Association between Farmers’ Profile Characteristics and the Effectiveness of Televised Farm Broadcast Programmes in Andhra Pradesh | Chapter 2 | New Horizons of Science, Technology and Culture Vol. 8

 

Television is the most powerful audiovisual medium, evolving from its humble beginnings in 1936. In today's world, it has grown into a huge network for mass information and mass entertainment. As an effective medium of mass communication, television plays a crucial role in the agricultural sector, making proper planning and execution of farm broadcast programmes essential for bringing about desired changes in agricultural communities. The present study was taken up to investigate the relationship between the profile characteristics of televiewing farmers and the effectiveness of farm broadcast programmes. The study was conducted in Andhra Pradesh using an ex-post facto research design. Out of the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh, four districts were selected randomly. Two mandals from each district and two villages from each mandal were selected randomly. After listing out the total number of farmers who have television sets, 15 farmers from each village were chosen by a simple random sampling method; the total sample size became 240. The primary data were collected by using a pre–tested interview schedule. To convert the data into meaningful findings, statistical tools such as the Correlation coefficient (r) and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR) were used. The findings indicated that, out of sixteen profile characteristics selected, thirteen, viz., age, education, farming experience, socio-economic status, innovativeness, mass media exposure, marketing orientation, risk orientation, economic orientation, scientific orientation, extension contact, social participation and training exposure had significant relationship with the effectiveness of farm broadcasts. The other profile characteristics such as farm size, annual income and cropping intensity, did not show any relationship. The MLR analysis found that all 16 profile characteristics of televiewing farmers put together explained about 78.64 per cent variation in the effectiveness of farm broadcasts. The remaining 21.36 per cent is due to the extraneous profile characteristics, which were not considered under study. The profile characteristics, namely socio-economic status, mass media exposure, risk orientation, economic orientation, scientific orientation, extension contact and annual income were found to be positively significant at the 0.01 level of significance. The variable social participation was found to be positively significant at the 0.05 level of significance. This study concludes that farm broadcast programmes provide a comprehensive understanding of agricultural technologies and effectively supplement knowledge gained through training programmes. Due to its audio-visual component and comprehensive nature, the effectiveness of farm broadcasts increases with increasing training exposure. Future studies may include additional profile characteristics like achievement motivation, management orientation, previous knowledge, production orientation, planning orientation, price situation, input accessibility, etc., which are likely to affect them and which are beyond the present study, and may also be studied.

 

 

Author(s) Details

M. V. Krishnaji
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Maruteru, Achraya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

T. Gopi Krishna
Mekapati Gowtham Reddy Agricultural College, Udayagiri, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

 

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Effectiveness of Nurses' Knowledge of Surgical Asepsis: Results from a Structured Questionnaire | Chapter 6 | Medical Research and Its Applications Vol. 8

 

Introduction: Asepsis is the state of not being infected or coming into touch with microbes. Surgical asepsis is a collection of certain techniques and procedures carried out in closely monitored environments with the intention of reducing pathogen contamination. It uses asepsis maximization and maintenance, infection prevention for patients, and pathogen containment.

 

Objectives: The present study finds out the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and practice regarding surgical asepsis among 3rd-year B.Sc Nursing students.

 

Materials and Methods: The research approach and design adopted for this study is a quantitative pre-experimental one-group pre-test post-test design. The study was conducted at the Faculty of Nursing, Assam down town University among 3rd year B. Sc Nursing students. Fifty-seven (57 nos.) of 3rd year B. Sc. Nursing students were selected by using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. The tools used were a Self-Structured knowledge questionnaire (total no. of items was 20) and an observational checklist to assess knowledge and practice regarding surgical asepsis. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The frequency and percentage were calculated to assess the knowledge and practice of the students.

 

Results: Results revealed that 46 nos. of students (80.70%) had average knowledge and 11nos. (19.30%) had good knowledge whereas in the post test after the implementation of the Structured Teaching Programme, 52nos. (91.23%) had good knowledge and 5nos (8.77%) had average knowledge regarding surgical asepsis. 54 nos. (94.74%) had moderate practice, 2nos of students (3.51%) had poor practice and 1 student (1.75%) had good practice and in the post-test after the Structured Teaching Programme, 54nos. (94.74%) had good practice and 3nos. (5.26%) had moderate practice regarding the two aspects of surgical asepsis (Hand Scrubbing and Gloving). The study showed highly significant differences between the pre-test and post-test of the study group at p<0.01 for overall total nurses’ practices concerning aseptic techniques in the operating room, this means there are high level of improvement in nurses’ practice for the study group between pre-test and post-test interventional program about aseptic techniques in operating room.

