bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of National Home Growing School Feeding Program (NHGSFP) on the nutritional status of children of rural households in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Adebisi O.A. , Adebisi L.O. , Jonathan A. , Ajani O.O. , Asogwa U. G 
Published: June 2020

The “National Home Growing School Feeding Program” by Nigeria government was designed to overcome malnutrition disorders through regular school-feeding to improve the nutrition status and the education abilities of school children. Hence, this study focused on assessing the effect of ‘national home growing school feeding program’ on the nutritional status of children of rural households in Osun State, Nigeria. Primary data was used for the study. Two stage random sampling was used for the study, the first stage which was the random selection of four (4) rural communities from each of the three (3) Agro-ecological zones present in the state and the second stage was the random sampling of 10 households from each of the selected communities, comprising of households whose children are beneficiaries and not beneficiaries of the program. A total of 120 households were used for the study. A structured questionnaire was used for the purpose of extracting needed information from the respondents. The data collected was analyzed using Descriptive Statistics, Anthropometry, Logistics Regression Model and Chi-square Analysis. Result of analysis revealed that nutritional status of children in the study area is significantly influenced by child’s sex, child’s age, mother’s education, national home growing school feeding program, access to clean water, access to sanitation facilities and household income. The effect of national home growing school feeding program on the nutritional status of the children was statistically significant (chi-square=37.263, p < 0.000) which means the program has positive effect on the nutritional status of children in the study area. The study therefore recommended that government should ensure the sustenance of National Home Growing School Feeding Program especially in the rural areas of the country. Education of the rural women folks should be taken importantly by governments and NGOs as they are the one directly taking care of children wellbeing. Government, NGOs and Community groups should Journal of the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Imo State University Owerri also provide the basic amenities like portable water supply and sanitation facilities in the rural areas so as to curb the incidence of diseases and malnutrition.
Keywords: National Home Grown School Feeding Program, Nutritional Status, Health, Malnutrition
Analysis of women farmers’ involvement in organic farming of maize in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State
Authors: Okoroh Juochi P. , Ejike R.D. 
Published: June 2020

The study analysed women farmers’ involvement in organic farming of maize in Ohaji-egbema, local government area of Imo state, Nigeria. It specifically described the socio-economic characteristics of women organic maize farmers, identified the organic practices engaged by women maize farmers, ascertained women farmers’ level of involvement in organic farming of maize and identified the constraints militating against organic production of maize among farmers in the study area. Data for the study were collected from 80 women organic farmers through a multistage sampling procedure using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used for the analysis of the data generated. Results revealed that the majority (98.75%) had formal education with a mean age of 55 years. Investigation on the organic practices showed that women in organic maize farming practiced more of intercropping (98.8%), shifting cultivation (85%) as well as animal manure (54%). Result on the level of involvement showed that 52.5% of the farmers were moderately (6-10 organic practices) involved in organic farming. Lack of certification and distinction between organic and inorganic products in the market (82.5%) were the major constraints. farming experience, income, educational level and household size were significant and positively related to women involvement in organic farming at 5% level of significance. It was concluded that women are moderately involved in organic farming of maize in the study area. The study therefore recommends that there should be promotion for distinction of organic products in the market. Also the study recommends that the federal Government should enact a policy that will promote organic farming and their certification.
Key words: Organic farming, maize farmers, involvement.
Analysis of postharvest losses in mango marketing in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Chiebonam Onyia Chukwuemeka , Jaachima Chiemela Chinedum , Chidimma Joseph Deborah 
Published: June 2020

The study analyzed the postharvest losses in mango marketing in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from 120 respondents in four different markets (Modern, Wurukum, Railway and Northbank market), through the use of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis and likert scale rating technique were used to analyze the data. The finding showed that the mean age of the marketers was 36.1 years, mean household size was 6.0, majority (43.3%) of the marketers completed secondary school, majority (88.3%) of the respondents were females, majority were married with a percentage of (63.3%), also majority (56.7%) of the marketers sold broken variety of mango. The result further indicated that the amount of basket of mango bought is significant at 5% level of probability and positively affects the number of 7litre buckets of mango lost. Finally, the constraints with the highest mean values suggested the most essential constraints. The result showed that high degree of perishability (mean=3.8), lack of storage facility (mean=3.6), and inadequate grading and standardization (mean=2.9) were some of the major constraints. The study therefore recommends that efficient storage facilities should be made available to mango marketers in order to encourage large purchase of the produce and decrease postharvest losses government should rehabilitate the bad roads and create good road networks to solve the transportation problems of marketers, lastly, there should be provision of processing plant in strategic locations by the governments or non-governmental organization which will help to reduce postharvest losses.
Keywords: Mango, Post harvest loss, Markudi LGA
Dynamic Analysis of Series-Connected and Mechanically-Coupled Twin Synchronous Motor Drive
Authors: Onwuka I.K. , Diyoke G.C. , Obe E.S. 
Published: June 2020

