and time of visitation for attendance.

Key words: Dental clinic, attendance, elderly
KONSEP KELUARGA HARMONIS DALAM BINGKAI SAKINAH, MAWADDAH, WARAHMAH
Authors: Masri Masri
Published: March 2024

This research aims to identify the concept and form of a harmonious family in Islam in terms of sakinah, mawaddah, warahmah. This research is normative research with a qualitative type of research using descriptive analysis methods. The research results show that a harmonious family can be identified from the criteria of mutual understanding, fostering a sense of love with family members, deliberation within the family, forgiving each other's mistakes, and accepting each other's shortcomings between husband and wife. The manifestation of this harmonious family concept in Islam is known by the terms sakinah, mawaddah, warahmah
Intramuscular oil injection
Authors: Johannessen Julie Tastesen , Holmboe Sarah , Rindom Mikkel
Published: March 2024

Intramuscular injection of site enhancement oil is a cosmetic procedure used primarily in the bodybuilder environment to enlarge and reshape muscles. It comes with potential lifelong complications in the musculoskeletal system with scars, chronic wounds, pain, deformities of muscles and loss of muscle function. Magnetic resonance imaging is the best tool to diagnose and determine the propagation of the condition in the tissues. Treatment is complex and may consist of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, compression therapy and surgical revision when possible. However, as stated in this review, prevention is crucial.
Disc herniation associated with butterfly vertebra anomaly
Authors: Skive Anders Weiland , Tønnesen Rune
Published: March 2024

Butterfly vertebra anomaly is a rare condition where the vertebral body fails to fuse during embryogenesis. In this case report, we present a 32-year-old male with progressive lower back pain and paralysis in both lower extremities. CT- and MR-scan showed an isolated L3 butterfly vertebra with a fusion of L2 and L3 discus through the defect and a discus prolapse compressing the spinal canal. The patient underwent successful decompressive surgery and experienced relief in symptoms post-operatively.
Dementia Disorders: A Narrative Review
Authors:   University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine and Fielding Graduate University, USA, Field Tiffany
Published: March 2024

This narrative review of research includes summaries of 40 papers on dementia disorders that were published during 2023. The publications of this period are primarily randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews/ meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials. A few of these are focused on the prevalence of dementia which approximated one per cent of the world’s population. Only a few studies focused on effects of dementia disorders including memory loss, discrimination, pain, depression and suicidality. Most of the studies addressed predictors of dementia disorders including neurotic personality, frequent tv/computer use and excessive exposure to metals. Loss of short-term memory and other negative experiences including negative life events, loneliness, stress and depression were also significant predictor variables in this recent literature. Physical conditions that were predictive of dementia included pain, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, multi-morbidities, inflammation, encephalitis and neuropathology. Potential underlying mechanisms included dysfunctional neurotransmitter systems (serotonergic, noradrenergic and dopaminergic) and gray matter loss in prefrontal, temporal and other regions associated with memory. Several research groups reported on effective interventions including a Mediterranean diet, plant-based diets, medicinal plants, psychedelics, second generation antidepressants, blood pressure medication, music therapy, aromatherapy and other alternative therapies. Methodological problems relate to the variability in the assessments of dementia disorders, the self-report measures and the cross-sectional data that are not definitive about directionality of predictors and effects of dementia disorders.
Hippocampal Abnormalities as a Biological Mechanism in Chronic Pain: A Critical Review
Authors:   Fielding Graduate University, USA, Foster Madeline , Donnelly Meaghan , Field Tiffany
Published: March 2024

Chronic pain is a common medical issue that impacts the daily lives of more than 50 million Americans making it the leading cause of disability in the United States and the most common reason people seek medical care. Studies have shown that the limbic system plays an important part in the experience of chronic pain, however, of all the components of the corticolimbic system, the hippocampus has been studied less systematically in terms of its impact on chronic pain. This paper analyzed four studies that were published between 2019 and 2023 that examined the role of hippocampal abnormalities in chronic pain patients to provide a critical review of the emerging literature on this topic. The focus of the papers included in this critical review encompasses a variety of chronic pain disorders and sources of pain. For each study, an overview of the methodology, main findings, and limitations was provided.
Pemanfaatan Kulit Bawang Merah Sebagai Pupuk Organik Cair (POC)
Authors: Hadijah  , Zara Avila Dea , M Rizkan  , Ramadhan Sahrul
Published: March 2024

