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Ultrasonography - a New Paradigm Shift in Endodontics Literature Review
Authors :
Rajeswari Kalaiselvam, Eswar Kandaswamy, Deivanayagam Kandaswamy
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Diagnostic imaging is an integral and essential component of Endodontics, especially for periapical lesions. Recent research has seen an increase in the development and testing of new and improved techniques. Ultrasonography (US) has the advantage of being a non-invasive, painless, rapid and radiation free method. It is also capable of revealing considerable amount of details on soft tissues and differentiates various periapical pathologies like cysts, granulomas, abscesses and surgical scars with their size and dimensions in the anteroposterior, superoinferior, and mesiodistal planes. Evaluation of imaging techniques is important to ensure optimal monitoring of the outcomes of surgical and conventional endodontic treatment and to diagnose periapical lesions accurately. The present literature review focuses on the principles and rationale behind the usage of US in the field of Endodontics.
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Opportunities of Border Trade in North East India: With Special Reference to Indo-Myanmar Border Trade
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Rishi Bhargav Das, Anjan Kumar Bordoloi
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North Eastern India has nine percent of India’s geographical area and contributes three percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). In relative terms, it is one of India’s economically laggard regions. However, given its natural resources base and strategic location, NER has the potential to become India’s “powerhouse” in terms of trade and investment. The region is best known for its cultural heritage, ethnic beauty and rich natural resources. The region has rich bio diversity, oil and natural gas, coal, limestone, hydro potential and forest wealth. Given the peculiar geo-political location, the region can develop cross-border markets, which are likely to be more cost effective for North East India’s surplus production than the distant national markets. The region is famous for its exotic flora and fauna. It is ideally situated to produce spices, fruit & vegetables, flowers and herbs. Therefore, the North East India can emerge as an exporter of orchids, flowers, apple, orange, pineapples, spices, herbs, etc. to the South East Asian Region. From the geo-political angle, the NER is located in a strategic location as it is bounded by several foreign countries. Naturally it has got both advantages and disadvantages due to its location. So far advantages are concerned it is connected with the South-East Asian countries mainly China, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia and Indonesia etc where almost half of the world’s population live. Border trade has special significance for the economies of the North-Eastern States, which have a large segment of international border on their boundaries. Of the border trade conducted through the international border of these states, it has been mentioned in the report of the Inter-Ministerial Task force that the trade with Bangladesh and Myanmar is especially important for a variety of reasons. Apart from the fact that these two nations account for the major portion of the border trade with the North Eastern States, India has to forge special trade relationship with both Myanmar and Bangladesh in view of the Inter-Country trade issues. The paper intends to find out the prospects of trade with Myanmar for N.E. states of India, examining its constraints and challenges and analyze the initiatives of Myanmar and India for border trade in view of Look East Policy.
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Comparative Study of Special Education and General Education
Authors :
Emmanuel Hans
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Education means an all-round development of body, mind and spirit. Education can either be an academic or an experiential outcome; but helps in the overall growth of personality of an individual. Education helps one to understand a situation, take the challenge and explore the means to achieve the goals. Special education is a broad term used to by the law to describe specially designed instruction that meets the unique needs of a child who has a disability. Special education is in place to provide additional services, support, programs, specialized placements or environments to ensure that all students' educational needs are provided for.
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PowerPoint Presentation as a Valuable Communication Aid for Effective Teaching
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Anjali Hans
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PowerPoint is a valuable communication aid that is now being used in many classrooms. PowerPoint is a type of presentation software that allows one to show colored text and images with simple animation and sound. PowerPoint is just one of many types of presentation software. Hyper-Studio is another. PowerPoint is the most popular because it comes bundled with Microsoft packages. PowerPoint will run on either Macintosh or Windows PC's. The files are easy to create and can be e-mailed as attachments. They can be posted on or downloaded from websites, and can be converted to html webpages. Not only can PowerPoint presentations be traded and exchanged, they can also be modified to fit any individual classroom setting. Although other presentation software may have the same capabilities, PowerPoint is the most common, and it is user friendly. PowerPoint can be used to teach new ideas and concepts to students. I have used PowerPoint presentations much more for practice and drills.
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Breast Segmentation in Mammograms using Manual Thresholding
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Ashutosh Kr. Chaubey
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Breast segmentation is an important pre-process in mammogram image processing and computer-aided diagnosis of breast cancer. Limiting the area to be processed into a specific target region in an image would increase the accuracy and efficiency of processing algorithms. In this paper we are presenting a algorithm for estimating breast segmentation using manual thresholding and extracting the region based on area and Centroid and also briefing about different methods such as Fast marching, watershed algorithm, tracking etc. We have evaluated the performance of the algorithm by using 100 mammogram images taken from mini-MIAS database. The results obtained from the experimental evaluation indicate that this algorithm explains 98.6% of the ground truth breast region and accuracy of the segmentation is 90.1% .
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Green WOBAN: A Review
Authors :
Meetu Singh, Vandana Sharma, Roshan Jain
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With the increase of bit-rate requirements in access networks, future-proof access technologies should be energy efficient. This paper first presents an architecture and a vision for the WOBAN and articulates why the combination of wireless and optical presents a compelling solution that optimizes the best of both worlds. We recapitulate the design techniques dedicated to build “green” hybrid access network for a high throughput and low energy consumption. We devise novel energy saving techniques on a access network paradigm, called wireless optical broadband access network (WOBAN).The hybrid WOBAN is a promising architecture for future access networks. Recently the wireless part of WOBAN has been gaining increasing attention, and early versions are deployed because of low energy efficiency and lack of service quality. This architecture saves on network deployment cost because the fiber need not to penetrate each end-user, and it extends the reach of optical access solutions. To develop a green WOBAN, it is important to focus on reducing its power consumption, and in this work, we present an efficient resource management technique for WOBAN that reduces the power consumption of the optical line terminal (OLT) and optical network unit (ONU) by introducing sleep modes for the OLT and ONU, based on the service class and traffic load. We can conclude that there are large scopes of energy saving if we incorporate energy saving design and routing in access networks.
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Optical Camouflage - Review
Authors :
Shrishti Sharma,Meetu Singh
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Fiber optic systems are important telecommunication infrastructure for world-wide broadband networks. Wide band width signal transmission with low delay is a key requirement in present day applications. Optical fibers provide enormous and unsurpassed transmission bandwidth with negligible latency, and are now the transmission medium of choice for long distance and high data rate transmission in telecommunication networks. This paper focused on the creation of invisibility with the help of technologies like Optical camouflage; Image based rendering and Retro reflective projection. The object that needs to be made transparent or invisible is painted or covered with retro reflective material. There are some beneficial applications for this simple but astonishing technology. The different methods of optical camouflage provide invisibility in the visible site of spectrum. One of the most promising applications of this technology, however, has less to do with making objects invisible and more about making them visible.
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Plasmonics Technology - A Review
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Vandana Sharma, Shrishti Sharma, Roshan Jain
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Semiconductor devices, circuits and components are dependent upon miniaturization for transporting huge amounts of data at a high speed. However, the integration of modern electronic devices for information processing and sensing is rapidly approaching its fundamental speed and bandwidth limitations, which is an increasingly serious problems. One of the most promising solutions is believed to be in replacing electronic signals (as information carriers) by light. So a new emerging technology called ‘plasmonics.’ developed. Due to its frequency being approximately equal to that of light and ability to interface with similar-size electronic components, plasmonics can act as a bridge between photonics and electronics for communication. It exploits the unique optical properties of metallic nanostructures to enable routing and manipulation of light at the nano scale. A tremendous synergy can be attained by integrating plasmonic, electronic, and conventional dielectric photonic devices on the same chip and taking advantage of the strengths of each technology.
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Title :
Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation Using Statistical Methods
Authors :
N. Vivekanandan
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Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) is generally used to arrive at estimates for Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) for planning, design and risk assessment of high hazard hydrological structures. PMP represents the greatest depth of precipitation for a given duration which is physically possible over a given size storm area at a particular geographical location and at a particular time of year. Statistical method, empirical method and dynamic method is generally available for estimation of PMP for non-orographic or plain area regions. In this paper, statistical method is used for estimation of PMP. Extreme Value Type-1 distribution (EV1) is adopted to estimate the extreme rainfall and the results are compared with the 1-day PMP obtained from Hershfield method. Anderson-Darling test is applied for checking the adequacy of fitting of EV1 distribution to the series of annual 1-day maximum rainfall data. Wald-Wolfowitz run test and Mann-Whitney Wilcoxon U-test is performed on the rainfall data to check the randomness and homogeneity of the data series. Grubbs test is applied to identify the outliers in the data series. The study suggests the estimated 1-day PMP viz., 25.7 cm for Devarapalle and 46.3 cm for Visakhapatnam could be used to arrive at PMF estimates for design purposes.
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A Correlation Study of Emotional Intelligence and Job Satisfaction with Special Reference to HDFC Bank Employees
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M. K. Sharma, Neha Pandey
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Dealing with the customers with a smile in most difficult situations is the prerequisite for the banking industry. Employees need to be more empathetic and understanding in nature. Emotional Intelligence helps them to keep a control of themselves when the situation is tense. It is essential for the success of banking sector that the employees are efficient and productive in the competitive work environment. Emotional Intelligence will provide a firm basis for the development of the leadership, team management, conflict management, effective communication etc. Many researchers have focused on the importance of emotional intelligence in productivity but not much has been done in analyzing job satisfaction. The purpose of the research is to study the emotional intelligence and job satisfaction of HDFC retail banking employees. Research tool used in the study is a structured questionnaire covering 3 sections: demographic, emotional intelligence and job satisfaction. It has been designed to collect the data of employees, using random sampling method from the HDFC Retail banking branches. This research paper aims to understand the association between EI and JS. This study is based on descriptive and exploratory research.The bank should undertake emotional intelligence audit at all levels in the organisation to identify EI among the employees. The bank should organize the activities to increase the interaction between employees so as to improve the relationship among them.
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Title :
Comparison of The Local and Global Thresholding Methods in Image Segmentation
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Ashutosh Kumar Chaubey
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The image segmentation is the basic step in the image processing involved in the processing of medical images. Image segmentation is an essential but critical component in low level vision image analysis and, pattern recognition. It is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks in image processing which determines the quality of the final result of the image analysis[1]. This paper presents an approach to segment the medical images obtained from the mammograms It extracts the texture from the given image. Various image segmentation algorithms are discussed.
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Effects of Cimetidine and Bromocriptine on Germinal Epithelium and Spermatogenesis
Authors :
Qamar Hamid, Sadaf Hamid, Liaqat Ali Minhas, Anjuman Gul
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The present study was designed to see the influence of parenterally administered drugs cimetidine and bromocriptine on the germinal epithelium of adult male albino rats and its relation with spermatogenesis.Ninety adult young male albino rats between the ages of 60 to 120 days were selected. The animals were divided into three groups. Cimetidine was administered in a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight to group B intramuscularly and in addition to cimetidine, bromocriptine in a dose of 2.5 mg/day intramuscularly was given to group C. Normal saline was administered intramuscularly to control group A. Spermatogonia, spermotocytes,and spermatids were studied under oil immersion. The spermatogenesis was normal in almost all of the tubules of group B but a few of them were seen lined with only Sertoli cells and all the other germ cells like spermatogonia, primary spermatocyes, spermatids early and late, and spermatozoa were absent indicating total atrophy with both Sertoli cells and Leydig cells hyperplasia. However, the seminiferous tubules of group C were showing disorganisation/ disruption or both at the level of basal compartment of germinal epithelium in small quadrants, a quarter, half or more than half of their tubules indicating partial atrophy. Both normal and abnormal germinal epithelium was seen in same/different tubules but a few of them were seen lined with only Sertoli cells and all the other germ cells like spermatogonia, primary spermatocytes,spermatids early and late, and spermatozoa were absent. On the basis of the results of present study we could not exclude the possibility that besides the known anti-androgenic effect of cimetidine, a possible interference of cimetidine on the histoarchitecture of the seminiferous epithelium, as well as lack of other biochemical factors essential for spermatogenesis could be involved in the testicular changes/ alterations of both groups B and C.
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Title :
Retail Attributes Influencing Buyer Behavior in Apparel Stores
Authors :
M.K. Sharma, Rubina Sajid
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Many retailers give importance of store environment to measure purchasing behavior as a tool for market differentiation Apparel retailers are known to design store environment in a manner that will enhance buyers positive feelings that lead to desired buyer behavior. The importance of store environment helps in enhancing the shopping experience of buyers which has long been appreciated. Retail stores that offers pleasing and attractive physical environment are eye catching and are more appealing. The excessive buyer footfall will create a competitive environment among other stores and most likely entice more buyers. Consumer behavior is the study that allows focusing on how people buy, what they buy, when and why they buy. It studies the distinct characteristics of individual buyers such as demographics, psychographics and behavioral variables, in an effort to understand buyer wants and needs. Two distinguished apparel stores Fabindia and Anokhi were chosen for the research. Random sampling technique was used for data collection and data was collected personally visiting the stores and contacting the buyers. The findings reveal the factors that play a greater role in influencing the purchasing behavior of buyers in retail stores. Therefore there was a rising need to evaluate the major drivers of purchasing behavior in Indian context.
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Title :
Intervertebral Disc Damage & Repair - its Pros And Cons
Authors :
Mir Mahmoud Mortazavi R ,Annie John
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Incidence of Low Back Pain (LBP) is attributed to the degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD) occurring during the second or third decade of life. This has emerged as the most expensive global healthcare problem with costs in billion. The IVD comprises of an inner nucleus pulposus (NP) and an outer Annulus Fibrosis (AF). They act as cushions between the vertebrae of the vertebral column. Current treatment modalities involve conservative management (medication and physical therapy) or surgical intervention (spine fusion, total disc replacement (TDR), or NP replacement. Since the last decade, there has been a surge of interest in applying tissue-engineering principles (scaffold and cells) to treat spinal problems associated with IVD.
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Analysis of Complement Receptor Type 1 (CR1) Polymorphisms and Its Association With Malaria in Rural Population of Maharashtra
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Kanchan Mahadik, Roshan Shaikh, Namrata Mahajan, Aarti Pandit, Shivam Shinde, Kanjaksha Ghosh, Ajit C. Gorakshakar
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The interaction between human host and the Plasmodium parasite is complex. The factors affecting the causality of infection and its severity are yet not completely understood. Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP) associated with CR1 may be associated with patho-physiology of malaria and its susceptibility to the disease. Methods: The objective of the present study was to calculate the incidence of various antigens of Knops blood group system and CR1 Exon22 polymorphisms in rural population from Chiplun Taluka of Ratnagiri district. The study included 112 malaria positive cases and 909 healthy controls, which were screened for CR1 Exon22 polymorphism. Knops (Kna/b), McCoy (McCa/b), Swain-Langley (Sl1/2) polymorphisms were screened in 93 cases and 321 healthy controls. The frequencies were determined using a PCR-RFLP technique. Results: Only wild types of the allele form were observed in Knops blood group system in malaria cases and healthy control. CR1 exon22 polymorphism was seen in the study population with all the 3 allele type distributed in the cases and control samples. No significant allelic or genotypic differences were found between the controls and the disease groups. Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrate that common CR1 Exon22 and Knops blood group system are not associated with malaria in the endemic area.
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Title :
Managerial Capability and The Innovative Prowess of Entrepreneurial Firms in Nigeria
Authors :
Oyedokun Akintunde Jonathan, Adegbile Aderibigbe Seun , Ogunkunle Oluwatobi James
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The relationship between managerial capability and the innovative prowess of entrepreneurs in the Nigeria plastic industry was examined to determine the extent to which management tactics stimulate the creativity of innovation in the industry. Two dimensional construct with six variables were advance for the study to capture the relationship between the identified capability and the innovative prowess of entrepreneurs. Structural equation model was used to analyze the data collected this was based on equation ability to validate propounded theory and show the multiple relationship among construct following their reliability and validation. The confirmatory factor analysis model displayed good fit following their assessment using three indices – absolute, incremental, parsimony. The result confirmed the test that managerial tactics displayed by management actually encouraged the stimulation of innovation that drive the creativity in the plastic industry. Individual were not afraid to develop ideas and demonstrate such ideas since management promote and reward successful ideas that is sustainable. Managers were therefore recommended to identify and promote capabilities that can stimulate entrepreneurial innovation and healthy competition among employees in the industry.
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Title :
Knowledge of Causes, Management and Prevention of Childhood Diarrhoea among Nursing Mothers in Two Selected Primary Health Centers in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors :
Olaniyi A.A.O , Oyerinde O
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Diarrhoea is widely recognized as a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge of causes, management and prevention of diarrhoea among nursing mothers of under-two children in two selected primary health centers in Ibadan North Local Government, Oyo state. A descriptive non-experimental research design was used for the study. One hundred and sixty nursing mothers were selected from the two primary health centers. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from participants while descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the data on the objectives.The study findings revealed that majority (89.4%) of respondents have heard of diarrhoea before, many of them (45%) had it from health centers and (10.6%) from past experience of diarrhoea occurrence. Majority (78.1%) of respondents had knowledge of diarrhoea, having been able to define what diarrhoea is in their own perspective and were able to identify some causes of diarrhoea. Over half (63.8%) of them claimed their index child had diarrhoea out of which less than half (38.8%) of them managed it with ORS. Less than half of them (34.4%) managed the occurrence at home while (25.5%) took their children to health center. In conclusion, mothers had knowledge of diarrhoea, but knowledge translation to prevention action was very poor. It is recommended that, health education of mothers on prevention should be intensified while mass media should assist in disseminating health information on diarrhoea prevention. Government should provide vaccine against rotavirus which should be included in the routine immunization schedule.
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Title :
Prevalence of Trichomonas Vaginalis in Women with Precancerous and Indeterminate Lesions at Cytology
Authors :
Patricia Abreu Pinheiro de Lemos, Waldemar Naves do Amaral
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Trichomonas vaginalis was investigated by cervicovaginal cytology in pregnant and non-pregnant women receiving care at two public referral hospitals in Goiânia, Goias, Brazil. The frequency of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, the correlation between its presence and a diagnosis of precancerous and indeterminate lesions, and potential inflammatory changes in the vaginal epithelial cells in the presence of the parasite were evaluated.Overall, 359 Papanicolaou smears from 157 pregnant women and 202 non-pregnant women were evaluated. The principal inflammatory changes associated with the presence of T. vaginalis were registered.A second examiner reevaluated the slides. T. vaginalis infection was found in 46% of the slides, withprecancerous lesionsbeing found in 4.2% of the infected women. Perinuclear halos were the most common inflammatory change associated with the presence of the parasite. Adherence of the parasite to the vaginal epithelial cellsand ill-defined cytoplasmic borders were more commonly found in the group of pregnant patients. The prevalence of T. vaginalis was high in the present study, both in the pregnant and non-pregnant women. The socioeconomic level of the study population and the examiners’ experience played a particularly relevant role in the results obtained.
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Title :
A Novel Reconfigurable Polarization Dual-band Patch Antenna for WLAN and WiMAX Systems
Authors :
Shuming T. Wang, Yen-Fu Chen, Rey-Chue Hwang, Shen-Whan Chen
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This paper presents a novel dual-band annular patch antenna with functional microstrip circuit module to reconfigure the polarized modes of the antenna. The proposed antenna consists of two bonded FR4 print circuit boards and is excited at WLAN band and WiMAX band by this functional circuit module. This module includes two branches of microstrip lines, two PIN diodes and a DC bias circuit. Two PIN diodes are placed on the two microstrip lines. The polarization of the antenna can be simply shifted back and forth between RHCP and LHCP by modifying the modes of PIN diode. Simulation and experimental results have shown a good bandwidth of axial ratio and antenna gain in circularly polarized states.
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Title :
Analysis of Structural Design of Modular Organization
Authors :
Wu Yunqiao
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As a new organizational form of resources integration in the new economic era, modular organization plays a pioneering role for enterprises in achieving great-leap-forward development. Under this circumstance, the researches on modular organization theory are increasingly booming. However, most existing researches just touch upon the surface of modular organization; few studies involve the internal parts of modular organization, especially the internal structure of modular organization. Therefore, based on the characteristics of modular organization and from the angle of traditional organizational theory, this paper starts with the existing research results of modular organization, puts forward the specific method of internal structural design of modular organization, and is committed to researching the internal structure of modular organization to deepen the theory of modular organization and enhance the practical significance of modular organization.
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Title :
Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCS) Avenues for Students and Employed for Productivity and Growth
Authors :
Roopali Sood, Ayush Garg
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Paper If we are using news paper every morning we are considered to be in small minority. It may be the news on TV ,Radio or may switch to internet for brief information using Smartphone or tablet there by engaging ourselves in micro learning. Millennial have grown up with devices, they are comfortable with them, and they demand that they deliver in lightning speed. This new rapid demand and rapid delivery, many say, is the major cause of the human attention span decreasing by 4 seconds since 2000 – to an average of 8 seconds, according to a recentMicrosoft study.[1]Employees crave is short spurts of learning in bite-sized chunks that they can engage in on their own time. They are not opposed to training and new learning – they just want more control about how and when they do it. Employers need to respond to the truth that technology can meet these employee needs and wants, and that micro-learning will be cheaper, more efficient, and, ultimately, moreeffective.[1]
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Title :
Optical-electronic Method for Aerosol Particles Measurement in Environment
Authors :
Ruben Asatryan
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The description of the developed by us automatic Multichannel Aerosol Spectrometer “Masnik-A” are presented. “Masnik-A” system represents the optical/electronic automatic device for measuring of the concentrations and distributions of the sizes of liquid and solid aerosol particles of natural and artificial origin in laboratory and field conditions. Aerosol Spectrometer “Masnik-A” provides a range of measurement of the sizes of aerosol particles from 0.5 up to 40 mm (on a radius). It has 18 channels of the analyzer (graduations by the sizes) with a memory on the channel no less then 9.105 particles. The limiting value of measuring concentrations (containing in 1 cm3 of the aerosol environment) makes no less 2.104 particles. The instrument has possibility of obtaining the command of handle from external personal computer (PC), and also input of the results of measurements for further automatic processing by a specially developed program.
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Title :
Software Development and Mobile Devices
Authors :
Sultan Alfajhan
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This paper explores the software development aspect for mobile devices while highlighting the various issues and challenges faced by the developers. An overview of the history of mobile phone applications is provided prior to analyzing these multifaceted issues.
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Title :
Exososome: Potential Biomarker for Cancer
Authors :
Callie Mincy, Asha Eapen
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Transformation is a common phenomenon that occurs in a cancer environment. As a result of tumorogenesis, normal cells are transformed into cancer cells. Researchers have shown that multicellular vesicles known as exosomes secreted by malignant cells have the potential to induce this normal cell transformation. Accumulating evidence indicates that exosomes play important roles in cancer. Exosomes are known to play decisive roles in tumorogenesis, growth, progression, metastasis, and drug resistance by transferring oncogenic proteins and nucleic acids that modulates the activity of recipient cells. In this review, we will unveil the role of exosomes as communication molecules in cancer. Exosome shuttle proteins and nucleic acids and so have been suggested as novel diagnostic and prognostic indicators for a variety of cancers. Currently, tumor-derived exosomes are utilized as vaccines and as carriers for drugs and small molecules in pre-clinical studies and clinical trials.
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Title :
Design and Implementation of Privacy Retrieving and Forensics Reversing System Based on Android OS
Authors :
Zhangyu Wang, Weiwei Huang, ZhenHua Tan
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With the Mobile Communication Technology getting mature, mobile phone with full feature and comfortable user experience has become the indispensable part of communication tools in our daily life[1]. Mobile phone has been accepted and loved dramatically by many users due to open environment and abundant platform applications. However, mobile phone is likely to be lost or stolen because of its portability, that is to say, how we should do to protect or retrieve and recover private data from remote is of great concern, such as images, videos, documents, some private tools as well as the password of online payments and bank cards. Once it was lost, the important private data will be accessed by others intentionally or unintentionally, which may dramatically increase the risk of property loss. As all these issues, we adopt bleeding technology to design and implement a new type of Android-based forensics reversing and dynamic privacy management system in the cloud environment, so that we could obtain evidence by the real time monitor and remote control on either mobile phone or PC. As well as many other features, includes One Key Recovery, One Key Forensics and One Key Data Protection. The experiment and analysis show that, the Forensics and Dynamic Data Protection System is full-reatured and high performance comparing to the existing products in domestic and foreign market.
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Title :
The Inverse of Serum Creatinine Multiplied by 100 (1/CtS100): The Key to Calculate the Actual Creatinine Clearance and Actual Excreted Creatinine in Renal Failure
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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In a previous paper it was shown that the inverse of serum creatinine multiplied by 100 very closely correlated with the estimates of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by MDRD simplified formula. In past few years and more recently, the inverse of serum creatinine was correlated with GFR values measured by high precision methods. On this basis it was assumed to verify which of the variables measured creatinine clearance and excretion, and creatinine clearance and excretion estimated on the basis of 1/CtS100 and 1/CtS would better correlate with MDRD GFR, CtS, BMI, Protidemia, Serum Urea, .body cellular mass, fat mass, and extracellular water, variables all rationally expected to be somehow linked to the variables above. The variables based on 1/CtS100 had the best correlations, consequently, this method was proposed to measure the actual creatinine clearance and the actual excreted creatinine in the case of substitutive treatment by dialysis and most likely also in the case of decreased renal function.
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Studying the Effect of Cutting Conditions in Turning Process on Surface Roughness for Different Materials
Authors :
D. K. Suker, M. S. Alsoufi, M. M. Alhusaini, S. A. Azam
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Surfaces quality is one of the most specified customer requirements for machine parts. The major indication of surfaces quality on machined parts is surface roughness. The research aim is to study the cutting conditions and their effects on the surface roughness. This research will use regression models and neuro-fuzzy to predict surface roughness over the machining time for variety of cutting conditions in turning. In the experimental part for turning, different types of materials (Aluminum alloy, brass alloy, and low carbon steel) were considered with different cutting speed, and feed rate. A linear regression and neuro-fuzzy model depending on statistical-mathematical method between surface roughness, Ra, and cutting condition will be derived, for the three materials. The effect of cutting parameters on surface roughness is evaluated and the optimum cutting condition for minimizing the surface roughness will be determined. The model will be established between the cutting conditions and surface roughness using regression and neuro-fuzzy model. As the results of this work, the linear regression and neuro-fuzzy model will be used in predicting surface roughness, can be used in manufacturing systems, this modeling helps engineer to reduce the efforts and improve the quality.
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Title :
An Ultrasonic Atomisation Unit for Heat and Moisture Exchange Humidification Device for Intensive Care Medicine Applications
Authors :
Mahmoud Shafik
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The state of the art of the existing heat and moisture exchange (HME) technology in use concludes that there are two main artificial humidification HME devices: active and passive device. The active device is complicated to use and expensive. The passive HME device is the preferred one, due to the ease of use and low cost. However it is not suitable for more than 24 hour use. This is due to current devices cavity design, limitations of HME materials performance and overall device efficiency. This paper presents the outcomes of the research work carried out to overcome these teething issues and presents a piezoelectric ultrasonic atomisation device for passive humidification device. This aims to improve the device heat and moisture exchange (HME) materials performance, by recovering the accumulated moisture, for a greater patient care. The atomisation device design, structure, working principles and analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) is discussed and presented in this paper. The computer simulation and modeling using FEA for the atomisation device has been used to examine the device structure.It also enabled to select the material of the active vibration transducer ring, investigate the material deformation, defining the operating parameters for the device and establish the working principles of atomization unit. A working prototype has been fabricated to test the device, technical parameters, performance and practicality to use in such intensive care applications. Experimental tests showed that the electrical working parameters of the device are: Current: 50 m-amps, Voltage: 50 volts, Frequency: 41.7 kHz. The atomization device has been integrated into the passive HME humidification device and initial results show some improvement in moisture return of the device by 2.5 mg per liter H2O. This is show the potential of the developed unit to improve the HME material performance in such working environment.
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Title :
Joint Split Criterion Based Data Stream Classification Technique
Authors :
Anushree R Bhat Kanak, Prof. H R Shashidhara
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The quantity of data that needs to be analyzed has lead to a new field data stream mining. The goal of most of data stream mining application is to predict the class or value of new instances in data stream which gives some knowledge about the class members. Data classification is one of the important techniques used in data mining.This paper involves developing a new method for constructing decision tree stream data. Along with the existing methods, misclassification error is used as another measure to build hybrid technique which provides an accurate measure of impurity. A hybrid technique is developed using Chi-square and misclassification error to calculate impurity measure. Impurity measure is then used in split criteria to build the decision tree classifier to classify the stream data. Accuracy is calculated during the data streaming process. It is shown that the proposed system i.e. the hybrid technique provides satisfactory accuracies at any time of data stream processing.
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Title :
Urea Fertilizer and Ammonia Produced by Khartoum Refinery Used to Increase the Sorghum (Sorghum BicolorL.) Production in Sudan
Authors :
Mohamed Sharaf Mahjoob , Mohammed Abdalla Elsheikh ,Yousif El Gorashi El Mahi1, Khalid Ahmed Ibrahim
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The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of the time and depth of application of aqueous waste ammonia, as a nitrogen fertilizer, on growth and yield of forage sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) and its efficiency as compared to urea fertilizer. A field experiment was conducted at the University of Khartoum farm, Shambat, Sudan, for two seasons (2006-2007) and (2007-2008). The split block design was adopted for the layout of 76 experimental plots representing 19 treatments replicated four times each. Eighty kg N/ha of urea and of ammonia were applied at different depths: 5, 10, and 15cm into the soil at different times of application: one week before sowing , two weeks after sowing and four weeks after sowing . The results revealed that the 15cm depth of application significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased the fresh and dry weight of the plant for both urea and ammonia through the two seasons as compared to other depths. The results of the experiment also showed that two weeks after sowing was found to be the best time of nitrogen fertilizer application for both urea and ammonia compared to other times.However, the results showed that yield was better in urea than that of ammonia, but the differences were quantitatively small (about one ton fresh weight ha-1).In conclusion, waste ammonia produced by Khartoum Refinery can be disposed of safely in soil by using it as a cheap nitrogen fertilizer for forage sorghum and that it is practically as efficient as urea fertilizer.
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Title :
Managing Aerospace Supply Chain Disruptions of Increased Complexity and Single Sourcing
Authors :
Iman Ziaei, Mohsen Sadegh Amalnick
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There are several influential risks in an aerospace supply chain which disruption is one of the most significant types. Many researchers believe that the impact of disruption is more considerable than other risks. There are two main reasons for aerospace supply chain disruption, which are “increased complexity” and “single sourcing”. The article explains aspects of these causes as well as related solutions for each one of them.The main solutions for these two disruptions including: integrating and synchronizing planning and execution, mean and variance of lead time reduction, investing in visibility, building flexibility in supply chain, fulfilling robustness strategy, collaborating and cooperating with supply chain partner.Accordingly, since each one of main supply chain approaches – lean and agile- needs diverse strategies; the final step is about the strategies, which would be reached through benchmarking among them for both lean and agile series of components and raw materials.
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Title :
Border Alert System for Fishermen Using GPS System
Authors :
Asif Iqbal Mulla, Sushanth K J, Prashanth Kumar H R, Abubakar Shameez
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The livelihood of fishermen is such that he crosses the country border unknowingly and poses threats to them by being killed or captured. The sea borders between countries are not easily identifiable which is the main reason behind this problem. “Border alert system for fisherman using GPS” describes about a system which helps the fishermen by notifying the country border. Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global system for mobile communication (GSM) are used for this purpose. Here GPS receiver is used to find the current location of the fishing boat. Using GPS, present latitude and longitude values are sent to microcontroller unit. Later the controller unit identifies the current location by comparing the present latitude and longitudinal values with the predefined value. After the comparison, border alert system aware the fishermen that they are about to reach the nautical border. The region is divided into normal zone and warning zone. When the boat is in normal area, the LCD displays normal zone. Thus they can make it clear that the boat is in normal area. In case if it moves further and reaches the warning zone, the LCD displays warning zone.
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Title :
Isolation and Characterization of IgG from Human Serum, a Comparative Study on Different IgG Purification Methods
Authors :
Munish Kumar. D, Chandrashekar. B, Ramakrishna. M , Sukumaran. M.K
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In the present investigation IgG from serum sample was purified by Ammonium sulfate ((NH4)2SO4) fractionation, Protein A and Thiophilic affinity chromatography in order to select a method that can be used for further studies. Among the three methods employed, Protein A affinity chromatography was the best method both in terms of purity and protein concentration. Presence of IgG in (NH4)2SO4) fractionation, Protein A and Thiophilic affinity chromatography fraction were confirmed by direct ELISA using goat anti human IgG-HRP conjugate. The molecular weights of (NH4)2SO4) fractionated IgG, Protein A and Thiophilic affinity chromatography purified IgG were found to be 28 and 52 kDa respectively.
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Title :
Language of Encouragement: Effects on Mathematics Anxiety, Self-efficacy and Mathematics Performance of College Students in the Philippines
Authors :
Julie Grace G. Nipaz, Rene R. Belecina, Marc D. Garvida
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The main purpose of this study is to determine the effect of language of encouragement on mathematics anxiety, self-efficacy, and mathematics performance of college students. The study utilized the Pre-test Post-test Comparison Group Design. The effect of language of encouragement and praise on mathematics anxiety, self-efficacy, and mathematics performance was determined by comparing the students’ pre-test and post-test scores. The results revealed that techniques have adaptive effects on mathematics anxiety, self-efficacy, and mathematics performance of students. To support the claim that encouragement is better than praise, the mean differences of the post-tests of two groups were obtained using t-test for independent samples. The results showed significant results in all outcome variables which reveals that encouragement can reduce mathematics anxiety, increase self-efficacy, and improve mathematics performance of students much better than praise. Mathematics anxiety and self-efficacy has a significant moderately low negative correlation, mathematics anxiety and mathematics performance has no significant correlation, and self-efficacy and mathematics performance has a significant moderately low positive correlation. Thus, mathematics performance of students can be better determined based on the level of their self-efficacy than on their level of mathematics anxiety.
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Title :
Short Review of Phase II Study of Erlotinib Plus Gemcitabine in First-Line Treatment of Poor Prognosis, Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer(NSCLC) Patients- 8 Years Letter
Authors :
Alexandru Calin Grigorescu
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Chemotherapy of patients with advanced NSCLC and poor performance status remain a challenge for clinicians and researchers. After 8 years from the beginning of our study“Phase II study of erlotinib plus gemcitabine in first-line treatment of poor prognosis, advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients”, the things are not enough clear regarding the combination of target therapy or immunotherapy for patients with advanced NSCLC. This review tries to discuss some important meth-analysis and some important study which give us more information and solutions to resolve this matter. Conclusion is that some of results of our study remain valuable and more efforts should be done to find the best combination and sequentially between TKI and chemotherapy and between immunotherapy and chemotherapy. In the same spirit we consider and the challenge of studying the combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
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Title :
Effects of pond, Kapra Lake and Mini Tank Bund Lake waters on some biochemical studies in germinating wheat seedlings
Authors :
Beerbin Yadav, R. Deepak Reddy, B. Dinesh , MK. Sukumaran
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The present study was initiated to examine the sensitivity of wheat seed germination in pond water, Kapra Lake and Mini tank bund Lake waters under laboratory conditions. It was observed that the content of total sugar, reducing sugar and protein was higher in wheat that were germinated in different concentrations (10, 50 and100%) of pond water as compared to wheat germinated in Kapra Lake and Mini Tank Bund Lake water. The enzyme activity of amylase and peroxidase was higher in wheat that was germinated in 50% pond water compared to Kapra Lake and Mini Tank Bund Lake water (50 % concentration).
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Title :
Seasonal Diatom Density Investigation of the Mersin Rivers
Authors :
Ayse Everest, Dogan Can Aslan
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In Mersin (Tarsus-Anamur Coastline), four seasons’ vegetation samples are gathered from around 20 estuaries and diatom percentages are determined. Mostly Navicula, Pinnularia, Gomphonema, Synedra, Nitzchia and also Triceratum, Cyclotella, Cymbella, Coconeis, Diatoma, Amphora, Gyrosigma, Licmophora species have been observed. The other determined organisms are bacteria and algae parts, as Vaucheria, Pediastrum, Pandorina, Peridinium, Phacus and Euglena which are seen in almost all rivers, and Ankistrodesmus, Kirchneriella species, which are found in Kuyuluk Creek.Over the past two years, the Metropolitan Municipality paved the river-beds with concrete to prevent flooding, and depending on the increased population andsettlement,water pollution has started to emerge. That is whythe periodic inspections are of theutmost importance. For 2013-2014, the data of Paşasuyu, Göksu and Tarsus rivers demonstrate a clearer picture. We believe that this research will increase the interest in the river ecosystems of Mersin, contributing to future researches in this field.
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Title :
Extraterrestrials Contact Human Beings: An Original Approach To Set The Authenticity of Alleged Close Encounters of The Fifth Kind
Authors :
Julio Acosta-Navarro, Celso Bispo, Marcia Klimiuc, Fernanda Oliveira, Everaldo Ferreira, Marisa Chueiri, Catarina Matteuzzi, Ivana Ribeiro, Moacyr Sampaio, Jose Maldonado
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In the past, the negative about the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligences coming into contact with the humankind was due to several factors, but at present, there is evidence from several fields challenging this mainstream. We hypothesized that authentic Close Encounters of Fifth Kind (CE5thK) could probably be happening. We designed and applied an original approach with qualitative and quantitative variables constituting a rule of 12 criterions for defining a high probability, low probability or inconclusive evidence in order to set the authenticity of 72 cases of alleged CE5thK. A high probability was considered as authentic. We found 47 cases to be low probability, none case to be inconclusive evidence and 25 cases to be high probability to be an authentic phenomenon. Using an original approach, we found evidence to support that advanced contact from ETI with human beings probably is happening on the Earth at present. Additionally in these authentic CE5thK cases, there are important and revolutionary information with amazing potential for our society in several fields of knowledge.
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Title :
Imaging Findings of Fish Bone Complicating as Intraabdominal Abscess with Review of Literature
Authors :
Dr Vishwanath T Thimmaiah, Dr Rajesh Raman , Dr Sunil Balraj, Dr Kumar KS ,Dr Shilpa D
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Ingestion of Gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies represent a challenging scenario since the patient usually do not remember unintentional ingestion of foreign body. Accidentally ingested foreign body for the most part pass through the GI tract [1,2].Fish bones are one of the most commonly ingested foreign objects. If complications occur due to the impaction/perforation owing to their sharp pointed edges and secondary complications thereof – they are rarely diagnosed preoperatively as the clinical symptoms are non-specific and may mimic more commoner acute abdominal conditions like appendicitis or diverticulitis . Increased morbidity as a result of delayed diagnosis is a challenge to be overcome[5] and early diagnosis with appropriate clinical history and radiological investigations has to be made for timely treatment.
We describe a rare case of a 45 year old male patient with foreign body (FB) i.e fish bone ingestion presenting with nonspecific abdominal pain for a week duration. Abdominal ultrasound and Computed tomography(CT) scan showed an ill-defined intraperitoneal mass in the mid abdomen with a foreign body measuring 46mm in length suspicious for fish bone. On laparotomy an intraabdominal abscess containing a fish bone was resected.
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Title :
An elementary Proof of Hirschhorns Conjecture
Authors :
Jing Jin
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In this note, we give an elementary proof of Hirschhorn’s formulas on the 4-dissections of Ramanujan’s continued fraction R(q) and R−1(q) which were conjectured by Hirschhorn and confirmed by Lewis and Liu.
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Title :
On the Technical Quality Evaluation of Rapid Application Development Software Products in a Visual Environment
Authors :
Laura Silvia Vargas-Perez, Agustin Francisco Gutierrez-Tornes, Edgardo Manuel Felipe-Riveron, Ines Zambrano-Davila, Ricardo Pena-Galeana
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This paper presents a model for the technical quality evaluation of Rapid Application Development (RAD) software products in a visual environment. It addresses organizations, companies and final users that need to select in an effective and easy way the most appropriate software to develop their applications amongst those in the market. It also gives a guideline for the concrete instrumentation of the model features, such as ranking procedures. Finally, it discusses the results of the evaluation of three of these tools.
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Title :
An Insight on Services Offered By LIC-A Customer Perspective
Authors :
Dr.R.Alamelu, S.Vijay
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The main objective of the study is to provide a new insight on customer expectations over the services offered by LIC. This study finds out the policy holders opinion regarding various aspects like skills and competency of employees, service delivery process, technological capability of the organisation and claim settlement method. Both Primary and secondary data were used for this study. Primary data was collected from existing policy holders of LIC. Samples of 150 respondents was collected from three different branches in Pudukkottai district. Simple Random Sampling method is adopted for the collection of the information. Descriptive Statistics, correlation analysis were used for this study and their results was interpreted. LIC can offer more attractive products with low premium rate in order to compete among private insurer. It could be suggested that though LIC holds its power in creating trust and instilling confidence in the minds of the policyholders, but lacks in various service delivery aspects such as solving problems, providing prompt delivery of services and responses to the policyholders. LIC may focus on the efficient and effective delivery of services to the policyholders which would enhance corporate goal of increasing insurance coverage, more profit and increment in market value and share.
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Title :
Uterine Artery Doppler Velocimetry in the Late First Trimester of Pregnancy
Authors :
C. Pafumi, A. D Agati, V. Leanza, G.Leanza, F. Genovese
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The uterine artery Doppler velocimetry (UADV) are described by authors in 108 women with history of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (HDP) between the 10th and 13th week of pregnancy to identify those at higher risk for recurrent preeclampsia and to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic pharmacological treatment in this subgroup of patients. Patients with abnormal flow values (RI > 0.58 and any notching) were immediately started on aspirin 100 mg/daily, replaced by daily subcutaneous injection of low molecular weight heparin from the 24th week till delivery. Concerning the maternal morbidity (expressed by abnormal both mean blood pressure and 24-hour proteinuria throughout pregnancy), the Authors found that the average pregnancy course in 20 (18.5%) prophylactic treated patients with altered 1st trimester UADV (group A) was better than in their previous pregnancies, however regarding the above parameters no significant difference (P > 0.05) was found between the patients treated and another cohort of patients (n =20), also extrapolated from the same pool of patients at risk for HDP, but with normal I trimester UADV studies (group B) who were not prophylactic treated. Both groups of patients were followed up from the time of Doppler studies till 6 weeks post partum. The study suggests that UADV in the late first trimester of pregnancy is useful in reducing the risk of preeclampsia in patients with history of HDP, allowing the prompt institution of prophylactic treatment in selected patients.
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Title :
Curcumin Pretreatment Evokes Lympho Proliferative Responses and Macrophage Activation to Negate Chromate-Induced Immuno Suppression in Vitro
Authors :
Sreepriya. M
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The effects of curcumin pretreatment to negate chromate (VI)-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress was evaluated in vitro on human peripheral blood lymphocytes and murine macrophages RAW 264.7. Chromate treatment at a dosage of 10µg/ml resulted in significant immunosuppression evident from the severe growth inhibition and cytotoxicity in both lymphocytes as well as macrophages which is revealed by MTT assay and LDH leakage. A decrease in the percentage phagocytosis, phagocytic index and depleted glutathione status was also observed in the macrophages subjected to chromate treatment. In addition to this, chromate treatment resulted in an increase in fragmented DNA (quantified by colorimetry) in the lymphocytes suggestive of severe cellular stress and apoptotic cell death. Curcumin pretreatment at a dose of 20µg/ml was able to protect both lymphocytes and macrophages against chromate induced toxic effects as evidenced by the increase in percentage survival and cell viability, increased percentage phagocytosis, phagocytic index and improved thiol status in the macrophages concomitant with a decrease in fragmented DNA in lymphocytes. This shows the influence of curcumin to ameliorate the altered immune responses and adverse changes induced by treatment with hexavalent chromium. The results of the study reveal the beneficial effects of curcumin supplementation to negate the toxic changes induced by chromate (VI).
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Title :
An Empirical Analysis of The Determinants of Economic Growth In Zambia: 1973-2013
Authors :
George M. Mukupa, Agness Lungu ,Stephen Chibangula
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In this paper, we assess the key determinants of economic growth in Zambia between 1973 and 2013. In this view, a model is developed to assess investment, infrastructure development, economic diversification, and human development. Following the endogenous growth theories which postulate that policies play a substantial role in advancing growth on a long-run basis, we make use of exploratory data analysis techniques, multiple regression analysis and statistical tests to model economic growth as a function of foreign direct investment, construction, exports of goods and services and gross national income per capita power parity. We find that the real domestic product increased four times per unit increase in foreign direct investment, and the gross national income has a one-to-one correspondence with economic growth.
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Title :
Potentials of Selected Sweet Potato Landraces for Crop Improvement, Biodiversity Conservation and for Official Registration in Nigeria
Authors :
Innocent Ifeanyi Maxwell Nwankwo, Grace Odochi Nwaigwe, Juliet Chinwendu Eluagu
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An investigation was conducted at the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike in South eastern Nigeria involving nine sweetpotato landraces and two Check varieties TIS87/0087 and UMUSPO/3with the following objectives: to evaluate the diversity that exists in the selected sweetpotato landraces and to conserve them for future usage, to identify parents that flowers and are resistance to pests and diseases of ecological origin, to select landraces in terms of high storage root yield, high dry matter content and to build up reserve of breeding materials of native species that have nutritional and industrial potential for crop improvement programme. The results indicated that variability existed among the selected sweetpotato landraces and that the significant (P<0.01) highest fresh storage root yield of 19.6t/ha was for the landrace Kwara followed by ABCHI with 19.4t/ha and which were above the two standard check varieties (87/0087 and UMUSPO/3 which yielded 17.9 and 17.1t/ha respectively of fresh root yield) in the two years combined qualified them to be selected for registration and for commercial sweetpotato production. The landraces have high dry matter content of 33.4 and 31.2% respectively which is good for industrial and domestic utilization. They are also resistant to major field pests and diseases of sweetpotato (score 1) and could be selected for inclusion in the sweetpotato germplasm for breeding purposes. The two landraces flowers and have moderate (0.47 for ABCHI) to high (0.51 for Kwara) harvest index, although lower than the two checks (1.70 for UMUSPO/3 and 0.53 for TIS87/0087) however, it was an indication of high photosynthetic efficiency per unit area. The root morphological characters of the landrace ABCHI (and other landraces collected from Abia State) have similar root biological ranking with TIS87/0087, and may be regarded as duplicate of TIS87/0087. These landraces are quite distinct from Kwara, Ex-Igbariam, UMUSPO/3 and Buttermilk. The characterization enables for an easy and quick discrimination between the landraces. The characters discriminated upon are generally highly heritable and can easily be seen by the eyes and are equally expressed in all environments. These characters were potential attributes for recognizing them for biodiversity conservation, crop improvement and for registration as official varieties in Nigeria.
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Title :
The Effects of Warm Plasma and HF Electrical Field on Beam-Plasma Interaction in Plasma Waveguide
Authors :
Kh. H. El-Shorbagy, S. A. Shalaby
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We investigated in this paper the stabilizing effects of warm plasma and a strong HF electrical field on a two-stream (Buneman) instability in a plane and cylindrical plasma waveguide. Starting from the two-fluid plasma model to separate the problem into two parts, temporal and space. Plasma electrons are considered to have a thermal velocity. It is shown that independent of the geometry of the problem the conclusion on the HF stabilization of Buneman instability in a plasma waveguide remains valid and the growth rate of the instability in warm plasma has been reduced compared to that of cold plasma.
The influence of HF electric field on the instability of a low-density electron beam passing through warm plasma waveguide is also reported.
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Title :
Extraction of Saponins from Soapnut (Sapindus Mukorossi) and Their Antimicrobial Properties
Authors :
Merve Deniz Kose, Oguz Bayraktar
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In this study optimization of extraction conditions for saponin from Sapindus mukorossi was investigated. Results showed that polarity of the extraction solvent affects the yield percentage of the extraction process. Best yield percentage was obtained as 78.1 % at 1:10 solid-liquid ratio in aqueous ethanol solution (50% v/v). The antimicrobial properties of extracts containing saponins were investigated for different microorganisms. Minimum inhibition concentrations of extract were obtained against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. Minimum inhibition concentrations (MIC) of saponin extract ranged between 12.5 mg/mL to 25 mg/mL.
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Title :
Serum Lipid Profile And Random Blood Glucose of Male And Female Wistar Rats Following Administration of Leptin Hormone After A Dietary Regime
Authors :
Rabiu A. M, Shugaba A.I, Egesie U. G, Odeh O. S.
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The Leptin hormone is a product of the obesity gene, a key regulator of feeding and energy expenditure.The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts 11.1 million deaths globally and 71% deaths in developing countries due to Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) by 2020 A.D. CAD has been associated with alterations in lipid metabolism, which include hyper-triglyceridemia and significantly reduced HDL-c. The increase in the concentration of cholesterol is attributable to LDL cholesterol because the high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is typically reduced. The study is aimed at determining the effect of leptin hormone on fasting serum lipid profile, atherogenic index (AI) and Random Blood glucose (RBG) inWistar rats following a diet regime and leptin injection.Fourty (40) Wistar rats (male n=20, female=20), age 9weeks and weighing between 77.2g-123.0g were randomly divided into two (2) groups of 5 rats per sub-group. All groups were maintained ad-libitum on experimental diets and water for a period of 10weeks. Group 1 (A1 and B1); the control received standard rat feed, group 2 (A2 and B2) received high fat diet (margarine, 90%) mixed with some standard rat feed (10%), group 3 (A3 and B3) received protein diet (soya beans, 100%) and group 4 (A4 and B4) received carbohydrate diet (cereal, 100%). The leptin hormone was given intra-peritoneal for a period of two (2) weeks.The resultshowed a significant difference (P<0.05) in the Tot-c, TG, VLDL-c, LDL-c and RBG in the pre-test and post-test periods, but there was no significant difference (P>0.05) for the calculated atherogenic index (AI). There was a significant difference (P<0.05) and sexual dimorphism for HDL-c and AI respectively and no significant difference (P>0.60) for Tot-c, TG, VLDL-c, LDL-c and RBG. It also showed a low LDL-c, low TG, low VLDL-c, low Tot-c and high HDL-c which resulted in a low AI in the male gender. The RBG was increased after the injection of the leptin hormone in all the groups. There was no sexual dimorphism in RBG. The result implies that the male gender is at a lower risk developing coronary artery disease (CAD).
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Title :
Which Therapeutic Treatment in Gastric Lymphoma
Authors :
Graziano Giorgio Maria Paolo , Giovanni Castelli , Antonino Graziano
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Introduction localized gastric lymphoma can be a unique venue in the absence of peripheral lymph adenopathy and mediastinal disorders , and pathological elements in the blood or bone marrow. Represents 4 % of all gastric cancers , most frequently in Western countries in relation to the common intestinal disease that promotes stimulation of the lymphatic tissue The purpose of this study in relation to the observed clinical case is to expose current trends Materials and Methods woman of 70 with a dispetica painful symptoms for two years, heartburn nausea vomiting, melena 8 months ago with 12 kg weight loss , therapy with omeprazole without any alteration effectiveness EUS noted hyperechoic ultrasound interesting all the layers , that did not exceed the serosa . , there are also numerous formations lymph node increased volume of various sizes (2.5 cm max) Histological examination deposed for NH diffuse gastric lymphoma immunophenotype T, immunoreactivity of neoplastic cells for CD3 and CLA absence positivity for cytokeratin and CD79 , high proliferative index .Results In the therapeutic treatment of gastric lymphomas surgery plays an important role , since it allows a radical therapy in localized and a reduction of tumor burden in advanced malignancies facilitating subsequent therapies ( chemotherapy and radiotherapy ) % surgical resection offers a better survival distance when it is curative but palliative resections in the 5-year survival ranges from 25 % -35 % and is closely related to the stage of the disease.Discussion prognosis can therefore be determined in relation to the examination istiopatologico which provides feedback of parameters such as the size , depth of invasion tissue , nodal status cytopathological examination that has a diagnostic accuracy that oscillates between 35-80 % in depending on the method used Conclusion The therapeutic strategy with the purpose of healing gastric lymphoma is fundamentally tied II.della stage I tumor disease in the early stages surgery alone get an index of long-term survival ( > 10 years) 85 to 90% as reported by numerous AA in this stage of diseass, please download TEMPLATE HELP FILE from the website.
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Title :
I R Spectra of Lead Gallium Phosphate Glasses Doped With Molybdenum Ions
Authors :
Dr.B. Lakshmana Rao, K. Jyothi Raju ,Dr.S.V.G.V.A.Prasad
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PbO-Ga2O3-P2O5 glasses containing small concentrations of MoO3 (ranging from 0 to 0.5mol%) were prepared. IR Studies of these glasses were carried out. The studies indicate that the molybdenum ions occupy octahedral positions in larger concentrations in M5.
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Title :
CAREER: A Society in Transition and The Prospects for Future Work by The Teaching
Authors :
Alberto Costa
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This research aims at analysing the future teachers of a full degree in mathematics course, with reference to the attractions to teaching career when the internship supervised elementary school. Analyze the resulting lines of the Semistructured interviews with the students of the last year of the course, it is possible to conclude that all of them present a report showing difficulties to carry out the course of teacher training by several factors, including its own refusal to be a teacher. In this sense, might also note in comments from some students that the teachers who work in schools discourage students to devote himself to his career.
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Title :
Salivary Glands and Its Myriad Forms of Cancers , Diagnosis And Therapy
Authors :
Callie Mincy, Asha Eapen
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Salivary gland is a complex, compoundsecretory tissue seen in the oral cavity, which produces saliva and maintains oral homeostasis.Salivary gland diseases can range from swelling of the gland to malignancies. In order to understand the localization and the diagnosis of the salivary gland diseases, it is important to understand the development, structure and function of the gland. This review article summaries the biology, diseases and the diagnostic tool available to investigate and evaluate the disease.
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Title :
Case Report : A Rare Case of Central Hyperthyroidism During Pregnancy - Diagnostic And Therapeutic Challenge
Authors :
Dr. Hassan Abuzaid, Dr. Khalid Farouki, Dr. Akshay Athreya, Dr. Parag Mahajan
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Central hyperthyroidism is a rare cause of hyperthyroidism. It causes autonomous TSH secretion and is refractory to the negative feedback of thyroid hormones.
Most patients with TSH secreting adenomas are diagnosed around the fifth decade of life. Here we present a case of a TSH secreting adenoma detected during the second trimester of pregnancy. We also present the challenges faced in diagnosing and treating the case because the patient refused neurosurgery till she delivered the baby.
She was managed medically and successfully delivered a healthy baby via normal vaginal delivery. She was referred to neurosurgery after delivery.
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Title :
On Traumatic Lesions of The Pancreas
Authors :
Giorgio Maria Paolo Graziano, Federica Castelli, Prof Antonino Graziano
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Traumatic injuries affecting the pancreas have a statistic or percentage of between 2 and 12% of all injuries in the abdomen (1) in 2/3 of the cases caused by road accidents and a third of cases from wounds, the purpose of this work is to expose the experience gained in a retrospective review of the cases treated pancreatic traumatic pathology asking the guidance and direction to the disease treatment
Materials and methods :In the first group were observed 12 patients cu n n n 4 8 blunt trauma and penetrating trauma, injuries associated n 2 cases related to the spleen, liver n 4, n 1 n 1 duodenum transverse colon. In the second group we were n is observed 6 cases of which was present in 4 cases n: n 1 a laceration of the body, n 1 case laceration of the tail, n 2 cases a complete resection of the pancreatic duct observed In cases where were present the traumas blunt: treatment in No 8 cases in which there was a bruise or tear without parenchymal involvement product was done by a simple drainage with a residual n 2 pancreatic fistulas treated with NPT and healed in n n 1 respectively in 30 days , and in 'more in 90 days. In the remaining 10 patients in n n 6 cases in which there was a laceration body and tail with complete detachment of the pancreatic duct associated with the irreparable injury of the spleen we proceeded to a distal pancreatic resection with splenectomy. Results :in the choice of treatment was carried out with a distinction and evaluation of the following criteria: A) evaluation of bruising or tearing, B) the absence or complete or incomplete rupture of the pancreatic duct. c) destruction of the pancreatic head and involvement of the common bile duct. the stage I and II (65-75%). The initial symptoms were absent due to the failure to irritation of the posterior peritoneum, whereby the abutment of the blunt trauma pancreatic at early stage was observe initially following the repairs of the associated lesions. (Colon.milza, bleeding. Instrumental examinations which the CT, MRI, have reduced diagnostic time and rendered obsolete the echo abdomen and video laparoscopy, surveys that collect indirect signs. the lesions of the duct ductal with loss of enzymes resulted in the castings, like cysts and relapsing pancreatitis . lL surgical treatment required further evaluation of parameters such as the site of the lesion, the age that has guided the conservative treatment in young people. Discussion. The instrumental exams (CT and MRI) have reduced the diagnostic and obsoleted times the echo abdomen and video laparoscopy, surveys that collect indirect signs (loss of the contour of the psoas muscle, bleeding retroperitoneal ) of the lesion. It is still useful in cases of perforation of the duodenum associated with the X-ray with gastrografin. . The decision on the type of treatment remains bound to the experience, the technical skills, to 'clinical analysis of the case of the' surge capacity of choice related by the possibilities of success when the traumatic event is evolving. The success of the surgical treatment had need of complementary therapy. The NPT with the suspension of food transit, pharmacological reduction of pancreatic secretion, the contribution of parenteral nutrition with a low-fat diet has provided advantages in terms of reduction of complications. during surgery mortality ranges from a statistical check by 12.3% to 29.6% depending on whether it's a simple drainage or DPC. In the cases it considered the values were slightly higher from 16.2% to 32.5% Conclusions The incidence of pancreatic trauma is steadily increasing due to the presence of a massive motorization that involves an increase in the number of road accidents. the use of digitized diagnostic (CT and MRI) has reduced the time and diagnostic delays especially in blunt trauma, with the identification of the major pancreatic duct lesions. It remains to define the problem of identification of minute lesions due to pancreatic fistulas. The success of surgical treatment remains anchored to trauma treatment in the developmental phase, associated with the experience and technical and analytical ability to choose what and when to implement the most appropriate therapeutic treatment.
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Title :
MTHFR and MTR Polymorphisms and Breast Cancer in Brazilian Women
Authors :
Lisiane Lopes da Conceicao, Milene Cristine Pessoa, Helen Hermana Miranda Hermsdorff, Renata Nascimento de Freitas, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio
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Breast cancer (BC) is the second most common cancer, and mortality rates remain high among Brazilian women. However, the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in one-carbon metabolism genes in breast cancer in Brazilian women is less clear. We aimed examine the association between the SNPs, in two genes in one-carbon metabolism alone and in cumulation, and the risk of breast cancer in an Brazilian population based case-control study of 257 breast cancer cases and 177 controls. Our hypothesis was woman who carries more risk genotypes has a higher susceptibility for developing breast cancer. Genotyping for MTHFR C677T and MTR A2756G polymorphisms were performed using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis (PCR-RFLP) method. Our results in population studied indicated that 677 C>T and 2756 A>G substitution does not appear to influence the risk of breast cancer. The cumulative effect was not observed with the OR being gradually elevated with increasing number of risk genotypes. However, larger studies are needed to further examine this interactions in this pathway and breast cancer risk in Brazilian women, as well in women of others nationalities.
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Title :
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis In A Patient With Ankylosing Spondylitis And Ulcerative Colitis Successfully Treated With Adalimumab - A Five Year Follow-Up - Case Report
Authors :
Hanna Przepiera-Bedzak, Piotr Milkiewicz, Andrzej Bialek, Marek Brzosko
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We report a five year follow-up of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in a 29-year-old man with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and ulcerative colitis (UC). According to our knowledge, this is the first case report of such coexistence.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and the magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) confirmed PSC. The sphincterotomy was performed and stent to the common bile duct was inserted. Because of the high activity of AS, treatment with adalimumab was started.
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Title :
Global Behavior of A System of Two Nonlinear Difference Equation
Authors :
Guozhuan Hu
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In this paper, we study the global behavior for a system of two nonlinear difference equations
We find that the unique positive equilibrium is global asymptotically stable under certain conditions. Finally, some illustrative examples are given to show the effective of results obtained.
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Title :
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Cow Urine Betel Vine Extract in Rats
Authors :
N.B. Sridharamurthy, M.N. Manasa ,B.A. Sowmya
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Piper betel (Betel vine) is a Vedic plant, which is using as a remedy for various diseases. In Ayurveda betel leaf extract was frequently used as an adjuvant and mixed with different medicines possibly for better effects beside its independent use as medicine. In addition to this, the aphrodisiac effect of it has been indicated in ancient texts. It is also believed to provide strength to the heart and regulate blood flow to the heart. Its utility as anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial is emphasized in several ancient books. According to Ayurveda it also helps in expelling the mucus from the respiratory tract. In Unani system of medicine it is described to improve taste and apetite, tonic to brain, heart and liver, lessens thirst, clears throat and purifies blood. Cow urine is believed to have therapeutic value and used in many drug formulations. Essentially, cow urine is used as disinfectant and for purification. With an approximate shelf life of around 5 years, this has proved to be the most effective natural antiseptic and disinfectant, when compared to the synthetic chemicals which are currently available to the consumers. Thus, it strengthens the fact that cow’s urine is not a toxic effluent as 95% of its content being water, 2.5% urea and the remaining 2.5%, a mixture of minerals, salts, hormones and enzymes. In the rural villages in India, cow’s urine is being used since a very long time as an effective antiseptic for wounds, skin diseases, bathing, etc.
Fresh leaves of the Piper betel (Betel vine) were collected from the nearest plantation and leaves were authenticated, shade dried and powdered to get moderate coarse powder. The dry powder was then extracted with cow urine at 40-450C by maceration process for 72 hrs. Later the cow urine extract was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to a semi solid mass by using vacuum distillation apparatus. The extract so obtained was used for the phytochemical and pharmacological investigations. In the present study, oral administration of the Cow urine Betel vine extract at the doses of 250mg/kg and 500mg/kg significantly inhibits paw edema and the results were compared with Standard Diclofenac (5mg/kg) treated group.
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Title :
Vitamins, Carotenoids and its association with Beneficial Effect in Preventing Breast Cancer
Authors :
Catarina Maria Nogueira De Oliveira Sediyama, Manoela Maciel dos Santos Dias, Luis Fernando de Sousa Moraes, Camilla Atsumi Zanuncio Sediyama-Bhering, Silvia Eloisa Priore, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini, Maria do Carmo Gouveia Peluzio
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women. Vitamins have been highlighted in numerous studies for its antioxidant properties and its influence on cell physiology, which suggest its potential on tumor prevention. This review aims to verify the effects of intake and/or supplementation of vitamins A, C, D and E in breast cancer prevention. The search was performed in PubMed. For this review, a search was performed using several pre-defined keyword combinations and their equivalents: "Vitamin A", "Carotenoids", "Ascorbic Acid", "Vitamin E", "Tocopherols", "Vitamin D". It was included Clinical Trials, Randomized Controlled Trials, Reviews and Systematic Reviews between January 2002 and December 2014, with women older than 18 years. Initially, 85 studies were identified. However, only twenty five were eligible. It has been demonstrated that vitamin D can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women, as well as vitamin E. Carotenoids and vitamin C might provide beneficial effects in subgroups like premenopausal and postmenopausal women respectively, being influenced by the menopausal status.
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Title :
Augmented Adipofascial Flap for Soft Tissue Cover of Open Tibial Fractures : A Case Report
Authors :
Otei O O, Ozinko M, Ekpo R, Anthony Udosen , Amah P 0
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This is the management of a 30-year-old male student, a passenger on a motor cycle who had an open tibial fracture. He was resuscitated by the Accident and Emergency doctors before the Orthopeadic and Plastic surgery units were invited to take over the management. The fracture was reduced and maintained with external fixators by the Orthopeadic surgeons and an augmented fascial flap and a split thickness skin graft were used to cover the fracture by the plastic surgical team. The wounds healed in three weeks and the fracture united in four months.
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Title :
Does Law Impose a Certain Code of Morality? Examples from Medical and Nursing Practice and Health Policy
Authors :
Venetia Sofia E. Velonaki, Martha E. Velonaki, Georgios I. Kampouroglou
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The fact that dictates of law and those of morality will often coincide is widely acceptable. However, the question whether law exists or should exist to impose one particular code of morality or not may receive many different responses. Following these two concepts over different cases and scenes in the health care sector leads to the conclusion that this question could not receive a curt answer. Law should be parallel to human morality to an extent. But, morality has a subjective dimension. The common content of morality within a community is the basis for the community’s legal framework. Even when law does not impose morality directly, it may refer to morality indirectly, referring for example to morals or to morality, to good faith, to bona fide and the like. Arguments and examples in this article establish the opinion that law is asked to apply morality to an extent, but this should not be used to supplant communal norms, cultural or religious beliefs, mainly when these sides of morality are not contrary to the universally common morality.
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Title :
The Magnetization of fcc Con (100) and (111) surfaces with GGA and GGA+U
Authors :
Yousif Shoaib Mohammed
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The Spin polarization of fcc Con (100) and (111) surfaces is investigated with a first-principle calculation of the Density Functional Theory (DFT) ferromagnetic (FM) face-centered cubic (fcc) of Cobalt Con (100) and (111) surfaces for n = 3, 5 and 7 layers. The relaxed ion and and ion + volume, and non-relaxed electronic structures of the both surfaces are determined with generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and generalized gradient approximation + Hubbard (GGA+U). The observed trends can be explained as in earlier studies in terms of the hybridization between d states of Co substrate, also some interesting specific behavior of the magnetization in the fcc Co (100) and (111) surfaces with different layers has been observed.
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Title :
Dental Status and Treatment Needs of Special Needs Children in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Authors :
S. Mohd Mokhtar, L. Abd Jalil, N. Muhd Noor, B. C. Tan, Z. Shamdol, H. Ali Hanafiah
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The aim of the study is to determine the dental status and treatment needs of special needs children in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia and to investigate the association of caries prevalence and oral health status with sociodemographic variables. Methodology: This is a cross sectional study involving 574 special needs children aged 17 and below who attended Community-based Rehabilitation centres and special classes in the government schools. They were examined for dental caries (dmft/DMFT index of World Health Organization) and oral hygiene (Simplified Oral Hygiene Index, OHI-S of Green Vermillion). Statistical analyses include frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation for descriptive statistics, whilst one-way ANOVA, simple and multiple logistic regressions were used for association analysis. Result: Majority of the children was mentally handicapped. Over 90% were from parents of middle and lower level educational background. The caries prevalence was 54.9% with mean dmft/DMFT of 1.03±2.13/1.22±2.23. There was no significant association between caries prevalence with parents’ education and monthly household income. The only sociodemographic factor that showed significant association with caries prevalence (p<0.001) was age. The mean of OHI-S was 1.13±1.03. The oral hygiene status was inversely associated with age, parents education and monthly household income. 52.8% of the children required dental treatment. In the very young, aged 2 to 6 years, 85.2% of decayed teeth (d+D) were untreated and required some form of treatment (restoration or/and extraction). Conclusion: High caries prevalence and dental treatment needs were found among the special needs children in Negeri Sembilan. This study highlights the necessity to prioritize the service delivery to the younger age group. The findings will be useful as baseline data to enable future planning of oral health care delivery for children with disabilities.
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Title :
Influence of TRPV1 Modulators Capsaicin and Capsazepine on Osteoclastogenesis in vitro
Authors :
Mohan Gowda C.M , Sreepriya M
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The influence of TRPV1 modulators capsaicin and capsazepine to regulate the growth and proliferation of osteoclasts and thereby control osteoclastogenesis was studied on murine macrophage cell line RAW 264.7 induced to take up osteoclastic lineage by the addition of RANK (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B) ligand. The differentiation of cells of macrophage lineage into osteoclastic lineage upon the addition of RANK ligand was ascertained by TRAP (Tartarate Resistant Acid Phosphatase) staining and subsequent light microscopy analysis. Crystal violet test, Sulphorhodamine B assay, NBT reduction test and Neutral red dye uptake test were taken as end point indicators to assess osteoclast growth and proliferation. It was observed that capsaicin at a concentration of 200µg/ml exhibited a statistically significant increase whereas capsazepine at a concentration of 94.2µg/ml (IC50 concentration of capsazepine) exhibited a statistically significant inhibition of osteoclast growth and proliferation. Results of the study indicate that both the compounds influence osteoclastogenesis with capsaicin showing a potentiating and capsazepine showing inhibitory effect thereby implicating their ability to influence bone resorption and hence bone remodeling. The compounds could be of therapeutic importance in musculoskeletal diseases and other inflammatory diseases of the bone to regulate the disruption in bone remodeling equilibrium.
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Title :
SDFW Analysis of Mutual Coupling on Microstrip Antenna Array Conformal to Curved
Authors :
Deepika, Mr. Kapil Mangla, Mr. Umer
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In this paper, Analysis of mutual coupling on microstrip patch antenna array conformal to curved surface is studied for both E-plane and H-plane. Far field radiation patterns and current distributions on individual patches have been obtained and plotted. The effect of E-plane and H-plane separation between radiating elements on mutual coupling coefficients has been analyzed.The approach makes use of the popular and rigorously used spectral domain full wave analysis method in conjunction with method of moment as numerical analysis tool. The electric field due to rectangular patch is obtained by solving integral equation which involves Green’s function in spectral domain. The integral equations thus formed are converted into a system of linear equations by the use of method of moment. In the method of moment, the unknown patch current is expressed into a set of linear combination of entire domain basis function weighted by unknown coefficients which are determined after solving linear system of equation. After determining current distribution on the patch antenna, the input impedance and radiation characteristics are obtained. To incorporate the effect of mutual coupling, the scattering matrix is used to describe the multiport network and mutual coupling coefficients are then obtained from scattering parameters. Simulations are done using MATLAB 2007b. Mutual coupling coefficients for E-plane and H-plane coupling are calculated by varying elemental spacing in both E and H-plane.
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Title :
Cash and Credit Management Practices of Naga Limited, Dindigul
Authors :
Dr.R.Amudha,C.R. Sathiya Narayanan
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To incorporate and progress any business, finance is the sine qua non. Management of funds has become a vibrant element in business. Though strategic planning and raising of funds are essential, controlling and administering of funds receives equal significance as it deals with daily operation of the business. The administering of funds is often referred as working capital management, or fund management, which ensures the sufficient ability in terms of money to endure the day to day operations.
Cash investment levels (Capex) and changes in trade receivables result in the rise of alternative costs affecting net working capital level. The rise and fall of working capital level require the balancing of future free cash flows which influences firms’ value changes. Thus, management of cash and receivables influence the firm’s value. The study focuses on the cash and credit management of the Naga Ltd. – Retail division (as a credit giver).
The object of the study is to analyze the management of cash and credit and its effect on the firm’s value of Naga Ltd. The secondary data for the study were taken from the records of the company for the period of five years from March 2011 to March 2015. The values are extrapolated and correlations are computed with the help of the SPSS Package to study the co-relationship between net working capital (NWC), future free cash flow (FFCF) and firm’s value. It is inferred that firm’s value has a stronger positive correlation with FFCF than NWC. The firm must take FFCF into account while planning the NWC to increase the firm’s value. By extrapolating NWC, a decreasing trend is anticipated in the near future of the company. It is suggested that the company should revamp its financial strategy to avoid the expected situation and to maintain a favourable working capital position. This will assist the company to enhance its firm’s value in future.
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Title :
Bacterial Wilt, A Challenge in Solanaceous Crops Production At Kenyan Highlands and Lowlands
Authors :
Kariko Elizabeth Kago, Murimi Zacharia Kinyua, Owuor Paul Okemo , Maingi John Muthini
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Ralstonia solanacearum, the causal agent of bacterial wilt disease, results in serious world-wide economic losses particularly in the tropics. Members of the family Solanaceae such as potato, tomato, chili and tobacco are the most affected. A survey was conducted in the period of short rains (October December ) the year 2015, covering Kenyan highlands and lowland regions of Nyeri, Kiambu, Nyahururu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, and Embu counties; the major production zones of potato, tomato and capsicum to determine the prevalence, effects and management measures in practice by farmers in control of this bacterium. The findings implicated high dependence of farmers to the solanaceous crops both for income and food (68%), and extensive presence of the bacteria in all the seven study counties. The survey indicated bacterial wilt as a big challenge in production of Solanaceae crops in central Kenya. Lack of elaborate disease management measures and poor seed systems (57%) were found to be the key contributors to the extensive spread, high prevalence (68.57%) and the high incidence (17.74%) of the disease. These findings indicated an urgent need for set up of affordable up to standards seed systems of Solanaceae crops family. This output will enable experimentation of the plant extracts and organic supplements as cheap measures in management of the bacterium leading to alleviation of bacterial wilt challenges in Kenyan highlands and lowlands.
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Title :
Epidemiology and Management of Facial Soft Tissue Trauma in Calabar, Southern Nigeria
Authors :
Ozinko M.O., Bassey G.O., Otei O.O., Ekpo R.G., Mgbe R.B.
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Background: Facial soft tissue trauma is a common emergency condition encountered in our Accident and Emergency Department.
Aim: several protocols have been adopted in the management of facial injuries; this paper reveals our adopted protocol that works for us as well as the associated epidemiology of facial soft tissue injuries.
Methodology: All patients recruited into the casualty department except patients with burn cases were used for this study. Patients were demographically evaluated and their wounds categorized according to their complexity, sites and associated injuries. Management of injuries was in accordance to the American Trauma Life Support (ATLS). The wounds were debrided and treated according to the structures involved. They were managed and discharged with an average of 9months follow- up period. Some minor complications such as wound infection and scarring were noted.
Results: 2016 soft tissue injuries in 1653 were seen in patients from between January and December, 2014, 104(9%) were associated with facial injuries. The sites of the face involved were the frontal area 41(39%), the cheek 24(22.9%), the nose 18(17.1%), the chin 11(10.5%), the eyelids 6(5.7%) and the lips 5(4.7%). The injuries were contusions, lacerations, abrasions and avulsions. About 28 cases, representing 26.9%, had fractures of the mandible, maxilla and the frontal bones as well as fracture- dislocation of the temporo-mandibular joints. 22% had various forms of head injuries. Aetiologically, road traffic accidents constituted 44(45%), falls 42(43.7%), sports 6(6.2%), human bites 6(6.2%) and gunshot injuries 2(2.2%). Fifteen deaths were recorded which were due to massive haemorrhage, airway obstruction and severe head injury.
Conclusion: The adoption and application of our management protocol in the management of facial soft tissue injuries has greatly improved the outcome of treatment of facial soft tissue injuries in our facility.
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Title :
Tourniquet Injuries In Hand Surgery: Prevention And Management In University of Calabar Teaching Hospital
Authors :
Ozinko M.O., Otei O.O., Ekpo R.G., Isiewele E.
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Background: Tourniquet is commonly used in hand surgery to provide bloodless field that will facilitate dissection although fraught with complications. Aims: This study is aimed at identifying complications associated with the use of tourniquet in our practice as well as their prevention and management. Materials and Methods: Our cohort included 152 patients who underwent one of the most common procedures in the unit for hand trauma or infection, tumours including ganglion, syndactyly, trigger finger and camptodactyly with an average follow up period of 8 months. Exclusion criteria included incomplete notes, no documented post operative follow- up, pre-existing soft tissue damage or neurological lesion affecting the limb concerned. 25 patients were excluded because of incomplete or missing notes, 4 no follow-up records and 2 pre-existing nerve or soft tissue injury in the affected hand. Medical notes relating to the cohort were documented, the type of procedures, tourniquet time, adequacy of the bloodless field using the quantity of the estimated blood loss and any intra-operative or post-operative complications were also ascertained.Results: 121 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were reviewed for the purpose of the study with male to female ratio of 1:1.6, average age of 45years ranging from 8 months to 72 years. A total of 5 post operative complications were identified: 2 nerve injuries, (neuropraxia which resolved within 6months and post operative tourniquet pain in 3 patients). The use of tourniquet was discontinued in 3 patients due to venous tourniquet effect with inadequate bloodless field. The duration of tourniquet varies between 30 minutes and 108 minutes with an average interval of 86 per 10minutes. Conclusion: The use of tourniquet is often followed with complications for which the pathophysiology, their preventive measures and management should be known by limb surgeons if they should arise.
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Title :
Environmental Survey of Heavy Metals in the Yiluo Basin of East-Central China: Water, Soil and Plants
Authors :
Ryunosuke Kikuchi, Carla S. Ferreira, Antonio D. Ferreira
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China's economy has grown at an average of 10% over the last 10 years, but the rapid urbanization and industrialization has released large volumes of pollutants. As it is reported that China is facing an environmental crisis, we carried out a field survey in Luoyang city, which is the center of industrial activities in the Yiluo basin, in order to draw a simple picture of the current environment. The obtained results show that sampled water contained Zn and Pb in rich amounts, soil samples contained large amounts of Zn, Pb, Mn, Cu, Cr and Al, and plant samples (e.g. squashes) contained considerable amounts of Al in particular. The measured metal contents exceed not only the European standard but also China's national standard. Chinese farm products are supplied to the European market. In this sense, the issue associated with metal contamination is not local but global (European concern in particular). It is important to establish a natural reference (i.e. background level) in order to properly assess the contamination degree due to human activities, but this subject remains for a future study.
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Title :
Identification and Prediction of Heart Disease Based on the Analysis Electrocardiosignals Using a Neural Network
Authors :
Mammadov Rahim, Rahimova Yelena, Abdullayeva Sevinc
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At the same time image processing as well as the actual calculations combined with a large volume of incoming information in terms of distortion. Artificial Neural Networks has been selected on the basis of networks for research.In this article had heen given application technique of neural network technology.Radial base network was used for the analysis of cardiosignals. Defining of algorithms according to three groups of cardiosignalswere offered: norm signals, bradycardia and tachycardia.
