Mapping Stakeholder Perceptions of Service Quality: Development and Initial Validation of the e-Qual Assessment Tool in Higher Education Institutions | Chapter 1 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 8

 

The quality of education, especially at the higher education level, is pivotal in shaping employable, globally competitive graduates. Students and families increasingly prioritise institutions recognised for quality education, viewing them as gateways to successful and fulfilling careers. In pursuit of quality and excellence in educational institutions, it is increasingly important to identify the demands and needs of stakeholders. Service quality has been identified as one such demand. The purpose of the current study was to develop and validate a quality service assessment tool based on the SERVQUAL Model to describe the service quality in a Higher Education Institution. This study utilised a development and descriptive-evaluative research design to create and validate a Quality Service Assessment Tool grounded in the SERVQUAL model. The assessment tool was subsequently administered to a total of 105 respondents, comprising students, faculty, non-teaching staff, and external stakeholders. Its distribution via Google Forms enabled a broad reach and convenient data collection. The sources of data were the heads and personnel of the different clusters of CBSUA. The study involved the adaptation and pilot testing of the model tailored for CBSUA offices. The data were treated statistically using the weighted mean and rank. Initial validation of the tool was conducted through pre-testing with a small and diverse group composed of students, faculty, non-teaching staff, and alumni. To ensure the tool's validity, expert review was also conducted. The weighted-mean scores for the five SERVQUAL dimensions across the offices of the University President, Research and Innovation, Administration and Finance, Business and External Affairs, and Academic Cluster demonstrate that respondents find all five dimensions to be appropriate for assessing the service quality of each office. The relatively high scores across all dimensions highlight the importance of Tangibility, Assurance, Reliability, Responsiveness, and Empathy in shaping stakeholders' perceptions and expectations of service quality within an educational institution. While some dimensions hold greater importance for specific offices due to their unique roles and responsibilities, all dimensions are nonetheless essential for evaluating the overall service quality in each context. The findings align with previous research on the applicability of the SERVQUAL model across various contexts, including higher education institutions. Ultimately, the results underline the significance of maintaining a high level of service quality across all dimensions in each office, as this is crucial for ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and fostering a positive reputation for the university. It is suggested that similar research be undertaken across all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in the Bicol Region to broaden the scope of validation and applicability.

 

Author(s) Details:-

Melinda Parro-Pan
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture –San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

 

 

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Radiolographic Study on Dentition of Goat (Capra hircus) During the Prenatal Development| Chapter 4 | Innovations in Biological Science Vol. 8

 

The present study was planned to generate scientific baseline data on prenatal development of teeth in goat. The mammalian dentition is classified as heterodont dentition because the teeth develop differently in each region of the mouth according to their use and are grouped into incisors, canines, premolars, and molars. For the present investigation, a total of 42 representative goat fetuses were taken and they were prepared for incisor block and hemisections of head. After preparation, they were radiographed in dorso-ventral and latero-medial projection, respectively. The sequential progression of development of deciduous incisors was found as Di1, Di2, Di3, Di4. The beginning of crown formation was detected at the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th week for Di1, Di2, Di3 and Di4 in goat fetuses, respectively. The complete crown formation and beginning of root formation were detected at 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st weeks for Di1, Di2, Di3 and Di4, respectively. All deciduous incisor teeth had roots at different stages of development at full term, but none had fully developed. The current investigation found bilateral symmetry in the development of the goat fetuses' deciduous incisor teeth. No radiological evidence was found to support the development of permanent incisor teeth in the upper and lower jaw or upper deciduous incisors. The scientific baseline data generated from the present study on various radiographic developmental stages of deciduous incisor teeth could be utilized as a guideline to estimate age in goat fetuses from the 12th week to full term. The present investigation revealed bilateral symmetry in deciduous incisor teeth development in goat fetuses. There was no any radiographic indication for development of upper deciduous incisors as well as permanent incisor teeth in the upper and lower jaw.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Joshi N. H
Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, 385506, India.

Patel K. B
Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, 385506, India.

Desai M. C.
Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, 385506, India.

