bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Il concetto di urban blight nelle politiche di Urban Renewal negli Stati Uniti
Authors: Paone Sonia
Published: September 2022

L'articolo analizza la genesi del concetto di urban blight nel contesto delle politiche di urban renewal che sono state attuate negli anni Cinquanta e Sessanta nelle città degli Stati Uniti. L'obiettivo è quello di evidenziare le logiche discriminatorie che hanno accompagnato l'imposizione di questo termine nel dibattito pubblico e le sue conseguenze sull'allontanamento dalle aree centrali (inner city) delle città americane delle famiglie afroamericane. La costruzione dell'urban blight si inserisce quindi nel più ampio discorso sulla razzializzazione dello spazio che caratterizza l'esperienza urbana statunitense.
EFFECT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF BAKER’S YEAST (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF WEANER RABBITS (Oryctolagus cunniculus)
Authors: Ibrahim Hadiza , GAJERE J.M , ZAHARADEEN A , ABDULMALIK S. U
Published: September 2022

The study was conducted  to evaluate the effect of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) supplement on the growth performance and carcass chracteristics of weaner rabbits. A commercial baker’s yeast containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae was used as the dietary supplement, four experimental diets were formulated. Diet 1 (basal diet), which was designated T1 and without supplementation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, serve as control diet. Diet 2, 3, and 4 were designated T2, T3 and T4 respectively, were supplemented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae at the rate of 20, 40 and 60g per kilogram of basal diet. The diets were in form of grain. Thirty six (36) weaner rabbits of mixed sex at ratio 2:1 (Females: male) were randomly allotted to four treatment groups in a complete randomized design. Each treatment was replicated three times with three rabbits per replicate. The trial lasted for a period of 8 weeks. Data on growth (initial growth, final weight, daily weight gain, total concentrate intake, total feed intake and feed conversion ratio) and carcass characteristics (cut-up parts and visceral organs) were recorded. The results obtained revealed no significant (P>0.05) differences among the growth performance parameters except for feed intake which was higher (P<0.05) in the control compared to T3 (40g/kg). Carcass characteristics of the experimental animals showed no significant (P>0.05) difference in almost all the parameters measured with the exception of the neck. The values of internal organs and by-products revealed no significant (p<0.05) difference in all the values obtained.
RESOURCE-USE EFFICIENCY OF RICE PRODUCTION IN KURA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Nkwi GAMA Emmanuel , MUKHTAR UMAR , RAOUL FANI DJOMO CHOUMBOU
Published: September 2022

Rice is an important crop to the Nigerian economy. However, the level of inputs used in its production are not at the optimum level. This study examined the resource use efficiency of rice producers in Kura LGA of Kano State, Nigeria. Data used for the study was obtained by scheduled interview using structured questionnaires administered to 115 respondents selected using a simple random sampling procedure. Descriptive statistics, budgetary techniques and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. Results obtained revealed that the mean age of the farmers was 31 years, most of the farmers were male, educated and with farming experience of 8 years. Results for profitability of rice production showed that the net farm income for rice production was N176922.2 with a return to Naira investment value of 2.7. This implies that 1N invested on rice production would give a return of N1.7. Results for regression analysis showed that farm size, agrochemicals, and labour had a significant effect on output. Analysis of return to scale was 4.5. This indicates an increasing return to scale with increased use of input resources. Results for resource-use efficiency revealed that farm size, agrochemicals, seed quantity, and labour were under-utilized. Further analysis showed that inadequate capital and poor extension service delivery affected rice production. The study recommended improvement on extension service delivery. The government, Non-governmental organizations and farmer organizations were advised to educate the farmers on appropriate use of farm inputs and ensure the availability of these inputs to farmers at subsidized prices. Farmers could be provided with soft agricultural loans to finance purchase of equipment and production inputs.
EFFECT OF WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS, SOWING DATE AND SOWING METHOD ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn) IN SUDAN SAVANNA OF NIGERIA
Authors: BELLO T.T , MAHADI M. A , LADO A
Published: September 2022

Field experiment was conducted during 2016, 2017 and 2018 rainy seasons at the Research Farm of National Institute for Horticultural Research (NIHORT) Bagauda (Latitude 11̊ 33ꞌ N and Longitude 8̊ 23ꞌ E, 481m above sea level) Kano, in the Sudan savanna of Nigeria. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of weed control treatments, sowing dates and methods on the growth and yield of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.). The experiment consisted of three (3) sowing date (late June, early July and late July), three (3) sowing methods (broadcasting, drilling and dibbling) and six weed control treatment (atrazine at 0.8 or 1.2kg a.i.ha-1, 2,4-D at 0.5 or 0.75kg a.i. ha-1, two hoe weeding at 3 and 6 weeks after sowing (WAS) and weedy check). These were laid out in a split-split-plot design and replicated three (3) times. Sowing dates were assigned to main plot, sowing methods to subplot while weed control to sub-sub plots. The results revealed that sowing on late June and early July produced significantly taller plant and higher grain yield. Broadcasting produced higher number of tillers (m-2) and grain yield in 2016 (887.3kg ha-1), 2017 (1230.0kg ha-1) and 2018 (1255.0kgha-1). Furthermore, two hoe weeding produced significantly higher grain yield (kgha-1) in all the seasons which were statistically similar with plots treated with atrazine at 1.2kg a.i. ha-1 and those treated with 2,4-D at 0.5 and 0.75kg a.i. ha-1. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that finger millet should be sown between late June to early July by broadcasting method and application of either atrazine at 1.2 kg a.i. ha-1 pre-emergence or 2,4-D at 0.5kg a.i. ha-1  post-emergence for higher grain yield (kgha-1).
EFFECT OF COMPOSTED POULTRY MANURE AND BIOCHAR ON BIOACCUMULATION OF LEAD/ZINC IN OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS. L.) IN AMAGU MINING SOILS
Authors: OKORO I.G , NWOKEH U.J , ORODEJI C.U
Published: September 2022

Remediation of contaminated soils with organic amendments to attenuate the side effect of Heavy metals has been scarcely investigated on okra pods. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of composted poultry manure and biochar on heavy metals (lead and Zinc) bioaccumulation in Okra plant and the effect of artisanal mineral mining activities on the environment using ecological risk indices in Amagu, Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria. Soil samples for this study were collected at farmlands beside mining areas. The treatment consisted of four sources of biochar (control, empty oil palm bunch, maize cob, wood shavings) and two rates of poultry manure (0, 10 t/ha), replicated three times. The study was a 4 × 2 factorial experiment in a completely randomized design. Biochar from three feed stocks were pyrolysed at 320.0 0C, while poultry manure from battery cage system were composted for 90 days before application. Ecological risk assessment using indices were applied on data collected. After harvest, lead and zinc still exceeded the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) permissible limit of 100 mg/kg in Agricultural soils. Composted poultry manure (CPM) showed significant (P≤0.05) reduction by 14 % in the amount of Pb in the soil after harvesting of okra. Significant increases were recorded in the level of lead and zinc in the fruit by 50 and 28 % respectively. The ERF values for lead were rated as posing a very high ecological risk within the environment; while zinc was rated as having a low ecological risk.  Also the geo accumulation index (Igeo) of the study showed that the soils are extremely contaminated. In conclusion, the application of EMCB and EOPBB in combination with CPM demonstrated the capacity to reduce bioaccumulation of lead and zinc in okra plant
NUTRITIVE VALUE OF UNTREATED AND MOLASSES-UREA TREATED TYPHA (Typha domingensis) SILAGE
Authors: Musa Ahmad Rufai , GARBA Y
Published: September 2022

The study evaluated the effect of ensiling without and with molasses-urea on the nutritive composition of Typha silages. Typha domingensis grass were collected from Hadeija Valley area, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Harvested Typha grasses were chopped manually using cutlass to 2-3 cm and wilted for 48 hours. Molasses and urea were sprinkled accordingly to improve the silage qualities. The mixture were then packed and compressed in a plastic containers of ten kg and sealed using cello tape for each treatments. The silage were left to ferment for 90 days.  Four Typha silages were made; T1; 0.5m Typha grass, T2; 0.5m Typha grass + molasses-urea,  T3; 1.5m Typha grass and  T4; 1.5m Typha grass + molasses-urea laid in a completely randomized design with three replicates. Typha silages were analyzed for chemical composition, mineral contents and fibre fractions. Typha silages have pH values within the optimum range (3.8-4.2). The chemical composition and fibre fractions were significantly (P<0.05) different in all the treatments evaluated.  Ensiling of Typha grass with or without molasses-urea improved its crude protein, nitrogen free extract, Metabolizable energy. The CP content increased from 5.26 to 8.68% and NFE increased from 23.19 to 34.37%. Similarly, the gross energy (GE) increased from 915.53 to 1060.21 Mcal/kg. Treatment of Typha grass with molasses-urea improved the nutritive value of the ensiled Typha. It is recommended that treated Typha with molasses and urea should be used for better silage qualities.
EFFECT OF GARLIC (Allium sativum) SUPPLEMENTATION ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF BROILER CHICKENS
Authors: Ibrahim Hadiza , ALIYU Z , OLUWAWUNI T. B , AWOLOLA G. , ABDULMALIK S.U
Published: September 2022

The study was conducted to investigate the effect of garlic supplementation on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens. One hundred and twenty (120) day old chicks of mixed sexes were randomly allotted into four treatment groups, thirty birds per treatment and were replicated three times with ten birds per replicate in a complete randomized design. Four test diets were formulated and designated as T1 for control, while T 2,  3, and 4 with  inclusion levels  of garlic powder at 0g/kg, 20g/kg, 15g/kg and 10g/kg respectively.  The study lasted for eight weeks.   The parameters investigated were growth performance (initial weight, final weight, weekly body weight gain,  percent dressed weight, feed intake (kg), feed conversion ratio, and mortality) and carcass characteristics. Cut-up parts of broiler chickens (head, neck, wings, drumsticks, thigh chest, back, shank) and visceral organs ( heart liver, kidney, spleen , pancreas, gizzard, abdominal fat, proventriculus and intestine). Data generated were subjected to analysis of variance and significant differences were separated using Least Significant Difference. The results of growth performance showed  that there were no significant (P>0.05) differences  in the parameters measured, except percentage dressed weight that showed significant difference with T1 having a higher value of (64.33%) which was closely followed by T4 with 62.60 %,  T2 with 61.10 % and the least  value was T3  with 54.53 %. The result of the study showed that garlic powder had no significant effect on body weight gain, carcass characteristics and feed conversion ratio.
HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF BROILER CHICKENS FED DIFFERENT CEREAL GRAIN BY-PRODUCTS
Authors: BAH U. J. , BABURO A.B. , DIKKO I. M. , BAH U. S.
Published: September 2022

56 day’s feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of feeding different cereal grain by-products on the haematological and serum biochemical indices of broiler chickens. One hundred and fifty Amor broiler chickens were randomly allotted to five experimental diets formulated to contain Maize offal, Sorghum offal, Wheat offal, Millet offal and Brewers dried grains at 10 and 15% levels of inclusion for broiler starter and finisher phase respectively.  Five treatment groups were replicated three times with ten birds per replicate in a completely randomized design. The result of the experiment showed no significant (P>0.05) difference among the haematological values for packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell (WBC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), neutrophils and monocytes. Significant effect of diet was only observed on lymphocyte. Serum biochemical parameters were significantly (P<0.05) different in Albumin, Cholesterol and Glucose whose values were however within the normal range for healthy birds. Therefore, it could be concluded that feeding cereal grain by-products to broiler finishers at 15% levels of inclusion has no toxic effect on haematological and serum biochemical indices. This is an indication that broiler chickens fed cereal grain by-products were in good health, nutritionally adequate and in a state of readiness to combat attack by foreign bodies.
RESPONSE OF GROWER RABBITS FED DIETS CONTAINING ROASTED KARAYA GUM TREE (Sterculia setigera) SEED MEAL
Authors: YUSUF A. M. , AREMU A. , IJAIYA A.T. , MALIK A.A. , LEKENE B.J. , SULYMAN A.
Published: September 2022

This study was carried out to determine the response of weaned rabbits to roasted Karaya gum tree seed meal in a twelve weeks experiment. Three diets were formulated with control diet (I) having 0 % Karaya gum tree seed meal (KGSM) while diets II and III had 5 % and 10 % KGSM respectively. Thirty-six heterogenous mixed sexes of weaned rabbits with average initial weight of 525 g were allocated to the three diets in completely randomized design with twelve rabbits per treatment. At the end of the twelve weeks, digestibility trial was conducted. Feed intake and weight gains were determined. Feed intake and weight gains were significantly (P< 0.05) higher in diet containing 5 % KGSM. Feed conversion ratio was lower (P< 0.05) in treatment containing 5 % KGSM than control and 10 % KGSM diets. Nutrient digestibility was significantly (P< 0.05) higher in diet containing 0 % roasted KGSM (control) than treatments with 5 % and 10 % KGSM. However, the values for nutrient digestibility of diet containing 0 % roasted KGSM (control) and treatment with 5 % KGSM were numerically within close range indicating 5 % level of inclusion is comparable to 0 % inclusion. Nutrient digestibility decreased with increase (10 %) in roasted KGSM in the diet. This experiment had revealed that up to 5 % level of inclusion of roasted Karaya gum tree seed meal can be incorporated in the diet of rabbit without negative effects on growth performance and nutrient digestibility.
EFFECTIVENESS OF AFRICAN LOCUST BEAN WASTEWATER AS A RESOURCE FOR PRESERVING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (GRAIN AS A CASE STUDY)
Authors: AMUSAT M.A. , BOLARIN F. M. , ONYEMIZE C. U. , POPOOLA O.O. , DADA-JOEL O.T. , IBRAHIM A. , ADEMILUYI Y.S. , KASALI M.Y.
Published: September 2022

The use of synthetic chemicals for increasing  shelf life of agricultural produces have been widely reported to have hazard effect to human health if not kill. This study investigated the re-use of locust bean effluents as a resource for preserving produces as alternative to synthetic chemicals. Physicochemical properties of Jimba-Oja and NCAM effluent locations were determined, bioassay was also performed on maize weevils to evaluate lethal concentration of effluents within 15 and 25 minutes duration of exposure. Data obtained and observed were subjected to descriptive statistics. Physicochemical parameters of effluents showed that pH was slightly acidic 5.94 - 6.54. Dissolved oxygen ranged from 2.59 - 3.02 mg/L, Biochemical oxygen demand from 0.33 - 0.40 mg/L, Total hardness from 471.82 - 542.34mg/L of NCAM and Jimba-Oja effluent respectively. Concentration of cadmium, copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, Sulphate, phosphate and nitrate ranged from 0.15 - 0.24, 5.19 - 7.31, 0.12 - 0.33, 0.35 - 0.52, 46.94 - 57.18, 3.15 - 3.71, 87.32 - 96.57 and 2.19 - 2.47mg/L respectively. Lead concentration of 0.38mg/L was detected with NCAM effluent only. Toxicity evaluation showed that the mortality rate increased with increased in effluents concentration with respect to exposure time. Mortality rate of 2.2, 17.8 and 31.1% were recorded for Jimba-Oja effluent at concentration of 5, 10 and 15mL within 15 minutes of exposure while 11.1, 33.3 and 55.6% were recorded within 25 minutes. Mortality rate of 6.7, 31.1 and 46.7% were recorded within 15 minute while 17.8, 48.9 and 71.1% were recorded within 25 minute for NCAM effluent of the same effluent concentration. The study concluded that locust bean effluent as wastewater can be re-used as biopesticide.
EFFECT OF YELLOW VEIN MOSAIC VIRUS DISEASE OF OKRA ON GROWTH AND PROXIMATE ANALYSIS OF SOME OKRA CULTIVARS IN DUTSIN-MA
Authors: AHMED A. A. , LADAN M. K.
Published: September 2022

