bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acquisition of Materials and Performance of Road Construction Projects in Kenya: A Case of Nairobi County
Authors: Seboru Msafiri Atibu , Mulwa Angeline Sabina , Kyalo Dorothy Ndunge , Rambo Charles M.
Published: January 2019

This study sought to establish the influence of acquisition of materials on performance of road construction projects in Kenya: A case of Nairobi County. The objective of the study was to establish the extent to which acquisition of materials influences performance of road construction projects in Kenya. This study was anchored on the theory of controlling, theory of construction management, and stakeholder theory. The paradigm used was pragmatism and the research approach used was mixed methods. Cross sectional descriptive survey and correlational research design were used. The sample size was 74 senior engineers which comprised 30 senior engineers from consulting engineering firms and 44 senior engineers from construction companies; 74 managing directors which comprised 30 managing directors from consulting engineering firms and 44 managing directors from construction companies. A five point Likert type scale questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data while interview guides were used to collect qualitative data. The statistical tools of analysis that were used for descriptive data were frequencies, percentages, arithmetic mean and standard deviation while the statistical tools that were used for inferential statistics were Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and Linear Regression. The Fisher (F) test was used to test the hypotheses. The results indicated that with R²=0.246, F(6,40)=2.173, p=0.066>0.05, H1 was rejected and it was concluded that acquisition of materials had no statistically significant influence on the performance of road construction projects. However, establishment of quantities of materials required had a statistically significant influence on the performance of road construction projects. The study recommends that organizations that deal with road construction should have appropriate policies on establishment of quantities of materials required.
Problématique De L’usage Des Contraceptifs Hormonaux En Milieu Rural Gwa De Domlon (Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Judicaël Anoua Adou Serge
Published: January 2019

The use of hormonal contraceptives still remain a problem in rural areas. This situation is due to the social value of childbearing, the lack of correct information and the natural control of contraception among the Gwa rural community of Domlon. These difficulties reveal the lack of affection for mothers who are significantly exposed to the dangers of high childbearing. In Domlon sanitary environment, this risky childbearing attitude seems a serious problem that requires sensitizational and educational actions concerning the use of modern contraceptives for a less risky childbearing.
Al-Mu'tazila Before Caliph Al-Ma'mun's Era
Authors: Alesa Mohammad , Aldafheeri Khaled
Published: January 2019

Scholars in Al-Mu'tazila, and the dilemma of creating Qur'an that relates to it, was being used in studying various issues that is connected with the Abbasid caliphate Al-Ma'mun. This was without any deep search of its roots of more than a century before AL-Ma'mun's era. In this study titled “Al-Mu'tazila before Caliph Al-Ma'mun's era,” we attempt to trace the initial precursors (I'tezal/seclusion), starting by AL-Qadariya which emerged as a reaction from Umayyad Jabriya to reaching Al-Ma'mun's taking power.
An African Interpretation of Paul’s Understanding of The Holy Spirit
Authors: Ejenobo David T.
Published: January 2019

The doctrine of the trinity has generated a lot of controversies down the centuries among New Testament scholars. The problem generated by scholars to dissect the Personhood of God has resulted in various shades of interpretations on the relationship between God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. It is against this background that this paper seeks to examine Paul’s understanding of the Holy Spirit viewed against the backdrop of the doctrine of the Trinity. This study adopted the textual critical method to examine the various nuances of Paul’s allusion to the Holy Spirit with a view to situating them within a proper understanding of the concept of the trinity. The author discovered that for Paul there is no personality distinction between God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, since man encounters these “persons” in the spiritual realm. Applying the hermeneutical method of contextual interpretation, the author is of the opinion that for the African, conceptualizing God within the realm of the Spirithood of God would be a more practical way of describing the activities of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit than the Western conceptualization of the Three Persons in on Godhead.
Bioqualité Des Formes De Dissémination Des Protozoaires Flagellés Entériques Dans Les Eaux Souterraines (Sources Et Puits) En Zone Anthropisée (Yaoundé-Cameroun)
Authors: Aghaindum Ajeagah Gideon , Atud Asi Quiggle , Moïse Nola
Published: January 2019

With an aim of characterizing the cysts of flagellated enteric protozoa present in groundwater of the town of Yaoundé, a descriptive and analytical study was carried out from February to July 2015 on the samples of 6 springs and 6 wells in 6 quarters of the city. The physico-chemical analysis proceeded at the same time on the field and at the laboratory. The observation of the cysts of the flagellated protozoa was done under the inverted microscope of mark Olympus CK2 to the objective 40X after concentration of the samples according to the method of sedimentation and the method of floating. The physicochemical analysis revealed slightly acid water (6, 04 ± 0, 49 U.C), average mineral-bearing (533, 70 ± 346, 18 µS/cm) and rich in suspended matter (14, 14 ± 11, 35 mg/L). The biological analyses revealed the presence of the cysts of the flagellated Protozoa with average densities of 162±115 cysts/L for Giardia intestinalis, 262 ± 280 cysts /L for Chilomastix mesnili, 89±101 cysts /L for Enteromonas hominis and 72 ± 80 cysts /L for Retortamonas intestinalis. In general, the greatest densities of cysts were recorded during the rainy season. The statistical tests revealed positive correlation between the cystic densities with MES, the color, turbidity and the organic matter (p < 0,05), and also negative correlation with nitrate (p < 0,05).This very high parasitological pollution makes water unfit for consumption. The use of untreated spring waters and wells could constitute a significant heath for the households living in the zone of study.
The Effect of Tourism Investments on Tourism Income in Turkey: Panel VAR Approach
Authors: Guris Selahattin , Caglayan-Akay Ebru , Cakir-Zeytinoglu Filiz , Sacakli-Sacildi Irem , Sadic Cuneyt
Published: January 2019

Tourism is rapidly developing around the world and it effects the economic, social and cultural development of the country. In this study based on the effect of tourism on the economic growth, the effect of tourism investments on tourism income was examined using Panel VAR model. The yearly data from the period 2001-2014 on the most popular touristic towns in Turkey, namely, Antalya, Mugla, Izmir, Aydin and Nevsehir, was used. When the results of the analysis are examined, it can be said that tourism investments have stimulating effect on tourism income, but it was noticed that the tourism investments from the last year had a decreasing effect on tourism income.
Etude De Surcreusement Des Pistes Rurales Ou Forestières, Sur Le Plateau Des Cataractes: Cas Des Routes Koubola - Kibossi Et Koubola – Bissinza (République Du Congo)
Authors: Sitou Léonard , Milandou Idriss M’bouka
Published: January 2019

This article investigates the track overdeepening, a rare type of degradation that turns roads into trenches. He carried on two rural tracks south of Brazzaville, in the Pool Department, in the Republic of Congo, quantifying the phenomenon by the cubing method; describes the processes of formation and evolution through in situ observations; Highlights the vulnerability of the environment through the quantification of some variables representing its physical characteristics and, with the ArcGis 10.1 software, maps the phenomenon for a geo-referenced location of the main forms. Estimated at 13,724 tons of land loss on the first axis and 14,424 tons on the second road, the overcrowding is one of the forms of dramatic erosion of agricultural or forest tracks in the study area. Triggered by the bad treatment of the ruts, the processes of installation and evolution of this type of gully are favored by the sensitivity of the tracks themselves marked by apparent densities which vary between 1.7 and 1.8 g / centimeter cubic, with an average porosity (about 30%) and that of the geological formations in the clayey-clay ensemble with a high clay content (over 30%) which favors the process of overdeepening marked by the verticality or almost of the boundary walls. The mean of the erosivity index R is estimated at 6000 MJ.mm/ha.h.an, with an average annual height of 1400 mm characterizing the climatic aggressiveness of the zone and the slopes which reach and exceed the 25% , Are all aggravating factors. The prediction of this phenomenon requires a change in the method of treatment of the ruts and the stabilization of the forms already constituted and active, by that of the rolling surface and especially the walls by bio-mechanical methods.
Etude Sedimentologique Et Stratigraphique Du Remplissage Du Premier Etage Du Gisement De Montgaudier, Charente, France
Authors: Mohammed Boukhir , Abdel-Ali Chaouni , Abderrahim Lahrach
Published: January 2019

The study of the deposits accumulated over time in the first stage of the Montgaudier site, at the level of the two sectors, confirmed that these sediments were non-native and were put in place by runoff. Concretion processes have transformed the sandy sediments from the western part of this filling into a sandy bank. The detailed granulometric analyzes of these deposits have made it possible to establish the palaeoclimatic factors, rather temperate and humid, which presided over them. These factors were defined by the shiny bluntness of the quartz grains of these sediments. Finally, the sediment stratigraphy of the two sectors and their correlation with the deposits of the Gaudry shelter allowed the establishment of a relative chronology of this filling.
The Prevalence of Some Intestinal Parasites in Stray Dogs From Tetova, Fyr Macedonia
Authors: Llokmani Abdilazis , Rapti Dhimitër
Published: January 2019

Stray dogs are a reservoir of intestinal parasites and a source of infection for pet dog owners. Some parasites, including hookworms and roundworms, are zoonotic parasites. This means they can easily be transmitted from pets to humans. The present study aims to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in stray dogs located in Tetova, FYR Macedonia region between February to April 2017. A total of 60 samples were examined by centrifugation-flotation methods. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites were 0,40%, 0,13%, 0,08%, and 0,01% for Ancylostoma spp., Trichuris vulpis , Toxocara canis and Coccidia respectively. Stray dogs are associated with a high risk of infection. Also, the periodic laboratory tests can confirm this. The information received from this present study may be useful in the designing of control programs. It was also used in educating the dogs’ owners about public health issues of dog keeping, hence reducing the risks associated with zoonotic infections.
Asphyxie Perinatale Au Service De Neonatologie De L’hopital De La Paix De Ziguinchor (Senegal)
Authors: L. Thiam , A. Dramé , IZ. Coly , FN. Diouf , A. Sylla , O. Ndiaye
Published: January 2019

