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Survey On Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities Of Honey Production And Its Marketing System In Hawa Gelan District Kellam Wollega Zone Western Ethiopia.

Atar Mohammed, Chala Mohammed, Lishan Aseffa and Zelalem Aberra

School of Veterinary Medicine, Collage of Medical and Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia

Corresponding author: chalamohammed@wollegauniversity.edu.et

Abstracts: The study was conducted in Hawa Gelan District, Kellem Wollega of Western Oromia national regional state, Ethiopia to assess trends, challenges and opportunities of honeybee production and marketing systems. Structured questionnaire was employed for the study. The cross-sectional study design were carried out by using desk research, interviews, surveys and visual observation as methods in seeking answer to research questions. Purposive (district), simple random (Peasant Associations) and Census (beekeepers) sampling techniques were employed to select 96 beekeepers from two Peasant Associations. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. In the study area, three types of honeybee production practices were identified, namely: Traditional, Intermediate and Movable frame hive honeybee production practices. The result shows most 69.79 % of beekeepers in the study area have owned only traditional bee hives. As a result the average annual honey produced per households was very low which estimated 93 kg in 2015. The average amount of honey harvested /hive/year from traditional hive, transitional hive and modern hive were 4.32±0.042kg, 9.83±1.05kg and 14.2±2.52kg respectively. The mean yields obtained from the three hives were statistically significant at (p < 0.05). From the beekeepers (64.6%) and (59.3%) have declared that deceasing trend of honey production and colony number from time to time respectively. Honey marketing participants were consumers (35%), retailers and consumers (31%), retailers (24%) and collectors (7.5%). The most important constraints, as beekeepers responded in their order of sequence were pests and predators (41.30%), poisoning of agro-chemicals (23.60%), high cost of modern hives and accessories (11.20%), shortage of bee forages (9.40%), low quality of honey products (7.20%), Poor infrastructure development (5.30%) and other factors (2.0%) were identified respectively. Despite of these, there are also future opportunities like presence of huge number of bee colonies (32.5%), availability of diverse vegetation plants and ample sources of water (21.70%), increasing demand of local honey (17.65%), presence of good government policy (9.0%) and others factors (19.15%). Further study is required to characterize honey bees of the area, quality of honey, major pests, predators and disease of economic importance. However, improving honey bee production techniques is important.

[Atar Mohammed, Chala Mohammed, Lishan Aseffa and Zelalem Aberra. Survey On Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities Of Honey Production And Its Marketing System In Hawa Gelan District Kellam Wollega Zone Western Ethiopia. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):1-9]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 1. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.01.

Key words: Bee Keeping, Challenges; Hawa Gelan, Marketing, Opportunities, Trends

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Effects of Heavy Metals on floristic attributes in human-influenced wetlands within Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Ita, R. E.

 Department of Botany and Ecological Studies, University of Uyo, P.M.B.1017, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Corresponding Author: alwaizfwesh247@yahoo.com

Abstract: Human perturbations evidenced in various forms have led to the consistent deposition of heavy metals, contamination and deterioration of wetlands in Akwa Ibom State. Heavy metal contamination in wetlands is a menace faced throughout the world and requires urgent attention due to the fact that above their permissible limits, they become toxic to plants and also affect their growth and distribution. To this end, it was pertinent to assess the effects of heavy metals on floristic attributes in human-influenced wetlands within Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Systematic sampling was carried out using a quadrat of 5m × 5m spaced at regular intervals of 20 m. Density and frequency were determined for respective plant species. Soil samples were collected using a soil auger at different rooting depths (0 – 15cm and 15 – 30cm) and analyzed for Pb, Zn, Fe, Ni and Cd using standardized methods. The results showed numerical variations as 17 and 11 flora species were encountered in the rural and urban wetlands, respectively.  In the rural wetland, Elaeis guineensis was the most dominant species in terms of density (3200±0.20 stems/ha) and frequency (60%) while and Persicaria senegalensis dominated in density (1200±0.13 stems/ha) and frequency (100%) in the urban wetland. Assessment of the heavy metal contents in the soils revealed that the mean values of Fe (713.22 ± 59.39), Pb (5.95 ± 0.42), Zn (88.54 ± 8.03) and Cd (1.53 ± 0.65) were higher in the urban wetland while Ni (9.45 ± 1.56) was higher in the rural wetland. The effects of heavy metals on plant distribution was established using regression analysis. With regards to the density and frequency of species in the rural wetland, Fe and Pb showed a positive relationship while Ni, Cd and Zn related negatively with these vegetation parameters. In the urban wetland, Fe and Ni related positively with density and frequency while Pb, Cd and Zn associated negatively with these vegetation components. This result clearly depict that heavy metals above their tolerance levels have detrimental effects on the growth of plants and as such, human activities around wetlands should be monitored to ensure the protection and sustenance of this ecosystem over time.

