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{"title":"The Influence of Information Communication Technology on Financial Management","authors":"Emedo Michael N","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6651","url":null,"abstract":"Problem Statement: The major drawbacks attached to using olden methods of operation for financial management have been a major catalyst to the adoption of the fast growing Information Communication Technology in Financial Management. The major benefits and advantages of using this method are inestimable. Thus, there is need for presenting up-to-date information in this domain. \u0000Aim: This paper presents up-to-date reference about Information Communication Technology influence on financial management. \u0000Scope of Study: Basic fundamental information is also presented. The concepts of Information Communication Technology and Financial Management were explained. The components, elements and categories of Information Communication Technology in Financial Management were explained. Stock markets and banking sector were referenced as typical financial institutions using Information Communication Technology. \u0000Conclusion: However, some drawbacks of utilizing Information Communication Technology in Financial Management were noticed in the course of investigation and were presented in the paper.   \u0000Limitations: Future studies should look into the application of machine learning (such as artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and so on) to improve the influence of information communication technology on financial management. Further studies should be conducted on the applications of information communication technology in different financial management organizations to observe the variations in the ICT influence.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"7 s2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140695013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Petroleum Products Pricing and Price Stability in Nigeria: An ARDL Investigation","authors":"Ibrahim Alhaji Abdullahi, Nteegah, Alwell, K. Ijeoma","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5647","url":null,"abstract":"This study employed the Autoregressive Distributed lag (ARDL) technique to investigate the effect of petroleum products pricing on price level in Nigeria over the period 1990 – 2022. In order to achieve the purpose of the study, data on inflation rate, price of premium motor spirit, price of automotive gas oil, price of household kerosene, price of compressed natural gas and price of crude oil were sourced from secondary source.  The results of our analysis revealed that: in the long run, prices of Premium motor spirit and compressed natural gas retarded inflation level marginally while prices of automotive gas oil, dual purpose kerosene and crude oil spurred general price level marginally. Prices of premium motor spirit and compressed natural gas fueled inflation in the short run significantly while prices of automotive gas oil and crude retarded general price level. Price of dual-purpose kerosene had mixed but significant effect on price level. The study also found that a long run nexus existed between petroleum product prices and price level in Nigeria. Petroleum product prices had serious implications on the Nigeria’s economy in the short run than long run. Based on this conclusion, the study recommended Increase investment in the downstream petroleum sector and strengthening existing policies in the oil and gas sector as possible measures towards stabilizing price level in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"26 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140699746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Perceptions of College Students Returning Hometown to Start Businesses: Challenges and Suggestions","authors":"T. Yen, Song Luo, Chaoguo Yu","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6648","url":null,"abstract":"In the past three years, the number of college graduates has increased, and the employment situation is grim. The entrepreneurship of returning hometown college students has become a solution to alleviate the employment problem. At the same time, college students returning hometown to start businesses can also empower the manpower and technology needed for rural revitalization, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone. The purpose of this paper is to explore the problems of college students' perception of returning hometown to start a business, and put forward relevant suggestions. This study obtained data through interviewing 14 applied university students. The results of text analysis show that the entrepreneurial issues perceived by respondents cover market supply and demand, policy, capital and technology, etc., and the awareness and perception of entrepreneurship are relatively weak. Finally, the research suggests that policy-making units should be combined with the actual situation, closely contact with schools or relevant management personnel, and strengthen the policy publicity of college students returning hometown to start businesses. Secondly, when designing the entrepreneurship course, the universities should consider the course activities and cases from the two aspects of the course design in combination with the students' learning situation and the actual market situation. Moreover, in terms of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial activities, universities can consider introducing relevant measures to set up incubators to encourage students to start businesses or join school-enterprise cooperation.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"53 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140701284","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Normalised Difference Vegetation Index Model for Maize Crop Performance Monitoring and Cropland Area Mapping in Sudan Ecological Zone of Nigeria","authors":"Onyibe, J. E., Wahab, A. A., Dahiru B., Durojaiye, L. O., Muibi, K. H.","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i6649","url":null,"abstract":"The monitoring and mapping of crops remotely are critical for easy identification of stressed crop, prompt response to part of the crop field that requires immediate attention and the potential harvest as well as for agricultural field management. Optical remote sensing offers one of the most attractive options for vegetation indices evaluation and some optical remote sensing data are readily available free for this application, especially, Sentinel-2A, which is equipped with a multispectral sensor (MSI), which enables calculation of some vegetation indices and assessment of vegetation health and status. However, serious attention has not been given to the potential of vegetation indices calculated from MSI data in the developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. Thus, the study therefore calculated the time series NDVI for the length of the growing