Volume 9, Issue 7, July 2021 Edition - GSJ Journal Publication

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AWARENESS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SEAL OF GOOD LOCAL GOVERNANCE AMONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE []


This study was conducted to determine the level of awareness and implementation of Seal of Good Local Governance among the LGU officials in Marinduque. The research employed the descriptive quantitative correlational research design. The respondents of the research study were the LGU officials who are directly involved in the SGLG. The researcher utilized a questionnaire as an instrument of the study. And as statistical treatment, four-point likert scale, mean, percentage, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation were used. As the results revealed, the LGU officials are fully aware of the requirements of the SGLG. As for the level of implementation, most of SGLG requirements are either Implemented or Partially Implemented. Meanwhile, significant correlation between awareness and implementation was established in Social Protection and Environmental Management. Based from the findings, the following were concluded: LGU officials of Marinduque have good grasp of the SGLG requirements; there is a poor implementation of some LGUs programs, projects, and activities required by the SGLG; awareness on the SGLG and Implementation of the SGLG are sometimes correlated but most of the times, the high level of awareness does not translate to high level of implementation; the structural and fiscal capacity of the LGUs affect the SGLG implementation; inability to address the challenges faced by the LGUs in the SGLG implementation creates a vacuum of compliance; less prosperous localities are unlikely to develop good governance practices; and the proposed SGLG Program Implementation Guide is a helpful guide to the LGUs in improving their state of local governance.

EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AS AN ENHANCEMENT TOOL IN LEARNING MATHEMATICS: A LITERATURE REVIEW []


This review paper aimed to review articles that explains the effectiveness of instructional video recording in Mathematics as an enhancement tool for students. Definitely, it aims to know the gap pertaining the effectiveness of instructional videos. The focus of the review is to answer the question how effective is the use of instructional video as an enhancing tool especially to the low performing students. The review focuses on the findings and conclusions of the articles reviewed.

Trends on Dietary Supplement use among Health-allied Students of Centro Escolar University – Malolos: A Basis for Pharmacist Intervention []


Background Some college students live away from home and make their meals, while others may choose to dine out. These factors contribute to college students not obtaining enough nutrients; a nutrient deficiency and a weak immune system may prompt them to take dietary supplements. Objective This study aims to determine the trends of dietary supplement usage among the health-allied students of Centro Escolar University- Malolos as a basis of pharmacist intervention. Method The study utilized a stratified random sampling technique to determine the 281 respondents and used an online questionnaire for data collection. Results The respondents take 1-2 nutritional role supplements per day to supplement nutrients to their health. The primary source of information was their family, yet they mainly purchase in the drugstore/pharmacy. Also, knowledge and perception do not differ substantially among health-allied students, indicating that they firmly agreed on positive and negative statements, implying that they are not well-versed in the use of dietary supplements. However, dietary supplements were never a consideration for non-users, while former users discontinued taking supplements because they no longer needed them. Conclusion Therefore, the trends indicated a need for educational intervention and direct engagement of the pharmacist to comprehend the dietary supplement. Keywords Source; Knowledge and Perception; College students; Intervention; Trends of Dietary Supplements

Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Distribution Network: Implications on Access to Medicine and Quality Health Care. Critical Analysis of The Public Pharmaceutical Sector in Tanzania []


