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APPLICATION OF GENETIC ALGORITHM FOR IMAGE TRANSFER
Authors: Pereira Paula , Kuhn Tanara
Published: January 2021

For images transfer, different embedding system exist which works by creating a mosaic image from the source image and recovery from the target image using some sort of algorithm. In current study, a method is proposed using the genetic algorithm for recovery of image from the source image. The algorithm utilized is genetic algorithm which is a search method along with another additional technique for obtaining higher robustness and security. The proposed methodology works by dividing the source image into smaller parts which are fitted into target image using the lossless compression. The mosaic image is recovered at retrieving side by the permutation array which is recovered and mapped using the pre-select key.
IMPROVING TRAFFIC FLOW AT INTERSECTION USING INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Authors: Shunu Daniel
Published: January 2021

In this study, a proposed intelligent traffic management system is presented making use of the wireless sensor network for improving traffic flow.  By making use of the clustering algorithm, VANET environment is utilized for the proposed system. The components of the proposed system include sensor node hardware, vehicle detection system through magnetometer, and UDP protocol for communication between the nodes. The intersection control agent receives the information about the vehicles and by making use of its algorithm, it dynamically changes the traffic light timings. By making use of the greedy algorithm, the system can be enhanced to a wider area by connecting multiple intersections.
THE EFFECTS OF FIRM SIZE ON RISK AND RETURN IN THE BRAZILIAN STOCK MARKET: A SECTORAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Antunes Jessica , Meireles Alexsandro Rodrigues , Sanfelici Aline , Garcia Rodrigo
Published: January 2021

The theory of capital market is to deal with the equilibrium relationship between risk and expected return on risky assets. Based on the theory, the present study investigates the effects of sectoral size (sectoral capitalization) on risk and expected return for the period of 2000-2004 as monthly. Multifactor model is utilized in the study using the Arbitrage Pricing Theory in analyzing the effects of sectoral size on the risk and return by utilizing the ordinary least square estimation procedure. The findings indicate that the firm size or sector have insignificant effects on firm or sectoral return in the Brazilian stock market.
INVESGITATION ABOUT TEACHING STYLE AND LEVEL OF DEPRESSION AMONG KENYAN SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Koome Gilbert , Yitambe Andre
Published: January 2021

In current study, the objective was to identify the relationship between teaching style and level of depression among Kenyan junior and senior high school students. The study was conducted based on Kenyan educational panel survey. The methodology was longitudinal as students were studied in 2013 and repeatedly followed in 2017. The sampling was multistage stratified sampling and panel data analysis was used. The total sample size was 654 out of which 320 were male and 334 were female. The results showed that there were significant differences in terms of four perceived teaching style including authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and indifferent among junior high school x² (3,654=123.81, p<.001), and senior high school, ?² (3,654=62.91, p<.001). The finding suggests that teaching style in senior high schools had different pattern in terms of effects on junior high schools. Those junior students who considered their teacher style as more authoritarian showed higher depression compare to those who considered their teacher as authoritative, permissive, and indifferent.  Less depression is also observed among senior high students who perceived there to be permissive compare to other teaching style including authoritative, authoritarian, and indifferent.
IS SELF-CONCEPT ON RESILIENCE AND HAPPINESS ASSOCIATED? A STUDY OF THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NIGERIA
Authors: Georgewill Ofuya , Enendu Agu
Published: January 2021

happiness among male and female undergraduate students in a Nigerian college. The study was conducted using the cross-sectional methodology. The sample size was 70 students conveniently recruited for sampling purpose. The results show that happiness and resilience are statistically significant between male and female students; whereas, self-concept is statistically insignificant between male and female students. Furthermore, the results show that self-concept and happiness have positive and significant correlation; whereas, the relationship between self-concept and resilience is positive but insignificant. Similarly, the relationship between resilience and happiness is positive but insignificant.
A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STAFF CREATIVITY AND QUALITY OF WORK AMONG INDIAN IT SECTOR EMPLOYEES
Authors: Kumar Ajay
Published: January 2021

The objective of the study was to test the relationship between quality of work life and employee creativity among Indian IT sector employees. The methodology of the study was quantitative and survey based. The sample consisted of 234 employees working in the different IT sector in the city of Bangalore. The findings of the study show that there are positive effects of staff quality of work life on employee creativity. Furthermore, the stress and work demand turned out to be moderating this relationship. The study also reported that too much work demands negatively influence staff creativity level.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND ITS IMPACT
Authors: Khanum Mahbuba , Bazzaz Mahfuz
Published: January 2021

