Appraisal of Land Grabbing and the Challenge on Agroeconomic Activities of Plateau State Polytechnic Students From Mangu, Bokkos and Barkin Ladi LGAs
Pam Bitrus Marcus, Department of General Studies, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi.
Phidelia Zachariah Piwuna, Department of General Studies, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin Ladi.
MSI Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/15600287 | Page 01 to 17
Abstract
For quite a while, land grabbing has consistently been expanding across the Middle Belt region of Nigeria. In Plateau State, several communities have been displaced and their ancestral lands, which were hitherto their primary means of sustenance, have been taken over since 1999. This has affected several activities, including the agroeconomy sector, that thrive within Plateau State. Unfortunately, the challenge of land grabbing on agroeconomic activities among Plateau State Polytechnic students has not been investigated. Through a case study of three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Mangu, Bokkos and Barkin Ladi, this paper examined land grabbing in central and northern parts of Plateau State. Initially, the paper investigated the nature and dynamics of land grabbing and subsequently examined its challenge on agroeconomic activities on students in the selected LGAs. Primary data for the study were gathered from 180 students that were selected from the LGAs and from the field visits to some affected communities in the LGAs while the secondary data were drawn from existing literature and from verified social media handles. Adopting the descriptive approach, the data were subsequently analyzed based on the Principles of Land Acquisition (PLA) in Nigeria. It has been established in the study that land dispossession in the LGAs by non state actors is a calculated form of terrorist-driven land grabbing that has been proven to constitute a serious threat on agroeconomy which is the source of livelihood and income of the students and land owners in the LGAs. To sustain and enhance agroeconomic activities in the LGAs, it has been suggested in this paper that government should implore deliberate measures to rebuild and return all grabbed lands to their ancestral owners.
Keywords: land grabbing, terrorist-driven land grabbing, agroeconomic development
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Mitigating Human-Wildlife Conflict Management Using IoT-Based Systems to Deter Elephant Foraging in the Dooars Region of North Bengal
Rabin Kumar Mullick, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
Dipayan Samanta, Sukanta Mahavidyalaya, Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India.
Rakesh kumar Mandal, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
Priyankar Sanphui, Sree Chaitanya College, Habra, West Bengal, India.
MSI Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/15654027 | Page 01 to 18
Abstract
Human-wildlife conflict (HWC), particularly due to elephant foraging in agricultural fields and near human settlements, poses a serious challenge to both rural livelihoods and wildlife conservation in the Dooars region of North Bengal. This study investigates the application of Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems for proactive conflict mitigation. We propose a multi-layered IoT architecture integrating sensor networks—including motion detectors, infrared cameras, and acoustic sensors—for real-time detection and tracking of elephants. Additionally, spatio-temporal data on elephant movement and foraging patterns were analyzed using machine learning to identify high-risk zones and predict future incursions. This approach supports the strategic deployment of deterrents and better resource planning. This paper proposes a multi-layer IoT architecture (motion sensors, thermal/ infrared cameras, acoustic sensors) and alert system to detect and deter wild elephants entering farmland in North Bengal’s Dooars region. A pilot deployment (10 IoT nodes, LoRaWAN connectivity) was monitored for 3 months, yielding 67 elephant detections (61 true positives, 4 false negatives, 93.4% accuracy) and a marked reduction in crop damage incidents (from 12 to 3 per month) and HEC reports. It may be concluded that the IoT system significantly reduced foraging incidents and has strong potential for scaling. Ultimately, the research aims to validate a smart, data-driven solution for reducing HWC, promoting coexistence, and supporting long-term conservation of elephants in the ecologically sensitive Dooars landscape.
Keywords: Foraging Behavior, IoT (Internet of Things), HWC (Human-wildlife conflict)
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OF REPAY
Mr. Dibakar Pal, M. Phil, Retired Executive Magistrate (Civil Servant in India) & Independent Scholar.
MSI Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/15658836 | Page 01 to 06
Abstract
Repay of money is mundane. Repay of love is emotional. Repay of home return is nostalgic. Repay of duty to society is social responsibility. If someone does not repay a helper in need then in future he has to repent. If the helper dies then the person has to suffer lifelong through bitter biting of conscience. Cheating seems to be instant gain but it repays permanent pain.
