Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2020 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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User Satisfaction of Library Resources, Services and Infrastructure Facilities by Academic Staffs: A Study of University of Agriculture Makurdi []


Abstract: This study assess the user satisfaction of information resources, services and facilities in agriculture university libraries by academic staff in University Agriculture Makurdi. The study also investigated the usage of these resources, satisfaction of the users. The main objective of the study was to explore the level of satisfaction of information resources, services and facilities by academic staff using the library. A quantitative method was adopted. Random sampling strategy was used; methods of data collection included questionnaire, and observation. While questionnaires were administered to users and university librarians’ observation of the activities of library users were also used to collect data where questionnaire did not covered. Major findings testify that, the current agricultural information available, accessible and utilized is insufficient and agricultural information was inadequate in agriculture university library Makurdi. Current information resources particularly e-journals, e-books, databases, text books were the information needs by the academic staff in the university. The study recommended the improvement of the existing information resources, services and facilities for the user’s information needs and where possible. Subscription of offline databases such as: E-Granary to access agricultural information offline.

Fears and Knowledge: Views on Susceptibility of COVID=19 Infection for People Living with HIV in Lusaka, Zambia []


ABSTRACT There is a growing fear of contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among people living with HIV in Zambia. This study was carried out to investigate the fears and knowledge that people living with HIV have on COVID-19 in Lusaka Zambia. The views were collected from a WhatsApp group of people living with HIV. Thirty (30) participants, majority of whom were female 24 (80%) and 13 (43.3%) aged 25 to 34 years consented and filled in a nine-question electronic tool. About 17 (58.6%) participants said they were getting COVID-19 from social media as the main source with 8 (27.6%) relying on government announcements and 4 (14%) banking on television news. About 21 (78%) said they believed they were at a higher risk because of low immunity due to the presence of the HIV, having underlying illnesses, fear of being stigmatized and worries around how they would pick their medication should there be a lockdown. All participants demonstrated a high level of knowledge on how they can protect themselves against COVID-19. The study concluded that Government and all stakeholders need to pay special attention to the needs of people living with HIV even as efforts are now directed towards fighting COVID-19. Stakeholders should leverage the popularity of social media and utilize it for health promotion.

THE SET OF INTEGERS ARE EQUAL TO ONE ANOTHER []


The integers are made up of positive numbers ,negative numbers and zero .The positive numbers are the natural numbers . The integers are the real numbers . All integers are equal to one another , it is a paradox .The numbers are made up of real numbers and imaginary numbers . The complex numbers are the sum of the imaginary numbers and the real numbers. The real numbers are the rational numbers and the irrational numbers .

Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) Solution Using Moringa Leaf Extract []


Corrosion inhibition capability of mild steel in hydrochloric acid by moringa leaf extract observed using weight loss and electrochemical method showed that the leaf extract act as a good corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in all concentrations of the extract. The inhibition action depends on the concentration of the moringa leaf extract in the acid solution. Results for weight loss and electrochemical measurements indicate that inhibition efficiency increases with increasing inhibitor concentrations. The adsorption of moringa leaf extract on the surface of the mild steel specimens obeys Langmuir adsorption isotherm. The result shows through electrochemical method that the extract concentrations of 1g, 2g, 3g, 4g and 5g produced 90.86%, 93.11%, 94.99%, 95.62%, and 96.54% efficiencies respectively. Also through weight loss method, concentration of moringa leafs extract of 0.2g, 0.4g, 0.6g, 0.8g and 1.0g produced 47.37%, 88.57%, 78.91%, 91.18% and 86.02% respectively.