The focus of the study was to test the influence of cognitive behavior therapy on parents with disable children. For this purpose, we used the experiment method and measured quality of life of parents with disable children before and after administration of cognitive behavior therapy. The methodology of the study was quantitative, experimental, survey based, and before-and-after research design. In this design, the quality of life was considered as an independent variable and the administration of the cognitive behavior therapy as independent variable or as an intervention. The duration of therapy was 2 months based on 2 times in a week on regular basis. the therapy was administered in a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh based on an NGO funded project. The results showed that parents with disable children showed significant improvement in psychological, social relationship, and environment domains of quality of life after receiving the behavior cognitive therapy. the results for the physical health dimension turned out to be insignificant. The study concludes that parents with disable children may be provided cognitive behavior therapy in order to improve their quality of life
A STUDY OF DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL TENDENCIES AMONG THE ADOLESCENTS IN THE BRISTOL, ENGLAND
Authors: McAllan Mike
Published: January 2021

The study was conducted with the view to investigate the depression and suicidal tendencies among the adolescents in the Bristol city area. The study was conducted using the survey methodology. A total of 223 adolescent were included in the study. The findings of the study were based on the quantitative analysis and using the t-statistics. The results show that among the individuals adolescent we surveyed, almost 40% were suffering from the depression. Furthermore, when these individuals were compared with the rest of the individuals we surveyed, it was found that depressive adolescent had higher and significant suicidal tendencies. The results show that depression among the adolescent can be a cause of the suicidal behavior.
GOVERNMENT SPENDING ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND MINIMUM WAGES AS PREDICTORS OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX: STUDY OF SELECTED PROVINCES OF INDONESIA
Authors: Widodo Pratomo , Irawan Lalu Ari , Oktavianti Ikmi Nur , Anisa Larasati
Published: January 2021

The study objective was to test the influence of three factors namely government spending on education, health, and minimum wages on human development index in five selected provinces of Indonesia. The method of analysis is the Panel-data based analysis covering the time period of 2007 to 2016. The study is focused towards five selected provinces in Indonesia including Bangka Belitung, Lampung, Bengkulu, South Sumatra, and Jambi. The results show that government spending on education and health bring positive but insignificant effects on human development index; whereas, minimum wages turned out to be positive and significantly influencing human development index. Overall the HDI average is not much different and there is no discrepancy between provinces in Southern Sumatra from the range of 68 percent to 70 percent. However, of the five provinces in Southern Sumatra, there are two provinces with higher HDI figures than the others, namely Jambi Province and Bangka Belitung Province.
INDUSTRIALIZATION IN TANZANIA: THE NEED FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION
Authors: Wetengere Kitojo
Published: January 2021

The objective of this study was to examine industrialization in Tanzania and the need to include the disadvantaged people in the development process. This study used a documentary review methodology. The study found that although industrialization is key to economic growth, if not properly managed, it tends to marginalize the poor people. This calls for social inclusion policy measures. The study, therefore, recommends that, if industrialization is to benefit the disadvantaged, agriculture, which employs the majority of the people, should be industrialized. Further, since the benefits of industrialization may not necessarily accrue to the poor, the above need to be accompanied by conscious efforts of the government and the private sector to provide social and economic services to the disadvantaged poor.

Keywords: Industrialization; Social Inclusion; Butter & Bread vs. Yeast & Bread; Economic Growth vs. Economic Development
A RESEARCH ON THE ROLE PLAYED BY LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA INTO CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Authors: Ukka Ibrahim T.I. , Kombate Bienmali
Published: January 2021

While several scholar had drew their study focusing on the role of media into conflict management, Hume et al. (2014) few have pay to attention to the types, levels, and phases of the conflict, Hyland and Makowsky (2006). Looking to fulfill the research gap, this study was aimed to investigate the effect of media into conflict management focusing on the level of media. Israel and Palestine conflict was used as a case study and to frame the analysis, the research data were collected through a series of questionnaires. As concluded by Kim, Amouzegar, and Ao 2016), local media are a potential tool deescalating in global conflict, our finding show that local media are source of peace building and conflict deescalating however international media interfere into conflict management according to his national interest and as an instrument of influencing foreign policy to the parties involve. We finally concluded that the current and future relationship and level of tension between Israel and Palestine can be predicted by Al jazera.
IMPLICATIONS OF POOR WASTE DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE WA MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei
Published: January 2021

