Credit is inferred to as an important catalytic in enhancing agricultural production but its access is determined and impeded by many factors. This study consequently examined the determinants of agricultural credit accessibility and challenges faced by farmers in accessing credit in South Western Nigeria. The population of this study comprised farmers in South Western Nigeria. Multi-stages sampling technique was adopted to select 225 farmers who benefitted from agricultural credits. Descriptive statistics was used to investigate the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers. Probit was used to analysed the determinants of credit accessibility. The results revealed that majority (91.1%) of the farmers were male with the average age of 49years. Largest percentage (85.5%) of respondents had formal education. Majority of farmers inherited their land with the average farm size of 5.9 hectares. Micro loan was most (64.4%) mostly available loan. The major problems faced by farmers in accessing credit are; frequent rejection of application, high difficulty in getting guarantor, delay in loan disbursement, high interest rate, high collateral required and administrative bottle-neck. The result of Probit regression indicated that, the marginal effects of years of schooling, main occupation, contact with extension agents, farm size and organization membership showed significant and had positive effects on access to credit. Years of farming experience was significant at 1% level with negative effect on credit accessibility. It was recommended that farmers should endeavour to join one or more farmers’ societies/organizations. Managements of Banks/credit bodies should make loan process simple and collateral required should be reduced.
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L'étude a été réalisée dans la commune rurale de Bandé, située dans la région de Zinder, dans le but d'analyser les impacts socio-économiques et environnementaux de la pêcherie dans les mares. Trois types d'engins de pêche ont été identifié : hameçon, filet maillant et nasse en filet. L'utilisation de la nasse en filet est la plus efficace, préférée par 90,9 % des pêcheurs de Gabi. L`analyse des résultats a révélé que 68,18% des pêcheurs de Gabi, 70,83% des pêcheurs de Guidan Gona et 73,68% des pêcheurs de Sawaya commercialisent leurs captures en condition fraîche. Le fumage est le procédé de conversion le plus répandu. Les poissons sont exportés vers le Nigeria et le Nord du pays. Socialement, la pêche participe aux événements socioculturels. D'un point de vue économique, les pêcheurs ont la possibilité de renouveler leur matériel en utilisant les recettes générées. Les mares de la commune de Bandé font face à des problèmes environnementaux, notamment la prolifération de plantes aquatiques comme le Typha australis, l`ensablement des mares, et l'utilisation d'eau des mares par la population pour ses besoins domestiques.
Cette étude a étéréalisée dans le but de diagnostiquer l'activité piscicole dans la zone de Niamey. Elle émane des résultats obtenus à l’issue de 3 mois (juillet à septembre, 2023) d’études auprès des pisciculteurs.L'objectif principalde cette étude était de recueillir des données exhaustives sur les aménagements piscicoles de la zone périurbaine de la ville Niamey. En effet, l’enquête a effectué une étude approfondie sur les équipements dédiés à l'élevage de poissons, en vue de dresser un bilan complet de cette activité et de connaitre les contraintes auxquelles font face les producteurs dans la localité. 91% des pisciculteurs sont deshommes, de tranche d’âge majoritairement comprise entre 61 et 70 ans (50%). Plusieurs défis ont été révélés sur la rentabilité de la production qui varie selon les pisciculteurs : ceux bénéficiant de soutiens, de ressources adéquates et d'expérience tirent profit de leur activité, tandis que d'autres rencontrent des difficultés, notamment en raison du manque de soutien des opérateurs économiques et de l’incapacité à trouver des consommateurs en nombre satisfaisant, ainsi que de leur manque d’expérience et du déficit d'organisations non gouvernementales pour les appuyer.
Operating temperature is a critical factor affecting the performance of photovoltaic (PV) modules. In this study, we present models designed to predict the operating temperature of PV modules using ambient temperature and solar irradiance data collected from real measurements in a tropical region. Weather conditions were categorised based on irradiance and temperature levels, and the predicted PV module temperatures obtained from our models were compared with corresponding experimentally measured values. The results demonstrate that the PVSyst and Akhsassi models systematically consistently exhibit a lower Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) compared to other models in the literature across all weather conditions, affirming the reliability of our approach.
Mysids or opossum shrimps are grouped under macro-zooplankton which are used for human consumption. Mysids are harvested using hand trawl made of mosquito netting during low tide period at surface water. The study was carried out on monthly basis from one site from Coastal area, three sites from Mangrove estuarine area and three sites from Saltpan twice a month during May 2016 to December 2017.They show significant variation in their availability in different seasons. All the embryos within a single brood pouch were found at the same stage of development. The development of embryos within the brood pouch divided into three distinct stages as “eggs like embryos”, “eyeless embryos” and “eyed embryos”. Mysids from Coastal waters found more fecund than mysids from other Estuarine waters and Salt pan waters. Brood ratio of “Egg like embryos”, “Eyeless embryos” and “Eyed embryos” also indicates that coastal waters are more productive followed by estuarine waters and salt pan waters.
Hair loss can be caused by ennumber of reasons, ATE (acute telogen effluvium) is a common type of hair loss that affects people after they experience severe stress or provoked by stressful events, trauma, illness, malnutrition, hormonal imbalance and drugs. Symptoms include thinning hair, usually around the top of head. Homeopathy offers a holistic approach to treating hair loss by addressing the underlying causes rather than just the symptoms, by promoting natural healing and restoring balance in the body, homeopathy effectively reduces hair fall and supports re growth.
Hair Palmo-plantar hyperkeratosis is characterized by abnormal thickening and roughness of the skin on the palms and soles, often resulting from increased keratin production. This condition can be triggered by various factors, including vitamin A deficiency and chronic exposure to toxins such as arsenic. A 63-year-old male patient with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and schizophrenia developed eczema on his palms and soles, which progressively worsened post-vaccination. The homeopathic approach offers a holistic treatment method that addresses both the physical symptoms and underlying causes. This paper explores the effectiveness of homeopathy in managing hyperkeratosis, particularly in cases with complicating factors such as chronic illness and post-vaccination reactions.
