Vol 10 Issue 4 October 2022-December 2022

Abstract: Fossil energy as a fuel source in the world is decreasing. This research aims to provide bioenergy as a renewable alternative energy source, namely sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench), which is cheaper, safer, and reduces air pollution. The specific objective is to increase the production of glucose content and stem bioethanol in several varieties of sorghum against panicle pruning and the dose of organic fertilizer given.

This research examines sorghum varieties to observe the contents of glucose and bioethanol in the stems of sorghum varieties (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) in response to fertilization. The design used for the research was: RAK Split Plot, two treatment factors arranged factorially with four repetitions. The first factor was variety, namely: Kawali and Super 1. The second factor is the dose of organic fertilizer (5, 10, 15 tons/h^-1). The research started from September 2021 to January 2022 in the Padanggalak area, Sanur Village, Denpasar City.

The results showed that the various treatment had a very significant effect (P<0.01) on the variables of plant height at 77 days after planting: stem glucose content, stem juice (sap) production, bioethanol yield, leaf chlorophyll content, and leaf sucrose content. While the effect of fertilizer dose had a very significant effect (P < 0.01) on the variables of plant height, diameter, and stem glucose content in plants aged 77 days after planting. The interaction between the two factors had no significant effect (P>0.05) on all variables but had a very significant effect (P<0.05) on the variable of plant height 77 days after planting. It was discovered that the leading variety of sweet sorghum (Super 1) produced more glucose (12.43% brix) and bioethanol (1.03% brix) than the Kawali variety. The organic fertilizer dose of 10 tons h-1 gave a plant height of 169.46 cm higher than the other two fertilizer doses.

Keywords: sweet sorghum, glucose contents, stem juice (sap) production, bioethanol.

Title: An Analysis of Glucose and Bioethanol Content of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) Varieties

Author: Anak Agung Gede Sugiarta

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 89-94

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Published Date: 29-November-2022

Abstract: Acknowledging that human capital stocks influence the economic growth of such a country, this thesis was conducted for studying the relationship between human capital and economic growth in Rwanda. Time series data used were the secondary data from the World Bank, development indicators open source. The Ordinal Least Square (OLS) regression was used for performing the analysis of those time series (1980-2019). Different tests used by econometricians for running a robust model were run, that is ADF for testing the stationarity of the series and the Johansen Cointegration test for identifying whether there is cointegration of vectors among endogenous variables and the existence of long-run equilibrium. The time series were stationary in the first difference, denoted by I(1) and two vectors are cointegrated which directed the researcher to run the VECM. The estimates of VECM showed that there is a 9.82% adjustment of shock from the short-run to the long-run equilibrium. All the human capital proxy variables were statistically significant, however, some variables indicated unexpected negative signs, which are suspected to be caused by a lack of data collection over time and human capital constraints such as unemployment, quality of education and health system challenges. Therefore, it is recommended to improve the quality of education, and health services and conduct further research using other proxy variables of human capital in Rwanda for comparison purposes.

Keywords: Human capital investment; economic growth; cointegration; time series.

Title: HUMAN CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN RWANDA

Author: RUDASINGWA Didace

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 79-88

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Published Date: 29-November-2022

Abstract:  A descriptive qualitative case study methodology was deployed to explore baking as a method of cooking and dry heat ovens in Sierra Leonean. The study was a project to partially fulfill the requirements for the award of an associate degree in food science at Njala University College, University of Sierra Leone. The study focused on baking using low-cost, dry heat, efficient ovens as an income-generating enterprise, highlighting the challenges faced by local bakers, and alleviation strategies to help bring about social change in Sierra Leone. Data collection and analysis included content analysis of articles, interviews with community members, observations, and hands-on participation. The Social Enterprise Theory, Appropriate Technology, and Heat Transfer concepts were the conceptual frameworks that guided the study. Meta-analysis of articles and interviews of participants yielded themes or phrases such as food, economic benefit, land, labor, prices, ingredients, satisfaction, and career. These themes were part of the coding and analysis that facilitated discussions regarding baking as a social enterprise, its health and economic benefits, challenges faced by local bakers within the community, and an in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Results indicated that the use of dry heat oven for baking were easy to prepare with low-cost materials and are capable of functioning efficiently. Furthermore, results indicated that many bakers would prefer baking as a career but are hindered by financing options and would need help as they could not meet microfinancing requirements. Baking has a great potential for communities in Sierra Leone for social entrepreneurship and illuminates appropriate technology in contributing to social change in Sierra Leone. The current global economic crisis was also a critical factor impacting bakers as the prices of supplies and cost of production have doubled.

Keywords: Baking, Dry Heat Ovens, Food Science, Appropriate Technology, Oven Designs, Social Change.