Series-connection of the stator windings of electric motors could serve a number of purposes, including load balancing between two synchronous motors. This paper modeled and analyzed a drive system of two separate three-phase synchronous motors whose stator windings are series- connected by a unique stator winding scheme, and whose shafts are mechanically coupled to a common load shaft through a speed reduction gear driven through the pinions of the respective motors. The mathematical model is developed in detail, and the system is simulated using MATLAB/SIMULINK. It is observed that for the case of a balanced load on the respective shafts of the two motors, the dynamic behavior of the two motors are identical. It is further observed that with the particular stator winding arrangement giving rise to six-windings per motor unit, each motor is essentially a three-phase motor and may be operated direct on line (DOL).
Keywords: Common load shaft; DOL; series-connected stator windings; synchronous motors, six-winding machine
A study on stakeholder’s satisfaction of using Education Business Management Information Systems (EBMIS) tool in the University of Rwanda
Authors: Mugeni Diane , NagoorMeera Shaik , Banamwana Celestin 
Published: June 2020

A study aimed to investigate the role of the Education Business Management Information Systems (EBMIS) tool plays in the operation and management of the University of Rwanda focusing on staff and students. We carried out a mixed-method study in five colleges of the University of Rwanda including headquarters targeting students and staff. On the one hand, the study finds out that through EBMIS, timely application and registration online were good services whereby 25.7 % of students and 27% of staff were satisfied with the services respectively. The 10.7 % of students highlighted that Information technology is able to check the history of the payment process of tuition fees and 8.8% were able to access the passing modules. In addition, 55.8% of students failed to use the system during registration and application during holidays. Consequently, students come to the registration offices for assistance by staff in each college, which is costing, and time-consuming. On the other hand, the majority of staff met the difficulties of using the EBMIS to render services in between as well as to the students due to the low skills on the system. Therefore, the students’ big lines in front of offices such as offices of Collegesꞌ registrar and repeatable claims from students are still unavoidable. Hence, the use of EBMIS is not common practice in the whole services of the colleges in University of Rwanda. About, the knowledge gap, 56 % of staff do not know Information Technology System and hence 77% have not been trained at all on Information Technology System, among the trained staff, 55.1 % used at least 20% of EBMIS. The findings of the study showed that the Information Technology System is under exploitation at the University of Rwanda. However, the management of all data information from merged colleges is still critical due to the lack of technical skills and knowledge among users. Although, the University of Rwanda supports students and staff to explore this system through pieces of training in-country and abroad. Yet, there is still a big gap in skills of efficiency using the EBMIS and therefore, its productivity is still sub-standard.
Keywords: Information Technology (IT), students, staffs, service delivery, operation
Na "Cadeira da Verdade": a ação política dos padres por meio dos púlpitos em Minas Gerais regencial
Authors: Lopes Viana Lazzarini Júlia 
Published: June 2020

Neste artigo analisamos a forma pela qual muitos dos párocos e padres se expressaram por meio da imprensa atuante em Minas Gerais durante a década de 1830, sendo que muitos deles foram membros ou apoiadores dos diferentes grupos políticos existentes. Buscamos também destacar os discursos feitos pelos párocos durante o processo eleitoral, levando em consideração as publicações feitas pela impressa periódica da província. Com isso, observou-se a atuação dos párocos por meio dos púlpitos durante suas funções, legitimamente designadas pela Igreja (enquanto pároco) e pelo Estado (enquanto um funcionário público), o que dava aos padres posição privilegiado durando as disputas eleitorais.
Democracia, Crise Política e Jurisdição Constitucional: o Protagonismo da Suprema Corte do Brasil
Authors: Roberto Barroso Luís , Osório Aline 
Published: June 2020