season for the selected crops (Maize) and geometrically calculated area of the farm plot size. In this study. The study used the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and Supervised Image classification technique for the crop health assessment and cropland area mapping for maize. The result showed the mean, standard deviation, range, minimum and maximum NDVI values for all the farm plots over the growing season from planting period to the harvesting period for the selected crop. The average NDVI value in May which marks the onset of the growing season for maize in the study area ranges from 0.044 to 0.148. In July, which represents the period of the grain filing stage ranges from 0.136 to 0.348 and in August, which is the maturity stage for harvest ranges from 0.110 to 0.450. Also, it was observed that cropland area is 194.973269 Square Km. It is therefore evident that the results of our NDVI analysis and cropland area mapping are good insights into solving national agricultural planning problems and agricultural resources allocation for effective agricultural practices for national food security. Our results showed that vegetation indices had the greatest contributions in identifying specific crop types and crop conditions during the growing season.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"47 51","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140701837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nutritional Composition, Utilization, and Processing of Haricot Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L): A Comprehensive Review","authors":"Habtamu Kefale Mekonnen, Shamsedin Mahdi Hassan, Mahamed Dol Ateye","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5646","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5646","url":null,"abstract":"This comprehensive review delves into the nutritional composition, utilization, and processing techniques of haricot beans, also known as common beans or kidney beans. Beginning with an examination of the significance of legumes, particularly in addressing protein deficiencies in underdeveloped and developing regions, the review highlights the pivotal role of haricot beans in Ethiopia's food security and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The nutritional analysis covers essential components such as protein, fat, fiber, ash, and carbohydrates, alongside discussions on functional properties and anti-nutritional factors. Furthermore, it explores the incorporation of haricot beans into traditional cuisines and their associated health benefits, including mitigating risks of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Moreover, the review evaluates various processing methods, including soaking, germination, dehulling, and autoclaving, elucidating their impacts on the nutritional profile and anti-nutritional factors of haricot beans. In conclusion, this review underscores the nutritional significance and versatility of haricot beans, underscoring their role as a sustainable food source with substantial health benefits.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"70 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140707882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficiency of Shell Waste as a Source of Calcium Carbonate to Produce Calcium Oxide through Calcination Process","authors":"N. D. Malau, M. Sianturi","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5644","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5644","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The aim of this research is to examine the efficiency of batik shellfish shells as a source of calcium carbonate to produce calcium oxide compounds.\u0000Study Design:  The type of research is Experimental.\u0000Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Department of Physics Education, Kristen Indonesia University, Jakarta, between June 2023 and December 2023.\u0000Methodology: There are two stages in the research process, namely the first stage is the preparation and sterilization of batik shellfish shells. The second stage is the calcination of batik shellfish shells to produce CaO Clean the batik shellfish shells using distilled water. Then crush them using a hammer until they become small fragments. Next, dry the small fragments of batik shellfish shells by air-drying them in a closed room. Then, the sample inside the container will undergo calcination process using a furnace/heating furnace with temperature variations of 800°C and 900°C for 8 hours.\u0000Results: The results obtained show the formation of CaO compounds with the characteristic white color of CaO powder and small or fine particle size. The average efficiency of CaO compounds resulting from the calcination of batik shellfish shells at a temperature of 800°C is 61.85%. Meanwhile, the average efficiency of CaO compounds resulting from the calcination of batik shellfish shells at a temperature of 900°C is 55.64%.\u0000Conclusion: The average efficiency of CaO compounds resulting from the calcination of batik shellfish shells at 800°C is greater than the average efficiency of CaO compounds obtained at a calcination temperature of 900°C. This is because the higher the temperature, the purer the CaO compounds produced will be. Therefore, the CaO compound produced from calcination at a temperature of 900°C can be utilized as a source of calcium in various fields.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"72 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140751786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Efficacy of Cover Crop Compost and Cow Dung Manure on the Growth of Tomato in Tropical Rain Forest of Liberia","authors":"James Flomo Gaydaybu, Ruben S. Nyellen, Silas B. Mulbah, Mark Yarnlay, Irene D. Willie, P. G. Ndaloma, Elijah A. Hime, Donatus Asua Kogh","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5641","url":null,"abstract":"A study “Investigating the Growth of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) Using Cover Crop Compost and Cow Dung manure” was conducted at the Agriculture Department, CEPRES International University, Gbarnga City, Bong County, Liberia. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of organic fertilizers on the growth of Tomato. The research design adopted was Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), three replications of treatments. A plot measured 1.5 m x 1.5 m with a walk-way of 0.5 m. There were Three blocks consisting of three plots in each block. A total of 9 plots were used. The spacing was 50 cm x 50 cm. The four treatment levels were: T1 = 4,000 kg/ha (Cow Dung manure), T2 = 4,000 kg/ha (Cover-crop Compost) and T3 = 0 kg/ha (Control). The data were collected in a 30 days interval from the date of sowing using micrometer and measuring tape rule. The results revealed that the highest plant height mean was recorded for the compost treated plots as 73.61 cm. The results for leaf length showed that the longest leaf mean was calculated for the compost treated plots as 36.24. The leaf width analysis depicts that the widest leaf mean was computed for the cow dung treated plots as 46.91 cm. The number of leaf analysis indicated that the most plenty leaf mean was analyzed for the compost treated plots as 34.33 while the least number of leaf mean was analyzed for the control plots as 21.33. Another analysis conducted on the stem diameter showed that the biggest stem diameter mean was analyzed for the compost treated plots as 1.28 cm while the smallest stem diameter mean was analyzed for the control plots as 0.92 cm. The recommendations reached are cover compost be used for tomato production and similar study be conducted on different crops.