Rohingya Crisis Representation in BBC and Al Jazeera English online news []


This research investigated representation of Rohingya crisis in the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Al Jazeera (AJE) online news media. Content analysis methodology followed to find the representation mechanism of these two global news outlets to elucidate whether they used the digital elements or not. While online media transform a linear text into an interactive text through digital representation by linking with social media offering instant feedback options as both media use these digital elements to depict this political crisis. Moreover, these two globally recognized news media use images, video clips, interactive maps which tend to visualize the real scenario of Rohingya refugees . BBC, one of the world most powerful and reliable news outlets, portraits the crisis in a balanced way by identifying views who involved in this violence. In other word, BBC news website depicted this problem as a part of global political crisis whereas AJE represented it as an ethnic crisis against Muslim minority group in their online Platform. On the other hand, BBC online used warning to aware audience about propaganda in this issue by using social media. In addition, BBC represented the stance of United Nations (UN) chief, in contrast, AJE emphasized on the initiatives of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Both of the news websites offered hyperlink option to get more details information about this news. Besides, BBC online articles offered to their audience read more from reality check , follow us on twitter , and option for sharing news, however, AJE provided print and listen to this page using Readspeaker options. Although BBC and AJE online news has feedback option for audience by e-mailing, but these media do not have bellow line comment option or any open space for audience feedback. Overall, it observed that representation ideological and institutional standpoint reflected on both these media news articles. Hence, this study is not beyond limitation of audience perception analysis on Rohingya crisis in online news media, what will be the future research initiative to investigate how digital elements interact to construct opinion on Rohingya crisis.

Obstacles to Information Technology adoption in Construction projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) []


This study investigates the obstacles hindering the reasonable benefits from Information technology (IT) in the construction projects. The need for IT to manage projects’ processes is necessary to enhance projects’ output. However, the construction industry has not yet been able to gain the expected benefits from IT implementation. The focus of the study, therefore, is on obstacles to IT adoption in GCC countries construction projects. Exploratory Sequential Mixed Method was used wherein an initial qualitative phase of data collection and analysis is followed by a further phase of quantitative data collection and analysis. Significant relationships (p=05%) were found between the items identified as IT adoption obstacles and construction project success in the GCC countries. Furthermore, significant differences were found in the ranking of these factors among the GCC countries, disciplines, and organizations indicating that GCC countries have specific needs in their construction projects mainly due to lack of skills and technical knowledge.

ENHANCED SECURE TRANSACTION FOR MOBILE MONEY SERVICES []


The printing of currency notes and minting of coins takes a heavy toll on every government’s expenditure. Citizens are also exposed to armed robberies as they carry cash from one place to the other. The numerous queues that exist at banks, supermarkets etc. when people want to make transactions are few challenges confronting the people. Efforts are therefore being strongly made by the Bank of Ghana to promote electronic payments in Ghana and reduce the over reliance on physical cash for transactions. The use of mobile money will help push this agenda. This paper aims at evaluating the Mobile Money in Ghana as the country drive towards a cashless economy. This was done by critically assessing its current use and investigating the challenges of using Mobile Money. It also established the level of preference for Mobile Money as compared to bank transactions or ATM and e–ZWICH. The study was based on a survey conducted through the administration of questionnaires to users of Mobile Money in the Ashanti Region. The study showed that single females between the ages of 18 and 25 years use mobile money more often than men. It also identified network instability and unavailability and delay in reversal of wrong transactions as the greatest challenges to the operation of Mobile Money services in Ghana. The findings show that despite these challenges, most users have resolved to continue using the services and they have also resolved to recommend it to other people. The study was conducted on the mobile money service of a telecommunication company in Ghana (called Company A).

ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERNS OF URINARY ISOLATES FROM PREGNANT AND NON-PREGNANT WOMEN VISITING PADMA NURSING HOME (P) LTD., POKHARA []


ABSTRACT Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infections in women. It constitute one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. Pregnant and sexually active women are more prone to UTI. Aims: The study was designed to find the prevalence of UTI and the profile of antibiotic resistance in pregnant and non-pregnant women. Materials and methods: The study involved 636 females who were clinically suspected for UTI attending Padma Nursing Homes (P) Ltd., New Road, Pokhara. The midstream urine samples were collected from female patients of different age groups followed by examination with semi-quantitative culture method and determinants of antibacterial sensitivity patterns using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion technique. Chi-square test was used to analyze data. Results: The overall prevalence of UTI was found to be 23.27%(148/636). The most predominant were Escherichia coli (37.83%) and Proteus (21.62%). The most effective antibiotics were Amikacin, Gentamicin and Imipenem Conclusion: Pregnant and sexually active women should be aware about UTI and antibiotic sensitivity test should be done time and again to find out the effective drug for treatment of UTI.