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Title :
Development of an Intelligent System for IoT using Web Services and Cyber Physical Approaches
Authors :
Ms. Twinkle Jagani, Ms. Snehal Dilip Sawant, Ms. Komal Vijay Sonawane, Ms. Anagha Chaudhari
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way we perceive information. It has inspired solutions for a variety of everyday problems. With the advent of IoT, the internet will house several “intelligent “objects capable of making their own decisions and communicate with each other in an efficient manner. Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs) represent a new paradigm of future intelligent systems. They consist of loosely coupled subsystems which interact with mechanisms of Service oriented Architecture (SoA). One of the most important goals for many organizations is to satisfy their clients’ service level agreements with respect to the response time and throughput. Web services are one of the popular technologies to achieve SOA solutions.Web service is a very important candidate technology to achieve SOA requirements that allows the service providers to publish their services to many service consumers.
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Title :
A Suitable Estimation of Body Surface Area Based on Six Very Used Formulae and on Weight/Height
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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This study aims to overcome the difficulties caused by the use of different formulae for estimating body surface area (BSA): misappreciations could happen when comparing data differently indexed, particularly in overweight subjects. A table of heights and weights for males and females, based on the Metropolitan Insurance Tables 1983, was composed so to have by each height a wide range of weights and consistent body mass indices, comprised between 21.7 ± 1.33 and 32.8 ± 0.1 kg/m2 for males and between 20.5 ± 1.32 and 32.8 ± 0.09 kg/m2 for females. Based on the weights-heights tables, six BSAs by six widely used formulae were estimated for each set of height and weight. Their average value represented a reference BSA, which was regressed on the ratio of weight/height, and assumed a measure of a correlated BSA. A very high correlation resulted (R2 > 0.998). Using the equations of the regressions, BSA = x + y * weight/height, the corresponding BSAs were estimated, differing from the reference BSA of –0.0783% for males and of 0.023% for females. A further analysis of this method was processed, using for each height 15 random weights, with an average difference 0.19% ± 0.18 for males and 0.038% ± 0.19 for females. Finally, the differences in percentages between indexations operated using the reference BSAs or the BSAs by equation were evaluated, showing an overall average difference of 0.069% for males and of –0.039% for females. The use of these equations may help the clinician avoid the problems due to the differing indexations because they are based on only a single very suitable BSA and because they include a wide range of weights.
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Title :
Unsupervised Feature Selection Using Evolutionary Algorithms
Authors :
Ms. Aishwarya Deshpande, Ms. Sharvari Deshpande, Ms. Monika Doke, Ms. Anagha Chaudhari
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Classification is a central problem in the fields of data mining and machine learning. Using a training set of labelled instances, the task is to build a model (classifier) that can be used to predict the class of new unlabelled instances. Data preparation is crucial to the data mining process, and its focus is to improve the fitness of the training data for the learning algorithms to produce more effective classifiers. Searching for the frequent pattern within a specific sequence has become a much needed task in the various sector. Most recent works are based on Apriori algorithm, GSP, MacroVspan etc. techniques. However, frequent pattern mining can be made more efficient. Two widely applied data preparation methods are feature selection and instance selection, which fall under the umbrella of data reduction.
Feature selection is selecting a subset of optimal features. Feature selection is being used in high dimensional data reduction and it is being used in several applications like medical, image processing, text mining, etc. Several methods were introduced for unsupervised feature selection. Among those methods some are based on filter approach and some are based on wrapper approach.
In the existing work, unsupervised feature selection methods using Genetic Algorithm, Bat Algorithm and Ant Colony Optimization have been introduced. These methods yield better performance for unsupervised feature selection. We will use a novel method to select subset of features from unlabeled data using binary bat algorithm with sum of squared error as the fitness function.
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Title :
Numerical Simulation of the Deformation of Some MEMS
Authors :
Gutierrez G. S., Bermudez B., Alanis J. D.
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In this paper we present the numerical simulation of the deformation of two Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS), a trampoline-type one i.e. a rectangular cantilever beam and an accelerometer that consists of a square plate with all edges simply supported. The deformation of these systems is modeled by fourth-order differential equations, ordinary and partial respectively. We find the approximate solutions by using the finite differences method programmed in Matlab, solving the system of linear equations associated with different methods to evaluate the efficiency of these. We obtained very good approximations with small errors compared to other articles that use other approaches.
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Title :
Comparison of Academic Achievement of Daily Students, Further Students and Aras Campus of Dentistry School of Tabriz University
Authors :
Mohammad Ali Ghavimi, Arezoo Ghoreishizadeh, Negin Ghasemi, Hosein Eslami, Parisa Falsafi
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Background and Objectives: One of the hot issues of concerns of many young people and families is the university entrance exam or Concours . The aim of our study was to compare the academic achievement of students in three categories: daily, Aras campus and post-graduate to each other in Tabriz dentistry school and search the relationship between university admission and their academic achievement.Methods: A total of 45 students of dentistry school of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, including 15 daily quota students accepted for university entrance examination, 15 students were admitted to Aras campus, 15 post-Graduate students enrolled the study. surgery 4 theoretical , surgery 4 practical, children 3 theoretical, children 3 practical, restorative 3 theoretical, restorative 3 practical courses scores were compared. Scores were analyzed using Chi-square tests and ANOVA. The significance level in this study was defined p≥ 0.05.Results: The mean scores of surgery 4 theoretical and practical, children 3 theoretical and practical and theoretical and practical and restorative 3, ordinary students had the highest mean scores and post-graduate students had the lowest mean score and the three groups had statistically significant differences.Conclusion: Ordinary admissions of Concours during study at university have better academic achievement than admissions of University of Medical Sciences campuses.
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Title :
Graves Disease: “Unusual Presentation”
Authors :
Ahmed M. Badi, Hassan O.Abuzaid, Mohamed M.Abohmira, Akshay Athreya
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Hyperthyroidism is known to cause derangement in liver function. However, hyperthyroidism presenting solely with jaundice and no other symptoms is a rare occurrence. We report a patient who presented to the hospital with severe itching and jaundice. Liver function tests done initially showed a conjugated hyperbilirubinemia and elevation in liver enzymes. Imaging studies, auto immune workup for liver diseases, hepatitis serology were all negative. Thyroid function test revealed a picture of hyperthyroidism with strongly positive anti thyroid peroxidase antibodies.This case highlights the importance of considering thyroid diseases in cases of jaundice where no obvious causes can be identified. Treatment with anti-thyroid medications can provide significant relief.
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Title :
Nasolabial Pedicle Flap for Reconstruction of a More Distant Defect : A Case Report
Authors :
Otei O. O, Ozinko M , Ekpo R, Egiehiokhin Isiwere, Amah P
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This is the management of a 38-year-old female trader. She had a road traffic accident with open fracture of the frontal bone and was received by the accident and emergency doctors and resuscitated before the pastic and orthopeadic surgeons were invited to take over the management. The orthopeadic team applied a neck collar and did investigations to rule out cervical spine injury. The plastic team later used a nasolabial flap to cover the open frontal bone fracture. The patient was satisfied with the outcome of surgery.
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Title :
Intestinal Extrusion by the Hole of Colostomy
Authors :
Valdemir Jose Alegre Salles, Carolina Mardegan, Matheus Jose Maia Pereira, Paulo Giovanni Estevam, Raphael Bacco Gusmao da Rocha, Silvia Manprim Padovese, Karla Rachid Pereira, Marcella Camara Moura Silva
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Intestinal extrusion developed at the site of a stoma is a rare occurrence, associated with an elevated morbidity-mortality. The clinical symptoms frequently occur between the sixth and seventh postoperative days. The risk factors most commonly related to extrusion are: increased intra-abdominal pressure, cancer of the digestive tract, emergency surgery and stomas in the surgical incision. The authors report the case of male patients, with adenocarcinoma of the median rectus with acute obstructive abdomen, submitted to loop transversotomy with the objective of decompression. The patients presented intestinal extrusion through the peri-colostomic abdominal orifice. This occurred on the tenth post-operative day with a severe picture of Syndrome of Systemic Inflammatory Response and pneumonia. The association of some initiating factors, such as the emergency surgery, the neoplastic colorectal malignancy, the increase of intra-abdominal pressure and the technical error in tailoring the colostomy were determining factors for the development of this peri-colostomic complication.
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Title :
Improved Oxidation of Graphite for Different Oxidation Time and for Different Concentration of Oxidizing Agent for Cellular Sensing
Authors :
Shivangi Kosta, Prerna Bansal, Niroj Kumar Sahu
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In the present work, graphite has been oxidized by a modified oxidation method. Structural and optical properties of as prepared graphite oxide (GO) have been investigated for different oxidation time and for different concentrations of oxidizing agent (KMnO4). GO samples were prepared by varying the oxidation time (18hrs, 14hrs and 6hrs) and graphite: KMnO4 wt% ratios (1:3, 1:6 and 1:9). As-synthesized GO was characterized by XRD, FTIR, Zeta potential and UV-vis spectroscopic techniques. Our XRD results indicated oxidation of graphite through a shift in the position of [002] diffraction peak of graphite from 26º to 9º-10º for GO. We observed maximum d-spacing (0.932nm) for GO sample prepared for 6hrs with 1:6 wt% of graphite: KMnO4. GO sample prepared for 6hrs showed its excellent water dispersibility with zeta potential value of -43.35mV. Present study suggest that GO sample prepared for 6 hr oxidation time with 1:6 wt% of graphite:KMnO4 gives maximum exfoliation of graphite and is rich of all major oxygen functional groups. In comparison to the existing oxidation methods, our modified oxidation method is suitable for large scale preparation of highly oxygen functionalized GO in less oxidation time (6hrs). As-prepared GO was further used for detection of cancer cells through electrochemical approach.
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Title :
Optimal Imperfect Production Inventory Model with Machine Breakdown and Stochastic Repair Time
Authors :
Prasanta Kumar Ghosh, Jayanta Kumar Dey
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This study develops an imperfect production inventory model with random machine breakdown and stochastic repair time. The model assumes that the production system produces mixture of perfect and imperfect items from the beginning of the production and the system shifts from 'in-control state' to 'out-control state' at random time and also machine repair time is independent of the machine break-down rate. Some portions of the acceptable imperfect products are sale at reduction price and a disposal cost is incurred for environmental protection to dispose the rest portion. Demand of the perfect items is constant and due to imperfect screening, the return items (which are sale as perfect items but originally they are imperfect) are replaced by the new perfect items. Here two cases discussed in comprising with stochastic machine repair time and production down time. MATHEMETICA is used to derive an optimal profit for both the cases. Sensitivity analysis are shown to betterunderst and the model.
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Title :
Influence of The Evaporation Rate Over Lithium Recovery From Brines
Authors :
Valdez Silvana K., Flores Horacio R., Orce Agustina M., KwokLeung H.
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The brines of the South American Puna contain a great amount of valuables ions. Among them, lithium has the highest economic value; therefore, its grade and recovery are of interest in the purification steps of the brine. The first step of the process is brine concentration by solar evaporation. This process involves the precipitation of the ions which form saturated brines and a mass of crystals impregnated with mother liquor is obtained. The first salt that precipitates is sodium chloride (NaCl) because of their high initial concentration. When approximately 60% of the water is evaporated, a mixture of NaCl and KCl (sylvite) is obtained. This by product is used as raw material to obtain potassium chloride (KCl). The others ions present in the brine such as magnesium, calcium, and sulphate precipitate by adding a specific reagent (chemical precipitation). Sulphate and calcium precipitate as CaSO4, and magnesium as Mg(OH)2. The purified solution is sent to a final evaporation stage where the concentration of Li+ increases to about 6%.At each evaporation step, the ionic concentrations of the brine increases. In contrast its volume decreases. Also, the crystals obtained are soaked with a brine which is increasingly concentrated in lithium. Thus, the limiting factor to a greater degree of evaporation is the loss of Li+with the rich solution accompanying the mass of crystals. This liquor is the limiting factor in the evaporation level when a higher lithium grade is required. In this paper a progressive evaporation of brines from the North West of Argentina was performed and analyzed, focused in the lithium recovery from the concentrated brine. For a given brine, it is shown thatwhen the 64.3% of evaporation in volume is reached, the lithium concentration increases from 900 to 7,200 ppm. In this case, it is obtained a brine yield of 33.5 % in volume and a lithium recovery of the 28.1%.On the other hand, when the evaporation reaches 40% in volume, lithium recovery is 74%.
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Title :
Channel Analysis in OFDM Systems
Authors :
Satveer Singh, Md. Umar, Shalini
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Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) Technique has received a lot of interest in mobile communication research. For wideband mobile communication system, the radio channel is usually frequency selective and time variant. In OFDM system, the channel transfer function of radio channel appears in both frequency and time domains. Therefore, a estimation of channel is necessary for demodulation of OFDM signal. Channel estimation methods for OFDM system based on pilot aided. In this thesis we investigate and compare different pilot based channel estimation schemes for OFDM systems. The channel estimation can be performed by either inserting pilot tones into all subcarriers of OFDM symbols with a specific period or inserting pilot tones into each OFDM symbol. In this present study, major type of pilot arrangement such as 1. Block type 2. Comb type. Both type of pilot arrangement have been focused employing least square error (LSE) and Minimum mean square error (MMSE) channel estimators. Block type pilot subcarrier is suitable for slow fading radio channels. Comb type pilot subcarrier is suitable for fast fading radio channels. Also com type pilot arrangement is sensitive to frequency selective when compare to block type pilot arrangement. Channel estimation algorithm based on comb type pilot is dividing into pilot signal estimation and channel interpolation. Symbol error rate performance of OFDM systems for both type pilot subcarriers are presented in this thesis.
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Title :
Challenges and Role of Information Communication Technology Practices in Modern Distance Education System
Authors :
Majid Zaman, Muheet Ahmed Butt
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Education birth of every human (Still a dream); Distance Education with the help of Information Communication Technology can make this dream come true. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is making it possible for individual to pursue education in the very room he/she lives in though distance mode. This is all because of the latest developments in the field of computer technology. It is redefining both the teacher and the learner. This paper first gives an overview of the state of art in the distance learning domain and its recent evolution. Within this frame we will discuss the educational use of information Communication Technology. Furthermore this paper examines and discusses theoretical aspects concerned with the educational use of ICT.
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Title :
Application of Federalism in Iraq from the Legal Jurisprudence View Point
Authors :
Esraa Mahmood Badr Alsamee, Harlida Abdul Wahab, Yuhanif Yusof
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The purpose of this paper is to explore the application of federalism in Iraq under constitution of 2005. After the fall of political regime in 2003, Iraq adopted federalism under the Constitution of 2005. The application of federalism in Iraq has caused an argument among supporters, opponents, deniers its application, although it is compatible with a multi-ethnic, religious and national in Iraq. This paper will demonstrate those opinions and arguments supported in order to determine the extent to which appropriate presence of the application of federal system in Iraq under the Constitution of 2005 practiced. This study will be conducted through doctrinal approach; data will be collected through secondary source by examining the contribution scholars in this field. The research will help countries seek to apply a federal system in a way that has similar conditions to Iraq, gaining from the benefit of the Iraqi experience with federalism.
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Title :
Colorectal Cancer: Molecular Classification And Clinical Application
Authors :
Amrallah A. Mohammed, Ahmad A. Mirza , Hani EL-Tanni, Abdulrahim A. Mirza , Emran H. Alsawaf
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Genetic -depth study showed the perplexity of molecular heterogeneity of colorectal cancer (CRC). Though various therapies exist, we do not have the proper way to choose the right treatment for each patient, personalized treatment strategies are in demand.For CRC, a broad molecular classification is still missing.We wish to apply the molecular techniques to improve the outcome.Our intention in this review is to summarize the molecular classification of CRC and their reflection on management.
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Title :
Public Knowledge of Stroke Amongst a Saudi Population
Authors :
Wijdan M Basfar,Awatef E Al-Sebyani, Ghufran A Aljawi, Haneen A Milyani,Mohammed M. Jan
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Background:Adequate public awareness and knowledge of stroke is needed for proper identification and prevention of potential morbidity and disability. This study was conducted to examine the public stroke awareness and knowledge in a regional Saudi population.
Methods:A cross sectional study was conducted using a structuredquestionnaire designed to examine public knowledge about stroke warning signs, risk factors, and acute management. Participants were included during an educational stroke campaign at a large shopping center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabiaduring the month of August, 2011.
Results:A total of 506 participants were included. Most participants were young (62% <30 years), females (70%), and well educated (80% had a university degree). Although most participants (87%) recognized stroke definition and the need for urgent medical attention, only 34% rated their stroke knowledge as good.Factors correlating with giving the correct answers to the stroke warning signs and risk factors including female gender (92% females vs 83% males, p=0.003) and adequate financial income (91% adequate vs 74% inadequate, p=0.017). On the other hand, factors correlating significantly with the general perception of good stroke knowledge included younger age (<30 years), female gender, being single, having university education, and residing in an urban area.
Conclusion:Although most participates were able to recognized stroke symptoms and the need for urgent medical attention, their level of knowledge was weak and correlated with their social, economic, and educational levels. Further education is needed in our region.
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Title :
Smart Meters - Keeping Users Privacy
Authors :
Alves Andre Luiz ,Fonseca Keiko Veronica Ono
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Electric power distribution systems are evolving toward more intelligent models allowing distribution organizations to have a perspective on how consumption is happening. However, these systems may allow for violation of consumer privacy, as they can identify the equipment in use, allowing for profiling of user activities. This work addresses the need to develop a mechanism to protect privacy, and presents an option for creating this protection for individual electric power consumer units through intermediate encryption of readings from these individual units, allowing suppliers access not to individual readings, but sum of their total.
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Title :
How Likely Clinically Suspicious Looking Cervix is Cervical Cancer?
Authors :
Ying Yiing Lou, Sahathevan Sathiyathasan
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Clinically suspicious looking cervix does not always mean cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or cervical cancer but it can be caused by other benign and inflammatory conditions. It was recommended that the patients should be initially seen urgently in the general gynaecology clinic rather than in the colposcopy unit because most of them will not have cancer. Consideration should be taken into account in those women who have risk factors for cervical cancer especially postcoidal bleeding (PCB).
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Title :
Germany and the United States: A Comparison of Support for Wind Energy
Authors :
Dr. Patricia A. Terry
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Germany leads the world in per capita wind energy production and public acceptance for wind energy is very high compared to a lack of support observed in the United States. A comparative study delineates many reasons for this difference. First, the U.S. has recently gained economically through hydraulic fracturing and off-shore oil development, while Germany lacks oil and natural gases and views renewable energy as its economic driver. The formation of coalition governments in Germany has provided a voice for the Green Party and resulted in significant renewable energy policy legislation, while the U.S. has a more winner take all two party system in which lobby groups, particularly those for the fossil fuel industry, have greatly influenced energy policy away from renewables. Germans, in general, widely accept global climate change and a need to mitigate its causes, while both Bush presidential administrations in the U.S. attempted to discredit government scientists’ warnings of the effects of climate change. In addition, the difference in ownership of television channels between the two countries and what may be advertised influences people’s opinions of what energy sources are best. Perhaps the greatest reason for the success of wind energy in Germany, however, is the development of community wind farms, in which all citizens are involved in the siting of systems and have equal access to invest and profit and for which tax revenues return to the hosting community. Because of this there is no such thing as Wind Turbine Syndrome and the German saying is “every flicker is a euro.”
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Title :
Vague Cosets
Authors :
Ch. Mallika, N. Ramakrishna, G.Anandha Rao
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In this paper we study the vague cosets and their properties.These concepts are used in the development of some important results and theorems about vague groups and vague normalgroups.Also some of their important properties havebeen investigated.
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Title :
Burnout Syndrome Among Health Workers At A Brazilian Public Hospital Run By A Social Health Organization
Authors :
Paulo de Oliveira Vasconcelos Filho
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When stress is a chronic problem associated with work, it is referred to as Burnout syndrome (BS). The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of BS among health professionals at a Brazilian public hospital run by a social health organization.
This is a qualitative descriptive study describing the experiences of workers at a public hospital located in Cubatão, SP, Brazil. A hundred thirty-eight professionals agreed to participate in the study. The cohort included 27 physicians, 46 nurses and 65 nursing technicians. The study was done using a two-part questionnaire. The first part included questions designed to investigate socio-demographic data. The second part included the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).
The demographic data collected are as follows: the average age of participants was 34,6 years (± 5.4), the prevalence of women was 68%and the marital status most reported was a stable union (38.5%). All participants had completed at least a technical education. Most participants were nursing technicians (51.2%), and the average hiring time by the institution was 5.5 years (± 2.1). 76% were employed by the organization and 24% had outsourcing contract. According to the criteria of MBI-HSS, fifteen respondents (10.8%) had BS. For nurses, there was a positive association between low professional accomplishment (PA) and women (OR = 2.6; IC 95% [0.9; 7.3]; p=0,05), and between married and emotional exhaustion (OR = 1.6; IC 95% [0.3; 2.3]; p=0.04). For nursing technicians, a positive association between depersonalization (DE) and age 31-35 years (OR = 1.8; 95% CI [0.5; 5.9]; p = 0.05), and between DE the period of time in the job 4 – 7 years (OR = 7.9; 95% CI [0.9; 71.1]; p = 0.03). As for the physicians, the positive association was between period of time in the job 4 – 7 years and low PA (OR = 1.7; 95% CI [0.6; 5.1]; p = 0.04). Our results showed a moderate frequency of emotional exhaustion and low professional accomplishment in a Brazilian public hospital. Exhaustion and lack of professional interest may be related to inadequate human resources policies.
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Title :
Effect of Textile Effluent on Geotechnical Properties of Expansive Soil for Flexible Pavements
Authors :
Dr.R.Kumutha, Dr.K.Vijai, S.Naga Priya, R.Rajapriya, P.Sindhusri
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Soil stabilization can be done in a number of ways. Chemical stabilization methods are highly effective when compared with mechanical stabilization. But the cost of the chemicals makes the process to be a costly one. The present experimental work studies the feasibility of using textile effluent for the stabilization of black cotton soil. Soil sample taken for the study is highly plastic and requires stabilization. Textile effluent from the local industries is to be disposed after several stages of treatment to minimize the environmental risk. Textile effluent is found to be alkaline and also has the cations that can be utilized in chemical stabilization of clayey soil. Different percentages of textile effluent are added to the soil sample and observations are made for the changes in the properties of soil such as plasticity index, swell index, Unconfined Compressive Strength and California Bearing Ratio. The swelling, plasticity and strength characteristics are considerably increased with addition of effluent. From the observation of geotechnical properties 100% of effluent is observed to be optimum for use in practical purposes. Treatment with effluent is recommended for the improvement of clayey sub grade.
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Title :
Instagram: The New Edge of Online Retailing
Authors :
Dr. Jas Raj Bohra, Mallika Bishnoi
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With the increase in popularity of social networking, they pose immense potentials and challenges for the future of E-commerce. Latest developments have emerged to leverage the power of social networking with online shopping. Social Shopping is the resultant of Social Media’s impact on e-tailing. The use of social networking sites is now no more restricted to chatting, creating a page or making friends but has now moved to another level which involves Online Retailing. Social sites like Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, etc. have been adopted by the retailers and consumers as a shopping platform. Users on social shopping sites can post product recommendations, share photos, form social shopping communities and make purchases. Despite enormous business interests and potentials, little is known about whether the internet users will adopt such systems. This paper aims at determining the online retailing on Instagram and how customers are attracted towards this form of online stores on a social networking site. The paper also provides marketing suggestions for the retailers on Instagram and similar social networking sites.
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Title :
Gene Expression Signatures of Ductal Breast Carcinoma Shows Differentially Expression of Cell Cycle, Proliferation and Apoptosis Related Genes
Authors :
Lokman Varisli
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Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases among women in western countries. Ductal carcinoma of the breast is a pre-invasive malignant lesion that is curable. However, undetected or untreated tumors can progress to invasive breast cancer. Therefore, understanding of molecular changes in this tumor and determining of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers will be valuable for early diagnosis and predict of prognosis in this disease. In this study, we investigated differentially expressed genes in ductal carcinoma of breast. Moreover, we also investigated probable mechanisms that abrogated in these lesions. The results have shown that there are 96 upregulated and 110 downregulated gene in ductal breast cancer compared normal breast. Analyzing of this gene list revealed that upregulated genes are significantly enriched cell cycle term. However, downregulated genes are enriched regulation of cell proliferation and apoptosis terms.
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Title :
The Factors That Influence Beef Cattle Marketing Efficiency and The Behavior Of Pastoralists: A Case Study In Kenya
Authors :
Stephen G. Mbogoh, Kimpei Munei, Mathew K. Komen, Juma M. Mohammed
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This review article shows that the paradigms on the best methods of utilizing the fragile land resources in arid and semi-arid land areas (ASALs) vary, but nomadic pastoralism which is livestock keeping under constant mobility in search of water and pasture often is the main source of livelihoods for the people living in such areas. For Kenya, the ASALs constitute about 80% of the country's land area that is home to about 60% of Kenya's livestock population. However, the ASALs in Kenya suffer frequent droughts with concomitant devastating effects on livestock, and the poverty incidence in these areas is way above Kenya's national average. This situation calls for efforts to explore effective interventions to reduce poverty for pastoralists in the ASALs. Improving marketing efficiency and off-take rates for pastoral livestock to enhance household incomes has been recommended as one of these strategies. However, attempts to implement this strategy have proved ineffective, primarily because even though the pastoralists tend to keep large livestock herds, often they are unwilling to offer much for sale in the market. This study sought to identify and evaluate the factors that influence the pastoralists' beef-cattle marketing behaviour and efficiency in the ASALs of Kenya. The study found that cattle calving rate, cattle purchases rate, off-pastoral income and pastoral household dependency ratio are the main factors that influence pastoral beef-cattle marketing behaviour and efficiency. Contrary to conventional expectations, this study found that pastoral household decisions on beef cattle off-take rate in Kenya are not influenced by market information.
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Title :
A Comparative Study of Susceptibility of HepG2 and HaCat cells to DNA Damage
Authors :
Ghazalla Benhusein, Elaine Mutch, Jamal Elmezogi, Yousef Taher, Adel Abushofa, Faith Williams
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Background: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural source of oxidative DNA damage in cells generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are responsible for DNA damage and apoptosis. Aim: We investigated the susceptibility of HepG2 and HaCat cells to DNA damage capacity induced by hydrogen peroxide, as well as to compare the differential sensitivities of both types of cells to DNA damage. Methods: HepG2 and HaCat cells were challenged with 25 µM hydrogen peroxide for 5, 30, 40, 60 min and 24 hr using Comet assay. Results: DNA damage was significantly increased in both HepG2 and HaCat cells at all times of incubation (p<0.001), but not at 24hr. Furthermore, there was a clear decrease in the amount of DNA damage was observed at 24 hr time of incubation, which is accompanied with decrease in DNA migration length in both HepG2 and HaCat cells. Conclusion: Our results confirm that the profile of DNA damage induced by hydrogen peroxide was similar in both HepG2 and HaCat cells. However, the reduction in the amount of DNA damage could be due to of possibility of cellular DNA repair.
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Title :
Experimental Investigation of Performance and Emissions using Ethanol Petrol Blends in SI Engine-A Comparative Study of 2-Stroke and 4- Stroke SI Engines
Authors :
P. Sivaram, Dr. N. Haribabu, K. Siddhardha Kumar, B.V.V Prasada Rao
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The huge consumption of fossil fuels is directly affects the economy of our country as importing it from other countries so this may give scope for many researchers to find other alternatives to drag out the usage of petroleum. Thus, using bio-fuel as an alternative, the problem could be reduced. Also the transportation mainly depends on the fossil fuels particularly liquid fuels which are depleting at much faster rate than production. The transport vehicles also based on usage operated on 2-stroke and 4 –stroke engines. In present work both the test engines are considered for experimental study with approximately equal horse power and rated speed for comparative study, run with various blends of gasoline-ethanol and also evaluated using pure petrol fuel without any modification in a present engine. India is ranked second place in cultivating sugar cane, from which ethanol is produced and 99% purity ethanol is considered for the preparation of test fuels. Experiments were conducted using different blends of gasoline-ethanol such as E0 (Pure petrol), E20 (20% of ethanol in vol.based), E30 (30% of ethanol in vol.based), E40 (40% of ethanol in vol.based), and E50 (50% of ethanol in vol.based) and its effect on specific fuel consumption, break thermal efficiency and emissions with respect to the engine load taking pure petrol as datum. The results of experimental investigation were compared between 2-stroke and 4 –stroke engines. Results show that alternative fuel like ethanol blending with gasoline increases the thermal efficiency in 4-stroke engine, liberates less emission and also noticed the better combustion.
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Title :
The Farmer Response to Conservation Agriculture in Monze, Zambia
Authors :
Joseph T. Mwale, Idani Lichilo, Mutinta Muyangwa
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Conservation agriculture is promoted as a sustainable agricultural practice in Zambia in the wake of increasing shifts in rainfall patterns along with land degradation. Yet the practice has been partially adopted by most small-scale farmers in spite of the well-established socio-economic benefits. As part of the scientific endeavour to understand the socio-dynamics of conservation agriculture, this paper assesses the farmer response to the emergent agricultural practice under the hypothesis that adoption of the practice as promoted by agricultural development agencies is a pragmatic realization of a disrupted agro-ecological system under the increasing influence of socio-economic and bio-physical factors. Using a combination of principal components analysis and logistic regression, it has been established that there is a positive farmer response to conservation farming in view of the perceived negative effects of climate variability and the high utility derived from engaging in the practice. The most significant factors influencing the farmer response are climate variability and income status of the farmer among other factors including extension service delivery and labour intensity. The analysis leads to a logical conclusion that the probability that a farmer in Manungu agricultural block will adopt conservation farming is 40% if there is poor extension service delivery. It is, therefore, recommended for further research and agricultural development policy that cost-effectiveness should be a central feature of the design of conservation farming technologies for the smallholder farmers in light of the low income status of the farmers; and that pragmatic approaches to extension service delivery should be engaged to ensure successful adoption of conservation farming technologies.
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Title :
Path Relatively Prime Cordial Graph
Authors :
Dr. A. Nellai Murugan ,V.Nishanthini
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The graph that admits a Relatively Prime Cordial Graph is called Relatively Prime Cordial Graph. In this paper, we proved that path related graphs,Relatively Prime Cordial Graph.
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Title :
Wireless LAN Security: The IEEE 802.11 Risks and Technical Challenges
Authors :
Amit Mishra, Dangana Muhammad, Joseph Elijah, Dinesh Kumar
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Wireless local area networks (LANs) are playing a major role in the information technology revolution. They have found their way into a wide variety of markets including financial sectors, corporations, health care, and education.The rapid deployment of wireless LANs is testimony to the inherent benefits of this technology. Unfortunately, most wireless deployments are, at this time, fundamentally insecure. This is not an exaggeration. It is an accurate assessment of the reality of the current state of the security of wireless 802.11-based environments.Because of its transmission characteristic, many security problems have set in. This paper aims to introduce the security mechanism of the wireless LAN and points out the shortcoming of it.
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Title :
Jordanian Coach Leadership Style in The Mind of The Football Players
Authors :
Shamil Daghistani, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim
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Since coach leaderships plays important role in the coaching professional development, interest around the football coaching become great interest of most sport management researchers. There is great interest around the topic of coaching leadership style but few case studies that have been done address from the view point of the players. While there is a plentiful amount of literature about the topics of the various coaching roles and support needed for coaching, a study of the in the understand the real phenomena; of coaching style has not been conducted in the setting of Jordanian Football Industry. This study assumes that most. It is not known about the range of coaching leaderships experiences and how this experience accepted by the younger players. Therefore, this study offers information that addresses this gap in the sport management literature. This qualitative study used the theme of coach leadership styles as ground theory as a means to look into the real experience of the player and interviewed 10 players during one of the football camp held in the county. The themes of this study suggest that it is important to establish goals and guidelines for an exemplary of good leadership styles. In adding, the study recommends significant pieces of good coaching leaderships accepted by the Jordanian football culture. Recommendation to implementing successful leadership style in coaching programs are discussed further.
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Title :
Teaching The Linear Function in Secondary Education With The Use of New Technologies
Authors :
Dr Eleni Tsami
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In the teaching of the subject of Mathematics and in particular, in the teaching of the linear function f(x) = ax + b, the use of Microsoft Office Excel programme ( 1st grade of Eniaio Lykeio/ Unified upper-secondary school) equally facilitates both participants of the learning process, as the particular programme is incorporated in the context of the learner-centered educational procedure. Within the framework of this point of view and with the aim of effectively compiling the syllabus, the application of twelve (12) basic principles hinging on the active participation of learners in mutual cooperation, is considered necessary. Self-evaluation and the need to establish specific incentives and set concrete aims and objectives constitute indicative examples of basic principles.
Within the frame of the afore-mentioned educational principles, it is suggested that the class is divided in groups of 2-3 students and new technologies are implemented (P/C), with the ultimate goal to clarify and comprehend concepts and applications relevant to the subject. Criteria for the design of such an activity are the exploitation of learners’ background knowledge and experience as well as the experimental involvement in new teaching practices. As prerequisites, we pose the formulation of conjectures and conclusions and the ‘de-penalization’ of errors in the mind of learners.
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Title :
An Interview with Solomon Abebe: Diversity in Education - Second Edition
Authors :
Michael F. Shaughnessy
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Solomon Abebe was born and raised in Ethiopia, and Solomon latercame to the United States to study. He earned his degrees from Hesston College, Goshen College, Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State University. After several years of teaching and administrative experience in K-12 and higher education, he is currently a professor of education at Taylor University where he teaches Foundations of American Education and supervises Student teachers. In this interview, he discusses the second edition of his edited book on Diversity in Education and responds to questions about the topic.
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Title :
Association Of A HER2 Ile655Val (Rs1136201) Polymorphism in Breast Cancer in A Mexican Population
Authors :
Dalia Ivette Carrillo-Moreno, Luis Eduardo Figuera, Maria Teresa Magana-Torres, Guillermo Zuniga-Gonzalez, Ana María Puebla-Perez, Martha Patricia Gallegos-Arreola
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EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) has tyrosine kinase activity and plays an important role in processing carcinogens. Data on the HER2 Ile655Val polymorphism have revealed associations with cancer, suggesting that this polymorphism contributes to tumor promotion in breast cancer (BC). We examined the role of the HER2 Ile655Val genotype by comparing the genotypes of 225 healthy Mexican women with 400 Mexican women with BC. The genotype frequencies observed in the controls and patients with BC were 14.6 and 21%, respectively, for the A/G (Iso/Val) genotype. The obtained odds ratio (OR) was 1.5, with a 95% confidence interval (CI) from 1.01-2.4, P = 0.04. The association was also evident upon analysis of the distributions from the A/G-G/G genotype in patients with nulliparity and non-chemotherapy response who were positive for HER2 tumor expression (OR 2.5, 95%CI = 1.06-7.78, P = 0.032). This study suggests that the A/G genotype HER2 Ile655Val polymorphism is associated with BC susceptibility in the Mexican population.
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Title :
Synthesis, Charectorization Of Mg+2, Co+2 Metal Ion Chelate Of 2-(Cinnamyl) -4-Bromo-6-Methyl Benzothiazolyl Hydrazone.
Authors :
S. M. Bhagat
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Metal ion chelates of Mn and Co was synthesized and characterized by different analytical procedure and spectral study. These metal ion chelates are insoluble in common organic solvents. Infrared spectrum showed the bonding through azomethizine N and ring N.
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Title :
Phytochemical and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis of Faidherbia Albida (Del)As A Preservative Agent
Authors :
Maitera, O. N., Chukkol I. B
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This study determined the preservative potential of methanolic leaf and stem bark extracts of Faidherbiaalbida. The bioactive compounds of F. albidaextractswere extracted using methanol and functional compounds were determined using Fourier transform infrared spectroscope(FT-IR). Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of tannins, steroids, terpenes, alkaloids in the leaf while tannins, saponin, alkaloids, steroids, terpenes and cardiac glycoside in the stem bark. FT-IR analysis of methanolic leaf and stem bark extracts confirm the presence of primary amine, alcohol, alkyl halide, alkene, alkane and aldehyde. The FT-IR signals at 1165, 1450, 1750, 2850, 2920 cm-1 were considered as an indicator of the presence of formaldehyde which is a major constituent of a preservative agent. F. albida extracts can serve as alternative preservative agent which support the traditional use of the plant for the preservation of corpse.
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Title :
The Effect of Preventive Intervention to Strengthen Self-Esteem Among Students in Cartagena City, Colombia
Authors :
Zuleima Cogollo Milanes, Maria Angeles Luengo Martin, Xose Anton Gomez Fraguela
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Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention on strengthening self-esteem in students going to public schools in Cartagena, Colombia.
Method: A random field trial was conducted and controlled, in which students from sixth and seventh grade -between the ages of 10 and 15 years- were requested to participate. An intervention group (IG) was formed by 498 students, mean age of 12.3 years (SD = 1.1); as well as a control group (CG), 453 students, mean age of 12.2 (SD = 1.1). The IG participated in a school held prevention program, whereas the CG didn’t, and theresults were shown three months later, where an 'intention to treat' analysis was performed.
Results: A totalof 901 students participated in the follow up measurement, where (5.3%) 50 individuals from the first measurement were unable to reach for446 IGstudents (89.6%) reported high 'positive self-esteem', compared to 398 CGstudents (87.9%). The difference was not statistically significant (1.16, 95% CI 0.81 to 1.66).
Conclusion: This type of preventive intervention lacks of significant statistical effect, even after five months period. We need to trialamore intensive intervention with the students in Cartagena, Colombia.
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Title :
Parallel Convergences: A Glimpse To The Magno- And Parvocellular Pathways in Visual Perception
Authors :
Carlo Aleci, Elena Belcastro
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The processing of an image, which begins in the retina and continues on the cortex, is provided by two distinct, parallel cellular pathways: the parvocellular (P-) or sustained system, and the magnocellular (M-) or transient system. The P-system is made of small ganglion cells and arranged in receptive fields of small size. In turn, the M-system, is made of larger ganglion cells making up wider receptive fields. Like their anatomical features, also the information carried by the M- and P-cells is different and basically complementary, at least at the subcortical level. A common opinion in the last decades supports the idea that a model based on this parallel M/P complementary processing of the image may account for the various aspects of visual perception. Yet, tracing separately M- and P- information beyond the striate cortex turns difficult due to the diffuse anatomical crossroads, functional intermixing, and to the overlapping of the psychophysical response. The present paper aims at making the point on this issue, pinpointing the already reported caveat for an attractive, albeit probably too simplified (and therefore potentially misleading) schematization.
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Title :
Relationship of Gymming with Mental Health, Body Image Satisfaction, Aggression and Happiness
Authors :
Manpreet Ola, Dr. Dweep Chand Singh
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The whole purpose behind this research was to study individuals who engage themselves in regular recreation body building exercises, to improve their current body images and its impact on their mental health, happiness and aggression. Lately all around us if we look at news articles, clippings of magazines, and social media all are influencing us to work towards “perfect bodies”. It is essential for us to realize and focus on this issue and see how it can be fruitful for our knowledge base. Studies on this over time have shown that gym going individuals have advantage for their mental health. Looking at our research findings we can see thatgym goers had slightly better body image satisfaction (33.61) as compared to non gym goers (33.00); for aggression also gym goers had scored significantly lower (70.08) as compared to non gym goers (78.81) and there was significant difference between them on this dimension(t= 2.06; p= 0.05); for mental health also gym goers had scored lower (9.75) as compared to non gym goers (11.15);; and while looking for relationship between gymming to body image satisfaction, mental health, happiness and aggression findings indicate that for relationship between gymming with mental health it was seen to be negative (-.158), with body image satisfaction there was positive relationship (.242); with happiness also there was seen to be a significant positive correlation (.258). With the help of this paper and after reviewing vast literature on this it can be concluded that mental health professionals should take this issue seriously and create awareness regarding body image dissatisfaction and its impact on their mental wellbeing and also how its impacting our other aspects of life.
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Title :
Potential of Copper and its Complexes as Therapeutic Agents
Authors :
Benjamin Chibuzo Ejelonu
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The fundamental role of copper and the recognition of its complexes as important bioactive compounds in vitro and in vivo aroused an ever-increasing interest in these agents as potential drugs for therapeutic intervention in various diseases.The vast array of information available for their bioinorganic properties and mode of action in several biological systems, combined with the new opportunities offered by the flourishing technologies of medicinal chemistry, is creating an exciting scenario for the development of a novel generation of highly active drugs with minimized side effects which could add significantly to the current clinical research and practice. In this paper we attempt to summarize information on this trace metal and its complexes with respect to their importance in treating various diseases.
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Title :
Palliation of Esophageal Cancer with Self-Expanding Metal Stents (SEMS): The Impact on Quality of Life
Authors :
Aldenir Fresca , Wagner Colaiacovo, Pedro Luiz Toledo de Arruda Lourencao ,Gilberto Fava, Lincoln Eduardo Villela Vieira de Castro Ferreira, Alaor Caetano, Silke Anna Theresa Weber, Erika Veruska Paiva Ortolan
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PURPOSE: To report the impact of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) on the quality of life of patients with advanced esophageal cancer. METHODS: 50 patients with advanced inoperable esophageal cancer (EC) underwent palliative esophageal SEMS. Quality of life was evaluated using a cancer specific questionnaire (EORTC QLQ C-30), the Karnofsky performance scale and a dysphagia score. All questionnaires were completed prior to stent placement, 24 hours after SEMS, 7, 60 and 120 days later. All analyses were performed on an intention-to-treat basis. RESULTS: Stent placement was technically successful in all patients. Mean survival time was 144 ± 138 days (12-663 days). Dysphagia score improved significantly from 3.6 ± 0.4 before stent placement to 2.7±0.5 after 24 hours, 2.0 ± 0.2 at one week, 1.8 ± 0.4 at 2 months, and 2.5 ± 0.5 at 4 months (p<0.0001). A significant improvement in Karnofsky index was seen 7 days after SEMS. In the EORTC QLQ C-30 questionnaire, differences were detected in questions 19, 26, 27, 29 and 30. CONCLUSION: The use of SEMS in patients with inoperable esophageal cancer had a positive impact on patient’s quality of life, measured by different methods, being a good choice as a palliative treatment.
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Title :
Continuous Light Enhances Chilling Tolerance in Chilling-Sensitive Plants
Authors :
Tatjana G. Shibaeva, Elena G. Sherudilo, Alexander F. Titov
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It has been demonstrated in three chilling-sensitive species (Capsicum annuum L., Lycopersicon esculentum Mill., Solanum melongena L.) that improvement of chilling tolerance may be induced by continuous lighting (CL) without low temperature treatment and the acquisition of this chilling tolerance was related to proline. The results suggest that induction of plant tolerance to unfavourable temperature by absorption of excess light by plants can occur not only under high-intensity light as shown in several studies, but also due to increasing of the daily light integral by extending the photoperiod. The improvement of chilling tolerance induced by CL without cold treatment occurs to a lesser degree than when induced by low temperature (2 h temperature drop to 10°C in the end of the night).
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Title :
Cross Cultural Validation of the Mini-BESTest into Greek
Authors :
Lampropoulou Sofia, Gedikoglou A. Ingrid, Michailidou Christina, Billis Evdokia
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Balance Evaluation Systems Test (mini-BESTest) is a newly developed functional scale which combines clinical balance tests already in use, with new items. Its easiness in utility and its ability to detect the affected system of balance control, make it a valuable tool for balance assessment. However, its unavailability in Greek language lead to the need for the cross-cultural adaptation of the scale into Greek, which is the main aim of this study. The mini-BESTest was adapted according to international guidelines of forward and backward translation by four bilingual translators and was piloted to 10 patients with various balance problems, and to 5 licensed physiotherapists for its wording comprehension. The final Greek version (mini-BESTestGR) was tested for its reliability and validity on 122 patients with balance disorders (47 men 75 women, 67±18 years). Two raters administered the scale for its inter-rater reliability and twice in 10 days period for the test-retest reliability. Concurrent (criterion) validity of the scale was assessed by correlation of the scale to the Greek Berg Balance Scale (BBSGR). The construct (convergent) validity was assessed by correlation of the mini-BESTestGR with the Timed Up and Go test (TUG), the Functional Reach Test (FRT), and the Greek Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-IGR). The translation process was completed without difficulties and the scale was characterized as safe, simple and easy to be administered. It also showed excellent test-retest (ICC= .966) and inter-rater reliability (ICC= .997) and very strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha= .833). Correlation with the BBSGR was very strong (r= .858, p<0.001), while moderate to strong were the correlations of the mini-BESTestGR to the TUG (r=-.746, p<0.001), the FRT (r=.616, p<0.001), the FES-IGR (r=-.527, p<0.001). In conclusion, the excellent psychometric properties of the mini-BESTestGR opens the way for its utility on Greek patients with various balance deficits.
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Title :
Diagnostic Interventions of Small < 2.5mm Focal Liver Lesions: US and CT-guided Biopsy
Authors :
Atanas Dimitrov Hilendarov ,Prof. Kichka Georgieva Velkova, Prof. Antonia Nedeva
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Purpose : The present study assess factors affecting the success of US and CT-guided liver biopsy of focal lesions on the basis of experience when cytopathologic examination results were available.Methods and Materials: 175 liver biopsies and punctures in 175 patients(120 male and 55 female) were performed under US or CT control. Lesions ranged in diameter from 9mm to 25 mm. We utilized US guidence in 103(66.02%) cases and CT guidence in 53(33.97%) cases. Ultrasound equipment supplied with 3.5 and 7 MHz linear and convex transducers, MDCT machine and biopsy needles were used. The on-site cytologic evaluation guided the radiologist to continue to another biopsy pass and avoid a nondiagnostic biopsy result.
Results: During a 4-year period we performed FN liver biopsies or punctures in 175 patients (120 males and 55 females) with small (9-25mm) liver lesions. The CT guidance was utilized for biopsy of deep, small liver masses of ultrasonographically non visible and subdiaphragmatically located lesions. Interventional procedures under imaging control of small focal liver lesions had a sensitivity of 97.76 %, specificity of 80.48 % and accuracy of 93.71 %. The PPV (positive predictive value) is 94.24 % and the NPV (negative predictivе value) –91.66%.
Conclusion: Interventional procedures under imaging (US and CT) control of the small focal liver lesions is a highly reliable, safe, inexpensive invasive procedure with great diagnostic value in suspected HCC less than 2 cm in diameter, liver metastases, as well as all benign tumors without typical findings on either dynamic multi-detector CT or CEUS.
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Title :
Lighting for Historical City: An Example of Safranbolu
Authors :
Nurhan Kocan
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Lighting is one of the most essential needs for human being. A number of developments have occurred in the sector of lighting since the invention of the light bulb. The importance of lighting applications for perceiving the city silhouette and that for the aesthetic and functional necessities of natural and cultural landscape elements has increased.
Historical cities have carried the traces of different cultures and life’s and the character of the cities with details and because of their rich formation including general silhouettes and different styles and forms, the historical cities have been the indicator of the creativity of the societies. The city of Safranbolu a historical Turkish city having an international importance, due to its social, cultural, scientific and economic aspects which has been designated by UNESCO as a city of world heritage for its historical, natural, architectural and urban characteristics.
In this study, that integration of natural areas with architectural elements composing the historical landscape of the city and that contribution to the silhouette of the historical city functionally by emphasizing the architectural individuality and esthetical value of it is intended by proposed lighting procedure with lighting devices. For that purpose, a lighting procedure is proposed for perceiving the city of Safranbolu which has a rich cultural heritage with natural and historical properties in the landscape context.
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Title :
Antimicrobial Activity of Alternanthera Sessilis (L) R. BR. Ex. DC and Alternanthera Philoxeroides (Mart). Griseb
Authors :
Mrs. E. Vimala Nalina Kumari, Dr.V. Krishnan
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts Alternanthera sessilis and Alternanthera philoxeroides.
Method: Aqueous extracts and extracts from solvents (ethanol, methanol, acetone, etc) of both the plants were evaluated against bacterial strains such as Bacillus pumillus, Salmonella typhi, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aureginosa and fungi like Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans using well diffusion method.
Result: The result of the study revealed that some of the bacterial strains were more sensitive to Alternanthera sessilis and showed remarkable zone of inhibition than Alternanthera philoxeroides and few bacterial strains and fungi have no activity.
Conclusion: The plant extracts of Alternanthera sessilis and Alternanthera philoxeroides showed significant antimicrobial activity due to the presence of bioactive phytochemicals present in them.
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Title :
Determinants Of Oxidant Load In Broncho Alveolar Milieu
Authors :
Giuseppe Valerio M.D., Donato Lacedonia M.D., Pierluigi Bracciale M.D, Fabio Valerio
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The lung is exposed to inhaled xenobiotics detemining direct damage , macrophage activation and neutrophils recruitment with an overwhelming oxidant load in broncho-alveolar milieu and alveolar macrophages leading to pulmonary damage .
Our aim is to assess the biologic activity of oxygen radicals (ROS) and biologic antioxidant potential (BAP) in broncho-alveolar fluids and blood in healthy subjects and in patients affected by COPD under GOLD stage II and III and IPF and to assess the relationship between ROS and macrophage function.In thirteen healthy subjects , twenty patients affected by COPD and twenty affected by IPF we assessed pulmonary function , blood gases , ROS and BAP in blood samples , broncho-alveolar lavage(BAL), expired breath condensate and sovranatant of alveolar macrophages culture.
In patients ROS were increased both in blood (474±177, 345±123 vs 192±46 U Car in COPD , IPF and healthy people respectively) , and in broncho-alveolar lavage (99±24 , 94±33 , vs77±14 )and in macrophage culture media(99 ± 37, 106±45 vs 80 ± 15). BAP were mildly decreased in blood (2162±668, 2031±562vs2553±679 mM/lt) , but they were normal in BAL(1064±432, 910±222 vs 882±241 ). ROS/BAP ratio was significantly increased in blood (0.21±03 vs0.08±.01 U Carr/mM/l) with overlap in BAL (0.09±02 vs0.08 ±.2 ) . ROS in BAL were significantly related to acid phosphatases and ROS produced by Mf in media culture . ROS load in blood is highly significant under COPD and IPF . ROS and BAP were several folds more concentrated in BAL than in blood by active secretion . Macrophages are the most important source of ROS in BAL .
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Title :
Impact of Teaching Isotopes in Chemistry 5070 Using the Historic Approach on Zambian Grade 11 Pupils Achievement and Motivation
Authors :
Chisenga Abily, Phillip Daka, Overson Shumba
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This action research explored the impact of the historic approach on pupils’ motivation and achievement. The study involved two grade eleven classes studying Chemistry 5070 at a secondary school in in Zambia. The two classes had 104 pupils and out of these 34.6% were girls while 65.3% were boys. The study adopted a counterbalanced quasi-experimental design. The experimental group was taught using the historic approach combined with the lecture discussion method while the control group was taught using the lecture discussion method only. After teaching four lessons, the class that was the experimental group became the control group and the one that was the control group became the experimental group. Achievement was assessed using results from a chemistry test while the one that related to motivation was assessed using results from a questionnaire and classroom observations. A t-test was used to compare the counterbalanced groups at 95% confidence level. Results and findings obtained both from the achievement test and a questionnaire survey revealed that the historic approach contributed positively to pupils’ achievement and motivation towards chemistry. Results of this study suggest that there were significant positive gains in pupils’ motivation and achievement in chemistry when using the historic model. These gains were higher for the historic model compared to those obtained when using the lecture discussion method only.
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Title :
Case Report: Normoglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis Post Gastric Botulinum Toxin Injection for Weight Loss
Authors :
Dr. Riyadh Hammamy, Dr. Khalid Farooqui, Dr. Mohamed Shariff, Dr.Wissam Ghadban
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True normoglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (when the blood glucose is below 200 mg/dl) is relatively uncommon and in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can be caused by starvation due to various reason, like prolonged fasting, malnutrition, persistent vomiting,post bariatric gastric surgery, chronic alcohol intake, Atkins diet, pregnancy and eating disorder. It is also encountered following the endoscopic procedure using gastric botulinum toxin injection as part of non-surgical bariatric procedure for weight loss in obese people. This procedure can be unsafe in diabetic patients as it is difficult to achieve glycemic control due to unpredicted gastric emptying time and the ability of the individual to have adequate nutrition. We report a case with normoglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis precipitated by starvation post gastric botulinum toxin injection in a patient with T2DM. On presentation patient was acidotic with positive blood ketones and a blood glucose levels of 106 mg/dl, after correction of acidosis the patient was discharged. This case highlights the need to assess the acid-based status even with normal blood glucose levels, especially in those who have received a gastric botulinum toxin injection resulting in poor oral intake.
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Title :
Cervical Laminoplasty with Polypropylene Mesh: Our Experience
Authors :
Domenico Murrone, Bruno Romanelli, Aldo Ierardi, Gennaro Perrino
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Cervical laminoplasty was made to reduce the complications of the simple laminectomy. The main indication is degenerative cervical myelopathy with posterior compression to two or more levels. To simplify this procedure with more effectiveness, we conceived a cervical laminoplastica with polypropylene mesh, generally used in abdominoplasty, to provide more resistance during mechanisms of flexion-extension. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed 35 patients (27 males, 8 females) with degenerative cervical myelopathy who underwent surgical tretament at our institution between 2010 and 2015. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The main duration of surgery was about 90 minutes without intra or post-operative complications. Clinical and radiological follow-up was done at 1, 3 and 6 months, with cervical dynamic Rx and cervical RM at 1one year. There were no complications and 70% of the patients experienced a stable clinical improvement, while in 30% of patients stabilization of clinical deficits. The duration of the superior clinical to one year and the age > of 70 years the more meaningful negative prognostic indicators have appeared. CONCLUSIONS: A clinical history more than one year and the age elder than 70 years appear the main negative prognostic factors. The advantage of the laminoplasty is a smaller anatomical damage of the posterior elements without cervical instability, and use of polypropylene mesh provides more resistance during flexion-extension.
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Title :
Arthrodesis of the Lumbar Vertebrae after Radiosurgery for Residual Malignant Schwannoma
Authors :
Domenico Murrone, Bruno Romanelli, Aldo Ierardi
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In past years, instrumentation options for stabilization were very limited and spinal surgery was restricted to dorsal decompression alone. As technology evolved, surgeons began to approach the spine using lateral or ventral approaches, in addition to the standard dorsal approach using fusion and instrumentation and the effect of radiation on bones has been extensively described. CASE REPORT: 51 year old patient who had undergone in 2013 subtotal resection of malignant schwannoma (Ki67> 50%) at L4 level right through laminectomy and artrectomia partial at L4 and L5 with outcomes of mild erectile dysfunction. It was performed following adjuvant radiotherapy at L4-L5 level (46 Gy). In April 2015 reported lumbar accidental trauma with detection of burst fracture and diastasis intracanal of large fragment at L3 level. Neurologically the patient had no additional neurological deficits than in the past. After stabilization of hemodynamic parameters, the patient underwent arthrodesis L2-L4 bilateral transpedicular percutaneous The postoperative course was normal with patient mobilization with lumbar bust in the third day. DISCUSSION: It is commonly known that radiation hinders the fusion process and reduces the strength of bones. The effect of radiotherapy on bony metabolism has been widely discussed but its role in influencing the failure of instrumented fusion has not yet been definitively analysed. Moreover, the most appropriate technique of instrumented fusion to be used after radiotherapy is not established. CONCLUSIONS: In the literature there are no significant studies about the spinal instrumentation after radiosurgery. From our point of view, the fusion is possible due to the extreme hardness of the vertebrae previously irradiated. The choice of the arthrodesis percutaneously depended on the need to avoid significant complications.
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Title :
Senior Phase Science Teachers Pedagogic Content Knowledge of the Periodic Table: A Case Study of Selected Schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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PJH Heeralal, T Dhurumraj
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Learner performance in science is cause for concern in South Africa. Science teachers’ pedagogic content knowledge plays a significant role in learner performance. This paper examines teacher pedagogic content knowledge in a key area of the Natural Science curriculum in the Senior Phase of the General Education and Training (GET) band, namely the Periodic Table. Understanding how the periodic table of elements is organized and how to read information from it is fundamental for understanding chemistry [1]. This study forms part of a larger study that compares the pedagogic content knowledge of South African and Zimbabwean teachers concerning the Periodic Table. A qualitative approach was used to collect data from secondary schools science teachers inKwaZulu-Natal. The data indicates that pedagogic content knowledge of teachers concerning the Periodic Table is limited due to factors such as inadequate preparation of lessons by teachers, inappropriate deployment within the school, limited availability of resource materials and support from the department of education. Based on the findings, teachers will be observed teaching lessons on the Periodic Table so that an assessment can be made of their pedagogical content knowledge, in order to design and implement strategies to improve teacher PCK, thus improve teaching and learning of science.
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Title :
A New Record to the Flora of Saudi Arabia: Ipomoea carneaJacq., Convolvulaceae
Authors :
Yassin M. Al-Sodany
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Ipomoea carneaJacq.(Family Convolvulaceae) form Jazan, Saudi Arabia is described as a new record species to the flora of Saudi Arabia. The farmers use it as ornamental and hedge plant along the edge of their farm. The rapid growth rate, spread, and adaptability from aquatic to xerophytic habitats indicate that this plant may potentially become an invasive species in the next decade in that area and may cause other ecological disaster. Besides causing problems as a pasture weed, I. carneais reported to be a toxic plant.
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Title :
Is There a Difference in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Between Newly Diagnosed Male and Female Korean Diabetes Subjects?: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Authors :
Su Kyoung Kwon
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In the general population, males show increased cardiovascular disease prevalence compared to females of similar age. However, evidence suggests women with diabetes might show similar or even increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to diabetic males of similar age. The aim of this study was to demonstrate if future CVD risk gender differences exist at the time of diabetes diagnosis, and to examine which CVD risk factors contribute to increased CVD risk in Korean women with diabetes compared to men with incident diabetes. CVD gender risk factor differences were investigated in subjects from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Surveys (KNHANES), 2007-2010, CVD risks were estimated using the Framingham risk prediction model, and the relative attribution power of CVD risk factors were analyzed by gender and risk groups. 402 subjects (1.8%) were drawn from 33,829 population-based subjects newly diagnosed with diabetes. There were no significant gender differences for 10-year coronary heart disease (CHD) and CVD risk at the time of diabetes diagnosis. Hypercholesterolemia, high LDL-cholesterol, low HDL-cholesterol and abdominal obesity prevalence were higher in newly diagnosed diabetic women than men in the CHD risk groups. The odds ratio for increased CHD risk for abdominal obesity was 4.656, higher LDL-cholesterol was 2.837, lower HDL-cholesterol was 2.958 and hypercholesterolemia was 1.940 in newly diagnosed diabetic women compared to men.
In conclusion, abdominal obesity and dyslipidemia control can be the most important treatment strategy to reduce future CVD risk in newly diagnosed Korean diabetic women.
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Title :
Xenoestrogen Exposure Affects Early-Onset Puberty Among Young Girls in Western Saudi Arabia: A primary cross-sectional study
Authors :
Abdulmoein Eid Al-Agha, Abdulaziz Mohammed Alkahtani, Ahmed Ali Basalama, Rehab Salah Aldin Alhindi
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Background: To investigate the correlation between xenoestrogen and the impact on early pubertal development among young girls in Western Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 794 young girls. Data were collected between June 5, 2016 and August 25, 2016 from the Pediatric Endocrine Clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The clinical characteristics of the participants were recorded.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 10.87 years. The most common xenoestrogen products used daily included plastic packaging materials (n=353; 44.5%), pesticides (n=351; 44.2%), and plastic water bottles (n=311; 39.2%); the least common product used daily was food preservatives (n=101; 12.7%). There was a significant inverse relationship between the use of plastic packaging materials and age of breast (p=0.027) and pubic hair (p=0.005) development. Furthermore, there was a significant association between the increased use of pesticides and early development of pubic hair (p=0.044). A total of 516 participants were yet to experience menarche, which represented 65% of the total sample size for this study.
Conclusion: There was a direct relationship between the frequent usage of various xenoestrogen products and early development of breasts, pubic hair, and age of menarche among young girls living in Western Saudi Arabia.
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Title :
Some Properties of Entire Functions Associated with L-entire Functions on C(I)
Authors :
Roberto Contreras, Hector D. Ramirez, Nelva B. Espinoza
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In this paper, let C(I) denote the Banach algebra of all continuous complex-valued functions defined on a close interval I in the set of real numbers, R. The functions having derivatives in the Lorch sense on the whole Banach algebra C(I) are considered and they are called L-entire functions [1, 3]. For each L-entire function on C(I), entire complex functions are associated and the relationship between their orders is studied. Even more, the possibility of locating the solutions of the equation F(f) = 0 from the location of zeros of the associated family of entire functions with F is analyzed too.
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Title :
Soil N-transformation Rates in Two Differently Managed Dry Deciduous Forests of West Bengal, India
Authors :
Sangita Ganguli, Hema Gupta (Joshi), Kashinath Bhattacharya
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N-mineralization is crucial to supply available N for plant growth and productivity in forest ecosystem. A study was conducted to estimate the soil N-transformation rates (N-mineralization and nitrification) in two differently managed dry deciduous forest ecosystems. The study areas included Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary (created and protected; 23°39'25"N to 87°41'39"E) in Birbhum district and Garhjungle (natural and sacred; 23°40'54.4"N to 87°40'20.2"E) in Burdwan district of West Bengal, India. Soil samples were collected for an annual cycle divided in three seasons (winter, summer and rainy) during January 2014 to September 2014. Both N-mineralization and nitrification rates were higher in Ballavpur than Garhjungle. The annual mean for N-mineralization rate was 14.9 and 20.5 µg g-1 month-1 and nitrification rate was 11.8 and 16.7 µg g-1 month-1 in Garhjungle and Ballavpur, respectively. N-mineralization and nitrification rates as well as soil moisture content were highest in rainy season and lowest in summer season. These rates were significantly positively correlated with soil moisture and negatively with soil mineral-N content. The result suggested that the variation in the rates soil N-transformations were related to the differences in soil moisture content, nutrient status, organic matter content and vegetation types.
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Title :
Synthesis, Toxicological, Anticoagulant Activity and Quantumchemical Study of Bis-coumarins and Other Coumarin Derivatives
Authors :
Ilia Manolov, Ivan Dimitrov, Nikolai Danchev, Ivanka Kostadinova
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Fifteen 4-hydroxycoumarin derivatives were synthesized. Seven of them are described for the first time. By means of X-ray crystal structure analysis of 4-hydroxy-3-[(2-оxо-2Н-chromen-3-yl)-(2-еthoxycarbonylphenyl) methyl]-chromen-2-оne (3) and 3-[2,6-dichlorophenyl) (еthoxy) methyl]-4- hydroxy- 2Н-chromen-2-оne (6) were confirmed the structure of these compounds previously by us. A comparative pharmacological study of the anticoagulant effect with respect to warfarin showed that the synthesized compounds have different anticoagulant activities. The QSTR model derived on the set of seventeen 4-hydroxycoumarin derivatives indicates that low i.p. toxicity could be achieved for a compound with large surface, unbranched molecule, with electronegative neighbour substituents and missing phydroxylgroup in the aldehyde fragment of the molecule.
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Title :
Education in Multicultural School in Greece
Authors :
Dr Lapousis George, Petsiou Elisavet
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the way in which teachers face multiculturalism and factors such as gender and teaching in primary or secondary education. The survey involved 381 teachers of primary (198) and secondary (183) education. The choice of schools was made from all the prefecture of Larissa, Greece schools with the method of random sampling. The questionnaire was selected as data collection instrument. For statistical analysis it was applied analysis of variance of one factor (One-way ANOVA) to detect differences between the factors and the Multiple Comparison Test was applied (Scheffe post-hoc), for the investigation of individual differences. The results of Analysis of Variance ANOVA revealed that there were statistically significant differences in gender F(1,380) = 5,96, p <.05, and the finish of the inequalities, gender F (1,380) = 3,74, p <. 05, and the social situation of foreign student, gender F(1,380) = 3,32, p <.05, and racial disparities in school, gender F(1,380) = 5,04, p <.05, and the existence of racism in the classroom, gender F(1,380) = 4,21, p <.05, and the importance of research lesson in schools, teaching in primary or secondary education F(1,380) = 6,94, p <.05 and cooperation. In conclusion from the study demonstrated the complexity and the various dimensions of the issue of multiculturalism in education and the many factors considered and that together affect both teachers and students with an immigrant background.
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Title :
Anti - Gene IGF-I Technology applied for Cancer Immunotherapy
Authors :
Jerzy Trojan
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IGF-I is one of the most important growth factors related to normal differentiation, and its overproduction in mature tissues is a sign of neoplastic processesin three derivatives: neuroectodermal e.g. brain malignant glioma, entodermal e.g. hepatocarcinoma, and mesodermal e.g. prostate adenocarcinoma. The creation in the early 1990s of a new domain in cancerology named cancer immunogene therapy, has revolutionized the treatment of tumors expressing IGF-I. This new strategy, using anti-gene, either antisense or triple helix anti IGF-I technology, has shown promising results in clinical trials; the median survival of glioblastoma patients reached 21 months and in some cases, three to four years. This strategy was also proven to be efficient in the treatment of liver and prostate cancers.
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Title :
Expressive Therapy with Children who were Sexually Abused: An Overview
Authors :
R. R. Trivedi, T.G. Rejani
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Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is considered a grave issue demanding immediate attention and action to attenuate the prevalence rate. Despite of increasing level of awareness regarding Child Sex Ratio (CSR), the imbalance in this ratio in India and other parts of the world are increasing [1, 2]. Also, even though there are initiatives taken at the primary preventive level, there is a dearth of focused research on exploring the intervention approaches for psychological healing of children who have been sexually abused. Therefore this paper is just a drop in the ocean, attempting to provide a review of the current research base of Expressive Therapies with children who were sexually abused. This overview attempts to familiarize practitioners with various options of contemporary approaches other than therapies based on cognition and behavioral. It also provides support for the effectiveness and feasibility of Expressive therapies with children who have experienced sexual abuse.
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Title :
A Simulation Study of the Effect of Powerful High-Frequency Radio Waves on the Behavior of Super-Small-Scale Irregularities in the F-layer Ionospheric
Authors :
O.V. Mingalev, M.N. Melnik, V.S. Mingalev
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Magnetic field aligned super-small-scale irregularities in the concentration of charged particles are often observed in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere. Earlier, the time evolution of such irregularities was studied with the help of the mathematical model, developed in the Polar Geophysical Institute. This model is based on a numerical solution of the Vlasov-Poisson system of equations. This mathematical model is used in the present paper. The purpose of the present paper is to examine numerically how high-power high-frequency radio waves, utilized for artificial heating experiments and pumped into the ionosphere by ground-based ionospheric heaters, influence on the time evolution of the super-small-scale irregularities present naturally in the F-layer ionospheric plasma. The results of simulation indicate that a presence of high-power high-frequency radio wave ought to influence essentially on the behavior of physically significant parameters of the plasma inside and in the vicinity of the irregularity.
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Title :
The Impact of the Values of Abu-Dhabi Police on the Competencies of their Project Managers
Authors :
Faisal Alqahtani, Ezekiel Chinyio, Sabah Mushatat, David Oloke
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A study of the competencies of Abu-Dhabi Police’s (ADP’s) project managers and the associated impact of the organization’s values was conducted. This paper draws from the study to report on the relationship between the relative attainment of ADP’s 5 values and 15 competencies by their project managers. Following an in-depth literature review, the need for studying the connection between the values and competencies was established. A quantitative approach was adopted for studying the connections where a questionnaire was used to collect data from both project managers and managers who are currently working with ADP. 157 questionnaires were distributed to the potential respondents and 71 completed responses were obtained, representing a response rate of 45%. The data collected was analyzed using ordinal regression analysis which indicated how different ADP values affect the project managers’ competencies varyingly. For example, the ADP value of ‘Integrity and honesty’ was found to have a higher impact on 5 of their project managers’ competencies which are: integration management, scope management, time management, action and achieving, and leadership. Similar connections between the other values and some of the competencies were established.
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Title :
Stylistics Analysis of the Poem “Hope is The Thing with Feathers”
Authors :
Hira Ali, Ijaz Asghar Bhatti, Ali Hassan Shah
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Uncovering the meanings from a literary text is a practice common among the researchers. The work aimed to analyze the poem from stylistics orientation. For this purpose, ‘Emily Dickenson’s’ untitled poem” hope is the thing with feathers” has been chosen. The stylistics techniques and methods are being used for stylistics analysis. The analysis is done at graphological, grammatical, phonological and lexical levels. Hence, this query is supportive in a sense to know about the style, structure, theme, her personal views and attitude through the analysis of the poem.
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Title :
Stochastic Variability of Rainfall and its Impact on the Flooding Regime of the Zambezi Flood Plain
Authors :
Joseph T. Mwale, Idani Lichilo, Racheal Luneta
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This research assesses the impact of rainfall variability on the flooding regime of the Zambezi floodplain as part of the scientific endeavour to understand the dynamics of hydrologic variability in natural systems such as riverine and floodplain ecosystems. In the context of global environmental change, hydro-climatic fluctuations are observed to be intensifying in magnitude and frequency with notable impacts on both human and natural systems. Understanding variability is important for the effective management of ecosystems which sustain human livelihoods. The study was conducted on a temporal scale of 50 years from 1965 to 2014 based on observed discharges and rainfall at the Chavuma National Gauge Station in the Zambezi district of Zambia. The research was guided by the hypothesis that there were no significant variations in the discharge on account of rainfall variability. Statistical methods of data analysis employed included exploratory, frequency and sensitivity analysis techniques. The results of the analysis revealed significant inter-annual variation of 21% in the discharge time series with a dominant periodicity of 10 years in its sinusoidal discharge signal. The sensitivity of the discharge to rainfall was found to be insignificant with a very low precipitation elasticity of streamflow of 0.03. In view of these findings, the conclusion of the study is that the flooding regime of the Zambezi floodplain is seemingly robust against the variability of rainfall. However, further research needs to be undertaken to provide deeper insight into the changes in the flooding regime of the Zambezi floodplain taking into account a broader spectrum of natural and anthropogenic forcing, and to quantify the flooding regime for integrated wetland management linking the dynamics of flooding to the biological diversity in the ecosystem.
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Title :
Influence of Urea in the Structural, Thermal and Dielectric Studies of L- Histidine Bromide (LHB) Single Crystals
Authors :
S.E.Joema
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Single crystals of pure and urea doped L-histidine bromide (LHB) were grown by isothermal slow evaporation technique. The zwitterionic nature of L-histidine leads to the formation of many crystals when organic and inorganic additives are added. Even though pure and urea doped LHB crystallize in non-centro symmetric from, it exhibits SHG efficiency and chemical stability. Single crystal X-ray diffraction studies were carried out to confirm the grown crystals and found that grown crystals crystallize in orthorhombic structure. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis was performed to confirm the group ligands on the sample. Thermal stability has been analyzed using TG/DTA studies. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss of the crystal studied as a function of frequencies and also at room temperature and the results of there experiments are discussed.
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Title :
Dietary Assessment among School-Aged Children in Greece
Authors :
Dr. Lapousis George, Petsiou Elisavet
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Healthy Eating Index developed to assess whether a person's diet is adjusted to the recommended healthy diet guidelines, and as a valid indicator it has been used for the assessment of food consumption. This research aims to evaluate the quality of food consumption to Greek students aged 10-14. The sample consisted of 431 students (204 boys and 227 girls) aged 10-14 years, which were chosen randomly and were not involved in any form of diet and 24 hours food questionnaire was used to recall from memory in the classroom. For the statistical analysis, it was used Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). Results revealed that there was significant difference in age Wilks' L=0,74 F(11,411)=2,63 p<0,00. There were statistically significant differences because of age for the variable grain consumption F(4,421)=4,74 p<0,05, the variable consumption of meat F(4,277)=3,69 p <0,05, the consumption of milk F(4,421)=6,71 p<0,05, the intake of saturated fat F(4,421)=3,28 p<0,05. Regarding gender, there were small but statistically significant differences in sodium consumption F(4,421)=8,08 p<0,00. There were no statistically significant differences for the Healthy Eating Index by gender and the interaction of age with gender. In conclusion, many Greek young and teens consume foods that enhance the development of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Both young and teens regardless of their social and economic situation could benefit by increasing the consumption of fruit, vegetables, cereals and choosing foods with little saturated fat and reduced salt intake.
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Title :
Different Techniques of Acupuncture -Part of the Traditional Chinese Medicine and “Evidence Based Medicine”
Authors :
Hamvas Szilard, Havasi Monika, Szoke Henrik, Petrovics Gabor, Hegyi Gabriella MD
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Introduction: Dry needling- e.t. Acupuncture- is one of the most accepted CAM therapies, most well-known branch of the Traditional Chinese Medicine, which flows intensive research a few decades in the US, Europe, even in China. Is backed by proven research results of Evidence Based Medicine for properly as well.
Objective: To summarize the newer understanding of the mechanism of action and indications with regard to harmonization and closer to the TCM / TCM tenets of contemporary classical Chinese medical applying for.
Method: An international literature review, which called CAMmbrella, the Pan - European Union project work package 4. -5. based on its research, which took part in the work of the Department of Complementary Medicine in, Health Science Faculty of Pecs University, as well.
Results: Acupuncture and TCM, are one of the most researched area of non–conventional, complementary therapies. We have already demonstrated convincingly established by the management of the majority of acupuncture point physiological responses. The mediator neurohormonal transmitters are already known about now. 40 have been identified which are involved in induced "dry needling" effect.
Discussion: The “Bridge” between the Eastern and Western medicine is the appropriate knowledge transfer, research and application. The performance of in-service training is a university competence. Evidence Based Medicine has an efficient and effective use based on the quality of training in-service training, which is conducted in some Universities for more decades. Further development of this training, quality education can only be realistic to achieve the goals (which effectively give rise to a dedicated TCM Confucius Institute Pecs University).
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Title :
On Strategies of Effective Mathematics Education
Authors :
Ibrahim GUNALTILI
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In this paper, we gave some strategies,which are need, for effective Mathematics educatıon.There are a lot of ways to effective mathematics education. Learning and using student names, improves teaching of mathematics. Effective teaching and mega mentalize (will be called EÖMHT) is key for success both from the students and instructors in front of the black-board.
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Title :
An Overview of Biological and Synthetic Aspects of Thiazole Derivatives in Heterocyclic Chemistry
Authors :
Nidhi Jain, Bhawani Singh
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These overviews signify a study covering the literature on thiazole derivatives in heterocyclic chemistry. This brief analysis as well provides a revise on current reports and demonstrates the utility and the effectiveness of this approach. The data on the process of synthesis, chemical reactions, and biological activity of these heterocycles available over the preceding years are assessing here. In the last few decades, a lot of effort has been prepared on thiazole ring to discover novel compounds associated to this scaffold. This review presents the advanced improvement on the proposed and growth of diverse thiazole derivatives. It is known as the building block in organic synthesis, which provides as an important outline for the improvement of diverse therapeutic agents and illustrate a broad variety of activities. These articles furnish a widespread explanation of the synthetic and biological value of thiazole engaged in the design and synthesis of diverse type of compounds encloses fused heterocyclic rings with more importance on latest literature.
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Title :
Humanization of Care Ethical and Social in Clinical-Care
Authors :
Graziano Giorgio Maria Paolo, Antonino Graziano, Giovanni Castelli ,Antonio Di cataldo
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Even primitive people practiced medicine with a religious attitude and blamed supernatural forces to all those diseases that exceeded the experience and thought; the medical report (shaman) - sick could be defined as the "paradigm of the sorcerer." This relational mode started from the assumption that the disease was due to recognizable supernatural factors and therapy, based on the recognition of these factors, was based on precise measures to counter them. An exemplary people in ancient times was that of Egypt, which combines medicine, religion and magic through the identification of therapeutic formulas and magical performances. The priest or Sunu (the one who has compassion) enjoyed esteem as a man endowed with divine and supernatural powers and able to appease the wrath of the gods When the individual doctor-patient relationship is transformed in time, at best it takes place an evolution from dependency to partnership; This change is often the result of work of the doctor who encourages the patient to greater self-sufficiency, to a more mature ability to take responsibility for their own health and to a careful use of resources. Gradually cohere a model of relationship between doctor and patient that sees respected the person as a subject in law to make choices, to have personal points of view and take action on the basis of his beliefs; good working alliance that results, creates a situation of mutual comfort and promotes mutual understanding and acceptance as well as attention to social responsibility. The difficulty of this perspective is to maintain a balance between the conflicting needs of the patient that one part seeks autonomy and the other support and containment. The clinical himself is not free from contradictions: on one side is willing to a total delegation of responsibility, but the other is alarmed by the loss of authority that goes with it I remain ever present Origen: Religious people resort to doctors as collaborators of God, knowing that he has given human beings, like all other sciences, as well as medical science, and that it was he who ordered the grasses sprout from the earth; However, these people also know that the art of the doctors nothing can if God does not want, but so can what he wants.
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Title :
Are Candidate Coaches Ready for Coaching? Coaching Efficacy of Candidate Coaches
Authors :
Mustafa Karahan
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Increasing the efficacy of candidate coaches is one of the main objectives of coaching education programs. The purpose of the present study is to determine coaching efficacy of candidate coaches. Adopting the survey design a total of 507 candidate coaches participated to the study. The study used the Coaching Efficacy Scale as data collection tool. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, independent sample t test, and multiple regressions analyzes. In the study it has found that candidate coaches had high level coaching efficacy. In the comparison of gender and type of sports variable between coaching efficacy it has not found any significant differences. However it has found that significant differences between coaching experiences. In another result which was obtained from the study while coaching experience was an important predictor of all the dimensions of coaching efficacy, gender and sport type were not.
