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  The Relationship between Management Style, Performance Appraisal, and Employee Development of Selected Personnel from an Academic Institution

  E.E. Riego de Dios, A.M.E. Lapuz

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  The purpose of this study is to describe the management style, performance appraisal and employee development of selected personnel from an academic institution in Central Luzon, Philippines. The study used a descriptive-correlation research design with survey as the primary instrument for data gathering. 75 personnel took part in the survey with the use of convenience sampling technique. The researchers used an adapted and modified instrument to gather data. The instrument underwent a reliability test and generated an overall coefficient of .925. This study used SPSS 20 to analyze the data. The study found that the personnel agreed on the context of management style in the organization. They also shared the same response on how their performance appraisal works and how the organization plans for employee development. There is also a significant difference in performance appraisal and employee development when grouped according to years in service and employment status. In terms of relationship, there is a low-moderate positive relationship between management style, performance appraisal and employee development. Based on the results of the study, the researchers presented some general recommendations for human resource management and for the institutions

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  Management Style, Performance Appraisal, Employee Development, Personnel, Academic Institution

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  E.E. Riego de Dios, A.M.E. Lapuz, "The Relationship between Management Style, Performance Appraisal, and Employee Development of Selected Personnel from an Academic Institution," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.1-6, 2020

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  Electrocoagulation Treatment of Wastewaters From Deinking Process of Waste Paper

  Samira Bagherian, Abbas Gholami

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  High consumption of water in deinking waste paper process leading to choose a appropriate method of treatment wastewater. So for several ways is used for treatment this kind of wastewater. This effluent includes chemical substance and dyes so the conventional methods of wastewater treatment cannot degrade the high pollution. In the present work, electrical coagulation was evaluated for color reduction, COD, turbidity and heavy metals of wastewater that discharge of de-inking process. A pilot-scale study was designed by constructed of Plexiglas`s and 4 iron ، aluminum electrodes were used separately. The effect of the following operational parameters: current density, pH, variable concentrations of NaCl, and electrolysis time were evaluated. In the best conditions, high removal efficiency of turbidity, COD and TSS was obtained that reaching more than 81.4% of turbidity removal, 78.9% of COD removal and 83.4% of TSS removal. Results shows that electrocoagulation methods can reduced a significant portion of these pollutants in the shorter time compare to conventional methods.

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  Deinking, wastewater treatment, electrocoagulation, Turbidity removal , COD

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  Samira Bagherian, Abbas Gholami, "Electrocoagulation Treatment of Wastewaters From Deinking Process of Waste Paper," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.7-11, 2020

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  Spatial Distribution and Analysis of Public Health Care Facilities in Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State

  V.A. Uwala

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  The problem of spatial inequality in the provision of key social facilities and services such as health care facility has been a bane of effective delivery of such services in many countries. This study assesses the spatial distribution of public healthcare facilities in Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The objectives include: to analyse the spatial distribution pattern of existing public healthcare facilities; identify the under-served settlements in the local government and propose optimal locations for future public healthcare facilities in the study area. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. For primary data, a field survey was conducted to pick the geographic coordinates of existing public healthcare facilities. The geographic coordinates of the health facilities were coded and integrated into ArcGIS 10.3 to determine the spatial distribution of the facility. The Nearest Neighbour Analysis (NNA) was used to determine the spatial pattern of health care facilities. The study reveals a random distribution pattern of public healthcare facilities with nearest neighbour index value of 0.89.Futhermore, buffer analysis brought to the fore that some settlements at the centre and north western part of the study area do not have access to any healthcare facility within 5 kilometres distance. This study therefore, recommends suitable locations for future public healthcare facilities in the study area to ensure spatial efficiency

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  Distribution, Health Care Facilities, Location, Public, Yewa South

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  V.A. Uwala, "Spatial Distribution and Analysis of Public Health Care Facilities in Yewa South Local Government, Ogun State," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.12-17, 2020

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  Ethnobotanical Study of Obagi Community, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

  M. G. Ajuru

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  Vol.6 , Issue.7 , pp.18-28, Jul-2020