[Ita, Richard Ekeng. Effects of heavy metals on floristic attributes in human-influenced wetlands within Uyo Metropolis, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):10-18]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 2. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.02.

Keywords: Heavy metals, flora, anthropogenic activities, wetlands, density, frequency, soil

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Anterior Segment Biometry Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography

Prof. Dr. Moustafa Kamal Nassar, Dr. Moataz Fayez Elsawy and Amira Ebrahiem Zaki El-Hayes

Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt

ahmedabdelbaeth@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: The prevalence of non- invasive methods that have the ability of in situ visualization of tissue became of particular importance in ophthalmology because of the key information provided by them regarding the physiology and the diseases related to the eye. The structures of the anterior segment can be analyzed using many ultrasonic or optical methods. OCT is among these methods which became used increasingly due to its ability for providing a non -contact scans to the anterior segment of the eye. This makes the examination comfortable, safe and fast. In addition to making a high transverse and axial spatial resolution on the order of not much dozen of micrometers. [1-3] This includes the option to determine central corneal thickness and also corneal epithelial thickness in addition to anterior corneal radius of curvature. Patients and methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional, observational study, the participants were chosen by simple random sampling. The study was carried out in accordance with the ethical standards stated in the declaration of Helsinki and was approved by the Ethical Committee of Menoufia Medical School. The study protocol was explained to the patients and all patients were provided a written informed consent. Results: This study included 100 eyes of 100 individual with a mean age of 40.82 ± 11.30 years (range, 20-60 years), the patients ̓̓ gender were 52 (52.0%) male and 48 (48.0%) female. Discussion: The anterior segment spectral domain OCT was designed to analyze the anterior segment of the eye. The high scan rate makes it possible to capture a large number of two-dimensional tomographic images within a limited time and then to generate a three­dimensional representation of vthe anterior segment. The high scan rate should also decrease motion artifacts. Conclusion: Our study highlights the value of anterior segment SD-OCT in assessment of anterior segment. We evaluated associations of central corneal thickness corneal, epithelial thickness and radius of corneal curvature readings determined by SD-OCT in healthy eyes. As our study was explicitly focused on healthy eyes, this approach may be worthwhile for defining norm values for this specific technology. Analysis confirmed intraocular pressure and refractive error as ocular factors associated with our examined parameters. We also assisted the association of age and gender to our biometry.

[Moustafa Kamal Nassar, Moataz Fayez Elsawy and Amira Ebrahiem Zaki El-Hayes. Anterior Segment Biometry Using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):19-27]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 3. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.03.

Keywords: Anterior; Segment; Biometry; Spectral Domain; Optical Coherence; Tomography

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Impact of Electric Vehicles on Power System with High Wind Power Penetration

Mahmoud Essam M. Harby¹, Luis Marroyo², Javier Marcos³, S.E. Elmasry⁴, Adel El Samahy⁵

^1,4,5Electrical Power and Machines Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt

^2,3Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Public University of Navarra (UPNA), Spain

Medsol project

¹eng.mahmoudessam@Yahoo.com, ²luisma@unavarra.es, ³javier.marcos@unavarra.es, ⁴drsaidelmasry@hotmail.com, ⁵el_samahya@yahoo.com

Abstract: The rising energy independence and environmental concerns are key drivers in the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs). Because of the intermittent nature of the renewable energy sources, this may cause a high-frequency oscillation of the power system. From another aspect, all the EVs have in common the batteries, which provide the storage capability that can be effectively harnessed when the vehicles are integrated into the grid. Such a storage capability can effectively integrate wind power into the grid and all indicators signalize that the EVs are the most promising technology of the future transportation system. In this paper, different case studies are applied on one area power system to show the effect of the high wind energy penetration on the power system frequency and how the EVs can play an effective role in mitigating the power system frequency oscillation and supporting the more penetration of the wind energy into smarter electrical grids. In addition, an advanced controller has been designed to improve the frequency response and to compensate the delay of the system. The designed controller is a genetic algorithm (GA) based PID (proportional-integral-derivative) controller, it has been proposed for tuning optimized PID parameters. The results show that the controller has played an effective role in decreasing the response overshoot and settling time when used with the EVs. The used variable load, the thermal power plant parameters, and the wind turbine parameters are the same for the five case studies [1].