 

Conclusion: A structured teaching programme was found to be effective in improving the students’ knowledge which ultimately improves their practice in surgical asepsis. Nursing Curriculum among the students and staff, especially emphasizing its practice and maintenance will help to improve health and prevent infection among patients thus optimizing quality care.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Manashi Sengupta

Faculty of Nursing, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, India.

Amanda Kharsamai

Pratiksha College of Nursing, Guwahati, Assam, India.

 

 

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Assessment of Aflatoxin Biocontrol Strategies Implemented by Private Sector Entities for Managing Aflatoxin Contamination in Nigerian Agricultural Systems | Chapter 8 | Research Perspectives of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 7

Aflatoxins are toxic compounds produced by several Aspergillus species that contaminate various crops. The impact of aflatoxin on the health of humans and livestock is a concern across the globe. Income, trade, and development sectors are affected as well. There are several technologies to prevent aflatoxin contamination but there are difficulties in having farmers use them. Several Aspergillus species can produce aflatoxins, however, A. flavus is the most common causal agent of contamination and therefore of global interest. In Nigeria, an aflatoxin biocontrol product containing atoxigenic isolates of A. flavus has been registered with regulatory authorities and is now being produced at scale by the private company Harvestfield Industries Limited (HIL). The current study reports results of biocontrol effectiveness trials in maize conducted by HIL during 2020 in several locations across Nigeria and compared to untreated maize from nearby locations. Farmers and farmer-field selections were carried out in collaboration with the lead farmers from MAGPAMAN and Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) of the Agricultural Development Project (ADP). Biocontrol application was conducted in fields across the six geopolitical regions of Nigeria during the 2020 cropping season, which spans from April to October. Also, maize was collected from open markets to assess levels of contamination. All treated maize met tolerance thresholds (i.e., <4ppb total aflatoxin). In contrast, most maize from untreated fields had a higher risk of aflatoxin contamination, with some areas averaging 38.5 ppb total aflatoxin. Maize from open markets had aflatoxin above tolerance thresholds with even an average of up to 90.3 ppb. For the biocontrol treatment comparisons, means were separated using paired Student t-tests. Results from the trials were presented in a National Workshop attended by key officers of Government agencies, farmer organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and donors. Overall, we report (i) efforts spearheaded by the private sector to have aflatoxin management strategies used at scale in Nigeria, and (ii) deliberations of key stakeholders to ensure the safety of crops produced in Nigeria for the benefit of farmers, consumers, and industries. With improved, refined strategies, aflatoxin management programs will surely result in reduced aflatoxin contamination and exposure in Nigeria and elsewhere.

 

Author (s) Details

O. T. Ola
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

O. O. Ogedengbe
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

T. M. Raji
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

B. Eze
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

M. Chama
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

O. N. Ilori
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

M. A. Awofisayo
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

L. Kaptog
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.

 

R. Bandyopadhyay
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.

 

A. Ortega-Beltran
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.

 

A. A. Ndarubu
Harvestfield Industries Limited, Lagos, Nigeria.

 

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Fostering Trust, Integrity and Good Governance in the Fight against Corruption | Chapter 3 | The Informed Leader: How Philosophy and Evidence Shape Organizational Performance

The purpose of the study is to 1) analyze different notions of good governance and the methodologies for its evaluation, 2) furnish instruments for the execution and dissemination of exemplary governance norms, 3) enhance ethical consciousness and dedication to principled behavior and 4) enhance efficiency and maintain engagement in ethical training. Good governance and fighting against corruption are frequently linked, whereas corruption is frequently linked to poor governance. Certain fundamental tenets of good governance are also tenets of anti-corruption. The literature associates effective political systems with various characteristics such as participation, adherence to the rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus-oriented, equity and inclusiveness, effectiveness and efficiency, and accountability. Public confidence is essential for efficient governance. It is suggested that a variety of traits be had in order to accomplish good governance, with the ability to strike a balance between practical and general ethics, make connections between morality and other world issues, emphasis the value of morality and ethics in daily life, and also place an emphasis on global ethics and universal principles while allowing for a variety of regional and cultural viewpoints.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Dr. John Motsamai Modise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

Phemelo Sheldon Modise
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

 

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Value Engineering Concept in Construction Project Management | Book Publisher International

The Value Engineering Concept in Construction Project Management is a systematic and structured approach within the context of construction projects, aimed at analyzing functions to achieve an optimal balance between time, cost, and quality.

