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THE TRIPLE HELIX KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIP ALONG THE INNOVATION SPECTRUM
No full textThis paper is based on the triple Helix knowledge transfer partnership along the innovation
Spectrum. The triple helix innovation framework has been widely adopted and applied by policy
makers has participated in the transformation of each Triple Helix systems provide a fine�grained view of innovation actors and the relationships between them, in a vision of a dynamic,
boundary-spanning and diachronic transition of knowledge flows within the system. Triple Helix
systems accommodate both institutional and individual roles in innovation and explain
variations in innovative performance in relation to the development of and articulation between
the knowledge, innovation and consensus spaces. Transcending sectoral or technology
boundaries, Triple Helix systems emphasize boundary permeability among the institutional
spheres as an important source of organizational creativity, allowing individuals to move within
and between the spheres and engage in recombination of elements to create new types of
organizations. Empirical guidelines for policy makers, university and business managers can be
derived from this analytical framework, in order to strengthen collaboration among Triple Helix
actors and enhance regional development
Effect of E-Governance on Service Delivery in Enugu State Civil Service: A Study of Selected Ministries
No full textIn recent times, E-governance which has been conceptualized as the application of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities to enhance public service delivery
by converting traditional office paper processes into electronic processes has become a course
for concern among scholars and public administration practitioners. E-governance in its simple
term refers to the application of ICT to improve the delivery of services in the public sector to
attain transparency, accountability, timeliness, and efficiency (Azeez, Abidoye, Adesina,
Agbele and Venter, 2012). Onuigbo (2015) submitted that the usage of technology has
permeated almost all endeavors of life including the civil service, by providing ways of
ensuring easy processing and efficient delivery of services
Practical Administrative Measures for Involving the Communities in Primary School Administration in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria
No full textThis research sought to find out the practical administrative measures for involving the communities
in primary school administration in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research was adopted. All the 92 headmasters of the 92 primary schools in the area constituted the population.
They were all involved in the study since the population was manageable. Two research questions guided the study. A “Questionnaire of Practical Administrative Measures for Involving the Communities in Primary Schools Administration” was used to obtain information from the respondents. The instrument which was duly validated and confirmed reliable was rated using the modified Likert’s four-point rating scale. A 2.50 mean score was adopted as a level of agreement. The research questions were answered using the mean and standard deviation (SD). The results revealed that the headmasters involved the communities in school curricular programmes but not in financial and physical facilities management, to an agreement level. The findings led to recommendations that the local government education authority should have operational guidelines and monitoring teams to ensure the sustenance of the school-communities’ relationships in all primary schools. Primary school teachers who aspire to higher education should be encouraged to study educational administration
The Knowledge, Perception And Practices Of Myths Encountered Among Caregivers In Enugu, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
Get PDFIntroduction: Many beliefs concerning child care abound and these vary across all walks of life.
Assessed the knowledge, perception and practice of these myths among care- givers of children living in Enugu.
Our survey found that, there is still a high level of belief in myths and local practices among caregivers in Enugu.
Methods: Study population- caregivers visiting paediatric outpatient clinics in Enugu.
Sampling method- a hospital-based, cross-sectional study. Self- administered questionnaires were used to obtain
information from the caregivers.
Analysis-Data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 26.0
Results: shows that 83.7% of the study participants are females while 16.3% are males, giving the male to female
ratio as 1:5. Most of the study participants (75.2%) were within the age bracket of 21 and 40 years and the mean
± SD age was 32.42 ± 9.83. The most prevalent belief is that the breast nipple must be washed before every feeding,
reported by 64.2% of participants. The most commonly practiced belief is that teething causes symptoms, reported
by 49.2% of respondents. This is followed by the belief that breast milk can become sour if not consumed for a
long period, practiced by 46.6% of respondents. The third most practiced belief is related to "Jedi jedi" (30.6%),
a condition locally associated with gastrointestinal distress. These findings highlight that, while traditional beliefs
are pervasive across all age groups, younger participants are more likely to adhere to certain beliefs, particularly
those related to dietary restrictions and traditional remedies for convulsions.
