bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review of Summer School Mathematics Framework Program
Authors: Kurd Merva
Published: April 2023

In the summer school mathematics framework program, which is prepared while the materials deemed necessary to be used in the teaching process in the programs prepared to date are left to the opinion of the teacher and more concrete materials are used, the digital materials proposed to be used by the teachers in this process are prepared in accordance with the achievements and are included in the program as ready for which goals they will be used. In this context, the aim of the study is to examine the materials in the summer school mathematics framework program prepared to be implemented in the summer school in 2022 and so to evaluate them in terms of their suitability for the goals. In this study, document review method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used. The research data were obtained by examining the digital materials in the summer school mathematics framework program prepared for middle schools. When the summer school mathematics framework program and the materials of the program in the learning process in this program are examined, it is revealed that the focus is on mathematics and the e-contents related to the field in the EBA application are included under the title of learning processes in this program and the program is supported by the use of digital materials.
Pengaruh Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Talking Stick Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Hambali  , Dahliati
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran Talking Stick terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas XI pada materi sistem gerak pada manusia di MAN Jangka, Aceh. Penelitian dilakukan pada semester ganjil tahun ajaran 2019/2020. Metode penelitian adalah model eksperimen semu. Partisipan diambil dengan teknik Simple Random Sampling dari pilihan kelas yang ada. Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh siswa kelas XI dan sampel penelitian adalah kelas kelas XI2 dan kelas XI3. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest-postest control group design. Instrumen penelitian adalah soal pilihan ganda untuk pretest dan posttest yang masing-masing terdiri dari 20 soal. Hasil analisis uji-t diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa terdapat pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran Talking Stick terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas XI pada materi sistem gerak pada manusia. Siswa yang diajar dengan metode ini cenderung memperoleh hasil belajar yang lebih baik.
Effect of Capital Adequacy Requirement on Profitability of Selected Banks Listed on Ghana Stock Exchange
Authors: Amissah Mark , Oscar Agyemang Opoku
Published: April 2023

The study assessed the effect of capital adequacy requirement on profitability of the Ghana Stock Exchange banks between 2013 and 2018. The analyses were based on the Ghana Stock Exchange secondary statistics. The analyzes specifically assessed trends in the capital adequacy ratios and Ghana Stock Exchange profitability of banks and determine the effect of capital Adequacy Ratio on profitability of listed banks. The study found that the banks' average Capital Adequacy Ratio was (Mean=17.21%) in the time. While the mean Return on Equity (Mean=25.46%) and the mean Return on Asset was found to be (Mean=3.05%). While the profitability was adverse and insignificantly affected by the Capital Adequacy Ratio, they were adverse and small in terms of the Return on Equity, while Capital Adequacy Ratio had a positive and important impact on the Return on Equity. Bank size did not have a major effect on Return on Equity and Return on Asset. For local banks, the mean Capital Adequacy Ratio for international banks was approximately the same. Therefore, the study suggested that businesses continue to operate, if not, to guarantee banks are able to cope with any 'credit crunch' economic recession. Banks can ensure that surplus capital is transformed into investment to maximize investment returns.
ChatGPT and Medical Education: A Double-Edged Sword
Authors: Khairatun Hisan Urfa , Miftahul Amri Muhammad
Published: April 2023

ChatGPT has gained attention worldwide. In the medical education field, ChatGPT, or any similar large language model, provides a convenient way for students to access information and practice their skills. ChatGPT can simulate patient interactions, allowing students to practice their diagnostic and communication skills in a safe and controlled environment. ChatGPT can also answer questions and provide explanations for complex medical concepts. There have been attempts involving ChatGPT to assist researchers in writing journal articles. Due to its capabilities, ChatGPT has the potential to be abused and sparking ethical concerns. Unwise researchers can now employ ChatGPT to write academic articles. Similarly, irresponsible students, might utilize ChatGPT to cheat during exams. We investigated whether ChatGPT, in its current state, can answer Indonesian medical doctor examination problems. Among the 3 problems that we have picked, ChatGPT can only correctly answer 1 question. We also examine whether ChatGPT-generated abstracts can fool professionals and educators. We have brought 6 abstracts, 3 of which are taken from actual published papers, while the other 3 were generated by ChatGPT. We recruited 12 participants with either a medical doctor (M.D.), a doctorate (Ph.D.), or an M.D., Ph.D. degree from various institutions in Indonesia. Surprisingly, 4 of the participants couldn't guess a single abstract correctly, 6 could only identify 1 abstract accurately, one correctly guessed 2 abstracts, and one correctly identified 3 abstracts. Therefore, it is safe to say that ChatGPT, in its current state, has been able to fool professionals and educators.
Politeness Strategies in Directives Speech Acts Found in Daily Conversations among Students
Authors: Supriatna Nana , Muhria Lanlan , Gusmayanti Aneu Sri
Published: April 2023

