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Job Satisfaction and its Influence on Teachers’ Performance in Osun State, Nigeria
Authors: Ijiwole A. A. , Olawale O. A. , Adebayo T. O. 
Published: November 2019

This study examined the influence of job satisfaction on secondary school teachers’ performance in Osun State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the level of job satisfaction among the secondary school teachers, examined the kind of job satisfaction aspects which teachers are satisfied with in the state and examined the relationship between job satisfaction dimensions and teacher performance. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 50 Principals and 200 teachers according to their roles and ability to enable the researcher to obtain relevant data on teacher’s wellbeing in Osogbo metropolis. Mean, standard deviation, frequency and correlation were used to analyze data. Result revealed that the level of job satisfaction among the secondary school teachers is below expectation, while working environment was ranked highest among the factors influencing job satisfaction among the secondary school teachers. Study also confirmed that job satisfaction dimensions have significant relationship with teacher performance. The study therefore recommended that Osun State government should stop epileptic payment of half salary and full salary should be paid promptly to enable them concentrate on their job for effective delivery. Also promotion of secondary school teachers should be fixed for 3 years interval as it is done in the tertiary institutions.
Lung Cancer: A Chronic Disease Epidemiology; Prevalence Study
Authors: Maxwell Obubu , Kayode Adeleke Akinrinade , Olusola Yusuf Olufemi , Joshua Adeleke Ireoluwa , Chinedu Onwuegbuokwu Virtus 
Published: November 2019

Chronic lung diseases (CLD) including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and their occurrence in multiple sclerosis (MS) remains of interest. Increasing awareness of the possible adverse effect of CLD on outcomes in MS, such as disability progression and mortality, has heightened the need to understand the relationship between these chronic conditions. Prevalence of lung Cancer was discussed in this paper, with intend to; investigate the number of patients and deaths affected with lung cancer, test the effect of sex on lung cancer incidence, test the effect of environment and educational level on lung cancer incidence, examine the trend in lung cancer, and measure the relative risk associated with lung cancer. Secondary data sourced from the records units of five different hospitals was used. Cross tabulation, Chi-square test for independence, regression analysis, correlation analysis and odds ratio were applied on the three year study. From the study, it was found that lung cancer cases are independent on environmental factor, educational level and sex. A strong linear relationship exists between lung cancer and death from such disease, implying that increase in the number of lung cancer cases has very high positive effect on the occurrence of death (r = 0.783), 61.4% of the variation in death occurrence is explained by lung cancer. The probability of dying from lung cancer is higher in patients 50 years and above than in younger patients (age < 50 yrs).
Hepatotherapeutic Tendency of Citrullus lanatus Rind Methanolic Extract on Liver Markers in Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Ogadinma Ilochi , Nwafor Chuemere Arthur , Samuel Bassy 
Published: November 2019

It is a common practice to dispose the peel or rind of fruits. Interestingly, some parts of fruits humans find unacceptable to eat actually possess bioactive nutrients that can be used for medicinal purposes. The effect of methanolic extract of Citrullus lanatus rind on liver function in normal male wistar rats was studied. 24 wistar rats with body weight between 150-250 g were used for this study. The animals were randomly divided into four groups, with 6 rats in each. Group 1 contained the control given normal saline and feed; group 2, low dose, 50mg/kg of methanolic extract of Citrullus lanatus rind was administered, group 3 and 4 were administered medium and high dose of Citrullus lanatus rind extract 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg respectively. The Citrullus lanatus rind extract was administered via orogastric route and the experiment lasted for a period of 56 days. Blood samples were collected by left ventricular cardiac puncture for liver function test at the last day of the experiment. The outcome of this research revealed that medium and high dose administration of citrullus lanatus rind significantly (p≤0.05) reduced the serum level of liver enzymes alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase and alkaline phosphatase and also total protein.There was a non-significant (P≤0.05) change in serum total bilirubin and albumin when all doses were compared to the control. Prolonged and moderate ingestion of Citrullus lanatus rind may be of benefit in regulating blood level of liver enzymes; hence, this part of the fruit has therapeutic value.
Evaluation of Concentration of Copper, Lead, and Zinc in Different Brands of Cigarette Sold in Keffi Main Market of Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Yahaya Idris , Mundi Abdullahi A. , Mustapha Idris M. , Isah Jibrin , Mohammed Musa 
Published: November 2019

