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Ketegangan antara Penegakan Hukum dan Keadilan: Tantangan dan Solusinya
Authors: Manurung Dapot
Published: July 2024

Kehidupan yang harmoni dan nyaman manakala setiap individu dalam lingkungan tersebut menyadari serta mengamalkan aturan aturan yang telah disepakati juga melaksanakan hak dan kewajibannya secara seimbang. Namun demikian kebebasan berpikir serta bertindak dari masing masing individu tidak dapat dicegah sampai dengan timbulnya sebuah persoalan yang harus diselesaikan oleh pihak pihaklain yang diberikan tugas dan wewenang agar keteraturan dan kedamaian di lingkungan tersebut tetap terjaga, akan tetapi dalam prosesnya untuk menentukan pihak mana yang telah melakukan kesalahan dan apa hukuman yang pantas serta setimpal dengan kesalahan yang telah diperbuatnya sering menjadi sorotan karena dinilai tidak adil dan tidak sesuai dengan harapan dari pihak yang menjadi korban dari penegakan aturan tersebut. Penegekan hukum sejatinya berbanding lurus dengan rasa keadilan yang ingin dicapai namun penegakan hukum sendiri sering mengabaikan rasa keadilan berdasarkan pertimbangan dan keputusan yang menjalankan kewenagan dan tugas untuk menegakkan hukum
Pengaruh Politik terhadap Hukum: Interaksi antara Keputusan Politik dan Keadilan Hukum
Authors: Jubaidi Didi
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini membahas pengaruh politik hukum terhadap pembentukan hokum di Indonesia dan relasi antara keputusan politik dan keadilan hokum. Pengaruh politik dalam penerapan hukum menjadi dampak buruk dari intervensi politik dalam domain hukum yang mampu menciptakan ketidakadilan serta ketidakterseimbangan dalam sistem peradilan. Untuk menangani dampak buruk politik dalam penerapan hukum, penting bagi negara untuk menjamin kemandirian lembaga hukum, menghindari politisasi dalam pelaksanaan hukum, serta meningkatkan akuntabilitas dalam sistem peradilan. Tindakan-tindakan tersebut diharapkan dapat membentuk masyarakat yang adil, aman, dan berkeadilan. Ini juga akan memperkuat kepercayaan masyarakat terhadap sistem hukum serta pemerintahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana politik hukum dapat mempengaruhi pembentukan hukum di Indonesia? Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan yuridis normatif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa politik Hukum memiliki  peran  yang  besar  pengaruhnya didalam  pembentukan hukum di Indonesia,  seringkali dalam melakukan pembentukan hukum, peran politik tidak diterapkan dengan sebagaimana mestinya, dimana para penegak hukum justru mengutamakan, kepentingan-kepentingan dari para elit politik.
Reformas Fiscales Ambientales en el Contexto del Plan de Recuperación de la UE
Authors: Antón Antón Álvaro
Published: July 2024

El plan de Recuperación de la UE para salir de la crisis provocada por la COVID 19 incorporóel objetivo de alcanzar la neutralidad climática como una estrategia clave. Para alcanzarlo, laUE fijó la necesidad de movilizar recursos financieros. Sin embargo, la consecución de losobjetivos climáticos no debería ser soportada únicamente por las finanzas públicas. Por estarazón, la Comisión Europea lanzó propuestas para introducir señales de precios a través de lamodificación o ampliación de instrumentos económicos ambientales como el Régimen deComercio de Derechos de Emisión o la Directiva sobre imposición energética. Concretamente, este trabajo tuvo como objetivo analizar el papel de la fiscalidad energéticapara la consecución de los objetivos climáticos y de estabilidad presupuestaria. Para tal fin, se siguió una metodología sustancialmente jurídica e interdisciplinar (Derecho tributario, Derecho Administrativo, Derecho de la Energía, Derecho Mercantil, Derecho Constitucional, Derecho Internacional y de la UE) aunque siempre teniendo en cuentas las aportacionesnecesarias desde la Ciencia Económica y basado en el análisis del ordenamiento vigente paradetectar los aspectos a corregir. Tras el citado análisis, se concluyó que es imprescindibletanto que los impuestos energéticos estén correctamente diseñados, como que tengan encuenta los posibles efectos distributivos sobre los sectores más vulnerables.
Koinonía
Authors: Editorial Comité
Published: July 2024

Las Ciencias Sociales son las protagonistas de esta sección. Incluir a las Ciencias Sociales dentro de la revista es una apuesta por entender al ser humano en todas las dimensiones. Pues a través de ellas podemos discernir cómo se estructura su relación con los otros y con su espacio. También, nos permiten entender cómo se conceptualiza el mundo y sus esferas, de acuerdo con esos establecimientos culturales en los que todos nos encontramos inmersos.
A Study on the Language Expression of Chi­nese Vernacular Realistic Oil Painting
Authors: Jiang Shiyang
Published: July 2024