This study aims to find out the kinds of Brown and Levinson’s politeness strategy among the senior high school and how they use those strategies in their daily conversations. In this study applied Brown and Levinson’s politeness strategy. This study was a qualitative approach using descriptive method. The subject was the Senior High School Daarul Huda. The source of the data is the students’ spoken expressions which the writer transcribes into conversational texts. The researcher observed the students’ speaking classes, came to their classes before lecturing, and went to their boarding houses. Their conversation were recorded and transcribed. Then, data was analyzed based on Brown and Levinson’s politeness strategy. The result showed there were 166 utterances of Brown and Levinson's politeness strategy that were used by the students in their daily conversations. These  are a bald on-record strategy, a positive politeness strategy, a negative politeness strategy, an off-record strategy and a do not do FTA/ keep the quiet strategy.
Focused versus radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy in post burn hypertrophic scar: A single blinded randomized controlled trial
Authors: Aboelnour Nancy Hassan , Ewais Najlaa Fathi , Hamada Hamada Ahmed
Published: April 2023

Purpose. Hypertrophic scar (HTS) is one of the common post-burn complications that lead to functional and cosmetic impairments, so we pursued to examine efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on HTS in expression of improving scar thickness and appearance. Materials and Methods. 60 patients with post burn HTS were recruited in this trial and divided randomly into 3 equal groups. Group A: received focus ESWT (100 shock waves per cm2, 0.037 mJ/mm2, 4 Hz, 2 times/week for six weeks) plus traditional topical medication (MEBO Scaro cream). Group B: received radial ESWT (500 shock waves per cm2, 0.13 mJ/mm2, 6 Hz, 2 times/week for six weeks) plus MEBO Scaro cream. Group: received only MEBO Scaro cream. Ultrasonography was utilized for scar thickness measurement and scar characteristics assessment was done by Modified Vancouver Scar Scale (MVSS). All measures were gathered before the start of the study, and after termination of the trial (after 6 weeks). Results. Both focus and radial ESWT showed significant advance in scar thickness and MVSS post treatment (p > 0.001), without statistical differences between them (p > 0.05), while group C showed only a significant diminution in MVSS post treatment (p > 0.001), without any change in scar thickness. Conclusion. Higher statistical results were achieved with both focus and radial ESWT without any side effects, confirming the safety and efficiency of ESWT in HTS management.
Eksplorasi Nilai Religius Dalam Ungkapan Bahasa Banjar
Authors: Faridah Siti , Tunnoor Saidah
Published: April 2023

Ungkapan dalam bahasa Banjar merupakan salah satu bagian dari bahasa sastra lisan yang telah dihasilkan oleh masyarakat Banjar pada masa lalu dengan berbagai bentuk dan keunikannya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah ingin mengetahui dan menggali nilai-nilai religius dalam ungkapan bahasa Banjar. Pada penelitian ini digunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data penelitian ini berbentuk teks-teks kalimat atau kumpulan ungkapan bahasa Banjar dari informan.Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah teknik observasi teks dan wawancara. Analisis data dilakukan dengan mengidentifikasi dan mengklasifikasi ungkapan bahasa Banjar berdasarkan nilai-nilai religius yang dikandungnya.Temuan dari penelitian ini adalah nilai-nilai religius yang terdapat dalam ungkapan bahasa Banjar meliputi: lurus hati, bahati masigit, talanggar dauh, diandak di bahu handak ka kapala, halus-halus iwak,ganal-ganal biawak, balang kambingan. Nilai-nilai ini sangat penting bagi generasi muda. Oleh karena itu, penggunaan dan pelestarian ungkapan bahasa Banjar dalam dunia pendidikan dan generasi muda sangat penting untuk terus dilanjutkan.
Strategi Kepala Madrasah Dalam Membina Akhlakul Karimah Siswa MI Nurul Ulum Teluk Tiram Darat Banjarmasin
Authors: Fauzi Achmad
Published: April 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui  Strategi Kepala Madrasah Dalam Membina dan membentuk  Akhlakul Karimah Siswa Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nurul Ulum Tiram Darat Banjarmasin, sehingga menjadi Madrasah yang berkarakter Islami. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, jenis studi kasus.  Metode  pengumpulan  data    yang  digunakan  peneliti  meliputi; 1)  observasi,  2)  wawancara,  3)  dokumentasi.  Data  yang  terkumpul  dari  ketiga  metode pengumpulan  data  tersebut  dapat  dianalisis  untuk  mendapatkan  temuan  penelitian,  hal  ini dianalisis  dengan  mereduksi  data,  menyajikan  data,  dan  menarik  kesimpulan.. Kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian ini  bahwa Strategi Kepala Madrasah Dalam Membina  Akhlakul Karimah Siswa Madrasah Ibtidai-yah Nurul Ulum Tiram Darat Banjarmasin, adalah, (1)  Membiasakan semua siswa untuk mengerjakan hal hal yang terpuji di ling-kungan madrasah. (2) Memberikan bimb-ingan dan nasehat dalam semua kegiatan pos-itif di Madrasah. (3) Memberikan Suri-Tauladan yang  baik. (4) Menjaga Siswa Dari Perbuatan Tercela Menciptakan Lingkungan madrasah yang Edukatif. (6) Menjalin Ker-jasama Dengan Orang Tua Siswa,  dan ke (7) Memberikan Hukuman Bagi Siswa yang Me-langgar ketentuan dan tata tertib Madrasah.
Meningkatkan Ketuntasan Belajar Biologi Pasca Covid 19 Materi Hasil Investigasi Tentang Virus Dengan Pembelajaran Project Based Learning Pada Siswa Kelas X.A SMA Negeri 1 Boja Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Mutarsih Sri
Published: April 2023

