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  Village Chicken Production, Productive and reproductive performance, Marketing Systems in Chiro Town, West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

  T. Demeke, A. Molla

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  The study was conducted to generate comprehensive information on village chicken production, management and marketing systems in chiro district of West Harerghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Majority of the respondents in the study area were female (66.7%). The largest proportions of household heads in the study area (70%) were illiterate. the overall household income in the study area was generated from agriculture (76.7 %). Among agricultural activities, livestock production was contributed 53.3 % for the household income. The entire households in the study area were kept exotic chicken ecotype. The major sources of that chicken were gift from governments (60%). Most of the household in the study area was practiced backyard chicken production systems (73.3%). The major objective of raising chicken in the study area was egg production (80%) and Meat production (10 %). The majority of the households in the study area were practiced semi-extensive management systems (60%). The entire households in the study area were providing supplementary feed and water for their chicken. The main reason for providing supplementary feed was to increase egg yield (70%) followed by shorting of broodiness (23.3%). the entire households in the study area were hatching the egg by using natural incubation hence broody hens used as a natural incubation. Most of the households in the study area were sold their chicken through formal market (63.3%) for the consumers (83.3%). The major constraints of chicken marketing in the study area were instable chicken price, poor sales/demand seasonality, poor infrastructure, lack of credit /financial support and lack of market place. This finding was put baseline for understanding about production, management and marketing practices of village chicken and serve as a base for designing a sustainable chicken production and management strategies in the study area.

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  Management, Marketing systems, Village chicken, Chiro Town

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  T. Demeke, A. Molla, "Village Chicken Production, Productive and reproductive performance, Marketing Systems in Chiro Town, West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.1-8, 2020

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  An Online Social Awareness Spread to Combat Recent Outbreak of Coronavirus

  Joydeep Dey, Sk. Samim Ferdows

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  Here, an online social awareness against global recent pandemic outbreak due to novel Corona virus has been proposed. The cameo of this new coronavirus had affected almost all the countries in the world. Coronavirus is a non-living and air-borne fat substance and it is activated once inside the human body. The Information Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the emergent tools to create societal based awareness. In this paper, the area taken under study was based on our country?s highly affected by nCOVID19 i.e. New Delhi from the time interval between March 01, 2020 to April 12, 2020. Exponential growth has been seen at the number of Covid affected persons in India. The only option to us is to be quarantined safely at home and maintaining social distances to others. Here, we have proposed to spread online awareness modules during all online transactions. Different safety modules to combat novel coronavirus were designed in English and different vernaculars (region based). Online transactions may include E-Banking operations, Online grocery, E-Commerce, Online payments, Telemedicine, etc. Different statistical aspects had been done in this study.

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  Coronavirus, Social-Distancing, Online Transactions, COVID Awareness Modules

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  Joydeep Dey, Sk. Samim Ferdows, "An Online Social Awareness Spread to Combat Recent Outbreak of Coronavirus," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.9-14, 2020

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  Heavy Metal and Bacteriological Contamination of Herbal Medicines Sold Over the Counter in the Municipality of WA of the Upper West Region-Ghana.

  G.E. Sebiawu, S. Antwi-Akomeah, N.J. Mensah, D. Abana

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  Analysed in the present study was heavy metal and microbial presence in fifteen (15) different herbal drugs sold at various herbal and chemical licensed shops across the Wa municipality of Ghana. Levels of the metals- Fe, Pb, Zn and Cu were analysed using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Fe, Pb, Zn and Cu levels were below their respective WHO permissible limits. Fe emerged the most abundant metal, followed by Zn, Cu and Pb for all tested herbal drugs. Fe, Pb, Zn and Cu levels recorded respectively ranged from 1.530?0.007 to 6.774?0.012 ppm, 0.012?0.001 to 0.036?0.002 ppm, 0.935?0.008 to 3.612?0.006 ppm and 0.086?0.013 to 0.440?0.575 ppm. Microbiological analyses were performed by serial dilution and streak plating techniques. Total viable count was performed followed by isolation and enumeration of microbial species including Staphylococcus aureus, total coliforms and Salmonella, using appropriate selective media in each instance. Three (3) out of the fifteen (15) samples tested, representing 20% showed no microbial presence. The remaining twelve (12) samples representing 80% were found to contain microorganisms. They contained at most two (2) of the three (3) microbial species tested for their presence. Staphylococcus aureus emerged the most common microbial isolate being detected in six (6) out of the total samples tested (thus in 40% of samples). Total coliforms were detected in four (4) samples representing an estimated 27% whiles in three (3) of the samples tested, Salmonella spp. were detected (thus in 20% of samples).