The study was conducted on okra, an important food consumed in Dutsin ma, Katsina State, Nigeria. Reports have indicates the effect of viral infections on produce quantity and quality, this study determined and document the effect of yellow vein mosaic virus disease of okra on performance and nutritional composition of some okra cultivars in Dutsin-ma, Sudan Savannah. Seedlings were inoculated with the virus at 1 week post emergence. Each cultivar was evaluated as inoculated (infected) and uninoculated (Healthy) treatments. Percent disease severity of infection (%), yield related parameters and proximate analysis of pod were measured. Data were subjected to independent t test and significance was determined at 5 % level of probability. Percent disease severity was highest in ‘Yar Balla’ (21.3%) as compared to the remaining cultivars. Reductions in plant height (8.8 %), fruit weight (37.6 %) and crude protein were significantly lower in ‘Yar Balla’ and ‘Jikin Mutum’ The present study reveal that the reduction in crude protein as a result of YVMV infection would worsen the protein deficiency problem of the populace who depend on the crop as the cheapest means of obtaining their daily protein and mineral requirement. There is therefore the need to prevent viral infection of vegetable crops in order to ensure high yield and guarantee its nutritive value.
ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT’S INTERVENTION ON LIVELIHOOD OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED MILLET FARMERS IN BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Samuel Mary , Abdullahi Hussein Ahmed , Isiyaku Sani
Published: September 2022

This study assessed the effects of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) interventions on yield, income and standard of living of internally displaced millet farmers in Borno State, Nigeria. Cross-sectional survey design was adopted using a population of 679 internally displaced farmers who benefitted from IFAD interventions in Borno State. Three research questions were raised to guide the study and one null hypotheses was formulated to be tested at 0.005 significance level. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 248 internally displaced millet farmers as sample. A researcher designed questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection with a reliability coefficient of 0.79. Descriptive statistics in form of frequency count, percentage and mean were used to describe the socioeconomic characteristics while stepwise linear regression was used to test the hypotheses. The regression result shows that IFAD interventions significantly affect yield with coefficient of (R2 = 0.347) and standard of living with a coefficient of (R2 = 0. 321). whereas the result reveals that the interventions have not significantly affect the income of the farmers with the coefficient of (R2 = 0.092) The findings indicate that IFAD interventions improved the yield and standard of living of internally displaced millet farmers in Borno State, Nigeria. The study recommended that, Borno State government should ensure continuity of the interventions provided to internally displaced millet farmers, as it reveals from the findings of the study that the interventions improves the yield and standard of living of the farmers.
EFFECTS OF FEEDING UREA ENSILED MILLET STOVER BASED DIETS WITH CONCENTRATES ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY OF SUPPLEMENTATION IN GROWING YANKASA RAMS
Authors: YUSUF A , ABUBAKAR M. , MUHAMMAD B.F.
Published: September 2022

Effects of feeding urea ensiled millet stover based diets with concentrates on growth performance and economy of supplementation in growing Yankasa Rams were evaluated.  Four kg urea was dissolved in 100 litres of water sprinkled on 100kg of millet stover kept in an airtight, anaerobic condition for 21 days (ensiled) as basal diet, fed ad libitum to thirty Yankasa rams with average initial weights of 16.35 - 18.21 kg replicated 5 times using completely randomized design  were allocated to 6 diets; 300g cottonseed cake diet 1, Faidherbia albida diet 2, CSC & maize offal diet 3, FA & maize offal diet 4, CSC & wheat offal diet 5 and FA & wheat offal diet 6, fed twice for 70 days.  Findings revealed highest (p<0.05) DM intake (756.09g/d) in diet 6.  Rams on diet 2 recorded highest average daily weight gain and FCR (75.81g/d & 7.91) than diet 4 (35.02g/day & 17.94) with least.  cost of concentrate diets was lower in diet 6 (₦ 35.82) than diet 1 (₦ 109.83), 2 (₦ 46.79), 3 (₦ 66.71), 4 (₦ 68.77) and 5 (₦ 58.50).  Supplementation of urea ensiled millet stover based diet improved growth performance and FCR.  However, supplementing Faidherbia albida pod meal at 30% with 4kg urea ensiled millet stover gave the highest ADG and FCR with a concomittant reduction in cost of feed, therefore is recommended for growing Yankasa rams.
INFLUENCE OF WEIGHT AND SEX ON INTESTINAL BACTERIA OF WILD Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) IN RIVER RIMA SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: YUSUF M.A. , SALIM A. M , OBAROH I.O.
Published: September 2022

This study was conducted to determine the influence of sex and weight on intestinal bacteria of wild Clariasgariepinusfrom River Rima Sokoto North western Nigeria. Twenty (20) samples of C.gariepinus were used and were grouped into two groups; ≤100g as juvenile and ≥100 as adults, and this give rise to 9 and 11 juveniles and adults respectively.The bacteria isolated, were investigated using standard microbiological procedures which includes; gram staining, microscopic examination and biochemical tests.Twelve (12) bacteria species were isolated from the sampled fishviz; Aeromonashydrophila, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus pasterii, Bacillus pantothenticus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Enterococcus faecalis, Escherichia coli, Micrococcus luteus, Shigellaflexnerii, Sporosarcinaureae and Staphylococcus aureusfrom both female and male of C. gariepinus. And the most dominant species of the isolated bacteria is Bacillus species. The study further revealed that, different fish body weights had no effect on intestinal bacteria of the species of fish, however, difference was observed among bacteria community composition between the sexes.
ECONOMICS ANALYSIS OF FEEDING BRACHIARIA DECUMBENS OR DIGITARIA SMUTSII HAY TO BALAMI, UDA AND YANKASA RAMS
Authors: Madziga Dr. Immanuel I.
Published: September 2022

