Review on Effects of Sowing Methods and Types of Inorganic Fertilizers on Growth Yield and Yield Component of TEFF [Eragrostis TEF (ZUCC.)

Most farmers’ practices broadcast sowing methods and productivity is less. Soil fertility maintenance is a major concern in tropical Africa which needs to tackle soil fertility depletion as a fundamental constraint. Similarly, the traditional way of planting tef reduces the amount of grain production, promotes competition for inputs, and causes severe lodging. This paper aimed to review the interaction effects between seed sowing methods and different types of inorganic fertilizers on the growth and yield of teff. In Ethiopia, recent research indicates planting method (row planting and broadcasting) affects the yield and yield components of teff. The review indicates the yield components include heading and maturity, plant height, first growth rate, number of tiller and panicle, thousand seed weight, grain, straw, and total biomass yields and harvest index high in Method of Row sowing compared to broadcast in Ethiopia but Days to emergence and panicle length were more affected by broadcasting. In economical acceptance, Row sowing was found to be economically acceptable with more income from grain yield than broadcasting.

The Effect of Ownership Structure on Financial Performance in Lippo Group Company

This study examined the effect of Ownership Structure on Financial Performance at Lippo Group companies in Indonesia from 2015 to 2019. The number of samples in this study was 14 companies and 60 observations. The data were accessed on www.idx.go.id. The data used in this study was panel data or a combination of cross-section data and time-series data. The data analysis method in this research was the Panel Data Regression analysis method with panel estimation model Random Effect Model. The results showed that Managerial ownership and institutional ownership had a negative and significant effect on financial performance.

Geostrategic Essence of the Bay of Bengal & Its Implications on the Energy Security: A Bangladesh Perspective

The Bay of Bengal has received huge interest from global powers after the Second World War. The rivalry between India and China exists for decades. The research aims to showcase the Geostrategic essence of the Bay of Bengal and its implication on energy security through the perspective of Bangladesh. The paper also focuses on the complexities created on energy security by Sino-Indian rivalry and vice versa along with the challenges for Bangladesh’s energy security as well as regional peace and harmony. Finally, the research paper would employ its analysis to illustrate some possibly reliable recommendations to mitigate the complexities of energy security in the Bay of Bengal region.

Transformation of Emotional Intelligence Resilience Towards Psychological and Behavioral of Youth

This article is focused on discussing the importance of strengthening emotional intelligence to achieve more integrated human domains. The discussion is in terms of challenges and resilience of emotional intelligence transformation on the psychological and behavioral impact of youth. Human capital resources among youths are the main thrusts of national development, especially from political, economic, social, and educational aspects. However, the role of youth as agents of change in society would be meaningless if it is a transformation from darkness to brightness, from positive to negative, and from peace to chaos. The important elements that need to be as a knowledgeable youth are not merely intellectual intelligence alone, but also need to have a strong emotional and spiritual intelligence to achieve the positive of emotional, thinking and behavior. Emotional intelligence can be a determining factor in behavior and ideology that is more mature and prosperous among the youth of the country. Therefore, the need to have emotional intelligence is as important as intellectual intelligence to achieve a real balance in life. Positive youth can stand up as a citizen who is full of identity and dare to cope with the competitive world, but also wisely handle whatever challenges. A strong emotional intelligence in the youth can also help transform the country's expectations into reality in the quest for the creation of a first-class human capital.

Evaluation of the Socio-Economic Factors Impeding Production of Cashew in Ogaji, North Central Nigeria

The paper examined socio-economic factors affecting cashew production in Ogaji, Ankpa LGA, Northcentral Nigeria. Data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and interview administered to 143 registered farmers. Data obtained were analyzed descriptively using inferential statistics of mean score ranking, frequency tables and graph. Results showed that majority of the farmers were within the age of 26-35 and have been into farming since birth. Also there was moderate literacy level among the farmers as 50% of total respondents have formal education. Findings reveals that the socio-economic factor affecting production were; Access to and use of credit facilities, farmers-herders conflict, income level, transportation problem, lack of access to capital and poor extension services agent relations were the major socio-economic factors affecting cashew production in the study area. The study amongst others recommends that; the government should encourage private sectors such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to invest in credits facilities like small-scale bank to offer credit to farmers at affordable rate, proactive measures should be taken to quell the farmer-herders crisis as it poses threat to farming activities. Government should strive to develop roads; this will increase small holder’s economic opportunities by reducing transport cost and allowing farmers to get access to marketing information and small holder’s cashew profitability. Extension service agent should try to understand the rural dwellers and their educational level to help them have access to extension services in other to improve their knowledge of farm management.

