Standard Procedures Research Articles

Assessing Infrastructure Development in Kedungrejo Village Work Plan

Background: Effective policy implementation is essential for achieving developmental goals, particularly in rural areas. Specific Background: This study examines the implementation of the Government Work Plan (RKP) in Kedungrejo, Jabon District, Sidoarjo. Knowledge Gap: There is limited research on the operational challenges of RKP implementation in rural Indonesia. Aims: The research analyzes RKP implementation, focusing on communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure per Edward III’s framework. Results: Findings reveal that village officials engage in monitoring infrastructure projects but lack Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and dedicated oversight teams. Novelty: This study offers empirical insights into the practical challenges faced in RKP implementation. Implications: Establishing SOPs and dedicated teams is recommended to improve coordination and accountability, enhancing governance and community participation in rural development efforts. Highlights : Lack of SOPs: Absence of Standard Operating Procedures hinders effective project oversight. Community Engagement: Village officials emphasize the importance of involving the community in development efforts. Bureaucratic Structure: The existing bureaucratic framework influences the coordination and success of RKP implementation. Keywords: RKP, rural development, governance, implementation, community participation

Measuring the purity of organic chemicals: general approaches and development of an appropriate procedure for research of pure organic chemicals

Pure materials are in demand in many sectors of the national economy, including the metrological service. High purity organic material is the ultimate source of metrological traceability in organic analysis to the basic units of the International System of Units (SI). This article presents the general approaches to determining the mass fraction of the main component in pure organic chemicals, which provide a traceable connection between the certified value of substance purity and the basic SI units - mass (kilogram) and amount of substance (mole), the features of using direct and indirect measurement approaches are considered, specific analytical methods that can be used for this purpose are discussed. Determining the purity of an organic material in most cases is not a plain analytical and metrological task. Solving this issue requires the relevant instrumental methods and appropriate measurement procedure, which is able to provide a comprehensive study of organic matter and guarantee the necessary accuracy of the certified value. Taking in consideration the vast diversity of organic chemicals, the determination of the purity of organic substances will never be a standardized procedure.

Legal Protection for the Suspect's Wife in Handling Money Laundering Cases: Evidence from the Indonesian National Narcotics Agency

Money laundering is a stand-alone crime, although money laundering is born from its original crime, such as corruption, but the anti-money laundering regime in almost all countries places money laundering as a crime independent of its original crime. In handling narcotics criminal cases, the suspect's wife is sometimes made a suspect in a money laundering crime. Seeing this, clear restrictions are needed in order to achieve legal certainty, legal protection and justice for wives who are determined to be perpetrators of money laundering crimes. This is qualitative research using a statutory approach, case and conceptual approaches. The primary legal materials resulted from relevant laws and legislation. The legal material collected is analysed prescriptively. The results show that there is a difference in treatment of the perpetrator's wife in almost the same narcotics criminal cases, indicating that investigators in money laundering criminal cases do not yet have standard procedures. Hence, the assessment is based on the investigator's subjectivity. As a special crime, the crime of money laundering requires formulating procedural law that is different from ordinary criminal procedural law.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic Properties of Greek-Type Yoghurt Fortified With or without Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Honey

This study was designed to determine the physicochemical and organoleptic properties of Greek yoghurt fortified with or without honey and Omega-3 fatty acids at different inclusion levels. Greek–type yoghurt was prepared in seven formulations thus: No addition of honey and Omega-3 fatty acid (Treatment 1), honey at 5% inclusion level (Treatment 2), honey at 7.5% inclusion level (Treatment 3), honey at 10% inclusion level (Treatment 4), honey at 5% inclusion and Omega-3 fatty acid at 2% inclusion level (Treatment 5), honey at 7.5% inclusion level and Omega-3 fatty acid at 2% inclusion level (Treatment 6) and honey at 10% inclusion level and Omega-3 fatty acid at 2% inclusion level (Treatment 7). The organoleptic properties, physicochemical properties, Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances (TBARS) and microbial loads of yoghurts were determined using standard procedures on days 0, 7 and 14 of storage in a completely randomized design. Data were subjected to ANOVA at α-0.05. There were significant differences among the microbial population of the treatments (P<0.05). Formulated yoghurt samples revealed T7 as having the highest microbial load (5.54± 0.21 CFU/mL) while T5 had the lowest (0.22± 0.03 CFU/mL). Treatment 4 was significantly higher (P<0.05) in fat (0.94± 0.02%), WHC (74.14± 0.08 g/kg-1) and titratable acidity (0.89± 0.00 g/L) and had the lowest value in pH (4.08± 0.02), total solids (33.50± 0.05%) and crude protein (7.06± 0.04%) w. In comparison, treatment 7 was significantly higher (P<0.05) in syneresis (35.96± 0.13%) and lactose (3.08± 0.12). Fat, total solids, pH and WHC, declined with storage days while titratable acidity, moisture content and syneresis increased with storage days. The yoghurts were generally well accepted and rated by the panellists in this trend: T2>T3>T4>T6>T5>T7>T1.

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Brucellosis in buffaloes in district Layyah

Brucellosis causes huge economic losses in the dairy industry and highly contagious and zoonotic disease lead to infertility, decreased overall milk production, and abortion in dairy animals. The aim of this study was to find the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of brucellosis in different breads of buffalo in District Layyah. For this purpose, Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) and Milk Ring Test (MRT) were performed using the standard procedure. The results showed that the higher prevalence of brucellosis was found (6.6%) in tehsil Layyah compares to the other tehsils. The overall prevalence in the District Layyah was found 4.7% and Nilliravi bread was found more susceptible than the Kundi breed. The animals older than 5 years were found to be more susceptible as compared with younger animal. The prevalence of brucellosis was more in female buffaloes.as compared with the male. There was more abortion and reduction in milk in seropositive animals. It was concluded that higher prevalence of brucellosis in buffaloes and higher authorities should take measures to eliminate the seropositive animals to prevent the spread in people who are directly engaged with these animals’ veterinary staff and farmers.

Comparison of Bracket Failure with Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement and Resin-Based Adhesive

A high strength of bonding materials is needed for orthodontic attachments to sustain therapeutic forces and patients’ masticatory habits. Objectives: To compare the bond strength of the resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) and resign based adhesive system which leads to bracket failure in orthodontic treatment (failure to bracket attachment) for the duration of 6 months at the a tertiary care hospital at Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan. Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study involved 30 patients, each with 20 brackets, using non-probability sampling. Participants were between the ages of 13 and 30 with fully erupted permanent teeth and mild skeletal discrepancies. Quadrants were randomized, and 120 attachments were placed in total, split evenly between the two types of materials. The study involved bonding orthodontic brackets using either composite resin or RMGIC. The teeth were prepared and cleansed, and the brackets were bonded following standard procedures. Patients were monitored each month for six months (six visits) to check for any debonded or missing brackets. Chi-Square test was run to compare bracket failure between two groups. Results: There were significant differences in bracket failure rates between the composite and RMGIC sides. Composite had a lower failure rate, with 90% of brackets remaining intact compared to 63.3% with RMGIC (p=0.04). Gender comparisons showed both male and female participants experienced more failures with RMGIC than with composite, with p-values of 0.039 and 0.038, respectively. Conclusion: RMGIC could not withstand the forces experienced during fixed appliance treatment as effectively as composite resin, resulting in a higher debonding rate.

Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Mentha viridis in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

This research was designed to examine the phytochemicals of Mentha viridis (M. viridis) ethanolic extract and the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic activities in alloxan-induced animal models. Diabetes was induced chemically by administering a unit dose of alloxan at 120 mg/kg BW. After alloxan induction, hyperglycemic rats were dealt with ethanolic extract of leaf and whole plant, metformin, and a mixture of leaf extract with metformin and whole plant extract with metformin for two weeks. Ethanolic extract of leaf and whole plant, metformin, and a combination of both leaf and whole plant extract with metformin therapies reduced glucose levels in the blood compared with the diabetic negative control group after two weeks of treatment. However, among the therapies, the ethanolic leaf extract and the combination of whole plant extracts with metformin were found to be the most effective (p<0.05), with reductions of 62.82% and 72.89%, respectively. After diabetes induction, the serum level of TG (triglycerides), TC (total cholesterol), LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol) escalated notably (p<0.05), and HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol) level decreased remarkably (p<0.05) in hyperglycemic rats as opposed to healthy normal rats. Ethanolic leaf extract and a combination of whole plant extract with metformin significantly minimized the elevated extent of TG and LDL-C. They surged HDL-C, but the TC level was reduced by whole plant extract only after two weeks of treatment. The standard procedures were used to identify the phytochemical compounds of the medicinal plant M. viridis. The phytochemical compounds such as alkaloids, resins, tannins, phenols, flavonoids, steroids, and terpenoids appeared in the ethanolic leaf extract of M. viridis. The findings suggest that M. viridis might provide better glycemic control and hypolipidemic effect in diabetic rats when administered alone or combined with oral antidiabetic agents. Incorporating M. viridis extract with metformin in improving hyperglycemic and hyperlipidemic conditions in diabetic rats proves that M. viridis has a synergistic effect, which could enhance the antidiabetic activity of oral hypoglycemic agents.