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Title :
Production and Reproduction Parameters Analysis of N’Dama Cattle Breed in the Dairy Station of Yamoussoukro (SLY), in the Savannah Zone, in Cote d’Ivoire
Authors :
N Goran K. Edouard, Zakpa L. Gbodjo,Dago D. Noel, Lallie Hermane Desire M.N, Sokouri Didier Paulin, Doumbia Ladji
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The reproductions and productions of the N’Dama breed were analyzed on the basis of anucleus breeding of the dairy station of Yamoussoukro in Côte d’Ivoire.Data collections were done from 2010 to 2015. The first calving age varied from 20 to 65 months for an average of33.20 ± 5.64 months. The interval between calving and the calving – fertilizing insemination of the N’Dama cow varied from 300 to 822 days and from 67 to 233 days for respective averages of 474.10±147.81 days and 166.4 days. On average, the fertility rates in free mating (86.79 %) and in artificial insemination(19.43%) respectively varied from86.09 to 87.8% and from9.40 to 26.50%.The gravidity duration was on average284.25±11.14 days for variation from244 to 358 days. For the birth weight, it was estimated on average to 17 kg for females and to 19 for males. The average weight of the differentage bracket from 1 to 6; 7 to12 and 19 from 24 months were respectively 89.24 ±17.17 kg, 133.67±20.95 kg and 197.46 ± 39.72 kg for the females and 96.57 ±16.56 kg, 145.8 ±33.76 and 244.73 ±55.94 kg for the males.
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Title :
The Role of the Characteristic Load Impedance in Passive Ladder Networks: Again the Presence of the Fibonacci Sequence
Authors :
R. Lojacono, C. Falconi1, G.Ferri, E. Lo Castro, M.Salmeri, A. Mencattini, M.Santonic, G.Pennazza, A. D Amico
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This paper deals with an analysis of the different behaviors existing between ladder networks (LN) terminated and not terminated by the characteristic impedance Z0. The main purpose of this work is to find, in both cases, links with the golden ratio and, as a consequence, with Fibonacci numbers.
Results of some simulations related to the determination of impedances, node voltages and branch currents are given in order to underline approximation effects on the node voltages and branch currents related to both the presence and absence of Z0.This study has been firstly applied to R-R ladder networks but it is here extended to consider other kinds of LNs, having other types of single cells such as C-C ; L-L whose characteristic impedances have also been determined.
Double resistive LN have also been investigated for which impedances in any cell, currents in any branch and voltages in any node have been determined in the two cases of presence and absence of the characteristic impedance and with different ratio between longitudinal and transversal impedances. This study has another not less relevant aim: find one of the possible platform for the modelization of biosystems like DNA and RNA, because these structures even if much more complex look like a LN
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Title :
Assessing Extent to which Co-operative Societies Comply with the International Co-operative Alliance Standards - A Case of Mpika District in Zambia
Authors :
Reagan Ntalasha
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this paper assesses the extent to which co-operative societies complied with the International Co-operatives Alliance (ICA) standards using a comparative approach between the category of enterprising and non-enterprising cooperatives in Mpika district. The national criterion of categorizing cooperative enterprises does not factor in the ICA standards. Specific objectives were to determine the extent to which co-operatives complied with the ICA principles in 2015; voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training and information, cooperation among cooperatives and concern for the community. 75 registered co-operatives were selected for the study. Data collection was achieved through questionnaires, interviews, and study of documentary material from ICA reports and academic works. Data summary was presented on ICA principles score sheet. Analysis was done using the chi-square test, liquidity ratio and surplus determination. Findings show that 100% of cooperatives from both categories were non-compliant with ICA principle on cooperative independence and this compromised adherence with other principles. The study concludes that there is no significant difference between the enterprise category of cooperatives and the compliance with ICA principles on all the 7 principles. The conclusion implies that cooperatives are similar in compliance and abrogation of the ICA standards regardless of their category of enterprise. The Zambian situation has been exposed as one that has co-operatives that operate in accordance to two demanding objectives; the successive governments’ objective and the ICA objective though the former has a larger influence in the operation of co-operatives. In order to have co-operatives that would comply in totality with ICA standards, the study’s main recommendation is to let ICA take a key role in regulating co-operatives worldwide.
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Title :
Role of Moringa oleifera Leaves Extract Against Cadmium in Mice
Authors :
Layla Safar AL Otaibi
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The present work was designed to study the possible protective effect of M. oleifera Lam. leaves extract against the toxicity of cadmium acetates on serum biochemical parameters and histology of liver and kidney in rats. On studying the activities of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) were increased after treatment with M. oleifera, cadmium when compared with control group. The levels of the enzymes AST, ALT and ALP activities were increased after administration of cadmium and then decreased approximately to the control level when administering leaves extract of M. oleifera to rats administered cadmium. The results of the histopathological examination, after administration of cadmium in the present study revealed some changes in the hepatocytes like cytoplasmic vacuolation with pyknotic nuclei. In some cells, there were aggregation of chromatin materials inside nuclear envelope and some cells showed degeneration and necrosis. Also, the central vein appeared engorged with blood, hepatocytes appear to be swollen, dilatation and congestion of central vein, Kupffer cell hyperplasia, distorted ‘lobular’ architecture of liver parenchyma also seen. Histopathological studies in the liver of rats treated with cadmium clearly indicated an extensive liver parenchymal damage like swollen hepatocytes, congested and dilated central vein and Kupffer cell hyperplasia. Examination of kidney in rats treated with cadmium, showed aggregation of hemolytic blood cells in between tubules, and beginning of cellular damage that include pyknosis of some nuclei. Also, there was congestion in some blood vessels, which appeared engorged with blood cells. In some sections found cytoplasmic vacuolation and appearance of tubular cast, and some tubules showed necrotic cells with pyknotic nuclei. In some tubules, there were swollen cells, which appeared with cytoplasmic vacuolation.Histological examination of kidneys of rats received lead showed severe changes in proximal and distal convoluted tubules and collecting tubules, thick limb of Henle’s loop which represented by appearance of vacuolation of the cells, and there were necrotic cells with pyknotic nuclei. Blood vessel in between the tubules and the loops of Henle appeared engorged with blood and appearance of many necrotic cells. There was a significant improvement in the histopathology of the liver and kidney in rats treated with M. oleifera + cadmium . Hepatocytes appear to be little swollen, mild distortion of ‘Lobular’ architecture of liver parenchyma, mild widening of sinusoidal spaces observed in M. oleifera + cadmium treated group. Hence, it could be concluded that cadmium is toxic heavy metals, whichaffects the serum biochemical profile and causes degenerative histopathological changes in rat liver and kidney. Simultaneous treatment with leaves extracts of M. oleifera partially improved the hepatocellular damages induced by cadmium.
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Title :
Particular Features of Neonatal Seizures Populational Study
Authors :
Raluca Maria Costea, Gabriela Adriana Visa, George Constantin Maniu, Mihai Bogdan Neamtu
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The characteristic features of the neonatal seizures is determined by the anatomical and physiological peculiarities of the human brain in the perinatal period. Current data point towards an excessive depolarization as the underlying mechanism of neonatal seizures. We conducted a retrospective population-based study whose objective was to identify the etiologic factors, predisposing and prognostic predictors of neonatal seizures, by recording epidemiological data, data regarding antenatal or perinatal pathology, clinical aspects of neonatal seizures, neurological syndrome severity, and complications during the follow-up. 206 children were enrolled in the study, all with neonatal seizures in their medical records and born in the Sibiu, Medias and Cisnădie Maternity Hospitals between January 1995 and December 2005. The incidence of neonatal seizures was double in males. The postmature male newborns showed a significantly higher birth weight than the female newborns. Although the boys presented an early onset seizure, the average seizure duration was lower. The hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, intracerebral hemorrhage, and symptomatic infections are the primary etiological factors for girls and the metabolic context, for boys. The female gender was associated with increased rates of mortality and morbidity compared to male gender. In the case of late complications, the mental retardation predominates in female gender and the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in male gender .
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Title :
Analysis of Remanufacturing System with Server Vacation
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H. KlvancAksoy
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Product recovery management deals with the collection of used and discarded products and explores the opportunities to remanufacture the products, reuse the components or recycle the materials. Remanufacturing operations involved with highly uncertain recovery rate of used products and parts that complicate the planning and control of the process. Also, recovery operations tend to be labor intensive that lead to significant variability in the processing times at various shop floor operations. To reduce the effect of these uncertainties we need to employ server operation policy. This paper considers the performance of the remanufacturing system with finite buffers and random time-span server vacations. The term server vacation may be used to cases where the server leaves the primary queuing system to work on an external workload for a random duration every time the server becomes idle. We model the remanufacturing system as an open queuing network and use the decomposition principle and expansion methodology to analyze it.
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Title :
Health Seeking Behavior of the Mothers Residing in Slums of Cities of Rajasthan: With Special Reference to Antenatal Care Services
Authors :
Prof. (Dr.) Laxmi Thakur, Mr. Arvind Singhal
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There is strong relationship amongst the individual practices and characteristics like attitude, cultural beliefs, knowledge and practices prevalent in the society and utilization of health services. Health seeking behavior is governed by multiple factors. Most of the maternal deaths are avoidable because of availability of healthcare services for preventing or managing complications are well known. All women need access to antenatal care services in pregnancy, skilled care during childbirth and care & support in the weeks after childbirth. It is also important that all births are attended by skilled health professionals as timely management and treatment can make the difference between life and death. The cross-sectional study was carried out to explore the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of slum dwellers with special reference to utilization of maternal health services and to analyze the relationship of socio-economic and demographic factors influencing utilization of these services. A total of 359 residential households were set as sample size for the study in all selected cities of Rajasthan State. The coverage of ANC was very poor among the slum women. It was also extracted from the data that Ante-Natal Care services were not being fully utilized by the slum women and factors like time consuming process at hospital, quality of services rendered at govt. hospitals, distance & poor transport facilities, lack of knowledge about maternal health services and cultural beliefs were major obstacles in accessing ANC services at healthcare institutions. Therefore, ANC services like assistance of service providers; IFA intake and TT vaccination among the women should be enhanced in the slum areas. Government, private sector or NGOs all three should jointly do this by increasing infrastructure and facilities. Besides this, the slum people of the study areas should be made aware of the available health facilities in health institutions and pregnant women and their family members should be encouraged to receive Ante-Natal Care services.
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Title :
Trichomonas vaginalis, Genetic Variation, and Pathogenicity: a Systematic Review
Authors :
Patricia Abreu Pinheiro de Lemos, Waldemar Naves do Amaral
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that has been associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and cervical cancer. The objective of the present study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to identify the genetic variations of Trichomonas vaginalis and their correlations with the vaginal environment in the human host. Two electronic databases, PubMed and the Virtual Health Library (Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde), were searched using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS), respectively. The terms “T. vaginalis and genetic variation” and “T. vaginalis and oxidative stress” were searched to identify relevant original articles. The inclusion and exclusion criteria established took into consideration the specific characteristics of each article, thus guaranteeing the quality of the papers selected (the first and second tests of relevance). Two principal types of population structure of T. vaginalis were reported in the papers: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 parasites were associated with pathogenicity, as shown by findings of increased viral loads in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive women.
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Title :
Occult Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: Epidemiological and Clinical Implications
Authors :
Teresa Olea, Inmaculada Castillo, Elena Gonzaaez, Lucia Rodriguez-Gayo, Javier Bartolome, Marco Vaca, Juan Antonio Quiroga, Rosario Madero,Rafael Selgas,Vicente Carreno
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Background:A high prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients with diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has been reported. However, the epidemiology and relationship between DKD and occult HCV infection (OCI)are unknown.Objetives: To determine the prevalence of OCI in a population without conventional markers of HCV infection diagnosed with DKD, and to study its possible clinical implications.Study design: This prospective study included 125 anti-HCV and serum HCV-RNA-negative patients with DKD for the presence of OCI. HCV-RNA was tested by real-time reverse transcription PCR in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and in plasma after ultracentrifugation. Results: OCI was positive in 10 patients (8%). The patients with OCI had significantly higher ferritin levels (p=.002) and monoclonal gammopathy (30% [3/10] vs. 0.87% [1/115] than the patients without OCI [p=.003]). We found similar plasma ALT and GGT levels and HbA1C in both groups. At the end of the follow-up, the progression rate of renal disease tended to be faster in the group with OCI relative to the negative one, but without a significant difference. We did not find an association between OCI and cardiovascular morbidity. Conclusions: There was an 8% prevalence of OCI in patients with chronic renal failure secondary to DKD, higher than in the general population. This occult infection does not appear to play a role in the control of diabetes, cardiovascular risk or steatosis. However, the progression rate of renal disease tended to be faster, and the incidence of associated monoclonal gammopathy was significant.
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Title :
Mitigating Salt Injury in the Tobacco Float Transplant Production System in Zimbabwe
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C. Koga, D. Rukuni
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The tobacco float seedling production system occasionally exposes transplants to salt injury, especially when there is excessive evaporation due to winds or high temperatures. Evaporation causes salt accumulation on the Gromix® soilless media surface. These salts cause physiological damage to young transplants and more often, mortality. Three trials were conducted at Kutsaga Research Station to address this problem that affects mainly the late July, August and September sown float seedbeds. The first trial evaluated four hydroponic fertilizer formulations (Floatfert®, Hydrofert®, Peters® and Formula 1) for potential in reducing salt injury. While the fertilizers had different salt indices (SI), all the formulations exposed the transplants to salt injury. The second trial evaluated the effect of split fertilizer application and delayed application of Floatfert® fertilizer. Floatfert®is normally applied at 7, 21 and 35 days after sowing (d.a.s.). Further splitting or delayed Floatfert®application were tested to determine salt accumulation reduction potential. There were treatment differences in germination and survival at 21 and 28 d.a.s. when fertilizer was split-applied or when application was delayed. A third trial evaluated different mulch types (Vlei grass, [Eragrostis lehmanniana], perforated clear plastic, clear plastic tent and a floating-row cover) for reducing salt accumulation. Vlei grass mulch resulted in the highest germination and survival of transplants. The results from this work indicated that mitigation of salt injury during hot and windy periods requires a holistic approach that includes careful selection of fertilizers, appropriate application rates and timing and the use of suitable mulch.
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Title :
Effect of Bottom Leaf Removal and Fertilizer Rates on the Yield and Quality of Flue Cured Tobacco in Zimbabwe
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C. Koga, D. Rukuni
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The leaf position on a tobacco stalk determines leaf quality. Leaf quality is lowest for the bottom prime and lug grades, and is highest for the leaf and tip grades at the upper part of the plant. Experiments on removal of lower leaves to eliminate prime (P) and lug (X) grades date back to the nineties; and results then indicated that there was no merit in this agronomic practice. Recently, there were changes in market preferences, and merchants began demanding more of the upper leaves and paying a premium for these. This necessitated the re-initiation of leaf priming studies using two new higher yielding varieties at two sites for two planting dates (September and October). In these experiments, up to 10 bottom leaves were removed, and topping was done to reduce the number of remaining leaves to 14 against the standard of 18 leaves. In some treatments, additional fertilizers were applied to improve yield and quality of the remaining leaves. The highest value gain (~US$2 839) was obtained when six bottom leaves were pruned. However, an additional 400 kg/ha of high analysis fertiliser was applied at pruning, resulting in a yield increase of 1 104 kg/ha compared to the standard (no priming, no additional fertiliser). The same trend was obtained in the previous season (2014/15), where 421 kg/ha yield increase was observed when six leaves were pruned with similar fertiliser adjustments. The implications of these results will be discussed in this paper.
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Title :
Work - Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Female And Male Nursing Personnel In Greece
Authors :
Tsekoura Maria, Koufogianni Andrianna, Billis Evdokia, Tsepis Elias
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Background. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have a significant impact on nurses worldwide. However there is limited information on its prevalence in Greece.
Objectives. To explore: (1) lifetime, annual and weekly prevalence rates of WMSDs in nursing personnel and (2) the perceived (according to the nurses) risk factors for WMSDs and (3) the inter-gender differences.
Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 randomly selectednurses across 15 hospitals in Greece. Data was collected via the Nordic questionnaire asking for lifetime, annual and weekly prevalence of WMSDs and a self-administered questionnaire for obtaining the socio-demographic variables and the risk factors.
Conclusions. Questionnaires were completed by 278 nurses (response rate 92,7%). Musculoskeletal symptoms were experienced by 84% of the participants at least once in their lifetime. The most prevalent area among nurses was low back pain (lifetime prevalence: 59,15% annual prevalence: 39,6% and weekly prevalence: 34,2%). Of the most important perceived risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders were lack of ergonomic knowledge and training as well as shortage of staff amongst nursing personnel in Greek hospitals.
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Title :
Research Overview of Risk Management Of SMEs Accounts Receivable Financing Based on Supply Chain Finance
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Bo Yu
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Since accounts receivable become effective collateral, the financing of accounts receivable financing for SMEs is becoming increasingly important. This paper analyzes the theory and content of the receivable financing model and its financing risk and the risk identification, evaluation, evaluation and treatment in the process of management. It also analyzes the existing risk assessment and risk management The author points out the deficiencies. This paper finds that: Accounts receivable financing provides a new idea to alleviate the financing difficulties of SMEs in China; there is a big disagreement on the types of receivables financing risk; that should be from the banks, enterprises and the law three levels Strengthen the supply chain financial risk prevention and management.
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy. Part I. The Paleolithic
Authors :
Juan S. Gomez-Jeria
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An analysis of the Neanderthal Bruniquel cave is presented with an entirely new proposal of how the animal-human relationship was born. The Venus figurines and the European and Sulawesi cave paintings are briefly analyzed and explained in terms of a simultaneous qualitative change in the brain of some anatomically modern humans. Composite creatures are explained in terms of the new idea and without assuming an initial need of to consume psychoactive plants or mushrooms.
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Title :
Managing Online Supply Chain finance Credit Risk of‘‘Asymmetric Information’’
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Zixuan Chen
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There are several influential risks in an online supply chain finance(Online SCF) which credit risk is one of the most significant types. Many researchers believe that the impact of credit risks is more considerable than other risks. There are one main reason for online SCF credit risks, which is “asymmetric information”. The article explains aspects of the cause as well as related solutions for it.
The main solutions for the credit risks including: standardization of online supply chain financial processes,establishing credit risk evaluation system using big data etc. Technology,establishing the punishment mechanism of network information disclosure,integrating block chain and online SCF.
Accordingly, since block chain as a new technology, it has an inestimable effect on breaking the bottleneck of the existed means to ease or even eliminate the credit risks on Online SCF.The further study of block chain and online SCF needs to be done in the future.
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Title :
Analysis and Optimization of Connecting Rod With Different Materials
Authors :
Ramesh B T, Vinayaka Koppad , Hemantha Raju T
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Selection of connecting rod for good performance of engine is very difficult. The material used in the connecting rod should be chosen wisely because during manufacturing process it has to undergo various production processes and subsequent heat treatment process, which is very much important for strength and stiffness. Based on which the High Strength Carbon Fiber connecting rod will be compared with connecting rod made up of Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy. The results can be used for optimization for weight reduction and for design modification of the connecting rod. Analyses are carried out in ANSYS software.
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Title :
Impact of Basel III on Indian Banks
Authors :
Pushpkant Shakdwipee, Masuma Mehta
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The banking industry is the lifeline of any economy. It is one of the most important pillars of the financial sector. Development of any country is highly dependent on the performance of the banking industry. For an economy to remain healthy and going, it is important that the banking system grows fast and yet be stable.
Due to the importance in the financial stability of the country, banks are highly regulated in most of the countries. The collapse of financial institution in one country can also lead to sequential collapse of financial institutions in other countries, warranting that global minimum prudential levels shall be implemented. More so, cross-country discrepancies in financial regulation have significant ramifications for the competitiveness of financial firms.
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Title :
Advances in Auxiliary Power Unit Development For Dual Supply UAVs
Authors :
Wasantha Samarathunga, Hideomi Arai, Kenta Asaishi, Ken Ichiryu
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This paper address recent developments on auxiliary power unit for dual supply unmanned aerial vehicles. The proposed APU is designed and developed as a scalable backup power solution to tethered UAV systems. The APU addressed in this paper consist of off-line battery power supply and a high speed fault detection and switching unit, to control the proposed APU. Target operation of APU is to switch the battery power whenever the primary cable power is unavailable and switch back to cable power whenever the cable power is available during the UAV flight mission. The switching speed of newly developed prototype in this research with high speed logic ICs and n-channel MOSFETs is proved to be within milliseconds range and therefore could be considered fast enough for low altitude hovering missions. The outcome of the proposed design is also compact and light weighted, hence making the proposed prototype applicable in many existing battery powered UAVs for hybrid use.
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Title :
Angiotensin II Delays The Extinction of Active Avoidance in Rats The Role of Transmitter Receptors
Authors :
G. Telegdy, T.Kambourova, V. Georgiev
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The extinction of active avoidance behaviour in rats following the intracerebroventricular (ICV) injection of different doses of angiotensin II (Ang II) was studied. The influence of antagonists of different neurotransmitter receptors on the effects of Ang II was also followed. Ang II induced a delay in the extinction in a dose-dependent fashion (U-shaped curve). When the animals were pretreated with different receptor blockers in doses which themselves had no action on the extinction of active avoidance behaviour, the action of Ang II on this paradigm was completely blocked by saralasin, haloperidol, bicuculline, atropine, naloxone Phenoxybenzamine, propanolol and methysergide were ineffective. The data suggest that Ang II delays the extinction of active avoidance behaviour, and that angiotensin, dopamine, GABAa, opiate might be involved in this action.
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Title :
A Research Review on Pricing Influencing Factors of Supply Chain Financial Services
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Meng Sen
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Supply chain finance, as a kind of innovative financial products, has attracted extensive attention of the industry. In the context of capital operation, it is the most important to study the supply chain finance. Adopting content analysis method, this article combs the research on factors that affect supply chain financial service pricing from six dimensions of Supply Chain Finance: risk, return, regulation, guarantee, customer relationship and macro policy, expects to provide a theoretical basis for enterprises to set the loan price, and some guidance for financing enterprises to choose appropriate products.
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Title :
Delay of GeoX/Geo/1 N-limited Nonstop Forwarding Queue
Authors :
Yutae Lee
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Nonstop forwarding is designed to minimize packet loss when a management system fails to function. A system with non-stop forwarding can continue to forward some packets even in the event of a processor failure. We consider aGeoX/Geo/1N-limited nonstop forwarding queue. In this queueing system, when the server breaks down, up to Ncustomers can be serviced during the repair time.The delay distribution of customers is given by matrix geometric analysis.
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Title :
Performability of Queue with Interrupted Repairs
Authors :
Yutae Lee
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We consider a queueing system, consisting of a Poisson input stream and a single server. The server is subject to breakdowns. The failed server requires repair at a facility, which has an unreliable repair crew. The repair crew also subjects to breakdown when it is repairing. We obtain the availability and the delay distribution of the queueing system.
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Title :
Geo/Geo/1/N Queue with Retention of Reneging Customers
Authors :
Yutae Lee
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This paper considers a Geo/Geo/1/N queue, in which customers may renege and reneging customers may be retained. The steady state distribution of the number of customers in the system is derived.
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Title :
A Research on the Pricing of Receivables Financing for Small and Medium-sized Logistics Enterprises Based on Supply Chain Finance
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Rong Chen
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The receivables arose after small and medium-sized logistics enterprises supplied manufacturer with services, which influenced the operations of the logistics enterprises. In order to alleviate the capital pressure of small and medium-sized logistics enterprises and promote the sustained and good development of supply chain, in this paper, we take the financing advantage of supply chain finance and design the model of receivables financing of small and medium-sized logistics enterprises based on the supply chain finance theories, using the Stackelberg model and inferring the optimal pricing and the optimal profit of the bank and the Small and medium-sized logistics enterprises, And carry out data simulation. All these can provide the small and medium-sized logistics enterprises with a cost-effective financing program.
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Title :
Discrete-time Queuewith Batch Geometric Arrivals and Retention of Reneging Customers
Authors :
Yutae Lee
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This paper considers adiscrete-time queueing system with batch geometric arrivals, in which customers may renege and reneging customers may be retained. The steady state distribution of the number of customers in the system is derived.
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Title :
Reflux of Duodenal Content Develop Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Authors :
Naoki Hashimoto
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The incidence of esophageal cancer patients who have undergone distal gastrectomy is increasing recently. Distal gastrectomy is a good model for studying the clinical effects of duodenal content reflux.Individuals with a history of gastrectomy often suffer from sever alkaline reflux esophagitis. A history of gastrectomy is associated with an increased rate of lower third esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.Therefore,I made a rat model, a total gastrectomy followed by esophagoduodenostomy(n=27)was performed to induce chronic duodenal content reflux esophagitis. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (40%)developed in places distant from the anastomosis compared to Esophageal adenocarcinoma (ADC) (30%). This means that histological features may depend on the volume of reflux contents; small amounts of reflux causes SCC and a large volume of reflux causes ADC.I concluded reflux of duodenal contents developed not only ADC but also SCC　from clinical and experimental data.
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Title :
Monopole Antenna for WI-FI Applications
Authors :
Sneha
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In this Paper, a monopole patch CPW fed Wi-Fi antenna is designed with complete mathematical calculations and the results are simulated using HFSS software with an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz. The antenna has a low profile and is nearly is four times smaller in size than a conventional patch antenna. The designed antenna is compared with previous designed rectangular patch antenna [2] .Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows computers and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal, it is also used to create a wireless LAN .Wi-Fi antenna are used at both 2.4GHz and 5 GHz. The Wi-Fi frequency is highest frequency on the mobile phone among all the application frequency. As the Microstrip patch antennas are small in size, light weight and integrated easily on device. The performance of the antenna is evaluated using ANSYS HFSS.
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Title :
Nuclear Factor-Kappa B Expression and Acyl-Ghrelin in Egyptian Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Authors :
Mona El-Shafie , Heba Allam, Layla El-Shall, Mohamed Abdel-Samiee, El-Sayed Ibrahim, Fatma Khalaf ,Salwa Ali
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BACKGROUND: Ghrelin is a gut hormone with various functions including energy metabolism and inflammation inhibition.Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) participates in the initiation and the progression of inflammation, particularly, the cardiovascular and adipose tissue inflammation. To date the combined role of Ghrelin and NF-κB in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a matter of debate. AIM:To investigate whether acyl ghrelin level and NF-κB could interplay a role in lipid metabolism and inflammatory injury in NAFLD. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Ninety three adult participates were included in the study, 30 patients had proved nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and 38 patients had simple steatosis, as well 25 healthy subjects, matched for age, gender and Body mass index (BMI) to the patients were included in the study as a healthy control group. Full history and clinical examination, abdominal ultrasonography and liver biopsy were done when indicated. Liver function tests, lipid profile, blood sugar, insulin and C- peptide, fasting insulin, and plasma acyl ghrelin concentrations were measured. Nuclear NF-kB mRNA expression was measured by quantitative RT-PCR. RESULTS: Fasting insulin, insulin C-peptide, HOMA-IR, AST, ALT and g-GT were significantly increased and HDL-C was significantly decreased in NAFLD group compared to control group. In addition, a significant increase in ALT, g-GT, fasting insulin, insulin C peptide and HOMA-IR were detected in the NASH group compared to group of simple steatosis.
The plasma levels of Acyl-ghrelin was significantly decreased in NAFLD groups compared to normal control group, the lowest level was detected in NASH group as compared to group of simple steatosis. The expression of NF-kB mRNA was significantly increased in NAFLD groups compared to normal control group and its level was significantly increased in NASH compared to simple steatosis. The NF-kB mRNA was positively
correlated with BMI, HOMA-IR, ALT, fasting insulin, insulin C-peptide and liver histopathology and acyl-ghrelin was inversely correlated with BMI, HOMR-IR, ALT, fasting insulin, insulin C peptide and liver histopathology. Both were significantly correlated with HDL-C. CONCLUSION: Acyl ghrelin attenuated NAFLD-induced liver injury through down regulation of NF-κB and they are associated with disease progression.Further large scale studies are recommended to consider ghrelin as promising drug for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD.
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Title :
Field Emission Cathodes Based on Structured Carbon Nanotube Arrays
Authors :
Z. Cheng, L. Sun, Z. Y. Li, P. Serbun, N. Kargin, V. Labunov, B. Shulitski, I. Kashko, D.Grapov, G.Gorokh
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Field emission properties of the structured carbon nanotube cathodes were investigated by field emission scanning microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and integral field emission measurements with luminescence screen. The carbon nanotube arrays were synthesized by the atmospheric pressure floating catalyst chemical vapour deposition method under the high temperature pyrolysis of ferrocene/xylene solution. Varying arrays of carbon nanotube columns and blocks were fabricated on Si, SiO2 and porous anodic alumina substrates. Well-aligned field emission from nearly 100% of the patches at electric field <10 V/µm in direct current and pulsed mode integrally and locally was observed. High current capabilities up to mA currents for structured carbon nanotube cathodes were achieved. Integral field emission measurements with luminescence screen and processing under N2 and O2 exposures of up to 3×10−5 mbar demonstrated homogeneous current distribution and long-term stability of the structured carbon nanotube cathodes.
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Title :
The Conventions Concerning Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Extent of Their Application to the Depleted Uranium Weapon
Authors :
Aqila Hadi Issa, Harlida Abdul Wahab, Nor Anita Abdullah
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In view of the features and the dangerous effects of weapons of mass destruction, these weapons have been organized under international conventions. Some of these weapons have been internationally banned such as chemical and biological weapons. Others have been restricted like the nuclear weapons. Depleted uranium, which defined as a secondary result of uranium mining in nuclear reactors, have the same characteristics and effects of the latter weapons, but they have not been covered by any international convention so far. This constitutes a shortage in the international legislation requiring a treatment. This paper will be conducted through doctrinal approach; data will be collected through secondary source by examining the contribution of scholars in the field of law. The current research will try to clarify the possibility of application of conventions on weapons of mass destruction with respect to depleted uranium weapons
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Title :
Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Microstrip Patch Antenna for X- Band Applications
Authors :
Meenakshi Dular, Ira Joshi
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In this paper, a design of Microstrip Patch Antenna for X- Band applications is proposed. The input impedance of the antenna is 50Ω. The Proposed antenna resonates at 10.62 GHz having return loss value of -20.36dB. The total bandwidth of the proposed patch antenna is1.88GHz. The antenna is fed by a micro strip feed. The Rogers RT/ Duroid 5880 (tm) is used as a substrate, and antenna dimensions of 30mm x 25mm in X and Y directions and having a thickness of 1.6mm. The results are simulated by using Ansoft HFSS software. Also gain, directivity and bandwidth of the proposed antenna are studied.
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Title :
Bio Cementation: A Novel Technique and Approach Towards Sustainable Material
Authors :
Sweety Parmar , Darshan Marjadi
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A large number of human activities and natural process creates disturbance in concrete structures that ultimately reduces the service life of a structure. The cement industry produces about 5% of the global anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Calcium carbonate is one of the most common minerals widespread on earth. Microbial induced carbonate precipitation is a process by which living organisms produces inorganic solids. Bacteria are incredibly diverse and abundant and many bacterial species contribute to the precipitation of mineral carbonates in various natural environments. Production occurs in an alkaline environment and which leads to calcite precipitation. The hydrolysis of urea by the enzyme urease is unique in that it is one of the few biologically occurring reactions that can generate carbonates. The ubiquity and importance of microbes in inducing calcite precipitation make “Bio cement” a most important metabolic product of Biomineralization which can remediate and restore such structure. Feasibility studies on the use of sludge to produce cement as a means of ultimate sludge disposal have been initiated.
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Title :
Some Remarks About the Graeae (Graiai)
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Juan S. Gomez-Jeria
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The center of the present work is the encounter of the Indo-European hero Perseus with the Graeae. Some comments about the end of the Bronze Age are offered together with the thesis that Perseus was a real human being. A description of the Graeae, based on early Greek texts and pictorial representations, is presented. Several new questions about these enigmatic figures are presented. Who had this idea first? Why are they called “horror", "waster of cities, “alarm”? Why they shared one eye and one tooth? Why were they only two at the beginning? Why does their number increase to three? Why they were forced to release information making both temporarily blind at the same time? Some provisory answers are provided and discussed.
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Title :
New Inequalities Associated with the Euler-Mascheroni Constant
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Jenica Cringanu
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In this paper we propose new sequence approximating the Euler-Mascheroni constant which converge faster towards its limit and we establish better bounds in inequalities for the Euler constant.
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Title :
Minimizing the Total Cost in the Out Patient Department (OPD) of a Multispecialty Hospital
Authors :
A. Nellai Murugan, S.Vijayakumari Saratha
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Waiting lines are experienced in out daily activities. Waiting in line or queue causes inconvenience to individuals (Patients) and economic costs to firms and organizations. Providing too much service capacity to operate a system involves excessive cost. But not providing enough service capacity results in excessive waiting time and cost. In this study the queuing characteristics at the specialist clinic was analysed using a multiserver queuing model and the waiting and service costs determined with a view to determining the optimal service level. This model can also be used by decision and other policy makers to solve other multi-server queuing problems.
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Title :
Diurnal and Seasonal Variations in Carbon Dioxide Emissions in a Solid Waste Management Facility, Akure, Nigeria
Authors :
O.O Elemile, M.K.C Sridhar, A.O Coker
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Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions through decomposition and waste life-cycle processes. The available literature is scanty on fluctuations of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from MSW facilities especially in tropical developing countries like Nigeria. This study monitored seasonal variations in the CO2 levels emitted at an open dump in the solid wastes management facility, Akure. For a year, wastes brought to the MSW facility from three major sources, viz: markets, residences and other non-specific sources dumped on roadside were assessed for their physical composition and the amount of waste generated. Air CO2 levels were monitored at seven critical locations Laboratory (L), Organic Fertilizer (OF), Plastic Recycling (PR), Overhead Tank (OT), Sorting Area (SA), Gatehouse (GH) and Outside(O) every day for a week at 9.00am, 12.00 noon and 2.00pm , during the dry and rainy seasons using a P-Sense Plus CO2 meter AZ-7755 (USA) and computed. Results indicate that the total wastes generated (paper) from all the sources were 5,834,005.0+ 5,079633.8 (wet season) and 4,266,871.0+3,745,337.8 kg (dry season), respectively. There were no significant differences in the carbon dioxide levels in the morning: 506.9 + 71.1 and 537.0 + 91.8 ppm; 450.6 + 28.4 and 456.0 + 10.8 ppm; 442.6+ 19.4 and 448.0 + 10.4ppm for the L, SA and GH; in the noon: 415.0 + 15.9 and 458.5 + 44.1ppm; 427.3 + 20.5 and 443.5 + 10.4 ppm and 425.6 + 14.3 and 438.0 + 0.12 ppm for PR, OT and GH and the afternoon: 434.3 + 45.3 and 438.0 + 7.2 ppm for GH only in the wet and dry seasons respectively. The atmospheric CO2 data in the study area showed clear seasonal and diurnal variations as evident in values of 438.00 to 630.0 ppm in the dry season and 407.3 and 506.9 ppm for wet season. These values were above the regulatory limit of 400.00 ppm specified by the National guideline values. The study suggested periodic monitoring of air carbon dioxide levels keeping in mind the seasonal variations.
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Title :
ADHD Awareness Among Medical Students
Authors :
Hebah F Qashqari, Abdulaziz O Alsulami, Eman K Kamal, Mohammed M.S. Jan
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Background: Early recognition of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is needed to prevent its psychosocial and educational consequences. We aimed to study ADHD awareness among medical students and identify correlating and contributing factors to their lack of knowledge.
Methods: A cross sectional study included 5th year medical students attending their pediatric rotation from September 15, 2012 until June 15, 2013 at King Abdulaziz University hospital, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A structured 25-item questionnaire was designed to examine their demographics, educational experience, and awareness questions about ADHD.
Results: Of 120 approached students, 111 were included with ages ranging from 20-29 years (mean 22) and 69% being females. Most students 69 (62%) were enrolled during their pediatric rotation and 97 (87%) already completed their psychiatry course. Although most students (67%) recognized ADHD, only 13 (12%) categorized their level of knowledge as very good or excellent. Only 24% correctly recognized ADHD subtypes and 58% did not know what is the initial required management step. Only 19 students (17%) correctly recognized all ADHD features based on the DSM IV criteria with a mean correct score of 69% (standard deviation 14). No correlations were found with their age, gender, completing their pediatric/ psychiatry rotation, or specialty interests.
Conclusions: Medical student’s level of knowledge about ADHD needs improvement. This has to be corrected in order to improve early recognition and intervention. Increased ADHD education and exposure during pediatric/neuroscience modules are needed in our region.
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Title :
Research and Practice on Virtual Simulation Experiment Teaching System of Spatial Information and Digital Technique
Authors :
Jiangfan Feng, Yuanyuan Liu
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In the traditional experimental mode, students must carry out the experiment at the designated time and place and the laboratory also need to constantly update the experimental equipment to meet the requirements of the development of the discipline. Virtual simulation teaching system is characterized by openness and extendibility, which makes the teachers and students do experiments at any time and place as long as they can access the virtual simulation platform on one hand. On the other hand, in the use procedure, it can quickly reproduce and provide a new virtual device. The experimenter can also add the corresponding virtual devices on the platform according to their own needs. This paper puts forward suggestions and practice on virtual simulation experiment teaching system of spatial information and digital technique, an effective supplement to the traditional experiment teaching, which solve the cooperative work of virtual simulation experiment teaching system and the existing experimental teaching system and is conducive to the building of experimental practice teaching system “ To be real rather than virtual with the combination of the real and the virtual and mutual supplement”.
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Title :
The Observed Rotation of the Galaxies Without the Need of Dark Matter
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Jacob Schaf
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The goal of the present work is showing that the new theory of gravitation, conceived within the context of the Higgs theory and perfectly corroborated by recent experimental observations, predicts, with incredible details, the observed rotation of the galaxies without the need of dark matter. The non-Keplerian rotation of the galaxies is actually one of the most serious impasses of the current theories of space and gravitation. From the viewpoint of these theories, galaxies rotate much too fast to be hold together by the gravitational force and or the spacetime curvature, generated by the content and distribution of their visible matter. In order to preserve these theories, a huge amount of very exotic dark matter is usually postulated.
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Title :
Characterization of Volatiles Compounds Emitted from Freeze-dried Lactobacillus plantarum CWBI-B1419 During Storage
Authors :
Ibourahema Coulibaly, Elisee Kporou Kouassi, Clement Kouassi Kouassi, Daouda Kone
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The powder of freeze-dried Lactobacillus plantarum CWBI-B1419 was analyzed at three stages during storage. The water content, the rate of viable bacteria were monitored and the volatiles compounds were extracted from the powders by the technic of sampling of the dynamic headspace and analyzed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The analysis revealed 109 volatiles compounds identified aldehydes, alcohols, alkenes, alkanes, esters, ketones and compounds derived from amino acids such as the predominates groups. Ten volatiles were selected according to their high percentage of peak areas. Seven of these volatils were analyzed by following their evolution during storage. Among these compounds we noticed a decreased of ethanoic acid and cyclotetrasiloxane octamethyl unlike acetic acid, propionic acid, 2-methyl-, butanoic acid and 3-methylbutanoic with increasing percentages of significantly (p <0.1) during 90 days of storage. The contents of volatiles from Lactobacillus plantarum CWBI-B1419 is a function of the storage period and also the quatntité polyunsaturated fatty acids. Despite the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, catabolism of amino acids and synthesis of esters led to important changes in the composition of volatile products of lactic acid bacteria from oxidation reactions of lipids.
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Title :
Chat Application with A Codified Information Traveling Option
Authors :
Barbara Emma Sanchez Rinza, Ruth Itzel Gutierrez Castro, Emmanuel Felix Valenzuela
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Cryptology is the science that involves the study of the various techniques to keep information secure. It is the science that deals with the theoretical problems related to the safety in the interchange, between a transmitter and a receptor, of codified information traveling in a communication channel [1].
The project consist of building a software to cipher text messages using a variant on the Playfair cipher method, which is an algorithm used in cryptology. The variant consist on extend the allowed characters from Playfair to include every character on the ASCII code. In this case, a 16x16 matrix will be used, to be able to also include the extended characters. The project was developed in Matlab, a programming and design platform that is able to do matrix manipulation and calculation easily.
For the possible implementation, we’re going to use a virtual application developed in Matlab using the TCP/IP protocol to send and receive encrypted messages.
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Title :
Solid Tumours of Childhood in Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors :
Saddiku M Sahabi, Kabiru Abdullahi, Christopher S Lukong C, Stephen P Agbo
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Background:Childhood tumours are known to occur commonly in developing countries and in recent times there have been growing concerns about the incidence and management of these cancers in tropical Africa.We undertook this study to determine the relative frequencies of solid childhood malignancies in Sokoto North-western Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: Hospital-based data of histological and cytologically confirmed cases of solidmalignancies in children, aged ≤ 15 years, was collated over a period of 10 years. All records of patients with the diagnosis of childhood malignancies were retrieved from histology and cytology register in the Department of Histopathology in the period,January 2006 to December 2015.All histological sections had been stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H&E and the cytological specimens were stained with both Papanicolaou and Giemsa stains. The data were analyzed for age, sex and histological types using SPSS version 20.0 software. The results are presented in form of simple frequency tables using Diagnostic guidelines by the International Classification of Childhood Cancer (ICCC).
Results:A total of 358 children aged 15 years or less, with confirmed malignant disease, was recorded. This constituted 9.1% of all malignancies diagnosed in the same period with a Male: Female ratio of 1.2:1mean age (year) of 7.45.The age range was 0 to 15 years. There were more male cancers (n=196 54.7%) compared to female cancers (n=162, 45.3%).The top five childhood solid malignancies were Rhabdomyosarcoma 112(31.3), Retinoblastoma 62(17.3%), Burkitts lymphoma 45(12.6%), Nephroblastoma 31(8.7%) and Osteosarcoma 19(5.3%).
Conclusion: Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most prevalent solid malignancy of childhood seen in this region and the majority were of the embryonal type,this contrasts with what is observed in developed countries where and neoplasms central nervous system predominate.
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Title :
Epidemiological Survey of Malignant Neoplasms in Sokoto, Nigeria
Authors :
Saddiku M Sahabi, Kabiru Abdullahi
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Background:There is an increasing trend in the incidence of cancers in developing countries without commensurate data on the pattern and spread of individual tumour variant or sites of predilection. This study aims to provide current data on the frequency, histological types and characteristics of histopathologically confirmed cancers in Sokoto, North West Nigeria.
Material and methods: A descriptive 10 years (2006-2015) analysis of all diagnosed cancers in the Department of Histopathology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. Archives of all histology reports, tissue slides and paraffin blocks of patients’ biopsies that had been stored were studied. The data were analyzed for age, sex and histological types classified using the diagnostic criteria provided by the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O)
Result: A total of 3933 cancer patients were registered at the histopathology department of UDUTH during the ten-year period. There were more female cancers (n=2260 57.5%) compared to male cancers (n=1673, 42.5%). The overall mean age was 44.28years, median age 45.0years, modal age 50years and SD 18.69. Males (mean age 45.77, median age in male 50.0, modal age 60 and SD was 21.03) were significantly older than females (mean age 43.18, median age 45.0, modal age 50, and SD was 16.67) year. The Adult cancers accounted for 90.9% (n = 3575) and childhood cancers accounted for 9.1% (n= 358). Overall, the ten most common sites of cancer involvement were the breast 763(19.4%), cervix 312(7.9%), prostate 267(6.8%), lymph node 248(6.3%), bladder 191(4.9%), skin 225(3.6%), rectum 114(2.9%), ovary 110(2.8%), eye 97(2.5%) and soft tissue 95(2.4). In males, the most frequent cancer sites were the prostate 267(16.00%), bladder 160(9.60%), skin 138(8.20%) nasopharynx 87(5.2%), lymph node 85(5.10%) and rectum 61(3.60%) while in females, the most common sites were the breast 731(731%), cervix 302(13.40%), lymph node 163(7.20%), ovary 110(4.90%), skin 87(3.80%) and endometrial 61(2.70%).
Conclusion: There is significant difference in the pattern of cancer distribution amongst males and females in Sokoto and the cancer burden is highest in young to middle aged adults. The breast, prostate, lymph node, skin and bladder cancers were the most frequent in our setting. This study provides useful Information, a baseline data on cancer distribution in our environment and also serves as a guide for health intervention measures and future research.
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Title :
Experimental Investigation on Soil Stabilisation Using Rubber Crumbs on Expansive Soil
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Ms.L.Kokila, G.Bhavithra, V.Hemapriya, C.Iniya, P.Madhunigga
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To withstand the load soil is the basic foundation for the structure. Weak in the strength, high degree of expansion and contraction due to the presence of montmorilonite minerals causes differential settlement in a structure which leads to failure in the black cotton soil. To increase the engineering properties and to make it suitable for the construction purpose it is required to stabilize the soil. It can be done by various methods such as by using lime, cement, textile effluent, plastic, etc.
In this study the stabilization is carried out by using increasing percentage of rubber crumbs along with lime under suitable test. The main objective is to increase the CBR value.
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Title :
Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Road Network of Selected Major Routes in Port Harcourt City, Nigeria
Authors :
Gladys Chineze Emenike, Precious Ibezi
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The study evaluated the spatio-temporal analysis of road network of selected major routes namely Choba-Rumuola-Eleme Junction route and Choba-Rumuokoro-Eleme Junction route. The use of counting method was employed to estimate the vehicular movement (inflow and outflow). The impedances on the two roads were recorded and mapped using Global Positioning Systems. Stopwatch was used to record the time taken in each of the impedance location. Findings revealed that the total vehicular inflow along Choba-Rumuola-Eleme Junction route was highest on Wednesdays with 1159 vehicles and least on Sundays with 677 vehicles. The outflow was least on Sundays and highest on Mondays with 715 and 1224 vehicles respectively. Furthermore, the total inflow was highest in the evening (2622 vehicles) and the least was observed in the afternoon (1826 vehicles). The total vehicles plying Choba-Rumuola-Eleme Junction route were 13786 vehicles while along Choba-Rumuokoro-Eleme Junction route were 6545. Time lost during the vehicular inflow along Choba-Rumuola-Eleme Junction route was highest at Rumuokwuta Junction (6708.6s) while along Choba-Rumuokoro-Eleme Junction route, time lost was highest at Rumuokoro Roundabout (5210.4s). The total time lost along Choba-Rumuola-Eleme Junction route was higher (42105.21s) than that of Choba-Rumuokoro-Eleme Junction route (25233.0s) whereby cars were the highest (>70%) type of vehicles recorded along the two routes. The study recommended among others that motorist should try to avoid both Rumuokoro Roundabout and Rumuokwuta Junction when plying these roads.
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Assessment of Port‚s Security and Performance in Port Harcourt Seaports Complex, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria (2005-2015)
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Gladys Chineze Emenike, Mene Frank Baridoma
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The study assessed the port’s security and performance in Port Harcourt Seaports Complex, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study made use of 291 copies of structured questionnaire administered to the staff of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), BUA Ports and Terminals Ltd, Port Harcourt and terminal operators/stevedores and Dock workers in Port Harcourt Port Complex using a simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics in form of frequency and percentages were used to analyze the data. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between port security and port performance. Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 was used for the data analysis. Findings revealed that among the security facilities, fire alarm system, gun boat, wall mounted motion sensor biometric time attendance and security alarms were adequately available while security gadgets like spy camera face cap, portable hand held security, belt buckle spy camera, biro button, and wristwatch camera were adequately available at the Port Harcourt Seaport Complex. Types of port insecurity included burglary and armed robbery (27.0%) smuggling activities (28.0%), sea piracy (8.0%) and touting (93%). Cargo throughput was highest 2011 (12.1%) and least in 2015 (4.6%) while the ship turnaround time for Port Harcourt Seaport was highest in 2011 (12.46 days) and the least was recorded in 2009 (8.03 days). Cargo throughput, ship turnaround time, berth occupancy rate and tonnage per ship jointly contributed 32.4% to port security in Port Harcourt Port Complex; though no significant influence of port security on port performance (t=0.757; p=0.483). The study therefore recommended among others that the international ship and port facility security code (ISPS) should be adequately implemented more both at the terminals and jetties.
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Title :
A Review of Iran‘s Nuclear Negotiations with the E3 + 3 (2003-2015)
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Javad Nikmoeen
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Iran nuclear activities started from 1950. The first country that encouraged Iran to achieve the nuclear program and transferred this technology to Iran was USA while this country istodaythe first country that disagree Iran nuclear activities. Before occurrence of Islamic Republic of Iran revolution, west and specially USA, French and Germany were serious to cooperate Iran in this regard due to high benefits and communism influence possibility but after the revolution and independent policies of Iran, USA and some European countries disagreed Iran nuclear activities and Iran was accused to perform activity in the nuclear weapons field.
Iran always stated that its aim from producing and developing nuclear research is using nuclear energy peacefully. No evidence has been found in inspections of atomic international energy agency indicating Iran's decision to produce nuclear weapon.
Judges council of agency has accused Iran to have nuclear weapon in their issued resolutions since Iran has not given some information of nuclear sites of Natanz and Arak and they requested Iran to stop its activities in uranium enrichment and heavy water reactor in Arak center. However, Iran did not obey their request and decided to use its NPT right. This was reported to the Security Council and this council imposed heavy sanctions to Iran.This topic from 2003 to 2015 led to the longest political international negotiations in International Relations between Iran and the E3 + 3 and FinallyJuly 14, 2015 in Vienna, Austria they managed to achieve a comprehensive and final agreement on the future of Iran's nuclear program. Federica Mogherini, Europe Union foreign policy chief and Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's foreign minister in a formal meeting in Vienna in front of the media by reading a statement in English and Farsi announced that a final agreement on Iran's nuclear program have been achieved.In this study we have an overview of the negotiations.
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Title :
The Suitability of Models to Prefigure Organic Functions and to Avoid Item Dispersion of a Variable Indexing on Height Rather than BSA Shown by Comparing Two Studies
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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A previous study based on theoretical data on the glomerular filtration rate evaluated the effect of different indexations on the distribution of the indexed values versus the distribution of the non-indexed values; this study showed that the lowest dispersion of values was due to indexation based on height. Consequently, we planned to confirm these theoretical results by comparing them to a parallel study based on the values of the clearance of creatinine in a real population of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. This study showed a very strong correlation between the results of the theoretical study and the study of the real population, thus demonstrating the suitability of this preliminary approach for research using theoretical models to preview and confirm the results of a study using a real population.
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Title :
The Effects of School Facilities on Internal Efficiency: The Case of Selected Bilingual Secondary Schools in Yaounde Centre
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Dr. Emmanuel NDJEBAKAL SOUCK, Mr. Genevarius NJI
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This study sets out to study the relationship that exists between school facilities and internal efficiency in Government Bilingual Secondary Schools in Yaounde centre. Both the quantitative and the qualitative approaches were used to collect and analyse data. In the quantitative approach, questionnaires were used while in the qualitative approach, an observation guide was elaborated. The simple random sampling and the purposeful sampling techniques were used to select 543 teachers from 10 Government Bilingual Secondary Schools (GBSS). Spearman correlation formula was used to determine the relationship between the variables under study and a correlation index of 0.67 was obtained with level of significance of 0.00< 0.05 This overwhelmingly reveals that school facilities significantly influence the internal efficiency of secondary schools in Yaounde Centre. Some recommendations were made to education stake holders.
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Review On: Approaches for Excluding Compromised Node by Evaluating Trust in Wireless Sensor Network
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Ravneet Kaur, Priyanka Mehta
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This paper analyse the enhancements in excluding compromised nodes using AES key encryption sign for identification in wireless sensor network. The wireless sensor networks (WSN) are specialized transducers with spatially dispersed and dedicated autonomous sensor nodes for identifying, monitoring and recording the physical and environmental conditions at different locations. Different trust systems have been proposed to reduce the effect of routing attacks, but most of them could not determine the malicious node effectively and some of them suffer from the attacks on the system. In this paper, we propose a security of wireless sensor network by excluding the black node and compromised nodes.using authorization and encryption and exclude compromised node by evaluating the trust factor in wireless sensor network. The main Emphasis of our research is on to check the trust factor of node from centralized server i.e. Cluster head which control the whole network to prevent the problem of black node.
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Title :
Evaluating The Frequency of The Published Study Designs in The Field of Safety Promotion And Injury Prevention During The Last Three Decades (1985-2015)
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Hajar Nazari Kangavari, Ali Habibi, Siamak Sabour
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Background: Study design is classified generally into two categories: observational and Interventional. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of the published study designs in the fields of safety promotion and injury prevention regarding to the continents during the last three decades.
METHODS: In this review article, all published papers in Pubmed from 1984 to 2015 in the field of safety promotion and injury prevention were studied.We used the following keywords for our search: "Road traffic","burning","drowning","fall"and"violence".The total number of articles in this field were 115 manuscripts.
Results: We showed that the most published papers in this field, were conducted in America. About 67% of all studies and 78% of all intervention studies have been conducted in the continent of America and Europe. Asia shared 9% of intervention studies and Iran shared 3.6% of the studies which have been conducted in this area.
Conclusion: Considering the current situation in developed compared to developing countries, if one of the goals of the national health system to be health promotion in the society, the current status in terms of study design that are running, cannot results in safety in this field.
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Title :
Accuracy and Precision in Medical Researches;Common Mistakes and Misinterpretations
Authors :
Siamak Sabour, Ommolbanin Abbasnezhad, Samaneh Mozaffarian, Hajar Nazari Kangavari
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Background: When we use a single test in clinical care, for appropriate management of patients and correct diagnosis in clinical care the validity and reliability of that single test is important. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the statistical issues about validity and reliability used in medical papers focusing on common mistakes and misinterpretations.
METHODS: The articles about validity and reliability published in PubMed in 2012- 2015, were searched using MESH term. 200 most relevant papers with our topic were reviewed for assessing the correctness of methodology and statistical tests used to assess validity and reliability.
Results: our study showed that the clinical researchers make many mistakes in assessing of validity and reliability of a single test. In more than half of the papers the methodology and statistical tests used for evaluating of validity and reliability of a single test were incorrect or incomplete.
Conclusion: In analysis of validity and reliability of a test in published papers, there are many mistakes and clinical researchers need to gain more knowledge about that.
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Title :
Ultrasound Detection of Pneumothorax
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Atanas Dimitrov Hilendarov, Antonia Ivanova Nedeva, Kichka Georgieva Velkova
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Introduction Lung sonography has rapidly emerged as a reliable technique in the evaluation of various thoracic diseases. Accurate diagnosis of a pneumothorax in the management of a critical patient can prevent the life-threatening situation. The aim. This article offers our experience of the use of thoracic ultrasound in the diagnosis of a pneumothorax, reviews the proper techniques used, and highlights its clinical utility. Materials and Methods The study study was carried out between June 2015 and September 2016 year. Lung sonography was performed on 110 patients -89 at the Emergency Department and 21 at the betside due to unstability of the patient. The probe is placed in a sagittal position on the anterior chest wall at about the second intercostal space, in the mid-clavicular line. During ultrasonography, the patient is sitting with arms elevated and the hand positioned behind the neck. A 3.5 MHz linear array transducer is used in all the cases and in some cases a straight linear array high frequency probe (5–13 MHz).Results Sixty-five/71.5%/ of all 110 patients, witch can be divided into two broad categories: traumatic in 59 cases (including iatrogenic) or 6 atraumatic, are with sonographic signs of pneumothorax. The patients with confirmed pneumothorax are presented with one or more ultrasound signs- in 45 patients -absence of lung sliding, in 32 - ‘barcode’ often called the ‘stratosphere sign’, in 13- loss of ‘comet-tail artifacts’, in 34- ‘A-lines’, 14 with ‘lung-point sign’, and in 54 the ‘power slide’ with loss of ‘lung pulse’. 35 of the patients are treated by VATS complete pleurectomy and 5 patients submitted to VATS pleural abrasion. Conclusions Thoracic sonography for the detection of pneumothorax has become a well-established modality in the acute care setting. It is indispensible in the blunt or penetrating chest trauma patient, where the identification of a pneumothorax can prevent life-threatening consequences.
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Title :
The Relationship between Talent Management with Performance Management in Selected Public Higher Learning Institutions
Authors :
Kamal M.Y., Lukman Z.M.
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Higher Learning Institutions (HLIs) in abroad have adopted Talent Management (TM) in the managerial system which leads to Performance Management (PM) in the organization has gone up. In correlation to that, Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has taken a proactive action to introduce TM in public HLIs in Malaysia. In hoping to see the PM of public HLIs to go higher, strategies has been created and developed to ensure the level of public HLIs is parallel with those in abroad. Therefore, this research has been conducted to examine the relationship between TM and PM in selected public HLIs. Quantitative method has been used in order to collect a primary data of this research with 714 respondents have been approached to answer a questionnaire in selected public HLIs which are Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM). Information obtained from the descriptive survey has been analyzed by using IBM Statistical Packages Social Sciences (SPSS). Results showed that the relationship between TM and PM in three selected public HLIs were in moderate level whereby USM scored higher correlation as compared to other two public HLIs. As a conclusion, the result of this research will be a benchmark to other public HLIs in Malaysia to strengthen up their strategies in TM in order to boost up the organization. Meanwhile, in three selected public HLIs need to come up with better implementation of TM in order to ensure the relationship of TM and PM is highly interrelated.
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Title :
Increasing the Accuracy of Electrical Power Measurement
Authors :
Mammadov Rahim, Genjeyev Namig
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Correlation of direct measurement errors of voltage and current is ignored and assumed to be zero in the measurement of electrical power signals. Therefore, the accuracy of power measurement is obtained less than the accuracy of direct measurements. In this regard, increasing the power measurement accuracy is an urgent task by taking into account correlation of direct measurement errors. A certain methodology is proposed in the paper taking into account the correlation of direct measurement errors, which increases the accuracy of the power signal measurement.
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Title :
Colon Cancer Screening: Knowledge and Attitudes in a Jamaican Population and Physicians
Authors :
Michael G. Lee, Elsa F. Brown, Mike O. Mills, Christine A. Walters
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Screening is effective in reducing mortality but uptake for screening has been low due to lack of awareness and other barriers. This study determined the awareness and knowledge among the public and physicians, of CRC screening in Jamaica.Members of the general public and physicians were studied regarding knowledge and attitude towards CRC, screening, barriers to screening, and physician’s practices regarding screening. There were 324 general subjects and 57 physicians studied.Of the general subjects, 14% had no knowledge about CRC screening, 69% did not know enough and 17% knew about it. Also, 69% were unawareabout recommendations for screening, 31.8%were unaware of available screening tests and 77.8% of the others indicated colonoscopy. However, 60% would do screening if recommended by their family physicians.Although most physicians (98%) considered CRC screening important, screening was discussed with patients,some of the time in 58%, rarely or never in 21% and only if there are risk factors in 7%. Most physicians (95%) indicated that there were barriers to screening, the main being costin 69%, failure of doctors to advise patients,16% and availability of screening tests, 8%. In conclusion awareness and knowledge about CRC screening was lacking in the population studied. There was inadequate communication by physicians to patients regarding screening. Routine counseling on screening is needed to improve screening rates. Health authorities urgently need to develop programmes to improve public awareness and guidelines for CRC screening.
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Title :
Postgraduate Student Academic Moral Anomie Survey, Reasons and Countermeasures: A case Study on a University in Shandong Province
Authors :
Xiaoyuan Wang, Jinbao Zhao, Liping Liu, Yunyun Wang, Feifei Liu, Yifei Sun
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As an important part of the social morality system, academic morality is the concrete embodiment of professional ethics in the field of scientific research. Academic environment has been seriously polluted by the anomie of academic morality of the graduate students, academic progress has been hindered, social development and national innovation source power even has been affected. It is of great significance to strengthen the research of the moral construction of graduate students, reverse the disadvantage of the current graduate students' academic morality by carried out the investigation, reason and countermeasure of the graduate students' academic morality. In this paper, we designed the questionnaire of graduate students' academic ethics, and conducted a survey on 582 graduate students of a college in Shandong Province, the reasons of the anomie of academic morality has been analyzed from the aspects of the society, the school, the tutor and the graduate student's own factor, and finally the countermeasures to improve the academic moral environment of the graduate students has been put forward.
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Title :
An Empirical Study on Spillover Effects between CDS and FX at Korean Market
Authors :
Janghee Lee
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This paper has empirically investigated the shock and volatility spillover effects of counterparty risk on the deviations from CIP in the FX forward market of Korea. During the recent financial turmoil, there is significant shock and volatility transmission from the counterparty risk of European CDS market to the CIP deviations of FX market under investigation. In addition, the shock of counterparty risk for US corporations is more transmitted to the Korean FX market than that of the Korean Sovereign risk. FX Forward deviations tended to depend more on investment-grade European and US corporations rather than on Korean Sovereign ones, because the shock and volatility of the European and US CDS indexes were more transmitted to CIP deviations relative to those of Korean Sovereign. This finding is consistent with the view that the demand for dollar liquidity in the Korean FX market during the turmoil stemmed from mainly dollar Libor panel banks, such as European and US banks, rather than the financial institutions of emerging countries like Korea.
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Title :
Approaches for Excluding Compromised Node by Evaluating Trust in Wireless Sensor Network
Authors :
Ravneet Kaur, Priyanka Mehta
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This paper analyse the most important and significant advancements in wireless sensor network using AES key encryption sign for identification. Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is a collection of sensor nodes that involve in gathering of happenings from a nodes' surrounding. Routing attacks are one of the most common attacks in which the attacker can make disorders in wireless sensor network communications. In order to confronting these attacks, encryption methods are not enough because compromised node, have access to the secret information and can go across the traditional methods. At this time, the most effective way to confront these attacks in WSNs is to use trust management systems. Different trust systems have been proposed to reduce the effect of routing attacks, but most of them could not determine the malicious node effectively and some of them suffer from the attacks on the system. In this paper, we propose a centralized trust management system using authorization and encryption and exclude compromised node by evaluating the trust factor in wireless sensor network, which is not only resistant against routing attacks but also against the trust system attacks.
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Title :
Antidepressant-like Effects of Neuropeptide SF (NPSF)
Authors :
Masaru Tanaka, Gyula Telegdy
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Neuropeptide SF (NPSF) is a member of RFamide neuropeptides that play diverse roles in central nervous system. Little is know about the effects of NPSF on brain functions. Antidepressant-like effect of NPSF was studied in modified mice FST. NPSF showed the antidepressant-like effects by decreasing the immobility time and increasing the climbing and swimming time. Furthermore, the involvement of the adrenergic, serotonergic, cholinergic or dopaminergic receptors in the antidepressant-like effect ofNPSF was studied in modified mice FST. Mice were pretreated with a non-selective α-adrenergic receptor antagonist phenoxybenzamine, a β-adrenergic receptor antagonist,propranolol, a non-selective5-HT2serotonergic receptor antagonist,cyproheptadine, nonselective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, atropine, or D2, D3, D4 dopamine receptor antagonist, haloperidol. The present results confirmed that the antidepressant-like effect ofNPSF is mediated, at least in part, by an interaction of the α-adrenergic, 5-HT2serotonergic, muscarinic acetylcholine receptors and D2, D3, D4 dopamine receptor in a modified mouse FST.
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Title :
Phenotypic Characteristics of Pigeons (Columbia livia var domestica) found in Rain Forest Zone of Nigeria
Authors :
Samuel Oladipo Kolawole FAJEMILEHIN
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Morphological characterization is an essential tool in assessing the genetic properties of any animal species. Although, it has been largely explored in many poultry species but little had been done in pigeon. Data on metric and non metric traits were collected on two hundred and eight (208) pigeons: 44 squabs, 45 weaners and 119 adults for the purpose of this study. The metric traits measured were body weight, body length and chest width while the non metric traits were the colour of the eyes, plumage patterns (on the head, wings and tail) and the colouration of the body extremities. Five types of pigeons: Types A, B, C, D and E were encountered in the study. Type C recorded the highest frequency of occurrence (29.81 %) while type E recorded the lowest frequency of occurrence (12.02 %). The body weights (g) among the groups though statistically similar {p>0.05) were 282.91g, 284.83g, 286.60g, 281.37g and 279.45g, respectively, for types A, B, C, D and E. Body length and chest width of squab and adult pigeons and the effect of age group on them were similar (p>0.05). Sex showed significant (p<0.05) effect on body weight and body dimensions of the birds with the male showing higher values. The length and width measurements of the weaner were significantly (p<0.05) lower to those of the squabs and adults. Pearson’s correlation coefficients (r) of body weight with body length (r=0.33) and chest width (r =0.31) were positively correlated (p<0.05). Like in most tropical breeds of animals, indigenous pigeons had a small body size. The lack of statistical differences in the body weight of the various strains of pigeon suggested a high level of homozygosity in the pigeon genetic resource.
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Title :
Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Therapeutic Dyslexia Intervention
Authors :
A. Geredakis, M. Vergou, V. Zakopoulou
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Although the prevalence of developmental dyslexia, according to DSM-V, varies from 10 to 15%, a major issue tormenting scientists to date is the lack of consensus on how dyslexia should be diagnosed or treated. Apart from the classical methods used in remedial teaching, popular methods for dyslexia treatment are the alternative and complementary approaches that include perceptual-motor training, visual interventions, auditory interventions, biofeedback and fatty acid interventions, many of which having already emerged in the 1980s. Each of the aforementioned forms of therapy has its supporters, in spite of the fact that there is still little evidence for their effectiveness.
In the wider context of a multifactorial approach to the complex construction of dyslexia, this review aims to outline the main objectives, the implementation procedures and the extent to which alternative approaches contribute to dyslexia treatment. In brief, a review of the current literature leads to the conclusion that even though most of these methods have yet to be proven for their effectiveness, they should not be considered as having no therapeutic value. Nonetheless, until their efficacy has been proved, it is suggested that the most effective interventions in reading are those involving the combination of cognitive and behavioral intervention.
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Title :
A Non-Parametric Density Estimation Based Approach for Parameter Estimation of the Three-Parameter Burr XII Distribution
Authors :
Ahmed M. M. Sultan, Hala M. A. Khalil, Fatimah A. H. Almulhim
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Burr XII distribution is widely used in different disciplines including engineering, business, besides others. A non-parametric density estimation based technique is applied to estimate the parameters of the three-parameter Burr XII distribution. A comparison between the proposed approach and the maximum likelihood estimators is performed. A Monte Carlo experiment of size 10000 is used to test the new estimator for different parameters of the true density. An improvement in the mean integrated square error as a measure of the closeness of the estimated density and the true density is noticed.
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Title :
Geographical Information System (GIS) Based Electrical Energy Theft Detector Device
Authors :
Mathew Chukwu Udo, Joseph Elijah, Amit Mishra, Idris Rabiu, Fairwater S.S
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The paper is a response to the urgency needed to checkmate commercial losses in electrical distribution system in Nigeria. Root causes of electrical commercial losses were investigated by field work carried out on sampled customers of 33kV Keteregi feeder in Minna, Niger State of Nigeria. Questioners were administered by interviewing customers. GIS coordinates of customers’ building were carefully taken using GPS receiver, and other information such as customer’s name, building type and meter inspection were collated. The results of the field survey revealed that most electrical energy theft is by meter bypass. A further step was taken by designing and simulating theft detector circuitry using Proteus electrical design software. The design was implemented using microcontroller for multifunction. Microcontroller checks for difference in the input and output to a prototype prepaid meter. The difference in the input and output voltage of the prototype prepaid meter indicates meter by-pass which means electrical energy theft detected. The data such as customer’s names, physical address and GIS coordinates were encoded in the memory of the microcontroller. The design implementation was tested by bypassing a prototype prepaid meter. The result obtained from bypass was noticed as Short Message Sent (SMS) through the Global System of Mobile Telephoning (GSM) interfacing the microcontroller. This shows that the GIS based electrical theft detector device designed and implemented was able to detect electrical energy loss through meter bypass.
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Title :
Human Milk Donation in Northern Italy: Barriers, Facilitators and Information Sources
Authors :
Arianna Virano, Alessandra Coscia, Paola Tonetto, Cristina Perathoner, Enrico Bertino, Paolo Gardois, Guido E Moro
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Background: Breastfeeding represents the gold standard for term and preterm infants. When mother’s milk is insufficient, the best alternative is donor human milk, especially for preterm and high-risk infants. In Italy, there are 33 human milk banks, but collected milk is still insufficient to meet the need.
Research aim: The research aimed at exploring women’s knowledge and attitudes towards milk banks and identifying factors influencing or encouraging mothers to donate milk.
Methods: In this mixed-methods study, we administered a questionnaire to 153 women admitted to an Italian obstetric hospital. Subsequently, we interviewed 7 human milk donors and 10 mothers who utilized donor milk to feed their infants.
Results: Almost all participants intend to breastfeed and know at least one of the benefits of human milk. Only 55,6% of respondents know the importance of donor human milk to feed preterm and sick infants. 71,2% is aware that milk can be donated, but only 7,2% knows how. 63,4% would like to obtain more information about milk donation. 56,9% is interested in becoming donor and 45,1% would use donor human milk.
Human milk donors state that the procedure is easy, quick and gratifying. Reasons for donation include “helping other babies” and “avoiding waste”. Human milk users prove thankful and stress the importance of donor milk in preventing diseases.
Conclusions: A certain lack of knowledge about human milk banks and donation emerges. Women would like to receive better information. The experience of donating and using human milk was described as positive by all the participants.
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Title :
The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Coping Styles Against Stress Among Nurses
Authors :
Taraneh Taghavi Larijani, Mohammad Reza Movaghari, Masoumeh Rostami, Negin Zamani, Fataneh Ghadirian
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Emotional intelligence is commonly understood as one’s ability to recognize own emotions and the emotions of others, and to use this understanding to successfully navigate important interactions. By means of emotional intelligence, thoughts will be facilitated and it could link excitement and cognitive abilities. This study is intended to investigate the relation between emotional intelligence and coping style against stress among nurses working in the hospitals of Kermanshah city in Iran. The study is cross correlation. The samples included 350 male and female nurses working in hospitals of Kermanshah city in Iran who were selected by quota. For data collection the questionnaires of demographic information, emotional intelligence, and coping styles were utilized. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 12. The results showed that there was a meaningful statistical difference between the nurses' emotional intelligence and coping styles (P<0.001). the score of emotional intelligence in nurses with problem-focused coping style was more than the ones who uses emotional-focused and avoidance coping style. There was a meaningful statistical difference between emotional intelligence and demographic information such as age, level of education, and taking tranquilizers (P<0.001). However, there was no meaningful statistical difference between emotional intelligence and gender, work experience, location of work, marital status and shift work. The results showed that emotional intelligence could increase the application of problem-focused coping style against stress. Therefore, it is recommended to use emotional intelligence as a training priority in both academic and clinical fields in order to increase the utilizing of problem-focused coping style.
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Title :
Design of Dual Band Rectangular Patch Antenna for S-band and C-Band Applications
Authors :
Jyoti Jain, Abha Sharma
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A probe feed rectangular patch antenna is designed, simulated, fabricated and measured. The fabricated antenna operates at the frequency band 2.49 GHz (S-Band) and 5.03 GHz (C-Band). Experimental and simulation results of probe-fed rectangular patch antenna are presented and compared. To achieve dual band characteristics the position of the probe is optimized. Experimental results suggest that the proposed antenna can be used for Wi-Fi and WLAN applications.
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Title :
Ethical leadership of Bank Employee: Does Employee Engage?
Authors :
Mohammed Bullama Gaji , Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim
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The purpose of this qualitative exploratory case study was to identify the real phenomena about employee engagement and ethical leader strengthen to provide as a framework for building potential . With the assistance of the Human resource Department, this study identified and conducted tele-conversation with 10 executives who had at least 5 years’ experience in the banking industry. Four females and six males were volunteered to participate. The conversation were recorded, resourcefully transcribed, and reviewed by an external reviewer. Focus of the interviews was driven by two major research questions: How and why does the ethical leadership important to banking sector? : How and why does the ethical role model important for employee engagement. As a result, ethically accept constitutes leaders and similarities that exist in how these managers from banking sector conceptualize ethical leadership. The information uncover that to most respondents, ethically leaders is vital in light of the individual itself. Above all else, ethical leader role model are consideration to acquire particular (good) qualities, which are communicated from beginning to end and induced from the leaders 's own moral basic leadership relationship between employees. While other respondents' perspectives on why it is precisely involves being such an 'ethical individual' verified various likenesses, open communication and trustworthiness. Policy maker in the banking sectors can include the role model of good practices of leadership that increase level of ethical leadership. The policies also will have an effect on future recruitment, train and retrain which can develop ethical culture and employee engagement due to world globalization and mobility of people. Future study could focus on the other types of leadership and other industries such of self leadership at micro economic level such as the gig economic whereby entrepreneur lead-leaders themselves with ethical value in small organization that effect the employee engagement
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Title :
Young Adult with Canon Ball Lung Metastasis and Unknown Primary: A Case of Primary Pulmonary Myxoid Sarcoma
Authors :
Dr. Hassan Abu Zaid, Dr. Khalid Farooqui, Dr. Riyadh Ali Hammamy, Dr. Mohamed Shariff
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Extra skeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare soft tissue sarcoma, which primarily occurs deep in extremities, especially in the skeletal muscle or tendon. Unusual locations include tongue, retroperitoneum, spine, intracranium, testis, inguinal region, synovium, mammary gland, labium and pleura, however no case of has been described the aggressive involvement of lung with multiple canon ball metastatic atypical chondromyxoid neoplasm with unknown primary.
We hereby present a 38 year old Asian male patient initially presented for cough and occasional blood stained sputum with chest pain since few days, found to have multiple canon ball lung lesions which histopathological suggestive of atypical chondromyxoid sarcoma and primary source remained to be unknown.
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Title :
Yeast from Ethanol Production - Source of SCP (Single Cell Protein)
Authors :
Maria G.S.Andrietta, Claúdia Steckelberg, Patrícia R. Kitaka, Rosana Goldebeck, Sílvio R. Andrietta
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Dry yeast, one of sugarcane ethanol manufacturing byproducts, is largely marketed as a source of protein for preparation of animal feed. We have analyzed the behavior of four different Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains isolated from ethanol production industrial process (CAT, PE, SMBP1 and NARBP2) in a cultivation medium formulated from sugarcane molasses in laboratory conditions. The assessed parameters were: Cell yield (Yx/s) and protein concentration in the mass. The protein analysis was carried out with the use of the TruSpecN (LECO) equipment. The results suggest that the amount of cell yield and the percentage of protein in the mass are different for each strain tested. It was also possible to clearly elucidate that there is a correlation between the two parameters studied. The larger the amount of cell mass produced, the smaller the amount of protein.
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Title :
Application of Lean Concepts in Building Construction
Authors :
Sumayya. P. M.
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The construction industry has demonstrated a decline in productivity when compared to other industries over the past twenty years. In order to overcome this defect in the construction industry, the lean concept has been introduced. Lean concepts have caused a revolution in manufacturing design, supply, and assembly. Applied to construction, lean concepts can change the way of work is done throughout the facility delivery process. The construction project where lean principle is applied to is defined by the term lean construction.Lean construction is a method of production aimed at reducing time, cost, materials and effort. It is about designing and building a solution that meets client needs and getting it right the first time. Improvement of processes and elimination of waste is fundamental to this. To achieve this, it is essential that we work closely with the client in order to deliver a product that meets their needs and requirements. Lean needs to focus on delivering value by addressing the lowest total cost as opposed to being driven by price. To do this, it is necessary to focus on processes that can be improved and remove all those elements that do not add value. In lean construction, owner, designers, contractors, and suppliers work together to produce a value-adding, efficient and maintainable facility.
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Title :
A Comparative Analysis of Rate of Convergence For Linear And Quadratic Approximations in N-R Method
Authors :
Shiv Kumar Sharma
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– Raphson (N-R) Method is commonly used in the solution of algebraic equations and transcendental equations. Using Taylor’s theorem for expansion of functions, generally expansion is truncated as linear approximation. In this research work, expansion of function is truncated as quadratic approximation and then a comparative analysis was done for linear and quadratic approximations.
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Title :
Smooth Muscle Motility: Comparing the Effect of a Synthetic Anti-Diarrhoeal Drug with a Probiotic on an Isolated Rabbit Intestine
Authors :
Rabiu A.M, Idah O.V, Yilgwan G, Wale H.R , Dimka L.Y, Musa F.T, Galam N.Z, Ayaka L, Mosugu O.O, Shugaba A.I, Odeh S.O
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Background: Diarrhoea exerts an enormous toll in terms of mortality, morbidity, social inconvenience, loss of work productivity, and consumption of medical resources. Acute infectious diarrhea remains one of the most common causes of mortality in developing countries, particularly among children, accounting for 2-3 million deaths per year.
Aim: To compare the contractile effect of a synthetic anti-spasmotic and a probiotic drug on an isolated rabbit intestine.
Method: A healthy rabbit weighing 300g was humanely sacrificed and a length of a small intestine (ileum) was isolated and submerged in a tissue bath. The test solutions (Saccharomyces boulardii, Synthetic anti-spasmodic) were then applied in graded doses and the final bath concentration calculated.
Results: The experimental data was analyzed using T-test of Independent variable and the output clearly revealed that there was no significant difference (p = 0.73) in the Amplitude between the two drugs. But there was a significant difference observed in the frequency between the two drugs (p = 0.002).
Conclusion: S. boulardii is a well tolerated probiotic with little or no side effects that has some effect on intestinal motility.
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Title :
Basic Discussions about the Study of Education-Work Relationship in Argentina
Authors :
Maria Eugenia Vicente
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Employee training makes it possible to improve the working and relational practices, and thus, secure social, professional and personal promotion in the framework of the productivity of regional and local economy.
