Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS

Social Dynamics, Internet and the Survival of Broadcast Journalism in the 21st Century

Uwem Akpan, Uduak Udoudom, Ifeanyi Nwokeocha, Innocent John — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:02:33 +0000

This study looks at how broadcast news on TV and radio is changing in the 21st century because of the internet. The study used a theory that says technology shapes how we use media to see how social things affect how people consume news. Social media is changing how news is spread, and this paper is studying how regular people's content, online groups, and the quick spread of information play a big role. The paper looks at how the internet is changing traditional TV and radio news. The study is checking out challenges and chances that come with everything going digital, from online streaming to regular people reporting news. The paper looks at how old media and new online platforms work together and how they need to be flexible to survive. The study also looks at how people trust and believe in the news, especially with so much information online. Understanding how social things mix with online stories helps us get a better idea of what influences how the public sees and interacts with broadcast news. The study found that broadcast news needs to use social things and the internet to reach more people, but it also needs to keep its integrity and trustworthiness, especially in a time where false information can spread quickly. The study suggests that TV and radio stations should use online platforms to connect with people.

Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) of Blended Organic Fertilizer from Yam and Sweet Potato Peels

Ajiduku Leyoa Abershi, Ezeonu Chukwuma Stephen, Umeh Chisom Clinton — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 04:49:05 +0000

This study shows the production of organic fertilizer by utilization of yam and sweet potatoes peels through Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) Method. Samples are categorized into sun-dried, sundried and autoclaved, Heat-dried, heat-dried and autoclaved, the fermentation process is carried out using alpha amylase and saccharomyces cerevisiae. Investigation of mineral elements (N, Cd, P, Zn, Pb, As, K, Hg.), in the eight varieties of Organic Fertilizer produced shows concentration of Cadmium (Cd) ranges from 0.0015 mg/kg to 0.0033 mg/kg), Nitrogen (N) in Percentage ranges from 2.3450% to 3.8550%; Phosphorus (P) ranges from 2.345 mg/kg to 3.607 mg/kg; Zinc (Zn) ranges from 2.215 mg/kg to 6.335 mg/kg. Lead (Pb) ranges from 0.00 mg/kg to 0.0015 mg/kg, potassium (K) ranges from 3.952 mg/kg to 6.213 mg/kg; Mercury and Arsenic nil. The study shows that Sweet Potato Peel (SDSPP) contains high Cadmium and potassium compare to other organic fertilizer produced. Sundried and Autoclaved Yam Peel (SDAYP) contains high percentage of Nitrogen (N), Heat Dried and Autoclaved Sweet Potato Peel (HDASPP) contains low Nitrogen, Sundried and Autoclaved Sweet Potato Peel (SDASPP) contains low phosphorus, Sundried Yam Peel (SDYP), Sundried and Autoclaved Yam Peels (SDAYP), Heat Dried Sweet Potato Peel HDSPP and Heat Dried Sweet Potato Peel (HDSPP) has zero trace of Lead (Pb) making it free of food intoxication from heavy metals, SDYP contains high phosphorus. These indicate that the samples will make quality organic fertilizer because it contains high Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium (NPK) which are essential elements required in plant structures.

Analysis of Some Practical Life Uses and Applications of Exponential Function

Jay Kumar Pandit, Suresh Kumar Sahani, Kameshwar Sahani — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

We have sorted out some practical uses of exponential function that we are going to study in this report. The report is given more emphasis on real life use of Euler number i.e. e and also on the uses of other exponential function. The sorted out uses of exponential function is based on following topic: real value of money, bit coin value, household saving, production in a factory, and exploitation of forest. Later on, we have also focused on consequences of those problems and find its solution. This work is motivated by the work of [1-13].

Optimizing Learning Environments: Strategic Planning, Organizing, and Storage Techniques Needed for Building Construction Workshops in Technical Colleges