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  This paper reports an ethnobotanical study that focused on the documentation of traditional medicinal plants used by Obagi Community in Egi clan, Ogba/Egbema/ Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State, Nigeria, to treat different human ailments. The study of medicinal plants was carried out from March 30 to August 21, 2019. Data were collected using semistructured questionnaire, interviews, group discussion, guided field walks, and observations with participants. The elderly people in the community and those with good knowledge of medicinal plants were the ones interviewed. This study documented a total of 56 plant species distributed into 52 genera and 37 families as plants used in the study area. The most dominant plant families were Euphorbiaceae (14%), followed by Fabaceae (11%), Asteraceae (11%), Malvaceae (8%), Araceae (8%), Arecaceae (5%), Zingiberaceae (5%), Anacardiaceae (5%), Poaceae (5%) and Musaceae (5%). . The highest plant habit recorded was herbs (48%), followed by trees (29%), shrubs (20%) and woody vines (4%). Leaves (77%), were the most frequently utilized plant parts for preparation of traditional herbal medicines. Decoction was the widely used mode of preparation of traditional remedies where oral administration was the dominant route. The highest diseases cured were malaria and rheumatism. The information generated from this study is encouraging and should be given a thorough investigation and clinical trials. Since this area of study experiences more of gas flaring and over exploitation of land, there should be need for conservation of other non-targeted species for further studies

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  Ethnobotany, Obagi Community, Rivers State, Medicinal plants, Conservation

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  M. G. Ajuru, "Ethnobotanical Study of Obagi Community, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.18-28, 2020

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  Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique on Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Obese Young Adults: A Pretest Post Test Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study

  H. Vaish, D. Sharma

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  Background: Obesity is risk factor for several chronic illnesses. The respiratory complications of obesity encompass of an increased demand for ventilation, increased work of breathing, respiratory muscle inefficiency. Higher BMI is a predisposing factor of hypertension. BBT (Buteyko breathing technique) is a breathing strategy that is used to treat different symptoms Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of BBT on cardio-respiratory parameters in obese young adults. Methodology:15 asymptomatic obese (BMI>29.9 Kg/m2 and < 39.9Kg/m2), adults (18-30years) were recruited were enrolled for this preliminary one group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study. Subjects practiced Buteyko Breathing twice daily for one week. Baseline heart rate (HR), BP, rate of perceived exertion (RPE) and lung function were noted at pre-test evaluation. Post-BBT, evaluation was done for outcome measures. Result and conclusion There was significant improvement in HR, systolic BP and RPE The impact on BP, heart rate are similar to slow breathing but improvement in various pulmonary functions is need to be explored in obese subjects.

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  Breathing exercise, body mass index, lung function, physiological variables

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  H. Vaish, D. Sharma, "Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique on Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Obese Young Adults: A Pretest Post Test Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.29-31, 2020

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  Bioactive Profile and Hematological Effect of Methanol Leaf Extract of Newbouldia Laevis on Monosodium Glutamate Induced Toxicity in Female Albino Rats

  Iteze P.N., Alo G.O., Chukwu E.C., Iwueke A.V.

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  Newbouldia laevis (N. laevis) of the family Bigoniaeae, is commonly called boundary tree grown as an ornamental where it is believed to be the tree of fertility. This study assessed bioactive constituents and hematological effects of methanol leaf extract of Newbouldia laevis on monosodium glutamate (MSG) induced toxicity in female albino rats. Findings from proximate shows moisture, ash, fats, fibre, protein and carbohydrate contents of the sample were (mg/g): 4.67?0.02, 6.38?0.03, 1.81?0.03, 3.79?0.03, 15.77 ? 0.05, and 67.59?0.06 respectively. ?Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of (mg/g): tannins (185.30?0.03),glycosides (14.53?0.03), alkaloids (42.16?0.03), flavonoids (360.8?0.03), hydrogen cyanide (0.22?0.03), phenol (2232.27?0.03), terpenoid (994.48?0.0),steroids (2.46?0.05) and saponins (2.65?0.03). The red blood cell, haemoglobin and packed cell volume (PCV) did not differ significantly (p>0.05) among the groups. The erythrocyte sedimentation rates of rats exposed to 8000mg of MSG + 400mg/kgbw and normal saline, had significant (p<0.05) elevations relative to the MSG control, while others were insignificant (p >0.05).The platelet count of other groups were not significant (P<0.05) from the group exposed to MSG. White blood cell counts of rats exposed to 8000mg of MSG + 200mg and 400mg/kgbw of the extract were significant (p<0.05) from the MSG-alone while the mean levels of the same for those of MSG + 600mg of extract and normal saline did not differ significantly (p>0.05), There was a dose-dependent elevation of neutrophil cells in all the groups relative to the MSG alone except those of MSG + 400mg/kgbw of extract. The variation of lymphocytes and monocytes was irregular, but there was a dose-dependent lowering of eosinophils and basophils. In this study, methanol extract of N. laevis had slight effect on MSG intoxication in the rats.

