scholarly journals Determination of Heavy Metal Contamination in Soil and Accumulation in Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) in Automobile Waste Dumpsite at Ohiya Mechanic Village

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. C. Ogbonna ◽  
O. O. Osim ◽  
E. Biose
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Heavy Metal Contamination ◽  
Soil Depth ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Strong Negative Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation Analysis

Human health challenges resulting from consumption of food contaminated by heavy metals necessitated the investigation of soil and cassava plants around automobile waste dumpsite at Ohiya mechanic village, Abia State, Nigeria. Soil and cassava samples collected randomly at the site were analyzed for cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), lead (Pb) and chromium (Cr). The values of highest concentration of Cu and Pb in soil was recorded in 0-10 cm, Cr was obtained in 21-30 cm while Cd was in 11-20 cm soil depth. The concentration of Cd (0.11±0.00 to 0.26±0.00 mg/kg) in soil exceed maximum permitted level of 0.1 mg/kg (Cd) by FAO/WHO. The concentration of Pb (0.01±0.001 to 3.24±0.00 mg/kg) and Cd (0.07±0.00 to 2.08±0.00 mg/kg) in cassava plants exceed the permissible limit of 0.3 mg/kg (Pb) and 0.2 mg/kg (Cd) set by FAO/WHO. The Pearson correlation analysis show very strong positive relationship between Cu and Cu (r=0.996) and Pb and Pb (r=0.986) while strong negative relationship exist between Cr and Cr (r= -0.686) and Cd and Cd (r= -0.981) in soil and plant. Based on our findings, the concentrations of Cd in soil vis-à-vis Pb and Cd in plants which exceed maximum permitted level set by Codex Alimentarius Commission FAO/WHO will expose man and animals that relied on soil and cassava plants for food to serious health risks. Consequently, Abia State government should prevent farmers’ access to the site by fencing round the automobile waste dumpsite.

scholarly journals Physical Modeling of Landward Scour Due to Tsunami Bore Overtopping Seawall

2018 ◽  
Vol 203 ◽  
pp. 01003
Author(s):  
Raidan Maqtan ◽  
Badronnisa Yusuf ◽  
Saiful Bahri Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Froude Number ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Structural Performance ◽  
Flow Depth ◽  
Initial Water ◽  
Field Surveys ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Strong Negative Relationship ◽  
Wave Forms

many of the post tsunami field surveys which conducted by researchers revealed that, the failure due to scour at the landward toe of the seawall due to overtopping of tsunami wave forms one of the important types of coastal defence structures failure and constitutes one of the biggest threats to their structural performance. This study was intended to investigates the scour profile induced by tsunami bores at the landward toe of the vertical seawall and to discuss the effects of the parameters; tide level, incident bore Froude number Fb, incident bore height Hb, overtopping flow Froude number Fo, and overtopping flow depth Ho on the maximum scour depth induced at the landward toe of the seawall. A set of laboratory experiments were conducted at National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) with the tichnique of dam break to generate the bore like tsunami. The experiments showed that the initial water level upstream of the seawall has a significant effect on the scour profile and there is a strong negative relationship exists with Froude number of the incident bore and a strong positive relationship exists with Froude number of the overtopping flow depth above the crest of the seawall.

scholarly journals VALUASI EKONOMI OBJEK WISATA HUTAN MANGROVE MUNJANG DI DESA KURAU BARAT KABUPATEN BANGKA TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Soleha Soleha ◽  
Yudi Sapta Pranoto ◽  
Evahelda Evahelda
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Absorption ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
Travel Costs ◽  
The Cost