Chinese vernacular realistic oil painting, as a unique art form, has become an important part of the Chinese art scene since the 1970s. This article aims to study the language expression of this art form in different periods, analyze its characteristics in composition, modeling, color, and emotional expression, and explore its status and role in the development of Chinese oil painting. Through literature review and analysis of classic works, this article reveals the historical context and future development directions of Chinese vernacular realistic oil painting.
Empowering business education graduates through entrepreneurship education
Authors: Obayi O.U. , Kalu Georgina C. , Nwosu Rose Yeyeda
Published: July 2024

The researchers empirically investigated empowering business education graduates through entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. Accordingly, the researchers raised two (2) research questions and one hypothesis. A survey design was used in the study. 610 business education students from two government owned colleges of education in Enugu state formed the population of the study out of which a sample size of 162 students was selected using simple random sampling technique. The instrument was validated by three experts and was trial-tested, obtaining reliability co-efficient of .78. The instrument was administered directly to the respondents by the researchers and their research assistants. Both descriptive and inferential statistics tools were used in analysing the data. The findings revealed that entrepreneurship education have relevance in entrepreneurship. It also revealed that skills and entrepreneurship education have influence on economic development, and that there was no significant difference between the perception of male and female business students on the relevance of entrepreneurship education. One of the recommendations was that government should provide loans and other advances to help provide the initial capital with which a beneficiary can have a good take-off.
Relevance of entrepreneurial skills in the growth and development of small-scale enterprises
Authors: Obayi O.U. , Odugwe Wilfred , Agbo Anthony
Published: July 2024

This paper focused on the relevance of entrepreneurial skills in the growth and development of small-scale enterprises in Aba Metropolis of Abia State. A survey research design was employed in the study. The population for the study was 70 male and female entrepreneurs dealing on clothing and other textile materials. The entire population was used in the study because the population was small and manageable. Two research questions with 25 questionnaire items guided the study. Two hypotheses were formulated for the study. The mean with standard deviation was used to answer the research questions while the Z-test was used to test the two null hypotheses. The instrument was validated by three experts; two from department of Technology and vocational education and one from measurement and evaluation in Enugu state university of science and Technology. Cronbach alpha reliability method was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument which yielded an overall coefficient of .68. Data analysis revealed that all the 25 items were agreed on by the respondents. The study revealed that entrepreneurial skills are needed by entrepreneurs for growth and development of small-scale enterprises. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the federal and state ministries of Trade, Commerce and Industry should organize workshop/seminars towards creating awareness on the relevance of entrepreneurial skills for all prospective entrepreneurs.
Strategies for qualitative secretarial services in the Nigerian labour market
Authors: Omeje Leticia O. , Ogbuke Elizabeth
Published: July 2024

This write-up tries to reveal that the demand/need for employment of confidential secretaries is drastically declining in the labour market. Gone are the days when every establishment, no matter how small sought the services of professional secretaries. This is due to the introduction of computer and accessories in the country where every Dick and Harry who has the least experience in computer claims to have the capability of rendering secretarial services. This notion has even affected the number of students going in for the course. It has also affected the number of institutions offering the course in addition to forcing some institutions to change the course name to 'Information Technology', `Office Management', etc. The paper also tries to enumerate the similarities and differences between a Professional Confidential Secretary and Computer Operator. In addition to the duties of a confidential secretary, it goes further to explain that although there is a distinct difference between a professional Secretary and a computer operator in the services being rendered, for the professional secretary to thrive well in the Nigerian labour market, there is need to strategize and tremendously improve the quality of services being rendered by the professional secretary. The write-up also goes on to outline some of the major areas to be strategized such as enhanced service delivery, innovations, display of professionalism, self development/enhancement, etc. Conclusively, the writer believe that with concrete strategized qualitative services, instead of going into extinction, the sky would be the limit of our professional secretaries in the Nigerian labour market.
Gender discrimination in the employment of secretaries in the Nigerian labour market
Authors: Olapade Bolanle Ibijoke
Published: July 2024

There are different types of secretaries whether male or female.Personal Secretary usually abbreviated as PA is a personal secretary by academic or year of service and qualifications which might not include office technology experience. His own work is just to advise the boss and at the same time need the assistant of professional secretary to bring his/her work to perfection. Therefore, professional secretary is inevitable in the Nigerian labour market.
Self-development needs of secretarial staff to meet the challenges of information technology as perceived by secretaries in selected educational institutions in Bauchi metropolis
Authors: Abdulazeez Khadijah B. , Dajur C.I.K. , Ifesi Cecilia
Published: July 2024

