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{"title":"Production of Biogas from Plantain Peels, Using Cow Dung as Substrate","authors":"Samuel Adesina Durogbade, Temitayo Bukola Korode, Bamidele Honesty Akpeji","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0471","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0471","url":null,"abstract":"In a biodigester setup, the researchers investigated the production of methane gas using plantain peel and cow dung as substrates. Two buncher flasks, corks, a glass tube, and a calibrated conical flask comprised the biodigester setup. The setup involved anaerobic digestion processes, analyzing different ratios of cow dung and plantain peel to produce biogas. The main anaerobic digestion process was carried out in Buncher flask one, after which the methane gas formed was sent to Buncher flask two through a rubber tube, where the by-products such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide were absorbed from the methane gas and the refined biogas was stored in a storage tube. For this study, there were seven setups of cow dung and plantain peel in digester1, digester2, digester3, digester4, digester5, digester6, and digester7 in the ratios of 0g;100g(100%), 10g(10%): 90g(90%), 20g(20%): 80g(80%), 30g(30%): 70g(70%), 40g(40%): 60g(60%), and 50g (50%): 50g(50%), respectively. After 15 days of retention, the slurry with the highest yield is digester 1, with 574 ml/day. The obtained kinetic modeling indicates a rise in yield as the retention time increases. Furthermore, it was observed that continuous mixing boosted the biogas production yield. The results provided valuable insights into the potential for biogas production from agricultural and animal wastes through anaerobic digestion, highlighting the impact of functional groups on biogas yield.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"124 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140680434","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":"India’s Foreign Policy during Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee","authors":"Nmp Verma, Rudra Prasad Sahoo","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0430","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines Indian foreign policy under Atal Bihari Vajpayee in terms of realistic pluralism. It argues that since the 1998 nuclear test, India has developed a slightly different style of realistic foreign policy as a means to achieve its core interests. It is characterized by an emphasis on engagement with contemporary challenges such as neoliberal globalization, terrorism, the issue of disarmament, coping with the changing international order, the decline of multilateral institutions, and new regionalism, etc. To deal with all these issues, India adopted realistic pluralism to accelerate India's economic development and security interests, as well as enhance its status as an emerging power in the international system by continuously promoting its cherished values. This paper explains how a party with its rightist ideology occupies power at a time when Congress fails to deliver people's aspirations. It analyses the key arguments that have been presented in this framework and the way Bajpayee put them into practice. It concludes with the assessment of Bajpayee strategies and future prospects that it will deliver for Indian foreign policy. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"19 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140086264","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":"Assessment of Bangsamoro Library and Archives’ Online Library Services: Implications to Users’ Information Needs Satisfaction","authors":"Kamilah Sharief Unda, Melody R. Agcito","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0431","url":null,"abstract":"As technological advancements continue to reshape the landscape of information access, libraries have transitioned to digital platforms to provide a wide array of resources and services. This study aimed to assess the quality of the online library services of Bangsamoro Library and Archives in relation to the satisfaction of the users’ information needs. A modified questionnaire, which was content-validated, and pilot-tested to establish its internal consistency and reliability was distributed to one hundred (100) actual users of the library. Descriptive statistics was used to organize the data on the participants’ assessment of the quality of the online services and users’ information needs satisfaction and regression analysis to determine the significant influence of service quality on the online services on their information needs satisfaction. Findings reveal that participants assessed the quality of online library services considering Affect of Service and Information Control as very good, while participants’ information needs in terms of educational needs and information needs were rated as generally satisfied, indicating that the library has diverse information resources available and can provide online library services needed by the participants for their informational needs. Moreover, the quality of online library services assessment significantly influenced the participants' information needs satisfaction. It is concluded that the public library understudy can cater to the information needs of the community it is serving and services and information resources in the library are being accessed by the users. This study highlights the need for the library personnel to strengthen the area on the Information Control dimension, and the subscription of electronic databases, audiovisual materials, and updated library resources. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"108 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140090152","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":"Verification of Dichotomous Scored Junior Secondary Schools Certificate Examination in Mathematics Achievement Test Using Classical Test Theory","authors":"Thomas Olabode Abe, O. J. Olojo, Samuel Oluwaseyi Olofin","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0437","url":null,"abstract":"In educational assessment there are two major frameworks by which items contained in a test can be examined. These are classical test theory and item response theory. In this study, the author prove the applicability of the classical test theory to the assessment of the quality of multiple- choice junior secondary mathematics test items. Fifty multiple –choice general mathematics test items were administered to four hundred (400) students randomly selected from twenty (20) Junior Secondary schools three (JSS III) students. Ten (10) schools each were purposively selected from private and public schools in Ado local government area of Ekiti state, Nigeria. Three general questions were generated and answered, while two hypotheses were formulated and tested using t-test statistic at 0.05 level significant. Results showed that, out of the 50 items in the test on the basis of difficulty parameter, five (5) items (10%) failed to meet the set criteria for item qualify while on the basis of item discriminating index five items were of poor quality. However, 45 items based on the established standards were considered ‘good’ items. Finally on the basic of performance, there was no significant differences between students in private and public schools, and also between male and female students from the twenty schools considered for this study which led to the upholding of the two hypotheses formulated for the study at p < 0.0.5. It is recommended that, general mathematics papers, that are to be used to examine students’ learning outcomes in Junior School Certificate Examination should be properly validated.  ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" May","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140092737","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":"How Attachment Styles Influence Emotional Regulation of Young Adults in Srilanka","authors":"Fathima Rushna Waffa, Kalharie Pitigala","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0436","url":null,"abstract":"This research is a cross-sectional quantitative study which investigates how attachment styles influence the emotional regulation of young adults in SriLanka. The aim of this research is to understand the impact of attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance on cognitive appraisal and emotional suppression. For this purpose, a survey research design was utilized and a sample size of 147 young adults selected though convenient sampling and they completed an online questionnaire on attachment style, and emotional regulation. The questionnaire was based on predeveloped 7-point Likert scales, The Experiences in Close Relationship Scale short version (ECR-SV) to measure attachment styles and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) to measure emotional regulation. This research found attachment anxiety and avoidance had a negative impact on using reappraisal while Attachment anxiety showed a greater negative impact on reappraisal. Also, it was found attachment anxiety and avoidance had a positive impact on using emotional suppression while avoidance showed a significant greater positive impact on suppression. However, the current research was not able to find out the impact of secure attachment on ER dimensions due to the questionnaire used, therefore future research should examine the impact of secure attachment on ER dimensions. A significant factor derived from the results is that, it’s important to design interventions that focus on improving ER in order to address difficulties with ER for those with attachment problems. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"36 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140082372","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":"User Acceptance and Adoption of the Digital Management Information System by focusing on E-Learning System in Institute of Distance Education (IDE) at the University of Zambia (UNZA)","authors":"Tedros Samuel, Nadia Farhana","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0435","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0435","url":null,"abstract":"Digital transformation is conquering the world with a tremendous speed in every aspect of society and education is one important area. This fast advancement in technology is occurring in both the developed and developing societies. As a result, we see e-learning platforms extensively used and make the learning process continue in universities and education institutions almost uninterrupted, despite the restrictions of social interaction by governments during the covid-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the User Acceptance and Adoption of the Digital Management Information System by focusing on E-Learning System in IDE at UNZA. The study was conducted on the students and lecturers who used the System at the IDE at UNZA. A google questionnaire was sent to the students in their groups and 271 participants answered the questionnaire successfully and this became the sample for the study. Data was analyzed using SPSS where the correlation and multi-variant Regression Analysis Model were used to help understand the data. The study found that the Social Influence (β= .657), was mostly significant in influencing User Acceptance Adoption of the System, seconded by Performance Expectancy ( and Effort Expectancy’s (. The study concludes that all the constructs are positively related to the acceptance and adoption of the E-Learning System. However, Social Influence is the most influenced factor User Acceptance Adoption of  the E-Learning System at the University of Zambia when compared to the other constructs. This conclusion has added to the arguments which have found other factors like PE and EE to be factors affecting BI for the adoption of IT systems in other countries. The study recommended that the University of Zambia should link E- Learning system with the online library to assist student get the recommended resources.  This can be done by adding a fee to facilitate which will help cater for the running costs while students and lecturers maximize the use of the system.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 618","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140092462","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":"Unraveling The Relationship Between Kindergartners’ Fine Motor Skills with Their Numeracy Skills","authors":"Genevee Gay Bongolto Salas","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0432","url":null,"abstract":"Fine motor skills play a fundamental role in a kindergartner's development, serving as the building blocks for more advanced abilities. The purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to determine the influence of the kindergartners’ fine motor skills on their reading and numeracy skills. The study involved 54 kindergartners who were enrolled in a private school in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines in the School Year 2022-2023. A checklist from Early Childhood was used to assess the fine motor skills of the kindergartners. A researcher-made instrument was also crafted to assess their numeracy. Frequency, mean, percentage, standard deviation and regression analysis were employed to analyse the collected data. The results revealed that the kindergartners’ fine motor skills need improvement, while the numeracy skills were good. Fine motor skills significantly influence the kindergartners’ numeracy skills indicating that kindergartners with better fine motor skills more likely exhibit good performance on their numeracy skills. The findings suggest that kindergartners have to progress and comprehend numerical concepts. Based on the result of the study, it is recommended that kindergarten teachers may provide remedial instruction or any intervention to assist kindergartners who perform poorly in numeracy skills.