Impact of Leadership Styles on Improving Employee’s Performance in Ethiopia: The Case of Dessie City Administration []


Leadership style is a vital factor for the success or failure of the socioeconomic development of any state in the world. It is also one of the factors that play a significant role in enhancing or retarding the interest and commitment of the individuals in the organization. However, research on how empowerment of strategic publics contributes to the effectiveness of public relations or the leadership practices in both decreasing and increasing the workers/employees performance in work place has been scarce. In doing so, this study using a cross section descriptive survey research strategy and descriptive and inferential statistical techniques; it aimed at investigating the effect of leadership styles on employees’ performance at Dessie city Administration. It also investigates which one of these leadership styles (transformational, transactional, autocratic, and laissez-faire) have a positive impact on employees’ performance in Dessie city Administration. Finally it contributes a recommendation for future leadership practices to apply in the study area.

Analysis of the Application of Selling Prices and Its Relantionship with the Volume of Brick Sales in Palangka City []


In TB companies Nopia Santi in Palangka Raya is a business that is engaged in the production of concrete blocks. The problem examined in this study is how much influence the selling price of the brick sales volume in the city of Palangka Raya. The objective to be achieved in this study is the effect of selling prices on the brick sales volume in the city of Palangka Raya.This research uses descriptive quantitative research methods. This research is located at Jl. Bukit Keminting in the TB company. Nopia Santi as for the stages of this study are (1) determining the research subject. (2) data collection. (3) data analysis. Data collection procedures carried out by observation, interview, and documentation.The results of this study aimed that the determination of the selling price of batatako t test regression results. revenue = 72044,278 + 0,000-37,806 price - 0,0000037,806 volume + e Based on the results of calculations using SPSS 16.0, it can be seen that the variable sales price and sales volume has asignificant effect on volume. This is due to the sig t value for sales price and sales volume variables respectively 0.01 and 0.01, which means it is smaller than the significance level of 0.05.

Image Retrieval In Multimedia Database by applying enhanced color histogram []


This Paper was set to deal with “The lack of acute precision in retrieving images by using color histogram”, which is the identified problem in how to retrieve images in multimedia database. Color histograms can potentially be identical for two images with different object content which happens to share color information. Conversely, without spatial or shape information, comparison objects of different color may be indistinguishable based solely on color histogram comparisons. As a way to find a solution to this problem color and shape were considered to make sure the retrieved images have little chance to give unexpected errors. The solution to the problem is made possible by the approach of “image retrieval by means of Enhanced color histogram”. Image retrieval interface was used for querying, browsing, searching and retrieving closely, images from a large database of digital images. This database is prepared using color visual feature. The approach used in this system was “Enhanced color histogram”, which represents the number of pixels that have colors in each of a fixed list of color ranges that span the image’s color space, the set of all possible colors. Considering the results given by both color histogram and enhanced color histogram, enhanced color histogram was more effective for all queries than color histogram

ECONOMIC MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL []


It is an undeniable fact that currently there has been an extremely unfriendly economic behavior towards environmental preservation. This results in forest fires, landslides, floods, due to excessive exploitation of natural resources. Thus, there needs to be a paradigm shift in activities that are more environmentally friendly economic behavior. To change economic behavior, especially for future generations, it needs to be designed systematically and programmed according to the stages of the development of students. One of them can be included and integrated in social studies subjects, with the aim of forming students to have knowledge, attitudes, concerns and sensitivity to environmental preservation. Thus it should be designed sustainable economic learning materials, so students are more aware and concerned with environmental preservation and social environment.