The management of waste has become one of the key environmental concerns of the past decades with hundreds of scientific papers published on the topic every year. However, there seems to be paucity of studies on the implications of poor waste disposal management practices on schools in general in Ghana and Wa Municipality in particular. The purpose of this study was to investigate the implications of poor waste disposal management practices on Senior High Schools in Wa Municipality. The study adopted a mixed method explanatory sequential approach with both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The tools used to capture the required data includes, questionnaires, interview schedules and observation. The study respondents were students, teachers and school management of selected Senior High Schools within the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The study respondents were one hundred and twenty two (122) respondents comprising 45 students, 45 teachers, 30 school management officials, 1 education officer and 1 waste management officer. The study revealed that, the commonest type of waste generated within the Senior High Schools in the Municipality were food waste, rubbish, papers, plastic materials. Key findings of the research shows that waste was not separated into plastics, papers, organic waste and was haphazardly disposed due to lack of dustbins. Again, the study found out that uncollected waste in Senior High Schools causes poor sanitation. It also emerged from the study that high rate of population growth in Senior High Schools within the Wa Municipality have resulted in the generation of an enormous volume of solid waste, which poses a serious threat to environmental quality and human health and this causes disease outbreaks; cases of cholera as well as other diarrhea diseases in Senior High Schools within the Wa Municipality. The study recommends that the Wa Municipal Assembly and ZoomLion Company should supply dustbins to Senior High Schools within the Wa Municipality. Finally, the study recommends adequate resourcing of waste disposal management for Senior High Schools within the Wa Municipality. The waste management institutions should be adequately resourced to ensure efficient and effective waste disposal management in Senior High Schools within the Wa Municipality. The Wa Municipal Assembly should liaise with other corporate bodies like the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to pull financial resources to support the institutions in charge of managing waste especially the ZoomLion Ghana Ltd. With the support, adequate dustbin and core waste disposal management equipment such as compaction trucks roll on/roll off trucks, skip loaders would be purchased to ensure effective waste collection and disposal.
THE IMPACT OF GHANA SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME ON GIRLS’ ENROLMENT AND ATTENDANCE IN ST. CECILIA PRIMARY ‘A’ SCHOOL, SOMBO IN WA MUNICIPALITY
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei , Tetteh Pac Michael
Published: January 2021

This study seeks to assess the impact of Ghana’sSchool Feeding Programme on girls’ enrolment and attendance in St. Cecilia Primary ‘A’, Sombo in the Wa Municipality. Using a mixed design strategy, primary data were obtained from the Chairperson of Ghana School Feeding Programme Implementation Committee, Head Teacher and Teachers in St. Cecilia Primary ‘A’, Sombo, Girl Students and Parents of school girls in St. Cecilia Primary ‘A’, Sombo in the Wa Municipality. The result indicated that the programme has influence girls’ enrolment and attendance in St. Cecilia Primary ‘A’, Sombo. The Ghana School Feeding Programme was implemented in 2012 in the school. Besides, the meal provided for the girl students cuts down household expenditure on education for girls. The programme also reduces the incidence of sexual activities among girls. This occurs through its effects of reducing short term hunger that pushes girls into sexual activities to get money and buy food during school hours. Moreover, the programme motivated parents to enroll and keep their girls in the school by generating direct or indirect livelihood sources for them. By empowering parents and providing meals for girls during school socio-economic challenges such as poverty and sexual harassment which affects girls’ enrolment in the school hasbeen minimized. The study recommends that the management of the programme should give special attention togirls in the school. Strong collaboration among key stakeholders is also recommended to support the school feeding programme.
Keywords:Ghana School FeedingProgramme, Girl’s Enrolment, Girls Attendance, St. Cecilia Primary ‘A’, Sombo, Wa Municipality.
CAREER CHOICES OF SENIOR HIGH TECHNICAL STUDENTS IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei
Published: January 2021

Choosing a career can be hard when you have no idea what you want to do. However, there seems to be paucity of studies on career choices among senior high schools’ students in Ghana in general and Wa Municipality in particular. This study was intended to find out the career choices of students of Wa Senior High Technical School in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana. A descriptive survey design was employed for the study. Data was collected from a sample of 80 students and 20 teachers using questionnaire.  All respondents responded to the questionnaire. The data were presented in tables and charts and analysed using frequencies and percentages. The study found out that, the students needed career information, employment information, interpersonal needs, educational needs and self-understanding. The top career guidance needs of students as expressed by teachers and the school counsellor include educational information, study habits, interpersonal information, educational needs and career needs. The study also found that, the factors that influence students’ choice of career are extrinsic and interpersonal factors and they include perception of colleague/peer pressure, teachers’ influence, societal perceptions, availability of further training and occupational security. This helps students learn about and explore careers that ultimately lead to career choice. This played a critical role in shaping students career choice. It was recommended that Career Education and Guidance should be introduced in the primary school to enable children to explore the world of work as young people need to make a smooth transition from primary school to the initial years of Senior High School and the Ministry of Education should allocate fund for a Guidance and Counselling activities in all basic and second cycle schools. This will enable the guidance coordinators to function effectively at their various levels of work.
Keywords: Career Choices, Challenges, Senior High Technical School, Students, Wa, Ghana.
EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES AMONG NURSES WORKING IN THE UPPER WEST REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF GHANA
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei , Yaw Antwi Agartha Maame , Abigail Antwi Abrefi
Published: January 2021

