bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Detection of major viruses infecting shallot and molecular characterization of Onion yellow dwarf virus from several locations in Indonesia
Authors: Heri Harti  , SRI HENDRASTUTI HIDAYAT  , SOBIR  , SURYO WIYONO
Published: April 2020

Abstract. Harti H, Hidayat SH, Sobir, Wiyono S. 2020. Detection of major viruses infecting shallot and molecular characterization of Onion yellow dwarf virus from several locations in Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 1697-1701. Research was conducted to identify main viruses infecting shallot in several regions in Indonesia and to further characterize genetic variation of Onion yellow dwarf virus (OYDV). Field survey was conducted in Central Java (Brebes), East Java (Probolinggo), West Sumatera (Alahan Panjang), West Nusa Tenggara (Bima), and South Sulawesi (Enrekang). Virus detection from field samples was conducted by dot immunobinding assay. This detection confirmed that infection of OYDV, Shallot yellow stunt virus (SYSV), Shallot latent virus (SLV), and Garlic common latent virus (GarCLV) has occurred in all field with incidence ranged from 20 to 93.5%, 2 to 93%, 21.5 to 80%, and 2 to 80.5%, respectively. The specific primers of Nib gene successfully amplified DNA fragments of OYDV from all locations. Sequencing of DNA fragments revealed that the amplified product was 351 bp. Sequence analysis indicated that the present OYDV isolates from Indonesia shared homology from 82 to 95%; and they had homology from 81 to 95% with OYDV isolates from other countries. The similarity of OYDV isolates from different geographical locations reflected the movements of seed bulbs among and within countries. The phylogenetic tree also revealed that OYDV isolates from different countries did not group together indicating their diverse origin.
For love and for life: emotional dynamics at the World Congress of Families
Authors: Kalm Sara , Meeuwisse Anna
Published: April 2020

The article explores the relationship between emotions, collective identity and mobilisation in conservative social movements through an analysis of the World Congress of Families’ (WCF) 13th international conference, held in Verona in March 2019. WCF promotes Christian family values and brings together anti-gay, anti-feminist and anti-abortion activists, religious leaders, and politicians from around the world. We attended the congress and base our analysis on observations and theories on social movements and emotions. Both positive and negative emotions as well as symbols and metaphors were used as building blocks in the emotional work that holds this conservative movement together. In order to provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms we show how passive emotions are turned into active, how the differences between ‘us’ and ‘them’ are constructed, and how the combination of positive and negative emotions helps motivate action.
The first to legalise: demographic and spatial influences on Colorado Amendment 64
Authors: Bock Margaret
Published: April 2020

Colorado was one of the first states in the US to legalise the personal use and possession of marijuana on 6 November 2012. Using various estimation techniques, the purpose of this study is to examine the possible demographic and spatial factors influencing the voting behaviour of Coloradans on the issue of recreational marijuana legalisation. After the inclusion of many variables of interest, spatial spillovers from neighbouring counties do not appear to have been responsible for the vote outcome, despite visual evidence suggesting otherwise. Party affiliation and the native Coloradan population composition of counties appear to be the driving forces on the margin behind the voting results of Amendment 64.
Erbium-doped TeO2-coated Si3N4 waveguide amplifiers with 5  dB net gain: erratum
Authors: Frankis Henry C. , Mbonde Hamidu M. , Bonneville Dawson B. , Zhang Chenglin , Mateman Richard , Leinse Arne , Bradley Jonathan D. B.
Published: April 2020

This erratum corrects typos that appeared in Photon. Res. 8, 127 (2020)PRHEIZ2327-912510.1364/PRJ.8.000127 in the text, a figure showing the experimental setup, and a table listing the absorption and emission cross section values used in simulations.
Super-resolution compressive spectral imaging via two-tone adaptive coding: publisher’s note
Authors: Xu Chang , Xu Tingfa , Yan Ge , Ma Xu , Zhang Yuhan , Wang Xi , Zhao Feng , Arce Gonzalo R.
Published: April 2020

This publisher’s note corrects the authorship in Photon. Res. 8, 395 (2020)PRHEIZ2327-912510.1364/PRJ.377665.
Linking national policies with school and teacher education programmes: A case of civics and citizenship education in South Africa
Authors: Sigauke Aaron
Published: April 2020

While policy documents often portray a ‘maximal tone’ about proposed government programmes this may not be the case at the specific points where these programmes are to be implemented. This article reports on a study on civics and citizenship education at one South African education institution. Through a critical analysis of policy documents, teacher education modules and high school textbooks, the study aimed at enhancing an understanding of the extent to which civics and citizenship education documents at the teacher education and high school levels reflect and respond to national policy directives. Findings from the study indicate that while in some areas there are positive links between policy recommendations and institutional documents on civics and citizenship education issues, in others there are some gaps between what policy documents say and what institutional documents say. The study recommends that, to empower the learner in attempts to resolve social, political and economic problems at the local, national and global levels through citizenship education, policy directives need to be reflected in documents used at institutional levels.
Citizenship education in Indonesia and Japan: A dynamic endeavour to form national character
Authors: Arfani Junita Widiati , Nakaya Ayami
Published: April 2020