Tourism e-Commerce in the Internet Based-World: A case of SWOT analysis of Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania []


Abstract Since way back from the 1870s, new technologies and discoveries have become increasingly popular towards today, the era of internet technology is at the center of scientific, technological, economic and social research (Ben Mansour, K. 2016). We have witnessed information flow (i.e., video, images, audio, and text) and fast communication via the internet. Such advances in information sharing in a world-like-network have a significant impact on the tourism industry, providing contingency approach towards economic expansion. However, the scope of information sharing through the internet to improve Tanzania tourism is largely not explored. Using the SWOT technique, we attempt to analyze the present state of Tanzania tourism’s e-commerce of the most famous site the Olduvai Gorge and consequently suggest strategies for the future progress of this key sector contributing massively to the Tourism economy.

Deep Learning based object detection from image using Convolutional Neural Network []


Object detection is a subfield of computer vision that is currently heavily based on machine learning. For the past decade, the field of machine learning has been dominated by so-called deep neural networks, which take advantage of improvements in computing power and data availability. A subtype of a neural network called a convolutional neural network (CNN) is well-suited for image-related tasks. The network is trained to look for different features, such as edges, corners and color differences, across the image and to combine these into more complex shapes. For project, we reviewed the current literature on convolutional object detection and tested the implement ability of one of the methods. We found that convolutional object detection is still evolving as a technology, despite outranking other object detection methods. By virtue of free availability of datasets and pre-trained networks, it is possible to create a functional implementation of a deep neural network without access to specialist hardware. Pre-trained networks can also be used as a starting point for training new networks, decreasing costly training time.

Design and Development of Product Sorter Using TSC3200 Color Sensor []


Sorting of products is a very difficult industrial process. Continuous manual sorting creates consistency issues. This paper describes a working prototype designed for the automatic sorting of objects based on the color. TCS3200 sensor was used to detect the color of the product and the Arduino uno was used to control the overall process. The identification of the color is based on the frequency analysis of the output of the TCS3200 sensor. A manually controlled tray is used for placing the product analyzed by the color sensor. The experimental results promise that the prototype will fulfill the needs for higher production and precise quality in the field of automation.

Impact of Organizational Learning on the Organizational Effectiveness: A Case Study from Bahrain []


The aim of this research is to identify the impact of organizational learning on the organizational effectiveness. It was applied on the employees of Bahrain airport in the Kingdom of Bahrain. One hundred and twelve employees were surveyed through a simple random sample, and the analysis is based on the outcomes of the questionnaire survey that was given out to a representative sample of the employees of Bahrain Airport. The researchers hypothesized that there is a significant relationship between the organizational learning (Dynamic learning, individual’s empowerment, knowledge management & technology application) and organizational effectiveness (leadership effectiveness, employees’ development effectiveness, training effectiveness and planning effectiveness) at Bahrain Airport. Findings relieved that there is a significant relationship between the organizational learning (Dynamic learning, individuals’ empowerment, knowledge management & technology application) and organizational effectiveness (leadership effectiveness, employees’ development effectiveness, training effectiveness and planning effectiveness) at Bahrain Airport. There are some recommendations, including paying more attention to practices that contribute to transforming the organization into an educated one that supports the empowerment of individuals, and motivates them to acquire and employ learning skills. As well as practices that increase the effectiveness of training and development for employees and involve them in planning process and also giving more attention to improving leaders’ practices to increase the organizational effectiveness.

The semio-semantic study of the short horror film '‘LOCKDOWN’ 2020.by Arbaz Arif. []