Health workers are in general the first advocate of health benefits and are regarded as role models in whatever they teach especially when it comes to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices. This study sought to find out the current breastfeeding practices of nurses (mothers) in the Upper West Regional Hospital. The study used a descriptive survey design involving 80 female health workers of the Wa Regional Hospital with a child aged more than 6 months. A structured questionnaire was administered to respondents. The study found out that majority of the respondents practiced exclusive breastfeeding. This means that majority of the female nurses working at the Wa Regional Hospital practiced exclusive breastfeeding. The study also found out that majority of the respondents' current feeding practice is breast milk with formula and they also used more than one (1) week in doing exclusive breastfeeding. The study found out that the level of maternal education, social class, mother’s comfort in breastfeeding, father’s occupation, religion, and hospital-related (obstetric and pediatric) factors inform mother’s decision to initiate and continue exclusive breastfeeding. It emerged from the study that the attitudes of mothers regarding breastfeeding, mother-infant bonding, mode of delivery, and family support are also important in initiation and sustaining breastfeeding. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service workers especially female nurses working in the Wa Regional Hospital shouldeducate females who are mothers in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding practices. The study further recommends that the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service should empower health care providers (females) with skill and knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding practices and to initiate campaign on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding through social and developments women groups.Keywords: Breastfeeding Practices, Nurses, Upper West, Regional Hospital, Ghana
GROWTH PROSPECTS OF E-RETAILING IN ELECTRONIC GOODS MARKETS
Authors: Malhotra Gunjan , Aggarwal Ranjana
Published: January 2021

E-retailing has emerged as a significant player in the retail industry in India. The major cutthroat competition happens between Flipkart, Amazon, and Snap deal. These merchants have a significant competitive edge on electronic goods over other merchants in Indian online shopping portals. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to understand and analyses the universal perception and satisfaction quotient of customers in India concerning to the purchase of electronic goods via these e-commerce merchants.  We have used hypothesis testing and analysis of variance to understand customer satisfaction and customer perception. The results show that overall customer satisfaction is the highest for Flipkart. Also, the physical appeal and the quality of the product are the main reasons which impact the customer's perception toward not shopping online. This study is original in itself because it is limited to the purchase of electronic goods only from the emerging e-retail merchants-  Flipkart, Snap deal, and Amazon in India.
LAND CONFLICTS AND FOOD SECURITY IN AFRICA: AN EVIDENCE FROM DORIMON IN GHANA
Authors: Sabogu Adams , Nassè Théophile Bindeouè , Osumanu Issaka Kanton
Published: January 2021

This study examined the implication of land conflicts on food security in the Dorimon Traditional Area of the Wa West District of Northern Ghana. The study used a phenomenological research design approach, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods in data collection and analysis. Primary data were sought from interviews with household heads, key informants and focus group discussions. Various methods were combined to sample a total of 221 respondents from eight communities and four institutions for the study. The study revealed the existence of numerous land conflicts in the area, prominent among them are the land boundary conflict between the Guse and Dontanga Clans, land ownership conflict between Guo-Nayiri and Guo-Katung Clans and that of land ownership conflict between Charile and Nyimbale communities. Other forms of land conflicts were user conflicts between neighbouring land users and some form of limited access due to discrimination against women and settlers. The main drivers of these land conflicts were greed and selfish interest by individuals, the lack of clear land boundaries between clans, rising population pressure and the weakening of traditional institutions. Meanwhile, the study revealed that 62 per cent of household in the Dorimon Traditional Area were food insecure. It was established that land conflicts affect food security negatively as it leads to low food production, loss of income, destruction of food systems, disruption of herbal health delivery and also depletion of food stalk as a result of sale of food staff in pursuit of conflicts. Customary system of conflict resolution is the most popular system of conflict resolution in the area. In order to improve on the efforts at managing land conflicts and also mitigating their effects on food security, it is recommended that; alternative source of livelihoods should be provided to the people, traditional institutions should be strengthened, land boundaries between clans or communities should clearly be defined, demarcated and documented and, also, there should be strong stakeholder collaboration in land administration.
RURAL HOUSING CHALLENGES IN THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF KULMASA
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei
Published: January 2021