This study discusses a dynamic endeavour to form national character in citizenship education through a chronological exploration of the experiences of Japan and Indonesia within two dimensions: administration and curriculum. Nationalization, localization and internationalization perspectives were applied. Despite their striking differences in national character, both countries have envisioned a role for nationalism in their citizenship education curricula since the earliest stages. Given Indonesia’s heterogeneity, national character has transitioned over time from an independent-spiritual period to development and consolidation, democratic/local initiative, and religious-patriotism/national standardized. Japan’s more homogeneous national character has transitioned over a longer duration from a westernized/modernized period to Confucian/emperor-centred, democratic and peace building, public oriented, and love for country and region/re-patriotism. National character has changed dynamically according to national goals and priorities, reflecting the countries’ respective historical backgrounds. These aspects resulted in the unique national character of each country’s citizenship education, specifically concerning globalization.
Ausiàs March y los maldicientes
Authors: Archer Robert
Published: April 2020

Este artículo considera la cuestión de la importancia social que pudo acarrear la acusación de «maldiciente» de las mujeres en el ambiente de las cortes del siglo XV. El punto de partida es un acta notarial en la que se describe una cierta actuación del poeta valenciano Ausiàs March. En ella se trasluce que a March le importaba muchísimo que constara por escrito que él no había ido soltando por la corte del duque de Gandía críticas al género femenino, lo que podría considerarse una falta de cortesía caballeresca. A raíz de este documento, se propone que los tres intentos literarios conocidos de la figura algo posterior de Pere Torroella (Pedro Torrellas) de restar importancia a su notorio poema misógino, el Maldezir de mugeres, fueron más auténticos de lo que podríamos suponer en una primera lectura de su obra.
«Cuando yo era niña»: desplazamientos enunciativos en la canción de cuna de una cristiana cautiva
Authors: Di Marco de Grossi Marina
Published: April 2020

A la luz de las obras literarias que a él se refieren, el tópico de la cristiana cautiva plantea diversos ejes de temáticos, vinculados muchas veces con la melancolía, el cruce de culturas y la consideración de la otredad. Este es el caso de la canción de cuna “Cuando yo era niña”, que se encuentra recopilada en dos antologías: una, de Francisco Rodríguez Marín (Cantos populares españoles, 1883) y otra, de Fernando Llorca (Lo que cantan los niños, 1931). En ella, la alternancia de las voces —pertenecientes a distintas culturas— que acunan al niño se ve traspasada por desplazamientos en el esquema enunciativo del género. Trastocando la finalidad y el alocutario de las nanas tradicionales, irrumpen en este canto nuevas formas discursivas: el relato autorreferencial, el requiebro, la expresión lírica de la emotividad, y la poesía folklórica religiosa. Estos elementos responden a un imaginario cultural ajeno al contexto del niño, y dan cuenta de la amplitud de dimensiones que deben considerarse a la hora de estudiar una nana. Desde esta visión integral de la canción de cuna como género folklórico, y mediante una teoría estructural y pragmática de la lírica, el presente trabajo se propone analizar bajo qué formas pervive, en esta obra dialógica, el tópico medieval de la cristiana cautiva. Así se pondrá de manifiesto hasta qué punto esta pervivencia contribuye a la configuración de una voz lírica marcada por la experiencia del viaje, pero que, al mismo tiempo, no ha perdido la capacidad de transmitir su propia cultura.
La Doctrina que dieron a Sara de Fernán Pérez de Guzmán: estudio y edición crítica
Authors: Díez Garretas María Jesús
Published: April 2020

A pesar de contar con seis ediciones modernas de la Doctrina que dieron a Sara de Fernán Pérez de Guzmán, nos ha parecido necesario realizar una edición crítica en la que se tuvieran en cuenta los diez testimonios antiguos: ocho manuscritos y dos impresos. En los últimos años de su vida, hacia 1454, el Señor de Batres escribe este breve tratado educativo, que puede considerarse el primer «espejo de princesas» en castellano, destinado a las mujeres que van a contraer matrimonio, glosando al modo cancioneril las cinco reglas o consejos que Sara recibió de sus padres antes de casarse con Tobías.
Lírica trobadoresca amb filtres italians: Rigaut de Berbezilh en Curial e Güelfa
Authors: Soler Abel
Published: April 2020