This study aims to calculate economic value based on travel costs and environmental services of Mangrove Munjang Forest attractions. This research was conducted in the supporting Mangrove Munjang Forest in Kurau Barat Village, Koba Subdistrict, Central Bangka Regency starting in November 2018 until June 2019. The research method used was the survey method. The sampling method using simple accidental sampling for the determination of 100 respondents obtained using the Rao Purba formula, and the method of analysing travel costs using Pearson Correlation analysis. The results of the study showed that the overall economic value of Mangrove Munjang Forests was Rp28.292.560.968 per year that is the flora value of Rp15.037.827.000, fauna value Rp7.286.730.000, carbon dioxide absorption value is Rp4.261.243.068 and the value of travel cost is Rp1.706.760.900. The correlation between the cost of travel and the number of visits showed a strong relationship namely -,540 with the direction of a negative relationship namely the higher the cost of travel incurred by visitors, the lower the visitor’s desire to travel o tourist attractions and vice versa.

scholarly journals Causality of Product Awareness Coconut Flour Towards Future Engagement, Indonesian Market

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Leonnard Ong ◽  
Gabriella Rosellinny ◽  
Jonathan Augustinus ◽  
Novia Rianti
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Consumer Decision ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Strong Negative Relationship ◽  
The Future

In order to establish a future engagement of the Indonesian market in terms of coconut flour, awareness of the product is needed for the consumer decision making to purchase the product which will lead to future engagement. This study aims to examine the effects of product and awareness and consumer decision making towards future engagement in Indonesia. By employing SmartPLS, we prove that existence of product has a relatively strong negative relationship with awareness (.55); while awareness has a relatively weak relationshipwith consumer decision making to purchase a product (.37) and the decision made by customer to purchase healthy product have a relatively strong positive relationship towards engagement of the product in the future (.66). Further implications are discussed.

The Influence of Single-Clause Sentences on IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Score

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-39
Author(s):  
Thanh Tan Tran ◽  
Dinh Minh Dang Truong
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Research ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
The Other ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pearson Correlation Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Writing Task

This research aims to investigate the frequencies of single-clause sentences (SS) and multi-clause sentences (MS) used by IELTS test-takers in writing task 2 and the relationship between their use of single-clause sentences and band score in this section. The researcher used the descriptive comparative research design and the quantitative method design with convenient sampling with fifty (50) sample essays mainly sourced from the set of Cambridge English IELTS Academic books. After collecting the data, the researchers analyzed the data using statistical and descriptive analysis. The result shows that the percentages of single-clause and multi-clause sentences in the range between 0 and 6.0 bands are relatively equal. On the other hand, these percentages in the range of 6.5-9.0 have a significant difference. Additionally, the results of Pearson Correlation Analysis show that the frequency of single-clause sentences has an insignificant negative relationship with the IELTS writing task 2 band score. Therefore, IELTS writing task 2 compositions with more single-clause sentences are potentially graded with a lower band score.

scholarly journals Kecanduan Game Online dan Empati pada Mahasiswa

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Rahmi Kurniawati ◽  
Harmaini Harmaini
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Online Games ◽  
Gaming Addiction ◽  
Online Game ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Game Addiction ◽  
Empathy Scale ◽  
Pearson Correlation Analysis

Empathy is a person's ability to recognize and understand the emotions, thoughts and attitudes of others. One of the things that affect one's empathy is addiction to online games. This study aims to determine whether the level of online gaming addiction will reduce empathy in students. The research subjects were 120 students of the Faculty of Science and Technology of UIN Suska Riau, obtained using purposive sampling. The instrument in this study is the online game addiction scale which is a modification of the Chen and Chang scale and the result of the adaptation and modification of the empathy scale of the Davis scale. Pearson correlation analysis results obtained there is a negative relationship between online game addiction with empathy for students means that the higher the duration of a person's time playing online games, the less the level of one's empathy. Keywords: Empathy, Addiction to online games

scholarly journals Analyses of Metals Impact on Humulus lupulus Strobili Antioxidant Capacity