 

The Value Engineering work plan consists of several phases, spanning information gathering, creative ideation, meticulous evaluation, iterative development, decisive decision-making, and conclusive recommendations. A series of compelling case studies further enriches the narrative, offering real-world insights into the transformative impact of Value Engineering on construction projects. These case studies underscore the versatility and efficacy of Value Engineering across various contexts, thereby reinforcing its status as a powerful tool for enhancing project value and stakeholder satisfaction.

 

This Value Engineering concept is highly relevant for both academics and practitioners in construction management in Indonesia. It illustrates the practical application of Value Engineering principles in various construction contexts, highlighting the underutilization of Value Engineering concepts in the country. By providing comprehensive insights and practical guidance, this work aims to bridge the gap and contribute valuable information to enhance construction project management practices in Indonesia, emphasizing the importance of achieving efficiency and effectiveness in construction projects through the potential benefits of Value Engineering implementation.

 

Author (s) Details

Prof. Dr. Ir. Hafnidar A. Rani
Department of Civil Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Aceh, Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

 

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Energy Savings through Retrofitting Waste Heat Recovery System on Bulk Milk Cooler | Chapter 9 | Theory and Applications of Engineering Research Vol. 5

This study highlights about energy savings through retrofitting waste heat recovery system on bulk milk cooler. Various types of heat exchangers are being used for recovering waste heat in which tube in tube type are the most common. Bulk milk coolers are used to chill the milk from its harvest temperature of 350C to 40C to arrest the bacterial growth and maintain the quality of harvested milk. Milk chilling practices are energy intensive with low coefficient of performance (COP) of about 3.0. Increased energy cost concern encouraged an investigation of heat recovery from bulk milk cooler as one conservation alternative for reducing water heating cost in dairy industry. Heat dissipated to atmosphere through condenser is recovered to improve the energy efficiency of plant. The waste heat is utilized to heat the water which is used to clean the milk processing equipment’s thus saving thermal or electrical energy used to heat the water separately. Shell and coil type heat exchanger is designed and used to recover the waste heat during condensation process. Heat rejected in condensation process consists of superheat and latent heat of the refrigerant. In this work, attempt has been made to recover complete superheat along with part of latent heat which is a present research issue. Various types of heat exchangers are being used for recovering waste heat in which tube in tube type are the most common. The results show that complete superheat and 35% of latent heat is recovered. Heat recovery rate is measured for various mass flow rates. Water is flowing on shell side and refrigerant through tubes. The effectiveness of the heat exchanger is determined and the results achieved are presented in this paper. Significant improvements have been achieved and COP of the system is increased from 3 to 4.8.

After conducting trials on the experimental setup developed in the lab, it is found that there is significant energy saving & performance enhancement as a whole system. This is implemented as a pilot project in field on one of the bulk milk cooler of a dairy plant in Maharashtra, India which is satisfactorily working with good results and less ROI.

Author(s) Details:

S. M. Pise,
Kolhapur Institute of Technology’s College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

D. V. Ghewade,
Dr. A. D. Shinde College of Engineering, Gadhinglaj, Maharashtra, India.

S. N. Sapali,
Department of Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

P. S. Pise,
D. Y. Patil College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kasba Bawada, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.

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Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Targeting Eating Behaviour for Patients with Abdominal Obesity in an Ordinary Primary Health Care Setting | Chapter 8 | Novel Research Aspects in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 8