El desconegut autor de Curial e Güelfa va saber compaginar el seu interés literari per la cultura clàssica amb un homenatge selectiu a la vella tradició lírica trobadoresca, «patrimonial» encara aleshores de l’estament cavalleresc. Ambientada la novel·la en el segle xiii, l’anònim recrea els tòpics de l’amor cortés, i elabora un argument que connecta episòdicament amb la Cançó de l’orifany de Rigaut de Berbezilh. Aquesta font literària es pot relacionar amb cançoners de la cort valenciana d’Alfons V (dècada del 1420), però també amb la probable estada de l’autor durant alguns anys al nord d’Itàlia. No és estrany, així, que l’aprofitament de fonts occitanes estiga filtrada o complementada per la intermediació de fonts italianes (el Novellino).
Development of Moodle-based Learning Media using Blended Learning Methods in Graphic Design Subject
Authors: Setiawan Arif , Putra Dimas Radika , Sujalwo Sujalwo , Cahyo Aditya Nur
Published: April 2020

This research aims to develop learning media using Moodle and apply blended learning methods to help improve the learning effectiveness of students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Klaten. The research method used in this research is Research and Development. The results showed the average value of media experts was 79.55% categorized as feasible category, while the material experts were 75% categorized as feasible category. Whereas the System Usability Scale (SUS) questionnaire, which could measure usability, from 32 students of SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Klaten consist of 29 Male and 3 Female Students obtained 71.25% which were categorized as acceptable category. The average test results of the students' pre-test scores were 58.75%, the post-test scores were 81.87%, an increase of 23.12%. The conclusion in this study is that learning media using Moodle-based blended learning methods are appropriate for use in basic graphic design subjects, and are effectively used to improve student understanding and learning outcomes.
OFF-CENTER COMPRESSION OF THE ROD BY POTENTIAL AND NONCONSERVATIVE FORCES
Authors: Radin V. P. , Chirkov V. P. , Shchugorev A. V. , Shchugorev V. N.
Published: April 2020

The paper studies the stability of the rectilinear form of equilibrium with the construction of the boundaries of the stability region for a rod with uniformly distributed mass. The stability of the cantilever rod is considered for the off-center application of potential and tracking forces. In case of non-conservative loads, when it is possible to lose the stability of the equilibrium position, a dynamic method of research is used. it is shown that the influence of the eccentric application of loads does not affect the location of the flutter boundary, but in contrast to the classical problem, the rod oscillations do not occur in the vicinity of the rectilinear form of equilibrium, but in the vicinity of the curved shape determined by the eccentricity value.
PROBABILISTIC ANALYSIS OF ANCHOR (DOWEL) PULL-OUT CAPACITY IN AERATED CONCRETE
Authors: Soloviev S. A. , Shevcov L. S.
Published: April 2020

Aerated concrete structures are widely used in construction as load-bearing or filler structures. The article describes the probabilistic approach to estimation of anchor (dowel) pull-out capacity. The article also presents the experimental studies of control samples from aerated concrete and diagrams “stress – strain”. The maximum permissible load values are obtained for the given batch of aerated concrete blocks based on the requirements of ensuring the specified reliability (probability of no-failure). Permissible load on the anchor (dowel) will also depend on the number of anchors in case of set of anchors as a conditional sequential mechanical system in terms of reliability theory. The design equations is given the reliability analysis of anchor (dowel) on pull-out force with limited statistical data and small number of control samples for using probabilistic and statistical approaches.
RESEARCH OF RELIABILITY AT THE DESIGN STAGE OF COMPLEX TECHNICAL SYSTEMS
Authors: Trukhanov V. M. , Basova S. S. , Trukhanov G. V. , Kuprovskiy G. I.
Published: April 2020

The issues of nomenclature choice of reliability indices and methods of reliability distribution between components of product have been considered in the present article. Calculation methods of design reliability of expensive nondiscarding objects like movable mountings and also mathematical models of design reliability, which taking into account random and nonrandom failures. The technique of calculation and achievement of required level reliability has been represented.
INVESTIGATION OF THE SPECIFICITY OF ULTRASONIC TESTING OF CAST IRON WITH GLOBULAR GRAPHITE USING LONGITUDINAL ELASTIC WAVES
Authors: Danilov V. N. , Voronkova L. V.
Published: April 2020