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 234-247
Author(s):  
Dusan D. Paunoic ◽  
Snezana S. Mitic ◽  
Ivana D. Rasic Misic ◽  
Milan N. Mitic ◽  
Aleksandra N. Pavlovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Activity ◽  
Metal Ions ◽  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Hplc Method ◽  
Icp Oes ◽  
Strong Negative Relationship ◽  
Antioxidant Characteristics

This paper presents results of analyses of metal ions effects on hop strobili antioxidant characteristics. Determination of total phenols (TP), total flavonoids (TF) and fifteen phenolic compounds, as well as the antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS and FRAP) of hop extracts from eight samples was conducted using UV/Vis spectrophotometry and HPLC method. Contents of 24 elements in mineralized hop samples were determined by ICP-OES. Very strong negative relationship between TP, TF, antioxidant capacity results and Pb, Co, Cr, Sb and Na was determined applying principal component and cluster analyses. Namely, the higher concentrations of these metals were associated with lower contents of TP and TF and lower values of antioxidant tests. Impact of metal ions on phenolic and flavonoids content and antioxidant activity of hop strobili has not been previously published.

scholarly journals GDP-PMI Nexus: Nigeria in Focus

2021 ◽  
pp. 59-77
Author(s):  
Ochoche Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Gross Domestic Product ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Input Price ◽  
Real Gdp ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Strong Negative Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

This study seeks to contribute to extant literature on the relationship between the manufacturing and non-manufacturing purchasing manager’s index (PMI) and the real gross domestic product  (GDP)  in Nigeria. The study was carried out at Statistics Department, Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria between 2010:Q1 – 2019:Q3 (for seasonally adjusted quarterly real gross domestic product (GDP)) and 2014:M7 – 2019:M9 (for monthly PMI). Pearson correlation test and plots  are the adopted methods. The uniqueness of this study is the utilization of growth rates for both variables as well as employing a disaggregated approach in other to drill down to discover the true drivers of the relationship between the two variables. Results shows that CBN PMI is the most reliable of the three PMI indices computed for Nigeria. In addition, input price, output   prices and quantity purchased, are the true determinants (from the manufacturing sector) of the direction of real GDP growth. Output price has a strong negative relationship with real GDP (-83%, contemporaneous), while input price too has a strong negative relationship with real GDP (-88% contemporaneous and -90% at lag 1) and quantity of purchases has a strong positive relationship with real GDP. From the non-manufacturing sector, average input price has a strong negative relationship with real GDP (-84%, with 2 periods lag), new export orders have a strong positive relationship with real GDP growth (77% with 3 periods lag) and imports also has a strong positive relationship with real GDP growth (85% with 1 period lag). Because prices have such a significant effect on GDP growth, it is recommended that both the monetary and fiscal authorities work together to curb inflation growth which has been trending upwards.

scholarly journals The Internal Environment and Basic Requirement Policy on the Performance of Retirement Homes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-125
Author(s):  
K. Sarojani Krishnan ◽  
Nazatul Shima Abdul Rani
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Internal Environment ◽  
Basic Requirement ◽  
Strong Positive Relationship ◽  
Pearson Correlation Analysis ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderate Relationship

This study aims to examine the relationships between the internal environment (IERH), basic requirement policy (PRRH), and the performance of retirement homes (PRH). 205 out of 400 questionnaires returned and used for the study. The three variables under study were IERH (8 items), the PRRH (6 items), and PRH (8 items). Reliability analysis was run and all three variables showed high Cronbach Alpha values ranging from 0.83 to 0.87 thus indicating high reliability.  The findings of the Pearson Correlation analysis suggested that the relationship between IERH and PRH is r=0.80**; p=0.00, while the relationship between the PRRH and PRH is r=0.63**; p=0.00. The findings suggested that there was a positive and significant relationship between PRH with IERH and PRRH. IERH had a strong positive relationship with the PRH. In terms of the relationship between IERH and PRRH, there was a positive and a moderate relationship (r=0.54**; p=0.00). Hence, in order to promote good performance, a RH must ensure that the IERH either meets or exceeds the expectations of the tenants and fulfils the basic requirements of PRRH.