Tujuan diadakan kegiatan penyuluhan pemanfaatan kulit bawang sebagai POC adalah untuk mengurangi limbah kulit bawang yang ada di desa Lido dan meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap kegunaan dan manfaat kulit bawang yang selama ini dianggap limbah organik oleh masyarakat. Kegiatan penyuluhan diadakan di aula bale desa lido yang diikuti oleh 54 warga desa Lido. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan meliputi; Tahap persiapan, tahap pelaksanaan, dan tahap evaluasi. Tim melakukan evaluasi dengan cara interview yang dimana sample yang digunakan diambil secara acak. Hasil pencapaian dikegiatan pengabdian ini antara lain; 1) Warga antusias untuk melakukan percobaan pembuatan pupuk organik dari kulit bawang di rumah; 2) Kesadaran masyarakat akan kegunaan kulit bawang yang bisa dimanfaatkan untuk POC; 3) Rasa ingin tau masyarakat yang cukup tinggi berkaitan dengan kegunaan kulit bawang untuk tanaman, dibuktikan dengan pertanyaan warga yang cukup dominan selama penyuluhan berjalan; 4) masyarakat desa Lido termotivasi untuk memanfaatka pupuk organic cair (POC) sebagai bahan baku pupuk organic yang sudah terbukti nyata untuk pertumbuhan tanaman khususnya sayur-sayuran; 5) kesadaran masyarat untuk ikut terlibat dalam mengatasi peningkatan limbah kulit bawang yang ada di desa Lido. Dari kegiatan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa Mengubah pandangan masyarakat tentang kulit bawang yang dianggap limbah dapur ternyata memiliki manfaat dan kegunaan di kehidupan sehari-hari
Inisiasi Produksi dan Pemanfaatan Minyak Lanta Sebagai Produk Kesehatan Bernilai Ekonomis di Desa Lanta
Authors: Iksan Muammar , Kasmar  , Alkhair  , Zara Avila Dea , Khatimah Nur Husnul
Published: March 2024

Potensi kekayaan sumber daya alam Indonesia masih banyak yang belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal oleh masyarakat. Terutama yang berkaitan dengan produk olahan hasil bumi daerah menjadi produk baru yang punya dampak kesehatan dan nilai ekonomi tinggi. Salah satu produk hasil bumi di daerah pedesaan yang akhir-akhir ini mulai diperkenalkan adalah minyak kelapa murni atau Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah untuk menggerakkan masyarakat agar memproduksi minyak kelapa murni/minyak lanta di desa Lanta sehingga nilai kesehatan dan ekonomi produk tersebut bisa dirasakan. Produk akhir minyak kelapa murni diberikan stiker yang ditempelkan di wadahnya. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode Asset Based Community Development. Mitra pengabdian melibatkan masyarakat desa Lanta dan juga BUMDes untuk kemudian saling berkolaborasi dengan tim pengabdian mempromosikan produk minyak Lanta ke skala yang lebih luas. Hasil program menunjukkan pemahaman mitra tentang pemanfaatan dan produksi minyak lanta meningkat, baik dari sisi kesehatan maupun ekonomi. Produksi dapat dilakukan sesuai permintaan konsumen dan pengemasan hasil akhir produk diberi brand menggunakan stiker khusus minyak lanta. Ampas minyak kelapa murni juga bisa dikembangkan sebagai produk baru, diharapkan dapat menunjang inisiasi pengembangan produk minyak lanta dan ampas minyak ini kedepan agar pemanfaatannya lebih trending dan bermanfaat lebih banyak lagi bagi mitra serta masyarakat luas
Mendorong Jiwa Entrepreneurship Pelajar SMK Melalui Seminar Kewirausahaan
Authors: Amelia Rizky , Rizkan Muhammad , Sukma Mulya Khas
Published: March 2024

Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada siswa-siswi SMK mengenai betapa pentingnya berwirausaha sejak dini disertai dengan pemahaman akan literasi keuangan pribadi yang baik dan benar. Ketertinggalan jumlah wirausaha menjadikan pemerintah mengeluarkan Peraturan presiden Nomor 02/2022 tentang Pengembangan Kewirausahaan Nasional Tahun 2021–2024. Hal ini menjadikan salah satu alasan bagi Tim untuk menyukseskan pengembangan kewirausahaan tersebut melalui sosialisasi. Metode pelaksanaan dilakukan melalui Seminar Kewirausahaan dengan sasaran siswa SMK dari berbagai latar belakang jurusan di mana salah satu capaiannya adalah dengan menciptakan lulusan yang siap akan dunia wirausaha/kerja. Siswa-siswi menjadi alasan utama karena berada dalam usia krusial. Hasil pelaksanaan seminar dapat memberikan pemahaman dasar dan mindset yang benar mengenai kewirausahaan. Metode 2 arah melalui “Q & A” menjadi salah satu cara untuk menekankan transfer ilmu. Pemahaman siswa-siswi SMK akan wirausaha dan pentingnya memahami literasi keuangan pribadi harus terus disosialisasikan karena hasil pemantauan pengabdian terdapat siswa-siswi yang belum sepenuhnya paham
Upaya Pencegahan Gizi Buruk dan Penerapan PHBS di Desa Tolowata
Authors: Iksan Muammar , Jufrin  , Muh.Apriansyah  , Bulqis
Published: March 2024

Persoalan gizi buruk pada anak masih mewarnai dunia kesehatan dan akan terus memburuk apabila tidak segera ditangani dengan bijak. Sebab anak sehat merupakan pondasi krusial dalam membangun masa depan bangsa nantinya. Maka dari itu setiap upaya yang dilakukan untuk mencegah dan menurunkan kasus gizi buruk dapat berkontribusi besar, termasuk yang paling utama adalah program pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang fokus pada isu tersebut. Tujuan dari program pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah memberikan motivasi dan meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang gizi dan PHBS kepada masyarakat desa agar dapat dimplementasikan untuk mencegah terjadinya kasus gizi buruk terutama pada kelompok usia balita dan anak-anak. Pendekatan awal melalui diskusi ringan dengan mitra program seperti perangkat desa, staf puskesmas Ambalawi, dan pihak sekolah  terkait rencana dan persiapan program. Kemudian diikuti dengan survei lokasi kegiatan di semua dusun yang ada. Hasil sosialisasi kesehatan menunjukkan bahwa sasaran dan mitra program sangat  termotivasi untuk mulai menerapkan PHBS dan membangun kesadaran gizi untuk menjaga kesehatan keluarga di rumah serta di lingkungan desa, termasuk lingkungan sekolah. Sangat perlu kedepannya diadakan program intervensi spesifik pada kelompok-kelompok usia rentan terhadap masalah gizi seperti upaya peningkatan kesehatan remaja dan ibu hamil untuk mencegah terjadinya kasus gizi buruk secara optimal di desa Tolowata.
Küresel Pazarlara Açılma Stratejileri ve İşletme Yönetimi
Authors: DEMİR Aydın
Published: March 2024

Günümüzde işletmelerin sınırlarını aşarak küresel pazarlara açılmaları, sürdürülebilir rekabet avantajı elde etmek için kritik bir öneme sahip olmuştur. Bu makale, işletmelerin uluslararası arenada yer alabilmek için izlemeleri gereken stratejilerin ve yönetim pratisyenlerinin kapsamlı bir analizini sunmaktadır. Küresel piyasalara girişin başlıca yöntemleri olan ihracat, lisanslama, franchising, yurt dışı doğrudan yatırımlar ve stratejik ortaklıklar gibi opsiyonlar üzerinde durularak, her bir yöntemin avantaj ve dezavantajları, uygulama koşulları ve başarılı uygulama için gerekli öncülleri detaylı bir şekilde ele alınmıştır. Ayrıca, küresel pazarlara açılma sürecinde işletme yönetiminin karşılaştığı en büyük zorluklar, kültürel farklılıkların yönetimi, pazar analizi ve hedef pazar seçimi gibi konulara da değinilmiştir. Bu süreçlerin her birinin önemi, işletmelerin küresel pazarlardaki başarılarının belirleyicisi olduğu vurgulanmaktadır.

Çalışmada, küresel pazarlara açılma sürecinde stratejik planlamanın önemi üzerinde durulmuş, etkili bir uluslararasılaşma stratejisi geliştirmenin temel adımları araştırılmıştır. Bu bağlamda, işletmenin iç ve dış çevre analizlerinin kullanılmasının yanı sıra, uygun pazar giriş stratejisinin seçimi ve uygulanması incelenmiştir. Küresel bir marka olmanın yolları detaylı bir şekilde aktarılırken, küreselleşmenin getirdiği riskler ve bu risklerin nasıl yönetilebileceği konusunda da bilgiler verilmektedir.