Background: Tobacco smoking is one source of heavy metals exposure in the general population. Tobacco smoke has toxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic properties and has been linked to fatal pregnancy outcomes.
Aim: This research was carried out to investigate the concentration of Copper (Cu), lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn) in different cigarette brands sold in Keffi main market of Nasarawa state and compare with recommended standard.
Study Design: To determine the presence of heavy metals in different brands of cigarette sold in Keffi main Market, Nasarawa State, Nigeria and compare them with relevant authorities’ standard.
Place and Duration: The study was carried out in the department of physics, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria between March 2018 and November, 2018.
Materials and Methods: Ten brands of cigarette were purchased from Keffi main central market using random sampling. The cigarettes were expose to sun light for 3 hours until they became dry. The filters and papers of the cigarettes were removed after drying and the tobacco content were pulverized using agate mortar and pestle. The processed samples were packaged in a well labelled polyethylene bag. A total of ten samples (one sample per brand) were analyzed using XRF spectrometry.
Results: The range of Cu, Pd, and Zn concentration in ten brands of cigarette were (14.30 to 64.30 mg/kg), (5.43 to 10.55mg/kg), and (12.05 to 160.45 mg/kg) respectively. The brand with the highest concentration of Cu, Pb, and Zn are St. moriz (160.45 mg/kg), London (10.55 mg/kg) and Benson (64.30 mg/kg) respectively, while the lowest concentration found in Bohem (12.05 mg/kg), Excel (5.43 mg/kg), and Yes (14.30 mg/kg) respectively.
Conclusion: The concentration of Cu, Pd, and Zn are high in most of the cigarette brands. Concentration of Pb are above the recommended limit reported in the United Kingdom (1.35mg/kg) and Korea (0.74 mg/kg). Concentration Cu and Zn are also high in the cigarette brands.
Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard as a Tool for the Performance of Nigerian Insurance Companies
Authors: Unachukwu J. C. 
Published: November 2019

Implementation of international financial reporting standard (IFRS) in terms of quality financial reporting, information disclosure pattern, transparency, auditing, reporting standards, regulatory control and flexibility, corporate governance, and financial scandals have an influence on organizational performance. This study sought to investigate the influence of implementation of IFRS on organizational performance with specific reference to the Nigerian insurance industry. Purposive sampling method was used to select the accountants and auditors of twenty- nine (29) insurance companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market, totaling 58 respondents. The data collection instruments for the study were structured questionnaires designed for the study. Data analysis was performed with the aid of descriptive statistical tools such as frequencies, percentages and mean, and inferential statistical tools such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) method of estimation. The finding revealed that there is a strong relationship between financial performance and implementation of IFRS. The finding also indicated that implementation of IFRS has a significant influence on investment decision making. This connotes that the implementation of IFRS is a veritable tool to financial performance of Nigerian insurance companies. Subsequently, the study recommended that the management of insurance companies should embrace International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) with immediate effect so that the sector can attract both local and foreign investors. Also, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) should sanction any insurance company fails to implement IFRS on or before the year 2020.
Effect of Socio Economic Status (SES) on Foot Length, Palm Length, and Mid-finger Length of School Going Children (8-10 Years Old) in Mumbai
Authors: Thakkar Hiral , Sengupta Rupali 
Published: November 2019