The study aims to identify the impact of scientific and technical advancements made possible by two essential components: clear visions and plans. Educational plans for developing education, whether at the national or self-education level, are crucial for human resource development, establishing information and communications infrastructure, and integrating communication technology in education stages, particularly in continuing education. This integration aims to achieve economic, social, and cultural development, as well as to address the challenges and developments brought about by communication technology in the face of a new international system. The significance of this study lies in the advancement of communication technology, which has revolutionized the processing, transfer, and transformation of information globally, breaking down geographical and temporal barriers. The study emphasizes the need for advanced information systems that can effectively utilize modern communication technology. This is particularly important due to the increasing diversity of publishing platforms, information types, languages, fields of knowledge, and beneficiary needs, as well as the limitations of traditional information collection, organization, and dissemination methods in addressing these evolving needs within the context of technical advancements in continuing education.
In the present study, both the GaN buffer layer approach and the sapphire SiN treatment method were used to develop GaN films by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) on a c-plane (0001) sapphire substrate. The growth was controlled in situ by 632.8 nm laser reflectometry. The GaN-grown layer structure wasinvestigated via high-resolution X-ray diffraction (HRXRD). TheGaN structural properties improved upon SiN treatment. In addition, spectroscopic transmittance was used to determine the change in the bandgap energy of GaN upon SiN treatment.Spectroscopic ellipsometric (SE) data (ψ and ) acquired in the wavelength range 400-1700 nm, were analyzed using a multilayer approach. The extracted refractive indices were found to follow a Cauchy-type dispersion. Upon SiN treatment, there is a blueshift and a decrease in the refractive index. At 600 nm, the GaN refractive index decreases from 2.395 to 2.374. The SE refractive indices measurements agree with the spectroscopic reflectometry (SR) results.
Two rotaryweeders with, conical and hexagonal were developed and their performance was evaluated. Various parameters such as weeding efficiency, plant damage, field capacity and weeding time reduction were considered during the trial. The AfricRice rotary weeder and a hand hoe were used as controls. The Boulbi irrigated paddy field was used as the experimental setting.The trial was conducted in a completely randomized Fisher block design with 4 replications in an SRI. The performance of three weeders, two designed (hexagonal (T2) and conical (T3)) were evaluated with the AfricaRice model (T1) compared to weeding with the manual hoe (T0). Data were collected on performance and yield parameters. They were recorded with XLSTAT Version 2016.02.27444 and subjected to descriptive analyses. The results revealed that among the weeders, the highest actual field capacity was 0.024 ha/h with T3 and the lowest 0.014 ha/h with T1. The lowest percentages of plant damage at 15 DAT and 30 DAT were 0.26% and 0.16% with T0 and the highest 2.63% and 1.80% with T3. Weeding with the weeders reduced labor time for all three weedings by 55% with T1, 65% with T2 and 70% with T3 compared to T0.
The assessment phase is the first phase (out of five) of the nursing process which provides all the information needed to initially plan for patient care. It is often performed by nurses when patients are admitted to a health facility, within a maximum of 8hours for stable patients and 24hours for unstable patients at the point of admission. Sometimes, the activities of this phase are well performed. In other times, the performance might not be satisfactory. Opinion seems to suggest that a knowledge gap is responsible for these inconsistencies. The objectives of this study were to identify the activities of the assessment phase, assess the definitions of the assessment phase, identify parameters used in the assessment phase of the nursing process. The study population were nurses at the Regional Hospital Bamenda. Sampling was done using the convenience sampling method. The sample size was 80 nurses. Instrument for data collection was a questionnaire which was self-administered. Ethical clearance was sought as well as informed consent from the participants. Data collected was sorted for completeness, tallied and was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.The results were considered statistically significant when p value was less than 0.05. The results reveal that majority (87.5%) of the nurses were female, 50% were in the age group 20-30years, 55% had a diploma and 58.8% had a working experience of 1-5years. Ninety percent of the nurses knew that assessment was the first step of the nursing process and 50% gave a definite definition of the assessment phase. In all, 68.8% of the participants agreed that all the listed activities were part of the assessment phase of the nursing process. A significant representation of the population, 37.5% of the nurses surprisingly left assessment as a medical doctor’s role, while 52.5% held that it provides the needed data to care for the patient. There was a statistically significant association of p=0.009 between those responsible for assessment and those who neglect it. The results can be used in the sensitization of nurses on the assessment phase of the nursing process through seminars and workshops, as well as reinforce it in training institutions.
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by sudden hair loss in round patches, this case study discusses the successful homeopathic treatment of a patient suffering from alopecia areata for two years. The paper outlines the patient's gradual improvement observed over several months. It highlights the effectiveness of homeopathy in managing this condition, emphasizing the importance of constitutional treatment tailored to the individual’s mental and physical symptoms.
Erythema Multiforme is a rare, immune-mediated skin disorder that presents with painful, itchy eruptions, often triggered by infections or medications. A 19-year-old male with severe eruptions on his face, shoulders, and back found no relief from conventional treatments. However, homeopathic intervention led to significant improvement within three months, showcasing the potential of homeopathy to provide individualized, effective care. This paper explores the homeopathic approach in treating Erythema Multiforme.
In the context of climate change and aridity of soils, the manufacture of enriched compost, from corn stalks and with very little animal manure, has often been proposed to obtain a kind of artificial manure. Composting is a fertilization technique that is well suited to the soil. The present study was initiated in order to contribute to a better knowledge of composting with the addition of substrates under the conditions of Burkina Faso. The study of the composting parameters of a mixture of different substrates forming the following four treatments: T1: 600kg of maize stalks + 150kg of manure (Control), T2: 600kg of maize stalks + 150kg of manure + 125kg of BP, T3: 600kg of maize stalks + 150kg of manure + 125kg of dolomite, T4: 600kg of maize stalks + 150kg of manure + 75kg of BP + 75kg of dolomite showed a significant temperature variation in all treatments, with spikes after each turnaround. The initial basic pH decreased for all treatments to approach neutrality at the end of the composting process, especially for the T4 treatment. It should also be noted that there was a decrease in nitrogen concentration, probably due to leaching because of the low initial C/N ratio. This study must continue to determine the maturity of the final product.