Introduction: Perinatal asphyxia (PA) is one of the reasons for the transfer of the newborn to neonatal resuscitation services. The objective of this work was to study the epidemiological, obstetrical, clinical and evolutionary aspects of PA at the Ziguinchor Peace Hospital. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective study of cases of hospitalized HAs during the period 1 December 2015 to 31 May 2017. The diagnosis of PA was based on an anomaly of the rhythm Fetal heart rate and / or amniotic fluid abnormality; A score of Apgar <7 at the 5th minute and / or the absence of an immediate cry at birth. We collected epidemiological, obstetric, clinical and evolutionary data. Results: We collected 153 cases of PA (90 boys and 63 girls) among 742 newborns, an incidence of 20.6% of neonatal hospitalizations. The mean age of mothers was 17.2 years; 82.0% of mothers were between 18 and 35 years of age and half (50.3%) had four or more NPCs. Anemia (37.0%), maternal infection (36.4%), hypertension (30.9%), premature rupture of membranes (RPM) (28.6%), eclampsia and Preeclampsia (9.9%) were the main obstetric complications. The delivery was performed by Caesarean section in 52.3% of cases and by low procedure in 47.7% of cases. The term of birth was between 37 and 41 SA in 53.3% of the cases. The amniotic fluid (LA) was tinted in 55.7% of the cases and meconium in 12.3%. At the 5th minute, 42.6% of the infants had an Apgar score <7. One hundred percent of the children (n = 153) had been aspirated at birth and 24.8% (n = 38) had been ventilated To the mask. One hundred and twenty-three patients (80.3%) had anoxo-ischemic encephalopathy, of which 95 (77.2%) were in stage 1; 27 (22.0%) were in stage 2 and 1 (0.8%) was in stage 3 of the Sarnat classification. The main neurological signs were the anomalies of archaic reflexes (64.2%); Tone disorders (57.7%); Disorders of consciousness (22.8%); Convulsions (21.9%). The case fatality rate was 10.4% (16 deaths). Deaths were significantly associated with low birth, MMP, mask ventilation, respiratory distress, and convulsion. Conclusion: PA accounts for 20.6% of neonatal hospitalizations at the Ziguinchor Peace Hospital. Its lethality is 10.4%. It is associated with high morbidity.
Intérêt D’une Recherche De Thrombophilie Au Cours Des Thromboses De La Veine Porte Dans Un Service De Médecine Interne
Authors: S. Brah , B. Malam-Abdou , M. Daou , A. Andia , A. Djibrilla , V. Veit , E. Bernit , J. Hardwigsen , 1. Schleinitz , J. Harlé
Published: January 2019

Background: Many causes of portal vein thrombosis are described and most patients had a combination of local and systemic risk factors. In many studies, prtothombotic disorders investigations were conducted in various departments of haematologies and/or gastroenterology. In this study, we investigated the systemic risk factors associated or not to abdominal inflammation in a series of patients recruited in a department of Internal Medicine. Methods: We studied, retrospectively from 2005 to 2009, 21 cases of patients with portal vein thrombosis. Patients with cancer are not included in this study. Results: We reported 21 patients with portal vein thrombosis: 8 males (43%) and 13 females (57%). The average age of patients was 46, 6 years (20; 59). Eight (8) patients had abdominal inflammatory pathology and 21 (100%) patients had systemic prothrombotic factors. This etiologic investigation is rentable because in 18 cases, abdominal inflammation and/or prothombotic disorders are diagnosed. This diagnostic, however, can permit to discuss a specific management. Conclusion: Extensive investigation of prothrombotic disorders is necessary in portal vein thrombosis, although if local abdominal inflammation exist.
Caractérisation De La Pêche Au Lac Kivu
Authors: Balagizi Akonkwa , Simon Ahouansou Montcho , Muderhwa Nshombo , Philippe Lalèyè
Published: January 2019

This study was focused on the description of fishing gears on Lake Kivu. Data were collected from March 2012 to February 2014 in Goma, Bukavu, and Kibuye fishing stations. The study findings indicate that gill nets, beach seine, lift net, trammel net composed of two panels of small and larger meshes (mosquito net attached to lift net parts), mosquito net, longline, single line, pots, and cast net were identified as fishing gears used on Lake Kivu. Longline was more selective (2 species) in terms of species selection. The lift net presented the best catch (19.4 ± 11 kg), while the trammel net showed the highest CPUE (7.9 ± 6.1 kg/h). The large dimensions of gears and the long netting duration characterized gillnets (1023.2 ± 620.1 m2 ) and longline (10.3 ± 4.6 hours) respectively. Cast-nets (20mm) showed the largest mesh size, while mosquito nets (1 ± 0.3 mm) were the smallest.
Foliar Application of Boron during Flowering Promotes Tolerance to Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Swollen Shoot Viral Disease
Authors: Kouadio Sara Georgina , Tienebo Eric-Olivier , Kouadio Kouakou Théodore , Kouamé Koffi Badou Jérémie , Koko Louis , Abo Kouabenan
Published: January 2019

