[PE-0004] Genetic diversity and population structure of native South Sudan maize accessions using SSR markers

Emmanuel Andrea Mathiang(Emmanuel Andrea Mathiang ),Kyu Jin Sa(Kyu Jin Sa),Hyeon Park(Hyeon Park),Yeon-Jin Kim(Yeon-Jin Kim),Ju Kyong Lee(Ju Kyong Lee) 한국육종학회 2022 한국육종학회 공동학술발표집 Vol.2022 No.-

Genotype × environment interactions of yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) inbred lines in the Guinea and Sudan Savanna

Emmanuel Yaw Owusu,Isaac Kodzo Amegbor,Haruna Mohammed,Francis Kusi,Ibrahim Atopkle,Emmanuel Kofi Sie,Memunatu Ishahku,Muktaru Zakaria,Sumani Iddrisu,Haruna Ali Kendey,Ousmane Boukar,Christian Fatokun 한국작물학회 2020 Journal of crop science and biotechnology Vol.23 No.5

The variable cowpea productivity across diff erent environments demands evaluating the performance of genotypes in a breeding program prior to their release. The aim of this study was to assess yield stability of eight cowpea advanced breeding lines selected from participatory varietal selection in multilocational trials, and to identify mega-environments for cowpea production in Ghana. The genotypes were evaluated across fi ve environments in 2016 and 2017 in randomized complete block design with three replications. The GEA-R version 4.0 software was used for genotype main eff ect plus genotype by environment interaction (GGE) biplot analyses. Analysis of variance (PROC GLM of SAS using a RANDOM statement with the TEST option) detected signifi cant variations for location, year, genotype, environment, and their interactions. The results showed that the yield performances of the cowpea genotypes were highly infl uenced by genotype × environment interaction eff ects. The principal component 1 (PC1) and PC2 were signifi cant components which accounted for 46.75% and 22.84% of GGE sum of squares, respectively. We showed for the fi rst time, two mega-environments for cowpea production and testing in the major cowpea production agro-ecologies in Ghana. The genotypes SARI-6-2-6 and IT07K-303-1 were adapted to Damongo, Nyankpala, and Tumu, whereas SARI-2-50-80 was adapted to Yendi and Manga. The best ranking location was Damongo followed by Tumu, and Nyankpala. The high-yielding genotypes, IT86D-610, IT10K-837-1, IT07K-303-1, and SARI-2-50-80 had signifi cant higher grain yields than the check (Bawutawuta) and were recommended for release as cultivars (or as breeding lines) to boost cowpea production in Ghana.

Effect of Emotional Intelligence Training and Cognitive Restructuring Therapy on Self-Esteem of Secondary School Students Experiencing Academic Failure in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Stephen Oluwaseun Emmanuel,Moses Oluwafemi Ogundokun 강원대학교 인문과학연구소 2023 Journal of Humanities Therapy Vol.14 No.1

Students experiencing academic failure often get the feeling of rejection from their parents, peers, teachers among others which ultimately impacts on their self-esteem. They evaluate themselves based on the subjective opinion from peers which may cause individuals to judge themselves worthy or unworthy based on the feedback they get from others. This study therefore examined the use of emotional intelligence training and cognitive restructuring on self-esteem of secondary school students experiencing academic failure in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The moderating effects of gender and academic motivation were also examined. A pretest-posttest, control group, quasi-experimental design with a 3x2x3 factorial matrix was adopted. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed. Three local government areas were randomly selected from Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. One public Senior Secondary School were randomly selected from each of the local government area. 120 (M= 53, F=67) senior secondary school students 2 who were experiencing academic failure were screened for the self-esteem and were randomly assigned to Emotional Intelligence Training (40), Cognitive Restructuring Therapy (40) and Control Group (40). Treatment lasted for eight weeks training for emotional intelligence training Journal of Humanities Therapy, Humanities Institute, Kangwon National University, Korea 2023, vol.14-1, pp.75~104 https://doi.org/10.33252/jht.2023.6.14.1.75 ISSN 2765-2653(Online) 76 Stephen Oluwaseun Emmanuel ; Moses Oluwafemi Ogundokun_ Effect of Emotional ... Ⅰ. Introduction Students experiencing academic failure often get the feeling of rejection from parents, peers, and teachers, among others; this feedback may reduce their self-esteem. The impact of self-esteem on a variety of outcomes has been the subject of numerous studies in different disciplines of psychology (e.g., Orth, Robins, Widaman, and Conger, 2014; Pyszczynski, Greenberg, Solomon, Arndt, and Schimel, 2004). In the past, researchers considered having a high level of self-esteem as being wholly positive (Baumeister, Heatherton, and Tice, 1993). According to Diener and Diener (1995), having a high self-esteem was linked to a number of favourable outcomes, including life satisfaction and academic performance (Bowles, 1999). Contrarily, low self-esteem was mostly associated with negative outcomes like depression and poor academic performance (Crocker and Park 2004; DeWit, Adlaf, Offord, and Ogborne, 2000). and cognitive restructuring therapy groups. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) and Multiple Classification Analysis at the 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated that there was a significant main effect of treatments on self-esteem of the participants experiencing academic failure. There was no significant interaction effect of academic motivation and gender on self-esteem of students experiencing academic failures. Both Emotional Intelligence Training and Cognitive Restructuring Therapy were effective in managing self-esteem of students experiencing academic failure. It was recommended that Counselling Psychologists and Educational Psychologists should utilise these therapies to manage self-esteem of students.