ABSTRACT The study highlights the problems of the lockdown 2020 and its various issues of coronavirus safety measures about Covid19 in the light of the short horror film '‘LOCKDOWN’ 2020 by a teen ager Writer and Director Arbaz Arif. The researchers used the quantitative and qualitative research method for the study and the study was descriptive in nature. The researchers have started with collecting data from different websitefile:///C:/Users/Bajwa%20Traders/Downloads/2014_Horror_Film_in_Thailand_Special_Ed.pdf https://youtube/cf1lTy3APR0, and academia and adding data collected files of 86 research papers and 9 books, comprising 9,71,749 words in AntConc 4.3.4w (windows) 2014 by Laurence Anthony, and started with Key Words for the semio-semantic analysis. The researchers have explored the social, economic, biological, psychological, moral, spiritual and demographic characteristics of the respondent, by investigating various social and economic dimensions that lead to the nature of problems of psychological issues as in abnormalities of perception, illusions of hallucinations as false conception, delusion as misperception, and schizophrenia.It is recommended that the quarantine ‘LOCKDOWN’ 2020 is not a horror but is an opportunity to turn back to family, friends and Allah Almighty’s obligations. It’s the best time to ponder upon what has been done in the past, amend the present and plan for a better future. Key words: abnormalities, semio-semantic , ‘LOCKDOWN’ 2020 horror, illusions modern era issues of bad health, wealth, materialistic approach, spiritual morality, life worth, save humanity.

WAYS OF TEACHING LANGUAGE WITH MODERN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY []


The article analyzes the ways of synthesized use of data in the Kazakh spoken language used to teach foreign learners a beginning level of the Kazakh language, using effective and easy topics and phrases based on innovative methods. The purpose of the article is to consider the foreign experience in teaching second languages to foreigners, to develop a scientific-theoretical basis for the development and teaching of the Kazakh language and to identify theoretical concepts used in the analysis of data used at the beginner level of step-by-step teaching. Since the communicative-functional technique is important in the teaching of spoken language, the article, written for a beginner level, selects the most effective structures and methods of the Kazakh expression. It has recognized in practice that the communicative-functional technique makes it easier for the learner to assimilate names and concepts related to their daily activities. We generally consider this technique explained by its universality is generally a pragmalinguistic orientation. The meaning and significance of the Kazakh language have analyzed and evaluated through a cognitive method, and the emotional and personal characteristics of the speaker, as well as the individual characteristics of the linguistic personality have taken into account. We got acquainted with Western and American experience of teaching languages, adapted its innovative news to scientific research and used in the work's writing. It has proven that today in France, Italy, Switzerland and the United States, there are various standards and methodologies for language teaching in the social and commercial directions. In the last decade, in discussions at various levels, linguists from all over the world have found that the system of teaching spoken expression functionally and communicatively has become a trend.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Emergency Contraceptives among Female Summer Students in University of Gondar: Maraki Campus, Gondar, North-west Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study []


Abstract Background: Magnitude of unsafe abortion can be avoided by using different contraceptive methods including emergency contraceptives. Objective: Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of emergency contraceptives among female students of Gondar university Maraki campus. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional studies conducted on 276 female students of Gondar University, Maraki campus in September 2017. The study participant selected using a stratified random sampling technique. The data was collected using pretested self-administered questionnaires. The collected data cleared and checked for completeness and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Frequency and Percent were used to describe the findings. Results: The majority of the participants 245(65.4%) had sexual partners in the past. Of the total participants, 84.3% have heard about an emergency contraceptive, 50.2 % of the participants heard from friends and relatives and among the participants, 68.9% had a positive attitude about Emergency contraceptive. Among the participants, 68.5% had unprotected sex and only 37.2% of those took emergency contraceptive after their sexual practice. Year of study, marital status, religion were associated with having the low practice of Emergency contraceptives in multivariate analysis. Discussion – the study rebelled that significant change from the results of previous studies. Only 42.5% of the participants know when to take emergency contraceptive. About 68.9% have a positive attitude about emergencey conteraceptive. Only 32.7% of female students have used emergency contraceptives following unprotected sex. Conclusion –the study shows that knowledge, attitude and practice towards EC were poor and very low at the University of Gondar female students of Maraki campus

Factors Influencing Online Purchase Intention of Smartphones in Indonesia []


ABSTRACT This paper aims to study the online purchase intention of smartphones and the factors that could influence it in Indonesia. Variables such as personal capability, personal interest and preference, online stores’ product price, online stores’ product quality, online security, technical, social risk, and psychological risk were tested to confirm the hypotheses. A survey was conducted with 311 respondents, and multiple regression analysis was utilized to evaluate the data. Trust was the most prominent factor that could influence online purchase intention of smartphones, while the least affecting was product quality. Personal capability, technical factors, and risks (social and psychological) were found to be insignificant to smartphone online purchase intention. The result helped to understand online consumer behaviour in regards to online purchase intention of smartphones in Indonesia. Recommendations for online shops were also discussed.