Boron nutrition is known to reduce the effect of some viral and fungal diseases on plant fitness. This study investigated the potential of boron application to improve yield and tolerance of cacao trees naturally infected by virulent cocoa swollen shoot virus (CSSV) strains and determined the effective dose and time of application. Foliar sprays of a commercial product containing 20.5% of boron were performed either at the onset of flowering’s peak of the little milking (early in November) or four weeks later (early in December) with four doses of boron (0, 31.25, 41.67, and 83.27 g/ha) in a randomized complete block design with four replications. We found that boron application improved foliar density and induced production of pods of normal shape meanwhile reducing the appearance of this misshapenness due to CSSV. Boron also increased the number of emitted flowers, cherelles and pods subsequently. Moreover, weight and size of fresh cocoa beans per pod were positively correlated to boron dosage. Interestingly, foliar sprays performed early in November resulted in less flat cocoa beans. Finally, the optimal dose of boron that reduced the adverse effects of the most virulent form of cocoa swollen shoot viral disease is 41.67 g/ha.
Vécu Psychologique De La Parturiente En Salle D’accouchement À La Maternité Du Centre Hospitalier Départemental Et Universitaire Du Borgou À Parakou (BENIN)
Authors: Obossou Achille Awadé Afoukou , Salifou Kabibou , Aboubakar Moufalilou , Ahouingnan Fanny Maryline Nouessèwa Hounkponou , Bagnan Angéline Josiane Tonato , Hounkpatin Benjamin Ignace Bodounrin , Sidi Rachidi Imorou , Vodouhe Mahublo Vinadou , Araye Landry , Perrin René Xavier
Published: January 2019

Objective: To study parturient women’s psychological real-life experience in the delivery room of CHUD-B maternity hospital. Patients and Methods: This study shows a descriptive cross-sectional study with an analytical aim and a prospective data collection. It involves 100 parturient women who had a vaginal delivery at the gynecology and obstetrics department of Departmental University Teaching Hospital of Borgou. It covered the period from June 11 th to August 11 th 2014. Results: The average age of the parturient women was 27 years old ± 5.55. The parturient women were predominantly Muslims (58%), married (48%), and out-of-school (36%). They had a monogamous relationship (77%) with their husbands (66%). Also, they had conflict with the people around them (22%). They were anxious (58%), distressed (27%), and timorous and restless (57%). The main reasons for stress noticed among these parturient women were related to the fear of stillbirth (82%), a malformed child (76%), an infected newborn baby (76%), obstetrical trauma in the newborn baby (58%), and the newborn baby’s sex (26%). Subsequently, the fears of the parturient women were: the cesarean section (64%), maternal death (58%), the pain of childbirth (48%), traumatic maternal injury (47%), post-partum hemorrhage (45%), and the inability to face childbirth (31%). The parturient women before getting into the delivery room confided in traditional religious authorities (36%) who were either healers or marabous, witch doctors, spiritual advisors, or Christian priests. Conclusion: Delivery causes anxiety among parturient women whose apprehensions were about the pain of childbirth, the unborn baby, and their own mental ability to overcome the trial.
Diversité Et Variabilité Du Régime Alimentaire Des Éléphants Du Parc National d’Azagny (Sud - Côte d’Ivoire)
Authors: Djaha Kouame , Bertin Gone Bi Zoro , Bruno Kpangui Kouassi , Claude Koffi Bene Jean , Jean Koffi Kouao , Aimé Vroh Bi Tra , Yves Adou Yao Constant
Published: January 2019

In Côte d'Ivoire, Azagny National Park has a small forest elephants population, described as isolated, self-contained and whose survival depends on the diversity of local biological resources. A study was undertaken to assess the diversity of the plant species consumed and the feeding preference of this large mammal. Pedestrian surveys were carried out in the different biotopes traveled by the elephants during one year, in search of fresh and old traces of nutrition and droppings. As a result of these inventories, six organs of 282 plant species have been identified has consumed by elephant. In this plant species list, three families are the most represented: the Apocynaceae, the Euphorbiaceae and the Rubiaceae. Among the elephant diet, five species appear to be the most consumed: Aframomum melegueta (1.45%), Aframomum sceptrum (1.45%), Sacoglottis gabonensis (1.27%), Echinochloa pyramidalis (1.2%) and Albizia adianthifolia (1.2%). Considering the number and type of organs harvested from plants, the study reveals that they varied from one species to another well. In general, leaves (256 species 90.8%) and fruits (95 species or 33.7%) have emerged as the most consumed organs of elephants. In view of this diet importance in elephant survival in the park, it would be important to identify the type of species consumed seasonally and to assess their availability in each of the biotopes traveled.
Diseño Y Aplicación Del Programa De Conservación Auditiva Para La Prevención De Alteraciones De Los Trabajadores Expuestos A Ruido En La Empresa Pública De Hidrocarburos Del Ecuador
Authors: Arellano Marco Hjalmar Velasco , Guadalupe Carla Sofía Arguello , Torres José Franklin Arcos , Murillo Patricia del Lourdes Gallegos , Auquillas Andrea Patricia Guapi
Published: January 2019

