bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
BORRELIOSIS – UP-DATES IN IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND WORLD-WIDE INCIDENCE
Authors:   ", Vlădoiu Iuliana ,   1.Immunology Laboratory, Borrelia Centrum, Bucharest, Romania 2.Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania", Munteanu Adriana Narcisa ,   1.Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania 2.Immunobiology Laboratory, Victor Babeş National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania, Surcel Mihaela ,   1.Doctoral School of Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania 2.Immunobiology Laboratory, Victor Babeş National Institute of Pathology, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

"Lyme disease triggered by infected ticks can affect over 300,000 people/ year in USA and 65,000 people/ year in Europe mainly in spring and summer. The early symptoms fever, headache and tiredness can evolve if left untreated in joint pains, facial paralysis, headaches with neck stiffness, heart palpitations. Moreover about 10 - 20% of patients will continue to develop months/years to come joint pains, memory issues and tiredness. Humans from all the continents interact with ticks and this interaction is measured indirectly, by relating tick population abundance, pathogen prevalence, and registered human borreliosis. Lyme borreliosis caused by bacteria of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato species, is the most widespread tick-borne infection registered in the northern hemisphere. Diagnostics starts with the clinical evaluation of the infected patient and is complemented by laboratory testing. FDA recommendation published in 2019 recommend a two-test methodology, as a first test the methodology is based on sensitive enzyme immunoassay (EIA) (replaceable with an immunofluorescence assay), followed by a western immunoblot (WB) assay for positive or equivocal results. These tests have several down -falls thus focusing on using various proteomic/metabolomic/genomic technologies for early stages of infection identification these down-falls can be surpassed. Borrelia burgdorferi has several proteins that can be involved in the hosts immune response. Identification of protective epitopes that could be used to develop a new vaccine becomes imperative as new prophylactic methods can reduce the incidence of this wide-spread disease."
BARLOW’S DISEASE IN NATIVE VALVE ENDOCARDITIS WITH STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS - A CASE REPORT
Authors:   Department of Cardiology, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Grigore Iulia , Popa-Fotea Nicoleta-Monica ,   1.Department of Cardiology, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania 2.Department 4-Cardiothoracic Pathology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania, Micheu Miruna Mihaela ,   Department of Cardiology, Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: August 2022

Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with high mortality if left untreated and is associated with many complications such as: septic emboli, abscesses, valvular rupture or congestive heart failure. We present below the case of a 69-year-old male who presented to the emergency room for exertional dyspnea, malaise and fatigue, symptoms that started for several months with progressive worsening. The cardiac examination highlighted a systolic murmur in the mitral area in concordance with the echocardiographic findings that revealed severe mitral regurgitation along with a degenerative-myxomatous appearance of the mitral valve, suggestive for Barlow’s disease, as well as a hyperechogenic mass on the mitral valve. Empirical therapy was initiated intravenously with vancomycin and gentamicin after three blood cultures were harvested. The blood cultures were positive for Staphylococcus (S.) epidermidis and given the antibiogram’s susceptibility to vancomycin and daptomycin, the treatment was subsequently continued only with vancomycin. Albeit coagulase negative staphylococci such as S. epidermidis are usually found at patients with risk factors: valvular prostheses, implantable devices, hemodialysis or intravascular catheters, in our case the patient had no such risk factors, but instead developed IE on a native, degenerated valve. The patient was referred to the cardiovascular surgeon and subsequently, a prosthetic, bidisc mitral valve was implanted along with tricuspid annuloplasty. The recovery was uneventful and at 6 months of follow-up the patient was asymptomatic with no complications.
The Field of Intelligent Recognition that be Advance by Machine Learning
Authors: Tang Liqi
Published: August 2022

Over the past few years, there has been a sharp increase in software projects using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Although artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are often used interchangeably, they are not the same. With the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning, technologies have gradually become an indispensable part of people's life.). In this essay, the recognition pattern will be mentioned as well as optical character recognition (OCR), intelligent character recognition (ICR) and intelligent word recognition (IWR). And we can easily find that all these three kinds of recognitions have been completely integrated into our daily lives, and convenient our life a lot. The comparison of these three recognitions will also be mentioned in this essay, like what are the differences in performances and usages between them. What’s more, we also can learn the process of these three recognitions.
Research on Slope Monitoring and Early Warning System
Authors: Wang Wanqi
Published: August 2022

In recent years, the problem of slope disease has become increasingly prominent. On the basis of monitoring and early warning, this paper uses the combination of displacement monitoring and limit equilibrium analysis to carry out monitoring and early warning, which avoids the problem of low accuracy of using a single method, and greatly improves the working efficiency of the early warning system. Compared with the lag in the release of traditional monitoring, early warning and forecast information, this paper proposes a method of linkage early warning, summarizes the factors that have a greater impact on the slope stability, and obtains the corresponding forecast information in advance and applies its data to the slope simulation established in advance. The stability changes of the slope can be obtained from the model. If the stability reaches the limit under these conditions, an early warning can be issued before the accident occurs, and sufficient time can be used to take appropriate measures to reduce losses.
Domestic water measurement in two Danish office and educational buildings - Data set description
Authors:   Aalborg University, Frandsen Martin , Vind Madsen Jakob , Lund Jensen Rasmus , Zbigniew Pomianowski Michal
Published: August 2022

