A high resolution aeromagnetic data of southeastern part of Sokoto basin comprising (sheet 28), (sheet 29), (sheet 50) and (sheet 51) was subjected to spectral depth analysis using Oasis Montaj and interpreted in order to determine its hydrocarbon potentials of the area. The study area covered latitudes 12° 00'-13° 00'N and longitudes 4° 30'-5° 30'E with an estimated total area of about 12100 km2. Qualitative interpretation was done by visual inspection of the total magnetic intensity (TMI) map, regional and residual maps. NW and SE main trends was observed in the TMI. The 3-D surface map also showed a linear depression with sedimentary accumulation trending E-W. Spectral depth estimates revealed two depth sources with the deep sources ranging from 0.76 km to 2.46 km, while the shallow depth sources ranges from 0.450 km - 0.967 km. High sedimentary thickness of over 2.46 km was observed around Shagari and Dange at the Northern part of the study area. The area of maximum sedimentary thickness could serve as a possible reserve for hydrocarbon accumulation.

This research aims to determine the influence of motivation, discipline, and commitment to performance. This parametric statistic research method uses a quantitative design of multiple linear regression analyses which later processing of its data is processed using SPSS programs. The number of samples to be respondents was 50 respondents. The object of this research is the employee of CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY PETRA. The result showed that motivation, discipline, commitment has a partial influence on performance. This is evidenced by the result of the partial test or (T-Test) showing the influence of motivation, discipline, and commitment, positive and significant effect on performance. And also have a simultaneous influence. It is evidenced from the result (test F) motivation, discipline, and commitment to jointly affect performance.

This work is aimed at interpreting the Aeromagnetic data over Malumfashi area of Northwestern, Nigeria to delineate structures responsible for emplacing mineral deposits in the area. The Aeromagnetic data was interpreted qualitatively and quantitatively using Oasis montaj version 6.4. First vertical derivative, Analytical signal, Source Parameter Imaging (SPI), Potent dyke analysis and Euler deconvolution interpretation techniques were applied in the study. Analytic signal map revealed The qualitative interpretation applied helps enhance linear features at the expense of deep intrusive bodies like lineaments and fault zones which trend Northeast Southwest (NE- SW) in the study area and also indicated distinct pattern of magnetic signatures independent of magnetization direction with amplitude ranging from 0.01 – 0.30 nT/m. The upward continuation performed at 2 Km sharpened clearly the edges of the anomalies of geological interest. Depth obtained by SPI ranged from 161.142 to 576.339 m, this gives approximate depth to source of magnetic signatures in the area. Deep-seated and shallow bodies are observed in the Western and Eastern parts respectively of the area. The depth obtained for the potent dyke analysis is approximately 1000 m with susceptibility value of 0.0100 SI signifying Marble. The relative strike angle of the Dyke Model is (-56.2 degrees), this depth value for potent Dyke analysis agrees considerably with the depth values obtained for Euler deconvolution having a depth range of 149.2 to 1155.5 m. Conclusively, it is suspected that those linear features trending northeast southwest in the area are the potential structures for the emplacement of mineral deposits such as marble.

Wizarah is a religious institution which traced its origin from the earlier prophets (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them) and gradually developed during the prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The practice of Wizarah which was facilitated by the prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) continued under the reign of his successors. This practice of Wizarah continued in the succeeding Islamic State and varied in administration due to its importance and sphere of influence. Similarly the Sokoto Caliphate in the 19th century adopted the same.

This paper utilizes weak-form variational principle to determine the nonlinear natural frequencies of highly clamped rectangular isotropic plates. The energy functional was formulated using weak-form variational statement on the integral function of the plate problem. The displacement functions were developed based on static deflections of orthogonal beam network. The algebraic expression for stress function was determined using direct integration process on compatibility equation. The amplitude of deflection which influences the geometric nonlinearity of the plate was determined using integration process on energy functional based on static equilibrium equations. The stiffness and mass matrices were developed from the expressions of energy functional based on dynamic equilibrium equations. The nonlinear natural frequencies were numerically computed. The validation of the results using the results from previous work found in literature shows satisfactory convergence, with an error of 0.034%. Conclusively, weak-form variational principle gives satisfactory approximation to nonlinear vibration analysis of rectangular isotropic plates.