Optimizing Official Letter Management with E-Buddy in Village Government

Effective management of official letters is crucial for village governance, yet many villages face challenges in this area. Specific Background: Tambak Kalisogo Village in Jabon District, Sidoarjo Regency, implemented the E-Buddy application to address these challenges. Knowledge Gap: While digital solutions like E-Buddy promise efficiency, their practical implementation in village administration is not well-documented. Aims: This study aims to describe and assess the implementation of the E-Buddy application in managing official letters within the Tambak Kalisogo Village Government using a descriptive qualitative method. Results: The study utilized purposive sampling, involving key informants such as the village head, village secretary, and the head of the service section responsible for E-Buddy. Findings indicate that communication within the application was generally effective; however, the transmission was one-directional, focusing solely on communication from the village head to the E-Buddy operator instead of all users. Resource availability, including facilities and infrastructure, was deemed sufficient to support E-Buddy's optimal implementation. However, issues such as margin-setting difficulties and application errors posed challenges. The disposition indicator was aligned with the management of incoming letters, while the bureaucratic structure demonstrated adequate standard operating procedures. Novelty: This study highlights specific implementation challenges, such as margin-setting difficulties and delayed notifications, that need attention from service providers. Implications: The findings suggest the need for improved communication channels and technical support within E-Buddy to enhance official letter management at the village level, with the Sidoarjo Regency Government's support in addressing these obstacles. Highlights: Communication Gap: One-directional communication limits effective use of E-Buddy among village officials. Technical Challenges: Margin-setting and application errors hinder optimal letter management. Resource Adequacy: Sufficient facilities support implementation, but improvements in technical support are needed. Keywords: Village Governance, E-Buddy Application, Official Letter Management, Digital Solutions, Implementation Challenges.

Crafting Sustainable Success in Hybrid Work Practices - Quality of Work Life and Mediating Effects of Job Satisfaction & Leadership Support

The rise of hybrid work arrangements, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, introduced both challenges and opportunities for organizations and employees. This study seeks to examine the sustainability of hybrid work models by analyzing the role of leadership support (LS) and job satisfaction (JS) as mediators in the relationship between Quality of Work Life (QWL) and Work-Life Balance (WLB). Data were collected via online surveys from 343 valid respondent employees working in the private corporate sector in India who had experience in remote or hybrid work setups. The hypothesized relationships among the named variables were tested using the PLS-SEM approach, with a standard bootstrapping procedure employed to disclose direct and indirect effects among latent variables. The findings indicate that employees strongly preferred the hybrid work model over the traditional work setting. Also, it reveals that QWL positively influences WLB, with both LS and JS serving as significant mediators. Leadership support, in particular, emerged as a crucial factor in the hybrid work context, influencing job satisfaction among employees and helping to strike a good balance between their professional and personal lives. The novelty of this research lies in its empirical demonstration of how leadership support and job satisfaction mediate the relationship between QWL and WLB, providing actionable insights for organizations to navigate the complexities of hybrid work model. The study recommends that organizations should formalize hybrid work arrangements; prioritize leadership communication; conduct regular team-building activities and focus on outcome-based performance evaluations. These strategies will enhance job satisfaction, strengthen leadership roles, and promote long-term prosperity with a positive societal and ecological impact.

