International Journal of Science, Technology and Society

Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023

  • Research Article

    Large Scale Demonstration and Yield Performance of Selected Crop Technologies: Evidence from West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

    Addisu Getahun*, Chernet Assefa

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 195-199
    Received: 3 November 2023
    Accepted: 23 November 2023
    Published: 5 December 2023
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    Abstract: Large-scale demonstrations of selected crop varieties with their production package were conducted in the West Shewa zone of Oromia, Ethiopia. The objective of the study was to create wider access to recently released agricultural technologies using large-scale technology demonstration approaches and enhancing the productivity of selected crop vari... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Impact of National Initiative for Human Development on Economic Growth of Morocco

    Houdaifa Wajih*, Mohamed ElAssad, Youssef Sefri

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 200-204
    Received: 10 October 2023
    Accepted: 7 November 2023
    Published: 22 December 2023
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    Abstract: This research deals with the program of the National Initiative for Human Development, a social project aim to improving the standard of living of Moroccans by fighting poverty, combating social exclusion, supporting income-generating activities, caring for women, children and people in difficult situations. The study examines the impact of the Nat... Show More
  • Research Article

    Information Technologies and the Impact of SARS-COV-2 in the Angolan Context: A Study on the Role of Technology in Times of Emergency and Public Calamity

    Paulo Caquinda Cabila Da Silva

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 205-214
    Received: 10 August 2023
    Accepted: 6 December 2023
    Published: 22 December 2023
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue AI Application in Energy Technology and Power System
    Abstract: In Angola, Information Technologies have gained space in recent years, despite to the costs of acquisition and maintenance given the asymmetries experienced by most families. However, the use of Information and Communication Technologies generated several epicenters in the main cities, towns and even quimbos (small communities that reside in small ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Further Insights into the Exhaustive Grignard Tetramethylation of N-benzylphthalimide

    Viraj Chathuranga Jayawardena

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 215-238
    Received: 4 April 2023
    Accepted: 21 April 2023
    Published: 26 December 2023
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    Abstract: 1,1,3,3-tetramethylisoindolin-2-yloxyl (TMIO) is one of the most versatile isoindoline nitroxides due to the applications and a variety of important advantages it possesses. TMIO had been prepared previously by few different approaches, but none of these produced good yields due to the involvement of higher number of steps in the synthetic pathway.... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Use of Performance Measures in Evaluating the Effectiveness of Teaching Methods and Some Skills in Kick Boxing

    Mohammed Asim Ghazi

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 239-244
    Received: 13 October 2023
    Accepted: 30 October 2023
    Published: 26 December 2023
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    Abstract: The document discusses the use of performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods and skills in kickboxing. The research design incorporates both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques to assess factors such as cognitive load, physical skill requirements, content expertise, and pre-performance mood and anxiet... Show More
  • Research Article

    Job Performance and Associated Factors Among Health Workers Working in Public Hospitals of West Hararghe Zone, Oromia Region, Eastern Ethiopia

    Yassin Abrahim Ousman, Biniam Worku Hailu*

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 245-254
    Received: 19 October 2023
    Accepted: 20 November 2023
    Published: 26 December 2023
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    Abstract: Background: The success of any organization always depends on the participation and job performance of theiremployees. Health workers job performance level are cornerstone for better productivity of any health care organizations Less performance of health workers reduces public hospital productivity and a reason for poor hospitalized patient health... Show More
  • Research Article

    Perceived Factors Influencing Repayment of Agricultural Input Loans Among Rice Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

    Olagoke Olajide Olowookere*, Lawal Lateef Adefalu, Sidiqat A. Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, Ayomieju Rebecca Akubo

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2023
    Pages: 255-264
    Received: 18 October 2023
    Accepted: 7 November 2023
    Published: 28 December 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijsts.20231106.17
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    Abstract: Default in the repayment of agricultural input loans hampers the flow of funds, discourages lenders from investing more in agriculture and impairs the supply of agricultural inputs towards better productivity of important food crops like rice. This research therefore examined the perceived factors influencing repayment of agricultural input loans a... Show More