The study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of breed on the economics of feeding different forages to different breeds of sheep. Ten adult rams aged between 18 and 24 months for Balami, Uda and Yankasa and weighing 24.75, 25.50 and 25.50 kg, respectively procured from local markets were used for the experiment. The rams were fed either hay and fed B. decumbens or D. smutsii hay ad libitum and supplemented with the concentrate at 1 % of their body weight for 90 days. All animals had free access to fresh clean water every day. Differences between the daily feed offered and the remainder were recorded and used to calculate the feed intake. Weight changes were monitored fortnightly and the gain in weight obtained from the difference between the initial and final weights. Cost of feed consumed and income over expenses were determined. Results showed differences in performance of the rams. Total cost incurred showed that it was cheaper to raise Yankasa than Balami and Uda. Selling price was significantly (P<0.05) higher for Uda and Balami than Yankasa. The highest (P<0.05) income over expenses realised was in Balami (₦9,513.14 followed by Uda with ₦9,386.28) while the least was in Yankasa (₦8,277.99) fed D. smutsii hay. It is concluded that feeding D. smutsii hay to rams showed positive indices and satisfactory rates of return compared to B. decumbens, indicating that the activity covered its feeding costs. Farmers are recommended to feed D. smutsii hay as basal diet for greater economic returns.
EFFECTS OF ANCHOR BORROWERS PROGRAMME (ABP) CREDIT ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF BENEFICIARY RICE FARMERS IN KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: SALISU J , ADEBAYO C. O. , JIRGI A.J. , OJO A.O.
Published: September 2022

The study examined the effects of Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP) on the productivity of rice farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect data from 221 ABP rice farmers with the aid of structured questionnaire which were analyzed, using descriptive statistics, Total Factor Productivity (TFP) and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression. The results obtained showed that the average age of the respondents determined was 46years, out of which 69.27% of them were male and 93.21 % married. Majority of the respondents’ primary occupation is farming with an average farming experiences and household size of 20years and 14 persons respectively. The mean productivity index of the ABP rice farmers estimated was 6.24 with the minimum and maximum values of 1.89 and 14.45 respectively. The result on OLS regression which found that ABP credit was statistically significant at 1% level of significance has a positive effect on the productivity of the rice farmers. Lack of awareness, bureaucratic bottlenecks and high interest rate are found to be severe constraints limiting small scale rice farmers’ access to ABP credit. The study however recommended that there is need for rice farmers to be sensitize for effective participation about ABP by Government. There is also need for the Government to constitute monitoring and evaluation committee that will oversee the implementation of the programme according to blue its print.
What Lies behind No-Confidence Motion on Indonesian Social Media?
Authors: Pratama Irfandi , Qodir Zuly
Published: September 2022

Social media is currently taking on a role as a mobilizing, organizing, and communication tool for social protest movements. Social media platforms facilitate content creation, an emotional and motivational exchange to support and oppose protest activities. Social media can increase protest participation, such as hashtags through Twitter. A negative emotional sentiment triggers the hashtag to become a trending topic in Indonesia. It started with the Environment and Forestry minister’s tweet about development and deforestation, making the public react by raising the hashtag #mositidakpercaya. This study explores the vote of no confidence and the correlation of narrative in the hashtag using a qualitative research method with Q-DAS NVivo 12 Plus analysis. The research data source was obtained from Twitter by capturing the hashtag #mositidakpercaya with supporting data from online media, journal literature, and books. The findings showed that miscommunication and the failure to understand the discussed context were conveyed.
Evaluation of the national innovative potential of Ukraine
Authors: Bezzubko L. , Tochonov I. , Bezzubko B.
Published: September 2022

The essence of index methods of assessing the innovative national potential is investigated in this paper. The objective of the paper is to characterize the index methods of assessing the national innovation potential. The following scientific tasks are solved: determination of the main methods of assessment based on the use of international assessment indices, characteristics of the city of Ukraine in the world in terms of innovation potential; development of directions of use of the received estimations of innovative potential for its further improvement. The main research method is the index method. As a result of using the global innovation index, it is determined that during the period 2014–2021, Ukraine has improved its innovation performance. It is established that Ukraine has the best results in the field of knowledge and technology, and the worst results are characterized by indicators of innovation infrastructure development. Assessment of Ukraine's innovation potential according to the Bloomberg Innovation Index and the Innovation Union Scoreboard (IUS) shows that the country lags far behind European countries. The EU Innovation Scoreboard places Ukraine in the emerging Innovator group. Ukraine's main strengths include its advantageous geographical location, market capacity, deep and comprehensive free trade area between Ukraine and the European Union, and human potential with relatively high level of development. The value of the constituent indices should determine the specific priorities and objectives of Ukraine's innovation development, make adjustments to innovation strategies and programs. Public administration bodies should carry out constant assessment, control over the components of innovative development, development of financing measures and state support for priority areas of innovative development, taking into account international indices. The state innovation policy should take into account international assessments, the dynamics of changes in national innovation components, forecasts and trends in global innovation development.
Correlation analysis of world cryptovality volatility
Authors: Savchenko M. , Zavydovska A. , Kraievska V.
Published: September 2022

