bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Neural net influenced magdm problem with modified choquet integral aggregation operators and correlation coefficient for triangular fuzzy intuitionistic fuzzy sets
Authors: P. John Robinson  , P. Susai Alexander  
Published: October 2024

With respect to Multiple Attribute Group Decision Making (MAGDM) problems in which attribute values take the form of Triangular Fuzzy Intuitionistic Fuzzy Set (TrFIFS) values, a new decision-making analysis method is developed. First, a novel correlation coefficient for the TrFIFS is proposed and then utilized in the decision-making process for the ranking of the best alternatives. The new correlation coefficient is substantiated by several theorems proved to establish its effectiveness. Then, two TrFIFS Choquet integral aggregation operators are developed and utilized in solving the MAGDM problem. The Triangular Fuzzy Intuitionistic Fuzzy Improved Choquet Integral Averaging (TrFIFIMCOA) operator for TrFIFS and Triangular Fuzzy Intuitionistic Fuzzy Improved Choquet Integral Geometric (TrFIFIMCOG) operator for TrFIFS are proposed and some desirable properties are studied. The prominent characteristic of the operators is that they can not only consider the importance of the elements or their ordered positions, but also reflect the correlation among the elements or their ordered positions. Using the proposed two operators, the input vector is produced for Artificial Neural Network (ANN) which is solved to provide an effective solution for MAGDM problem. The newly proposed correlation coefficient and the aggregation operators are effectively utilized to solve real life decision problems. Finally, an illustrative example has been given to show the developed method and comparisons are made with existing methods.
A resilience framework for fault-tolerance in cloud-based microservice applications
Authors: Punithavathy E  , N. Priya  
Published: October 2024

Cloud-distributed systems offer significant opportunities for fault-tolerant applications. Microservices have gained significant acceptance as a cloud-based architecture for building fault-tolerant cloud applications. The primary aim of this study is to develop a dependable resilience framework, incorporating appropriate design patterns, that can be applied to any cloud applications. This framework combines a bulkhead utilizing a little law approach and an auto-retry circuit breaker, which can be seen as a fault tolerance pattern. This will eliminate the need for manual setting of design patterns, resulting in maximum throughput, availability of resources and the performance can be increased up to 55.3% from the average execution duration.
DETERMINANTS OF POULTRY EGG PRODUCTION IN ETIM EKPO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Inyang, H.  B.  , Filli, F. B.  , Ogbonna, S. I.  
Published: October 2024

This study analysed the determinants of poultry egg production in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. Multistage sampling procedure was adopted to collect primary data from seventy-five (75) poultry egg producers using a well-structured questionnaire. Percentage, frequency count, average and multiple regression were employed to analysed the data on the determinants of poultry egg production in the study area. The result of the findings revealed that, 71% of the poultry egg farmers were male and the average age of the respondents was 41 years. The result revealed that, poultry egg farmers had one form of education or the other which contributed to the increase in poultry egg production in the study area. It was discovered that, majority (83%) of the poultry egg farmers were married. The means household size stood at 4 persons per household and 76% were members of cooperative society. The mean income of the respondents stood at ₦70,800 per month. The result also revealed that, most (99%) of the respondent had farming as their major source of income. The regression analysis show that, cost of feeds and membership in cooperative were statistically significant at 5% and 1% levels respectively. With the growing demand for poultry egg in the study area, investment in poultry egg production is a viable agribusiness enterprise for income generation, job creation especially, poverty alleviation and enhancement of food security. The study recommends, the integration of poultry egg production programmes to geared towards empowerment, better management practices, subsidy on poultry equipment and credit facilities and encouragement of farm records keeping to achieve the objective of high production.
CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS IN OF JOS NORTH METROPOLIS, PLATEAU STATE
Authors: Awolumate, S.  , Oshibanjo, D. O.  , Inyang, H. B.  , Adediran, A. O.  
Published: October 2024