Shushufindi field is located in the Amazon basin, between the meridians 76 and 77, and the Equinoccial line parallel South. It is oriented in the North-South direction, with approximately 35 Km, from long and 7 Km wide, covering an area of about 200 square km. This paper establishes the design and implementation of the programme of hearing conservation for the prevention of disorders of workers occupationally exposed to noise in the field Shushufindi of EPP, developed for workers who are dedicated to activities in the areas of heavy equipment and turbine; establishing the risk factors that may affect health and well-being, allows to implement prevention and protection controls, so workers can carry out their activities in a proper workplace. To carry out the work we performed a literature review and risk factor was identified through the use of a matrix, noise to which workers are exposed, with the use of the method of the three-step (PGV) was carried out the estimation of the risk; determined that the risk of noise value corresponds to 9 considered an intolerable risk, this allowed their preventive management. Hearing conservation program implemented in a systematic way to protect hearing from employees, allows you to prevent the health effects, reduce labor absenteeism, improve industrial productivity, and improve the working conditions of the company.
Influence of the New Media on the Watchdog Role of the Press in Nigeria
Authors: Agbo Benedict Obiora , Chukwuma Okechukwu
Published: January 2019

Section 22 of Nigeria’s 1999 constitution indicates that the watchdog role is a constitutional duty of the press to ensure that government is responsible and accountable to the people. However, one major approach deployed by the press to enforce this crucial watchdog role is through investigative journalism. Investigative journalism provides a very potent platform for the press to unravel what is known as “facts behind the facts” particularly in governance. More so, the press is no doubt a beneficiary of the advantages of the new media. The rapidity and ubiquity of the new media is now very visible in journalism practice. The question however is, what is the impact of the new media in the enforcement of the watchdog role of the press? Consequent upon the above question, the researchers assert that the new media have fundamentally aided the execution of the watchdog function of the press. This was premised on the fact that the press now utilise the new media to add depth and context to the coverage of events and issues. The new media now provide wider platforms for not just the press but also the citizens to hold government accountable. With the new media, both the citizens and media professionals now hold government at all levels accountable based on their activities. The new media are now massively used to oppose and criticize government policies and programmes as well as expose government misdeeds such as bribery and corruption with a view to engendering improved government performance.
Turkey’s Northern Iraq Policy Within the Dilemma of National Security Problems and Economic Cooperation (2003-2015)
Authors: Sonmez A. Sait , Kurban Samed
Published: January 2019

The general characteristic of the foreign policy adopted by Turkey for North Iraq has been shaped based on the national integrity of Iraq since the Gulf War4. However developments in this country caused an increase in seperation demands from North Iraq Kurds. On the other hand this region had become an important base for Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) since 1980’s. Turkey’s security dilemma and priorities over Iraq were formulated as “red lines” and decleraded before invasion of Iraq. But North Iraq based security issues increased after the occupation of Iraq by the United States of America (USA). Getting support of the USA Iraqi Kurds began to follow a policy as political rival of Turkey. But economic relations, which have been established with the regional Government in terms of energy and trade, caused cooperation in other fields. So transfomation of bilateral relations of Turkey and Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq (KRGI) is discussed in this paper. Aim of this paper is to analyze how economic cooperation caused cooperation in security issues such as fight against terrorism.
L’analyse De La Place De La Valeur Perçue Comme Un Déterminant Stratégique Des Enseignes De La Grande Distribution Marocaine : Cas De La Région Souss Massa
Authors: Otman Bouchouar , Mohamed Akhlaffou , Malika Souaf , Youssef El Wazani
Published: January 2019

This article tries to highlight the effects of the perceived value on satisfaction, and determines, among the components of the value, the major sources of shopping behavior. This leads us to a reflection in order to promote in one hand, the concept of perceived value among the mass-market retailing and on the other hand, to define the reasons for attendance, stimulation and consumer’s escape inside the point of sale. For this purpose, our exploratory research highlights the typology of value of Holbrook (1994, 1999). Relying on series of interviews with customers of large retail in the city of Agadir, the point of sale is no longer considered as a simple place of purchase. It shows different types of value, such as utilitarian values, hedonist values and social values. Our results are able to validate this idea and therefore tend to position the point of sale as a key place for the formulation of marketing strategies of retail chains and thus to be seen as a creator of value.
Culture and Second Language Aquisition: Arabic Language as a Model
Authors: Omar Tawfiq
Published: January 2019

This study is an examination of the role and impact of culture and culture literacy on second language acquisition. It will adopt the qualitative approach, using multiple case study design, interviews and observation, to generate somehow rich descriptions of the role of culture on second language acquisition. The study used a sample of the international students studying Arabic at the Language Center at The University of Jordan. Multiple methods of data collection over a period of four months were used. The researcher collected data through in-depth interviews and nonparticipant observations. The purpose of this study is to examine to which extent culture, with all its elements and components, helps learners of Arabic boost their language and linguistic skills. Living an Arabic culture (the Jordanian culture as an example), enriches learners’ language skills and accelerates their progress due to the direct interaction with the people and their native culture. This will enable them to interact, using the language they acquire, in complex cultural situations raising their self-confidence and encouraging them to use the language more effectively gaining new ways of thinking and widening their linguistic and cultural competence.
La Longevite Chez Les Ivoiriens
Authors: Daouda Doukoure , Patrice Kacou Fato , Aminata Coulibaly-Kone Soltié
Published: January 2019

