bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
BIODEGRADED MANGO PEEL BASED DIETS ALTERS LIPOGENIC GENES AND mRNA EXPRESSION IN GROWING RABBITS.
Authors: AGBANA J. A , AMANA O. C , AJAGBE D. A. , OKPANACHI U 
Published: September 2022

This study investigated the effect of bio fermented mango peel meal (FMPM) on lipid metabolism – related gene expression in liver tissues and abdominal adipose tissue in weaned rabbits. Twenty (20) weaned New Zealand white rabbits were randomly assigned to four dietary groups with five (5) rabbits in each group in a completely randomized design experiment. The diets had a control(G1) supplemented with unfermented mango seed meal, an experiment diet of mango peel fermented by either of P. ostreatus, (G2) and P. rivulosis (G3) and combinations of P. ostreatus plus P. rivulosis 50:50 (G4).The results showed that FMPM supplementation down regulated the mRNA expression of fatty acid synthesis (FAS) and acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACC) in liver tissues and the lipoprotein lipase (LPL) expression in abdominal fat tissues (P< 0.05). The mRNA expression of perixisomeproliferators activated receptor - alpha (PPAR-α) compared to control group, was up regulated in the livers of rabbits on fermented diets (P<0.05). However gene expressions of PPAR-γ and L-FABP liver fatty acid binding protein were not altered (P> 0.05) in rabbits fed FMPM supplemented diets. These findings indicated that FMPM regulated lipid metabolism by either increasing or decreasing the expression of lipogenic genes and altering multiple pathways in the liver. This information provided new essential information and demonstrated great potential inherent in nutrigenomics in researching nutrients added to livestock diets.
ASSESSMENT OF SOIL MICROBIAL DIVERSITY OF DIFFERENT RUBBER PLANTATION AGES
Authors: AGHEDO S. O , ADEKUNLE A.T. , OKUNDIA R.O , ESEIMUDE U , OMOROGBE J.A. 
Published: September 2022

A study was carried out to investigate composition and diversity of the soil microbial communities in rubber plantations of different ages. Soil samples were collected from five different plantations aged 10, 13, 18, 23, 28 years old (latitudes 6º9ʹ27.08, 6º9ʹ27.78, 6º9ʹ20.59, 6º9ʹ28.21, 6º9ʹ27.60 (E) and longitude 5º35ʹ49.61, 5º36ʹ38.13, 5º35ʹ27.95, 5º36ʹ11.37, 5º37ʹ12.50 (N) respectively) at Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Iyanomo, Benin City. The laboratory experiment was carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture main laboratory and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Bioscience Centre. The experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. The results showed changes in soil microbial diversity and composition over the different ages of rubber tree plantations. The ages of the rubber tree plantations had no significant effect on the microbial populations as it varied irrespective of the ages. The soil microbial diversity tend to increase with increasing rubber tree plantation ages and were highest in 28 year-old whereas 13 and 18 year-old had the lowest values of diversity. Microbial activity increased with increasing rubber ages with the highest being at 28 year old (73.2 µg/g Soil). The diversity of the soil microbes increased with the increase in diversity of the vegetation. Soil microbial diversity and composition in the different stages were closely related with soil properties. Soils with lower pH values of 4.0 and 4.1 had less diversed microbial communities than others.
THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT STORAGE MEDIA AND DURATION ON SEED EMERGENCE AND GROWTH OF MORINGA (Moringa oleifera LAM) IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: ATUSA K 
Published: September 2022