Housing is one of the most basic needs of human beings but many people find it difficult to afford. This is why there are many housing shortages in most parts of the world especially in developing countries. There seems to be paucity of studies on rural housing challenges in Ghana in general and Kulmasa community in the Upper West Region of Ghana in particular. This research seeks to bridge this knowledge gap by assessing rural housing challenges in the Upper West Region of Ghana using Kulmasa as a case study area in order to come out with interventions to address these housing challenges. Study methods include the use of questionnaire, interview guides and observation checklist for data analysis. A total of 66 respondents (both male and female) who took part in this study were purposively selected. The results indicated that the existing housing conditions in Kulmasa community in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana are in substandard state. The study found out that cultural reasons, proximity to place of work, environmental friendliness of the area, accessibility and affordability of the land and availability of better infrastructure are factors influencing housing development in Kulmasa community of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The study found out that lack of access to secure land, limited access to finance, high cost of land registration, slow bureaucratic procedures, lack of infrastructure in rural areas, development controls, uncoordinated policies and implementations, high cost of construction and high price of land are some of the challenges of the existing housing conditions in Kulmasa community of the Upper West Region of Ghana. It is recommended that the government of Ghana should provide enabling environment for private sector to provide safe, adequate and affordable housing for people in rural communities in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region of Ghana. Again, the study recommends that the government of Ghana should liaise with banks and set up social housing mortgage scheme for the people of Kulmasa community. This entails interested banks pooling reasonable sum of money together for lending to the people of Kulmasa community at a negotiated but reduced interest rate of say 5% or less.
Keywords: Rural, Housing, Challenges, Kulmasa Community, Wa Municipality, Upper WestRegion, Ghana.
RECRUITMENT METHODS AND PERFORMANCE: AN EVIDENCE FROM BUSINESSES IN BURKINA FASO
Authors: Carbonell Nicolas , Nassè Dr. Théophile Bindeouè , Ouédraogo Prof. Alidou , Kafimbou Dr. Bagassé Hervé , Ampofo Justice Agyei , Kinda Moussa
Published: January 2021

Starting from the premise that human resources are a critical success factor for companies, this article analyses the logic of recruitment preferences in Burkina Faso. The explanatory variables are the industrial sector and the level of billing. The main findings are that the more traditional forms of recruitment of personnel are dominant in Burkina Faso, in particular in agribusiness and commerce, and in the small business segments. In addition, the results put in light that the most modern forms are preferred in the Construction sector or in large companies. It is found that, a greater technical complexity of the job leads to a greater need to imitate the criteria of the developed world, and that a lower technical complexity implies a greater importance of the worker's morality.Keywords: Recruitment, African Traditional Methods, Modern Methods, Companies, Competitivity, Burkina Faso.
CHALLENGES OF STUDENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (MIS) IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, WA CAMPUS
Authors: Ampofo Justice Agyei
Published: January 2021

In conformity with Ghana Government’s policy towards digital information system ostensibly to promote ‘paperless’ economy, UDS in 2016 established the Management Information System (MIS). The aim was to seek efficiently and systematically help in records keeping to ensure quality education service delivery of both staff (teaching and non-teaching) and students. However, the system is beset with inconsistencies and frustrations to users of the system. The study delved into the record keeping function to unearth the challenges of MIS in UDS-Wa Campus. The fact of paucity of literature in this area leaves a gap to be filled. The study is qualitative in nature and purposive sampling technique was used to sample forty (40) respondents. They were six (6) administrative staff, fourteen (14) senior and junior lecturers and twenty (20) student leaders. The study revealed that administrators, lectures and students are unable to assess the Management Information System regularly regardless of entering their correct identification numbers and passwords. The study also found out that the web page and database of the Management Information System of UDS (Wa campus), is very slow distorted always. The study also found out that UDS (Wa-campus) does not have a student Management Information System manager but rather depends on the manager at central administration in Tamale campus. The study further revealed that there are limited experts operating UDS (Wa campus) Management Information System as compared toother public Universities of the country. The study recommends that management of UDS (Wa campus) should employ Information and Communication Technology experts in the area of Management Information System (MIS) and Computer Engineering to ensure proper functioning of UDS (Wa campus) Management Information System.
EQUITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IN RELATION TO PRODUCT QUALITY: AN EVIDENCE FROM THREE PRIVATE COMPANIES IN BURKINA FASO
Authors: Nassè Dr. Théophile Bindeouè , Ouédraogo Prof .  Alidou , Metchebon Takougang Dr. Stéphane Aimé , Zidouemba Eric
Published: January 2021

Previous studies in the context of Burkina Faso have shown the link betweenequity and customer relationship management. The purpose of the present study is to show the relationship between equity and customer satisfaction in relation to product quality. Equity and ethical practices in marketing are essential to competition and to the sustainable development of companies particularly in the West African Context. This research focuses on the contributionsoffair business practices from business to customers in term of customer satisfaction in relation to product quality. Data collection is performed with a questionnaire addressed to customers of two Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) andone Very Small Enterprise (VSEs) in BurkinaFaso. The quantitative datais processed using two different softwareSPSS and Sphinx IQ. The results show that in the three private companies there is a strong relationship between equity and customer satisfaction in relation to quality.The recommendation is that equity and fair practices should be observed for a better management system of companies and for a maximum satisfaction of customers.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLES AND CAREER SATISFACTION IN TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE
Authors: Felicitas Onwuegbule Obiageri
Published: January 2021