Self-development is an important aspect of the secretarial profession, which is expected to help the secretary to be competent in the profession. It is because of this that the researcher undertook a research into the significance of self development to a secretary's competency in an organization. Accordingly, the research made use of questionnaire. One hundred copies of the questionnaire were distributed to secretaries who are staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. Data gathered was analyzed using the mean statistic via the Likert type rating scale. The findings of the study revealed that secretaries need self-development in information and computer technology, which the present secretarial curriculum emphasizes. The researchers therefore, concludes that no secretary can successfully exist in any fully automated office without developing his skills in information and computer technology. Finally, the researcher recommends among others that a secretary should be self motivated and find out areas where he/she needs self development in order to develop their skills for competencies.
Secretarial profession and the dynamic Nigerian labour market
Authors: Ozuruoke Anthony A.
Published: July 2024

This paper on Secretarial Profession and the dynamic Nigerian labour market examines the services of the Secretarial Profession considering some major intricacies associated therein. It defined and explained the Secretarial Profession, spelt out its relevance to organizations, the business world and to the entire economic societal environment as relating to labour need. Labour market in the Nigerian perspective was also examined. Perhaps the most crucial and interesting aspect of this work is the detailed explanation it offers the general picture and perception of who a secretary should be, what such a worker should be doing and how such services are required and seen as a necessity to organization and business existence in the general labour market. Observations were made and suggestion proffered.
Promoting employer's success through secretarial profession/services
Authors: Osiah Clinton
Published: July 2024

This paper examined Promoting Employer's Success through Secretarial Profession/Services. Secretarial profession/practice encompasses everything the Manager does but which no Manager can do effectively and efficiently, without a Secretary. The paper also examined maximizing time in the work place and optimizing the use of time. It also examined the Secretary and modern office/technology. It has also proffered solutions for Safety of Files, Information, Sensitivity Access and Key Control and Protective Measures.
Teachers' perception of the marketability of the secretarial profession in meeting the needs of the present day Nigerian labour market
Authors: Okoro Frank , Ifesi Cecilia
Published: July 2024

The secretarial profession has become highly oriented towards computer literacy. Following technological development in this digital age, several other business and office related professions, also emphasize computer literacy. Competency in computer literacy, therefore, is no longer the exclusive reserve of any profession. This apparently implies that the secretarial profession is under the threat of either extinction or unemployable as the marketability of the profession is now in question. This research work examined Teachers' perception of the marketability of the secretarial profession in meeting the needs of the present day Nigerian labour market. A twenty nine item questionnaire, validated by three experts, was utilized for the study. No sample was taken in view of the manageable size of the population as all the identified teachers in the study area were considered. Five point Likert Scale was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that Secretarial Studies tagged the product, its price and promotions were highly attractive, indicating that the profession is quite viable and marketable. It was, therefore, recommended among others, that those specific subjects that distinguish the profession be retained and that teachers should make concerted efforts towards rejuvenating those skills that make the profession unique in order to continue to retain its marketability.
Scholastic advancement of effective secretarial support to strategic business partnership
Authors: Adeniyi Rafat O.
Published: July 2024

Two decades ago, secretarial practitioners were very familiar with set skill, administrative languages and traditional office equipment and items that made the work culture to be a largely mechanical routine and rigidly predictable. The famous language of communication was: “I am directed…”. Among those traditional office equipment were typewriters (olympia, imperial, Olivetti, etc) roneo machine, ribbon, stencil, white and red correcting fluid, etc. Such was the plight of secretaries and where the stencil got torn there had to be a retyping of the stencil so as to produce adequate copies. The secretary advanced from the traditional typewriting work to computerized operations. The advancement from mere attendant/receptionist to stenographer and to secretary is worthy of being researched into. The advancement from mere skill acquisition to university degree and ICT proficiencies has positioned the secretary as not just a record/secret keeper but also an administrator of the office. This paper considers the transition and x-rays the secretarial role as a strategic business partner.
Entrepreneurship education as a new paradigm for tackling unemployment: a spotlight on the OTM programme
Authors: Arikwadu Sympathy Ogechukwu , Nwanneka Ozoemenam , Leka C. N.
Published: July 2024

The fear of unemployment seems to be 'beginning of wisdom' as it were in Nigeria. Various government policies aimed at alleviating unemployment in the past have made little impact. However, the current policy of entrepreneurship education at all levels and with no regard to programme of study seems to have come to the rescue, especially as practical skills have been included. This paper discusses this trend as a new paradigm to fight this monster, unemployment. It also stresses how the OTM programme by virtue of the rich ICT component is poised to reduce the unemployment queues. The authors then partly recommended amongst others, that the government should invest in EED/Vocational Centres and business incubation centres and parks to assist new and fledgling entrepreneurs.
Economic recession and organisational survival: secretarial personnel's perspective
Authors: AKINYELE Temitayo
Published: July 2024