 The purpose concerning this study is to explain in what way or manner Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Targeting Eating Behavior (CBT-TEB) was applied and to evaluate the therapy's short-term efficiency in lowering abdominal corpulence and body mass index (BMI) in routine first-contact medical care settings. Obesity is a weighty public health issue and associated with an raised risk of cardiovascular disease events and humanness. The risk of cardiovascular complications is directly had connection with excess frame fat mass and ectopic fat dethroning, but also other corpulence-related complexities such as pre-type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, and non-alcoholic greasy liver diseases.A screening inquiry was given to consecutive sufferers and after that a fitness dialogue, blood pressure and skin glucose check were offered. Eighty- three bodies aged 18-69 age consented to participate in the CBT-TEB invasion. Inclusion criteria were the combination of intestinal obesity and BMI ≥ 25. Primary outcome measures were changes from criterion to six months after end of remedy in waist circumference (WC), midriff-to-hip ratio (WHR), pressure, and BMI. Changes in eating behaviours: cognitive limitation eating, poignant eating and uncontrolled consuming. Obesity related psychosocial problems in addition to patients´ and group rulers´ experiences of the CBT-TEB programme were also evaluated. Pulse, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, high-bulk lipoproteins (HDL-C), low-density lipoproteins (LDL-C) and triglycerides were calculated.Mean reductions after six months (total sample, last attention carried forward): WC 4.8 (sd 7.0) cm, WHR 0.027 (sd 0.04), weight 4.4 (sd 4.9) kg, BMI 1.6 (sd 1.8) kg/m2. Mean reductions afterwards six months in therapy completers: WC 5.5 (7.3) cm, WHR 0.031 (0.05), weight 5.0 (5.0) kg, BMI 1.8 (1.8) kg/m2. Cognitive limitation eating raised and uncontrolled eating, touching eating and obesity-accompanying psychosocial problems decreased considerably during remedy. Patients´ experiences of the therapy surpassed their expectations. Group leaders´ knowledge were positive. After a brief training ending, it was possible to redistribute CBT-TEB in primary care using precinct nurses and health educators as group leaders. Both cases and staff replied favorably to the treatment. The CBT-TEB program's temporary success in reducing pressure and abdominal obesity in subjects receiving first-contact medical care was pleasing and seems expected superior to the majority of different reported CBT-located programs.

Author(s) Details:

Lisbeth Stahre,
Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Section for Psychiatry, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.

Ann Blomstrand,
Department of Primary Health Care, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Tore Hällström,
Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Section for Psychiatry, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden and Department of Neuroscience, Section of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Unit for Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

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Awareness through Teaching Program Regarding Child Abuse | Chapter 2 | Current Innovations in Disease and Health Research Vol. 1

 This phase assess the influence of a structured education program regarding offspring abuse. Child abuse and neglect can cause a variety of psychological questions. Maltreatment can cause victims to feel seclusion, fear, and distrust, which can interpret into lifelong emotional consequences that can manifest as instructional difficulties, reduced self-esteem, depression, and trouble making and maintaining connections.Quasi experimental individual group pre-test-post-test design was used and background was selected country areas of Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Samples of 73 inventors were selected by purposive inspecting technique. Tools were secondhand as self-structured information questionnaires.In the pre-test, there were 63 inventors had an average level of knowledge that is to say 86.3%, the remaining 10 inventors had a poor level of knowledge namely 13.69% and none of bureaucracy had a good level of knowledge when in fact in the post-test 58 mothers had a good level of information i.e 79.45%, 15 founders had an average level of knowledge that is to say 20.54% and none of them had weak level of knowledge and the things produced revealed that the mean score of the pre-test information was 10.42 with SD of 1.95 when in fact the mean score of the post-test knowledge score was 17.61 and SD was 1.7. Based on the judgments researcher distinguished the calculated t value that is 21.05 and the tabulated profit i.e.1.99 on 72 scopes of freedom at 0.05 level of meaning. The appropriate degrees of exemption, the analysed data discloses that there was a significant friendship of the pre-test knowledge accompanying the demographic variables namely religion and number of male infants whereas skilled was no significant partnership of the pre-test knowledge scores with age, types of offspring, no. of children, no. of female youth, income, instruction, occupation and prior knowledge. Since the determined value was above the tabulated value the scientist rejected the ineffectual hypothesis and established the alternative hypothesis. Which told that there was a important increase in the level of knowledge. There is a need of providing decent information and education concerning child abuse. So, healthcare providers endure provide strength education to raise their knowledge concerning child abuse with mothers of school-age children.

Author(s) Details:

Sanghpriya,
Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Keywords: Child abuse, effectiveness, structured teaching program

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention Regarding Foot Care on Knowledge among Diabetes Mellitus Patients at Selected Health Centers of Lucknow, India | Chapter 3 | New Advances in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 5

 This stage aims to evaluate the influence of an educational intervention roaming care knowledge with diabetes mellitus patients at picked health centers. Diabetic foot is individual of the most superior, costly, and severe results of diabetes. Diabetic foot can influence an important business-related, social, and public health burden; exceptionally in low-pay communities.In this work, of highest quality-group pre- and post-test design using a quasi-exploratory research methodology was secondhand. The non-probability useful sampling method was used to select 80 samples in total. Following the pretest, the educational Intervention was told to the group.The results showed that the mean pretest score for twelve inches/30.48 centimeters measured care before the test was 5.21 and climbed to 9.65 after the post-test.  The predictable difference in the pre-test was 2.34 which later the post-test increased to 3.14. The obtained “t” advantage of 4.765 was statistically highly meaningful p<0.05. There was a strong friendship discovered between instruction, status, revenue, knowledge about a diabetic twelve inches/30.48 centimeters measured, and source of information. The study decided that the educational interference used for one researcher was successful in reconstructing foot care information among diabetes mellitus patients'.

