This study investigates the influential paths and internal relationships among the organizational power, organizational culture, and organizational cohesiveness. The Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS) was utilized to analyze the data from 222 practitioners in cosmetology industry of Taiwan. The findings indicated that (1) both organizational power and organizational culture individually created significant impacts on organizational cohesiveness, and (2) organizational culture plays an important role of mediator between organizational power and cohesiveness. This finding inspires more introspection that more positive organizational culture should be built for organizational cohesiveness which practically contributes to the achievement and performance of both individuals and organizations.

The study assessed the analysis of chemically induced rubber production technologies in Cross River State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, identify sources of information on chemically induced rubber production technologies and ascertain the rate of utilization of chemically induced rubber production technologies the study area. Akamkpa and Odukpani were selected for the study through simple random sampling technique, a sample size of 60 farmers were selected for the study. Data for the study were collected from primary sources through the use of questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentages, means and standard deviation. The Pearson’s product moment correlation was the-inferential statistical tool used for the study. Findings revealed that 85% of the rubber farmers were males, while 15% of them were females indicating that rubber farm business was dominated by males. Fifty three percent were within the age range of 36 to 45 years, 40% were within the age range of 46 to 55years. 50% were educated to primary level of education, while 38.3% were educated to secondary school level of education. Also, 75% were married and 15% were single while 50% had a farm size of 3 to 4 hectares. Friends/relatives (x = 3.1333), farmers to farmers’ contact (x=2.6000) and radio/television ( x=2.4333) were the major sources of information used by the farmers. The use of RRIN 500 Malaysia (25.1%), Urea fertilizer (16.7%), use of (KCL) potassium chloride fertilizer 21.7% and use of ammonia for preservation (28.3%) were some of the major chemically induced rubber production technologies. The predominant factors militating against the rate of usage of chemically induced rubber production technologies were, lack of adequate information for production (x = 1.8167), unavailability of land (x = 8167) and low price of latexs (x = 1.7000). Age (r = -0.026, P >0.05), household size (r=0.028; P >0.05), education (r = 0.006; P>0.05) and farm size, (r=0.081; P>0.05) were not significant factors militating against utilization of chemically induced rubber production technologies. From the findings, it was recommended that farmers should be encouraged to take to chemically induced rubber production technologies to increase profit.

The study identified the Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation Techniques among farmers in Ukwa West Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. It specifically identified the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, assessed the level of awareness of agricultural biodiversity conservations, identified the agricultural biodiversity conservation techniques among farmers and identified constraints associated with agricultural biodiversity conservations. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. Data were generated through primary and secondary sources. Primary data were generated through the administration of one hundred and twenty (120) copies of questionnaires to the respondents in the study area, while secondary data were collected from journals/publications and other published materials. Data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study showed that majority of the respondents (90.83%) were aware of agro-biodiversity conservation, while 9.17% of the respondent had no awareness of conservation. Furthermore, sources of information on agro-biodiversity conservation were through friends/farmers, radio programmes, extension agents, newspapers, indigenous knowledge, magazines and neighbours. The study also showed that farmers in the study area employed several agro-diversity measures among which were; intercropping, cover cropping, zero tillage and organic farming. The study also showed that non-adoption of improved farming practices, lack of interest/involvement of farmers in agricultural biodiversity conservation programmes, lack of agricultural services to farmers, inconsistent government policies on agricultural biodiversity conservation were constraints to agro-biodiversity conservation practices. The study recommended that farmers should be involved in policy preparations on biodiversity, also, grants and incentives should be provided to farmers to improve agro-biodiversity conservation in the study area.

Prior to the introduction of modern chemical herbicides, cocoa farmers have responded to weeds using a wide range of indigenous weeds control techniques. The purpose of this study was to assess the utilization of indigenous weed management techniques among cocoa farmers in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of respondents in the study area; identify selected indigenous weed management techniques, identify the problems associated with the utilization of indigenous weed management techniques in the study area. Random sampling procedures were used in the selection of 120 respondents used for the study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, percentages, mean scores and inferential statistics such as chi-square test respectively were used for data analysis. Results of the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents revealed that a small proportion (41.70%) never had formal education, (58.30%) had less than one hectare of cocoa farmland, majority (81.70%) depended directly on personal savings as the main sources of finances. Majority (73.30%) agreed that lack of time and energy consumption were problems militating against the use of indigenous weed management techniques. The study concluded that majority of the respondents were not educated, had limited access to farmland for cocoa farming, depended directly on personal savings to start up or expand on cocoa farming. The study recommended that human capital development through training on indigenous knowledge system be encouraged in order to reduce risks of chemicals on man and cocoa products.

The study described the demographic determinants of utilization of information and communication technologies by final year students of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Calabar. Specifically, the study identified the demographic characteristics of the respondents, assessed the level of utilization of ICT tools in the study area and also, ascertained the problems faced by final year students in the University of Calabar, in the use of ICT(s). 120 respondents were selected through multi-stage sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, means score and rank were used to analyze data used for the study. The results of demographic characteristics of respondents showed that majority were single (85.80%), a good number were resident off – campus of the University. The results of level of utilization of ICT tools by respondents showed that Mobile Phones (X = 2.85), Internet services (X = 2.81), photocopier (X = 2.61) and computer services (X = 2.58), were ranked 1st,2nd, 3rd and 4threspectively. The study also showed that poor electricity supply was one of the major problems confronting ICT usage in the study area. The study concluded that most students used ICT tools such as mobile phones, internet services, photocopiers among very many others. The study therefore recommended that management should intensify efforts towards improving power supply to drive the ICT sector of the university.

Grains, or its products, contaminated with aflatoxin present a considerable risk for public health. In Ecuador, this issue has been addressed poorly; there is no evidence or information available about the levels of aflatoxin present in grains. This research aimed to determine, using HPLC, the moisture levels and aflatoxin contamination in grain stored in warehouses managed by the Ecuadorian National Unit of Storage (UNA EP) located in the city of Daule , Guayas province. From the 15 samples that were analyzed, 73% presented aflatoxin concentrations beyond the maximum limits permitted (MLP) which are listed in the Commission Regulation (UE) N� 165/2010. Samples with the highest concentration showed Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and total Aflatoxins (AFtotal) in 200% and 600%, respectively. Moisture content showed a direct correlation with aflatoxin contamination, the coefficient of determination for AFB1 and AFtotal was 0,96 and 0,94, correspondingly. There is no previous evidence revealing aflatoxin contamination in corn or other grains in Ecuador. However, the development of serious illnesses is associated with the presence of aflatoxin in foods, therefore, the importance to evaluate this situation in order to implement measures to reduce the risk.

In this study, we have modified the conception of the anodic diffusion layer Of direct methanol fuel cells. The reduction of the contact surfaces between the two diffusion / anodic catalyst layers allows us to eliminate the CO2 bubbles and to reduce the increase phenomenon of the methanol solution and to ameliorate the performance of the cell. A twodimensional two-phase non-isothermal mass transport model is developed to numerically study the diffusion of the concentration of methanol and water in the diffusion and anodic catalyst layers and the performance of the cell. The results show that the new design of the anodic diffusion layer containing the flow channels can effectively eliminate CO2 bubbles, thereby enhancing the performance of DMFC.