Em momentos de crise, com instituições políticas fragilizadas e baixa representatividade, a tendência à judicialização da vida é amplificada, como se tem verificado recentemente no Brasil. A dúvida, porém, é como calibrar o grau de atuação das cortes constitucionais e supremas cortes em tais momentos delicados. O poder da Suprema Corte brasileira e os papeis da jurisdição constitucional constituem o tema do presente artigo, que é dividido em três partes. Na primeira, expõem-se brevemente alguns elementos institucionais do modelo brasileiro de justiça constitucional que têm potencializado a judicialização no país. Na segunda, apresenta-se, a título exemplificativo, algumas das decisões de maior repercussão política e social na história recente do Supremo Tribunal Federal, que revelam que o Tribunal, demandado por atores sociais e políticos, expandiu sua esfera de atuação. Na terceira, procura-se demonstrar que as supremas cortes e cortes constitucionais em geral, e o STF em particular, desempenham três papéis diversos, que podem servir para justificar essa sua atuação mais expansiva.
Judicialization; - 2. Judicial activism; - 3. Constitutional urisdiction; - 4. Constitutional Courts; - 5. Democracy.
Parecer MJVS Nº 31/1992, de 14 de Setembro de 1992
Authors: Juruena Villela Souto Marcos 
Published: June 2020

Processo nº E.14/034243Projetos de Lei do Senado nº 47 e 61/92LICITAÇÕES E CONTRATOS ADMINISTRATIVOS- desnecessidade de uma nova legislação- pontos favoráveis à proposta- omissões dos projetos
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Caracterización de minerales de arcilla y óxidos de hierro mediante espectroscopía de reflectancia difusa (VNIR–SWIR)
Authors: Báscones A. , Suárez M. , Ferrer-Julià M. , García-Meléndez E. , Colmenero-Hidalgo E. , Quirós A. 
Published: June 2020

<p>The mineralogical analysis was carried out through the spectral properties developed by samples of soils and sediments from the northwestern edge of the Duero Basin. The absorptions produced by the oxides and Feoxyhydroxides (mainly hematite and goethite) are located in VNIR zones (400-1200 nm), while the absorption bands that are present in the SWIR spectra (1200-2500 nm) are related to the chemical composition of clay minerals. The reflectance spectra measured in the laboratory have been normalized by using the methods of Continuum Removal (CR) and the second derivative (SD). This last method can solve the band overlapping because it quantifies subtle drops in the curve. This has allowed the absorption bands to be examined separately by measurement of their geometrical parameters. The proportion of the minerals affects the spectral response and, accordingly, the values of the parameters. Linear correlations were conducted between these values and the proportion of the different mineral phases obtained by X-ray diffraction. In the studied parameters, the correlation between the band center (BC) position in the maximum absorption around the wavelengths at 890-960 nm and the absorption feature depth at 470 nm (D470) has enabled a relative estimation of the proportion of hematite/goethite. As for the distribution of the different clay minerals, a correlation has been established between the proportion of kaolinite and the absorption bands depth at 1415 and 2210 nm, and in the absorption features near 1390 and 2160 nm, analyzed in SD.<em></em></p>
Understanding tropical forest abiotic response to hurricanes using experimental manipulations, field observations, and satellite data
Authors: Van Beusekom Ashley E. , González Grizelle , Stankavich Sarah , Zimmerman Jess K. , Ramírez Alonso 
Published: June 2020

