Archives-June 2012

Lipid composition of the brain oils of bull and hen found in Nigeria was determined by gas chromatography. SFA level ranged from 6.11 to 6.54 % of total fatty acids. MUFA was close to each other in the samples and composed the third largest fraction of 8.89 to 9.86 %. The n-6 PUFA constituted the second largest group of 35.4 to 39.0 % whereas the n-3 PUFA of 46.0 to 48.1 % formed the largest group. Most concentrated SFA was lignoceric acid, highest MUFA was erucic acid, highest n-6 was arachidonic acid whilst docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) was the highest n-3 PUFA. Cholesterol was the only sterol detected, 589 to 874 mg/100 g. The highest phospholipid was phosphatidylcholine having a range of 29.1 (60.4 %) to 20.2 (59.6 %) mg/100 g. 100 g bull brain would provide 8.56 g of DHA, 100 g hen brain would provide 9.47 g of DHA.

Reinvention of the mortgage market through the creation of a secondary market has been identified as one of the solution to the lack of funds that plague the Nigerian housing sector. There is however a set of institutional barriers that have created risk factors that are responsible for the high interest rates on mortgage loans in economy. This paper identifies some of these barriers as the requirement of Governor’s consent, revocation of right of occupancy, mortgage registration period and foreclosure period and the cost of foreclosure. It further reveals their nature in the present mortgage lending practice and makes recommendation to improve the practice in preparation for any secondary mortgage market operations.

In this study, identification of value on the basis of packaging design for products of Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci is explained. First, packaging and related concepts are introduced, then how a corrugated packaging manufacturer conceptualizes cost reduction is also explored. Finally, corrugated cardboard package design examples parallel to this conceptualization are provided. The authors conclude that cost reductions may be realized for companies that both produce and consume packaging.

We are very happy to announce that from 19th June 2012, Dr. K. Baskar has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Agriculture and Pest. Dr. K. Baskar is currently working with Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai-34, Tamil Nadu, India. The appointment of Dr. K. Baskar as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to chiefeditor@elixirjournal.org. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

We are very happy to announce that from 19th June 2012, Dr. Anukrati Sharma has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Economics and Management. Dr. Anukrati Sharma is currently associated with Biff & Bright College of Technical Education, Jaipur (Raj. ) India. The appointment of Dr. Anukrati Sharma as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to chiefeditor@elixirjournal.org. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

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The study was designed to explore the different aspects of application of Montessori Method at pre primary. Population of the study was comprised of parents and teachers of Montessori level students and purposive sample of 30 teachers and 30 parents from SLS Montessori & School, was collected to meet the research objectives such as to assess the effectiveness of prepared environment, to determine teachers’ and parents’ role in its implementation, to explore the effect of full diploma and short courses in application of this method and to search out about its application along with traditional method of education. The results of this study gave a clear picture of the need and proper implementation of Montessori Method. It has shown that the positive impact on the overall development of a child is obviously attainable through a prepared environment. The teacher also gains individual refinement through this method as she gets inner satisfaction when her students have met their objectives. The importance of parents’ role has also been emphasized for pursuing this method in home environment also. This study would give a newer dimension towards the implication of Montessori Method along with traditional education.

The present study aims to determine the relationships between perceived paternal parenting styles and locus of control. In addition, the moderating role of family income was also tested. Sample consisted of 382 school-going adolescents with an average age of 14.27 years. A multi-stage cluster sampling was used for collecting the data. A self-administered questionnaire was prepared for the participants at their selected schools. Fathers’ parenting style was measured using the inventory of Parental Authority Questionnaire, as well as a scale that assessed the respondents’ locus of control. Results demonstrated that paternal authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles were significantly related to internal locus of control. However, no significant moderating effect was found for family income. The present study emphasizes the need for continued focus on the link between child rearing strategies and child developmental outcomes.

We are very happy to announce that from 30th June 2012, Prof. Kumassah Eliot Kosi has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Science. Prof. Kumassah Eliot Kosi is currently working at Department of Science, Jasikan College of Education, P.O Box 14, Jasikan, Volta Region, Ghana, West Africa. The appointment of Prof. Kumassah Eliot Kosi as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to chiefeditor@elixirjournal.org. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

We are very happy to announce that from 16th June 2012, Prof.Bensafi Abd-El-Hamid has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Physical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Prof.Bensafi Abd-El-Hamid is currently associated with Department of Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Sciences, Abou Bekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, P.O. Box 119, Chetouane, 13000 Tlemcen, Algeria. The appointment of Prof. Bensafi Abd-El-Hamid as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to chiefeditor@elixirjournal.org. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief