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Volume 55, Issue 282, June 2019

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Variations in the agricultural crop production results from differences in types of farming systems, social economic situation and implication of climate variability across agro-ecological zones. Land fragmentation, lack of information to inform the best adaptation measures and realisation of opportunities characterise the farming systems in the study area. The farming systems differ among the farms depending on the available resources and constraints, location and physical condition, government policy, socio-economic, political pressures and the philosophy of the farmer. The study employed survey method that includes household questionnaire, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), Key Informant Interview (KI), and Field Observation. The collected data were analysed through content analysis for qualitative and SPSS and Excel software for the quantitative data. The study indicates that farming systems practiced by smallholder farmers are characterized by land fragmentation, lack of capital, use of poor technologies, unreliable market and inadequate information to inform farmers the best adaptation measures and opportunities for increasing agricultural crop production. Thus, the increased risk and vulnerability to crop production and livelihood, especially, within small land sizes that hinders crop diversification and mechanization to improve productivity.

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ARTS & HUMANITIES

A Search for the ‘Darshan’ of Sikh Gurus among Pahari Rulers

Gurdeep Kour

Between fluctuating Rajput and Sikh sponsorships, presence of various versions of portrayals of Sikh Gurus in Guler style, emerged due to sudden adjustments for Sikh themes, create suspicions about their real likeness.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 220-234

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MANAGEMENT

A study of passenger satisfaction and service quality of selected airlines in Nigeria

Adekunle, Emmanuel Adewale

The aim of this research is to conduct a comparative study of passenger satisfaction and service quality in Nigeria among the considered airlines (Virgin Atlantic, British airways and Med-view airline) on Lagos to London route/flights.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 235-244

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ENERGY

Biodiesel production: a preliminary study from Jatropha Curcas

Ponnuthurai Tary Amal Raajan

The world is getting modernized and industrialized day by day. As a result vehicles and engines are increasing. But energy sources used in these engines are limited and decreasing gradually.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 245-249

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AGRICULTURE

Determinants of farming system and food crop production among small holder farmers in Rungwe District, Southern Highlands of Tanzania

Brown Gwambene

Variations in the agricultural crop production results from differences in types of farming systems, social economic situation and implication of climate variability across agro-ecological zones.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 250-260

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MEDICINE

Solitary, multinodular plexiform Schwannoma of finger - a rare lesion misdiagnosed as ganglion cyst

Ganesh Singh Dharmshaktu, Tanuja Pangtey, AlamgirJhan Dar

The solitary nodular growth in hand is often considered as ganglion cyst or other common disorder in most instances. Asymptomatic lesions leading to delayed or neglected presentation are common.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 261-264

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EDUCATION

Junior staff motivation and job satisfaction in Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

Okey, Stella-Maris

This study was aimed at ascertaining staff motivation and job performance among junior staff of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), in Cross River State.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 265-270

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FOOD SCIENCE

Training need assessment of Maize growers for the production of Maize in Tehsil Sahiwal, Punjab Pakistan

Waqas Ghafoor, Khalid Mehmood CH, Ijaz Ashraf, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Shoaib, Muhammad Muzammil Saeed

Maize occupies a distinct place in the existing cropping system of Pakistan. It provides good economic returns the average per hectare yield of maize is 2003kg/ha as against its potential yield 6173kg/ha.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 271-278

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ENGINEERING

Performance study of three-phase induction motor driving a load

Oti Stephen Ejiofor, Nwosu Cajethan Abuchi, Nnadi Damian B N, Ogbonnaya I Okoro

Induction motors are the most indispensable and widely used electric motors in industry. During start-up, loading and unloading operations, the asynchronous motor draws large currents, produce voltage dips and oscillatory torques.

Discovery, 2019, 55(282), 279-290

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