Pharmaceutical Supply Chain and Distribution Network Implications on Access to Medicine and Quality Health Care Critical Analysis of The Public Pharmaceutical Sector in Tanzania By Nesia Mahenge Supervised by Prof. Jan Van Dalen, PHD Professor of Supply Chain and Strategic Management August, 2010 ABSTRACT Problem: Despite the efforts made by the Government of Tanzania since 1994 to reform the health sector, Tanzania is still facing a number of challenges: increasing morbidity and mortality rate due to HIV/AIDS and Malaria, increasing demand for health care due to population increase at a 2.032% growth rate and varying disease patterns, difficulties in forecasting demand fluctuations of medicines, shortfall in annual health sector budget allocations and increasing costs of essential health care medicines. These challenges hinder the achievement of quality health and weaken the nation. Objective: The aim of this research was to critically analyze the current challenges facing the pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution network, evaluate implications on access to medicine and quality health care and identify areas for application of process innovation to improve the performance and match demand and supply of pharmaceuticals. The case study focused on the Public Pharmaceutical Sector in Tanzania. Design/Methodology/Approach: This was an explanatory research design based on embedded multiple case studies. The unit of analysis was pharmaceutical supply chain and its participating organizations. The case study was based on “how” and “what” type of questions with a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data. Multiple sources of evidence “triangulation” were used to collect primary and secondary data. Worldwide pharmaceutical supply chain cases from the USA, India, China, Ghana and Zambia were selected for analysis to guide analytic generalization and recommendations. Cross-case and within case analysis techniques along with the conceptual framework and literature review were used to analyze the cases and case study protocol and database were developed. Key Findings: The study found critical challenges; significant delays of more than 3 months of government funding to MSD, medicines are expensive; more than 20 million US dollar expenditures per year on medicines, a staggering debt of approximately 24 million US dollar to government, lack of stock control, poor demand and stock information flow, errors in demand forecasting as a result causing delays in delivery, stock-out, medicine shortages at health facilities and demand-supply mismatching. Changing disease patterns was also contributing to unavailability of medicines. Conclusion: The poor performance of pharmaceutical supply chain and distribution network has negative implications on access to medicines and quality health care. Recommendations: Process innovation model was proposed for analyzing the pharmaceutical supply chain performance. It was recommended a need for integration of activities in the supply chain along with collaboration and coordination among participants at each stage. KEYWORDS: Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, Distribution Network, Health Care Quality, Access to Medicine, Challenges, Multiple Case Studies, Process Innovation Model, Performance

MOTIVATIONAL STRANDS ON LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: BASIS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ENHANCEMENT PLAN []


Motivation of learners is an important strand in education, particularly in achieving academic performance. It is one element that leads students’ attitude towards learning process. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the motivational strands influencing learners’ academic performance in the Division of Misamis Oriental during the School Year 2019-2020. The respondents of the study were the 500 senior high school students who were purposively selected. It made use of the questionnaire that was modified to elicit information on motivational strands on learner’s academic performance. The data gathered from the survey were subjected to descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation to describe the variables in the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) was used to determine the relationship between motivational strands and learners’ academic performance. Regression analysis was employed to determine the effect of motivational strands on learners’ academic performance. The motivational strands based on intrinsic and extrinsic motivations were significantly associated with learners’ academic performance. There is a significant effect of motivational strands on learners’ performance particularly on curiosity for English and Science, independent mastery to English and Mathematics; and extrinsic-teachers’ support on Science. Thus, the null hypothesis on significant effect of the motivational strands on learners’ academic achievement was rejected except on the strands mentioned above. Moreover, teachers and parents should motivate their students to perform well in school. DepEd and school heads should formulate strategies to stimulate students’ motivation. Keywords: Motivational strands, academic performance, and instructional enhancement plan

INFORMATION SKILLS ASSESSMENT OF FRESHMEN STUDENTS: BASIS FOR LIBRARY INFORMATION LITERACY DEVELOPMENT []


Abstract: This study sought to assess the information skills of Tagoloan Community College freshmen students as basis for an information literacy program. Students were asked questions about their Information literacy skills like knowing, accessing, evaluating, using and citing information. The participants of this study were 173 Freshmen College Students enrolled in Purposive Communication Classes during the first semester of School Year 2019-2020. Transferees were excluded from the study. The study used purposive sampling method since all the Purposive Communication Sections were involved in the study. Correlational research design was used in this study. The Association of College and Research Libraries information literacy skills instrument was used to determine their information skills and the Pearson Product Moment Correlation (r) was used to determine the relationships of the variables between the participants’ information skills, frequency of library visits and their Purposive Communication grades. The study found that the participants’ achievement in Purposive Communication was significantly related with their skills in evaluating and citing information and their frequency of library visits was also significantly related to their information literacy skills except citing information. The findings of the study showed that the participants were very capable in knowing, accessing, evaluating, using and citing information. Based on the findings of the study, an Information Literacy Program for freshmen students was developed to be implemented by the library to enhance the needed skills not being taught in Purposive Communication classes. Keywords: information skills, assessment, freshmen college students, knowing, accessing, evaluating, using and citing information.

The Effect of Work Motivation and Work Discipline on Employee Achievement at A Psychiatric Hospital in South Sulawesi Province []


This study aims to determine the effect of work motivation and work discipline on employee performance at the Mental Hospital of Southeast Sulawesi Province. The sample in this study were employees of the Southeast Sulawesi Provincial Mental Hospital, amounting to 71 people. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis as an analytical tool. The results of the study found that simultaneously the variables of work motivation and work discipline had a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Partially, work motivation and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on the work performance of the employees of the Mental Hospital of Southeast Sulawesi Province.