On the basis of the previously developed model for estimating the attenuation coefficient of elastic longitudinal waves in cast iron due to their Rayleigh scattering on graphite inclusions, the influence of such attenuation for cast iron with globular graphite on the characteristics of signals with frequency spectra of different widths depending on the nominal pulse frequencies, cast iron models and the distance traveled by the ultrasonic wave is studied. Computer modeling acoustic channel for environment – cast iron with globular graphite for standard normal probes of two types for studying influence of such environment on characteristics real transmitting and registered signals at the ultrasonic testing. Comparison of results of calculations of spectrums and pulses of registered bottom signals with their experimental values for two samples of cast iron with globular graphite has shown an opportunity of use of the applied settlement model for description of the actual physical phenomena quite adequate for practice. Influence of attenuation of longitudinal waves in cast iron with globular graphite on the directivity characteristic of their radiation is shown on model of cast iron and duration of a pulse. The estimation of the relation of levels of a registered signal and structural noise for various reflectors and characteristics of controllable cast iron has shown performance of recommendations by I. N. Ermolov on reliable detection of a useful signal on a background of noise for thickness, before established experimentally. Features of DGS-diagrams for cast iron with globular graphite, caused by higher, than in steel, attenuation of longitudinal waves and a little smaller speeds of their distribution are marked.
WORLD CONFERENCE ON ACOUSTIC EMISSION 2019
Authors: Bardakov V. V. , Elizarov S. V.
Published: April 2020

The review of world conference on acoustic emission, which was held from November 5th to 8th, 2019 in Guangzhou, China, is presented. In particular, brief information about the conference, a review of the most interesting and significant conference reports, exhibition equipment review, and also information about the venue and dates of the next world conference on acoustic emission are presented in the article.
THE RESEARCH FOR AN IDENTIFICATION OF CRACK – LIKE CORROSION – MECHANICAL DEFECT BY ACOUSTIC IN-LINE INSPECTION TOOLS
Authors: Zhukov A. D. , Grigoriev M. V. , Danilov V. N.
Published: April 2020

Problem of an identification of cracks in dents or corrosion damage, which is considered as a crack – like corrosion – mechanical defect type, is considered for acoustic in – line inspection tools during an in – line inspection of oil pipelines. For this purpose, a theoretical model has been provided and considered as a vertical notch with a convex base. For modeling an interaction of acoustic waves with the defect model there has been used a corresponded formula of an acoustic equation at a ray – acoustic approximation. Considering used simplifying assumptions there have obtained certain boundary conditions for acoustic equation of the crack – like corrosion mechanical defect. Based on this theoretical model here an experimental research were provided at specially manufactured test specimen which contained vertical notches with base of different curvature. At the specimen there are has been obtained a difference of echo signals amplitude from convex and flat surface based notches. Obtained results showed a sufficient agreement with provided by theoretical modeling and approve an adequacy of the proposed model for a theoretical description of considered interaction shear waves with the defect imitation. According to obtained trend of an echo – signal amplitude variation a method for identification of cracks in dents or corrosion damage during an oil pipeline inspection by inline inspection tools has been provided.
IDENTIFY OF FRAUDULENT FINANCIAL OPERATIONS USING THE MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHM
Authors: Belyakov S. L. , Karpov S. М.
Published: April 2020

Current work is devoted to the problem of automatic detection of fraudulent financial transactions. The article describes the causes of fraudulent transactions their typical attributes, as well as the basic principle of detection. The concepts of fraudulent and honest transactions are defined. Examples of algorithms for determining suspicious financial transactions in antifraud systems are given. Modern approaches to monitoring and detecting cases of fraud in remote banking systems are considered. The positive and negative aspects of each approach are described. Particular attention is paid to the problem of optimal recognition of transaction classes in highly unbalanced data. Methods for solving the problem of unbalanced data are considered. The choice of means for evaluating the operation of the machine learning model is justified considering the specifics of data distribution. As a solution, we propose an approach based on the use of ensemble classifiers in conjunction with balanced sampling algorithms, the key feature of which is to create a balanced sample not for the entire classifier, but for each student in the ensemble separately. Based on data on fraud in the field of bank credit cards, a comparison is made and the best classifier is selected among such ensemble algorithms as random forest, adaptive boosting and bagging of decision trees. To create balanced subsets of evaluators of ensemble algorithms, the algorithm of random insufficient sampling is used. To search for the optimal parameters of the classifiers, the random search algorithm on the grid is used. The results of experimental comparison of the selected methods are presented. The advantages of the proposed approach are analyzed, and the boundaries of its applicability are discussed.
MODERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN PROBLEMS OF MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Kholostov K. M.
Published: April 2020