Plants have been in used as a source of medicinal substances for centuries and the utilization of these plants for this purpose are on the increase. There has been a growing concern on the lack of database of some of these medicinal plants therefore; the present study aims to provide an index of Nigerian plants with antianaemic potentials. The methodology employed involves extensive search and literature review of various local and international peer-reviewed journals that focused on Nigeria plants with antianaemic activity used by the people in different parts of the country. The scientific search engines used in this study included the Google scholar, (https://scholar.google.com) and PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed). The study database were research articles and other scientific write-ups known for their academic importance, covering different aspects of the plant species (Botany, places where the plants are commonly found, parts of the plant used and the type of anaemia it ameliorates) dating from 2005 to 2017.

Water resources are a favorable guarantee for the economic and social development of a region. Utilization efficiency of water resources is of great significance for formulating rational water resources strategy. In this paper, a gray target model is weighted by the synthesized integration weight method which combines the order relation and the entropy weight. Through the construction of evaluation index system for sustainable utilization of regional water resources, the comprehensive evaluation of water resources utilization in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region in 2016 was carried out. The results show that: (1) the water consumption structure of Beijing and Tianjin is relatively balanced, while Hebei Province shows typical characteristics of agricultural cities. The agricultural water footprint accounts for more than 90% of the total water footprint, followed by residential water, industrial water and ecological water. (2) In 2016, the total water footprint of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region showed a distribution pattern with Beijing as the center, surrounded by all sides, and the distribution pattern of the center was high and low. The sustainable utilization level of water resources concentrates on the middle and poor grades, and there is still room for improvement.

This study aims to analyze the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and company transparency on Tax Avoidance with Profitability as a moderating variable using secondary data, which is obtained from the company's annual report through the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange, www.idx.co.id. The population in this study are manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2017 as many as 142 companies with a sample of research using a purposive sampling technique as many as 65 companies, so that the number of observations obtained as many as 195 data. This study was examined using an analysis of Economic Views (EViews) version 10 with the results of the study stating that CSR variables have a positive effect and corporate transparency has a negative effect on tax avoidance, then profitability weakens the relationship between CSR and tax avoidance and strengthens the relationship between company transparency and tax avoidance. This study has not been able to prove the hypothesis that corporate transparency has a positive effect on tax avoidance.

The objective of this study is to investigate the weight of schoolbags and the factors related to schoolbag carriage on first, second, third and fourth year school students. The study was performed on 800 children aged six to eleven years at elementary school level in a government school in Zawia city - Libya. The body weight (kg), height (cm), schoolbag weight (kg), percentile of school bag weight to body weight and questionnaire included school bag type, perception of students toward school bag weight were evaluated and health effects (back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain) were recorded during the interviewing period. The data were analyzed using statistical package for social science and the significance level was considered as α=0.05. A two-strap backpack without wheel that was used by (88.6%) students in the study and the weekly mean schoolbag weight was 4.27 kg. The mean schoolbag weight as a percentage of mean body weight carried by the students was (15.53 ± 8.88)% and 91% of students carry school bags weighing more than 10% of their body weight. For pain related to carrying schoolbag; 71% of students had shoulder pain, 63% had lower back pain, and 28.4% had neck pain. The effect of bag weight and ratio of bag weight to body weight were highly significant on back, shoulder and neck.

The purpose of this research is to find out the influence of various fundamental factors (EPS, PER, PBV, DER) in determining the stock price of oil and gas companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2012-2017. The population in this research was 10 companies and the sample in this study consists of 7 oil and gas companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) selected based on specific criteria using purposive sampling method. The method of analysis used in this research is panel data regression. The results showed EPS, PER, PBV & DER simultaneously significantly influence the stock price. Partially EPS have a positive and significant effect on stock price, while PBV PER and DER have no effect on stock price in oil and gas companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2012-2017.