Pediculosis capitis, a common scalp condition caused by infestation with Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice), frequently affects preschool and elementary-aged children, with females being more prone than males. A 45-year-old female presented with severe lice and nits infestation due to lack of hair her hair became matted, causing intense itching and an offensive smell, ultimately leading to the need for head shaving. Homeopathy offers effective treatment for pediculosis capitis, using gentle remedies to achieve a lice-free scalp without harsh chemicals.
Alopecia totalis (AT) is a chronic condition characterized by complete scalp hair loss, affecting a small percentage of those with alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disorder causing non-scarring hair loss. AT is a more extensive form of AA, and when it extends to include total body hair loss, it is termed alopecia universalis. Conventional steroid treatments for alopecia carry significant side effects, while homeopathy offers a safer, more personalized approach that addresses the root cause. This paper discusses the progress and success in treatment of my patient, Mrs. Reshmaben Ganiwala, who has been battling alopecia totalis for six years.
Guttate psoriasis is a form of psoriasis whose appearance is small, drop-shaped, red lesions covered with silvery scales. This condition commonly affects the trunk, limbs, and scalp, and is more frequently seen in younger individuals, including children and young adults. This case study explores the homeopathic treatment of a 63-year-old male patient with guttate psoriasis, highlighting the gradual improvement in both the skin lesions and overall well-being over several months.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune condition characterized by inflammation and damage to various body systems, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs. Homeopathy provides relief by stimulating body's natural healing processes. This paper presents the case of a professional singer from Texas who, despite conventional treatments continued to suffer from severe illness but after she opted for homeopathy, her improvement was significant as well as discontinuation of steroid use within two months was achieved. This case highlights the potential benefits of homeopathy in managing SLE.
Currently, computers and the internet are two “things” that cannot be separated. Computers have become “information management centers”. Information is received, stored, retrieved, processed and then exchanged (shared) everywhere. The question of where the information is obtained and then shared means nothing if there is no such thing as the ‘internet’. Does the computer have to be in the form of a ‘Personal Computer, PC?”, ‘Note Book’ or ‘Laptop’. No. The android phone that we hold (we call it a “cell phone”) is also a computer. Cell phones also utilize the internet. So, internet services, with the help of computers, are what allow everyone to communicate centrally. We call all these centralized facilities ‘Computer Mediated Communication’ (CMC).
Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) is a skin condition which is chronic in nature commonly known as hype pigmentation. LPP causes dark patches on sun-exposed areas. This paper explores a case study where efficacy of homeopathy is witnessed in a depressed and hopeless female, almost confined to her home because of her facial condition. After starting homeopathic treatment, she saw incredible results, regained her confidence, and began socializing again. This study highlights how homeopathy can effectively manage LPP and improve patients' lives.
Methylene blue (MB) is a synthetic dye widely used in textile industries. This work describes the application of solar radiation to direct photolysis degradation of methylene blue in aqueous solution. Experiments were conducted at room temperature to study the effects of exposure time, solution volume and MB concentration on dye degradation rates. The results show that the maximum amount of methylene blue removed is 6.8 mg/L, obtained at an initial concentration of 10 mg/L, volume of 50 mL and exposure to solar radiation for 5 hours. These results also point to an increased efficacy of direct photolysis of methylene blue as the dye concentration increases. Kinetic model analysis indicates that the absorption of methylene blue follows a first-order kinetics, with a constant velocity k = 1,3 × 10⁻³ min⁻¹. Direct photolysis by solar radiation is an effective method for degrading or even eliminating methylene blue in water.
A brief overview of the orthopaedic surgery division of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). A review of the literature from 1962 to 2023: this is one of the departments that has contributed greatly to the country, the orthopaedic community, and the world. For the past sixty-one years, the Wits Orthopaedic Surgery department has been led by seven chairs of the department. Under their guidance, the university has produced over hundreds of orthopaedic graduates, including undergraduate and postgraduate students and leaders. Orthopaedic eponyms are regarded as prestigious honours bestowed upon those who have made noteworthy achievements. Eponyms are gradually being replaced by orthopaedic vernacular around the world. Nonetheless, the department still prides itself on Mirels classification, Lautenbach technique, and numerous other eponyms.
The study aimed to investigate the impact of inclusive teaching activities on students' mathematical competencies in public secondary schools in Muhanga District, Rwanda. The study aimed to assess the types of inclusive teaching used by teachers, evaluate their effects on mathematical skills, and identify their influence on student competencies. A sample of 188 respondents, including 20 teachers and 161 students from four schools, was selected using purposeful and random sampling techniques. Employing a descriptive research design, both quantitative and qualitative methods were utilized, with data analyzed via SPSS version 21. Findings revealed that a majority of respondents endorsed various inclusive practices: 80.6% supported empathetic practical activities, 84.2% favored technological inclusivity, and 83.9% agreed on the use of learner-centered approaches. The study concluded that these activities significantly enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and motivation among students. Specifically, there was a positive association between empathetic practical activities and improved problem-solving, while learner-centered strategies correlated with enhanced logical reasoning and creativity. The study recommends that the government ensure schools have the necessary resources for implementing inclusive teaching and that MINEDUC evaluate these strategies. Future research should explore the effects of inclusive teaching on student motivation and engagement.
In the present work, the observation process, connecting the observer with the observed objects, is examined. Criteria limiting the possibility of observation and resulting indeterminacies are defined. Two fundamentally different ways of monitoring are shown - passive and active. Dependencies connecting the observer with the time of life of the objects and the distances between them are derived. A principle of macrouncertainty was formed, according to which the greater the average speed of the observed object, and the greater the distance to it, the greater the inaccuracy of the object's localization.