This study examines the relationship between conflict management styles and career satisfaction of tertiary health institutions in Rivers State. Research design is cross-sectional survey. Target population for this study comprises of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital (BMSH). Purposive sampling technique was used. Total accessible population for this study consists of 608 medical doctors, nurses and administrative staffs. Sample size is 241 using Taro Yamane formular. Method of data collection is questionnaire. 241 copies of questionnaire were distributed but 200 copies were correctly filled and used for data analysis. Validity was determined using face validity. Cronbach alpha test was used to ascertain the reliability of the instrument. Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient (rho) served as a statistical tool. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (22.0) was used to run the analysis. The study found that conflict management styles have significant relationship with career satisfaction. The study concluded that conflict management styles measured in terms of collaboration style, accommodation style and compromise style enhancecareer satisfaction of health workers in tertiary health institutions in Rivers state. One of the recommendations is that managers should adopt collaboration style of conflict management to resolve disagreement in the organization so as to improve career satisfaction of their employees.
A STUDY OF DRUGS USE AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS IN KENYA
Authors: Ogutu Martin , Sagwa Evans Vidija , Evans Vidija
Published: January 2021

The study aims to assess the substance use related literacy among the medical students in government based medical college in the Nairobi, Kenya. The methodology of the study was cross sectional based on survey method. Result states that majority of students reported there is presence of substance abusing youths are existed in their classrooms. Results also shows that there is low level of self-intake substance and increase assertiveness as found among medical students.
FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL; AN ASSESSMENT
Authors: Trang Do Thi , Dung Duong Thi , Thu Tran Thi Minh
Published: January 2021

The study is about breast lesions which is a common cause of mortality and morbidity among females. To avoid negative consequences, there is need for urgent diagnosis and treatment. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a useful diagnostic tool and possess higher level of accuracy. In this study, the objective was to determine the accuracy of FNAC in diagnosis of palpable breast lumps. Additionally, the objective was to find the correlation between cytological findings and histopathological examination of surgical specimens. The methodology of the study was based on retrospective study method. FNAC of breast lump was conducted on 271 patients out of which 104 formed the base group. The results showed that there were 104 patients of base study who had average age of 32 years. There were 54 patients with lump in left breasts, and 46 patients with lump in right breasts and 4 patient had bilateral lump. There were 77 patients with benign, 34 patients with malignant, and 3 had atypica;/suspicious lesions on cytological examination. Based on histopathological examination, 77 cases were related to benign, 26 were related to malignant, and 1 with atypical/suspicious. Cyto-histological concurrence was 93.05% and 79.2% for Fibroadenoma and Infiltrating ductal carcinoma respectively. Overall sensitivity of FNAC procedure was 94.17%, specificity 100% and accuracy 93.26%.  On the basis of result, it is concluded that FNAC is a simple, reliable method for diagnosis of both benign and malignant lesions and can be used in the evaluation of breast lesions.
Insuficiencia cardiaca aguda, de la evolución del concepto de la congestión al tratamiento
Authors: Morejón Barragán Paola , Peradejordi Lastras Margarita
Published: January 2021

La insuficiencia cardiaca (IC) es una pandemia que contribuye en gran parte a la morbi-mortalidad cardiovascular, esta entidad nos enfrenta a grandes retos durante los episodios de descompensación o la IC aguda (ICA). Conocemos que una de sus principales características es la congestión, la misma que con el tiempo ha necesitado ser reinterpretada, sobre todo por su relevancia en el mecanismo fisiopatológico del denominado Síndrome Cardiorrenal (SCR). Estos últimos años nos han permitido o, al menos hemos intentado, comprender la interacción corazón-riñón, la misma que tiene particular atención por una consecuencia inmediata, la resistencia a los diuréticos (RD). Estas características propias de la IC, congestión, descompensaciones, y compromiso de otros órganos, son predictores independientes de eventos adversos en ICA. El enfoque de la interacción de estos dos órganos va más allá de la tasa de filtrado glomerular (TFG) y nuestra obsesión de evaluarla únicamente con la interpretación de la creatinina. La presencia de RD es secundaria a múltiples causas, sin embargo, aún desconocemos si prevenirla es el camino. Ante esta combinación de sucesos, el tratamiento farmacológico en la fase aguda tiene como pilar principal a los diuréticos, fármacos que no han demostrado modificar el curso de la enfermedad, pero que al actuar en el proceso de descongestión, probablemente como punto subrogado, merece otro análisis considerando lo positivo que representa descongestionar a los pacientes. En el manejo de la ICA el tratamiento basado en evidencia lamentablemente es esquivo, y el empirismo razonado predomina, es momento de actuar.
Сучасний стан розвитку мікро та малого агробізнесу в Україні
Authors: Shevchenko Alisa , Petrenko Olga
Published: January 2021

Мета. Метою статті є розкриття особливостей функціонування мікро та малих агропідприємств в Україні, виявлення негативних факторів впливу на результат діяльності таких підприємств і формування напрямів розвитку малого агробізнесу.