Pembelajaran pada masa covid 19 memang sangat memberi dampak, pandemic menyebabkan pembelajaran tidak optimal, sehingga berdampak terhadap hasil belajar sehingga peneliti melakukan penelitian agar bisa memberikan solusi belajar yang di hadapi siswa dan guru pada masa pembelajaran daring dengan pembelajaran PjBL, dengan subjek penelitian sebanyak 36 orang dengan sampel total dan penilai ketuntasan dengan analisis persentase ketuntasan dengan acuan nilai KKM 75 yang dilaksanakan dengan dua siklus. Berdasarkan hasil pembelajaran siklus 1 diperoleh materi yang di sampaikan progrs hasil diskusi kerja kelompok dari 5 kelompok diperoleh info baru empat kelopok yang telah melaporkan siswa memahami kerangka proyek dan memulai perencanaann yang kedua mampu menyajikan laporan awal hasil investigasi tentang  Virus. kemudian dilakukan evaluasi siklus 1 diperoleh nilai rata-rata 76,50  dengan ketuntasan belajar mencapai 69%, masih belum memenuhi kriteria ketuntasan secara klasikal, dengan kendala yang di hadapi siswa masih belum memahami materi atau bahan tentang Virus, sehingga kurang menguasai pelajaran, pada siklus 2 dengan memberikan remedial dan pengayaan materi dan penugasan projek agar di lanjutkan dengan menggali bahan lebih banyak lagi tentang Virus, pada siklus 2 ada kemajuan hasil belajar dengan nilai rata-rata 81,47 dengan persentase ketuntasan 100%, maka dapat ditarik sebuah kesimpulan bahwa ketuntasan belajar telah dicapai dengan baik dengan demikian pembelajaran tercapai dengan pembelajaran PjBL.
Memahami Makna Bakhil dalam Al-Quran dan Hadis
Authors: Prabowo Yudhi
Published: April 2023

Islam is a religion that places great emphasis on people giving away their wealth in a good way, so that generosity arises which is one of the main characteristics that every Muslim individual who hopes for success in life and his life needs to always have, grow and develop. However, there is a trait and characteristic that can destroy generosity and the root of compassion, that can hide itself in the human subconscious to abandon good morals, that is known as miserliness. Miserliness paved the way for human nature to abandon its good morals. This research study is entirely based on literature review or literature studies. Therefore, the nature of the research is library (Library Research). The data collected and analyzed all come from literature and other document materials, such as books, writings in journals, as well as in other media, which are relevant to the problem under study. so you get the right answer. First, the word expression derived from the word (بخل) in the Qur'an is mentioned 12 times in 6 letters. Second, there are many things explained in the Qur'an in response to miserly acts, including encouraging sacrifices with one's soul, sacrificing property in jihad, Allah says about various kinds of harsh threats against miserly people, and stinginess is an illustration of shirk. who have loved excessive wealth than loving God. arrogance and turning away from the truth. The emergence of miserliness which is human nature due to driving factors such as the environment and education, love of the world and fear of poverty, being arrogant, money is the goal of life, and neglecting the effects of stinginess.
The Role of Product Attributes to Consumer Purchase Intentions in The Coffeeshop
Authors: Yolanda Putra Ronaldo , Maminiaina Heritiana Sedera Rakotoarisoa , Ahmad Ali Muhammad , Junaid Iqbal Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Enjoying a banquet at a Coffeeshop has become a new phenomenon for executives and professionals to entertain business relationships or unwind after a day's work. The increasing public consumption of coffee is an opportunity for Coffeeshop entrepreneurs, thus encouraging the establishment of Coffeeshops in each region. The purpose of this study is to find out whether Product Attributes have an effect on Consumer Purchase Intentions at the Coffeeshop. The research was conducted using a survey approach. The population in this study was Coffee shop consumers with several samples using a purposive sampling approach, namely 135 respondents. The results of the study prove that Product Quality has a significant effect on Purchase Intention. Brand Equity has a significant effect on Purchase Intent. Facilities have a significant effect on Purchase Intention. Fourth, the Atmosphere has a significant effect on Purchase Intention. Quality of Service has a significant effect on Purchase Intention. Finally, the study results prove that Product Quality, Brand Equity, Facilities, Atmosphere, and Service Quality have a positive and significant effect on Purchase Intention.
PENETAPAN JUMLAH BELIS DALAM PERKAWINAN DI DESA NANGA MBAUR PRESPEKTIF MASLAHAH
Authors: Gunawan Edy
Published: April 2023

