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Formulation and Processing of Functional Yogurts: A Review
Get PDFFunctional food consumption is increasing due to its proclaimed health benefits. Yogurt is consumed worldwide as a fermented milk product, whereas the market for functional yogurts is growing with the development of new products. Functional yogurts are formulated by the addition of functional ingredients, making them beneficial for the host beyond normal nutrition. Prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic yogurts are important groups in functional yogurts. Prebiotic yogurts are formulated by the addition of food components that are nondigestive yet beneficial. Probiotic yogurts are formulated using probiotic starter cultures, which are so-called good bacteria for the human gastrointestinal tract. Synbiotic yogurts are formulated using pro- and prebiotics. Consumer acceptance is the main challenge for their development due to the effects on the rheology of the product and sensory characteristics of the functional yogurts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Students in Western Illinois University, Macomb
Get PDFSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a significant public health problem in the United States, especially among college students. The sexually transmitted disease is used to refer to an infection spread from one individual to another through sexual contact. Sexually transmitted diseases may be most often, but not exclusively spread by sexual intercourse. It can also be spread by birth (mother to child) or with the use of needles. Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university. It has two campuses: Moline, IL (Quad cities) and Macomb, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1899 and is located at 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 (WIU, 2019). Western Illinois University\u27s main campus is in the rural community of Macomb, Illinois, and offers a college program experience for almost 8,000 students. This research study makes use of both primary and secondary data to generate data. The primary data involves the use of a survey while secondary data will be generated from the Center for disease control, Western Illinois University Beau Health center, and World Health Organization. These sources are reliable because the method of data collection is consistent. Furthermore, these centers are trusted to give an accurate representation of statistics among students that present for the screening and the infected population. Monitoring and summative evaluation results due to the limited resources of the program. The program will be tailored to address sexually transmitted disease(s) by dealing with the highest pressing issues presented by the members
A Critical Examination on Corporate Governance Influence on Timely Financial Reporting By Kenyan Listed Manufacturing Firms
Get PDFThis study seeks to establish the effect of corporate governance on timely financial reporting of manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Among the key roles, which can be dealt with by corporate governance, is guaranteeing quality of the financial reporting process. The beginning point of the preparation of financial reporting is corporate governance. It utilized the descriptive research design in a bid to measure the data trends that exists in reference to the topic of study. The population of the study uses all 67 registered manufacturing firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, and secondary data gathered from the individual listed firm’s annual reports and financial statements. The annual unit of analysis was used for the data analysis as data was collected on an annual basis from 2016 to 2020. Multiple linear regression and correlation analysis conducted, as correlation analysis established the strength and association firm size and corporate governance on the financial reporting of manufacturing firms at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The study findings revealed that board independence, audit and risk committee, board size, and firm size do not have a significant correlation with financial reporting quality. Further study findings were that the model entailing corporate governance that include; board independence, audit and risk committee, and board size, as well as firm size, explains timely financial reporting to a very least extent with a coefficient of determination value of 2.04%. Additional study findings were that that the model entailing corporate governance that include; board independence, audit and risk committee, and board size, as well as firm size, does not significantly predict financial reporting quality. Final study findings were that board independence, audit and risk committee, board size, and firm size do not have a significant relationship with financial reporting quality.
Empirically, the study has only utilized secondary data, the study can be followed by studies using primary data therefore, open to further investigations
A Discussion of Internal Communication Procedure of Transport Layer Security Protocol on Telecommunication Networks
Get PDFThe research paper written by us discusses the review of internal communication procedure of Transport Layer Security protocol on telecommunication networks. In this research paper we discuss the security measures and security techniques employed by Transport Layer Security protocol for the provision of data privacy, confidentiality and authentication on telecommunication networks to the network users. The telecommunication networks include both the wired and wireless communication networks mostly including computer communication networks. The connection establishment for connecting client side and server side used by Transport Layer Security protocol is discussed in this research paper in order to facilitate the understanding of internal connection establishment and internal connection management procedure between client side and server side of telecommunication network. We have focused on Cipher Suit and Security Services provided by Transport Layer Security protocol in detail in order to high light key features of connection establishment in Transport Layer Security protocol. The discussion in the research paper will be useful for extension of Transport Layer Security protocol’s usability and implementations by researchers
Communication Methods in the Commercialization of Sericulture Technologies and Innovations in Uganda
Get PDFThe importance of communication for the successful development of new projects has been well documented. One of the hypotheses being tested in the commercialization of Sericulture Technologies and Innovations is that the success depends on effective communication. While it is an expensive process, we have observed that improving communication maximizes success and minimizes risks and has been useful in acquiring more land for expansion, more resources allocated to the project and more partners getting on board. Different subject matter specialists have come up with excellent agriculture programs/projects, but these interventions cannot succeed if they have not been properly communicated to the end user (the farmer) and all other key stakeholders. A survey in 26 different sericulture research stations was conducted for all stakeholders in Uganda with 170 questionnaires distributed but only 151 questionnaires satisfactorily completed and returned. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS)19.0. The chi-square test showed that there was a high significant relationship between sex, geographical location of respondents to different communication methods used with p-value (0.0) below 0.05 while age of respondents had no significant relationship with communication method used with p-value (0.5) above 0.05. Effective communication was hindered by poor infrastructure (30.5%) in form of poor transport system, poor power supply, and shortage of knowledge and information centers and lack of communication materials (25.8%)
Sensitivity and Heterozygous Balance of Globalfiler IQCTM PCR Amplification and Verifiler PlusTM Kits
Get PDFThe Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) core loci was expanded from the existing 13 to 20 STRs, meaning a new kit will needed for many laboratories. A validation study was performed in accordance with SGWDAM guidelines Scientific Working Group on DNA. This main objective of this study was to measure the sensitivity and the heterozygous allele balance of Globalfiler IQCTM kit and Verifiler PlusTM kit in order to ensure that the kits would produce reliable profile. DNA samples ranging from 4 ng to 0.016 ng were amplified in 25 ul reaction volume to define the sensitivity and heterozygous balance of two systems. The data suggested that the Verifiler PlusTM kit is more sensitive than the Globalfiler IQCTM kit. However, the data of heterozygous balance also show that the Globalfiler IQCTM kit appeared to be more balanced peak heights than the Verifiler PlusTM kit. This performance demonstrated that both amplification kit can produce robust and reliable results in forensic DNA identification.  