Raval S. H.
Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, 385506, Gujarat, India.

Parmar R. S.
Department of Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, 385506, Gujarat, India.

Chudasama M. M.
Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, 385506, India.

 

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Assessing the Impact of Entrepreneurship Practices on the Development of Small and Medium Enterprises: Evidence from Selected SMEs in Lagos | Chapter 3 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 9

Small and medium-scale enterprises are very crucial to the development of a country’s economy. On the other hand, entrepreneurship plays an important role in national development, poverty eradication and employment generation. This study examined the influence of entrepreneurship practice on small and medium enterprises in Lagos. The study reviewed the contribution and performance of SMEs to the economic development of a nation that also depends on various entrepreneurship practices. A total of 65 subjects were selected (using Taro-Yamane) from the population of 79 registered SMEs in furniture businesses. Questionnaires were used as a data collection instrument. Both primary and secondary data collection techniques were employed, and the Chi-Square method was used to analyse the data. The findings showed that, despite the enormous resources that abound in the country, the SMEs sector has not played a significant role in Nigeria's economy. SMEs in Nigeria have a long way to go for the sector to be productive enough and play the crucial role it is expected to play in relation to contributing to the growth and development of the economy of Nigeria. It is recommended that the government should as a matter of urgency, assist prospective entrepreneurs to have access to finance and necessary information relating to their business opportunities, modern technology, raw material, market, plant and machinery which would enable them to reduce their operating cost and be more efficient to meet the market competition. Further studies should look into other aspects of sustainable entrepreneurs, such as their driving factors and consequences.

 

Author(s) Details

Akeem Olanrewaju AJANI
Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

Oluyemi Adekanmbi
Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria.

 

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MUNGBEAN IN INDONESIA: Plant Characteristic, Economic Value, Cultivation Technique and Prospect for its Development | Book Publisher International

 

The mungbean is increasingly getting attention from stakeholders because this commodity is a relatively cheap source of food of vegetable protein as well as an export potential commodity. Besides a vegetable protein which is relatively cheap, mungbean is also an important source of vitamins and minerals beneficial for human health. Mungbean can be used as a functional food as it provides several health benefits. The development of the mungbean-based food (food and beverage) industry is now advanced. Most of the farmers in the country are well acquainted with mungbean farming. Mungbean can be grown on a wide agroecosystems with minimum inputs, and the grain/seed market is relatively good and stable. It is not surprising that the prospect of the mungbean crop in Indonesia is quite large. From the point of view of material availability (seeds and mungbean grains), efforts to increase productivity and production of mungbean need to be continued through the application of suitable cultivation technology and the development of planting areas. Strengthening collaboration among the government institutions and industry players is very crucial. Through this synergy, in-depth research can be conducted on varieties development that aligns with consumer preferences of different regions and the intended utilisation of mungbean production. Extension programs and farmer support, easy access to superior seeds, and capital assistance become essential in optimising production. Mungbean offers a much wider scope domestically as well as export commodity to earn foreign reserves.

 

Author(s) Details

Prof. Dr. Ir. Didik Harnowo
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

Dr. Ir. Rudy Soehendi
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Dr. Dwi Setyorini
Research Center for Estate Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

Dr. Ir. Abdul Fattah
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

Dr. Runik Diah Purwaningrahayu
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Prof. Dr. Ir. Arif Harsono
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

Dr. Novia Chaeruman
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

Ir. Trustinah
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

Ir. Sutrisno
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

Ir. Sri Wahyuni Indiati
Research Center for Food Crops, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia.