L’agro-écologie (AE) est au cœur des débats de nos jours, pour donner une orientation aux systèmes agricoles qui doivent être performants et durables.L’objectif de cette étude était d’analyser la perception des producteurs des pratiques AE importantes en fonction de laproduction agricole, et celles contraignantes dans leur mise en œuvre. Des enquêtes ont été réalisées auprès d’un réseau de 504 producteurs au Niger, au Burkina Faso et en Côte d’Ivoire. Les données collectées ont concerné les caractéristiques socio-démographiques des exploitations agricoles (EA), les pratiques AE.Les résultats montrent que l’association arbustes-cultures, l’amendement organique, l’insertion des légumineuses et les dispositifs anti-érosifs sont perçus par les producteurs comme étant les pratiques AE les plus importantes dans la production agricole. Globalement, les pratiques AE qui présentent plus de contraintes de mise en œuvre sont l’agroforesterie (association arbres/arbustes-cultures), l’association céréales-légumineuses, et les dispositifs anti-érosifs. De façon spécifique, le paillage et l’amendement organique apparaissent également comme des pratiques AE les plus contraignantes à mettre en œuvre, respectivementau Burkina Faso au Niger. Ces résultats suggèrent de mieux structurer les chaines de valeurs autour des légumineuses, de la fumure organique et de l’agroforesterie pour en faire des leviers d’actions pour une transition AE réussie en Afrique subsaharienne. Il faut également que tout cela soit soutenu par des politiques agricoles mieux articulées autour des évolutions futures des agricultures qui prennent en compte la dynamique démographique des pays de l’Afrique subsaharienne et la dimension environnementale.
The present research conducted in Adilabad and Mahabubnagar districts of Telangana state was purposively selected for the study. A sample of 240 farmers was selected for the study.An ex-post facto research design was adopted. The analysis of the adaptability of the cotton growers indicates that the majority of the respondents had medium (65.83%) level of adaptation followed by high (18.33%) and low (15.83%) levels of adaptability.Farming experience, land holding, family size, achievement motivation, credit and subsidy orientation and risk orientation were positively and significantly related tothe extent of adaptation measures in combating climate variability. Age, annual income, extension contact, social participation, and Cosmo politeness preparedness to adaptation showed a non-significant relationship with the adaptability of cotton growers towards climate variability.
With Heat stress causes detrimental effects on duck production which generate negative economic impacts. Thus, raising Pekin duck as heat stress tolerant breeds and are well-adapted to Philippine climate and feeding azolla that is well-known for its high crude protein, lysine and glutamine that can combat heat stress due to immune-modulatory effect is indeed significant alternative strategy. The study aimed to determine the stress level, behavior and economics of pekin duck fed with different levels of fresh azolla raised under induced heat stress. Significant differences among dietary treatments were analyzed using Scheffe’s Test. Findings showed that pekin ducks fed with azolla have significantly heavier final weights and lower blood and urine cortisol level. Moreover, feeding azolla did not trigger any aggressive behavior and molting and significantly reduced the feather pecking behavior. Pekin ducks fed with azolla raised under induced heat stress significantly improved the eating percentage. In general, pekin ducks provided with 50%-75% azolla have significantly higher incurred net income and ROI. Generally, provision of azolla up to 75% in dietary ration is recommended for farmer’s adaptation to improved eating habit while lowering blood and urine cortisol and reducing aggression of ducks and increase profit even under induced heat stress.
The aim of the work is to valorize the unconventional fly ash from the Bargny coal-fired power plant, in order to address issues related to the durability of concrete structures, as well as to provide economic and environmental solutions linked to the storage of industrial waste. To this end, a physico-chemical, mineralogical and mechanical characterization of hydraulic binders was carried out at the DANGOTE cement plant laboratory. Firstly, CEM II/B 32.5 R cement from the said plant was substituted with fly ash at different substitution rates (0%, 5%, 10%, 20% and 30%). Subsequently, a cement, with limestone, clinker, phosphogypsum and ash as raw materials substituting clinker at different tenements (5%, 10% and 20%), was designed and produced. After formulation and considering the results obtained, we can say that, on the one hand, the use of fly ash as a substitute product increases the Blaine specific surface area of the cement produced, and therefore its workability, and on the other hand that the mechanical strengths at 2 days and 28 days are within the limits acceptable under NF EN 196-1 regulations for a substitution rate of up to 20%.
With the ultimate goal of sustaining eco-friendly goat farming, identifying high quality feeds and preservation techniques to improved utilization efficiency which reduces GHGs, is vital to improve the overall goat productivity and elevate raisers profit. The study aims to determine the feeding efficiency of varieties of napiergrass fermented with various substrates on the growth, in-vivo digestibility and economics in raising upgraded goats. Study was laid-out following RCB design, where goats are treated with varieties of napiergrass fermented with different substrates and data were analyzed using Tukey-Kramer Test. Florida cultivar has the highest DM, protein content, and lactic acid content with 30.10%, 5.91g/100g and 32.80%, respectively. Silage fermented with wheat bran have the highest DM of 31.3%-45%, 5.18%-7.03% CP, and 33.0-39.0% lactic acid. Florida significantly improved weight gain (WTG), average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), digestibility of forage, grasses, and silage, net income and ROI. Wheat bran in silage significantly improved final weight (FWT), WTG, ADG, FCR, digestibility of forage, grasses, silage, legumes, net income and ROI. Generally, raising goats fed with Florida silage fermented with wheat bran improved the forage, grasses, silage, and legume digestibility, which consequently improved the growth and eventually increases profit in raising upgraded goats.
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of stump splits density and fertilization on the chemical properties of soil and the chemical composition of biomass in Panicummaximum Jacq. C1. The study was conducted in a split-plot design with three replications at the INERA research station in Burkina Faso. The primary treatments consisted of three densities of Panicummaximum stumps (3 splits, 4 splits, 5 splits), while the secondary treatments comprised five types of fertilization. The results indicated that the five stump splits led to increases in organic matter (12.82%), total nitrogen (13.88%), and CEC (8.3%). The fertilizer (Poultry Manure + Urea at 46% nitrogen) improved soil acidity and increased total phosphorus content by 75.4% and SEB by 17%. In the second year at the first harvest, the three stump splits increased total nitrogen by 18.84% of biomass compared with the four stump splits. In the second year and at the first harvest, the fertilizers NPK+Urea and Cattle Manure + NPK+Urea provided the highest nitrogen rates, respectively 0.48 and 0.32 nitrogen units greater than the absolute control. These findings suggest potential avenues for the production of Panicummaximum as part of an integrated approach to the valorization of local fertilizers.
