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1. Formative Barriers to Agricultural Value Addition: A Multi-Dimensional...
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Abdullahi Auwal Gindi*, Yahaya...
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of agriculture Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology Aliero, P.M.B 1144, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
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Women are the primary drivers of agricultural value addition in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet their economic potential remains stifled by systemic barriers. This study investigates the resource and institutional constraints limiting women’s participation in groundnut value addition in North-Western Nigeria. Using a cross-sectional survey of 142 female processors and farmers, the study initially attempted dimensionality reduction via Principal Component Analysis (PCA). However, a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of .371 indicated a lack of shared variance, revealing that these constraints operate as distinct, orthogonal formative indicators rather than reflective latent constructs. Consequently, a theoretical composite approach was adopted. Descriptive analysis identified lack of access to credit (M = 4.67, SD = 0.555) and market access problems (M = 4.39, SD = 0.673) as the most severe barriers. Furthermore, institutional support deficits, particularly in extension services (M = 4.32, SD = 0.820), compound these resource limitations. The findings challenge the conventional methodological assumption that agricultural constraints can be neatly clustered into single latent factors. Instead, they demonstrate that vulnerabilities are formative and multi-causal. The study concludes that targeted, collateral-free microfinance and the deployment of gender-sensitive extension services are critical to dismantling these distinct, intersecting barriers, thereby enhancing women’s economic resilience in rural agri-food systems.

2. Alkali catalyst-based hydrogen generation from waste aluminum foils fo...
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Kanakasabai, P *, Saikat, B,...
College of Engineering and Technology, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Salalah, Oman
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Hydrogen is used as a source of renewable or non-renewable fuel for various applications including fuel cells. Generation of hydrogen from aluminum is one of the techniques by using alkali solutions as catalysts. The hydrogen produced from metal waste can be used in fuel cells to generate electricity. Among the various alkalis used as catalysts in the release of hydrogen from aluminum, Sodium hydroxide, and Potassium hydroxide were found to be more effective, due to the high ratio of hydrogen production. In this work, various concentrations of NaOH and KOH were used as catalysts and various amount of aluminium foil were used to generate hydrogen. It was found that 2 gm. of aluminum foil with the fixed ratio of water and alkali gives maximum hydrogen production of 1700 ml in 900 s. However, the rate of hydrogen production varies significantly with the mass of aluminium, type of alkali and concentration of alkali. The produced hydrogen was sent to the Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) directly to produce electricity, and the performance of the fuel cell was also examined.

3. He, Who Is Not Against Us, Is For Us” (Luke 9:50): A Biblical Framewor...
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OKHIFOH, Kenneth Otuonkpaiwo*,...
Dept. of Religious Mgt. and Cultural Studies Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
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In a country where its citizenry shares a multiplicity of religious beliefs, sincere dialogue and cooperation among its members are expected to meet its national goals. Unfortunately, the willingness to engage in this enterprise has remained a serious challenge in Nigeria. The paper examines Luke 9:50 as a biblical foundation for strengthening Christian engagement with Muslims in Nigeria. Against the backdrop of persistent interfaith tensions in the country, the study argues that Jesus’ instruction, “He who is not against us is for us,” provides an inclusive paradigm capable of reshaping Christian attitudes toward religious others. Using exegetical analysis, the paper situates Luke 9:50 within its literary and theological context and highlights its emphasis on openness, cooperation and recognition of shared moral commitments. The discussion further engages the socio-religious landscape of Nigeria, noting areas of conflict as well as existing efforts in interfaith collaboration. By applying the principles derived from the text to contemporary realities, the article proposes practical pathways for enhancing mutual acceptance, dialogue and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims. The study concludes that Luke 9:50 offers a compelling model for promoting interfaith harmony and national cohesion in Nigeria.

4. Analysis Phantom Policies as a Management Tool
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Abdul Alim*
Department: Business Development, University: National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE).
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Phantom policies are policies, programs, or initiatives that fail to address successfully the issues they were created to solve. Phantom policies are policies that have some effect, however, not in the ways intended, or not to the extent that the policymakers intended. This paper will discuss the phantom policy as a management tool. The study will be focused on how organizations and governments can employ symbolic policy instruments to mollify various stakeholding groups, as well as managing political, social, and administrative challenges. It is argued that phantom policy as a management tool exists in between effective policy and no policy at all. The study will examine the ways in which the vagueness, ambiguity, and limited scope of policies can be used by policymakers and administrators to mask the lack of significant action and attempt to achieve policy effectiveness at the same time. The potential benefits, as well as the costs, of phantom policies will be discussed. In particular, it will be argued that such policies might create leeway for political wrangling, however, they can also undermine the trust of the public, as well as overall administrative effectiveness. The paper will conclude with a discussion of the ways in which phantom policies contribute to, as well as impede upon contemporary governance and policy analysis. By providing a theoretical background of phantom policy, this study will contribute to a better understanding of the processes of public policy formulation and implementation, and how these processes can be improved.





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