A study was conducted to investigate the viability of Moringa (Moringa oleifera Lam) seed stored in various storage media, which include, earthen container, plastic container, tin container, gunny bag and some spread on the ground under a shade without a storage medium (control) as levels treatments in the first factor, while the second factor was duration of seed in the storage media before sowing, which include; 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks. The total of five hundred 500) seeds were sown. Every two weeks interval, twenty seeds were taken from storage medium and planted on seed beds. The seedling emergence count was collected at every fourth week after sowing. The result showed that 80 % of seeds sown emerged from seeds stored for four weeks. With exception of control, there was no significant difference on seedling emergence percentage of seeds stored for 2, 6 and 8 weeks. Plant height, number of leaves and girth of plant followed the same trends as seeds emergence count. The result of storage media revealed that earthen container was better than others in all the perimeters measured. This study has shown that Moringa seeds need to be stored for four weeks after harvest in an earthen container for better seedling emergence and growth. It is therefore, recommended that seeds of Moringa should be stored for four weeks in earthen container before sowing.
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADOPTION OF IMPROVED CASSAVA- GARRI PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN VANDEIKYA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: VIHI S. K. , CHOMINI E. A. , TOR L. G , JESSE B. , DALLA A. A. , BASSEY E. A. , OWA G.T. 
Published: September 2022

The study assessed factors influencing adoption of improved cassava processing technologies: a case of cassava - garri processing among rural women in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue state, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 160 respondents for the study. Primary data were collected with the use of structured questionnaire instrument and were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The result revealed that the mean age of the farmers was 39 years with majority (94%) of them married. The result further showed that more than half (53%) had primary education with a mean household size of 9 persons and mean garri processing experience of 10 years. The mean annual income of the women was N90953 with majority (82%) not belonging to any cooperative society. The result further showed that only 18% of the respondents have had visits from the extension agents in the last two years and only 16% of the respondents accessed credit for their processing enterprise. Mechanical grater had the highest adoption level of 88% followed by the screw press (54%). This level of adoption can be regarded as low. Age (-.0489), years of processing experience (.0581), membership of cooperative society (.0588) and annual income (.3359) of processors were the factors that influenced farmers’ adoption of improved garri processing technologies in the study area. The major constraints to adoption of improved garri processing technologies were high cost of technology (83%), lack of awareness of some technologies (61%), lack of credit facilities (34%). The study recommends subsidization of these improved technologies so that processors could afford to purchase and make use of them. Awareness creation on the existence and importance of these technologies should be strengthened among cassava processors to enhance more adoption of the technologies.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF GOAT AND SHEEP MARKETING IN WUDIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Adomi Abraham Adaighofua , UMAR U. W 
Published: September 2022

This study was conducted in Wudil Local Government Area of Kano State to comparatively analyze the marketing of goats and sheep in the area, with Wudil Livestock Market being purposively chosen for the study. A total of 85 marketers (50 goat and 35 sheep marketers) were proportionally and randomly selected for the study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, marketing margin and Gini Coefficient. Findings revealed that all the marketers were males with 84% goat marketers and 66% sheep marketers being married. Profitability analysis revealed that sheep marketing had a higher profit of N2,028.5 than goat marketing with N1,307.5 profit. Conversely, goat marketing had a higher marketing efficiency of 115.8% while sheep marketing had 111.5%. The study therefore, revealed that though both goat and sheep marketing are profitable and efficient in the study area, sheep marketing requires higher initial capital outlay of N16,900 than goat marketing with N7,650. Similarly, with Gini Coefficients of 0.72 and 0.64 for goat and sheep markets respectively, both markets exhibit perfect inequality with an indication of unequal distribution of market share among the marketers. Common constraints faced by the two sets of marketers include high cost of transportation, inadequate capital, poor market infrastructure, as well as multiple market charges. It is therefore, recommended that since the two ventures are profitable and efficient, youths should be encouraged to go into them by the government by empowering them with initial start-up capital and provide good infrastructure in the market.
ANALYSIS OF UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AMONG CASSAVA FARMERS IN ANIOCHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: OMOREGIE O , AZIKEN G.O. 
Published: September 2022