[Mahmoud Essam M. Harby, Luis Marroyo, Javier Marcos, S.E. Elmasry, Adel El Samahy. Impact of Electric Vehicles on Power System with High Wind Power Penetration. Rep Opinion 2018;10(10):28-33]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 2. doi:10.7537/marsroj101018.02.

Keywords: Smart grid, large-scale wind energy, electric vehicles, vehicle-to-grid, system frequency oscillation, electrical energy storage systems.

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The effect of market orientation on the performance of export companies considering the mediating role of organizational innovation and learning variables (Case study: Export companies of Khuzestan province)

Mohammad Sadegh Amini Pour ¹, Mohammad Reza Pazohi ²

^1.Department of Management, Faculty of Humanities, Servestan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Servestan, Iran

^2.Department of Management, Faculty of Humanities, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of market orientation on the business performance of export companies in Khuzestan province, given the mediator of organizational innovation and learning. The analytical tools in this research were SPSS and LISREL software; and the descriptive and inferential tests were performed on the data using these two tools. It should be noted that structural equation modeling was used to test the hypotheses in this research. Eventually, the results of the research led to confirmation of some hypotheses and rejection of others. It can be stated that this research is purposefully practical as well as it is a descriptive-survey and causal study.

[Mohammad Sadegh Amini Pour, Mohammad Reza Pazohi. The effect of market orientation on the performance of export companies considering the mediating role of organizational innovation and learning variables (Case study: Export companies of Khuzestan province). N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):34-39]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 5. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.05.

Keywords: Market orientation, organizational innovation, organizational learning, business performance, export companies

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Pollen Morphology of Some Phyllanthus Species in Nigeria

Wahab, Olasumbo Monsurat¹ and Ayodele, Abiodun Emmanuel²

^1. Department of Crop Production Technology, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan. Nigeria

^2. Department of Botany, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria

olasumbowahab@yahoo.com

Abstract: Circumscription of the genus Phyllanthus has been a cause of much confusion and disagreement. The fact that many herbaceous Phyllanthus species grow in similar habitats and share common vernacular names in Nigeria give rise to misidentifications. Field and Herbarium observations of some Phyllanthus species show that there are similarities of highly conspicuous morphological features, making identification of the species difficult. The pollen grain morphology of 18 field specimens comprising 10 Phyllanthus species using light microscope was therefore analysed in the present study with the aim of providing additional information on their taxonomy. The pollen type of the species have 3 – colporate, finely reticulate pollen without much ornamentation. Pollens were prolate, subprolate in shape in all taxa except P. muellerianus which was oblate–spheroidal. The pollen grains ranged in size from small in P. amarus, P. muellerianus, P. maderaspatensis, P. pentandrus and P. reticulatus to medium in P. maderaspatensis, P. capillaris, P. niruroides, P. odontadenius and P. urinaria. The smallest pollen size was observed in P. muellerianus being 12.4mm by 13.0mm while the largest pollen size was observed in P. capillaris being 31.5mm by 23.25mm. The colpi length ranged from 12.2mm in P. muellerianus to 26.75mm in P. urinaria while the percentage polar over equatorial axis ranged from 95.4% in P. muellerianus to 145.8% in P. niruroides. Information obtained from the study do not only corroborate the existing information on the genus, they can be used in conjunction with other characters to delimit the species in the genus.

[Wahab, Olasumbo Monsurat and Ayodele, Abiodun Emmanuel. Pollen Morphology of Some Phyllanthus Species in Nigeria. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):40-45]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 6. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.06.