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  Herbal medicines, Heavy metal contamination, Microbial contamination, Atomic absorption spectrophotometry, Wa Municipality

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  G.E. Sebiawu, S. Antwi-Akomeah, N.J. Mensah, D. Abana, "Heavy Metal and Bacteriological Contamination of Herbal Medicines Sold Over the Counter in the Municipality of WA of the Upper West Region-Ghana.," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.15-23, 2020

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  Chabatitic Zeolites With Earthworm Humus Added To The Growing Media To Improve Germination and Growth of Horticultural Plants

  D. Prisa

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  In order to improve the quality and protection of horticultural crops, the capacity of chabazitic zeolites with earthworm humus at different percentages added to the growing medium was evaluated. The five experimental groups in cultivation were: i) group without chabazite and earthworm humus; ii) group with (chabazite/earthworm humus 70-30) 10%; iii) group with (chabazite/earthworm humus 70-30) 20%; iv) group with (chabazite/earthworm humus 50-50) 10%; v) group with (chabazite/earthworm humus 50-50) 20%. All the plants of Lactuca sativa, Brassica juncea red, Chycorium intybus, Eruca vesicaria, Brassica rapa japonica have shown a significant improvement in the vegetative and radical growth in the thesis treated with chabazitic zeolites added with earthworm humus. In particular the theses with (chabazite/earthworm humus 70-30) 20% and (chabazite/earthworm humus 50-50) 20% were the most performing and showed a significant improvement of all the agronomic parameters analysed. The study in question is therefore of particular interest, especially when the horticultural species in question are grown in greenhouses where biotic and abiotic stresses are very important and finding sustainable methods to reduce their effects is essential.

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  Horticulture; Sustainable applications; Potted plants; Rhizosphere, Microorganisms

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  D. Prisa, "Chabatitic Zeolites With Earthworm Humus Added To The Growing Media To Improve Germination and Growth of Horticultural Plants," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.24-31, 2020

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  Study on Relationship between Air Conditioner Distributors and Dealers Based on Customer Behavior

  Sreenesh Valiyandi, Milnaj D.K.

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  Vol.6 , Issue.5 , pp.32-37, May-2020

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  India is a well established, growing market for electrical goods such as Air conditioners ,Fans ,Lights ,Circuit Breakers , Wires and Switches etc, among these this study is concentrated on Air conditioners. Samples are taken in order to carry out an efficient market study in both dealer and customer perspective , which will help the distributors design a proper system to deal with dealers aiming at minimizing the expenses in the favoring of firms and giving exact amount of support in focus areas that each one deserves. For the study market captured by one Distributor Cheem Enterprise and its product Carrier Air conditioners over a region of Kannur is taken. The various factors of interest are product demand, brand name, quality and service, frequency of ordering Air Conditioners, credit period, competitors, promotional activities, discounts and offers, decision making at dynamic marketing environment, distributors relation with manufacture, transportation issues, location of distributor etc. This project studies affect of these various factors the dealer?s attitude towards a Air conditioners distribution company in Kannur District of Kerala state in India along with Customer feed back based market study using a sample space of customers taken from the market region of interest.