Economic recession and organisational survival: secretarial personnel's perspective
Economic recession and organizational survival vis-à-vis secretarial perspective
Authors: Sowunmi Dada
Published: July 2024

Economic recession and organizational survival vis-à-vis secretarial perspective
Perception of secretarial staff on secretarial training and attributes needed to reduce unemployment in the society
Authors: Abdulazeez Khadijat , Arikwandu Sympathy
Published: July 2024

The study focused on secretarial staff perception on the training and attributes needed to reduced unemployment in the society. Two research questions were developed in line with the purpose of the study. One null hypothesis was formulated and tested at 1.05 level of significance. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A thirty (30) skill clustered item questionnaire was developed from literature reviewed. The instrument title Training and Attributes Needed to Reduce Unemployment Questionnaire (TANRUQ) was structured on a five point likert rating scale to rate the training and attributes needed by professional secretaries in an organization. The instrument had option of Very Highly Needed, Highly Needed, Averagely Needed, Needed and Not Needed. The research questions were answered using Mean with Standard Deviation and t-test used for testing the hypotheses. The result of the study revealed that thirty (30) skills on personal and business attributes were needed by secretarial staff in an organization. The study also found that male and female secretarial staffs have better perception on training, personal and business attributes in an organization and considered it very highly needed in an organization to reduce unemployment in the society.
The role of secretarial professionals in tackling corruption
Authors: Tanimu Kenneth , Tani Na'aman Tani
Published: July 2024

Various measures and strategies have been taking by different government in order to tackle corruption. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the categories of corruption, the causes and forms of corruptions adopted by the secretaries, the role of secretaries in tackling corruption. Secretarial profession is a career with technical skill that helps to achieve standard when code of ethics of the profession are properly followed. Therefore, for a secretary to tackle corruption must maintain the rules of his professional ethics code of conduct.
Secretaries and workplace relationship in the era of change in Nigeria
Authors: Ekenita Arueyingho
Published: July 2024

This article will take a critical look at secretarial profession and workplace relationship in an organization. It will appraise how the secretaries cope in managing human, material, financial and information resources in an organization. The paper examines the challenges of a 21st century secretary in Nigeria vis-a-vis his or her workplace relationship. Finally, the paper will give some recommendations to secretaries on how to cope with the various workplace challenges and how to perform optimally despite the not so unfavourable working conditions.
The role of secretarial professionals in the fight against corruption in Nigeria
Authors: Abe Sunday , Abe Sidikat
Published: July 2024

Corruption, whichever dimension, has tremendous negative implications for the development and growth of any society. Corruption in the public sector involves the looting and embezzlement of public funds for personal use. Corruption is Nigeria's biggest challenge. It is clear to every citizen that the level of corruption in the country is high. It is found in every sector of the society (both public and private sectors). The quest for self-preservation has outweighed national interest which brought about lack of national development in Nigeria. The focus of this paper is on the role of secretarial professionals in the fight against corruption. As secretaries are found in every organization, working closely with high and mighty, therefore, their roles in checkmating the excesses of greedy leaders, bosses or employees through good and thorough documentation cannot be overemphasized.
The place of business educators in eradicating corruption in public offices in Nigeria
Authors: Onasoga Olusola , Akinsanya Saheed
Published: July 2024

This study examined the place of Business Educators in combating corruption in Public Offices in Nigeria. The study sought answers to the three research questions postulated. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study consisted of one hundred (100) Business Educators in Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, Ogun State. This population was used for the study since it was sizeable to handle. The Roles of Business Educators in Combating Corruption in Public Offices Questionnaire (RBEDCCPO), with a 4-Point Likert Scale which was duly validated by three expert in the department of Business Education, FCE, Abeokuta, Ogun State was used to elicit data for the study. One hundred (100) copies of the questionnaire were administered and Ninety-eight (98) copies were retrieved and used for the study. The data collected to answer the research questions were analyzed using simple percentages. The study found among others that Business Educators are the key agents in combating corruptions in public offices in Nigeria in the sense that they are the builders and moulders of workforce in public office through skills, knowledge, attitudes, ethics, values and practices imparted to them in schools. It concluded that Business Educators are agents ofchange in public offices in Nigeria. Based on the findings and conclusion the following were recommended among others: Association of Business Educators of Nigeria should emphasis more on enlightenment campaign on corruption and all human resources in public offices should imbibe discipline, honesty, integrity and sound moral standard that can influence the society at large.
Self-management, leading and motivating others for optimal performance in economic recession
Authors: Yaro Nasiru
Published: July 2024

