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The Role of Innovative Technologies in Quality Storage and Delivery of Agricultural Products
Full text linkToday, innovative technologies are important in the process of delivering quality agricultural products, and modern technologies help increase efficiency in food collection, storage, processing and logistics systems. In particular, smart packaging systems, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, blockchain technology and automated logistics processes serve to ensure product quality and safety. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 30-40 percent of food produced in the world annually is lost during storage or transportation. Therefore, the introduction of innovative technologies in the system of high-quality storage and delivery of products is one of the urgent tasks of today. The purpose of this article is to analyze the role, advantages and practical effectiveness of innovative technologies in the quality storage and delivery of agricultural products
Tracing The Origins of Qoqishtuvon Turkmens: An Ethnographic and Historical Investigation of Chandir Tribal Migration
Full text linkThis article examines how and why certain groups of Turkmen tribes settled and migrated in the Bukharian Emirates in the 16th to 18th centuries. This essay is based on data which are political, economic, and natural. This Turkmen migration is examined with the help of historical documents and modern field data to provide new insights. This study analysed the village of Qoqishtuvon to explore the historical memories, dialects, and ethnolinguistic features to understand the origins of the Turkmen tribes and their historical ties to the modern territory of Turkmenistan. These results demonstrate the socio-economic and cultural relations of the Turkmen with the local populace, and the breadth of the relationship illustrates the ethnic intermingling in the Emirate of Bukhara. Also, the Turkmen settlement is strategically placed in the important policies of the Emirate of Bukhara to ensure the ethnic and cultural equilibrium of the region
Gender, Society, and Change: The Emergence of Proto-Feminist Discourse in Early Victorian Literature
Full text linkThis post considers the rise of proto-feminist protest in Early Victorian literature of the period 1830-1860, a time when strict class structures and a rigid patriarchal society repressed women’s legal, social and educational opportunities. However, on a more subtle level the study considers how the female authors subtly subverted dominant gender ideologies through narrative techniqiesm characterization and thematic concerns, concentrating primarily on Jane Eyre (1847) by Charlotte Bronte and The Mill on the Floss (1860) by George Eliot. Building on qualitative, comparative and historical-contextual analysis the study pinpoints prominent proto-feminist ideas as women's agency, moral independence, education and refusal to accept an imposed position of "housewife. The discovery that early Victorian women authors mapped and critiqued patriarchal power relations in their novels by depicting characters of sufficient complexity to subvert oppressive cultural expectations for female self-definition and autonomy. Situated in their sociocultural milieu, these literary works function on one level to signal literature’s as a precursor form in a challenge to traditional gender expectations prior to the organisation of feminist campaigns. The article is innovative in Victorian scholarship and gender criticism by treating an under-represented moment in feminist consciousness, and establishing the beginnings of ideas that inspired subsequent feminist literary practices
Afrocentrism and the Illusion of National Development in Nigeria
Full text linkGiven the attainment of flag independence in 1960 till date, Africa has undeniably remained the centre-piece of Nigeria’s foreign policy. In other words, the Nigerian state has consistently pursued her Afrocentric foreign policy principle in Africa both in military and civilian regimes. This, of course, she has always demonstrated in her political leadership role on the continent of Africa through her numerous altruistic human and financial commitments to the wellbeing, welfare, convenience and comfort of other African states at her own expense and detriment. With the use of the national interest theory and grand narratives from extant academic writings as well as content analysis methodology, this paper argues that the adoption of this foreign policy principle in the euphoria of the independence era has been the bane of Nigeria’s national development. Owing to the fact that it has not practically and substantially served her domestic and self-interest and it has also not been able to translate into a progressive and qualitative national development trajectory in the country. Conclusively, the paper recommends that Afrocentrism which doubles as a foreign policy principle and conceptual construct for Nigeria, should not be completely jettisoned but strategically rejigged for the purpose of engendering national development (especially economic growth) in Nigeria given her current harsh economic realities and the global political economy implications. This is also with a view to upgrading Nigeria’s diplomatic relationship and engagements in Africa to a comprehensive strategic partnership for the achievement of a more realistic and beneficial national interest for the country’s national development
Shunning Favouritism: An Exegetical Examination of James 2: 1-13 and Its Challenges in Africa
Full text linkThis paper is an exegetical examination of shunning favouritism in James 2:1-13 and its challenges in Africa. It underscores the negative behaviours or practices that hinder love and harmonious relationship expected to characterize smooth operations in the Christian community, the church as the Body of Christ. Accordingly, the paper highlights some of the major characteristic features of the church by assessing the opinions of some biblical scholars on the subject matter. As the Bible is replete with instances the issue at hand, the paper pointedly and exegetically studies the text of James 2:1-13, while the challenges in Africa were drawn. To this end, some practical recommendations were made, namely, undue respect of persons is sinful because through such practice, unconsciously, with evil thoughts, we become judges of other people, especially as we discriminate among persons based on their perceived status through factors such as social, economic, and political influence; since all men are endowed with great potentials, though, differently gifted/talented, the society may need to acknowledge and respect the contributions of some individuals to her growth and development. However, such honour or appreciation should never be done to the exclusion of those whose contributions are not too visible in order to overcome prejudice. The Church should strive towards striking a balance between loving all people equally, and preventing evil practices/ungodliness in the society. The need to respect the dignity and image of God in all persons should not be seen as license for encouraging or extolling immorality
The Effect of Project-Based Learning on Creative Thinking in Secondary Biology Education