Методологія / методика / підхід. Методологічною основою дослідження є системний підхід до вивчення економічних явищ. Серед спеціальних методів використано абстрактно-логічний метод при виділенні особливостей функціонування малих підприємств України та формуванні висновків і рекомендацій; економіко-статистичний –при виявленні тенденцій і закономірностей розвитку мікро та малих підприємств; метод порівняння – при дослідженні динаміки окремих показників і графічний – при аналізі статистичних даних.

Результати. Розглянуто проблеми сучасного стану та динаміки розвитку мікро та малих підприємств аграрного спрямування. Наведено результати аналізу функціонування таких підприємств та їх значення в агробізнесі України. Виділено негативні фактори впливу на результат діяльності малих підприємств і необхідність державної підтримки. Обґрунтовано необхідність інноваційного розвитку мікро та малого агробізнесу. Досліджено основні напрями становлення та розвитку малого агробізнесу на перспективу.

Оригінальність / наукова новизна. Надано авторське трактування терміну «агробізнес»; дістали дальшого дослідження особливості функціонування таких підприємств, визначення їх основних складових частин; визначено місце таких підприємств у сучасному агробізнесі та сформовано основні напрями розвитку.

Практична цінність / значущість. Запропоновано конкретні заходи щодо напрямів розвитку малого агробізнесу України. Серед основних напрямів слід виділити вдосконалення податкової системи та доступність кредитування агробізнесу.
Role of trade in natural rubber and palm oil in the composition of GDP in Ivory Coast
Authors: Kouakou Paul-Alfred Kouakou
Published: January 2021

Purpose. This paper discusses the effect of natural rubber and palm oil exports on economic growth in Ivory Coast from 1980 to 2016 using World Bank data.

Methodology / approach. The analysis involved the use of Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP) unit root tests and the ARDL model.

Results. This paper discusses the effect of natural rubber and palm oil exports on economic growth in Ivory Coast from 1980 to 2016 using World Bank data. The analysis involved the use of Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP) unit root tests and the ARDL model. The results of the study show that there is a positive and non-significant relationship between natural rubber exports and short-term economic growth. On the other hand, in the long term, they have a positive and significant influence on economic development. However, in the short and long term, palm oil exports have a positive and significant impact on gross domestic product. Finally, labour, investment and market opening have a positive and significant effect on economic growth in the short and long term respectively. Therefore, the Ivorian government needs to promote good agricultural practices and agricultural financing in order to increase the competitiveness of the Hevea –Oil palm sector.

Originality / scientific novelty. Previous studies in natural rubber and palm oil focused mainly on its production, constraints to production and processing. However, very few studies on its effects on economic growth have been done so far. This study fills that gap. It expanded the existing literature and the subject of the causal relationship between natural rubber and palm oil exports and economic growth in Ivory Coast and shed light on required efforts to enhance the production and utilization of natural rubber and palm oil at larger scale to bring economic development in Ivory Coast. At last, the ARDL model is used to address this issue.

Practical value / implications. The generated information will be useful to a number of organizations including: research and development, marketers, producers, policy makers, government and non-governmental organizations to assess their activities and improve their mode of operations, to help better guide the design and implementation of policies and strategies. Finally, knowing the existing relationship between natural rubber and palm oil exports and economic growth, together with impediments faced by natural rubber and palm oil exports, the study provides the various ways to improve these exports by increasing exports capacity of local producers. Research on this issue is too important to inform policymakers regarding resource allocation in the natural rubber and palm oil sector to achieve economic growth.
Методологія оцінювання інноваційного потенціалу підприємств
Authors: Yepifanova Iryna , Dzhedzhula Viacheslav
Published: January 2021