Conclusion: It can be inferred from the findings of this survey that, there is still a high level of belief in myths
and local practices among caregivers of children in Enugu, despite efforts to educate the general public about
childhood illnesses.
This study also shows that maternal education is an important factor for improved outcomes in paediatric care in
our environmen
Formulation and evaluation of pineapple-sweetened yoghurt made from cow milk and soy milk
Get PDFThis study evaluates the formulation and evaluation of pineapple-sweetened yogurt made from cow milk and soy milk.
The research investigates how varying proportions of cow milk, soy milk, and pineapple affect the physicochemical
properties, microbial load, sensory attributes, and proximate composition of the yogurt. The pH of the samples ranged from 4.15 to 4.39, with the titratable acidity showing significant variations from 0.087 to 0.095. Total plate count (TPC) revealed a higher microbial load of 1.951x105 CFU/ml in 100% cow milk yogurts sweetened with 10% pineapple. Sensory evaluation highlighted that the addition of pineapple significantly enhanced the color, taste, and overall acceptability of the samples, particularly in samples with higher cow milk content. The MP sample with 50% cow milk, 50% soy milk, and 10% pineapple scored highest in taste with 8.22, while the CP sample of 100% cow milk and 10% pineapple was most preferred overall at 8.05. Proximate analysis revealed that soy milk and pineapple reduced
moisture and fat content while varying ash content. Crude protein ranged from 3.09 to 3.96%. This research identifies
that adding pineapple enhanced the sensory qualities of the yogurt samples, thereby supporting the use of soy milk and
natural sweeteners like pineapple in yogurt production
Secondary metabolites, spectra characterization, and antioxidant correlation analysis of the polar and nonpolar extracts of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam) Oken
Get PDFOxidative stress-related pathologies have guided the scientific community into delving into natural product-based
research on plant-based metabolites. Plant secondary metabolites serve as a valid alternative in managing
oxidative stress-related pathologies. In this study, we present the secondary metabolite constituents of the polar
extract (PE) and nonpolar extract (NPE) from the leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum. These constituents were
determined through qualitative and quantitative phytochemical screening. The functional groups and structures
of these metabolites were determined based on FTIR and GC-MS experiments, respectively. Antioxidant and free
radical scavenging (FRS) activities were determined using standard methods, including phosphomolybdenum,
FRAP, DPPH, HRSA, and reducing power assays, with comparisons made to the ascorbic acid (AA) standard.
Through Pearson correlation analysis, we estimated the relationship between antioxidant and FRS activities. The
DPPH results revealed IC50s of 380.104 ± 0.001, 16.763 ± 0.001, and 7.684 ± 0.003 μg/ml for NPE, AA, and PE,
respectively, indicating a trend of PE > AA > NPE. However, all other experiments showed a trend of AA > PE
> NPE in antioxidant and FRS activities. These results showed the potential antioxidant and FRS properties of
both PE and NPE. Additionally, the correlation analysis indicated a strong positive correlation between the
antioxidant and FRS activities of PE and NPE. The research results suggest high antioxidant and FRS activities
of PE and validate the use of B. pinnatum in managing free radical-related pathologies
Legitimizing Violence in Religious Propagation?: Linguistic Metaphors as Stance Acts in Boko Haram Pre-Violence Sermons
Get PDFMuch linguistic effort has been made to analyze Boko Haram’s (BH)
threat texts or newspaper reports on its activities using various dis
course analytical and pragmatic tools. However, the group’s early
preaching, which offers a deeper understanding of its mission and
ideology, has hardly ever received attention, much less how the
group conceptualizes violence through religious propagation. This
article investigates how linguistic metaphors are conceptually
deployed in BH’s early sermons to mark the group’s stance on using
violence in religious propagation. The corpus comprises five full-length
sermons delivered in Hausa/Arabic by earlier BH leaders (Muhammad
Yusuf and Abubakar Shekau) between 2008 and 2011 before the
group went into violent confrontations. The sermons were recorded,
translated to English for uniformity, coded in line numbers, and sub
jected to content analysis drawing insights from Conceptual Metaphor
Theory and Stance Triangle. The study reveals that the BH group
employs several conceptual mapping strategies that project three
stance acts, namely, assigning value to the group’s positions on the
use of violence in religious propagation, drawing their target audi
ence into similar positions, and invoking ethno-religious rewards/rea
sons for such positions. The results suggest that the use of certain
metaphors could potentially impact society in various ways
Interactive Effects of Carbon Dioxide Molecules, Demographic Changes on Financial Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Get PDFThis study examines the interaction impacts ofcarbon dioxide molecule emissions and population changes on financial development in Sub-Saharan
Africa. The study used yearly time series data spanning the years 2000-2021. Following the PMG and FE results, the dynamic system GMM estimator
was used in the study. The study found a significant inverse long-run relationship between carbon dioxide (CO,) emissions and financial development.