The aim of this article is to provide relevant background to the study of the relationship between education and work, and especially, employee training. Six main discussion points about education and work are recognized in the specialized literature. Although the discussions come mostly from the Argentinean field of study, they are relevant to take into account in all research background on the topic.
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Title :
Of Safety Ropes, Nets, Ladders and Trampolines: Exploring the Politics of Implementation of the Livelihoods Empowerment against Poverty in the Central Region of Ghana
Authors :
Henrietta Abane
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Social protection has been an important component of the development discourse in particularly underdeveloped countries in the light of failure of past policies in reducing poverty and building human capabilities. It is expected to manage risk and adversity among poor and vulnerable groups. Yet the conception, selection of recipients and disbursement of support systems have sometimes been compromised for political gains. Being an area which has received little research the key role of politics in shaping this all important social protection agenda has generally been overlooked. This study explores the role of politics in shaping Ghana’s Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty, a flagship social protection intervention, in the Central Region. It used the programme implementers in the region as respondents as well as some members of a beneficiary community. The study identified that international donor agencies and countries that support LEAP have influenced the size of the programme whereas local political actors have tried and failed to capture its benefits in a number of ways.
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Title :
3D Modeling and Clash Deduction of PBS-Television Center, Hawaii
Authors :
N. Lavanya, Dr. DSV Prasad
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This experimental investigation carried out on the present mostly using software in construction Industries Revit which is software of Autodesk, Revit is building information modeling software for architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, designers and contractors developed by Autodesk. It allows users to design a building and structure and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D drafting elements, and access building information from the building model's database. Revi is 4D BIM capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the building's lifecycle, from concept to construction and later demolition.
This Project carried on the 3D modeling of a building which includes the design of Structural, Architectural, and Plumbing modeling. After modeling of the design this modeling was Plug Inn into the Navis Work Manage. It is also Autodesk software where we can find the Clashes and check the Quantity and Quality of the materials use in the construction.
BY using this Software’s in this project, we can give the detailed Information of the building structure and design before the construction in a detail. Where we can control the difficulties occurs during the working progress of the building, Wastage of the Materials can be deducted, The Clashes occurs at Walls, Beams, Footings, Columns, and we can see the Clashes between Structural and Architectural Plans and also between Structural and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) plans and we can get the proper exact estimation of the Building materials and time of the project.
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Title :
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure in Patients with Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis
Authors :
Bashkim Resuli
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Background acute-on-chronic liver failure is an abrupt deterioration of liver function in patients with preexisting chronic liver disease, usually related to a precipitating events.
Aim to determine the prevalence, potential precipitating factors and to analyze the clinical-laboratory profile.
Methods A total of 149 patients with liver cirrhosis, all males, with average age of 50.5±9 and the long history (more than 15 years) of excessive alcohol consumption (more than 150-180 g/ethanol/day) were enrolled. The patients were randomly divided into two group according to the presence and absence of acute-on-chronic liver failure. The clinical, laboratory and MELD score were compared between the two groups.
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Title :
Predictors of Hospital Mortality and Left Ventricular Function Recovery After Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe and Isolated Aortic Stenosis with Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Authors :
Abderrahmane Bakkali, Imad Jaabari, Rochde Sayah, Koulekey Dadji, Mahdi Ait Houssa, Mohamed Laaroussi
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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative outcomes of AVR for isolated AS with severe left ventricular dysfunction and to identify predictors of hospital mortality and left ventricular function recovery. Methods: This retrospective bicentric study covers over a 15-year period between January 2000 and April 2016, 61 patients with isolated AS and severe left ventricular dysfunction who underwent AVR were enrolled. Results: Mean age was 58.21 ± 12.50 years. 70.5% of patients were in NYHA class III or IV. The mean left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was 32.9 ± 5.6%, and the mean EuroSCORE was 12.20 ± 4.50. The hospital mortality was 11.50%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis found renal failure (OR = 8.98, CI [1.64; 48.70], p = 0.03) and congestive heart failure (OR = 10.90, CI [2.4; 59.83], p <0.001) as related to the risk of hospital mortality. The median follow-up time was 38 [21; 84] months. Late mortality was 7.7% due to non cardiovascular causes in all cases. The functional status and LVEF were significantly improved. In the multivariate analysis early postoperative LVEF (OR, 0.44; CI [0.14; 0.75]; p=0.006) and transprosthetic gradient (OR, -0.72; CI, [-1.42; -0.02]; p=0.04) influence long term LVEF. Conclusions: Despite a high rate of hospital mortality, long term outcome of AVR for severe and isolated AS with left ventricular dysfunction is excellent. Preoperative renal failure and congestive heart failure are predictors of hospital mortality. Early postoperative LVEF and transprosthetic gradient influence left ventricular function recovery.
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Title :
An Ipsilateral Subtrochanteric Femoral Neck Fracture In The Presence Of An Established Subcapital Non-Union
Authors :
JR Manara, IC Smith
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In this case we describe a 56 year old lady who suffered an ipsilateral non-union of a subcapital femoral neck fracture and an acute subtrochanetric fracture. She had been listed for a semi-elective Total Hip Replacement after a delayed presentationfollowing the initial subcapital fracture. She subsequently fell again sustaining a subtrochanteric fracture of the same hip prior to her planned operation. She was admitted for a complex arthroplasty, where a long stemmed revision femoral component was used. This is the first time an extracapsular fracture has been described in the presence of an established non-union of the ipsilateral hip. In such cases we believe the patient should be treated in the same manner as a periprosthetic hip fracture where there is an unstable stem.
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Title :
A Review of Regional Differences and Influencing Factors of Social Insurance Fund in China
Authors :
Tingting Li
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Social insurance fund is a special fund maintained by the government through the distribution and redistribution of national income and the maintenance of social stability. Social insurance fund is the key and core to keep the social insurance system running normally. In this article, the author sorts out the relevant literature of social insurance fund in China. First of all, a brief introduction to the basic definition of social insurance fund. Then, from a large scope, this paper summarizes the factors that affect the social insurance fund, and then the influence factors of pension funds, medical insurance funds and unemployment insurance funds. Finally, it is about how to measure the regional differences of social insurance fund in China. By analyzing the regional differences and influencing factors of China's social insurance fund, it is helpful to improve the efficiency of fund use. Simultaneous, it can provide a theoretical basis for narrowing regional differences in China. It also can promote the benign interaction between social security and economic and social development.
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy. Part II. The Upper Paleolithic and the Holocene
Authors :
Juan S. Gomez-Jeria
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I present and discuss some aspects of shamans considered as being the first specialists of the Paleolithic. Some important moments leading to their appearance are suggested and the necessity is stressed that the group should have a communication ability complex enough to exchange and understand internal experiences. I define a before/after separation for Homo sapiens. On the ‘before’ side we have a complex animal. It is following the ‘after’ when some Homo sapiens begin to ask themselves about the world as they see it. This transition happened about 40-50 kyr ago. Next, I analyze the expression ‘to be human’ and suggest that to belong to the Homo sapiens species it is a necessary but not a sufficient condition to be human. The possibility of defining two different subspecies: Homo sapiens sapiens A (people without Neanderthal DNA) and Homo sapiens sapiens B (people with Neanderthal DNA) is commented. Some of the questions presented here are not discussed because of non-scientific fears.
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Technology (ICT) Perception of Employee Towards E-HRM Practices in Public Sectors: A Case Study of Nigeria
Authors :
Bukoye Kazeem Oyebanji, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim
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With the implementation of E-HRM gives the HR attribute as well as the chance to create effectiveness of planning, organizing and implementation of strategy. The subject matter of E-HRM has been debated and nevertheless predicted or consequently academic involvement within the subject desires in simulation of grows. Thus, this study focuses on the ICT perception of employees affecting the implementation of E-HRM Practices in Public Sectors. Evidence has shown that more and more organizations have been replacing face-to-face human resource management activities with electronic human resource management (e-HRM). E-HRM facilitates the HR function to create dynamic and operational capabilities and contributes greatly on HRM effectiveness. E-HRM played significant role in improving the performance of human resource (HR) departments in private sectors. Given the significant of qualitative method in understanding the ICT and employee are very encroachments today. Result reveals that majority of the 20 agreed that ICT system work easier and faster, centralise all the data and speed up work.
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Title :
A Review of Research on Interest Distribution of Supply Chain Based on Game Theory
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Aimin Deng, Yunfeng Li
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Supply chain management theory is the focus of attention in today's management circles, the application of game theory of the benefits distribution in the supply chain has become an important development direction.
On the basis of carefully combing the relevant research literature at home and abroad, this paper reviews the related research on the benefits distribution in supply chain from three aspects: qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis and case study: qualitative research mainly includes the principle,factors and distribution patterns of benefits distribution in the supply chain; quantitative research is to establish a mathematical model for analyzing analyze the problem of benefits distribution between enterprises; case study is to explore the specific application of benefits distribution of the supply chain’ members in various industries.
Finally, this paper summarizes the shortcomings of research, the existing problems and the future direction of further research.
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Title :
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor as Cause of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report
Authors :
Ivan Murad, Tiago Francisco Meleiro Zubiolo, Fernando de Souza, Martin Zavadinack Neto, Thiago Tiessi Suzuki
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We present a case a 74-year-old female patient with gastrointestinal bleeding of obscure origin. Even after complex complementary exams, no definitive diagnosis was possible. Surgical cavity inventory found a pedunculated mass of approximately 10.0 centimeters on its largest axis on the antimesenteric border of the distal ileum. The segment with the lesion was resected, and end-to-end enteroanastomosis was performed in a single plane. Pathologic examination of the mass demonstrated a gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The patient evolved satisfactorily, without evidence of new episodes of gastrointestinal bleeding, and was referred to the clinical oncology service.
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Title :
Perspective and Growth of Cyber Insurance
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Manveet Singh, CA Arvinder Pal Singh Arora
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Many organisations believe that their current insurance policies would cover them against cyber breaches too, but that is not the case. Various kinds of policies like for general liability, property, or even casualty policy, do not cover the risk of a cyber attack. Cyber crime is growing, due to low risk of being caught and high returns from breaching & accessing intellectual property and more from the network. No type of company is free from cyber crime. In 2014 alone, 60% of small companies and 81% of large companies saw a cyber breach onto their network. Average damage of a breach to a large company is $5.9 million (₹37.65 crore), and $410,000 (₹2.60 crore) to a small company. Insurers are keeping a tight check on their cyber risk exposure using pricing strategies and offered terms and conditions, but this makes their clients question value of the policies they hold. The insurers and reinsurers need respond and offer a solution to the opportunity they have in front of them.
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Title :
Investigating Precision of Network Based RTK Techniques: Baseline Length Is Concerned
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Sermet Ogutcu, Ibrahim Kalaycl
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This paper investigates the precision of commonly used Network Based Real Time Kinematic (NRTK) techniques namely, VRS, FKP, MAC. Surveys were conducted within the Turkish Tusaga-Aktif CORS network. Two CORS stations were chosen whose interstation distance is approximately 100km. Within this baseline, eight test points were chosen to create the incremental baseline length as follows, 5, 20, 40, 50km between the CORS stations and the rover. Special apparatus was improvised to collect the NRTK data simultaneously for each technique from three high-grade GNSS receivers. Approximately 3000 epoch with two second interval was obtained for each test point and NRTK technique. Results show that horizontal and vertical precision depends on the baseline length between the rover and the CORS station which broadcasting the network correction for the rover.
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Title :
Implication of Customers towards Life Insurance with Reference to Punjab
Authors :
Dr. Rahul Hakhu
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Life insurance services have its individual assessment in terms of understanding the customers for their reasons in investment into insurance plans. Indian economy is developing and having huge middle class societal status and salaried persons. A survey analysis has been undertaken for 100 customers of Punjab in India to understand their implication towards Life Insurance Sector of Punjab. The results highlight that affection of customers in investing in the Insurance is mainly due to its returns otherwise needs to save tax and importantly in terms of minimizing risk and uncertainties cover. After the survey it was found that still major portion of customers in Punjab go with Life Insurance of Corporation (LIC).
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Title :
Study of Fluoride Contamination in Ground Water Mandawa Town and Surrounding Villages of Jhunjhunu District (Rajasthan)
Authors :
Sonu Malsaria, Anil Saxena
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Fluoride contamination of underground water of Mandawa town and surrounding villages of Jhunjhunu District of Rajasthan, India have been studied. Water samples of the Mandawa town and surrounding from Jhunjhunu District of Rajasthan were collected and analysed for fluoride parameter. The result were compared with the drinking water standards of WHO and IS(10500-2012).The study indicates the need for monitoring of underground water for fluoride characteristics in study area.The study reveals that the concentration fluoride is high in many areas. The result of this study helps in getting awareness of health hazards of contaminated water. Overall, the quality of water is unsatisfactory for drinking purpose in the investigated area.
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Title :
Substance Abuse and its Prevalence Among Secondary School Adolescents in Kagoro, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors :
Bassi AP, Idoko L, Ogundeko TO, Ramyil MSC, Abisoye-Ogunniyan A, Ogbole EA, Thilza SA, SuleUredo ojo, Ante E. Bassey, Baba A. Ishaku,Chimbuoyim Iheanacho N
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Despite the existing scanty data on patterns of drug abuse in specific groups in the Nigerian communities due to the tendency of changing patterns in illicit drug use with various alarming reports on same points to the need to constantly update information on the use of drugs among Nigerian adolescents. This was a cross sectional, descriptive study on the prevalence of substance use amongst adolescents. A total number of 400 Senior Secondary Schools 1,2,3 students from two selected schools in Kagoro Chiefdom of Kaura local government area in Kaduna State (Nigeria) were randomly administered with a pre-coded four sections (socio-demographic information, drug awareness and use, attitude of the students to drug abuse and practice of substance abuse). Out of a total of 400 respondents, which males constituted 75% and females 25% of substance users. 89.20% were aware of substance use and 10.80 % were not aware. Substances used were alcohol (52.58%), analgesics (33.7%), marijuana (2.59%), cigarette (1.72%), glue/solution (0.86%) and other local substances (8.62%) respectively. Family setting of respondents taking substance (66.6%:5.95%:27.4%) from monogamous, polygamous and extended families respectively. Factors responsible for engagement in substance use was curiosity 38.10%, peer pressure 19.05%, depression 7.14%, energy for work 4.76%, home problems 1.19%, festivities aura 11.90% beliefs 5.96%, others 11.90%. 58.3% of respondents were introduced to substance use by friends, while 25% were introduced by their family members. Curiosity and peer pressure which is a characteristic of this age group are the major reasons for indulgence in substance use as well the ease at obtaining substances. Family also plays a role.
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Title :
Preliminary Measurements of Voice Parameters using Multi Dimensional Voice Program
Authors :
A. Geredakis, M. Karala, N. Ziavra, E. Toki
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Voice plays a major role in speech and communication. Characteristics of a “normal” voice should include a good quality, appropriate balance of oral and nasal resonance, appropriate loudness, and habitual pitch level suitable for the age, size and sex of individual and proper voice inflections. The aim of this study is to analyze the voice characteristics in young people. The comparison is conducted by using subjective and objective methods. The sample of the study consisted of ten males and ten females, aged 19-30 years, with no voice pathology. Acoustic analysis was performed in Multi-Dimensional Voice Program (MDVP; Kay Elemetrics Corporation, Lincoln Park, NJ) and included the voice recordings of sustained vowels /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, /u/. For subjective assessments were used the laryngoscopy assessment for vocal cord function and the Voice Handicap Index scale (VHI), VoiSS scale and Buffalo scale. The score of each scale ranged within normal limits and the findings of laryngoscopy were normal for all participants. In addition, the maximum phonation time (MPT) and the ratio «s/z» evaluated and revealed no abnormalities. The analysis of the results from MDVP brought upon significant correlations between the sexes. More specifically, the mean fundamental frequency F0 for all vowels were significantly higher in women than men (p<0,001). However, the parameters of % jitter /i/ and NHR /a/, /e/ showed significantly higher values in men than women with p=0,029, p=0,006 and p<0,001. Finally, the value of VTI /a/ parameter showed a significant difference in men compared to women (p=0,035). In conclusion, the parameters % jitter /i/, NHR /a/, /e/ and VTI /o/, showed higher value in men and only the value of F0 parameter displays greater value on women.
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Title :
Sulfuric Acid Leaching Process for Producing High Purity Graphite from 92.6% C to 98% C
Authors :
Hien Tran Thi, Nga Do Hong
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Based on the characteristics of roasted graphite concentrate from Bao Ha, Lao Cai district, the present research a technology to increase the purity of the graphite carbon from 92.6% to 98%. Study was conducted on leaching agents, concentration of sulfuric acid, temperature, time, liquid/solid ratio affecting the process. The technological parameters chosen were: 10% concentration of sulfuric acid, reaction temperature room, reaction time 120 min, L/S=5. The results showed that the graphite content can be increased from 92.6% to 98%, which reaches the requirement for high purity graphite that used for manufacturing Mg-C breaks in steel mills.
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Title :
Pilot Studies into Space Planning for Towns in Mountainous Areas of Chinese Economically Developed Provinces
Authors :
Bin Tang
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In this paper, the case study of Yangshan County in Guangdong Province is taken as an example to study how to optimize the spatial utilization level in the poverty - stricken areas of the economically developed provinces in China. The article argues that the spatial structure optimization of mountainous villages and towns should be based on the present situation of mountainous geographical conditions,build stratification frame of spatial distribution，Based on township form for compact design of limited development space and refinement function setting to give consideration to production and life. In these process, road traffic construction is the backbone of spatial planning optimization.
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Title :
Food Safety and Hygiene Practices among Food Vendorsin Tertiary Hospitals Inplateau State Nigeria
Authors :
Tolulope O Afolaranmi, Zuwaira I Hassan, Zaman Misari, Edemeka E Dan, Okonkwo CJudith, Nduonofit N Kubiat, Amina Mohammed, Tyavyar J Akosu
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Background:Food safety and hygiene are essential in promoting and preserving the health of the consumers, given that food borne diseases are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality globally.Unhygienic food has been implicated in the outbreak of several food related illnesses with factors such as poor food handling practices of food vendors as the major culprit. Hence, this study was conducted to assess the level of food safety and hygiene practices and its determinants among food vendors in tertiary hospitals in Plateau state, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross sectional study carried out among 87 food vendors in food vending premises within the four tertiary health institutions in Plateau state, Nigeria using a multi-stage sampling technique and quantitative method of data collection. Epi info statistical software version7.0 was used for data analysis. Crude odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were used in this study with a p-value of ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.Result: The mean age of the food vendors in this study was 30.6 ± 9.0 years with slightly above half of the respondents 54.0% adjudged as engaging in good practice of food safety and hygiene. Attendance of training and availability of running water within the food vending premises showed statistically significant relationship with the practice of food safety.Conclusion: The level of practice of food safety and hygiene requires improvement as wholesomeness and utmost safety of food is essential to promoting and preserving health.
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Title :
Alcohol Use and its Associated Factors among Residents of an Urban Community in Plateau State Nigeria
Authors :
I Hassan, Tolulope O Afolaranmi,Onen A Eno , Ishaya O Kezia , Drambi P Buhari, Amina Mohammed, Moses P Chingle
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Background:According to the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol use contributes about 2.3 million deaths globally and accounts for 3.8% of global mortality. Nigeria ranks as the leading country in alcohol consumption in Africa. In view of this, this study was conducted to assess the level of alcohol use and its associated factors among residents of an urban community in Plateau state, Nigeria.Methodology: A cross sectional study carried out among 212 adult residents of AngwanRukuba community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State using quantitative method of data collection. Epi info statistical software version 7.0 was used for data analysis with adjusted odds ratio and 95% confidence intervalused in the study while a p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Result: The average age of the respondents in this study was 28.2±10.4 years with majority being 30 years and below. More of the respondents 142(60.8%) were current consumers of alcoholic drinks with harmful level of alcohol intake found to be 32.0%.Sex, quantity of drinks adjudged as normal in one sitting and age of onset of alcohol use were found to significantly predict harmful intake of alcohol containing drinks in the study.Conclusion: A relatively high level of alcohol use was found in this study with a corresponding level of harmful use. Sex, age of onset of alcohol use and quantity of drinks adjudged as normal in a sitting were significant contributors to harmful alcohol use.
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Title :
Effects of Caffeine and Coffee on Incident Heart Failure in General Population. Role of the CYP1A2 -163C>A Polymorphism
Authors :
Edoardo Casiglia, Valerie Tikhonoff, Federica Albertini, Martina Montagnana, Elisa Danese, Alberto Mazza, Jacopo Favaro, Francesco Finatti, Marco Benati, Lucia Dal Maso, Federica Gasparotti, Paolo Spinella, Paolo Palatini
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This study investigates in epidemiological setting the effects of chronic caffeine and coffee intake on incident heart failure (HF) across the –163C>A polymorphism of CYP1A2 gene, mediating caffeine metabolism. We studied 1,475 unselected subjects from general population aged 60.0±16.7 years, genotyped for CYP1A2 –163C>A polymorphism and divided into fast (AA homozygous) and slow (C-carriers) caffeine metabolizers. Daily caffeine intake was calculated from a questionnaire and a dietary diary. Events due to HF were recorded during a 12-year follow-up. Multivariate Cox regression adjusted for confounders was used for statistical analysis. In the whole cohort, HF incidence decreased with increasing caffeine intake (hazard ratio, HR, 0.998, 95% confidence intervals, CI, 0.996-0.999, p=0.02). After stratifying by sex and genotype, this effect was still detectable in C-carrier men only (OR 0.994, CI 0.990-0.998, p=0.01). No effect was observed in women and in AA men. Cox estimates were significantly higher for coffee than for caffeine both in the whole cohort and in C-carrier men. At a population level, caffeine intake is protective against HF occurrence in slow-metabolizer men, and innocuous in other subjects. The protective effect of coffee is greater than that of mere caffeine.
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Title :
Criteria for The Management of Product Development in Small and Medium-Sized Clothing Enterprises
Authors :
Yslene Rocha Kachba
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The aim of this research was to identify and analyses the level of importance that is given to product development management criteria in small and medium-sized clothing enterprises, and in what order those criteria should be implemented by such companies. The methodology of this research was performed by means of identifying product development management criteria in relation to the clothing industry, which were located in the relevant literature, in multiple-case studies, and also recommended by specialists in the field. A multi-criteria analysis was performed of the ranking in which companies should implement these criteria. The criteria that received the highest overall classification and ranking relative to each other were recommended by specialists and they were the criteria of ‘integration’ and ‘value’ in the management of product development in small and medium-sized clothing businesses.
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Title :
Breaking the Tongue Thrusting Habit: When Compliance Is Essential- A Case Report
Authors :
Dr. A.Vasantha Kumari, Dr. K.Vivek, Dr. Vivek Reddy, Dr. S. Anitha
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Oral habits can interfere with the growth and normal development of the jaws, favouring the onset of malocclusion and changes in normal swallowing and speech patterns depending on factors such as duration, frequency, intensity and facial pattern. The open bite is most frequently seen in anterior region, having deleterious habits as one of its main etiological factors. This case report is focussed on the correction of tongue thrusting habit in a 7 year old child female patient.
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Title :
Some Observations on the Problem of Sharing Experiences: Proust’s A la recherche du temps perdu.
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Juan S. Gomez-Jeria
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The problem of exchanging information about some unusual experiences is commented. The well-known internal experience of Proust and his madeleine is compared with an internal experience of the author. This comparison serves as a basis to suggest that some, but not all Homo sapiens sapiens may have some analogous but not equal internal experiences. The communication of internal experiences seems to be a very complicated problem in some disciplines. Other internal experiences are presented and discussed. The question of the biological value of some experiences is mentioned but no answer is provided.
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Title :
Micropropagation of Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua): Somatic Embryogenesis from Immature Seeds
Authors :
Vassiliki Georgiou, Chrysanthi Chimona, Sophia Rhizopoulou
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Somatic embryos of carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua L.) were induced from segments excised from immature seeds when cultured on Murashige and Skoog (M.S.) medium supplemented with a gradient of concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (BA). Roots and shoots were also formed in the same media. Besides culture media composition, the developmental stage of the explants showed a strong influence on somatic embryogenesis, with embryos and cotyledons providing high levels of induction; thus, elevated frequencies of development occurred on culture media containing various concentrations of BA. The presence of morphologically normal and abnormal somatic embryos was also observed. Upon transfer into full- and half-strength M.S. medium supplemented with sucrose (3%), plantlets were coming through embryos. Attempts to induce embryogenic callus from immature seeds of carob tree were successful. The resulting outgrowths were very high in embryogenetic potential from green immature seeds of carob tree and expants transferred into M.S. enriched with B.A. developed a large number of somatic embryos.
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Title :
The Kidney Involvement In Inborn Errors Of Metabolism
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Athanasios Evangeliou, Maria Gogou, Despoina Tramma
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Inborn errors of metabolism are characterized by a significant heterogeneity in pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical manifestations. A variety of kidney disorders, inherited or acquired, can consist clinical signs of metabolic disorders. The most frequent of them include Fanconi syndrome, renal tubular acidosis, nephrolithiasis, renal cysts and acute kidney injury. On the other hand, many types of inborn errors of metabolism (carbohydrate disorders, lysosomal disorders, organic acidemias, mitochondrial disorders, purine and pyrimidine disorders) can be associated with specific renal disorders. Investigation for renal manifestations should be a necessary part of the routine follow-up of these children, while the recognition of specific patterns of renal involvement must raise suspicion for an underlying inborn error of metabolism.
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Title :
Hygienic Quality of Raw Cow Milk Produced by Smallholder Dairy Farmers in BeniMellelarea in Morocco
Authors :
Nadia Ferdous, RachidHnini, FatihaChigr, Mohamed Najimi
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This study was conducted to evaluate the hygienic quality of raw cow milk produced by smallholder dairy farmers and cooperatives (collecting centers) in BeniMellal area in Morocco. Hygienic quality of milk was determined by assessing the analysis of Total mesophilic aerobic flora or Total Bacterial Count, Total Coliforms Count, Fecal coliforms count and fungi (Yeast and Molds). The objective of this study was to evaluate the global milk quality in Moroccan dairy herds (hygienic and pathogenic parameters) and the perspectives on dairy development.For this, we evaluated the variations in the overall quality of raw milk: bacteriological and hygienic characterizations. Thus, samples of raw cow's milk produced in 50 farms and cooperatives were selected from different geographical areas in BeniMellal region. The investigation has concerned different cattle farms with different breeding procedures. Taken altogether, the samples analyzed show a moderate to high level of contamination of raw milk during the four seasons investigated exceeding generally the accepted limits. The most contaminated samples were found during the warm seasons: spring and autumn. However small but encouraging load levels percentage is evidenced reflecting an effort in hygienic procedures for the collection of raw milk and its storage in conditions respecting hygiene and temperature. Concerning the high level contamination, for classical causes classical results. Indeed, transportation, milking and pre-storage conditions as well as climate constitute the main factors for heavy bacterial and fungal contamination Taken together these variations reflect essentially differences in practical breeding and milk collecting procedures.
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Title :
A 5-Year Review of Adolescent Gynecological Emergencies in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria
Authors :
Abeshi Sylvester E, Ago Boniface U, Emechebe Cajetan I, Njoku Charles O
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BACKGROUND- Over the last decade, increased advocacy has been drawn towards the need for focused attention on women’s health as an index of a nation’s development. Adolescent gynecology is a unique subspecialty that encompasses the reproductive health care of girls and young women under the age of 20years. With the increasing economic downturn, easy access to the internet and social media, the adolescents are more vulnerable to life style changes that expose them to reproductive health challenges. Periodic review of cases managed in any health facility gives an insight on the way forward in confronting encountered challenges.
OBJECTIVES- To highlight the trends of gynecological emergency cases presented at this facility in the background of exploits by the adolescents in recent times.
METHODOLOGY- This was a retrospective study carried out in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Cross River State, South-South Nigeria. The case folders of patients were retrieved from the records unit of the department. Information onage, level of education, marital status, occupation, contraceptive use, sexual relationshipsand presenting complaints were collected, collated, inputted and analyzed using Epi-info version 7 and presented in tables as frequencies and percentages.
RESULTS- The hospital attended to over 4,849 gynecological cases over the 5year period. Adolescents made up 2,584 (53.3%) cases, of which 2052 (79.4%) were emergencies. The common presentations were incomplete abortion/miscarriage 880(42.9%), pelvic inflammatory disease 630 (30.7%), ectopic pregnancy 268(13.1%), abnormal vaginal bleeding/abnormal menses 193(9.4%), and sexual assault 81(3.9%).
CONCLUSION- Adolescents encounter lots of challenges with issues of reproductive health,which may have a huge impact on their future fertility. As this group is often either uninformed or misinformed, additional attention is needed the safeguard their reproductive health.
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Title :
Water Economy Through Matching Plant Root Elongation to Mediterranean Landscapes
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Chysanthi Chimona, Sophia Rhizopoulou
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Young plants of Ceratonia siliqua L., Myrtus communis L., Nerium oleander L., Rosmarinus officinalis L., Ligustrum japonicum Thunb. and Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.) Aiton were grown in long tubes as well in rhizotrons. After a period of acclimation to the conditions of the experimental construction under normal watering conditions, some plants were watered whereas other plants remained unwatered for a period of one month. During the studying period the plants have been observed and regular measurements of roots and above ground parts development were taken. The results show the resistance of the Mediterranean plants (C. siliqua, M. communis, N. oleander) to water deficit in comparison to plants that are often used in parks and urban horticulture (L. japonicum, P. tobira), whereas R. officinalis shows an intermediate stage of endurance to drought.
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Title :
New Strategies to Develop Effective Learning Environments that Support Learners: Real Practical Cases
Authors :
Dr.Ghossoon M.W. ALSadoon
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Structured teaching practices and student-oriented teaching practices both contribute to a positive classroom environment, promoting teachers’ self-efficacy. In the contexts of many countries the classroom environment is believed to impact student outcomes.
The main problem of this paper is borne out of the need to make the learning process more effective and to improve learning outcomes among students. In bridging this gap in knowledge, the author employed different supporting tools, such as the whiteboard, classroom, data show, software, office visits, assignments, and group work.
The objective of this paper is to identify how teachers can create the best learning environment for maximum achievement of the students’ learning outcomes.
This paper discusses different real and varied examples which were based on the examination of the following: special needs, students at risk of dismissal due to their low GPA, and limitations affecting open learning materials (OLM).
In conclusion, this study has revealed that the teachers have a positive feedback and enhanced performance for the students with special needs’ in the classroom by implementing specific strategies to build students’ confidence and encourage them to compete with their peers. For the academically disadvantaged students, special advisory assistance and associated support systems should be given to help boost their performance.
Also, the new platform as proposed in this paper is more advantageous and amenable for students to work more efficiently and seamlessly than other platforms.
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Title :
The Perception of Employee on the Environmental Benefits towards e-Hrm Practices in Public Sectors: A Case Study of Nigeria
Authors :
Bukoye Kazeem Oyebanji, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim
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This study focuses on the factors affecting the implementation of E-HRM Practices in Public Sectors mainly the environmental benefit of paper reduction. This study was conducted within the Perception of a developing nation (Nigeria). In recent years, research evidence has shown that more and more organizations have been replacing face-to-face human resource management activities with electronic human resource management (e-HRM). E-HRM facilitates the HR function to create dynamic and operational capabilities and contributes greatly on HRM effectiveness. E-HRM played significant role in improving the performance of human resource (HR) departments in private sectors in minimizing the environment impact. Whereas it is expected that parallel influence would be found in public sectors, there is no empirical research evidence to support this proposition. Given the significant technical encroachments today, e-HRM as a strategic tool has grown to encompass seamless functionality to support organisations in providing tactical capability, reducing cost and continuous service improvement as well as the quality of service delivery. Result reveals that majority of the 10 agreed that impact to green environment, contribute to the organization performance and reducing the company cost.
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Title :
Research of Heavy Metals (Cu, Cr and Zn) Concentration in Bottom Sediments of Roadside Water Ponds
Authors :
Audrone Mikalajune, Lina Vilniske
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Pollution of the water ponds with heavy metals is meant to be one of the basic ecological problems in the world. The problems of the environmental pollution with heavy metals are created by intensive growth of the cities, industrial development, growth of intensity of the transport and agricultural progress. Automobile transport is meant as one of the sources of the heavy metals in Lithuania. Such anthropogenic pollution depends on the intensity of transport, richness of the rainfall, composition of the exhaust gas, etc. Pollution of the water ponds that surround two main roads, two national roads and two regional gravelled roads with heavy metals (Cu, Cr and Zn) in particular periods of the year is analyzed in the article. After the experimental analyses were performed, it was assessed that ultimate concentrations of the heavy metals have appeared at spring, when the traffic was the most intensive (21500 automobiles/per day) of the water ponds bottom sediments at the distance of 10 m from the roadside and have reached Cr – 61 mg/kg, Cu – 29,6 mg/kg and Zn – 217,3 mg/kg. Minimal concentrations of the heavy metals of the water ponds bottom sediments were assessed at the environment of the gravel road, where the intensity of the traffic was the minimal (up to 400 automobiles per day) – there concentration of Cr has reached up to 33,8 mg/kg, Cu – up to 17,4 mg/kg and Zn – up to 84,5 mg/kg.
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Title :
General Features of Three Common Types of Cancer In a Southern Province of Turkey: Data From Antalya Province
Authors :
Alparslan Merdin, Hulya Karakilinc, Hakan Sat Bozcuk
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Background & Aims: We aimed to evaluate the general features of three common types of cancer in a southern province of Turkey. Methods: All patients were diagnosed with malignancy between the years 2005 and 2010 (the year 2005 and 2010 included) , and registered by Antalya Provincial Health Directorate Cancer Registry Center (Antalya Ä°l SaÄŸlık MüdürlüÄŸü Kanser Kayıt Merkezi) (AÄ°SMKKM).The study included patients diagnosed with breast, lung or prostate cancer between the defined time interval and patients with a history of breast, lung or prostate cancer followed by a subsequent malignancy diagnosed between the defined time interval. The study was a retrospective study. The study included 1977 breast cancer patients, 2680 lung cancer patients and 1840 prostate cancer patients. All the data included in the study were given by AÄ°SMKKM. We stratified data according to age, sex, stage and subtype of primary tumor of the patients. Results: 1442 of the patients with breast cancer had invasive ductal type. Median age at the time of diagnosis were 51, 62, 69 for breast, lung and prostate cancer patients, respectively. Lastly, percentage of patients with advanced metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis for breast, lung and prostate cancer patients were 8.74%, 60.5% and 11.85%, respectively. Conclusion: People should be encouraged to participate in screening programs.
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Title :
Dimensions of Environmental Graphic Design: A Socio-Artistic Study of Youth Aged 18-29 in Tehran City
Authors :
Maryam Sheykhi
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The paper explores the impact of graphic design on youth from different dimensions. The built-environment of the changing world is much the result of the graphic development. It objectively and subjectively influences the youth followed by change in environment. Graphic design plays a major part today to improve the environment and keep it functional for all the sectors of the society with special reference to the youth. The present paper investigates the attitudes of youth towards a healthy environment. Providing solutions for the problems of form, function, usability etc. is widely in association with graphic design practice. The paper investigates how industrialization followed by urbanization changed the life patterns, and graphic and industrial design emerged to save the changing environment. To complete the research, 419 questionnaires were filled in by young students of age range 18-29, which were then tabulated and reflected in brief in the article.
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Title :
The Energy Spectrum of Defects in Silicon, Doped with Vanadium
Authors :
Khojakbar S. Daliev
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In this work, using the methods of capacitance spectroscopy of the studied energy range of deep levels of vanadium and it is shown that the vanadium in silicon creates deep levels Ec − 0.45 eV and Ec − 0.52 eV and Ev +0.41 eV, depending on the type of conductivity of the initial silicon and the cooling rate of the sample after diffusion, and the level of Ec − 0.22 eV is a defect in the heat treatment. Performed a systematic analysis of the results on the study of silicon doped with vanadium. It is shown that the atoms of vanadium in silicon created a number of deep levels with different ionization energies.
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Title :
The Role of Business Enviromental and Strategy Alignment in the Optimization of Business Performance of Small Scale Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia
Authors :
Lena Ellitan
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This research was conducted to test whether a conceptual model of manufacturing strategy relevant when applied in different research settings, the small and medium manufacturing companies in Indonesia. The study involved eighty-eight small and medium scale manufacturing companies yielding response rate of 17.6%. The study generally indicates that environmental uncertainty has no significant effect on the choice of competitive strategy and manufacturing strategy in small and medium scale companies. The study also indicate that both cost leadership and differentiation strategy has a significant effect on the flexibility, cost leadership has a significant effect on quality, differentiation strategy has a significant effect on the quality, manufacturing strategy choices that focuses on cost is significantly influenced by the cost leadership strategy but not by a differentiation strategy, while the competitive strategy choices, both cost leadership and differentiation does not significantly effect delivery strategy. Competitive strategies simultaneously effect the financial performance, the partial cost leadership effects financial performance but differentiation does not effect financial performance.
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Title :
An Analysis of The Impact of Agro-Ecological Zones on The Influence of The Key Factors That Affect Food Security: The Case of The Embu County in Kenya
Authors :
Samuel Njiri Ndirangu, Stephen G. Mbogoh, Oliver L.E. Mbatia
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This paper is based on the results of a study that was carried out to determine the impact of agro-ecological zones (AEZs) on the influence of the key factors that affect household food security through a case study in the Embu County of Kenya. The Embu County was chosen for a case study because it is endowed with most of the various types of AEZs found in Kenya. The three agro-ecological zones covered in the case study were the Sunflower-Zone (UM 4 and LM 3), the Coffee Zone (UM 1-3) and the Tea Zone (LH 1-2), based on [1] categorization of the AEZs in Kenya. The study analyzed and evaluated the food security data collected from 384 farm-households which had randomly been selected from the three AEZs in the Embu County using a 4-stage cluster sampling method. Household caloric acquisition method was used to compute a household food security index (HFSI) that was used to measure the household food security status. Previous studies had established that the key factors that influence food security in Kenya include farm size, access to and use of modern technologies in farming, access to agricultural extension services, farm household size, age and education level (literacy) for the head of household and household dependency ratio. This study found that the AEZs had a significant impact on the effects of the key factors that influence household food security in Kenya. The effect of farm size on food security was found to be positive in the Sunflower and Tea zones, but not in the Coffee Zone. Technology adoption was found to have a significant effect on food security in the Sunflower and Coffee Zones, but not in the Tea Zone. Access to agricultural extension was found to have a significant effect on food security in the Coffee and Tea zones, but not in the Sunflower Zone. Household size was found to have a significant effect on food security in the Sunflower and Coffee zones, but not in the Tea Zone. The dependency ratio was found to have a significant effect on food security in the Coffee and Tea Zones but not in the Sunflower Zone. The age of the household head and/or wife was found to have a significant effect on food security in the Tea Zone, but not in the Coffee and Sunflower Zones. The level of education for the head of the household was found to have a significant effect on food security in the Sunflower Zone but not in the Coffee and Tea Zones. On the basis of the study findings, it is concluded that the effects of the factors that influence food security vary by the AEZs. Therefore, AEZ-specific measures are recommended to enhance household food security in different areas of Kenya.
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Title :
Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. (Simaroubaceae) Leaf: as a Potential Fodder Additive
Authors :
R.Sumathi, D. Rajasugunasekar, B. Brindha, R. Lakshmidevi, D. Suresh Babu, N. Senthilkumar, S.Murugesan
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Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. (Simaroubaceae) a promising multi-purpose tree species, as an important source of dietary nutrients, alleviate the fodder scarcity and thereby significantly boost the livestock production. The present study entailed to analyse the nutritional status of the leaf of Ailanthus excelsa Roxb. to find out its utility as food additive to ruminants. The proximate analysis revealed the presence of high moisture, total ash and acid insoluble ash contents. This plant is a good source of protein and total free amino acid was quantified high in accessions from Coimbatore, Salem, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Theni and Trichy. Crude fat and crude fiber contents were found in substantial quantity. The anti metabolites nitrite (and most dangerous fungal toxins Aflatoxin was found in non traceable quantity, thereby the toxicity of the leaf of A.excelsa was ruled out. In view of the fact, A.excelsa leaves enriched with nutrients, especially with high protein content can be recommended as an efficient fodder for ruminants/cattle.
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Title :
Rainwater Quality in Ibadan (Nigeria): Effect of Short Term Storage in Surface and Underground Tanks
Authors :
Omolara Lade, Olatunde Okunlola
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Water is needed in adequate quality and quantity for human consumption. As population increases, demand for water is growing higher. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is important for sustainable development and has no adverse environmental impacts. It also provides convenience in terms of decreased distance to sources of supply and is less time consuming than surface and groundwater sources. In this study, rainwater was collected from the rooftop and stored for a short term in underground and surface tanks. In total, 26 samples were collected from two RWH storage system. The stored samples were taken to the laboratory for Physico-chemical and biological analysis after days 1, 3, 7, 14, 21 and 28 respectively. Several parameters were included in the analysis: colour, temperature, turbidity, pH, total dissolved solids, total soluble solids, total hardness, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, total coliform and E. coli. The study reveals that the overall quality of water with respect to the WHO and Nigeria standards for drinking fell within the permissible limit. RWH system benefit from water and energy savings thus providing a system that is cost effective. The findings revealed that storage of rainwater in underground tank for a period of 28 days is fit for potable use with simple point-of -use treatment such as filtering and chlorination.
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Title :
Forest Reserve Policies and Indigenous Natural Resource Management Practices of a Forest Fringe Farming Community in Wassa East District of Ghana
Authors :
Henrietta Abane
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Ghana’s forest cover is diminishing at an alarming rate, a situation that has been blamed on fringe communities’ use of farm land, logging and illegal mining. This situation has prompted pre and post- independence governments to enact policies to protect the country’s forests from further degradation. Ghana’s forest policy has prevented fringe communities that have culturally owned access, use and management rights to forests resources, from exercising such rights and this has had implications for sustained livelihoods. This study explores a forest fringe community’s use of indigenous knowledge based on community cosmovisions and belief systems to protect and regenerate secondary forest cover in an effort to ensure that farming activities and therefore livelihoods are sustained. It uses a qualitative research design to generate and analyze data. In particular indepth interviews were held with community elders and leaders and focus group discussions were held with some community members. The study found that the community’s land tenurial arrangements and farming system buttressed with religious beliefs and taboos help members to interact positively with their environment. I argue therefore that the success of the country’s western based forest protection policies will depend on the extent to which indigenous knowledge systems of protecting and regenerating forest cover are incorporated.
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Title :
Hydrological Research at National Institute of Hydrology, India
Authors :
C. P. Kumar
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The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) is a premier research Institute in India in the area of hydrology and water resources. The Institute was established in 1978 with the main objective of undertaking, aiding, promoting and coordinating systematic and scientific work in all aspects of hydrology. The Institute has its headquarters at Roorkee (Uttarakhand), four regional centres at Belagavi, Jammu, Kakinada and Bhopal and two centres for flood management studies at Guwahati and Patna. The Institute is well equipped to carry out computer, laboratory and field oriented studies. This article presents an overview of research activities being undertaken by the Institute.
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Title :
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Criteria of Ultrasonographic Parameters In The Prediction of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Authors :
Dr.Haritha Nimmagadda, Dr.Priti Kapoor, Ms.Ritika Ladwal
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Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic criteria of Ultrasonographic parameters to predict intrauterine growth restriction.
Methods: Normal pregnant females at different gestational ages that come for normal ultrasonography for routine check were recruited for the study. The USG markers to identify IUGR were assessed.
Results: The umbilical artery indices such as S/D ratio decreased from 2.63 to 1.96. In addition, PI (Pulsatility Index) decreased from 1.24 to 0.60 & RI decreased from 0.62 to 0.48 from 32 weeks onwards respectively. Doppler indices of MCA decrease after 32 weeks. The middle cerebral artery indices such as PI decreased from 2.16 to 1.36 and RI decreased from 0.89 to 0.62 from 32 weeks onwards. In control group Cerebro Placental Ratio (CPR) was more than 1. Out of 50 cases of the study group, 25 cases shows PI of Umbilical artery more than 2 SD, 23 cases with SDR of umbilical artery > 3, 20 cases with SDR > 95th percentile whereas in middle cerebral artery 15 cases with SDR > 95th percentile and 27 cases with CPR < 1. The prevalence of IUGR among the study group was 51.5%. The best cut-off value of the TCD/AC ratio for predicting IUGR was 15.4%, giving the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of 73.26%, 80.25%, 79.75%, and 73.86%, respectively and overall diagnostic accuracy was 92.4%.
Conclusions We conclude that, no single non-Doppler sonographic parameter permits the confident diagnosis of IUGR. Multiple Doppler and conventional sonographic parameters shows increase sensitivity and predictivity than single parameter in the study group. Low Estimated Fetal Weight combined with Umbilical (Systolic Diastolic Ratio) SDR >2 SD and HC/AC ratio combined with SDR >2 SD parameters shows increased predictivity and sensitivity. Considering that C/U RI (Cerebral/Uterine Resistivity Index) reflects not only the circulatory insufficiency of the placenta by alteration in the umbilical resistance index, but also the adaptive changes resulting in modification of the middle cerebral resistance index, it seemed to be a potentially useful tool in predicting adverse perinatal outcome in high risk cases. Our results support the correlation between abnormal fetal C/U RI and adverse perinatal outcome in patients with IUGR.
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Title :
Natural Fibre Composite (NFC): New Gateway for Jute, Kenaf and Allied Fibres in Automobiles and Infrastructure Sector
Authors :
Suriya Ferdous, Md Sarwar Hossain
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This paper closely reviews the prospective utilization of natural fibres e.g. jute, kenaf and allied fibres in the technical production of automobiles and infrastructure sectors as a sustainable substitute over expensive synthetic fibres e.g. carbon, aramid, glass etc. Jute fibre (density 1.4 g/cc) being lighter than glass fibre (density 2.5 g/cc) offers additional advantages as regards specially in fuel efficiency in automobiles and lighter weight in infrastructures. The cost of natural fibre as raw material is also remarkably lower-priced than any synthetic fibres being utilized for manufacturing the reinforced products. Renowned car manufacturers e.g. Mercedes Benz, Daimler Chrysler, Ford Motors, Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Suzuki have already started using 10 to 20 kg of natural fibres to make interior body parts of automobiles as a part of their commitments for taking action against CO2 emissions, thus making greener world. It is estimated that the market size of NFC will increase from the level of USD 2.1 billion in 2010 to USD 3.8 billion in 2016 which is wide open for more eco-friendly and economic jute/ kenaf fibres to tap.
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Title :
Research of Risk Identify of Accounts Receivable Financing Based on System Dynamics
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Lihui Du
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Based on the analysis of operational mechanism and risk causes, this paper analyzes the financing risk, supply chain operation risk, financing operation risk, legal risk, macro system risk and market risk in six dimensions of SME accounts receivable financing in supply chain. This paper systematically studies the risk characteristics of SME accounts receivable financing, and build SD model of SME accounts receivable financing through the VENSIM simulation software to carry out risk identification, it could identify the risk dimension and risk boundary effectively , and it could dynamic identify the incentive of financing risk through feedback loops analysis of financing process, provides technical support for the further risk measurement and risk prevention of SME accounts receivable financing in supply chain.
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Title :
Literature Review and Prospects on Risk Management of Logistics and Supply Chain Finance
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Chengyun Wu
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The rise of supply chain finance provides new opportunities for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) who are facing a funding cliff, it also sets higher requirements for the risk management of supply chain financial system. This paper summarizes domesticand internationalresearch tendency from three aspects: risk identification, risk assessment and risk control. According to the study, this paper also proposes relevant research prospects in order to show clear direction for future research on risk management of logistics and supply chain finance.
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Title :
Groundwater Modelling of Dhaka City and Surrounding Areas and Evaluation of the Effect of Artificial Recharge to Aquifers
Authors :
Shireen Akhter, Md. Sarwar Hossain
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Dhaka city lies on the Madhupur Clay overlying the Plio-Pliestocene Dupi Tila Formation which forms the principal aquifer. Massive withdrawal of water from this aquifer caused fall of water table at an alarming rate which might provoke subsidence, ecological and environmental hazards [1]. It has been found that the aquifer system of the study area can be divided in to four aquifers and four aquitards up to a depth of 400m. The long term hydrographs for the observation wells within the Dhaka City shows a sharp decline of water level with little or even no fluctuation which indicates over exploitation of aquifers [2]. The water table contour maps of wet and dry season show a pointed cone of depression in the central part of the study area. The research work has been carried out to predict the future response of groundwater level after 20 years for increasing abstraction and assessment of the usability of the artificial recharge of aquifers of the Dhaka City using groundwater modelling technique. An eight layer transient groundwater flow model was set up with time steps of a month using MODFLOW. Two model scenarios were considered for model prediction. For the first scenario it has been found that after 20 years the elevation of groundwater level will decline to about -120m in the central part of the Dhaka City, and the mega cone of depression will spread over an area of about 1962 km2. For the second scenario substantial water is injected into the aquifer for recharging the aquifer artificially. The quantity of artificially recharged water was equal to the abstraction of water in Dhaka City. The model predicted that the elevation of the groundwater level after 20 years of pumping will not decline anymore and will be fixed at 70m which is the present minimum groundwater level. The area of the mega cone of depression around Dhaka city will reduce by 945km2 for the next 20 years. As a consequence of artificial recharge predicted environmental degradation in and around Dhaka City can be prevented.
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Title :
Analysis Of Electromagnetic Field On Transmission Line To Human Using Infinite Element Method
Authors :
Bambang Suprianto, Munoto, Aditya Dwinugraha
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The use of high voltage is not only to reduce power losses but also to produce electromagnetic field near the transmission line. This electromagnetic field is harmful to humans near the transmission line. In this paper, analysis of the distribution of electromagnetic field were presented by using simulation based on finite element method (FEM). The basic principle of FEM was to divide the structure, the body, or the observed area to be finite element. The transmission line of 500 kV and its effect to the operators working near the transmission line were simulated to obtain the electromagnetic field distribution.
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Title :
Purchase Decisions in Urban Homes among Middle Aged Consumers with Grown Children in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Authors :
AGBAJE Yinusa Toyese
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The study evaluated purchase decisions in urban homes among middle aged consumers with grown children in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The objectives were to evaluate the level of participation of children in family purchases and identify the factors that contributed to children purchase participation. There averagely four children per household. The various products purchased by households for investigation were; foodstuff, household items, automobile, and accommodation. The factors responsible for children participation in purchases were; leisure time (81.13%), age (71.96%), gender (63.09%), family income (60.65%), class of commodity (54.18%), education of children (64.67%) as well as stage of life of children (66.03%). Despite children participation in purchase decision, the result revealed that most purchases for home makers’ responsibility were done by female children while the most of investment related purchases and high involving purchases were carried out by male children. Upon the significance of children in household purchase decision, the result still portends that a limit exists into the level of participation because some products are user sensitive and thus purchase sensitive. Lastly, the study also points to the fact that a limit exists to the level of participation of children in high involving purchases. Criteria that may step up children (male) in involving purchases may be by way of supervisory role as it is expected in building construction through input use supervision and intermittent purchases.
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Title :
Assessment of Differentiation States of Hematopoietic Stem Cells Following in Vitro Culture Using Side and Forward Scatter of Flow Cytometry
Authors :
Yongxin Zhang, Farhang Farhangfar, Leonard Giblin, David Wolf, Francesca Vitelli, Yu Zhou, Donnie Rudd
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Hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) are defined by the International Society of Hematotherapy and Graft Engineering (ISHAGE) as those at low side scatter, positive for CD34 and CD45dim for their numeration with flow cytometry. However, we found that these CD34+ cells increase their granularity and size following in vitro culture, which was exhibited in flow cytometry as more events at higher side scatter and forward scatter. To further determine whether such a change in the cell event distribution is related to HSC differentiation, HSC markers and differentiation markers of in vitro-cultured HSC were detected by flow cytometry at different side scatter and forward scatter levels using modified ISHAGE gating strategies. The results revealed that cultured HSC with higher side scatter have a lower percentage of cells positive for HSC markers and a higher percentage of differentiation makers, while those with higher forward scatter have a higher percentage of differentiation makers but a slightly higher percentage of stem cell markers, suggesting that side scatter and forward scatter levels of cultured HSC correlate with the differentiation level of these cells.
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Title :
Validation Measurement Model of Media Staffs Satisfaction, Leadership, Pay, Working Environment, Rewards and Performance
Authors :
Faroq Thabit Ahmed Saeed, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim
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This study aims to validate a the measurement model of print Media Staffs’ satisfaction, Leadership, Pay, Work Environment, Rewards and performance of the Yemeni Press Institution. With the used of 200 survey questionnaire distributed to the staff and descriptive and confirmatory analysis (CFA) was employed to test and validate the measurement model. The Stratified Random Sampling design technique was used to collect samples and the findings showed that the proposed model was the better model fit.
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Title :
3D Printing of Metallic Implants
Authors :
Tomasz Seramak, Katarzyna Zasinska, Andrzej Zielinski, Michal Gubanski
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The fabrication of various elements, solid and open porous structures of stainless steel and Ti alloy is described. The process was started with the design of 3D models in CAD/CAM system. The 3D models were transformed into *.stl files and then the manufacturing process of the real structures by means of the selective laser melting with the SLM Realizer 100 3D printer was made. The paper shows the porous specimens made for possible application in medicine and the prosthetic bridges. The appropriate mechanical strength is the important property of porous structures for medical application and for curved prosthetic bridges it is necessary to take into account the thermal stresses, which appear during their SLM/DMLS manufacturing process.
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Title :
Historical Trend of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Contamination in Recent Dated Sediment Cores from The Imo River, Southeast Nigeria
Authors :
Inyang O. Oyo-Ita , Orok E. Oyo-Ita
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The distribution and historical changes of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contamination in recent sediment cores from the Imo River were evaluated over the last ca 5 decades. The concentrations of total PAHs (TPAHs-sum of parent and alkyl) ranging from 402.37 ng/g dry weight (dw) at the top layer of the Estuary site (ES6; 0-5 cm) to 92,388.59 ng/g dw at the near-top layer of the Afam site (AF5; 5-10 cm) indicated that PAHs contamination was localized not only between sites but also within the same cores. Sediment-depth profiles for the four (Afam-AF, Mangrove-MG, Estuary-ES and illegal Petroleum refinery-PT) cores generally revealed irregular TPAHs patterns, except the fact that the levels became maximized at the near-top layers (5-10 cm; ca.1997-2005). This time-frame coincided with the period of intensive oil bunkering/pipeline vandalism by the Niger Delta militant groups. The general decline in TPAHs levels up-cores to the most recent layers (0-5 cm) was attributed to the recent offer of amnesty to the Niger Delta militants and subsequent effort by the Nigerian government in clamping down the illegal activity of the economic saboteurs. Examination of perylene distributions down cores revealed natural terrestrial biogenic, pyrogenic and non-marine petrogenic origins for the compound at different sites. Thus, in view of the uncertainty surrounding the mechanism of perylene formation, the study highlighted the need for more attention to be paid to the involvement of terrigenous instead of aquatic OC in arriving at the probable mechanism for the compound.
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Title :
Analysis of Single RF Performance on MIMO-OFDM System Using Turbo Code and V-BLAST MMSE Detection
Authors :
I Gede Puja Astawa, Rommy Aditya Pratama, Aries Pratiarso
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Along with the passing time and recent technology, the advancement of information technology has been increased in the wireless technology. The common methods that are used in this wireless communication are MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) and OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing). MIMO is a system stands for a couple antenna on the transmitter and receiver which are working on themultipath component. While OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) is a transmission method using multicarrier technique, dividing spectrum frequency into a couple subcarrier. The combination of MIMO and OFDM results in a high-speed transfer data system. The Single RF has reduced the usage of RF Front-End into a bigger matrix size in the conventional MIMO system. This final project will discuss about the Single RF system of MIMO-OFDM with the V-BLAST (Vertical Bell Laboratories Space-Time) and MMSE (Minimum Mean Square Error) detectionwhich is used to remove ISI (Intersymbol Interference) combined with theTurbo Code,where theTurbo Encoder that lies on the transmitter side is also theTurbo Decoder in the receiver side. MIMO-OFDM utilizesthe Single RF (Radio Frequency) basis. The test on this final project will include a Single RF antenna on the MIMO-OFDM system, MIMO-OFDM with the V-BLAST detector and MMSE MIMO-OFDM with the Turbo Code, by using 64 QAM modulation. The expected result is the analysis performance of the Single RF on the MIMO-OFDM system using Turbo Code and V-BLAST MMSEDetection. The system will be shown on theBit Error Rate (BER) toward the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR).
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Title :
An Axiomatic System for a Physical or Digital but Continuous 3-Dimensional Euclidean Geometry, Without Infinite Many Points
Authors :
Konstantinos E. Kyritsis
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This paper is concerned with finding an axiomatic system, so as to define the 3-dimensional Euclidean space, without utilizing the infinite ,that can imply all the known geometry for practical applied sciences and engineering applications through computers , and for more natural and perfect education of young people in the Euclidean geometric thinking. In other words by utilizing only finite many visible and invisible points and only finite sets, and only real numbers with finite many digits, in the decimal representation. The inspiration comes from the physical matter , rigid, liquid and gaseous, which consists of only finite many particles in the physical reality. Or from the way that continuity is produced in a computer screen from only finite many invisible pixels . We present such a system of axioms and explain why it is chosen in such a way. The result is obviously not equivalent, in all the details, with the classical Euclidean geometry. Our main concern is consistency and adequacy but not independence of the axioms between them. It is obvious that within the space of a single paper, we do not attempt to produce all the main theorems of the Euclidean geometry, but present only the axioms.
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Title :
Effect of Information Technology on Fundraising for NPOs: A Case Study on Chinese Foundations
Authors :
Zhiming Liu
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Donations are a significant source of funding for nonprofit organizations (NPOs). Enhancing the organizational fundraising capacity is essential to organizational survival and development. This paper analyzed the effect of IT on the fundraising capacity of Chinese NPOs. An empirical analysis was conducted on 390 Chinese foundation organizations. Results show that the Internet has positive influence on the fundraising capacity of NPOs.
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Title :
Survey and Comparative Analysis of Energy Saving Mechanisms for LTE-Advanced Femtocells
Authors :
Nikos I. Passas
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In this paper we study dynamic energy saving mechanisms for the Long Term Evolution Advanced system (LTE-Advanced) with user-deployed cellular base stations (a.k.a. femtocells). In particular, we present a thorough review of different energy-saving approaches specific to LTE-Advanced networks, presenting existing component-level and system-level energy-saving techniques. Based on this review, we subsequently investigate 6 different mechanisms for dynamic cell deactivation and we evaluate them based on a) the user load in the cell, b) the traffic model, and c) the user mobility.
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Title :
Chemical Modification of Jute Fibers for Improving its Hydrophobicity and Dyeability with Reactive Dyes
Authors :
Sharfun Nahar Arju , Md. Afsar Ali
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Dyeability of jute fabrics with reactive dyes is not very good due to its high crystallinity and high degree of orientation. To achieve this goal with a view to improving the dyeability of jute fabrics, a new approach of chemical modification of jute fibers has been proposed. Indosol-E50 (polyethylene polyamine), Glycidyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (Glytac) as well as conventional sodium hydroxide (NaOH) were used as modifiers for surface modification of jute fibers. In addition, reactive dye with and without sodium chloride (NaCl) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) was used to observe the nature of modification of jute fibers. Treated fibers were characterized by water absorbency, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra, color measurement, and wash fastness test. Application of Indosol E-50 changes the hydrophilic nature of the jute fibers significantly. Compared to the raw jute fibers, the modified jute fibers treated with reactive dye without using NaCl and Na2CO3had higher color strength (K/S) values under the same dye concentration. Furthermore, the dyeing of Glytac (with NaOH) and Indosol E-50 treated jute fibers ensured higher K/S, fixation, and better washing fastness and rendered the fiber surface more hydrophobic than those of raw jute fibers.
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Title :
Experimental Demonstration of the Relational Character of Time in Natural Processes; Concept of Time in the Relational World
Authors :
A. Titov
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Using new experimental techniques, studies of thermal evolution processes are performed in systems, which are beyond the description of theoretical physics. Evolution process is characterized by braking symmetries in time and in space and by violations of conservation laws of energy and momentum. It is shown experimentally that the superposition principle is not valid for electromagnetic (EM) fields interacting with material objects; the Poynting vector of the external field is the source of changes in the properties and structure of the irradiated object; the thermal hysteresis loop presents a record of the process in two locations. The interaction of material objects through common EM field, which is carrying the contributions of the hysteresis effects in the parts of each interacting object, can be described only by the concept of a process that is characterized by its dependence on the huge number of correlated influence factors. The flux of Poynting vector of common EM field through boundary surface of the irradiated object is the reason for the development of the thermal process inside it, thus realizing the interrelation of one to all in the Leibniz relational World. Defining the concept of time as a reference process in experiments, in which the records of the states of one of the process are performed in terms of the states of the reference process in some material detector, we obtain the concept of time as a natural development of the basic principles of G. W. Leibniz, E. Mach, A. Einstein, W. Pauli, D. Kleppner.
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Title :
Comparative Evaluation of Performance of McGrath® and GlideScope® Videolaryngoscopes with Conventional Macintosh Laryngoscope for Laryngoscopy and Intubation in Patients with Immobilised Cervical Spine - A Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors :
Rashmi Salhotra, AK Sethi, Deepti Agarwal, Medha Mohta, Varun Arora
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Videolaryngoscopes are nowadays very commonly being used. This study evaluated McGrath®, GlideScope® and Macintosh laryngoscopes for intubation in patients with normal airways but immobilised cervical spine, thereby simulating a difficult airway scenario.This prospective, randomised controlled trial was conducted on60 adult ASA I/II patients of either sex, between 18-60 years of age undergoing elective surgical procedures requiring general anaesthesia with tracheal intubation.Patients were randomly allocated to one of the three groups, depending on the laryngoscope used for intubation; Group MVL, McGrath® videolaryngoscope; Group GVL, GlideScope® and Group ML, Macintosh laryngoscope. Cervical collar was applied after induction of anaesthesia. Success rate of intubation in the first attempt was similar with all three laryngoscopes.Time taken to intubate was longer with McGrath® (41.1±8.6 s) compared to GlideScope®(34.5±7.1 s) and Macintosh (31.8±9.3 s) laryngoscopes. The mean percentage of glottic opening(POGO) score was significantly better with McGrath® (p=0.004) and GlideScope®(p=0.001) than with Macintosh laryngoscope.Cormack Lehane grading with both videolaryngoscopeswas also better thanthat with Macintosh (p=0.042 and p=0.003 vs. McGrath® and GlideScope® respectively). Laryngoscopy difficulty score and intubation difficulty score with GlideScope® werecomparable to McGrath®butlowerthan Macintosh laryngoscope. Both videolaryngoscopes, McGrath® and GlideScope®, provided better glottic view compared to Macintosh laryngoscope in patients with immobilised cervical spine. GlideScope® allowed easier laryngoscopy and intubation with minimum manoeuvres as compared to Macintosh laryngoscope.
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Title :
Gender Difference in Specific Congenital Anomalies
Authors :
Adil Elghanmi, Rachid Razine, Rachid Berrada
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Limited data is available concerning the gender distribution of various congenital anomaly. This study investigated sex differences in the prevalence of congenital anomalies, overall, in a tertiary teaching hospital in Rabat, Morocco.
Methods: Information on congenital anomalies occurring among pregnancies from January the 1st 2011 to December 31st, 2014 were extracted from the obstetric ward of Maternité Souissi, Rabat, birth register. Anomalies were categorized by groups, subtypes. Frequency in males to that in females were calculated for all of congenital anomaly.
Results:During this 4-year period, there were 68704 birth delivered at Maternite Souissi, the obstetrical department of a Tertiary teaching hospital of Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Out of this birth number, 706 showed congenital malformations. The prevalence rate of congenital malformations was 1.02 %. This study, shows also that males newborns (57.9 %) had more congenital malformations than females (40.5%).
Conclusion:This study adds to the growing evidence of sex-specific differences in the prevalence of a wide range of congenital anomaly.
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Title :
Personalized Course Content by 2-Tuple Fuzzy Linguistic Model
Authors :
Ming Li,Yueyun Chen
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It is inefficient for a teacher to illustrate all of the course content in details. Due to evaluate the course content and provide the fitting course, this paper proposed an approach based on 2-tuple fuzzy linguistic model. Firstly 2-tuple and its related operators is used to express and calculate the evaluation information. Then the weight of each studentis calculated and each part of the course are sorted. Teachers arrange the course by the evaluation result. Finally, an example of the information management course is given to demonstrate the calculation process of the proposed method.
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Title :
Synthesis and Polymerization Of P-(Vinyl Phenyl)-2-Chloromethylcyclo- Propane
Authors :
K.G.Guliyev, A.E.Rzayeva, S.B.Mamedli, U.A.Khamedova, D.R.Nurullayeva, A.M.Guliyev
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The synthesis of p-(vinyl phenyl)-2-chloromethylcyclopropane has been realized and its radical polymerization has been carried out. The photosensitivity of the synthesized polymer containing in macromolecule C-Сl groups and cyclopropane ring sensitive to UV-irradiation has been studied. The photochemical structurization has been investigated and it has been established that the synthesized polymer possesses photosensitivity and can be used for creation of photosensitive material.
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Title :
Determinants of Working Environment, Employee Loyalty and Employee Turnover of ICT- SME Industry
Authors :
Mohanad A. M. Kullab, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim
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The SME – ICT industry success or failure partly depends on people in the industry. It has been demonstrated occasion that productivity increase depend on the career development, Also conventionality with encourage employee towards achieving the compensation and rewards. The subsequent of job security and working environment indicate the performance of employee in making the comfortable and happy. Eventually the research question arise what make the employee become loyalty. Therefore, this study examined the problem of career development, compensation and rewards, job security, working environment and employee loyalty. Data was collected and analyzed in terms of descriptive statistics and SEM was used to test the significance of relationship the variables. Result indicates that there was significant relationship among the variable. The entire five hypotheses accepted and recommended that SME- ICT to look in to the strategy that is more competitions by including all the elements from the hypotheses. Thus future research recommended including satisfaction for better career opportunity.
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Title :
The Relevance of Diuresis on Nutrition Studied in 26 Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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Recently, clinicians have questioned the advisability to save the diuresis in patients come to the need of a substitutive treatment. This interest drove us to look at the strategy of incremental dialysis, based on progressively increasing dialytic treatment, with the purpose of delaying the loss of diuresis for as long a time as possible. This work aimed to study the importance of residual diuresis, analyzing the differences of nutritional data in a population of 26 patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Of the 26 patients, 18 of them had diuresis and 8 of them were anuric. The nutritional data of patients with diuresis were compared with those without diuresis. The same was performed between patients with diuresis of greater than the average of diuresis versus those with a significantly lower diuresis. The relationships between the total clearances and nutritional data were analyzed, as well as between nutritional data and the attained creatinine clearance/volume of creatinine (KT/V), this also to state the need of a predefined KT/V value to maintain adequate nutritional conditions. It was shown that, in the studied population, no significant differences of nutrition resulted between patients with and without diuresis and in patients with diuresis when separating them in two groups having significant difference of diuresis, nor were significant differences found in nutrition data and the attained KT/V. The final conclusion is that the value of residual glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to signal the start of incremental dialysis treatment should not be based on a predefined value in all patients, but should be tailored according to the specific needs of each patient.
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Title :
Confirmed Utility of Tissue Oxygen Saturation Assessments for Predicting Healing Capability in Below Knee Amputation
Authors :
Tarig Barakat, Aminder Singh, Gerard Stansby, John Allen
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Aim: Deciding amputation level can be clinically challenging. Visible light spectrophotometry tissue oxygen saturation (TOS) measurements can be used to help guide selection of lower limb amputation level assessment. These measurements are made at Freeman Hospital using the LEA O2C device, a portable vascular optical device for measuring tissue oxygen saturation in superficial tissue.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of amputation level assessment using optical tissue oxygen saturation in predicting wound healing in those undergoing below knee amputations (BKA).
Methods: A retrospective analysis of all patients who underwent amputation level assessment at a tertiary vascular unit between January 2009 and February 2017. All patients who underwent below knee amputations were included in the study (39 patients). Four patients were lost to follow up and 1 patient died before healing took place (in total 5).
Results: 39 patients who underwent BKA were included in the study. 37 had long posterior flaps and 2 had skew flaps. Amputation level assessment (ALA) correctly predicted outcome of wound healing in 87% (34/39). Sensitivity of the test was for BKA assessment was 90% (95% confidence intervals [CI] 75%, 97%) and specificity 75% (CI 41%, 96%). Positive predictive value, i.e. a BKA would heal, was 93% (CI 79%, 99%) and negative predictive value 67% (CI 35%,88%). The likelihood ratio is 3.6. Three BKAs were converted to above knee amputation. The conversion rate from BKA to AKA was < 10%.
Conclusion: ALA is a good tool in predicting wound healing in patients undergoing major limb amputation. It gives the clinician an objective assessment and assist in decision making on level of amputation especially on borderline cases.
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Title :
Excitation of Isomeric States in Reactions (γ,n) and (n,2n) on 110Pd Nucleus
Authors :
S.R Palvanov, E. KH.Bozorov, M.I. Mamajusupova, G.S. Palvanova, Y.A.Saidimov
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The method of induced activity of the investigated cross-sections of excitation of isomeric states in the reactions of 110Pd(g,n)109m,gPd and 110Pd(n,2n)109m,gPd in the energy range 12-35 MeV. The experimental results are compared with calculations carried out using the software package TALYS-1.6.
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Title :
Anti-Yeast Activity of Cinnamaldehyde, Eugenol and Linalool
Authors :
Buket Kunduhoglu
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It is well known that essential oils and their specific constituents have antimicrobial effects against several pathogenic and saprophytic microorganisms. Therefore, essential oils can be used as alternative or complementary antifungal agents against pathogenic yeasts, especially drug-resistant strains. In addition, essential oils can be used to reduce the effective dose of antifungal drugs. This study evaluates the anti-yeast potential of some essential oil constituents (EOCs), namely, cinnamaldehyde, eugenol and linalool. Candida albicans, Candida glabrata, Candida tropicalis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used as indicator test strains. EOCs exhibited significant fungicidal activity against indicator strains. The minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) values of the EOCs ranged from 0.048 to 3.12 µl/ml, while the MFC values of amphotericin B and ketoconazole (positive controls) ranged from 0.78 to 1.56 µg/ml and 6.25–12.25 µg/ml, respectively. These compounds could be further developed into new antifungal agents, either alone or in combination with conventional antifungals.
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Title :
Solid Waste: Preliminary Study on Benefits of Engaging Students in Research Project using Citizen Science
Authors :
Nurul Ain Zulhaimi, Siti Aishah Ramli, Siti Nurul Aishah A. Hamid, Romzi Ationg
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Solid waste, one of the main environmental concerns contributes to various health and other environmental problems. The awareness of solid waste issues is the prerequisite in attitude changes toward the reduction and management of waste. By using the citizen science approach, with some modification, students who involved in designated project had been expected to develop a sense of responsibility towards their waste. Students are required to do interviews, then calculated the amount of waste generated on the campus and identified recyclable and non-recyclable items. The data collected had shown that the main contributor to solid waste on the campus was food waste and followed by paper, plastics, aluminium cans and glass whereas the number of recyclable items was 62.5%. The interview data showed the lack of awareness and knowledge among the campus community in regard to the waste issues. However, the students have gained benefits by doing the project because they were the one who collected the wastes and interviewed the respondents. It also revealed that students got many potential and interesting ideas regarding the waste issue if they were given the opportunities.
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Title :
Patterns of Arabic Romanization in Islamic Finance Corpus in Websites
Authors :
Nurulasyikin Muda, Hazmi Dahlan
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The objective of this paper is to look at the style of writing in romanization Arabic jargon from Islamic Finance related corpuses from the 4 top Google search. This paper use text analysis method by comparing the jargons with the ALA-LC system. The result shows twenty eight (28) jargons have been found from all of the corpuses. Some of the words are spelt with lack of ‘h’ or ‘t’ that represent the alphabet of ‘ة’ The spelling does not using the alphabet which represent the longer sound of ‘ā’,’ī’, and ‘ū’, but the corpuses tend to use the alphabet that represent the short sound of ‘a’, ‘i’, and ‘u’. Lack, additonal and wrong alphabet writing in romanization are also found in this research.
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Title :
Crack assessment in cement-based materials using Ultrasound and T2 NMR relaxation time
Authors :
A. Villarreal, S.E. Solis-Najera, L. Medina
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The elastic properties and durability of concrete based structures, directlydepend on the microstructure of the hydrated cement paste. The microstructurevaries with time due to several chemical reactions and mechanical loads,leading to micro fractures, among other effects. For this reason, it is necessaryto develop techniques to locate and measure fractures. Ultrasound hasproven to be a reliable diagnostic tool, so the primary objective of this paperis to propose a composite nondestructive methodology based on NMR relaxometryand through-transmission ultrasound for crack assessment in cementpaste specimens. While the Hilbert-Huang transform of ultrasonic signals areable to locate the defects, the T2 transverse relaxation time gives the watercontent in the crack. The results show, that the Hilbert-Huang transformenhanced the ultrasonic echoes coming from the fracture allowing to detectand locate fractures with an error of 15%, and the crack size is given by thedecay parameter of the relaxation time T2, based by exponential fitted theFID signal.
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Title :
Effects of Interferential Current Therapy Using Intermediate Frequency Currents on Obesity
Authors :
Young-Han Park, Chan-Woo Nam, Youn-Bum Sung, Jung-Ho Lee
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of interferential current therapy combined with abdominal muscle strengthening exercises on the reduction of visceral fat mass and abdominal circumference in obese women. The subjects of this study were obese women(20 subjects). The subjects were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 10) that would perform abdominal muscle strengthening exercises after receiving interferential current therapy or to a control group (n = 10) that would only perform abdominal muscle strengthening exercises. Waist circumference was measured in cm using a tape measure with the patient standing upright. The length of visceral fat was measured using a high-resolution B-mode ultrasound machine. The amount of change in waist circumferences and abdominal visceral fat lengths was statistically significantly different between groups, with larger changes observed in the experimental group compared to the control group. These results can be the grounds for not only the effects of interferential current therapy but also the fact that combined therapy with abdominal muscle strengthening exercises is an effective treatment intervention for obesity management.
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Title :
Relation Between Oxidant/Antioxidant Status and Postpartum Anestrous Conditions
Authors :
Yahia A. Amin, Hassan Y.A.H. Mahmoudand, Gaber A. Megahed
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The aim of the present study was to detect the relation between oxidant/antioxidant status and postpartum anestrous (PPA) conditions in dairy cows.The postpartum period is a very critical time that influenced mainly in cattle reproduction. A little information is obtainable in literature concerning antioxidant defense mechanisms during anestrus.The purpose of the following study is detection of the relation between oxidant/antioxidant status and postpartum anestrous (PPA) condition in dairy cows. Seventy five postpartum anestrous (PPA) and twenty five normal cyclic Holstein Friesian pluriparous dairy cows were selected on the basis of their reproductive history gained from farm records. Depend on the rectal findings and ultrasonography in addition to progesterone profile; the studied animals were classified into three groups (each 25 animals) as inactive ovaries group, persistent corpus luteum group and silent heat group. Blood samples from anestrous and normal cyclic animals were gathered at day 0, day 10, day 21. These samples were utilized for detection of MDA, Vitamin C, Nitric Oxide and Total antioxidant capacity. Results of the present study revealed that MDA and Nitric Oxide were be significantly (p<0.05) higher in the groups of PPA than the normal cyclic group. Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) levels were seen to be significantly (p<0.05) lower in normal cyclic animals in comparison to inactive ovaries group and persistent C.L group ,while there is no significant difference with the silent heat group .
No statistically significant difference was detected in the total antioxidant capacity between the group of silent heat and the normal cyclic group, while the groups of persistent C.L and inactive ovaries were found to have statistically significant difference (p<0.05) with the normal cyclic group. It is concluded that supplementing diets with optimal levels of micronutrients with antioxidant capabilities is a good advice to farmers to avoid post-partum anestrum. Moreover, early approaches to conflict the progression of stress and to promote the antioxidant defense mechanisms of dairy cattle during times of increased metabolic demands appears to be Pertinent.
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Title :
Enzymes with Two Optimum pH Values
Authors :
Andre Kimura Okamoto, Márcio Andre Miranda, Jose Mauro Granjeiro, Hiroshi Aoyama
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Different chemical compounds were tested as buffers for the bovine milk acid phosphatase catalyzed reactions to elucidate the presence of an additional optimum pH value. Imidazole, histidine, alanine, glycine, malate, oxalate, succinate, citrate and acetate were studied as buffers, using p-nitrophenylphosphate or inorganic pyrophosphate as substrates. An optimum pH range between 4.5 and 6 was obtained for all the buffers studied. However, with glycine, and alanine, an additional pH optimum around 3 was observed. The specificity constant value (Vmax/Km), at pH 3, for glycine, was about twice the value obtained at pH 5 with acetate. The additional activity at pH 3 was also observed for other acid phosphatases. Our results suggest the existence of an inverse ratio between the negative character of the buffer and the reaction velocity.
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Title :
Games-Based Language Learning with Creative Teaching Aids among Technical College Students
Authors :
Lin-Fang Wu
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With the dawning of globalization, the importance of English is becoming more and more important. Researchers spend a lot of time investigating how to teach English effectively. Vocabulary is the foundation is English learning and teaching. The recent research indicated that most of technical college students’ vocabulary size is under 2000. The major hindrance of English learning and teaching is vocabulary limitation. Expanding vocabulary size is the way to help learners have an effective learning. Video games, DVD, and online language learning are popular with most the English learners and teachers. Motivation is the key factor for affect learners’ second language acquisition. In this study, the researcher used her invention “dices with teaching function” as teaching aids in the classes for one year. A total of fifty-two nursing department students participated in this study at junior college division of Fooyin University. Instruments are included five dices and a motivation questionnaire. The results of the study indicated that learners’ motivation was enhanced significantly after one year training with creative learning aids.