This study analyzes longevity factors among Ivoirians. Clearly, it consists on identifying the life expectancy secrets. To do this, data were gathered from religious and non-religious categories using qualitative approaches. The respondents were selected according to reasoned choice method. For this study people aged between 65 years and more were selected. Data collection took place in district of Abidjan and in the District of Odienné over a period of 3 weeks, from 06 June 2016 to 26 June 2016. Six (06) individuals were interviewed and the results revealed religious, spiritual, dietary, cultural and physical factors as the foundation of longevity among Ivoirians.
Déterminants Psycho-Socio-Culturels De La Victimisation Des Employées Mineures De Ménages À Abidjan
Authors: Okpo Par Nassoua Antoine
Published: January 2019

This study aims to identify the psycho-sociocultural determinants of the victimization of minors employed by households. Two hypotheses have led to this research. Semi-directional interviews with parents and employers of minors were used. Three theories have been convened; The culturalist theory of the cultural transmission of values and beliefs, the theory of reasoned action and that of planned action have led to knowledge of the motivations of employers. The consciousness of the tacit guarantee of the impunity of the person who chastises a minor, the acceptance of punishments as a deterrent and educational force during socialization, and the subjective interpretation of the actions of minors are the main psychosociocultural determinants Of the victimization of minors. These motivate and trigger the victim's attitude in the employer.
Evaluation Du Système D’hygiène Dans Les Locaux Des Restaurationsscolaires, À La Région d’El Gharb Cherardabnihssen, Par Rapport Auxexigences Normatives Internationales
Authors: El Ghaza S. , Chbab Y. , Bakrim E. , Zaadoud B. , Chaouch A.
Published: January 2019

The implementation of hygiene system in the school catering is based on the application of good hygienic practice and regulations of food safety (security). These measures of hygiene contribute absolutely, in the elimination of the potential food risks susceptible to be at the origin of several diseases. This article presents the results of a study carried out to evaluate the degree of the respect for the sanitary conditions at the level of three school restaurants. The result of our study aims to determine the level of compliance of their hygienic systems to international hygienic standards. The rates of conformity of the sites of the study were of the order of 33, 60 %, 33, 00 % and of 48, 58 % respectively at the level of the establishment n°1, n°2 and n°3. The recorded results show apparently, the level of conformity with regard to the standards. In front of this situation, it is essential to plan and to implement relevant actions of improvement and to engage ways and resources to eliminate the noticed gaps and increase the level of conformity
La Pauvrete Et Les Pauvres Dans La Ville De Bukavu. Essai D’ecriture Du Sens Et De La Causalite
Authors: Kanani Par Amos Cishunguluka , Bolinda Bolinda Wa
Published: January 2019

This article attempts to present the current image of poverty in order to establish its causality in Bukavu town. The populations interviewed did not have the same understanding of the spectrum of poverty, but know the external manifestations of poverty and the people considered or who consider themselves as being poor. In addition, the survey has shown that poverty is an accumulation of deprivations or lacks; but monetary deprivation or lack of money was more prevalent in 11% of the opinions in all communes as meaning poverty. The enigma remains to know the amount of money you need to consider yourself or be considered poor or not. According to this research, although several causes or factors contribute to poverty in the city of Bukavu, bad governance at all levels is the most evoked factor and orchestrated by endogenous and exogenous, state and non-state actors.
La Discrepancia De Género En La Aptitud Intrínseca De Las Matemáticas
Authors: Morales-Maure Luisa , García-Marimón Orlando , Montenegro Raúl
Published: January 2019

So far, studies have been conducted to assess the gender gap with respect to mathematics, being a hotly debated topic. This study contradicts previous works concluding that women are on average as good at math as men but are not able to Excel intellectually in this science for what we want to know what are the intrinsic skills that influence the perspective that have students toward mathematics. With base to the response of 500 students, men and women of the universities Panamanian. The results of our research show the differences that exist between men and women in the performance of mathematics, because males are more interested towards mathematical processes that women as their performance for them during school, while females are more mechanical reasoning to solve quickly and accurately presented tasks.
Diversité Floristique Et Usages Des Ligneux Le Long Des Couloirs De Transhumance Dans La Commune De Savè Au Centre Bénin
Authors: Moussa Loukmane , Yabi Ibouraïma , Imorou Ismaïla Toko
Published: January 2019