Title: Baking, Local Dry Heat Mud Ovens, and Appropriate Technology: Implications for Social Change in Sierra Leone

Author: Mariatu Kargbo, Dr. David A. Bull

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 65-78

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Published Date: 17-November-2022

Abstract: Dentistry is a challenging program for students, that lack of persistence may pose an obstacle  in completing the degree. This study explored the self-efficacy beliefs and self-regulation undertaken by regular and irregular preclinical students of the University of the East, College of Dentistry. Employing a cross-sectional cohort design, consenting regular and irregular students participated in the online conduct of data gathering using the Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulation Formative Questionnaires developed by Research Collaboration. Results showed no significant differences in the self-efficacy beliefs, as well as in plan and reflect components of self-regulation; but with significant differences in monitor and control components, and overall self-regulation scores between regular and irregular students. In the following semester, the students were reclassified based on whether they remained regular or irregular, or have changed from regular to irregular students, or vice-versa. Their respective self-efficacy and self-regulation scores were re-analyzed according to the reclassification. Results showed that there were no significant differences in the self-efficacy scores. However, significant differences were observed between regular-to-regular and regular-to-irregular, and between regular-to-regular and irregular-to-irregular in the control component of self-regulation. Self-efficacy beliefs of regular and irregular students, together with their subtypes were comparable. However, this was contrary to the monitor and control components of self-regulation. This study suggested that students’ self-regulation should be addressed. An intervention plan “Student Adoption by Faculty for Emancipation from Retention” (SAFER) was developed to enhance the self-regulation performance of UE-CDent students that may extend their persistence. It aims to circumvent students from becoming irregular and promote irregular to become regular students.

Keywords: self-efficacy, self-regulation, persistence, regular students, irregular students.

Title: EXPLORING SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS AND SELF-REGULATION TOWARDS AN ENHANCED COLLEGE RETENTION PROGRAM FOR DENTISTRY STUDENTS

Author: Evelyn U. Co, Blesilda K. Formantes, Lourdes P. Terrado

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 57-64

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Published Date: 15-November-2022

Abstract: Global entities such as the United Nations, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization have progressively recognized the need for more effective project cost management and control. This offers a promising global setting for the project cost management to advance cognizance amongst these major project donors on the significance and value of engaging expert cost managers rather than have the role carried out by other experts as a subset of their general roles. Cost management in the public health project is critical to the country's long term Socioeconomic and environmental growth, beneficiary ownership, and project continuity. In Africa project performance of public health projects is not guaranteed with most of the projects failed to achieve their long-term goals with numerous costs overrun and schedule delays. This study identified four variables that influence cost management on the performance of donor health projects in Kajiado county Kenya. Specifically, this study looked at Project Cost control, Project Resource planning, Project cost budgeting, and project M&E. The target population was 125 donor funded health projects where a sample of 95 was drawn. Key respondent in this study were senior managers, project managers, project teams and stakeholders where 95 questionnaires were administered to them. The response rate for the study was 92.6%. The study conducted both descriptive and inferential analysis. The study found that Project Cost control, Project Resource planning, Project cost budgeting, and project M&E significantly influenced performance of donor funded projects in Kajiado county. The variables explained 88.8% of change in performance of donor funded project in Kajiado County. The study recommended implementation of project cost management practices in donor funded projects

Keywords: Cost Management, Project Cost Control, Project Resource Planning, Project Cost Budgeting, Donor Funded Health Projects, Kajiado County.

Title: INFLUENCE OF PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF DONOR FUNDED HEALTH PROJECTS IN KAJIADO COUNTY

Author: Wycliffe Omukuba Ambetsa, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 46-56

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Published Date: 29-October-2022

Abstract: Breast Cancer (BC) is one of the most extensive diseases worldwide. Proper and earlier diagnosis is a critical stage in treatment. Moreover, it is not easy to detect mammograms due to different uncertainties. Machine Learning (ML) approaches can produce tools for doctors that can be utilized as a valuable system for early identification and diagnosis of BC that will significantly improve the survival rate of patients. This article compares three of the most famous ML approaches typically utilized for BC detection and diagnosis, namely Bayesian Networks (BN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Random Forest (RF). The Wisconsin actual BC data set was utilized as a training set to review and compare the execution of the three ML classifiers in terms of main parameters such as precision, accuracy, recall, and area of ROC. The effects gained in this article give a summary of the state of art ML approaches for BC detection.

Keywords: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Machine Learning, Deep learning.