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  product demand, brand name, quality and service, credit period, promotional activities

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  Sreenesh Valiyandi, Milnaj D.K., "Study on Relationship between Air Conditioner Distributors and Dealers Based on Customer Behavior," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.32-37, 2020

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  Promoting Financial Literacy among High School Teachers: A Lifetime Gift of Wisdom

  C.D. Oliva

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  Vol.6 , Issue.5 , pp.38-47, May-2020

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  Financial well-being ensured by financial literacy promotes financial security. This contributes to the achievement of the sustainable economic development of a country. Teachers are believed to be good in financial management. There are, however, serious financial challenges that teachers are now facing. This study was undertaken to address one of the perennial problems that teachers are facing, which is financial woes that are caused by poor financial management. The primary purpose of the study was to assess the level of the financial knowledge and financial behavior of the teachers of the public secondary teachers from Bulacan, Philippines. The study used mixed methods research with an adapted and modified survey questionnaire and validated interview guide questions. The number of teacher-respondents was limited to 252 randomly selected and 20 purposively selected informants from the identified teacher-respondents. The statistical analysis and treatment of data involved frequency, percentage, and mean. Results revealed that the level of financial knowledge of the teacher-respondents is ?very low?, while on the other hand the level of their financial behavior is ?high?. Teachers also have their savings and loans but only a few have investments. They have a positive view of saving money but most of them were not able to do it on a regular basis. Either borrowing money or using their savings is a prominent means whenever there are financial challenges. Unfortunately, all of them are not able to establish an emergency fund. Analysis of the data collected led to the conceptualization of the proposed financial planning scheme for public school teachers. It aims to promote financial literacy among teachers and hopes that it may open additional means to address the financial woes of the teachers, improve further their current financial management scheme and their financial plans for their future, and even after retirement.

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  financial literacy, financial management, savings, investment, emergency fund, financial planning scheme

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  C.D. Oliva, "Promoting Financial Literacy among High School Teachers: A Lifetime Gift of Wisdom," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.38-47, 2020

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  Demographic Characteristics and Life Course Experience of Brothel-Based Female Sex Workers

  T. Fariha, S.B. Rustam, S.B. Rustam

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  Vol.6 , Issue.5 , pp.48-53, May-2020

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  Aim: The study aimed to identify the demographic characteristics and life course experience of brothel-based female sex workers (FSWs). Objective: The objective of the study was to find out the demographic characteristics, substance use, knowledge about HIV, and violence experienced by the female sex workers at the brothel. Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted for six months in Daulatdia brothel under the Rajbari district and Rathkhola brothel under the Faridpur district. 110 samples were collected through a purposive sampling technique. Result: This study found 26.75 was the mean age of the respondents. Among the participants 55.5% were illiterate, 26.4% were accomplished primary education, and the rest of the 18.2% were completed secondary education. Participants who experienced physical and verbal violence were 64.5% and 75.5% respectively. A significant association was explored between the living area of the participants and verbal violence experienced by female sex workers (P<0.005). A strong significant association was revealed between the causes of accepting this profession and Physical violence (P<0.01). Conclusion: This study conducted on a small sample of Brothel-based FSWs in two brothels. The major problem facing FSWs in Bangladesh likely physical violence and verbal violence. Besides, most of the FSWs were addicted to cigarette smoking, alcohol, and drugs. They are not so much aware of using condoms.

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  Female sex workers, Prostitution, Brothel, Sex industry, Commercial sex workers

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  T. Fariha, S.B. Rustam, S.B. Rustam, "Demographic Characteristics and Life Course Experience of Brothel-Based Female Sex Workers," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.48-53, 2020

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  Agricultural Topsoil Degradation Assessment around Brick Kiln-A Case Study

  Shashank Shekhar Pathak

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  Vol.6 , Issue.5 , pp.54-65, May-2020

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  The present case study exemplifies the use of soil pollution indices and health risk assessment models for monitoring and assessment of agricultural soil quality. Brick kilns contaminate the agricultural soil through emission of air pollutants and use of non eco-friendly materials and processes. In the present study, the quality of agricultural soil near the brick kiln was assessed on the basis of pH, Organic matter content, Organic carbon content, Lead concentration, Chromium concentration and Cadmium concentration. Agricultural soil, from all four directions, at the distance of 100m, 200m and 300m from the kiln was collected and analyzed. Heavy metal concentrations were compared with the WHO standards for the target value in soil and permissible level in plants. Lead and chromium concentrations were in limit as per the target value in soil but was way out of the limit as per the permissible value allowed for the plants while cadmium concentration was above the target value for soil as well as the permissible value for plants. Heavy metal contamination was estimated using soil pollution indices. Health risk assessment was done using the non-carcinogenic health risk model and the carcinogenic health risk model. Three pathways (ingestion pathway, inhalation pathway and the dermal contact pathway) were considered for the calculation of the average daily intake of the toxic contaminants by the humans. Separate calculations were done for the child population and the adult population.