The tasks of the situational analysis of the operational situation are considered in the context of providing information and analytical support to the managerial activities of the head of the territorial body of internal affairs, both in the course of his daily activities and in cases of expected or sudden complications of the situation. Simultaneously with real management activities, the use of game simulation methods is also considered, within which various game situations are created and resolved, which is one of the most effective ways to prepare officials for their management activities. It presents approaches to the problem of processing and analyzing multidimensional information generated in the process of implementing operational activities of the internal affairs bodies. At the same time, internal affairs bodies are considered as an element of the public administration system, which is a complex multi-level, hierarchical, active and developing organizational system, with implicit goals of existence, poorly structured tasks, operating under difficultly predictable environmental conditions and with varying intrasystem factors. In this regard, the content of the term “operational environment” is disclosed, which is in its essence a complex quantitative and qualitative characteristic of the conditions of functioning of an internal affairs agency, which describes both external factors prevailing in the service area and internal factors of existence of the organizational structures under consideration, including organizational staff building, all types of resource support, as well as work results.Taking into account the peculiarities of the functioning of the internal affairs bodies, it is proposed to use the methods of situational analysis in relation to the assessment of the operational situation. For this, its formal model has been proposed, which allows using the methods of factor analysis to ensure the formation of adequate conclusions from the assessment of the operational situation and the construction of analysis-based forecasts of its development. As a possible software implementation, use of Microsoft Excel tools and functions for analysis, collaboration and data management is considered.
Entrepreneurship Education and Previous Work Experience on Business Creation in Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi Omobola
Published: April 2020

The study examined the effects of entrepreneurship and previous work experience on business creation in Nigeria among students of Ekiti State University. The research adopted a descriptive of survey research. The total population for the study was 9250 gotten from the various registries in all the faculties of the university. The sample size for the research was 400 through the Taro and Yamane (1992) model. Result of the regression estimation revealed that coefficient estimates of 0.287 and 0.631 with the probability values of 0.493 and 0.142 for entrepreneurship education and prior work experience exert a positive impact on business creation among undergraduate students of Ekiti State University. The result reflects that increase in the level of entrepreneurship education and prior work experience will trigger a corresponding increase in the level of business creation among students of Ekiti state university to the tune of 0.287, 0.631 in terms of business creation score. Based on the discoveries and the analysis conducted in the study, it can be concluded that entrepreneurship education with prior work experience only contributes mildly to business creation among undergraduate student in Ekiti state. Prior exposure to the world of business encourages undergraduate students to create a business of their own.
Effects of Climate Change on Poultry Production in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Ezihe J.A.C. , Ali A. , Ivom G. A.
Published: April 2020

The study assessed the effects of climate change on poultry production in Benue State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy nine (179) poultry farmers were interviewed to elicit relevant information in line with the objectives of the study. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistical tools were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that Majority (46.8%) of all the poultry farmers fall within 21-40 years age bracket .This results imply that poultry farmers in the area were above the dependent age. The average age of the respondents was 39.1 years and within the economically active age range. Majority of (52.5%) of the respondents were females and 47.5% were males.  This means that poultry production is gender sensitive. The result showed that respondents have one level of education to the other, an indication that school leavers were no longer waiting for white kola jobs rather than engaged themselves in poultry production in the study area. The average start-up capital of the respondents was found to be N85,542, this may be due to the fact that majority of the respondents operate in small scale. Close to half (48.6%) of the respondents practiced intensive system of poultry production in the study area. with the mean years of awareness as 10.51. The findings further revealed that 90.9% of the respondents agreed that they are aware of climate change; this indicates that the majority of the poultry farmers in the study area have noticed variation in climatic elements. 85.9% of the respondents all agreed that temperature fluctuate in the study area. 72.6% of the respondents observed increased sunshine intensity in the study area and 76.3% agreed that distribution of rainfall follows normal distribution. 80.5% of the respondents agreed that global warming has effect on poultry production respectively. Inferential statistics shows that there is a significant relationship between respondents’ socio – economic characteristics and perception of poultry farmers on effects of climate change on poultry production since p > 0.05 (r = 0.544, p= 0.000). It is recommended extension agents and other development agencies need to educate the poultry farmers more about the effects posed by climate change on poultry production and intensify awareness campaign to poultry farmers on how to reduce the effects of climate change on poultry production.
A Practice of Choosing Gamification-based Personas
Authors: Liu Shunli , Idris Muhammad Zaffwan
Published: April 2020

This study contributes our entire research project on museum user experience (UX), and the purpose of the paper is to provide knowledge in practice for choosing Gamification-motivated personas. As the player’s motivation fundamentally drives the outcomes, the Bartle Test of Gamer Psychology reigning from types of players was employed as a persona tool for identifying personas representing distinct intrinsic motivations. Specifically, adhering to the philosophy of user-centric intrinsic motivation, Bartle drew on an extensive range of sources to identify four types of players: achievers, socializers, explorers, and killers (we re-name killers as attackers). By analyzing the gamer psychology, it can be connected the player types to the intrinsic needs in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT). From a methodological point of view, the combination approach of quantitative and qualitative methods with constantly narrowing the scope of candidate can benefit trustworthiness. As a practical study, this paper not only analyzes the principles, but also provides a detailed persona selection procedure.
Understanding Egyptians’ Green Consumerism: An Exploratory Investigation
Authors: AL-Sahouly Ibrahim
Published: April 2020