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Title :
Greek Traditional Dances Program and Self-Evaluated Effects and Changes in Life
Authors :
Eir. Argiriadou, F. Mavrovouniotis, A. Mavrovouniotis, Chr. Mavrovounioti, N. Nikitaras, C. Mountakis
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The purpose of the present study was the evaluation of the effects of Greek traditional dancing programs on middle-aged people’s life. Seventy one subjects (60 women and 11 men) 51.92+4.99 years old, members of different dance clubs, participated in the research. All the subjects participated in a group dancing program for learning and performing Greek traditional dances once a week. The effects and changes in life due to participation in the Greek traditional dancing program were measured through questions by Chewing, Yu και Johnson (http://www.krapu4.com/taichi/research/Chewing Yu Johnson B. htm#emotions). For data analysis were used the descriptive analysis and Pearson chi-square test of the SPSS version 17 for windows. From the results, it was proved that almost 90% of the subjects supposed that their participation in the Greek traditional dancing program had an effect on their lives. The bigger percentage declared that the participation in Greek traditional dances offered them joy, well-being and calmness (33.30%), as well as many effects on their bodies (33.30%), while a smaller percentage claimed that their participation in the program offered them sociability-participation in a group (16.70%) and activity increase (16.70%). In addition, more than 4/5 (86.50%) believe that their participation in the Greek traditional dancing program has changed their confidence concerning their mobility or possible falls. About three-quarters of the subjects (73.70%) consider that their participation in the program of Greek traditional dances influenced in any way their everyday activities. The majority (78.90%) believe that their physical activity has changed as a result of their participation in the program of Greek traditional dances. Finally, all people think they have been benefited from their participation in the Greek traditional dancing program, which is very important. In addition, the Pearson chi-square test showed a significant effect (x2=8.15, p<0.05) of the years that the subjects participated in Greek traditional dancing programs on the feeling of people's confidence in their mobility or possible falls. Thus, as the years of participation in Greek traditional dances are increasing, the feeling of people's confidence in their mobility or even the potential falls is increasing. From the results, it was shown that all the middle-aged people suppose that they have been benefited from their participation in the Greek traditional dancing program.The benefits concern their better emotional state expressed in joy, well-being, calmness and sociability-participation in a group, but also their better physical condition, confidence in their mobility and possible falls, increase in their physical activities and the effects on everyday activities. The importance of participation in Greek traditional dances is also worth mentioning. Thus, it could be said that the participation in Greek traditional dancing programs brings about effects and changes on life. Consequently, Greek traditional dances as a regular physical activity may be extremely useful for the quality of life of middle-aged people offering many benefits.
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Title :
Numerical Simulation of Scour Depth Variation Around Vertical Wall Abutments
Authors :
Evangelia Farsirotou, Nikolaos Xafoulis
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The HEC-RAS one dimensional, free-surface numerical model was used to simulate bed formation in alluvial channels. Based on the hydraulic equations all the hydrodynamic parameters were firstly simulated and then a sediment transport simulation was performed. The model can compute the sediment transport using a hydrodynamic simplification, the quasi-unsteady flow assumption, which approximates a continuous hydrograph with a series of discrete steady flow profiles. The current research work aims to investigate scour depth variation in the region of vertical wall abutments. Numerical computations of scour depth variation around a vertical wall abutment are verified by comparing them with available measurements. Moreover the study reports experimental results of scour depth variation along the center flow line of a channel in the vicinity of a vertical wall abutment. The experimental measurements of bed variation for six different inflow discharges and three different abutment widths, after a specified flow duration, are graphically presented and can be used by other researchers in order to validate their simulations. Comparison between computed results and available measurements of scour depths is satisfactory along the center flow line as the numerical simulation is one dimensional. The one dimensional model gives an accurate estimation of the maximum scour depth near the obstruction and it is applicable for a safe design criteria for the assessment of bridge vulnerability which is very important in river engineering works.
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Title :
Influence of Student’s Industrial Work Experience Scheme (Siwes) On Student’s Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Skills in Nigerian Public Universities In Edo State
Authors :
Agbonghale Godwin Onoselease , Iserameiya Florence Ejodamen
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This paper focused on the influence of students’ industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) on students’ acquisition of entrepreneurial skills in Nigerian public universities in Edo State. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted survey research method. 150 students in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and University of Benin, Benin City were sampled using proportions sampling techniques, they also responded to the questionnaire that was used to collect relevant data. The output of the study were collected using four points rating scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree. The findings of the study revealed that the students were employed and posted to the industries that have little or nothing to do with their areas of specializations and most knowledge gained by these students were not converted into workable ideas and it was recommended that legislative procedures should be undertaken to provide mandatory acquisition of relevant facilities for training of students particularly of the private sectors organization and government should strengthen the SIWES scheme through adequate funding so as to enable the proper remuneration of supervising staff of government departments and institutions of higher learning.
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Title :
The Molecularly Imprinted Polymers. Influence of Monomers on The Properties of Polymers - A Review
Authors :
Maria Guc, Grzegorz Schroeder
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The synthesis of MIPs for two types of templates (herbicides, and flavonoids) and their application in analytical chemistry are discussed. Particular attention has been paid the issue of bonding the template and selection of appropriate monomer in different types of compounds. This short review aims at presenting the molecular imprinting technology (MIT) which is considered as an attractive method to produce impressive receptors for application in analytical chemistry. The challenge of designing and synthesizing a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) can be a daunting prospect to the uninitiated practitioner, simply because of the number of experimental variables involved, e.g. the nature and levels of template, functional monomers, cross-linkers, solvents, initiators and even the method of initiation and the duration of polymerization. Indubitably, the most important place of the polymer is its "heart" or the cavity corresponding to the template and the way
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Title :
Biophysical Approach to Knee Osteoarthritis Pain and Disability
Authors :
Alberto Foletti, Paolo Baron
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Knee osteoarthritis is a common disease leading to pain and disability in an increasing number of people. Since osteoarthritis is a progressive and degenerative skeletal disease, any therapy aimed to deal with it has to face from one side with the management of pain and recovery from disability; and from the other side with the slowing of osteoarthritis progression itself. Biophysical therapies have been shown to be efficacious in the treatment of pain in comparison to a common non-steroidal anti inflammation drug as ibuprofen, and to placebo. Moreover, biophysical therapy showed its effectiveness in the management of low back pain and disability, even at different degrees of intensity. Biophysical therapies exert, very likely, their effects though a resonance phenomenon. The aim of this study was to assess the possible efficacy of a biophysical protocol for knee osteoarthritis. Fifty consecutive patients (age 52.7±13.8), with different levels of pain and disability participate into this study employing an electro medical device (Med Select) to perform the electromagnetic information transfer through aqueous system (Nomabit Base) protocol according to previous reports. Assessment was done at baseline, and after 3 months, by the Oxford knee pain and disability questionnaire. Patients were classified as having a severe (score 0-19), moderate (score 20-29), mild (score 30-39), or satisfactory (score 40-48) knee condition. A global reduction in the knee pain and disability score was observed after 3 months of a single biophysical intervention, in fact mean start level was 2.1±0.71, while mean end level was 0.24±0.52 (p<0.0001). We hope that biophysical treatments are considered for larger and longer trials in order to meet the requirements to be widespread as a possible integrative support to the number of people with knee osteoarthritis in order to both manage pain and disability, as well as slowing the gonarthrotic progression.
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Title :
Analysis of Available Educational Facilities of Basic Technology in Junior Secondary/ Schools in Edo State Nigeria
Authors :
AGBONGHALE GODWIN ONOSELEASE
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This article examined the analysis of educational facilities of Basic Technology in Junior Secondary Schools Edo State, Nigeria. A research question was formulated to guide the study. Ten year secondary school students were used as a pilot of study while the checklist of facilities was adopted from the Ministry of Education Science, Technical and Vocational Division (2005)approved lists of tools/equipment in junior secondary schools and administered to the respondents, collected back and analyzed with percentages. The researcher employed survey research design. The results of the study showed there were grossly inadequate equipment/tools in various junior secondary schools in Edo State, Nigeria. The influence of educational facilities on junior secondary school students’ academic performance in Basic Technology was not encouraging but there is a ray of light in a dark tunnel and recommendations were proffered.
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Title :
Multiperspective Qualitative Research Methodology for Researching Work Stress
Authors :
Roland Ferenc Szilas
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Research on work stress is on the rise as evidence is mounting about the negative health consequences and economic losses associated with the phenomenon. Mainstream work stress research utilizes large samples and quantitative, positivist research methodologies. An important alternative research approach complementing these efforts is provided by case-study based and qualitative research methodologies. In this paper, the author proposes a multiperspective qualitative research methodology, bringing together the critical research perspective with an emphasis on deep social structures and the postmodern perspective with an emphasis on the role of language and discourse. The arguments for a multiperspective, qualitative approach for researching work stress are supported by the results of an exemplary case-study based research carried out in a Hungarian manufacturing plant.
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Title :
The Examination of Injuries in Dancers
Authors :
E. Anagnostopoulou, Eir. Argiriadou, F. Mavrovouniotis, A. Mavrovouniotis
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the incidence of the injuries in dancers. A hundred and sixty eight dancers (135 women and 33 men) 23.17+6.43 years old, members of different dancing clubs, participated in the research. All the subjects participated only in dancing programs for learning, performing and practicing in any kind of dance and no other form of physical activity, and filled the instrument of measurements concerning general questions as well as questions about injury incidence. For data analysis, descriptive analysis and Pearson chi-square test of the SPSS version 17 for windows, were used. From the results it was shown that the biggest percentage of dancers take hip-hop (25.1%) and Latin American lessons (18.6%). Moreover, the dancers are involved in European dances, classic ballet, modern dance, oriental dances and Greek dances. The subjects participated in dance programs for 4.44 + 4.45 years, 3.16+1.63 days a week, for 2.29+1.30 hours a day. According to the dancers’ statements, 44.62% of them have suffered an injury. The most usual kinds of injuries are muscle strains (22.9%), muscular spasms-cramps (20.15%), callus (13.18%), sprains (12.53%), blisters (11.80%) and abrasions (11.10%). Also, in smaller percentages follow the fractures (3.48%), hematomas (3.48%) and dislocations (1.38%). The most significant causes of the injuries are poor warming-up (21.92%), fatigue (16.64%), clumsiness (15.68%), bad technique (10.48%), and concentration (10%), and in smaller percentages performance pressure (7.12%), shoes (5.2%), partner and floor (4.8% both), hour of the day (1.44%), as well as competition and space tightness (7.96% both). Most of the dancers of the present sample (34%), who had an injury, overcame it with medication, 25% needed further medical examinations and 20% overcame the injury with rehabilitation. 16% of the dancers needed rest, while fortunately, only 5% overcame the injury with a surgery. Finally, most of the dancers of the present sample (63.76%) consider that dance teachers, as well as dancing clubs, are concerned very much with injuries prevention (63.76%). Consequently, recognizing, resolving, but above all, preventing the causes of injuries is very important concerning injuries’ avoidance, good physical condition of dancers, reduction of training time loss, continuation of professional career, and continuation of dancing activity of those who have finished their career or are not professionally engaged in dancing.
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Title :
Problems and Countermeasures in the Development of Transport Logistics in China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Yunfeng Li
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As the flagship project of the "Belt and Road Initiative", the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims at promoting the interconnection between China and Pakistan. It is of great significance to expanding the economic and trade cooperation and promoting the economic integration between the two countries. At present, the construction of the economic corridor between China and Pakistan has proceeded smoothly and has gradually entered the stage of full implementation from the previous stage of planning. It focuses on the integrated planning, Gwadar port, energy, transport infrastructure and industrial cooperation to form the "1 + 4" economic cooperation layout. This article intends to sort out the main risks and problems of the transport and logistics industry in the current corridor construction，with a view to making concrete and feasible reference for the construction decision of corridor.
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Title :
Study on an Innovative Hardware-based Controller for Driving an Automotive Exterior Rear-View Mirror Mechanism
Authors :
Chieh-Tsung Chi
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The purpose of this paper is to design and develop a new controller based on a hardware circuit component that performs the task of driving and protecting the outside mirror base of an automobile to extend or fold inwards under safe conditions. By capturing the presence of the + 12V DC power supply and the polarity of the supply voltage, the system controller learns the intention of the automotive driver and immediately performs a rotation direction control of the driving DC motor (commonly known as the electric motor) inside the vehicle outside mirror base. During the controlling process, the system controller will dynamically detect the current flowing through the rear mirror body driving motor and performs over-current protection to effectively protect the driving motor and the controller circuit from over-current damage. In order to simplify the system controller circuit and reduce manufacturing costs as possible as, system DC motor controller circuit is designed by entirely using hardware circuit. This article is based on the general automotive rear-view mirror base motor drive and over-current protection requirements and then design based on a hardware circuit controller. The design ideas and the working principle of the all controller circuits are also introduced gradually in this article. In order to verify the working performance index of the vehicle exterior mirror body driving motor controller mentioned in this paper, a set of laboratory-scale driving motor controller prototype of the rearview mirror body will be set up in the laboratory. Under different experimental conditions, the completed system prototype experimental measurement and data collection will be carried out. Finally, through the collection of experimental data show that the design of the controller circuit functions and performance indicators can indeed meet the expected design goals of this paper.
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Title :
Effects of Olmesartan and Azilsartan on Albuminuria and the Intrarenal Renin-Angiotensin System
Authors :
Takeshi Takami, Sadanori Okada, Yoshihiko Saito, Yoko Nishijima, Hiroyuki Kobori, Akira Nishiyama
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Purpose: Olmesartan and azilsartan decrease blood pressure more effectively than other angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). ARBs additionally decrease the urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR), a urinary albumin marker, and urinary angiotensinogen (u-AGT), an intrarenal renin-angiotensin system activity marker. We examined the effects of these ARBs on blood pressure, UACR, and u-AGT in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
Methods: Patients with uncontrolled hypertension treated with conventional ARBs, excluding olmesartan and azilsartan, for over 8 weeks were enrolled. We randomly switched patients from their prior ARBs to either olmesartan or azilsartan, and followed them for 24 weeks.
Results: Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and central systolic blood pressure (cSBP) significantly decreased at 24 weeks. UACR and u-AGT also decreased at 24 weeks in both groups. There were no significant differences in SBP, DBP, cSBP, UACR, or u-AGT between the groups. Therefore, we combined both groups for further analyses. After combining, SBP (160.5 ± 16.4 to 139.6 ± 15.6 mm Hg, P < 0.0001), DBP (88.4 ± 13.7 to 80.7 ± 13.2 mm Hg, P = 0.008), cSBP (167.4 ± 20.8 to 146.6 ± 24.6 mm Hg, P < 0.0001), UACR (13.8 to 9.0 mg/g Cre, P = 0.0096), and u-AGT (4.13 to 2.32 µg/g Cre, P = 0.0074) significantly decreased at 24 weeks. Patients with microalbuminuria (UACR ≥ 30 mg/g Cre) had significantly greater ΔUACR (-39.4 vs 0.27, P = 0.0024) and Δu-AGT (-11.9 vs -0.61, P = 0.0235) than patients without microalbuminuria. The changes in u-AGT were significantly associated with changes in UACR (r = 0.411, P = 0.046); however, there was no significant relationship between the changes in u-AGT and those in SBP or DBP.
Conclusion: Olmesartan and azilsartan decreased blood pressure, UACR, and u-AGT more than the other ARBs, and exerted depressor and renoprotective effects.
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Title :
Influence of Classroom Control Practices on The Development of Holistic Learners in Public Secondary Schools in Kenya
Authors :
Josephine Kagwiria Kirimi, Dr. Benson Njoroge, Dr. Robert Kamau
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Effective curriculum implementation in schools should be geared towards nurturing and promoting development of holistic learners which is the desire of every education system worldwide. The same is able to instill practical skills, knowledge, desired values, beliefs and attitudes in learners who in turn become useful members in the society. There little or no information at all in regard to the influence of curriculum implementation dynamics on the development of holistic learners in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The purpose of the study was therefore to establish the influence of classroom control practices on the development of holistic learners in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The objectives of the study was to establish the influence of classroom control practices on the development of holistic learners in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was informed by the holistic development theory and instructional design theory. The study employed mixed methodology and concurrent triangulation design that enabled the researcher to triangulate the findings. The target population comprised 1200 respondents: 100 principals, 300 teachers and 800 form three students. Stratified, purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the required sample size which was 360 respondents comprising 30 principals, 90 teachers and 240 students. Questionnaires were administered to teachers and students while interview guides were used for the principals. Piloting of research instruments was conducted in schools not included in the actual study during data collection. Reliability was tested by use of test-retest method where Cronbach`s Alpha coefficient determined the reliability coefficient value r=0.7 an indication of high internal reliability hence the instruments were suitable to collect data. Validity of the research instruments was determined by considering the judgment of experts and supervisors. To ensure dependability of the instruments, comparable data was collected via a follow up study carried out in the same context using same process on the same respondents. To guarantee the gathered data were credible, concurrent research design was used. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically while quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (Correlation Coefficient with the help of SPSS version 23). Quantitative results collected through questionnaires from teachers and students were presented in figures and frequency tables generated through Microsoft excel version 2010. Pearson product moments correlation coefficient (r) was used to test for strength of association at 95% confidence level. The findings revealed that there was a correlation between curriculum implementation dynamics and the development of holistic learners in secondary schools of Kiambu county Kenya. Assessment practices, classroom control practices and co-curricular activities were found to have negative correlation with the development of learner`s spirituality, cognitive, personality, self-efficacy, inter-personal values among other aspects of a holistic learner. However, there was a strong and positive correlation between teaching methods, remedial teaching and engagement in co-curricular activities and the development of holistic learners in Kiambu County. The study concluded that in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, curriculum implementation dynamics employed are correlated with the development of holistic learners. The study therefore recommended that teachers` in-service training programmes must be adjusted to reinforce classroom control practices that contribute positively to the development of holistic learners and eliminate school related practices that affect the development of holistic learners negatively.
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Title :
DFT Study on the Conformational Isomerism of Schiff baseN,N′-bis(3,3′-dichlorosalicylidene)-2,2′- ethylenedianiline
Authors :
Dong Seon Shin, Kil Sik Min, Bong Gon Kim
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In previous work, we have isolated and characterized two conformers, endo(syn) and exo(anti) as Schiff base, N,N′-bis(3,5-dichlorosalicylidene)-2,2′-ethylenedianiline (L) containing the salicylidene and dianiline moieties. In this paper we have identified the conformational behavior of the Schiff base by DFT calculation using various methods as B3LYP, PBE1PBE, M06-2X, and M11L/6-311G(d,p) levels. And also we were investigated the mechanism of isomerism from the endo type conformer to the exo isomer by DFT calculation. The equilibrium geometries computed by all methods were compared with X-ray diffraction results. The conformational isomerism of the ligand were computed both in gas and in ethanol solution using PBE1PBE/6-311G(d,p).
In the results of theoretical calculations, the Schiff-base ligand can be exist several conformational isomers according to torsion angle of main skeleton. We have identified that the more stable conformers are two conformers as endo01 and exo02 conformer. it was identified that The inter-conversion between two conformers can be easily achieved by thermo-control.
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Title :
Study on the Growth and Yield Potential of Promising Wheat Genotypes under Modified Agronomical Practices
Authors :
Moushumi Akhtar, Mosleh Ud-Deen, Ilias Hossain
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A field experiment was conducted to investigate the combined effect of NPKS (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potash and sulpher) fertilizer with cow dung on the growth and yield of promising wheat genotypes. Organic matter in the initial soil of the experimental field is very low (0.94%). The objective of study was to investigate the varietal/genotypic in producing maximum yield under different soil and environmental condition. To estimate the nutrient use efficiency of wheat genotypes and to support wheat breeding program in selecting the genotypes with relatively higher yield potential.To determine optimum rate of NPKS for wheat genotypes .The results revealed that maximum growth parameters responded significantly to NPKS fertilizers. Application of NPKS in combination increased wheat yield, gave the highest grain yield (4.21 t ha-1) from M4 management, due the higher number of grains spike-1over nutrient management. The highest grain yield (4.29 t ha-1) was recorded from G3 (BAW1161) genotypes. Among the interaction of nutrient management and genotypes produced the highest grain yield (4.60 t ha-1) in M4G3 (i.e 150% RF+10 t ha-1cowdung and BAW1161) which may be considered as the best treatment combination. Different genotypes showed variable response to nutrient management.
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Title :
Brazilian Coffee Quality: Cultural, Microbiological and Bioactivity Aspects
Authors :
Sara Maria Chalfoun, Caroline Lima Angelico, Mario Lucio Vilela de Resende
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The Brazilian coffee industry attentive to the regrouping of the consumers in relation to the notion of quality of the coffee and that this is depends on multiple determinants one must consider factors that involve the steps from pre-harvest to storageundergoes a deep transformation in all coffee chain. Good practice programs, applied along the productive process has repercussion on the microbiological, physical and chemical characteristics translated by the quality of the final product regarding the sensorial and safety standards. Research has been progressively pursuing the improvement of quality techniques and producers have been proactive in all stages of productivity and industrialization, readily absorbing the new technologies generated by the research. Thus, production standards have been designed according to the world demands of quality in a holistic way that involves in addition to the quality of the final product, the quality of the activity by socio-environmental aspects.
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Title :
Polymer based UV Induced Nanocomposites with Metal and Semiconductor Nanoparticles
Authors :
A. A. Smirnov, A. Afanasiev, N. Bityurin
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The purpose of this review is to draw the readers’ attention to the problem of in situ formation of nanoparticles of different kinds just within the polymer matrix by means of light irradiation. This offers an opportunity for patterning the initially homogeneous materials because the formation of nanoparticles strongly changes their optical properties. It would be very useful in photonics applications.
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Title :
A Preliminary Study on LEGO®-Based Workplace Stress Reduction with Six Bricks and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® in Taiwan
Authors :
Pay-Ling Harn, Chao-Chi Hsiao
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This study was aimed at using Six Bricks and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to construct a workplace stress reduction model and investigate it’s stress-reduction effect. Seven Taiwan workers with different expertise were invited to attend a 150-min LEGO®-based workplace stress reduction workshop. Pretest and posttest were conducted using a workplace stress scale to assess the stress-reducing effect of the LEGO®-based workplace stress reduction. Two additional open-ended questions were incorporated in the posttest questionnaire to investigate the contents of change associated with the proposed model. Finally, LEGO ® DUPLO® stress-figure, LEGO ® DUPLO® stress-scale, and the content of open-ended questions were used for content analysis to investigate the contents of change. The findings of this study were as follows: (a) Anxiety and fatigue in the workplace stress scale exhibited declining trend, whereas depression presented no change; the anxiety subscale achieved significant immediate effect. (b) Regarding contents of change, the results indicated that a LEGO®-based workplace stress reduction is able to nourish healing power, inspire deeper and more diverse reflections, and energize a workplace.
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Title :
Destructive Operative Vaginal Delivery in a Tertiary Health Institution in Northwestern Nigeria : A Ten Year Review
Authors :
Umar AG, Maiahu AI, Panti AA, Hassan M, Tunau K, Sulaiman B, Saidu AD
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A. BACKGROUND: Destructive operations are a group of obstetric procedures that are performed via the vaginal route by reducing the size of the head, shoulder girdle, or trunk of the dead foetus to allow vaginal deliveryto avert caesarean section and its complications.
B. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:TO determining the incidence rate, indications, complications and outcome of destructive operations in UDUTH, Sokoto.
C. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a 10 year retrospective study of destructive operations performed at UDUTH. Sokoto, from 1st January 2005 to 31st December 2014. Information was extracted from patient’s case files retrieved from the medical records department.
D.RESULTS: There were 28,422 deliveries during the period under review. The incidence of destructive operation was 0.31% and the mean age of the patients was 20 ± 4.7 years. Majority are in their 2nd decades of life and they presented mainly as emergencies. The mean gestational age at presentation was 38.55 ± 1.401 weeks and the procedures were successful in all the cases. The most common procedure was craniotomy in 76/84 (90.50%) and the main indication was prolonged and obstructed labour in 76/84 (90.5%) of cases. The most frequent complication encountered was anaemia in 52/84 (61.9%) of the patients and there were four cases of maternal deaths (4.76%).
E.CONCLUSION: Destructive operations still have a role in the management of obstructed labour particularly if the foetus is dead. However, the trend is on a decrease due to risk of complications that may lead to litigation.
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Title :
Reports of Parents of Adolescent Children With Depression in Outpatients Treatment
Authors :
Gerusa Marcondes Pimentel de Abreu Lima, Claudinei Jose Gomes Campos
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Depression in adolescence has been the subject of a great deal of research interest over recent years in studies investigating use of medications, new treatments, and the negative impact on family relationships. Studies investigating family aspects have observed that parents who are the primary guardians of such adolescents also suffer from the implications of their child’s depressive disorder. The objective of this brief communication is to report feelings expressed by parents faced with depressive adolescent children in outpatients treatment. Method: The methodology applied was clinical-qualitative method. A total of 12 mothers and 2 fathers took part, all parents of adolescents with depression. Results: It was observed that the parents exhibited a degree of distress and insecurity with relation to managing and dealing with their relationship with their depressive offspring, feelings that were very much present in descriptions of their attempts to define their position. Conclusion: In exploring the parents’ feelings, it was found that the disease weakens parents because they often do not know how to act in response to their children’s depressive crises, undoubtedly
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Title :
Applying New Strategy with Key Features to Enhance Students Performance Using E-Assessment Methods Secure Data
Authors :
Dr.Ghossoon M.W. ALSadoon
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With the recent rapid development and growth in information technology, the profile of student learners has changed [1], and the teachers need to improve their quality of teaching and learning to synchronize with the developing growth in technology.
In this research paper, confidentiality, integrity and availability (c-i-a) model was used to secure the information of students as well as teachers. Using c-i-a model, the main emphasis was on the security goals which are precise to online summative and formative assessment methods, authorization of students and receiving the feedback in a confidential way respecting the privacy of the individual.
Also, the teacher needs to secure the data and enhance the student performance as a part of improvement in the progress evaluation methods relevant to the associated disciplines, thus providing students more skills and values.
The new teaching strategy evolves around ensuring that adequate academic and/or professional standards are achieved by students through implementing appropriate e-assessment methods, namely formative and summative assessments. In this research paper, the online feedback obtained from the formative assessment is found to enhance the students’ performance in the summative assessment with security techniques for marking, grading and assessment of their knowledge, abilities and skills in privacy.
The conclusions that when used online environment after applying the c-i-a concepts its increate the security level for the data and from unauthorized students.
In addition, the students’ enhanced positively their performance after design and implementing the new strategy techniques and adding new key features. as well as increased their performance to achieve the cilo’s satisfying the pilo’s respectively. Also, the author recommended finding the new appropriate features to enhance their performance.
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Title :
Referral System: An Assessment of Primary Health Care Centres in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria
Authors :
Tolulope O Afolaranmi, Zuwaira I Hassan, Daniel I Filibus, Umaima A Al-Mansur, Lawrence A Lagi, Fwangshak D Kumbak, Jonathan C Daboer, Oluwabunmi O Chirdan
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Background: An effective referral system ensures a close relationship between all levels of the health system and helps to ensure patients receive the best possible care close to home. There appears to be a weak link of referral system in chain of continuity of care across the levels of health care in Nigeria placing huge demands on secondary and tertiary levels of care for health care service provision. In view of this, this study was conducted to assess the level of practice of referral and factors influencing it among health workers in PHCs in Plateau state North central Nigeria. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 228 frontline health care workers in PHCs. SPSSS version 20 was used for data analysis, adjusted odds ratio as well as 95% confidence interval were used in this study with a p-value of ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: The respondents’ mean age was 38.0 ± 9 years with slight above half 116 (54.2%) having good understanding of the concept of referral and most 77.6% had referred at least a case within the last one month. Factors such as good understanding of the concept of referral (AOR = 6.2; 95% Cl = 1.4556 – 8.7991) and availability of referral system (AOR = 8.4; 95% Cl = 2.1168 – 15.5450) were predictors of the practice of referral. Conclusion: This study has demonstrated the level of practice of referral among cadres of health care workers at PHCs level with significant need for improvement.
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Title :
Male Partners Involvement in Spousal Contraceptive Use: A Perspective of a Contemporary African Setting
Authors :
Zuwaira I Hassan, Tolulope O Afolaranmi, Mackpherson J Azuike, Olusoji S Omofolarin, Ketura A Misak, Oluwabunmi O Chirdan
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Background: Contraceptive use by women is one of the tools used for promoting family health and slowing population growth. Evidence has suggested that contraceptive use in Nigeria is below acceptable levels in spite of the fact that family planning services are readily available, accessible and affordable. The involvement and participation of males in spousal contraceptive use is seen as the driver to achieving better reproductive outcomes. Hence, this study aimed to determine the level of male involvement in spousal contraceptive use so as to provide evidence based and people oriented information on the available male partner support system for contraceptive use and factors influence it.Methodology: This was a cross sectional study conducted among 80 male partners between April and May, 2017 using quantitative method of data collection and SPSS version 20 was used for data analysis. Crude and adjusted odds ratios as well as 95% confidence interval were used in this study with a p-value of ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant.Results: The mean age of the respondents in the study was 40.0 ± 10 years with only 13 (16.3%) of the respondents adjudged as being involved in their spousal contraceptive use. Currently use of male contraceptive method was found to significantly influence involvement in spousal contraceptive use (AOR = 7.1; 95% CI = 2.1092 – 10.5818; P = 0.015). Conclusion: This study has demonstrated a low level of male involvement in spousal contraceptive use hence, relevant male educational intervention on contraception is required.
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Title :
Assessment of the Relationship between Southern Nigerian Universities and Students on Facebook
Authors :
Afamefuna Clement Asadu, Jones Gilbert Ayuwo
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This study set out to assess Nigerian universities and students’ relationship in the social media age using Facebook Page posts as a means to measure. This study was motivated by the fact that there have been series of protests and demonstrations in the universities in the southern, Nigeria. Three research questions were posed to guide the study. Using the content analysis, data were collected using the coding sheet as the instrument. The purposive sampling method was used to select one university each from the three zones that make up southern, Nigeria. Data were presented in table and mathematical forms. The results show that students comment on the Facebook Page posts of the universities. The study equally found out that the interaction between the students and the university management was poor. Universities used Facebook Page for promotional reasons. It was recommended that the public relations unit every university should post messages that can cause discussion through which the management would know the students’ needs and address them early enough.
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Title :
Effects of Child Abuse on Primary Education. A Case Study of Some Selected Primary Schools in Zuru Local Government
Authors :
Yohanna J A, Muhammad A M
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The research study was conducted on the effects of child abuse on primary education with the objectives of finding out how iteffects primary education ofpupils in Zuru Local Government area of kebbi state. Simple random sampling technique was used to collect data from the respondents using sixty (60) structured questionnaires. Responses obtained were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics comprising frequency tables and percentages. The study discovered that Low academic achievements, truancy, absenteeism, drug abuse , delinquency, theft, prostitution and drop out from schools by the pupils were found to be the major challenges among the school pupils in the study are, and that poverty, illiteracy, hawking, gambling, drug abuse, trading and farming were contributory to the causes of child abuse in the area. Parents, teachers and child caregivers were found to mostly involve in child abuse in the area and that physical and emotional abuses were prominent in the area. A conclusion was therefore drawn from the research work that the school pupils in the study area were beset with a number of problems which hinder their academic suit and whose future is quite very blink and endangered just as well the future of the community they belong to. Therefore research study recommended that parents should be enlightened on proper parenting, uplifting of the community’s socio-economic level, staging of adequate family planning seminars, adoption of psycho therapies on the pupils deserving such, involvement of government, religious institutions and non-governmental organizations forming part of the stakeholders such as the UNICEF, NAPTIP and WOTCLEF for child abuse control in the study area.
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Title :
Analysis of The Physicochemical Properties of Carica Papaya, Citrus Paradisi and Croton Zambesicus Seed Oils and Their Applications
Authors :
Akpe Michael Akomaye, Oyo-Ita Inyang E. , Dosunmu Miranda I
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Oil was extracted from three Nigerian local plant seeds namely: Carica papaya, Citrus paradise and Croton zambesicus using n-hexane and their physicochemical properties determined. The result of the analysis showed thgeir percentage oil yield to be C. papaya (22.00), C. paradisi (28.00) and C. Zambesicus (27.00). The three seed oils were liquid at room temperature and their odour non-offensive. The specific gravities were 0.92 for C. papaya and C. Zambesicus, and 0.93 for C. paradise. The flash point in oC were C. papaya (148.00), C. paradise (256.00) and C. Zambesicus (242.00). The acid values were 4.20, 3.93 and 2.43 for C. papaya, C. paradisi and C. Zmbesicus respectively. The peroxide values were: C. papaya (1.66), C. paradisi (19.74) and C. Zambesicus (9.26). The saponification values were: C. papaya (234.22), C. paradise. (204.77) and C. Zambesicus (210.66). The iodine values were: C. papya (25.38), C. paradisi (16.12) and C. Zambesicus (52.03). These results suggest that the three seeds may be viable sources of oil based on their % yield. The studied properties of the oils in most cases compete favourable with Elais guinensis seed oil (PKO) which is presently used for many domestic and industrial purposes in Nigeria especially for the production of paints, cosmetics, soap, lubricants and varnishes.
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Title :
Automated Randomization of Test Problems for Cheating Prevention
Authors :
Chang J. Lee
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Use of mobile devices in classes is no longer an unusual practice these days. In an offline college chemistry class I taught recently, regular textbooks and pocket calculators or computer labs were forgone in favor of mobile devices and apps available in app stores. My role as an instructor was to guide the students to use the apps on mobile devices to solve problems relevant to chemistry. Students were encouraged to discuss and help each other in utilizing the apps to solve chemistry problems, and it was certain that they were highly engaged in learning with this approach. However, a downside of using mobile devices is that it can make cheating much easier. In the spirit of the class students were allowed to use them in examinations to solve problems, and it was found that cheating was more widespread among students than in traditional pen and paper examinations. In this paper I discuss a system developed with web technologies for mitigating student cheating on tests and report the outcome of implementation of the system.
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Title :
Methods of Calculating the A1 / A2 Ratio According to Structural Changes
Authors :
Gheorghe Panfiloiu
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The paper presents the correlation between the physical model of a dynamic system that is in the steady state dynamic equilibrium and the computer one. The computer model follows the physical model of a dynamic system with one degree of freedom with discretely variable damping.
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Title :
Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries: Trends, Issues and Challenges
Authors :
Dr. Adebayo A. Bello
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Knowledge has become a key drive force in our lives. Due to complicated nature of knowledge, it is difficult to estimate the value of knowledge management in academic libraries. Academic libraries occupy a central position in an institution to generate knowledge equipped academic community with knowledge to serve the society and enhance knowledge to mankind. This paper highlights the evolution of knowledge management, roles and objectives. The challenges posed to academic libraries and librarians for effective service delivery were also discussed.
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Title :
Analysing Impact of Sand Mining in Ekiti State, Nigeria Using GIS for Sustainable Development
Authors :
A.A.Atejioye ,C.A.Odeyemi
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This study is based on the impact of sand mining within Ado Ekiti metropolis. Four locations were chosen for this research. The paper aim at analysing the extent and amount of sand been mined in the study areas. A Global Position System (GPS) unit was used to acquire the coordinates and elevations of the mined site areas this is to enable the researchers produce a topographical map and extents of the degraded (mined) areas.To determine the volume of sand mined in the study areas, a Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) analysis was carried out using ArcGIS software. The result obtained from topography shows that the volume of sand mined in Afao, Ijan, and Federal Polytechnic, Ado was 3,624,000m3, 1,342,500m3, 510,780m3 respectively. However, the result of this research will go to great extent in assisting in the developing sustainable development policies in term of discriminatory sand mining.
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Title :
Learning Content in Moral Education and Pupils' Behavior
Authors :
Bipoupout ,Muluh Rinkline Lum
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This study aimed at investigating the relationship between teaching moral education in school as far as learning content is concerned and pupils’ behaviour. The hypothesis which guided this study was “there is a significant relationship between learning content related to moral education and pupils’ behavior”. Through a survey design where 50 teachers randomly selected from 11 primary schools in Santa sub-division, the findings revealed that the correlation between learning content, and pupils’ behavior was significant. The study confirmed also that if most pupils showed a disruptive behavior, it was because most teachers did not involve children in activities that permitted them to develop life skills and competences.
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Title :
Evaluation of Learning in Moral Education and Pupils' Behavior
Authors :
Bipoupout , Muluh Rinkline Lum
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From a context characterized by a high rate of misbehavior among children in the society as well as in school, a preoccupation of increasing the place given to moral in curriculum development, this study is aimed at investigating the relationship between evaluation of learning in the moral education teaching process in school and pupils’ behavior. The hypothesis which guided this study was “there is a significant relationship between evaluation of learning related to moral education and pupils’ behavior”. Through a survey design where 50 teachers randomly selected from 11 schools in Santa sub-division, the findings revealed that the correlation between evaluation of learning, and pupils’ behavior was significant. The study confirmed also that if most pupils showed a disruptive behaviour, it was because most teachers lacked skills in evaluation.
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Title :
Heat and Mass Transfer Past a Semi- Infinite Vertical Porous Plate in MHD Flows in Turbulent Boundary Layer
Authors :
Ngesa Joel Ochola, Kennedy Otieno Awuor, Jeconia Okello Abonyo, Mark Erick M. Kimathi
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This study addresses the problem of unsteady free convection incompressible MHD fluid flow past a semi-infinite vertical porous plate in the presence of a strong magnetic field inclined at an angle to the plate with Hall and Ion-Slip currents. It investigates the effects of Grashof number, heat source parameter, suction velocity, time, angle of inclination, Ion-Slip, Hall current and mass diffusion parameter on the convectively cooled or convectively heated plate restricted to turbulent boundary layer of the flow field. The partial differential equations governing the flow problem considered in our study are solved by a finite difference approximation while the computation of skin friction, rate of heat transfer and mass transfer at the plate is achieved by Newton’s interpolation approximation over the first five points.The results show that the Hall current, Schmidt number, Modified Grashof number, heat source parameter, suction velocity, time, angle of inclination, Ion-Slip currenton the convectively cooled or convectively heated plate affect the velocity, temperature and concentration profiles. Increases in Hall parameter cause a decrease in both primary and secondary profiles while increase in Ion Slip current parameter leads to increase in primary velocity profiles but a decrease in secondary velocity profiles. Consequently, their effects alter the skin friction, rate of mass transfer and the rate of heat transfer.
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Title :
Knowledge and Practice of Safe Delivery in the Rural Community in Bangladesh
Authors :
Nasima Begum, Fahima Akhter, Hasna Jahan
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Most of the developing countries like Bangladesh have undertaken significant progress in improving maternal health as well as to reduce maternal mortality rate (MMR).But the challenge in eliminating the inequity in application of maternal health services still remains. Aim and objectives: The aim and objectives of the study was to identify the socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about the benefit of safe delivery services and other availability factors related to the utilization of the antenatal care facility among the women in selected rural community in Bangladesh. Study method: This was a descriptive cross sectional study where 350 married women of reproductive age were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaire from February to June 2016. Purposive sampling technique was adopted to select the sample size. After collection of data, they were checked, verified and edited manually to reduce errors. Master table was prepared first and then tabulation of data was performed. Result: In the study it was observed that most of the respondents were in younger age group (20-25years).Almost three- quarters (735, n=255) completed their primary education, 18% (n=63) did not go to school anymore. Most of the women (91.4%, n=319) were house- wife. Furthermore nearly half (46%, n=160) of the family had monthly income in between 5000-1000 TK. More than half respondents (53%, n=185) had, 4 family members. Regarding the number of ANC visit, about 53% mentioned that they visited 3-5 times in their last pregnancy. Considering about the immunization of the TT vaccination almost 93% (n=324) replied positively and out of this 93% more than half (59.27%, n=207) women had taken lifelong vaccination. Out of 225 (64.28%) women who attended in ANC visit during their last pregnancy, majority (38%, n=133) choose the UHC. Almost two-thirds (62%, n=237) of the respondents had .1 children while 38% (n=133) had only one child.68 % (n=238) of the respondents delivered their babies in hospital and their explanation to choice the hospital was due to having less chance of complication(52%) and for proper care of treatment(33%). In addition, more than half of the respondents (50.56%, n=) delivered their babies by the doctor. But the respondents (32%, n=112) who delivered their babies at home mentioned their cause as because of feeling comfort at home (82.9%, n=96). Conclusion: It was found in our study that the knowledge and the awareness about the safe delivery in the rural people is increasing during this period that also explore the achievement of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) in reducing MMR in Bangladesh. This finding will give the massage to other developing countries that are still struggling and taking many health policies to reduce the MMR. Therefore, for providing maternal health care and safe delivery practices in a standard level we should increase investment and improve the quality of services for the public as well as private health care sectors to keep this achievement up.
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Title :
African Trade Growth or Trade Deficit: GATT/WTO Rules as Trojan Horse on African Trade Development
Authors :
Idibia Daniel Obida
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The principle of Most Favored Nation (MFN) as a GATT rule as annexed to World Trade Organisation (WTO) is viewed as very crucial in the operations of the WTO amongst member countries. Another rule of striking importance is the standard of non-discrimination inserted in the MFN rules. As against the background, this study addresses the routine conviction with respect to the viability of GATT laws and WTO rules in the light of non-discrimination principle and Multifibre Agreement (MFA) and, The National Treatment Principle. The study explores the standards of these rules which are whittled down with concrete exemption clauses. These clauses make the adequacy of unhindered commerce guideline perplexed amongst member nations especially, the Sub-Saharan Africa. The study finds that rules of GATT having been made since 1947 at the time when Africa’s economic development was annexed to their colonial masters and therefore, not in contemplation by the progenitors. The realization that Africa ought to be given chance to develop come too late within the GATT rules. The study finds that the current GATT structure cannot advance the promotion of African trade. The study addresses the grouping of African nations with other nations like Asia, India and South America as a misnomer and erroneous as Africa is the least developed in terms of international trade bargaining power among other developing countries. The study after analyzing MFN, MFA, National Treatment principle and Transparency rules of GATT, concludes they are development deficit as against trade promotion. The study further concludes that the difficulties in finding an acceptable definition of the ‘like product’ by several Dispute Resolution Panels as laid down by GATT makes nonsense of the rule and a lacuna in the definition of Article III (2) and III (4) as they are components of paralysis of non-clarifications.
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327 |
Title :
Discriminant Analysis of Deaf Persons Communication Systems
Authors :
Naim Salkic, Emira Svraka, Indira Mahmutovic, Alma Avdic
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Deaf persons, in their communications, use verbal and non-verbal communication systems, as well as bilingual communication. The aim of this article is to determine which communication system the deaf people prefer, and to determine whether there is a statistically significant difference between the sub-samples of the respondents in the preference of the communication systems using discriminant analysis. Study findings have shown that deaf people prefer a non-verbal communication system and a bilingual manner of communicating, and do not reject the verbal communication system because it is essential to communicating with hearers but, they do not prefer it. Discriminant analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the sub-groups of the respondents at a statistical significance level of 0.01.
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328 |
Title :
SEJ's SWOT Analysis and Innovations of the Lean Supply Chain
Authors :
Fang Xu
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Seven-Eleven Japan (SEJ), which is a member of the Seven & Ito-Yokado Group, is the largest and most profitable convenience store chain in Japan, with a total number of 19,970 stores in Japan since November, 2017. SEJ has owned a number of global stores exceeding 63, 745 since September, 2017.This paper attempts to explore the lean supply chain management and success factors with a SWOT analysis for SEJ.
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Title :
HIV Sero-Status Disclosure Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto-Nigeria
Authors :
Nasir S, Hassan M
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Background: Partner consent, disclosure of HIV sero-status and support can substantially enhance adherence to PMTCT interventions. The study determined the prevalence, barriers and outcome of HIV sero-status disclosure among pregnant women and its implications for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence and barriers to HIV sero-status disclosure among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at a tertiary institution in Sokoto, Northern Nigeria. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted from Jan. 2014 to April 2014 at the antenatal clinic of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. Results: A total of 100 respondents participated in the study, all were married, 46.0% had tertiary education and mean parity of 2.4 ± 2.2. Only 97 respondents consented to HIV screening at booking, 9.3% (9) were found to be HIV positive while 79.4% were HIV negative. Six (66.7%) of the nine respondents had their results disclosed. Five made the disclosure to their husband (83.3%), while one made the disclosure to her mother. Age, educational status and duration of marriage were not significantly associated with disclosure of HIV sero-status (X2=4.90, P=0.4, 0.33). Among respondents that disclosed their sero-status, 66.6% were still in marital relations with their spouse being supportive. In this study, the prevalence of HIV sero-status disclosure was 66.7% among HIV positive. The main barrier to non-disclosure of sero-status was fear of divorce in (50%). Conclusion: The study revealed that the rate of disclosure was high among the respondents. Disclosure was made to the husband in the majority of the respondents. The study showed no statistically significant relationship between age, level of education and duration of marriage. The most feared barrier to disclosure was divorce; in general a positive outcome followed the disclosure. It is recommended that involvement of male partner through public health awareness campaign should be early in HIV counseling and testing process to reduce and or eliminate the most feared barriers to disclosure in order to provide the needed support to the spouse.
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330 |
Title :
The Impact of Load Shedding on The Cost of Living: A Zambian Perspective
Authors :
George M. Mukupa, Musa Phiri , Douglas Kunda
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In this paper, we assess the impact of Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation’s (ZESCO) power rationing (load shedding) on the cost of living of the Zambian people. We also assess whether the businesses and households have capacity to resort to alternative sources of energy in the time of crisis. Our results show that, although the rationing does not last for 24 hours in most places, the duration that businesses and households stay out of power is long enough to impact negatively on the livelihoods of the Zambian people and consequently it’s Economy.
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331 |
Title :
Logistics Demand Analysis of China - Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng , Bo Yu
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CBA) was first announced by China and Pakistan in July 2013. It is a model project and flagship project of the strategic Belt and Road initiative launched by China. From the north of Gwadar Harbor to Kashgar in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region It is a trade corridor including roads, railways, oil and gas pipelines and communications optical cables. The construction of this economic corridor aims at further enhancing the interconnection between China and Pakistan and promoting the common development of both countries. This article analyzes the status quo of the trade between China and Pakistan and the economic corridor between China and Pakistan and studies the factors that affect the logistics demand of the economic corridor between China and Pakistan from the aspects of international trade, total economy and transportation resources, and gives some policy recommendations.
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332 |
Title :
Factor Analysis of Deaf Persons Communication Systems
Authors :
Naim Salkic, Emira Svraka, Meliha Povlakic Hadziefendic
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Deaf persons, in relation to their psychophysical abilities and their mindset, uses a non-verbal communication system spontaneously in which they are trained through their education, verbal communication system in which they are systematically educated through the process of education and re/habilitation, and a bilingual system of communication that implies simultaneous use of both verbal and non-verbal communication system. The aim of the study was to determine the latent space between the communication systems of the deaf and to define the factors indicating preference for the particular communication system. By the method of the main components, using the slanting latent solution (Ortoblique rotation), we evaluated the latent structure of sample patterns according to preference of certain forms of communication systems and PB criteria extracted five factors that define the latent space of preferred communication systems „Factor preferring nonverbal communication system“, „Factor of bilingvistic orientation as preferred communication system“, „Factor of segregation approach as approach to communication“, „Bilingual communication factor“, and „Factor of positive relations to all modes of communication“.
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Title :
Highway Lane Merge for Autonomous Vehicles Without an Acceleration Area using Optimal Model Predictive Control
Authors :
Syed A. Hussain , Babak Shahian-Jahromi, Burak Karakas ,Sabri Cetin
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A self-driving vehicle is required to perform all lane merge scenarios when performing lane change/merge functions during its autonomous mode. Most challenging of such merge scenarios is the highway merge from a local lane to the highway lane. This is compounded when there is no acceleration or surplus road to implement the merge from the merge lane to highway lane.This paper presents a Model Predictive Control (MPC) based optimal control strategy to solve the merge problem for autonomous vehicle performing this merge. A kinematic model is used to predict the merge vehicle states. This model is then used to solve an optimal highway merge problem without an acceleration areafor the merge vehicle subjected to various constraints. Simulation results are presented that show that the show the merge maneuver being implemented.
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Title :
Macro-Economic Variables Determining Stochastic Volatility of The Zambian Currency
Authors :
George M. Mukupa, Noah Kachingwe ,Douglas Kunda
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In this paper, we assess the macro-economic determinants of the stochastic volatility of the Zambian currency over time. The research was motivated by the debates revolving around the depreciation of the Zambian currency against major foreign currencies, which are mainly characterized by a lack of empirical analysis and evidence of the factors influencing the volatility of the currency. We determine the correlation between the Zambian foreign currency exchange rate and the macro-economic variables including inflation, interest rate, foreign direct investment and external debt; and forecast the volatility of the Zambian currency based on the historical data. Our results show a statistically significant relationship between the exchange rate of the Zambian currency and the macro-economic indicators at a 95 percent level of confidence. In this respect, the Zambian foreign currency exchange rate is found to be highly sensitive to external debt and foreign direct investment net inflows.
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Title :
North Anatolian Fault Zone, Northern Turkey: Empirical Equations and the Changes in Some Kinematic Characteristics
Authors :
Mehmet UTKU
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Monitoring the seismological development of a seismotectonic source is important to know the future behavior of the source concerned. The North Anatolian Fault Zone is one of the important seismotectonic sources in the world. The seismic moment-magnitude relations were computed according to the macroseismic and instrumental observations of 29 earthquakes with mb,S ³ 4.8 that occurred in the North Anatolian Fault Zone in the 1909-2000 period. The relations of seismic moment for this tectonic structure according to the surface wave magnitude and according to the fault area and the change in stress drop are the other seismological characteristics addressed in this study. Depending on the other parameters within the scope of the study, the threshold magnitude value and the mean slip rate for the visible fault on the ground surface are computed as 6.2 (Ms) and 2.2 cm/year, respectively. According to the 13958 earthquakes with M ³ 3.0 that occurred in the North Anatolian Fault Zone in the period between 11/24/0029 (29 A.D.) and 12/31/2014, the return period of a possible major earthquake to be generated by this zone is 250 years at the most. The a- and b- values which characterize the Zone are 4 and - 0.8 on an average, respectively.
When the results in this study – obtained according to the 91-year data process and the 101-year evaluation process – are compared with the results known from the previous studies, the latest results appear more reliable both in terms of the length of the process considered and the quality of the data used. When the behavior of the seismotectonic source concerned is monitored depending on this, it is seen that some seismological characters remained stable, while some of them changed.
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Title :
Strategic Analysis of Investment and Financing System of Gwadar Infrastructure System
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Mi Zhou
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The development of a port is based on infrastructure in order to give full play to its superior geographical location. Gwadar Port, which has been taken over by China for 43 years, is located near strategical throat of Persian Gulf and is the node port and flagship project of "The Belt and Road" and China- Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC). However, similar to Shenzhen 40 years ago , which has a small scale and poor infrastructure, it is very important to improve the infrastructure as soon as possible during the operation period. Based on the literature review, basic theoretical analysis and current situation analysis of Gwadar Port, this paper draws lessons from the system of investment and financing of infrastructure in Shenzhen Port and some developed countries, and brings forward some suggestions for perfecting that of Gwadar Port .
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Title :
Performance of Sophomore Secondary Students Exposed in the Kumon Mathematics Program
Authors :
James Ray C. Mendaje
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This study was undertaken to assess the performance of second year high school students exposed in the Kumon Mathematics Program in the 2010 National Achievement Test (Math). It examined various related data of the students which include the results of the students in the aforementioned test, the Kumon materials utilized by the students, and their number of years of exposure in the program. The research was a descriptive correlation utilizing data of 55 sophomore secondary students from the three Kumon centers and the students’ NAT result. The outcome of the study showed that the background of the three centers in terms of student’s achievement is remarkable. The students got an overall mean percentage score of 70.03 in the National Achievement Test with a corresponding mastery level descriptive equivalent of “Moving Towards Mastery”. Moreover, there was no significant difference in the performance of the students in the three centers in the aforementioned test. There was a positive association between the worksheet levels of the students and their raw scores in the test. The same result between the students’ number of years of exposure in the program and their raw scores in the test. Based on the outcome of the study, it is recommended to replicate the research and to revise some parts of the Kumon Mathematics program. Furthermore, despite the slight shortcoming of the program, it can still be recommended as a good supplement to regular schooling since it is proven to be effective in increasing math skills of the students.
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Title :
Conceptual Framework for Web Customer Satisfaction Experience
Authors :
Sarwat Farrukh, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim, Farrukh Malik, Shahid Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Iqba
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This study examines the role of customer web experience involve application of knowledge from the marketing and computer interaction. In the current age, due to the advertising clutter, incessant messages, plentiful information, consumer’s purchase decision making has become problematic and challenging. Therefore, it is a need for a platform where customers and businesses get together solution for each other. In the present paper, the solution to the problem was given, as Web customer Satisfaction Model as a platform was introduced with web customer experience dimensions that linked to the customer satisfaction. Proposed Web Experience Dimensions discussed in this paper consist of interactivity communication, credible information, and reliability, e-word of mouth, alternatives and perceived easy. This conceptual paper contributes to the conceptual framework of web experience dimension that leads to satisfaction. Implications of the model add to the body of knowledge and e - marketing management practices.
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Title :
Local Stability of Equilibrium Points of a SIR Mathematical Model of Infectious Diseases
Authors :
S. A. Egbetade, I.A. Salawu, P.A. Fasanmade
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In this paper, we studied a SIR mathematical model of infectious diseases. We formulate a theorem on existence and uniqueness of solutions and establish the proof of the theorem We showed that the model has two equilibrium points: disease-free and endemic equilibrium. Local stability of the equilibrium points was obtained using reliable Jacobian matrices and basic reproduction number (R0). The analysis reveals that the disease- free equilibrium is locally asymptotically stable if R0 <1, the infection is temporalwill disappear with time. On the other hand, if R0 >1, the number of infections rises, an epidemic results and the endemic equilibrium is locally stable.
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Title :
Relevance of Technical Education on Job Creation Among Graduates in Makurdi Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors :
Henda Cordelia Hembadoon, Agia Philip Aondoakura, Ihongu Moses Terngu
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The purpose of the study was to find out relevance of technical education on job creation among graduates and awareness of the employment opportunities that are of course enshrined in technical education in Makurdi Local Government of Benue State. The study adopted a survey research design in which 264 respondents were randomly sampled from a population of 2904 graduates in the study area. The questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents and analyses were made to get the statistical means of the items. The t-test was used to elicit more information on the significant difference between the means responses of graduates with technical education and non-technical education graduates on the importance of technical education for job creation and challenges faced by technical education graduates and non-technical education graduates on job creation. The results showed that technical education graduates had more job opportunities than non-technical education graduates in Makurdi Local Government area. Also, the results revealed that non technical education graduates were not aware of the employment opportunities that were of course enshrined in technical education.
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Title :
Father-Child Attachment Styles, Social and Emotional Loneliness as Predictors of Basic Science and Technology Subject Academic Achievement in Rivers State Nigeria
Authors :
ECHENDU Ihedi Ogide, ONUKWUFOR Jonathan N.
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Father-child attachment styles, social and emotional loneliness as predicting academic achievement in basic science and technology subject in Rivers State was investigated. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The correlational design was used with a sample of 513 senior secondary one (SS1) students. The sample was drawn using Taro Yemen formula, and the multistage sampling technique was used to draw nine secondary schools from the three senatorial districts of Rivers State. Instruments used for data collection were; father-child relationship inventory (FCRI), social and emotional behaviour towards relationship network (SEBTREN). The instruments had a Cronbach Alpha of 0.78 for (FCRI) and 0.72 for (SEBTREN). Data was analyzed using multiple regression method to answer research questions and hypothesis. Findings revealed that father-child attachment styles jointly and independently predicted students’ academic achievement. Social and emotional loneliness had a moderate relationship jointly and independently with academic achievement. Recommendations were made accordingly.
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Title :
Research on the Transportation Infrastructure Construction of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Qian Liu
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As an important part of the "The Belt and Road" strategy, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) occupies a very important position. After more than four years of construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the results of the economic corridor’s transportation infrastructure construction have become increasingly apparent, and positive progress has been made in railways, highways, and urban infrastructure. The transportation infrastructure construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor faces many favorable conditions. Through the joint efforts of the two countries, the transportation infrastructure construction will continue to improve, and will gradually become an important carrier of China-Pakistan land transportation artery and the fate community building China and other Asian countries.
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Title :
Cassava/Maize Intercrop Yield Response to Different Plant Population Densities in Makurdi and Lafia
Authors :
Idoko Joseph, Adakole Gabriel Agnes , Akaazua, Baranabas Wanger
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Twofield experiments were conducted from 2015 to 2016 in Teaching and Research Farm of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State and Research and Teaching Farm of the College of Agriculture, Lafia, Nasarawa State all in Nigeria. The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the effect of planting density on the yield of intercropped maize with cassava.The result obtained from the experiment showed that intercropping depressed both the growth and yield of both maize and cassava. Sole cropping gave higher grain yield of maize than intercropping in Lafia (2.41t/ha and 1.59t/ha repectively) and Makurdi (2.51t/ha amd 1.66t/ha respectively). Intercropping also decreased the plant height of maize at harvest, leaf area index at harvest, cob circumference, cob length, number of rows per cob, number of seeds per cob, cob weightand 100-seed weightof maize. Maize sown at a population density of 40,000 plants per hectare produced the highest cob weight of maize in Lafia (4.32t/ha) and Makurdi (4.43t/ha). A similar trend was observed in grain yield where maize sown at 40,000 plants/ha gave the highest grain yield in Lafia (2.52t/ha) and Makurdi (2.56t/ha). The plant population density of 20,000 plants/ha gave higher values for all other parameters evaluated. Cassava intercropped wit maize at a population density of 20,000 plants per hectare produced higher yield and yield parameters of cassava than any other density.Although the yields of sole crops were higher than their intercrop counterparts, intercropping was more productive than sole crop components as evidenced by Land Equivalent Ratio and Land Equivalent coefficient values, which were above unity and 0.25, respectively. Maize was the more competitive component of the maize/cassava intercropping in both Lafia and Makurdi locations.
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Title :
Healthy and Non-Healthy Habits, and How The Habits Change in Different Economic Times
Authors :
Qingya Zhu, Li Xu, Paul D. Berger
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Insurance companies usually conduct health-background checks on people who seeks insurance plans, especially life insurance and, depending on circumstances, health insurance. Thus, it is interesting for both insurance companies and consumers to know which factors impact human health. Human health is obviously a big issue in many people’s life and is significant for the growth of society. What determines the general health of people? This paper focuses on selected factors that potentially have an impact on the general health of people. These include, among others, drinking habits, smoking habits, exercise habits, and the eating of vegetables and fruit. We find that many factors have a significant effect on general health. Increased exercise and drinking turn out to be healthy habits, while smoking and having a personal doctor are negatively associated with health status. We discuss these results, some of which require further elaboration, and one of which is counter-intuitive. In addition, we perform t tests for differences in mean to determine if the level of key factors, such as people's drinking habits, smoking habits, and exercise habits, changed from before the economic crisis in 2008 to after the economic crisis in 2008.
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Title :
Ubuntu Ideality: The Solution to Xenophobic Practice in South African
Authors :
Okoro Kingsley N, Nkama Chinyere Lilian
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The current xenophobic outbreak in South Africa has elicited various reactions and concern from diverse circles. This concern stems from the fact that South African just came out of apartheid regime with the support of other nations, including Africa. During the struggle, Black leader anchored their struggle on a Socio-Religious and political philosophy, styled 'Ubuntu' in Zhosa/Zulu word. 'Ubuntu' defines human relationship in terms of universal brotherhood of all persons. It abhors discrimination of any sort. Ubuntu as philosophy of social and humane living promotes conviviality, humanity, propriety etc. However, few year into democratic South Africa, xenophobia resumed the centre-stage of the nation's polity. The question is why the sudden paradigm shift from love to hate? It is in an attempt to proffer plausible answer to this question that this research is designed and executed. Using the sociological and historical method, the researchers discovered that xenophobia is alien to African culture and its entrance into Africa is inspired by various horrendous circumstances. Notably, xenophobia in South Africa is a reaction to socio-political and economic circumstances in the country. Therefore, this paper concludes that if African, and particularly South Africa, the home of Ubuntu, must know peace and eliminate xenophobia in the continent, she must re-study and re-tool her traditional philosophy of social and humane living notched out in Ubuntu ideality. It is in the practice of Ubuntu that African nations will find their relevance in the global village.
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Title :
Water Economy via Oriented Root Elongation of Mediterranean Plants: Physiological Parameters
Authors :
Chrysanthi Chimona, Sophia Rhizopoulou
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Plant species grown in the Mediterranean region have been selected for an experimental study regarding plant ability to endure harsh, abiotic conditions such as water deficiency. Young plants of Ceratonia siliqua L., Myrtus communis L., Nerium oleander L., Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.) were placed in elongated plastic tubes and rhizotrons, which allow non-destructive observations of plant material, and were grown under controlled light and temperature conditions, with varying irrigation patterns in a growth chamber, for a 30-day period. Sugar, proline and chlorophyll content were measured in above and below ground tissues of the considered species, during the 30-day experimental period. The results show that Ceratonia siliqua, Myrtus communis and Nerium oleander are more capable of enduring drought conditions, in comparison to Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Pittosporum tobira (Thunb.). The results can be used for planning green urban landscapes with introduction of naturalistic planting, using plant species adapted to the scarcity of water during prolonged, ambient drought conditions.
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Title :
On the Role of Taylor Expansion with Exponential Nonlinearity in BVP
Authors :
I.K. Youssef , H.S. Mansour
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The finite difference method is employed to introduce a consistent nonlinear system of algebraic equations corresponding to the nonlinear boundary value problem (BVP). Taylor expansion is used as a linearization technique to introduce a linear algebraic system of equations approximating the nonlinear system. Solutions of the linearized system are taken as the initiation for the Newton’s Raphson iteration when solving the nonlinear system. Application to Bratu’s problem and similar problems with damping effects have illustrated the efficiency of the treatment. Two numerical examples with their graphical representation are given. The calculated results have illustrated the correctness of the treatment.
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Title :
Research on Social Needs Oriented Practice Teaching Reform Under the Large Class Training Mode
Authors :
Ming Li, Xiaoyu Qi
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With the popularization of the large class training mode, more and more students have accepted the training of the major classes. While the large class training is improving the comprehensive quality of students, there are also the students' ignorance of the specialty, the blind course selection and practice exiting. At the same time, the social orientation of students is not exactly same, and students' expectations for the type of work in the future are also different. In order to solve the problem of low practical efficiency in the large class training mode as soon as possible, the practical teaching under the large class training mode is perfected and optimized to improve the effectiveness of practical teaching and meet the needs of the society better.
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Title :
Sustainability-Oriented Practices of Eco-Innovation, Eco-Commitment and Organizational Performance of A Developing Economy
Authors :
Dr. Ernest Jebolise CHUKWUKA, Udo-Nwokocha NWOMIKO
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This study presents an empirical investigation of Sustainability oriented practices of Eco-innovation, Eco-commitment and organizational performance of a developing economy. This study was also motivated by the need to solve the environmental problems caused by the activities of profit driven entrepreneurs in developing economy as well as exploring the benefits to organizations. The study was guided by three key objectives, from which appropriate research question and hypotheses were formulated. The specific objectives of this study were (1) to ascertain the extent to which eco-commitment practice affect the selected manufacturing firms employee job satisfaction. (2) To establish the degree to which eco-innovation affect market share of selected manufacturing firms in a developing economy. This study adopted the survey design. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the 10 manufacturing firms in Nigeria. A sample size of 543 respondents was determined from the population of 5705 drawn from management, middle and lower cadre of the selected manufacturing firms using Cochran (1977) statistical formula. A stratified sampling technique was also used to determine the proportional allocation of questionnaire to management cadre, middle cadre and lower cadre. Designed questionnaire and personal interview were used for primary data collection. The questionnaire was structured on 5-point Likert scale. The validity of the instrument was ascertained using content validity. The instrument was checked for Reliability using test re-test method through Cronbach alpha with a value of 0.90, which shows consistency in the items of survey. Data were analyzed and the hypotheses were tested using linear regression analysis. Probability level of significance was given at 5%. Data were presented using simple percentage. Findings revealed that Eco-commitment practice had a significant and positive effect on employee job satisfaction (r=.514a;F=88.065;T=9.384;p-.000). Eco-innovation had a positive effect on the market share of selected manufacturing firms in a developing economy. In conclusion, the implementation of green business practices, principles and processes will lead to very positive outcome that will be visibly manifested in the organization and the environment.
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Title :
Effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Retention and Performance in Nigerian Insurance Industry
Authors :
Dr. Ernest Jebolise Chukwuka, Nkiru Peace Nwakoby
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This study presents an empirical investigation of the effect of Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Retention and Performance in Nigerian Insurance Industry. This study was motivated by the need to solve the problem of high employee turnover in Nigerian Insurance Industry.Employee turnover is an enemy of productivity and increases cost of running a business. Human Resources (HR) are the most valuable asset of any organization that is why incessant increase in turnover of skillful human resource in an organization will create a gap that will take time to fill at extra cost. This study was guided by two key objectives, from which appropriate research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The specific objectives of this study were:(1) determine the nature of relationship between Human Resource Management Practices and employee retention in Nigerian Insurance Industry.(2) Ascertain the extent of correlation between Human Resource Management Practices and employee performance in Nigerian Insurance Industry. A Sample size of 250 was determined from the population of 785 drawn from Management and staff of selected firms from insurance industry using Taro Yamene’s formula. The data collection was by questionnaire structured in five point Likert scale. The study concludes from the result as confirmed by the survey that there was a weak and insignificant effect of HRM practices on employee Retention in Nigerian Insurance Industry. However, the study also confirmed that HRM practices have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. This paper strongly recommends that Government through NAICOM should help to check the high handedness of some insurance firms on their employees. Some of the insurance firms fail to implement Nigerian labour laws and employee work benefits.
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Title :
Effect of The Methanol Leaf Extract of Anonna muricata(MEAM) on The Serum Chemistry of Trypanosoma brucei brucei Infected Albino Rats
Authors :
IKEOGU N.M. , IKEOGU C.F ., EZEH I.O., EKE I. G., ONAH D. N.
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This study investigated the effect of the methanol leaf extract of Annona muricata (MEAM) in the serum chemistry of albino rats experimentally infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. A total of 20 adult male albino rats weighing between 78g and 100g were used for the study. They were randomly assigned into 4 groups (I – IV) of five rats each. Groups I and II were infected intraperitoneally with 1.0 ×106 trypanosomes suspended in 0.2ml of Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS) on day 8 of experiment. Group I was treated was treated with 200 mg/kg of MEAM orally every day for 3 days following detectable parasitaemia (4-5days of post infection). Group II was treated with 7.0 mg/kg of diminazene aceturate intramuscularly on day 14 of experiment (6 days post infection). Group III served as the uninfected untreated control while Group IV was uninfected and treated with 200mg/kg MEAM. Parameters such as Parasitaemia, Packed cell volume (PCV), Haemoglobin concentration, Total leucocytes count, Differential leucocytes count,Rectal temperature and serum activities of Aspartate aminotransferase (AST),Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) as well as serum levels of creatinine, Urea, Albumin,Total protein and Globulin were used to assess the anti trypanosomal activity of MEAM. The acute toxicity test and the in vitro anti trypanosomal activity of the extract were studied using standard methods prior to commencement of the study. The results of the acute toxicity test showed the LD 50 of the MEAM to be 447 mg/kg whereas the LC50 of the extract was recorded at 0.01 in vitro. The pre- patent period of infection was 3days. Treatment with diminazene aceturate cleared the Parasitaemia in group II. An overall significant decrease (P< 0.05) in PCV and Haemoglobin were observed in the infected groups. Similarly, a significant decrease (P< 0.05) in total leucocytes count was also seen in the infected groups. This decrease was mainly due to a significant decrease (P<0.05) in the leucocytes count of the infected groups. There was a significantly higher (P<0.05) mean serum AST and ALT activities in rats of group I than those of group II, III and IV. A significantly higher (P<0.05) mean serum creatinine level was also seen in groups I and IV than in groups II and III, whereas the mean urea level was significantly higher (P<0.05) in group I than in groups II, III and IV.It is therefore concluded that MEAM showed an in vitro anti trypanosomal activity. However, this was observed in vivoat the dose and route of administration., MEAM may be nephrotoxic as seen with the elevated levels of creatinine in group IV.
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Title :
Effect of the Glyphosate Herbicide uproot® on Non-functional Blood Plasma Enzymes of Juveniles of Clariasgariepinus
Authors :
Alagoa K.J, Daworiye P.S, Ipiteikemuh B
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The effect of the herbicide glyphosate on the plasma enzymes of Clariasgariepinus was investigated in order to gauge the possible effect of its use in the environment. Juveniles of Clariasgariepinus of mean length14.0cm ± 1.2cm and mean weight 8.0gm ± 0.3gm were procured from Ellah Lakes Obrikom, Rivers State.They were transported in plastic containers under cool condition to the Laboratory of the Department of Biological Sciences, Niger Delta University, Amasoma, Bayelsa State.The fish were acclimated in big plastic basins for 7 days and fed pelleted diets at an estimated 3% body weight. Mortality during acclamation did not exceed 3% of total fish population therefore the fish were certified fit for use. A range finder test was conducted prior to the definitive test. This was done to determine the suitable range of concentration for the experimental test. They were exposed to sublethal concentrations of 0.25ml/l, 0.50ml/l and 0.75ml/l. The control tank had no glyphosate. They experimental tanks were exposed for seven (7) days and blood collected from fish in each aquaria tank by cardiac puncture using physical restrain with a 21 gauge hypodermic needle and syringe. Blood samples were taken in triplicates. Blood samples were taken to the laboratory of Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa. They were analysed for Alanine Amino Transferase (ALT), Aspartic Amino Transferase (AST), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) using standard techniques. Data were analysed for mean, standard deviation and analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 95% confidence limit. Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was employed to compare means. This was done with the aid of the SPSS software. Results indicate that all the enzymes from blood plasma of fish increased with increasing concentrations of glyphosate. This is indicative of either liver, kidney or tissue damage. Therefore, the presence of glyphosate in aquatic ecosystem could be dangerous to fish and subsequently to human health. There is a need to observe restrain in its usage.
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Title :
Assessment of Tourism Potentials and Their Contributions to The Socio-Economic Development of Idanre People, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors :
Adeniyi Joshua Olu, Olugbamila Omotayo Ben, Olajide Tosin Paul
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Nigeria is a country that is blessed with a lot of tourism potentials and it is painful that attention is being diverted from tourism sector that could provide job opportunities for many Nigerians rather than concentrating on only the oil sector. Many countries rely on tourism for their economic survival (Dubai, Kenya, India, China, among others.) and most of these countries are not endowed better than Nigeria in terms of tourism resources. Both primary and secondary data were utilized in this research. Secondary data were sourced from literatures; while primary data was sourced using personal observation, oral interview which was directed at vendors close to the resort and structured questionnaires which were administered to tourists using purposive sampling. 100 questionnaires were administered to the tourists. Analysis revealed that some of the infrastructural facilities at Idanre hills resort are not in good condition due to lack of maintenance and some of the monuments at the ancient town of Idanre are not maintained. This paper assessed Idanre hills resort and discovered if well developed, it will promote other tourism potentials in Idanre thereby boosting the socio-economic activities of the people in the study area and as well improve the economy of Ondo State at large. Recommendations on how Idanre hills resort could become ‘a home away from home’ were put forward.
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Title :
Determinants of Technical Efficency of Smallholder Farming in Lukulu, Zambia
Authors :
Mundia Mukwalikuli
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The study examines technical efficiency of smallholder rice farming in Lukulu district of Zambia. The study uses farm level data collected through a survey of 120 smallholder rice farmers selected using simple random sampling method. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier production function approach. The estimated stochastic frontier Cobb-Douglas production function revealed that farm size, fertilizer and agrochemicals have statistically significantly positive effects on production of rice in the district. The results for technical efficiency analysis indicated that farm level technical efficiency ranged from 40.4% to 97.6% with the mean of 76.9%. This implies that there is potential to increase rice production for smallholder farmers in the district by 23.1% without increasing input usage but using available technology. The inefficiency model indicates that extension, credit, planting method and number of cattle owned were significant. The age, gender, household size and marital status were insignificant, meaning that they don’t have any significant effect on technical efficiency. To improve efficiency of rice production in the district, extension, credit, adoption of improved planting methods and ownership of assets (cattle) should be encouraged.
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Title :
Analysis of Institutional Capacity of National Social Protection Policy Framework
Authors :
Mr. Narith POR
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Cambodians are still vulnerable. To reverse those conditions, National Social Protection Strategy (N.S.P.S) was developed for the poor and vulnerable people to promote their livelihoods. Royal Government of Cambodia (R.G.C) has paid attention on social assistances. In strategic plans, it highlights on strengthening, and developing social security in collective way, consistent and effectively. With these issues, the government establish national social protection policy framework in order to help all people in particular poor and vulnerable people (M.o.E.F, 2017, p.1). The research aims at reviewing an institutional capacity of government institutions in charge of National Social Protection Framework (N.S.P.P.F) toward its goal achievement”
The Department for International Development (D.E.F.I.D) capacity approach is proposed to framework for this institution of government toward its goal achievement. The D.E.F.I.D (2003) cited in Kay & Franks (2003) identifies thee approach for assessing capacities in three level.
The strengths and the weakness of the seven points were identified. Those included Overview of N.S.P.P.F, financial resources, relationship with others, policies and systems, strategies, structures and technical skills and competencies. It was concluded that limitation of budget, lack of data and guideline for implementing the frameworks. Recommendations were identification of People with Disability (P.W.D) data, people close to the poverty line, inclusion of P.W.D, increase in budget and budget decentralization.
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Title :
Modelling and Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System
Authors :
Akinrotimi Akinyemi Omololu, Olugbebi Muyiwa Adeolu
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Artificial intelligence and expert systems have gone a long away in proffering solutions to decision making problem in various sectors. One of the major challenges faced today in under developed country is access to quality and fast health facilities, which poses a big threat to the health a condition of patients. Accurate medical diagnosis is one of the major ways to sustain good health and live long. In this paper, a neuro-expert system was developed using advanced neuro-fuzzy inference system, taking into consideration the combination of eight attributes or factors and one output for the prediction and diagnosis of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer dataset obtained from cancer medical experts, was used to build the system. An evaluation performance was so as to carried out to determine the level of predictive and explanatory power of the developed system. The resulting test carried on the systems shows a very good predictive model with an accuracy of 93.54%.
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357 |
Title :
An Algebraical Superposition Technic for Transformation From Z Domain to Time Domain
Authors :
Ben-Qing GAO
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An algebraical superposition technic for trasformation from z domain to time domain is presented. The establishing model process is: starting the inverse z transforms integral formula, and in its region of convergence based on the‘complex function integral’the inverse z transform integral is represented by 2k-1 term series. When the transform function on iterm series along integral circle are conjugated complex number distribution,the bidirectional series sum on k[-K,K] term series can be expressed by a monomial trigonomial function series sum on k[0,K],in which the members are easy calculation and sum. In the paper the solution process and main points are presented. The application examples are shown,the resules are supported to the algebraical superposition technic.The technic can be used to solve the problem which are difficult to be solved by presented method（such as Partial Fraction Exparation method,etc）.
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Title :
Equipment Level of Technical Education/Culture Classrooms in Accordance With Pedagogical Standards for Primary Education and Norms of School Space in The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors :
Safet Velic, Sejfo Papic, Zulfo Ahmetovic
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Full standardization that is adequate to the goal and function of teaching technical contents in primary schools still hasn’t been done in the educational system of Bosnia & Herzegovina.
An equipped classroom in accordance with the pedagogical standards for primary education and norms of school space in schools of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and which is the case in all of Bosnia and Herzegovina, doesn’t come even close to the accepted standards and norms. Classrooms, in which a systematic, non-experimental observation of the degree of readiness to hold a class in has been held, have shown a disturbing lack of tools and equipment needed to hold a successful lecture.
For a more detailed and all-encompassing work in the field, several changes have to be made: material-technical basis of work (equip schools with teaching aids, materials, adequate tools and machines for specialized work), teaching plans and programs (reduce the comprehensive curricula, and adjust it to the age of the pupils), didactic-methodic basis of work, and the stands in most important factors in educational work (students and teachers). Curriculum and syllabi for this subject need adjusting with the psycho-physical age of the learner and in that way allow them to follow trends in technology, and in return they’d be more included in the process of realization of the subject.
It is necessary to modernize the class, focus the teaching onto the learner, and secure constant learning opportunities to the teachers through seminars and education on various techniques and technologies that can be applied in teaching. Keeping in touch with the times we live in, following the latest technological advancements and applying them in the teaching process is the path that education has to follow.
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Title :
Nanomaterials Modification by Dendrimers - A Review
Authors :
Mateusz Pawlaczyk, Joanna Kurczewska, Grzegorz Schroeder
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Following review summarizes the application of dendrimer-functionalized hybrid nanomaterials. Dendrimers are nano-sized, radially symmetric molecules with well-defined, homogeneous and monodisperse structure. Incorporation of dendritic structures onto surface of inorganic particles by covalent, ionic and van der Waals bonds introduces unique properties of the new material. Herein, we present structures and properties of silica, titania, carbon nanotubes and clays decorated with various dendrimers.