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  Heavy metal contamination, Soil pollution indices, Health risk assessment models, Carcinogenic health risk, Non-carcinogenic health risk, risk pathways

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  Shashank Shekhar Pathak, "Agricultural Topsoil Degradation Assessment around Brick Kiln-A Case Study," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.54-65, 2020

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  Socio-Economic Impact of Osun State School Reclassification Policy on Rural Communities

  O.E. Aletan, I.A. Oyerinde

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  Vol.6 , Issue.5 , pp.66-75, May-2020

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  The paper examines the socio-economic impact of Osun school reclassification/merger policy in selected rural communities across the state. The poor state of the rural infrastructure and the resultant effect on rural livelihood accompanied by unfavourable government education policies towards the rural area was the sole purpose that motivated this study. In achieving its aim, the paper clarified the concept of policy and educational policy. The urban bias theory was the theoretical framework adopted for the study. In carrying out the study, both quantitative and qualitative data were adopted. The total numbers of residential housing units in the selected communities (3,159) constitute the sample frame while 10% of the residential housing units (317) make up the sample size for the study which was randomly sampled. Findings from the study show that the overwhelming majority of the respondents were male (74.4%). Also, 37.5% of the respondents were within the age of 41yrs-60yrs. In addition, 88.2% of the respondents believe that the policy has not improved the economy of the rural community. 63.7% of the respondents believed the policy has not enhanced quality education. In light of the findings, the introduction and implementation of public schools reclassification and merger in Osun state could be adjudged to be non-participatory and non-inclusive. The study therefore recommends effective citizen participation in future policy making, involvement of local artisans and professionals in implementation, construction of new schools, indigenous system of education should be uphold and out of school children must be capture in subsequent policies.

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  Policy, Reclassification, Socio-economic, Rural communities, Osun state

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  O.E. Aletan, I.A. Oyerinde, "Socio-Economic Impact of Osun State School Reclassification Policy on Rural Communities," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.66-75, 2020

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  Assessment of Role of Local FM Radio in disseminating Agriculture Technology on Sindhuli, Nepal

  B. Gautam, S. Adhikari, P. Neupane

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  Vol.6 , Issue.5 , pp.76-80, May-2020

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  A study entitled Assessment of Role of Local FM Radio in disseminating Agriculture Technology on Sindhuli Nepal was conducted from January to March 2020. 60 farmers were selected randomly and interviewed using the pre-structured questionnaire. Secondary data was collected from different sources. The data collected was analysed. Results revealed that majority of the respondents were male (63.33%), belonged to the age group of 25-49 years (58.33%), 45% have with Intermediate level of Education, 56.67% with more than ten years of farming experience, average family size 4.35 and average landholding 3.54 ropani. It was observed that 41.67% of the respondents listen to agriculture programs every day. The common means for listening to the radio was a mobile phone (89%) with radio feature and 11% have radio sets on their house. 28.33% of the respondent`s Drama Nature of the program followed by (18.33%) Agriculture News. Regarding the subject broadcasted, topics related to Disease and pest management were preferred by 38.33% of the farmers. Only 6.67% of the respondents reported that the information broadcasted is highly relevant while 10% of the respondents suggested the revision of the contents. About half of the respondents were found to be satisfied with the content broadcasted while only 5% was found highly satisfied. 100% of the respondents preferred Evening 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for a listening agriculture program. 25% of the respondents reported poor signal is the major problem to access the information through the radio followed by a language barrier (16.67%).

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  Radio, Agriculture

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  B. Gautam, S. Adhikari, P. Neupane, "Assessment of Role of Local FM Radio in disseminating Agriculture Technology on Sindhuli, Nepal," International Journal of Scientific Research in Multidisciplinary Studies , Vol.6, Issue.5, pp.76-80, 2020