İşletmelerin küresel pazarlarda sürdürülebilir bir başarı sağlamak için nasıl bir işletme yönetimi anlayışını benimsemeleri gerektiği üzerinde durulmuştur. Küreselleşme sürecinde insan kaynakları yönetimi, tedarik zinciri yönetimi, pazarlama ve markalaşma stratejileri gibi işletme yönetimi fonksiyonlarının uyum içinde çalışmasının önemi vurgulanmıştır. Böylece, işletmelerin küresel pazarlara açılma stratejileri ve işletme yönetimi konularında geniş bir perspektif kazanmaları amaçlanmıştır. Bu makale, uluslararası iş dünyasında yer almak isteyen işletme sahipleri, yöneticiler ve akademisyenler için kılavuz niteliğinde olmayı hedeflemektedir.
Transition to online classes during covid-19 pandemic situation: Analyzing challenges faced by students from Public and Private Universities
Authors: Tahira Fatima  , Dr. Naila Siddiqua  , Hussain Muhammad Khalid
Published: March 2024

In the wake of Covid-19 situation an increase in number of online modes of instruction for continuing teaching and learning has been observed. It is perceived that online classes may not be an ideal mode of instruction for many students considering the resources available to them and nature of various subjects. An increase in interest in Hybrid, Mixed and Flipped style of teaching has been getting attention due to challenges pertaining to online classes. Therefore, the present study is an attempt to understand the challenges being faced by students in two different higher education institutions in Karachi. This research is qualitative in nature with the inductive approach. For data collection, semi-structured interview schedule was developed. Participants were approached through convenience sampling technique. Interviews were taken from eight participants, four from each, Public and Private University. Thematic analysis technique was used to analyze the data. Result section discusses the challenges in detail faced by the students in both educational sectors.
Unpacking the 4C's: Evaluating the Integration of 21st Century Skills in Pakistan's New Undergraduate Curriculum
Authors: Imdad Ullah Khan  , Saad Salman  , Raheela Naz
Published: March 2024

This article presents a critical review of the recent undergraduate curriculum reform in higher education in Pakistan, focusing specifically on the integration of 21st-century skills into the new curriculum. This initiative emphasizes the 4C skills—critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration—as central to the revamped courses. The article explores the effectiveness and potential impact of incorporating these 21st-century skills into the curriculum, as well as the challenges that may arise during their practical, on-the-ground implementation. Diverging significantly from Pakistan's traditional English as a Foreign Language teaching model, which is largely based on the grammar translation method within a teacher-centric, delivery-based classroom, the new courses adopt a Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach. This approach aims to prepare students for effective participation in today's world by engaging them in authentic language use and project-based activities. The review examines the integration of the 4C skills into the curriculum and compares this with global contexts reported in current research literature to identify common difficulties. Overall, this review contributes to the critical research literature on educational reform in language education at the tertiary level, providing insights into the potential benefits and significant challenges of implementing a curriculum that includes the 4C skills.
Multi-Sectoral Approach in The War Against Global Terrorism
Authors: Ishaku Hamidu, Ph.D
Published: March 2024

Global terrorism seems to be affecting sociopolitical and economic activities, threatening national sovereignty and international relations. Consequently, nation-states’ responses at all levels have been the military option. This has not brought a permanent solution; instead, the cycle of death, casualties, destructions and dimensions of terrorism keeps changing. This paper used secondary data and frustration aggression theory to examine terrorism in Nigeria, and its effects on the state and national economy. The objective of this study is for authorities to know and adopt a multi-sectoral approach in the fight against terrorism. Nigeria and other actors are recommended to unite and ensure social justice, support positive education, boost microeconomic and agricultural development, and create employment for the numerous unemployed youths, among other international interventions to end terrorism.
The Pros and Cons of Technology in the Judicial Process in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Omodele Adeyemi Oyedele , Olubukola A. Olugasa
Published: March 2024