The shea tree is the one of the most important tree in the Sahel because of it economic, social and other ecosystem services for the local communities. This study aims to evaluate the level of natural regeneration of Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn (shea) and others important trees in the agroforestry parks using the Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) technique in the villages of Dongo, Katcheli and Torem, in South Central region of Burkina Faso. For this, FMNR was evaluated in five (5) farmers’ fields per village and fifteen (15) fields for the 3 villages. In each field, the assessment was done in Five (5) plots of 2,000 m2, for an exhaustive inventory of all tree species. The results show that the tree species with a regular distribution in the field are in population importance order Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn, Pilliostigma reticulatum, Diospyros mespiliformis, Gardenia erubescens, Adansonia digitata, and Azardirachta indica. The assessment also shows that The global trees regeneration rate is 48.62% in Katcheli, 46.51% in Torem and 33.06% in Dongo. These rates are below 50% and this is mainly due to land preparation for crop production in these agroforestry parks. The dominant tree naturally regenerated and managed by farmers is Vitellaria paradoxa C.F. Gaertn (shea), representing 85.39% in Torem, 75% in Dongo and 69.14% in Katcheli. The Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) technique can be used to increase the regeneration if farmers are trained and closely followed.
Globally, demands of fish have been increasing due to awareness of peoples about health. Live table size fish marketing is now becoming popular due to preference of consumer andalso fetch higher price in the market. The traditional methods of live fish transportation have significant fish mortality due to transportation stress and thus economic losses. The objective of this study was to standardize the doses of clove oil for handling and transportation as well as loading weight of fish. The presents study has found that optimum doses of clove oil for handling was 0.03-0.05ml/Lfor carp fish species and doses for the transportation of live fish (table size) was rangesfrom 5.0 to7.5 µl/litre of water. The present study showed that the optimum loading weight of fish (approximate 1-2kg size) was 40kg/500 litre water for safe fish transportation. Precaution should be taken to reduce the stress during harvesting, loading, transportation of table size fish. The farmers and venders should follow the recommended practices such as harvesting in the cool time, proper conditioning,optimum loading weight, use of sedatives and aeration in the transportation system to supply healthy table fish for the consumers and mitigate the stress related mortality.
Depletion of crude oil reservoirs around the world increased the costs of crude oil, and also the issues related to the environment seemed to be an emerging problem with the potential to shape human lives in profound ways. These problems are perhaps in great need of attention from the researchers to find an alternative way to build a sustainable environment. Many current articles focus on vegetable-based lubricants which are eco-friendly, biodegradable, renewable, and sustainable and have gained popularity and are accepted globally. Therefore, vegetable-based lubricant has become a potential alternative to conventional petro-based lubricant. Vegetable-basedlubricants are not widely commercialized due to their inappropriate chemical structure which leads to poor oxidative stability, poor corrosion protection, susceptibility to hydrolytic breakdown, solidification at low temperatures, poor flow, and poor viscosity index which lags them during application in odd conditions. The challenge in this field of study is to improve the above-mentioned properties and characteristics of vegetable oil without degrading their excellent tribological and environmentally applicable properties. The structural problem related to vegetable oil can be overcome by chemical modification to make it fit for the application of lubricant. Parameters like temperature, catalyst concentration, duration, and methanol oil ratio are necessary to obtain a better yield. The final ester obtained depends on the nature of alcohol and the use of a catalyst becomes necessary when the alcohol used is a complex type.
Introduction: Traumatic injuries of the hand are an important aspect in the practice of the reconstructive surgeon. The objectives of finger tip reconstruction include the restoration of length, strength, position, stability, mobility, sensitivity and aesthetics of the finger. There are multiple reconstructive options for finger tip reconstruction. The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the Atasoy VY advancement flap as a first line option for the reconstruction of fingertip defects. Methods: The following study is a retrospective, cross-sectional, observational and analytical study. A representative sample of patients presenting a diagnosis of digital tip lesion treated during the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018 in our plastic and reconstructive surgery service. Results: The finger tip reconstruction through Atasoy VY advancement flap in this study showed an effectiveness of 96.86 percent. In the 138 cases studied, there were only complications in 7 patients. The major complication that occurred was necrosis presenting in 4 flaps, followed by wound dehiscence in 2 flaps and the complication that presented less was the surgical site infection presenting in 3 patients. No patient presented loss of sensitivity. Conclusions: The Atasoy VY advancement flap is a simple and safe technique with greater effectiveness compared to other surgical techniques that achieves reconstructive objectives with advantages over other flaps.
Water hyacinth, also known as Eichhornia crassipes, is native to South America but has spread throughout the world to tropical and subtropical regions. These invasive plants are notorious for their rapid growth and ability to form thick mats on water surfaces, causing ecological, economic and social problems. Rapid expansion can reduce biodiversity, clog waterways and limit access to water resources for activities such as agriculture, fishing and transport. In addition, water hyacinth can be a breeding ground for disease-carrying organisms, causing health problems for nearby populations. Actions to control water hyacinth include physical removal, biological agents such as pesticides, and chemical treatments. However, these methods can be problematic due to their vigorous growth and rapid regeneration under favorable conditions. To effectively address these issues, integrated management strategies that focus on environmental sustainability and community participation are essential. Protecting aquatic ecosystems and ensuring the management of water resources requires coordinated action at local, regional and global levels. The aim of this review is to examine the ecological impact of water hyacinth on the aquatic environment and propose practical solutions to reduce its negative effects. Despite its unhealthy nature, water hyacinth has benefits such as house building, soil erosion control, water purification and economic value in some areas.
In the current context of increasing concerns regarding energy efficiency and environmental impact, the management of waste heat recovery is essential for various industries. This article explores modern methods and technologies for waste heat recovery, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. We examine processes for capturing and reusing waste heat from industrial and commercial sources, assessing their impact on overall energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The study includes a review of relevant literature, case studies, and recent implementations of waste heat recovery technologies. The conclusions highlight the economic and ecological benefits of efficient waste heat management and provide recommendations for optimizing industrial processes to enhance energy performance. This article aims to offer an integrated perspective on waste heat management practices, there by contributing to the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for the industry.