Author(s) Details:

Anjali Pandey,
Department of Community Health, KGMU College of Nursing, KGMU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Rohitash Kumar,
Department of Community Health, KGMU College of Nursing, KGMU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

S. K. Singh,
Department of Community Health, KGMU College of Nursing, KGMU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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A Comparison of Two Small Group Teaching Techniques| Chapter 1 | Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5

 A new method of education in narrow group format is being inculcated for one savants. Need is skilled to see the influence of the new technique in addition to to evaluate the determinants for allure priority so it could be reduced expected more creative. Case located knowledge method (CBL) has been in essence during the whole of the experience for any decades immediately and is considered the set means for education limited groups. Our institute selected it few four years back, when it fluctuated towards commutable method of education. It is the basic method for transporting narrow group conversations. We certain to implement the the gamification technique of attending limited group considerations. Need was skilled to see the influence of the new technique in addition to to determine the determinants for allure option so it could be reduced expected more fruitful. The aim search out evaluate the effectiveness of gamification education method distinguished to the usual CBL method both quantitatively and qualitatively. As a result, from June to October 2021, a assorted-procedure randomised regulated trial was attended on first-period medical undergraduates at Khyber Medical College. In this study, group-located education including two together CBL and gamification approaches was secondhand in a cross-over manner. The study written (quantitatively) that post experiment mean score of gamification education method was 3.41±0.982, while for CBL the mean was 3.55±1.055, record an insignificant dissimilarity accompanying p-advantage of 0.608. In subjective study, about 12 (80%) students favorite the gamification method, their understanding being that it instils competitiveness, increases the engrossment of undergraduates in class and their motivation level. This study further demonstrated that the CBL approach had the benefit of keen knowledge through the facilitator performance and was natural to trail on account of the handouts. Some of the established drawbacks of CBL contained the experience that the parties understanding it was a uninteresting and plodding method of education. The stated loss of gamification was that because the planner wasn't directing ruling class, the scholars were doubtful of the veracity of the facts they prepared in the beginning. The study decided an minimal dissimilarity with the two methods quantitatively; nevertheless qualitatively, the graduates chosen gamification, as a better method for learning.

Author(s) Details:

Umema Zafar,
Department of Physiology, Rehman Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Hamna Zafar,
Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Huma Rehman,
Department of Physiology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

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A Comparison of Two Small Group Teaching Techniques| Chapter 1 | Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5

 A new method of education in limited group format is being inculcated for one savants. Need is skilled to experience the influence of the new technique in addition to to determine the determinants for allure weakness so it could be changed expected more fruitful. Case located knowledge method (CBL) has been in essence during the whole of the planet for any decades immediately and is considered the set pattern for education limited groups. Our institute selected it few four years back, when it fluctuated towards standard plan of education. It is the basic method for attending limited group conversations. We certain to implement the the gamification technique of transporting limited group conversations. Need was skilled to see the influence of the new technique in addition to to determine the determinants for allure choice so it could be changed expected more fruitful. The aim search out determine the effectiveness of gamification education method distinguished to the established CBL method both quantitatively and qualitatively. As a result, from June to October 2021, a assorted-form randomised regulated trial was transported on first-period medical undergraduates at Khyber Medical College. In this study, group-located education including two together CBL and gamification approaches was secondhand in a cross-over manner. The study written (quantitatively) that post experiment mean score of gamification education method was 3.41±0.982, while for CBL the mean was 3.55±1.055, record an insignificant dissimilarity accompanying p-advantage of 0.608. In approximate study, about 12 (80%) students chosen the gamification method, their understanding being that it instils competitiveness, increases the difficulty of undergraduates in class and their motivation level. This study too accompanied that the CBL approach had the benefit of keen education through the facilitator performance and was plain to understand on account of the handouts. Some of the established drawbacks of CBL contained the event that the partners concept it was a uninteresting and dreary method of education. The stated hurt of gamification was that because the planner wasn't directing bureaucracy, the juniors were insecure of the veracity of the facts they prepared in the beginning. The study decided an minor distinctness with the two methods quantitatively; nevertheless qualitatively, the pupils chosen gamification, as a better method for learning.