Abstract. With projected increasing intensity of hurricanes and large
uncertainty in the path of forest recovery from hurricanes, studies are
needed to understand the fundamental response of forests to canopy opening
and debris deposition: the response of the abiotic factors underneath the
canopy. Through two manipulative experiments and instrumenting prior to
Hurricane Maria (2017) in the Luquillo Experimental Forest (LEF) of
Puerto Rico, this study found a long recovery time of primary abiotic
factors (beneath canopy light, throughfall, and temperature) influenced by
the disturbance of canopy opening, as well as complex responses by the secondary
abiotic factors (relative humidity, soil moisture, and leaf saturation)
influenced by the disturbance of the primary factors. Recovery took 4–5 years for beneath canopy light, while throughfall recovery took 4–9 years
and neither had recovered when Hurricane Maria passed 3 years after the
second experiment. Air and soil temperature seemingly recovered quickly from
each disturbance (<2.5 years in two experiments for ∼+1 ∘C of change); however, temperature was the most important
modulator of secondary factors, which followed the long-term patterns of the
throughfall. While the soil remained wetter and relative humidity in the air
stayed lower until recovery, leaves in the litter and canopy were wetter and
drier, with evidence that leaves dry out faster in low rainfall and saturate
faster in high rainfall after disturbance. Comparison of satellite and field
data before and after the 2017 hurricanes showed the utility of satellites
in expanding the data coverage, but the muted response of the satellite data
suggests they measure dense forest as well as thin forest that is not as
disturbed by hurricanes. Thus, quick recovery times recorded by satellites
should not be assumed representative of all the forest. Data records
spanning the multiple manipulative experiments followed by Hurricane
Maria in the LEF provide evidence that intermediate hurricane frequency
has the most extreme abiotic response (with evidence on almost all abiotic
factors tested) versus infrequent or frequent hurricanes.
'El cuerpo es el corazón del mundo'. Entrevista a David Le Breton
Authors: Apolonio Laura 
Published: June 2020

David Le Breton es sociólogo y catedrático de antropología en la Universidad de Estrasburgo. Su investigación aborda el estatuto del cuerpo en la sociedad contemporánea desde múltiples aspectos. Profundamente involucrado en la reivindicación de nuestra condición corporal, Le Breton revaloriza el caminar como un acto de resistencia en tiempos de posthumanismo.
En otoño 2019 realicé una estancia de investigación en la Universidad de Estrasburgo tutelada por Le Breton que me permitió profundizar en su pensamiento y conocerle personalmente. Lo primero que me sorprendió fue su alta estatura que intensifica su aspecto idealista asemejándole al Homme qui marche de Giacometti. Sus ojos y su voz transmiten la profunda humanidad de quien ama escuchar.La entrevista se realizó con un juego diseñado adrede en el que cada ficha correspondía a una pregunta (Fig.1), una idea lúdica para añadir movimiento involucrando los gestos (el cuerpo), lo visual y algo de serendipia. Le Breton, gran aficionado al teatro, se prestó divertido al juego. Los temas de la entrevista, partiendo del caminar, nos llevaron a la corporalidad, el transhumanismo, la antropología, llamando a colación a numerosos filósofos, sociólogos y artistas, consiguiendo un documento de estimable valor para la investigación en arte y antropología.
Hero of the People: Reimagining the Trickster in North Korea
Authors: Shure Charles La 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
The trickster is a liminal figure who subverts and undermines existing power structures. But what happens when the trickster is appropriated by a totalitarian regime? Four North Korean collections of tales featuring Kim Sŏndal, a famous trickster from feudal Korea, show how he can be repurposed as a means of ideological education and institutional control.
Monitoreo de la Calidad del Agua de los Lagos Artificiales y Naturales de los Parques Públicos Urbanos de la Ciudad de Goiânia - GO
Authors: Mendes Thiago Augusto , Silva Rafaela Felipe , Nunes Rafael Mendes , Silveira Ítalo Costa , Borba Lana Lima , Gitirana Júnior Gilson de Farias Neves , Rebolledo Juan Félix Rodriguez , Pereira Sávio Aparecido dos Santos 
Published: June 2020

Actualmente, la ciudad de Goiânia no tiene un monitoreo sobre la calidad del agua, en especial, de los lagos existentes en los parques públicos urbanos (PPUs), lo que dificulta los planes de mantenimiento, reutilización y manejo de estos PPUs. En el presente trabajo se analizaron los resultados de la evaluación de la calidad de las aguas de los PPUs de la ciudad de Goiânia - GO, a partir de los parámetros físico-químicos (Demanda Bioquímica de Oxígeno - DBO5,20ºC Demanda Químico de Oxígeno - DQO, Oxígeno disuelto - OD , Potencial de hidrógeno - pH, temperatura del agua y ambiente, color aparente, turbidez, sólidos disueltos totales, fósforo total y nitrógeno) para en el futuro subsidiar la administración de los recursos hídricos, además de posibilitar el diagnóstico, en especial, de la calidad del agua de los lagos de los PPUs a lo largo del tiempo. Los análisis permitieron identificar la calidad del agua de los PPU's analizados presentando de forma general las siguientes franjas medias de: pH (6.4 a 9.5), turbidez (0.6 A 69.9 NTU), fósforo (0 a 0.18 mg L-1), DBO5,20ºC (0.3 a 39.9 mg L-1), DQO (0 a 1.1 mg L-1), color aparente (7.5 a 350 Pt/Co), sólidos totales (2.9 a 444 mg L-1), OD (0.8 a 35.7 mg L-1) y la temperatura (18 a 36.2 ºC), atendiendo lo establecido en las resoluciones CONAMA 357/2005 y CONAMA 430/2011, con excepciones del OD y DBO5,20ºC que en ciertos puntos de recolección obtuvieron valores que no atienden al límite legal establecido.
A atuação das cooperativas agropecuárias na sucessão geracional na região do Corede Norte (RS)
Authors: Deggerone Zenicleia Angelita , Oliveira Carlos Alberto Oliveira de 
Published: June 2020