Title: Apply Machine Learning Techniques to Detect Breast Cancer

Author: Prokash Sharma

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 41-45

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Published Date: 20-October-2022

Abstract: Coir Industry is basically a cottage industry, which now enhanced with the support of Coir Board. Now there is a drastic change in the industry which leads to unique pattern designs with modern technologies. Thus helps with greater export in terms of Volume and also increase in Value of Export. Merely Coir industry export starts with exporting fiber and yarn but now it has been extended to different value added products. The major reason of its success depends upon the skill of artisans of Coir industry who are been trained for and been in the industry from the beginning of the era. The Coir board carried many research surveys to encourage new Coir establishment and thus provide practical training to the export weavers. The Coir board also made its publicity through mass media and exhibitions both in India and abroad. The emerging Coir Companies also taken measures to promote the sector by adopting changes in improving quality and enhance wide range of different products such as mats, pillows, carpets/rugs, mattress, geotextile products, horticulture products etc. using Coir. Another study made on market size of Coir Industry declared that the global Coir market size is projected to grow at CAGR of 10% during the forecast period 2018 to 2028. Thus the study is based on selected 5 export companies who has a strong foundation in the industry and adapted various modern technologies to produce value added products with Coir. The trend in selected companies has been analysed using selected Financial Variables suitable with the available secondary data.

Keywords: Production, Export, trend value.

Title: A study on Growth of selected Coir Companies in India

Author: Dr.P.Saminathan, Mrs.G.Sri Sakthi Nayaki

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 33-40

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Published Date: 14-October-2022

Abstract: This research determined the level of acceptability on health and safety protocols in the customer experience of quick service restaurants in Jollibee Dasmariñas, Cavite branch. This study used a survey questionnaire as the main gathering tool. One hundred fifty-four (154) Jollibee consumers took part in it. Most of the participants strongly agree and believe that following health and safety protocols, by wearing a face mask, face shield, social distancing, by checking body temperature of the customer, plastic barrier in every table, plexiglass barrier in the front of the counter area, disinfecting every touch points of the customers, limited accommodation and limited employees, cashless and less contact payment can help to prevent viruses from spreading, but the participants strongly disagree that inside the fast food chain there is less probability of being infected by viruses. Most of the participants strongly believe that complying with health and safety protocols inside the store enhances their safety against the virus. Also, this study implies that most of the customers’ experience was not affected by the implemented health and safety protocols.

Keywords: health and safety protocols, customer experience, quick service restaurants.

Title: Discovering the Level of Acceptability on Health and Safety Protocols in the customer experience of Quick Service Restaurants in Dasmariñas, Cavite Branch

Author: Jack Reymund A. Oreas, Ms. Mae Casiles

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 19-32

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Published Date: 11-October-2022

Abstract: This study assessed the relationship of the characteristics and academic performances of dentistry students in the University of the East with dysfunctional homes. Parents play a major role in the formation of the child’s behaviour. Child’s behaviour can developed into the child’s character which will give his or her identity. As everybody knows that “What we are today is how we were brought up by our parents.” Parents guide, teach, discipline and motivate the children to be successful in their life. Parents were the first mentors that patiently taught everything to their children. At present, there were so many reasons why children do not live with their parents that affect the child physically, psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually as described in this study as “Characteristics of a person.” The researcher used a research –made questionnaire to collect data from the third and fourth year dentistry students, enrolled in school year 2013-2014, using purposive sampling in the selection of the respondents. Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, T-test, and Pearson Correlation were used to assess the relationship of academic performances of dentistry students with dysfunctional homes in basic medical and dental subjects. Based on the findings, the academic performances of the respondents in basic medical and dental subjects have no correlation with their characteristics. The result of the study would be of great help for dentistry students with dysfunctional homes and faculties that will guide the students.

Keywords: Academic performance, basic medical subjects, basic dental subjects, dysfunctional home.

Title: CHARACTERISTICS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED DENTISTRY STUDENTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL HOMES

Author: Ana Liza Garcia-Cordero

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 10-18

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Published Date: 03-October-2022

Abstract: This research examined Borderline Personality Disorder, gender differences and socioeconomic status as predictors of deviant behaviours among students of Borstal Training Institute. The age baseline for the assessment of borderline personality disorder is 18years and for that reason, this study used, seventy six males (67.00%) and thirty seven (33.00%) females who were 18 years and above for the study. The participants were selected using purposive sampling technique. Three instruments were used; Demographic questionnaire, MacLean Screening Instrument for borderline personality disorder and Deviant Behaviour Variety Scale to collect data for the study while simple linear regression, t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used in the analysis. The results showed that Boderline Personality Disorder predicted deviant behavior and there was a significant gender difference in deviant behavior among students of the Borstal Training Institute. There was no significant difference in deviant behaviour by socio-economic status among students of the Borstal Training Institute. Based on the result, the first and second alternate hypotheses were accepted while the third hypothesis was rejected. Limitations of the study were stated; and recommendations made for further studies.

Keywords: Borderline, Personality Disorder, Deviant Behaviours, Students and Borstal Training Institute.

Title: EVALUATION OF BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER AS A PREDICTOR OF DEVIANCE BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS OF BORSTAL TRAINING INSTITUTE KADUNA

Author: Gbenga Oba Fadare, David Markus Shekwolo, Hauwa M. Aigboje, Charlton Jose, Yasmin Aminu Ahmed, Musa Yusuf Garba

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Vol. 10, Issue 4, October 2022 - December 2022

Page No: 1-9

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Published Date: 01-October-2022