Belis dalam istilah didesa nanga mbaur disebut sebagai prongkosan perkawinan yakni, salah satu tradisi dengan bertujuan untuk melaksanakan perkawinan yang sah, dalam hal ini belis juga sebagai tuntutan adat yang telah menjadi budaya turun temurun serta bagian kehormatan tertinggi dalam kehidupan bermasyarakat wabil kusus di desa nanga mbaur, Dalam praktik keseharian didesa nanga mbaur besarnya jumlah belis atau perongkosan perkawinan merupakan salah satu masalah yang mendapat reaksi berbagai kalagan serta kendala bagi masyarakat didesa nanga mbaur dalam melaksanakan perkawinan, dalam hukum Islam jumlah belis bukanlah sesuatu hal yang mutlak yang harus dipenuhi dalam perkawinan, lalu bagaimana dengan penetapan jumlah belis dalam perkawinan di desa nanga mbaur prespektif maslahah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan menggunakan metode deskriptif analitis dengan mengumpulkan data-data yang bersifat konseptual dan dianalisis dengan metode miles dan huberman. Tulisan ini mendeskripsikan tentang penetapan jumlah belis dalam perkawinan yang selama ini terjadi karena kurangnya pemahaman tentang konsep pernikahan dalam islam, serta penetapan jumlah belis dalam perkawinan terlalu besar dan memberatkan bagi pria laki-laki, hasilnya adalah banyak kalangan masyarakat menunda pernikahan Karen alasan biaya pernikahan terlalu besar, sangat tidak dianjurkan karena akan menjerumus kepada hal yang mengarah pada kemaksiatan, sedangkan memudahkan pernikahan dengan tidak memberatkan adalah perbuatan yang mulia.
STUDI ANALISIS TERHADAP PERAN BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA (BUMDES) DALAM MENINGKATKAN PEREKONOMIAN MASYARAKAT DESA YANG BERBASIS SYARI’AH
Authors: Arifin Samsul
Published: April 2023

Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang di kemukakan diatas skripsi ini membahas tentang peran Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDES) dalam mengembangkan perekonomian masyarakat Desa pandan indah yang berbasis syariah berikut: 1) Bahwa peran BUMDES Desa Pandan indah pada dasarnya sudah mencoba untuk mengembangkan perekonomian masyarakat Desa pandan indah dengan asas dasar hokum syariah baik secara materi maupun non materi, yang betujuan untuk mengembangkan perekonomian masyarakat, 2) Dalam perkembangannya BUMDES Desa Pandan indah pada awal pembentukan mengalami beberapa kendala baik dari segi modal, sosial, dan politik: a) Pada awal pembentukan BUMDes Desa Pandan indah tidak mempunyai modal yang signifikan sehingga untuk mengembangkan usaha terhambat, hanya bisa terlaksana satu unit usaha yaitu ternak dan itupun hanya satu kelompok usaha ternak yang bisa terjangkau, b) Dari sisi sosial respon masyarakat terhadap adanya BUMDES Desa Pandan Indah masih tergolong lemah, karena masih kurangnya sosialisasi kepada masyarakat sehingga masyarakat tidak terlalu tau tentang adanya BUMDES di Desa Pandan indah.

                  Dalam menjalani perannya sebagai penggerak perekonomian masyarakat Desa BUMDes Desa Pandan indah indah terus bergerak dan berenovasi untuk mewujudkan perekonomian pedesaan yang berkualitas, dengan sebagian besar penduduk Desa Pandan Indah maka BUMDes Pandan Indah melakukan beberapa trobosan baru dalam meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat Desa seperti :

                  Dalam bidang pertaian BUMDes Desa pandan Indah mencoba melakukan dan mengembangkan pertanian masyarakat dengan cara membantu masyarakat dalam modal pertanian yang dimana hasil dari panen itu nanti akan di serahkan kepada BUMDes sesuai dengan kesepakatan atau akad perjanjian berdasarkan jumlah pinjaman modal bertani kepada BUMDes.
KARAKTERISTIK HUKUM TATA NEGARA ISLAM PADA ERA KLASIK
Authors: Hamdi Muh. Rizal
Published: April 2023

Wacana tentang negara kerap mewarnai diskursus pemikiran ketatanegaraan dalam Islam. Hal ini disebabkan oleh urgensi otoritas negara dalam mengatur kehidupan sosial masyarakat dalam mencapai cita-cita bersama. Dalam konteks ini, umat Islam terpilah dalam formulasi dan implementasi praktek kehidupan bernegara yang berbeda, yaitu praktek yang menyatukan negara dalam agama  sebagai satu kesatuan institusi (integral) dan praktek yang memisahkan agama dari negara (sekular). Negara integral (di<n wa daulah) menempatkan Islam otentik secara formal dalam struktur kenegaraan, baik sebagai dasar negara, bentuk pemerintahan dan tata undang-undang. Islam dipandang mengatur persoalan manusia secara total dan berlaku bagi segenap manusia muslim (universalisme Islam). Adapun bentuk ketiga menempatkan dan memfungsikan agama dan negara sekaligus. Pada tulisan ini penulis akan menjelaskan bagaimana karakteristik Hukum Tata Negara pada periode klasik dengan menggunakan teori relasi agama dan negara.
PERTANGGUNGJAWABAN PIDANA TERHADAP PENJUALAN DAN PENGGUNAAN HAK CIPTA TANPA IZIN LISENSI DALAM BENTUK VCD DAN DVD
Authors: Adnan Idul
Published: April 2023