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Title :
Study of Wheat Growth Processes
Authors :
Alimardanova Mariam Kalabaevna, Matniyazova Kharinissa Ashimovna, Gumarov Baktiyar Sericcazievich
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The aim of the work is to select the most common soft and hard Kazakhstan wheat varieties in the grain industry, to study and refine the germination regimes, to analyze the chemical composition and biological activity of germinated grains. The experiment was conducted in the Problem Research Laboratory for the creation of new generation food products at the Almaty Technological University. 6 Kazakhstan wheat varieties were studied, which were germinated for 4-5 days. Further, analyzes were carried out on the content of vitamins, nutrients and ash. Based on the studies and experimental data obtained, it was established that the nutritional value of wheat germ is due to high extractivities, the presence of dietary fiber, high vitamin and enzymatic activity. It is shown that the germination of grain is accompanied by a significant increase in the antioxidant capacity of the grain.
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Title :
Exploring the Effects of Board Characteristics on Innovation Capital Disclosure: Evidence from Malaysia
Authors :
Nur Hani Othman, Azwan Abdul Rashid, Norhayati Mat Husin
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Innovation is one of the major determinants for competitive advantage and long-term success for business growth. As a result, there is an increased demand for information on innovation activities of firms among stakeholders. The main objective of this research is to investigate whether board characteristics influence the disclosure of innovation capital in the Malaysian public listed companies. The sample consists of 68 public listed companies in the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia over a five-year period from 2011 to 2015. The research employs content analysis methodology to measure the extent of the innovation capital disclosure in the annual report. The multiple regression analysis is then used to investigate the relationships between five board variables and innovation capital disclosure. In general, the extent of innovation capital disclosure indicates an increasing trend in the sample years. The result also reveals that there are significant differences between categories of innovation capital disclosure, with external capital identified as having the highest disclosure. The multiple regression results provide evidence that all five board variables were significantly associated with innovation capital disclosure. Board size, board independent, foreign directors, board meeting, and director age are related to the extent of innovation capital disclosure.
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Title :
Enhancing Savings and Loans Association Model as A Way of Promoting Rural Based Micro Enterprises
Authors :
Dickens .v. Mutumbisha
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The purpose of this study was to establish the factors that enhance Savings and Loans Associations as a way of promoting Micro Enterprise Development among the poor in rural Masaiti District.
The research was based on the following general objective;
The General objective of the study was:
To establish factors that enhance Savings and Loans Association as a way of promoting rural based Micro Enterprise Development.
The specific objectives of the study were:
a) To identify the challenges facing the model regarding the performance of the groups;
b) To establish the factors that enhanced the performance of the Savings and Loans Association model;
c) To determine whether the model could improve the entrepreneurism skills among the rural community.
Findings of the study revealed that consistent in capacity building of Savings and Loans Association groups in entrepreneurship skills through continuous on site mentoring played a positive role on the establishment of micro enterprise development among the rural poor in Masaiti District.
Finally the study recommended that in order to attain full development and financial accessibility among the rural poor and other vulnerable groups, the government should adapt this model as part of the curriculum in all higher learning institutions as well as Ministries that provide socio – economic services to the most vulnerable members of society This is because the model provided sustainable strategies to the most vulnerable members of society aimed at improving their quality of life. Evidence is there in Masaiti District for everyone to see on how the once vulnerable members have been empowered economically through the use of Savings and Loans Association Model.
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Title :
Contribution of Agricultural Practices on Enzymatic Activity in Anopheles Gambiae Populations from Cotton Areas in Northern Benin
Authors :
Anges YADOULETON, Jean-Robert KLOTOE, Christophe CHABI
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To have an idea on the contribution of agricultural practices on biochemical characterization of insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae populations, Anopheles larvae were collected from cotton field from July to September 2017 and reared until F1 generation.
Enzymatic mechanisms (Glutathione-S-Transferase, esterase, monooxygenase P450 and total protein) were investigated from the F1 (the parental population after breeding) populations of An. gambiae s.l.
Results from this study showed a significant high level of GST and monooxygenase P450 activities from the wild populations of An. gambiae from Banikoara compared to susceptible Kisumu strain (P>0.05). However, there is no significant difference in the level activity of Esterase (α and β-Naphthyl) from the wild populations of An. gambiae from compared to the susceptible Kisumu strain (P>0,05).
These findings confirmed the contribution of agricultural practices on the selection of enzymatic activity in An. gambiae populations particularly on Glutathione-S-Transferase, and monooxygenase P450. However, the same level of the wild populations in esterase showed compared to the susceptible Kisumu strain showed that there is no clear link between the use of insecticide and enzymatic activity in An. gambiae populations.
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Title :
Implementation of School Social Work Service (SSWS) at Municipality of Glyfada, Attica Greece Results of Pilot Case Study
Authors :
Dr. Evanthia Evangelou
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The project lasted three years and intervention techniques were: a) case assessment & referral b) counseling with students and their family & c) primary prevention programs. Evaluation of the pilot phase showed that sustainability of the project depends on sufficient community resources, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous political support.
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Title :
Nonlinear Stability of Roll Waves Down an Inclined Falling Film
Authors :
Kan ZHU, Abdelaziz BOUDLAL, Gilmar MOMPEAN
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The present work is concerned with surface instabilities of non-Newtonian liquid films, usually called roll waves (RW). A thin liquid film in which the shear stress is modeled as a power-law is considered to study the stability of nonlinear roll waves down inclined plane walls. In the long wave approximation, depth-integrated continuity and momentum equations are derived by applying Karman's momentum integral method. As the linearized instability analysis of uniform flow only provides a diagnosis of instability, the modulation equations for wave series are derived and a stability criterion depending on two parameters (integro-differential expression) is obtained. The main difficulty to establish the stability domain is due of the presence of singularities near infinitesimal and maximal amplitudes. Numerical calculations are performed using asymptotic formulas near the singularities. The stability diagrams are presented for some values of the flow parameters. They reveal that there are situations wherein at critical values of the flow parameters, where the waves disappear. For the prediction and control of the free-surface profile, it is one of the main reasons for carrying out research in this area, as RW are generally an undesirable phenomenon.
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Title :
Uptake of Antenatal Care Among Pregnant Women in Plateau State Nigeria
Authors :
Amina Mohammed, Esther A Envuladu, Ize A Osagie, Gloria N Ode, Joshua A Difa, Ayuba I Zoakah
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Background-Antenatal care offers pregnant women promotive, preventive and curative services. Despite this, some pregnant women still don’t access ANC at all while others don’t have access to ANC by skilled health care professionals. This increases the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality. This study therefore aims to determine the predictors of ANC attendance among in Plateau State. Methodology-A community based cross sectional study,400 study participants across six communities in the three senatorial zones in Plateau State were selected. Focused Group Discussion was conducted among study participants. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23. Results- 90.8% of respondents booked their last pregnancy out of which 55.8% had more than four ANC visits. Only 52.9% of the women had ANC by skilled health care providers. 69.7% of women who did not book their pregnancy delivered at home. Educational status, marital status and marital setting were predictors of ANC attendance among the study population. Women who had formal education were 1.7 times more likely to attend ANC compared to those with non-formal or no education at all. (P-value <0.001 CI 1.267-2.321). Also, women in monogamous settings were more likely to attend ANC compared to those in polygamous setting (P-value 0.015 CI 0.162-0.822). Conclusion-Many of the respondents did not have the required number of ANC visits. More targeted interventions should be implemented in order to ensure that women have access to skilled care during pregnancy as this will reduce the risk of complications in pregnancy and delivery.
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Title :
The World of Chemistry Since George Olah until Today
Authors :
Miklos Simonyi
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The driving force of scientific endeavor, the realization of incomprehensible for George Olah is contrasted to present-day research atmosphere including applications, subscriptions, libraries and social matters.
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Title :
Case Report: Clotting Factor XII (Hageman) Deficiency Predisposing Acute non-hemorrhagic Stroke
Authors :
Dr. Riyadh Ali Hammamy, Dr. Mohamed Kamal Hassan Sabra
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Prolonged Activated Partial ThromboplastinTime (APTT) on routine coagulation screening would usually attract clinician’s attention toward bleeding tendency specially when done as preoperative preparation. Factor XII (Hageman factor) is one of the factors involved in the intrinsic coagulation cascade and deficiency of these factors eventually prolong APTT with bleeding tendency. However, factor XII deficiency are more liable for thromboembolism through defective fibrinolytic pathway rather than bleeding tendency.
A case of 27 years old male patient without past medical illnesses or significant risk factors presented with acute middle cerebral artery non-hemorrhagic stroke, screening to almost all etiological and predisposing factors were negative apart from prolonged APTT which was due to Factor XII (Hageman factor) deficiency.
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Title :
Greek Traditional Dances and Health Effects for Middle-Aged and Elderly People- A Review Approach
Authors :
Eir. Argiriadou
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Greek traditional dances are an integral part in Greek people’s lives, treated as a cultural element. Recently, many middle-aged and elderly people participate in programs of Greek traditional dances due to internal and external motivation, but mainly for health improvement. From the literature review it became clear that, indeed, Greek traditional dances incorporate effects and benefits for all the health dimensions, that is physical/somatic, psychological, mental and social health effects. These beneficial effects on middle-aged and elderly people’s health may be due to the features of Greek traditional dances. These are the music accompaniment, the fact that Greek traditional dances constitute an aerobic exercise mode, the rhythmical and repetitive movements, the hemicyclic dance shape, the variety of the performed steps, movements and dance directions, the absence of competition, the enjoyment/pleasure that helps the participants to escape from their problems. Consequently, all the middle-aged and elderly people should participate in Greek traditional dances in order to achieve positive physical, psycho-emotional and social effects, leading to health achievement.
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Title :
Effect of Mastery Learning Strategy on Rural and Urban Students' Academic Achievement in Basic Technology in Edo State, Nigeria
Authors :
Dr. ISERAMEIYA Florence Ejodamen, Prof. Uwameiye Raymond
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This study determined the effect of mastery learning strategy on rural and urban students in basic technology in Edo State Nigeria. The study was guided by five research questions based the specific purposes. Four null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Quasi-experimental design was adopted in the study, a population of 3,170 (1,275 rural & 1,895 urban) JSSII students from 25 secondary schools were used. A sample size of 155(72 rural & 83 urban) students from four selected means schools participated in the study. The instrument was a 50 item multiple choice basic technology achievement test (BTEAT). Data collected were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, which is Mean, t-test and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). Results revealed that the post-test academic achievement of rural and urban students taught BTE using MLS differs significantly over those taught using direct instruction strategy (DIS). There was a significant difference between the post-test academic achievement mean scores of rural and urban students taught Basic Technology (BTE) with MLS, the rural students performed relatively higher than the urban students. In addition, students’ school location and instructional strategy (MLS) have significant interaction effects on academic achievement in Basic Technology (BTE). Therefore, the integration and use of MLS in teaching and learning BTE is recommended.
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Title :
What Organization/HR expecting From Your Curriculum Vitae and Importance Practices in SriLanka
Authors :
Ramakrishnan Vivek
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The main aim of this essay is identify why curriculumis important in Sri Lanka and what factors should consider when CV is prepared in addition with that what are the practices available in Sri Lanka. HR of every srilankan organization what expecting from curriculum Vitae that thing discussed in this paper. This Essay included most of the authors and book regarding curriculum Vitae related references. In findings, Srilanka some rural place youngsters are very lacking the awareness about curriculum Vitae and those practical practices. This article gives them to preparation factors of curriculum Vitae and applications method.
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Title :
Burnout and School Performance: A Study among Students in The Region of Beni Mellal (Morocco)
Authors :
Hicham Chahid, Pr. Ahmed Omar Touhami Ahami, Pr.Fatiha Chigr, Pr.Mohamed Najimi
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To maintain a good school performance, students must generally make sustained efforts over a long period of time considering frequency of evaluations. Thus, their desire to maintain or achieve good grades can lead them to stressful situations. This study aims at assessing the level of the school burnout and its relationship with the students’ school performance in the Moroccan region of Béni-Mellal. To do this, a total of 400 students (54% girls and 46% boys); at different grade levels and branches; were invited to complete questionnaires on a voluntary basis and anonymity: a Burnout Inventory questionnaire (School Burnout Inventory) adapted to the school environment, a school performance record and a listing of clinical information. As a result, the findings are twofold: First, the prevalence of school burnout is High by taking into account the mean of burnout scores (3,8 for exhaustion at school, 3,2 for Cynism and 3,6 for inadequacy at school) and by taking account the level of exhaution (40% Heavily exhausted). Second, the burnout leads to a reduction in the students’ school performance, and the later, in its turn, can influence the feeling of school burnout. Third, school burnout varies by gender, so girls are at higher risk than boys. In this respect, it is hoped that further studies should be conducted so as to explore other factors that may have an impact on school performance, such as the parents’ educational level or the students’ reduplication.
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Title :
Study to Evaluate The Effect of Web Experience Dimensions on Pre-Purchase Decision to Enhance Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty
Authors :
Sarwat Farrukh, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim, Farrukh Malik, Shahid Khan, Muhammad Farrukh Iqba
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In the current age, due to the advertising clutter, incessant messages, plentiful information, consumer’s purchase decision making has become problematic and challenging. On the other hand, because of tough competition, it became difficult for the companies to get loyal customers. There is a need for a platform where customers and businesses get together to get the solution for each other. In the present study, the solution to the problem was given, as Web Customer Satisfaction Model as a platform was introduced with web customer experience dimensions that linked to the customer satisfaction and then to customer loyalty with mediating role of Trust. Proposed Web Experience Dimensions discussed in this study were interactivity/communication, credible information, Reliability, Word of mouth, Alternatives and Perceived Easy. The Research was done in different regions of Saudi Arabia. As the data collection method was quantitative, Questionnaire (close-ended questions) with Linkert and Ranking scale distributed in different regions of Saudi Arabia to randomly selected respondents. The explanatory and causal research approach was used to test the relationships between variables. Extensive literature review and empirical studies were also used to support and answer the research questions. Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) and Smart PLS were used to test the model and hypothesis. Results showed that the Hypothesis H1, H5, H6 were rejected whereas, H2, H3, H4, H5, H7, H8 were accepted. Findings indicated that there was no significant relationship between dependent variable, Customer Satisfaction and independent variable, interactivity, Alternatives and Perceived Easy. But there was a direct and significant relationship between dependent variable, Customer Satisfaction and independent variable, useful and credible information, word of mouth (WOM) and reliability. Customer satisfaction with mediating role of Trust had a significant direct relationship with Customer loyalty.
Findings showed that useful information; reliability; and WOM are the factors that could help the customers in pre-purchase decision-making. And Customer satisfaction also could lead to customer loyalty if there is trust between customers and businesses. WCSM could be a possible meeting point where customers and businesses both could get their objectives. The application of this model was done on the tourism websites.
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Title :
Residents' Economic Perspectives of Public Open Space in Informal Settlements The Case of Riverside Commercial District in Kibangu Informal Settlement
Authors :
Mark Dickson Godfrey, Dr. Liberatus Mrema
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It is apparent that sustenance and growth of any city squarely relies on the stability of its economy. All over the world, cities, Dar es Salaam not being an exception, are struggling for rebirth, trying to market themselves in the world maps with the intention of achieving economic breakthrough. Accompanied with notable trends of economic shifts from socialism to capitalism, Dar es Salaam has been searching for better economic gears that would swing its development and prosperity, however, investing in public spaces seemed to be unclear both in the formal and informal settings. This study aims at exploring the economic potentials of public-space- landscapes in shaping sustainable cities. The current stance is that the existing public open spaces in the urban Tanzania are silent potential economic avenues which could be activated for the well being and prosperity of the urbanites. The study used Kibango informal settlement as a case study area and public open spaces and their commercial uses as the unit of analysis because Kibango is one of the saturated informal settlements with clear structure of commercial urban spaces which were naturally and culturally shaped by residents themselves. Moreover, Kibango informal settlement was picked because of its commercial vibrancy on streets accompanied with diverse activities by people from within and outside the settlement. This study was conducted through observations, interviews and decoded through mapping, sketching and photographing the current economic uses of public spaces; streets being the central focus. Commercialization of informal settlements is the reflection of business operators and investors' preferences as well as the needs of their clientele. Road network is the central element of commercialization of properties in the informal settlements as it invites businesses, creates visibility to shops, brings in people from different areas, facilitates delivery of goods and services, and used as temporary parking area. Prosperity and endurance of commercialized properties is determined by provision of utilities including water, electricity and physical accessibility. Moreover, good customer care, clean and attractive environment, affordability of customers and wide range of choice and quality of goods contribute to sustenance of the commercialized properties. For a business hub to be comprehensive it must have service business type, merchandising business type, and manufacturing business type. The concentration of business activities along the perimeter roads and thoroughfares and the formation of rental houses away from the commercial streets create a clear dichotomy between pure commercial and pure residential areas and also between pure vibrant commercial areas and tranquil rental and owner occupier houses. Commercialization of properties creates a shift from pure residential neighborhoods to mixed use neighbourhoods for economic survival of its residents and poverty reduction. Commercialization of properties if well monitored can foster sustainable city development, self-reliance and intensification of national tax base.
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Title :
On the Local Continuity of a Real Invertible Function
Authors :
Jenica Cringanu
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In this paper we present a real invertible function which is continuous in a real fixed point for which its inverse is not be continue in a suitable point.
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Title :
Residents' Elements of Legibility of Informal Settlements The case of Mlalakuwa informal settlement in Dar es salaam - Tanzania
Authors :
Justine Teyanga , Dr. Liberatus Kileki Mrema
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This study aims at investigating the way residents perceive their built environment in the informal settlements which are assumed to be the best field of knowledge as they are least affected by formalistic rules of the built form transformation game. The purpose of this paper is to identify residents' innate experiences of their built form. The researchers' experience on informal settlements and a transect walk conducted during the field studies at Mlalakuwa has made it possible for the researcher to clearly verify and reflect upon the applicability and universality of Lynch's (1960) perceptual theory on the "Image of the City". The study realized the residents' understanding of the built environment through Lynch's five elements of legibility namely nodes, paths, edges, landmarks and districts which were encapsulated through a research based on the Eurocentric and Western Countries ideology. Data for this study were collected through qualitative research method, which involved the use of multiple tools which included in-depth interviews, observations, photographing, recording and sketching of the existing situation. Interviews and discussions with professionals, developers, residents, and non-residents were effectively conducted and narratives were produced. Moreover, archival outsourcing aiming at tracing the processes of transformation and review of literature create a body of knowledge which gravitate the context of informal settlements. The study sought to explore and document the five elements of legibility in informal settlements particularly in Mlalakuwa. Varying types of elements of legibility of the built form, their emergence and their roles were identified and analyzed. Urban nodes include bars, social halls, social clubs, religious buildings, gasoline filling stations, banks, garages, parking areas and education buildings. Landmarks include communication towers, electric transformers, high rise office buildings, and trees. Urban edges include roads, rivers, and bridges. Path include setbacks of buildings within the private properties. Districts are not apparent. Residents use references which are not seen from far to direct movement in the landscape. Those include famous people's residences, old buildings, milling factories, road type (tarmac road), religious buildings, bus stops, taxis/motorcycles/bajaj stands and bajaj stations. This paper urges urban designers, urban architects and urban planners to understand informal and formal settlements through the native elements of readability when they are carrying out design and supervision of informal settlements upgrading and regularization, and restoration and revitalization of cities. However, native elements of legibility are congruent to Lynch’s four elements namely node, landmark, edge, and path. Districts are not apparent due to cacophonic space sizes, development densities, and lack of technological consistency.
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy. III. About Mongrels and How to Shoot down a Crab from a Tree
Authors :
Juan S. Gomez-Jeria
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The history of mating between Homo sapiens, Neanderthals, Denisovans and one or more unknown hominids is presented. It is stated that the Sub-Saharan populations are the only ones deserving to be called Homo sapiens sapiens. The remaining population of the world is composed by Homo sapiens with different percentage of DNA coming from Neanderthals, Denisovans and/or possibly other hominids. It is suggested that this mixture produced individuals able to build great civilizations. Finally some comments about an incorrect comparison between Athenians and current people are presented.
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Title :
Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals (Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn) Contamination of Edible Vegetables in Ogoja Urban Area of Cross River State
Authors :
Akpe Michael Akomaye, Ubua Placidus Unimuyi , Apebende Gloria Chioma
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The mean concentration of Cr, Ni, Pb and Zn in edible vegetables grown in Ogoja Urban area of Cross River State was determined both in the vegetables and the soil. The Target Harzard Quotient (THQ) was also calculated to assess the possible health risk associated with the consumption of the vegetables. To achieve this, samples of eight vegetables namely: Amaranthus spp, Corchorus olitoruis, Murraya koenigii, Ocininum grattissimum, Solanum melongena, Talinum triangulare, Telfairia occidentalis and Vernonia amygdalina were collected together with the soil samples where they were planted during the rainy and dry seasons of the year. They were digested and analyzed for mean metal concentration using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS). The results show that the mean concentration range of Cr and Zn in the soil was 0.004-0.016 mgkg-1 and .329 – 1.077mgkg-1 respectively in dry season, and 0.004-0.018 mgkg-1 and 0.333 – 1.265 mgkg-1 respectively in rainy season. The mean concentration of Cr and Zn accumulated by the vegetables ranged from 0.002 – 0.008mgkg-1 and 0.015 – 0.083 mgkg-1 respectively in dry season, and 0.003 – 0.008 mgkg-1 and 0.017 – 0.087 migkg-1 respectively in rainy season. Ni and Pb were string variables as their concentration was not detected both in the soil and in the vegetables. The Target Harzard Quotient (THQ) values of Cr and Zn for all the vegetables were less than 1 indicating there is no health risk associated with the consumption of the vegetables at the moment. The results also reveal that there is some level of heavy metal (Cr and Zn) contamination in the area and the vegetables, though very low, and within the permissible limits of World Health Organisation ( WHO). There is no significant difference between the results of the dry and rainy season, indicating the source of contamination of not necessary from air pollution source or irrigation water but from indiscriminate disposal of waste (anthropogenic sources). The government and relevant agencies should monitor and evaluate the environment in this aspect and create awareness for public health.
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Title :
Relative Importance of the Free and Fixed Bacterial Community in Three Lacustrine Ecosystems having Different Trophic Status
Authors :
Raoui Sidi Mohammed, Rachiq Saad , Bouayad Kenza, Chadli Nourddine
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The present work consists in determining the total bacterial densities and biomasses and the relative importance of free and fixed bacterioplankton in three lacustrine environments with different trophic status: Pavin lake, oligomesotrophe, and the Villerest reservoir, eutrophe (two French ecosystems) and the dam Allal Fassi, mesotrophe (Morocco). Along the water column, the results obtained showed bacterial densities that ranged from 0.60 to 7 x 105 cells.ml-1 at Pavin Lake, from 1.01 to 9.86 x 106 cells.ml-1 in the Allal Fassi dam reservoir and from 0.70 to 12.90 x 106 cells.ml-1 in the Villerest reservoir. The average recorded bacterial biomass ranged from 0.73 to 1.92 μgC.l-1 in Pavin Lake, from 10.50 to 81.10 μgC.l-1 in the Allal Fassi dam and from 29.40 to 60.52 μgC.l-1 in the Villerest reservoir. Seasonal variations show fluctuations in bacterial densities for the three environments. The proportion of free and fixed bacteria revealed high percentages of the fraction of free bacteria with 96.10% ; 90.50% ; 87.90% at the surface layers respectively at Pavin Lake, Villerest Reservoir and Allal Fassi Reservoir. Mean recorded values ​​of fixed bacteria at all depths were 4.26% ; 10.35% ; 17.13% of the total bacterial density respectively in Pavin Lake, Villerest Reservoir and Allal Fassi Reservoir.
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Title :
The Quantitative Importance of DASRI in the Regional Hospital Center of Tetouan City, Morocco
Authors :
Raoui Sidi Mohammed, Bougatouch Youssef, Chadli Brahim, Errachidi Faouzi, Chadli Noureddine
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This work determined the quantitative importance of the daily production of hospital waste and the share of safe waste and DASRI in the 18 units of care of the Tetouan Regional Hospital Center over a period of four weeks (April 2017). The results showed a total monthly production of DASRI were 5985 Kg. The daily production was 0.92 Kg/bed/day. The typology of the DASRI revealed a dominance of infectious objects whose weight ranged from 130.50 Kg to 276.70 Kg. The placentas was 71.80 Kg to 87.50 Kg and the sharpness ranged from 0.60 Kg to 16.80 Kg. The average production of DASRI in the different units of care of the hospital has been variable. The high amounts were recorded in hemodialysis service (P = 50.33 Kg/day), emergencies (P = 36 Kg/day) and obstetrics (P = 30.77 Kg/day). The low productions were observed in ophthalmology and men's and women's surgery services.
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Title :
Agricultural Cooperative Societies and Poverty Reduction in Zambia: The Case of Kamangango Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Kaoma District
Authors :
Munzele Paos
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This study was conducted to assess the contribution made by agricultural cooperative societies on poverty reduction in Zambia with particular reference to agricultural input supply in Kamangango farmers’ cooperative society Limited in Kaoma district, of Western Province, Zambia. The cooperative society had 70 registered members. The relevant data was collected from 47 randomly selected respondents and analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The study found out that the cooperative society contributed to poverty reduction amongst members by offering agriculture inputs and marketing services, which in turn, increased the members’ disposable incomes and food security. Despite the challenges such as bad roads, high cost of seeds and fertilizers, lack of credit facilities, faced by cooperatives in providing goods and services to its members to fight poverty, the study recommended that the Government and Non-Governmental Organizations should encourage the formation of more cooperatives for improved service delivery to members.
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Title :
Restructuring, Secession and True Federalism: Ethnic Agitations and the Deepening crises of Nigerian Federalism
Authors :
Gabriel Tyungu, Godwin Koko
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One of the problems bedeviling the post-colonial Nigerian state is the failure of attempts to wield together the disparate ethnic nationalities that were brought together by colonial fiat, otherwise called the amalgamation of 1914. Thus, the desire to maintain the colonial status quo has seen the country go through series of military coups and a bloody civil war to sustain the nation’s indivisibility. However, the ugly experience of the civil war, it would seem has not taught sufficient lessons on the imperatives of harmonious co-existence of various ethnic groups without confronting each other. The main contention has been competition over access to power and material resources by the various ethnic nationalities that fear the control of power and material resources by any of the ethnic groups would lead to their domination and marginalization. This has given rise to all sorts of agitations regarding the country’s nature of federalism and the need to restructure so as to provide a balance federal structure capable of allaying the fear of marginalization. It is the contention of this endeavor that the fear of marginalization is behind recent uproar in the country about the restructuring debate and other sundry issues such as secession and calls for a return to regionalism and resource control.
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Title :
A Comparison of Body Composition, Residual Biological Function and Dialytic Treatment of 20 Males and 19 Females Undergoing Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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In this study, 34 variables were compared among 20 males and 19 females undergoing chronic peritoneal dialysis based on four approaches of elaboration. The variables were selected from among a large number of variables of a database, that were available for both males and females. The first approach compared the data between males and females. The second approach performed a correlation between two series of variables available in males and between two series of variables available in females. 64 variables showed 80 positive correlations, and consistent results are shown in four tables; only the statistically significant results are shown. The third approach compared the body water content, calculated as total body water according to the formula by Watson, intracellular water, and extracellular water between males and females. The different forms of body water were normalized by height, weight and body mass index (BMI). Normalization affected the outcomes of values of intracellular and extracellular body water differently. The relevance of these different modifications was shown to depend on the variance of the indexing variables. Total body water, intracellular water and extracellular water were significantly different between males and females, with higher values for males. The only exception was the extracellular water/intracellular water ratio, which was higher for females, showing that females most likely have a larger amount of body water despite their lower body size.
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Title :
Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance among Health Education Students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors :
OKAKA Richard Onoigboria, Prof. NWAJEI Samuel Dibia, Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Okoedion
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This study assessed improving hand hygiene compliance among health education students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. This study is a descriptive survey design. 200 education students of which all was Health Education in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State was sampled out of the entire 4,987 population Faculty of Education students through a simple random technique. A questionnaire titled: Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance (IHHC) was used. Data collected were analyzed. The findings revealed that there was high level of compliance to hand hygiene among students; Health Education students had positive attitude and knowledge on hand hygiene compliance and there was no significant difference on the attitude and knowledge of male and female Health Education students hand hygiene compliance. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made; improved hand hygiene practice needs a multifaceted approach involving both individual and facility factors. This should include improved training programs and ongoing staff development. Most importantly, patients should be empowered to monitor those employed in their care. Poor or insufficient access to hand hygiene facilities also need to be addressed.
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Title :
Determinants of the Median Nerve Cross Sectional Area in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Authors :
Suad Hannawi , Haifa Hannawi, Issa Al Salmi
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BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a widely recognized cause of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Others stated that CTS is overestimated in RA. CTS is associated with increase in the thickness of the median nerve. This study aims to establish the determinants of the median nerve cross sectional area (MNCSA) in RA patients with no CTS.
METHODS: Ultrasound measurements were performed in 120 RA patients (240 hands)without symptoms or diagnosis/previous diagnosis of CTS. Eachmedian nerve was measured three times, and the mean value was used for analyses.
RESULTS: MNCSA was 9.79±2.6 mm2 (range 1.5-22.25). MNCSA was positively associated with the age of participants (p=0.03, CI:0.00-0.08), body mass index (BMI) (p=0.04, CI:0.00-0.21), uric acid level (p=0.033, CI:0.00-0.01), and urine microalbumin (p=0.04, CI:0.00-0.01). RA clinical characteristics and inflammatory markers showed no significant relation to the MNCSA.
CONCLUSION:MNCSA in RA is affected by age, BMI, serum uric acid and microalbumin level.
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Title :
Evaluation of Service Quality of a Saudi Cardiac Center: Patients are the Best Judges!
Authors :
Dr. Majeda Farajat, Dr. Abdulrahman Mesned
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Healthcare sector has lately witnessed growing interest in service quality, which concerns consumers’ perceptions and opinions about the services provided as well as in patient's satisfaction which is a significant outcome indicator of health-care delivery.
The objectives of this study were to assess service quality from patients’ perspective using SERVQUAL framework in addition to patients’ overall satisfaction with the provided services.
In May 2018, a cross-sectional study in a tertiary referral Cardiac Center –Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was conducted using a systematic random selection method, a total of two hundred (200) adult patients (outpatients=136; inpatients= 64) were recruited. The 40-item questionnaire includedpatients’ socio-demographic characteristics, seven (7) Service Quality Dimensions (SQDs) and patients’ satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney tests, Spearman’s rank correlations and Chi-square tests.
The results showed high perceptions of all SQDs, where all median (4.00 to 4.25) and mean scores (4.17 to 4.40) were relatively high. The median and mean scores of patients’ satisfaction were also relatively high, 4.00 and 4.41 respectively. Moreover, Patient’s Satisfaction Rate was 93.5%. No significant differences between outpatients and inpatients in all SQDs or satisfaction levels were found. Additionally, there were significant positive correlations (p≤ .01) between patients’ satisfaction and all SQDs. With the exception of place of residence (p-value=.045), There were no significant differences in the level of satisfaction by patients' socio-demographic characteristics.
Our study has shown pleasing levels of patients’ perception of SQDs and satisfaction.Yet, continuous efforts to maintain these levels are required and a special attention should be given to patients coming from outside Qassim region.
Methodological limitations to our findings include the possibilityof “ceiling effect” related to the high satisfaction levels; the non-Gaussian distribution of the data, which limited the use of parametric tests.
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Title :
The Improvement of Personalized Recommendation System Based on Sparse Data of Financial Products
Authors :
Xu Yong, Pi Ying-xin, Xu Jian-bin
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In the era of big data, innovative marketing of internet finance confronts with new challenges. How to provide users with precise customized financial service, has become a problem of further expansion of internet financial market. Based on this background, the research integrates the ideology of concept hierarchy into the traditional personalized recommendation algorithm, and proposes an improved trick, which is punishing user similarity computation of popular items. And the research integrates the ideology of community mining into recommendation algorithm, making EO algorithm as the basis of community division algorithm, which combines improved index of user similarity and the Q of community discovery to build a new model of community discovery and divide the structure of social network. Optimizing the procedure of recommendation system solves the problems of data sparsity, cold start and system scalability. In the end, selecting the data from the Mint, which is a financial institution in America, demonstrates the improved effect that the two innovative schemes proposed in this research contribute to the accuracy of the recommendation system and the precision of community discovery.
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Title :
Evaluation of Soil Erosion Effects on Soil Productivity Using Productivity Index Model in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Authors :
AJON A.T., AGBER P.I., ALI A.
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A field experiment was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the College of Agronomy, University of Agriculture, Makurdi (Latitude 7o46’ – 7o50’N and Longitude 8o36’ – 8o40’E) during the 2015 and 2016 cropping seasons. Soil erosion plots (runoff plots) were set up under a slope gradient of 2.5 % to evaluate the effects of soil erosion on soil productivity using modified productivity index (PIm) model under rainfed condition. Soil management practices namely, bare fallow (control), 4 and 8 t/ha mulched maize, maize + cowpea and unmulched maize were replicated three times. The data collected on runoff, soil loss, soil properties and grain yield of maize were analyzed using analysis of variance test based on randomized complete block design (RCBD). Correlation analysis was performed to test the relationship between PIm and erosion parameters, and grain yield of maize. The effects of erosion on soil productivity using the modified productivity index (PIm) model indicated PIm value of 0.20 under 8 t/ha mulched maize management compared to PIm values of 0.10 obtained at the start of the experiment, and 0.03 and 0.04 for bare fallow plots in 2015 and 2016 respectively. These values are low which implies that runoff and soil loss had high effects on soil productivity of the study site. There was no significant correlation between PIm and runoff, and soil loss. The relationship between PIm and grain yield of maize showed significant positive correlation (r = 0.902) in the second cropping season. Differences in soil characteristics as a result of runoff and soil loss affected soil productivity and eventually grain yield of maize.
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Title :
Inflammatory Cytokinesinduce EMT in Mesenteric Mesothelial Cells, and Transdifferentiate Them into Macrophages
Authors :
Anna L. Kiss
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Monocytes and macrophages are professional phagocytic cells and are the major differentiated mediators of immune responses. These cells are widely distributed in many tissues and organs. Under normal (steady state) conditions, large number of these phagocytic cells (called resident macrophages) reside in the peritoneal cavity and in the “milky spots” of the mesentery. As a result of inflammatory stimulus (i.e. intraperitoneal Freund’s adjuvant injection) these resident peritoneal macrophages become activated, and their number and endocytic activity is significantly increase. The origin and plasticity of these chronic, heterogeneous inflammatory macrophages are not entirely known. Tissue-resident macrophages as well as infiltrating monocyte-derived macrophages play a distinct role in the progression of inflammation, but the large number of these inflammatory macrophages suggests that cells originating from other, non-hematopoietic sources can also contribute to this subset of macrophages. Our morphological and biochemical results provided evidence that under the effect of inflammatory cytokines mesenteric mesothelial cells undergo epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and transdifferentiate into macrophages, thus these transformed mesenteric mesothelial cells can contribute to the large increase of peritoneal macrophages during inflammation. In this paper, we summarize our morphological and biochemical data supporting this transition and we describe how cavolae and caveolar endocytosis can regulate both epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and mesenchymal-epithelial transition (MET).
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Title :
Effects of Ultrasound Therapy on Balance and Gait in Stroke Patients with Gastrocnemius Muscle Spasticity
Authors :
Yun-Ho Choi, Young-Han Park, Sang-Hyuck Park
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of ultrasound therapy on calf muscle spasticity of stroke patients. Ten patients who were diagnosed with stroke by a specialist in rehabilitation medicine were divided into two groups by random assignment method. The control group received a 10-minute ultrasound placebo effect after general physiotherapy. In the experimental group, ultrasound therapy was given for 10 minutes after general physical therapy. In this study, muscle tone was assessed using MAS(modified ashworth scale), balance was assessed using TUG(time up & go), and gait was assessed using a 10m walk test. There was a significant difference between the experimental group and the muscle tone, balance, and gait. However, there was no significant difference in the control group. There was a significant difference between the groups in balance and gait, but not in muscle tone. Ultrasound therapy should be adapted to reduce spasticity and improve function in stroke patients.
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Title :
Budget and Budgetary Control: A Pragmatic Approach to the Nigerian Infrastructure Dilemma
Authors :
Oluwadare Joshua OYEBODE
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Planning involves developing objectives for the construction management, infrastructure development and preparation of various budgets to achieve desired objectives to avoid cost overrun and time extension. This study evaluates the impact of budgeting and budgetary control on the performance of manufacturing company in Nigeria with an approach to Nigerian Engineering Infrastructure. This was conducted using Cadbury Nigeria Plc., as case study. Since wants are plenty while resources are limited, every organization tends to find means by which it can get what it wants with the limited resources at its disposal. Therefore, firms seek to adopt the concept of budgeting and budgetary control to satisfy their needs at the least possible cost and at the same time fulfill their stewardship obligations to the numerous stakeholders. We adopted a descriptive research design with data gathered through questionnaire administered to respondents. Non-parametric tool of chi square was employed to analyze the data. Hypotheses were tested and analyzed on a 5% level of significance and it was revealed that budgeting is a useful tool that guides firms to evaluate whether their goals and objectives are actualized. Considering the changing environment in which firms now operate, it can be concluded that budget, which is a continuous management activity, should adapt to changes in the dynamic business environment in order to avoid infrastructural dilemma.
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Title :
Impact of Environmental Laws and Regulations on Nigerian Environment
Authors :
Oluwadare Joshua OYEBODE
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Environmental laws and regulations must be enacted for sustainability and improvement of Nigerian Environment. This paper analyzes and articulates the impact of environmental governance in Nigeria. It identified various environmental challenges confronting Nigeria and justification for regulation. This focused on strategies that will increase the efficiency of environmental regulation and ensure the optimal maximization of social and environmental welfare. Drawing from the economic analysis of legal rules this paper identified normative reasons for the poor formulation and implementation of environmental law in Nigeria which resulted in increased pollution and environmental injustice. The paper concluded by proffering practical regulatory techniques that can challenge policymaker to improve environment governance in Nigeria. On the basis of this analysis, innovate environmental governance strategy may be identified and new solutions developed. Environmental degradation has continued to generate unpleasant challenges for health and economic development in Nigeria. Some of these Problems include deforestation, pollution, global warming and improper pesticides. Despite environmental laws and policies targeted at ameliorating these problems, the situation in Nigeria seems degenerating owing to the fact that these laws are not effectively enforced. This paper analyses the use of environmental laws by different enforcement agencies in Nigeria, the methods of enforcement these agencies invoke, and the challenges they face in enforcing the relevant laws. These challenges include low-level constitutional provision for environmental protection, roles and conflicts in environmental management, undue adherence to legalism by the courts and absence of mandatory disclosure of information. Thus, the legislative objectives remain unachieved because enforcement is superficial; excessive time exists between non-compliance and enforcement; available punishment for non-compliance is inadequate; injured parties are not properly compensated; and some environmental crimes receive administrative instead of remedial measures or criminal punishments. The study advocates for the encouragement of private and public interest litigation, creation of procedure for enhancing public participation in Nigerian environmental protection, creation of environmental emergencies and establishment of environmental courts.
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Title :
Green Building: Imperative Panacea for Environmental Sustainability and Life Cycle Construction in Nigeria
Authors :
Oluwadare Joshua OYEBODE
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Green Building is a concept that mitigates against the negative side effects of developmental activities on the environment. This paper assessed the feasibility of green building for environmental sustainability and life cycle of construction works. Various constructions related to green building were examined. The construction materials and methods used in Nigeria today, tend to have a deleterious effect on the environment around the construction site; either by the clearing of vegetation which leads to loss of wildlife, or the use of fossil fuels such as coal; which emit greenhouse gasses. It has been discovered that lack of renewable energy harvesting plants assists in countering the effects of the depleting natural resources, as well as water/sewage treatment plants, recycling plants and so on. This do not encourage green environments as these have adverse effects on the depletion of raw materials, and this therefore helps increase the prices of newly manufactured goods. This also has adverse effects on the economy as it can lead to inflation and high demand for products. More research work should be done on this for economy of construction works, possible, implementation and sustainable environment.
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Title :
Mesenteric Lymphangioma with Small Intestinal Volvulus in Teenager
Authors :
Dr. Sagar Bhalerao, Dr. Rajnish Nagarkar, Dr. Aditya Adhav, Dr. Sucheta Gandhe
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Lymphangioma is a benign disease characterized by roliferation of lymphatic tissue that is initiated from early failure of communication of lymphatic spaces along with normal main draining lymphatic vessels. Lymphangioma is known as a congenital malformation instead of an acquired tumor. Lymphangiomas often extend deep into the tissues while they are histologically benign. Based on current evidence, lymphangiomas are rarely observed in the mediastinum. Less than 1% of cases are observed in the retroperitoneum and mesentery region. We report an uncommon case of mesenteric lymphangioma with small intestinal volvulus in a 16-year old female.The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy followed by histological examination. As per the reports, cystic non-communicating channels of variable sizes. The patient is currently doing well and undergoing nutritional and psychological support.
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Title :
45 Males and 94 Females Undergoing Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis: Comparison and Correlation of Their Dialytic Treatment and Body Composition
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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A wide selection of data of 45 males versus those of 94 females were compared and correlated with 11 variables selected from the available variables. The estimation of creatinine clearance by the Cockroft formula was studied in depth, and both its significant correlation with measured clearances and its overestimation were noted. Scores were attributed to the p values of performed correlations to mathematically compare the correlations. The magnitude of the dispersion of the scores was evaluated by the ratio mean of the scores/standard deviation, which is the width of the range of the significance of the correlations, thus providing the relevance of the correlations for each basal variable. Lean Body Mass (LBM) was calculated, using the Boer formula as well as the serum creatinine, and it was shown that LBM was strongly related to the body structure represented by BMI. The study of total body water (TBW) showed its significantly greater size in males, but it has a significantly greater size in females as a percentage of body weight . This results in a greater dry mass in males and greater body water with respect to weight in females. No differences between males and females resulted from age, the relationship of weight/height in terms of BMI, or the efficacy of treatment. It was concluded that 1) age is relevant in estimating the size of creatinine clearance, as shown by the creatinine clearance via Cockroft, but it overestimated the creatinine clearance; 2) Lean Body Mass is proportional to BMI; 3) the variability of statistical significance in a correlation is well defined by the scores values; and 4) dry mass is significantly greater in males, while body water is greater in females in terms of percentage of weight.
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Title :
Driving Industry 4.0 Business Through Talent Management of Human Resource System: The Conceptual Framework for Banking Industry
Authors :
Anas Ahsan Alhajjar, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim, Valliappan Raju, Tarek Alnachef
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The world of human resources work is characterised by innovative and fast changing of technology wave rapidly. Driving the talent management has recently been the target of increasing interest and is a method by which organisations can meet the demands that are associated with increased complexity. Previous studies have often focused on the management of talent, but the issue of what exactly should be managed has generally been neglected. In this paper, the authors focus on discussing the substance of talent and the problems associated with identifying talent by using the following closely related concepts: employability, knowledge, and competence. The topic of talent management has increased in importance and has gained attention in both the literature and in business practices. The importance of talent management has increased in terms of the impact it brings to the success of an organization. For this reason, organizations prioritize this mechanism which included attracting, retaining and developing talents. It is of high significance as it gives organizations the opportunity to draw and retain necessary talent effectively. Furthermore, talent identification and development help organizations in identifying employees that later been develop as a leader of the future that represent the combination of cyber-physical system due to the diversification of fourth Industrial revolution or Industry 4.0 . These new technologies will impact all cross disciplines and even challenge the function of human resource such as training, staffing, performance appraisal, compensation and job design. The challenger of Industry 4.0 whereby most companies require to design the HR practices through the goal to encourage innovativeness and learning in the organization. To face those challenges successfully, the conceptual framework and future strategy management becomes vital. This paper aims to present the conceptual model and to be tested scientifically.
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Title :
Forum for Reflection and Debate: People, the Heart of Companies
Authors :
Carmen Echazarreta Soler, Albert Costa Marcé
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A forum for reflection and multidisciplinary and multi-professional debate is established to discuss and define relevant and significant indicators that facilitate the identification, differentiation and promotion of inclusive companies. Following an exhaustive bibliographical review, the debate focuses on four axes: inclusive companies, work teams, corporate social responsibility and responsible marketing. The conclusions highlight a series of differential characteristics of an inclusive company: a) Open Company: with the capacity to listen, transparent, in coherence with society, committed and responsible; b) Leadership that inspires, legitimates and stimulates; c) Work in teams managed by values; d) Fair remuneration for its workers; d) Creation of an environment that respects and promotes equality and diversity and rejects all forms of discrimination; e) Guarantee of universal accessibility; f) Promotes medical and health care to guarantee hygiene and safety at work; g) Promotes the reconciliation of work and family life as well as teleworking; h) Fosters continuous updating and recycling; i) Promotes professional development; j) Fosters strong links with the community, promoting volunteering, making donations, etc. k) Care for the well-being of its teams; l) Treats its workers, customers and suppliers fairly, and m) Has corporate social responsibility integrated within its founding principles. By defining quantitative and qualitative indicators, we provide a business management tool based on the management of people in organizations. The reflection, debate and knowledge generated on this expert forum is aimed at knowledge transfer in four areas: research, education, entrepreneurship and business.
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Title :
Role and importance of Physiotherapy during Palliative Care in India: A Review
Authors :
Dr. Tabassum Saher, Dr. Sheetal Kalra, Dr. Joginder Yadav, Shalu Thariwal, Khumanshi Yadav, Pinky Tanwar
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Background and purpose of the study
The importance of physiotherapy in life limiting diseases prevention and management has become generally well accepted. Palliative care is the multidisciplinary therapeutic approach for people with life limiting illness. It focuses on providing relief from symptoms such as pain, fatigue, physical stress and mental stress at any stage of illness. There has been limited research conducted to investigate the importance of role of physiotherapy in palliative care setting. So, the purpose of this study is to contribute a review to the current research involving the importance of physiotherapy during palliative care in patients who are suffering from life limiting illnesses
Methods: There are number of research interventions and publications examining the benefits of physical activity in life threatening illnesses. This article reviewed included a variety of study designs like randomized control trials (RCTs), retrospective studies, pilot study, case reports, observational studies, feasibility studies and prospective cohort studies evaluating programs. We have included 20 articles for this study. This study has been completed by independently screening and reviewing the eighteen year studies that were published between the years 2001 to 2018 related to the role of physiotherapy during palliative care. The databases and journals searched included Google Scholar, PUBMED, MEDLINE and PEDro. Outcomes measures of this study are physical function, fatigue, pain and QOL.
Results: Throughout all of the 20 reviewed articles, it was reported that physiotherapy results in improvements in a variety of aspects of patient’s functions and relief of symptoms. These benefits signify the valuable role that physiotherapy plays in caring for patients during palliative care and the impact it can have on patients’ functions and symptom management. This study strongly indicates the role of physiotherapy in improving independency of the patients and overall quality of life.
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Title :
The Relationship Vitamin C Level and MMP-2 Serum with Premature Rupture of Membranes and Normal Pregnancy
Authors :
Ika Yulia Darma, Arni Amir, Vaulinne Basyir
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Background: One of the important problems in obstetrics is premature rupture of membranes. Incidence of premature rupture of membranes caused by multifactorial, including the factors of infection and nutrients of pregnant women that affect the elasticity of membranes. The aim of the study to investigate the relationship vitamin C level and MMP-2 serum with premature rupture of membranes and normal pregnancy. Methods: This research is cross sectional comparative study design. The research is in the Midwife Room of Bhayangkara Hospital, dr. Reksodiwiryo and dr. Rasidin Hospital Padang in September - October 2017. The population in this study were pregnant women with early rupture of membranes and all women with normal pregnancy (gestational age ≥ 37-42 weeks) and sample size 58 people in two groups. Sampling technique with consecutive sampling. The examination of vitamin C and MMP-2 levels was performed in Biomedical Laboratory of Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas by ELISA method. Test of data normality with Shapiro-Wilk test and independent sample T test and Pearson correlation for hyphotesis. Results: The results showed that mean of vitamin C level in premature rupture of membranes was 0.53 ± 0.09 mg/dl, and 0.58 ± 0.08 mg/dl in normal pregnancy (p <0.05). The mean of MMP-2 level in premature rupture of membranes was 35.17 ± 2.23 ng/ml, and 33.27 ± 0.82 ng/ml in normal pregnancy (p <0.05). There was no relationship between vitamin C and MMP-2 levels with premature rupture of membranes and normal pregnancy (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study there were mean difference of vitamin C and MMP-2 levels in premature rupture of membranes and normal pregnancy. However, there was no relationship between vitamin C and MMP-2 levels in premature rupture of membranes and normal pregnancy
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400 |
Title :
The Effect of Temperature on The Efficiency of The Reduction of Graphene Oxide
Authors :
Kyeong-Won Park
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Comparative spectroscopic and microscopic analyses of the oxygen content in oxygen-containing functional groups for graphene oxide and its reduced form are reported. The graphene oxide prepared by Hummers method using graphite flakes was used as a starting material. Reduced graphene oxide was obtained through the reduction of the graphene oxide sheets with hydrazine hydrate at room temperature and 98 °C. The comparison of the oxygen content and functionality before and after the reduction of graphene oxides at different temperatures were investigated by XRD, AFM, SEM, TEM, FT-IR, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. The reduced graphene oxides showed much larger interlayer distances (1.36 nm at room temperature and 1.08 nm at 98 °C) than those of graphene oxide (0.87 nm) and graphite (0.34 nm). According to the overall oxygen analysis data, the reduction process at 98 °C was more efficient than that of room temperature: however the epoxy- and carboxylic groups were completely removed at both temperatures.
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Title :
Evaluation of Food Qualities of Pap (Akamu) Obtained From Diverse Maize Flour Processing Methods: Implication for Farmers Education
Authors :
Isirima Chekwa Ben , Ukpong Godwin U.
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The study was to determine the effect of different processing methods on maize flour / pap quality and acceptability. In this study a laboratory analysis was conducted to determine food value of maize flour obtained with the use of various processing methods. The laboratory analysis was done according to America Official Analytic Chemists (AOAC). A second part of the work involved a consumer acceptability test using a seven point hedonic rating scale. A completely randomize design (CRD) with four (4) treatments, each replicated three (3) times was employed to level of consumer acceptability of flour and pap obtained. Treatment A involved Blanching of maize grains whereas treatment B, C, and D, fermentation of grain in potash solution, fermentation in daily use of fresh water and fermentation of grain in fresh water without daily changes. A well-structured questionnaire designed in a 7-point hedonic rating scale format was the administered to population sample of twenty (20) consumers panelist. Results obtained from the study shows that flour and pap obtained from maize grains treated with the varied fermentation processes had significant difference in moisture content, crude protein, crude fiber, ether extract, dry matter, ash, calcium and magnesium. The organoleptic study showed that consumers preferred flour and pap gotten from potash solution fermentation process for its color and taste, however the consumers also relished the taste of pap obtain from daily use of fresh–water maize grain fermentation technique. Fermentation of maize in daily use of fresh water and fermentation in potash solution is considered most appropriate maize flour processing, especially where the producers target is to increase protein value of the foodstuff but where color in addition to taste and relatively high protein level is needed then use of regulated quantity of potash should be considered.
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Title :
Comparative Evaluation of Filter and Wrapper Based Approach for Micro Array Cancer Classification
Authors :
Akinrotimi Akinyemi Omololu, Mabayoje Modinat Abolore
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The microarray classification technique is capable of tracking the expression levels of thousands of genes simultaneously. The high dimensional feature vectors of microarray, impose a high dimensional cost, as well as the risk of over fitting during classification. Thus, it is necessary to reduce the dimension, through the use of an efficient method such as; feature selection. In this paper, a different technique, based on classification of micro array cancer dataset, including the two basic approaches of feature selection: the filter and wrapper techniques have been employed.
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Title :
How Media Manipulates Public Opinion in Case of Wars
Authors :
Udhava Gupta
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This study aimed to explore the involvement of media in shaping the opinion of the public during various wars. The research analysed three wars namely the Iraq war of 1991, the Iraq war of 2003 and the Vietnam War using secondary data from various research articles, videos and history based blogs. It was found that media played a pertinent role in not only forming the public’s opinions but also in orchestrating the war itself with the help of several tactics such as either representing only half of the story based on unreliable sources or propagating “Breaking News” by using false claims and headlines. The current research also found that media indulged in selectivity of history where they chose to present only positive aspects of one side and negative things of the other whichfacilitatedthe achievement of their aim of framing the public opinion.
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Title :
Îœusculoskeletal Disorders among Greek National Gymnastics team
Authors :
Tsekoura M., Billis E. ,Tsiringaki A. , Dimopoulou T. , Fousekis K., Tsepis E.
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Background. Gymnastics, being one of the oldest Olympic sports,is technically difficult and physically highly demanding,requiring long hours of practice in explosive and complex movements. Gymnastics injuries are frequent particularly among advanced level female gymnasts. Today's gymnastic stunts require a high degree of skill in acrobatics, whole body strength and static as well as dynamic balance. The best way to identify possible risk factors and to suggest injury preventive measures is to determine injury rates. Physicians who treat gymnasts must be aware of the most common problems.
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of injury rates among professional elite gymnastic athletes in the Greek National team.
Methods. A sample of 33 Greek elite competitive gymnasts were administered a questionnaire to collect personal and training data as well as information concerning the number, location, and type of musculoskeletal disorders sustained in the previous 12 months. All athletes were gymnastics in the Greek National team. Ethical approval was provided by the ethics committee of the School of Health and Welfare-Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece.
Results. A total of 33 gymnasts (men: 16; women:17) with a median age 20.45 (range 11-40 years) years participated in the present cross-sectional study. 62% of elite reported at least one musculoskeletal injury during the last year. In total, 108 injuries were registered. The most common anatomic areas involved, were the ankles (60.2 %) followed by the shoulders (54.5%) and the wrists (54.5%). There were differences between genders regarding the main areas of pain and discomfort, with the ankles being more prevalent in women compared with men (11 cases vs 9 cases; p = 0.97), while men tended to complain mostly about pain in shoulders (15 vs 3 cases; p=0.8) and wrists (12 vs 6 cases; p=0.17).
Conclusions. Gymnasts are high-performance athletes with high prevalence of injuries and disorders. Further research should investigate in depth the profile of musculoskeletal disorders in Greek elite gymnastics athletes and the effectiveness of focused prevention programmes.
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Title :
A Comparative Study of Effectiveness between Diaphragmatic Breathing and Resistive Inspiratory Muscle Training on Fatigue during Pregnancy
Authors :
Wafa Theyab A Alokayli, Sara Marzouk Alkhaldi, Sara Fahad Bin Shehan
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Background: Physical inactivity, increased weight and alterations in the pulmonary functions cause feeling of low energy and fatigue amongst pregnant women, which hampers their quality of life.
Objective: This study was done to compare the effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training and Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises on fatigue during pregnancy.
Design: Experimental Study Design
Method: This was a pre post parallel study group design done on a sample size of 32 pregnant women, who were randomly divided between two groups. One group received Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) and another received Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise (DBE). The outcome measure was fatigue, which was analysed at baseline and after the intervention of 4 weeks.
Result: Inspiratory muscle training was found to be beneficial to reduce fatigue during pregnancy.
Conclusion: The present study suggested that the performance of IMT in pregnancy during third trimester helps to reduce fatigue.
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Title :
Correlation of Global Body Examination (GBE) and St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
Authors :
Dr. Nazia Kulsum, Dr. Mohammad Anamul Haque, Dr. Tajwar Yasmeen, Dr. Prabhpreet Bachittar Singh
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Background and purpose: Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD), a common preventable and treatable disease, is characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive and associated with an enhanced chronic inflammatory response in the airways and the lung to noxious particles or gases. A new comprehensive instrument the Global Body Examination (GBE) is developed. It is an improved evaluation tool for respiration extracting from CBE and GPE-52 the respiration items with best ability to assess a patient with respiratory disorders. It has been earlier documented that GBE have good internal consistency and is excellent in discriminating healthy individual and patient with respiratory disorder. The new scales provide a sound basis for physiotherapeutic examination of patients with long-lasting Respiratory problems. Finding relationship of GBE with other measures of respiratory functions still remains unexplored. The present study aims towards finding out the relationship of GBE with SGRQ in COPD patients.
Methodology: It was a correlational study design which includes 22 COPD male Subjects of age between 40-65 years already diagnosed with COPD patients in the study. . The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of (Group I, n=11, Group II, n=11), measurements of SGRQ and GBE were documented.
Results: There was a good correlation found between the Global Body Examination and St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (r = 0.910, p = .0001).
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy IV. The Presocratics.
Authors :
Juan S. Gómez-Jeria
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Inner speech is examined and it is suggested that its appearance is limited to all or only some ‘Homo sapiens-with Neanderthal DNA-with Denisovan DNA’ mixed-breeds. The time relationships for Homo clausus, Homines aperti and animal-Homo are commented. Next, the appearance of the presocratic philosophers at Miletus and environs is analyzed trying to find a reasonable hypothesis explaining Thales’ work. An attempt to resemble the processes that produce sudden changes in Ionian poetry with those that 'produced' Thales’ works was unsuccessful. Archilochus’ works look like the product of poetic influences from the geographical environment (Middle East, Egypt, Crete, Persia). In the case of Thales, it seems that he was the right man at the right time and place since he was able to put in written form what he had learned in Egypt and Babylonia. I suggest as a basal cause of Archilochus’ and Thales’ works a biological predisposition manifested as, for example, curiosity or a need to share aspects of their Homo clausus with others.
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Title :
Simulation and Optimization of Multi-step Stamping Forming Process for Car Front Panel
Authors :
HUANG Zhao-ming, WANG Li
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Taking the front panel of a car as the research object, the whole process forming process plan of the parts is analyzed and planned. Based on this scheme, the initial sheet profile is calculated by one-step method. The whole process of stamping forming is simulated and analyzed based on AutoForm software and the forming defects are predicted and the forming process is optimized. The simulation and optimization results show that the whole process multi-step stamping simulation can obtain the process die surface quickly and effectively, and realize the seamless joint between the whole process die surface design and multi-step stamping simulation and optimization design. Reasonable product process optimization and trimming line optimization reduce the cracking phenomenon and actual boundary contour error.
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Title :
Tourism Contribution to Dubai Economic Growth
Authors :
Sadun N Yassin Alheety, Tariq Khalaf Barakat Ayoub
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Globally people have been trying to improve their living standards by inventing resources that are suitable for them while keeping their culture intact. It has been noticed that tourism as a growing industry could be one of the most important targets to achieve better economy and, more importantly, sustainable economy. The positive development of tourism in developed countries was taken by many developing countries and implementation of tourism was possibly a very important sector to the economy. In Dubai, the oil produced country, tourism is not a very old tradition; it is rather a new phenomenon that this study was found a very interesting topic to pursue and investigate. By setting the conceptual model, both variables, dependent and independent, were explored and studied using quantitative analysis by providing a suitable questionnaire hoping to explore a clear insight in both: the economy and the way people of Dubai thinking about tourism. Three independent variables of quality, assortment, and promotion were selected to see their impact on economic growth (dependent variable) in Dubai. A population of little more than 400 respondents was given a questionnaire that well-prepared to serve three hypotheses that are related to each of the impendent variables. The findings have shown that there is a positive impact on the growth of the economy in Dubai. The economy has benefited from adopting tourism by providing more employment opportunities, higher living standards, and noticeable economic empowerment. This growth was measured by the β factor of the quality, assortment, and promotion of tourism service which were found at 0.114, 0.117, and 0.351 respectively. These findings suggested that all assumed hypotheses-related are positively supportive. The importance of these findings lies in constituting a solid foundation for the government of Dubai and the private sector to continue investing in the tourism sector hoping that the β impact factor will be improved.
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Title :
Variation in Autonomic Function (Cans) Tests in Young Adults with and Without Parental History of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors :
Ankita Grover, Richa Rai, Priyanka Chugh
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Introduction: Many studies have shown that children of diabetic parents are more likely to develop Diabetes, but very few studies have been done to find out early variation in autonomic function tests as an effect of Diabetes in normal children of diabetic parents.
Aim & Objective: To assess and study any variation in autonomic function (CANS) tests among normal young adults, within the age group of 18-25 years, with and without parental history of Diabetes Mellitus.
Method: Incidental sampling was done and 66 normal young adults were divided into two groups-CNDP (children of non-diabetic parents) and CDP (children of diabetic parents). Each subject underwent autonomic function (CANS) tests and their readings were noted.
Results: Difference between means of CNDP and CDP groups was compared by t-test. No significant difference was found in Expiration-Inspiration Difference (E-I), Valsalva Ratio (VR) and Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure (∆DBP) in CDP group when compared to CNDP group.
Conclusion: There is no significant variation in autonomic function (CANS) tests among normal young adults with and without parental hi of Diabetes Mellitus.
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Title :
Juvenile Mammary Hypertrophy: The Embarrassment of an Indigent School Girl and Literature Review
Authors :
Otei O.O, Ozinko MBA, Ekpo R, Bashel-Akpeke R.A.
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We present the management of bilateral mammary hypertrophy in an orphan teenage school girl who lives with her grand mother. She dropped out of school because of embarrassment and inability to conceal the giant breasts in her school uniform. The patient was offered bilateral breast reduction, secondary nipple-areolar complex reconstruction and postoperative tamoxefen. The breast reduction was successful—as the patient smiled for the first time postoperatively—and she was discharged on the 10th postoperatively.
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Title :
Assessing Perceived Efficiency of Tailored Testing and Its Useability over Uniform Testing in Measuring Achievement of Secondary School Geography Students in Benue North-East Education Zone
Authors :
Yeke C. M., Ogboji J. M., Akaakase T.
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This study assessed perceived efficiency of tailored testing and its usability over uniform testing in measuring achievement of Secondary School Geography Students in Benue North – East Education Zone. The study adopted experimental research design. The sample size for the study was 266 secondary school Geography students representing 34.6% of the population drawn from 877 Geography students using Taro Yamen’s formula drawn from 238 schools that offer Geography out of 1046 secondary school in the Zone. A 50 item National Examination Council Geography Past Question Paper was adopted. Also 50 item standardized achievement test, a 50 item teacher-made achievement test and tailored tests were developed and used for data collection. The results revealed that there was a significant difference in the mean achievement scores of students using uniform test and tailored test items. Based on the findings it was concluded that when instruments of items tailored to individual ability of the testees are used, there is the tendency that the students’ true ability can be revealed. It was recommended that the Government should organize workshops to train teachers on item construction with particular reference to tailored testing to instill in the examiners the culture of testing students based on their individual ability, School owners should make introduction of item banking necessary in all post primary schools in order to enhance validity of testing in the school system, Relevant examination bodies like NECO, WAEC, and NABTEB should ensure that only experts are involved in item development to make the test items valid and reliable. Conclusions were drawn and suggestions for further studies were made.
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Title :
Correlation of Fat Consumption and Lipid Profile for Telomere Length of Minangkabau Ethnicity Men, in West Sumatera, Indonesia
Authors :
Yuniar Lestari, Delmi Sulastri, Desmawati
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Background: The aim of the study determine correlation of fat consumption and lipid profile for telomere length of Minangkabau ethnicity men, in West Sumatera, Indonesia. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted subdistrict of Padang City from March 2016 to Augustus 2017. This study was performed on 130 Minangkabau ethnic men, aged 40-50 years worked as the district civil servant. The blood sample analysis using O’Callaghan and Fenech's technique to measure telomere length, and lipid profile analysis from blood venous. For fat consumption used food frequency questionnaire. The correlation was analyzed by using Pearson’s correlation. A two-tailed P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Data were analyzed using the Stata version 14.2 (Stata Corporation). Results: There is no correlation between profile lipid (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides) with telomere length of Minangkabau ethnicity men (p>0.05). But there is correlation between fat consumption with telomere length of Minangkabau ethnicity men (p<0.05). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study confirmed there is correlation between fat consumption with telomere length of Minangkabau ethnicity men.
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Title :
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Logistics System Construction Analysis under “The Belt and Road†Initiative
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Na Xiao
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Logistics is an important economic development trend at home and abroad, which plays an important role in optimizing regional resource allocation and improving regional competitiveness. In this paper, we propose regional logistics system on the basis of the belt and road that is adapted to the international trade development,mainly including the regional logistics infrastructure, logistics companies, regional logistics demand, regional logistics and regional logistics management information platform five subsystems. Finally, we put forward some suggestions about how to establish and improve our logistics system.
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Title :
Using Google Docs and Forms to Develop Enhanced e-debates in English for Elementary School Pupils
Authors :
Panagiotis Georgalas, Adamos Anastasiou, Despina Androutsou
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This study aims at the development of elementary school pupils' critical thinking, along with their debate and writing skills in the English language. This model uses collaborative texts in order to increase the interaction not only among the pupils but also between the teacher and the pupils. It is based on targeted exploitation of the Google Drive platform. Several team-working tools are used such as Google Docs and Questionnaires. The whole educational approach tends to be student-oriented, since the pupils themselves are both the creators and the evaluators of the educational outcomes. The method was applied to 46 5th grade pupils of a model primary experimental school in Greece. Taking into consideration the results of the research, we conclude that the targeted usage of some of the new Web 2.0 educational tools could broaden the existing educational horizons and become beneficial to the development of new skills and abilities on students’ part.
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Title :
Evaluation of the Physical and Chemical Quality of Moroccan Cow Raw Milk in Dairy Herds Located in the Beni Mellal Region
Authors :
Rachid Hnini, Lhou Ouhida, Mohammed Chigr, Mohamed Merzouki, Ahmed Gammouh, Mohamed Najimi, Fatiha Chigr
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The main objectives of the present study were to evaluate the physicochemical quality of raw cow milk produced in Beni Mellal region, one of the major milk production areas in Morocco located in the North-Centre of Morocco to evaluate the characteristics of the raw milk produced and also to evaluate effects nutritional and breeding factors on chemical and physical factors. Physicochemical quality of raw milk was determined by assessing the analysis of “Fat Content”, “Protein Content”, “Total Solids”, “Solids No-Fat”, “Acidity”, “Brix”, “Density”, “Temperature” and “Alcohol Test”, using recognized standardized methods and infrared methods for better assessing of characteristics (fat, protein, total solids and no-fat solids contents). The results obtained from this study showed a variability average in the physicochemical quality of raw milk between the different farms where the samples have been collected. Despite this variability, the fat and protein contents displayed high levels which by consequent is considered as high economic value for the producers and for the manufactures allowing in final the consumer to dispose of good nutritional product in the market. Furthermore, the values concerning temperature, pH and Dornic acidity do not exceed the recommended values attesting on the good hygienic quality of the raw cow milk produced in this geographical area in Morocco. The present findings complete our previous investigations made in the same geographical area but in other different locations and extend our knowledge on the evolution of the quality of raw cow milk produced in this large area.
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Title :
Evalution of the Microbiological Quality of Moroccan Cow Raw Milk in Dairy Herds Located in the Beni Mellal Region
Authors :
Rachid Hnini, Lhou Ouhida, Mohammed Chigr, Mohamed Merzouki, Lahoucine Bahi, Mohammed El Hansali, Mohamed Najimi, Fatiha Chigr
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The main objectives of the present study were to evaluate the microbiological quality of raw cow milk produced in Beni Mellal region, one of the major milk production areas in Morocco located in the North-Centre of Morocco to evaluate the characteristics of the raw milk produced and also to evaluate hygienic conditions effects and breeding factors on milk microbiological aspects. For this, hygienic quality of milk was determined by assessing the analysis of Total Aerobic Flora or Total Bacterial Count, Total Coliforms Count, Fecal Coliforms Count, Pseudomonas sp while germs such as Anaerobic Sulphite-reducing Bacteria, Staphyloccoccus aureus, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella sp, were carried out according to international standards. The analysis of the microbiological results found for all the areas investigated in this study revealed that the great majority of milk caw samples studied were contaminated but at diverse levels exceeding in many times the normal threshold. Absence of pathogenic flora mainly Salmonella sp, Clostridium and Listeria was revealed by the present investigations in agreement with numerous studies in Morocco. In order to reduce the strong microbial contamination of the caw milk samples studied, the industries and authorities must made a compensate system for farmers presenting a good hygienic milk criteria on the one hand and a penalties system for those providing a bad hygienic or chemical and physical milk criteria on the one other hand.
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Title :
Benefits of Breastfeeding
Authors :
Elmoussaoui S , Kaoutar K , Chetoui A , Chigr F , Bourous M , Najimi M
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The objectives of this work were to review the benefits and drawbacks of breastfeeding , as well as to study the factors influencing its initiation and prolongation.
Material and methods. - Bibliographic research by consultation of data banks .
Results. - Breastfeeding is associated with better cognitive development of children . This effect is even stronger when mothers breastfeed exclusively and for a long time. In the context of prevention of a large number of diseases to more or less long term (ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, atopic diseases, obesity and cardiovascular diseases...), exclusive breastfeeding and extended from 4 to 6 months is recommended.
Conclusion. - Breastfeeding could be considered as one of the essential elements to promote for human new born.
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Title :
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension in Morocco: A Review
Authors :
Abdeslam El Kardoudi , Kamal Kaoutar , Ahmed Chetoui , Fatiha Chigr , Mohamed Najimi
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HTA is a major public health problem worldwide. Indeed, previous studies have reported that 26.4% of the adult population was hypertensive, for an estimated total of 972 million people: 333 million in developed countries and 639 million in developing countries. For the year 2025, researchers estimated that 29.2% of the adult population will be hypertensive, which represents 1.56 billion individuals, leading by consequent to an increase of 60% in 25 years. In addition, the morbidity and the mortality caused by this disease is increasing in a remarkable way in the developing countries.
In Morocco hypertension prevalence data are very scare and limited, the national survey of the Ministry of Health conducted in 2000, reveals a prevalence of 33.6%; a rate that remains high as in other Maghreb or in Mediterranean countries.
With regard to the factors involved in this epidemiological situation, it is clear that the radical and irreversible change in lifestyle has contributed significantly to the increase in chronic disease rates, including hypertension. The other main factors could be summarized as: age, food, sedentary lifestyle. It should be noted that there is a almost absence of studies on the prevalence of hypertension and the associated factors in Morocco, which in itself is a limiting factor for understanding the etiology of hypertension. The prevalence of hypertension in Morocco remains high, investigations carried out in this context could improve scientific knowledge and thus, contribute to the prevention and control of the various factors associated with this disease.
The objective of this work is to summarize the published work, in relation with the prevalence of hypertension and associated factors in Morocco.
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Title :
The Effect of Breastfeeding on The Uterine Involution Post Partum Mothers
Authors :
Rini Amelia, Masrul, Roza Sriyanti
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Background: The aim of the study determine the effect of breastfeeding on the uterine involution post partum mothers. Methods: The study was conducted using a cohort design. The study was conducted at Independent Midwives of Padang Panjang City, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia from November to December 2017. The population in this study was spontaneous postpartum mother treated at Independent Midwives who did and did not initiate early breastfeeding within 1 hour after baby born and followed by breastfeeding babies with breast milk for 7 days with a sample size of 42 people in two groups. Sampling technique with consecutive sampling. Measurement of fundal height using caliper pelvimetry. Test the normality of data by Shapiro-Wilk test and hypothesis test using paired t test. A two-tailed P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The result of statistical test of independent T test was obtained p = 0,000 (p value <0,05) it can be concluded that there is difference of fundal height day 1, 3 and 7 in breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding group. The result of this research can be concluded that there is the effect of breastfeeding mother to postpartum uterine involution (p value <0.05) Conclusion: The conclusion of this study confirmed there was an effect of breastfeeding on the uterine involution post partum mothers.
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Title :
The Effect of Zinc Treatment with The Prostaglandin (PGF2α) and TNF-α Level in Dysmenorrhea Patients
Authors :
Setia Nisa, Vaulinne Basyir, Afriwardi
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Background: The aim of the study determine the effect of zinc treatment with the prostaglandin (PGF2α) and TNF-α level in dysmenorrhea patients. Methods: The study was conducted using a quasi experimental with pre-post test group design. The study was conducted at Piala Sakti School of Health Pariaman, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia from April-Mei 2018. The population in this study was teenagers with dysmenorrhea, sample size 22 people. Sampling technique with convenience sampling. This study used groups before treatment and after treatment of zinc treatment in the same group with a dose of 30 mg/ day for 3 days before pain. Test the normality of data by Shapiro-Wilk test and hypothesis test using paired t test. A two-tailed P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed that the mean of prostaglandin level before treatment was 413.04 ± 11.52 pg/ ml after treatment 215.71 ± 8.13 pg/ ml and the mean of TNF-α level before treatment was 412.82 ± 10.90 ng/ L which after treatment 215.90 ± 10.77 ng/ L, the analysis used was to determine the effect of zinc treatment with PGF2 α and TNF-α levels, using dependent T test, from this analysis the results were obtained prostaglandin levels (PGF2α) with P = 0.001 and TNF-α with p = 0.001 (p <0.05) Conclusion: The conclusion of this study confirmed there was an effect of zinc treatment with the prostaglandin (PGF2α) and TNF-α in dysmenorrhea patients.
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Title :
Condylomata Acuminata of the Penis and Scrotum Case Report and Literature Review
Authors :
Otei Otei O. O, Ozinko M, Ekpo R, Egiehiokhin Isiwere, Nabie N.F
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The case of an affected 36-year old male and review of relevant literature which utilize to highlight the diagnostic and management challenges of this case. The patient was initially received medical treatment at the Dermatology Clinic of the University Calabar. The latter was not successful and the patient was referred to the Burns and Plastic Surgery Unit of the same hospital where scrotal sac excision, flap cover and electrocautery were done. This treatment was successful but there was mild penile contracture and we intend to follow up patient closely for early detection and treatment of recurrence.
BACKGROUND
Condylomata Acuminata or genital wart refers to the epidermal manifestation attributed to the epidermotropic Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) particularly types 6 and 11 . They are usually asymptomatic , its infection is lifelong and can recur anytime at any anatomical site.
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Title :
Unlock the Teacher Job Performance and Job Satisfaction towards Education 4.0 in Lusaka District, Zambia
Authors :
Lilian Moono Muvombo Siamalambwa, Rezian- Na Muhammed Kassim, Sarimah Ismail
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The aim of the study was to investigate the determinants that impact teacher’s job satisfaction of public secondary school in Lusaka District, Zambia. The research study adopted a descriptive research design in which three hundred public secondary school teachers were sampled using stratified sampling method. Therefore, the gathering of information was finished by utilizing the questionnaire. The information was in this way, analysed using descriptive statistics SPSS version 20 and the data was presented in forms of tables. Consequently, the examination results concluded that the teachers were slightly happy with the pay rates as according to most of them they were only slightly satisfied with their measure of the teacher’s knowledge, skills and abilities and slightly satisfied with the salary meeting their expenses. The teachers were not satisfied with benefits such as transport, fringe benefit, pension scheme, medical scheme. Thus, examination tends to be inferred that the most of the teach
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Title :
An Overview of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery: a Community-Based Study in Buraydah City, Saudi Arabia
Authors :
Dr. Saleh Al Mesned, Dr. Abdulrahman Al Mesned, Dr. Majeda Farajat
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Background. Saudi Arabia (SA) has been widely involved in the epidemic of obesity. In 2016, World statistics showed that SA was highly rankedin obesity with a prevalence of around 34%. Management of obesity can include lifestyle changes, medications, or Bariatric Surgery (BS). BS has been shown to be effective intervention for weight loss, diabetes management, Dyslipidemia, and reducing mortality risk. Accordingly, this studyaimed to assess knowledge and awareness of Buraydah Community about obesity with regards to causes and management including BS.
Methods. This cross-sectional survey targeted the general population in Buraydah City, Saudi Arabia from June to July 2018. The survey covered multiple public places in Buraydah using aconvenience sample (n=516). Data were collected using two tools; self-administered questionnaires and Anthropometric measurements of weight and height. The questionnaire encompassed a set of socio-demographic variables, awareness of obesity’s causes and prevention and awareness of BS as a management for obesity. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test.
Results. Around one fourth of the sample (24.4%) were classified to be obese, the vast majority of participants (90.5%) were unaware of their own BMI classification. Furthermore, participants generally had a good general knowledge about obesity, most of them believed that lack of physical activity was the most common cause of obesity and that engaging in sport activities is the best management of obesity. The majority of the sampled community members (78.3%) had a good knowledge about BS, whereas 21.7% of them showed positive attitude toward BS. Furthermore, Social media was the most common source of information about BS. Significant differences in knowledge about BS were limited to gender, while significant differences in attitude included age group, marital status, educational level, and classification of BMI and knowledge of self-BMI.
Conclusion. Although the prevalence of obesity in Buraydah City is a little less than other regions of SA, a local strategy to compact this epidemic is needed. The option of BS for eligible cases of obesity should be addressed. Accordingly, efforts needed to educate the public about BS, which is an ultimate solution for obesity.
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Title :
An Unusual Case of Transient Cortisol Deficiency and Profound Hyponatremia in a Pregnant Female with Pre-Eclampsia
Authors :
Dr.Khalid Farooqui, Dr.Hassan Abuzaid, Dr.Joyal Mathew, Dr.Farah Farooqui, Dr.Naseera Abubaker
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Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder that complicates 3-8% of pregnancies and accounting 18% of maternal deaths. Pre-eclampsia is defined as hypertension and proteinuria with associated signs and symptoms such as pedal edema, headache, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain which starts at the onset of 20 weeks of pregnant state. Usually in pre-eclampsia we found no electrolyte disturbances except lower levels of magnesium in most of the cases. Pre-eclampsia with profound hyponatremia is one of the rare complications encountered during pregnancy and as per the literature we found only 14-16 cases have been reported. In such situation patient may predispose to convulsions, maternal mortality and fetal damage.