The vegetation cover of the District of Savè is subject to continuous pressure linked inter alia to the cutting of wood, agriculture and livestock through transhumance. Thus, forage seedlings are regularly used mainly during the dry season by transhumant herds. In this context, the characterization of woody pastures and the study of the uses of its timber by the local populations is a major imperative for their preservation and sustainable management. To this end, socio-economic surveys were carried out among the stakeholders involved in the use of these plant resources. The phytosociological surveys (29 plots of 30 m * 30 m) were carried out using the sigmatite method of Braum blanquet. Different indices have been calculated. The graph of the raw and weighted spectra was carried out. The characterization of the structure of the pasture shows a predominance of the individuals of circumference of between 30 and 50 cm. Mesophanerophytes are the most abundant and dominant forms of life, while chronologically Sudanese and Sudano-Zambeze species are the most represented. The most represented families are the combretaceae the leguminoseae. The Shannon diversity index varies from 3.21 to 3.95 bits and the Piélou equitability from 0.72 to 0.83 from one pasture to another. Three (3) types of pasture were identified along transhumance corridors. Namely: the pasture at Lannea velutina and Bridelia ferruginea; Pasture in Trichilia emetica and Annona senegalensis and grazing in Pteleopsis suberosa and Pericopsis laxiflora. This study shows that the environmental conditions favor the installation of several species along the transhumance corridors. The uses of forage resources, such as pruning for feeding livestock, charcoal making, fuelwood research, particularly in transhumance corridors, are not likely to Conservations
Diversite Floristique Et Structure Des Fragments Forestiers Du Sud-Ouest Du Parc National De La Comoe Apres Les Conflits Des Annees 2000 En Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Seydou Yéo Zahana , Yao Charles Sangne , Sabas Barima Yao Sadaiou , Issouf Bamba , Apollinaire Kouakou Kouassi
Published: January 2019

Côte d’Ivoire, like many countries in Africa, has experienced a decade of crises that has not been without consequences for the natural formations in general and protected areas in particular. The objective of this study is to evaluate the floristic diversity and structure of forest fragments Southwest of National Park of Comoé after conflicts. The sampling methodology was to inventory all taxa along 500 meters long and a width of 10 m (5 m either side of the main line) installed in each forest fragment. In addition to the inventory of taxa, we measured the circumference of all trees at least 30 cm with their corresponding pitch. A total of 12 transects were sampled in 12 fragments of forest. Following these inventories, 256 plant species have been identified, the most abundant belong to the families of Rubiaceae and Fabaceae. 23 species have been recognized as having a special status, including Salacia miegei N. Halle and Uvaria tortilis A. Chev. Ex Hutch. & Dalziel are endemic to the Côte d’Ivoire. Nine (9) others species have been identified as species of high commercial value for the quality of their wood. The forest formations are very dense with more than 550 trees / ha. It appears that the fragments contain few large trees. Despite the successive crises, it appears that forest fragments Southwest National Park Comoé still have good potential floristic.
An Example for the Construction of Masculinity in Turkey: The Woman Has No Name
Authors: Sebnem Cansun
Published: January 2019

In Turkey, the academic works on gender rather focus on Women’s Studies, whilst Masculinity Studies are perceived as a relatively new research field. From this perspective, the aim of this work is to look closely at the social construction of masculinity in Turkey through the feminist author Duygu Asena’s book entitled Kadının adı yok (The woman has no name). This book hit the bookstores in 1987 and had a selling record in Turkey with its forty editions within year. Duygu Asena rather depicts her male characters from a critical perspective. According to her, in the social construction of masculinity in Turkey we see that men use psychological, physical and sexual violence against women. Men criticize women, limit their liberties, beat them at times, have physical intercourse with them without necessarily asking for their consent. Even though in Turkey masculinity is actually getting modernized and we see non-traditional forms of masculinity around, we notice that hegemonic masculinity is getting reproduced in homosocial communities. We can argue that men encounter insecurity in the midst of the modernization process and suffer from the oppression related to the “male roles”. We recommend that there ought to be more contributions on Masculinity Studies in Turkey.
INVITED EDITORIAL Does the Universe have a Hard Drive?
Authors: Kakushadze Zura
Published: January 2019

We discuss an apparent information paradox that arises in a materialist’s description of the Universe if we assume that the Universe is 100% quantum. We discuss possible ways out of the paradox, including that Laws of Nature are not purely deterministic, or that gravity is classical. Our observation of the paradox stems from an interdisciplinary thought process whereby the Universe can be viewed as a “quantum computer”. Our presentation is intentionally nontechnical to make it accessible to as wide a readership base as possible.
Itineraires Therapeutiques Des Malades De L’ulcere De Buruli Et Difficultes De Prise En Charge Hospitaliere A Djekanou (Cote d’Ivoire)
Authors: Abel Adjet A.
Published: January 2019

Among the neglected tropical disease, Buruli ulcer (BU) is a real public health problem in Côte d'Ivoire. Facing this pathology, international and national institutions to combat advocate for people in endemic areas early detection and immediate use of support centers at the first signs. However, patients continue to attend late care centers with large ulcerative lesions. Therefore, healing requires a long-term hospitalization that requires medical and surgical treatment. The main objective of this study is to analyze the factors that change the therapeutic route of BU patients and constraints socio - economic issues related to their hospitalisation. This is a qualitative and quantitative study. We used the technique of reasoned choice. It covered 55 patients met at the Djekanou care center in the Toumodi Health District. Data were collected through structured and semi - structured interviews based on questionnaires, individual interview guides and focus groups. A significant proportion of patients with BU are children and adolescents. The sick are accompanied by a parent who takes care of them. Awareness campaigns, community health workers, television and radio did not really help to change the therapeutic itinerary of patients. The patients encountered testify to the ineffectiveness of traditional care. The hospitalization of patients is marked by difficulties of several kinds.
Sustainable Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil and Chicken Fat as an Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engine
Authors: Abdulrahman Ribwar K.
Published: January 2019