The new variant of equation of metabolism as “Donators (first stage of proton conductance) + membrane - redox potentials three state line system + O2 (Hemoglobin of pulmonary capillary-8-th stage, Hemoglobin of tissue-87 trillion cell surrounded capillary-9-th stage,) + ADP + Pi + (H+ + nH + memb.space - proton gradient-4-th stage) = (ATP + heat energy-5 -th stage) + H2O (5-th stage) + (nH + matrix) + CO2(second stage of proton conductance)”, which give to us the possility to speak about of existing of two forms of free protons as at first : left side of equation - Н+ membrane space – formed by this reaction as - СНО- food molecules , separated from СНО - Н- hydrogen atom , separated from hydrogen atom free proton, free electron –proton gradient – at second : right side of equation H+ matrix is the main Molecular mechanism of the Membrane Redoxy Potential: A Three-State-Dependency Closed 9-Step Stepped Cycle of Proton Conductance. In such way all processes including from Sixth stage – to Ningh stage of proton conductance may be describe as carbon dioxide diffuses in to the plasma and red blood cells (in the tissue capillaries), carbon dioxide is released from red blood cells, proton is released from red blood cells (in the pulmonary capillaries), oxygen diffuses in to plasma from alveolus, oxygen binds to hemoglobin, in the chloride shift as HCO3 diffuses in to red blood cells, proton and carbon dioxide are combined with hemoglobin, that has released oxygen, promotes the release of oxygen from hemoglobin – oxygen diffuses out of red blood cells and plasma in to tissues – mitochondria of 87 trillion cells through oxygen channeling lipid based pathways.
A sociedade sempre vem buscando prática de agricultura que seja menos agressiva ao ambiente e que proteja os recursos naturais principalmente o solo e a água com apoio de conhecimentos das populações tradicionais. A presente pesquisa tem objectivo caracterizar as práticas agrícolas baseadas em princípios agro-ecológicos adoptadas por agricultores familiares da comunidade rural do Posto Administrativo de Ocua, distrito de Chiúre. Para o alcance dos objectivos aplicou-se as técnicas de entrevistas semiestruturadas, inquéritos por questionário e observação para a colecta de dados, que, posteriormente foram processados pelo pacote estatístico Microsoft Excel 2010 e SPSS versão 25. Constatou-se que as diversificações de produção agro-pecuária utilizadas são o consorciamento de culturas (37.8%), agro-florestas (23.4%), sistemas mistos de plantio e criação de animais domésticos (19.8%) e por último rotação de culturas (18.9%). Cerca da reciclagem de nutrientes e matéria orgânica a presente pesquisa teve como resultados 47.7% para o retorno de resíduos de colheita, enquanto 19.8 % utilizam o esterco/estrume como adubo orgânico, 17.1% utilizam o adubo verde, Feijão bóer e feijão Nhemba, na maioria das vezes conconsorciadas com outras culturas e os restantes 15.3% utilizam a compostagem. Os agricultores não classificam a sua machambas como orgânica e sim como agro-ecológica, pois utilizam as práticas sustentáveis na produção agro-pecuária, mas às vezes quando necessário recorrem ao uso de insumos químicos. Os principais motivos para adopção de prática da agro-ecologia são: necessidade de maior conservação dos recursos naturais, melhoramento da comercialização e produção de alimentos saudáveis. Apesar da presença de práticas agro-ecológicas, ainda há pouca orientação técnica para os agricultores locais daquela comunidade.
O Sistema Agro-Florestal é parte integrante das florestas e agricultura, sendo uma área usada para obtenção de graus académicos em várias universidades em todo o mundo. Porém, foi objectivo do estudo caracterizar as práticas agro-florestais tradicionais da comunidade de Quimela, Posto Administrativo de Ocua, distrito de Chiúre.O levantamento de dados foi feito com base num questionário onde foram usadas entrevistas semiestruturadas, inquéritos e observações nas machambas/habitações dos agricultores. Segundo a natureza das componentes foram identificadas as seguintes práticas agro-florestais: agrisilvicultura e agrosilvopastorícia sendo a agrisilvicultura apresentado com maior frequência cerca de 92.5%e 7.5% respectivamente. A componente perene constituída por fruteiras, cajueiro, bananeira, mangueira, goiabeira, laranjeira, limoeiro e espécies florestais Acaciakarro, Adansoniadigitata, Moringa olenifera ,Acaciatortilis, Piliostigmathonningii, Combretum imberbe, Pterocarpusangolensis Annonasenegalensis, Ziziphusmauritiana e Sclerocaryabirrea. A componente anual é formada principalmente por abobora, arroz, gergelim, mandioca, mapira, milho e cana-de-açúcar enquanto a componente animal inclui cabrito, ovelhas, galinhas, pombos e pato. As principais práticas identificadas são: hortas caseiras e árvores de uso múltiplo em áreas de culturas. Conclui-se que os agricultores dependem dos sistemas agro-florestais para sua subsistência e os mostraram que tem mínimo conhecimento em relação as árvores nos campos agrícolas devido aos benefícios múltiplos que estes trazem.
The present study deals with the cost and return of vegetable pea production in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh in the year of 2021-22 was selected purposively. A list of all 16 blocks was prepared on the basis area and production. One block namely deoria Sadar block was purposively selected for the study and 5 villages were selected on the basis of maximum coverage of area under vegetable pea crop. The farmers were selected randomly method. Thus, total sample size 60 farmers which comprised of marginal, small, medium and large farmer. The cost of vegetable pea cultivation was worked out to be Rs70575.70 per hectare. The gross income, net income, farm per hectare came to Rs.154252.60 and Rs. 77476.10 respectively. The B: C which indicates the profitability of investment was observed to be 1: 2.00 at the overall level.