KEYWORDS: Repay, pay back, loan, money, borrow, favour, kindness, requital, compensate, recompense
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From Struggling to Accelerated Readers: A Pre-Post Evaluation of School-Based Reading Intervention Effectiveness Among Grade 4 Filipino Students
Cyrus P. Casingal, Curriculum Implementation Division, Schools Division Office of Makati City, Philippines.
Cyrill Mae C. De Vera, Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines.
John Alexis O. De Vera, Ranao Elementary School, Schools Division Office of Pangasinan I Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines.
MSI Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR) | DOI | Page 01 to 23
Abstract
Approximately one in five Filipino elementary students experience significant reading difficulties, necessitating effective intervention strategies. Purpose: This study evaluated a school-based reading program’s effectiveness in improving fluency and comprehension among Grade 4 struggling readers. Methods: A quantitative pre-post design involved 24 Grade 4 students (13 males, 11 females) identified as struggling readers through Phil-IRI assessment at Palanan Elementary School, Makati City (2023-2024). Assessments included Dolch’s Basic Sight Words for word recognition and comprehension tests measuring four levels of understanding. Results: The intervention achieved remarkable success. Word pronunciation accuracy improved from 12.5% to 100% of students at independent level. Reading speed dramatically increased, with 75% achieving fast reading levels (140+ wpm) versus 4.17% initially. Comprehension levels transformed completely: 58.33% reached independent level and 41.67% instructional level, compared to 100% at frustration level pre-intervention. Most significantly, all 24 struggling readers became accelerated readers, surpassing the program’s 80% target. Conclusions: The school-based reading program demonstrated exceptional effectiveness in addressing literacy challenges among Filipino elementary students. Implications: Results support implementing systematic, individualized reading interventions with proper teacher training to enhance literacy outcomes in Philippine elementary education.
Keywords: Reading Fluency, Comprehension, School-based, Reading Program, Intervention
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POST HARVEST FUNGAL DETERIORATION OF SWEET POTATO (Ipomoeabatatas(L)Lam) ELITE VARIETIES INSOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA
ADUO, BRUNO CHUDY, Department of Biotechnology, Evangel University Akaeze, Ebonyi State.
MSI Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR) | DOI https://zenodo.org/records/15760610 | Page 01 to 14
Abstract
Assessments of the pathogenicity of the postharvest spoilage of tubers of elite cultivars of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L)Lam) from different locations in the South eastern Nigeria agroecological zone were carried out between October 2020 – March 2021. Isolated fungi include Botryodiplodia theobromae, Rhizopus stolonifer, Fusarium oxysporum, Penicillium citrinum, Aspergillius niger, and Trichoderma viridie. All the isolates proved pathogenic except T. viride. Of all the isolated fungal pathogens, B. theobromae had the highest percentage occurrence of 36.07% followed by R. stolonifer at 29.02%. Percentage occurrence varied (P<0.05) significantly within the locations surveyed. The more humid location – Umudike (Abia State) indicated higher incidence while the drier location – Ezillo (Ebonyi State) recorded lower fungal growth and disease incidence. The local sweet potato variety (Ex-Igbariam), gave consistently the highest disease severities when inoculated with the three major pathogens –B. theobromae, F. oxysporium, and R. stolonifer. The trend of susceptibility of the cultivars was Ex-Igbariam >UMUSP/2 >UMUSPO/3. The deep orange fleshed cultivar (UMUSPO/3) showed the least mean internal lesion diameter (MILD) of lengths: 10.20mm, 8.60mm, 10.20mm and depths 5.20mm, 5.50mm, 6.20mm on B. thoebromae, F. oxysporium, R. stolonifer respectively. Further research is needed to explore opportunities of scaling up selection of sweet potato lines with vitamin B6 carotenoids ready to provide disease resistance in stored sweet potato in the Southeastern Nigeria.
Keywords: Pathogens, disease severity, percentage occurrence, mean internal lesion diameter, orange fleshed, sweet potato
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