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CORPORATE UNIVERSITIES: MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES, SOLUTIONS, PROSPECTS. PART 1
Authors: Kogut Viktor , Lukin Vladimir , Musienko Tamara 
Published: April 2024

The article presents an analytical review of the research of corporate universities as knowledge management institutions implementing strategies for the formation of intellectual capital based on the knowledge network, reveals the role of corporate universities in continuing professional education and training.
The aim of the project is to systematize the theoretical results of relevant research, summarize the main conceptual solutions in the field of knowledge management, identify key priorities and promising strategies of corporate universities in Russia, China and other countries in this area.
The main task is to determine the role of corporate universities in the implementation of the strategy of continuing education, in improving the quality of professional education and the formation of corporate culture within the framework of a comparative analysis of specific cases of knowledge management in corporate universities.
Improving the quality of vocational education and solving the problems of continuing education is largely associated with the development of modern corporate universities and improving the quality of knowledge management.
One of the advantages of corporate universities is their potential in ensuring the integration of corporate needs into higher education. In this regard, the role of knowledge management
is increasing as a way to implement the educational strategy of a corporate university, which involves achieving the goals of the organization by increasing intellectual capital as a decisive factor in the development of innovative systems.
The tendency of corporate universities to go beyond the function of continuous learning as an additional component is revealed, in such a way that the function of continuous learning plays an increasingly important role in ensuring the development of organizations and institutions.
The formation of a theoretical basis for the study of strategies of corporate universities in various countries in the field of knowledge management based on their comparative analysis
is becoming in demand.
An analytical review of the scientific literature confirms the gradual formation of a special conceptual framework for knowledge management research in corporate universities around
the world.
Methodology. The principles of the methodology of comparative analysis were used, qualitative analysis and theoretical generalization were carried out.
La motivación esencial para el aprendizaje en estudiantes de grado octavo y noveno
Authors: Caviedes Jacqueline , Vásquez Benítez Lylliana , Gallego Vásquez Jorge Enrique 
Published: April 2024

La presente investigación se centró en indagar la falta de motivación frente al aprendizaje en los estudiantes de los grados octavo y noveno de la Institución Soacha para Vivir Mejor, lo cual repercute en altos índices de pérdida escolar y apatía al desarrollo de actividades académicas. Para esto se analizaron teorías pedagógicas y psicológicas sobre el papel de la motivación en el aprendizaje, se indagó con estudiantes y docentes las causas de desmotivación hacia el proceso académico, se identificaron estrategias motivacionales para el estudiante y se propuso “la gamificación” como metodología de enseñanza que incorporara el juego al ámbito escolar, de manera tal, que repercuta positivamente en la actitud del estudiante. El enfoque cualitativo, permitió identificar la percepción de los estudiantes, los docentes, sobre las causas de desmotivación de los estudiantes hacia el proceso académico y contrastarlos con las observaciones de la investigadora. Para realizar el análisis de datos se hizo un proceso de categorización, partiendo de una matriz con las siguientes categorías: fundamentos de la motivación al aprendizaje, sus causas y características, factores motivacionales y la propuesta curricular para generar la motivación. Entre las principales conclusiones los estudiantes enumeran varias actitudes negativas como factores que llevan a la desmotivación en el aprendizaje además distinguen las cualidades que deben tener para lograr el éxito escolar, pero se hace necesario realizar una formación en las dimensiones personales para lograr habilidades que les lleve a autorregularse, ser auto-eficaces, tener autovaloración, voluntad y logren comportamientos para adquisición de metas escolares y personales. También se hace necesario formar a los docentes en “gamificación”, una de las herramientas de la Web 2.0 para que los estudiantes aprendan haciendo mediante el juego.
EFFECTS OF USING DISCUSSION SUPPLEMENTED WITH MUSIC ON INTEREST AND PERFORMANCE OF HOME ECONOMICS PUPILS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Authors: DUBUKA, Chibuzor Imelda  , IGBOKWE, Catherine C.  
Published: April 2024

The study investigated the effects of using discussion supplemented with music on the interest and academic achievement of Home Economics pupils in Primary Schools in Abia State. The study was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses formulated and tested for the study. The design of the study was a quasi-experimental research design.. A sample size of eighty (80) which consist of 38 pupils (17 males and 21 females) that was assigned to the experimental group and 42 pupils (20 males and 22 females) that was assigned to the control group of primary five drawn from the population involving two intact classes using purposive sampling technique. The instruments used for data collection were Home Economics Achievement Test (HEAT) and Measure of Home Economics Interest Scale (MHEIS), determined using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) statistic and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The study revealed that Pupils taught with discussion supplemented with music had more interest in Home Economics than the pupils in control groups. This is evident in the table 1 were both of the experimental and control groups had the mean gain score for experimental group I as 11.400 while that for control group was 0.750. Music teaching method has relative effect on Pupils achievement in Home Economics in terms of interest. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that teachers should be encouraged to make use of the supplementation of music in teaching for better interest and academic achievements in Home Economics.
DIETARY HABITS AND IMPACT OF GOOD NUTRITION IN CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYMDROME IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: BAMSON, Minaseichinbo  , MANDAH, Stella Otito  
Published: April 2024