This study contributes to the literature of Egyptian green consumerism as minimum empirical investigations that relate to this scope of research have been conducted in Egypt, especially with the younger consumers. The objective of this research is to investigate young Egyptian consumers’ purchasing intention towards plastic recycled products for the purpose of providing guidelines to Egyptian companies pursuing eco consumers. Based on the outcomes of the empirical investigation, survey results showed that there is a relationship between price, labelling and intention to purchase recycled products, while no relation was found between awareness and intention to purchase. The paper proposes valuable recommendations for Egyptian marketers to adopt green strategies.
Social Justice & Moral Imperative for Diversity & Inclusion in Healthcare
Authors: Kalina Peter
Published: April 2020

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Entrepreneurial Opportunity And Collaborative Research Efforts As Panaceas For Improving Academic Entrepreneurship Among Ekiti State University Staff
Authors: Awolaja Ayodeji. M.
Published: April 2020

The study assessed the impact of entrepreneurial opportunity and collaborative research efforts on academic entrepreneurship among Ekiti State University Staff. The study made use of prior entrepreneurial opportunity and collaborative research efforts as independent variables. The period of study was between 2017–2018. Descriptive survey research design was adopted and the research sample size of 100 was drawn from the total population of academic staff in all faculties in Ekiti State University through the adoption of Taro Yamane (1967) model. Convenience and purposive sampling techniques were adopted to select the sample that shares the same characteristics in order to ensure that every member of staff of all faculties was represented. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that entrepreneurial opportunity exerts positive impact on academic entrepreneurship among Ekiti state university staff and also, that collaborative research efforts exert positive impact on academic entrepreneurship among Ekiti state university staff.
Organizational Safety Support Practices and Employee Performance in the Department of Health Services in Makueni County, Kenya
Authors: Ndolo Jackson
Published: April 2020

Many organizations across the globe have adopted occupational safety practices notably organizational safety support in order to improve the working conditions and eventually promote employee performance. However the relationship between organizational safety support and employee performance, has not been well established especially in Kenyan public sector a situation that informed the current study. This study adopted a descriptive research design and targeted an overall 428 employee population. A stratified proportionate sampling was used to obtain a sample of 207 respondents. Structured questionnaires were the main instruments of data collection. Both descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze data aided by SPSS. Study results were presented using tables, charts and graphs. The study realized a 72.2% response rate. Key findings of the study included; the department of health services in the county had embraced various occupational safety practices. Organizational safety support was found to influence 58.8% of the variations in employee performance. Through safety support practices the department had provided a conducive working environment which in turn had translated to high staff productivity. The findings of the study may find use among public sector managers and policy makers. To uphold research ethics, NACOSTI, MKU ERC and the Governor's Office, Government of Makueni County permission was sought before data was collected.
Needs for Consultancy of Vietnam high school students
Authors: LE THI QUYNH NGA , NGUYEN HUU CHAU
Published: April 2020

This paper investigates the needs for consultancy of Vietnam high school students in resolving obstacles encountered in their academic and daily lives. Data are collected from a survey on 253 teachers and 1,089 students of 6 high schools in the urban and suburban areas (represented by Hanoi, Hochiminh City, and Thanh Hoa province) in the Northern, Southern and Central Region. It has been found that students face a range of difficulties on a regular basis and to different degrees. As such, they adopt certain solutions to specific issues. In this paper, teachers' consultancy is studied in order to figure out whether it is an option favored by students, and what they expect from teachers ‘advice. Results show that although teachers are not hard to be reached, students rarely seek their advice since they hold higher expectations for consultancy than what their teachers can offer.
The accuracy of cross-country valuation by multiples using comparables – the cultural aspect
Authors: Schøler Finn
Published: April 2020

We study the accuracy of using traditional multiples valuation method in a global setting. The method of comparables refers to the valuation of companies based on multiples of comparable (similar) companies, preferably from same industry. While this may lead to accurate valuations of comparables from one country, it is often not the case for global comparables due to cross-country differences in culture, economics and accounting practice. We selected all listed non-financial companies with non-negative earnings and equity from the global ORBIS-database, i.e. 16,898 companies from 112 countries. PWC’s publication on contemporaneous adoption and use of IFRS, helped us categorise each country’s accounting regime as requiring, permitting or disallowing IFRS for listed companies. Hofstede’s cultural indexes adapted to Gray’s accounting values where used to categorise cultural differences. Finally, we chose the P/E, P/B, P/S, EV/S and EV/EBITDA ratios as our multiples. We find that the traditional focus on industry alone is not the best way to estimate a company’s value based on multiples. Different attitudes towards selection of comparables lead to differences in valuation precision due to differences in accounting tradition and culture in various countries. Consequently, the cultural aspect should be taken into consideration when choosing comparables across countries.
A Comparative Analysis Of Capital Expenditure On Infrastructure And Economic Growth In Nigeria And South Africa
Authors: Ayeni R. K. , Olasehinde Ireti Olamide
Published: April 2020

Nigeria and South Africa are two dominating economies in Africa but defer in terms of infrastructural development. The question of whether this infrastructural difference culminate to the difference in economic growth in the two economies is central to this study. This paper therefore, examined the impact of capital expenditure on infrastructure and economic growth both in Nigeria and South Africa using time series data from 1980 to 2016.

 Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Bound tests technique of cointegration was used to on country-specific model of aggregate expenditure, following the Keynesian theory.

The result showed that there is a the long-run relationship among the variables used in Nigeria and South Africa.  Capital expenditure on infrastructure has positive but insignificant impact on economic growth in Nigeria while it was positive and significant on the economic growth in South Africa.  The insignificant impact of capital expenditure on infrastructure on economic growth compare with South Africa may be the major difference in the two economies. This is traceable to lack of accountability and corruption in Nigeria compared to the good governance that truncated corruption and mismanagement in the government circle in South Africa. Tax base has positive and significant impacts on the economic growth in these two countries, this was supported by the Pairwise Granger Causality in which TAX granger caused economic growth in both countries.

The study recommends injection of sufficient fund into infrastructural development in Nigeria. AS tax contributed positively to economic growth in both economies, it is recommended that tax revenue realized should be judiciously spent by providing the necessary amenities to discourage evasion of tax.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES
Authors: Hamid Fahad , ABBASI MUHAMMAD UMAIR
Published: April 2020

Why are some businesses exceptional in development of new products? In this study, we will discuss various factors which contribute the success of new product development. New product development is the backbone of an innovative organization, the process is built on the solid foundations of capabilities such as network, technology, innovation, and strategic orientation and social capability are the success drivers in the development of new product. The main purpose is to understand the customer need and develop the product by using these capabilities to innovate something which can give value to the customers and achieve competitive edge over competitors. This article discusses about how successful firms use these new product development process capabilities to achieve competitive advantage in the conduct of business.
Effects Of Auditors’ Culpability On Creative Accounting In Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Ojuolape Tunde Charles , Akinnola Tony Mofehintolu
Published: April 2020

The study examined the effects of auditors’ culpability on creative accounting in Southwest Nigeria. The study employed questionnaire to gather data from 66 managers and 66 accountants. The study was analysed with the use of descriptive statistics and One Way Analysis of Variance to test the hypotheses of the study. The study found that auditors’ culpability has no effect on creative accounting in private sector in Nigeria. The study revealed that that the reasons for statutory auditors engaging in creative accounting practices have effect on the practice of creative accounting in Nigeria. The study recommends that accountants should uphold high ethical standards and maintain integrity in all their professional dealings. Accountants should not allow personal prejudice or bias to override the principle of objectivity, transparency and due diligence in the profession. Auditors must not only develop questioning mind, skill for critical assessment of audit evidence but must also exercise these skills with reasonable care and diligence.
21st Century Challenges Confronting Women Entrepreneurs in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Aladejebi Olufemi
Published: April 2020

Women Entrepreneurs play a significant role in the global economy in this 21st Century. The purpose of this study is to examine the specific challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the southwestern states of Nigeria. Data were collected from businesses owned by women who reside within the six state capitals of Southwestern states of Nigeria. The cities are Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Oshogbo, Akure, and Ado-Ekiti. Similar big cities within each state were surveyed to increase the number of respondents for state capitals where a small number of questionnaires were retrieved. Out of Seven hundred and twenty (720) questionnaires distributed, Five hundred and two (502) questionnaires were viable using the SPSS package. The questionnaire contained two sections. Section 1 for general information. Section 2 contained questions relating to motivational factors and the challenges faced by these women entrepreneurs, which, in their opinion, constitutes barriers to the successes of their businesses. The main challenges facing women entrepreneurs today in South West Nigeria are lack of adequate training, access to start-up capital, and poor family support.
A Course-Based Qualitative Inquiry: What Relational-Centred Practice Looks Like When in a Power-Over Position of Authority
Authors: Cambridge Adrianna , Fereja Sarah , Mai Irene , Yuan Alice , Bellefeuille Gerard
Published: April 2020

In this article, we report on the innovative research design and results of a course-based qualitative inquiry into child and youth care (CYC) students' experiences of maintaining a relational-centered practice stance while in a power-over position of authority. Qualitative data from two semi-structured focus groups as well as an arts-based data collection technique were analyzed using the thematic analysis method. The following four major themes were identified from the analyses: (a) “self-awareness is key,” (b) “the mediating power of a positive trusting relationship,” (c) “the vital importance of emotional safety,” and (d) “it’s a two-way street.” The results of this course-based study revealed that, although CYC students are committed to practicing relationally, the dynamics of being in a position of power-over authority are complex and challenging to navigate.
Contributions Of International, Regional, National, Local Feminists And Women Organisation Networks To Women Development
Authors: Afolabi Comfort Yemisi
Published: April 2020

