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Study of the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), liver enzymes...
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Nashwan Majeed Ali Al-Gburi*
DNA Research Center, University of Babylon, Hillah-Najaf Street, Babylon state, 51001, Iraq
58-60
http://doi.org/10.67564/IRASSJMS.v3.i8.0184

The widespread consumption of energy drinks has become common among different segments of society, especially among young people, due to their association with increased overall physical activity. The general effect of these drinks is attributed to their content of active ingredients such as caffeine, various sugars, taurine, as well as some herbal extracts. This study aimed to evaluate the potential effects of energy drinks on liver enzymes and kidney function. The study was conducted on 30 volunteers (24 males and 6 females). Information about the participants was collected using a specially designed questionnaire to determine whether they had any previous disorders affecting liver or kidney function, Blood samples were collected from each participant two hours after consuming energy drinks. The samples were transported in cooled containers to the Physiology Laboratory for serum separation and analysis. The obtained results were statistically analyzed using SPSS software, and mean comparisons were performed using the T-test, The results showed that most measured parameters were not significantly affected by the consumption of energy drinks, except for urea levels, which were significantly elevated. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the effects of energy drinks on liver and kidney cells and functions may be cumulative. This indicates that excessive and acute consumption of these beverages may have a negative impact on liver and kidney enzyme activity.
Effect of dietary organic selenium supplementation on some semen quali...
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Nashwan Majeed Ali Al-Gburi*
DNA Research Center, University of Babylon, Hillah-Najaf Street, Babylon state, 51001, Iraq
1-5
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21980440

Reduced reproductive efficiency in Local Iraqi roosters is one of the primary challenges facing local poultry breeding flocks. This decline can be attributed to several factors, most notably nutritional imbalances and suboptimal management, alongside the deterioration of physiological and reproductive performance, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of selenium—a trace element known for its broad physiological impact—and evaluate its efficacy as a dietary supplement on the semen quality parameters of roosters. A total of 80 roosters, 22 weeks of age, were utilized in this study. The birds were randomly assigned to four treatment groups (20 roosters per treatment), with two replicates per treatment (10 roosters per replicate), The roosters were fed a nutritionally balanced basal diet supplemented with selenium from the onset of the study, All birds underwent continuous training for semen collection to ensure acclimatization to the procedure, Semen was collected bi-weekly throughout the 3-month experimental period, and mean values for each trait were calculated monthly for data presentation, The study evaluated various seminal characteristics, including ejaculate volume, mass activity, individual sperm motility, sperm concentration, packed sperm volume (PSV), and the percentages of dead and abnormal spermatozoa. The results of the current study indicated that selenium supplementation exerted effects ranging from significant to highly significant (P < 0.05and P < 0.01) across all studied traits throughout the experimental period. These findings suggest that selenium serves as a safe and effective nutritional tool for enhancing the reproductive efficiency of roosters, thereby opening new horizons for future research into utilizing the semen of these roosters for experimental insemination and fertility efficiency testing.
Miracle Money and Contemporary Nigerian Pentecostalism: A Philosophica...
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Dr. Emmanuel Echezolochi Amadi*1, Dr. John Clerk Koko2
1*Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, 2Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Rivers State University
11-17
http://doi.org/10.67564/IRASSJAHSS.v3.i8.0261

The contemporary doctrine of miracle money has become a notable feature of some Nigerian Pentecostalism, with Matthew 17:24-27 frequently invoked to justify expectations of supernatural financial provision. Despite its growing influence, the doctrine has received limited philosophical scrutiny, particularly regarding its epistemological justification and hermeneutical legitimacy. This study examines the relationship between the Matthean narrative of the coin in the fish's mouth and the contemporary doctrine of miracle money from the perspective of the philosophy of religion. Employing a qualitative methodology that integrates philosophical analysis with contextual biblical hermeneutics, the study critically evaluates the epistemic basis of miracle claims, the interpretive movement from biblical narrative to doctrine, and the ethical implications of contemporary Pentecostal teaching. The analysis demonstrates that the miraculous coin in the fist’s mouth is primarily a Christological and providential narrative addressing a specific historical circumstance rather than establishing a normative doctrine of supernatural financial provision. It further argues that while belief in divine miracles is rationally defensible within Christian theism, the doctrinal universalization of miracle money exceeds the hermeneutical intention of the Matthean text and lacks sufficient epistemic warrant. The study concludes that responsible theological reflection requires a careful distinction between divine possibility and doctrinal normativity, thereby preserving both the integrity of Scripture and the rational coherence of religious belief. The paper contributes to ongoing debates in the philosophy of religion by clarifying the relationship between biblical interpretation, miracle claims, and contemporary Pentecostal doctrine.
THE EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN GHA...
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Victoria Boateng, Abigail Naa Koshie Odarly Mensah, Francis Osei, Enoch Kwablah Teye*
Presbyterian University, Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Department of Marketing and Corporate Strategy, Gnat Institute for Research and Industrial Relations Studies (Gnat Irirs) Box Ks 6006, Abankro-Ejisu
49-57
http://doi.org/10.67564/IRASSJMS.v3.i8.0183

Background: The aim of this study is to investigate how employee engagement impacts the performance of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana. Specifically, it examines the relationship between employee engagement (cognitive, emotional and behavioural) and important performance dimensions such as productivity, profitability and employee retention. Design/methodology/approach: The research design adopted was quantitative and involved the use of structured survey questionnaire to get responses from 384 SMEs' employees/managers in Accra, Ghana. Data analysis was done by descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and multiple regression technique using IBM SPSS version 26. Findings: The findings show that employee engagement is a key positive factor of organizational performance. There are three dimensions of engagement: cognitive, emotional and behavioural, and they are all statistically significant predictors of firm performance. The results showed that emotional engagement was the strongest, which highlights the significance of psychological safety and organizational commitment in relation to performance outcomes in SMEs in Ghana. Research limitations/implications: The study has a cross-sectional design where the relationship between the variables cannot be clearly established, the data were collected from selected SMEs in Accra limiting the generalizability of results. Longitudinal designs and samples spread across more regions and sectors in Ghana should be considered for future research. Practical implications: SME owners and managers should implement structured engagement initiatives (such as recognition programs, participative management, and ongoing education) to build a highly engaged staff that will lead to better performance results. The strategies are especially significant in the context of resource limitations of SMEs in developing economies. Originality/value: This study is an empirical study on employee engagement and SME performance from a Sub-Saharan African context as it brings nuanced insights to the literature on employee engagement and SME performance on how the dimensions of employee engagement related to performance outcomes in a different way in resource constrained organizational contexts.
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