Effect of Long-Term Intake of Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners on Metabolic Health and Cognition in Adult Male Rats

Emmanuel Iva´n Morales-Rı´os,Jazmı´n Garcı´a-Machorro,Alfredo Briones-Aranda,Raquel Go´mez-Pliego,Judith Espinosa-Raya 한국식품영양과학회 2022 Journal of medicinal food Vol.25 No.11

This study evaluated the effects of long-term intake of nutritive sweeteners (NSs) and non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) on body weight, food and energy intake, blood pressure, metabolic parameters, and memory retention in rats. Sixty male Sprague–Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups (n = 10 per group): control (water),10% sucrose (SUC), aspartame (ASP), sucralose (SCA), stevia (STV), and 5% xylitol (XYL). Pure NSs (SUC and XYL) and NNSs were added to the drinking water for 18 weeks. ASP, SCA, and STV dosage was based on the estimated daily intake limit: 4.1, 2.0, and 3.4 mg/kg/day, respectively. Chronic access to NNSs did not result in any difference in total weight gain of the rats, while it was significantly elevated in the SUC group compared with the control and NNSs groups. Food intake was significantly lower in all NNSs groups compared with SUC and control groups. Sweetened beverage intake volumes were significantly diminished in all NNSs groups compared with intake in SUC and control groups. Total calories consumed were lower for the STV and XYL groups compared with all other groups. Blood pressure and glucose metabolism did not differ significantly between the groups. All sweeteners increased total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, and triglyceride levels. Short-term memory was significantly impaired in the ASP group in the novel object recognition task, while long-term memory was impaired in SUC and STV groups. These metabolic and behavioral results suggest that the long-term intake of NSs or NNSs can be associated with peripheral and central effects.

Industrial action and Liability in France

Emmanuel Dockes 한국노동법학회 2014 노동법학 Vol.0 No.52

본고는 프랑스에서의 쟁의행위와 책임에 대해서 소개하는 글이다. 서론에서 프랑스 단체행동권의 일반적 특징에 대해서 검토한 후, 2장에서 정당한 쟁의행위의 범위에 대해 검토한다. 파업의 기본권적 정의에 대해 소개한 후 프랑스의 구체적 사례 등을 자세히 소개한다. 그리고 쟁의행위에 대한 형사책임과 민사책임, 징계책임에 대해서 프랑스의 사례 등을 설명한다.

‘Live and Let Live Mind-set’: A Modernistic and Post-modernistic Approach to Ecumenism

( Emmanuel Orihentare Eregare ) 삼육대학교 선교와사회문제연구소 2020 Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry(AAMM) Vol.21 No.-

Modernistic and Post-modernistic Christians understand the root of ecumenical initiatives from the perception of a ‘live and let live mind-set’ This relativists’ view on ecumenism has galloped through Christian history without examining the hermeneutical principles employed for the formation of this seemingly indisputable theory. Hence, this study tries to critically examine the varied hermeneutical principles employed to arrive at the theory of relativism as the sole authoritative instrument to understand the truth about ecumenism using a historical research approach through analytical methodology. The founding historic theory did not share the same view with the Modernistic and Post-modernistic theory on Christian unity. Findings reveal that a bibliohistorical hermeneutical principle of interpretation is deemed appropriate for the understanding of Christian unity. If the church accepts the suggestions provided in this study, the true sense of unity among the Christian churches or denomination will be inexorable.