Integrating climate change concepts into quantitative subjects into Nigeria secondary science curriculum []


This paper tries to identify climate change and the emerging issues as well as the realities associated with it as part of sustainable development goals (SDGs) expected to be achieved by 2030 globally. It also emphasised the need for proper awareness and sensitization through enlightening students about climate change. It mentioned how climate change could be lifted into school curricular especially through the assistance of the quantitative subjects which uses data for planning, forecasting and correct inferences from data obtained. The paper suggest the use of climate into the curricular of quantitative subjects will bridge the gap of knowledge and awareness between the curriculum learnt in the secondary school and those intended to be learnt later in tertiary institutions. Also the knowledge acquired by the students can be spread and applied in the larger society by the students while relations and neighbours learn from them, since school is smaller part of the society. The paper also recommended that curriculum planners should consciously integrate climate change themes and concepts in secondary school curriculum for science and quantitative subjects using both the horizontal and vertical organisation of curriculum content and learning experiences. Further, real life climate change issues and problems should be used as examples to guide the teaching and learning of climate change concepts in quantitative subjects.

EFFECTIVENESS OF ONLINE PLATFORMS ON THE COMPREHENSION OF MATHEMATICS LEARNERS []


Since the COVID-19 Pandemic started, teachers and students were left with no physical interaction in the classroom setting and relied more on online or other gadgets when it comes to learning. This article review aims to know the effectiveness of online platforms on the comprehension of Mathematics learners, and how well the students are able to grasp the lesson through online learning. In this study, useful strategies using the platforms in online teaching will be discussed as well as some possible hindrances in the learners’ comprehension and other factors that might affect the learners. Using online platforms in teaching gives different kinds of outcomes when it comes to learning, some positive while others, the opposite. The overall outcome of this article review whether the comprehension of the students does not necessarily rely on the online platforms alone, but the strategies and other techniques the teacher utilizes to deliver their lesson in Mathematics. Key Words: “Effectiveness of the use of Online Platforms”, “Online Platforms”, “Comprehension of Mathematics Learners”

THE USE OF PRAGMATIC STYLISTICS IN ANALYZING A PORTION OF ALBERTO FLORENTINO'S "THE WORLD IS AN APPLE" []


ABSTRACT This paper aims to identify and analyze the artistic masterpiece of Alberto S. Florentino’s “The World is an Apple” based on the principles of pragmatic stylistics most particularly the speech acts. The foundation of Pragmatic Stylistics is essential to text studies, understanding of the message of a text and conveying the intention of the speaker of the text. Further, this paper serves as an avenue in delving the text’s meaning and the purpose of the speaker. It reinforces literature through the lens of pragmatic stylistics where speech acts and illocutionary classification play as intervening variables to identify the meaning of the utterance with its intention, purpose, or effect.

Insight on hormonal uses in fish farming and its impact on human health and the environment []


In the last decades, aquaculture is one of the most sectors of world food production and its production has been increased tremendously to overcome overpopulation. Therefore, several methods are used to rapid growth and increase production such as sex reversal, artificial production, and hybridization using 17α- methyltestosterone. From this point, this review is aimed in to use 17α- methyltestosterone in fish and its adverse effect on human health and the environment. It has been demonstrated that there are no hormonal residues in fish flesh after stopping treatment within a few days. However, it has an adverse effect on the environment after escaping these residues from fish hatcheries into nature water then accompanied after those dynamic consequences and the possible impacts of those on human health through endocrine system disrupting.

Comparative analysis of the Norwegian and Sri Lankan primary health care systems. []


Norway and Sri Lanka are two countries located in two different geographic, socioeconomic and political contexts but experience similar epidemiological and demographic transitions. Both countries introduced the primary health care (PHC) approach over 100 years ago into the health system. The purpose of this research paper is to describe, evaluate and compare the PHC systems of Norway and Sri Lanka to understand how well one system performs over the other. Data was gathered from selected documents, reports, research papers, websites, and informal interviews with experts. Both countries provide comprehensive PHC services. Norway has a well-demarcated primary and secondary care delivery system, while Sri Lankan system is demarcated as preventive and curative care services. In Sri Lanka, primary medical institutions are bypassed due to the lack of defined population, referral system, and resources. Sri Lanka has identified the need for the reorganization of PHC. In Norway, PHC acts as a gatekeeper to the rest of the health system. Besides, Norway has some noteworthy initiatives in its PHC, including its regular general practitioner scheme, electronic health record system and telephone consultation. However, there remain some equity issues to resolve.