Aims: To Study the effect of Socioeconomic status (SES) of foot length, palm length and mid finger length on School going Children (Age:-8-10 years) in Mumbai city.
Study Design: A survey research design was adopted for measurement and data collection. Foot length was analysed by Standardized measuring tape, Palm length and mid-finger length was analyzed by Calliper, Height (cm) was analysed by stadiometer. The unit of measurement used was centimetre (cm).
SES was coded according to Kuppuswamy scale [1].
Place and Duration of Study: The time span required to carry out study was from November to March 2018-2019 in Mumbai city.
Methodology: Total 319 subjects (male & female) participated ranging from public to private schools in Mumbai city, (Maharashtra, India). Kuppuswamy scale (2018) was used to analyse the SES of the subjects. SPSS software version 20 was used for data analysis.
Results: A positive striking correlation was observed between height and different socio economic status at p <0.05 (.001). Maximum height was found among upper class (129.58±6.88), further the lowest mean value of height (124.00 ± 6.34) was noted among the upper lower class. However, foot length and mid-finger length showed highly significant difference statistically at p <0.05 (.000). Although the maximum foot length was found among upper lower class (3.0287± 0.33), further the lowest mean value of foot length (1.0599 ± 0.40), was noted among the lower class and also, higher treatment value (6.195± 0.60) for mid-finger length was found amongst the upper middle class and lower treatment value amongst lower class (5.700 ± 0.34). Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between palm length and Socio-economic status at p <0.05 (.019). Also, the highest statistical association of the palm length to the Socio-economic status of the samples (9.412±3.72) was observed among Upper lower class subjects, Whereas lowest level of palm length was depicted in lower class (7.757 ± 0.82) category.
Yield and Nutritional Value of Abelmoshus esculentus L. (Okra) and Telfairia occidentalis Hook, F. (Fluted pumpkin) as Influenced by Beauty Salon Wastewater
Authors: Olumakinde Akinbuwa, , Otitoloju Kekere, , Constance Ezemba, 
Published: November 2019

The effect of beauty salon wastewater on yield and nutritional quality of Abelmoschus esculentus L. and Telfairia occidentalis F. was investigated. Plants were grown in perforated polythene bags filled with 3 kg of top soil and irrigated with 0 (control), 25, 50, 75 and 100% of the wastewater. Plants were laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) consisting of 5 treatments with 6 replicates per treatment. Results showed that the yield parameters of Abelmoschus esculentus including number of fruits/plant, fruit fresh weight and dry weight increased at 25-75% concentrations but decreased at highest concentration of 100% wastewater in comparison with the control. Similarly, the total biomass of Telfairia occidentalis and Abelmoschus esculentus increased at 25-75% concentrations of wastewater. The N, K, Ca and Na composition of the leaf of T. occidentalis and fruits of A. esculentus increased at all wastewater treatment levels. The percentage ash and protein increased in both plants treated with the wastewater. Lipid content increased while the fibre content decreased in T. occidentalis whereas in A. esculentus fibre content increased while the lipid content decreased in comparison to the control. Percentage carbohydrate increased in both plants treated with the wastewater. The use of beauty salon wastewater in irrigation of vegetables would not only reduce environmental pollution but also serve as an alternative source of fertilizer for vegetable production.
Features of Formation of Primary School Pupils` Social Activity
Authors: Bulavenko Svitlana 
Published: November 2019

