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The construction and acceptance of the identity or sexual orientation of sexual minorities by society and the individual are realities that are constantly in crisis. This reality is all the more perceptible in societies where minorities are strongly discriminated against as a result of certain social considerations. In Côte d'Ivoire, the legal vacuum on the issue of sexual minorities leaves them prey to practices that are sometimes demeaning to certain members of the community. This article provides an insight into the lives of some of Côte d'Ivoire's sexual minorities (MSM, TG and Lesbian) and the hesitations that mark the construction of their gender identity. Based on a qualitative approach with four (04) leaders of the LGBTQ+ community on the one hand, and referring to social identity theory on the other, it emerges that the construction process is discontinuous or disjointed due to hesitations created by internal and external factors. Internally, the individual's decisions or choices help to create hesitations or set up these situations. From an external point of view, the family or social context and certain discriminatory behaviours with regard to the sexual orientation of individuals have a strong influence on the acceptance and definition of a gender identity within this category of the population.

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Background: Juvenile delinquency in Bangladesh refers to the involvement of minors in criminal activities or behaviors that violate societal norms. It is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including socioeconomic disparities, family dysfunction, peer influence, substance abuse, and mental health issues. The prevalence of juvenile delinquency poses significant challenges for the country, affecting the well-being of young individuals and the overall safety of communities. Understanding the causes and consequences of juvenile delinquency is essential for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies that address the unique social, economic, and cultural context of Bangladesh. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to identify the Causes and Consequences of Juvenile Delinquency in Bangladesh. Methods: The study's data came from Scopus and Google Scholar, PUBMED articles that were published between 2015 and 2022. To find further studies, the reference lists of all included studies and pertinent systematic reviews were examined. All searches were limited to just human research and the English language. This systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Results: The results of 9 studies, selected at random, indicate that highlights the significant role of socioeconomic factors, such as low family income and parental education, in increasing the risk of delinquency. It underscores the need for targeted social support programs, educational opportunities, and economic empowerment to address these disparities. Additionally, family dysfunction, peer influence, substance abuse, and mental health issues are identified as key contributors to delinquency, emphasizing the importance of interventions aimed at strengthening families, promoting positive peer networks, addressing substance abuse, and providing mental health support. Conclusion: In conclusion, juvenile delinquency in Bangladesh is a complex issue influenced .....

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Sexuality remains a concept that cannot be dissociated from human existence. Various interpretations and expressions of sexuality in the contemporary societies leave questions on the natural purpose for human sexuality as beings. This paper is an ethical reflection on human sexuality and sexual education in the contemporary society particularly in African context. Having clarified the main terms and with a literal approach to sexuality and sexual education, the paper discussed brief historical and general understanding of sexuality, biblical foundation of sexuality and African perspectives to sexuality and sexual education. While the traditional African mode of sexuality and its education begins with communicating gender roles to the children and avoidance of exposures to sexual organs because of the sacredness attached, the contemporary society opens the need for formal sexual education at earlier childhood due to the influences of industrialization, modernization, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) advancements and the media. The various societal institutions of family, schools, religious (church) and communities led by parents, teachers, religious leaders such as church pastors and the government respectively are to complement efforts to curb abuse and immoral uses of sexuality from the society through the various intra and inter institutional opportunities available for learning on sexuality.

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Tea is an aromatic beverage obtained by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves and bud of Camellia Sinensis. The study was aimed to produce tea from dandelion leaves and ginger and to analyze consumers’ acceptability level of dandelion ginger tea when compared with green tea. Samples of tea were evaluated using sensory quality attributes such as color, aroma, taste, flavor, after taste and overall likeness. Sensory evaluation was done using seven-point Likert scale from disliked very much to liked very much. Four samples of tea were codified as ADG – Green Tea (control); BDG - 50% dandelion leaves and 50% ginger; CDG -75% dandelion leaves and 25% ginger and DDG - 25% dandelion leaves and 75% ginger. The results showed that, consumer panelist liked all the sensory quality attributes of experimental sample DDG and were willing to use the product.

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The study investigated the performance of lime and bagasse ash composite as soil stabilizer. The bagasse ash was obtained from Costus asplundii maas. Soil samples collected along a newly constructed road in Rivers State, Nigeria were prepared and analyzed for effect of the composite stabilizer on swelling potential, volume change, maximum dry density (MDD), optimum moisture content (OMC), consistency limits, California bearing ratio (CBR) and unconfined compressive strength (UCS). The results revealed that swelling potential, volume change MDD, OMC, liquid limit (LL), plastic limit (PL) and plasticity index (PI) of the stabilized lateritic soil decreased with increasing proportion of lime-bagasse ash composite, while CBR (unsoaked and soaked soil samples) and UCS were with increasing proportion of lime-bagasse ash composite. This study established that the optimum proportion of bagasse ash is 10% and that inclusion of an appropriate proportion of bagasse ash in lime in soil stabilization would enhance the properties of soil suitable for road pavement. Hence, Costus asplundii maas is recommended to be used in soil stabilization, particularly as composite material with lime.

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Synthesis of nanoparticles by the recently developed green approach is extremely promising because of its non-toxicity and environmentally friendly nature. In present investigation, Nb2O5 nanoparticles were prepared by environmental friendly way from niobium ethaoxide using Aloe Vera leaf pulp. The synthesis of Nb2O5 nanoparticles was confirmed by systematic characterization using XRD, EDX, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface area measurements and FTIR studies. The removal efficiency of Remazol yellow RR dye over the as synthesized Nb2O5 nanoparticles as a photocatalyst was determined along with emphasizing on the parameters of initial dye concentration, catalyst loading and pH. For the photocatalytic degradation of Remazol yellow RR dye solutions pH was varied in the range of 2 to 9. For the optimization, the maximum decolorization of 95 % was observed in 120 min for low initial dye concentration of 30 mg/L for 1.5 g/L of Nb2O5 photocatalyst. Besides, the effects of oxidant species and scavengers were studied systematically.

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The British colonial administration in implementing various Fulani cattle herder schemes in the Bamenda Grass fields of Cameroon created a cleavage between the Fulani and the indigenous communities. This cleavage made it impossible for the new people to acquire local citizenship anywhere. This eventually was used by the unscrupulous and exploitative post-colonial administrators to deprive the herdsmen of their financial and judicial rights in the Bamenda Grass fields. Oftentimes, the same was used as a wedge by the administrators against inter-ethnic solidarity between the Fulani and the indigenous communities during anti-government political developments in the region. In either case, the rights of the Fulani people were abused by the administrators. That is, without ethnic citizenship, the Fulani were easily frightened by these administrators and forced to pay in kind or in cash for their land disputes with the locals to be annulled, shelved or abandoned. The same was used to obtain Fulani support during political upheavals in the region. The rights of Fulani can only be rendered less susceptible to abuse by bridging the differences created by the British colonial administrators between the indigenous peoples and the herdsmen in the Bamenda Grass fields.