Measurement data of domestic water in non-residential buildings is sparse. More data is needed to describe the non-residential buildings’ domestic hot water (DHW) demand and to be able to design more efficient DHW systems. This DCE Technical Report aims to present and describe the data set: “Data set - Domestic water at CREATE and TMV23”. This data set contains measurement data from two office and educational buildings in Aalborg, Denmark. The measurements in the building CREATE are conducted from October 2018 to January 2019 and in the building TMV23 from April 2021 to May 2021. The data set consists of water flow rates and temperatures for the domestic cold water, domestic hot water, district heating for DHW production, and DHW circulation circuit.
Intestinal parasites associated with common marine fishes in Nigeria
Authors: Afolabi Olajide , Abass Kafilat
Published: August 2022

Objective: Fish is a valuable food source and employment in developing countries. However, par¬asitic infections pose a threat to fish cultivation and fish health. This study is aimed at assessing intestinal parasites associated with marine fishes.
Materials and Methods: A total of 30 frozen marine fishes, comprising 10 Clupea harengus (her¬rings), 10 Scomber scombrus (mackerel), and 10 Micromesistius poutassou (blue whiting) of dif¬ferent sizes and weights, were examined for intestinal parasites.
Results: The results revealed Eimeria spp. and Goussia spp. as parasitic protozoa in M. poutassou and S. scombrus, respectively. Grillotia smarisgora was the only parasitic cestode in M. poutas¬sou. At the same time, Hemiurus spp. and Anisakis spp. were parasitic trematode and nematode observed in both C. harengus and S. scombrus fishes, respectively. Anisakis spp., a parasitic nema¬tode, was the most common intestinal parasite among the marine fishes with 70%, 80%, and 90% occurrence in S. scombrus, C. harengus, and M. poutassou, respectively.
Conclusion: Parasitic infection is one of the factors undermining fish production. Therefore, fish sellers should be enlightened to improve sanitation in handling and processing fish.
ỨNG DỤNG MÔ HÌNH CÂY QUYẾT ĐỊNH ĐÁNH GIÁ THÍCH HỢP ĐẤT TRỒNG CÂY CAM TRÊN ĐỊA BÀN HUYỆN BẮC TÂN UYÊN, TỈNH BÌNH DƯƠNG
Authors: Khánh Võ Quốc , Cương Nguyễn Văn , Quân Trương Thị Diệu
Published: August 2022

Phương pháp khai phá dữ liệu với mô hình cây quyết định là phương pháp đánh giá thích hợp đất đai mang tính định lượng với biến mục tiêu là dữ liệu năng suất cây trồng được thu thập thực tế tại nông hộ trên địa bàn huyện Bắc Tân Uyên, tỉnh Bình Dương. Phương pháp này khắc phục được hạn chế của phương pháp đánh giá theo yếu tố hạn chế lớn nhất là có phân tích tính tương hỗ giữa các yếu tố thông qua chỉ tiêu năng suất thu được của cây trồng. Nghiên cứu đã thực hiện trên 127 phiếu điều tra có độ tin cậy cao được sử dụng để chạy phần mềm Dtreg và phân tích dữ liệu xây dựng mô hình cây quyết định. Mô hình chia tách thành 18 đơn vị đất đai, trong đó có 6 đơn vị đất đai được đánh giá mức thích hợp S1, chiếm 33% và 12 đơn vị đất đai được đánh giá mức thích hợp S2, chiếm 67%. Theo diện tích, đánh giá thích hợp đất đai theo mô hình cây quyết định đã cho thích hợp cao (S1) có diện tích 25.796 ha, chiếm 66,2% và thích hợp trung bình (S2) có diện tích 9.652 ha, chiếm 24,8% so với diện tích đất tự nhiên. Kết quả này được dùng đối chiếu với phương pháp đánh giá của FAO, nghiên cứu sử dụng mô hình cây quyết định có sự khác biệt với nhóm đất có mức thích nghi S1 và S2 lần lượt là 66,2% và 24,8%.
Gender, Energy Expenditure and Household Cooking Fuel Choice in Nigeria
Authors: Dim Jennifer Uju
Published: August 2022