The application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of humans to the change and manipulation of the human environment is called technology. Its application to the judicial process in Lagos State Judiciary has made it easier to access information, file court processes, enable swift, and accurate research, and improve the delivery of justice thereby curbing the delay in the dispensation of justice though this is with some qualifications. The study juxtaposed and analysed the advancement of technology in the judicial process in Lagos State, Nigeria. Historical and case study designs were adopted. Doctrinal method was used in data collection. The primary sources of data were the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), Lagos State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2019; Magistrates’ Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009; Lagos State Chief Judge Practice Direction dated April 27, 2020; sources of secondary data were published textbooks, law reports, scholarly peer-reviewed journals, and articles. Data were content-analysed and presented thematically. Findings revealed that technology is needed for the advancement, development, and growth of the judicial process in Lagos State. Many a lawyer and litigants have not utilised the technology in the state’s judiciary. There is no clear legislation in the state protecting or guiding the utilisation of technology in the judiciary save the practice direction issued by the state’s chief judge in 2020. The study concluded that technology is necessary in advancing the judicial process in Lagos State. The study recommended that lawyers and litigants are to be properly educated vide seminars on how to ustilised technology in advancing the judicial process. The Lagos State House of Assembly should initiate a bill for the utilisation and applicability of the technology in the state’s judiciary.
Characterization of Some Selected Soils Based on Fertility Capability Classification. In Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Gulvi, H.I  , Kangare, B. J  , Job, P. E  , Abdullahi, A. R  , David, A  , Chidonku., B  , Philip, H. J
Published: March 2024

Characterization of soils using a scientific procedure is essential to assess the potential and constraints of a given land for agricultural purposes. The knowledge of soil limitations arising from land evaluation reports aims to provide practical approaches to ameliorating such limitations before or during the cropping period. This study was conducted to characterize selected soils in Madagali Local Government Area based on fertility capability classification. A reconnaissance soil survey was conducted in the study area. Ten auger point soil samples from each ward were randomly collected at depths of 0-20cm and 20-50cm using a digger, hoe, spade, and polyethylene bag. For each surface and sub-surface, ten samples were collected, making twenty samples representative of each ward. The twenty auger points collected from each ward were taken to the laboratory for analysis. Based on the laboratory results of selected soil properties, the fertility capability classification system classified the soils of Madagali Local Government into one FCC class (LLaedmk) for Hymbula, Gulak, Duhu, Kirchinga, and Palam. The fertility capability classification (FCC) revealed that all the soils in the study area were facing major constraints such as soil moisture stress (d), low organic matter (m), aluminium saturation (a), and low nutrient reserve (k). However, in the studied area, it is necessary to add potassium fertilizers or organic amendments with a significant K content, irrigate for dry-season farming, and add lime to overcome aluminium toxicity.
Assessment of Woody Plants Species and Ground Cover Status of Mandara Hills as Major Determinants of Wildlife Conservation
Authors: Michael Awi  , Hapsatu Saidu
Published: March 2024

The study assessed the woody plants species and ground cover status of Mandara hills to seek necessary information for its sustenance. Information on woody plants resources and ground cover will help in the design of management strategies for wildlife conservation and biodiversity preservation. The investigation involved the identification and inventory of woody plant species, assessment of crown area and the ground cover of the Mandara hills. Woody plants’ species status was presented using species richness, frequency, species richness index and Simpson’s diversity index. Girth and height classes, ground cover and crown area were presented using percentages. 40 species of woody plants belonging to 21 families were inventoried. The species richness was highest in Kwalkuga (24) while the lowest was in Kuthu with 18. Among the woody plant’s species identified; Acacia kirkii (224) had the highest frequency, followed by Anogeissus leiocarpus (211). The highest diversity index was recorded in Kwalkuga (0.09) while Fafuma and Makwan with 0.02 each were the lowest. The majority of the trees and shrubs were recorded in the girth classes of 1.0-1.99 and 2.0-2.99 and that of height in 1.1-3.0, 3.1-5.0 and 5.1-7.0 respectively. Results of crown area showed highest value in Kwalkuga (20.92%) and Fafuma had the highest ground cover of grass (34.02%). This study recommends establishment of buffer zones where partial human activity can take place and the improvement of the livelihood of the residents to reduce human pressure on the resources of the hills.
Improving the Quality of Vocational Education to Meet 21st Century Development Challenges in Rivers State
Authors: Umesi Chukwudi Dike , Chukwujekwu Chioma Judith
Published: March 2024

