{"title":"Linguistics and Difficulties Faced by Hausa Natives Speakers in Learning Arabic Language","authors":"Farouk Adamu Usman","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04123","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the linguistic challenges faced by Hausa native speakers when learning Arabic, focusing on phonetics, morphology, grammar, and semantics. Situated within the framework of Arabic language acquisition, particularly for Hausa speakers from northern Nigeria and neighbouring regions, the research identifies distinct hurdles such as the unique phonetic systems of Arabic, encompassing pharyngeal and emphatic consonants, which differ significantly from Hausa. The contrastive approach is pivotal in highlighting these differences, with an emphasis on systematic sound progression from simpler to more complex articulations to enhance phonetic accuracy. Morphologically, Arabic’s complex derivational and inflectional patterns pose difficulties compared to Hausa's simpler structure, requiring integrated teaching strategies that elucidate Arabic's grammatical intricacies. Semantically, Hausa learners grapple with the expansive Arabic lexicon and its nuanced meanings, necessitating the selection of high-frequency words presented progressively in meaningful contexts. This study advocates for tailored educational approaches that integrate cultural understanding and extracurricular activities to enhance Arabic language proficiency among Hausa speakers. By addressing these challenges through enhanced instructional methods and materials, educators can effectively support Hausa learners in mastering Arabic language skills.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 76","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141670556","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":"Marketing Analysis for a Footwear Company– Part 1","authors":"L. Chetty","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0462","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0462","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this paper was to conduct a marketing analysis of a Footwear Company in Durban, South Africa. Environmental analysis tools such as PEST and SWOT were utilised in order to identify the factors that can impact the performance of this company. Porter’s five forces that shape industry competition and consumer behaviour and decision making was also explored. The significant findings revealed that the Footwear Company is susceptible to threats from larger international brands and its market share is dependent mainly on the population of South Africa. A marketing plan to address these threats will be presented in a future paper. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"121 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679080","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":"Christian Faith and Doctrine: A Tool for Sustaining Peace in Nigeria","authors":"Adebola Racheal Ayoola","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0463","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0463","url":null,"abstract":"Nigeria is a nation of three major religious groups that has different faith dynamism and practices. The history of Nigeria as a country will not be complete without a research on the issues currently threatening the peace of the nation. More so, over the years, the issue of the diversity in the ethnic groups and tribes has contributed to the division among Nigerians and has done more harm than good in fostering peace and unity in the country (Nweke 2018). Religious and ethnic sentiment has also contributed negatively to the growth and developmental sustainability of Nigerians a whole. What is Christian faith and doctrine? What constitutes the Christian doctrine? What are the teachings and values expected of a Christian in order to bring peace to the country? What role can Christian faith, teachings and practices play in the sustainability of peace in Nigeria? This paper provides succinct answers to these questions. The paper adopted a descriptive and analytical research approach. The research revealed that Christianity just like the other two religions in Nigeria is an advocate of peace and they it also creates a sense of dependence and oneness among human beings (Churchill & Michael 2023). The paper concludes that Christianity is an indispensable tool in sustaining peace in Nigeria since it comes with teachings and practices worth emulating. This paper recommends that people should be sensitized about the importance of sustaining peace in Nigeria. However, the effective teaching of religious studies and uplifting of moral and spiritual values by the religious leaders will go a long way to bring about peace in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"115 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679317","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":"An Intrinsic Exploratory Case Study of Parenting Children at Risk (CAR)","authors":"Rosalie A. Conol, Noel N. Pit","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0464","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0464","url":null,"abstract":"The presence of children-at-risk (CAR) in some of the Filipino home challenges parenting. Using a case study design, this study explored select parents-beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Ozamiz City ways of parenting Children-at-Risk (CAR). Purposeful sampling was employed to choose the 13 participants. Data were collected from multiple sources such as Focus Group Discussion (FGD), In-depth Interview (IDI), Key Informant Interview (KII), and material artifacts. Trustworthiness was observed. Reflexivity statement was written to disclose the role of the researcher. To determine the codes, categories, and themes, data were analyzed using HyperResearch software. The findings highlight the following themes such as corrective-supportive parenting, ways of addressing CAR’s transitional struggles, and establishing open communication. From these themes, it can be inferred that parenting styles may differ from other parents because parenting children-at-risk has neither set of techniques nor gold standard. Parents need to be skillful, creative, and be attentive listeners to the unspoken feelings and desire of their children. Future research may be conducted to determine patterns of parenting and children’s behavior in other cities and municipalities with cases of CAR. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"103 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679992","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":"Identification of Three Novel Lipid Metabolism-Related Long Non-Coding RNAS (GHRLOS, Lnc-GHRL-3:3, and LINC00852) As Potential Biomarkers and Regulators for Diabetic Dyslipidemia","authors":"Dalia M. Anbari, R. Al-Harithy","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0468","url":null,"abstract":"Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disease that affects both young and old people. The prevalence of T2DM is increasing worldwide and is reaching epidemic proportions. It is associated with a dysregulation of lipid metabolism that favors the development and progression of many diseases, including diabetic dyslipidemia. Therefore, in-depth studies are needed to understand the epigenetic mechanisms of diabetic dyslipidemia, especially at the molecular level. However, the underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown. In the current investigation, we aimed to elucidate novel potential lipid metabolism-related long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) that regulate diabetic dyslipidemia development and provide novel signatures for its prognosis and precise treatment. HbA1c levels and lipid profiles were analyzed in 71 T2DM patients and 32 non-diabetic controls using established assays. The expression patterns of the genes GHRLOS, lnc-GHRL-3:3, and LINC00852 were detected by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).The results showed that the expression levels of the lncRNAs GHRLOS, lnc-GHRL-3:3, and LINC00852 were significantly (P < 0.0001) higher in diabetics compared to non-diabetics. Pearson’s correlation analysis showed that the expression levels of GHRLOS, lnc-GHRL-3:3, and LINC00852 were significantly and negatively correlated with HbA1c, TC, TG, LDL, and VLDL and positively correlated with HDL. The results of the linear regression analysis confirmed the correlation in the same direction and the significance value of Pearson coloration coefficient analysis. Finally, it can be concluded that the lncRNAs GHRLOS, lnc-GHRL-3:3, and LINC00852 show a significant correlation with dyslipidemia in T2DM patients, indicating their potential roles as biomarkers and regulators of diabetic dyslipidemia.