Hak Cipta adalah istilah hukum yang digunakan untuk menggambarkan hak yang dimiliki pencipta atas karya sastra dan seni. Hak Cipta adalah bagian dari kekayaan intelektual yang mengandung moral hak dan hak ekonomi. Seorang penulis memiliki hak moral dan hak ekonomi untuk diakui sebagai pencipta dan melakukan beberapa kegiatan ekonomi untuk mendapatkan keuntungan komersial atas karya yang diciptakannya. Saat ini, hak cipta tidak lagi dijamin karena beberapa orang melakukan pembajakan dan juga menjualnya di pusat perdagangan. Untuk mencari solusi dari masalah itu, ini esai yang dibuat berjudul Tanggung Jawab Manajemen Trade Center pada Penjualan Harga Hak Cipta. Berdasarkan peraturan Pemerintah yang melarang penjualan bajakan di pusat perdagangan, maka esai ini dibuat. Untuk pengetahuan lebih lanjut, penelitian dilakukan untuk menemukan penerapan aturan pada pusat perdagangan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode empiris di beberapa pusat perdagangan di Yogyakarta. Dari Dari penelitian, kami menemukan bahwa tidak semua pusat perdagangan menerapkan aturan kepada penyewa. Jadi, kami dapat menemukan kesimpulan dari masalah bahwa untuk membantu manajemen untuk mencegah hukuman yang disebabkan buruk penyewa, mereka dapat membuat kesepakatan di antara mereka yang menyatakan penyewa tidak diizinkan untuk menjual apa pun semacam pembajakan hak cipta
Cereals: Processing and Nutritional Quality
Authors: Ram Sewa , Mishra B
Published: April 2023

The book ‘Climate Change and Agricultural Food Production: Impacts, Vulnerabilities and Remedies’ provides an overview of climate change impacts on all agricultural food producing sectors (agriculture, livestock and fisheries), food contamination, and food safety (microbial pathogens, toxic biological & toxic chemical contaminants), food security and climate change adaptation and mitigation measures to counteract or minimise or reduce the effects of climate change on agriculture, livestock and fisheries. It reviews and summarizes research results, data and information from the world including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America, North America, Polar Regions and Small Island Nations. The book has been structured as textbook, reference book and extension book and written in simple and plain English with key facts and acronyms and glossary provided in each with tables and figures to benefit a wide range of readeThe key data and information provided in each are highlighted below:
ANALYSIS OF FARMERS’ PERCEPTION OF RECOMMENDED EXTENSION PACKAGES ON SELECTED CROPS IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Babaji, A. U.  , Danwanka, H. A.  , Iliyasu, Y.
Published: April 2023

The study analyses farmers’ perception of recommended extension packages on selected crops in Yobe State, Nigeria. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 230 respondents for the study. Structured questionnaire were used to elicit information from the respondents. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The respondents were within the mean age of 36 years, with the mean house hold size of 5 persons. The respondents had the mean farm size of 2 ha and the mean farming experience of 16 years. Majority (87.0%) of the respondents were male. Majority (48.5%) of the respondents in the study area were contacted and taught by extension agents based on group teaching method. Majority (56.1%) of the farmers expressed opinions that administrations of agricultural extension activities in the study area were either very effective or effective. Most (71%) on average of the respondents used the nine (9) improved farm practices introduced to them frequently. Most (82.6%), (90.9%) and (80.9%) of the respondents had increase in yield of sorghum, millet and cowpea, respectively. Majority (40.0%) of the respondents in the study area had participated in project meeting and field days and majority (56.1%) of the respondents were visited once a month by the extension agent. The result of multiple regression analysis showed that variables such as farmers’ age, farm size, level of education, visit by extension personnel, participation in project activities, farming experience and household size were positive and  significantly influence the level adoption to extension recommendations  at ( p<0.05, p<0.05, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001, p<0.001 and p<0.01), respectively. Majority (61.8%) of the respondents discovered  that lack of necessary inputs were the most  serious problems responsible for some farmers in the study area  not adopting the improved  farm practice introduced to them. The study, therefore, concludes that agricultural extension activities were found effective in the study area and the adoption of improved farm practices introduced to the farmers by the agricultural extension agents led to increase in sorghum, millet, and cowpea productivity in the study area. Based on this study, it was recommended that, Government should provide the farm inputs to farmers at subsidized prices and at the right time.
PROFITABLITY OF ONION MARKETING IN YOLA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Abdulazeez, I.  , Maurice, D. C  , Ahmed, M. A.
Published: April 2023

This study analyzed the profitability of onion marketing in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Data were collected from Jimeta Modern market, Old market and Yola by-pass market. Descriptive statistics, gross margin, marketing margin and Herfindal Hirschman index were the analytical tools used for the study. The results revealed that onion marketing is profitable with a gross margin of N35,83811/month and N234,610.00/month for the retailers and wholesalers respectively. Retailers and wholesalers obtained a respective net income of N35,74373 and N234,083.75 per month. The marketing margin for retailers and wholesalers was found to be 10.4% and 22.0% respectively. The respective Herfindal Hirschman indices of wholesalers (0.14) and retailers (0.04) indicated that there was no market concentration as wholesalers makes more profit than retailers. Lack of credit facilities to expand the business, high cost of transportation due to bad feeder roads were the major problems encountered by the marketers. The study recommends that credit facilities should be provided to marketers, bad feeder roads linking producing areas and the markets should be rehabilitated and high cost of transportation be addressed so as to expand their business, reduce loses and in turn maximize profit.
EFFECT OF WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT FACTORS ON EMPLOYEES’ INTENTION TO QUIT JOB IN OGUN-OSHUN RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Joshua, Y.  , Bolarinwa, K. K.  , Alabi, O. S.  , Tarki, S. K.
Published: April 2023

