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GROWTH AND YIELD OF CAYENNE PEPPER PLANTS (Capsicum frutescens l.) ON BOKASHI PLANTING MEDIA AND SOIL MIXTURE WITH BURNT HUSK
Get PDFCayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) is an important vegetable, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. Bokashi is an organic fertilizer produced by fermenting organic materials with the help of EM4. This is a mixed culture of various types of beneficial microorganisms, namely lactic acid bacteria, photosynthetic bacteria, Actinomycetes, Streptomycetes sp., and yeast. Bokashi application is very useful for improving soil properties, both physical, chemical, and biological.This research aims to determine the effect of bokashi fertilizer doses on the growth and production of cayenne pepperand determine the right dosage for the growth and yield of cayenne pepper plants. (Capsicum frutescens L.). This research was carried out by Sambaliung District, from February to May 2021.The research used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with one factor, namely the dose of bokashi fertilizer (P) with 10 replications, namely: P0 = 0% bokashi and 100% soil mixture with burnt husks; P1 = 25% bokashi and 75% soil mixture with burnt husks; P2 = 50% bokashi and 50% mixture of soil and roasted husks; and P3 = 75% bokashi and 25% soil mixture with burnt husks. Data analysis uses a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and if there is a significant difference then it will be continued with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at a rate of 5%. The results showed that the doses of bokashi and roasted husks were not significantly different when observing the number of leaves in the first week, number of productive branches, number of fruit per plant, production, flowering time, maturity, and fruit length. P3 treatment gave the highest results, namely 337 g plant-1
Aspergillus niger, Neurospora sp. AND Rhizopus sp. AS AN ANTAGONISM FUNGI IN INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF LASIODIPLODIA THEOBROMAE (SRIKAYA FRUIT ROT PATHOGEN)
Get PDFSrikaya fruit rot disease (Annona squamosa L.) is the main problem that affects the fruit when it is on the tree and after harvest. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out environmentally friendly alternative controls. Exophytic fungi such as Aspergillus niger and Rhizopus sp. provided high inhibition against Lasiodiplodia theobromae (srikaya fruit rot pathogen) of 80.71 ± 1.07% and 82.92 ± 0.50%, respectively. Meanwhile, the best endophytic fungus that is able to inhibit the growth of pathogens is Neurospora sp. and Aspergillus sp. with respective inhibition of 86.67 ± 3.14% and 88.35 ± 0.46% in vitro. In vivo test results showed that the fungi A, niger and Aspergillus sp. the best inhibition of each is 100%
ALTERATIONS IN LIPID PROFILE OF NORMAL MALE WISTAR RATS ADMINISTERED AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA,CYPERUS ESCULENTUS,SOYBEAN AND LIQUID COD-LIVER OIL
Get PDFThis research study was designed to determine changes in lipid profile of normal male wistar rats subjected to daily oral administration of 1000mg/kg phoenix dactylifera, 1600mg/kg Cyperus Esculentus, 1000mg/kg soybean aqueous extracts and 0.5ml liquid cod liver oil for five weeks. The lipids profile analyzed in this study includes total serum cholesterol, triglyceride, high density, low density, and very low density lipoproteins using enzymatic point millimoles and precipitant methods measured in mill moles per liter. Other parameters examined are weight measurement in grams and fasting blood sugar level in millimoles per liter respectively. Results: The result from this study shows an increase in serum total cholesterol (4.10mmol/l), triglyceride (1.71mmol/l), HDL (1.78mmol/l) and low density lipoprotein (3.09mmol/l) compared with the control group. There was an increase in LDL among the test groups except in group 4 that received 1000mg/kg extract of soybean having a decrease of 2.08mmol/l compared with control (2.22mmol/l). A non-significant decrease in very low density lipoprotein was also observed among the test groups except in grop2 (0.73mmol/l) compared with the control (0.70mmol/l). More findings from this study revealed a very strong positive correlation between serum total cholesterol versus other lipoproteins and between HDL versus other lipid parameters examined. Further observation from this study indicate a decrease in weight among the test groups at the end of the 5ͭᵗͪ week of the study compared with week one and the control. The FBS level was significantly decreased among the entire test group that received the aqueous extract of Cyperus Esculentus and phoenix dactylifera. Conclusion: The aqueous extract of phoenix dactylifera and Cyperus Esculentus significantly and effectively reduces the weight, fasting blood sugar and triglyceride levels with an inverse increase in the concentration of good cholesterol (HDL) needed for the maintenance of cardiovascular health status among study groups
Bacterial vaginosis and risk factors: A cross-sectional study among women at Soa District Hospital, Cameroon
Get PDFBacterial vaginosis is the most prevalent genital infection, characterized by malodorous vaginal discharge, and has arisen as a public health concern due to its link to sexually transmitted illnesses. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence rate of bacterial vaginosis due to Gardnerella species and the risk factors related to this infection in childbearing women at the Hospital of District of Soa. A questionnaire was administered before each vaginal swab sample was obtained. Bacterial vaginosis was classified as a Nugent score of 7 to 10, and the presence of clue cells. The findings were as follows: 210 women were enrolled in this study. The average age was 29.42±5.15 years, with extremes ranging from 18 to 48years. The age group with the highest representation (38.67%) was 26-33 years. The prevalence of bacterial vaginosis was 42.85% (90/210), with Gardnerella species present at 90% (81/90) and Mobiluncus species present at 3.33%. The 18-25 age group was more susceptible to bacterial vaginosis due to Gardnerellas pecies (35.80%), although the student group was the most affected (32.09%), and the difference was not statistically significant. With a prevalence of 44.44%, the single group was statistically significantly more exposed to this vaginal infection than the other groups. University-level women had a higher prevalence rate of bacterial vaginosis due to Gardnerella species infection (54.32%), followed by secondary-level women (37.03%). Gardnerella speciesvaginosis was found in both pregnant and non-pregnant women (38.27% and 61.72%, respectively). To avoid future obstetric difficulties, this infection must be effectively managed therapeuticall