Information and communication technology (ICT) is a major instrument of communication with implications for innovation adoption among farming households. This paper examines the utilization of ICTs in obtaining innovation information among cassava farmers in Aniocha LGA of Delta State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics, identify the ICT accessed ,determine the extent of use of the ICTs and estimate the factors limiting the access and usage of ICT by cassava farmers in the study area. Data were collected from 120 farmers using multi-stage sampling procedure. Analysis of the data was done using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The findings showed that majority (79.2 %) of the respondents were female and married (67.5%). The major ICT used by the farmers were radio and mobile phones. Major factors limiting the farmers use of ICT included lack of technical know-how (x̄ = 3.54), high cost of modern ICTs (x̄= 3.41), inadequate training (x̄= 3.38) and lack of awareness (x̄ = 3.21). Correlation results showed a significant association between the age (r = -0.466**), level of educational (r = 0.363**) and family size (r = -0.535**) of respondents and their utilization of ICT gadgets. To increase cassava production and enhanced food security, the farmers should be encouraged to use ICT to source for innovation information. Also, modern ICT gadgets should be made available to cassava farmers at affordable prices and cassava farmers should be encouraged and trained in the use of available ICT gadgets to obtain valuable agricultural innovation information.
VARIABILITY IN SOME SELECTED RAINFALL CHARACTERISTICS AND YAM PRODUCTION IN MAKURDI AND GBOKO, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: Idakpo Shaibu James , Terdoo Fanen , Yusuf Bello 
Published: September 2022

This study examined the variability of five relevant rainfall characteristics: annual rainfall total, number of rainy days, length of the growing season, onset dates and cessation dates of rainfall, and their implications on Yam production in Makurdi and Gboko Benue State, Nigeria. Daily rainfall data from 1980 to 2015 was obtained from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Makurdi, and Agro-Meteorological Station Yandev, Gboko, while yam production data from 1986 to 2011 was obtained from Benue State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (BNARDA), Makurdi. The data were analyzed using trend, correlation, and regression analyses. In both Gboko and Makurdi, the results showed a variation and fluctuating tendency in rainfall characteristics of different degrees over time and space with the anomaly tilted toward a negative pattern. On the other hand, the results of the correlation and regression analyses between rainfall characteristics and yam production revealed insignificant positive and negative associations under the period under consideration except for Gboko where rainfall and rainy days were significant. We highlight the necessity for farmers in the study areas to plant early-maturing yam seedlings and pay attention to other factors of agricultural production in order to address the variability in rainfall characteristics especially the length of growing seasons (LGS).
LIVELIHOOD STATUS OF RICE CONTRACT FARMERS IN BENUE STATE OF NIGERIA
Authors: YISA K.M. , TSADO J. H. , MOHAMMED I. , MOHAMMAD H.U. , LAWAL M , KOLO P. N. , PELEMO J.J. , ADEYEMI O.A. 
Published: September 2022

The inability of farmers to access inputs at the right time coupled with high exorbitant prices of farm inputs and incentives has created good atmosphere for the sustainability of contract farming in Nigeria. This study analysed Livelihood Status of Rice Contract Farmers in Benue State of Nigeria. Sample sizes of 137 rice farmers were selected using multi-stage sampling method. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as (frequency, percentages and mean), livelihood status index and factor analysis. The findings revealed that 83.9% of contract rice farmers were male with mean age of 45 years. The mean size of farm land under contract farming and farming experience were 1.3 hectares and 25.5 years respectively. The most perceived benefits accruable from contract farming were contract farming help farmers in diversification of agricultural enterprise ( =4.92) and also improved farmers well-being/livelihood status ( =4.88). Further findings showed that majority of the respondents 79.6% had highly improved livelihood status. The major constraints faced by rice farmers were unforeseen future problem (0.9141), breach of contract by the farmers (0.9038) and delay in payment by the contracting firms (0.9030). It is recommended that more lands should be allocated for contract farming in the study area. Also, contracting firms should speed up the delivery of inputs to rice farmers.
Analitik Big Data: Social Media Mining
Authors: Rahmala Annisa , Ardhito Don , Riska Leo 
Published: September 2022

he development of big data from year to year has become very rapid in line with the development of the Internet of Things (IoT). One of the most widely owned and frequently used devices is a mobile phone, especially a smartphone. Social media applications found on smartphones generate large amounts of data every second. These data are widely used forresearch in various fields of big data analytics. And the techniques used also vary depending on the dataset and the purpose of the research. This study aims to discuss big data analytics, especially social media mining, and some of its techniques for analysis. The research was conducted using a literature review method on journals and books discussing topics relevant to this research. The expected benefit of this research is that it can add insight and knowledge for readers who are interested in the topic of social media mining.
Media Company Profile PT. Multipedia Teknika Indonesia Berbasis Web
Authors: Arianto Kukoh Mey , Ramadhan Rizky , Pratama Aulia Adi 
Published: September 2022