This paper investigates the impact of women’s intra-household bargaining power on household cooking fuel choice. It further analyzes the determinants of household energy spending after the decision to use a given fuel has been made. The results reinforce the important role women play in the household cooking fuel choice and energy transition from traditional to modern fuel. In addition, income and education are found to be crucial factors that influence both household cooking fuel choice and energy expenditure. These findings imply that energy transition policies need to consider gender dimension and women’s intra-household bargaining power.
A história da ciência como aliada no ensino de genética
Authors: Scheid Neusa Maria John , Ferrari Nadir
Published: August 2022

Um número significativo de trabalhos em Ensino de Genética tem sido apresentado nos últimos encontros científicos, tanto da área de Genética como de outras áreas das Ciências Biológicas e da Educação. A relevância desta nova área de pesquisa é evidenciada quando, nos cursos de formação continuada de professores, temas relacionados à Genética surgem como uma das maiores preocupações no ensino de Biologia. [...]
Leucemias misteriosas e temidas, mas não invencíveis
Authors: Lemos Bárbara A. A. Santana , Jácomo Rafael H. , Santos Guilherme A. S. dos
Published: August 2022

A palavra leucemia deriva do grego Leukós (branco) e haêma (sangue), significando sangue branco. O termo foi criado em 1847 pelo médico alemão Rudolf Virchow, considerado hoje como o pai da patologia moderna. É um termo muito amplo que se refere a um grupo de tumores que geralmente afetam a medula óssea, o órgão responsável pela formação das células do sangue. Parecem doenças misteriosas por não apresentarem uma causa evidente ou comum, pelo menos na maioria das vezes. Crianças e adultos, independente do sexo, cor ou grupo social podem ser afetadas. [...]
Câncer
Authors: Guembarovski Roberta Losi , Cólus Ilce Mara de Syllos
Published: August 2022

Desde 1930, a análise de dados relativos ao índice de mortalidade no Brasil mostra que, os tumores malignos e as doenças do aparelho circulatório, são responsáveis por um número cada vez maior de óbitos, apontando para uma mudança no perfil relativo ao índice de mortalidade semelhante àquela observada nos países desenvolvidos (PISANI et al., 2002). [...]
Tradescanti a pallida
Authors: Sisenando H. A. , Medeiros S. R. Batistuzzo de , Hacon S. S.
Published: August 2022

desenvolvimento industrial e urbano, observado a partir do século XIX, desencadeou uma elevada tendência de emissão de agentes tóxicos na atmosfera (Machado, 2008). Entre as diversas fontes de emissão, podemos destacar: o aumento da frota de veículos nas cidades, a exploração industrial desordenada, as extensas áreas de queimadas no cerrado e nas florestas e o avanço do homem sobre áreas nativas de florestas. [...]
Mutantes de tomateiro em aulas práticas de genética
Authors: Piotto Fernando Angelo , Oliveira Giancarlo Conde Xavier
Published: August 2022

Ao mesmo tempo que temos visto o aumento na quantidade de recursos didáticos para uso em aulas práticas de Genética, tais como novos livros, softwares e outros conteúdos disponíveis na Internet, a utilização de organismos vivos nessas aulas é, em geral, bastante restrita. Isso acontece devido, muitas vezes, à falta de material biológico adequado ou, quando este existe, às dificuldades de sua manutenção, tal como ocorre com Drosophila melanogaster, Arabidopsis thaliana (difícil adaptação em condições de casa de vegetação, sendo exigente em fotoperíodo e temperatura adequados) entre outros. [...]
O gene ALDH2 e o metabolismo do álcool
Authors: Ramos Jheneffer Sonara Aguiar , Silva Daniela de Melo e
Published: August 2022

O álcool etílico, quando ingerido, é absorvido e eliminado através de uma série de processos metabólicos pelo organismo humano. O gene ALDH2 (aldeído desidrogenase 2) apresenta um papel importante no metabolismo do álcool, pois atua como catalisador no processo de oxidação do acetaldeído (substância tóxica resultante da metabolização do etanol) para acetato, diminuindo a concentração e os efeitos tóxicos do acetaldeído. O artigo apresenta o gene ALDH2, seu papel no metabolismo do álcool e sua importância no caso de dependência alcoólica.
O gene CFTR e sua associação com o desenvolvimento da Fibrose Cística
Authors: Lima Nayane Soares de , Santos Kamilla de Faria , Costa Caroline Christine Pincela da , Barros Jéssica Barletto de Sousa , Oliveira Rayana Pereira Dantas de
Published: August 2022

