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  Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Hammer Cum Burr Mill

  Obolo A.A., Ale M.O., Kareem K.M.

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  A hammer cum burr mill developed, and its performance was evaluated using yam and cassava flakes. The machine consists of a hopper, hammer mill unit, a conveyor, attrition mill unit, the frame and 2 horsepower prime mover. To evaluate the performance of the machine, two experiments were conducted. In the first experiment, varying speeds of 750, 1270 and 1800 rpm at a constant machine load of 0.5 kg were used. In the second experiment, varying machine loads of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 kg at a constant speed of 1270 rpm. The moisture content of yam and cassava flakes were kept constant at 12.5% dry basis. The results of the research showed a polynomial relationship between speed and milling efficiency in the cassava experiment as well as the capacity in both the yam and cassava experiments. While a linear relationship was observed between speed and milling efficiency in the yam experiment and same observation was made between the machine load and milling efficiency as well as machine capacity in both the yam and cassava experiments. The optimum milling efficiencies of 93 and 85% were recorded at respective speeds of 1270 and 750 rpm for cassava and yam. The optimum efficiencies were achieved at a machine load of 0.5 kg. The hammer cum burr mill was tested and found suitable for milling of cassava and yam flakes into flour (“elubo”). It can also be used for plantain flour and other related food materials. Therefore, it is recommended for the use of farmers and agricultural processors.

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  Cassava, design, fabrication, flour, performance indices, size reduction

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  Obolo A.A., Ale M.O., Kareem K.M., "Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Hammer Cum Burr Mill," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.1-5, 2023

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  Municipal Framework for Ease of Service Delivery to achieve Sustainable Local Economic Development

  Satish P. Rewatkar, Shashi Bala

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  ‘Development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. This most widely accepted definition of Sustainable Development was given by the Brundtland Commission in its report Our Common Future (1987). Sustainable development is focused on efforts towards building an inclusive, sustainable and flexible future for people and the earth. Cities are the drivers of local economic growth and must adopt a dynamic approach towards the evolving ecosystem for inclusive development. The local government must provide for better infrastructure, health, hygiene, housing, education and employment. This would help in efficient utilization of available resources and reduce the overheads in service delivery. For Sustainable Local Economic Development at Municipal level, it is important to build on inter-departmental synergies and pooling of resources including interlinking the budgetary provisions. The paper is discussing about framework of the Ease of Service Delivery in Municipal Corporation which helps in Sustainable Local Economic Development.

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  Municipal Framework, Ease of Service Operation, Delivery, Compliance & Monitoring, Citizen Service Reforms, Municipal Sandbox.

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  Satish P. Rewatkar, Shashi Bala, "Municipal Framework for Ease of Service Delivery to achieve Sustainable Local Economic Development," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.6-11, 2023

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  Convergence, Stability, Growth and Solidarity Pact and poverty reduction in the West African Economic and Monetary Union zone

  M. Mohamadou, G.G. Legala Keudem, B.E. Sibane

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  This research aims to investigate how compliance with convergence criteria affects poverty reduction in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is used in this study as an indicator of poverty. Therefore, we applied the Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) method to estimate the dynamic panel model during the period of 1999-2019. The results show that convergence criteria have a positive and significant impact on poverty reduction in the long term. This indicates that the Convergence, Stability, Growth and Solidarity Pact (CSGSP) constitutes a major challenge to poverty reduction. To the extent that convergence pact-type rules are promoted in West Africa, monitoring and sanction mechanisms should be strengthened to regulate their effect on economic growth and improvement of people`s living conditions.

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  Convergence; Nominal convergence, Real convergence, Beta-convergence, Dynamic panel, FMOLS

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  M. Mohamadou, G.G. Legala Keudem, B.E. Sibane, "Convergence, Stability, Growth and Solidarity Pact and poverty reduction in the West African Economic and Monetary Union zone," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.12-22, 2023

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  Perception of Students on the Use of Social Media for Academic Purposes in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

  Hashimu Hamisu Umar

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  Vol.9 , Issue.8 , pp.23-30, Aug-2023

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  The purpose of this study was to examine the Perception of Students on the Use of Social Media for Academic purposes in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. The objective of this study determined whether Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University students used social media, it determined whether Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University students uses social media for academic purposes and it determined whether Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University students learning habits influenced by the use of social media. The relevant literatures were reviewed under six subheadings. The study was carried out in the two campuses of the University (Gubi and Yelwa campuses). To achieve this, a survey research design was employed, which involved the use of structured questionnaires (PSSMAP) to collect information from the target population. The population of the study was 10250 with a sample size of 2795 and total of 2795 questionnaires was distributed. A stratified simple random sampling technique was used and three research questions were used for the study. Data was analyzed using simple descriptive statistic that involved the use of Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) software. Findings revealed that ATBU students used social media, connected to social media for academic purposes and finally social media has influence on ATBU students learning habit.