The study examined the preference and consumption for fish and seafood products in Jos North Metropolis. A two-stage sampling procedure was employed to select respondents. In the first stage, ten major districts were purposely chosen. At the second stage, thirty households were randomly selected from each of the ten districts, totaling three hundred (300) households for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as charts, frequency distribution tables, simple percentages and mean. The study revealed preference for fish and seafood, particularly evident among the 20-29 age cohort (41.5%) and single (58%). Tertiary education exhibited a positive correlation with a 57% inclination. Income also exerted influence, notably among those with earnings falling below N100.00 (25%). Majority (51.2%) held the perspective that no religious impediments existed concerning seafood consumption. Conversely, 56% subscribed to the belief that fish possessed a lower cost yet inferior quality compared to seafood. In contrast, aversion to taste/odour (18.3%) and the presence of bones (25%) emerged as primary factors underpinning the avoidance of seafood. The study concludes that younger, single, educated, and Christian males exhibited stronger inclinations fish and seafood preferences with fish being preferred due to its perceived value in terms of both cost and quality and thus recommends targeted educational campaigns promoting nutritional benefits, affordability, and culturally sensitive marketing to enhance preferences.
ROLE OF TREE CROPS CULTIVATION ON INCOME GENERATION: FOCUS ON EMPLOYMENT CREATION, IN ISOKO NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Eromedoghene, E. O.  , Enwa, S.  , Ekokogbe, O.  , Ebewore, S. O.  
Published: October 2024

The study assessed the contributions of tree crops to income of rural households in Isoko North of Delta State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted in composing a sample. Data were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire from 288 respondents for this study. The results obtained indicated that oil palm was the most commonly cultivated tree crop in the area (81.25%). Other tree crops grown in the area were; Papaya (69%), coconut (66.67%), rubber (36.11%) among others. The results also showed that tree crops contributed insignificantly to household income. In fact, only about 4.52% of the respondents earn more than 20% of their income from tree crops. Regression result showed that 55% variation in household income from tree crops could be explained by the explanatory variables included in the model while the other 45% was as a result of other factors not specified in the model. The coefficient of sex, education and household size were significant (P<0.01). It was concluded that tree crops contributed little to the households’ income, and it was recommended, among others that concerted efforts should be made by all stakeholders to encourage the large scale production of tree crops, farmers should be encouraged to diversify their sources of income by growing not only food crops, but tree crops. Seminars, workshops and lectures should be organized in order to sensitize the respondents on the importance of growing tree crops.
ASSESSMENT OF ADOPTION OF IMPROVED POST-HARVEST TECHNOLOGIES FOR RICE (IPT4RP) PROCESSING ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RICE PROCESSORS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Kagbu, J. H.  , Akinola, M. O.  , Hassan, A. A.  
Published: October 2024

The study assessed the adoption of improved post-harvest technologies for rice processing on the livelihoods of rice processors in Niger State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling was used in selecting 120 respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result reveals that processor under Zone-1 were more aware of the improved post-harvest technologies for rice processing (IPhT4RP) than their counterpart under Zone-2 and Zone-3. The level of awareness varies across gender as female represent 63.64% and male represent 65.38%. However, the result under zone-3 shows that membership of an association (70%), access to credit (50%), access to market (50%), membership of a cooperative (58%), age (67%), level of education (64%), marital status (80%) and household size (50%) were the socio-economic factors influence adoption of improved post-harvest technologies for rice processing (IPhT4RP). The results also reveal that, constraints militating adoption of IPhT4RP in the study areas includes, lack of money lenders (1st) lack of quality paddy (2nd) and poor market for rice processed (3rd). The study concluded that more than 60% of processors in Zone-1 and Zone-2 were aware of the improved post-harvest technologies except for female (15.38%) in zone-3. Socio-economic factors such as marital status, membership to association, level of education and access to credit influence adoption of improved post-harvest technologies for rice processing (IPhT4RP). Thus, the study recommends for a continuous awareness, sensitization on the use and possession of improved rice processing technologies and create more linkages to credit facilities.
DIALLEL ANALYSIS OF RESISTANCE TO FUSARIUM EAR ROT (Fusarium verticillioides) IN MAIZE (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Dzarma, D. J.  , Izge, A. U.  , Sabo, M. U.  , Buba, U. M.  
Published: October 2024