The study examined the effect of work-family conflict factors on employees’ intension to quit job in Ogun-oshun river basin development authority Abeokuta, Ogun state, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 110 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used to analyze the data. Results showed that the organization was dominated by males (51.8%) while majority (33.6%) fell below 30 years of age. Majority (77.3%) of the respondents were Christians while 58.2% were married and all the respondents had a form of tertiary education. About 22.7% of the respondents earned a monthly income above ₦70, 000 and 50.9% of them had within 1-5 years of work experience. The findings also showed that the major influence of strain on the employee is coming home too tired to do some of the things they‘d like to do ( = 2.66), workers feeling they are working too hard on their job ( = 2.49). The major influence of time was that employees had to change their plan of family activities due to work related duties ( = 2.99), and their work takes up time they would like to spend with their family ( = 2.93). The major level of agreement for intention to quit is most of the employees are looking for new job ( = 3.02) and they don’t plan to be in the organization longer ( = 3.01). Correlation analysis showed a significant relationship between gender (r = -0.252, p<0.05) and intention to quit job, also a significant relationship between time (r = 0.368, p<0.05) and employees’ intention to quit job.  It was concluded that gender and time played a significant role in work-family conflict on employees’ intension to quit job’.
EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF LIMING MATERIALS ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF AMARANTHUS (Amaranthus hybridus) IN ABUJA, NIGERIA
Authors: Iwok, I. T.  , Wapa, J. M.
Published: April 2023

A field experiment was conducted at University of Abuja Teaching and Research farm, F.C.T-Abuja, Nigeria to determine the effects of different sources of lime on growth of maranthus (Amaranthus hybridus). The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in factorial fashion comprising six treatments replicated three times. The treatment includes two types of industrial lime (ultrasol - V1 and agricultural lime – V2) applied at three different levels. Data collected from the study were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and means were separated with Duncan’s New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT). The result obtained showed a high significant effects of treatments on growth of Amaranthus (Amaranthus hybridus). Growth parameters such as plant height at 5 Weeks after Transplanting (WAT) had significantly higher value with the application of V1L2 (2000kg/ha) compared to other treatments and control. There was no significant effect on treatments and control at 2, 3 and 4WAT. Leaf count showed significant influence at 5WAT with the application of V1L1 (1000kg/ha), at 2 and 3WAT, there was no significant effect on treated plots and control. At 4WAT treatments had no significant effect on number of leaves. Plot treated with limes had no significant effect on Shoot Fresh Weight (SFW) at 4 and 5WAT. There was no significant effect on SFW at 2 and 3WAT. Shoot Dry Weight (SDW) showed a significantly higher value at 5WAT with V1L1 (1000kg/ha) compared to other treatments and control. At 4WAT control plot had a significant higher value on SDW. There was no significant effect on SDW at 4WAT with treatments. At 2 and 3WAT, SDW showed no significance difference on amended plots and control. Based on the following results, the use of ultrasol lime (V1)­ both at 1000kg/ha and 2000kg/ha could be recommended for improving growth of Amaranthus (Amaranthus hybridus).
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC LEAFY VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Oladeji, S. O  , Adekunle, C. P.  , Tolorunju, E. T.  , Osinowo, O. H.
Published: April 2023

The study was carried out to examine the technical efficiency of organic and inorganic leafy vegetable production in Ogun State, Nigeria. This study employed the use of multistage sampling technique in selecting one Local Government from each of the four ADPs zones in Ogun state using simple random sampling. A total of one hundred and seven (107) respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling technique and interviewed with the aid of well-structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier production function for the technical efficiency of the farmer. The study reveals that majority of the farmers practicing organic leafy vegetable and inorganic leafy vegetable farming are predominantly males and are married. The mean technical efficiency of the farmers was 0.679. This indicates a fair level of technical efficiency of leafy vegetable production in the study area. More importantly, the study showed that there is no difference between the two categories of farms in terms of technical inefficiencies. Other results from the estimated inefficiency model show that the age, educational level, household size, gender and age square are significant determinants of technical inefficiency. Gender, household size, extension agents’ visit and age squared have negative coefficients with consequent implication of decrease in technical inefficiency level as these variables increase. Age, level of education, farming experience, marital status and socio economic group have positive coefficients implying an increase in technical inefficiency level as these variables increase. The study recommends that the government should introduce the farmers to formal education through adult literacy education and establishment of demonstration farms should be strengthened among the farmers.
ANALYSIS OF SMALL-SCALE FARMER’S INCOME IN MELON PRODUCTION IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Onyemekonwu, R.C.  , Belonwu, E. N.  , Ehiwario, F. A.
Published: April 2023