The study looked into how to raise the caliber of vocational education in Rivers State to meet development problems of the twenty-first century. The study was led by two research questions and two hypotheses. The research used a descriptive survey approach. Vocational, technical, and Home Economics teachers from vocational schools in Rivers State made up the study's population. A sample size of 232 was determined using the practical sampling technique. A 32-item questionnaire created by the researcher with the title Improving the Quality of Vocational Education to Meet 21st Century Development Challenges (IQVEMCDCQ) served as the data gathering tool. The z-test, mean, and standard deviation were employed to analyze the data. Findings showed that overcoming the difficulties of the 21st century in Rivers State, Nigeria, depended heavily on preserving school facilities and raising teacher quality. It was determined that in order for Rivers State's vocational education to face the difficulties of 21st-century development, school infrastructure must be maintained and manpower levels must be raised. Government must fulfill its obligation to provide necessary and high-quality facilities in vocational schools in Rivers State, and school administrators must be accountable.
Utilizing Plotagon Animation to Improve Students’ Enthusiasm in English Language Subjects
Authors: Sari Ika Purnama , Niswa Khairun , Purba Anita , Parlina Iin , Kusumawardhani Paramita , Sormin Rizky Khairunnisa
Published: March 2024

his research aims to increase students' enthusiasm for learning English using Plotagon animation. Greeting material is a phenomenal and exciting material to be discussed. This research was carried out at STIKOM Tunas Bangsa Pematangsiantar. This study's population was 1st-semester students majoring in informatics engineering, totaling 34 students. The data was obtained using a questionnaire. The data analysis technique calculates a questionnaire's results about how enthusiastic the students are about learning English with the Plotagon animation. After the data was collected, it was analyzed using quantitative descriptive methods. This research shows that more than 85% of students are interested in learning plotagon animation. Students are also more curious about learning Plotagon animation.
Profile of Critical Thinking Ability of Class VIII State Middle School Students in Science Learning
Authors: Agustia Zalpita , Yennita Yennita , Fakhruddin Fakhruddin
Published: March 2024

Students' critical thinking abilities are very necessary to shape students' cognitive strengths. This research aims to determine the profile of students' critical thinking abilities in science learning. This type of research is exploratory descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The sample for this research consisted of 124 class VIII students at SMP Negeri 10 Tapung and data collection was carried out using the test method. The critical thinking ability test refers to indicators according to Ennis which consist of 8 indicators and the results are grouped into very high, high, medium, low and very low categories. The research results showed that 19% of students were in the very low category, 57% in the low category, 23% in the medium category, 1% in the high category, and there were no students in the high critical thinking ability category. Overall, students' critical thinking skills are in the low category with an average score of 31.50. Thus, for further research it is highly hoped that a method will be implemented to improve critical thinking skills.
Optimizing liquid storage duration of two poultry species semen with plant based extender
Authors: Balogun Adedeji Suleimon
Published: March 2024

Liquid storage of semen preservation for poultry species is deemed to be the only reliable and cost effective method compare to cryopreservation. This experiment was conducted to examine the preservation capacity of Tris coconut-water orange juice extender (TCWOE) on tom and cock semen for artificial insemination. TCWOE was prepared. Semen ejaculates were collected and pooled from five toms and cocks separately. The pooled semen from each species was divided into two portions and in one portion of each species the extender was added in the ratio of 1:3 (semen: extender), making a total of four treatments. Experimental design used was a complete randomized design consisting of three trials. Semen microscopic parameters like motility, viability, membrane integrity, and acrosome integrity were examined and recorded for freshly extended semen and preserved semen at 4-8oC every 12 h interval till 72 h. The motility and membrane integrity of freshly extended cock semen was significantly higher (P<0.05) compared to motility of extended tom semen and membrane integrity of un-extended tom semen. During storage up to 24 h, extended tom and cock semen showed significantly higher (P<0.05) motility and membrane integrity compare to un-extended semen. Extended cock semen had significant (P<0.05) higher percentage motility, livability and membrane integrity compared to un-extended and extended tom semen from 36 h to 72 h of storage. However, no significant difference (P>0.05) was observed for acrosome integrity. Conclusively, cock semen survived longer and had better results considerable for artificial insemination than tom semen up to 72 h storage. However, the extender was beneficial for storage of both species semen.
Influence of dietary supplementation of selenium and vitamin E on bone morphometry and mineralization in broiler chicken under heat stress
Authors: Raza Meesam , Deo Chandra , Mandal A.B , Siddiqui Rukkiya
Published: March 2024