Author(s) Details:

Umema Zafar,
Department of Physiology, Rehman Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Hamna Zafar,
Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan.

Huma Rehman,
Department of Physiology, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Assessing Management Supports to the Internal Audit System in Bo District Council, Sierra Leone | Chapter 12 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 9

 The study's goal was to analyse one of the most difficult difficulties confronting Sierra Leone's local governments, specifically the Bo District Council, which is the quality of support services that drives accountability in the use of limited financial resources. The study was conducted in Sierra Leone's Southern Region's Bo District Council. 16 Chiefdoms, 25 Councilors, 3 Paramount Chiefs, 25 Wards, 16 Committees, 11 Constituencies, and 13 Core Staff Members make up the Bo District Council. The study's goals were to: I determine the amount of management support for the internal audit system; ii) determine the scale of management support for internal audit effectiveness; and iii) determine the link between management support and internal audit effectiveness. A stratified sampling procedure was used to choose the 13 core staff members. To describe the findings, the study employed a descriptive design using qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The reliability test was conducted using the Crumb Alpha Test, which was confirmed to be valid at 0.765. The study's main conclusions include the audit committee's lack of comprehensive support, the internal audit system's lack of independence, and insufficient budget allocation.

Author(S) Details

Sualiho Sheriff
Department of Accounting, School of Social Sciences and Law, Njala University, Bo Campus, Sierra Leone.

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Evaluating Management Supports to the Internal Audit Function in Kenema District Council, Sierra Leone | Chapter 08 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 8

 The internal audit function's efficacy and efficiency are severely hampered by a lack of managerial support and independence. The goal of this research was to assess the effectiveness of management support for the internal audit function in the Kenema District Council in Eastern Sierra Leone. The survey covered all officers of the Kenema District Council. Using a simple random sampling approach, the internal audit procedure was previewed for 13 council officers. The 13 officers were given a pre-tested validated questionnaire with a reliability of 0.765 from December 13th to December 20th, 2020. The majority of respondents stated that the council develops policy (92.3%), monitors and analyses (76.2%), and accepts audit documents (92.3%). (84.6 percent ). Furthermore, 53.8 percent of respondents strongly feel there is a relationship between managerial support and employee satisfaction.

Author(S) Details

Sualiho Sheriff
Institute of Social Studies, Administration and Management (ISSAM), School of Social Sciences and Law, Njala University, Bo Campus, Sierra Leone.

Mohamed Paul Ngegba
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Njala University, Njala Campus, Sierra Leone.

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Maximum Work and Efficiency of an Irreversible Regenerative Stirling Cycle | Chapter 12 | New Trends in Physical Science Research Vol. 1

 On a stationary irreversible regenerative Stirling cycle model, the effect of two sources of irreversibilities (limited rate of heat transfers and heat leak) is investigated. The purpose of this study is to figure out how to get the partial optimization criterion specified in [1]. Because when two design rules are used alternately: internal thermal conductance fixed, or regions fixed, the ideal relations for the allocation and efficacy of the heat exchangers of the Stirling power plant are established. These optimal relationships are the same for optimum particular power and efficiency. By inserting these optimal values in the specific power and efficiency, for example, the greatest specific power and efficiency can be found. When the maximum efficiency and specific power are evaluated, it is observed that the maximum efficiency is greater than the maximum particular power under both design rules. When the design rule is bound by the set areas of the heat exchangers, the efficiency is higher.  

Author(S) Details

R. Alanís-Padrón
PDPA. UAM- Azcapotzalco. Av. San Pablo # 180. Col. Reynosa. Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México

G. Aragón-González
PDPA. UAM- Azcapotzalco. Av. San Pablo # 180. Col. Reynosa. Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México.

A. León-Galicia
PDPA. UAM- Azcapotzalco. Av. San Pablo # 180. Col. Reynosa. Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México

J. R. Morales-Gómez
PDPA. UAM- Azcapotzalco. Av. San Pablo # 180. Col. Reynosa. Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México.