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  Bioactive, Newbouldia laevis, hematological

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  Iteze P.N., Alo G.O., Chukwu E.C., Iwueke A.V., "Bioactive Profile and Hematological Effect of Methanol Leaf Extract of Newbouldia Laevis on Monosodium Glutamate Induced Toxicity in Female Albino Rats," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.32-38, 2020

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  Analysis of Factors Influencing Consistency of Contracted Small Holder Vegetable Farmers to Supply National Agricultural Marketing Board in Eswatini

  Ndabenhle A. Mangwe, Lovemore Rugube, Sotja G. Dlamini, Douglas Kibirige, Ajay S. Singh

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  The National Agricultural Marketing Board (NAMBoard) in Eswatini is faced with a challenge of inconsistence supply of vegetable by its contracted smallholder farmers. The objectives of the study were; to determine the socio-economic characteristics of contracted smallholder vegetables farmers that supply to the NAMBoard; to assess the factors influencing the consistency of contracted smallholder vegetables farmers that supply NAMBoard and to determine the challenges associated with the smallholder farmer?s probability of inconsistently supplying to NAMBoard. The study was conducted in the Manzini region of Eswatini, targeting smallholder farmers operating on a commercial basis and contracted to National Agricultural Marketing Board.123 vegetable farmers were randomly sampled for the study. A Multinomial logistic regression model was used to analyze factors influencing the consistency of contracted smallholder farmers to supply vegetables to the National Agricultural Marketing Board. Socio-demographic results indicate that majority of smallholder vegetable farmers were males (66.2%) and with the average age 50 years old. The challenges associated with the probability to supply the Market inconsistently included lack of access to seed and lack access to seedlings, difficulties in accessing fertilizer, lack of produce storage, and shortage of farmland. The study recommended that policies aimed at availing resources for improved productivity of vegetables should be gender sensitive to empower women and youth with productive resources so that they can also be able to consistently supply markets; public private partnerships (PPP) from government and Non-Governmental Organizations should be formed and used as programmes offering institutional support so that smallholder farmers can consistently participate in lucrative formal markets; farmers should form partnerships or associations to be able to supply formal markets, and government should invest in improving road infrastructure particularly feeder roads that link farmers to major high ways

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  Smallholder vegetable farmers, Contract farming, Consistency

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  Ndabenhle A. Mangwe, Lovemore Rugube, Sotja G. Dlamini, Douglas Kibirige, Ajay S. Singh, "Analysis of Factors Influencing Consistency of Contracted Small Holder Vegetable Farmers to Supply National Agricultural Marketing Board in Eswatini," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.39-51, 2020

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  Assessment of Soil Quality Characteristics and Pollution Status of Farm Lands within Ugwuele Quarry Site, Uturu Abia State Nigeria

  Francis Ugochukwu Madu, Emmanuel Iroha Akubugwo, Friday Obinwa Uhegbu, Kelechi Uzoma Osuocha

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  Assessment of physicochemical characteristics, soil enzymes and heavy metal concentrations of soil samples from farm lands within Ugwuele quarry site was carried out in both wet and dry seasons using standard analytical procedures. Soil samples were collected from different cardinal points of 200m and 400m from the centre, at depths of 0-30cm and 31-60cm. The result from this study shows that the soil temperature of the quarry site was higher in the dry season compared to wet season and decreased with increase in soil depth. Soil pH of the quarry soils was low and therefore acidic and ranged from 3.86?0.06 to 4.64?0.03. The result also shows that soil organic matter decreased from 31.10?0.85 to 1.34?0.01%. The soil enzymes; urease, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), acid phosphatase, hydrogen peroxidase and dehydrogenase decreased significantly (p˂0.05) compared to control. Urease varied from 11.76?0.14 to 2.90?0.01, ALP 5.66?0.10 to 1.00?0.01mg/h, acid phosphatase 9.70?0.12 to 1.28?0.05mg/g/h, Hydrogen peroxidase 1.02?0.10 to 0.03?0.01m10.0ML-1KMnO4g-1, dehydrogenase 5.44?0.16 to 1.01?0.02mgTPFg-1drysoil6h-1(x10-5).The heavy metals (Co, Zn, Cr, Cd, As and Pb) were all present in the quarry soil and were significantly higher compared (p˂0.05) to the control. It is therefore evident that quarry activities at Ugwuele decreased the fertility and suitability of the soil for growing crops