The sufferings of women in the society and other acts of discrimination against women resulted in the rise of women or feminist movements worldwide especially in the Northern countries of the globe. As a result of the dehumanization of women in most communities of the world, many activists and women movements evolved to proffer solutions to women and gender issues. This paper examined the contributions of international, regional, national and local women’s movements to development. The paper delved into the Waves of Feminism which made various changes and resulted in major freedom and development for women in education, family life, health wise, employment and politics. It looked at the importance of women to economic development. Various women’s movements and networks were discussed. Challenges of these women’s movements were identified and recommendations were made. The paper employed secondary sources for information for the study.
PHOBIA AND ITS EFFECT ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF PHYSICS STUDENTS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ihekwaba Chinyere
Published: April 2020

This research studied phobia and its effect on the academic achievement of Senior Secondary School Students of Physics in Owerri Municipal Council Area of Imo State, Nigeria. A sample of 488 students (259 females and 229 males) were taken from four (4) different schools in Owerri Municipal (two co-educational and two non-educational). Data was collected using a Physics Phobia Scale (PPS) developed by the researchers and validated by experts in Measurement and Evaluation from which the phobia levels of the students were ascertained. The students’ third term results were also used as secondary data. Using the PPS score and the achievement score, the correlation coefficient, mean, and standard deviation were obtained and T-tests were run for analysis. It was found that a significant negative relationship exist between the students’ phobia score and their achievement score. Results also showed that the male students with high phobia performed better than the female students with high phobia and also that the female students had higher phobia than the males; though, the mean difference is however not significant. It is recommended that varying teaching methods and grouping students when teaching will help reduce the phobia level.
Examining and evaluating Entrepreneurship Development and Business Climate in Northern Iraq
Authors: Kanabi Taban , Tasie George
Published: April 2020

The study is an examination of the entrepreneurship development and business climate of the Northern part of Iraq. The undertaking of the study stems from insights which exhibit that efforts to foster economic growth and development and other social aspects are influenced by entrepreneurship development. But the major challenge is that such ability and effectiveness rely significantly on an economy’s business climate. This study examines the nature of business climate in North Iraq and how it is influencing entrepreneurship development. The study also examined challenges undermining entrepreneurship development. Opportunity-based and resources-based theoretical insights on entrepreneurship development were used to shed more light on the aspect of and related entrepreneurship development initiatives. This was reinforced by a combination of empirical studies on entrepreneurship development and business climate. Statistical data was also used to support the established arguments and the findings showed that efforts to develop effective entrepreneurship development activities rely on the need to harness between political, economic, social and technological aspects. The findings also showed that political instabilities, lack of capital funding, lack of infrastructure, barriers to entry and the red tap are key determinants of North Iraq’s business climate. The results further led to the conclusion that the business climate in North Iraq is imposing severe limitations on entrepreneurship development.
Using Using Brief Experimental Analysis to Increase Food Consumption for an Adult with an Eating Disorder: A Case Study
Authors: Axelrod Michael
Published: April 2020

The present study investigated the utility of brief experimental analysis applied to reinforcer assessments in providing a data-based course of treatment targeting food consumption for an adult with Anorexia. Results of two brief experimental analyses indicated the subject consumed more grams of food during the contingent positive attention condition when compared to three other conditions. A brief extended analysis based on the results of the experimental analyses found that positive attention increased the subject’s food consumption during lunch and dinner. Results provide preliminary evidence for using brief experimental analyses for identifying contingent relationships between food consumption and maintaining reinforcers. This might be helpful for those developing prescriptive treatments to increase food consumption of adults with Anorexia.
Ultrasound Evaluation for Varicocele and its Relationship with Sperm Characteristics through Semen Analysis
Authors: Saeed Ikhlas O. , Awad Ibrahim A. , Eltyib Hamad Elniel H.
Published: April 2020

The safety of the reproductive organs has a great positive impact on the human psyche, so early and accurate diagnosis of scrotal disorders by ultrasound was one of the necessities that puts the individual in the correct path of treatment. This study was conducted to evaluate the significance of ultrasound imaging technology in the diagnosis of varicocele and its relationship with sperm characteristics through semen analysis. We retrospectively reviewed a total of 281 male patients who underwent scrotum ultrasound at King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital-Radiology Department between 2017 and 2019 with age range of (11-76) years. Ultrasound result showed 119 (42.3%) had varicocele. Semen analysis was performed for 143 patients and the results showed a significant correlation between sperm characteristics and varicocele disorder (p < 0.001). Imaging of the scrotum by ultrasound is of great importance in diagnosing various andrology diseases, including varicocele, which have clear effects on sperm count and motility.