Secretarial Professionals are accustomed to handling crises of all shapes, sizes and intensity. However, the difficulties that they face are augmented when economic conditions worsen. The current economic recession has caused most organizations to review their allocations of resources more critically and as a result, organizations of varying sizes have come up with different stringent measures to cope with the recession. As Secretarial Professionals try to manage the situation and keep their subordinate engaged, motivated, and appropriately trained, they face many challenges including reduced human resources, programme funding, psychological hardships for workers dealing with the crisis, and subordinates with different generational mindsets and priorities. These and numerous other difficulties make it challenging for the Secretarial Professionals to not only manage themselves and the teams under them but also ensuring that the entire organizations are adequately managed throughout recessionary period and beyond. This paper will review the unique challenges the Secretarial Professionals face in managing themselves, their subordinate and the entire organization as a result of the economic recessionary conditions. It will also provide recommendations for striving and surviving therecession.
The essence of stress management
Authors: Obayi Anthony , Obayi Ifeyinwa
Published: July 2024

The essence of stress management
Leveraging Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Parahippocampal Region: An Aid to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Authors: Myers Mary Rachel , Ravipati Chakradhar , Vinoth Thangam
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Alzheimer’s, a prevalent degenerative dementia, succeeds Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a variable precursor. The need to distinguish between them has grown with the advent of new disease-modifying treatments. Entorhinal cortex neurons collect sensory inputs from primary and association cortices, transmitting them to the hippocampus via the Perforant pathway-a White Matter (WM) tract in the parahippocampal region. Aim: To demonstrate the significance of Structural Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in distinguishing between individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and those with MCI compared to a control group (CN). Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Radiodiagnosis at ACS Medical College and Hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from June 2022 to December 2022. Participants ranging in age from 45 to 82 years, underwent clinical evaluations and were subsequently classified based on their Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores. Those with MMSE scores below nine were diagnosed with AD, scores between 18 and 23 were indicative of MCI, and scores ranging from 24 to 30 signified inclusion in the healthy control group. The sample involved 30 healthy controls, 20 individuals with MCI, and 30 patients previously diagnosed with AD. Each participant underwent a comprehensive MRI scan. The diagnosis of AD and MCI was made using a novel technique that elaborates the dimensions of the parahippocampus on oblique coronal T1-weighted images. Results: The mean age of the participants was 65±5.5 years, ranging from 45 to 82 years. Among the 80 cases, 32 (40%) were males, and 48 (60%) were females. Ratios of the parahippocampal region were categorised as follows: ≤0.30 for AD, 0.31-0.39 for MCI, and ≥0.40 for cognitively normal individuals (CN). Patients with AD displayed ratios <0.3, corresponding to MMSE scores <9; those with MCI had ratios between 0.31 and 0.39, aligned with MMSE scores 18-23; while normal controls showed ratios ≥0.40, corresponding to MMSE scores 24-30. Conclusion: Using structural MRI to assess parahippocampal dimensions, effectively identifies neurological biomarkers linked to AD and MCI. This comprehensive approach not only enhances diagnostic precision but also lays the groundwork for pioneering treatment strategies aimed at tackling these cognitive conditions.
Presentation and Management of Giant Hydronephrosis in Adults: A Case Series
Authors: Debnath Mukut , Ghosh Suryadipta , Chakraborty Tanmay , Debbarma Rudra Pratap
Published: July 2024

Giant Hydronephrosis (GH) is rare due to improved diagnostic modalities and the ready availability of abdominal imaging. Pelviureteric junction obstruction is the most common aetiology of GH, with abdominal mass or distension being the most common presentation. If GH is not detected early, it can lead to various complications. Authors report three cases of GH in adults who presented to the emergency department with complications. One patient had abdominal distension, while the other two presented with painful abdominal swelling and fever. Two of them were admitted with sepsis, and one had haematuria. Percutaneous Nephrostomy (PCN) catheters were placed in all three cases to decompress the calyceal system, and subsequently, nephrectomy was performed on all of them as the kidneys were not salvageable.
A Review on Adaptive Strategies for Climate Resilience in Agricultural Extension Services in India
Authors: C M Rajesh , Jadhav Abhishek , K N Manohar , Bhat Prahlad P , R Rahul Prasad , K Anil , V Pavan
Published: July 2024