Currently, online-based information media is very much needed by companies. This web application is usually used to introduce company, institutional or personal profiles to the public. Currently PT. Multipedia Teknika Indonesia information about the company is only conveyed through simple print media, so that company information is not conveyed effectively to the target. For that we need a web company profile, with the aim of conveying information about the company online to facilitate the information needs of customers, relations, and the public to know the company's products and services. This company profile, increases the trust of potential customers, the number of company relations increases every year to cooperate with the company. The research applies several methods including data collection, PIECES analysis, media designed with Adobe Photoshop, MYSQL, Adobe XD, XAMPP, and black box testing software. The results of this study are a web-based Company Profile that displays company profiles, careers or job vacancies, vision & mission, company clients, types of businesses owned by the company and contacts who can be contacted. This website media is used to introduce the company's identity so that customer trust and relationships increase with the company.
Keywords—Website; Company Profile; Information

Media informasi berbasis online saat ini sangat dibutuhkan oleh perusahaan. Aplikasi web ini biasanya digunakan untuk memperkenalkan profil perusahaan, lembaga atau personal kepada umum. Saat ini PT. Multipedia Teknika Indonesia informasi seputar perusahaan hanya disampaikan melalui media cetak sederhana, sehingga informasi perusahaan kurang tersampaikan secara efektif ke sasaran. Untuk itu perlu web company profile, dengan tujuan untuk menyampaikan informasi tentang perusahan secara online untuk mempermudah kebutuhan informasi customer, relasi, dan masyarakat mengetahui produk maupun jasa perusahaan. Company profile ini, meningkatkan kepercayaan dari calon customers, jumlah relasi perusahaan setiap tahunnya meningkat untuk bekerjasama dengan perusahaan. Penelitian menerapkan beberapa metode diantaranya pengumpulan data, analisa PIECES, media di rancang dengan software Adobe Photoshop, MYSQL, Adobe XD, XAMPP, dan black box testing. Hasil penelitian ini adalah Company Profile berbasis web yang menampilkan profil perusahaan, karir atau lowongan kerja, visi & misi, klien perusahaan, jenis usaha yang dimiliki perusahaan dan kontak yang dapat di hubungi. Media website ini dimanfaatkan untuk memperkenalkan identitas perusahaan sehingga kepercayaan customer dan relasi meningkat terhadap perusahaan.
Kata Kunci—Website; Company Profile; Informasi
Optimal time intervals for vaginal breech births: a case-control study
Authors: Spillane Emma , Walker Shawn , McCourt Christine 
Published: September 2022

Background: Breech births are associated with a high rate of hypoxic injury, in part due to cord occlusion during emergence. Maximum time intervals and guidelines oriented toward earlier intervention have been proposed in a Physiological Breech Birth Algorithm. We wished to further test and refine the Algorithm for use in a clinical trial. Methods: We conducted a retrospective case-control study in a London teaching hospital, including 15 cases and 30 controls, during the period of April 2012 to April 2020. Our sample size was powered to test the hypothesis that exceeding recommended time limits is associated with neonatal admission or death. Data collected from intrapartum care records was analysed using SPSS v26 statistical software. Variables were intervals between the stages of labour and various stages of emergence (presenting part, buttocks, pelvis, arms, head). The chi-square test and odds ratios were used to determine association between exposure to the variables of interest and composite outcome. Multiple logistic regression was used to test the predictive value of delays defined as non-adherence the Algorithm. Results: Logistic regression modelling using the Algorithm time frames had an 86.8% accuracy, a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 92.3% for predicting the primary outcome. Delays between umbilicus and head >3 minutes (OR: 9.508 [95% CI: 1.390-65.046] p=0.022) and from buttocks on the perineum to head >7 minutes (OR: 6.682 [95% CI: 0.940-41.990] p=0.058) showed the most effect. Lengths of time until the first intervention were consistently longer among the cases. Delay in intervention was more common among cases than head or arm entrapment. Conclusion: Emergence taking longer than the limits recommended in the Physiological Breech Birth algorithm may be predictive of adverse outcomes. Some of this delay is potentially avoidable. Improved recognition of the boundaries of normality in vaginal breech births may help improve outcomes.
Servicio posventa y capacidad de repuesta como factores de satisfacción del cliente de productos tecnológicos
Authors: Castañeda Pacheco Johanna Natali , Lugo García Jorge 
Published: September 2022

