Does Social Networking Enhance the Performance of Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria? | Asian Journal of Economics, Finance and Management

 

The study is aimed at determining the impact of social networks on the performance of women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. A sample of 348 women entrepreneurs was selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Data were analysed using Frequency and Percentages, Linear Regression Analysis and Spearman Rank Correlation. Findings revealed that social networks impacted positively and significantly on the performance of women entrepreneurs. Result further showed that social network variables like network size, diversity and resources had positive and significant relationship with performance of women entrepreneurs. However, network strength exhibited positive but weak correlation with entrepreneur’s performances. The study concluded that women entrepreneurs do not only need loans and skill acquisition training but social networks to gain access to financial services in form of savings, credit and other resources. Consequentially, women entrepreneurs are advised to participate actively in social groups in order to boost their performances.

 

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PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES OF EUNUCHS – I PERSONALITY | BIONATURE

 

The present paper deals with the Comparison of 64 eunuchs and 64 normal individuals of Gwalior-chemical division in terms of their personality with the help of Uma Chowdhury's Indian adaptation of Thematic Apperception Test. ANOVA shows that eunuchs scored : (1) significantly lower imagination and language; (2) cordial interpersonal relationships and optimistic outcomes; and (3) high abasement, nurturance, succorance and counteraction while low achievement.

 

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DRUGS OF MAMMALS’ ORIGIN USED BY ABORIGINES OF GARO HILLS OF MEGHALAYA STATE, INDIA | BIONATURE

 Aborigines use mammals as drug to cure various bacterial, clinical, physiological, viral and veneral ailments viz. anaemia, appendicitis, asthma, baldness, cataract, delirium, eczema, hyperpyrexia, impotency, jaundice, leprosy, leucoderma, muscular pain, neurotic fits, night blindness, paralysis, rheumatism, rickets, Swelling of body, skin burns, toothache, tuberculosis, typhoid, vision power and wound and injuries prevalent in the Garo Hills (East and West) of Meghalaya State, India.

 

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The Scope of Information and Communication Technology Enabled Services in Promoting Pakistan Economy | Asian Journal of Economics, Finance and Management

 

Information and Communication Technology sector is significant for increasing the economic growth of a country by penetration of information technology and services in distance areas along with increasing labor productivity and foreign investment inflow. ICT sector in Pakistan is growing rapidly as it is proving valuable export earnings through services exports while the sector is also promoting other sectors including digital health services and ecommerce. The number of IT professionals and startups providing IT enabled services are increasing while the freelancing among youth is also on the rise. However to further promote this sector, Pakistan needs to provide ample opportunities in more number of cities as the existing infrastructure such as technology parks are limited mostly to large cities. Continuous professional development strategies and skills development policies are required to develop efficient human resource which will help in promoting ICT enabled services in Pakistan.

 

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Valuation of Extension Officer's Attitudes towards Organic Farming, Khartoum State, Sudan | Asian Journal of Research and Review in Agriculture

 

Organic farming is widely used in the world. It is known by its low cost, high yield, high income, and food safety. The aim of this paper was to assess the extension officer’s attitude towards organic farming in Khartoum State. A sample size of 40 extension officers was selected for this paper by using full account sampling technique. A close-ended questionnaire was constructed and used for data collection. The collected data were coded and statistically analyzed by using SPSS, discussed, interpreted using descriptive analysis. The attitudes of extension officers were measured according to Likert scale. Results showed that the extension officers in Khartoum State had a positive attitude towards organic farming. The results indicated the extension officers were use 62.5% T.V, 65% radio and Internet, and 57.5% extension periodicals as information source. Also 87.5% of extension officers stated that the organic farming can contribute widely in national economy and rural development and 85% confirm that Sudan in need for organic farming. Result of Likert scale measurement showed that extension officers have a positive attitude towards all parameter measured. The results of correlation coefficient depicted that the relationship between some parameter measured showed positive moderate (r= .255), (r=.359*), and (r=.302). It can be concluded that organic farming in the study area is well accepted by extension officers and promised. The study recommended that the government has to play an important role to support organic farming through policy development and to support research. The extension officers should be subjected to frequent training programs in organic farming.

 

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Influence of NaCl and PEG6000 Stresses on the Mitotic Chromosomal Biology of Bread Wheat Genotypes | Asian Journal of Research and Review in Agriculture

 

Cytogenetic studies were conducted to evaluate the effect of NaCl and PEG6000 doses on cell division and chromosomal aberrations during the germination of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes. Cytotoxic effects of NaCl and PEG6000 were mainly observed in meristematic cells in all wheat genotypes. Both stresses had adverse effects on dividing cells in root tips of all wheat genotypes lead to induction of chromosome aberrations including micronuclei, multinuclei, sticky metaphase, c-mitosis, anaphase bridge and vagrant chromosome, which indicated their action on the mitotic spindle. Cytological examination revealed that both NaCl and PEG6000 doses causes positive clastogenic effect as eroded chromosomal surfaces. These data reveal that NaCl and PEG6000 doses were capable in interfering with chromosomes providing valuable information for understanding the effects of NaCl and PEG6000 stresses on cytogenetics of wheat plants.

 

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Keywords: Chromosomal aberrations, meristematic cells of root-tips, sodium chloride (NaCl), Polythylen Glycol-6000 (PEG6000)

Some Phenotypic Characteristics and Respondents Perceptions toward High Gum Yield Hashab Trees (Acacia senegal L.) in Shikan Locality, North Kordofan, Sudan | Asian Journal of Research and Review in Agriculture

 

This research was conducted in Shikan locality, North Kordofan, Sudan during 2018/2019. The aim of this research is to identify phenotypic characteristics and producers’ perceptions on high gum yield hashab trees (Acacia senegal L.). It also aims to scrutinize growth attributes of high yielding hashab tree in the study area. Social survey was done where interview was conducted using structured questionnaire which distributed to seventy seven owners of high gum yield hashab trees. Qualitative data such as bark color, flowering and fruiting period were also collected. Descriptive Statistical Analysis in Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS version 16.00) where mean, percentages, and counts were calculated. Moreover, correlation analysis was done. The results revealed that age of high gum yield hashab trees ranged from 5 to 17 years. According to the most of respondents (90%), high gum yield hashab trees exudates gum firstly at age of 5 years as a minimum while 78% of respondents stated that the bark color is reddish at tapping position. The majority (93%) of respondents described shape of gum nodules as round. As phenotypic characteristics of high gum yield hashab trees, beginning of flowering and fruiting period is May to August where positive correlation (0.32) was found. Positive correlation (0.24) was also found between starting gum exudation and number of pickings/season. The study concluded that high gum yield hashab trees could be phenotypically identified and also through experience since tree form, color, flowering and fruiting are always under farmers focus. The study recommends investigating relation between phenotypic characteristics and genetic sources of high gum yield hashab trees.

 

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Keywords: Phenotypic, gum yield, gum productivity, Acacia senegal, Kordofan, Sudan