 

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Enhancing Leadership in the South African Police Service: Utilising the Opportunities of Advancements | Chapter 12 | The Evolving Blueprint, Strategic Leadership, VALUE-Driven Police Leaders and Ethical Excellence in Law Enforcement

 

The objective of this study is to evaluate and recommend improvements to the South African Police Service (SAPS) promotion process to bolster leadership capability, enhance succession planning, and ensure the selection of the most suitable individuals for executive positions. Primary Subjects: The study examines the existing SAPS promotion and assessment processes, evaluates the accessibility and efficacy of leadership development programs, identifies preferred leadership styles, and analyses the influence of the promotion process on organisational leadership. Principal Arguments/Conclusions: The existing SAPS promotion methods, which predominantly depend on written assessments, exhibit possible validity concerns in forecasting leadership capability. A perceived deficiency exists in accessible and pertinent leadership development programs, with a necessity to synchronise promotion procedures with preferred leadership styles, including ethical, transformational, and strategic leadership. It is essential to address diversity and inclusivity within leadership positions.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. John Motsamai Modise

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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Artificial Intelligence: Catalyst for a Sust A I nable Future | Chapter 6 | Advancements in Science and Technology: Paving the Way to a Sustainable Future

Artificial Intelligence (A I) is transforming the approach to global challenges, offering innovative solutions for environmental, societal, and financial sust A I nability. This chapter explores how  A I  and Sust A I nability are connected and highlights how  A I  serves as a powerful catalyst in combating climate change, optimizing resource use, conserving biodiversity, improving healthcare access, fostering social equity, agriculture, urban infrastructure, circular economy, and equitable growth. Additionally, this chapter looks at how  A I  addresses critical challenges, such as high energy consumption, ethical considerations around data privacy, and economic disruptions.  This chapter examines how  A I -driven sust A I nability can be designed to benefit all communities equitably while distinguishing itself from conventional discussions on  A I  and sust A I nability. Unlike traditional approaches, it highlights  A I ’s role in driving scalable, predictive, and transformative change across multiple sectors, offering a fresh perspective on its potential to reshape sust A I nable development, which makes this chapter slightly different from other discussions av A I lable. This chapter would be of great benefit for policymakers, researchers, academicians, industry, leaders, and environmental advocates seeking to understand how  A I  can drive sust A I nable development. By using  A I  responsibly and working together globally we can unlock its full potential to create a greener, f A I rer, and more resilient future for everyone. This chapter takes a multidisciplinary approach to fostering collaboration and innovation, striving to achieve a seamless balance between scientific advancement and ecological sust A I nability.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Dr. Deepmala Kamboj
Department of Mathematics, Mukand Lal National College, Yamunanagar, India.

 

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Households’ Role in Community-Driven Infrastructure Development: A Case Study of Ondo State, Nigeria | Chapter 7 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 2

Community-Driven Development (CDD) treats the people and their institutions as partners and assets in the community development process while inefficiency or lacking Infrastructure impedes the growth of economic and social-related ventures in communities. This paper explores the contribution of residents/households to communal efforts in the provision and maintenance of community infrastructure in Ondo State, Nigeria. This includes investigation into project identification, financial contribution, approaches to community development, effects of households’ action and quality of support among others. With a survey approach, three hundred and seventy (370) households were selected across the state in a multistage sampling process to administer a well-structured open and close-ended questionnaire; using residential buildings as sampling units. Six (6) urban and rural settlements were targeted for the data gathering across the three (3) senatorial districts of the state. Major findings established a high involvement in project identification and availability as labourers for general infrastructure provision. Dominant infrastructure support was in connection with electricity provision, road maintenance and water provision (in the form of boreholes and wells). Financial constraints limited road “engagement” due to the high cost of macadam surfacing. As part of the recommendations, transparency and accountability by community organisations are proposed to further encourage financial donations by residents. Also, International Organisations are encouraged to focus more on road construction in rural communities and poorly accessed areas of urban centres to make up for residents’ inability to fund such projects.

 

Author (s) Details

 

J.A.B. Olujimi
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

A.A. Emmanuel
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

O.O. Simon-Oke
Department of Economics, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

F.C. Arowosafe
Department of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

O.O. Popoola
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

T. Akinbode
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

 

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Foraminifera Proxy of Short Core Samples: A Retrospective Study of Ecological Development of Surabaya and Bali Semi-enclosed Bay, Indonesia | Chapter 4 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 6

 