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"107 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679611","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":"Application of Zeolite in the Catalytic Cracking of Waste Vegetable Oil for the Production of highly Volatile Liquid Fuel","authors":"Princessruth Temidayo Temofeh, Temitayo Bukola Korode, Bamidele Honesty Akpeji","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0467","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, zeolite was used as a catalyst in a catalytic cracking reaction of waste cooking oil, which generates compositions similar to gasoline. This reaction was catalyzed by batch distillation of WCO in a hydrothermal reactor with zeolite catalyst synthesized using local clay sediment. The catalytic cracking was carried out under ambient conditions using 100-ml distillation apparatuses placed on a heating mantle and 50g of oil-added variable catalyst loading from 2 to 10 Wt% with zeolite as catalyst. The heating rate, residence time, and catalyst loading influenced the product yield. The physicochemical properties of the product, such as the density, the flash point, and the kinematic volumetric viscosity, were examined for fuel suitability. Chemical gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) determined the chemical composition of the compounds present in the cracked product. The overall study showed that the product's optimum zeolite loading, cracking temperature, and cracking rate were 8 wt%, 380 oC, and 0.0048 min-1, respectively. The study on zeolite catalytic cracking revealed that local clay synthesizes the zeolite catalyser, which is effective in WCO catalytic cracking for liquid fuel formation.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"112 43","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679546","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":"Counselling Approaches and Educational Support for Business Education in Students with Visual and Hearing Impairments: Enhancing Accessibility and Learning Outcomes","authors":"Modupe Oluwatoyin Olowe, Nihinlola Eunice Olowe","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0466","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0466","url":null,"abstract":"This qualitative study delves into the counselling and educational support for Nigerian business education students with visual and hearing impairments through interviews with 15 professionals, including educators, counsellors, and administrators. It reveals a critical lack of accessible educational resources and assistive technologies, highlighting the suboptimal effectiveness of existing support due to insufficient trained staff. Professionals suggest a comprehensive approach to improvement, advocating for the creation of accessible materials, enhanced training, investment in technologies, and policy reforms to overcome these barriers. The study calls for immediate systemic changes to facilitate better accessibility and proposes future research to encompass longitudinal studies, the impact of socio-economic factors, and broader inclusion of student and family perspectives to foster a genuinely inclusive educational environment.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"114 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679522","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":"Nonmarket Negotiations: Leveraging performance when negotiating with Governments, Influencers, Media, NGOs, Communities and other key stakeholders","authors":"Rodrigo Navarro, M. Dias, Yann Duzert","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0460","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0460","url":null,"abstract":"This work highlights the primary effects of externalities on businesses, organizations, and teams. It then discusses the necessity for adapting and complementing traditional concepts, models, and theories of negotiation in this increasingly diverse and complex nonmarket arena. A third topic focuses on strategic negotiations with Governments, one of the most potent components among nonmarket forces. Finally, the work provides a list of practical recommendations for negotiators in the new era of externalities’ impacts and nonmarket prominence.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 1164","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140681519","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":"Influence of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior on Graduate School Students' Literacy Skills","authors":"Krystal Kay D. Valmores, Annabelle P. Acedera","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0465","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0465","url":null,"abstract":"In today's intricate and swiftly changing information landscape, possessing information literacy skills is crucial for the academic endeavors of graduate school students. This study explored the influence of information needs and information seeking behavior of graduate school students on their information literacy skills. The research looked at how graduate students in a private higher education institution in Cagayan de Oro, during the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year, use and seek information. The study used a questionnaire answered by 347 participants from various courses. Findings show that the participants appeared a strong awareness of their information needs, indicating clarity in what they were looking for. They understood the importance of checking and confirming information to make sure it is reliable. The study also found that participants actively searched for information, considering their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the process. Importantly, the participants demonstrated high skills in information literacy, including evaluating information, using effective search strategies, accessing online databases, and citing sources correctly. This suggests that they have a good understanding of key concepts related to information literacy and are proficient in using these skills. The study concluded that there is a significant connection between students' information needs, how they search for information, and their information literacy skills. Those who have higher information needs and actively seek information are more likely to have better information literacy skills. Overall, the research highlights the complex relationship between these factors in the academic environment.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"120 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140680104","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":"Socialization Process in the Brazilian Public Sector: The Case of Petrobras","authors":"Roberto Aylmer, Mariana Aylmer, Murillo Dias","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0459","url":null,"abstract":"This research explores socialization in the Brazilian public sector (BPS) and Petrobras, the largest semi-public company in the country. It investigates the challenges faced by new employees and the factors influencing socialization in the public sector. Using Behavioral Event Interviews with experts, the study aims to understand how dissatisfied employees handle their relationship with work and the company when they perceive no risk of being fired. It also explores the situation when new employees reach their limit of coping but choose not quitting the job due to the high investment and benefits. The study also examines how the socioeconomic context influences socialization in the public sector, as new employees expect to spend their entire productive years in the company until retirement. ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"111 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140679716","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}