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Composition, Preferences and Flow Pattern of Scrap Metal among Actors in Abia State, South Eastern, Nigeria
Get PDFmanagement and resource conservation while providing financial and livelihood gains. This study therefore investigated the flow of scrap metals among the actors and the proportion of scrap metals sold to recyclers in Abia State, South Eastern Nigeria, within twelve months. A total of ninety-six scrap yards were selected and sampled using stratified sampling techniques. Site-specific/output approach that involves the vehicle load sampling of scrap metals from the scrap yards to recyclers was employed to determine the volume of scrap metal taken to recyclers monthly. The findings identified the scrap collectors as the value providers and primary stakeholders on which the entire scrap metal recovery chain depends. An average of 1026.49±471.35, 1258.38±577.85, and 4.65±3.31tonnes for ferrous, nonferrous and E-scrap are sold to recyclers reducing the volume sent to landfills. A higher volume of scrap metal was recovered and sold to recyclers during the wet season. Nonferrous scrap metal is the most preferred scrap metals and accounts for 54.9% of scrap metal sold to recyclers. Scrap recycling is a sustainable approach to its management
Assessment of Impact of Inflation on University Management in North-Central, Nigeria
Get PDFThe objectives of this study is to assess the impact of inflation on university management in Nigeria. The population of this study comprised of all academic staff in North-Central, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sample for study was made up of three hundred academic staff. The sample was selected from three public universities in North-central, Nigeria. The sample was selected using multi-stage sampling technique. A research instrument was constructed by the researchers and used for the data collection which was title: (Impact of Inflation on University Management Questionnaire). The structured questionnaire used 4 Likert scale: Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). The reliability of the instruments IIUMQ was established through a test re-test method. The results of the first and second administration of the instrument were analysed using the Pearson Product Moment correlation coefficient, which yielded a reliability index of 0.88. Data collected in the study were analyzed using mean-scores and standard deviation. The findings showed that inflation affected running of the universities in Nigeria via increment in operational cost. The result also indicated that inflation affected projects completion, led to projects abadonment, poor projects financing and poor projects maintenance. The result finally revealed that inflation affected implementation of teaching, research and community service programme in Nigerian universities. Based on the findings, the paper hereby recommended that government should increase the funding of universities in Nigeria. Government should diversify the economy by increasing local production and encourage locally manufacturing of goods
A Psychoanalitical Approach in Studying The Phenomenon of Rebellion in Divergent Novel by Veronica Roth
Get PDFThe aim of the article is to show the rebellion of Tris, the protagonist of the novel Divergent by Veronica Roth. The object of the study is to analyze the novel based on the psychoanalytic approach, which considers the id, ego and superego of Tris. The results of the study lead to the following conclusions. First, the structural analysis shows that the character and characterization, setting, plot, style, and theme of the novel are connected as a whole. Secondly, based on the psychoanalytical analysis, the novel shows that the main character Tris has psychological problems. The main character’s psychological problem causes a conflict of her mental state. It then develops into her ambition and turns into a rebellion against the Erudite faction. Her ambition is directed against the Erudite opinion that “Divergent” is dangerous
Regarding Sadriddin Salim Bukhari's Literary Translations from German, Russian and Persian-Tajik languages
Get PDFEastern literature became famous for its unique literary forms and genres, filled with high universal feelings expressed in them, and for centuries gave a spiritual impulse to many peoples of the world. Although German literature is related to Western literature, it has also been observed to be influenced by Eastern literary traditions. The same aspect aroused great interest in Sadriddin Salim Bukhari's translation of Goethe's writings, especially "Garbu Shark Divan", written based on the poetry of Hafiz and Sufi literature spiritually close to him. This article discusses the role of the East-West theme and the translation of the book "Maghribu Mashrik" in the work of S. Salimov
Approaching Hemingway’s ‘The Killers’ in Terms of Garima’s Actantial Model