Keywords: Phyllanthus species; pollen characters; taxonomic implications; Nigeria

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Flavonoid Subclasses in Relation to Cancer Risks: a Review

Arwa Turkistani

Department of Food and Nutrition, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

dr.arwa.t@gmail.com

Abstract: This paper aims to review data form recent different studies addressing flavonoids subclasses potential benefits in reducing cancer risks. Flavonoids subclasses includes flavones, flavonols, flavanones, flavan-3-ols, isoflavones and anthocyanidins. Many epidemiological studies suggest flavonoids dietary intake may reduce the risk of the breast, ovarian, colorectal and prostate cancers. However, some studies have reported inconsistent results.

[Turkistani A. Flavonoid Subclasses in Relation to Cancer Risks: a Review. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):46-50]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 7. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.07.

Keywords: flavonoids; cancer; risk; prevention; intake

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[N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):51-56]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 8.

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Comparative histopathological study of inferior turbinate hypertrophy in allergic rhinitis and in that in other causes

Prof. Atef Adallah Elmaraghy¹, Dr. Mohamed Kamel Ibrahim¹, Dr. Osama Mostafa Mostafa², Mohamed Elmowafy Mowafy Saad ³

¹ Departments of ENT, faculty of medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

² Departments of pathology, faculty of medicine, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

³ Resident of Otolaryngology Kafr Elsheikh General Hospital, Egypt

mohamedkamel292@yahoo.com

Abstract: Introduction: Perceived nasal obstruction resulting from inferior turbinate hypertrophy (ITH) is a common complaint encountered in otorhinolaryngology practice. Several causes may induce significant hypertrophic changes of the inferior turbinate (IT) including allergic rhinitis and non allergic rhinitis also the clinical observation of compensatory contralateral inferior turbinate enlargement in patients with septal deviations is supposed common. Aim of the Work: Differentiate between compensatory hypertrophy of inferior turbinate and hypertrophy due to allergic rhinitis, provide histopathological information on various soft tissue and bony constituents of hypertrophied inferior turbinate, Study the results of its surgical management by partial inferior turbinectomy and Study the Complications of surgery. Patients and Method: A total of 25 patients who presented with nasal obstrusion due to HIT were evaluated before and after the surgery. Results: It was found that partial inferior turbinectomy for cases of ITH is effective in relieving symptoms of nasal obstruction In this study along with clinical outcome, histopathological features of the ITH with micrometric analysis showed that bony layer contributes significantly to the turbinate in cases of Anatomical malformation "i.e. DNS with compensatory ITH" and it should be a target of surgery with proper choice of surgical technique, i.e. a method like submucous diathermy won't be able to relief this patient from nasal obstruction. On the other hand mucosal layers contribute the main thickness of the turbinate in patient with Non anatomical malformation "i.e. Rhinitis" and bony layer contributes about less than 30% of the thickness of the turbinate. So surgical techniques-(which aim to remove the mucosa with leaving the bony part of the turbinate)-are suitable for such patients. In present study total thickness in Non anatomical malformation "i.e. Rhinitis" group and total thickness in Anatomical malformation "i.e. DNS with compensatory ITH" group show insignificant difference. The main difference in composition is the bony layer.

[Atef Adallah Elmaraghy, Mohamed Kamel Ibrahim, Osama Mostafa Mostafa, Mohamed Elmowafy Mowafy Saad. Comperative histopathological study of inferior turbinate hypertrophy in allergic rhinitis and in that in other causes. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):57-62]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 9. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.09.

Keywords: histopathology, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, chronic hypertrophic rhinitis.

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Effects of Antenatal Dexamethasone Administration on Doppler of Umblical Artery, Middle Cerebral Artery and Uterine Artery in Women at Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth

Dr. Aziza Hussien Nassef, Dr. Sonia Mohamed Fouad Amin and Safaa Mohamed Ibrahem Abo-Sleem

Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

Sfamhmd799@gmail.com; alaa.abosleim@gmail.com

Abstract: background: Evaluation of fetal well-being with Doppler examination of blood flow velocity waveforms after maternal corticosteroid administration is therefore essential to investigate the fetal hemodynamic effects of exogenous corticosteroids. Previous studies showed conflicting results regarding this important subject and most of them were focusing on the effect of steroids on pregnancies complicated with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Patient and Methods: Study population: The study comprised 60 women with singleton pregnancies at risk for preterm labour and at the time of dexamethasone treatment, gestational age ranged from 29 to 34 weeks. Inclusion criteria: pregnant women with gestational age from 24 to 34 weeks and at risk for preterm birth. Age of pregnant women 18-40 years. Singleton pregnancy, At risk for preterm delivery, which includes one of the following: History of preterm birth. Antepartum bleeding secondary to placental separation or placenta previa. Maternal hypertension or preeclampsia. Other medical or fetal condition increasing the risk of preterm delivery. those who had received corticosteroids in their pregnancies. Results: Maternal antenatal corticosteroid treatment causes a significant change in blood velocity waveforms and decrease in doppler indices of umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery and uterine artery. DISCUSSION: Thus the current study evaluated the different Doppler indices of pregnant women in high risk of fetal prematurity before and24 h after dexamethasone administration. The study showed beneficial effect of dexamethasone administration on 60 pregnant women with gestational age ranged from 29 to 34 weeks as evident by the decrease in the Doppler indices of umbilical artery, MCA and uterine artery. All study participants were in high risk of preterm birth as they either are in a threatened preterm labor or need early termination of pregnancy before age of maturity for maternal indications as preeclampsia. Conclusions: Maternal antenatal corticosteroid treatment causes a significant change in blood velocity waveforms and decrease in doppler indices of umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery and uterine artery. There was no statistical relation between this Doppler changes and neonatal outcome. There is no evidence that this effect is harmful or beneficial to the fetus.

[Aziza Hussien Nassef, Sonia Mohamed Fouad Amin and Safaa Mohamed Ibrahem Abo-Sleem. Effects of Antenatal Dexamethasone Administration on Doppler of Umblical Artery, Middle Cerebral Artery and Uterine Artery in Women at Risk for Spontaneous Preterm Birth. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):63-67]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 10. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.10.

Keywords: Effect; Antenatal; Dexamethasone; Administration; Doppler; Umblical Artery; Middle Cerebral Artery; Uterine; Artery; Women; Risk; Spontaneous; Preterm; Birth

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An audit on gynaecological surgeries in Al-Zahraa University Hospital 2015

Magdy Olama, Naglaa Mohammad Moharram and Basma Amin Ali Amin

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, faculty of medicine for girls, Al-Azhar university, Egypt

basma.aminali@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: The gynaecological surgeon carries an important responsibility and faces many risks during and after gynaecological surgeries. Clinical audit is one of the fundamental principles of clinical governance, the process by which clinicians improve the quality of the care they provide. Aim: To appraise the effectiveness and efficiency of gynaecological surgeries performed in Al-Zahraa University Hospital within the period under review. Subjects & methods: A 1‑year retrospective chart analysis of all gynecological procedures performed at Al-Zahraa University Hospital during the period from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015. Patients with complete relevant information in the registers were included in the audit and those with incomplete data were excluded. Data was further cleaned and analyzed using Microsoft Excel for Mac 2013, for frequencies and percentages. Results were presented by simple statistical tables. Results: A total of 343 patients; 383 gynecological surgeries were done. Hysterectomy was the most common one by percentage of (21.4%) followed by D & C biopsy & its types (19.1%). Conclusion: Common indications for gynecological procedures identified in this audit were DUB at the top for the following operations: hysterectomy, D & C, fractional curettage and hysteroscopic D & C. Second indication was infertility for the following operations: diagnostic laparoscopy, laparoscopic ovarian drilling, myomectomy and finally stem cell implantation. Teaching and training of junior gynecologists have to focus more on the major indications & their related operations. All gynecological operations need to be learned well to the new generations to increase efficiency and minimize complications.

[Magdy Olama, Naglaa Mohammad Moharram and Basma Amin Ali Amin. An audit on gynaecological surgeries in Al-Zahraa University Hospital 2015. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):68-71]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 11. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.11.

Keywords: audit; gynaecological; surgeries; Al-Zahraa; University; Hospital

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Survey On Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities Of Honey Production And Its Marketing System In Hawa Gelan District Kellam Wollega Zone Western Ethiopia.