A study on bone development under the influence of selenium and vitamin E supplementation was under taken in broiler chicken. Three levels of each selenium (0.15, 0.35, and 0.45 mg/kg diet) and vitamin E (50, 100, and 150 IU/ kg diet) were taken to formulate nine treatment groups in the form of broiler starter and finisher to evaluate the bone morphometry and bone mineralization of broiler chicken. The experiment was conducted in a high temperature humidity index (83.94) during the August-September period. The results revealed that bone morphometry parameters such as tibia bone proximal width, mid shaft width, distal width, and length were not influenced by dietary selenium and vitamin E supplementation. Similarly, the mean tibia bone weight (g), bone moisture (%), bone calcium (%), bone phosphorus (%), total ash (%), and bone Zn content (mg/kg) did not differ significantly due to selenium and vitamin E levels in the diet. Therefore, it can be concluded that the bone morphometry and bone mineralization in broiler chicken is not affected by different levels of selenium and vitamin E in the diet.
Rumen microbial system, methanogenesis, and methane mitigation strategies in ruminants
Authors: Mir Nasir Akbar , Begum Jubeda
Published: March 2024

Much of the biomass in this world is rich in fibre which is utilised by the ruminants with the help of rumen microbes to produce a good quality protein for human consumption. However, this conversion of fibre to high-quality protein is paralleled by the production of methane which represents the wastage of feed energy and is a powerful greenhouse gas harmful to the global climate. The microbial community in the rumen has co-evolved with their host animal in a symbiotic relationship over millions of years and methanogenesis has emerged as a result of the refinement of the fermentation process in the rumen. The one-to-one relationship between the methanogen population and the methanogenesis has not been established yet, which indicates the role of associated rumen microbiota, substrate availability, and other functional parameters of the rumen. This review has focused on the total rumen microbial structure, methanogen structure, rumen fermentation process, methanogenesis, factors affecting methane production, and methane mitigation strategies. The balance between the H2 producers and H2 consumers in the rumen determines the level of methane production in the rumen. Therefore, decreasing the availability of H2 in the rumen by fostering alternative H2 sinks, such as propionate production, is very instrumental in reducing the rumen methane emissions. Any strategy of methane abatement should concurrently consider the enhancement of propionate production to prevent the inhibition of rumen functions. Although a great deal of information regarding the rumen microbial community structure, rumen physiology, and methane mitigation strategies is currently available, more research is still needed. The majority of the in vivo experiments pertaining to methane abatement strategies discussed in this review are the short term experiments in which long term unwanted effects could not be precisely predicted. Therefore, there is a need for long-term experiments to draw valid and logical conclusions on the methane abatement strategies.
Egg Yolk Antibodies: Production and applications in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases - A review
Authors: Wani Mohd Yaqoob , Pandit Arif Ahmad , Begum Jubeda , Ahmed Nazir , Mir Masood Saleem , Makhdoomi Dil Mohammad
Published: March 2024

Antibodies are extensively used in molecular biology, protein detection, cell isolation, immunopathology as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases in humans and animals. Rabbit and mice are the common mammalian species used for the production of both polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies. However, there are many advantages of raising antibodies in poultry. Chicken are phylogenetically distant from mammals and reacts strongly against highly conserved mammalian antigens. Also, chicken has a natural tendency to concentrate immunoglobulins in higher concentrations in egg yolk which makes subsequent collection and separation of antibodies easier by non-invasive methods than the separation from serum as in rabbits or mice. Moreover, by laying eggs each day a hen can act as a small antibody production unit. Eggs or egg yolk can be included as dietary components and egg yolk antibodies (EYA) have minimal toxic or side effects. At the same time, chicken immunoglobulin (IgY) can resist almost all gastric barriers in food animals, help in reducing gastrointestinal pathogen attachment and colonization, and improve digestion, thus can act as an excellent feed additive. The EYA can also be produced against various bacterial, fungal, or other immunogenic toxins and snake venoms. This review presents an overview of the production and purification techniques of EYA, its challenges and the applications in the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases along with the conjectures on the future of IgY technology.
Brucellosis in India: Its pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic procedures
Authors: Sawant Ajay R.
Published: March 2024