In recent decade, the demand for fuel as a source of energy has been dramatic. In fact, many oil and gas reservoirs are declining around the world. The use of fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas is contributing to the phenomenon of global warming. This is because it emits high quantities of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Thus, many researchers and energy companies are investigating the production of an environmental friendly fuel that reduces the emission of greenhouse gases. Thus, bio fuel is one of the most obvious alternative sustainable fuels that can be produced from used vegetable oil and animal fats as well. Indeed, it has several advantages. For example, a biodegradable and a renewable energy reduces global warming phenomenon. Thus, this work is an attempt to produce a biodiesel fuel from chicken fat and waste cooking oil. Also, it was found that it is possible to produce biodiesel from chicken fat and waste cooking oils using transesterification reaction method. Furthermore, the process optimization was also adopted; for example, methanol to oil ratio. It has been found that the yield percentages of the produced biodiesel is increased by increasing the amount of methanol. In addition, the maximum conversion to ester could be achieved at methanol: oil ratio about 7:1. at 60 °C.
Déterminants Et Contraintes De La Pratique De L’apiculture Dans Les Communes De Djidja Et Zogbodomey Au Sud Du Bénin (Afrique De l’Ouest)
Authors: Paraïso Grégoire , Adjoha Bienvenu , Paraïso Armand , Ayélerou Roméo , Orou-Goura Zackari
Published: January 2019

Beekeeping is a very interesting activity having a positive impact on agricultural production and rural incomes. This study conducted in both municipalities of Djidja and Zogbodomey, in southern Benin, aimed at analyzing the determinants and constraints of beekeeping activities. For this purpose, a sample of 110 beekeepers randomly selected was investigated. Data about socio-economic and demographic characteristics of households as well as the difficulties in beekeeping were collected through individual interviews and focus groups. The statistical analysis done with R software version 3.1.2 have shown that beekeeping in the study area was influenced by three important socio-economic factors such asthe municipality of the producer, , literacy level and the producer belonging to a village agricultural association. The studies also revealed that the development of beekeeping faced many problems such as: the lack of financial resources, the low level of knowledge in beekeeping techniques, the lack of extension services, the high level of parasitism and other forms of constraints as theft, bush fire. Taking into account these results will allow to pay more attention on farmers’ and beekeepers situation what will be a means of alleviating of rural poverty.
Propriétés Antifongiques Des Légumineuses Médicinales De Côte d’Ivoire : Cas De Crotalaria retusa L. (Fabaceae) Sur La Croissance in vitro De Phytophthora sp. Et Fusarium solani, Deux Champignons Phytopathogènes
Authors: Dabé Doga , Noël Zirihi Guédé , Adolphe Zézé
Published: January 2019

The high cost of fungicides, the international markets standards for agricultural product quality, the environmental issues and consumer health discourage to the application of chemical control. The strategy is therefore to develop alternative solutions, less expensive and addresses environmental concerns. This study was conducted to evaluate the fungicidal potency of Crotalaria retusa L. on Phytophthora sp. and Fusarium solani, two phytopathogenic fungi. This plant was selected after an ethnobotanical study conducted in the sub-prefecture of Lauzoua in Côte d'Ivoire. It is considered to be the most widely used in the treatment of microbial diseases. The phytochemical screening of this legume species was carried out, and showed the presence of saponosides, sterols, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, polyphenols, quinones and polyterpenes. The sensitivity of these two phytopathogenic fungi strains was tested in vitro in presence of the aqueous extract of Crotalaria retusa L. by using double dilution method on PDA medium (Potato Dextrose Agar). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of spawn growth was 1.56 mg/ml for both fungi. The minimum fungicide concentration (CMF) was 6.25 mg/ml for Phytophthora sp and 12.50 mg/ml for Fusarium solani. The presence of chemical compounds in this plant justifies its antifungal activity and its traditional use areas.
La Pathologie Anorectale Au Chu Campus De Lome (Togo)
Authors: Bagny A. , Lawson-Ananissoh LM. , Bouglouga O. , Hadji YR. El , Kaaga LY. , Redah D. , Djibril MA.
Published: January 2019

Objective: To describe the clinical and endoscopic presentation of anorectal pathologies in the gastroenterology department of the CHU campus of Lomé. Patients and methods: Retrospective study based on reports of low digestive endoscopy carried out at the university teaching hospital Campus of Lome. We collected the age of the patients, their sex, the indications of the examination and the different anorectal lesions encountered. Results: The mean age was 41.8 ± 14.3 years. There was a predominance of 30-40 years (38.8%). There was also a male predominance with a sex ratio of 1.6. The most frequent indication was rectal bleeding (64.1%). Anal pain was found in 40.8% of cases. The most frequent lesions were hemorrhoids (69.9%) and anal fistula in 8.7% of cases. Cancer of the anus was rarely observed (1.9%) as was the rectal polyp (0.1%). Conclusion: Anorectal pathologies are relatively frequent in our department, especially in young patients and are dominated by hemorrhoidal disease.