The experiment was conducted during the dry season of 2018 at Lushi irrigation station Bauchi and was evaluated at Bauchi and Yola during the rainy season of 2019 to determine the diallel analysis of resistance to fusarium ear rot in maize. Six maize inbred lines resistant to the disease and a farmers’ variety (local variety) X- lawanti susceptible to fusarium ear rot were crossed. A nursery trial for the formation of an initial f1 breeding population using full diallel mating design was carried out at Lushi Irrigation Station Bauchi. Six parents and their resultant 36 F1 were evaluated in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications at Bauchi and Yola. The results of the study revealed a Significant difference among the genotypes studied. The combining ability analysis revealed significant difference in all the traits except number of leaves per plant, cob length, number of husks and silks per ear, DS 4%, DS 5% and hundred grain weight. The findings also indicated that both additive and non-additive gene actions in maize were important in controlling grain yield and other agronomic traits. For most traits genotypes SMLW 28X SMLW 183, SMLW 51 X LV and LV X SMLW 28 been identified as good general combiners while SMLW 28 X SMLW 20 AND SMLW 183 X LV was identified as good specific general combiners for kernel yield. Parents SMLW 51, SMLW 21, SMLW 58 and SMLW 183 were found to be resistant to fusarium ear rot across locations for all traits except number of leaves per plant, number of silks per ear DS 0%, DS2% and 100 grain weight.
COSTS AND RETURNS ANALYSIS OF POTATO PRODUCTION UNDER PLATEAU STATE POTATO VALUE CHAIN SUPPORT PROJECT (PS-PVCSP)
Authors: Kolo, A.  , Balere, Y.  
Published: October 2024

The study analyzed costs and return of Irish potato production under Plateau State Potato Value Chain Support Project (PS-PVCSP). Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 farmers across 17 local government areas. Descriptive statistics and gross margin were used for data analysis. The results show that male and female accounted for 57.78% and 42.22% of Irish potato production, respectively. The result indicated that 47.22% of Irish potato farmers were within age bracket of 36-45 years. The result revealed that majority (62.22%) of the farmers were married with a mean household size of 7 persons. The result also shows that 37.78% of Irish potato farmers had no formal education. The costs of production show that cost of seed accounted for 51.39% of the total variable costs. This was followed by labour, estimated at 26.09%. Meanwhile, the cost of pesticides appears to be the least, representing less than 0.53% of the total variable cost. Farm gate sales accounted for the largest share of revenue, put at 78.57%. In all, total returns stand at N 699,018.7, while gross margin stood at N 382,842.7. Producers were faced with the incidence of blight, particularly in the wet season, as reported by 22.78%, followed by inadequate capital (15%) and high cost of inputs (11.67%). However, access to micro-credit could have prospect in improving the productivity of farmers and contributing to uplifting the livelihoods of disadvantaged rural farming communities. It can be concluded that Irish potato production in Plateau State is a profitable venture. It was recommended that project should enhance productivities and incomes of Irish potato farmers through provision of inputs as well as infrastructure and institutional development that will enhance capacity building of project beneficiaries and linkages to services such as credit, insurance and market.
EFFECT OF FADAMA IIIAF ON INCOME LEVEL OF RURAL BENEFICIARIES IN NIGER STATE
Authors: Eloyi, S.  , Ali, A.  
Published: October 2024

The study evaluates the effect of Fadama IIIAF on the income level of rural beneficiaries in Niger State, Nigeria. The methodology adopted include Net farm income and propensity score matching using beneficiaries. The finding of the study showed the net farm income (NFI) and return on naira investment the results showed that beneficiaries in the study area have more profit than non-beneficiaries with return to investment of N 15.3 for each N 1 invested. The propensity score matching reviewed that the Fadama IIIAF beneficiaries were more rewarded with mean income of N 694,266.7 as against N197,733.3 for non-beneficiaries. A test of balancing property was conducted and the results showed that the matching property was satisfied and all the matching shows that productivity was positive and highly significant at 1% for beneficiaries and also shows productivity increased by 6.478 for beneficiaries than non-beneficiaries. The study recommended that given the positive impact of the project on the beneficiaries’ similar interventions should be extended to communities that did not benefit from Fadama IIIAF project.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING MAIZE FARMERS’ AWARENESS ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN NORTHEAST NIGERIA
Authors: Mohammed, A. M.  , Muhammad, M. B.  , Garba, A.  , Sadiq, M. S.  
Published: October 2024