D. Gana, U. Mohammed, S. Z. Kumazhege — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The main purpose of the study was to optimize the learning environments through strategic planning, organizing, and storage techniques needed by teachers for building construction workshops in technical colleges. The study was guided by three specific objectives, three research questions as well as three null hypotheses conducted in Gombe State using descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 63 individuals, consisting of 21 School Administrators, 28 Building Construction Teachers, and 14 Workshop Staff from all Government Science and Technical Colleges in Gombe State. There was no sampling as the entire population was used because it was manageable. A structured questionnaire tagged titled "Management of Building Construction Workshop for Effective Teaching and Learning Questionnaire (MTBCWETLQ)," divided into four sections (A-D) covering personal data (Section A) and addressing the research questions (Sections B-D). The instrument was validated by three experts from Department of Technology Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola. A trial test conducted on 10 building construction teachers, 10 workshop staff, and 6 administrators in Adamawa State, outside the study area, yielded a reliability index of 0.90 using the Cronbach alpha method. Data collected for the study was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. Mean statistics was used to answer the three research questions while ANOVA was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study revealed among others that Planning techniques for managing building construction workshops involve identifying machine locations for safety, arranging facilities based on student enrollment projections, setting up layouts with clear student roles, and establishing appropriate workshop durations. Organizing techniques include arranging tools and materials before and after use, ensuring an efficient flow of materials, selecting equipment based on learning activities, and organizing materials according to their uses for enhanced supervision and safety. It is recommended that Staff involved in managing building construction workshops should undergo training or workshops to improve their planning techniques. Staff should be encouraged to adopt more effective organizing techniques in building construction workshops.

Antidiabetic Potential of Khaya Anthotheca Methanolic Leaves Extract in Streptozotocin Diabetes Induced Rats

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research evaluated antidibetic potential of methanolic leaves extracts of Khaya anthotheca in streptozotocin induced albino rats. Khaya anthotheca a member of Meliaceae family is traditionally used for treating several ailments. Diabetes is a chronic condition that develops when the pancreas is unable to secrete sufficient amounts of insulin or when the body fails to utilise the insulin that is produced. The leaves were harvested in Sukundi road Wukari and air dried for four weeks, the leaves were pulverized into powder using manual blender and stored in an air tight container. Extraction was done with absolute methanol; the extract was filtered using mesh and the filtrate was concentrated at 68oC. two grams of the filtrate were used for the study; the remainder was used to treat the animals. Using 40 mg/kg body weight of streptozotocin, the animals were divided into 5 groups of 4 each. Following a fourteen-day course of treatment, the animals were sacrificed; the blood was drawn through heart puncture and tested for blood sugar using a glucometer. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for statistical analysis. Result of blood sugar level showed significant reduction in all the test groups (p<0.05) except group 2 which showed no significant reduction when compared to the normal control. Conclusion: This study therefore suggests the use of Khaya anthotheca as a diabetic agent and for treatment of diabetes. Further studies are needed to discover the bioactive constituent of the plant responsible for this anti-diabetic activity as well as other pharmacological activities in clinical trials.

GC-MS Profiling and Pathogenic Effect of Khaya Anthotheca Methanolic Leaves Extract on Some Selected Fungi

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research evaluated GC-MS profile, and pathogenic effect of methanolic leaves extracts of Khaya anthotheca on Some Selected fungi. Khaya anthotheca a member of Meliaceae family is traditionally used for treating several ailments. The leaves were harvested in Sukundi road Wukari and air dried for four weeks, the leaves were pulverized into powder using manual blender and stored in an air tight container. Extraction was done with absolute methanol; the extract was filtered using mesh and the filtrate was concentrated at 68oC. Only two grams of the filtrate were used for the GC-MS study. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for statistical analysis. The GC-MS result revealed 50 constituents. Result of Methanolic extracts of leaves of Khaya anthotheca only showed significant activity against Aspergillus niger at dose100 µg/mL, Candida tropicalis and Fusarium oxysporium at dose 500 µg/mL. This study supports the use of Khaya anthotheca by indigenous herbalists by providing scientific proof of the plant's ability to treat pothegenic diseases. To establish the effectiveness of this plant in the management of fungal effections, more clinical trials at the clinical levels are needed.

Impact of Agricultural Insecticide Vapona on a Freshwater Catfish Heteropneustes Fossilis: A Toxicity Study

Nayan K. Prasad, Suresh Kumar Sahani — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the critical toxicity of Vapona in the air-breathing freshwater catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis (Bloch). The LC50 values (median lethal concentration) were determined using a static bioassay method over 24, 48, 72, and 96-hour exposure periods. The LC50 values for 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours of Vapona were found to be 400, 378, 320, and 275 ppm, respectively. An increased mucus secretion was observed at higher concentrations, suggesting a physiological response to the toxicant. The potential causes of mortality in the fish were also analyzed and discussed.