The study analyzed the small-scale farmers’ income in melon production in Delta State, Nigeria. Specific issues examined were the socio-economic characteristics of melon farmers in the study area, identified the farmers’ major sources of information in melon production and identified the possible constraints faced by respondents in melon production in the study area. Multi-stage sampling technique comprising of purposive and random sampling was used to select 110 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count, mean and percentage while the Chi-square and Friedman test were used to test the hypotheses. The result showed that majority (69.1%) fell into the model class of 41 years and above having a mean of 47.2 years, 50.0% had a melon farming experience of 6 -10 years with the mean farming experience being 9.4, 52.7% had 6-10 members with a men household size of 9.7 members. The respondents mean annual income from melon farming was ₦28,640.90 and majority (74.5%) of the melon farmers studied do not belong to any farmers’ association. 100% of the respondents’ source information on melon farming from fellow farmers. Poor capital (mean = 3.50), inadequate extension services (mean = 3.50) pest and disease problem (mean = 3.41) and lack of improved seeds (mean=3.32) were the serious constraints faced by respondents in melon production. Significant relationship existed between respondents between respondents’ age (x2 = 44.569; P<0.05), level of education (x2 = 15.721; P<0.05), melon farming experience (x2 = 4.842; P< 0.05), household size (x2 = 9.430; P<0.05), association membership (x2 = 20.621; P<0.05) and the farmers income derived from melon farming. It was concluded that melon production in the study area was constrained by several factors such as poor capital, inadequate extension, problem of pest and diseases, lack of improved varieties that are capable of reducing the farmers production output and make farmers reduce their interest in the production of the crop. It was recommended that agricultural extension agencies in the state should target melon farmers in the study area should target melon farmers in the study area with special training programmes.
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED PINEAPPLE PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Onyemekonwu, R. C.  , Ehiwario, F. A.  , Igene, C. A.
Published: April 2023

The study focused on the factors influencing the adoption of improved pineapple production practices in Edo State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 80 respondents selected across two agricultural zones in the State. Data were analyzed using frequency count, percentage and mean while Chi-square was used to analyze the hypothesis. The results showed that majority (62.25%) of the respondents were male, belonged to the modal class of 40-45 years, married (45.0%) and educated (61.2%). A higher proportion (45.0%) of the respondents operated a farm size of 3-4 hectares, earned an income range of ₦70,000- ₦79, 000 per annum (22.5%) and belonged to association (73.8%). Factors such as cost of innovation (mean = 2.85), relevance of innovation (mean = 2.77), availability farm inputs associated with the technology (mean = 2.68), timeliness (mean = 2.68), source of the technology (mean = 2.56), cultural acceptability (mean = 2.42) and compatibility   with the exiting practices (mean = 2.40) were important factors affecting the adoption of improved pineapple production in the study area. Constraints such as inadequate credit/finance (mean = 3.60), unavailability of improved seeds (mean = 3.46), pest and disease problems (mean = 3.44), labour shortage (mean = 3.44), high cost of farm chemicals (mean = 3.44), land procurement problem (mean = 3.42), inadequate transportation facilities (mean = 3.41), seed procurement problems (mean = 3.41), insufficient preservative/storage facilities (3.36), poor market (mean = 3.33), lack of technical know-how (mean = 3.30), insufficient irrigation facilities (mean = 3.23) and inadequate extension services (3.18) were the major constraints affecting the adoption of improved farm practices in pineapple production. The chi-square result revealed that significant relationship existed between respondents’ sex (χ2 = 5.00), marital status (χ2 = 38.125), level of formal education (χ2 = 21.500), farming experience (χ2 = 31.475), household size (χ2 = 8.450), farm size (χ2 = 27.100), income (χ2 = 25.300), membership of association (χ2 = 18.050) and the adoption of improved farm practices in pineapple production. It was concluded that pineapple production in the study area is constrained by several factors which are capable reducing farmers’ productivity and possibly force them out of production. The study recommends that relevant extension agencies should link farmers with sources of farm inputs and possible of funds.
FACTORS INFLUENCING IRRIGATED CABBAGE (BRASSICA OLERACEAE) PRODUCTION IN TORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Bose, A. A.  , Hamza, I. D.
Published: April 2023

The study was conducted to examine the factors influencing irrigated cabbage production in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select a total of 100 farmers for the study. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result shows that all (100%) of the farmers were male and 35.7% of cabbage farmers were youth with average age of 35.6 years. The result further reveals that all (100%) of the respondents were male and majority (69.4%) of the farmers were literate who obtained various form of formal education. The average farm land cultivated was 1.5 hectares and 74.5% of the farmers acquired their inputs from the market. Majority (80.6%) of the farmers sourced water from the river/stream and used pumping machine for the irrigation. The result also shows that most (93.9%) of the farmers adopted treated and improved seeds technology. The result revealed that quantity of seeds, labour, fertilizer and farm size had positive coefficients and significantly influenced cabbage output. The R2 was estimated at 0.398 which implies about 40% of the variation in output of cabbage production was explained by explanatory factors included in the model. The R2 was estimated at 0.398 which implies about 40% of the variation in output of cabbage production was explained by explanatory factors included in the model. This is not by chance as justify by F-value of 10.027 and significant at P<0.001, indicating combine effect of independent variables on the total output. The study recommends that farmers should be encouraged to form cooperative societies to obtain input resources collectively and enjoy group marketing of cabbage. The use of more improved irrigation technologies is also recommended in order to boast cabbage production for high income.
EFFECTS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE ACTIVITY ON EARNINGS QUALITY OF LISTED NIGERIAN FIRMS USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Authors: Abdulwahab, U. M.  , Aliyu, B.  , Isah, S.
Published: April 2023