Retrospective overviews are essential in development planning and/or environmental health monitoring based on geological perspective through paleoecology. The studies are using various indicators, one of which is using recent foraminifera. Within last decades, the semi-enclosed bays of Lamong Bay in Surabaya and Benoa Bay in Bali have had enormous physical development. To ensure the continuity of existing infrastructure, it is necessary to discover the threats of natural and/or anthropogenic hazards through retrospective studies. Therefore the aim of this study is to reveal the ecological development of semi- enclosed bays using benthic foraminifera as a proxy over time periods. The research was conducted in March 2017, included analysis of absolute age and sedimentation rate using the Pb-210 isotope and recent foraminifera indexing from short core samples. The Ammonia-Elphidium index (A-E index) as a proxy of hypoxia and the planktonic/benthic ratio (P/B) as a proxy of open ocean flow were used in the study. The foraminiferal indeces revealed that both sites have experienced different ecological changes in the last few decades. Over the past 87 years, the Lamong Bay has undergone ecological changes, from the aquatic environment that was strongly influenced by the open sea and supports the benthic life, to shallow oligotrophic waters that cannot support benthic life. In contrast, Benoa Bay was shallow waters for 50 years and supports benthic life without any significant threat as the other coastal waters especially for the semi-enclosed bay. The research results showed that massive development in coastal areas will affect the ecological development/change of the area. Natural factors

 

Author(s) Details:

 

R. Rositasari
Research Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency Jl, Pasir Putih I, Ancol Timur, Jakarta Utara, 1440, Indonesia.

 

 

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The Development of Bed and Breakfast Industry in Gulangyu Island: A Cultural Anthropology Perspective | Chapter 18 | Anthropological Explorations of Gender, Identity, and Economics

In recent years, due to the improvement of people's living standards, as a new accommodation type, the B and B industry has been developing rapidly in China, especially in the tourist resort areas. However, most of the studies on B and B business form are from the perspective of tourism and economy, and analyze it from a single perspective, without considering the overall view. This paper tries to study the B and B industry in Gulangyu Island from the perspective of cultural anthropology, trying to provide new thinking for the development of B and B industry in the community of Gulangyu World International Heritage Site under the COVID-19 pandemic.

Author(s) Details:

Ma Yile,
Graduate Student in Anthropology at the School of Sociology and Anthropology of Xiamen University at Xiamen in the Fujian Province, P. R. China.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/AEGIE/article/view/13585

Foraminifera Proxy of Short Core Samples: A Retrospective Study of Ecological Development of Surabaya and Bali Semi-enclosed Bay, Indonesia | Chapter 4 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 6

Retrospective overviews are essential in development planning and/or environmental health monitoring based on geological perspective through paleoecology. The studies are using various indicators, one of which is using recent foraminifera. Within last decades, the semi-enclosed bays of Lamong Bay in Surabaya and Benoa Bay in Bali have had enormous physical development. To ensure the continuity of existing infrastructure, it is necessary to discover the threats of natural and/or anthropogenic hazards through retrospective studies. Therefore the aim of this study is to reveal the ecological development of semi- enclosed bays using benthic foraminifera as a proxy over time periods. The research was conducted in March 2017, included analysis of absolute age and sedimentation rate using the Pb-210 isotope and recent foraminifera indexing from short core samples. The Ammonia-Elphidium index (A-E index) as a proxy of hypoxia and the planktonic/benthic ratio (P/B) as a proxy of open ocean flow were used in the study. The foraminiferal indeces revealed that both sites have experienced different ecological changes in the last few decades. Over the past 87 years, the Lamong Bay has undergone ecological changes, from the aquatic environment that was strongly influenced by the open sea and supports the benthic life, to shallow oligotrophic waters that cannot support benthic life. In contrast, Benoa Bay was shallow waters for 50 years and supports benthic life without any significant threat as the other coastal waters especially for the semi-enclosed bay. The research results showed that massive development in coastal areas will affect the ecological development/change of the area. Natural factors such as geomorphological settings and circulation patterns are secondary factors that will magnify or reduce these changes/developments.