Atar Mohammed, Chala Mohammed, Lishan Aseffa and Zelalem Aberra

School of Veterinary Medicine, Collage of Medical and Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia

Corresponding author: chalamohammed@wollegauniversity.edu.et

Abstracts: The study was conducted in Hawa Gelan District, Kellem Wollega of Western Oromia national regional state, Ethiopia to assess trends, challenges and opportunities of honeybee production and marketing systems. Structured questionnaire was employed for the study. The cross-sectional study design were carried out by using desk research, interviews, surveys and visual observation as methods in seeking answer to research questions. Purposive (district), simple random (Peasant Associations) and Census (beekeepers) sampling techniques were employed to select 96 beekeepers from two Peasant Associations. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. In the study area, three types of honeybee production practices were identified, namely: Traditional, Intermediate and Movable frame hive honeybee production practices. The result shows most 69.79 % of beekeepers in the study area have owned only traditional bee hives. As a result the average annual honey produced per households was very low which estimated 93 kg in 2015. The average amount of honey harvested /hive/year from traditional hive, transitional hive and modern hive were 4.32±0.042kg, 9.83±1.05kg and 14.2±2.52kg respectively. The mean yields obtained from the three hives were statistically significant at (p < 0.05). From the beekeepers (64.6%) and (59.3%) have declared that deceasing trend of honey production and colony number from time to time respectively. Honey marketing participants were consumers (35%), retailers and consumers (31%), retailers (24%) and collectors (7.5%). The most important constraints, as beekeepers responded in their order of sequence were pests and predators (41.30%), poisoning of agro-chemicals (23.60%), high cost of modern hives and accessories (11.20%), shortage of bee forages (9.40%), low quality of honey products (7.20%), Poor infrastructure development (5.30%) and other factors (2.0%) were identified respectively. Despite of these, there are also future opportunities like presence of huge number of bee colonies (32.5%), availability of diverse vegetation plants and ample sources of water (21.70%), increasing demand of local honey (17.65%), presence of good government policy (9.0%) and others factors (19.15%). Further study is required to characterize honey bees of the area, quality of honey, major pests, predators and disease of economic importance. However, improving honey bee production techniques is important.

[Atar Mohammed, Chala Mohammed, Lishan Aseffa and Zelalem Aberra. Survey On Trends, Challenges, And Opportunities Of Honey Production And Its Marketing System In Hawa Gelan District Kellam Wollega Zone Western Ethiopia. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):72-80]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 12. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.12.

Key words: Bee Keeping, Challenges; Hawa Gelan, Marketing, Opportunities, Trends

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Evaluation Of The Growth Performance Of Lands Snail Achatina Achatina Fed With Different Plant Materials In Sangere, Girei Local Government Of Adamawa State, Nigeria

¹Kwaga, B. T., ¹Martha, E. M., ¹Ali, A. and ²Khobe, D.

¹Department of Forestry, Modobbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

²Department of Animal Production, Adamawa State University, Mubi

²Correspondence: amanoyang@gmail.com; 08137459305 and 08051516924

Abstract: There is no adequate and reliable information on the plant materials that could contribute significantly to the growth of land snail in the study area. A total of sixty (60) snails were divided into three groups (A, B and C) and fed with three different plant material (paw-paw fruit, orange chaff and combination the two, i.e. paw-paw + orange chaff) for a period of eight weeks. Data obtained were subjected to one way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and descriptive statistics. The results obtained indicated that snail group fed with combination of paw-paw plus orange chaff recorded the highest weight (9.68kg) as against those fed with orange chaff (7.29kg) and paw-paw fruit (6.62kg) respectively. The result of cumulative length gained were 5.58cm, 4.67cm and 4.65cm for combination of paw-paw and orange chaff, orange chaff alone and paw-paw fruit alone respectively. There was significant difference (P<0.05) between the snails fed with combination of the feds (orange chaff and paw-paw fruit) and the single feeds. There was positive correlation between weight and length of snails fed with the three plant materials. Rearing of Achatina achatina fed with the combination of paw-paw fruit and orange chaff as better plant material is recommended.

[Kwaga, B. T. Martha, E.M., Ali, A. and Khobe, D. Evaluation Of The Growth Performance Of Lands Snail Achatina Achatina Fed With Different Plant Materials In Sangere, Girei Local Government Of Adamawa State, Nigeria. N Y Sci J 2018;11(10):81-86]. ISSN 1554-0200 (print); ISSN 2375-723X (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/newyork. 13. doi:10.7537/marsnys111018.13.

Key words: snail, length, weight, plant material, performance

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