Characterization of Cassava Fiber of Different Genotypes as a Potential Reinforcement Biomaterial for Possible Tissue Engineering Composite Scaffold Application

Emmanuel Diabor,Paul Funkenbusch,Elsie Effah Kaufmann 한국섬유공학회 2019 Fibers and polymers Vol.20 No.2

Cassava bagasse contains considerable amount of natural single elementary cellulose fibers and white thick root fiber (thick-core fiber) that has seen frequent application in the packaging industry as reinforcement for plastic composite development. However, a review of the literature was unable to find any study that characterized the material properties (such as tensile properties) of both the single elementary and white thick-core cassava cellulose fibers), and their application as potential reinforced filler in tissue engineering scaffold development. In this study, the tensile properties, morphology, crystallinity and thermal degradation profile of non-chemically treated single elementary cellulose fibers and thick-core fibers of different cassava genotypes were investigated. Fibers were tested according to ASTM C1557 under direct tension in a standard mechanical testing system and the cross-sectional area of the fractured regions of the fibers were determined usinga 3D optical microscopy method. Cassava fibers of different genotypes did not show any significant difference in tensile properties, with average tensile strength ranging from (5.1-7.3 MPa), Young’s modulus (258-333 MPa) and failure strain (3.4-4.2 %). Tensile test conducted for several gage lengths did not influence the tensile strength and Young’s modulus of the fibers, however, strain-at-break depended on gage length. Single elementary and thick-core fibers showed similar surface morphology, degree of crystallinity (ranging from 21-40 %) and tensile properties with some variation in elastic modulus. Cassava fibers are thermally stable around 100-200 oC, where processing could be performed. Preliminary results showed an improvement in the mechanical properties of a gelatin scaffold when cassava cellulose microfibers were used as reinforcing fillers. The current findings show that cassava fiber has a reasonable mechanical strength, stiffness and thermal stability, and could be considered as a reinforced biomaterial to improve the mechanical integrity of tissue engineering scaffolds.

COVID-19 vaccines development in Africa: a review of current situation and existing challenges of vaccine production

Emmanuel Lamptey,Ephraim Kumi Senkyire,Dooshima Aki Benita,Evans Osei Boakye 대한백신학회 2022 Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research Vol.11 No.1

Following the development of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines and the launching of vaccination, the World Health Organization has reported that the African Continent is lagging in the race to vaccinate its population against the deadly virus. The Continent has received a limited number of vaccines, implying that vaccine production needs to be scaled up in Africa. In this review, we summarize the current situation concerning COVID-19 vaccine development in Africa, progress made, challenges faced in vaccine development over the years and potential strategies that will harness vaccine production success

Assessing The Effects of Education and Training on Cooperatives in Northern Ghana: Focusing on the association with governance and performance.

( Emmanuel Awuni ) 한국행정학회 2021 한국행정학회 학술발표논문집 Vol.2021 No.-

The past decade in Ghana has witnessed a growing number of registered cooperative due to the increase intervention aimed to support cooperatives in the country. However, despite the number of education and training offered to these cooperatives to enhance their capacity, about 36% of this registered cooperative remains dormant. (Department of Cooperative report, 2019)This study therefore assumes that education and training of cooperatives influences the level of their governance and performance. An analytical framework is proposed to enhance the understanding of the relationship between education and training, governance, and performance. Based on the proposed framework, the hypothesis that education and training affect governance and performance of cooperative is empirically tested.Findings from the linear regression and the simple slope analysis bring to light significant effect of education and training on cooperative governance and performance.

Direct Reverse Transcription Real-Time PCR of Viral RNA from Saliva Samples Using Hydrogel Microparticles

Emmanuel George Kifaro,김미정,정승원,노진용,송창선,Gerald Misinzo,김상경 한국바이오칩학회 2022 BioChip Journal Vol.16 No.4

In recent decades “saliva” has emerged as an important non-invasive biofluid for diagnostic purposes in both human and animal health sectors. However, with the rapid evolution of molecular detection technologies, the limitation has been the lack of an efficient method for the facile amplification of target RNA from such a complex matrix. Herein, we demonstrate the novel application of hydrogel microparticles of primer-immobilized networks (PIN) for direct quantitative reverse transcription PCR (dirRT-qPCR) of viral RNA from saliva samples without prior RNA purification. Each of these highly porous PIN particles operates as an independent reactor. They filter in micro-volumes of the analyte solution. Viral RNA is captured and converted to complementary DNA (cDNA) through the RT step using covalently incorporated RT primers. The PIN with cDNA of the viral target will be ready for subsequent highly specific qPCR. Preceded by heat-treatment for viral lysis, we were able to conduct PIN dirRT-qPCR with 95% efficiency of the matrix (M) gene for influenza A virus (IAV) and 5’ untranslated region (5’ UTR) for chicken coronavirus spiked into saliva samples. The addition of reverse transcriptase enzyme (RTase) and 10% dilution of the matrix improved the assay sensitivity considerably. PIN particles’ compatibility with microfluidic PCR chip technology has significantly reduced total sample processing time to 50 min, instead of an average of 120 min that are normally used by other assays. We anticipate this technology will be useful for other viral RNA targets by changing the incorporated RT primer sequences and can be adapted for onsite diagnostics.