A Fibrose Cística (FC), também conhecida por mucoviscidose, é uma doença genética de herança autossômica recessiva causada por mutações no gene CFTR (do inglês Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator). Esse gene codifica uma proteína transmembranar de mesmo nome, inserida na membrana apical de células epiteliais, que transporta cloreto (Cl-) e bicarbonato (HCO3-). Diversas mutações nesse gene estão relacionadas com o desenvolvimento da doença, sendo a F508del (c.1522_1524del ou p.Phe508del, de acordo com as normas do HGVS) a mais frequente, acarretando na degradação proteica. A ausência dessa proteína desencadeia um desequilíbrio hidrossalino e alteração do pH do fluido superficial das células epiteliais, afetando órgãos como pulmão, pâncreas e glândulas do trato gastrointestinal. Essas alterações levam ao acúmulo de muco espesso na superfície epitelial, especialmente nos pulmões, que torna o indivíduo suscetível a infecções pulmonares recorrentes, uma das principais características da doença e a maior causa de morte prematura na FC.
E-bike use in urban commuting: empirical evidence from the home-work plan
Authors: Di Gangi Massimo , Comi Antonio , Polimeni Antonio , Belcore Orlando Marco
Published: August 2022

A substantial part of the environmental issues relies on fossil fuels. This dependence is crucial in transport even though many incentives and interventions have been proposed to reduce pollutant emissions. Electric vehicles with zero emissions might represent a viable solution in urban areas. Many cities encouraged modal shift policies from cars to an e-bike or car-sharing/pooling with electric vehicle fleets. This paper reports the ongoing outputs from a pilot project, relying on a modal shift to the e-bike, promoted in the city of Messina (Southern Italy) by the Ministry of Ecological Transition. The objective is to assess, in the territorial context of Messina, the e-bike as a competitive transport mode in terms of social awareness of eco-friendly mobility solutions. The available dataset consists of about nine months of observations; data on total distance and trips have been gathered for each e-bike. It emerged how, in a typical working day, the average distance travelled is about 6.9 km, the usage rate for working days is about 81 %, and the carbon dioxide reduction is about 245 kg per person each year. During the project, information was also collected on the satisfaction with the e-bike and the quality of travel. It emerged that regular bicycle use has good repercussions on the interviewees' psycho-physical well-being, reducing the stress factor connected with urban mobility. Despite mechanical breakdowns and the lack of an infrastructure dedicated to active mobility representing a limitation, travel comfort and safety are two latent variables that are transversally valid within the population; about 15 % became familiar with the e-bike and made it their primary mode choice for everyday activities. In this sense, outputs represent a starting point for future policies and give back adjustments before introducing similar services to students from the university and second-grade schools.
Use of airway stents to treat malignant tracheobronchial fistulas: Our six-year experience
Authors: Cengiz Seyhan Ekrem , Turan Demet , Akif Özgül Mehmet , Uğur Chousein Efsun , Özgül Güler , Çetinkaya Erdoğan
Published: August 2022

Background: This study aims to investigate the indications, safety, complications, and long-term outcomes of airway stenting in the treatment of malignant tracheobronchial fistulas.

Methods: The medical records of a total of 34 patients (24 males, 10 females; mean age: 55.4+13 years; range, 23 to 76 years) with malignant tracheobronchial fistulas treated with airway stenting between February 2014 and August 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Data including demographic features, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, complications and outcomes were recorded.

Results: Thirty-eight airway stents were inserted in 34 patients with malignant tracheobronchial fistulas, including 19 patients with malignant tracheobronchial esophageal fistulas and 15 patients with bronchopleural fistulas. The clinical success and the technical success rates were 91% and 100%, respectively. No perioperative death or severe complications occurred. Chronic complications (>24 h) occurred in eight (23%) patients with malignant tracheobronchial fistula. Median follow-up was 3.5 (range, 1.4 to 5.5) months in patients with malignant tracheobronchial esophageal fistulas and 18 (range, 9.5 to 26.5) months in patients with bronchopleural fistulas. Mortality rates were 79% and 61%, respectively.

Conclusion: Airway stent insertion provides a secure and effective treatment for patients with malignant tracheobronchial fistulas.
Prognostic value of TAPSE/PASP ratio in right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation: Experience from a tertiary center
Authors: Sert Sena , Selçuk Nehir , Yıldırımtürk Özlem , Orhan Gökçen
Published: August 2022

Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the prognostic value of the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE)/ pulmonary arterial systolic pressure (PASP) ratio in right ventricular failure patients undergoing left ventricular assist device implantation.

Methods: Between February 2013 and February 2020, a total of 75 heart failure patients (65 males, 10 females; median age: 54 years; range, 21 to 66 years) were retrospectively analyzed. The prognostic value of TAPSE/PASP ratio was assessed using the multivariate Cox regression models and confirmed using the Kaplan-Meier analyses.

Results: Forty-one (55.4%) patients had an ischemic heart failure etiology. The indication for assist device implantation was bridge to transplant in 64 (85.3%) patients. The overall survival rates at one, three, and five years following left ventricular assist device implantation were 82.7%, 68%, and 49.3%, respectively. Right ventricular failure was observed in 24 (32%) patients during follow-up. In the multivariate analysis, TAPSE/PASP was found to be independently associated with postoperative right ventricular failure (HR: 1.63; 95% CI: 1.49-2.23). A TAPSE/PASP of 0.34 mm/mmHg was found to be the most accurate predictor value, with lower ratios correlating with right ventricular failure. The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed a better overall survival using a TAPSE/PASP ? of 0.34 mm/mmHg (p<0.001).