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The Readiness of Preschool Teachers in Integrating 4th Industrial Revolution Skills in Classroom: A Recent Study | Chapter 01 | Current Research in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 3

 In keeping with the Fourth Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0), the use of information, communication, and technology (ICT) in education improves educational quality. There is an increasing demand for ICT to be employed in the workplace. In keeping with the IR4.0 vision, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is a curriculum that prepares students for the job. The employment of ICT approaches in the classroom to cater to TVET programmes is becoming increasingly vital as the demand for ICT competent people grows. It is critical to introduce technology into the daily life of future generations from a young age. The goal of this study was to see if preschool teachers were ready to integrate IR4.0 abilities into the classroom. The respondents for this study were 302 preschool instructors in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, who completed a survey circulated via social media. The Cronbach's Alpha value was utilised to verify that the instrument's reliability was greater than 0.6 for each instrument element. Likert scales of 4 and 5 points were also employed in this study. Preschool instructors in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, had a favourable attitude toward the use of ICT in the classroom (M = 3.11, SD = 1.36), according to the findings of this study. Preschool instructors had strong ICT skill levels (M = 2.89, SD = 1.45). ICT's efficiency with preschoolers was moderately high (M = 3.27, SD = 1.24). The percentage of teachers who encountered difficulties when utilising ICT was moderate (M = 2.44, SD = 1.28). Finally, the outcomes of this study revealed that preschool instructors in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, are prepared to use ICT in the classroom to prepare for IR4.0 needs.

Author(S) Details

Jemimah Hiew
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Malaysia.

Suziyani Mohamed
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Malaysia.

Noratiqah Satari
Faculty of Human Development, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjong Malim, 35900, Malaysia.

Kamariah Abu Bakar
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, 43600, Malaysia.

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Determining the Influence of the Number of Passes in the Shell and Tubes Condenser Thermal Performance Using R134a Refrigerant and Applying the Concepts of Efficiency and Effectiveness | Chapter 01 | Novel Perspectives of Engineering Research Vol. 1

 The article studies the effect of the number of passes in a shell and tubes condenser heat exchanger, with an entrance pressure of R134a refrigerant in the shell equal to 1.2 Mpa, utilising the concepts of efficiency and effectiveness. The tubes are filled with water or a water-based nanofluid containing a proportion of aluminium oxide nanoparticles (Al2O3). The methods utilised divide the heat exchanger into three sections: overheated, saturated, and subcooled. The major metrics used to evaluate the heat exchanger's thermal performance were efficiency and effectiveness. The efficiency of superheated steam is close to 1.0. However, there is room for improvement in terms of thermal efficiency, which can be enhanced by additional tube passes. For lower mass flow rates of the fluid in the tube, the saturated steam region approach is effective, but for higher mass flow rates of the fluid in the tube, it is inefficient. Despite this, it is highly effective at high mass flow rates. There is lots of room to enhance efficiency in the subcooled area. Even yet, the fluid inlet temperature in the pipe and the work refrigerant pressure limit more heat exchange in the subcooled area.

Author(S) Details

Élcio Nogueira
Department of Mechanical and Energy of State University of Rio de Janeiro FAT/UERJ, Resende, Brazil.

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Keywords: Shell and tubes condenser ,R134a refrigerant ,efficiency, effectiveness ,nanofluid.

Government Expenditure on Education: How Effective and Efficient is It? | Chapter 4 | Modern Perspectives in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 8

 The goal of this research is to look into and examine the efficiency and efficacy of local government education spending at the district and municipal levels in East Java from 2007 to 2014. Furthermore, the impact of local government spending, household education spending, and the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) on the educational outcome, namely the education index, is examined in this study.

The methodology for measuring the efficiency of local government expenditure on educational results was chosen as Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Constant return to scale (CRS) and variable return to scale (VRS) were assumed in the model (VRS). Panel data regression was used to calculate the effectiveness of government spending. The current study employed data from 38 districts and cities in East Java from 2007 to 2014 to support the analysis. The findings revealed that government spending on education is generally wasteful. Government Education Expenditure (PPP) had no significant impact on the educational index, however Household Education Expenditure (PPRT) and GRDP per Capita had a positive significant impact (IP). This suggests that government spending on education is ineffective in raising educational standards.

Author (S) Details

Achmad Solihin
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia.

Djoko Mursinto
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia.

Lilik Sugiharti
Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia.

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The Research Article Learning: An Approach towards the Effectiveness of Implementing the Thai E-Book Created in Microbiology Course | Chapter 10 | Modern Perspectives in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 7

 There are now only a handful Thai Immunology e-Books available for online study in Thailand. A quasi experimental research design was used to analyse the success of a newly devised one's implementation in terms of knowledge obtained, written exam results, and student happiness. In the posttest, the e-Book Reading group and the no e-Book group had greater mean scores than in the pretest. p<0.01. The Immunology exam was passed by all participants, and the mean score between groups was not statistically different. In the future, it is envisaged that the development of e-Books combined with constant Internet connectivity would enable successful studying.