Author(s) Details:

R. Rositasari,
Research Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency Jl, Pasir Putih I, Ancol Timur, Jakarta Utara, 1440, Indonesia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/EIEGES-V6/article/view/13065

Interactive Video of Science Practicum: The Urgency and Development of Science Practicum in Elementary Schools in Distance Learning | Chapter 5 | Progress in Language, Literature and Education Research Vol. 2

 Common video is media that holds a combination of text, concepts, sound, movement or liveliness. Learning media maybe said to be common if students are involved accompanying the media, so that scholars do not just listen to the material in the publishing. Distance learning can be finished remotely, is a learning method that can be done anyplace and does not have to be in the alike place, so it does not use a homeroom and can use information technology media in the way that computers, internet, broadcast, and other associated publishing. The aim of this research is to define the urgency of skill practicum as well as describe the process of evolving interactive videos for science practicum in primary school in distance learning. The conclusion that maybe drawn from this research is that science practicum in primary school in distance learning is an main component in science learning. Email or practicum can be done in miscellaneous ways, one of that is by providing learning videos or by using uses to support other education media.

Author(s) Details:

A. A. Ketut Budiastra,
Elementary School Teacher Education, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia.

Iwan Wicaksono,
Science Education, University of Jember, Indonesia.

Nia Erlina,
Science Education, Ganesha University of Education, Indonesia.

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Rapid Determination of Carboplatin and Docetaxel Using RP-HPLC with PDA Detector | Chapter 11 | Novel Aspects on Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 7

 Objective: In the current inquiry, to separated and legalize the cancer healing drugs (Carboplatin and Docetaxel) through the HPLC (e-2695) tool containing a PDA indicator.Methods: A simple, discriminating, validated and well-defined establishment that shows isocratic RP-HPLC methodology for the determinable determination of Carboplatin and Docetaxel. The chromatographic strategy exploited Symmetry C18 column of ranges 150x4.6 mm, 3.5 micron, using isocratic elution accompanying a mobile phase of acetonitrile and 0.1% ortho phosphoric acid (40:60). A flow rate of 1 ml/brief time period and a detector intuitiveness of 225 nm utilizing the PDA indicator were given in the instrumental scenes. Recovery, specificity, extent of object, accuracy, robustness, masculinity were determined as any of method confirmation and the results were found to be inside the acceptable range. Validation of the projected method was completed activity according to an international convention on harmonization (ICH) directions.Results: LOD and LOQ for the two alive ingredients were established concerning test concentration. The measurement charts plotted were linear accompanying a regression cooperative of R2>0.999.Conclusion: The proposed form to be fast, simple, possible and affordable in assay condition. During strength tests, it can be secondhand for routine analysis of production samples and to confirm the quality of drug samples all the while stability studies.

Author(s) Details:

Potturi Rama Devi,
Vidya Jyothi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Kantipudi Rambabu,
RVR & JC College of Engineering, Chowdavaram, Guntur, AP, India.

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Analysis of Capacity Building of Small, Micro and Medium Farming Enterprises (SMMEs) In South Africa | Chapter 4 | Current Topics on Business, Economics and Finance Vol. 4

 In this item, it was found that ability needs for farming SMMEs can bereliably predictedby using the key gain factors. In forecasting the performance of these enterprises, the use of two together key success determinants and SSWFOT analysis seems to specify reliable and correct estimates of the capacity necessities for farming SMMEs. Small, micro, and medium-judge enterprises (SMMEs) have existed identified as a crucial clever priority for South African farming development, job invention, and food freedom. According to recent studies, these SMMEs are sidelined to function as legal business bodies in South Africa. The data was composed during focus sessions and plants. The survey instrument in the study made by self-completion questionnaire containing of 35 closed–ended items was working these questionnaires were administered to a sample of 105 agriculture SMMEs across the six (n=6) provinces of South Africa. According to the findings, key success signs like sustainable markets, recommendation supply, production, increased wage/cash flow, and trade operations must be developed orderly for small and calculating enterprises expected financially viable. Additionally, it was discovered that medium-judge businesses have better competency, and that in order to invigorate their capacity, the right interference may be needed.

Author(s) Details:

Victor Mmbengwa,
Department of Agricultural Economic and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, South Africa.