Adaptive strategies for enhancing climate resilience in agricultural extension services in India, amidst escalating climate challenges. It begins by delineating the profound impacts of altered weather patterns, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and shifting pest and disease dynamics on agricultural practices. The paper then delves into the variety of technological innovations, management practices, and policy interventions currently being implemented to bolster climate resilience. Notably, it highlights the adoption of precision agriculture technologies, climate-smart agricultural tools, and the innovative use of ICT in extension services to provide timely, targeted advice to farmers. On the management front, the paper discusses the significant benefits of crop diversification, advanced water management strategies like rainwater harvesting and drip irrigation, and improved soil health practices, which collectively contribute to a sustainable and resilient agricultural system. Policy and institutional adaptations are also examined, emphasizing the crucial role of supportive policy frameworks, community engagement, and multi-stakeholder partnerships in scaling successful adaptations and ensuring their sustainability. Drawing on international case studies-from Vietnam's effective water management techniques to Zambia's success with crop diversification and the technological advancements in North American agriculture-the review identifies key factors contributing to their success, challenges faced, and the potential for transferring these strategies to the Indian context. Each case study provides insights into overcoming barriers to adoption and highlights the importance of integrating local and scientific knowledge to achieve long-term sustainability. Concludes by stressing the need for a multi-faceted, inclusive approach that aligns with local environmental, cultural, and economic contexts to effectively address the unique challenges posed by climate change to Indian agriculture.
Morphometric Study of the Jacuí River Watershed in João Monlevade (MG): A Geographic Perspective
Authors: Aguiar Maísa Comar Pinhotti
Published: July 2024

Knowledge of the characteristics of a watershed is fundamental to understanding the environmental dynamics of this planning unit. In this sense, the objective of this work was to characterize the morphometric aspects of the Córrego Jacuí watershed, located in the municipality of João Monlevade (MG), since this characterization makes it possible to understand the hydrological behaviour of the watershed and provide subsidies for its management. The bibliographic survey showed no morphometric studies available for the watershed studied. Considering the increasing urbanization of the basin, these first studies are important to understand its dynamics. The study used the Shuttle Radar Topographic Mission (SRTM) image with a resolution of 30 m and the digital elevation model (DEM) generated from it. The geoprocessing of the watershed information was carried out using tools from the free software Quantum Gis (QGIS). The morphometric parameters determined for the studied basin were area, perimeter, total length of tributary channels, compactness coefficient (Kc), shape factor (Kf), drainage density (Dd) and circularity index (Ic). The results indicate that the basin is elongated, with moderately developed dendritic drainage and a low to moderate propensity to flood under average annual rainfall conditions.  It should be noted, however, that land use and occupation activity that interferes with the main channel can alter this trend by silting up the watercourse, making flooding more frequent than the morphometric characteristics of the watershed indicate.
Biodegradable Nypa fruticans (Nipa) Starch-PVA Biocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Authors: Cu Mae Ann A. , Gento Jessie T. , Lagrimas Janeca L. , Dagalea Flyndon Mark S. , Lim Karina Milagros C.
Published: July 2024

Starch-based films have been highlighted with its biodegradability, renewable, and amalgamation with other biopolymers as an intended substitute to synthetic packaging. This study aims to add to the plethora of literature on advancing a novel source of starch (Nypa fruticans) in combination with PVA and plasticizers to enhance the properties of the biocomposite film. The film’s physicochemical and food packaging properties were analyzed in terms of their water content, solubility, water vapor permeability, tensile strength, elongation at break, and transparency. The functional groups were characterized using FTIR and quantitatively analyzed the puto samples packaged in three conditions for their weight loss, sensory evaluation, and shelf life.  The results presented the biofilm with twice the elongation at break, good light barrier property, and low water vapor permeability characteristic of a packaging’s food preservation. The FTIR spectra showed the wide absorption band of the hydroxyl groups (OH) in starch and PVA and the presence of the C-O-C group representing the glucose units of starch. The food packaging analysis showed the efficiency of nipa starch biocomposite film as a prototype for a wider application in the food and packaging industry.
Determining the School Organization and Students' Participation Experiences in New Corella, Davao del Norte: A Mixed-methods Study Approach
Authors: L.Auza Hermie , B.Sario Myrna
Published: July 2024

Aims: The study aims to determine the participation of students in the organization of the school and their participation experiences
Study Design: A mixed research method for the quantitative phase and thematic analysis for the qualitative phase.
Place and Duration of Study: The study consisted of seventy (70) students from secondary school for quantitative purposes. The study included fifteen (15) students from grade 7, sixteen (16) from grade 8, seventeen (17) from grade 9, and twenty-two (22) from grade 10. The number of students mentioned above is from Mangguangan Integrated School, a public secondary school in the District of New Corella, Division of Davao del Norte, for the school year 2023-2024.
Methodology: A mixed research method is an explanatory design that will be used to understand the relationship between participation in the school organization and students' experiences of participation. This design combines quantitative and qualitative methods, which reinforce each other and provide a more comprehensive view of the relationships between the study's research variables.
Results: In qualitative research, the main findings revealed that among the four indicators shown above, commitment has the highest mean, indicating that students who have fulfilled their promises through their elevated work both inside and outside of school have achieved academic success. While the quantitative method revealed that they came up with ten themes after a thorough analysis of participants' responses about their students' experiences in school organizations related to leadership, participation, attendance, and commitment.
Conclusion: The extent of student involvement in the school organization takes into account the areas of leadership, participation, attendance, and commitment with the description of sometimes several items and therefore requires both teachers and the administration of the school to achieve the number of students; participation and cooperation in all school activities to achieve a better learning of the student, especially in academic performance.
The Relationship between Traditional Games and Social Development in Children
Authors: Farahani Nahid Khaton Esfini , Mirsafi Ma’someh Alsadat Hosseini
Published: July 2024

