International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering (IJASRE)
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Effects of Seedling Spacing on Growth parameters and Yield attributes of three Cowpea Varieties
Get PDFSeedling spacing is an important factor which plays a vital role in boosting yield. Many plants are very sensitive to this factor especially cowpea, a key plant with major benefits to households nutrition and health around the world. However, cowpea seedling spacing still a factor that requires adjustment in many countries, especially in Burundi where this crop is not yet well domesticated, with cultivation under traditional systems, inadequate planting methods coupled with lack of different varieties. An experiment was carried out in three blocks completely randomized with three replications for each. It has considered three cowpea varieties (local and Tanzanian varieties (Katumani and Vuli)) and four seedling spacing (SS): SS1 (50cmX40cm); SS2 (50cmX50cm); SS3 (60cmX40cm) and SS4 (60cmX50cm). Results highlighted Seedling spacing SS1 as the effective seedling spacing which could effectively improve all studied growth parameters and yield attributes for local and katumani varieties. It has effectively improved plant height; leaf area index; the number of flowers, pods and grains. Moreover, this seedling spacing has also recorded enhanced crop yield, whence it has been considered as the most effective seedling spacing, especially for local (L) and katumani (K), varieties which could be considered for cultivation in Burundi. Regarding Vuli variety, although it has also recorded improved yield, data variabilities was observed, whence further studies were recommended for more clarification.  
Design and Fabrication of Cassava Grating Machine
Get PDFThe Cassava grating machine that was designed has two modes of operation, it can be powered either electrically or manually. It takes care of power failure problems. The Cassava is fed with the Machine through the hopper made of metal sheet to the granting drum, which rotates at a constant speed. This process grates the cassava into cassava pulp. The chute made up of metal sheet accepts the pulp and sends it out because of its inclination which is operated manually. The efficiency of the machine was found to be 82.7%, which the efficiency of the electrically powered machine was found to be 79.5%. The need for the hygienic processing of cassava, is very important as well as the prevalent conditions in the commercial grating areas of this staple food as it is likely to be affected by food contamination. A home-scale cassava grating machine was designed and fabricated, with machine efficiency, safety factors, and portability all taken into consideration. The grating hopper and drum are modified with the drum having a stainless-steel sheet wrapped around a galvanized mild steel core. The machine runs on a single phase 6.5HP (horse power), electric motor, multiple customers with increased through-put when compared to other available grating machines. The performance efficiency of the grater for fresh cassava samples depends on the results showing significant variation for combination of process parameters. This study carried out the performance and optimization evaluation of single barrel cassava grating machine on selected fresh and stored cassava species. The species were used at different levels of moisture content, 70.4% db. and 58.4% db. depicting the average moisture contents obtained for fresh and stored cassava respectively.
Maintenance and Preservation of Health in Mashaaikh (Old age) according to Unani viewpoint
Get PDFPopulation aging around the world is increasing dramatically. Also, it is now a big burden on low and middle-income countries. Healthy old age will be a benefit for the person themselves and the country, too. According to Unani concept, if old age is managed in a proper way that can preserve the health of that individual. Unani texts and published journal articles were considered. Unani describes that the temperament of old age is cold and dry in nature and therefore the regime suitable for old age people renders the body warm and moist. A night of sufficient sleep in a pleasantly aroma odoured room, massage with oil at a moderate level, and then a gentle exercise like walking are beneficial to keep healthy old age. The flow of urine continuously assisted by diluents and also the residues should be out of the stomach by the way of bowels without constipation. A warm bath generally benefits for old age
Designing of 3MW Floating Photovoltaic Power System and its Benefits over Other PV Technologies
Get PDFRenewable energy power generation should be more specific of what type of energy does it need to be used to cater to the demand of consumers. This should be more reliable, economical and efficient with making maximum benefit towards the environment. This research is based on Floating Photovoltaic Technology and the author has designed a 3MW FPV system, which it was then compared with other PV technologies developed around the world, and it was mainly analyzed by simulation results obtained by PVSyst software interface and using actual climatic data from NASA. Therefore, it was proved that the author designed the system generates more power compared to other methods and it gives more environmental benefits compared to other topologies. This system will give solutions to the problem of a negative impact on the environment with PV energy as it only uses water surface to integrate the PV