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  Quarry, heavy metals, soil enzymes, wet season, dry season

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  Francis Ugochukwu Madu, Emmanuel Iroha Akubugwo, Friday Obinwa Uhegbu, Kelechi Uzoma Osuocha, "Assessment of Soil Quality Characteristics and Pollution Status of Farm Lands within Ugwuele Quarry Site, Uturu Abia State Nigeria," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.52-59, 2020

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  Artificial Intelligence: A Tool for COVID-19 Surface Detection

  Mukesh Kumar, Lokesh Rana

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  This paper provides an alternative to detect microorganisms using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The limitation of the human eye can be equipped with magnifying tools to see microorganisms like viruses. The electromagnetic nature of light also helps in visualizing microorganisms. The advancement of AI made it easy to classify microorganisms class from existing data. The synthesis of magnifying tools and field variation techniques in various fields with AI made it possible to detect all microorganisms.. The main areas where AI can contribute in the current scenario of COVID-19 is varied from public management to detection using CT Scan / X Ray. The COVID-19 symptom - high temperature, automatic detection is a very common application of AI. The technology advancement enables IA to handle millions of microorganisms data at a time. The lack of spontaneous virus detection technology is a major reason for spreading of novel coronavirus worldwide. The human-AI interaction can help in careful balance between microorganism class data and public health services data to overcome any pandemic situation . This work proposed integration of AI with detection techniques to check the presence of anti human microorganism on various surfaces or in the environment. This can also detect contagious diseases including the flu, the common cold, Ebola, Hantavirus etc. Their detection will decrease the possibilities of getting infected, Infected person segregation not only limits its spreading but also protects others. This detective measure is also one of the current strategies to limit the spread of COVID-19. The proposed detector behaves like a superhuman eye to gather extensive microorganism data on the surface and probably also help in human infection detection. All these not only save life but also limit economic damages through better resource management

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  Covid-19, Public Health, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Detectors

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  Mukesh Kumar, Lokesh Rana, "Artificial Intelligence: A Tool for COVID-19 Surface Detection," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.60-63, 2020

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  Teachers` Instructional Practices and Its Effects on Students` Academic Performance

  C.D.C. Francisco, L.C. Celon

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  The principal aim of the researcher was to test the impact of instructional practices of teachers on students? academic performance. To achieve this aim, the researcher used a sample size of 55 teachers and 295 students in private schools in the City of Meycauayan, Bulacan during the school year 2018-2019. The primary data gathering tools used in the study was a standardized questionnaire Instructional Practices Survey adopted from Valentine (2000) on determining teachers? instructional practices and a documentary analysis from DepEd Order no.8, s. 2013 also known as the Classroom E-Record to determine the point average of the respondents? status of academic performance. The collected data were analyzed and treated statistically through the use of Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). Results revealed that the instructional practices affect the students? academic performance in English, Mathematics, Science, Filipino, and Araling Panlipunan to a varying extent. This means that for every unit improvement in the instructional management practices mentioned could generate a certain increase in students? academic performance. The analysis of variance revealed a greater value than the significance level set at 0.05. We cannot reject the null hypothesis. We may safely conclude that the planning, teaching, and assessment practices of the teachers did not produce significant combined effects on the academic performance of students on the five content subjects in the curriculum. The study recommended that school principals may conduct frequent teachers? assessment, training needs assessment to identify the needs of teachers in terms of their profession

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  Teachers? Instructional Practice, Students? Academic Performance, Descriptive-correlational Study

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  C.D.C. Francisco, L.C. Celon, "Teachers` Instructional Practices and Its Effects on Students` Academic Performance," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.7, pp.64-71, 2020