The aims of this study were to examine the relationship between traditional games and children's social development. The study utilized a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design with a control group. The participants were 6-year-old children, who were randomly assigned into two groups of 20 each (experimental group and control group). After selecting the participants (6-year-old children) and dividing them into two groups, both groups were simultaneously engaged in traditional games and common preschool activities. Before the intervention of the independent variable, their social development was assessed using the Vineland Social Maturity Scale. The data collected from the pretest and posttest were compared. Data analysis was conducted by using covariance analysis by SPSS-22. The results indicate that the observed F is statistically significant at the level of p < 0.05. Based on the findings, traditional games can result in a positive effect on various aspects of children's social development, including self-help general, self-help in dressing, self-help in eating, interaction with others, self-regulation of behaviors, socialization, physical activity, profession, and occupation.
Characterization of Poly-organic Fertilizer from Leucaena leucocephala (Lam) de Wit (IPIL-IPIL) and Its Application in a Home-grown Solanum lycopersicum L. (Tomato) Set-up
Authors: Maceriano Desiree Nicole , Brensis Judy Ann H. , Dagalea Flyndon Mark S.
Published: July 2024

Fertilizers serve as essential supplements in modern agriculture, playing an essential role in supplementing soil fertility and promoting healthy plant growth. The Northern Samar Provincial Agriculture Office reported a 27.94% 5-year percentage change of tomato harvest in the entire province, and this increase in harvest throughout the years were observed with the use of organic fertilizers. This study developed an organic fertilizer from Leucaena leucocephala (Lam) de Wit (Ipil-ipil) with Polyvinyl Alcohol to be used in a home-grown Solanum lycopersicum L. (Tomato). Functional groups were investigated using FTIR. The soil physicochemical properties were analyzed to determine the soil’s texture, pH, and macronutrient content. Tomato plant growth parameters such as plant weight and number of fruits were also identified. Test of significant relationship among the fertilizer treatments and the parameters were assessed with the use of Analysis of Variance. The functional group present in the Ipil-ipil leaf powder were hydroxyl, alkyl, amino, and carbonyl groups. The results revealed that the soil has silty clay texture, has a weakly acidic pH level, and contains varying macronutrients level. Tomato plants with Ipil-ipil organic fertilizer and PVA-containing Ipil-ipil fertilizer were the same in terms of the weight in kilograms. In terms of number of fruits, Ipil-ipil fertilizer with PVA has the greatest number of fruits among the other different fertilizer treatments. Use of the other parts of Ipil-ipil plant for fertilizer, implementing the fertilizer for different soil types and climatic conditions for plant, and exploring various application methods and dosage levels of fertilizers were recommended.
Knowledge, Perception and Practice among Pharmacy Students Regarding Self-Medication in Eastern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Odoh Evaristus Chinonso , Eze Shadrach Chinecherem , Anyaji Ugomma Loveth , Eze Kingsley Chinemerem , Nwachukwu Emmanuel Chijiekwu , Ozota Gerald Obinna , Egwu Kenneth Chukwuebuka , Ugorji Caleb Chijindu , Onyesoro Joy Chekwube , Chimaobi Jude Nwiyi , Chidindu Njoku Chukwuemeka , Akwu Victor Chukwuebuka , Arugo Wisdom Enyinnaya , Igu Chioma Chikezie
Published: July 2024

Background: The prevalence of self-medication is increasing, not only among the general public but also among college and university students in the health field.
Aim: This study aims to assess the knowledge, perception and practice of self-medication among pharmacy students in the university of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Methods: This was a university-based cross-sectional study of 354 pharmacy students using a self-administered e-questionnaire. Data were summarized with descriptive statistics, chi square tests were used to assess association between the dependent and independent variables at a p<0.05.
Results: The prevalence of self-medication was 82% in this population. Among the respondents, 294(83.1%) demonstrated good knowledge of self-medication. Reasons for respondent’s practice of self-medication include; easy access to online treatment guidelines (39.5%), knowledge of therapy for minor ailments (36.4%), and time considerations (45.2%). The commonest classes of drugs used for self-medication by our respondents were; Antimalarials (85.9%), Antibiotics (74.9%), Analgesics (76.0%) and Gastrointestinals (59.6%). No significant association was found between students’ sociodemographic characteristics and their knowledge and practice of self-medication.
Conclusion: While the pharmacy students demonstrated a remarkable understanding of self-medication, they frequently engaged in this harmful practice, particularly using antibiotics, antimalarials, and analgesics. This study highlights the need for a greater emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship and the dangers of self-medication in the pharmacy curriculum.
GIS-Based Soil Mapping of Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, India: A Study on Sulphur Content and Associated Soil Properties
Authors: Deogade A.V. , Shinde R. , Chitdeshwari T. , Muthumanickam D. , Maheswari M.
Published: July 2024