Conclusion: A lower TAPSE/PASP ratio, particularly lower values than 0.34 mm/mmHg, strongly predicts right ventricular failure after left ventricular assist device implantation in patients with advanced heart failure.
Examination of ‘Fugaz’ International Banks’ Performance Efficiency in Nigeria: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach
Authors:   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria., Olubunmi Omotayo EFUNTADE , Alani Olusegun EFUNTADE ,   Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Published: August 2022

The aim of this paper is to assess the relative performance efficiency of leading international banks listed in Nigerian exchange ltd using the data envelopment analysis (DEA) technique. The selection of inputs and outputs plays a key role when applying DEA for assessing the efficiency of decision –making units (DMUs). In the conducted research inputs and outputs were selected. the sample consisted of five (5) international banks (viz. First Bank Holding Plc, United Bank of Africa Plc, Guarantee Trust Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc and Zenith Bank Plc, popularly known as “FUGAZ” international banks the five biggest banks by capital based listed in Nigerian Exchange Limited and the period that is being observed is five year span from 2017 to 2021. According to the average efficiency score for the whole observed period, all the FUGAZ are relatively efficient international banks and the average overall efficiency score is 94%. Technical inefficiency was the major source of inefficiency which calls for managerial development in order to scale up the efficiency levels in the area of interest income, interest received from loans and advances, interest expense and interest paid on customers’ deposit. The average inefficiency of the FUGAZ international banks under the constant returns to scale to scale model could be attributed to the excess of customers deposits on the balance sheets of the banks and the need for the FUGAZ banks to step up efforts in area of reducing interest expense impairment loss on the financial assets and other financial assets, depreciation charges, amortization charge, fees and commission expense and administration and operating expenses
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Reliability Analysis of the Water Supply Systems in Bonny Island
Authors:   Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Pius Mbaebie , Barinyima Nkoi ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Elemchukwu O. Isaac ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering,  Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Published: August 2022

Bonny Island is an island surrounded by water with 24 hours electricity and a home to many multinational companies, but Bonny is yet to boast of more than 2 hours of water supply in a day which is barely enough for individuals and businesses without adequate storage to carry out their daily activities. This research work used Overall Equipment Effectiveness OEE and the reliability analysis to evaluate the operational losses and also to know the factors militating water supply system in Bonny Island for remediation. OEE is formulated of three components, which are availability, performance, and quality. Six big losses such as breakdowns, setup and adjustments, small stops, slow running, start-up losses and production losses; are also important for calculation of OEE. Bonny Water Distribution Plant BWDP has a total capacity of 7.012 Million Litres per Day (MLD) for a population of about 175000 people. In this case study, data was collected for six months in all pumping stations. The result shows that BWDP has an average Availability of 88.84%, Quality of 85.58%, Performance of 83.45% and 61.27% OEE as compared to 90% Availability, 95% Quality, 99% Performance and 85% OEE of Seiichi Nakajima world class OEE system. To minimize these losses and to achieve world class OEE system, it was recommended that there should be reduction in events which are discussed in six big losses section, which include; fault in current, trips, pipeline leakages, water shortages in sump well and others
Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Geography, Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate, Oyo State, Nigeria, Adeolu Tunde Ogundele
Published: August 2022

Tourism development has been described as one of the fastest growing industries in the world. With the quest of Oyo state government for alternative sources of revenue generation, there is the need for inventory of tourism resources in the state. This paper therefore provides scenic view of geographical patterns of tourism resources in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo state, Nigeria. The paper mainly depended on the review of literature on tourism development and policy. The analysis showed that tourism attractions/sites are spatially distributed in the local government area with Iseyin and Ado-Awaye axis more endowed than other parts of the local government area. Most of the tourism resources are naturally made like the Suspended Lake, Ishage Rock, Agbomofunyake Depression, Iya-Alaro Lake, Elephant Tree, the Elders’ Foot Prints, Ikere Gorge Dam among others. Others such as Aso-Oke Festival and Maje Kankan Shrine are man-made (socio-cultural heritage) phenomena. Despite these huge tourism resources, defective tourism development policy reflecting in inadequate funding, dearth of infrastructural facilities especially poor road network to the sites and inadequate information about the tourism sites hinder the government revenue drive accruable from tourism development. There is no doubt that with effective policy, adequate funding, infrastructural facilities and effective marketing strategy, the tourism facilities in the area can improve the socio-economic development of the people in the area and improve the revenue drive of the government
Comparative Analysis of Environmental Accounting and Corporate Performance in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Niger Delta University, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, IHENYEN Confidence Joel , ATAGBORO Emmanuel ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, Niger Delta University,  Amassoma, Bayelsa State
Published: August 2022