The Evils Climate Change Pose to the Environment: A Special Focus on Sierra Leone
Get PDFThis is an attempt to throw light on climate change as a problem not only felt in Europe, America, and Asia, but Africa as well, with a special emphasis on Sierra Leone. The poverty level in Africa has made climate change and global warming a great concern. Many people have asked many questions in the past, certain critical questions such as these: What is climate change? What are the causes? What could be the impacts? Is it only affecting humans? If it affects other spheres that aid human existence, how does it occur? Answering these questions, I adopted descriptive analysis. I reviewed textbooks, previous studies, journals and other related materials on the internet, university papers, and interviewed people in order to carry out the study. In order to achieve the aims and objectives of this project, the necessary information collected were mainly divided into the following: Introduction, content and recommendations. The content contained the effects or impacts of climate change on life supporting elements, including the ocean/water, air and air quality, land, food security, the economy of a state, and the implications on human health. In light of these findings, I forwarded some recommendations for personnel working for a reversal of the aforementioned implications. Among the recommendations was a reduction of the use of fossil fuel at homes, putting a hold on deforestation, fighting disinformation etc
Classification Arabic Twitter User’s Insights Using Rough Set Theory
Get PDFNowadays, people using social media from around the world to share their daily affairs. Arabic twitter for example is a platform where users read, reply, post which known ‘tweets’. Users trading their opinions on different trends that are not equal in important and differed based on their power and interest. Tweets can provide rich information to make decision. The main objective of this paper is to present a framework for making a valuable decision through analyzing social users\u27 insights based on their proximity to a particular trend with highlights their power in this trend. Tweets are exceedingly unstructured that makes it difficult to analyze. Nevertheless, our proposed model differs from previous research in this field it gathered the use of supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms. The process of performing this work as follows: classifying users based on the degree of their closeness/interest utilizing Mendelow’s power/interest matrix, rough set theory to eliminate the features that may be found in user profiles to find minimal sets of data. The proposed model applied two attribute reduction algorithms on our dataset to determine the optimal number of reducts for improving decision making from the user replies. In addition to, unsupervised machine learning to group their replies into subcategories such as positive, negative, or neutral. The experimental evaluation shows that Johnson algorithm has reduced the user attributes by 71% than genetic algorithm that utilized in a classification model
Knowledge and Utilization of Traditional Medicines for the Management of Febrile Conditions by Adults in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria
Get PDFBackground: Fever is a rise in body temperature over and above the accepted normal temperature range. Fever is almost always a symptom or sign of an underlying health problem. Traditionally, different societies have devised various ways of treating fever or febrile illnesses. In Africa and most developing countries, people who develop fever usually apply first aid or home remedies before resorting to the formal health care system. This study was therefore aimed at assessing the knowledge and use of traditional medicines for the home management of febrile illness by adults in Bende LGA of Abia State. Method: A cross sectional questionnaire-based descriptive survey design was adopted for the study using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire. A sample of 388 respondents were recruited using a multi stage sampling technique. Data generated were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 20). Literature were reviewed based on the various variables of the study. Results: The findings of the study revealed that over 91% of respondents have good knowledge on febrile illness. The study also revealed a high proportion of use of traditional medicine with 154 (53.7%) using traditional medicine for the treatment of they consider as malaria. The study also showed that culture, religion, level of education, perceived effectiveness of herbal medicines, and personal interest were the major factors responsible for the utilization of traditional medicine. Majority 229(58.9%) of the respondents however affirmed that personal interest was the dominant reason for their use of traditional herbs in the home management of febrile illness. Conclusions /Recommendations: The findings of the study revealed the respondents in the study area exhibited a high prevalence of the use of herbal medicines in management of febrile illness at homes and that culture, religion, level of education, and personal interest were the key determinant factors responsible for the utilization of traditional medicine. While the herbal plants enumerated by the respondents were found to be largely beneficial in managing the acute febrile episodes, unregulated use of these home remedies could equally be dangerous to human health. It is therefore pertinent that appropriate measures be put in place to enlighten community members about the possible side effect of the long term unregulated use of the herbal plants
Designing a Prototype for Face Recognition based Smart Locker System
Get PDFEveryone is concerned about the safety of their things in public places in recent days. In this circumstance, ensuring the security of the items should be taken into consideration. Moreover, in today’s world, disinfecting in more important as it is a critical part of the user’s experience to provide a sense of security and comfort. Therefore, this study is focused on smart locker, which is sustainable alternative solution for security systems with practically touch less experience. The main objective of this paper is focused on develop a prototype for smart locker system and test the system under controlled environment. It is a simpler version of security systems than that are already available in the market using face recognition, which can be used in public places. Arduino based data acquisition system and Python based programming system were used to implement this security system. In order to use this locker, users must face the camera to register them on the system and allocate a cell for their goods. Users need to face the camera again to confirm their identity to unlock the cell when they need to get their goods back. We carried out a comparison on random faces collected from internet to analyze using face recognition and the experimental results show that the study archives better results over existing works