In the world there no country, market or economy which is separated, and interconnection is becoming a fundamental feature of almost all social and economic systems. In the case of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies, the impact of the relationship on their performance and price trajectory increases. The investigation of these phenomena is important for understanding the processes that govern cryptocurrencies. The objective of this paper is to assess the tightness of the relationship between the world's leading cryptocurrencies. In order to achieve this goal, the concepts of «cryptocurrency» and «blockchain», their history and features are considered. The principles of the first cryptocurrency – Bitcoin – are studied and the dynamics of changes in its price from 2015 to 2021 are analyzed. The price of Ethereum, XRP and major financial assets is compared. The best 20 cryptocurrencies at a certain time are identified with their price, capitalization and value changes over the last day and week. Based on the data from the Hackernoon website, research by Larry Chermak and the cryptocurrency publication The Block, it is determined that the strongest cryptocurrencies are interdependent or follow the most important cryptocurrency – bitcoin. Pearson's coefficient is considered. On its basis the correlation strength between eleven leading cryptocurrencies is determined, the part of the data are presented as a confidence interval. It is found that Ethereum and Litecoin have the strongest association with Bitcoin. Coin, Tron, Cardano, Bitcoin Cash, however, have low (negative) correlation between Tether or USDC. The main factors influencing the price of cryptocurrency are identified. It is also determined that alternative cryptocurrencies have lower correlation with bitcoin during periods of price growth, although the differences are not large, and during price decline the strength of bitcoin's correlation with other cryptocurrencies increases significantly, in most cases it reaches even very strong connection. The influence of social networks such as Google+ and Twitter on the price of cryptocurrency is determined as well. The proposed analysis makes it possible to understand the dynamics of cryptocurrency markets and the various processes that affect their efficiency.
SARS-CoV-2: saúde mental dos enfermeiros que atuam na linha de frente em um hospital federal do Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Guimarães Anna Caroline Villela , Rosa Flavia Lopes , Santos Gleysson Coutinho , Silva Natália Chantal Magalhães da , Vernaglia Taís Veronica Cardoso
Published: September 2022

Introdução: Estudos sobre o mecanismo de ação e a transmissibilidade do vírus da SARS-CoV-2, revelam que vivemos em um período de propagação de cepas modificadas. Em meio a este cenário, diferentes categorias profissionais, a exemplo dos enfermeiros se encontram na linha de frente de cuidado e envolvidos, diretamente, em situações que podem comprometer a saúde mental.  Objetivos: Identificar os fatores relacionados à saúde mental dos enfermeiros que se encontram na linha de frente em um Hospital Federal do Rio de Janeiro no contexto da pandemia causada pelo SARS-CoV-2. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, realizada junto a 17 enfermeiros dos setores de trauma, terapia intensiva e enfermarias COVID. Foram realizadas entrevista semiestruturada e análise temática de conteúdo dos relatos sobre como entendiam a sua saúde mental no contexto da pandemia. Resultados: As enfermeiras relataram sobre as experiências vivenciadas durante a pandemia, as dificuldades em relação ao trabalho, como suas rotinas foram afetadas dentro e fora do ofício e como esse cenário desencadeou uma serie de riscos para a saúde mental. Conclusão: Torna-se evidente a necessidade de mais estudos relativos ao tema, que possam promover pesquisas junto às instituições de saúde para que forneçam mecanismos que reduzam o impacto da pandemia pela SARS-CoV-2 à saúde mental do enfermeiro e de outros profissionais da enfermagem.
Perfil dos consumidores de carne ovina no município de Poço Verde, Sergipe, Brasil
Authors: Almeida Everson Fernandes de , Barreto Dhiogo Raphael Aguiar , Accioly Gabriel Miranda Rios , Regis Pedro Henrique Alves , Fontes Pryanka Thuyra Nascimento , Tuñon Gabriel Isaias Lee , Pereira Ana Carolina Trompeiri Silveira , Rizzo Huber , Mendes Emerson Israel , Nascimento Urias Fagner Santos
Published: September 2022

Esse trabalho tem por objetivo verificar diversas variáveis relevantes ao consumo da carne de ovinos, buscando estabelecer o perfil dos consumidores desse produto no município de Poço Verde, Sergipe. Neste sentido, foram entrevistados 50 consumidores de carne ovina do município por meio de questionário semiestruturado de múltipla escolha, realizado no mês de novembro de 2020, onde foram abordados diversos aspectos relacionados ao consumo de carne. As informações obtidas foram organizadas em planilha da Microsoft Excel (2010), para posterior interpretação dos dados alcançados. Obteve-se como resultado que o sabor é o principal motivo limitante no consumo da carne ovina, assim como variáveis relacionadas a tradição no consumo e o preço ofertado, sendo importantes no processo de aquisição do produto na região. Tendo em vista que os locais de comercialização, a pouca variedade e a coloração da carne ovina atrelada ao teor de gordura, também influenciam no consumo deste produto. O trabalho aponta o comportamento, exigências e percepções dos consumidores de carne ovina, tornando-se uma ferramenta fundamental para a cadeia produtiva, uma vez que, pode ser ampliado e aperfeiçoado para pesquisas futuras com maiores abrangências.
Efectividad de los Sistemas de Gestión por el uso de las Herramientas Digitales
Authors: Pineda Domínguez Daniel , Torres Márquez María Amalia Clara , Manzano Sánchez Nayeli , Cerecedo Maya Beatriz Eugenia
Published: September 2022