Author (S) Details

Phakakrong Samrejrongroj
Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand.

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Effectiveness of Selected Interventions on Reduction of Holistic Symptoms and Prognosis of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer in a Selected Hospital, Kanya Kumari District | Chapter 6 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 17

 This study looked into the impact of a few therapies on patients with head and neck cancer's overall symptoms and prognosis. With random sampling technique, a quasi experimental pre-test post-test design was used (random allotment of weeks: Group I-patient admitted in 1st and 3rdweek and Group II patient admitted in 2ndand 4th week). A total of 200 patients were included in the study's sample (100 patients in Group I and 100 patients in Group II). Both groups of patients received interventions: Group I received counselling (day 1 and day 7), financial support, and oral care for 6 days (1-6 days), and Group II received counselling (day 1 and day 7). (day 1 and day 7), 6 days of cash assistance, oral care, and music therapy (1-6 days). Both groups had a pretest on the first day and a posttest on the seventh day. Data was gathered utilising a structured questionnaire and an interview schedule to analyse socio-demographic and clinical information. Check for physiological, psychological, and spiritual symptoms with this 20-item symptom checklist. To determine the severity of pain, use the universal pain evaluation scale. Tool for evaluating sleep, blood pressure, and pulse rate, as well as other physiological parameters. To assess the quality of life, a modified University of Washington quality of life questionnaire with 20 divisions was created. The standardised radiation mucositis scale is used to determine the severity of the ulcer. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in the analysis. Group II received music therapy and experienced a significant reduction in physiological symptoms (Mean score on day 7 is 11.20 and paired ‘t' test 20.638, P value 0.001) and psychological symptoms (Mean score on day 7 is 13.82 and paired ‘t'test 14.296, P value 0.001) compared to Group I (Mean score on day 7 is 13.82 and paired ‘t'test 14.296, P value 0.001). (Group II Mean score on day 7 is 3.32 and Group I Mean score on day 7 is 6.49, F test 167.395, P value 0.001). Oral care combined with music therapy had an impact on oral mucositis (on day 1, 62 percent of Group II participants had ulceration, whereas no one had ulceration on day 7). The patients in Group II had a longer average mean sleep duration (Mean score on day 1 is 4.13, day 7 is 4.41) than those in Group I. (Mean score on day 1 is 4.41 and on day 7 is 7.02). This indicated that music treatment increased sleep duration in Group II patients. Patients in Group 1 (day 1: 26.6, day 7: 29.44) and Group 2 (day 1: 29.44, day 7: 51.74), F test 16.48, P value 0.001. It reveals that music therapy had a greater impact on patients in Group II's quality of life than patients in Group I. The ANCOVA F value for Group I (Day 1 7.76 and Day 7 6.28), Group II (Day 1 6.28 and Day 7 2.51) is 1098, P value 0.001). This demonstrated the efficacy of music therapy in lowering pain. As a result, the study found that music therapy, in addition to counselling, financial support, and oral care, considerably reduced holistic symptoms, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pain, and oral mucositis, as well as greatly increased sleep length and quality of life.

Author (S) Details

Santhi Appavu
Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Christian College of Nursing, Neyyoor, The Tamilnadu Dr. M. G. R. Medical University, Chennai, India.

S. Kalavathi
Rani Meyyammai College of Nursing, Annamalai University, India.

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An Illustrative Experimental Investigation of a Nanofluid (Al2O3+H2O) Based Parabolic trough Solar Collectors | Chapter 7 | Recent Advances in Science and Technology Research Vol.4

 

In the present work the effect of working fluid (Al2O3 + water nanofluid) on the efficiency of a parabolic

trough solar collector was investigated experimentally. The weight fraction of nano particles was 0.1%

and the particles dimension was 40 nm. Experiments were performed with and without nanofluid. The

mass flow rate of nanofluid is constant at 2 Lit/min. The results shows that, nanofluid based parabolic

trough collector has higher efficiency than water based parabolic trough collector. For 0.1%, the

increased solar thermal efficiency was nearly 7%. From the results, it can be concluded that the

nanofluid causes an enhancement in heat transfer coefficient by 32%. The paper presents the

preparation of nanofluid, calculation of nanofluids properties, test result and performance evaluation of

Parabolic Trough Solar Collectors with and without nanofluids.

Author (s) Details

K. S. Chaudhari

Department of Mechanical Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.

P. V. Walke

Department of Mechanical Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.

U. S. Wankhede

Department of Mechanical Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.

R. S. Shelke

Department of Mechanical Engineering, G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India.

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