The article is devoted to one of the topical problems of the theory and practice of education -bases of formation of social activity of elementary school students.
In the process of research were used such theoretical methods (analysis, comparison, classification, systematization, generalization); empirical (conversations, surveys, questionnaires, solution of situational tasks, program of pedagogical observations, ranking, methods of unfinished sentences).
The essence of the phenomenon "social activity of students" as a scientific concept is specified; the peculiarities of the formation of social activity of elementary school students are determined; methodological approaches are presented for research of the problem of formation of social activity of students of junior classes: social-pedagogical, system-role, subject-activity and axiological; levels of formation of social activity of elementary school students are revealed; The pedagogical conditions for the formation of social activity of primary school pupils have been theoretically substantiated and experimentally verified, namely: The formation of conscious motivation of students for various types of socially useful activity and subject-subject interaction, which facilitate their gradual transition from passive to active position; use in the educational process of the developed program of the special course and teaching materials "Life Economics - First Steps", social program "Know Yourself" aimed at forming social activity of students; increase of teacher's skills of teachers.
The content and methodological provision of the process of formation of social activity of primary school pupils ZSSO was developed (program of special course and educational-methodical complex "Life Economics - the first steps", social program for pupils of grades 1-4 "Know yourself", the program of increasing readiness of teachers to innovate activity on formation of social activity "Creative teacher").
The study does not exhaust the multidimensional theoretical and practical search for problem solving. Further scientific researches may be aimed at studying the information space of the formation of social activity of junior pupils.
Validation of Efficiency Method for Heavy Metals Determination in Kola Nuts (Cola nitida Schott & Endl.) from Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Rodrigue Kouadio Kan , Henri Biego , Yves Nyamien , Ysidor Konan , Constant Konan , Adama Coulibaly , Daouda Sidibe 
Published: November 2019

Aims: The current study targets the achievement of a reliable process for the determination of heavy metal contents in kola nuts, namely cadmium, mercury, and lead, for better appreciation of the risks incurred from the consumption of such food products.
Study Design: kola nuts collected from different stakeholders (planters, collectors, stores and centers) were analyzed after the validation of the proposed analytical method.
Place and Duration of Study: Central Laboratory for Food Hygiene and Agro-Industry, LANADA in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, running 2018.
Methodology: Two references were used for the validation of the analytical method, namely the French standard NF V 03-110 and the European directive 2001/22/EC. The assays were achieved with an flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The heavy metal contents of some samples collected from different sampling place were then determined
Results: From the data, a significant regression chart was recorded for the heavy metals detection graphs, with significant correlation coefficients (R²˃ 0.99). The linearity domain was validated between 0.5 μg/L and 1.5 μg/L for cadmium, 15 μg/L and 45 μg/L for lead and from 10 μg/L to 100 μg/L for mercury. In addition, the LOD were 0.03 μg/L, 1.85 μg/L and 2.92 μg/L, while the LOQ were 0.07 μg/L, 6.52 μg/L and 3.32 μg/L for cadmium, lead and mercury, respectively. The relative standard deviations of the repeatability and reproducibility assays are below 4%, whereas standard additions of heavy metals are fully recovered, with percentages close to 100%. Contents of cadmium, lead and mercury in kola nuts are respectively valued at 22.97±9.01 μg/kg, 1065.57±613.76 μg/kg and 33.88±31.58 μg/kg from the farmers and 24.99±7.79 μg/kg, 296.51±98.18 μg/kg and 39.74±34.66 μg/kg from the storage centres.
Conclusion: This analytical method could help in ensuring effective sanitary control at different critical points of kola nut distribution channel for promoting a good management of the toxicity concerns in such products.
Influencing Variables to the Competencies of Learners in the Accreditation and Equivalency Test of Alternative Learning System
Authors: B. Moleño Roleen 
Published: November 2019