The study analyzed the performance of Nigerian publicly traded corporations in terms of environmental accounting (green accounting). The investigation covers the years 2012 through 2020 using secondary data and an ex-post-facto approach. This methodology was chosen since the data had already been documented by reputable organizations like the Central Bank of Nigeria and other financial institutions. Five publicly traded firms were chosen at random from among the research's overall population: Oando, Shell, Agip, Coin Oil, and ALCON Oil. The study comprised all publicly traded Nigerian enterprises. Using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) methodology. The findings of the study exposed that restoration, redemption, and compensation expenses positively affect the companys’ performance, on performance. That is, green accounting has aided in the improvement of organizational performance in the majority of Nigeria's publicly traded companies. It also demonstrates that the majority of the firms mentioned are active in restoration, redemption, and compensation testing. The article recommends that, a standard should be created for analyzing, treating, and reporting a company's environmental actions. For the purposes of performance control and assessment, publicly traded companies should establish common environmental reporting and disclosure standards. Companies' competitiveness and overall performance can be enhanced by making their environmental practices public in their annual reports
Green Cost Accounting and Financial Performance of Selected Upstream Companies in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting IgnitiusAjuru University of Education, Beekue Pius Jude , James Lenuyiabari ,   Department of Accounting IgnitiusAjuru University of Education
Published: August 2022

There is a growing concern about the implications of environmental activities on the profitability of upstream companies in Nigeria. In view of the individual importance of the environment and the continued survival of business organizations, attention is focused on the interplay of sustainability of the environment and profitability of corporate organizations. The study specifically assessed the effect of environmental conservation cost on return on assets and net profit after tax of upstream companies in Nigeria. The study adopted the ex-post factor research design and data were sourced from the companies’ annual audited financial reports for the period 2009 to 2018. The multiple regression technique was applied in estimating the study’s parameters. Findings showed that environmental conservation cost has positive and insignificant effect on return on assets and profit after tax of upstream companies in Nigeria. The study therefore concluded that green cost accounting has positive and insignificant effect on financial performance of selected upstream companies in Nigeria. Based on the findings, it is therefore recommended that Nigerian upstream Companies should ensure proper management of environmental conservation costto enhance their profitability
Internal Audit Practices and Financial Performance of Quoted Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt, Beekue Pius Jude , Paago Ledibabari ,   Department of Accounting, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt
Published: August 2022

This study examined the relationship between internal audit practices and financial performance of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The specific objectives are to; determine the extent of relationship between personnel audit and profitability in quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria, to examine the extent of relationship between personnel audit and return on investment in quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The sample size for the study consisted of eighty (80) staff of the selected quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Primary data on internal audit practices and financial performance were collected from respondents using personal interview and questionnaire instruments which were tested and it was found to be reliable with Cronbach Alpha coefficient of reliability of 0.70. Data were analyzed using descriptive and Pearson correlation coefficient statistical tools with the aid of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Our findings at 0.05 level of significance reveals that personnel audit has a positive and strong relationship with profitability (r = 0.647**) and strong relationship with return on investment (r = 0.653**) in the surveyed quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria and also compliance audit were found to have strong relationship with profitability (r = 0.769**) and moderate relationship with return on investment (r = 0.596**) in the surveyed quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The results also showed that firm age moderate the relationship between internal audit practices and financial performance. Based on the findings, it was concluded with a model which shows that internal audit practices significantly impact on financial performance in the selected quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Therefore, the study recommends were made in the study.
The Domestic Environment of International Relations in Nigeria
Authors:   Department of Public Administration Madonna University, Okija Campus, Nigeria, Okeke Remi Chukwudi , Vincent Muoneke Chukwuemeka ,   Department of Political Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Odigbo Jude ,   Department of Political Science Madonna University, Okija Campus, Nigeria
Published: August 2022

This paper examined the domestic environment of international relations by conducting a study of the Nigerian state, under the Buhari administration. It investigated the nature of the linkages between the domestic environment and international altercations or cooperation. Where previous works concentrated on how the domestic setting influenced foreign policy-output and consequent international reaction(s), this contribution focused on how the domestic environment begot foreign policy reaction from the other actors on the international podium. The general objective of the study was to determine the character of the international relations which Nigeria’s domestic environment begets. A specific objective of the work was to identify some trajectories of these general tendencies under the Buhari administration. The study was framed on behaviouralism, bordering on man and his behaviour in states and organizations. The work adopted a qualitative methodology with secondary sources of data consulted. It found that Nigeria’s domestic environment has continued to weaken its giant-sized international capabilities. The country’s domestic impairments have consequently continued to beget for the African giant state, frequent scornful diplomatic relations from the other actors on the international scene. Corruption, egotism and venality of the leadership class remained the central contributory issues in the nation’s domestic derailments. The work recommends the institution of strong and altruistic leadership, as panaceas against disorder in the domestic environment of international relations in the case study state
Comparative Study of the Antibacterial Efficacy of Laboratory Produced Organic Cream from Citrullus lanatus Seed Oil and the Seed Oil against Some Clinical Bacteria Isolates
Authors:   Department of Science Technology,  Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria, Kashari O. , Attah O.A. ,   Department of Science Technology,  Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria, Muhammad H.K. ,   Department of Science Technology,  Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria, Siddiku U.G ,   Department of Science Technology,  Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria, Yaqoob U. ,   Department of Science Technology,  Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria, Abubakar A. ,   Department of Science Technology,  Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria
Published: August 2022