The study assessed the dietary habit and impact of good nutrition on children with down syndrome in Obio Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State. The study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses. A descriptive survey design was adopted. All mothers with down syndrome children in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State formed the population. Purposive sampling was used to select the sample size of 370 for the study. The instruments used for data collection were questionnaire, interview and focus group discussion. The instrument was face validated and the reliability determined using Cronbach Alpha,a reliability coefficient 0.68 was obtained. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using the descriptive analysis (mean and standard deviation). The findings of the study showed that, mothers know the importance of good nutrition to the health of their children. The study also revealed that mothers are aware of nutrition can help enhance the health of the children, but they do not know the essential nutrient that are necessary for children with down syndrome. Based on the findings of the study the following recommendations were made; foods and nutrition counsellors should be recruited in various local government areas to enlighten the mothers of down syndrome children on the importance of nutrition, and how it improves proper functioning of development of the child. Government should sponsor awareness programmes that will assist the parents of the down syndrome children on how to go about the dietary habit of their children.
Identification of apoptosis as key biochemical mechanism in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease after hepatic steatosis through bioinformatics and functional analyses
Authors: Liang Zheng , Liang Chen July 
Published: April 2024

Background: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) represents a growing global health crisis and is closely associated with increases in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Despite its ubiquity, its underlying biochemical mechanisms and effective therapeutic strategies remain poorly defined, hampering the development of targeted interventions.
Methods: Candidate genes were obtained from the GEO database, and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment analysis and gene set enrichment analysis were used to identify pathways involved in NAFLD-related pathways. The top genes with higher degree in the protein-protein interaction network were crossed with the top genes enriched in key pathways, and then the correlation analysis between key genes and chemotherapy response was performed.
Result: Apoptosis, oxidative stress, NF-kB pathway, etc. are key pathways related to NAFLD. Lcn2, Mt1, Egr1, Jun, Nqo1, Btg2, Foxq1 and Hyou1 were enriched in key pathways of apoptosis.
Conclusion: Apoptosis, oxidative stress, NF-kB pathway are key pathways related to NAFLD.
The Influence of Organizational Agility on Customer Retention in Medium Scale Businesses in Nigeria
Authors: Mgbemena Ijeamaka Charity , Okafor Kenebechukwu Jane , Nwankwo Nkechi Catherine , Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi 
Published: April 2024

Firms that operate in the informal sector in most developing countries are technologically backward, with low levels of human resource skills, weak management systems and entrepreneurial capabilities, unavailability of appropriate and timely information, insufficient use of information technology, poor product quality and standardization, and unfriendly environmental production processes. This has impeded their ability to take on suitable organizational forms. This research sought to ascertain if there is a significant relationship between organisational agility and customer retention in medium-scale enterprises in the north-central zone of Nigeria. To achieve this objective, the variables were operationalized and a model was specified. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. Data were gathered from primary sources and the study hypothesis was tested using the Multiple Regression Technique. From the result of the regression analysis, organizational agility was found to have a positive and significant relationship with customer retention in medium-scale enterprises in North-Central Nigeria. Based on these findings, the study recommended that enterprises should exploit the resources that generate their present value while also exploring new opportunities to adapt it to changing markets.
Carving Drought Impact Over Purulia District, West Bengal, India
Authors: Mishra Siba Prasad , Bauri Bhumika 
Published: April 2024

Purulia was the westernmost district of West Bengal (from 1956) and is drought-prone due to deficient rainfall, its undulating topography with rugged hilly terrains and its positioning near the Tropic of Cancer, the spatial evaluation of vulnerable and risk-prone places.
The various impacts of drought, such as meteorological, hydrological, and agricultural, are assessed by considering the meteorological parameters, vulnerability, and risk levels. The fundamental factors impacting susceptibility and risk are recognised, and the drought years are analysed. The methodologies applied GIS technology, EREDAS, and secondary data were collected to analyse the type of drought. The intensities and types of droughts: a spatial analysis and relative vulnerability assessment of the Kashipur/ Purulia block by Remote Sensing and GIS. Analysis of pre- and post-monsoon meteorological and Agricultural drought.
Agriculture is a climate-sensitive activity. The mechanism is to know the farmers, what crops to grow, when suitable, the climatic parameters, temperature, rainfall concentration, and seasonal hazards. A well-planned agriculture practice has been proposed, and an adequately calculated water budget, catchment treatment plan, and implementation of a perfect crop plan, seeds, manures, and pesticides are the weapons of the drought-hit Purulia/Kashipur farmers.
Comparision of Consumer Preferences in Regards to Food Retail Formats in Tirupati City, India
Authors: Reddy M. Vasanthakrishna , Lalitha A. , Purnima K.S. , Umar S.K. Nafeez , Ramulu M. Venkata 
Published: April 2024