Xiaoshun Qin,
Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), University of South Africa, South Africa and ACASA, Association of China-Africa Small-holder Agriculture, South Africa.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CTBEF-V4/article/view/10182

Environmental Incidence of the Western Regiotram Project and its Contribution to the Objectives of Sustainable Development in Colombia| Chapter 1 | Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 7

 The Regiotram de Occidente It has happened one of the best innovations and growth projects for the department of Cundinamarca in Colombia, since over the age and due to the excellent growth of the people in the area of influence concerning this sector of the country, transport of the settlers has caused great conflict, namely why this book branch will demonstrate by virtue of what the environmental impact evaluation is related and allure direct relationship with the tenable development aims (SDG) in the execution and building of high impact for the atmosphere in this area of the country (Colombia), planting the relationship that this has accompanying Latin American trains [1].

Author(s) Details:

Martínez Rodríguez, Edgar Allan,
Universidad Piloto De Colombia, Colombia.

Melgarejo Ruiz, Carlos Samuel,
Universidad Piloto De Colombia, Colombia.

Riaño Serna, David Santiago,
Universidad Piloto De Colombia, Colombia.

Rodriguez Gomez Valentina,
Universidad Piloto De Colombia, Colombia.

Serrano Romero, Ronal Orlando,
Universidad Piloto De Colombia, Colombia.

Monroy Vargas, Edgar Ricardo,
Universidad Piloto De Colombia, Colombia.

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Impacts of Ecotourism on Local Communities of Mole National Park, Ghana and Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria: A Comparative Study| Chapter 2 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 7

 This study evaluated the perceived positive and negative effects of ecotourism on the way of life in the nearby villages of the national parks of Kainji Lake in Nigeria and Mole in Ghana. A structured questionnaire was given to 582 community members who resided close to the two national parks as part of this study. To evaluate the data, descriptive and inferential statistical approaches were used. People's perceptions of the impact of the ecotourism development were shown to be most positively impacted by the rise in park biodiversity conservation in both Parks. The increase in wildlife-related crop and livestock destruction in Kainji communities was the most detrimental effect of the ecotourism boom, whereas the most detrimental impact on Mole communities was the shrinkage of arable land. As stated by, the good effects at the two National Parks and the negative effects at both are significantly different, according to the results of a paired sample test (P 0.05). In order to have a greater positive influence, the park management should boost employment, particularly of natives of nearby villages in the junior cadre, and increase partnership and sponsorship to develop projects and programmes that could adequately fulfil the requirements of the communities.

Author(s) Details:

Folusade Catherine Arowosafe,
Department of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RDASS-V7/article/view/8081

Development of Virtual Office Information System Services in Basic Telecommunication Technique Practices | Chapter 6 | Technological Innovation in Engineering Research Vol. 5

The purpose of this research was to create and plan the usage of virtual laboratories and office information systems that are always available for improved time management. The electrical engineering lab at Gorontalo State University served as the study's location. Building PHP programming software, AJAX programming technology, and Cloud meeting zoom technology was the research methodology used (vicon.ung.ac.id). In addition to using hardware like a laptop or personal computer, the research tool also uses software like PHP, an object-oriented programming language, and the AJAX programming technology. The study's findings showed that, based on the results of the Urgency Development of Virtual Office Information System Services in Basic Telecommunications Engineering Practice, Electrical engineering laboratories can increase the scientific communication by processing the implementation of office work in the laboratory with the work system as the target of work for laboratory managers.

Author (s) Details:

Zainudin Bonok,
Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

B. P. Asmara,
Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

S. Abdussamad,
Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/TIER-V5/article/view/7465

Social-environmental Determinants of Graduates Innovativeness Development in Selected East Africa Countries | Chapter 13 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 9

 In order to enhance global human development, a collaborative effort is essential to promote creativity outside the classroom. This research looked at the social and environmental factors that influence graduates' ability to innovate in a number of East African nations. The data was obtained once using a cross-sectional study approach. The data was examined descriptively using mean rankings and percents. The findings reveal that university and allied higher learning institutions are the most important innovation support determinants for graduates, followed by regional equipment providers. It was also shown that graduates who produced innovative ideas seldom preserve their ideas. As a result, graduates were unable to take use of their intellectual property copy rights and the accompanying acknowledged advantages of invention. It is stated that while there are a number of social environmental characteristics that assist graduates' creativity in east African nations, the majority of graduates do not take advantage of these chances for innovation growth. The capacity building and stakeholder engagement strategies should be implemented as soon as possible.