A hermeneutic content analysis of the nexus between the Lesotho Curriculum and Assessment Policy and Lifelong learning competencies
Get PDFIn today’s economy, the economic growth, development and progress of a country and civilisation are subject to investment in people, to the increased role of education as well as LLL and improving educational and employment policies. This study sets to explore the nexus between the Lesotho Curriculum and Assessment policy and lifelong competencies. The study was conducted qualitatively through content analysis of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy of Lesotho and Lifelong competencies as defined by the European Union (2019). The findings showed that all the competencies are catered for by the CAP’s curriculum aims of secondary education. However, striking to notice is the fact that the competencies are manifested in varying degrees. Aim one caters for six out of eight competencies, followed by aim two with five competencies, aim five with four competencies and aims six and four tying at three competencies. Trailing behind is aim three which appears only in one competence. It is recommended that further research needs to be done to investigate whether the secondary education subjects, drawn from and on CAP in Lesotho, truly align with the curriculum secondary education aims as well as LLL competencies
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE STUDENTS’ PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ADOPTED BY PRINCIPALS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ABIA STATE
Get PDFThis researcher investigated the students’ personnel management practices adopted by principals for administration of public and private secondary schools in Abia State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 16,033 respondents made up of 254 principals and 10,939 SS 2 students of public secondary schools and 727 principals and 4,113 SS 2 students of private secondary schools in Abia State. The sample for the study was 853 respondents drawn using proportionate random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was a researcher-developed questionnaire titled “Principals’ Student Personnel Management Practices for School Administration Rating Scale (PSPMPSARS)’’. The instrument was subjected to face validation by five experts made up of three experts in Educational Management and Planning as well as the two experts in Measurement and Evaluation. Cronbach Alpha which was used for test of the internal consistency of the instrument yielded overall coefficient of 0.84. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and t-test to test the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that deliberation on the requirements for admission, advertising the sale of admission forms, reviewing the qualifications of applicants, shortlisting and conducting entrance examinations for eligible applicants, offer admission to candidates who successfully pass entrance examinations, register and placement of successful candidates in classes were the admission practices adopted by principals for administration of public and private secondary schools in Abia State. It was also found out that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of public and private secondary school principals and students on the guidance and counselling practices they adopt.Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that State Ministry of Education should develop admission handbook and distribute to principals to guide them in applying admission practices to maintain standard and uniformity in selecting students to be admitted in secondary schools in the study
THE PLACE OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN THE ADOPTION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA
Get PDFThe world has metamorphosed to a higher realm due to current technological innovations and advancements in computer science by introducing blockchain technology. Hence, this paper reviews the place of industrial policy in the adoption of blockchain technology in the modern Nigerian society. The objectives of the paper included highlighting the application, the benefits as well as the challenges in the adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria. By utilizing the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the paper revealed energy sector, fintech, trading business and media etc as areas where blockchain technology is applicable in Nigeria. It also revealed security problem, lack of data protection, technological know-how and lack of constant power supply among others as the challenges facing the adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria. The paper equally highlighted job creation, increased efficiency, improved transparency and accountability and decentralised mode of transactions among others as the benefits. These benefits and challenges suggest the need for government and industries to regulate blockchain technology by drafting an adoption framework and policies that is consumer based and providing guidelines for service providers. The paper concluded that blockchain technology has come to stay with us and therefore recommended capacity building, public-private partnerships, incentives for blockchain businesses, monitoring and evaluation be put in place to enhance the adoption of blockchain technology amidst industrial policies in Nigeria
Predictors of Athletic Performance of University Athletes in Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) in South-East Nigeria