Characterization of Robusta Coffee Powder with Addition of Palm Sugar and Vanilla Powder to Improve The Quality of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora Pierre)

Bondowoso Robusta Coffee is a type of Robusta coffee that has a distinctive taste and high quality. The distinctive taste and high quality are obtained from the results of harvest management and post-harvest processing in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This research will be carried out by testing the characteristics of Robusta ground coffee with a mixture of palm sugar and vanilla flavoring to improve the quality of Robusta ground coffee. This was done by knowing the physicochemical and organoleptic properties of the mixed Robusta ground coffee. The aim of this research is to determine the interaction between roasting level and the composition of palm sugar and vanilla powder on the physiochemical and organoleptic properties of 3 in 1 Robusta Coffee. This research uses an experimental plan arranged factorially with the basic pattern of a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 4 replications. This design has two factors, the first factor is the roasting level and the second is the mixture composition. The results of this research show (1) The interaction of Roasting Level and Mixture (palm sugar and vanilla powder) has no significant effect on all observed variables such as water content, Brix content, pH value, and powder bulk density. (2) The effect of the main level of roasting has a very significant effect on the observed variables of rainfall density and an insignificant effect on the variables of air content, Brix content and pH value. (3) The effect of the main mixture has a very significant effect on the observed variables of air content, Brix content and powder bulk density and has no significant effect on the variable pH value.

Financial Model Construction and Identification of Abnormal Activities in Mobile Networks for e-commerce Platform Using Machine Learning Algorithm

The advancement of informatization has significantly affected many sectors due to e-commerce, rendering the existing Financial Model (FM) inadequate for e-commerce customers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) substantially enhances the financial accounting capabilities and resource integration of systems using mobile networks. The insufficient FM of e-commerce tools and issues such as the administration of funds have significantly obstructed the advancement of standardized financial procedures, as the FM structure impacts managers' statistical evaluation of financial information. This research examines the financial hazards, management issues, and underlying causes of these issues inside e-commerce systems, subsequently employing AI to assess the FM operations of these websites in Peru. This research uses a Machine Learning (ML) approach to examine the clustering centers of FM information as well as the privacy aspect of the FM. This study ultimately presents ways for optimizing and constructing FMs to enhance data security and capital administration in e-commerce financing, hence fostering the continued growth of e-commerce systems using mobile networks. The experimental findings indicate that the FM’s classification value and security aspect for e-commerce systems progressively enhance under the ML. The average classification value is 1.23, whereas the average risk factor is around 1.41. AI and ML improve financial accounting requirements and the long-term growth of e-commerce systems in Peru.

Evaluating the feasibility and predictive accuracy of biodynamic imaging to platinum-based chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Esophageal cancer management lacks reliable response predictors to chemotherapy. In this study we evaluated the feasibility and accuracy of Biodynamic Imaging (BDI), a technology that employs digital holography as a rapid predictor of chemotherapy sensitivity in locoregional esophageal adenocarcinoma. Pre-treatment endoscopic pinch biopsies were collected from patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma during standard staging procedures. BDI analyzed the tumor samples and assessed in vitro chemotherapy sensitivity. BDI sensitivity predictions were compared to patients' pathological responses, the gold standard for determining clinical response, in the surgically treated subset (n=18). BDI was feasible with timely tissue acquisition, collection, and processing in all 30 enrolled patients and successful BDI analysis in 28/29 (96%) eligible. BDI accurately predicted chemotherapy response in 13/18 (72.2%) patients using a classifier for complete, marked, and partial/no-response. BDI technology had 100% negative predictive value for complete pathological response hence identifying patients unlikely to respond to treatment. BDI technology can potentially predict patients' response to platinum chemotherapy. Additionally, this technology represents a promising step towards optimizing treatment strategies for esophageal adenocarcinoma patients by pre-emptively identifying non-responders to conventional platinum-based chemotherapy.

Comparing Absolute Eosinophil and Monocyte Counts in Critical and Non-Critical COVID-19 Patients

Emerging evidence suggests that variations in immune cell counts, particularly absolute eosinophil and monocyte counts may be important in predicting the clinical course and severity of the disease in COVID-19 patients. Objective: To compare the absolute eosinophil and monocyte counts ‘between critical and non-critical COVID-19 patients to elucidate potential associations with disease severity and prognosis. Methods: Between March 19th and June 6th, 2021, peripheral blood samples were taken from 26 ‘critical COVID-19 patients and 26 non-critical COVID-19 patients. Standard laboratory procedures were used to determine the immunological and haematological parameters for every participant. Whole blood samples were taken in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and processed per the manufacturer's instructions using an automated haematology analyser (XN-1000, Sysmex, Japan). Results: Critical patients of COVID-19 exhibited significantly reduced absolute eosinophil, absolute monocyte, and lymphocyte count compared to non-critical patients. Additionally, critical patients were significantly older. However, there is no significant differences in the two groups' basophil counts, neutrophil counts, WBC counts, RBC counts, HCT percentage, HGB levels, MCH levels, MCV, MCHC levels, and MPV or platelet counts. Conclusions: Critical patients exhibited significantly reduced absolute eosinophil and monocyte counts suggesting a potentially weaker immune response in these subgroups. The significance of immune cell counts in assessing the severity of COVID-19 is highlighted by these results which may aid in developing targeted therapeutic interventions and prognostic indicators. Validating these results and clarifying their therapeutic significance will require more investigation.