Author(S) Details

Paschal Banga Nade
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania.

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Assessment of Zebrafish Heart as a Model to Investigate the Mechanisms of Sudden Cardiac Death | Chapter 12 | Issues and Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8

 The zebrafish heart has been used as a basic, low-cost model to investigate the development, anatomy, and function of the heart from infancy to adulthood. It has also been established as a model for studying various heart diseases caused by various approaches. Cardiac diseases range from functional problems like arrhythmia to structural illnesses like hypertrophic heart disease, and many of them have been linked to genetic and molecular factors. Some of these genetic and molecular variables have been implicated in human cases of sudden cardiac death. This negative consequence is typical in a variety of cardiovascular diseases and can happen at any age. Unfortunately, the aetiology and physiopathology of sudden cardiac death are unknown, necessitating further research. The goal of this review was to demonstrate the benefits of using a zebrafish model to research sudden cardiac death by taking into account the genetic, molecular, and physiological information available on cardiovascular development and function throughout its life cycle. A literature search was conducted for this review utilising the PubMed database and the Google Scholar search engine, using the terms sudden cardiac death, zebrafish, arrhythmias, and cardiomyopathies combined.

Author(S) Details

Rafael Antonio Vargas
Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, Bogotá, Colombia and Maestría en Actividad Física para la Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bogotá, Colombia.

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Study about Interpersonal Communication for Development | Chapter 7 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol.1

 This paper aims to laud the overwhelming synergy between interpersonal communication and growth, as well as to prove that interpersonal communication is a requirement for meaningful and long-term development. For a better understanding of the discourse, basic concepts were defined, explained, and appropriate examples were supplied. The study goes on to address different types of interpersonal communication, interpersonal communication in relationships, interpersonal communication aspects, and noise in communication as a major hindrance to communication. The paper used a content analysis method to examine scientific papers from books, journals, and the internet. The authors suggest for a channel mix in which interpersonal communication is combined with mass media and social media to promote more effective long-term growth. Finally, certain findings and inferences were drawn.

Author(s) Details:
Gloria Nneka Ono,
 Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Chinwe Mirian Odionye,
 Department of Mass Communication, Edwin Clark University, Delta State, Nigeria.

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Prenatal Maternal Stress Due to Repeated Exposure to Cold Environment Affects Development of Catecholamine Neurons in Rat Offsprings | Chapter 16 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8

 We studied the effect of maternal recurrent cold stress (RCS) on catecholamine neuron development in offspring using 8-day-old pups and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immunohistochemistry. RCS was loaded into pregnant rats between the 10th and 20th day after fertilisation. In rats prenatally exposed to RCS, the frontal and cingulate cortices had less TH-immunoreactive (-ir) fibres, and the density of TH-ir varicosities with a large size (more than 7 m in diameter) was significantly (p0.05) lower than in controls. Locus coeruleus neurons in prenatal RCS rats displayed lower TH immunoreactivity than controls. RCS rats showed smaller TH-ir neurons and fewer TH-ir fibres in the medullary C1/A1 catecholaminergic field, but the differences were not significant. In the originating and projection regions of the midbrain dopaminergic system, we identified no differences in TH-ir structures between the two groups. According to these research, prenatal RCS impaired the development of catecholaminergic neurons in pups, particularly noradrenergic neurons.

Author(S) Details

Keiko Ikemoto
Department of Psychiatry, Iwaki City Medical Center, Japan.

Teruko Uwano
System Emotional Science, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Toyama, Japan.

Taketoshi Ono
System Emotional Science, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Toyama, Japan.

Hisao Nishijo
System Emotional Science, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Toyama, Japan.

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