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  Social media, Perception, Academic Performance, Purposes, Use and ICT

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  Hashimu Hamisu Umar, "Perception of Students on the Use of Social Media for Academic Purposes in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.23-30, 2023

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  Preliminary Survey on Research Outputs and Publications of Education Leaders with Research Degrees

  Rico Paulo G. Tolentino

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  Vol.9 , Issue.8 , pp.31-37, Aug-2023

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  This research paper explores the role of education leaders with research doctorates (PhDs) in enhancing research culture and academic sustainable transformation within the education system. The study addresses the lack of research presentation and publication among these leaders. The research objectives involve identifying education leaders with PhDs, describing their academic profiles, assessing their scholastic research outputs, and proposing an intervention program. The study reveals that, within the Schools Division of Bulacan, 14 education leaders hold PhDs, primarily school heads (78.6%). These leaders obtained their PhDs over the span of 10-15 years, with various institutions contributing to their degrees. However, findings show a deficiency in international research presentations and publications, highlighting a need to enhance research dissemination. To address these gaps, the study proposes an intervention program, which involves creating a group of research-oriented school heads and supervisors, conducting webinars/training on paper presentation and publication, establishing annual research collaborations, and promoting paper presentation and publication activities. These measures aim to equip education leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective research dissemination. In conclusion, the research emphasizes the importance of education leaders with PhDs in driving research culture and sustainable transformation. The proposed intervention program provides a framework to foster research presentation and publication, contributing to the development of a more research-oriented education system. Recommendations include prioritizing research doctorates, fostering research collaborations, and implementing the proposed intervention to enhance research practices and outputs.

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  Research output, publication, education leaders

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  Rico Paulo G. Tolentino, "Preliminary Survey on Research Outputs and Publications of Education Leaders with Research Degrees," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.31-37, 2023

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  Phytochemical and Proximate Studies of Leaf, Stem and Root of Cassia mimosoides L

  C.A. Ezeabara, L.N. Umeka, W.C. Anyanele

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  Cassia mimosoides L. is an annual or a short-lived perennial herb or diffuse shrub, commonly known as Japanese tea or tea senna. Studies of ethnobotanical uses of this Cassia species, especially in Nigeria, are still few and far between. The sample extracts of the different parts of C. mimosoides were investigated for phytochemical and proximate composition using the standard laboratory procedures. The test of significance was measure using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT). There were presence of tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, phenols, saponins, anthraquinone and cardiac glycosides; and absent of terpenes in this Cassia species parts. The leaf of this plant contained low concentrations of anthraquinone glycosides at 5.70±0.14%, flavonoids at 5.70±0.14% and tannins at 4.85±0.07%. Only alkaloids and saponins were present in the stem and root, and the values of these compounds were highly detected in all the parts. The highest percentage moisture content at 34.90±0.14, crude protein at 1.10±0.14 and crude fibre at 32.15±0.07 were found in the root, with the exception of ash and carbohydrate. Fat was absent in the stem and root. A wide range of therapeutic and nutritional compounds were found in C. mimosoides parts. Therefore, this study suggests that this species of Cassia is a good source of pharmacological active compounds and nutrients; hence, its pharmaceutical application in formulation of new drugs is encouraged, as well as its use in ethnobotany as healthy food and drug.

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  Fabaceae, Plant-Based Chemicals, Alkaloids, Saponins, Cardiac Glycosides, Steroids, Crude Fibre

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  C.A. Ezeabara, L.N. Umeka, W.C. Anyanele, "Phytochemical and Proximate Studies of Leaf, Stem and Root of Cassia mimosoides L," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.38-45, 2023

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  ADR in the Judicial System of Bangladesh

  Md. Saleh Akram

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  Vol.9 , Issue.8 , pp.46-50, Aug-2023

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  Conflict is normal to society, among the people. Bangladesh has emphasized the role of ADR as a means of facilitating the fundamental right to trial to avoid adversarial hearings in civil suits. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), is a different method for resolving conflicts. The role and operation of courts in society have been influenced by the movements for access to justice and alternative dispute resolution. Both movements have challenged the judiciary for failing to give citizens exact, true, and attainable justice. ADR has also been stressed as a tool for better conflict settlement procedures that provide better results. In Bangladesh, the idea of ADR was first embedded in the family matters, wherein there is arrangement for split the difference or compromise even before profession of judgment. ADR is a viable alternative to traditional courtroom dispute resolution. The role and operation of courts in society has been influenced by the movements for access to justice. The movement has challenged the judiciary for failing to give citizens exact, true, and attainable justice. ADR has also been stressed as a tool for better conflict settlement procedures that provide better results. This paper is an endeavor to give a far reaching thought regarding hindrances in the method of access to justice in our general set of laws and by examining the various methods of ADR under various regulations examine the viability of ADR and to give a few suggestions to the outcome of ADR.

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  Alternative Dispute Resolution, Success, Failure, Access to Justice, Mediation, Conciliation, Arbitration

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  Md. Saleh Akram, "ADR in the Judicial System of Bangladesh," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.46-50, 2023

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  Psychosocial Variables and Selected Sociocultural Practices among Women in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

  U.A. Etukakpan

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  Vol.9 , Issue.8 , pp.51-56, Aug-2023

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  This study investigated the influence of psychosocial variables (educational qualification and age) on selected sociocultural practices (female genital mutilation and women inheritance) among women in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study has three purposes and three research questions. A sample size of 392 respondents were choosen. Descriptive survey design was used with cluster sampling technique to select women for the study. The r-value of (0.78) was obtained and converted using Spearman Brown formula to have reliability co-efficient of (0.85). Findings of the study showed that educational qualification significantly influenced the perception of women on female genital mutilation (FGM), it also indicated that age variation significantly influenced the perception of FGM, the result also showed that educational qualification significantly influenced the perception of women on female inheritance and age variation also significantly influenced the perception of women on female inheritance in Oruk Anam. It is therefore concluded that educational qualification and age of women influenced their perceptions toward FGM and women inheritance in Oruk Anam. The study recommended among others that parents should give their female child best of training.

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  Psychosocial Practices, Selected, Sociocultural, Women, Variables

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  U.A. Etukakpan, "Psychosocial Variables and Selected Sociocultural Practices among Women in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.9, Issue.8, pp.51-56, 2023