Structural Equation Model on Business Relational Capital of Women Entrepreneurs in Region XI []


ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to come up with a causal model of business relational capital of women entrepreneurs as influenced by human capital, sustainable business practice, and customer’s financial behavior. A total of 400 respondents were randomly selected using stratified random sampling in Region XI. In order to determine the best fit model, a structural equation modelling (SEM) approach was employed. Results revealed that significant relationship exists between human capital, sustainable business practices, and customers’ financial behavior. The most sparing model (Model 4) provides a new foundation of knowledge for the endogenous construct, business relational capital as indicated by customer capital which was explicitly influenced by sustainable business practices founded on attitudes towards sustainability and sustainable women enterprises and sustainable business practices which is significantly influenced by customer financial behavior as defined by its two relevant domains: financial related behavior and financial attitudes towards risk and returns. In conclusion, the final model represented a direct causal relationship between sustainable business practices and customers financial behavior and was found to be the best fit model for business relational capital of women entrepreneurs in Region XI. Based on the final model, a sound research implications were clearly discussed. Keywords: human capital, sustainable business practices, customers financial behavior scale, business relational capital, Philippines

OPTICAL PROPERTIES DEPENDENT SILAR DEPOSITED CuSFe, PbSFe, AND ZnSFe THIN FILMS FOR LABORATORY STERILISATION []


The doping influence of iron on optical properties of lead sulphide(PbS), Zinc Sulphide(ZnS) and Copper Sulphide (CuS) thin films deposited on glass substrates via successive ionic layer adsorption (SILAR) Technique using lead acetate, Pb(CH3COO)2, Zinc acetate, Zn(CH3COO)2 and Cupric Acetate Cu(CH 3 COO) 2, thioacetamide ( S 2 H 5 NS), Iron (II) Chloride dehydrate(Fe Cl 2. 2H 2 O), ethanol and ammonia by in alkaline medium annealed between 283K and 500K were investigated. Our interest in this study in the fire alarm sensing and brooding optical properties of the deposited thin films. The structural and morphological studies were performed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) Analysis and scanning electron microscopy(SEM) respectively. The Uv-visible studies were done using spectrometer in the Technical University, Ibadan. The XRD showed films of cubic crystalline PbS thin films, cubic and face-centred crystalline PbSFe thin films, cubic CuS thin film, hexagonal Cu 2 S thin films and cubic and hexagonal crystalline natured CuSFe thin films with the preferential (111),(002)(004) (311) orientations while the Zn.SFe thin films were nanocrystalline and tetragonal as confirmed by XRD Analysis

Study of Community Based Marine Eco-Tourism In Pangandaran West Java []


Pangandaran is a new district in West Java Province as a result of the division of Ciamis Regency. The location of Pangan-daran Regency is located in the south of West Java Province and is directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean. One of the most popular Pangandaran tours by tourists is beach tourism. Pangandaran Beach tourism offers many activities and facilities for tourists. Among these are swimming, fishing, diving, boat cruises, jet skis, and touring by bicycle. In the implementation of community-based tourism programs, it is based on 4 principles including (1) the principle of community participation, (2) the principle of nature conservation, (3) the principle of local economy, (4) the principle of socio-cultural conservation. The forms of community participation around the Pangandaran tourist attraction area are in the form of trading businesses or services in the tourist attraction area, including: (1) lodging or hotel services; (2) culinary (3) souvenir shops (4) tour guide services (5) Photography;

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE PROGRAM IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF COTABATO []