The study was conducted to examine the effects of audit committee activity on earnings quality with particular focus on the listed ICT firms in Nigeria. The secondary sources of data were employed and the panel data collected was analysed using multiple regression model. The findings revealed that the some of the variables of the audit committee activity have significant and positive association with earnings quality for the selected listed firms. The study recommends that the regulatory authorities like Nigerian stock exchange (NSE) and security and exchange commission (SEC) should consider encouraging ICT firms to have in addition to the three non-executive directors in their audit committee at least one independent director. This will further improve the financial reporting quality of ICT firms in Nigeria as revealed by this study, among others.
EFFECTS OF SOCIO-ECONOMICS FACTORS ON THE ADOPTION OF IMPROVED MAIZE VARIETY IN KASHERE, GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Akeweta, J. N.  , Tata, L. A.
Published: April 2023

The study examined the effect of socio-economics factors on the adoption of improved maize variety in Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to obtain a sample size of 117 respondents for the study. Descriptive statistic was used for the analysis. The study made use of primary information sources from the respondents. The study found that majority of the respondents were in their active and productive years, 81.2% were male, while married respondents constitute 64.1% of the sample, with 48.7% of the respondents with secondary education. Majority (51%) of the sample population had farm size of less than 3 hectares. It was recommended that farmers in the study area should increase their farm size since larger farm holdings have the possibility of adopting improve technologies more.
EFFECTS OF TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN OKPOKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Abah, D.  , Obekpa, H. O.  , Okoliko, J.
Published: April 2023

The study was carried out to determine the effect of tuberculosis infection on agricultural productivity in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data was collected for the study from primary source by the use of a well-structured questionnaire; the data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The result shows that majority of the farmers infected with tuberculosis are males, married and have attain secondary education, majority also have farming as their major occupation. Majority of the farmers (64.7%) fell between the ages of 21-40, (58.8%) of the farmers have household size of 4-6 persons. All the respondents (100.0%) have experience cases of tuberculosis in their family which lowers productivity in the study area. Tuberculosis however has a negative impact on agricultural productivity. Duration of infection and cost of treatment were significant 1% and 5% levels of significance, respectively, showing that unit increase in these variables lead to decrease in productivity of farmers in the study area. It was, therefore, recommended that government should make clinics and hospitals available, affordable and accessible to farmers in the rural areas and also organize tuberculosis campaign programs like that of HIV to educate rural farmers on issues of tuberculosis how to prevent and control tuberculosis, and compensate infected farmers on their loss of time and resources.
ANALYSIS OF ADOPTION OF THE USAID/IITA IMPROVED COWPEA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES IN KATSINA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Tafida, I.  , Sani, M.
Published: April 2023

The study analyzed the adoption of USAID/IITA improved cowpea production technologies in Katsina State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was employed for the selection of the respondents. A sample size of 135 cowpea farmers was randomly selected for the study. Primary data for the study were obtained through the use of structured interview schedule. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results revealed that cowpea farmers were predominantly male (98%), had a mean age of 44 years, mean years of farming experience of 23, more than half (58.5%) had formal education at various level, mean household size of 12 persons and a mean farm size of 2 hectares. The logistic regression showed that gender, membership of association, participation in USAID/IITA cowpea training, extension contact, and availability/use of credit positively and significantly at P<0.01, P<0.05 and P<0.1, respectively, influenced adoption of USAID/IITA improved cowpea production technologies. The estimated regression coefficient of gender was positive and significant at 5% for adoption of disease control. The estimated regression coefficient of membership of association was positive and significant at 10% for adoption of recommended planting date. The study concluded that technologies package was highly adopted by the respondents and all the constraints to adoption were perceived as severe except storage problems and poor access to major output markets that were reported as not constraints. It was therefore recommended that more efforts from all the cowpea stakeholders should be geared towards diffusing the technologies to all other parts of the study area; and the USAID/IITA needs to provide additional support/intervention to cowpea farmers so as to raise the adoption level higher
ASSESSMENT OF HOUSEHOLDS’ FOOD SECURITY AND PRODUCTION CONSTRAINTS OF MAIZE FARMERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ameh, J.  , Oladimeji, Y. U.  , Ouagbabe, O. O.
Published: April 2023

The study was conducted to assess households’ food security and production constraints of maize farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria.  Primary data through structured questionnaire and interview, administered to randomly select 258 maize farmers from 20 villages and four (4) LGAs of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The research questions were analysed with aid of descriptive statistics, food security index and Tobit regression model. The result indicated that that approximately 62% of the sampled households were food secure. The food security indices for the food secure and insecure households estimated to be 1.84 and 0.47, respectively, while the food security index for the pooled data was 2.10. The value of 1.84 for the food secure household indicates a surplus of 0.84 among the food secured households. The average daily calorie consumption for the food secure household was 4165.63 Kcal, and this implied an excess in calorie consumption of the recommended by 1905.63 Kcal. The regression result showed that the level of food security (P<0.01), output of maize (P<0.01), age of household head (P<0.01), household size (P <0.01), farming experience (P<0.01), and off-farm income (P<0.10) were found to be significantly affecting the food security status of the maize farmers. Inadequate access to credit and storage facilities and low extension service delivery were most critical constraints faced by maize farmers. The study, therefore, recommended that cooperative societies should be encouraged to enable the farmers’ group to have increased access to credit, access to modern farming techniques and access to extension agents.