Get PDFThis study determined predictors of athletic performance of university athletes in Nigerian university games association in South East Nigeria. Three null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The correlational survey research design was adopted. The population of the study comprised all the 1,895 athletes from Zone G of the Nigerian university sports administrative zones. The sample size consisted of 600 athletes using the multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for this study. Four instruments were used to collect data for the study. The instrumentswere subjected to face validity by three experts. Cronbach’s Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency and co-efficients of 0.92, 0.67, 0.84 and 0.65were obtained. The researcher with five research assistants helped in the administration and collection of the instruments. Regression analysis was used to analyze data for the study. It was found that adequacy of funding, and adequacy of facilities and equipment were significant predictors of athletic performance, with adequacy of facilities making the highest contribution to athletic performance. Based on the findings, it was recommended, among other things, that universities in South East Nigeria should invest in the sports and athletic facilities and equipment to enhance athletic performance, growth in sports and wellbeing within the universities and their external environment
Influence of Religious Inclination, School Type and Attitudeon Upper Basic Social Studies Students Sexual Behaviour in Edo and Delta States
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of religious inclination, school type and attitudeon Upper Basic SocialStudies Students sexual behaviour in Edo and DeltaStates. Three research questions were raised and three null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. This study adopted a Descriptive Survey Research Design on a population of fifty-one thousand, six hundred and twenty-four and a sample size of 720 respondents was employed via the multi-stage sampling technique. Findings of the study revealed amongst others that, there was no significant relationship between religious inclination and school type and Upper Basic Social Studies Students towards sexual behaviour. There was a significant relationship of Upper Basic Social Studies Students’ attitude towards sexual behaviour. The study concluded that religious inclination and school type does not influence Upper basic Social Studies students sexual behaviour in Edo and Delta States; and that the attitude of Upper Basic Social Studies students influences their sexual behaviour in Edo and Delta States. The study made recommendations accordingly
La quête identitaire par la déconstruction de l’imaginaire colonial dans les œuvres de Scholastique Mukasonga
Get PDFRÉSUMÉ : A travers, le cadre socio-historique, anthropologique et culturel du Rwanda, ce travail aborde la thématique de l’histoire de l’Afrique à travers le regard de l’Occident et notamment l’Histoire du Rwanda dans les œuvres de Scholastique Mukasonga. Le projet de l’écrivaine vise à démontrer la profondeur du malaise social et culturel que produit le discours de l’Occident sur l’Histoire rwandaise et le génocide des Tutsis. La déconstruction identitaire véhiculée par l’instauration de classifications menée par le discours colonial suite à la théorie de l’idéologie hamitique a eu pour première conséquence, l’expropriation identitaire des Tutsis. En effet, l’idéologie hamitique évolue en une idéologie raciale mettant en pratique le clivage ethnique qui tend à définir une société selon ses gènes. De ce fait, cette construction biologique des catégories, va permettre la manipulation politique de la population rwandaise et sa division. Scholastique Mukasonga, survivante du génocide, dénonce ainsi cette ségrégation identitaire et raciale et apporte son témoignage. L’écriture devient pour l’écrivaine un moyen de transposer l’Histoire à travers le texte littéraire tout en faisant un travail de résilience. Ecrire l’indicible, mettre des mots sur son expérience traumatique, en tentant d’exprimer l’innommable est pour l’écrivaine un devoir de mémoire pour sa communauté.
Ainsi ce travail se veut être une réflexion sur l’impact du regard de L’Occident dans la construction d’un imaginaire faussé sur l’histoire du Rwanda impliquant la déshumanisation des Tutsis. Souligner le rôle de l’écrivain dans la quête et la reconstruction identitaire tout en se questionnant sur la place (ou l’avenir) du « témoignage littéraire » dans la production des savoirs en Afrique et la connaissance des sociétés africaines
ABSTRACT
Through the socio-historical, anthropological, and cultural framework of Rwanda, this work addresses the theme of African history from the perspective of the West, focusing specifically on the history of Rwanda as depicted in the works of Scholastique Mukasonga. The writer's projectaims to demonstrate the depth of social and cultural unease produced by the Western discourse on Rwandan history and the genocide of the Tutsis. The identity deconstruction propagated by the establishment of classifications through colonial discourse following the theory of Hamiticideology had, as its initial consequence, the identity expropriation of the Tutsis. Indeed, Hamiticideology evolved into a racial ideology implementing ethnic division that seeks to define a society based on genetics. Consequently, this biological construction of categories allowed for the political manipulation and division of the Rwandan population. Scholastique Mukasonga, a genocide survivor, denounces this identity and racial segregation while providing her testimony. Writing becomes for the author a means to transpose history through literary text while engaging in a process of resilience. Writing the unspeakable, putting words to traumatic experiences, and attempting to express the unspeakable is, for the author, a duty of remembrance for her community.
Thus, this work aims to be a reflection on the impact of the Western gaze in shaping a distorted imaginary of Rwandan history, involving the dehumanization of the Tutsis. It highlights the role of the writer in the quest for and reconstruction of identity while questioning the place (orfuture) of "literary testimony" in the production of knowledge in Africa and the understanding of African societie