The Effect of Audit Quality, Corporate Governance, Transformational Leadership on Organizational Commitments, Organizational Culture and Auditor Performance: Study on Public Accountant Offices in Indonesia
Get PDFThis study aims to examine the influence of audit quality, good governance, transformational leadership, organizational commitment and organizational culture on the performance of auditors in public accounting firms in East Java empirically. This research model is quantitative, with a population of 660 public accounting firms in Indonesia, with a sample of 200 active auditors in East Java. Data collection techniques with the documentation of the questionnaire, data analysis using Structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis. The results found that audit quality, good corporate governance, transformational leadership, organizational commitment and organizational culture significantly influence auditor performance. This research has implications for audit quality, good corporate governance, strategic leadership, organizational commitment and organizational culture on the performance of auditors in public accounting firms in East Java. This study shows a positive and significant effect of audit quality, good corporate governance, transformational leadership, organizational commitment, organizational culture on auditor performance in public accounting firms in East Java
Cloning, Sequencing and Analyzing of 16S rRNA Gene from Inulin Hydrolyzing Bacteria
Get PDFGene of 16S rRNA is used for molecular identification of bacteria. This research aims to analyze the sequences of 16S rRNA gene from inulin hydrolyzing bacteria of UKG isolate. The 16S rRNA gene was isolated by PCR using BacF1 and UniB1 primers. The gene was cloned to pGEM-T Easy vector with E.coli TOP10F as host cell. Recombinant DNA was sequenced using T7 and SP6 primers. The size of the nucleotide base of the recombinant DNA of the sequencing result using SP6 primer was 1167 bp, whereas using T7 primer was 1218 bp. The both of the sequences overlapped 760 bp. The size of 16S rRNA gene in the sequences was found 1501 bp. Recombinant DNA that was restricted using EcoR1 showed 3 bands on agarose gel. They were 3000 bp, 800 bp, and 700 bp. The position of the EcoR1 palindrome sequence on the 16S rRNA gene was at the 832-837. The 16S rRNA gene also has been known by HindIII, BamHI, BalI, HaeIII, and SmaI restriction enzymes
The Dispute Resolution Procedure for public information at the Aceh Information Commission (KIA) Through Mediation and Adjudication : (Study on Implementation of Information Commission Regulation Number 1 of 2013 Concerning on Dispute Resolution for Public Information Through Mediation and Adjudication)
No full textThe Aceh Information Commission has the authority to settle Public Information Disputes through mediation and/or non-litigation adjudication, so in the context of carrying out the dispute resolution function, the Aceh Information Commission has a procedure that regulates the procedure for how a case is submitted, until the procedure for the Board of Commissioners gives a decision. In the Public Information Disclosure Act (KIP), it has been regulated as in Chapter IX starting from Article 40 to Article 46, and furthermore it has also been regulated in Information Commission Regulation Number 1 of 2013, concerning Procedures for Settling Public Information Disputes or abbreviated as PPSIP. This study aims to describe and analyze Public Information Dispute Resolution Procedures at the Aceh Information Commission through Mediation and Adjudication, as well as describe and analyze Encouraging Factors and Obstacles to Procedures for Settling Public Information Disputes through Mediation and Adjudication. In this research, the writer uses a qualitative approach, with the consideration that the writer intends to obtain an in-depth picture of a particular social phenomenon in the sense of describing the Procedure for Resolving Public Information Disputes at the Aceh Information Commission. To obtain data sources in this study through the selection of informants carried out deliberately (purposive sampling). Based on the type and source of data needed, data collection techniques used include (a) In-depth interviews, (b) Documentation Analysis, and (c) Direct Observation. In the process of data analysis techniques using an interactive model that includes three components of analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the handling of dispute hearings does not necessarily take place after 14 (fourteen) working days after the dispute is registered. In 2018 there were 14 (fourteen) case registers whose stages of the Adjudication Hearing were completed in 100 (one hundred) working days. This shows that in the implementation there are still things that are not in accordance with the PPSIP regulations. Lack of socialization related to procedures for resolving information disputes to the public has not been evenly and continuously in the Regencies / Cities in Aceh. At present the court facilities and infrastructure are inadequate. The need to increase the capacity of the KIA Commissioner, increase the understanding of the Public Agency apparatus, and the public regarding procedures for resolving public information disputes, and it is hoped that the Government of Aceh will have a standard and balanced budget platform for the Aceh Information Commission