The importance of sulphur in agriculture is evident because plants require sulphur for the synthesis of essential amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and coenzymes and to activate certain enzymes. Advanced techniques like global positioning systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS) and precision agriculture facilitate soil secondary nutrient mapping, providing quantitative support for decision and policy-making to improve agricultural approaches for balanced nutrition. Thus, thematic maps help design appropriate strategies to enhance the productivity of crops. A study was carried out in the Nagapattinam district to assess sulphur status and soil properties, create a data bank, and prepare thematic maps. A total of 1631 geo-referenced surface soil samples covering 11 blocks in Nagapattinam district were collected randomly at 0-15 cm depth and analyzed for various soil properties, such as pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon (OC), free CaCO3. The overall soil reaction in the Nagapattinam district at different blocks was mainly neutral, with low soil salinity hazards. The data on organic carbon status in the soils was medium. The average free calcium carbonate status in the soils of different blocks revealed moderately calcareous. The average available sulphur was found to be in the range of 54.4 to 153 mg kg-1. Higher availability of sulphur with a combined average of 84.8 mg kg-1 was noticed in the soils of the entire district and could be attributed to the high organic carbon content and heavy texture of the soils.
Assessing the Influence of Unverified Instagram Blog Content on the Cognitive and Behavioral Pattern of Undergraduates: An Empirical Study of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
Authors: Ariyo Damilola K. , Adediwura Olabisi B. , Adediwura Olamide M.
Published: July 2024

The proliferation of unverified Instagram blog content in Nigeria raises concerns about the credibility and trustworthiness of information disseminated through this medium and unverified contents on Instagram blogs lack proper fact-checking, leading to the spread of misinformation, rumors, and fake news which is why this research investigated the impact of unverified Instagram blogs’ contents on Nigerian Undergraduates in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The study adopted the gratifications theory, which suggests that media users play an active role in choosing and using the media and that the user has alternate choices to satisfy their need. The study also adopted a survey research method to conduct the study through the use of questionnaire. The research sample size turned out to be 543 respondents but only 403 respondents completed the questionnaire from three selected faculties, which translated to a response rate of over 74%. The statistical analysis was carried out using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS 20).
The study findings revealed high level of agreement among respondents regarding their engagement with Instagram blogs, mirrored by a weighted mean of 4.04. Additionally, the study also revealed a moderate level of agreement among with a weighted mean of 3.57 regarding respondent’s perception and attitude towards Instagram blogs’ contents. Moreover, the majority of respondent agreed that exposure to unverified information on instagram can negatively influence students’ academic performance, reflected by a weighted mean of 3.99.
The research recommended that a supportive online environment should be prioritized as a fundamental intervention strategy to enhance the cognitive and behavioral pattern of undergraduate students’ such as awareness campaigns, digital programs and peer support network as well as inaugurating promotion of positive engagement is essential to counteract the prevalence of objectifying content on social media platforms. This study, therefore, concludes that unverified information on social media platform such as instagram can influence students’ engagement, perceptive, attitude and academic performance.
Influence of Silicon Supplementation and Farmyard Manure on Yield Attributes of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) Var. SL-12: A Comparative Study
Authors: Sharma Pavan Kumar , Yadav Pinki , Gurjar Jitendra , Kumar Rohitash
Published: July 2024

The present investigation was carried out at Hi-Tech Unit, Department of Horticulture, Rajasthan College of Agriculture, MPUAT, Udaipur. The fourteen treatments for the tomato crop were evaluated with three replications under randomized block design.
The results exhibit the significant effect of various treatments on growth, yield quality of tomato and their residual effect on different soil properties. Maximum number of clusters per plant (6.86), number of flowers per cluster (8.88), number of fruits per plant (27.73), fruit weight(83.47 g), fruit volume (77.28 cc), specific gravity (1.04 g/cc), fruit length (6.51 cm), yield per plant (1030.26 g), yield per plot (30.74 kg) and yield per ha (307.43 q/ha) was recorded with treatment T9 (RDF + 25 t ha-1 FYM + 100 kg ha-1Silicon through Diatomaceous earth). Maximum net return of 256182 found in T9 and maximum B: C Ratio (3. 88) was recorded with T10.
The study suggests using treatment T9 for improved tomato yield and exploring silicon supplementation in cultivation practices. It emphasizes continuous soil monitoring and precision agriculture for sustainable production. Future research should focus on cost-effective methods, genetic studies and collaboration.