Full text linkFostering creative thinking in science education is vital for preparing students with future-ready skills and aligning with educational reform initiatives such as Vision 2030. Project-Based Learning (PBL) has been identified as a promising pedagogical approach for enhancing critical and creative skills, yet its specific impact on creative thinking in secondary biology education remains underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the impact of the Project-Based Learning (PBL) strategy on developing creative thinking skills among secondary school biology students. A quasi-experimental design was implemented, involving 115 secondary school students allocated into experimental (n=58) and control (n=57) groups. The experimental group participated in PBL activities, which included technology-enhanced biological modeling, experimental design, and collaborative problem-solving, whereas the control group received traditional biology instruction. A validated creative thinking assessment tool (Cronbach's α = 0.87) was employed, along with strong inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.81), to measure students’ creative thinking skills before and after the intervention. Statistical analysis indicated significant differences in creative thinking capacity in the experimental group compared to the control group (α ≤ 0.05). The experimental group showed significant gains across all measures of creativity: originality (+42%), flexibility (+38%), fluency (+35%), and elaboration (+29%). There was a high positive correlation (r = 0.72) between structured collaboration and enhanced creative problem-solving skills. In particular, PBL projects were designed particularly to facilitate students to convert theoretical concepts of biology into tangible applications, such as simulating cellular processes and environmental issues solving. In addition, students became much better in integrating digital technologies in the study of biology
The Rise of The WTO: A New Era in International Trade Regulation
Full text linkThe World Trade Organization (WTO), established in 1995, is an fundamental step in the evolution of international trade rules. This article examines the historical evolution of international trade legislation, from its origin in ancient civilizations to a new multilateral trade system. This article considers the transition from a general agreement on tariffs and trade (GATT) to the WTO, highlighting the role of the organization on reducing trade barriers and promoting economic cooperation. This article highlights the importance international organizations in promoting international trade-based trading systems by analyzing the historical background of the WTO and its contribution to global economic stability
Water Bodies and Economic Development: Perspective on Rivers and Bayelsa States
Full text linkThis study explores the role of water bodies in the economic development of Nigeria. The study was guided by two objectives, to find out major contributions of water bodies to growth of Nigeria’s economy and to identify challenges associated with the use of water bodies. Data for the study were obtained from primary and secondary sources. The study anchored its analysis on the stakeholder’s theoretical framework. Data obtained were qualitatively and quantitatively analyzed. The Study results shows that water bodies in Nigeria facilitates economic integration between the riverine and upland traders particularly in the Niger Delta. The study also revealed that water bodies enhanced revenue generation. This is observed in Rivers State and Bayelsa through tourism attraction. Also, the study shows that most imported goods find way into the cities of these states through water bodies especially Atlantic Ocean. Again, considerable sea food consumed by the locals in these states are obtained from its water bodies. However, major challenges include piracy, pollution of waters and poor regulatory framework and infrastructure for the management of water bodies in the country. Based on the findings, the study suggests among others effective security on the water ways and collaborative frameworks in order to maximize the economic potentials of water bodies in Nigeria
Global Governance Diplomacy on Water Bodies and Maritime Domains: A Historical Perspective
Full text linkThe challenges or threat to water bodies and Maritime Domains are complex to be tackled by a single state, group or region. The awareness to keep the world’s water bodies and maritime domains healthy and safe led to a broad coalition of actors living together under international guidelines and protocols. However, the extent to which the coalition of actor’s compliance with the provisions of diplomatic frameworks, that set standards and regulations to protect the repository valuables of the water bodies in the past and now deserve thorough interrogation. The study first examined the various historical collaborative efforts of stakeholders particularly state actors toward achieving proper management of water bodies and maritime domains. The Study further examine level of compliance with global rules on water bodies and its domains. The study adopted historical and descriptive method and obtained data from both primary and secondary sources. Content analysis was used to analyzed data. From the analysis, the study result shows that global governance diplomacy highlighted in various conventions and treaties mechanisms for managing water bodies and maritime domains for mutual benefits. The study further shows that, through global governance diplomacy, disputes on water bodies were negotiated and resolved, particularly Canada- US Gulf Marine 1984, France – UK English Channel 1986, Norway- Russia Barent 2010, Denmark -Iceland Continental Shelf 2012 among others. The study result show that China, Japan, United States, Iran, Russia among others violated some conventions on water bodies and Maritime domains. Based on these findings, the study concluded that Nations should comply with international provisions to avoid threat to global security
Analysis of The Number and Weight School Bags of Primary School Children in Rivers State, Nigeria
Full text link School bags play a vital role in the school system. They help the children keep their learning materials together and safe, and also provides a means of transporting them to school. A recent encounter with a 9-year-old whose textbooks alone weighed 10kg triggered the need to investigate if heavy bag weights is a one-off occurrence or prevalent in the educational system. This study which had Port Harcourt Metropolis as its study area sought to find out how many bags primary school children in Rivers State took to school, the weight of their school bags and what type of school bags they carried. The findings were that majority (84%) of the 1001 children went to school with more than one bag, some having as many as 4 bags; 64% had bags that were above the recommended 10% of their body weight, with some being as much as 50%; majority of the children had backpacks for school bags. The study recommended a deliberate policy to restrict this prevalence the weight of school bags by the government; find out which the children’s bags are so heavy and carry out mediation on children whose health might be affected by the weight of the bags