A comparative study of the antibacterial efficacy of organic cream produced in the laboratory from Citrullus lanatus seed oil and the seed oil was carried out against some clinical bacteria pathogens (S aureus, S pyogenes and Ps aeruginosa) from skin. The produced organic cream and the oil from the seed of Citrullus lanatus indicates high level of antibacterial efficacies with all the concentrations (20%, 40%, 60% and 80%) used against the test organisms. The highest antibacterial efficacy of 17.0, 16.0 and 14.0 mm was indicated against S aureus, S pyogenes and Ps aeruginosa at the highest concentration used for the laboratory produced organic cream and 20.0mm against S aureus and 22.0 mm against both S pyogenes and Ps aeruginosa at the highest concentration used for the Citrullus lanatus seed oil. The MIC and MBC study of the organic cream produced in the laboratory from Citrullus lanatus seed oil and the seed oil indicates high efficacy of the test substances against the test organisms. The phytochemical studies of the the seed oil also revealed the presence of different chemical constituents. These study have provided clue to exploit Citrullus lanatus to formulated varieties of organic products
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND ADOPTION RATE OF KITCHEN GARDENING AMONG TRIBAL WOMEN
Authors:   Krushi Vigyan Kendra, Vadodara, Dhayal B. L. , Mehta B. M. ,   Krushi Vigyan Kendra, Vadodara
Published: August 2022

Kitchen gardens have helped to improve the food and nutritional security of tribal women as well as their family members. The kitchen garden has acted as a trap to this natural resource for the benefit of mankind in tribal area. From the study we concluded that majority of the tribal women had medium adoption rate about kitchen gardening (54.17 per cent) followed by low adoption rate and high adoption rate i. e 20.83 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively. From the result it can be concluded that nearly half of the tribal women had medium adoption rate of kitchen gardening. We can suggest the kitchen gardening in the tribal region is an important for increasing the income, improving the intake of fresh fruit & vegetables and health's. It helps in raise the standard of living of the tribes. The main point of building up a kitchen garden is to safeguard formal beliefs and social character of joint families. Potential benefits such as income and enhanced rural employment through additional or off season production, enhanced food security, increased availability of food and better nutrition through food diversity. To popularize the kitchen gardening among the farming community in rural areas, KVK Vadodara conducted large number of training programmes for the farmers to educate them about the importance of kitchen gardening and distribution of vegetable seeds and seedling to farm women. After getting training many farmers established kitchen garden and started growing vegetables for their domestic requirement.
ADOPTION OF POTATO CULTIVATION TECHNOLOGY BY THE POTATO GROWERS UNDER CONTRACT FARMING
Authors:   Anand Agricultural University, Desai H. K. , Thakkar K. A. ,   Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Desai J. D. ,   Anand Agricultural University
Published: August 2022

Most of the farm operators being small and marginal farmers in India, there are problems in getting quality raw material for processing, marketing, and distribution, especially in perishable high value crops but contract farming which was restricted, largely, to seed production earlier, spread to perishable produce and has now become the dominant and growing mode of raw material production and procurement co-ordination among the processors and fresh produce market and exporters. Potato is very important perishable high value crop in North Gujarat Agro-climatic zone of Gujarat state with the cultivating area of 97,204 hector in six districts of North Gujarat (Anon.2014-15). Therefore, the present investigation was conducted in the North Gujarat Agro climatic Zone of Gujarat state. Two districts viz., Banaskantha and Sabarkantha occupy the highest area under potato cultivation in North Gujarat and hence, were selected purposively for study. Ten potato growers were randomly selected from twenty villages. In all, 200 contracting potato growers were selected for the study. Important motivated factors farmers toward contract farming were; assured price, price stability, no tension of marketing, technical advice to control pests and diseases, no cash payment for seed. Majority (78.00%) of the potato growers had medium to high level of adoption regarding potato cultivation technology. With respect to practice wise adoption, maximum farmers adopted the practices viz., improved varieties, plant protection, irrigation, seed treatment, fertilizers management and land preparation in case of potato cultivation. The independent variables viz., education, mass media exposure and level of knowledge, age, land holding, occupation, annual income, cropping sequence, and risk orientation had positive and significant correlation with the adoption of potato cultivation technology by the potato growers.
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF STRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE CO-OPERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS AND AFFILIATED PRIMARY COOPERATIVE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS IN INDIA
Authors:   Centre of Studies in Rural Management (CSRM), Chaudhari V. M. , Farmer Mayuri ,   Centre of Studies in Rural Management (CSRM)
Published: August 2022

