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This study focused on the bioassessment of water quality of the Isalowe River in the Yangambi Biosphere Reserve using diatoms. The samples were taken from this river after measuring the physicochemical parameters (pH, temperature, conductivity and dissolved oxygen). The identification of diatoms revealed 194 specific taxa divided into 43 genera and belonging to 20 families. The species of Eunotia genus are the most abundant (35.99 %) such as Eunotia rhomboidea Hustedt, Eunotia intermedia (Krasske ex Hustedt) Norpel & Lange-Bertalot, Eunotia fallax A. Cleve in the course set. At the station level, species of the Eunotia genus are the most abundant at the source and in the environment (41.28% and 48.41% respectively). At the mouth, we have species of the genus Neidium which predominate (24.98%) with N. affine and N. sp. The Shannon index values obtained showed great diversity at each station (source, environment and mouth). The Equitability Index revealed an equipartition of individuals within species. The spatial distribution varies from one station to another. The Spearman correlation coefficient revealed the impact of physicochemical parameters on the abundances and specific richness at the station level. Using the Shannon Index (H'), it was revealed that, in general, the waters of the Isalowe River are in poor ecological condition and heavily polluted. The same observation was made at the source and at the mouth. In the middle, the waters are in a poor ecological state and very polluted. These results are due to the anthropogenic activities carried out in this river (cassava retting, artisanal palm oil extraction, dishes, laundry, bathing and fields). Key words: diatoms, bioassessment, water, quality, Isalowe river, Yangambi

The feeding habit and diet of Brachydeuterus auritus at Apam in the central region of Ghana was investigated over an 8 months period using the Index of Preponderance. Shrimp was found to be the most preferred food item accounting for 59% occurrence by number, with annelids and blue green algae being the least preferred accounting for 7% each. In the same vain, the most ranked food item using the Index of Preponderance was shrimps followed by fish with annelids recording the least rank. Correlation between food items number and the nutrient rich upwelling season was observed. Continuous study of the feeding preferences of this species is recommended owing to its importance to both the Ghanaian marine catches and as a relatively cheap source of animal protein.

In 2019, Matiama presented a new integral transformation called Shehu transformation, which used to solve many types of differential equations. In this article, we obtained the derivation and integration of Shehu transformation with its applications.

This study examined the impact financial deepening on non-oil sectors to growth in Nigeria over the period 1985 – 2017 using the Johansen approach to co-integration analysis and Vector Error Correction Model. Controlling for the possible effects of exchange rate and trade openness on economic activities, this study found that financial development exerts impact in the long-term and indicates no relationship in the short run in building and construction. In particular, money supply showed a negative relationship with Building and Construction sector contribution to GDP sector in the long run. Second, credit to private sector showed that there exists a positive relationship with the non-oil contribution to GDP output. Therefore, the development of financial sector intermediation could be the right strategy to lessening the dominance of the mono-resources economy called the oil sector in the Nigerian economy.

Earthquake damage in most bridges is the result of excessive seismic displacements and large force demands that have been substantially underestimated during design. The detailed study is carried out for continuous box superstructure & substructure for two lane spans 25 m-35 m-25 m, using IRC class A & 70R loadings. For analysis SAP2000 software is used. The results for 12 different cases have been studied and variation of each parameter is documented in a detailed manner. The impact of class of seismic zones corresponding to different soil conditions are studied. The impact of class of seismic zones corresponding to different soil conditions are compared in Spectral Acceleration coefficient Sa/g, Horizontal seismic coefficient Ah, Vertical seismic coefficient Av, Base shear Vb, Displacement at superstructure level. When comparing spectral acceleration, which depends on dynamic property of structure and supporting soil medium, it varies from 1.36 to 1.67 times, when the soil from hard to soft nature. As far as base shear, displacements are concerned, it increases from 1.6 times of hard soil to medium soil, whereas from medium to soft soil it increases to 1.5 times of medium soil.