REVOLUTIONIZING ONCOLOGY IMAGING: A PARADIGM SHIFT THROUGH STANDARDIZED MRI PROTOCOLS: VOLUME 2

Introduction: Oncology imaging is always developing, thus rapid and precise diagnosis are essential for cancer therapy. Recognizing the importance of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, our Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre is standardizing MRI protocols to improve inspection and interpretation. This project aims to standardize, eliminate variance, and speed up patient care choices. Methods: Our standardized MRI procedures summarize scan parameters, sequences, modes, matrix and other data by body part. A 3 Tesla MRI machine was used to study how scanner differences affect parameters. Detailing appropriate pathological visualization sequences allowed diagnostic versatility. Localiser or scanogram was emphasized for exact scan plane alignment, ensuring uniform pictures for smooth comparisons. Results:Specific procedures were established for certain anatomical locations, with a focus on precise patient placement. Optimizing the localizer setup and selecting the appropriate coil can enhance the quality of images and increase diagnostic accuracy. Discussion: The conversation emphasizes the crucial need of standardizing MRI methods to ensure prompt and precise cancer diagnosis. The benefits of using this technology, such as maintaining consistency, saving time, and improving picture quality, help speed up the diagnostic process and lead to better outcomes for patients. Conclusion: Standardizing MRI procedures is a major step toward efficient and patient-centered cancer imaging, addressing varied oncological issues and improving consistency, time efficiency, and picture quality. Staff training and cooperation put our institution at the forefront of technology advances to improve cancer patient outcomes. We aim to enhance cancer care and treatment via cooperation, improvement, and a patient-centric approach.

Atomic force microscopy-based nanoindentation technique for characterizing the transverse and shear moduli of flax fibers

Experimentally evaluating the elastic properties of flax fibers is challenging due to their complex hierarchical structure, and a standard test procedure for measuring their transverse and shear moduli is currently not reported in the literature. Hence, this study presents an atomic force microscopy (AFM) based nanoindentation technique to evaluate the transverse and shear moduli of flax fiber. A high-precision focused ion beam (FIB)-milling process was used to fabricate a flat surface for indentation along the longitudinal fiber cross-section of the fiber and transverse fiber cross-section by polishing the unidirectional (UD) lamina in order to evaluate the indentation modulus. Further, Swanson's numerical contour approach was adopted to evaluate the elastic properties of the fiber from the measured indentation modulus. The accuracy of the experimentally obtained fiber properties is verified by using it in a micromechanics model for predicting the elastic properties of the UD lamina and comparing it with experimental results reported in the literature.

Formulation Workshop of Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures at Medan State University

Formulation Workshop of Business Processes and Standard Operating Procedures at Medan State University

A RELEVÂNCIA DOS PROGRAMAS DE AUTOCONTROLE NA SAÚDE PÚBLICA EM INDÚSTRIAS DE PRODUTOS DE ORIGEM ANIMAL

Self-Control Programs (PACs) are fundamental for the agroindustry, aiming at food safety and reducing risks to public health. Along with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operational Hygiene Procedures (PPHO) and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Program (HACCP). The research aims to demonstrate the importance of PAC as a tool capable of minimizing and controlling levels of contamination, infection and/or food poisoning in the food industry, discussing the regulations issued by supervisory authorities on the quality, health and safety of food, as well as good practices in the production of products of animal origin. The importance of studying this topic is that it has great relevance due to the fact that it addresses the importance of the hygienic-sanitary and technological quality of raw materials, animal health and public health. The study was carried out using articles, books and academic sources through electronic searches in SciELO, Google Scholar, PUBMED, PubVet of relevance in addition to Laws and books, bibliographical research and insights into the need to highlight and demonstrate the importance of programs in the food industry. It was concluded that PACs are essential to reduce risks to public health and enhance food quality and safety for consumers.