Abstract The study evaluates the Interfaith Dialogue Program in the Archdiocese of Cotabato. The decision to integrate IFD in the various programs in Mindanao came out as a reflection that while the nature of conflict in Mindanao is not necessarily religious in nature, it has a religious color just the same. If religion has become a source of conflict, it would also become a source of peace. The study made used the qualitative methods of research in this study such as: Document analysis, Focus Group Discussion, and Key Informant Interview (KII). The respondents of the study were the Christian and Muslim Inter-Religious Dialogue beneficiaries and promoters in the Archdiocese of Cotabato. They were the Muslim and Christian youth leaders, community residents, and Religious Leaders. The major findings of the study are; The socio-political events that led to the formation of IFD in the Archdiocese of Cotabato were: lack of knowledge of one’s religion, land issue and non-acceptance of others, violence and deprivation, prejudice and mistrust, looting, killing, strafing, burning of houses, ambushes, military encounters, displacement, absence of basic needs, presence of armed vigilantes, religious intolerance, land problems, development aggression, graft and corruption, self-centeredness of some leaders, and poor judicial systems.The context of the IFD program in the Archdiocese of Cotabato includes history – the establishment of the Oblate Missionaries of a vibrant church with strong Basic Ecclesial Communities that started in the late 70’s and the recognition of Pikit by the Archdiocese as a model community for the Inter-Faith Dialogue where the parish then facilitated the formation of the Inter-Faith council through a series of meetings and dialogues with key leaders and elders of the communities; Goal – the primary aim of the Archdiocese IFD works on: to continue and respond to the challenges of transforming people to understand, respect, and forgive one another so as dialogue, justice, unity, peace and care of nature will flourish in Mindanao; Organizational structure – In the Archdiocese of Cotabato headed by Cardinal Orlando R. Quevedo, OMI, DD and the IFD is manned by Rev.Fr. Robert Layson ,OMI supported by the IFD coordinators in Pikit, and IFD council; Stakeholders – The Immaculate Conception Parish, Internally Displace Persons, Women group, Local Government Units, Religious Leaders, Lumad, Military, Rebel groups and people in the community themselves; and projects and activities – COP-IRD orientation; Mindanao week of peace celebration; duyog ramadan, monthly meeting on IFD council; IRD youth camps; and youth festivals. KEY WORDS: Interfaith Dialogue, IFD Program, Conflict, Archdiocese of Cotabato, Mindanao

EFFECTIVENESS OF USING ONLINE GAMES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS []


As the field of digital games and simulations is ever maturing, this study attempts to know the effectiveness of online games in teaching mathematics in any grade level and to systematically review the literature relevant to games and simulations pedagogy in teaching. The availability of technology in academic settings has allowed for diverse and active teaching approaches. This includes videos, web-based instruction, and interactive online games. In this quantitative pre-experimental analysis, the learning and retention of students, who participated in an interactive online learning experience, were assessed. The results suggest that student use of these tools may enhance their learning. Furthermore, the students felt that the sites were appropriate, beneficial to them, and easy to use. Thus, the use of online, interactive games may be effective in reinforcing lecture materials. This may help the schools in assessing and finding out the impact of online games that are relevant to their topics/subjects on the performance and social behavior of the students. This needs to be further assessed in a larger sample size. Key Words -Effectiveness of online educational games -Teaching using online applications -Teacher’s methods

ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTION AND PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE OF A COVID-19 VACCINE IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA. []


The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of Covid-19, a Covid-19 vaccine and the willingness to accept same by residents of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. To identify the major sources of information about Covid-19 vaccine and find out the general public perception of Covid-19 in Nasarawa state. The survey design was adopted and a well-constructed questionnaire was employed to generate quantitative data from 385 respondents. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, standard deviation, variance, simple percentages, tables and charts were used to analyze the data, Chi-square was also used to test hypothesis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Software version 26. The study was limited to the states capital due to limited available resources. The results of the studys hypothesis at p<0.05 revealed that residents of Nasarawa State are aware and knowledgeable of Covid-19, however, are not willing to accept a Covid-19 vaccine. In the case of a few whom indicated interest in the vaccine, majority preferred an American (27%) or African (23%) made vaccine. It is imperative that to combat Covid-19 in Nasarawa state, all stakeholders must engage in relentless persuasive awareness campaign to enlighten the people on Covid-19 vaccines and its importance to humanity.