Normally pregnancy is a state of hypercortisolemia (glucocorticoid excess) particularly in the latter stages and testing of HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) using validated stimulation or confirmation test during pregnancy are lacking. Adrenal insufficiency in pregnancy is relatively rare with reported incidence of 1:3,000 births and it is associated with significant maternal and fetal morbidity if untreated during gestation or in the puerperium. Pregnancy induced metabolic and endocrine changes with related symptoms is difficult to recognize, and a challenge to confirm the diagnosis of cortisol deficiency. Clinical features such as excessive dizziness, syncope, nausea, protracted vomiting, weight loss, profound hyponatremia, hypoglycemia and salt craving should raise the suspicion of Adrenal insufficiency.
We report a rare case admitted with history of dizziness, headache and abdominal pain found to have profound hyponatremia in 3rd trimester of pregnancy with pre-eclampsia and transient cortisol deficiency.
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Title :
Application of Modern Information Technologies in The Teaching of Technical Culture in Order to Improve the Teaching Process
Authors :
Safet Velić, Sejfo Papić, Samra Isić
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This paper deals with the application of information technologies in the teaching of technical culture in the elementary school education system. The structure of the problem is the computer literacy of teachers and insufficiently developed IT infrastructure, ie. insufficient equipment of the cabinet of technical culture in regard to information technologies.
The subject of research in this paper is the improvement of the teaching process using modern information technologies in the teaching of technical culture, and the aim of the research is to examine the application of modern information technologies in the teaching of technical culture in order to improve the teaching process.
The paper uses the results of research on the application of modern information technologies in the teaching of technical culture in order to improve the teaching process which showed that the cabinets of technical culture in the majority of elementary schools in Canton Sarajevo are not equipped with IT equipment sufficiently.
The teachers' survey contains a quantitative technique that answers the question of how often modern information technologies are used and also a qualitative technique we used to determine which modern information technologies are applied, why and how. For the scale of the assessment of the opinions of students, a quantitative technique was used for a scale of 1-5 for each assertion made.
The sample includes 114 respondents, 100 of which are students in the eight and ninth grades of elementary schools "KovaÄići" and "Grbavica I" in Sarajevo and 14 of which are teachers of technical culture in elementary schools in Sarajevo Canton
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Title :
Real Estate Investment Performance and Macroeconomic Dynamics in Nigeria: A Sectorial Analysis
Authors :
Richard Ugochukwu Elile, Dr. Sunday S. Akpan, Dr. Valliappan Raju
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This study examined macroeconomic determinants of real estate investment performance in Nigeria. The growing housing problems and the critical role that real estate can play in solving the housing and other shelter-related as well as macroeconomic problems such as poor economic growth, made this study necessary. Specific objectives were to investigate individual effect of inflation, exchange rate, and per capita GDPr on performance of real estate investment in terms of its contribution to the growth of gross domestic product in Nigeria. The study adopted quantitative research method and used secondary data for the period of 37 years (1980- 2017). The analysis was performed using OLS multiple regression with lagged dependent variable model to account for endogeneity in the data set. Results show that inflation, and GDPr each has significant positive while exchange rate has significant negative effect on real estate sector performance. Based on these findings, it is concluded that inflation, per capita GDPr and exchange rate are important macroeconomic determinants of real estate performance in Nigeria. The study recommends that since monetary policy directives, often times, dovetail these macroeconomic factors, targeting inflation and growth of per capita GDP in future policies could significantly improve real estate sector performance and ultimately solve the perennial housing and related problems in Nigeria.
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Title :
Contamination of Heavy Metals in Water around the MSW Dump Site at District Raipur in Chhattisgarh
Authors :
Shikha Talreja, Beena Sharma, Amit Dubey
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The selected site Sarona is a large trenching site for municipal solid wastes. It surrounds the area about 18.49 hectare is an uncontrolled dump site. Water samples were collected from different sources namely open wells, river and bore wells available at varying distance on the site. The analyzed water samples showed the pH value from 8.0 to 8.23, conductivity from 240 to 2360, alkalinity ranged from 350 to 1300, chloride from 40 to 1050, total hardness from 150 to 270, TDS ranged from 396 – 660, ammonia (NH4+) concentration in the samples ranged from 0.5 to 3.5 mg/l. The value of lead in all the samples was observed more than permissible limits of drinking water in accordance with BIS and WHO (0.10 and 0.05 mg/l respectively) i.e. from 0.52639- 0.867955 mg/l. Long-term exposure to lead can affect adversely to nervous system and kidneys [6]. Increasing awareness for health and environmental effects of MSW dumping has the requirement for proper assessment of harmful effects of it.
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Title :
The Effect of Logotherapy on Depression in Breast Cancer Patients Under Chemotherapy
Authors :
Sri Burhani Putri, Miftahul Jannah
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Background: Chemotherapy is the treatment most often carried out by breast cancer patients with psychological side effects are stress. Logotherapy is one therapy that can be used as a stress management for cancer patients. Methods: The design of this study was quasi-experimental pre-post with control group. The study was conducted at Dr. M Djamil General Hospital, Padang City, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia. Data collection was carried out using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) instrument and the University of Indonesia Mental Health Nursing Therapy Module. Results: The results showed the characteristics of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy mostly over 45 years, Minangkabau Ethnicity, married status, long since diagnosis of cancer less than 2 years, stage 3 and long time undergoing chemotherapy less than 3 years and experiencing moderate stress levels and statistical test (p<0.05) Conclusion: There is a significant difference between stress levels of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy before and after logotherapy intervention.
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Title :
Unlocking the Virtues Leadership Trait: Conceptual Framework towards Managerial Efficiency
Authors :
Tahira Haider, Rezian-na Muhammed Kassim, Valliappan Raju
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The aim of this paper is to unlocking the concept of virtue leadership functional framework encapsulates the critical dimension that captures the diversity of research in the leadership field. In meticulous, previous studies have not detailed out the virtues leadership in a transcendental perspective, and there is not yet an exact body of research and pragmatic studies that focus on organizational effectiveness. This paper begins by defining virtues leadership, and then links the definition of virtual leadership, proponents of virtue leadership. The results show that great virtual leaders are possible to help or teach people to become virtuous leader and affect the outcome of effectives of organizational performance. This conceptual paper contributes to the conceptual framework of virtual leadership characteristic in leading an organization of the Industrial 4.0. Implications of the model add to the body of knowledge and leadership management practices.
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Title :
BIA Resistance and Reactance: Correlation with Somatic Features and Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment in 17 Males and 32 Females
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Giancarlo Ruggieri
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The comparison of basal data of males versus females showed no differences in the following parameters: age, body structure (BMI), glucose concentrations in dialysis solutions, and fat mass in kg; even fat mass calculated as percentage of weight was significantly higher in females. The same equality resulted for metabolic and nutritional variables, namely, measurements of BUN, albuminemia, triglycerides, hemoglobinemia, hematocrit, lymphocytes, C3, IgG, and for all data concerning dialysis. Females presented with higher levels of cholesterolemia and higher body water composition, particularly extracellular water with respect to the lean mass, as shown by the ratio of extracellular water (in kg) per cellular mass (in kg). An adequate prediction by the resistance and reactance of the variables previously reported resulted in significant correlations and was stated by egressions. The result was assumed to be positive when the differences between the actual and predicted variables were between the mean+2SD and the mean-2SD, and inside ± 10%; this corresponded to a range that included by default 98% of the values of an item’s distribution. In males, resistance correctly predicted reactance, BMI, the liters of dialysis solutions with 1.36% of glucose, and cellular mass (kg). In females, resistance correctly predicted the liters of dialysis solutions with 1,36% of glucose. The efficacy of the regressions greatly differed between males and females, because males attained the target only for 40% of the considered variables, while the female regressions attained the target for all the considered variables (100%). This resulted in divergence in the power of prediction of resistance and reactance between males and females, and variables of different matters resulted in significant correlations with resistance and reactance in males versus females.
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy V. Intermission. Goethe as an Appetizer
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Juan S. Gómez-Jeria
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I comment on my proposition that certain parts of Faust I relate fragments of Goethe’s internal search. First I comment about language as a tool for group exchange of information. Inner speech (thinking with words) is a new and a potent tool to develop an inner personal world whose wealth and complexity are related to the number of words that the individual handles. Some people expose part or all of their inner worlds through books, theater plays, speeches, etc. Internal and external languages serve to formulate what I consider a fundamental question: During my life have I done anything different from what a chimpanzee does? Goethe was a prolific writer but he had never before written about philosophy. Examining Faust I you find clear signs of internal dissatisfaction coupled with a lack of ability to climb to the higher echelons of the human mode. This failure is confessed when Faust makes an arrangement with Mephistopheles and seduces a teenage girl. Faust returns to one of the main biological impulses, and a strong one: sex. Faust/Goethe is totally dominated by the soul that grips the earth with all its senses, as he says. No philosophy is possible now.
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Title :
Numerical Techniques at Millimeter Wave Frequencies for Wireless Body Area Networks-A Review
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Khaleda Ali
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Millimeter wave frequencies offering higher bandwidth, reliable performance and unlicensed use has become an alluring option for the future of wireless body area networks. This paper discusses about the scopes and limitations of different numerical techniques at millimeter wave frequencies for analyzing propagation in such networks. It is observed that at this spectrum, Finite difference time domain technique though computationally expensive, can be the most ideal tool for accurate channel estimation. For efficient use of resources a customized version of FDTD has also been presented in this paper. Convergence test of the FDTD algorithm has also been performed to evaluate the optimum discretization step which ensures accuracy and efficiency.
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Title :
Study of Customer Satisfaction after Implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer (BDT) of Subsidy to Consumer by Indian LPG (Home) Gas Companies
Authors :
Dr. Amit Gosar, Alpana Mishra
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This study is conducted with the aim to know the satisfaction level of the LPG domestic customers towards the DBTL (Pahal) scheme launched by the Government for the customer who opted for subsidy. The structured questionnaire used to collect the data and data was analysis by using statistical method to find the satisfaction level of the LPG domestic customer. Also we have to study the affect of DBT on revenue part for exchequer.
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Title :
Correlation of Maternal Zinc Levels with Neonatal Zinc and Neonatal Outcomes
Authors :
Nurul Amalina, Arni Amir, Roza Sriyanti
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Background: The aim of the study determine the correlation of maternal zinc levels with neonatal zinc and neonatal outcomes. Methods: The study was conducted using a cross sectional study. The study was conducted at Independent Midwifery Practice in Mandiangin Sub-district Koto Selayan Bukittinggi City, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia from July-December 2018. The population in this study were a term pregnant women, sample size 54 people. Sampling technique with consecutive sampling. Zinc level examination used atomic absorption spectrophotometry method test. Hypothesis test used pearson correlation. A two-tailed P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The results of the study were a negative relationship with a weak strength between maternal zinc levels and neonatal zinc levels. There is no positive relationship between maternal zinc levels and neonatal height. There is a positive relationship with a weak strength between maternal zinc levels and neonatal body weight. There is a negative relationship with a weak strength between maternal zinc levels and neonatal head circumference. Conclusion: There were positive relationship with the weak strength between maternal zinc levels and neoantal zinc levels and nenoatal outcomes: height, weight and neonatal head circumference.
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Title :
Mean Differences of TNF-α and PIBF Levels in < 12th Gestational Weeks Pregnant Women with Imminent Abortion
Authors :
Yohana Suganda, Aisyah Elyanti, Roza Sriyanti
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Background: The aim of the study mean difference of TNF-α and PIBF levels in less than 12th gestational weeks pregnant women with imminent abortion. Methods: The study was conducted using a cross sectional study. The study was conducted at Bhayangkara Hospital, dr Reksodiwiryo Hospital, Ibnu Sina Hospital and dr Rasidin Hospital, Padang City, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia from December 2017-December 2018. The population in this study were all patient with imminent abortion and normal pregnancy with sample size 36 people. Sampling technique with consecutive sampling. TNF- α and PIBF measurement used ELISA test. Hypothesis test used independent sample T test. A two-tailed P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The results of the study known mean TNF-α level in imminent abortion (3.75 ± 1.03 ng / ml) and at <12th gestational weeks (3.03 ± 0.88 ng / ml). The mean PIBF in imminent abortion (33.92 ± 9.88 ng / ml) and at at <12th gestational weeks (43.41 ± 13.52 ng / ml). There were mean difference of TNF-α and PIBF levels in less than 12th gestational weeks pregnant women with imminent abortion (p<0.05). Conclusion: This analysis confirmed there were mean difference of TNF-α and PIBF levels in less than 12th gestational weeks pregnant women with imminent abortion.
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Title :
Investigation on the Erosion Behavior of Coated Piston in the Hydraulic Actuators
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C. Senthilvel
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In today’s world a huge number of process and techniques are done by the hydraulic systems. The system may undergo lot of erosion inside the cylinder and piston’s material due to the fluid used in cylinder. To reduce the erosion we are going to coat on piston’s crown with the ceramic coating. The Alumina Titania (Al2O3-TiO2)and the Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt carbide (WC-Co) are the two powders that is going to coat on the crown of the piston. The erosion is due to the actuation in the cylinder that is by the presence of foreign particles and temperature of the fluid which is used to actuate the cylinder. In order to improving the adhesion strength and with stand to high temperature during actuation. The D-gun spray technique has been employed on the mild steelto enhance its erosion behaviour of the mild steel. The improved coating on hydraulic pistons can be used in long lasting life than other material or coated parts.
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Title :
Association of Upper Arm Circumference and Vitamin D Levels in Third Trimester of Pregnancy with Birth Weight and Body Length
Authors :
Welly Handayani, Nur Indrawati Lipoeto, Mayetti
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Background: The aim of the study determine the association of upper arm circumference and vitamin D levels in third trimester of pregnancy with birth weight and body length. Methods: The study was conducted using a cross sectional study. The study was conducted at working area in Pariaman City and West Pasaman, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia from September to December 2018. The population in this study were third trimester of pregnant mother, sample size 58 people. Sampling technique with multistage random sampling. Hypothesis test used pearson correlation. A two-tailed P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean of pregnant woman’s arm was 26.615 cm. The mean of vitamin D levels in pregnant women was 31.940 ng/ml The mean newborns weight in the normal range. The mean of baby's weight was 3,094 grams. The mean of baby's body length was 48.59 cm. There was a very weak positive correlation and between upper arm circumference pregnant women and newborn weight. There was a very weak positive correlation and not statistically significant between upper arm circumference pregnant women with body length. There was a very weak negative correlation and not statistically significant between Vitamin D levels of pregnant women with body length. There was a very weak negative correlation and statistically significant between the vitamin D levels of pregnant women and the baby's body weight. Conclusion: The better of upper arm circumference is not an indicator of normal birth weight and body length, so does vitamin D levels in the blood.
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Title :
Analysis of Cervical Cancer Detection Implementation Using Visual Asetat Acid Inspection Method in Padang Panjang Primary Health Care Indonesia
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Suci Rahmadheny, Masrul, Lisma Evareny
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Background: This study aims to analyze the implementation of the program for early detection of cervical cancer by the method of visual acetate inspection (VAI) in Padang Panjang Primary Health Care, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a qualitative descriptive research method carried out in April- May 2018 at the Padang Panjang Health Office and the Padang Panjang Primary Health Care, West Sumatera Province, Indonesia. Informants consisted of the Head of the Health Office, the Head of the Primary Health Care, the midwife who implementing VAI, the cadres, women of childbearing age who had done VAI and who had never. Results: The results of the analysis show that the input of VAI program implementation in terms of human resources, facilities, infrastructure, and funds is in good condition and sufficient to support the implementation of the VAI program. The results of the analysis of the implementation process found that advocacy and socialization were still considered to be less than optimal, resulting in a low coverage of the implementation of the VAI program. Recording and reporting have also been going well. The analysis of the output of the implementation of the VAI program, it was found that the coverage of early detection of cervical cancer with the VAI method increased compared to the previous year, but this achievement was still below the target of achievement. Conclusion: The system for implementing the early cervical cancer detection program is still not on target. Need to improve the process of advocacy and socialization from the government to increase community activity in the early detection of cervical cancer using the VAI method.
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Title :
Tourism as an Industry: An Overview
Authors :
Dr.Vrinda Mohan P
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In adeveloping country like India, tourism has become one of the major sectors of the economy, contributing to a large proportion to GDP and employment opportunities. Tourism is one of the fastest growing service industry in the country with great potentials for its further expansion and diversification. Tourism industry plays a major role in any country’s economic development. The main benefits of tourism are income creation and generation of jobs.Tourism is one of the fast growing sector in many of the countries taking into consideration that importance it plays in the socio economic development of the countries. It not only plays an important role in contribution to the GDP of the economy but also acts as a means for promoting harmony among nations all over the world. When tourism is taken into consideration the role of hospitality industry cannot be neglected. Hence in this paper an attempt is made to analyse the relationship that hospitality industry and tourism as well as how far tourism plays an important role in the development process there by acting as an industry along with its significance for Indian economy.
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Title :
Evaluation of Comprehensive Cultivation Model of Undergraduate and Master Based on 2-tuple Linguistic Information
Authors :
Ming Li, Yanxin Lu
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The cultivation of innovative talents in colleges and universities is a long-term and complex systematic project. It includes the systematic reform of the cultivation concept, the re-orientation of training objectives, the planning and optimization of discipline and specialty, the reform of training mode and the optimization of curriculum structure. Many colleges and universities have advanced practices. These successful experiences will serve as important references for other colleges and universities. In order to select the most suitable integrated training mode, this paper proposes an integrated training mode evaluation method based on 2-tuple linguistic model. First, the evaluation index system is constructed from the aspects of cohesion of theoretical courses, cohesion of practical links, coherence of academic research, coherence of international training and support of personalized training. Secondly, the evaluation method of 2-tuple linguistic model is proposed. Finally, a hypothetical illustrating example is given to illustrate the proposed method.
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Title :
Nonlinearity of Diseases: Psychological Aspects
Authors :
Dr. Amit Gosar
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The cause of both mental and physical diseases are generally attributed to few factors such as Germs and Genes in case of physical and nature and nurture in case of mental diseases. Acerbity of these factors to the disease is considered linear most of the time and according the therapies or treatment plans are generally decided. However, the fact is that the attributions or factors causing both mental and physical diseases and disorders are nonlinear. There is always a multidimensional and multidirectional relationship. And it is of at most importance to consider this fact while deciding on the treatment plan of any disease. In this article, efforts are made to understand different factors and their causal relationship for disease as a Meta study of several reported articles.
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Title :
Jean Cruveilhier and His Explorations
Authors :
Rengin Kosif
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Jean Cruveilhier was a French anatomist and pathologist. He developed an interest in pathology, being influenced by Dupuytren, a friend of Cruveilhier's father. In 1816 he earned his medical doctorate in Paris, where in 1825 he succeeded Béclard as professor of anatomy. In 1836 he relinquished the chair of anatomy to Breschet, and in doing so, became the first occupant of the recently founded chair of pathological anatomy. In 1836 he was elected to the Académie de Médecine, becoming its president in 1839. For over forty years he was president of the Société anatomique. He died, aged 83. He was a highly influential anatomist, making important contributions in his study of the nervous system, multiple sclerosis, vascular system, phlebitis. Cruveilhier's name is associated with several parts of the anatomy and pathology however these terms have largely been replaced by the modern anatomical nomenclature. There are also many pioneer medical books of him.
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Title :
Multiple Human Bodies: Psychological understanding of Holistic Approach and Intuition
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Dr. Amit Gosar
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The existence of the human system is generally considered by limiting it to the physical body and physical reality for most of the practical purposes. The whole biological science evolved after Isaac Newton’s finding of the smallest element having particle nature. But the discovery of Albert Einstein of smallest element having wave nature and his great invention of E = MC2, has changed the direction and dimension of the physical science. However, ancient Indian literature has said it thousands of years ago and has explained the multidimensionality of the human existence and also about multiple bodies other than this physical body. Different aspects of this multiple dimensionality have been reviewed and are covered in this article. These explanations can throw light of many of the complex psychological and behavioral aspects of the human existence. The phenomenon of intuition has also been explained w.r.t. multiple bodies concept.
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Title :
Rentaka A Car Rental Company
Authors :
Mrs. Sangeeta Nagpure, Mohamed Taqi Mithani, Akash Mody, Mohammed Tahir, Hinal Panchal
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A car rental is a company in which the customer can get a automobiles service for short duration, generally ranging from a few hours to a few weeks. It comprises of numerous local branches (which allow a user to avail a car at on location and return the same at a different location), and primarily located near airports or busy city areas and often complemented by a website allowing online reservations. Car rental service agencies primarily serve their customers who do not own their own car, travelers who are out of town, or owners of damaged or destroyed vehicles who are awaiting repair or insurance compensation. Rentaka offers an easily available service with a high usability quotient to ensure smooth transportation.
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Title :
Toxicological Responses of Wistar Rats Exposed to Controlled Emissions of Carbon Monoxide and Nitrogen Dioxide
Authors :
Alberick Tito, Folly Messan, Komlantse Togbenou, Issiako Bio Nigan, Kossivi Dosseh
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Context: The inhalation of pollutants of automobile origin induces blood disturbances, especially noncommunicable diseases, in humans. However, there are no studies highlighting the effects induced by car pollutants. From this perspective, this study aims to evaluate the effects of at least two (02) pollutants, carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), on oxidative stress and inflammation after a single exposure for four hours (04 h). Materials and methods: Ten male Wistar strain rats were randomly divided into two groups of five (05): the control group (179.00 ± 5.916 g) unexposed and the group exposed to CO and NO2 (188.00 ± 13.13 g). CO and NO2 were produced by the combustion gas oil using a device contained in a sealed metal box supplied with ambient air by a pump. The ranges of CO and NO2 concentrations to which the rats were exposed varied between 35 and 45 ppm and between 0.2 and 0.3 ppm, respectively. The blood samples were taken at 24 hours after the end of the manipulations. A malondialdehyde (MDA) assay was performed on supernatant using the GENESYS 10S UV Visible Spectrophotometer. Tumour Necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) levels in the supernatant stored at -80 ° C were examined with an ELISA kit . Results: The mean values ​​of MDA (17,771 ± 6.624 nM / ml) and TNF-α (83,050 ± 7.483 μg / ml) observed in the exposed group were significantly higher (p Ë‚ 0.01) than those recorded in the control group (MDA (7.097 ± 1.882 nM / ml) and TNF-α (6.410 ± 3.160 μg / ml).
Conclusion: Exposure to CO and NO2 for at least 4 hours induces the overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the exacerbation of inflammation.
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Title :
Backward Bifurcation Analysis of a Tuberculosis Model with Vaccination as a Control Strategy
Authors :
Olatinwo I.O., Olayanju A.B., Fawole T.G., Sangotola T.M., Aderinto S.J., Egbetade S. A.
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It is well known that backward bifurcation plays a critical role in the transmission of infectious that can be prevented by vaccination. In this paper, we investigate the occurrence of backward bifurcation in a tuberculosis vaccination model. The method of analysis is based on the use of center manifold theory. Threshold values are determined while we derive sufficient conditions for the possibility of backward bifurcation. The result revealed the existence of a backward bifurcation in the model for the basic reproduction number R0 < 1. The implication of this result is that it is now possible for the disease to persist endemically under a condition which otherwise prevents establishment of disease.
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Title :
A Review on Efficient Road Detection and Aerial Object Localization for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors :
Trilok Raj Singh Sisodiya, Vipra Bohara
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An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has many applications in a variety of fields. Detection and tracking of a specific road and vehicles in UAV videos play an important role in automatic UAV navigation, traffic monitoring, and ground–vehicle tracking, and also is very helpful for constructing road networks for modeling and simulation. The paper focuses on the various existing method of detection and tracking and their application for unmanned aerial vehicle navigation. A real-time object localization and tracking strategy from monocular image sequences is developed by effectively integrating the object detection and tracking into a dynamic Kalman model. Compared to existing methods, the proposed approach does not require any manual initialization for tracking, runs much faster than the state-of-the-art trackers of its kind, and achieves competitive tracking performance on a large number of image sequences. Extensive experiments demonstrate the effectiveness and superior performance of the proposed approach.
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Title :
A Review on IOT Based Home Appliances Based On Cloud Intelligent and Tetris Switch
Authors :
Nahid Anjum Gouri, Vipra Bohara
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Nowadays, most switches require the user to be near it and controlled physically. The goal is to make a switch that would make it easier for the user to use. Considering both the practicality and accessibility factures, combining the appearance of a traditional extension cord with Tetris blocks as the design. By controlling the extension cord and extension module through a wireless network, and shaping the modules based on blocks in Tetris, the user can combine the blocks in any shape they want based on the scenario, just like the original video game! With this module, old electronic furniture can be updated to have the ability of turn on or off either remotely or on a timer, worrying about leakage or electric shock when the earthquake accrues will be a thing of the past. The module will turn off the power automatically to prevent electrical shortages leading towards a fire. Newer home appliances generally include an auto shut-down system, but the intelligent power switch allows remote control to multiple appliances at the same time, there will be no need of applying different setting on different appliances using different user-interfaces. If the electrical switch is connected to an “intelligent” furniture, then intelligent power switch can identify and communicate with the furniture for control.
To enhance the convenience of life, Internet of things today is a famous research topic. However, different home appliances provide different functions and services. Hence, in this research, the IOT base Smart Home Appliances by using Cloud Intelligent Tetris Switch is proposed which including the Cloud Intelligent Tetris Switch, Cloud Home as a Service (HaaS) Server, and IOT based Appliances. The Cloud Intelligent Tetris Switch is proposed to achieve the power control and local data exchanging. In addition, the dynamic extendable module is embedded. The IOT based Appliances provide the service of identification. Similar to the EPC network, the corresponding home appliance description data with RFID unique number can be obtained from the Internet and manufacture. The CloudHome as a Service (HaaS) Server is proposed to provide the user interface for client users, storage all the information or data corresponding to the specific house, and query the function information of individual home appliance.
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Title :
Effectiveness of Silver Nitrate on the Removal of Bacteria in Ceramic Pot Filters
Authors :
Muhammad Sani Shehu, Sani Inuwa Lamido, Kabir Lawal
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This research is aimed at comparing the effectiveness of silver nitrate application methods on ceramic filter pot for treating drinking water. Filter pots performance with and without colloidal silver nitrate application was determined based on total coliform removal efficiency. Significant impact of silver nitrate application in removing total coliforms were observed for all filter pots. All filters were produced using locally available materials –clay and sawdust. The application method of the silver nitrate was dipping method and surface coating with a removal efficiency of 100% and 99.8% of total coliform respectively. For the filter with the dipping method, the following properties for filtered water were recorded: BOD of 5.94 mg/l, COD of 2 mg/l, turbidity of 5.24 NTU and Nitrate of 5.7 mg/l. Whereas, the filtered waterfrom filter with surface coating have the following properties: BOD of 2.21 mg/l, COD of 2.13 mg/l, turbidity of 4.48 NTU and Nitrate of 5.2 mg/l. These values fall within the World Health Organization limits for water treatment. This study concludes that locally available raw materials can be utilized to produced ceramic filters.This surely will help especially the rural dwellers in accessing clean drinking water.
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Title :
Validity and Reliability Evidence of the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPN-ES) in a European Sample of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Authors :
Skordilis Emmanouil, Greenlees Iain, Chrysagis Nikolaos, Grammatopoulou Eirini, Papadopoulou Vasiliki, Pardo Gill Francisco Javier , Gaillard Joel, Skordilis Antonios, Dias Joao, Serras Dionysios
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The study was based on the Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and examined the validity and reliability of the Basic Psychological Needs in Exercise Scale (BPN-ES)[27] of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) from Greece, Cyprus and Portugal. The participants were 152 adolescents and adults with ID, 72 females and 80 males, with high (N = 92), moderate (N = 22) or low functionality (N = 38), aging 16 to 51 years old, attending daily centers in Greece (N = 100), Portugal (N = 20) and Cyprus (N = 32). Data was collected from a psychologist and a coach, both employed at the respective daily centers. The statistical analyses revealed sufficient predictive validity evidence through the intercorrelations of the BPN-ES (autonomy, competence and relatedness) with the Pictorial Motivation Scale (intrinsic motivation – IM, self-determined extrinsic motivation – SDEM, non-self-determined extrinsic motivation – NSDEM, and amotivation – AM). Further, significant differences were found among individuals who differed according to functionality with respect to autonomy and competence (construct validity evidence). The BPN-ES Cronbach alpha indexes (.703 to .709) and the Intraclass coefficients (.689 to .831) provided sufficient internal consistency and test retest reliability evidence. The present findings supported the BPN-ES psychometrics for individuals with ID and are discussed accordingly. Certain limitations however, such as co morbidities, sampling methods, established golden standard, blind assessments and ethnic backgrounds do not allow generalization without caution. Future researchers may overcome these limitations and establish a solid motivation measure across Europe, based on the SDT, for individuals with ID.
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Title :
The Influence of Age on Body Structure and Body Compositionof Patients Undergoing Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis, And Its Relationship with The Treatment Schedules
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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This paper studied the possible influence of age on the physical conditions and, with a secondary interest, of the dialytic treatment, of a population of 17 males and 32 females undergoing peritoneal dialysis. The influence of age was studied comparing the conditions of the patients separated in groups of different age, the first group based for males and females on the average age, the second group on the age greater and lower 60 years and the third group on the age greater and lower 67 years, this to ascertain if the progressive aging could induce different effects. The result of this research, possibly limited by an insufficient numerousness of the studied populations, showed that very probably the results obtained separating the bodily structures according to the greater and lower average age were modified with the increasing of age to 60 years and 67 years, these last groups significantly decreasing the differences between the bodily properties, when separating greater and lower age, respect to the similar separation operated in average age : that is to say that the aging beyond the basal age of the studied populations (males 58.8±16.38,females 55.1±10.52) decreases the possible differences existing in bodily properties. For what concerning the dialytic treatment,a significant difference was pointed out for males and for females about the average age, but for what concerning the differences greater versus lower of 60 years and 67 years, not significant differences resulted for males, which differently resulted for females.
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy. VI. Plato’s Cave and Homo sapiens Inequality
Authors :
Juan S. Gómez-Jeria
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Paper Plato’s Cave is presented and discussed considering it as a primary model to place man in the ladder of the degrees of apprehension of reality. A model constituted by a cylinder-ladder with steps is presented and discussed. The lowest level of this cylinder is filled with Homo sapiens having special characteristics. The people living inside Plato’s Cave fill the next segment of the cylinder. These people are well described in Charles de Bovelles’ Liber de Sapiente. An individual placed on a certain step of this ladder is able to perceive the individuals placed on lower steps and may find an appropriate way to communicate with them. But he is not able to recognize individuals placed on steps above him, perceiving them at most as his equals. Also, an individual can ascend this ladder if and only if he has the genetic inheritance that allows him to do so. Also, he must find the appropriate method adapted to his genetics allowing him to climb. The cylinder-ladder model provides an interesting explanation of the results of the activity of preachers. It is necessary that Humanity be free definitively of all the elements that exist within Plato's Cave. This could be done when we have the complete knowledge of how to manipulate our DNA and thus be able to get rid of the trunk of the Primates and create one or more completely new species and not an 'improved' Homo sapiens. The necessity of finding the personal ontological status in the ladder should be an imperative for all.
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Title :
An Experimental Study on Self-Compacting M-30 Grade Concrete Using PEG
Authors :
Abhishek Sharma, Dr. Bharat Nagar
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In general concrete is a man-made material, most widely used building material in the construction industry. It consists of a rationally chosen mixture of binding material such as cement, well-graded fine and coarse aggregate, water and additives (to make specimen with required characteristics). Self-curing is done in order to fulfill the water requirements of concrete whereas self-compacting concrete is prepared so that it can be placed in difficult positions and congested reinforcements. This investigation is aimed to utilize the benefits of both self-curing as well as self-compacting. The present investigation involves self-compacting self-curing concrete is achieved by using polyethylene glycol at a rate of 0%, 1%, and 2%. The various mechanical properties like compressive strength and tensile strength is considered. The test results were analyzed at different temperatures both inside and outside the laboratory for air curing. It is analyzed that the optimum dosage of 1% of PEG contributes higher strength. Workability tests i.e. slump flow, T50, V-funnel, , L-box were conducted on the fresh concrete whereas water retention and compressive strength were evaluated to determine the properties of hardened concrete. Comparative studies were carried out for water retention and compressive strength for conventional SCC and self-cured SCC. The compressive strength of self-cured SCC is comparable with old-fashioned cured specimens at lower w/c ratio whereas does not provide satisfactory results at higher w/c ratio.
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Title :
Perception of the Recipients on the 4Ps Poverty Alleviation Program in the Philippines
Authors :
Alma Sonia Q. Sanchez-Danday, Lorena M. Ripalda Maria Teresa L. Delima, Romyr L. Gabon
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To alleviate poverty in the Philippines, the government implemented the PantawidPamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) which has been patterned from the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programs from other countries. This study sought to determine the recipients’ profile and its relationship to their perceived program implementation in terms of its policy and objectives through a descriptive correlational study. Thirty-nine recipients from one public elementary school answered the questionnaire based on the PantawidPamilya Guide Booklet by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Statistical tools such as eta correlation coefficient, Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient, and Goodman and Kruskal’s gamma were used to establish the relationship between the recipients’ profile and perceived extent of implementation at 5% level of significance. The recipients’ profile was determined using mean, percentages, and frequency distribution. The results revealed that the program’s health and education policies and its social assistance and development objectiveswere perceived to be implemented, however, only a few profile factors were significant to the recipients’ perceived program implementation.
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Title :
Structural Design and Multi-objective Optimization of Planetary Frame for 6T40E Automatic Transmission
Authors :
ZHAO Niu , HUANG Zhao-ming
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The 6T40E automatic transmission with three simple planetary rows and six shifting actuators can achieve six forward gears and one reverse gearing. Based on CATIA software and ANSYS software, this paper carries out three-dimensional modeling and finite element analysis of planetary frame, the key component of 6T40E. Taking the highest transfer efficiency and the smallest overall volume of planetary gear train as the ultimate optimization objective, a correct multi-objective optimization mathematical model of efficiency and volume is established. The multi-objective optimization of planetary gear train is carried out by using MATLAB software, which provides theoretical guidance for the optimal design of planetary gear transmission mechanism. It provides a theoretical basis for the researchers engaged in automotive and mechanical design to reasonably select transmission type, correctly design and apply, develop, test and develop new types.
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Title :
Effect of Chopped Glass Fibers on The Strength of Concrete Tiles
Authors :
Akshaya Kumar Shukla, Dr. Bharat Nagar
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The comparative study of fibre glass with test of compressive strength, split-tensile strength and flexural strength were performed on M-30 grade cube and tiles specimen concrete as per norms IS 10262. The size of aggregates used was 20mm maximum. To analyze the effect on compressive strength, flexural strength, split-tensile strength 6 cubes, 6 tiles were casted and tested.
A practical result of glass fiber reinforced concrete in the form of concrete tiles was taken into consideration without any special technique was used to produce these tiles. The tiles thickness was 20mm or size of aggregates used was 6mm is maximum. The proportion of mix used was 1:1.80:2.60 and The ratio of water cement kept consistent and the percentage of admixture was varied from .6 to 1.2 to maintain the slump in between 60mm to 120mm. The fibres size used were 5micron meter to 25 micron meter and the fibres were alkali resistant. The experimental study of the short fibres on, compressive strength wet transverse strength and water absorption was carried out. Six full sized tiles 15cm*15cm*2.5cm were tested and the results recorded.
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Title :
Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Food Handlers in Abuja, Nigeria Review
Authors :
Anowai C. O., Agarry O. O., Akin-Osanaiye B. C.
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The antibiotic susceptibility profile of S. aureusisolated from food handlers was evaluated in Abuja using standard epidemiological and agar disc diffusion methods. The result showed that out of 180samples collected from the six area councils in Abuja, nasal swabs had 18.2% of S. aureus isolates and hand swabs had 12.3%. The prevalence rate of S. aureus was 15.5% (28) out of 180 food handlers sampled, the highest occurrence (68.8%) was observed in age group 20 – 39 years, while there was no significant difference in the distribution of S. aureus in the area sampled. Male food handlers (64.3%) had higher infection rate compared to their female counterparts (35.7%) except in AMAC and Kwali area councils. The S. aureus isolates were highly resistant to Cefoxitin and Oxacillin (82.1%) and Tetracycline (71.4%); mildly resistant to Ceftazidime (64.3%), Amoxicillin (53.6%), Erythromycin (50.0%) and Clindamycin (46.4%), but 100% susceptible to Vancomycin, Linezolid (85.7%) and Ciprofloxacin (67.9%). Significant percentages of the isolates (35.7%) weremultidrug resistant and 60.7% had MARI index > 0.2. The most common resistance pattern observed wasFOX,OX,CIP, and it occurred in 18.8% of the populace. This study showed the possibility of food handlers serving as route of transmission of antibiotic resistance pathogens and more so showcase the need to monitor the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of pathogenic bacteria in our environment as this will enable clinicians, in selecting empiric antimicrobial therapy,formulate rational public healthcare policies, and provide useful information on the global surveillance of this pathogen.
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Title :
New Studies of Thermal Evolution Process
Authors :
Alexandre Titov
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Using new experimental techniques of synchronous differential thermal measurements, studies of thermal evolution processes are performed in a tungsten carbide gauge block that is, in the material often used in interferometric length measurements in international comparisons. It is shown experimentally that the consecutive states of the system under our experimental conditions can be only described as an irreversible in time, non-repeatable evolution process that is characterized by braking symmetries in time and in space. As the studied system is an open one, the standard laws of conservation of energy and momentum for the system (following from the theories developed in the framework of Newtonian paradigm) are clearly violated. The experiments, performed with the new material, obviously demonstrate that the superposition principle is not valid for electromagnetic fields interacting with material objects. It is proved that the fluxes of energy and momentum of the external field through the surface of the material object is the driving source of all changes in the properties and in the structure of the irradiated object. The hysteresis curves, which are changing continuously with the variations of the observation position and in time, characterize the evolution process that is observed in two different locations on the surface of material artifact but at the same time moment. All the changes inside the object are associated with the propagation of the field-particle system within the material artifact as a response to the absorption of the fluxes of energy and momentum of the external field that is created by all external partners of the specified object in the system. The parameters of the propagation of the field-particle system (velocity, amplitude) depend critically on the previous history of the object. The interaction of material objects through the common field realizes the Leibniz’s principle of “interrelation of one to all, and of all to one”. When the evolution of each material object occurs under the influence of the infinite number of correlated factors, the description of the resulting non-repeatable, irreversible in time process is not possible in terms of mathematics. Here, we present one of the experimental demonstrations of the basic principle of Leibniz relational world:” Every simple Substance is by its nature a concentration, and a living mirror of the whole Universe, according to its Point of view
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Title :
Contrast Stretching and Improved Dark Channel Prior Method Based Image Defogging
Authors :
Neelam Dadhich, Mrs. Manju Mathur
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Digital images are used by most computer applications. Digital picture processing (DIP) plays a major role in the digital process of data analysis and interpretation. Outdoor scenes images and videos are mostlypretentious by bad endure conditions like haze, fog, mist, etc. It will lead to poor scene visibility due to lack of quality. This document presents a survey of different picture defogging methods to expel the haze from the pictures of fog trapped in the real globe to recover a quick and improved nature of pictures free of fog. We have proposed a new approach in this work that will efficiently resolve insufficient approximation of haze thickness as well as color cast difficulties.It is possible to generate a high-quality image throughstrong visibility as well as vivid color. In this paper, the contrast enhancement techniques are a charity to enlargethe range of brightness standards in a copy so that image may be shown professionally in the manner preferred by the analyst. Owing to bad light or improper location in obtaining the device, the quantity of difference in a picture maychange. Consequently, to compensate for difficulties in image achievement, it is needed to operatethe contrast of an image. The knowledge behind extending contrast is to recoveran energetic range of gray levels in an administered picture.In our proposed work, we enhance our image by applying new Technique contrast stretching (CS) which provide us better results as compared to base techniques. The output image is much clear than the base paper image and follow effect is also reduced. Calculate the SSIM and MSE.
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Title :
Biology and Philosophy. VII. Sokrates, the Demigod
Authors :
Juan S. Gómez-Jeria
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I use the cylinder-ladder model presented in the previous paper of this series to present and defend the thesis that Sokrates was placed in a step much higher than those that were occupied by almost all mortals regarding the degree of perception of reality and that he could perfectly be situated in the category of ‘demigod’ as defined in this paper. Plato´s Apology is considered the most probable and unique Sokratic-like text. Furthermore, I claim that Sokrates knew that he was (relatively) wiser than those around him due to its higher position on the cylinder-ladder. This last statement opens new questions about the response of the Pythia. Sokrates was clear that his discourse would be understood by his listeners accordingly to the place they occupied in the cylinder-ladder model. This is the reason because, after Sokrates death, so many different Socratic schools appeared. Finally, I firmly hold the idea that one day we will discover that our knowledge of Sokrates has not grown one iota since his death. Sokrates seems to be the first known Western stonecutter/ stonemason whose raw material is men.
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Title :
Enhanced Security Hybrid Communication for Complex Industrial Embedded System
Authors :
Ruchi Arya, Roshan Jain
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With the fast pace of industrial & concentration of population in urban area unit & sleep size in load prices industries are locating plant to remote sites. Also as the technology is getting advanced automation data logging & remote monitoring have become an indispensible tool for industrial automation & are heavily dependent on connectivity options available. Also there are a variety of devices which are to be monitored & controlled remotely via a single connection along with security. This work presents a unique method of encrypting data from various devices such as plc’s, DCS embedded controller & data loggers & multiplexing it on a single TDM (Time Division Multiplex) channel. ESP8266 wifi module is employed at the communication and of communication controller PLC/DCS to connect to IOT cloud via wifi this operation has been demonstrated using the thingspeak API. Encryption & multiplexing code has been demonstrated using MATLAB while IOT/cloud communication using ESP8266 demonstrated using ladder logic. Thus a comprehensive industrial communication system for remote site management has been presented.
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Title :
Liraglutide Induced Acute Pancreatitis and Jaundice in an Elderly Female – Case Report
Authors :
Dr. Khalid Farooqui, Dr. Hassan Abu Zaid, Dr. Mohammad Khalid Sharif, Dr. Ahmed M A Abdal Hadi, Dr. Farah Farooqui, Dr. Mohammad Riyadh Al Hammamy
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Acute pancreatitis is common clinical entity which we come across in our day to day clinical practice, it is defined as acute inflammation of pancreatic gland caused by various etiologies like CBD stone impaction, biliary strictures, systemic disease, alcoholism, major stress like surgeries, trauma including medications (1). It has been classified as mild, moderate and severe pancreatitis depending on the clinical , bio chemical and radiological appearance.(2)
We not so commonly encounter acute pancreatitis with few of common anti diabetic medications we prescribe in our clinics like sulphonylurease,DPP4 inhibitors (3,4,5,6). Liraglutide is one the most commonly prescribed medications in management of Type 2 diabetes during recent days. It is a derivative of a human incretin,glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1) and it used as a long-actingglucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist.(7) Liraglutide binds to the same receptors as does theendogenousmetabolichormoneGLP-1that stimulate insulin secretion. It acts with glucose dependent fashion specially post prandial high glucose levels it causes insulin secretion by incretin effect, delayed gastric emptying and decreases prandial glucagon secretion (8,9).
Liraglutide has also been used in the management of Obesity and also has shown beneficial cardio vascular effects during recent clinical trials.(10)
The most common reported adverse effects are nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort and there are also cases reported with medullary carcinoma of thyroid and few cases of acute pancreatitis.(11)
We Report a case of elderly lady DM2 with morbid obesity started on liraglutide developed Acute Pancreatitis and Cholestatic Jaundice , with symptoms resolving clinically as well as biochemically after stopping liraglutide.
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Title :
Controversies and New Hypotheses on Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm in Hot and Humid Air
Authors :
MESSAN Folly
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Bronchospasm is a chronic disease that affects the respiratory airways in both general and sporting populations. Bronchospasm has been mainly studied and documented extensively in athletes in continental climates of cold and dry air. The prevalence values ​​observed for this disease were increased in these athletes. On the other hand, the prevalence declined among athletes acclimated to the hot and humid air climate. As a result, the quality of inhaled ambient air appears to be a determining factor in the pathophysiology of bronchospasm. Thus, in recent years, there has been controversy concerning the role of warm moist air in exacerbating or alleviating bronchospasm. Previous studies have suggested that the high temperature of inhaled air during physical exertion is an explanation for the low prevalence values. However, studies performed in tropical areas highlight the high prevalence values ​​of bronchospasm. This review is based on explanatory hypotheses related to changes in airflow and the effects of heat exchange and freshness on the epithelium. Finally, the induced effects are addressed under conditions where the temperature of the inhaled ambient air is lower or higher than that of the body fixed at 37 °C. On the basis of the assumptions made in this review, we suggest that exercise-induced bronchospasm in athletes is just as important in hot and humid air conditions as it is in cold and dry air conditions. The variability in the prevalence values ​​of bronchospasm on which the controversies are based is mainly due to different states of training of the subjects, the nature and intensity of the effort, the various parameters and diagnostic criteria of the sportsmen, and assessments of bronchospasm and different modes of breathing. We hypothesized that in cold and dry air environments, the small lower airways of athletes are more vulnerable than those of their counterparts to pathophysiology in hot and humid climates. Professional sportsmen who specialize in long-distance endurance sports therefore truly expose their small airways to various pathologies.
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Title :
Cultural Awareness through Animal Proverbs in English and Myanmar
Authors :
Thet Ni
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Every country has proverbs that are unique to it. Proverbs reflect the culture of people and its nation. Proverbs and sayings are effective devices of truth about culture, religion, tradition, custom and belief. The present study tries to find out the cultural differences in the concept of animals through English and Myanmar proverbs.Animals have been in harmony with human beings through centuries. People have used animal images in their daily livesto express their ideas and feelings explicitly. There are lots of animal proverbs in English and Myanmar but this study compares and analyzes some proverbs which are identical in meaning but are different in animal images and proverbs with identical in meaning and animal images.For this purpose 11 proverbs from English and Myanmar are collected and analyzed. It is identified that some proverbs share similar semantic function with different animal images. These proverbs reflect different cultural, social and cognitive values of two nations.
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466 |
Title :
Zangbeto, a Form of Emotional Intelligence
Authors :
EDOH Koffi Pierrot
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Zangbeto or traditional night guardian, is a very well-known spirit or a deity in the southern communities of the Republic of Benin, in several other communities of West Africa and particularly in the city of Badagry in south western Nigeria. According to legend, Zangbeto was invented by princes from Adja Tado (Republic of Togo) during their migrations eastward. This with the aim of overcoming their adventure-related uncertainties. To materialize that project, they were disguised with branches and leaves of raffia and other unusual objects in order to have a strange allure to the point of not being recognized on the one hand and on the other hand, to scare people on their way. This find will be perpetuated by their descendants who will use it to ensure the security of their territory once settled permanently. They will also use it during some risky night journeys to spread fear around, then reduce their own concerns and then reassure themselves. The objective of this review is to compare Zangbeto with Emotional Intelligence (EI), which consists of using negative emotions and those of his opponents in some ways to sow doubt in the latter’s mind, in order to improve oneself motivations and achieve the goals set.
From this work finding, it appears that Zangbeto is actually a form of emotional intelligence that existed before Salovey and Mayer had theorized this concept in 1990. But his status as deity due to his mysterious aspect makes him less accessible and prevents him from being made available to modern knowledge. This allows the Zangbeto to remain sustainable over years and to ensure his role as night guardian in the communities where he exists, despite the evolution of conventional security means.
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Title :
The Possible Role of DL-Methionine in the Detoxification of Gliricidia Leaf Anti-nutrients in Rabbit Nutrition
Authors :
J H Edoh, A A Annongu, F M Houndonougbo, A O Ajayi, C A A M Chrysostome
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A feeding trial was performed to investigate the potential of methionine as detoxifying agent of secondary metabolites present in Gliricidia sepium leaf. The leaves were dried, milled, and included in rabbit diets at 0 (D0, control), 10 (D10) and 15% (D15) raw and at 10 (DSM10) and 15% (DSM15) with 0.3% DL-methionine supplementation. 60-weaned rabbits (of 7-weeks old) averaging 1066±16.3 g/rabbit were used and fed the 5-diets (ad libitum) over a feeding trial lasting 6-weeks. At the end of the feeding trial, 6 rabbits were sampled per treatment for digestibility tests and 6 other for carcass characteristics. The experiment was designed as a one way classification. Proximate analysis and quantification of GLM phytochemicals revealed that G. sepium leaves are potentially rich in nutrients but contain substantial amount of antinutrients namely tannins, phytic and oxalic acids, alkaloids and saponins. Dietary performance traits gave no significant differences (p>0.05) in feed consumption, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio on the test diets relative to the control diet. The digestibility of dry matter, organic matter and crude protein decreased with increasing level of GLM. Supplementation of methionine to the feeds containing GLM had slightly improved the digestibility rates though the improvement was not significant (p>0.05). Feeding cost and economic feed efficiency were better in rabbits fed the diet D10 but not significant (P>0.05). Carcass characteristics were not significantly (p>0.05) affected by diets. Conclusively GLM at 10 or 15% inclusion in diets with or without methionine supplementation elicited no untoward effects on dietary performance traits and carcass characteristics of the rabbits. Methionine supplementation for detoxification should be carried out along with other chemical detoxicants to enable the inclusion of the leaf meal at higher levels.
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Title :
The Role of Managers and Leaders in Change Management within the Health Care and Its Impact on Performance Improvement
Authors :
Abdulrahman Al Mesned
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Title :
Literature Review on Examination Stress amongst School Going Students
Authors :
Dr. Amitkumar Gosar , Saindhavi Venkatraman
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In today’s rapidly growing world, people are completely occupied into their activities and have no time to think about their mental health. The fast growing era has led to the competitive edge amongst all the age groups and at the same time this as brought lot of stress in the life of each and every one. The magnitude of the stress might vary for an individual but since the stress bearing capacity also vary from person to person, the results of this stress are also varying in nature, leading to mental disorders like Anxiety and depression or a physiological disorders like high blood press, Diabetes or cardiac problem. The stress bearing capacity majorly depends on the personality type and traits of an individual and the school age is the major part of an individual’s life in shaping the personality. Hence in this research article, the emphasis was given to check the literature, where the work has been published on examination stress of school going children.
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Title :
Historiographic Review of the Period of the End of the XIX-Middle of the XX Century
Authors :
M.A. Chorieva, Z.A. Akhmedova, Kh. P. Kenjaeva
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The article is systematic and summarized historiographical material - studies of Central Asian and foreign authors on the history of the valley of the period of the mangyts.
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Title :
Literature review on the Role of Intuition in Decision Making Process
Authors :
Dr. Amit Kumar Gosar, Dr. Renati Solomon
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The Decision making has become an integral part of modern management. Sound, rational and quick decision making is the primary job for any manager. The Decision making involves choosing of the option from all the available alternatives. This selection can be done based on available data or past experience or gut feeling. The difference between gut feeling and Intuition is very thin. Any decision taken based on Intuition is more scientific in nature, however, it requires a skill for any decision maker. Lot of research has been done on the managerial decision making and the decisions based on Intuition. A great amount of work has also been done separately on the intuition. Hence the efforts have been made in this paper to compile the literature review and find out the research gap and based on which the future course for research can be suggested.
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472 |
Title :
A Study on CSR Complexities and Brand in Global Environment
Authors :
Chenzheng
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This dissertation takes into consideration of the effective response of the CSR implementation in the business of Dragon Oil. The (CSR) corporate social responsibility typically includes the purpose of the details of the continuous innovations in the domain of the collaborative approach in the business environment for the CSR success. The major reasons for the CSR complexity perspectives of the company typically considers the social response that the company should involve in the business objectives and typically considers the variations in the risk involvement for the implementation of the CSR approach. The Dragon Oil has experienced gain in its business requirements for the perspectives of the cases of the social response clause of the company. The responses in any specific case typically consider the details of the requirements to typically consider the variations in the perspective domain of the consideration for the enhancing the social stature of the Company in the international market. The dissertation includes the experience generation for the agreed points of involvement for the feedback from the employees of the response in the specific sector for the case of the generation in the purpose of the details and according to the given specifications. The diligence in this case requires the case of the differences in the targeted requirements for the risk reports in this specific case. The feedback and the findings of the various responses of the research in this case involve the approach of the dedicated engineering in our approaches. The major reason in this dissertation consideration in this purpose includes the various social responses in this domain of analysis for the particular case. The methodological approaches for the casual and sprinkler purposes of the business interruption also includes the various tools and templates that the Dragon Oil community must consider to typically includes the data analytics of the knowledge store for the company. The available resource innovation and the proper implementation standards in the business requirements of the company involves the strategic response in the case of the client centric approach along with the provision of the consideration of the well being of the employee in the specific rate of consideration. The major aim that the company considers the differences in the business requirements of the purposes of the differences in the details of the requirements for the development objectives that the company establishes in the minimum government requirements. The requirements of the Dragon Oil is to innovate its business goals with the support and confidence of the different stakeholders involved in the business with the consideration of the appropriate social image of the company in the market responses. The consideration of the various innovative and positive responses and the details of the differences in the working domain of the analysis and typically includes the purpose of the CSR response statistics. The inclusion of the purpose of the details in the specific case also includes the transparency in the business objectives. The major aspect of the CSR decision typically includes the sustainable development clause in the particular case of the social responsibility clause. The overall research suggests the case of the competitive analysis of the CSR and its ability to avert the case of the CSR in the business environment. Moreover, the screening requirement for the efficient structuring of the market requirements extends the appropriate brand image in the international market.
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Title :
Drugs of Abuse and Metabolites in Urban Wastewater: A Case Study, Rio De Janeiro Municipality, Brazil
Authors :
Aldo Pacheco Ferreira
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The use of drugs of abuse is a concern for social and public health aspects, but also for environmental contamination. However, the study of these pollutants becomes important since the magnitude, nature and consumption patterns can be evaluated through the range of compounds detected in wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Wastewater-based epidemiology depend on the principle that traces of compounds, which a population is exposed to or consume, are excreted unchanged or as metabolites in urine and/or faeces, and at last end up in the sewer network. Quantifying target metabolic residues in raw urban wastewater permits identifying the exposure or use of substances of interest in a community. For this purpose, it was used an HPLC-MS/MS analytical method to assess the concentrations of 2 drug of abuses and metabolites (cocaine and cannabis) in influent samples from Penha WWTP and Ilha do Governador WWTP, in Rio de Janeiro Municipality. A systematic use of cocaine and cannabis was identified by detection in all samples analyzed. This study corroborates with other findings related to the methodological approach which largely can be applied to monitor the use of drug of abuses, giving important subsidies to both environmental and health control systems.
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Title :
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy as Therapeutic Intervention: a Narrative Review
Authors :
Young-Han Park, Jung-Ho Lee
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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has since been developed and used steadily in medical advanced countries. Shock waves have features such as reflection, transmission, and diffraction, as do sound and light waves. Compared to sound waves, they are faster and more powerful pressure waves. ESWT is classified into focus type and radial type, according to the principle of wave generation. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy has been used for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a non-surgical and non-invasive treatment. Also, it is applied relatively easily to musculoskeletal patients and it has less impact on daily life since the recovery time after treatment is short.
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Title :
The Effectiveness of Playful Positive Psychology Interventions with Six Bricks and DUPLO® Play Box for Taiwan Children on Emotional Adaptation
Authors :
Pay-Ling Harn, Shu-Hui Bo
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This study was aimed at using the playful approach of Six Bricks and DUPLO® Play Box to devolve playful positive psychology interventions for children. Subsequently, the application of this program, its emotional adaptation effect, and process of change were explored.Twenty-four fifth graderswere recruited as study participants. The participants were randomly allocated to an experimental group and control group.
The experimental group was invited to participate in the 3-hour playful positive psychology interventions. “Positive emotion scale for elementary students” and “elementary school students emotional competency scale” were used to conduct pretest and posttest for assessing the effects of the playful positive psychology interventions on the children’s emotional adaptation. In addition, observations were recorded during the intervention process to examine the process of change and key events of change. The findings of this study were as follows: (a) positive emotions and emotional competence were significantly enhanced. (b) The process of change comprised the following stages: promotion of joy and concentration, and gender-based collaboration; cross gender-based collaboration and interpersonal containment; developing strengths and gratitude to deepen resilience; from building positive personal experiences to co-creating apositive collective memory; and extracting elements of happiness to build psychological capitals.
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Title :
A Review Study of Stability Indicating Based On RP-HPLC for Perindopril-Amlodipine Besylate
Authors :
Vimal Kumar Sharma, Dr. U S Sharma, Devendra Singh Chahar
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An accurate and precise HPLC method was developed for the simultaneous determination of perindopril and amlodipine. Separation of the drugs was achieved on a reverse phase C 18 column using mobile phase consisting of phosphate buffer 0.04M Borate cradle pH 3.0 the detection wavelength was 293nm & 339nm. The linearity was observed in the range of 10-90 μg/mL for amlodipine and 5-30 μg/mL for perindopril. The proposed method was validated for its linearity, accuracy, precision and robustness. The proposed method can be employed to estimate the drug contents in marketed formulations.
Moreover the % RSD estimation of Intraday as well as Inter day investigation are 0.7026 as well as 0.1175 for Amlodipine besylate, 1.1703 as well as 1.1783 for Perindopril separately.
Methods: This review paper will focus on Amlodipine A simple, precise and accurate RP-HPLC method has been developed and subsequently validated for simultaneous estimation of Perindopril–Amlodipine Besylate from their combination dosage form.
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Title :
A Case of Unilateral Exophthalmos Due To Thyroid Orbitopathy in A Clinically Euthyroid Patient
Authors :
Adeel Ahmad Khan, Ahmad Radwan Mahmoud Muammar, Ijaz Kamal
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Graves ophthalmopathy (GO) is the most common extra-thyroidal manifestation of Graves’ disease (GD). Most cases of GO are bilateral whereas unilateral ophthalmopathy is less common. We report a case of a 24-year-old male with right sided exophthalmos for 6 months. He did not have any other visual or thyroid related symptoms. Laboratory results revealed low TSH, normal free T3 and free T4, elevated serum creatinine (418 umol/L) and positive TSH receptor antibodies US KUB showed features of chronic kidney disease (CKD). MRI Head showed unilateral thyroid associated orbitopathy. GO is still the most common cause of unilateral exophthalmos. Association between CKD and unilateral GO in clinically euthyroid patient is rare.
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Title :
Analysis of Transport Logistics Cost in Pakistan and CPEC Infrastructure
Authors :
Noman Ashraf, Ni Lin, Muhammad Suleman, Waqas Farid
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China Pakistan economic corridor is a mega project signed in the form of an agreement between two countries to gain one mutual goal, economic growth in the region. With the huge investment capability of china and important geopolitical position of Pakistan, CPEC is like a catching straw for the drowning economy of Pakistan and a golden opportunity for China to develop a new Eurasian Land Bridge to expand its markets. The project is based on one belt one road initiative to redevelop the ancient silk road. The population and infrastructure in china is not uniformed around the country. The most of the population lives in southeast of china called as Hu Huanyong Line [1]. While the western region is not much developed as compared to eastern region. Similarly, on Pakistani side the northern areas are not much developed. CPEC has a mutual goal of infrastructure development but it faces two different nations to work on it under different circumstances. The coast line of eastern china is 3500 km away from the Kashgar, northwestern city of china. While the Gwadar port is 1500 km away. This does certainly decreased logistics cost for trade. The logistics cost is still different on both sides due to many reasons. In this research study we calculate the Road transport logistics cost in Pakistan and analyze the effect of CPEC infrastructure on Logistics. Further suggestions are concluded to develop cooperation in logistics on CPEC.
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Title :
The Application Mode and Effectiveness of Playful Positive Psychology Course with Six Bricks and DUPLO® Play Box for High School Students
Authors :
Pay-Ling Harn
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This study was aimed at using the playful approach of Six Bricks and DUPLO® Play Box (SBPB) to develop the playful positive psychology course (PPPC) for Taiwan high school students. 21 Taiwanese high school students were invited to attend 2-hour SBPB PPPC, including 14 male students and 7 female students. The core curriculum content was based on the broaden-and-buildtheory of positive emotions. The "positivity-ratio scale" developed by Fredrickson was used to conduct pre-test and post-test. Paired-sample t testwas adopted to evaluate the impact of SBPB PPPC on the positive emotions, negative emotions and positivity-ratios of high school students. The findings of this study were as follows: (1) positive emotions and positivity-rations exhibited upward trends, whereas negative emotions presented a declining trend. The positivity-ratio is from 1.79 to 13.54. After participating in the course, it is converted from below positivity-ratio 3 to above positivity-ratio 3. (2) The score of positive emotions, negative emotions, positivity-ratio achieved significant immediate effect.
SBPB PPPC has the effect of promoting positive emotional adaptation for high school students. Based on the results of the study, suggestions are made for the subsequent use of Six Bricks and DUPLO® Play Box in the adolescents’ curriculum.
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Title :
Breast Density and Aesthetic Outcomes of Volume Displacement Oncoplastic Techniques for Breast Cancer
Authors :
Mohamed M. Farag, Mohamed I. Abdel Aziz, Ayman M. Essawy
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Oncoplastic breast surgery (OBS) is an evolving comprehensive surgical approach for the management of early breast cancer; it has been recently expanded to include a wide range of volume displacement and volume replacement procedures performed by surgeons to optimize both shape and volume of the breast following breast cancer surgery. Many studies have analyzed the role of many influencing factors including breast density on the final aesthetic outcome of the volume displacement techniques. From June 2016 to September 2018, 200 patients presented with unilateral primary breast cancer including multifocal and post neoadjuvant cases with predicted excision volume (PEV) less than 20% managed with volume displacement oncoplastic technique and fulfilling the other eligibility criteria of the breast conservative therapy; were enrolled in this prospective study. Breast density (BD) was determined by the mammography according to American College of Radiology (ACR) density score; aesthetic outcomes were objectively evaluated one year after surgery by the semi-automated Breast Cancer Conservative Treatment (BCCT) core software. Patients’ age has ranged from 27 to 74 years old (mean 43.4 ± 4.6 years), breast volume from 375 to 1140 cc (mean 735.5 ± 124.2 cc), and specimen volume from 64 to 220 cc (mean 120.3 ± 37.5 cc); total aesthetic results according to the objective BCCT core assessment were excellent in 41.5% (83 cases), good in 29.5% (59 cases), fair in 19.5% (39 cases), and poor in 9.5% (19 cases). Patients with high breast density ACR C and ACR D have achieved acceptable aesthetic results (excellent and good BCCT core outcomes) at a rate of 90% and 80% respectively in contrast to the low density breasts ACR B and ACR A (52% and 40% respectively). Breast density is one of the influencing factors of the aesthetic results of the volume displacement OBS; its preoperative value can refer to the most suitable oncoplastic surgical technique for each patient, expect the forthcoming postoperative complications, discrepancy and the necessity for contralateral symmetrization. Volume displacement OBS gives high aesthetic results with the high breast density and less acceptable results with the low one.
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Title :
Organizational Justice Dimensions and Relationship to The Turnover Intention
Authors :
Amir Eilbeigi
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This research provides knowledge of the relationship between turnover intention and organizational justice. Employees state that behaviors and practices at work are affected by the behavior, choices and activities of the organization. If the organization does not deal adequately with all abilities and exercises, the employee may leave the organization. In this way, this article talks about the ideas and previous research that are identified with the previous problems.
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Title :
Implementation of Project-Based Learning in Environmental Education
Authors :
Nurul Ain Zulhaimi, Siti Katijah Johari, Nur Shafiekah Sapan, Siti Aishah Ramliand Siti Nurul Aishah binti Abdul Hamid
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Environmental education is becoming more important and relevant as we reach the 21st century and the need for sustainable development to protect the earth for the future generation. The lacking of knowledge and awareness of the scarcity of our nature means there is that our natural resources becoming scarce and we are facing all types of environmental consequences. This paper explores the implementation of project-based learning in educating and enhancing ecological awareness among university students. The application of project-based learning in solving and protecting precious earth environmental being discussed and presented. Also, this paper shows the value of the project-based approach by the respondents' reflection. It is proved that project-based learning has helped to nurture a positive attitude towards the environment.
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Title :
Study on Perception of Organization Justice among Staff of Private Sectors in Shuwaikh area of Kuwait
Authors :
Amir Eilbeigi
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High turnover intention rate would negatively affect organizations' productivity and overall performance, also hiring and training new employees might result in extra expenses. Therefore, the authors of this study focused on Organizational Justice as one of the main reasons for turnover intention from the three dimensions.
Based on the following adopted variables: Interpersonal justice, Distribution justice, and procedural justice; a Distinctive study conducted by distributing the questionnaire among 273 members of private organizations to investigate and obtain appropriate answers for the given research questions of this probe.
The discoveries of theories testing exhibit that Organizational Justice significantly affects workers of private associations' turnover intention rate and outlines the solid connection between variables. The result of ebb and flow examine demonstrates that private associations in Kuwait require prompt satisfactory activity toward improving authoritative equity to create efficiency and execution of their workers toward decreasing turnover intention rates.
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Title :
Literary Clinical Review: Effects of Acupuncture on Fibromyalgia
Authors :
Eva Coelho da Silva, Dilene Francisca Pereira de Sousa, Daniela Santos do Nascimento, Amanda Aguiar Barros, Agrinazio Geraldo Nascimento Neto, Pietra Diovanna da Silva Souza, Randra Karoline Rodrigues Inacio, Raylany Negreiros de Sousa, Larissa dos Santos Nascimento Oliveira, Morgane Ribeiro de Aquino Macedo, Magno De Oliveira, Warly Neves de Araujo
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic and rheumatological disease that causes generalized pain by the body, being able to dispose of the person from any activity, even the simple act of sleeping, because of the pains become unbearable. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is one of the options for an indication of acupuncture used as an alternative for the treatment of fibromyalgia and the possibility of offering patient improvement in the quality of life. This research aims to corroborate through a bibliographic review of recent studies and evidence that designates the effectiveness of acupuncture for patients with fibromyalgia. The methods used for this review work were based on the methodology of the experimental factorial planning article: A brief review, published in the journal International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (IJAERS). Due to the studies done, it was explicit that the treatment for fibromyalgia using acupuncture has great benefits because patients suffering from pain and use this technique as a treatment option make less use of medication, have less frequent crises and, as a result, more quality of life. It is concluded that acupuncture has physiological bases that prove its effectiveness in the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms, thus becoming another relevant treatment option for patients with FM to increase their quality of life.
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Title :
Levels of Composition: from Quarks to HHe+ Molecular Ion
Authors :
Juan S. Gómez-Jeria
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I present the results of an exploration of the idea that all objects of the actual and earlier Universe can be organized in levels. Previous works dealing with ‘combination’, ‘whole’, ‘part’ and ‘level’ are commented. The analysis of the levels is addressed by creating time-dependent and time-independent models. The time-dependent model starts using the Planck Epoch as a starting point. Here, each level is more or less associated with an Epoch of the Universe. This form of analyzing the appearance of the many particles and forces is attractive, but I think that in the moment when more complex structures are formed the level model could fail. The time-independent model uses all elementary particles as components of the lowest level, L1. The other levels are formed by fusion or clustering of members of the lower levels. The analysis of the models showed that the statement that ‘anything belonging of any level except the lowest one can be decomposed into things belonging to the next lower level’ is not correct. Some considerations about emergency and complexity are presented.
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Title :
Thermal Oxidative of UP/MgO Nanocomposites Using TGA and DSC Analysis
Authors :
Malik J. Zayza, Najwa J.Jubier, Subhi A. Al -Bayaty
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The work focuses on the preparation of polymer matrix nanocomposite materials by hand lay-up, it was prepared from the unsaturated polyester resin as a matrix reinforced with a different weight percent of Magnesium oxide nanoparticles (MgO NPs(.
This research includes studying the thermal analysis, (TGA, DTG, and DSC) for this nanocomposite material. Study of non- isothermal kinetics decomposition of (UP) and (UP/MgO NPs) nanocomposites were carried out by utilizing (TGA). The samples were heated from room temperature to (600°C) at a constant heating rate of (10°C/min) under an oxidative atmosphere using air. TGA and DTG curves obtained from the decomposition were analyzed using the Coast- Redfern method. Kinetic parameters were determined for all specimens that show a good correlation with the linear correlation coefficient. It was found that the Coast –Redfern procedure the best to obtain results in good estimate of the kinetic parameters.
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Title :
Association between Growth Differentiation Factor 15 and Chronic Heart Failure
Authors :
Mahmoud M. Abdullah, Haitham S. Ghareeb, Azza M. Al Amir, Khaled A. El Khashab
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Background. Heart failure (HF) is a major health problem because it is common, and has a high rate of hospitalization and high rate of mortality. While substantial advances have been achieved in the treatment of heart failure over the past two decades, HF mortality remains as high as cancer mortality. Aim of the study To investigate the association between serum GDF-15 and chronic HF, and its potential usefulness as a biomarker in these patients. Patients and methods This study was conducted on a total of seventy nine patients at Fayoum University hospitals and was classified as : Fifty patients having the typical symptoms and signs of heart failure and diagnosed with either heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Twenty nine patients as control group. Blood samples for GDF-15 level were analyzed. The results demonstrated significant relation between elevated GDF-15 levels and HF patients in comparison to patients with no HF in the control group.. Conclusion: Our results suggest that GDF15 could be an independent marker for diagnosis, and management of patients with chronic heart failure.
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Title :
Heavy Metals Concentration in Water, Sediment, and Fish around Escravos River, Nigeria
Authors :
Edward Membere, Muhib Abdulwasiu
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This study investigates heavy metals concentration in water, sediment, and fish around Escravos River, Delta State, Nigeria. Health risks to human via consumption of Clarias gariapinus were assessed through mean daily dose and allowable weekly intake. Twenty-seven (27) surface water, sediment and fish samples were collected from three locations over a 3 months period. The results of heavy metals concentration in water, sediments and fish ranges from 0.058 ± 0.001 - 0.121 ± 0.002 mg/L for Zn, 0.054 ± 0.04 to 0.092 ± 0.003 mg/L for Cu, 0.014 ± 0.02 to 0.032 ± 0.001 for Cd, 0.008 ± 0.001 to 0.077 ± 0.001 mg/L for Pb, 0.043 ± 0.001 to 0.065 ± 0.001 mg/L for Ni, 0.110 ± 0.00 to 0.161 ± 0.003 mg/L for Fe respectively. High Fe concentration was noticed in sediment 383.5 ± 0.71 to 509.0 ± 1.41 mg/kg and in fish 320.8 ± 1.06 to 403.2 ± 2.82 mg/kg, respectively. The results show that Hazard quotient (HQ) values for Cu, Cd, Pb, Fe, Mn and Cr were greater than 1 (HQ>1). Furthermore, cancer risk values observed for Pb, in fish samples were below allowable limit of 1.0 × 10−4 indicating no chance of carcinogenic effects. However, cancer risk for Cd, Ni and Cr were above allowable limit of 1.0 × 10−4 indicating chance of carcinogenic effects. These findings show that there are appreciable health risks associated or connected with consuming Clarias gariapinus, ingestion of surface water and sediment.
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Title :
HRM Perceptions on MBA Graduates’ Employability Competencies (Matching Importance and Performance)
Authors :
Samah Mohamed Mustafa Kamal
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This research is an exploratory cross sectional study aiming at assessing the Master of Business Administration Graduates (MBAG) competencies in Sudanese universities from the Human Resource Managers (HRM) perceptions. This is achieved through, investigating the gap between importance and performance of the MBAG current competencies. Additionally, to investigate the difference in importance between soft skills and hard skills. The sample is selected using cluster sampling technique. And an online survey instrument is constructed using google form and circulated to 214 HRM. Furthermore, T-test is utilized to test the hypotheses under 0.05 significant level. The study revealed that HRM are mainly dissatisfied with the MBAG acquired competencies. Furthermore, there is significant difference in importance in terms of soft skills and hard skills as perceived by HRM. The employers seem to value soft skills more than hard skills, because most of the competencies that ranked high by employers are soft skills. Additionally, the study indicates a gap between competencies’ importance and performance. Thus, it can be concluded that there is mismatch between the current MBAG competencies and what is really needed by the Sudanese employers. Accordingly, business schools should perform curriculum restructures for prioritizing skills and designing coursework to incorporate top ranked skills viewed as most important by business and employers. Precisely, Design curricula so that students can learn — by doing — to apply multiple disciplines on the job, and encourage students to take electives outside the traditional core curriculum.
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490 |
Title :
Job Concept as a Psychological Predictor of Teachers’ Effectiveness in Senior Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria
Authors :
Apeh H.A., Idris M.A
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The study investigated job-concept as a psychological predictor of teachers' effectiveness in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Three research questions and one null hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. A total of one hundred and sixty-eight participants which consists of twenty-four principals and one hundred and forty-four senior secondary school teachers were drawn from the sampled schools. Two self-designed instruments consisting of Teachers' Job-Concept Scale (TJCS) and Principals' Assessment of Teachers Instrument (PATEI) duly vetted by experts in the field of education were used to obtain information from the participants. The reliability of the instruments was determined by the use of the test-retest method and the reliability indices were 0.71 and 0.84 for the TJCS and PATEI respectively. Data collected were analyzed using frequency count and mean answering the research questions and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient for hypotheses on relationships, t-Test and Analysis of Variance for the significance of difference among the variables. The study revealed that teacher's job-concept and teacher's effectiveness were poor, found that increased job concepts correlates with improvement in teacher effectiveness and that there is no significant difference in the job concept and teaching effectiveness of teachers in FCT secondary schools on the basis of gender. The study recommends that every stakeholder in education to redouble their efforts towards teachers' effectiveness. Teachers particularly are encouraged to show more commitment by updating their knowledge regularly and equip themselves with the modern teaching skills, methods and styles in addition to appropriate use of teaching aids and resources. Teachers should be also exposed to psychological intervention programmes such as emotional intelligence and self-efficacy training that would help enhance their concept.
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01-05 |
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491 |
Title :
Standardization of Accounting Policies and Procedures - Its present status and Applicability Review
Authors :
Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Gautam, Mrs. Samidha Yadav
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Globalization and Liberalization make the investing and funding boundary less and at the same time it also increase the financial risk so, Investors ,Lenders and other interested parties who has stake or interest in the business enterprise needs true and fair view of the Financial statements and also want to intra –firm and Inter-firm comparison to build their confidence in the business in which Accounting Standards plays a vital role. This paper deals with the present status of Accounting Standards and their applicability in India and also explain the setting process of Accounting Standards their advantages and Limitations .It also deal about how the Central Government of India and ICAI defines the levels for the applicability of Accounting Standards upon the corporate and Non- Corporate entities and What types of exemptions and relaxation are provided to them.
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01-06 |
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492 |
Title :
Evaluation of the Physical and Mental State of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: Case Study of the Centre of Awakening and Rehabilitation the Pelican of Niamey
Authors :
DOUKA SOUMAÃLA Aboubacar, EDOH Koffi Pierrot, BIGA BOUKARY Alassane, Aboubacar Yenikoye Ismaël
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The objective of this study is to evaluate the general physical and mental state of the children of the centre of awakening and rehabilitation the ‘Pelican’ of Niamey, before their implication in adapted physical activities (APA). Thirty-one children with intellectual disabilities, including six girls and 25 boys enrolled in the centre in 2018-2019 (14.7 ± 5.6 years) and selected by reasoned choice, actually participated to this study. Height, weight, hip circumference and waist size were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated to determine their weight status as recommended by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). Physical, cognitive and socio-emotional adaptive abilities were also assessed. The average BMI was 23.2 ± 6.6 kg / m2, with 11 obese children, 11 with normal weight and 9 underweight. The aetiological profile predominantly revealed cases of trisomy 21 in 24 children, six of them had pervasive developmental disorders, and one of them had autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There was no problem of communication between the children studied. However, 14 of them sometimes had emotional troubles and 16 was unable to take any initiative. They all had good tone, good motor skill and easily participated to daily tasks. They had good perception and understood the instructions they were given, but sleep disturbances and feeding difficulties were reported. The results indicate that the children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities of the centre of awakening and rehabilitation the ‘Pelican’ of Niamey have sufficient level to participate to the adapted physical activities, proposed for their care in terms of the promotion of their mental health and the development of their sociability.
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Title :
Research on Driver's Seating Position Based on Chinese Human Characteristics
Authors :
Liping Liu, Weinan Ju, Hongwei Liu
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Driver's seating position is an important factor affecting driving posture and comfort. Chinese drivers were took as the research object in this paper. Driving posture characteristics were collected through experiments. Parameters of the driver's seating position were extracted. By analyzing the horizontal and vertical seating position, the SgRP curve equation of the Chinese driver was obtained. This research will provide a basis for the positioning of car seats and a reference for the study of driver's seat position preference.