This study conducted in the year 2023 aimed to compare consumer preferences for various food retail formats in Tirupati city, focusing on organized and unorganized sectors, and to identify factors influencing their choices. A representative sample of 120 consumers was selected using simple random sampling, and primary data was collected through personal interviews. The findings revealed that 73.33 percent of the consumers in showed a moderate perception of both organized (62.50%) and unorganized (73.33%) food retail formats. Kirana stores (unorganized) and supermarkets (organized) were the preferred choices for purchasing food and groceries. The reasons for preferring organized retail formats included a wide range of products and better product presentation, while unorganized retail formats were favoured for more bargaining opportunities and locally sourced products. Income levels were found to influence retail format choices, with lower-income groups more likely to shop at unorganized formats. The SWOT analysis indicated that organized stores benefit from a wide range of products but face competition from unorganized formats and online platforms, while, unorganized stores build strong customer relationships but struggle with limited product variety and changing consumer preferences.
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in Patients of Cryptogenic Stroke AND Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): A Real World Experience
Authors: Hakeem Muzzafar Mohi-Ud-Din , Rehman Nadeem U , H.M Madhukar , Setty H.S Natraj 
Published: April 2024

Background: Stroke, a leading cause of brain tissue damage, presents a significant health concern globally. Cryptogenic stroke (CS), with an unclear origin, poses diagnostic challenges, with the patent foramen ovale (PFO) implicated in some cases. This study aims to investigate PFO prevalence in North India among patients with cryptogenic stroke, addressing current research gaps.
Objective: To assess PFO occurrence in patients with cryptogenic stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) using Echocardiography.
Methods & Results: This preliminary study analyzed PFO prevalence in patients with CS and TIA from February 2020 to November 2021, involving 25 participants. Descriptive statistics and the Chi-square test were employed. Key findings include a mean age of 44.80±9.13 years, 64% men, and 36% women. Ischemic stroke accounted for 72% of cases, while TIA represented 28%. PFO prevalence was 44%, with no significant gender-PFO association. No correlations were found between stroke type and PFO presence, nor were comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes observed.
Conclusion: The study highlights a clinically significant distribution of PFO presence but no notable association between stroke type and PFO presence. These findings contribute to understanding PFO's role in cryptogenic stroke and have implications for clinical practice.
A Mechanistic Action of Salicylic acid on Metabolic Profiling, Antioxidative Potential, and Growth Pattern of Amaranthus hybridus
Authors: Kumar Arun , Yadav Pradeep Kumar , Singh Anita 
Published: April 2024

This study has been conducted to investigate the effects of salicylic acid application on the growth and biomass of Amaranthus hybridus. The crop was grown in pots during July-August 2023, under natural weather conditions in the botanical garden of Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Different doses of SA (0.69 ppm – 13.8 ppm) was sprayed on the shoot of the plants. Compared to the control group, SA application at 0.69 ppm, 1.38 ppm, and 2.76 ppm showed increased growth and yield of the plants. SA applied at 1.38 ppm concentration, particularly, gave maximum increments in the length and biomass of the crop. SA application reduced the formation of oxidative stress markers (H2O2, SOR, MDA) by increasing the activities of antioxidants like SOD, POD, APX, total phenol, and proline. Salicylic acid treatment also increased the nutritive value of the crop by increasing the level of Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, and protein, while reduced the levels of oxalic acid. The photosynthetic efficiency of the PSII was strengthened better with 1.38 ppm SA application by increasing chlorophyll content, allocation of absorbed light energy to drive the photochemical process, and quenching of the heat energy. The metabolic profiling via UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS revealed increase in the number and proportion of secondary metabolites belonging to phenolic, alkaloids, terpenoid, flavonoids, betalains, and coumarins group by 240%, 127%, 37%, 182%, 83%, and 90% respectively. Hence, 1.38 ppm of SA has been considered as the suitable dose for spraying on Amaranthus hybridus for increased growth and biomass.
Selection Index in Rainfed Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Patil Krantikumar  H. , Rani C. Lekha 
Published: April 2024