The corrosion inhibition efficacy of alcoholic extract of stem, leaves and fruits of plant Tribulus Terrestris for mild steel in H2SO4 has been studied in relation to the concentration of inhibitor and temperature by mass loss method. Inhibition efficiency increases with inhibitor concentration but decreases with increase of temperature. The thermodynamic parameters revealed that the inhibition of corrosion is due to adsorption of the inhibitor on the metal surface. The negative free energy values shows spontaneity of the adsorption process with the assumption of Langmuir adsorption isotherm.

In a globalized world, leaders are no longer selected on the basis of gender, but based on the abilities and qualifications in managing an organization. So, the women chose to be the head of the organization. Unfortunately, they labelled as weak, emotional, rigid and do not have confidence in the management of affairs. The objective of this study was to identify the patterns of women's leadership in the organization of technical and vocational education and motivation and relationship management organization subordinate to the leadership style of women in Technical and Vocational Education organization.

Education is back bone in the development of a society and teacher has a pivotal role in the education system. Every society invests in the teacher education by developing the teachers’ potential in teaching methodologies and strategies to ensure maximum outcomes from the system. In Pakistan primary teacher’s education has been a pivotal consideration of different national and international institutions. These institutions have been continuously contributing to develop the teacher’s proficiency at elementary level. The present study was designed to see the impact of teachers’ training teaching learnt through different periods in service training programs on the performance of the primary school teachers. The sample of the study consisted 100 male primary teachers and 100 female teaches and 40 district teacher educators. The performance of the teachers and district teacher educators was judged by the questionnaire. The observation scheduled comprised eight teaching skills. The study concluded that in-service trained teachers utilized microteaching skills hence their performance was comparatively better. The impact on the students showed better performance. The study recommended to continue in-service training programs on teaching methodologies and strategies for elementary school teachers by establishing independent cell at district level.

The access to agricultural information in Sudan continues to be challenging to farmers due to use of inadequate sources and traditional extension approaches. The rapid growth of smart-mobile phones usage in developing countries resulted in several advantages compared to other alternatives in term of costs, geographic coverage and ease of use. This research was conducted in North Kordofan Sate to explore the role of smart-mobile phone in accessing agricultural information. Primary data were obtained by structured questionnaires and focus group discussion through participatory rural appraisal and observation while secondary data were collected from scientific journals, books and authenticated web sources. A number of 230 respondents (10% from total farmers) were interviewed and five focus group discussions were done. Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS) version 22 was used to analyze the data with aid of descriptive statistics and Chi-squire Test. The result indicated that most of the respondents fall in age group between 21-40 years, and they depend on farm activity. There was 90% of farmers processed mobile phone since more than three years ago, 90.8%continuedto use smart mobile phone to access agricultural information and showed positive contribution towards income generation. The results also revealed that there was positive perception towards using mobile phones which showed more efficient in use than radio and TVs. The results showed great advantages of using smart mobile phone where 75.2 % of respondents preferred to get agricultural information, logistics and other needs through successful communication in the mid of agricultural season. Results of Chi-squire test showed significant differences between the parameters tested. The study recommended that farmers should be connected with mobile phones to admit ease communication with agricultural extension offices and quick access to their needs and logistics.

Encapsulating peritonitis (EP) is defined as diffuse peritoneal fibrosis which can progress to true sclerosis, sheathing the intestinal loops and forming the cocoon, its diagnosis is often intraoperatively during laparoscopies or laparotomies. It is a rare complication with an unfavorable prognosis. Its clinical presentation can range from an asymptomatic patient to an occlusion. It is often secondary to peritoneal dialysis, intraperitoneal chemotherapy or tuberculous peritoneal inflammation syndrome. Imaging makes it possible to approach the diagnosis, but surgical exploration provides diagnostic certainty and allows a therapeutic procedure, histological examination shows a deposit of fibrin. Medical treatment is often disappointing, and surgery which consists of enterolysis is indicated in complete bowel obstructions, repetitive subocclusions and urgent situations (perforations, necrosis, hemorrhages). In the absence of treatment, the outcome is fatal in the majority of cases. Despite current progress in the therapeutic management of encapsulating peritonitis, the prognosis remains relatively poor. We report this exceptional case of encapsulating peritonitis to educate the medical team about its rare occurrence, which will be of paramount importance, due to diagnostic difficulties and in order to improve the prognosis.