The Relationship Among Job Satisfaction, Oreganizational Commitiment and Employees’ Turnover at Unilever Corporation in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 370
Author(s):  
Chiemeke Kingsley Chiedu ◽  
Choi Sang Long ◽  
Hapriza BT Ashar
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Employee Turnover ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Employee Turnover Intentions ◽  
The Relationship

Employee turnover has become a key performance indicator for many organizations as they struggle to retain talented employees. The negative impact of turnover on organizational performance has continually forced organizational leaders to seek better ways of retaining valuable employees. The relationship between man and work has always attracted the attention of philosophers. A major part of men’s life is spent at work. Work is social reality and social expectation to which men seem to conform. It not only provides status to the individual but also binds him to the society. An employee who is satisfied with his job would perform his duties well and be committed to his job, and subsequently to his organization. This paper examines relationship among job satisfaction, organizational commitment and employees’ turnover intentions at Unilever Corporation in Nigeria. The data for this study was collected from 117 employees currently working at Unilever Nigeria PLC using the survey method via the questionnaire. Pearson Correlation and the multiple regression analysis techniques using the SPSS version 22.0 was used for the data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that both job satisfaction and organizational commitment have significant negative relationship with employee turnover intentions. In addition, organizational commitment was revealed to have a more dorminant influence on employee turnover intentions than job satisfaction. Based on these findings, the implications, recommendations, practice, and theory were discussed.

Determination of Ethnic Variation in Infant Nasolabial Anthropometry Using 3D Photographs: Implications for Bilateral Cleft Lip Nasal Correction

2021 ◽  
pp. 105566562110244
Author(s):  
Diana S. Jodeh ◽  
Jacqueline M. Ross ◽  
Maria Leszczynska ◽  
Fatima Qamar ◽  
Rachel L. Dawkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Cleft Lip ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Pediatric Clinic ◽  
Bilateral Cleft Lip ◽  
Post Hoc

Objective: We aimed to assess significant ethnic variabilities in infants’ nasolabial anthropometry to motivate variations in surgical correction of a synchronous bilateral cleft lip/nasal anomaly, specifically whether a long columella is a European feature, therefore accepting a short columella and/or delayed columellar lengthening suitable for reconstruction in ethnic patients. Methods: Thirty-three infants without craniofacial pathology (10 African American [AA], 7 Hispanic [H], and 16 of European descent [C]), ages 3 to 8 months, presenting to the Johns Hopkins All Children’s general pediatric clinic were recruited. Four separate 3D photographs (2 submental and frontal views each) were taken using the Vectra H1 handheld camera (Canfield Imaging). Eighteen linear facial distances were measured using Mirror 3D analysis (Canfield Imaging Systems). Difference between ethnicities was measured using analysis of variance with the Bonferroni/Dunn post hoc comparisons. Pearson correlation was employed for interrater reliability. All statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS version 21.0 (IBM Corp), with statistical significance set at P < .05. Results: Nasal projection (sn-prn) and columella length (sn-c) did not differ significantly between groups ( P = .9). Significant differences were seen between ethnic groups in nasal width (sbal-sbal [C-AA; P = .02]; ac-ac [C-AA; P = .00; H-AA; P = .04]; al-al [C-AA; P = .00; H-AA; P = .001]) and labial length (sn-ls [C-AA; P = .041]; sn-sto [C-AA; P = .005]; Cphs-Cphi L [C-AA; P = .013]; Cphs-Cphi R [C-AA; P = .015]). Interrater reliability was good to excellent and significantly correlated for all measures. Conclusions: African American infants exhibited wider noses and longer lips. No difference was noted in nasal projection or columella length, indicating that these structures should be corrected during the primary cleft lip and nasal repair for all patients and should not be deferred to secondary correction.

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