Analisis Yuridis terhadap Perkawinan Perempuan Muallaf dengan Wali Nikah Tokoh Agama

This research discusses to study and analyze the legal considerations of the Panel of Judges' judgments in Stipulation Number 20/Pdt.P/2012/PA.Smi and Stipulation Number 6/Pdt.P/2013/PA.Sgr. about itsbāt nikah in marriage of muallaf women with marriage guardians of religious leaders, then comparing the results of the two determinations. This research is a type of library research that acts descriptive-analytical-comparative. The choices used are juridical-normative and syara. The results of this study indicate that the contextual interpretation of the legal text more fulfills a sense of justice in favor of textual interpretation. Stipulation Number 6/Pdt.P/2013/PA.Sgr. which departs from contextual interpretation by considering socio-cultural and legal awareness of the community and contra legem by way of questioning the meaning (supported legal interpretation) of terminology). Honower Stipulation Number 20/Pdt.P/ 2012/PA.Smi which starts from textual-legalistic interpretation cannot fulfill the sense of justice of the community, but can only fulfill procedural demands

An Application of Time Series Analysis in Modeling Monthly Rainfall Data for Maiduguri, North Eastern Nigeria

Time series analysis and forecasting has become a major tool in different applications in meteorological phenomena such as rainfall, humidity, temperature, draught and so on; and environmental fields. Among the most effective approaches for analyzing time series data is the ARIMA (Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) model introduced by Box and Jenkins. In this study, Box-Jenkins methodology was used to model monthly rainfall data taken from Maiduguri Airport Station for the period from 1981 to 2011 with a total of 372 readings. ARIMA (1, 1,0) model was developed. This model was used to forecast monthly rainfall for the upcoming 44 months (3 years 8 months) to help decision makers establish priorities in terms of water demand management and agriculture. Thus, ARIMA (1, 1,0) provides a good fit for the rainfall data of Maiduguri and is appropriate for short term forecast.Key Words: Time Series Analysis, Rainfall Model, Forecasting, ARIMA

Socio-Economic and Demographic Classification of HIV/AIDS Patients: Using Cluster Analysis

HIV/AIDS has been spreading in an alarming rate since the beginning of the pandemic. It is estimated that at least half of the affected ones are between 15-24 years. These have called for a concerted effort to save this segment of the population for many reasons. Against this background the study was aimed at classifying socio economic and demographic several of 1500 patients, registered with the university of Maiduguri teaching hospital from 2009 to 2013.Cluster analysis was employed on the set data. The distance which shows similarly between the variable using the coefficient distance was calculated. Dendogram were formed for agglomerative schedule. It was observed that the dendogram formed by the various methods differs according to their coefficient. Even though the single, complete and ward follow similar pattern of cluster except the centriod method, which differ and gave different pattern. Keywords: Agglomerative, Cluster Analysis, Dendogram, and Hierarchica

Foreign private investment and economic growth in Nigeria: A cointegrated VAR and Granger causality analysis

This research uses a cointegration VAR model to study the contemporaneous long-run dynamics of theimpact of Foreign Private Investment (FPI), Interest Rate (INR) and Inflation rate (IFR) on Growth Domestic Products (GDP) in Nigeria for the period January 1970 to December 2009. The Unit Root Test suggests that all the variables are integrated of order 1. The VAR model was appropriately identified using AIC information criteria and the VECM model has exactly one cointegration relation. The study further investigates the causal relationship using the Granger causality analysis of VECM which indicates a uni-directional causality relationship between GDP and FDI at 5% which is in line with other studies. The result of Granger causality analysis also shows that some of the variables are Ganger causal of one another; the null hypothesis of non-Granger causality is rejected at 5% level of significance for these variables

Decoding Communication Dynamics: Communication Planning Snapshot for The Qur’an Illiteracy Eradication Program

The research delves into the Quranic illiteracy eradication program at the South Bulango Sub-District's Office of Religious Affairs (KUA), with a primary focus on providing a comprehensive overview of the implementation of communication planning for Quranic illiteracy eradication in South Bulango and the associated challenges. Qualitative research data were meticulously gathered through interviews with four key informants, direct observation of activities like "Character Guidance and Quran Guidance" at SDN 1 South Bulango, and the "Management of Quran Study Gardens." Additionally, a gathering of Quran teachers in South Bulango contributed to the data collection process. Documentary studies involved examining regulations from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and various documents held by KUA South Bulango pertaining to the Quranic illiteracy eradication program and its communication planning. The subsequent analysis yielded two primary findings. Firstly, the executed communication planning encompassed various crucial aspects, including activity types, duration, target parties, human resources, "target binding strategies," and communication channels. Secondly, identified obstacles comprised a lack of understanding of communication planning stages, a limited number of counselors, unavailability of relevant written documents, and insufficient budgeting. These findings contribute novel insights into communication planning and its associated obstacles, underscoring its pivotal role in the success of the Quranic illiteracy eradication program. The implications recommend directing future efforts towards enhancing program planning and implementation to maximize effectiveness and generate a positive impact on the local community, guided by the profound understanding derived from this research. Keywords: Communication planning; illiteracy eradication; Qura