Agro-Processing Value Chains Mapping and Technology Needs Assessment for Nyeri County, Kenya

A sectoral value chain mapping of the County Government of Nyeri, Kenya was initiated and implemented with regard to agro-processing of various forms of plant resources: food crops, textile/natural products, honey/animal feeds/ bio-energy/ICT, environment & biotechnology, essential oils, engineering services and Blue Economy. In this case, the following value-chain processes were assessed: Tea, Coffee; Oil crops; Banana & Dairy products with the support of service providers and prototypic environments. It also looked into value-addition practices and other cross-cutting factors. The cross-sectional study uncovered distinctions and issues including variability in the power supply, absence of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), minimal value addition, existence of counterfeit inputs, and unsuitable equipment. Recommendations include provision of standby power supply, provision of standard operating procedures, potential innovation in value addition, procurement of adequate equipment, and formulation of measures concerning genuine farm inputs. Therefore, by providing an enabling environment and putting into practice the strategies articulated in the study, sustainable agricultural-based growth and hence economic development in Nyeri County will be inevitably achieved under the Kenya Vision 2030.

The Effect of Using Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain During Fistula Cannulation in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective: Fistula cannulation is performed very frequently for hemodialysis patients. Cannulation carried out repeatedly causes significant pain. In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of watching videos with virtual reality glasses on reducing the pain during fistula cannulation in hemodialysis patients. Methods: The study was carried out with a total of 47 patients. The patients in the intervention group were shown a video for about five minutes during the procedure using virtual reality glasses as the intervention. The control group patients went through only the standard cannulation procedure. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the first pain measurement scores of the intervention and control groups. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean pain score of the patients in the intervention group. Also, when the first and second pain measurements were compared within the groups, the second measurement scores were statistically significantly lower than the first in the intervention group. Conclusion: The study results revealed that virtual reality can reduce the pain experienced during fistula cannulation in hemodialysis patients.

Assessment of the impact of locally fabricated oven and sun drying method on the proximate, mineral and microbiological composition of Clarias gariepinus (catfish)

Drying is an age long practice which prevent fish from deterioration and spoilage, however, traditional drying is usually practiced in rural settings with poor hygienic conditions, thus, the nutritional and microbial quality of such products is uncertain. Therefore, the present study was aimed at evaluating the impact of a locally fabricated oven and sun drying method on the proximate, mineral and microbial composition of Clarias gariepinus (Catfish) using standard laboratory procedures. The results of the proximate analysis showed that the oven dried fish had the highest crude protein content (66.43 ± 3.37 %), crude lipid content (8.27 ± 0.28 %) and carbohydrate content (4.50 ± 0.22 %) which were statistically significant (p<0.05) when compared to the sun dried fish, while the sun dried fish had the highest ash content (16.30 ± 2.48 %) and moisture content (14.30 ± 0.82 %) which were statistically significant (p<0.05) when compared to the oven dried fish. Also, the mineral analysis showed that the oven dried fish had the highest calcium (821.49 ± 1.10 mg/kg), phosphorus (86.04 ± 0.83 mg/kg), potassium (254.72 ± 0.40 mg/kg), iron (40.73 ± 0.23 mg/kg), manganese (0.95 ± 0.01 mg/kg) and selenium (14.15 ± 0.39 mg/kg) content which were statistically significant (p<0.05) when compared to the sun dried fish, while the sun dried fish had the highest sodium (173.52 ± 0.12 mg/kg), cupper (0.87 ± 0.12 mg/kg), magnesium (39.01 ± 0.43 mg/kg) and zinc (2.83 ± 0.23 mg/kg) content which were also statistically significant (p<0.05) when compared to the oven dried fish. The study also showed that the total viable bacterial count was higher in the sun dried fish (6.23 x 105 cfu/g) which was not statistically significant (p<0.05) when compared to the oven dried fish (5.65 x 105cfu/g), while the fungal count was higher in the oven dried fish (6.55 x 105 cfu/g) which was also not statistically significant (p<0.05) when compared to the sun dried fish (5.01 x 105 cfu/g). The findings in this study showed that the locally fabricated oven was remarkably effective, yielding fish with significantly enhanced nutritional profiles and minimal microbial contamination. This approach offers a superior method for fish preservation, providing a promising alternative for improving food safety and nutritional quality.