Brucella epidemiology has a great impact on the economy of livestock production farms across different states of India. This leads to heavy economic losses for the farms and food production industries. The Brucella family has multiple biovars in each strain, which affects cattle, buffalo, goats, sheep, equine, swine, and canine species to marine and wildlife. With widespread zoonosis within different species, the bacteria pose a great threat to public health in humans, causing undulant fever, remitting fever, Maltese fever, and Gibraltar fever. Prevalence of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis among other strains have the most severe impacts on animal health. While many countries have reached milestone success in control of its epidemiology, when sick cows cannot be treated or culled due to religious beliefs, India’s struggle with brucellosis begins. The main objective of this review is to highlight the bacterium Brucella with an overview of brucellosis in various livestock animals.
Effect of ripening period and culture level of starter on the quality characteristics of fermented beef sausage
Authors: Ali Abubakr Sayed , Elsir Alaa Ahmed , Elobied Ameer Ahmed , Hassan Ebtisam Ali , Mohammed Mohammed Sirelkhatim
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted to determine the impact of ripening period and starter culture level on physicochemical parameters, colour parameters, and total bacteria count (TBC) of fermented beef sausage under Sudanese conditions. Combination of equal portions of two strains of lactic acid bacteria (Streptococcus ssp. and Lactobacillus ssp.) were added as starter culture at two levels (level 1= 1.34 ml/kg and level 2 = 2.67 ml/kg) to formulate two batches of fermented beef sausage. Both the fermented sausages were stored for 0, 7, and 14 days under 85% relative humidity at 21 oC. Three replicates from each starter level were subjected to analysis for physicochemical parameters, colour measurements, and TBC at the three ripening periods (0, 7, and 14 days). The results revealed significant increase (P<0.01) moisture, crude protein, and fat content of fermented sausages with increasing ripening period. The pH was higher at 7 day ripening followed by 0 day ripening, whereas lower pH was observed at 7 day ripening period. Lightness (L*) increased (P<0.01) with ripening period, whereas the redness (a*) decreased sharply (P<0.01). However, yellowness (b*) value was lower (P<0.01) at 7 day ripening period followed by an increase at 14 day ripening and highest values was observed at 0 day ripening period. Furthermore, the higher values of all colour measurements were observed at lower starter level (P<0.01). Higher TBC was observed at 7 day ripening period compared to 0 day and 14 day ripening period which did not differ significantly from each other. In conclusion the 14 day ripening period and higher starter culture level results in higher values of physicochemical characteristics and colour measurements; 7 day ripening period results in higher total bacterial count of fermented beef sausages.
Control of winter ascites in commercial broiler chicken through proprietary formulation
Authors: Ali Ibne , Naqvi Sara
Published: March 2024

High growth rates in poultry made them susceptible to various metabolic problems like ascites. The literature has strongly correlated higher metabolic rates with ascites problem in broiler chicken. The workload on the heart and the oxygen demand of the body becomes higher as the growth rate increases. The modern chicken has been genetically selected for higher growth rates, metabolism, and increased feed efficiency which requires more nutrients as well as oxygen. This study assessed the influence of a propriety formulation, Ascitox – Q10, on the winter ascites and the consequent livability and growth performance of broiler chicken. The mortality was divided into two stages; M1 (mortality up to 15 days of age) and M2 (mortality after 15 days). The results revealed significantly lower M1 (p<0.05), M2, and overall mortality (p<0.01) in Ascitox supplemented birds compared to control birds. However, the extent of influence of Ascitox was more pronounced on M2 mortality compared to M1 mortality. There was no strain effect on the mortality pattern of birds across different farms under study. In general the farms under study were characterized by spells of sudden deaths overnight. The average weight gain of birds was significantly (p<0.01) higher in Ascitox supplemented birds compared to control birds with no significant effect on their feed intake. However, numerically feed intake of control birds was more than the Ascitox supplemented birds which has led to significantly lower (P<0.01) FCR of Ascitox supplemented birds. In conclusion the supplementation of Ascitox – Q10 is a fruitful nutritional intervention which has controlled the ascites induced mortality in broiler chicken with improved growth performance at commercial farms.
Entrepreneurship potential of pork production under intensive system of management
Authors: Ananth Michelle Rajshree , Tanmaie Kalapala , Vasupavani Bhonagiri , Benty Cardazo Kerena , Jomon Dona Daniel , Thilak Hitha K , Menon Neha , Mandal Prabhat Kumar , Venugopal S
Published: March 2024

A study was conducted on profitable rearing of Large White Yorkshire breed of pigs for the purpose of meat, in Puducherry, a union territory in Southern India with predominately hot and humid climate. A total of four pigs were reared for a period of 90 days in the pig sty unit of the Livestock Farm Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, (RIVER) Puducherry. During the study period, the average body weight gain was 40 kg. The live weights of the four pigs were (i) 50.4 kg (ii) 53 kg (iii) 44 kg (iv) 55 kg. The cumulative feed conversion ratio recorded was 3.165. An average dressing percentage of 71.44% was obtained from the slaughter of the pigs. The data obtained in the current study may be useful as reference values for the scientific pork production as potential entrepreneurship opportunity, as this is the first study of its kind in Large White Yorkshire pig.