El nuevo paradigma de Industria 4.0 implica el uso de herramientas digitales (HD) para las actividades relacionadas con las operaciones de empresas que obtienen bienes o servicios a través de sistemas de Gestión como el de la Calidad (SGC) y la Sustentabilidad (SGS). Estos en muchas empresas no operan con la rapidez y efectividad necesarias para los mercados cada vez más demandantes por su desconocimiento o uso deficiente para la información efectiva de dichos sistemas de Gestión. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar la relación entre las variables de estudio, para lo cual se establecieron dimensiones e indicadores que hacen ver el conocimiento y buen uso de las HD y sus resultados en los sistemas de gestión señalados. A partir de la investigación empírica y sus resultados se propone un modelo para la toma de decisiones pertinentes por empresas que se encuentren en casos similares.
Enfrentamento da enfermagem no período de pandemia COVID-19 em três cidades do noroeste do Paraná
Authors: Diniz Thayane Lanaro , Costa Josane Rosenilda da
Published: September 2022

Objetivo: Explorar a concepção dos profissionais da enfermagem em relação às vivências de trabalho em tempos de pandemia COVID-19. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, descritivo exploratório, realizado em 3 cidades do noroeste do Paraná, com 34 profissionais de enfermagem que atuaram na linha de frente contra o coronavírus. Os dados foram coletados mediante a formulário eletrônico. Resultados: Com os dados coletados, observa-se que a maioria dos profissionais de enfermagem tomou a vacina contra o vírus SARS-CoV-2 da COVID-19 e que no seu local de trabalho foram disponibilizados EPIs, embora faltaram em algum momento. A maioria não recebeu qualquer tipo treinamento, palestras ou capacitação, o que, somado às demais constatações, causaram e agravaram os estados de estresse, medos, ansiedade e exaustão, bem como desencadearam doenças. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a pandemia teve impacto direto com a saúde mental e física dos profissionais de enfermagem, referente ao medo, ansiedade, estresse, cansaço físico e mental.
O jogo de xadrez no contexto escolar para estudantes com deficiência visual: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Lopes Carlos Eduardo Vaz , Carvalho Junior Arlindo Fernando Paiva de , Moura Veronica Rangel de , Ramos Filho Dionizio Mendes , Teixeira Bruno Cícero , Colonna Marcelo , Boaventura Gabriel , Casimiro-Lopes Gustavo
Published: September 2022

A presente pesquisa, de perspectiva qualitativa, teve como objetivo investigar as produções sobre o Xadrez relacionado ao estudante com Deficiência Visual (DV) no contexto escolar, a partir de pesquisas e estudos já publicados, buscando apresentar reflexões e descobertas que contribuam com a prática do jogo no âmbito educacional. E nesse sentido, o estudo também auxilia na compreensão do desenvolvimento das produções e publicações no campo investigado. Trabalhou-se com revisão de literatura (Figueiredo, 1990) para identificar o que já havia sido publicado sobre a temática relacionado ao campo educacional. A busca foi realizada por meio de ambiente virtual e delimitada ao Portal de Periódicos da CAPES no dia nove de janeiro de 2022, utilizando as palavras-chave Xadrez e deficiência visual. Foram encontrados oito trabalhos e após leitura apenas três foram analisados por relacionarem as temáticas investigadas. Após a análise, compreendemos que os trabalhos contribuem para mostrar como a prática do Xadrez pode ser benéfica a estudantes com DV no contexto escolar contribuindo para seu desenvolvimento e na construção de conhecimentos em diferentes áreas. Espera-se que as contribuições apresentadas no texto possam ressoar em outras práticas pedagógicas contribuindo com a educação ética, digna e inclusiva.
Furos multifuncionais no âmbito da mitigação da seca e sua influência na assiduidade escolar das crianças e nas relações de género dos agregados familiares nos distritos de Chigubo e Mapai na província de Gaza em Moçambique
Authors: Gobeia Marisa Iva Abrao Malate , Gobeia Efraime da Graça Armando
Published: September 2022

Em Moçambique a maior parte da população ainda vive em zonas rurais. Para a melhoria de vida dessas populações é fundamental que o governo de Moçambique desenhe e implemente planos de desenvolvimento rural. Neste âmbito e para a pesquisa foi tomada como população alvo do estudo, todos agregados familiares dos distritos de Chigubo e Mapai beneficiárias dos furos multifuncionais de água a partir de uma amostra de 118 agregados familiares calculada com base em fórmulas estatísticas. Esta é uma pesquisa descritiva exploratória com abordagem qualitativa e quantitativa com o principal objetivo de diagnosticar as relações de género (relações de poder – divisão social de trabalho, participação, liderança e empoderamento da mulher e jovens). Dos resultados obtidos no distrito de Chigubo e Mapai cerca de 58,54% dos constituintes dos agregados familiares são do género feminino e 41.46% são do género masculino. De acordo com os inqueridos o que faz com que existam mais mulheres que homens é o aspecto cultural relacionado a divisão de trabalho, participação dos membros na captação de água, (e questões de género), nas zonas onde os furos estão implantados. Os furos trouxeram benefícios pois abriram espaço para que homens e mulheres pudessem usufruir de mesmas oportunidades em questões de ocupação de cargos e liderança. Trouxe igualmente benefícios em termo de encurtamento da distância, melhoria da qualidade de água, divisão para o abeberamento de gado e consumo humano.
A assistência multiprofissional no apoio integral as mulheres acometidas pelo aborto espontâneo: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Silva Maria Eduarda Wanderley de Barros , Barbosa Maria Letícia Cardoso da Silva , Oliveira Renata Drielle , Menezes Renato Wagner Daniel de Souza , Ramos Bianca Maranhão Simões de Moraes , Sena Paula Gomes , Silva Jeanyne Maria Santos Almeida , Lins Emilly Nascimento Pessoa
Published: September 2022