Anchote (Coccinia abyssinica (Lam.) Cogn.) is among few indigenous crops in Ethiopia with a great potential for food and nutritional security, medicinal and socio-economically importance. Despite its importance, limited research was made in exploring the genetic diversity of anchote. Understanding the nature and magnitude of diversity and interrelationship among anchote genotypes for qualitative traits is vital to hasten the effective improvement of the crop. The present study investigated the extent and pattern of diversity within and among 400 accessions of anchote using agro-morphological qualitative traits. The accessions were collected from ten administrative zones ofWestern, South western and North western Ethiopia including East Wollega, West Wollega, Kelem Wollega, Horro Guduru Wollega, Buno Bedelle, Iluababor, Jimma, Bench Maji, West Shewa and Hulet Eju-Enese) from the altitude range of 1412 to 3025 m above sea level. The trial was planted during the off-seasons of 2017 and 2018 using irrigation on vertisols at the research site of Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center, Bishoftu. Data on 42 qualitative traits were taken and subjected to analysis using the SAS version 9.1.3 software, R for Alpha- Lattice design. There was a highly significant difference among the genotypes for leaf, vine and flower traits including leaf blade degree of lobbing, leaf general outline, mature foliage color, mature leaf size, mature leaf lobe types, number of leaf lobes, shape of central leaf lobe, internode length and diameter, vine tip pubescence, predominant and secondary vine color, tendril twining direction, limb shape, sepal shape, sepal apex, sepal pubescence, sepal color, and style color suggesting the existence of genetic variability among the accessions. Wider ranges among traits have been exhibited for all root traits; root size and variability, predominant and secondary root flesh color, predominant and secondary root skin colors, root shape, root surface constriction and defects, root cortex thickness and color, root formation, root stalk, root skin texture, root latex production and oxidation. There was no root cracking and root surface and flesh defects across the accessions. The variability of root size ranged from uniform to slightly variable, predominant and secondary flesh colors classified under white and creamy, predominant and secondary skin colors were similar to the internal flesh colors, root shapes classified in to round and round elliptic, root cortex thickness was very thin(<1 mm) to thin(1-2 mm), closed to open clustered root formation, short (2-5 cm) to intermediate (6-8 cm) root stalk length, and no root cracking has been observed. Root latex production among the accessions ranged from little to some, and the amount of browning observed 5-10 seconds after root cut was very little. The root size showed slight (19.5%) to moderate (79.5%) variations. Predominant root flesh color of most genotypes was creamy (63%), white (23.75%) and dark cream (10.75%). The root formation structure of most accessions was closed (95%), and few were open (5%). The number of leaf lobes was diverse, and the majority (93%) had between two to four leaf lobes. A wide range of genetic variations occurred for all traits except for root cracking and flesh defects. Root skin color had a positive phenotypic correlation with secondary root flesh color. Cluster analysis divided genotypes into six main groups indicating wider genetic diversity among accessions. The principal component analysis (PCA) also indicated that the accessions were grouped into seventeen components with eigenvalue > 1 and explained 64.99 % of the variability. The variation exhibited in this experiment could be attributed to environmental and genetic factors. The morphological variability and traits relationship exhibited in this study could provide a new selection mechanism in future improvement programs of anchote.
En éducation, l’analyse des perceptions sur les causes des différentes formes d’incivisme en milieu scolaire par groupe d’acteurs oriente la recherche « sur les bonnes pratiques civiques et citoyennes dans les enseignements post-primaire et secondaire au Burkina Faso: contenus et stratégies de formation des acteurs » vers une meilleure compréhension de l’objet d’étude du sujet. À travers le traitement du corpus textuel sur QDAminer de 99 entretiens réalisés dans 22 établissements post-primaire et secondaire, cette analyse montreque, pour la plupart des groupes cibles de l’étude, l’influence de l’argent sur les élèves, le manque de suivi des élèves par les parents, la rupture de la transmission des valeurs, le mauvais usage du téléphone portable, la ratification des lois défavorables, l’instrumentalisation à des fins politiques, la proximité des débits de boisson, l’influence des médias, les mauvais exemples des enseignants/parents, le manque d’éducation civique et les effectifs pléthoriques sont toutes, des causes d’incivisme en milieu scolaire mais ces dernières se manifestent à des degrés dont l’analyse a déterminé la différence d’importance par groupe d’acteurs. Aussi a-t-il indiqué que le manque de suivi des élèves par les parents est la cause principale qui prédomine dans ce milieu scolaire selon la plupart des groupes cibles de l’étude.
A partir de 306 questionnaires remplis par des enseignants de 22 établissements et du corpus textuel obtenu de 99 entretiens de plusieurs groupes cibles, la présente analyse en lien avec l’« étude sur les bonnes pratiques civiques et citoyennes dans les enseignements post-primaire et secondaire au Burkina Faso : contenus et stratégies de formation des acteurs »,permet de connaître les interventions qui sont mises en œuvre pour lutter contre l’incivisme au sein des établissements par le canal des pratiques civiques et citoyennes. Ainsi, de cette analyse des données respectivement, sur SPSS et sur QDAminer et suivant le cadre théorique d’analyse des données, il ressort que, en classe, les établissements du privé religieux aborde plus d’items (9/9) que les deux autres statuts public (7/9) et privé laïc (6/9) alors que 2/9 items abordés dans le privé religieux ne le sont pas dans les deux statuts. Hors de la classe, le privé religieux et le public, abordent plus d’items (5/11) que le privé laïc (4/11) et un seul item abordé « pratique jeux associatifs et sport » dans le privé religieux est absent dans les deux autres. En termes de ressources disponibles, le privé religieux aborde plus d’items également (5/8 contre 4/8 pour le public et le privé laïc) et 1/8 item « présence panneaux code routier » abordé dans le privé religieux est absent dans les deux autres statuts public et privé laïc. Cependant, cette même analyse montre selon les mêmes enseignants et bien d’autres groupes-cibles de l’étude qui les accompagnent, que les interventions dites abordées, manquent d’efficacité parce qu’elles manquent entre autres, d’implication de tous les acteurs à la fois et de coordination autour des valeurs sociales clefs du mieux-vivre ensemble.
Extreme values of climatic variables (winds) present challenges in terms of the stability of built structures and environmental risks. In fact, estimating the recurrence of extreme wind speeds and basic natural speeds provides essential information for the design of certain civil engineering structures, such as buildings, bridges and others, with a view to ensuring their self-stability and, ultimately, the protection of the population and their environment. The aim of this work is to estimate the extreme speeds and basic gentle speeds of the winds in order to prevent the risks associated with the collapse and instability of certain built structures. The data used in our work cover a period from 1981 to 2020 and were obtained from meteorological observations at 09 stations across the country. The distribution law used in this work is Gumbel's law. The maximum annual wind speeds were adjusted to this law, and the parameters were estimated using an appropriate methodology. Based on Gumbel's law, it produced interesting results for all the weather stations considered. All these calculations show that the area most sensitive to wind is Kouilou Pointe-Noire (Vnb = 4.75m/s and Ve = 8.29m/s), and the least sensitive is Brazzaville (Vnb = 1.75m/s and Ve = 3.07m/s). These data are essential for calculating the basic and extreme dynamic pressures with a view to sizing civil engineering structures.