Get PDFThis study explores the efficacy of Greimas's Actantial Model in analyzing narrative structures, with a focus on understanding character motivations, conflicts, and resolutions. Through a close examination of Hemingway's "The Killers," the narrative is dissected into key components including exposition, rising incidents, climax, falling incidents, and resolution, each analyzed using the Actantial Model. By applying this methodology, the study aims to elucidate the motivations and relationships of characters within each episode, leveraging Hemingway's distinctive writing style to uncover deeper themes and meanings. The research identifies a gap in the understanding of how the Actantial Model can be effectively applied to literary analysis. Using a qualitative approach, the study applies the Actantial Model to "The Killers" and reveals its utility in uncovering narrative complexities. The findings underscore the Actantial Model's potential as a structural framework for analyzing narratives, shedding light on character dynamics and narrative depth. This research contributes to the broader discourse on narrative analysis and offers implications for future studies in literary theory and semiotics
The Age of Citrus Cultivars Affects Rooting, Growth and Development of Cuttings
Get PDFThe article presents the results of research conducted to study the effect of the age of citrus varieties on the rooting, growth and development of cuttings. The article also provides valuable information on determining the phenophases of rhizogenesis in cuttings of citrus plants of different ages
The Effect of the KLOP Wheel Application in Family Planning Decision Making in the Practice of Midwife a Banjarbaru
Get PDFThe KLOP wheel in Indonesia, which stands for Circle Diagram and Application of Medical Feasibility in the Use of Contraception. The importance of the KLOP wheel as a screening tool before using contraception is because it can help decision making by taking into account the medical conditions or medical characteristics of the client. The use of KLOP aims to reduce medical barriers and increase access and quality of family planning services, because in clients with medical conditions or special characteristics, there are contraceptive methods that may worsen medical conditions or create health risks. Objective: To find out the effect of the KLOP Wheel application in family planning decision making in the practice of Midwife A Banjarbaru. Method: This research is quantitative research with an experimental design method (Quasi Experiment). The population is old family planning acceptors and new family planning acceptors, totaling 120 people and a sample of 30 people. Results: The most common type of birth control used before treatment was a combination injection, 9 people (30%). The most common type of birth control used after treatment was a combination injection, 13 people (46.6%). The relationship between the effect of the Roda KLOP application and family planning decision making was obtained by p-value (0.030). Conclusion: There is a relationship between the effect of the Roda KLOP application and family planning decision making, which is expected to facilitate family planning decision making according to medical conditions or medical characteristics. The ability and accuracy of officers in screening medical eligibility criteria is expected to improve the quality of contraceptive services
Effect of Planting Dates and ZnO Nanoparticles Spraying on the Some Growth Indicators, Aromatic Oil and Its Content of Active Compounds of Pimpinella anisum L. Plant
Get PDFA field experiment was conducted during a winter season of 2023 in the botanical garden of the College of Basic Education - Al-Mustansiriya University to knowing the effect of planting dates and ZnO nanoparticles spraying on the some growth indicators, aromatic oil and its content of active compounds of anise plant. A split-plots arrangement according to randomized complete block design (RCBD) was used with three replications. The main plots contained two planting dates (1/11 and 15/11), whereas the sub plots contained spraying of two concentrations of ZnO nanoparticles (5 and 10 mg L-1) in addition to spraying of distilled water only (0 mg nano-Zn L-1). The results revealed that second planting date (15/11) was significantly superiority in the plant content of nitrogen (15.65 mg N g-1), plant content of phosphorous (9.72 mg P g-1), plant height (73.33 cm), main branches number (20.56 branch plant-1) and fruits number (20.33 fruit inflorescence-1). Otherwise the first date (1/11) was significantly superiority in the 1000-fruits weight (3.89 g) and aromatic oil percentage (5.26%). As well, the spraying of ZnO nanoparticles at a concentration of 10 mg L-1 was significantly superiority in plant height (73.17 cm) and 1000-fruits weight (4.21 g) and aromatic oil percentage (5.66%), while the spraying of ZnO nanoparticles at a concentration of 5 mg L-1 was significantly superiority and gave a highest average of the plant content of nitrogen (14.98 mg N g-1), plant content of phosphorous (9.66 mg P g-1), main branches number (19.67 branch plant-1), fruits number (19.33 fruit inflorescence-1). Further, the results of HPLC analysis showed that the percentages of active compounds of anise aromatic oil were varied by the effect of planting date and spraying of ZnO nanoparticles
Analysis of Style and Artistic Skills in the Novel "Don`T Be Afraid!" by J. Jovliyev
Get PDFThis article analyzes the unique style and artistic skills of the young writer Javlon Jovliyev on the example of the novel "Don`t be afraid". In particular, it is analyzed that the lyrical, prose, and dramatic methods of poetic perception and expression of the world have combined to create a new individual style in the novel
Pragmatic Intentions of Political Discourse
Get PDFIn modern researches, pragmatics is considered as a productive direction, and the pragmatic approach involves the analysis of speech acts as actions aimed at exerting a certain influence on the interlocutor