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"100 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140086650","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":"Enhancing the Quality of Secondary Education Through Professional Development of Teachers in Nigeria","authors":"Raphael Azubuike Onyekwelu","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0438","url":null,"abstract":"The study investigated how to enhance the quality of secondary education through professional development of teachers in Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study and one hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive survey research design guided the study. The population of the study comprised 5396 (5,133 teachers and 263 principals) in 263 public secondary schools in six Education Zones in Anambra State. A total of 579 respondents (513 teachers and 66 principals) were drawn through proportionate stratified and simple random sampling technique for the study. Two validated structured questionnaires were used as a instrument for data collection. The application of Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient yielded coefficient values of 0.81 for teachers’ professional development and 0.77 for quality in secondary education for the two instruments respectively with an overall coefficient value of 0.79 for internal consistency of the instrument. Mean, standard deviations and t-test were used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that engaging secondary school teachers in ongoing training workshops target at improving subject knowledge; establishing mentorship programmes for experienced and less experienced teachers so as to provide guidance and providing teachers with adequate time to study new techniques to improve their practice are TPD strategies for enhancing the quality of secondary education in Nigeria. The findings also show that dysfunctional school cultures, poor leadership commitment towards providing quality in secondary education, poor funding and lack of a shared vision about what high-quality instruction entails are some of the obstacles to professional development of teachers. Further findings revealed that teachers’ professional development significantly enhances the quality of secondary education in Nigeria. The researchers therefore recommended among others that Government at all levels through the ministries of education should draw up a policy framework for teachers’ professional development in secondary schools in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"54 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140087288","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 Influence of Government Policy on Entrepreneurship Development","authors":"T. Onileowo","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0421","url":null,"abstract":"Government policy plays a crucial role in fostering thriving corporate efforts. This study explores the impact of government policy in promoting entrepreneurship and its economic outcomes. The study showed a positive link between entrepreneurship and economic growth, highlighting the crucial role of favourable government policy in catalysing entrepreneurship development. Despite entrepreneurship recognition, its growth is constrained by several factors, such as laws, regulations, and rules. The paper prioritised entrepreneurship as vital for any national economy to thrive, establishing a basis for more studies on entrepreneurial practices and policies, to aid scholars, academics, and practitioners in comprehending the link between entrepreneurship, government policy, and economic growth. Data was obtained from empirical studies, conceptual clarifications, and content analysis of secondary data. Hence, the impact of government policy on entrepreneurship and economic growth is a critical field of study, with implications for policymakers, entrepreneurs, and the global nation’s economic growth. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"1 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139957862","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":"Effects of Total Quality Control Practices On Employee Retention: A Study of Dangote Group of Company Limited Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria","authors":"John Nsor Okongo, Sunday Eneh, A. A. Ele, Stanley Egbe Egbe","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.0417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.0417","url":null,"abstract":"This study evaluated the effects of total quality control practices on employee retention of Dangote Group of Company Calabar, Cross River State. The study employed survey research design. The population of the study was two hundred and sixty (260) respondents. The sample size for this study was one hundred and fifty-five (155) respondents from the Dangote Group of Company Limited Calabar, selected for the study using Krejcie and Morgan Table of 1970 for sample size determination. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire using 4-pointLikert scales. Simple linear regression analysis model was employed to analyzed the data and test the study hypotheses. The study revealed that employee involvement had a significant effect on employees’ retention of Dangote Group of Company Limited Calabar, Cross River State. The study revealed that continuous training and education had a significant effect on employees’ retention of Dangote Group of Company Limited Calabar. Also, it was found that top management commitment had a significant effect on employees’ retention of Dangote Group of Company Limited Calabar. The study also showed that process improvement had a significant effect on employees’ retention of Dangote Group of Company Limited Calabar. The study recommended that management should allow workers to participate and contribute to quality problems and decisions in setting quality standard of the organizational products in the organization. The management of the organization should at all times train and educates the employees on new quality standards and other quality related matters or issues in order to maintain quality products and services. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"33 40","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139962198","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}