Also, demographic changes have a significant positive impact on financial development. The interaction term findings demonstrate that changes in
CO, and GHG emissions have a negative and significant influence on the impact of the money supply ratio on financial development in SSA. The
study suggests policies that support the adoption of financial aid or other incentives for initiatives that reduce CO, emissions. Additionally, initiatives
to support financial inclusion, uphold financial stability, encourage the expansion of infrastructure, advance social welfare, and ensure environmental
sustainability should be made. Therefore, the SSA countries might benefit from their expanding populations to drive long-term economic expansion
and improve living standards for their people
Effect of Digital Skills Strategies on the Sustainability of Pharmaceutical Firms in Enugu State
Get PDFThe study evaluated the effect of digital skills strategies on the sustainability of pharmaceutical
firms in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: examine the effect of creativity strategy on
the regulatory compliance among investors and evaluate the effect of communication strategy on
the growing concerns of pharmaceutical firms in Enugu State. The descriptive survey design was
used. The population of study was 315 staff of pharmaceutical firms. The whole population was
used due to small number. A total of 263 staff returned the questionnaire accurately filled. Data
were presented and analyzed using mean score and standard deviation using Sprint Likert Scale.
The hypotheses was analyzed using Z - test. The findings indicated that Creativity strategy had
significant positive effect on regulatory compliance among investors (95. n = 263), 5.673 < 9.681, P.
< .05) and Communication strategy had significant positive effect on the growing concerns of
pharmaceutical firms in Enugu State, Z (95. n = 263), 6.798 < 9.573, P. < .05). The study concluded
that Creativity strategy and Communication strategy had significant positive effect on regulatory
compliance among investors and growing concerns of pharmaceutical firms in Enugu State. The
study recommended among others that the management of the pharmaceutical firms should have
strategies that align with long-term vision. It will help understand how to appeal to the target
audience and directs the efforts of the organisation
Antibacterial Activity of Bacteriocin extracted from Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from Fermented Rice-Water Milk Extract against selected Pathogenic Bacteria
Get PDFBacteriocin are produced by lactic acid bacteria during their primary growth phase as
natural antimicrobial agents against closely or distantly related microorganisms in their
natural environment. This study aimed at ascertaining the inhibitory effect of bacteriocin
extracted from Lactobacillus strains, against Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella
pneumoniae and Escherichia coli. Lactobacillus sp. was isolated from rice water samples
utilizing the de Mann, Rogosa and Sharpe (MRS) agar, and subsequently, the MRS broth.
The isolates were morphologically and biochemically identified, then further confirmed to
be Lactobacillus plantarum strains using the 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis. Chloroform
solvent precipitation was carried out to extract the bacteriocin from the MRS broth culture.
The bacteriocin from Lactobacillus plantarum 1 (RW1) displayed high inhibitory activity
against the Gram-negative bacteria at 5-13mm, as compared to 9mm for the Gram-positive
bacteria. The Lactobacillus plantarum 2 (RW2) bacteriocin displayed the highest activity
against both the Gram-negative bacteria and the Gram-positive bacteria at 14mm and
10mm respectively. Characterization of the bacterial isolates using the 16SrRNA gene
sequence analysis revealed the isolates to be Lactobacillus plantarum strain LL441 and
Lactobacillus plantarum strain C11. In conclusion, the chloroform extracted bacteriocin
produced from Lactobacillus plantarum isolated from new sources, displayed antibacterial
activity and could serve as bio-preservatives against pathogens in food and the food
industries