The study examined the socio-economic factors influencing maize farmers’ awareness on climate change in Northeast, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed in the selection of 337 respondents for this study. Descriptive and logit regression were used in analyzing the data. The results indicated that over one-third (37.09%) of the farmer’s fell within the age bracket of 41-50 years. Majority (87.80%) of the farmers were male and most (98.00%) of them were married. Further, the study showed that 44.5% of the farmers had between 7-10 household members and 14.8% of them had 11-13 household size with mean of 8 members. The result of awareness on climate change revealed that farmers were aware on the shortfall of rainfall (4.027) was ranked 1st while awareness on decrease in agricultural production (3.991) was rank 2nd. The estimated parameters of the binary Logit model show that level of education was found to positively influence awareness level of farmers at 5% significance level with coefficient of (β=0.5902). The marginal effect for education variable showed that one additional year in educational status of the household head increases the probability of 45% level of awareness of farmers on climate change issues The study recommend that government should provide good policy to improved extension service delivery and regular workshops, conferences, and international affiliations should be organize to provide updates on climate change issues as well as regular contacts with NiMet information in the study area.
ADOPTION OF IMPROVED CASSAVA (Manihot spp) PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES IN ISOKO NORTH AND SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Owigho, O.  , Eromedoghene, E. O.  , Ovwigho, B. O.  
Published: October 2024

The study examined the adoption of improved cassava production technologies in Isoko North and South Local Government Areas of Delta State, Nigeria. Simple random and snowball sampling techniques were used to select 297 cassava farmers. Data were collected using a structured interview schedule. Data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean, and multiple regression. Majority (61.60%) were females. The mean age of the farmers was 41.20 years. Majority of the cassava farmers completed their secondary school education. Majority (63.40%) of the farmers adopted planting date. The cassava farmers agreed that improved cassava cultivars have a higher yield than local cultivars ( = 2.88), they are disease resistant ( =2.50), improved cassava cultivars have more tuber yield per stand ( =2.73) and improved cassava cultivars mature very fast ( = 2.91). The constraints facing cassava farmers on the adoption of improved cassava technologies include inadequate access/unavailability of planting materials ( = 3.49), lack of agricultural inputs like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides ( =3.01) and irregular visits by extension agents ( = 3.14). There was a significant difference between the adoption of improved cassava technologies and education (t=2.793, p=0.006). The study concluded that most cassava farmers were middle age, meaning they could carry out manual farming. Adoption of improved cassava production technologies was low. Thus, there was a large difference between the technologies and adoption. It was recommended, among others, that the Delta Agricultural Development Project intensify efforts at making farmers adopt cassava production technologies.
OPTIMUM COMBINATION OF MULTPLE FARM ENTERPRIESES AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Jacob, T. A.  , Tanko, L.  , Baba, M. K.  , Ajayi, O. J.  
Published: October 2024