The objective of this research was to determine the variables that influence the learners’ competencies in Alternative Learning System (ALS). Specifically, it aimed to determine: the Accreditation and Equivalency (A and E) test takers’ socio-demographic characteristics; the ALS Instructional Managers’ (IM) socio-demographic characteristics; the extent of use of the mode of A and E program delivery by the IMs; the competencies of the learners in the A and E test based on overall results; the learners’ initial literacy level; whether the learners’ competency in A and E is significantly influenced by their socio-demographic characteristics; whether the learners’ competencies in the ALS A and E test is significantly influenced by the Instructional Managers’ socio-demographic characteristics; whether the learners’ competencies in ALS A and E are significantly influenced by the Instructional Managers’ extent of use of the mode of A and E program delivery; and whether the learners’ competency is significantly influenced by their initial literacy level. The study employed descriptive-correlational research design utilizing four (4) instruments. There were 1,824 ALS learners and 79 ALS Instructional Managers completely enumerated respondents of the study. In statistical tools, descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used. It was concluded in the study that: the face-to-face mode of delivery is the most preferred by the ALS Instructional Managers and ALS learners do not possess the needed competencies in the Sustainable Use of Resources and Productivity. Further, ALS learners have not gained much competence in their formal school attendance and the learners’ competency in the areas of the A and E test were not outcomes of the influence of variables such as their socio-demographic characteristics, IMs’ socio-demographic characteristics and initial literacy level.
A Review of Dengue Fever with Special Reference to Malaysia
Authors: A. M. Meer Ahmad , Kumarasamy Verasingam , Ngau Yen Yew , Leong Chee Loon , Koay Chew Aik 
Published: November 2019

Introduction: Dengue is the most prevalent viral mosquito-borne disease, with over 2.5 billion humans at risk given its endemicity in more than 100 countries.
Globally, 50-100 million cases of dengue occur annually, with approximately 0.7% resulting in dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF), and 22,000 deaths.
In 2017, there were 83,849 reported cases of dengue fever in endemic under-reported Malaysia, with 177 deaths.
One of our authors (Verasingam K 2006) here, earlier published an article in the Med J Malaysia titled “Dengue Fever in Malaysia: Time for Review?” This Article is meant as a sequel.
Method: The Authors here narrate from their own personal-experiences, as well as from reviewing existing-literature.
Results and Conclusion: Clinical Management has brought about vast improvements in mortality and morbidity. Similarly, great advancements in Laboratory Diagnostics. Prevention and Control methods have been desiring of greater achievements, but also show greater promise with Newer Insecticides, Innovative Methods and Vaccines. Dengue Fever would very likely become near-eradicated just like all other vaccine-preventable diseases, once comprehensive mass-vaccination programmes are available globally, using safe and very-effective tetravalent-vaccines soon to be available.
Clinical Features of Dengue Infection in Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Thailand
Authors: Zaw Kaung 
Published: November 2019

Background: Dengue infection is the common infectious disease in tropical countries caused by dengue virus, which has four serotypes (DEN 1, 2, 3 and 4). More data showed that dengue has caught worldwide attention due to its severe and fatal clinical outcome. This study aimed to describe the difference of clinical features of dengue infection between children and adults and among each dengue serotypes in Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand during 2011- 2013.
Study Design: This study was a hospital-based retrospective. In- patient medical record of 50 children and 148 adults with clinical and laboratory confirmed dengue infection and admitted to Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand during July 2011- June 2013 were reviewed.
Results: We found that headache and myalgia/arthalgia were found in most of the cases (182/198, 91.9%; 178/198, 89.9%, respectively). Epistaxis and hypermenorrhea were more common in children. Retro-orbital pain was more common in adult. The spontaneous bleeding tended to be more common in children than adults. DEN2 (48.9%) was the most common serotype followed by DEN3 (23.7%), DEN1 (22.2%) and DEN4 (5.2%). Regarding dengue serotypes, subjects infected with DEN1 had more shock, hypermenorrhea and epistaxis than others. Lymphadenopathy and rash during febrile stage were found in subjects infected with DEN2 only. Subjects infected with DEN4 infection had more retro-orbital pain and petechiae than others.
Conclusion: The results show secondary dengue infection was most common and the most prevalent dengue serotype was serotype 2. Typical symptoms in adult involved retro orbital pain, nausea and arthralgia while children might suffer epistaxis and hypermenorrhea. We also found that DEN 1 tended to have more mucosa bleeding and shock. In DEN 4 infection, subjects had more retro-orbital pain and skin bleeding.