Gambaran Kadar Gula Darah Puasa Pada Wanita Obes Dan Non Obes Di Kelurahan Lirung Lingkungan III Di Kecamatan Lirung Kabupaten Kepulauan Talaud

: Background. Glucose is simple glucose as the main source of energy for human being's life. Glucose is produced in body by three different elements, which are protein, fat, and carbohydrate; however, most of the glucose amount is produced by carbohydrate. Carbohydrate that is contained in food becomes the main reason for the level of glucose content to increase. Obesity, which is the increasing level of fat inside the body, causes the tendency of insulin's action on target tissue that creates the enhancement of glucose level inside the blood. Destination. This research aims to perceive the level of glucose in blood of obese woman and non obese woman in Lirung Villange Zone III, Lirung District, in the regency of Talaud. Objective. This is descriptive research to describe content of glucose level inside the blood on obese women and non-obese women that are on fasting in Lirung Village zone III, Lirung district, in the regency of Talaud. There are a number of sample used for this research; this consists of 21 obese people and 18 non-obese people. Result. In this reseach, the classification of glucose level of 21 obese woman as respondents (53,85%) is at value of 70-115 mg/dL, while in blood of non obese woman responded by 5 woman (12,82%) is at the glucose level of less than 70 mg/dL, and there other 13 non obese respondents (33,33%) that have glucose level of 70-115 mg/dL. Conclusion. According to the result of this research, it can be concluded that glucose level in blood of obese women and non obese women in Lirung Village Zone III, Lirung District, in regency of Talaud, is at the average normal level of 70-115 mg/dL

Girl Trafficking: Causes, Experiences and Challenges encountered A case of Arusha Municipality

Persistence of human trafficking in Tanzania is reported to be exacerbated by many factors including patriarchal systems, poverty, peer influences, job opportunities and availability of social services to mention a few. Deprivation of capabilities however, has been thought to catalyze the situation more as compared to others. In a research conducted in Arusha Municipality involving girls who are victims of human trafficking and other stakeholders;  it was found out that destitution of rural families, forced marriages, peer influences, broken families and gender based violence were among the root causes which rendered these young girls become preys to traffickers.  Further the study found out that these young girls faced a lot of challenges including being overworked and being unpaid, being tortured physically and sometimes emotionally. Complementing these challenges the girls lamented on sexual abuse and even disease which they encounter. In combating the situation the study recommends more drastic measures to the Government and other stakeholders including increasing awareness in Human Trafficking to the general public and encourages victims to report the cases. Additionally it recommends that children who are most vulnerable and at high risk of being trafficked be checked regularly and if possible be supplied with the basic needs. Key words: Gender based violence, Human trafficking, Poverty, Trafficking in childre

Association of intestinal helminthic infection and nutritional status of primary school children in Gombe State, Nigeria

Background: Intestinal helminthic infections are among the commonest infections worldwide. It often affects the poorest communities and has similar geographic distribution with malnutrition. Intestinal helminthic infection contributes to undernutrition through subtle reduction in digestion and absorption of food, chronic inflammation and loss of nutrients. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of intestinal helminthic infection and its relationship with nutritional status of primary school children in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study of 350 pupils selected through multistage random sampling technique from 24 primary schools in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria from July 2018 to January 2019. Demographic information including age, gender, height, and weight were collected from each participant with a designed collection form. The data were analysed using SPSS version 24.0, and presented as frequency distribution and mean ± SD. The Chi-square test (with Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval) was used to test for association between prevalence of helminthiasis and factors such as gender, age group and school type. A p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant at 95% confidence interval. Results: The prevalence of intestinal helminthic infection was 23.7% (83/350). Eighty (96.4%) of the 83 infected pupils were in public schools while only 3 (3.6%) were in private schools (p<0.001). The prevalence of helminthiasis was significantly higher in underweight pupils (34%, OR=2.113, p=0.0065)) and significantly lower (5.4%, OR=0.1637, p=0.0037) in overweight pupils while the prevalence was not significantly associated with normal weight (p=0.5482) or obesity (p=1.000). Conclusions: Intestinal helminthic infection is a public health problem in children with adverse significant relationship with nutritional status. Provision of toilet facilities in schools and periodic de-worming of pupils aimed at reducing loss of nutrients from intestinal helminthiasis are recommended