The present investigation was conducted in the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram during the period from May, 2014 to July, 2016. Twenty diverse rice genotypes were screened for drought tolerance. Screening was carried out in the target environment i. e. upland virippu. Morphological characters of the genotypes were studied. A selection index was developed for identifying the best six parents combining yield and drought tolerance. Twenty upland rice genotypes were assessed for study of genetic variability and construction of selection indices for enhancing selection efficiency. The indices were worked out on the basis of yield and eight component characters viz., panicle length, number of spikelets panicle-1, number of filled grains panicle-1, grain weight panicle-1, 1000 grain weight, straw yield plant-1, harvest index and biological yield plant-1 having high significant genotypic correlation with grain yield. Among the twenty genotypes Vaishak ranked first with the highest index value followed by Thottacheera, Kalladiaryan, Vyttila 6, Harsha and Swarnaprabha. The varieties with least index value were Uma, Aathira and Kanchana. The highest index value showing first six parents were considered for hybridization program for the development of drought tolerant variety.
Understanding Global Commodity Price Shocks on Exchange Rates and Inflation in Emerging Economies: ARDL Perspective
Authors: Boateng Seth Acquah , Karikari Frank Agyemang , Fumey Michael Provide , Asmah Emmanuel Ekow , Winful Stephen Antwi 
Published: April 2024

Aims: To analyze the changing relationship between commodity prices (cocoa, diesel, gold, oil, petrol) and macroeconomic factors (exchange rate and inflation) in Ghana and differentiate between long-term and short-term effects.
Study Design: Quantitative Design with Time series analysis using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) technique.
Methodology: The study utilized cointegration and Error Correction Model in econometric estimation. Time series data for commodity prices and macroeconomic factors were collected for the period 2003M01 to 2023M10. The ARDL technique was applied to differentiate between long-term and short-term effects of inflation and exchange rates.
Results: The short-run and long-run results indicate a positive relationship between commodity prices and inflation and exchange rates. A 1% increase in diesel prices is associated with a 0.23% appreciation in Ghana's currency in the short run (p=0.019) and a 1.76% rise in inflation in the long run (p=0.012). Past inflation has a dominant influence on current inflation, with a 1 percentage point increase in the previous year's inflation leading to a 0.45 percentage point increase in the current inflation rate.
Conclusion: Policymakers should prioritize stabilizing diesel prices, invest in storage facilities, promote alternative energy sources, strengthen domestic production and distribution of essential commodities, and adopt targeted monetary and fiscal policies to anchor inflationary expectations and address inflation inertia in Ghana.
Determinants of Access to Financial Services among Adults in Tanzania: The Evidence from FinScope Tanzania Survey (2017)
Authors: Kilamlya Jacob , Mhina Juma Almasi , Mpanduji Franklin 
Published: April 2024

There is low financial inclusion across developing countries, especially those in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) including Tanzania. Almost three quarter of the SSA citizens don’t hold any form of account with a formal financial institution. East African countries have poor access to financial services especially the highly populated rural areas. The study examined the determinants of access to financial inclusion among adults in Tanzania. The study used a longitudinal research design to access data collected from 9459 respondents who were selected from the FinScope Tanzania 2017 which were weighted by NBS. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and Binary Logistic Model as inferential statistics with aid of STATA version 16. The study was able to find out that individual savings as a key determinant to financial inclusion was relatively low this being due to income gap, education and access to technology. Most of the respondents were willing to save but many-faced constraints to save. finally, the determinants of access to financial services in Tanzania among adults was identified to be age, education level and income. The study concluded that financial inclusion (access to financial services) among adults in Tanzania was mainly determined by age, education and income. Therefore, the effort should be made by the government to stimulate technological adoption so as to enhance variety of service delivery mechanism and provide financial knowledge to the society to inform people to make proper decisions regarding their financial well-being.
Characterization of superfine down powder
Authors: Xu Weilin , Wang Xin , Cui Weigang , Peng Xuqiang , Li Wenbin , Liu Xin 
Published: November 2008

AbstractSuperfine down powder was produced from down fiber after it was cut into short pieces and ground on a purpose‐built machine. Scanning electron microscopy photographs showed that the down fiber was ground into particles with some fiber fragments and a large amount of rod‐shaped ultrafine powder. Particle size distribution analysis indicated that the average size of the down powder was 1.546 μm. Fourier transform infrared analysis showed that the absorbing peaks around 1640, 1520, and 1230 cm−1 were sharper than those of the down fiber. X‐ray diffraction analysis revealed that the crystallinity of the superfine down powder was a little lower than that of the down fiber. Thermogravimetric analysis showed that the thermal stability decreased when the down fiber was ground into powder. Differential scanning calorimetry analysis showed that the intensity of the heat‐absorbing peaks of the down powder was lower than that of the down fiber, so the down powder decomposed more readily than the down fiber. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2009