Este trabalho se dedica a compreender de que modo as organizações cooperativas participam da sucessão geracional em propriedades rurais familiares, localizadas na região do Conselho Regional de Desenvolvimento Norte (Corede Norte), no Rio Grande do Sul. Para atender ao objetivo proposto, a pesquisa apresenta uma abordagem metodológica do tipo exploratória e descritiva, que utilizou métodos quantitativos e qualitativos para a coleta das informações em 11 cooperativas agropecuárias. Os resultados da pesquisa revelam que a saída dos jovens do campo é motivada, segundo os gestores das cooperativas, pela falta de diálogo na família, o que tem causado disputas em torno da tomada de decisão nas propriedades rurais. E, para tentar reverter essa condição, os dirigentes apontam a necessidade de desenvolver ações propositivas de empoderamento dos/as jovens na participação das decisões junto às unidades de produção. Com base nesses resultados, o papel das organizações cooperativas seria desenvolver ações multidisciplinares que envolvam a família na discussão do gerenciamento e sucessão geracional do estabelecimento produtivo, com o propósito de estimular a permanência dos jovens no meio rural.
Un répertoire de l’Ancien-Ontario : le chansonnier manuscrit de Félix Drouillard (1897-1903)
Authors: Bénéteau Marcel 
Published: June 2020

Pour sa troisième contribution à nos Cahiers, Marcel Bénéteau approfondit son exploration du répertoire chanté de la région du Détroit. Si des chercheurs ont identifié certains des airs de la vieille France que chantaient les canotiers voyageant dans les Pays d’en haut avant le xxe siècle et que des ethnologues ont effectué d’importantes collectes dans le nord de l’Ontario auprès des Canadiens français qui ont migré à partir des années 1880, on connaît mal le répertoire des premiers colons français établis en terre ontarienne dès le xviiie siècle. Pour combler cette lacune, notre confrère ajoute une source remarquable : le cahier de chansons d’un jeune fils de cultivateur né à Rivière-aux-Canards en 1878. Ce manuscrit, rédigé par Félix Drouillard entre 1897 et 1903, s’avère le plus ancien répertoire attesté sur le territoire ontarien. Il réunit les paroles de 276 chansons que le scripteur a notées dans son milieu. Fait exceptionnel, en plus de livrer une mine de nouvelles chansons et de premières attestations, tant pour le Canada que pour la France, ce folkloriste avant la lettre inscrit le nom de cinquante et un de ses « informateurs ». Dans son analyse, Marcel Bénéteau pose un premier regard sur cette découverte : il la situe dans le contexte des recherches sur la chanson de tradition orale en Ontario français puis en expose la valeur historique et le rôle des chansonniers manuscrits dans la transmission de ce patrimoine ; il s’intéresse au rédacteur et à son réseau d’informateurs, précise les nouvelles connaissances qu’apporte le manuscrit Drouillard, ce qu’il illustre par une série de pièces choisies pour leur exemplarité.
Chronique
Authors: Pichette Jean-Pierre 
Published: June 2020

En annexe, la « Chronique » compile les principales activités de recherche des membres de la Société Charlevoix depuis la parution du dernier volume et s’achève, comme nous en avons pris l’habitude, sur le rapport de leurs collègues de la Société des Dix, que la co-secrétaire Jocelyne Mathieu a bien voulu rédiger à notre intention.