Comparative Analytical Modeling and Performance Investigation of Graphene-Based Super Capacitor with Four Traditional Batteries

Graphene, a magical development of 2004, has revolutionized today's energy storage technologies. It is nothing but a graphite two-dimensional (2D) allotropic pure carbon layer which is derived from a three-dimensional (3D) shape. Since batteries have been the most common storage device from the invention of the first electrical battery by an Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1799 A.D but batteries offer many drawbacks, such as length, weight, poor transient response, low power density, and high internal resistance. In this contrast, the impressive and unique properties of graphene supercapacitor such as high peak current, high surface area, high electrical conductivity, low internal resistance, high load current, long life cycle, high power density, low-temperature charging, and discharging make graphene supercapacitor a replacement of traditional energy storage devices and sets trend for the future. This analytical comparative analysis presents an overview between four traditional batteries and graphene-based supercapacitor. For this regard, dynamic models, modeling equations, and an integrated simulation model for batteries and graphene-supercapacitors under MATLAB/Simulink® 2020a environment is developed. In addition, the effect of temperature on battery output and graphene-supercapacitor is also addressed.

Modeling Work Commitment in the Covid-19 Era

In this regard, the objective of this study was modeling work commitment in the health sector. For this purpose, we used a sample of 100 social work students with experience in implementing social programs and monitoring of institutional strategies for health promotion. Were established normality, reliability, sphericity, adequation, linearity, and validity on the scale that measured labor commitment. The structural model was established in which reflective commitment to the institution was positively related to work engagement. The residual fit indices and corroborated the hypothesis of multidimensionality of work commitment.

Effects of Poultry Biochar on Electrochemical Properties of an Alfisol and Vertisol of Northern Nigeria

This study was aimed to know the effects of biochar on charge properties of an Alfisol and Vertisol of semi-arid soils of Northern Nigeria. A laboratory experiment was conducted to determine the effects of biochar on point zero charge of soils. Experiment was laid out in a complete randomized design and consisted of two factors; 2 soil types and biochar at 4 levels giving a total of 8 treatment combinations with 3 replications each.The results obtained from the study showed that the pH in KCl of the incubated soils ranged from 7.3 to 7.4 and 7.6 to 7.9 for the Alfisol and Vertisol; 7.5 to 7.7 and 7.9 to 8.3 pH in H2O, was obtained for the Alfisol and Vertisol respectively. Electrical conductivity obtained ranged from 3.22 to 4.72 and 2.88 to 4.21 dS m-1 for Alfisol and Vertisol respectively. Electrical potentials ranged from -19.70 to -35 and -31.45 to -63.04 for the Alfisol and Vertisol respectively. The Point Zero Charge of soils correlated positively with the properties of the soils and the biochar rates.The addition of biochar to soils modified the PZC, increased the pH, electrical conductivity (ECe) and cation exchange capacity (CEC) of the soils.

Expressed Willingness and Awareness of Students towards Climate Change in Lahore, Pakistan

Global climate change is one of the most significant threats to our generation, the fundamentals of the issue lie in the fact that the anthropogenic contribution of greenhouse gases is changing the global climate at a rapid rate causing immense warming trends and displaced cold weather. This study examined the awareness levels of college/university students on climate change and their willingness to mitigate the effects of climate change. 69 students from Lahore’s different public and private sector universities were asked to fill out a survey questionnaire form online and were questioned on their attitudes about climate change and their willingness to take action to mitigate its effects.

The Prevalence of Child Vulnerability and Its Nature: An Analytical Study on Bangladesh Perspective

Child vulnerability refers to the conditions where children have not the ability to protect them from harassment, maltreatment, and malnutrition which could them weakens. This study has tried to reveal the prevalence and the nature of child vulnerability in Bangladesh, and the root causes of child vulnerability have also been explored and debated, and discussed throughout the article. However, the study is narrative and qualitative in the manner and secondary data have been used to develop and support the arguments for the study. As findings, the study has also found that children are at great risks due to some notable reasons, such as excessive academic pressure, the worst form of child labor in the working place, disability, child trafficking, and natural disasters which led them to be victimized with maltreatment and malnutrition which is more prevalent in the rural and urban slum areas. Moreover, climate change and disasters have been playing an adverse role to increase the prevalence of children's vulnerability in Bangladesh. In conclusion, the study suggests that decision-makers and policymakers need to be more conscious and responsible to revise the existing legal frameworks and their effective implementation for the protection of children against vulnerability.