O presente estudo trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática, que consiste em abordagens metodológicas mais amplas entre as revisões de literatura. Sendo assim, foram realizadas as etapas 1- Elaboração da pergunta norteadora; 2- Amostragem da literatura; 3-Definir os critérios de inclusão e exclusão; 4- Desenvolver uma estratégia de pesquisa e pesquisar na literatura; 5-Seleção dos estudos; 6- Avaliação da qualidade dos estudos; 7- Extração dos dados; 8- Síntese dos dados e avaliação da qualidade da evidência e 9- Disseminação dos resultados. A elaboração de levantamento metodológico para a pesquisa foi realizada em junho de 2022, as bases de dados utilizadas foram as Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde, Base de Dados em Enfermagem e Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, utilizando os Descritores de Ciências em Saúde, sendo eles “Aborto Espontâneo”, “Saúde da Mulher” e “Saúde Mental”. Em seguida, foi selecionado o quantitativo de dez artigos para compor o corpus de análise de artigos elegíveis. Assim, é necessário que ocorra um atendimento humanizado, com um profissional que passe segurança e oferte palavras de conforto, carinho, atenção, dar espaços para que a mulher se expresse, até mesmo que reclame. O cuidado é mais que um ato, é uma atitude, dessa maneira, é necessário que os profissionais prestem assistência de forma holística/integral, sem discriminação em relação ao processo abortivo independente de ser induzido ou espontâneo. E para isso, faz-se necessário a compreensão da importância do atendimento holístico de forma subjetiva, não de forma mecânica seguindo apenas protocolos.
Promoção do autocuidado em mulheres com fissuras mamárias decorrentes da amamentação: relato de experiência
Authors: Cunha Amanda Guimarães , Dias Juciane Sousa , Carvalho Dione Seabra de , Monteiro Aline Moraes , Oliveira Zaline de Nazare Oliveira de , Barbosa Jessica Soares , Santos Kelly Teixeira , Oliveira Elane Magalhães , Rupf Josiane Macedo de Oliveira , Jacinto Regina Racquel dos Santos
Published: September 2022

A fissura mamária ou trauma mamilar se define como uma ruptura do tecido epitelial que se estende pelo mamilo provocado por apreensão inadequada durante a sucção. Estes traumas são muito desconfortáveis e dolorosos, podendo acarretar a interrupção do processo de aleitamento, levando a infecção mamária. O objetivo deste estudo é relatar a experiência em uma atividade de educação em saúde com puérperas que apresentavam dificuldades no processo de amamentação ocasionadas por fissuras mamárias. Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, de natureza qualitativa, do tipo relato de experiência, desenvolvida por enfermeiras em uma Unidade Municipal de Saúde, do município de Ananindeua, a partir de uma ação de promoção à educação em saúde. No decorrer dos relatos, seis puérperas, de uma primeira gestação, relataram estarem vivenciando problemas que estão resultando em fissuras nas mamas, e outras três puérperas comentaram terem sofrido recentemente da mesma intercorrência. Destarte, as outras mulheres gestantes que se encontravam na sala, relataram já terem escutado sobre o tema, mas não saberiam como resolve-los ou ameniza-los caso viessem a acontecer. Em síntese, a falta de informações durante o pré-natal pode reverter o ato de amamentar a um processo doloroso e ineficaz ao desenvolvimento e crescimento do bebê, acarretando em traumas mamilares como as fissuras, pela sucção incorreta, que é uma das principais causas do surgimento dessa intercorrência, tal qual é de fácil resolutividade, tendo em vista que atividades educativas provavelmente seriam efetivas.
Amido – Uma revisão sobre os produtos biopoliméricos e suas derivações
Authors: Silva Maria Jaqueline Bailão , Alves Fabrine Silva , Queiroz Rafael Nascimento , Queiroz Nian Iury Ferrão , Lago Gleice Vasconcelos Pereira do , Pereira Glauce Vasconcelos da Silva , Moraes Nathiel Sarges , Pessoa Márcio Marcelo da Silva , Rego José de Arimatéia Rodrigues do , Brasil Davi do Socorro Barros
Published: September 2022

Os estudos relacionados ao emprego de biofilmes como substitutos de componentes plásticos convencionais vêm ganhando forças e recebendo considerável atenção no âmbito de recursos renováveis. A busca por embalagens alternativas, provenientes de medidas socioambientais que possam agregar bom desempenho, sem prejudicar o meio ambiente, tem sido alvo de estudos, pesquisas e investimentos. Dessa forma, este trabalho vem demonstrar a evolução de investigações relacionadas aos biopolímeros, sendo o amido a matéria-prima em foco utilizada na produção de bioplásticos, o qual é totalmente biodegradável e disponível na natureza. Para isto uma investigação foi realizada, que ilustra uma pesquisa descritiva e levantamento bibliográfico, correlacionando resultados de buscas em bancos de dados de revistas científicas disponíveis. Na revisão bibliográfica foram abordadas as bases de dados científicos PubMed (Publisher MEDLINE - National Library of Medicine), Science Direct e Periódicos Capes, utilizou-se como critérios de classificação filtros disponíveis nas próprias plataformas, onde foi definida a periodicidade de 10 anos (2012 a 2022). Em geral, os sistemas de publicações de artigos, demonstraram certa variabilidade, mas como podemos constatar, existe em todas as plataformas uma tendência crescente nas realizações de pesquisas com decorrer dos anos. Verificou-se neste estudo que a aplicação de diversas metodologias e insumos na constituição de filmes biodegradáveis apresentaram grande influência nas características mecânicas e físico-químicas dos materiais, contribuindo para o avanço em pesquisas.