This study explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial market predictions, focusing on the application of machine learning models to improve the accuracy of stock price forecasts. It investigates the efficacy of combining time series analysis with advanced neural networks, including Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), to analyze historical stock data and predict future trends. The results suggest significant improvement in predictive accuracy over traditional models.
Le Sahel fait partie des zones de la planète les plus vulnérables face au réchauffement global. Mais des modèles climatiques avec comme données d’entrée les trajectoires des gaz à effet de serre, permettent d’anticiper le changement futur du climat. Ainsi plusieurs scénarios d’émission des gaz à effet de serre sont utilisés pour réaliser des simulations d’évolution de certains paramètres climatiques comme températureet précipitation. En ce qui est des températures des données ont été générées sur l’Afrique grâce au projet CORDEX à partir des simulations et des projections réalisées avec le modèle RCA4. Il s’agit d’évaluer à travers ce travail, la performance du modèle RCA4 à simuler et à projeter les températures sur le Niger sous les scénarios RCP4.5 et RCP8.5 et d’identifier le scénario RCP le plus probable qui décrit l’évolution actuelle des températures sur Niger. L’étude est faite à travers une comparaison des sorties du modèle RCA4 selon les forçages CCCma, CSIRO, HadGEM2, ICHEC, MIROC et MPI aux données CRU et UDEL utilisées comme références.Les paramètres de comparaison tels que la distribution spatiale, la variabilité temporelle, le biais et le coefficient de corrélation montrent que le modèle est moins performant quand il s’agit des projections. Le modèle RCA4 projette un réchauffement moyen compris entre 0,8°C et 1,54°C sur la période 2006-2020 par rapport à la période 1951-1980. Cette analyse montre que le scénario RCP4.5 décrit mieux l’évolution actuelle des températures sur le Niger, et le réchauffement attendu d’ici 2100 pourrait être moins important que prévu du fait que le modèle surestime les températures projetées sur le Niger.
Environmental and biodiversity risks were greatly increased by toxic heavy metal pollution, The various water samples environmental with a history of heavy metal toxicity resulting from human activities or natural origin released in the environment. Ensure representative sampling from various depths and locations within the fields. Their widespread distribution in the environment as a result of their numerous industrial, household, agricultural, medical, and technical applications has sparked worries about their possible consequences on the environment and public health. Bioluminescent bacteria are thought to be an essential and effective tool. The luminous bacteria for Waste water, Seawater, Tap water and monitoring of different toxicants was to be isolated, optimized, and applied. The Microtox assay is frequently employed as the initial screening method in a test battery to identify microbial toxicity. From various source it is reported that a heavy metal toxicity monitoring efficacy of Vibrio harveyi has the ability to detect pollution in distinct environmental and various water conditions. It is anticipated that the Vibrio sp. Could be succeed in toxicity detection at different environmental and various salinity conditions. The history of bacterial bioluminescence discoveries and its present uses in environmental research will be reviewed, with a focus on the Microassay and luminometer methods.
Ethnoscience is a term to encompass studies describe local people's interaction with the natural surroundings. Ethnomedicine with no doubt remains the main revenue contributing to both orthodox and tradional medicine. In developing countries like the India, the use of plants as medicine plays an important role especially in providing affordable and accessible health care. A comprehensive study on documenting traditional medicinal practices way carried at Lowa Santoshpur, Dwanari, Purba Burdwan district in WestBengal, India and analyzed for the first time. However, studies to determine the use-value (UV) of these plants, the informant consensus factor (ICF), the frequency of citation (FC) and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) have been scarce; hence, this study was conducted. For most of the communities there is a little published data on ethnomedicinally important plants, so data was collected on survey basis. Few, a total of 64 medicine practices were described for treatment of 21 diseases. They were documented from 182 informants. Among the documented data herbs and leaves are the most utilized pant, dominant families were the Fabaceae. The highest ICF value was 0.955 for digestive system disorders. Based on UVs, the most commonly used ethnomedicinal plant species in the study area were Azadirachta indica (0.37). The highest RFC was recorded for Azadirachta indica (0.049). The present study showed the traditional treatment using medicinal plants is still widespread in the study area. This study will promote furthur phytochemical and pharmacalogical investigations and possibly lead to the development of new drugs.
In order to develop the control signal for electrocardiograph (ECG), the property, forms, size and numeric parameters of the control signal shall be identified. In doing so, a mathematical processing and analysis were done on the electrocardiograms used as the input signal of the ECG because we supposed that the signal for checking normal condition of the equipment shall have the same rate and the same property with the equipment’s input signal. We aimed to select the most suitable option of control signals by making calculations using Fourier’s transformation. Up to date, the researches and studies on the electrocardiograms have been done only for clinical analysis, but it is insufficient today as the development of equipment and technology has reached much higher level. Thus, a feature-length study of electrocardiogram signals using special software has been started. In this study, while performing mathematical processing of the electrocardiograms, we used Mathcad for Fourier’s transformation.
The conservation of agricultural products constitutes a problem for Burkinabè farmers in particular. They use more preservation methods including solar drying. However, the majority place their products on plastic films, mats, even on the ground under solar radiation and exposed to insects, animals, wind or dust. In order to improve drying and hygiene conditions, several solar dryers have been invented but do not have a storage system that can continue drying after sunset. It is in this sense of solving this problem that we set out to design a solar dryer with energy storage. The experimental tests made it possible to observe a difference of 8°C and 13°C at 6 p.m. between the temperature of the concrete (our storage system) and respectively the ambient temperature and that at the outlet of the solar collector. In addition, the overall efficiency of the solar collector is between 5% and 20% depending on the irradiation. The quantity of water lost by the okra in each rack during drying is between 1347g and 1352g for an initial mass of 1500g.