The study was conducted to determine the Optimum Combination of Multiple Farm Enterprises among Smallholder Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents across the farm enterprises from the three agricultural zones of Niger State. Data were collected through interview schedule and structured questionnaire administered to 198 sampled farmers through a cost route approach, and analyzed using the linear programming model. The model was applied to each enterprise combination. The study revealed that all enterprise combinations had increase in the returns of the optimum plan over that of the existing plan. To maximize gross margin, the model recommended cultivation of 0.41 ha of yam, 2.6 ha of melon/sorghum and 0.38 ha of melon and sorghum for the crop enterprise, while the crop/livestock/fishery enterprise had yam/cowpea (1.96ha) along with the production of 5.83 heads of livestock recommended. The crop/fishery farmers are to cultivate 0.33 ha of maize/cowpea, 1.17 ha of maize/melon and to produce 0.22 of 100 fishes to maximize gross margin. The result further indicated labour and capital borrowed as the major factors of production limiting the attainment of profit maximization across the State. The study therefore recommended that, farmers should adopt the prescribed optimum farm plan developed according to the respective enterprise combinations to enable them effectively use their available resources to increase productivity and income.
NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY OF SOYBEAN AS AFFECTED BY PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZATION IN THE SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA OF NIGERIA
Authors: Muhammad, A. Y.  , Adeboye, M. K. A.  , Ezekiel-Adewoyin, D. T.  
Published: October 2024

The study was carried out at Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Technology Minna to determine the effect of Phosphorous fertilization on the agronomic nutrient use efficiency (ANE) and partial factor of productivity (PFP) of P in soybean production. The treatments consisted of five P rates (0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 kg ha-1), these were factorially arranged and laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates. Physicochemical properties of soil of the experimental site was assessed using a standard procedure described by IOAC. The result of soil analysis revealed that, soil of the study site was dominated by sand with slightly acidic reaction. The result further showed that, soil organic carbon was low while available P was moderate. There was response to P with the highest grain yield of 857 kg ha-1 obtained from soybean fertilized with 45 kg P-1. The efficiency of applied nutrients in increasing grain or biomass yield (ANE) and increase in yield pertaining to an increase in only a single specific nutrient applied (PFP) were significantly affected by P fertilization and their values were significantly reduced as the P rate increased. Application of 15 kg P ha-1 had the highest ANE and PFP values of 9 kg grain kg P-1 and 42 kg grain kg P-1respectively. Phosphorus fertilizer may be applied at rate of 15 kg ha-1 for economic and profitable yields and for efficient use of P to minimize environmental pollution by P. In conclusion, Phosphorus was more efficiently used by soybean at lower rate compared to a higher rate as indicated by ANE and PFP. The study recommends Lower rate of P should be applied for higher P use efficiency. Phosphorus fertilizer should be applied at the rate of 15 kg ha-1 for economic and profitable yields of soybean.
EFFECTS OF INTEGRATED NUTRIENT AND WEED MANAGEMENT ON WEED DYNAMICS AND MAIZE PERFORMANCE IN MINNA, SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA OF NIGERIA
Authors: Thomas, D. M.  , Adeboye, M. K. A.  , Mamudu, A. Y.  
Published: October 2024

A field trial was conducted during the rainy season of 2023 at Minna, southern guinea savanna of Nigeria to determine the effects of inorganic NPK fertilizer and poultry manure as nutrient sources, and control of weeds using manual (hoe) weeding and chemical methods on weed dynamics and performance of maize. The treatments consisted of four nutrient sources (control, NPK fertilizer at the rate of 90-30-30 kg ha-1; poultry manure (PM) at 10 Mg ha-1; NPK fertilizer at the rate of 45-15-15 kg ha-1 combined with PM at 5 Mg ha-1) and four weed management (control; pre-emergence herbicide at planting and post-emergence herbicide at 5 weeks after sowing (WAS); two hoe-weeding at 2 and 5 WAS; pre-emergence herbicide at planting and one hoe-weeding at 5 WAS). These were factorially combined and laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance and means were separated using Student Newman Keuls (SNK). The results showed that integration of inorganic NPK fertilizer with manure and control of weeds using pre-emergence herbicide and one hoe-weeding at 5 WAS gave significant reduction in weed density and significantly higher weed control efficiency compared to control. The integration of inorganic NPK fertilizer with manure, and control of weeds using pre-emergence herbicide and one hoe-weeding at 5 WAS had significantly higher yield and yield attributes than control. The integration of inorganic fertilizer with manure and control of weeds using pre-emergence herbicide combined with one hoe-weeding at 5 WAS seems to enhance maize production and is recommended for farmers in the study area.