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"63 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Are Locally Made Sanitary Products Consumer-Cost Friendly?","authors":"Cherry I. Ultra, K. M. C. Lim, Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5643","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has not only resulted in a staggering number of casualties but has also led to a significant depletion in the availability of crucial sanitary supplies worldwide. In the province of Northern Samar, this shortage was keenly felt, with essential items like face masks, rubbing alcohol, and soap becoming scarce within the first week of the gradual closure of businesses. Consequently, individuals with limited financial means encountered immense challenges in obtaining these vital sanitary products to safeguard themselves against the deadly virus. As the sole public institution of higher education in Northern Samar, the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP) took proactive measures to address the dwindling supply of sanitary goods. Leveraging its research and development unit, UEP embarked on initiatives to bolster local communities' access to essential items. Notably, these efforts included the production of antibacterial bar soap derived from Salacia korthalsiana Miq. (Polipog) and bioethanol extract sourced from Nypa fruticans (Nipa) palm. These innovative products developed by UEP were subsequently distributed to underserved communities across Northern Samar. Through a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis, it was established that UEP's offerings were significantly more affordable compared to those available in commercial outlets. This underscores the potential for UEP, with adequate financial backing from both internal and external sources, to continue developing cost-effective sanitary solutions tailored to economically disadvantaged communities' needs.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"62 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Manihot esculenta (Cassava) Species Growth in Liberia Agro-ecological Zone","authors":"Mark Yarnlay, Mercy Jally-Lah, James Flomo Gaydaybu","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5640","url":null,"abstract":"Manihot esculenta varieties were experimented in the tropical rain forest ecological zone of Liberia at Central Agricultural Research Institute with latitude 7°14\"N and longitude 3°26\"E to compare the growth indicators. The research was conducted from May 2019 to April 2020 with temperature mean of 33.47°C and mean relative humidity of 77.38 %. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 17. Two local varieties of cassava known as Butter cassava and Bentenlay while the four exotic varieties coded as 91/0430, 92/0057, 01/0040 and 01.1206 where grown to compare the growth indicators. The Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used as the research design. The null hypothesis stated that the introduction of exotic breeds of cassava into the Liberia agro-ecological zone will not grow. At 9 months after planting, Bentenlay and Butter Cassava had no significant difference in their plant height means with 227.55 cm and 230.55 cm respectively. Even at 6 and 9 months after planting, there were no significant difference in the leave width means for all varieties. At the 9 months after planting the mean leave length showed no significant difference as same superscripts was ranked for all varieties. At 9 months after planting, the mean number of leaves showed no significant difference. At 9 months after planting, Bentenlay had the maximum mean of 39.62 for the number of petioles. At 9 months after planting, there were no significant difference in the mean number of branches. The conclusions reached here are based on the data findings gathered from the analysis, Bentenlay and Butter Cassava (local varieties) had the maximum plant height means. The other growth parameters mean like leave width, leave length, number of leaves results showed no significant difference. The six varieties of cassava did well in the sandy loam soil.","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"41 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140365788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Related to Premature Canities; A Cross-sectional Study in Lagos State, Nigeria","authors":"Ezon-Ebidor Innocent Edibamode, Edet Iboro Efiong, Nicholas Asiwe, Cynthia Eben Gobour","doi":"10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5642","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i5642","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Canities, or graying or whitening hair, is a natural part of aging caused by reduced melanin production. Premature canities occur in humans or animals at a young age, with factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences contributing. The study aims to evaluate the relationship between ABO Blood type, rhesus Factor, Genotype, Lifestyle, and Premature canities. \u0000Methods: 259 respondents were involved and a cross-sectional descriptive study design was used to generate data. The respondents were selected using a multi-stage random sampling techniques and data collection was via descriptive questionnaire. Data obtained were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25. \u0000Results: A study of 259 participants found no significant association between premature canities and ABO blood type, rhesus, and genotype while lifestyle factors like smoking, and alcohol intake showed an association. Canities were found in various head regions, with no differences between sexes. Smoking and alcohol intake were more common in males. Depression was negatively associated with non-premature and premature canities. Nutrition intake was similar, but high carbohydrate and vegetable consumption was found to be statistically different. \u0000Conclusion: No association between ABO blood type, rhesus factor, genotype with premature canities, and lifestyle (alcohol intake and smoking) showed possible association with premature canities. ","PeriodicalId":190996,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports","volume":"18 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140368366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}