The study was conducted in five major Binadhan-11 growing areas of Bangladesh, namely Mymensingh, Sherpur, Jamalpur and Kurigram. The sample farmers were profitable to cultivate Binadhan-11 in the study area. Cobb-Douglas production function was applied for estimating the Binadhan-11 production function which implied the factors affecting with respect to labor and seedling cost that were positive values at Mymensingh, Sherpur and Jamalpur district respectively. Fertilizer, insecticide and power tiller that were positive values of 0.233, 0.121 and 0.234 and also significant. The reasons that hamper the achievement of goals are defined as problems whereas suggestions are indications of some measures to overcome these problems. The Binadhan-11 producers faced some major problems such as the scarcity of farm labour and high wage rate, adulterated fertilizer and insecticide, short supply and high price of fertilizers, lack of credit facilities, transportation problem, and lack of adequate market information in the study area.

The comparative advantage theory still remains one of the most applicable theories in international trade. Through international trade, countries have recorded increased economic growth and welfare through the flow of imports and exports. However, this flow of trade has not been without challenges resulting in governments implementing trade controls. It has, however, been argued that such controls will constrain growth due to lack of flow of technology and capital. This study was, therefore, aimed at investigating the causal relationship between import and economic growth using trade liberalization as a dummy variable. Using time series data from 1970 to 2015 and Johansen Cointegration, the study found the variables to be cointegrated. The Granger Causality test found unidirectional causality from imports to economic growth and from trade liberalization to imports. The study concluded that the Import-Led Growth model is vital to Zambia’s economic growth as the country is still in its infancy.

This study was designed to determine the effect of feeding varying concentration of probiotics on growth performance in broiler chickens. A total of 81 day-old broiler chicks were used for this experiment, they were divided into three groups of 27 chicks each (n=27). Group A: No probiotics was administered and served as the control, Group B: birds were administered probiotics in feed at an inclusion rate of 0.5g/kg of feed, Group C: birds were administered probiotics in feed at an inclusion rate of 1g/kg of feed. Weekly weight gain and feed conversion ratio of each group of chickens was recorded for the six weeks experimental period. There was statistical significant difference (P≤0.05) in the weight gain and feed conversion ratio between the two experimental groups of birds (Groups B and C) fed probiotics and Group A (control) from the forth week to the end of the experiment. Groups B and C chickens had higher live weight and lower feed conversion ratio than group A chickens at the end of the experiment. However, there was no statistical significant difference (P≥0.05) in both the live weight and feed conversion ratio between groups B and C, fed different concentrations of probiotics. In conclusion, the use of probiotics supplemented in feed resulted in a significant increase in live weight and a lower feed conversion ratio in broiler chickens. It was therefore recommended that broiler chickens should be administered probiotics to help in weight gain and invariably maximize profit.

The objectives of the research are to analyze the effect of profitability, liquidity, asset structure, growth opportunity and institutional ownership on capital structure. This study use secondary data, the financial statements of property and real estate company’s in Indonesia Stock Exchange period 2013-2017. The sample used in this study was conducted by purposive sampling method. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that the variable liquidity, asset structure, and institutional ownership affect the capital structure. While profitability and growth opportunity do not affect the capital structure.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa persists as a dreaded organism causing increased mortality both in developing and industrialized countries. Published literature elaborates novel rapid molecular diagnostics and strategies for discovering newer antibiotics for this highly resistant organism. It is also an established fact that the primary focus of infection remains unknown in majority of the cases. Unfortunately there exists a paucity of data from outpatient clinics and standalone referral laboratories. Such a system of health care delivery is common in many parts of the world including United Arab Emirates. This article enlists two pediatric clinical cases which elucidate early Pseudomonas diagnosis in the community leading to prompt treatment and recuperation. The role played by referral diagnostic laboratories needs to be discussed in the context of existing guidelines, local epidemiology and healthcare practices. We would like to add a microbiologist’s perspective and emphasize on prompt identification and susceptibility pattern, in a community setting by referral diagnostic laboratories. The relevance of whether a bacteria is pathogenic/colonizer/contaminant need to be understood with clarity which will be helpful during the evolution of the newer guidelines. This article also elaborates on the effective communication between clinicians and laboratory which is the invaluable for any robust health care system.