Agro-morphological Variability of Upland Rice Hill Landraces Evaluated at Central Terai Region of Nepal
Get PDFLandraces are the major sources for creating variation in crops which offer enormous opportunity to plant breeders for development of new cultivars through selection. Fifteen upland rice landraces were considered in this study to determine the genetic variation based on phenotypic evaluation of traits. The study was carried out in two wet season during 2015 and 2016 in randomized complete block design with three replications. The genotypes were evaluated for phenotypic characters such as days to heading, days to maturity, plant height, panicle length, number of filled grains, tillers/m2, thousand grain weight and grain yield. The statistical analysis revealed highly significant difference (P<0.001) for all the traits except panicle length, filled grains and grain yield. Similarly, year effect was highly significant (P≤0.001) for majority of traits except for plant height and panicle length. The genotype x year interaction was found significant (P<0.01) for days to heading and plant height (P<0.05). The result demonstrated that the genotype UR D010 found earliest in heading (64 days) and maturity (94 days). Although statistically nonsignificant,two genotypes UR D010 (5.23 t ha-1) and UR D002 (5.21 t ha-1) were at par with check variety Ghaiya-1(5.36 t ha-1)in grain yield respectively. The genotypes UR D009 and UR D006 possessed fine grain (17.3 g) and (17.8 g) respectively according to 1000 grain weight basis. The genotype UR D005 has the longest panicle (25.8 cm) followed by UR D008 with panicle length (25.5cm). It is obvious from the study that the genotypes were greatly differed among each other for various morphological traits. The findings of this study suggested us to further investigation of genotypes to identify best suited genotype to utilize for varietal improvement programs
An Evaluation of Monetary Policy and Economic Growth in Nigeria (2000 – 2017)
Get PDFThe study set to investigate the relationship between monetary policy and economic growth in Nigeria. The scope of the studycovers the span of 18 years from 2000-2017. The study uses the GDP as proxy for economic growth and serves as the dependentvariable. Other variables such as the interest rate, open market operations, exchange rate, and monetary policy rate and cashreserve ratio were used as the explanatory variables respectively. The study used the time series data of the variables in questionand adopted the ordinary least square technique; it also conducted the ADF unit root test for stationary as well as the errorcorrection mechanism for co-integration tests. The study showed that, there is a long run relationship between monetary policyand economic growth. The study found out that, interest rate, open market operations, and exchange rate have positive impact on the GDP, on the other hand monetary policy rate and cash reserve ratio have inverse relationship with the GDP. Hence the study recommends government appropriate policy action on the relevant variables as it concerns the set goals and objectives
Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics of Mini-Ezi Stream in Elele-Alimini, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria
Get PDFMini-Ezi Stream is one major aquatic ecosystem in Elele-Alimini that receives arrays of wastes generated from agriculturalfarms, residential homes, fecal discharges and other products of anthropogenic activities along the stream course. Samples ofwater from the stream were collected to assess the physicochemical characteristics during both dry and wet seasons. Thirteenphysicochemical parameters were analyzed. pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Temperature andTurbidity were determined in situ, while Bicarbonate, Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), TotalHardness (TH), Chloride (Cl-), Phosphate (PO4 3-), Nitrate (NO3-) and Sulphate (SO4 2-) were determined using standard analyticalprocedures in the laboratory. The result revealed that Temperature, EC, TDS and Bicarbonate levels showed significant differences (p˂0.05), with the dry season recording higher mean values than the wet season. On the other hand, NO3-, PO4 3-, Cland SO42 recorded higher mean values in wet season which may be due to runoff from land mass. The result showed that all the physicochemical parameters analyzed in water from Mini-Ezi Stream were within the national and international set standardsexcept for turbidity that was above the set standard. Therefore, this study can serve as baseline information for the periodic monitoring of water quality of the stream