AN ASSESSMENT ON THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE ENHANCEMENT OF STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE UNDER COVID 19 EPIDEMIC: A CASE STUDY OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IN LIVINGSTONE []


This study was aimed to assess the use of Information Communication and Technology on academic performance on students under Covid 19 epidemic, a case study of David Livingstone College of Education in Livingstone district o Zambia. The study focused on students and lecturers at David Livingstone College of Education in Southern Province of Zambia. The use of on-line learning advocated for by government through the Ministry of General Education is a new phenomenon Abstract in most schools and colleges in the country. This has been exacerbated by the outbreak of the Covid 19. Therefore, the researcher thought it befitting to conduct a survey to establish whether the on-line learning has enhanced learning through the use of information communication technology or not. However, the simple random sampling technique was used to select 40 pupils and 20m lecturers. In order to assess whether the use of Information Communication and Technology enhanced learning among students during the closure of the college due to Covid 19, the researcher used questionnaires and structured interview schedule to collect data. The questionnaires were administered via student’s whatsup social media platform and students sampled to participate in the study completed questionnaires. In the same way to avoid one on one interview, students were interview as a group using Google meeting platform and interview notes were noted. The study revealed that the use of information communication and technology has enhanced learning among students. Most of the students who participated in the study expressed satisfaction and appreciated the use of ICT to facilitate learning during the time of closure of the college as a result of the Covid pandemic.

EFFECT OF MODULAR LEARNING APPROACH ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS []


This paper aims to review various articles that explain the effect of modular learning approach on the academic achievement of the students. Specifically, the details determine the effect of modular learning approach basing from the articles published from 2016-2021. Further, the review focuses on the findings and conclusions of the articles reviewed as it reveals the results supporting students using a modular learning approach has significantly improved and increased the level of the academic achievement of the students.

MATRIX CONVERTER: A REVIEW FOR INDUCTION MOTOR []


In this paper a brief review of matrix converter is presented. The absence of the dc link in MC (Matrix converter) has led to extensive use for Artificial Loading in Induction motors. Earlier for the indirect power conversion system, first it ac-dc conversion was done then dc-ac but MC is an alternative to this due its advantages like in sinusoidal input output current ,unity distortion factor for any load and its four quadrant operation. Matrix converter is an energy conversion device which directly connects a three-phase voltage source to a three-phase load without dc-link components. Therefore, the output of the matrix converter is directly affected by the disturbance or imbalance in the input voltages. Its use for the induction motor control is also presented in this paper.

THE AESTHETIC VALUE OF USING TABLE LAMPS IN NIGERIAN BUILDINGS []


Interior lighting design is one of the most things that is often placed in the "insufficient basket" when it comes to home renovations and builds. In Nigeria, little or none of this is considered, the aesthetic value in using Table lamps is not fully harnessed in the interior design of buildings. The importance of enhancing whatever beauty there may be in this particular area is not sufficiently appreciated. This work resulted from the lack of use of table lamps as lighting fixtures in Nigerian homes and the need to increase knowledge on the subject. This article therefore sought to explore a best practice approach that could bridge this information gap, and ensure that table lamps are used widely in buildings in Nigeria. A qualitative method research approach involving several works of literature, observation and notes were adopted. Findings that emerged from the study were that Architects attitude towards the beauty of interior decoration at design stage was very poor, and in most cases clients were never aware of the beauty these light types provide to interior spaces. This study concluded that Architects must show prove that the interior decoration of their design has been carefully thought of before the building is constructed.

Determinants of Rural Women’s Adaptation Measures to Climate Change in Yeki Woreda, Sheka Zone of South Western Ethiopia []


Climate change is a global challenge that burdens all of humanity. However, the world’s poor, the majority of whom are women, are encumbered disproportionately. Adaptation is, therefore, considered as an important response, especially for those groups who are most exposed to and affected by its adverse effect. Hence, this study assessed the determinants of women’s choices of adaptation strategies to climate change in Yeki Woreda, Sheka Zone of South Western Ethiopia using a multinomial logit model. A three-stage sampling procedure was followed in selecting 150 women farmers from three kebeles. The result revealed that productive labor force, farm size, farming experience, wealth status, access to climate information, credit service usage and extension visit were found to influence women’s choice of adaptation strategies positively and significantly (P ≤ 10%). Therefore, development interventions, policies and supportive services should be designed at a different level to ensure effective access to climate information and affordable credit schemes for women households to enable them to plan and adapt in the face of the changing climate.

THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A POTABLE WATER LEVEL DETECTOR WITH AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL MANUAL TIMER []


ABSTRACT A water level detector system, normally used in residential apartment and industries for detector of water level in the container so as to avoid water being overflowing and dry off from the container. The main advantage is to avoid wastage of water and dry container. The research consists of two sensors, one fixed at the top, and the other at the bottom, and it is controlled by the circuit which is the NE 555 timer Integrated Circuit (IC). The introduction of manual timer and source voltage will allow the water level detector to be more effective and durable. Key world: IC 555 timer, manual timer.