Abstract: Background: The sap from oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) notably called “palm wine” is a popular traditional alcoholic beverage commonly consumed in very large and chronic dimensions by the multitude for either cultural, personal or ceremonial reasons. It is known to have alcoholic contents upon fermentation. Aim: This study aimed at investigating the effect of sub-acute administration of fermented Elaeis guineensis sap (palm wine) on morphometric parameters such as total body weight and brain volume using adult wistar rats. Methodology: Unadulterated palm wine was authenticated as genuine Elaeis guineensis Sap, diluted with 50% clean tap water, and allowed to ferment at room temperature for 24 hours before being administered to the rats. Twenty five (25) healthy male wistar rats with average weight of 200g were divided into five groups (n=5). Group A served as the normal controls and received only rat chow and distilled water daily. Group B, C, D, and E were received increasing volumes of fermented palm wine via oral cannulas in progressions of 1ml, 2ml, 4ml, and 8ml respectively. The experimental procedure for this study lasted for 14 days. Total body weights of the experimental animals were noted on intervals (Day 1, 5, 10 and 15). 24 hours after their last administration (Day 15), the rats were sacrificed under ketamine (100mg/ml) as anesthesia. Their brain mass were carefully harvested whole and weighed via water displacement method to determine the total brain volume. Results: Higher doses relatively led to drastic reduction in total body weights and increased brain weights/volume of the experimental animals used relative to the control at the end of the experiment. Conclusion: The fermented sap from oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) clearly demonstrated a dose dependant undesirable effect on the morphometric parameters investigated.  

Keywords: Elaeis guineensis, Alcoholic beverage, Morphometric parameters.

Title: EFFECTS OF SUB-ACUTE ADMINISTRATION OF FERMENTED ELAEIS GUINEENSIS SAP (PALM WINE) ON THE BRAIN VOLUMES AND TOTAL BODY WEIGHTS OF ADULT WISTAR RATS

Author: Christian Chiemeka Ozor, Chike Ikechukwu Patrick Anibeze, Godson Emeka Anyanwu

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 - December 2025

Page No: 17-23

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Published Date: 31-December-2025

Abstract: Against the backdrop of economic globalisation, the market demand for business English translation talent continues to grow, making the cultivation of translation competence in Business English majors a core issue in enhancing the quality of talent development. Adopting a purely theoretical analytical approach, this study focuses on the cultivation of English translation competence among Business English majors. It systematically reviews research findings related to translation competence theory, business English translation, and pedagogy. Furthermore, it deeply analyses the core constitutive dimensions and key influencing factors of translation competence for these students. Ultimately, the study constructs a 'three-in-one' theoretical cultivation path comprising "optimisation of the teaching system, faculty development, and the cultivation of student autonomous learning capabilities". The research indicates that the translation competence of Business English majors is a composite capability encompassing linguistic foundations, business expertise, translation strategies, cross-cultural business communication, and tool application. Its cultivation is comprehensively influenced by the students' subjective factors and objective factors such as teaching and society. The findings of this study serve to enrich the theoretical system of business English translation pedagogy and provide theoretical guidance for teaching practices in this field.

Keywords: Business English major; English translation competence; competence cultivation; theoretical analysis; optimisation of the teaching system.

Title: A Study on the Cultivation of English Translation Competence in Business English Majors

Author: GUO NYUHUAN

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 - December 2025

Page No: 11-16

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Published Date: 24-December-2025

Abstract: Coping behaviors of individuals before, during and after an earthquake they may encounter; It is related to earthquake knowledge, consciousness, awareness and preparedness levels. The aim of this study is to determine the knowledge and awareness levels of vocational college students about earthquakes. The research was conducted at Trakya University Keşan Vocational College. The research group consisted of 126 students at five different programs of the vocational college. In the research, a survey form consisting of 35 questions was applied to students at Electricity, Automotive Technology, Tourism and Hotel Management, Laboratory and Veterinary Health and Child Development Programs. The obtained data were statistically evaluated. In the study, it was concluded that while the students' knowledge levels about earthquakes were high, their awareness levels were low. The vocational college students are required to receive effective earthquake awareness training.

Keywords: Earthquake, Knowledge, Awareness, Vocational College, Student.

Title: DETERMINATION OF EARTHQUAKE KNOWLEDGE AND EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS LEVELS OF VOCATIONAL COLLLEGE STUDENTS

Author: Aylin Yilmaz Çetinkaya

International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences

ISSN 2394-9694

Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 - December 2025

Page No: 1-10

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Published Date: 13-November-2025