Мета. Метою цієї статті є формування методології оцінювання інноваційного потенціалу підприємств сільськогосподарського машинобудування за використання функції бажаності Харрінгтона. Методологія / методика / підхід. Методологічною основою роботи є загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи економічної теорії, теорії управління. У роботі використано абстрактно-логічний метод – для логічного формування основних аспектів і висновків дослідження; методи математичного моделювання, зокрема експертні та метод Харрінгтона – для оцінювання рівня інноваційного потенціалу підприємств. Результати. Узагальнено підходи до визначення сутності та складових частин інноваційного потенціалу. Систематизовано показники, які визначають інноваційний потенціал. Запропоновано науково-методологічний підхід до оцінювання рівня інноваційного потенціалу на основі критерію Харрінгтона, що дозволяє узагальнити різнопланові критерії та фактори, які визначають інноваційний потенціал підприємства, перевести їх у безрозмірну шкалу та обчислити критерій бажаності – рівень інноваційного потенціалу. Запропоновано градацію значень функції бажаності залежно від значень функції. Здійснено оцінку інноваційного потенціалу підприємств сільськогосподарського машинобудування Вінницької та Хмельницької області за запропонованою методикою. Оригінальність / наукова новизна. Наукова новизна роботи полягає в удосконаленні науково-методологічного підходу до оцінювання рівня інноваційного потенціалу, який, на відміну від наявних підходів, передбачає визначення інноваційного потенціалу як узагальненого коефіцієнта бажаності, що залежить від кадрового, фінансово-економічного та науково-технічного потенціалів із урахуванням їхнього взаємного впливу. Практична цінність / значущість. Результати дослідження дозволяють більш комплексно оцінити рівень інноваційного потенціалу підприємства та виявити напрями його зростання при формуванні джерел фінансового забезпечення інноваційної діяльності.
RELATIONSHIP OF BALANCE AND LEG MUSCLE STRENGTH WITH THE ABILITY OF STRAIGHT KICKS IN PENCAK SILAT ATHLETES FOSTERED BY DISPORA ACEH BESAR IN 2020
Authors: Sarwita Tuti , Is Zulheri
Published: January 2021

Pencak silat is a sport that has long been competed in the national and international arena. The problems in this research are as follows: How is the relationship between balance and leg muscle strength with the ability of straight kicks to the big Aceh Dispora-assisted Pencak silat athletes. The purpose of this study was to determine how much the relationship between balance and leg muscle strength and the ability of straight kicks in the Pencak silat athletes assisted by the Aceh Besar Dispora. This study uses a quantitative approach with the type of correlation research method. The objective of this research is to determine whether there is a relationship between the two or three variables studied. As for the population in this study, all male athletes of the Pencak Silat Assisted by Dispora Aceh Besar, totaling 7 people. Based on the results of the research on the balance of the Pencak Silat athletes assisted by the Aceh Dispora with an average balance of 45 and a standard deviation of 9.4. While the results of leg muscle strength are 208 on average and the standard deviation of leg muscle strength is 46.84. From the calculation of the coefficient of determination of the balance contribution, the leg muscle strength was 2.161 in the very strong category. From the results of the percentage of research results Balance to the Ability of Straight Kicks 0.29%, while the results of leg muscle strength are 208 on average and the standard deviation of leg muscle strength is 46.84. From the calculation of the coefficient of determination of the balance contribution, the leg muscle strength is 2.161 in the very strong category. From the results of the percentage of research results Balance to the Ability of Straight Kicks 0.29%.
INFLUENCE OF LEARNING STRATEGIES AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES PKn OF GRADE V STUDENTS AT SD NEGERI 014711 SIPARE-PARE IN BATUBARA DISTRICT
Authors: Agung Prasetyo Dimas , Br. Perangin-angin Reh Bungana , Saragi Daulat
Published: January 2021

This study aims to find out: (1) differences in students' PKn learning outcomes using Discovery Learning learning strategies with Student Team Achievement Division (STAD) learning strategies, (2) differences in student PKn learning outcomes have cooperative social interactions with competitive social interactions, and (3) interactions between learning strategies and social interactions with students' PKn learning outcomes. The population of this research is grade V students of SD Negeri Negeri 014711 Sipare-Pare and grade V of SD Negeri 013869 Indrapura with a total of 58 people. The sample of this study was determined grade V SD Negeri 014711 Sipare-Pare = 30 following the learning strategy of Discovery Learning and grade V SD Negeri 013869 Indrapura = 28 following the learning using the STAD strategy. Research instruments to measure learning outcomes used multiple-choice form tests and questionnaires for student social interaction. Data analysis techniques use a two-track ANAVA at the level of ? significance = 0.05. The conclusion of the study is (1) The learning outcomes of PKn students in Discovery Learning class are higher than the Student Team Achievement Division class, (2) PKn students' learning outcomes have higher cooperative social interactions than students' learning outcomes have competitive social interactions, (3) There are interactions between learning strategies and social interactions of students in influencing students' PKn learning outcomes.
What Are the Drivers of The Romanian Transport Services Exports?
Authors: TAMAȘ Anca
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this paper is to assess the main drivers of the Romanian transportation services export flows. The methodology included 12 years and 137 countries, it was based on the gravity model and the panel approach was considered. For the panel regression, EViews 10 was used.