In India,the Rural Co-operative credit structure includes 'Short Term Co-operative Credit Structure' and 'Long Term Co-operative Credit Structure'. LTCCS comprises SCARDBs (State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks) and PCARDBs (Primary Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks), which mainly dispenses long term investment credit to farmers. As on 31st March 2020, the total number of operational units of fully functional 13 SCARDBs is 1719. Total members of LTCCS are 86.04 lakhs. NABARD continues to be the main source of funds for SCARDBs. Borrowings of functional SCARDBs stood at Rs. 7763.44 crores during the year 2019-20. Except Tripura SCARDB 12 out of 13 fully functional SCARDBs are now mobilizing deposits. The fund raised by the SCARDBs consist of borrowings, deposits and shares etc. which are utilized mainly for advancing loans and repayment to NABARD & other creditors. During 2019-20, total advances of SCARDBs were Rs. 3923.37 crores for farm & non-farm sectors. SCARDBs invest their funds to comply with statutory requirements as well as to deploy surplus funds. Most of the investment are parked either in fixed deposits with SCBs / CBs / DCCBs or other instruments such as Government Securities, NABARD bonds etc. Eight SCARDBs have achieved profit in 2019-20. The ground level recovery of SCARDBs is 38.60%. This structure needs to chalk out suitable and time bound viability action plans. They have to focus their attention towards improving the recovery performance for better rotation of funds lent. These banks need their attention towards improving quality of their assets and take all out steps to reduce their NPA level (34.42%) substantially to become eligible for refinance from NABARD. LTCCS is losing its importance in the policies and programs of Government, RBI, NABARD etc., due to its declining performance in the last ten years, in specific in the recent four years from 2017-18. Major areas of concern which are hampering the progress of SCARDBs & PCARDBs shall be tackled with immediate corrective steps.
VIEWS OF SORGHUM GROWERS ABOUT CoFS 29 VARIETY REGARDING ITS USEFULNESS
Authors:   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kheda, Sharma P. K. , Tankodara K. D. ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kheda, Prajapati K. A. ,   Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kheda
Published: August 2022

In Gujarat, sorghum is mainly cultivated for fodder purpose. Out of various zones of Gujarat, middle Gujarat is one of the remarkable zones of livestock population and farmers of this area grow various fodder crops to feed their animals. In middle Gujarat, farmers of Kheda district mainly grow sorghum, pearl millet and maize as a fodder crop. Due to nature of unavailability in some seasons of single cut variety of fodder sorghum and pearl millet, main forage research station, Anand Agricultural University, Anand recommended an improved multi cut variety CoFS 29 of sorghum. After understanding the importance of this variety, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kheda conducted the front line demonstrations of this variety in Kheda district from year 2017 with a view to long term fodder availability and to increase the area of production by increase the number of its adopters. To understand the actual usefulness of this variety among the users of it, the study on views of sorghum growers about CoFS 29 variety regarding its usefulness in Kheda district was conducted on those sorghum growers where KVK Kheda conducted FLD of CoFS 29 of fodder sorghum. A total of 200 CoFS 29 variety users were selected for the study. Ex-post-facto research design was used and interview schedule was prepared in light with objective. Usefulness in crop production, usefulness in animal husbandry and economic usefulness were three key indicators to measure the overall usefulness of this variety. Less number of ploughing is needed than other varieties of fodder sorghum, more number of cuttings and less seeds are needed were major perceived usefulness in crop production. Animal likes to feed and no poisoning effect after feeding of immature fodder were major perceived usefulness in animal husbandry. Less cost of cultivation and more profitable were major economic usefulness perceived by the users. Majority of the users had high perceived overall usefulness of this variety.
A STUDY ON ATTITUDE ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN TOWARDS KITCHEN GARDENING
Authors:   Anand Agricultural University, Saini Hemlata , Chauhan N. B. ,   Anand Agricultural University, Patel J. B. ,   Anand Agricultural University
Published: August 2022

Food security is one of the leading issues of many nations globally. The magnitude of malnutrition necessitates the need for nutrition education. Kitchen gardening can play a significant role in improving food security for rural households as well as middle-class urban households in developing countries like India. The study was conducted in the Anand district of middle Gujarat. A total of 100 respondents were selected for the study. The ex-post facto research design was adopted. For measuring the attitude of women towards kitchen gardening, the scale developed by the department of agricultural extension and communication were used. Data were collected through personal interviews using the pre-tested structured interview schedule. The results of the study stated that about half (51.00 per cent) of the respondents had positive to highly positive overall attitude towards kitchen gardening.