Introducción. La presente investigación nace frente a la necesidad de incrementar la satisfacción del cliente del servicio de mantenimiento de productos tecnológicos en la ciudad de Cuenca. Objetivo. Determinar los factores que impactan en la percepción de los consumidores del servicio de mantenimiento de productos tecnológicos, en la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador. Metodología. El estudio es de tipo cuantitativo, exploratorio, descriptivo y correlacional. Se parte de una población finita de 2793 clientes de productos tecnológicos. Se estudia a 114 sujetos de investigación mediante un instrumento validado por juicio de expertos y con un Alpha de Cronbach de 0.856. La investigación es no probabilística e intencional. Resultados. Se estudia 2 factores externos de incidencia: servicio de posventa y capacidad de respuesta. Se evidencia que el servicio de postventa y la capacidad de respuesta están fuertemente correlacionadas con la satisfacción del cliente. Conclusión. Se concluye que las empresas que prestan el servicio de mantenimiento en productos tecnológicos tienen que aplicar estrategias de fidelización utilizando las variables correlacionales que están asociadas significativamente en la satisfacción del cliente como estrategia de mejora continua.
Spiritualitas dan Kecemasan Pada Lansia Yang Tidak Mempunyai Pasangan Hidup
Authors: Rudiyanto Rudiyanto , Asmayanti Enika Damai , Balqis Rani Diana , Sari Yunita Ayu Puspita 
Published: September 2022

Kehilangan pasangan hidup merupakan stressor kuat yang dialami lansia. Lansia yang tidak siap menghadapi perubahan ini, jika tidak ditangani dengan baik dapat berdampak pada kualitas hidupnya yang semakin menurun seperti kesehatan fisik dan mental. Seseorang akan mengalami kelelahan dan bahkan kematian apabila mengalami ansietas tentang kehidupannya. Dengan pendekatan spiritual menjadikan stressor lansia akan berubah menjadi positif. Hal ini yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas kesehatan lansia akan meningkat. Tujuan penelitian adalah teranalisisnya korelasi antara tingkat spiritualitas dan kecemasan pada lansia yang tidak mempunyai pasangan hidup. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah korelasi dengan rancangan Cross sectional. Dengan jumlah sampel 70 responden, dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan DSES untuk mengukur tingkat spiritual dan HARS untuk mengukur kecemasan dan dianalisis menggunakan uji rank spearman dengan SPSS for windows 26 dengan nilai p0,05. Penelitian memaparkan hasil bahwa tingkat spiritualitas responden kategori tinggi n=45 (64,3%) dan tingkat kecemasan kategori tidak cemas n=46 (65,7%). Hasil uji statistik menggunakan uji rank spearman diperoleh p=0,001 (p0,05) dan nilai r = -0,396, artinya ada hubungan negatif dengan kekuatan rendah antara tingkat spiritualitas dan kecemasan pada lansia yang tidak mempunyai pasangan hidup. Melihat hasil penelitian ini, diharapkan keluarga dapat memotivasi lansia agar lebih giat mengikuti kegiatan keagamaan untuk mencegah kecemasan.