Motivation: Adoption of an online voting system for the upcoming Nigeria General Election 2023 []


Nigeria general elections apparently had been experiencing a high level of irregularities, inconclusiveness and less involvement in its electoral processes right from 1999-2019 due to lack of implementing an online voting system (OVS). There is no contradiction that technology has drastically reduced incidences of electoral malpractices such as: ballot stuffing, result sheet mutilation, manipulations, over voting, alteration of result sheets and hijacking of ballot boxes in the history of Nigeria elections. Though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has employed a number of innovative approaches to improve the management and conduct of elections in the country. The last few years have brought a renewed focus on to the technology used in the voting process. The current voting system in Nigeria has many security holes such as failure of card reader among others. This paper provides an overview on the past technologies being adopted for voting in Nigeria since 1999-2019 and proposed an adoption of an OVS in Nigeria for the 2023 general election and ascertain success to review of other countries that have adopted OVS; the adoption success is based on implementation of OVS adopted at the international level.

SOCIO-ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS FOR REHABILITATION OF DE-GRADED LANDS IN ETHIOPIA []


Several socio-economic factors hinder decisions to invest and sustain appropriate practices for overcoming environmental and land degradation. A better understanding and considering socio-economic aspects in line with expectations and demands of the main stakeholders helps to maintain restoration efforts of degraded lands. To this end, we reviewed and compiled a number of published and unpublished documents in order to draw socio economic determinants on rehabilitations of degraded lands. Our results indicated that socio-economic aspects have paramount importance in the rehabilitation programof degraded lands. The key determinants identified were active participation of local community, integrating local indigenous practices, market and finance access, priority for demand driven livelihood programs, improving extension capacity, capacity building, and improving community land tenure right. The exchange of information and experience sharing could also build confidence and reassure stakeholders that the land rehabilitation program is relevant to community needs. Therefore, it is imperative to inform stakeholders at all levels to address socio-economic aspects that could ensure sustainability of land rehabilitation interventions. Keywords: Degraded lands, Land rehabilitation, Social, Economic, Determinant, Ethiopia

Challenges and Benefits of SMEs in Bangladesh to Adopt Open Innovation: A Quantitative Study []


SMEs are considered to be the key driver of the economy of any country. Especially in a middle-income country like ours where the population is high but the opportunities for creating new jobs are far less. In this case, the SME industry offers maximum employment opportunities for the local people and helps to increase the quality of life. But at present, small and medium enterprises of Bangladesh are facing many challenges. This paper analyzes various aspects of the SME sector, especially the benefits and challenges, and made an effort to find ways to overcome these challenges. Therefore, this study examines the challenges and benefits of SMEs in Bangladesh to adopt open innovation. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 80 business entities belonging to SME traders through multistage sampling method which made of stratified, purposive and random sampling. Multiple regressions were used to analyze the data collected in order to determine the effects of independent variables (Challenges face by SMEs), entrepreneurial dimensions on dependent variable (Open Innovation). This study outcome exposed that challenges of SMEs have significant effects on open innovation. The study also exposed that the independent variable “lacking information” has a highest beta score than the other variables, which is a major barrier to open innovation adoption in the small and medium enterprises of Bangladesh. It was concluded that, 74.9% of the total variation in the open innovation data is explained by challenges of SMEs. Therefore, it is recommended that the government should take the necessary steps in view of the existing challenges of small and medium industries and try to play a role in the socio-economic development of the country by strengthening the path of development in this industry.