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07-09 |
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494 |
Title :
The Establishment of National Hospital Insurance Fund and Its Performance, 1966-1972
Authors :
Joyce Chepkwony
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this article examines the Establishment of National Hospital Insurance Fund and its Performance in Kenya in the period between 1966 and 1972. An elaboration of factors which facilitated its establishment, management, administration and amendments to the entity are undertaken to assess its significance in this period. Literature review was through an assessment of various sources relevant in the establishment of NHIF as a non-racial scheme, the NHIF Board of Management, Administration and Amendments, which were important in evaluating the Performance of NHIF during the period of examination. This assessment provides the dynamics which impacted on NHIF service delivery in the period, 1966-1972. The study utilised the Political Economy perspective to analyse the establishment of the NHIF and the factors which impacted on the performance of the healthcare service provider from 1966 to 1972. The historical method guided the study to discover from records and other accounts the underlying factors that impacted on the performance of the NHIF in the period of examination. The study found out that the NHIF was established as part of the Kenya government development agenda to enhance the welfare of its citizens and therefore, achieve socio-economic progress. The study also established that there was the formation of a Board of Management for the NHIF, which was tasked with administration and implementation of significant amendments to the healthcare service provider. Further, the study found out that government policies in this period were shaped by the global events and subsequently, the financing capacities in the socio-economic sectors. The study also established that there were numerous amendments on the NHIF Act, which shaped the modes of service delivery in this period. This article concludes that the dynamics experienced by the NHIF in this period were relevant in enhancing service delivery for the citizens in the subsequent decades.
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495 |
Title :
Using Supervised Extensive Reading (SER) for Improving English as a Language of Instruction (LoI) and Learning: An Exploratory Study based on Observational Evidence
Authors :
Jane Kembo
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Supervised Extensive Reading (SER) for 180 second language secondary school learners provided extra input in English.The learners read books graduated according to difficulty for two lessons a week.They made mandatory writtenreports on given forms and oral reports to their classmateson what they had read, as they gained confidence in self-expression. This went on for two years. Observationsshowed that there werelanguage in the areas of reading, grammar, writing and vocabulary improvementsand a spill-over into the performance of other subjects. While more studies are needed in the area, these observations show that SER holds promise for foreign and second language learners who use other languages as languages of instruction and learning and for whom the classroom is the main source of input in the target languages.
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496 |
Title :
Development of Human Resources in Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam: Issues and Solutions
Authors :
Nguyen Mai Lam
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Human resource is one of the basic factors that reflect the level and quality of the country's sustainable development. However, the quality of human resources in Ho Chi Minh City is still inadequate both in terms of physical strength, professional qualifications as well as awareness, behavior, labor discipline, competitiveness... In the coming time, to overcome the above problems, a system of solutions should be synchronously implemented.
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497 |
Title :
Public Awareness of the Impacts of Noise Pollution on Human Health
Authors :
Ebiwari Wokekoro
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The study investigated the general public awareness of the impacts of noise pollution on human health. The study adopted a survey research design. Questionnaires were used to collect data from adult respondents through emails and their phone numbers. The results were analysed with pie and bar charts indicating the frequencies and percentages. The results of study revealed that negative impacts of noise pollution on health are headache, sleeplessness, psychological disorders, lack of concentration at work and other health impacts such as hearing loss, learning difficulties, stroke, hypertension and reduced quality of life. The study also indicated that the majority of the respondents are knowledgeable about the health effects of noise pollution. The study concludes that noise pollution adversely impact human health. The study recommends aggressive public enlightenment on the danger of noise pollution on human health and the strict implementation and enforcement of noise pollution abatement and control laws.
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498 |
Title :
An Examination of Sources of Noise Pollution in Cities in Nigeria
Authors :
Ebiwari Wokekoro
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This study examined the sources of noise pollution in Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The target population of the study was the adult urban residents. Data were obtained through a structured questionnaire, observation, photographs and from key informants. The purposive and convenient sampling techniques were utilised to select the respondents.The questionnaire was designed using google form and distributed to respondents through respondents’ emails and WhatsApp phone numbers. Sixty one questionnaires were retrieved and analysis was based on the responses from the questionnaire. The results were analysed with descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the major source of noise pollution in Nigeria is generator noise. This was closely followed by automobiles, industries, religious centres, musical equipment and sources of noise pollution. The study concludes there are numerous sources of noise pollution in cities in Nigeria that negatively impact humans and the urban environment. The study recommends that noise pollution can be significantly reduced by law, advocacy, prevention by the polluter and through polluters pay principle.
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499 |
Title :
Effect of Drum’s Excitation Frequency on Ride Comfort of a Single –Drum Vibratory Roller
Authors :
Le Van Quynh, Nguyen Thanh Cong, Nguyen T. K. Thoa
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This study proposes a half-vehicle ride dynamic model of a single-drum vibratory roller interacting with the under the ground surface deformation to analyze the effects of drum’s excitation frequency on vehicle ride. The excitation frequencies for a dynamic drum affect not only soil compression efficiency, but also vehicle ride comfort. In order to evaluate the effect on vehicle ride comfort, the weighted r.m.s acceleration responses of the vertical driver’s seat and pitch angle of the cab according to the ISO 2631:1997(E) standard are chosen as objective functions. The excitation frequencies for a dynamic drum are respectively analyzed based on objective functions. The results show that the effects of drum’s excitation frequency on vehicle ride are very obvious especially at the range of the low excitation frequency values for a dynamic drum. The results of this are the theoretical basis for designing the dynamic systems of a single-drum vibratory roller.
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07-10 |
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500 |
Title :
Gender Differences in Covid-19 Infected Patients: Focus on the Male and Female Susceptibility to Covid-19 and Mortality Rate
Authors :
Jane Mawia Kilonzo, Shadrack Kiteme Ndili, James Kimanzi Muthui
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The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Disease (COVID-19) has put the whole world on alert. Epidemiological data from the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic and the recent SARS-CoV-2 pandemic indicate that there may be sex-dependent differences in disease susceptibility and mortality rates. We therefore aim to compare the susceptibility of COVID-19 and mortality rate on gender basis and give reasons for the disparity. We extracted theepidemiological data from different countries showing differences in susceptibility and mortality rate of disease based on gender then did an empirical study on the reasons for the disparity. Results: Males are more susceptible to COVID-19 compared to females. This is attributed to immunological advantages produced by estrogen hormone, X-chromosome and differences in the ACE2 receptors.
In conclusion, apart from exposure, smoking and social cultural risk factors subjected men on COVID-19, their susceptibility to the disease is caused by immunological and hormonal risk factors. This study will greatly help in developing gender sensitive medications or vaccines for COVID 19 and fine-tune response policies.
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11-13 |
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501 |
Title :
Role of Counselling in HIV Positive Status Disclosure among Sexual Partners in Kibera Informal Settlement, Nairobi; Kenya
Authors :
Fr. Abok Michael, Dr. Dennis Nyongesa Wamalwa
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This study clearly revealed that experience of HIV status disclosure among sexual partnersis generally painful and an immense challenge for the people living with HIV/ AIDS. Considering the danger of infection and re-infections, there is an urgent need to address these challenges and provide the necessary emotional support. Silence is highly dangerous in this situation, and, as our practice has shown again and again, too often lack of HIV status disclosure ends in death and in spreading the virus. Stigma, discrimination, disempowerment, poverty and, gender inequality cripple and affect the infected people’s coping mechanisms. Literature, previous research and current findings are all in agreement on this topic.Counselling was found to play a great role in HIV positive status disclosure among sexual partners in Kibera informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya.
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502 |
Title :
From The Traditional Radio to Podcast or To the À La Carte
Authors :
Marta Ramona Novăceanu (Oprea)
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The mass-media sector re-comprises every day as a result of the constant and accelerated increase of new technologies. Among the new media, a spectacular evolution has been recorded lately by the podcast. The most recent research (Digital News Report, 2019), show that more and more audience leave the traditional radio in favour of new technologies, such as podcast, streaming or on-line radio, means that continue to make a revolution in the actual media environment. We could say that podcasting is a transition from the traditional radio to the customised radio, upon request (à la carte) and that this new media instrument varies from the programes produced ta home by podcasters that are not journalists to the specialised radio broadcast. We introduced this opposition between the two figures, the one of the expert and the one of the amateur, in order to see if the context of the multitude of podcasts that exist on the market, from the most professional to the ones created by amateurs, differences exist and of what nature these differences are. It is in fact, the purpose of this article, that shall focus on a comparative assessment between the podcast proposed by professionals and the one proposed by amateurs in Romania and France. Consequently, in this paper I intend to examine podcasting from a production perspective, focusing on the similarities and differences between radio and podcasting as a way of delivering audio content.
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503 |
Title :
Technology Application in Teaching British Culture and English Literature: A Case Study at a Rural Teacher Training College in Vietnam
Authors :
Dan Tam Thi Nguyen
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Using technology in English language teaching has been discussed widely. There have been numerous studies drawing on the effectiveness of using technology in improving students’ learning English. However, those studies mainly focused on how technology was integrated to enhance students’ English skills, not to deal with abstract and difficult texts from other subjects in the English language higher education programs like British Culture (BC) and English Literature (EL). As BC and EL are the core subjects in the English language teacher education program in Vietnam, a case study was conducted to explore the integration of technology in teaching those two subjects. This study had 60 student teachers of English and six lecturers at a teacher training college in the South of Vietnam. Data were gathered from surveys, interviews, focus groups and classroom observations. The findings show that thanks to the application of videos and multimodal resources that those lecturers structured communicative activities to engage students in meaningful practices.
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504 |
Title :
Evaluating Training Effectiveness: Critical Studies in the Last Eight Decades
Authors :
Mohamad Kenan Assi, Valliappan Raju
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The paper is an attempt to provide an influential and critical discussion to a very wide range of papers which could be ranged between the 1970s until 2020. A thorough discussion that influences training, organizations, trainers, and trainees was provided aiming at evaluating the training effectiveness. The paper has concluded that training could be more effective when organizations focus on the content of the training that is aligned with the strategical goal of the organization. The study has shown the effect of factors that have the highest priority to achieve the best training effectiveness. These factors include motivation, attitude, emotional intelligence management support, style of training style, trainer’s open-mindedness, self-efficacy, and basic ability. These factors were determined throughout many studies as the dominant factors. This means that ensuring better training effectiveness, managers have to allow employees to practice the acquired skills due to training at the workplace. The attitude of the trainees could be used as a criterion to make an initial assessment of how much the training effectiveness has been achieved. However, the huge success of studies about evaluating the training effectiveness, it seems that more studies are still needed in at least three dimensions: influence of motivation, the attitude of employees, and developing a better model.
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505 |
Title :
Literature Review: A Significant Feature of Writing a Research Report
Authors :
Azizur Rahman, Mohd Zulkifle, Md Khursid Alam Ansari, Sidra, Mohammad Aslam
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Research is an objective-based, systemic, and rational approach to find the facts. The literature review plays a pivotal role in almost every operational steps of research. It clarifies the research field of the problem; provides the current state of knowledge, which guides the definite direction to study. It also points out the challenges, feasibilities, and suggests the best tools, technique, and methodology to achieve the objective of research. It does not only save time, money, and logistics of research but, also precise the study. Possible outcomes of the research could be predicted only after a proper literature review. The literature review must be concise, clear, critical, convincing, and contributive. There are six basic elements of the literature review i.e. information about data collector, the time frame of data collection, source of data, method and purpose of its collection, and its finding. There are three types of sources – primary, secondary, and conceptual/theoretical. Primary sources are unfiltered whereas secondary sources are filtered. A literature review minimizes the ambiguity of the study. Based on information collected through the literature review, the researcher becomes ready to deal with the difficulty and challenges of the study. The primary aim of this article was to provide information about the overall information of the topic. In this paper, significance and other characteristics of literature review are discussed.
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506 |
Title :
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Kenyan case: A Review onprioritizing immunonutrition in Prevention and Management
Authors :
Dr. Carren Adhiambo Otieno
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At the end of the year 2019, a novel virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2), causing severe acute respiratory syndrome expanded globally fromWuhan, China.The beginning of 2020 saw the emergence of COVID-19 outbreak which was in March 2020 declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Coronaviruses infect the upper gastrointestinal and respiratory tractof the mammals including humans and birds. Animals rarely spread coronaviruses to humans but it subsequently spreads between humans via respiratory droplets produced when a person sneezes or coughs.Despite great efforts globally, there is no specific antiviral treatment and vaccinecurrently recommended for COVID-19-19. However, prevention and management are the best options. Using research reports, online databases, WHO guidelines and recent articles on COVID-19, i carried out systematic review of immunity and nutrition in the prevention and management of the disease. This article may be useful in creating awareness among the public, to combat COVID-19through balanced nutrition.
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507 |
Title :
Relationship between Taro Leaf Blight (Phytophthora Colocasiae) Disease Resistance and Agronomic Traits of Kenyan and Pacific - Caribbean Taro (Colocasies Esculenta) Accessions
Authors :
Carren Adhiambo Otieno
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Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is an important food crop whose production is declining gradually leading to widespread genetic erosion. Despite the limited commercial development, it is important in diet of many in the developing countries. Its corms are baked, roasted, or boiled and the leaves are frequently eaten as vegetable. It is an important source of vitamins, especially folic acid. Phytophthora colocasiae is currently one of the most devastating fungal taro pathogen whose control has relied majorly on use of systemic fungicides which are not environmental friendly. Accessions resistant to taro leaf blight (TLB) can grow without any or fewer fungicide applications. Resistance level of accessions differ largely based on genetic composition, origin and agronomic practices. This fact was the reason for the evaluation of taro accessions from Pacific - Caribbean and Kenya for resistance to TLB under two different trials. Thirteen taro accessions were obtained from previously imported taro from different Pacific - Caribbean and thirteen from six counties in Kenya (Siaya, Kisumu, Busia, Uasin Gishu and Kakamega). They were established in Kakamega, county of Kenya. All the recommended practices were followed for raising a plant except plant protection. CRD was used with three replications. Data collection was started two months of establishment and at one-month interval for five months. Number of suckers and leaves were obtained monthly while corm weight was obtained at harvesting when the plants were seven months old. The disease was scored on a severity scale of 0-9 scale.Resistance was calculated by subtracting the already obtained percent disease severity from 100%.Marked difference in disease resistance was noticed among accessions from different regions and small differences from same region.Disease resistance ranged between 58.27% - 89.73% for Kenyan and Pacific – Caribbean taro respectively with BL/SM/128 from Samoa portraying the highest resistance of 89.73%.Correlation between TLB resistance and number of suckers and total leaf area under field study revealed a negative co-efficient.These differences can be used in breeding studies for disease-resistanceand high yield.
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508 |
Title :
Attitude of Students towards Lecture Teaching Methods in Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Mukaa Sub-County of Makueni County, Kenya
Authors :
Esther Mumbi Nzomo, James Obara, Agnes Nkurumwa Oywaya
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Successful teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary schools in Kenya depends mostly on correct use of teaching methods whose activities target learning senses. Attitude of agriculture students are quite often acquired through teaching and learning process. Agriculture students’ attitude can be changed by using a variety of teaching and learning methods. The purpose of this study was to determine students’ attitude towards lecture teaching method in agriculture in secondary schools in Mukaa Sub County of Makueni County. The study was conducted to ascertain the Learners’ Preference, willingness and eagerness to participate in agricultural activities in secondary schools in Mukaa Sub-county of Makueni County.This study employed a descriptive research design. The target population of the study consisted of 1773 Form three agriculture students in secondary schools in Mukaa Sub County. A sample size of 120 respondents was randomly selected from a sampling frame of 1773 Form three students in the four wards in Mukaa Sub-county. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from the respondents. To establish reliability of the research instruments a pilot study was carried out using 30 randomly selected secondary school Form three agriculture students in Nzaui Sub County. Face and internal validity of the instrument was established by the supervisors from the department of Agricultural Education and Extension. Quantitative data were coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Qualitative data was analyzed using document report analysis. The results were presented in frequencies, means and percentages. The study established that the attitude of students towards the lecture method was positive. The study recommends that teachers of agriculture should be given in-service training on how to improve the lecture method of teaching agriculture to enhance the teaching and learning process and also combine various teaching methods of agriculture as the situation demands to make teaching and learning effective.
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509 |
Title :
On Computation of Polynomial Knot Invariant
Authors :
Owino B., Mueni. M.
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In this paper we present a combinatorial way of representing states that arise from the various smoothings of knots. We also apply such presentations in calculating polynomial invariant of knots.
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510 |
Title :
The Emergence of COVID-19 in India: A Loco-Regional, Community Perspective and Its Management
Authors :
Abhishekh Basavarajegowda, Channaveerappa Bammigatti, Srikanth Umakanthan, Shashidhar Binnamangala
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COVID-19 initially emerged from Wuhan, Central China in late December 2019. Its neighbouring country, India reported its first COVID-19 positive case in late January followed by a rapid surge in cases due to community spread, regional congregation meetings and presence of active super spreaders. Active surveillance was the main method for COVID-19 prevention and was strictly implemented by the Government. RT-PCR was the main investigation tool conducted by ICMR linked laboratories across the nation. Nationwide lockdown, genetic variation of virus and humid weather has shown to play vital role in epidemic spread and reduced mortality of COVID-19. Management is multipronged based on mild, moderate and severity of clinical features. Mild cases are observed for vitals, moderate cases are treated with oxygenation and steroids. Severe and critically ill patients are mainly supported by ventilators.
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Title :
Methods and Models of Spiritual Revitalization of the Roman Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation: Lessons for the 21st Century Church-Strategy for Revival
Authors :
Garba Henry Marcus
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The study examines the approaches that sparked an institutional transformation of Roman Catholic spirituality during the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation was a clarion call upon the spiritual decay of the church, and the agitation for the overhaul led many to disengage from the Roman Catholic church. However, such a decision led the Catholic church to set up machinery for a restructuring within the institution. This study carefully explores the attempted ecclesiastical approaches that were adopted to improve and return the catholic church to active spirituality. The measures that were employed brought some transformation that strengthened the spirituality and unity of the church, which has helped the ecclesiastical structure in preserving her spiritual heritage. Questions have been asked as to why the Roman Catholic church has developed a sustainable system of promoting its spirituality. The contemporary church is craving for a revival, and it is debatable whether the church of the 21st century can learn from the successful approaches of Catholicism. This study does not aim to justify Catholicism or promote Catholic spirituality but offers a challenge to the church today on the need to develop a sustainable approach of preserving and promoting a contextual spirituality that makes meaning to the everyday life of people.
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Title :
ASEANs Position in Traning Peace in the South China Sea
Authors :
Nguyen Van Hiep, Pham Ngoc Tram
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In the present context, there are many different approaches and assessments of ASEAN'S position in maintaining peace in the South China Sea. The article with a positive view and approach from a historical perspective, the author analyzes the position and effective activities of this organization in maintaining peace in the South China Sea.
Accordingly, ASEAN'S outstanding position in maintaining peace in the South China Sea is promoting Asean's central values, flexibility in handling issues and challenges related to peace, security, and regional developments, including the South China Sea issue. This is a fairly active organization in promoting confidence building measures, creating mechanisms for regional cooperation that can engage external partners, especially all major countries to achieve common regional goals.
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Title :
Simultaneous Quantification by HPLC of Three Therapeutically Active Components Quercitin, Kaempferol & Naringin in the Ethanolic Extract of Merremia Emarginata (Burm.F)Hallier F. & Its Application as a Quality Control Tool
Authors :
Seema R. Saple, Hardik R. Shah, Vikas V. Vaidya
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Merremia emarginata(Burm.f)Hallier f.commonly known as Akhuparni is a medicinal Plant belonging to the family Convolvulacea. The plants possess many proven biological activities and phytoconstituents is also used in marketed ayurvedic formulations. The present study reports the HPLC method which has been developed and validated for simultaneous quantification of Quercitin, Kaempferol & Naringin from extract of whole plant of M. emarginata and its formulation. Jasco 2000 series HPLC system was used with PDA detector for the experiment. The method involves use of a C18 column (Finpak, C18 25cm X 4.6 mm, 5μm) as a stationary phase. Mobile phase was gradient mixture of methanol and 0.1% Orthophosphoric acid with a flow rate of 1 ml/min wavelength used for simultaneous analysis is 270nm. The developed method was then validated in accordance with the ICH guidelines in terms of specificity, linearity, LOD, LOQ,precision and recovery.The validated method was successfully applied for quantification of three components in a reliving worm infestation “Krimighna Kashya” containing Ipomea reniformis extract. This method can also be used as a quality control tool for other formulations or dietary supplements containing the extract of M. emarginata.
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Title :
The Challenges of Globalization to Africa: Theoretical Reflections and Practical Assessments
Authors :
Tewodros Kassie, Yemiamrew Jorgie
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The political economy of Africa has been marginalized for long since the commencement of relations with the outside world, despite the much rosy explanations that western institutions provide to justify their policy prescriptions. And it is plausible that it will remain indefinitely. Guided by a post-modernist pragmatic knowledge claim, this study follows a qualitative interpretative methodology to make an analytical explanatory inquiry on the nexus between the process of globalization, the opportunities and challenges of it on the political economy of African states, and the strategies that have been adopted hitherto. As it strives to make sense of the convergence and divergence of Western countries and their institutions policy prescription and the policy tenets that most African states are applauding much as an alternative to it against the political economy nature, dynamics, and patterns of African countries, ample data from primary and secondary sources are collected. This paper analyzed, using the ethos of qualitative method data collections and analysis, data from secondary sources such as policy documents, official reports, academic journals, periodicals, proceedings, books, newspapers, and magazines. The overall effect of globalization on the political economy of most African states have been negative. This does not deny the disproportionate share of the benefits from it for some countries due to their comparative advantage or the trickle-down effects. The aspect of development in theories either in capturing the evolving dynamics or in providing policy prescription to include Africa into the process of global political economy disadvantaged Africa. There has been much disregard, save for the legacies of former relationships, to incorporate extant political economy nature of African states in the theorization as much in policy prescriptions African states have been advised to adopt to maximize benefits from the process of globalization. The study also finds that neither African experience of using emerging alternative policies and strategies such as intra-Africa regional integration frameworks; development cooperation frameworks with Asia’s emerging economies; and alternative development cooperation frameworks with the USA and EU have provided sound returns for African states. Nor the urgency most Africa’s felt to strengthen their capacity to avoid the effects of and to extract available benefits from the process of globalization by playing the established Washington consensus against the emerging Beijing consensus and south-south cooperation frameworks have been strong enough to provide the expected benefits. Indeed, limited progress have been observed in African regional cooperation and integration schemes in some limited areas; though what have been achieved is far lagging behind what could have been accomplished. Lastly, developments since 2001 have provided Africa both opportunities and challenges. Besides the BWIs multilateral institutions initiatives aimed at establishing bilateral relations with Africa prevailed-USA’s AGOA and EU’s-EBA since 2001. Of the three dominant theories of political economy, Realism and Marxism do have much explanatory currency than liberalism, in this regard. The liberal explanation that globalization would benefit the political economy of Africa is nothing but unrealistic normative wishes of positive sum game politics and economic relations of mutual benefit. Moreover, the adoption of values, cultures and practices of liberal democracy can serve as the best panacea for all existing socio-political and cultural drawbacks hampering the birth of the preconditions for the political economy transformation that it claims would be achieved.
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Title :
Separation and Identification of Oxidative Degradation Products of Osimertinib Tablets by using HPLC, UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS and Evaluation of their in-silico Safety Assessment
Authors :
Seema R. Saple, Arun D. Bhutnar, Vikas V. Vaidya, Suvarna S. Lohakare
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The present study focused on identification of the Oxidative degradation products of Osimertinib (OSM) Tablets by using of high-resolution mass spectrometry. A Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) coupled with high resolution time of flight (Q-TOF-MS) was used for identification of oxidative degradation products (DPs) of OSM. Three major degradation products (DPs) were formed and their separation was carried out on a non-polar stationary phase by high-performance liquid chromatography system (HPLC). Three oxidative degradants were identified with masses, DP-1 (532.2655), DP-2 (m/z 516.2802) and DP-3 (m/z 516.2657) in this study. Further, interpretation of high resolution spectral data of degradants was carried out and proposed the elemental composition, RDB (ring double bond), mass error in ppm and molecular structure. Additionally, the in-silico safety assessed through widely accepted and respected structure activity relation (QSAR) and statistical based software’s DEREK nexusTM, and MultiCASE , Case UltraTM for all DPs and OSM
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Title :
Multi-Model Intelligent Prediction of Pakistan Port Throughput under the Background of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Qian Ding
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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is model project and flagship project of China's "One Belt One Road "initiative. The cooperation between China and Pakistan covers all levels of power, roads, ports, and even education. A large number of investment in infrastructure and industrial projects will greatly promote Pakistan economic development greatly, which will bring strong industrial development , transportation logistics and increase port throughput, so we carry out forecast analysis of Pakistan port throughput in order to provide relevant government enterprises with a valuable reference for decision-making. This paper uses three intelligent forecasting models: neural network model, logistic model and grey theory model to predict Pakistan’s port throughput and container throughput in 2020, 2025, 2030, and 2035. The forecast result data shows: in good times, economic trends by 2035. The optimistic high forecast results in port throughput reaching about 220 million tons and container throughput reaching 6.91 million TEU. On the contrary, when the economic trend is relatively weak, the low forecast result of Pakistan's port throughput is 113 million tons, and the container throughput is 2.89 million TEU.
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Title :
The Prediction of Road Freight Demand in Pakistan under the Background of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Jiashu Feng
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With the continuous advancement of the "One Belt, One Road" and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor transportation infrastructure cooperation, the continuous increase in the density of Pakistan’s roads, and the upgrading of existing roads, road freight, which has always been dominant in Pakistan’s freight transport, will usher in faster development. To this end, this article explores its demand forecasting. This article mainly uses univariate forecasting ARMA model, Gompaz growth curve model, multivariate multiple regression model and a combination model of the three to forecast Pakistan's road freight demand (freight turnover). The results show that the growth of total fixed capital formation, GDP, highway mileage, and population will all cause the same direction change of road freight turnover; using a combined model is more accurate than using a single model to predict the results, so the combined model is used to predict the road freight turnover volume in 2020, 2025 and 2030 in order to provide a valuable reference for the investment decision of China and Pakistan in Pakistan's transportation infrastructure construction.
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518 |
Title :
Multiple Regression Forecast Analysis of Pakistan Railway Freight Volume under the Background of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Construction
Authors :
Aimin DENG, Xingxing LIU
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The construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is the a development strategy of China and Pakistan, and it is also an important part of the ‘Belt and Road’. For better construction the Corridor, this article systematically forecasts Pakistan’s railway freight demands. Considering GDP, total population, food production, and fixed asset investment and FDI respectively as influencing factors, this article carries out a multiple regression forecast analysis on Pakistan’s railway freight volume in 2020, 2025 and 2030. The study found that Pakistan’s railway freight volume is positively correlated with Total Fixed Asset Investment and FDI, but the positive correlation between FDI is stronger, and Pakistan’s railway freight volume will have a steady and rapid growth in the next decade. If FDI increases, the growth of railway freight volume will be stronger, which also demonstrates the importance of China's investment on the Corridor and the impact on the increasing of railway freight volume.
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Title :
Abnormalities of Serum Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in North-Western Nigeria
Authors :
A.Yakubu, S. Dahiru, A.S. Mainasara, P.O. Anaja, B. Musa, H.A. Hassan
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Background:Dyslipidaemia has been indicted in type-2 diabetes. It increases the patient’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. This study was conducted to compare the lipid profile of diabetic patients and healthy controls.
Method and Method: A case – control study was conducted. 80 type 2 diabeticpatients and 80 controls were recruited in the study. Serum lipid profiles: total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein, and high density lipoprotein, anthropometry,glycatedhaemoglobinand fasting blood glucose were assessed using standard methods. Epi Info Version 7 was used for statistical analysis and P < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.
Results: Compared to the control subjects, diabetic patients had statistically significant higher levels of total cholesterol(p= 0.001), triglycerides (p= 0.001), Low density lipoprotein (p<0.05), high .density lipoprotein (p= 0.001), HbA1c (P= )and the fasting blood glucose (P= ).Among the diabetic subjects, the dyslipidemia shows a gender dimorphism with diabetic females having higher levels compared to the diabetic males (P= ).49% of the studied diabetics were obese. Obese diabetics had significantly higher serum levels of total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein (p= 0.05) compared to non-obese diabetics. The duration of diabetes also affects the serum lipid profile in such a way that diabetics with greater than 5 years history of diabetes duration having/ had higher total cholesterol levels compared to those with ≤ 5 years history of diabetes (P= ) or lower diabetes duration.
Conclusion: Type 2 diabetic patients have higher risk of having dyslipidemia compared to the control group. Female gender, obesity and greater than 5 year’s history of diabetes higher diabetes duration were associated with dyslipidemia in diabetic patients. We recommend routine lipid profile test especially in the higher risk groups.
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520 |
Title :
Divorce and Its Consequences on Family Development
Authors :
Karake Musaja Vincent
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Divorce is a terribly-unpleasant experience that negatively affects all human relationships: parents, children, relatives, and friends. This devastating event affects parents’ emotional, psychological, social and economic stability. It also impacts parents’ relationship with their offspring. The objective of this article is to find what the root causes of conflicts that result in divorce in Christian families are and the impact of divorce process on family development.
To find the causes of the conflicts, relevant literature by authorities and scholars in the area of Divorce and Marriage was reviewed. Views on factors that affect both parents and their children were taken to be used and compared to results of data critically and synthetically analyzed and interpreted.
In the process to collect data, Qualitative Descriptive research design was used where questionnaire, study guide, and interviews were used to collect data. Basing on the research objectives, the data collected was coded, analyzed and tabulated. The data was then interpreted, being answers from 85 respondents involved in the study.
The findings of the research carried out contained in this article showed that among the major causes of divorce are: infidelity, sexuality difficulties among couples, drug abuse, incompatibility, economic status of the family, poor communication, and work-holism. The couple should always remember that forgiveness and respect to each other will go a long way towards fighting the spirit of divorce. It is recommended that the couple always work towards establishing and maintaining good, marital relationship. They should be extra careful how they behave before their children if divorce has actualized. Lastly, they should also be aware of the help that is always available through Counseling.
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Title :
The Effects of Divorce on the Development of Children’s Lives
Authors :
Karake Musaja Vincent
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Divorce is a heart-breaking experience that changes the lives of parents and children. In God’s plan, marriage is to be a strong union, the mystery of the two becoming one, and which once entered into, no one should break (Mark 10:6-9). Divorce is a devastating event which affects parents’ emotional, psychological, and economic stability. It also impacts parents’ relationship with their offspring. The objective of this study is to find what the root causes and solutions of conflicts that result to early divorce in Christian families are and the ensuing consequences as it pertains particularly to the development of the lives of the children.
To find the causes and solution to the problem of divorce, relevant literature by authorities and scholars in the area of Divorce and Marriage was reviewed. Views on factors that affect both parents and their children were taken to be used and compared to results of data critically and synthetically analyzed and interpreted in chapter.
In the process to collect data, Qualitative Descriptive research design was used where questionnaire, study guide, and interviews were used to collect data. Basing on the research objectives, the data collected was coded, analyzed and tabulated. The data was then interpreted, being answers from 85 respondents involved in the study.
The findings showed that among the major causes of divorce are: infidelity, sexuality difficulties among couples, drug abuse, incompatibility, economic status of the family, poor communication, and work-holism. The couple should always remember forgiveness and respect to each other will go a long way towards fighting the spirit of divorce. It is recommended that the couple always work towards establishing and maintaining good, marital relationship. They should be extra careful how they behave before their children if divorce has actualized. Lastly, they should also be aware of the help that is always available through Counseling.
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Title :
Divorce And Children’s Adjustment in the Post-Divorce Period
Authors :
Karake Musaja Vincent
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Divorce is a traumatic, heart-breaking experience that affects the lives of parents, children, families, relatives and friends. This devastating event affects spouse’s emotional, psychological, and economic stability. It also impacts spouse’s relationship with children, families, relatives, and friends. The objective of this study was to find what the root causes and solutions of conflicts that result to early divorce in Christian families are, the ensuing consequences, and children’s adjustment in the post-divorce period. This article specifically focuses on children’s adjustment in the post-divorce period.
To find the causes and solutions to the problem and what the post-divorce period portends for the children, views on effects of how various conflicts cause or help bring about divorce were taken and compared to results of data from respondents’ answers,critically and synthetically analyzed and interpreted.
In the process to collect data, Qualitative Descriptive research design was used where questionnaire, study guide, and interviews were used to collect data. Basing on the research objectives, the data collected was coded, analyzed and tabulated. The data, being answers from the 85 respondents involved in the study, was then interpreted.
The findings showed that among the major causes of divorce are: infidelity, sexuality difficulties among couples, drug abuse, incompatibility, economic status of the family, poor communication, and work-holism. Counselling, it was found out, had the effect of reducing slowly, the effects of the causes that brought divorce and in some cases to stop divorce. Counselling was found too to reduce the pain and the problems that children of divorce went through whether under single parent or where the custodial parent was remarried. The couple should always remember that forgiveness and respect to each other, even without professional Counselling, will go a long way towards fighting the spirit of divorce. It is recommended that the couple always work towards establishing and maintaining good marital relationship. Lastly, the couple should be aware of the help that God will render to them, being strengthened to forgive and to practise the teachings got through Counselling.
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Title :
Spectrum and Prevalence of GIT Admissions at a Tertiary Hospital in a Resource Poor Setting, Northwestern Nigeria: A Five Year Review
Authors :
A. Yakubu, S.A. Maiyaki, A.A. Musa, A. Sakajiki, H. Umar
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Background:Gastrointestinal tract diseases cause a significant global health problem, approximately accounts for 8 million deaths per year worldwide. This study aims to describe the pattern of Gastrointestinal (GIT) disease cases seen at thein-service medical wards of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: A retrospective hospital-based review of GIT admission obtained from 1st January 2013 to 31st of December 2017 in the Department of Internal Medicine of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto state Nigeria. The hospital draws its patients from Sokoto and neighboring Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina and Niger states. Data were extracted from patients’ case folders. The data were validated using Microsoft excel version 13 and exported to SPSS version 23.0 (Chicago IL) for windows; for statistical analysis.
Result:There were a total of 1266 GIT patients admitted during the study period, 688(54.3%) were males, and 578(45.7%) were females, with a male to female ratio of 1.2:1. The mean age of the study participants was 39.4 with SD± 18.4 and the age range of 1-100 years respectively. The peak age incidence occurred within third-fifth decade accounted for 764(64%) The result indicated that age was found to be a significant factor in association with GIT disorders (X2 = 481.1, DF = 152, P<0.05).
Conclusion: Determination of the various GI disease conditions and the factors responsible for variability in incidence and outcomes of diseases will allow clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers, and healthcare organizations to intervene in a more scientifically logical way thereby ensuring effective resource allocation to decrease the overall burden of gastrointestinal disease.
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Title :
Factors affecting Muslim Evangelism: A Study of Free Pentecostal Church of Babati Council Town, Tanzania
Authors :
Akimana Canisius
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The topic of this research is ‘Factors Affecting Muslim Evangelism: A Study of Free Pentecostal church of Babati Council Town, Tanzania in Babati Council Town-Tanzania. The purpose of this study is to listen and understand pastors and other key people explaining factors affecting Muslim evangelism, and how does preparation for evangelism to Muslims influence its success in Babati Council Town? What role does the training of evangelists at the Free Pentecostal Church play in the success of evangelizing to Muslims in Babati Council Town Tanzania? How does one’s Christian lifestyle at Free Pentecostal Church relate to their success in evangelizing Muslims in Babati Council Town? The study served as a reference to pastors, Churches, Christian non-governmental organizations, and outreach teams involved in Muslim evangelism in Babati and Tanzania at large. It is hoped to enhance mission work for those interested in evangelizing the Muslims in Tanzania and the rest of the world. It is significant to other researchers interested in factors hindering Muslim evangelism in different places of the world. The data collection was through interviews and participatory observation. The interviews were recorded. Church pastors and members in the church at Babati shared with the researcher their daily experience in Muslim evangelism. The study targeted 50 respondents. The data collection tools used were interviews and participant observation. The data analysis was done using Qualitative Data Analysis Miner Lite Version 2.0.7. The data presentation was through figures and tables. The results evidenced that there is a lack of training from all the five churches.
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Title :
Review of Lok Purusha Doctrine of Ayurveda Psychology in Cognitive Correction during Counseling
Authors :
Thushara Joy
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Perceptual errors and cognitive distortion is considered as a main reason behind maladaptive behavior of individuals. In Ayurveda psychology cognitive correction utilizes principles of a doctrine termed as Lok purusha or the theorem of interconnectedness of man and universe. The doctrine has various components which are utilized for counseling especially while providing psychological first aid for a trauma affected patients and in grief counseling. The previous published works published are focused upon the physiological, anatomical and spiritual utility of this doctrine. On the other hand this theorem stands as a base for various cognitive therapies in Ayurveda. The publications regarding the utility in psychology are not to be found. Hence this review article is an attempt to bring light into the doctrine’s multiple dimensions of sociology neurology and psychology and elaborate how it is applied in the cognitive therapy of Ayurveda.
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Title :
In Vitro Anticancer, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Screening Of Compounds from Ricinus Communis Linn: A Review
Authors :
Constantine Kameti, Dr. Henry Mwangi, Dr. Margaret Ng'ang'a
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Medicinal plants have been in use since ancient times in the treatment of diseases such as stomach ache, diarrhoea, sexually transmitted diseases, tumours and wounds among others. The family Euphorbiaceae contains approximately 350 genera and over 7,500 species that are flowering plants. Amongst the plants is the Ricinus communis Linn. or castor plant which has high traditional and medicinal values leading to a healthy free disease community. In Kenya, about 25 million people are known to rely on herbal medicine. Moreover, herbal drugs are known to be more accessible and preferred due to their natural source and presumed comparative lesser side effect. Numerous studies on phytochemical composition of R. communis and pharmacological have been conducted. In the recent past, scientists and researchers around the globe have elaborately studied the phytochemical composition of R. communis L. whole plant as well as their biological pharmacological activities. These studies have established the therapeutic potential of R. communis L. in modern medicine and about it as a possible candidate for drug discovery. The present review gives an overview of R communis chemical composition and various pharmacological and biologicals activities.
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Title :
The Correlations of Age, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Dialized Volume and Total Protidemia, With Somatic Variables in a Population of 27 Females and 34 Males Undergoing Chronic Peritoneal Dialysis
Authors :
Giancarlo Ruggieri
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Premise – The purpose of the present paper bases on the study of the correlations existing between age, weight, body mass index (BMI), dialized volume and total protidemia with a series of somatic variable, many of them linked to nutrition conditions : for instance, the correlation between age and creatininemia : the plasmatic value of this last depends on renal function but also on the muscle mass, that is depending in its turn on the age and also by the nutrition conditions : a significant correlation between age and creatininemia, in presence of a normal creatininemia, let us know the degree of body nutrition, Therefore the not significant correlations show the absence of an adequate dependence between the predicting variable and the predicted response : in the case of the example above, it should be probable that the influence of other physic conditions caused the failure of a direct relationship between age and creatininemia.
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Title :
Liquidity Risk Management and Financial Performance of Water Service Providers in Bungoma County, Kenya
Authors :
Wafula Alice, Dr. Brian singoro, Dr. Rashid Fwamba
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Despite the commercialization of all public water service providers in Kenya by the water Act 2002, the firms are still struggling in their management of their liquidity. Even with the high demand for water services as well as sewerage systems, the water service providers in Kenya are still experiencing challenges of liquidity risk as majority of them are not able to cover their operation costs.The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of liquidity Risk management practices on financial performance of water service providers; a case of NZOWASCO in Bungoma County. The study specifically established the effect of liquidity risk management. The study was anchored upon Liquidity risk theory and anticipated income theory and trade off theory. The study used descriptive survey research design. A total of 115 employees of NZOWASCO water services in Bungoma County comprised the study population. A pilot study was conducted in order to test the validity and reliability of the research questionnaire. Content validity of the research instrument was tested by consulting the supervisor in giving informed professional judgment while reliability was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. For the primary data, semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the WSP employees of the institutions concerned. The secondary data for the study was drawn from published articles, journals and audited financial statements of NZOWASCO in Bungoma County. Both descriptive and inferential statistics was used for data analysis. Data was presented using tables, charts and graph. To investigate whether there was any statistical significant influence of cash flow management on financial performance of Water Service Providers of Bungoma County, the study finding concludes that Cash flow management does influence the financial performance of Water Service Providers. The study sought to determine the extent to which the presence of Liquidity risk influences the financial performance of Water Service Providers. The study finding also concluded that Liquidity risk does affect financial performance of Water Service Providers. To investigate whether there was any statistically significance influence of liquidity sources on financial performance of Water Service Providers of Bungoma County regression analysis was conducted. The study finding concludes that the liquidity sources influence financial performance of Water Service Providers. To investigate whether there was any statistically significance moderating influence of government regulation on the relationship between liquidity management and financial performance of Water Service Providers regression analysis was conducted. The equation above indicates that one unit change in Liquidity management results in unit change in the relationship between liquidity management and financial performance of Water Service Providers, while a unit change in the interactive effects of the government regulation and Liquidity management results inunit increases in financial performance of Water Service Providers
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Title :
Divorce and Factors Affecting Children’s Post-Divorce Adjustment
Authors :
Karake Musaja Vincent
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Divorce is the final termination of a marital union, cancelling the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage and dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties involved (A.M. Amber, Divorce: Facts, causes and consequences, 2009). Divorce carries the unpleasant experience that negatively affects all human relationships: parents, children, relatives, and friends. This devastating event affects parents’ emotional, psychological, social and economic stability. It also impacts parents’ relationship with their offspring. This article discusses the factors that affect children’s adjustment after divorce has actualized in a family.
In the discussion of factors that affect the adjustment of children in the post-divorce period, relevant literature by authorities and scholars in the area of Divorce and Marriage was reviewed. Views on factors that affect both parents and their children were taken to be used and compared to results of data critically and synthetically analyzed and interpreted.
In the process to collect data, Qualitative Descriptive research design was used where questionnaire, study guide, and interviews were used to collect data. Basing on the research objectives, the data collected was coded, analyzed and tabulated. The data was then interpreted, being answers from 85 respondents involved in the study.
The findings of the research carried out contained in this article showed that the following factors, namely Gender, Family characteristics, Ethno-cultural background, Situational characteristics, Time since marital disruption happened, and Conflicts when properly understood and better managed painwill easen and make children’s adjustment process more effective and less painful. It is recommended that a parent or parents (single or parents when remarriage of a spouse has taken place) get relevant Counselling that will help them understand the factors and their impact on the children of divorce better. They, will then, be able to help the children adjust with less difficulty, less pain, and in a shorter period.
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Title :
Financial Management of the Principal as a Function of School Effectiveness in Selected Secondary Schools in Yaounde Centre, Cameroon
Authors :
Genevarius NJI
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School effectiveness is a salient aspect of the Education Production Function which excessively requires the efficient use of finances in the enhancement of the attainment of set institutional objectives. Ineffective schools do not only meet school objectives but also contribute to exasperated wastage of scarce available resources; and this study sets out to assess the effects of financial management on school effectiveness. The quantitative approach was adopted for the study and the questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. Using the simple random sampling and the proportionate sampling techniques a sample of 543 teachers was selected. The data was analysed using the spearman rank correlation and the following results were obtained.
- In the first hypothesis, the p-value< 0.05 with correlation coefficient of 0.704. Based on this, we conclude that the management of receivables significantly influences secondary school effectiveness by 70.4%.
- In the second hypothesis, the p-value<0.05 with correlation coefficient of 0.681 indicating that there is a significant link between financial budgeting and expenditure influence secondary school effectiveness by 68.1%.
- Concerning the third Hypothesis, the p-value<0.05 with correlation coefficient of 0.562. We therefore conclude that Financial auditing significantly affects secondary school effectiveness by 56.2%.
The acceptance of all the specific alternative hypotheses gives us the right to retain the main alternative hypothesis which states that there is a relationship between financial management of the Principal and secondary school effectives in Yaounde Centre. Based on the research findings, recommendations were made to stakeholders.
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Title :
Behavior and Characteristics of the Inhabitants of the State of Tocantins in Brazil with the Emergence of the New Coronavirus
Authors :
Maykon Jhuly Martins de Paiva, Iangla Araujo de Melo Damasceno, Patricia Oliveira Vellano, Yurane da Silva Barreira, Samara Borges de Azevedo, Avelina Alves Sales, Laryssa Magalhaes da Silva, Gabriel Epitacio Rodrigues Oliveira, Renata Ferreira Diogo, Nayara Sousa Tavares
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The contamination caused by the new coronavirus caused intense changes in the way of life of the population all over the world, threatening even the welfare of those who needed to restrict themselves. The objective of this work was to evaluate the behavior of the population of the state of Tocantins during the outbreak of COVID-19. It aims to evaluate aspects related to the behavior of the inhabitants of Tocantins during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a cross-sectional study of the opinion poll type without identifying the participants, in compliance with CEP / CONEP resolution 510/16. The questionnaire was prepared on Google Forms, shared through social networks, with questions about the socioeconomic profile and factors associated with isolation. Hygiene habits were the most affected aspects among residents of Tocantins with 56.8% of participants. 63% of respondents believe that in Tocantins only a portion of the population is concerned with COVID-19. About isolation 35% answered that they are partially isolated. It is concluded that the behavior of the inhabitants of Tocantins in Brazil, changed significantly due to the pandemic. Characteristics such as gender, age and place of residence also influenced the perception and beliefs about the pandemic.
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532 |
Title :
Urban Open Spaces and Legislation
Authors :
Ar. Nanditha Nagaraj
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Open spaces in an urban context are the lungs of the city; they are the feeders and lifeline in the urban scenario. They cater to human requirements in many ways playing a major role in overall health and human well-being. Do all cities have open spaces? If yes, are they being equipped properly to serve the purpose? Is there a particular manner to get maximum benefit to the cities’ ecology? In this paper, an attempt is been made to answer these questions in detail. The categories of open spaces available in the cities, the conditions in which they are available, the hierarchy of these open spaces, the importance of these spaces, how should we consciously accommodate such open spaces in the master plan? How these spaces are treated? What are the implications of not having open spaces, and the repercussions of the same on the ecosystem? How the existing open spaces are treated, how beneficial it is to have open space in the urban context, this how environmental and ecological function improves. The “right to live” policy for human well-being has to be provided to give the dignity of life. To provide this, every state government and local bodies work together by establishing some set of rules, regulations, certain strategies, bring in infrastructure by identifying the stakeholders, and they are developing these open spaces to provide the dignity of life to the citizens. Not only can that, having well-maintained open spaces act like a structure and symbolic icon of the city or the layout. In this paper, a case study on Bengaluru city open space analysis is being made, and in detail the of Impacts, usage, pollutions, and types, general issues, Analysis and short comings, Identified and solved issues, amendments and policies, Concerned Authoritie who are responsible for creating and maintain these open spaces, the proposed policies, an overview and conclusion.
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20-27 |
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533 |
Title :
The Effects of Logotherapy on Depression in People with HIV / AIDS (ODHA)
Authors :
Sri Burhani Putri, Welly
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Background: It is very important to pay attention to the quality of life in HIV / AIDS patients because this infectious disease is chronic and progressive so that it has a wide impact on all aspects of life, whether physical, psychological, social, or spiritual. Logotherapy is a therapy that can be used for patients with depression. Methods: The design of this study was a quasi-experimental pre-post control group with the aim of seeing changes in the depressive condition of HIV / AIDS patients before and after being given logotherapy. Data collection was carried out using the Cronic Epidemiological Depression Scale (CESD) instrument and the University of Indonesia Mental Nursing Therapy Module. Results: The results showed the mean value for depression in people with HIV / AIDS in this study was 22.34 (SD = 5,827) before being given logotherapy and the mean value for depression in people with HIV / AIDS in this study was 18.04 (SD = 3,217) after being given logotherapy. Conclusion: There is a significant difference between depression levels of people with HIV/AIDS (ODHA) before and after logotherapy intervention.
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534 |
Title :
A Study of the Effects of Playful Positive Aging Groups on the Well-Being of Taiwan's Elderly Incorporating Six Bricks and Play Box
Authors :
Pay-Ling Harn, Yu-De Zhang, Ping Jen, Jia-Syun LEE, Hsin-Wen Chen
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This study aims to integrate Six Bricks and Play Box to develop a playful positive aging groupand further explore the effects of research intervention on the well-being of the elderly. The study involved 10 elderly Taiwanese, including 7 women and 3 male elders. The research participants accepted a playfulpositive aging group with a six-week, two-hour weekly and implemented “well-being scale for elders” before and after the group began and ended. The results showed that the mean of the researchparticipants in the pre-test of the “well-being scale for elders” was 3.95, with a standard deviation of 0.33. The post-test mean is 4.31, the standard deviation is 0.45, the difference between the pre- and post-test averages is 0.39, the t-value is -2.75, the p-value is 0.02, and the p<0.05, which is a significant difference. Therefore, the playfulpositive aging group showedan immediate effect on the well-being of the elderly. Based on the results of the study, the paper puts forward some suggestions for the research and practice of positive aging in the future.
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Title :
An Experimental Study on Partial Replacement of Sand by Kota Stone Dust and Crumbed Rubber in Standard Concrete
Authors :
Megha Pareek, Mr.Sanjeev Sipani, Dr. Vishnu Sharma
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Concrete is the basic material of any infrastructure project, without concrete development in construction industry will be difficult.. Concrete consists of Cement, fine aggregates, Gravels, Water, Admixtures. In this research work partial replacement of sand is done by Kota stone Dust and crumbed rubber in different percentages (0%, 5%, 10%, 15% & 20%) in concrete.
Kota stone dust is waste product obtained by Kota stone quarries while placingkota stone. A large amount of waste is produced by such quarries only small quantity is used and rest is dumped . This can be used as replacement of fine aggregate.
Crumb rubber is recycled rubber produced from automotive and truck scrap tires. Rubber pollution involves the accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, or humansFor this dissertation concrete of grade M 25 & M 30 in a design mix proportion was formed and then tested for compressive , spilt tensile and flexure strength.
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536 |
Title :
A Study of Effect on Mechanical Properties of Standard Concrete by Using Jhama Brick Coarse Aggregates
Authors :
Ravi Sharma, Mr. Sanjeev Sipani, Dr. Vishnu Sharma
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Concrete is considered the world’s most used construction material. Typical concrete mixtures are comprised of water, sand, cement and an aggregate of rock.Cement manufacturing industries emits 5% of global carbon di-oxide which in turns leads to the main causes for the global warming. To reduce the effects, we can replace the cement with industrial by- product like silica fume, fly-ash and so on.
It can be understand in different aspect that it is a utilization of such waste materials in the production of a kind of useful product and also following the concept 3R’s of sustainability i.e. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle of discarded or waste things in order to conserve natural resources as available on the earth, which can be further use by the future generation. This concept is exactly the base for sustainable construction.
In this project we have replaced cement with silica fume and coarse aggregates with Jhama Brick. Silica fume were used to replace 10% of cement by weight. This project presents the effects of Jhama Class Brick inclusion on the mechanical properties of concrete matrix in wet and hardened state properties. For checking mechanical properties of Jhama Class Brick bat-based concrete used partially replacement Jhama class brick to coarse aggregate ratios 0%, 5%, 10%, 15 ,and20% in M 25 grade of concrete.
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04-07 |
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537 |
Title :
The Theme of Fragmentation in the Golden Book by Dorris Lessing
Authors :
Dr. Kaushal Kishore Sharma
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Amongst many of the themes ,including colonialism, communism feminism,apartheid,sexuality and others ,that are found in the fiction of Nobel laureate Dorris May Lessing the theme of fragmentation has remained the forte and favorite of the author who possess a natural vividness to reflect it in almost all of her works. The present paper is a humble attempt to explore fragmentation in the novel The Golden Book hailed as the “inner space fiction of Lessing by Margaret Drabble in The Oxford companion to English Literature. The mental and societal breakdown that forms the core of the novel will be discussed at length in the paper.
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538 |
Title :
Relationship between Physical Activity and Bone Density of Pregnant Women in Padang
Authors :
Ratna Dewi, Rahmatul Ulya
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Background: This illustrates that the proportion of osteoporosis is greater in women and based on the risk, women are four times more likely to experience osteoporosis than men.Physical exercise with moderate intensity will increase serum 1.25-dihydroxycolecalciferol and parathyroid hormone. Methods: The design of this study was analytic descriptive, with cross sectional study approach. Data collected using modified Baecke Questionare and Quantum Resonance Magnetic Analyzer (QRMA). Results: more than half of 64.5% respondents have a high activity and more than half of respondents have a abnormal bone density (54.8%).Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between the physical activitywithdendity bone of pregnant woment.
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08-09 |
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539 |
Title :
The Relationship of Knowledge Pregnant Women about Fe Tablets and the Incidence of Anemia at Puskesmas Paraman Ampalu
Authors :
Timmy Larasati, Maya Fernanda Dielsa
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Background: Pregnant anemia is called "Potential danger of mother and child".Their knowledge about anemia was very important to taking fe tablets. Methods: The design of this study was analytic descriptive. The data collection method in this research is in-dept-interview. Researchers obtained data by way of question and answer face to face withrespondents use the guidelinesinterview (questionnaire). Results: more than half of 67 (53.6%) respondents have a high level of knowledge about Fe tablets and most of the 101 (80.8%) respondents did not experience anemia. Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between the knowledge of pregnant women about Fe tablets and the incidence of anemia.
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10-11 |
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540 |
Title :
The Role of Selected salient attributes on Customer Satisfaction in Hotel Industry; A Case Study of Mbeya City Hotels
Authors :
William L. Mboma, Doreen Ngaiza, Beatrice G. Yamlinga, Bundala M. Kate
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The aim of this research paper was to assess the role of selected salient attributes on the customer satisfaction in the hotel sectors the case being Mbeya city Hotels. The specific objectives of this study included the attributes of customer relationship management on service quality, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty in Hotel industry and the service quality dimensions which relate to customer satisfaction. Several methods were used in the data collection. These methods were survey, questionnaire, interview and physical visits. A total of 55 of respondents were sampled and used among the customers and hotel owners. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The study found out that about 2 (40%) of the respondents (hotel owners) identified revenue growth (profit) and number of customers as the main indicators that measures business performance in the field. About 22 (44%) out of 50 customers identified number of customers, 16 (32%) identified revenue growth and 6 (12%) identified employee satisfaction as key indicators that measures business performance in the study area. As per communication to the customers concerned on the attributes of customer relationship on customer satisfaction, the findings showed 20 (40%) of the customers identified customer satisfaction, 15(30%) identified customer loyalty and 7 (14%) identified communication to customers as key attributes and 2 (40%) of hotel owners identified customer satisfaction and customer loyalty respectively as the key attributes of customer relationship management on service in Hotel Industry. The study recommended that hotel owners and employee should make their visitors happy and satisfied, hotel management should focus on the main factors that contribute towards customer satisfaction and also hotels should understand the needs of the customer and provide courteous services efficiently in catering such needs.
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12-22 |
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541 |
Title :
s-Degenerate Helices in 5-Dimensional Minkowski Space
Authors :
Zafer Sanli
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In this paper, it is characterized the 2-degenerate helices and 3-degenerate helices (that is, 2 and 3-degenerate curves with constant Cartan curvatures) in 5-dimensional Minkowski space and obtained that a classification of them.
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23-24 |
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542 |
Title :
A Study on Prominent Traditional Leadership Styles and Spiritual Leadership
Authors :
Chanchal Singh
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The present study aims to underline the conceptual similarities and differences between four popular traditional styles of leadership (transformational, transactional, servant and authentic) and spiritual leadership by critically reviewing the available literatures. The present paper also tries to figure out the reasons behind the emergence of spiritual leadership. Moreover, the present study tries to explore the roots of spiritual leadership in Indian philosophy by relating it to the teachings of Lord Krishna and Lord Buddha. Spiritual leadership has been incorporated by many companies in the west but in India, it is often confused with religiosity, but how they are different is also covered in the present study. Furthermore, role of ethicality is also discussed in this paper. A lot of theoretical research has been done in defining spiritual leadership, but how significant and relevant it is in present scenario is also one of the objectives behind this study.
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543 |
Title :
An Experimental Study on Partial Replacement of Sand by Blue Metal Dust and Iron Scrap in Standard Concrete
Authors :
Vipul Sharma, Dr. Vishnu Sharma
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In this study partial replacement of sand is done by Blue metal Dust and iron scrap in different percentage in concrete.In first category sand has been partially replaced by iron scrap having constant proportion of 5% and Blue metal Dust having 10%, 15% ,20% 25%,30%,35%, 40% partial replacement.
In second category sand has been partially replaced by Iron scrap proportion of 10%,15%,20%,25%,30%, 35% and Blue Metal dust by 20%, 25%, 30% 35% and 40% replacement, several cubes have been cast for determining the compressive strength and workability split tensile strength.
For this purpose standard concrete of grade M 20 in a design mix proportion was formed and then tested for compressive , tensile and flexure strength and also checked against durability.
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10-15 |
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544 |
Title :
Experiences of Filipino Pediatric Occupational Therapists in Batangas City on Telehealth
Authors :
Rod Charlie Delos Reyes, Trisha Nicole Linang, Hazel Anne Magsombol, Mary Erleene Nebres, Marianela Zoleta
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Background: Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become the safest, simplest, and most convenient way to deliver occupational therapy services amidst the outbreak. Objectives: The study aims to describe the experiences of pediatric Filipino occupational therapists in Batangas regarding telehealth. Methods: A descriptive qualitative design is utilized to achieve the objective of the study. The four (4) occupational therapists working in Batangas were interviewed via ZOOM Communications within 45 to 60 minutes using semi-structured question guidelines. All interviews were recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis. Results: Three themes emerged: perceived benefits of telehealth, enablers of telehealth, and challenges on telehealth. This summarized the experiences of the participants in the utilization of telehealth for occupational therapy service provision. Conclusion: Telehealth can be a permanent alternative service delivery model for occupational therapy, which creates opportunities for professional development also.
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545 |
Title :
Maintaining Employee Engagement under Duress
Authors :
Sara Ismellia Binti Ismail
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The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of maintaining employee engagement for the organization in an atmosphere of economic uncertainty due to COVID-19. Executives can’t handle forces beyond their control however, there are things they can do to protect their company, their employees, and themselves. In fact, engaging employees could mean their company’s survival. How can organizations help their employees to stay focused and face such significant change? The study is based on a qualitative and quantitative research method. In-depth information was provided on employee engagement, effects of COVID-19, its relevance and integration with effective Human Resource practices to help align human activities to the corporate strategy. The major findings indicate that despite the negative headlines of employee layoffs and cost cutting due to COVID-19, organizations are still functioning. There is a great uncertainty about the future. Increasing pressure on organizations to retain its top performers who contribute significantly towards an organization’s growth has further highlighted the role of employee engagement as a tool for retention. It is important to maintain employee morale during downturn through effective engagement programs. Employee engagement constitutes the core competence of a successful organization. It is linked to important organizational issues like retention, productivity and satisfaction.
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06-09 |
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546 |
Title :
Family Communication and Family Relations: A Bibliometric and Network Analysis
Authors :
Lenilda Soares Viana, Karla Maria Damiano Teixeira
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The aim of this study was to carry out a survey of the worldwide scientific publications on family communication and family relationships, carried out since 2000. 469 articles from the Web of Science database were analyzed using the VOSViewer® software, performing bibliometric analysis, network and descriptive. A panorama of publications linked to different contexts was identified, such as marital relationship, health / disease dyad, conflict, media, sexuality, homosexual relationships, spirituality, among other approaches. It was found that in the researched database the terms "communication", "family", "marriage" and "health" are strongly interconnected, highlighting the communication in this network, confirming the importance of studying this theme as a way to guarantee the communication success in the family. In the database searched, the vast majority of studies were conducted in the United States. This data justifies the importance of this study and reveals the need for investments in related research in other countries.
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10-17 |
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547 |
Title :
Consumer Pattern and Elderly Consumer Behavior: A Meta-Analysis
Authors :
Vania Eugenia da Silva, Karla Maria Damiano Teixeira
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This study undertakes a meta-analysis of the literature to gain insight into existing empirical studies on consumption patterns and consumption behavior of elderly consumers. Web of Science platform was used as database, with a time frame starting in 2001. In addition, the VOSviewer program was used to elaborate and visualize bibliometric networks. The results suggest that there are few studies regarding the consumption pattern. There is a slightly larger number of studies with an economic focus regarding the behavior of the elderly consumers. However, these numbers are still not very expressive. Most of the studies were carried out in the business area, followed by the economics area. This meta-analysis provides comprehensive evidence to understand the behavior and perception of the elderly people in relation to credit consumption, some types of food, products developed to facilitate mobility, new household technologies, clothing, among others. In this sense, studies that aim to understand the elderly consumer, their different needs and how they manage their family budget and monthly expenses are relevant for public policies to be created and implemented to support this population.
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18-23 |
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548 |
Title :
Thyroid Abscess in Children: A Case Report
Authors :
S.Alaoui, W. Lahmini, F.Taher , M .Bourrous
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Thyroid abscess is a rare disease entity. It is an unusual situation because of the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the gland which gives it a capacity to resist infection. We reported the case of a patient 4 years old, who was consulted following ;We report the case of a 4 year old patient who presented with a left cervical inflammatory mass that had been evolving for 5 days. The initial biological work-up showed a positive infectious syndrome, and a cervical CT scan confirmed a collection in the left lobe of the thyroid. A thyroid work-up was normal. The therapeutic attitude consisted in the administration of probabilistic antibiotics. The clinico-biological and radiological evolution was favorable. The etiological investigation came back negative. This is why further medical research is necessary, especially as the results of the etiological investigation remain limited in the case of paediatric thyroid abscess.
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Title :
HIV-AIDS and SAR-COV-2: Importance of HIV-AIDS in SARS-CoV-2 Research and Drug Development
Authors :
Jane Mawia Kilonzo, Christine Jobita Ichia, Purity Kasaino
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The outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Disease (COVID-19) has put the world on alert. Experts suggest that almost everyone in the world is susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, and to date, there are no effective treatments. In light of the references published, SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated more mutations in its genome giving new strains of the virus just like HIV-AIDS. This has made it difficult to developahighly effective vaccine for prevention of the novel COVID-19. There have been some serious side effects of the vaccination thus a number of people are not willing to be vaccinated. The three main vaccines—Pfizer BioNTech, Moderna, and Oxford AstraZeneca—all target the spike protein of the virus, where these variants have mutations therefore the vaccines are not 100% effective. This review aims to analyze the similarities of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV-AIDS and use the HIV-AIDS experience to research more on SARS-COV-2 and find probable drug targets for the virus which will not mutate continuously.
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550 |
Title :
Challenges of Urban Governance in Nigeria
Authors :
Kaliel Abubakar Siddiq
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The growth of urban centres has become one among the foremost remarkable trends of the 20th century Africa. Mans' inclination to agglomerate in sizeable amount during a few urban centres is sort of impressive. Due to the increase, 10 of the fastest growing cities within the world are found in Africa with an annual average rate of growth of 3.5 percent and presently the fastest within the world. The urbanisation process is accelerating by the dynamisms of the socio-political and economic conditions of the contemporary times, including the increasing migration that takes place in Africa. Because of the ever increasing urban population cause proliferation of cities, certain environmental, legal, institutional and other problems arise leading to ineffective urban planing. This paper therefore examined the matter issues that have negative impacts on urban planing and governance in Africa. Effective urban governance is to be understood from the attitude of Associative Network model. Data are going to be drawn from secondary sources. Findings show that the effective urban planing hinges on efficient government through synergy and collaboration of all stake holders, multi level government, public/private partnership, greater space for public participation etc.
The advantages of such developments within the vacuum created by the inadequacies of the formal planning system seem self-evident. However, it's apparent that these developments suffer from deficiencies within the provision of infrastructure and services and should also put an intolerable strain on nearby infrastructure and services designed to deal with the much smaller population anticipated by formal planning. Equally, the increasing commodification of lands especially those delivered through the informal system within the face of rapid urbanisation and rising demand are driving land and rental prices to unsustainable levels and out of the reach of essential key workers and therefore the urban poor. This, including the tendency for the governance arrangements under the informal system to crumble within the face of urbanisation, could potentially displace folks that would be considered entitled under the urban land administration and planning system in Nigeria. Furthermore, lack of formal governance and management of housing developments can place people in danger from unhealthy and overcrowded living conditions. this might also empower unscrupulous land owners and developers to prescribe their own governance and management framework, which can end in exploitation of innocent purchasers.
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01-06 |
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551 |
Title :
Competency and Performance Gap between Executive and Non-Executive Employees of Banks in Kerala, India
Authors :
Ramkumar T Balan
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This paper assesses the Competency and Performance of bank employees of Four banks in Kerala, India. The gap in the performance and competency of executive and non- executive employees of the banks were determined. The linear regression model is estimated on dimensions of this efficiency measures. Also logistic regression models on competency and performance for executive and non-executive employees were identified. The dimensions of effectiveness of employees in a banking work place on both groups were compared. The gap in the characteristics of two sets of employees is illustrated for various demographic groups.
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552 |
Title :
ICT Innovations Propel Local Development: Where are Zimbabwean ICT Technopreneurs?
Authors :
Servious Mbiza
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One blueprint after another have been presented to the Zimbabwean nation, and ICTs have been singled out as a driving force to achieve the set goals but until now there is not much technological innovations to exhibit. We have fallen for software applications developed from other countries hook-sink and line. What is more concerning is that these software products are designed in foreign capitals to address socio-economic challenges in those communities, and we cannot pretend that these products are also a best fit for our situation in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is well known in Africa for its high literacy rate, and one wonders why this effort has not yet manifested in the development of local computer systems that solve our problems and align with our goals. This study attempts to investigate how ICT technopreneurs are being promoted in Zimbabwe, how the Zimbabwean universities are involved and how easy it is to register ICT innovations in Zimbabwe. A quantitative methodology was used. It was found that there is inadequate support by universities and government to promote software development. The necessary resources for the appropriate teaching of software development were lacking. Lack of motivation among lecturers and brain drain were other challenges. The study recommends that new ways of promoting technopreneurship among learners should be vigorously pursued by government in all areas of study.
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553 |
Title :
Effect of Design Parameter of Hydraulic Shock Absorber of Heavy Truck Air Suspension System on Road Surface Friendliness
Authors :
Bui Van Cuong, Vi Thi Phuong Thao, Doan Thanh Binh, Nguyen Thanh Cong
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This paper presents an effect analysis of design parameter of hydraulic shock absorber of heavy truck air suspension system on road surface friendliness. In order to analyze the effect of design parameters of a hydraulic shock absorber in combination with an air elastic element of an air suspension system, a dynamic model of both hydraulic shock absorber and air spring is established to determine vertical force. And then this vertical force of an air spring is connected to a quarter-vehicle dynamic model of a heavy truck to analyze the effect of the damping coefficients of hydraulic shock absorber on road surface friendliness. A dynamic load coefficient (DLC) is chosen to analyze road surface friendliness. The design parameters of shock absorber respectively are analyzed and evaluated its effect on road surface friendliness. The results indicate that the value of hydraulic shock absorber damping coefficient has a significant effect on the ability to reduce vibrations to the road surface.
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554 |
Title :
Effects of Internal Combustion Engine Vibrations on Vehicle Ride Comfort
Authors :
Nguyen Tien Han, Do Van Quan, Doan Thanh Binh, Nguyen Thanh Cong
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The vibration sources of the internal combustion Engine (ICE) are widely known to affect not only the noise but also the vehicle ride comfort. In order to evaluate their effects on vehicle ride comfort, a full-vehicle dynamic model with 10 degree of freedoms combining from road surface roughness and ICE excitations is established. The vehicle ride comfort with ICE vibrations is compared to that without ICE vibration based on the values of the root mean square (r.m.s) acceleration responses of motion, pitch and roll angles of vehicle body according to the international standard ISO 2631-1 (1997). The results indicate that the ICE vibrations have a significant effect on vehicle ride comfort. The study results also provide a theoretical basis for designers and researchers in the field of dynamics and controlling of vehicle and ICE systems
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Title :
Effects of Design Parameter of In-Wheel Motor Suspension System on Electric Vehicle Ride Comfort
Authors :
Hoang Anh Tan, Nguyen Thanh Cong, Le Hong Thai
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The main goal of this paper is to evaluate the effects of design parameter of in-wheel motor suspension system (IMSs) on electric vehicle ride comfort. In order to achieve this goal, a 3-DOF quarter-vehicle dynamic model of an electric vehicle under two input excitation sources such as road surface roughness excitation and in-wheel motor excitation is established for simulation and evaluation. The equations of vertical motion of electric vehicle are described using Newton-Euler equation which are solved via Matlab/Simulink software. The root-mean-square (RMS) acceleration of the vertical vehicle body according to the international standard ISO 2631-1 (1997) is selected as an evaluation criteria of vehicle ride comfort. In-wheel suspension parameters such as stiffness and damping coefficients are respectively analyzed and evaluated its effect on vehicle ride comfort. The study results indicate that these parameters of IMSs have a great effect on vehicle ride comfort. The stiffness values of IMSs increase, vehicle ride comfort is going to be worse and vice versa vehicle ride comfort is improved. The study results provide a theoretical basis for designing IMSs for electric vehicles.
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Title :
A Case Study on Computer Networking and Its Network Configuration
Authors :
Bharat Palariya, Rajesh Kumar Jat, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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Computer networks have become increasingly ubiquitous in today’s world, a computer network is much more than a collection of interconnected devices. Computer networks are a system of interconnected computers for the purpose of sharing digital information. The computer network enables to analyze, organize and disseminate the information that is essential to profitability. The rise of intranets and internets is the important aspect of computer networking. Intranets and internets are private business networks that are based on internet technology. The businesses are currently implementing intranets at a breakneck pace and for one reason only, an intranet enables a business to collect, manage and disseminate information more quickly and easily than ever before. Many businesses are implementing intranets simply to remain competitive; business that delay is likely to see their competition outdistance them. In this article we are presenting the basic concepts of networking.
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557 |
Title :
Usability Study on User Interface and User Experience Design Patterns
Authors :
Harsh Kachhawa, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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As the IOT (Internet of things), mobile phones, and cloud computing technologies have evolved, interface technologies have evolved more into GUI, CUI and NUI, and another sort of UI/UX is predicted to be developed within the future. Advancement in personal computing and information technologies have fundamentally transformed how maps are produced and is consumed, as numerous maps today are profoundly interactive and conveyed online or through mobile devices. Accordingly, we need to think about interaction as a fundamental complement to representation in cartography and visualization. UI (user interface) / UX (user experience) describes a group of concepts, guidelines, and workflows for critically brooding about the design and the use of a much interactive product, map-based or other else. This entry introduces core the concepts from UI/UX design important to cartography and visualization, that specialize in issues associated with visual design.
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Title :
Application and Significance of Firefly Algorithm for Multi-Objective Job Shop Scheduling
Authors :
Ganesh Kumar Kantak,Arvind Singh, Arshad Ansari, Abhijit Kumar , Mahesh Singh
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Present Study emphasis on the traditional scheduling problem of machines and jobs with modern solution technique. Job Shop scheduling is one of the typical types of traditional & dynamic scheduling problem. This research work focused on the application and use of a new nature inspired approach Firefly Algorithm based on the intensity of light of fireflies as solution and optimization technique for the scheduling problem. In this paper we proposed a meta-heuristic to solve the multi-objective job-shop scheduling problem. Introduced solution approach follows the flashing behavior of the fireflies to explore the global best among all locals. A comparative validation is also made in this research work with some benchmark problems. The results outcomes focused and clearly show the effectiveness of this approach to meet the solution for the multi objective job shop scheduling problems. For the representation of solution for an individual problem Gant chart is used, it provides clear visualization for the optimal solution obtained and to aid comparison with other solutions.
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Title :
Lean Thinking Principles Applied in Construction Industries
Authors :
Krishna Nandan, Mahesh R. Sharma, Md Raushan Ali, Rishabh, Narender Pal Singh
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Productivity is the concern for the construction industry form last 5 decades. Past research showed that the lean construction has an ability to solve this issue. Lean construction results from the application of a new form of production management to construction. Necessary features of lean construction include a clear set of objectives for the delivery process, aimed at maximizing performance for the customer at the project level, concurrent design, construction, and the application of project control throughout the life cycle of the project from design to delivery. An increasing number of construction academics and professionals have been storming the battlements of conventional construction management to deliver better value to owners while making real profits. As a result, lean-based tools have emerged and have been successfully applied to simple and complex construction projects. In general, lean construction projects are easier to manage, safer, completed sooner, and cost less and are of better quality. Significant research remains to complete the translation to construction of lean thinking in India. This research will discuss principles, methods, and implementation phases of lean construction showing the waste in construction and how it could be minimized.
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04-08 |
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560 |
Title :
A Product Development Case Study of a Solar Operated Grass Cutter
Authors :
Amogh Sharma, Ashish Singh Jadaun, Firoz Khan, Rudra Pratap Singh, Vikash Sharma
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This paper deals with the Grass cutter using solar operator, the sun has been the major source of energy for life on earth. Solar energy is almost unbounded. The total energy we obtain from the sun far exceeds our energy demands. Ever since the industrial revolutions human have been dependent on fuels, electricity and wind energy. For human enlargement in many countries there is study and trials are going on the Solar energy and the wind energy, So we make our new concept solar in these concept we cut grass with Grass cutter using solar operator system on the agricultural products or on small plants in lawns and gardens. Grass cutter using solar operator can be described as the application of Radio frequency to power a machine on which electric motor rotate which in turn rotates a blade which does the mowing of the grass.
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09-11 |
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561 |
Title :
Enhancement in Security against Digital Attacks
Authors :
I. B. Singh Sekhawat, Ritesh Kumar Upadhyay, Tushar Barnoliya, Shanendra Singh Nathawat, Premchand Saini
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Security plays a vital role in one’s life. For maintaining one’s data secure and private, having high security is necessary. Basically, in this changing world cyber-crimes / attacks a person is very insecure. So, to make a person secure some preventive measures are required. This paper is purely based on securing one’s details and data i.e., how to enhance the security for one’s identity.
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12-14 |
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562 |
Title :
Effect of Fraction of Mass Flow Rate on Collector’s Efficiency on Double Flow Solar Air Heater with Longitudinal Fins
Authors :
Sanjay Choudhary, Lakshya Raj Singh, Shivam Kumar, Ritik Chetani, Nishit Kumawat
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The performance of double-flow types solar air heaters with longitudinal fins attached in which air is flowing simultaneously over and under the absorbing plate, is more effective than that of the devices with only one flow channel over or under the absorbing plate because the heat-transfer area in double-flow systems is double. The effect of the fraction of mass flow rate in the upper or lower flow channel of a double-flow device on collector efficiencies, has also been investigated theoretically. Considerable improvement in collector performance is obtained by employing a double-flow type solar air heater, instead of using a single flow device, if the mass flow rates in both flow channels are kept the same.
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15-20 |
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563 |
Title :
Quaternary Blends of Diesel, Biodiesel, Higher Alcohols and Vegetable Oil for CI Engine: A Review
Authors :
Sunil Kumar Jakhar, Nidhi Singh, Pawan Kumar, Nikhil Saini, Nitin Dinodia
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Biofuel production is seen in many countries around the world as an alternative fuel with less carbon footprint and GHG emission compared to the fossil fuels. Vegetable oils, biodiesel and alcohols are important alternative fuel resources for diesel engines. Prominent fuels of the three types include: soybean oil which has efficient amount of productivity, biodiesel made of waste oils which do not affect food security and alcohols with high number of carbons. There is potential to use quaternary blends of diesel fuel, waste oil methyl ester, soybean oil and higher alcohols, such as propanol and pentanol, in diesel engines for the purpose of increasing the use of biofuels and decreasing fossil fuel consumption. In this work, diesel fuel (D) was mixed with biodiesel (B), and biodiesel-vegetable oil (VO)-alcohol blends using the higher alcohols of propanol (Pro) and pentanol (Pen). Test fuel blends of DB (50 vol% D-50 vol% B), DBVO Pro (40 vol% D-40 vol% B-10 vol% VO-10 vol% Pro), DBVO Pen (40 vol% D-40 vol% B-10 vol% VO-10 vol% Pen) were prepared through the splash blending method and tested in a diesel engine.
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21-27 |
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564 |
Title :
Optimal Evaluation & Characterization of Inconal-625 through Taguchi Technique
Authors :
Deepanshu Arora, Jaiprakash Bhamu , Dhirendra Mathur, Y.C. Shrma, Sanjay Shrma
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In this paper we focused on the design of experiment for the characterization planning for Inconel-625 super alloy. As far as the diversity of environmental factors are concerned, we performed heat treatment and corroding of the sample pieces for five different settings. Ion-irradiation on various fluence was performed for the bare, heat treated and corrodes samples. Combination of different parameters and different settings make multiple permutation and combination for the proper characterization of super alloy. This paper focused on the taguchi technique, which optimizes the numbers of trial for Ion-irradiation. Therefore, we performed the characterization with optimum numbers of irradiated samples. For the characterization of the treated and bare samples Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDAX), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and wear tests are performed.
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28-31 |
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565 |
Title :
A Case Study of High-Rise Building Prevention from Storey Drift & Storey Deflection
Authors :
Javed Ul Islam, Krishan Murari,Vivek Kumar Meena, Naveen Kakrora, Sachin Meena
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In recent years, India has been considered as one of the disaster-prone countries in the world. These type of case studies are carried out to understand the behaviour and nature of the earthquake. These case studies are based on the soil property and region because according to these factors India is classified under various seismic zones i.e., 2, 3, 4, 5. According to researcher’s vertical irregular structure have more risk to damage by earthquake. In this case study, we are study about some of the methods that can be used to prevent the deflection in the high-rise building. The structure that are resistant to earthquake are already constructed in the earthquake prone area: - Sikkim, India, which falls under seismic zone [4]. The structure is design and analysis on STAAD PRO software.
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32-34 |
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566 |
Title :
A Case Study on Reduction of Accidents through Improvement of Geometric Design
Authors :
Narendra Meena, Vinay Vinod, Sachin Kumar Meena, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Kulhar
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The investigation of misadventure is surrendered out occasionally at grave areas or street stretch which will assist with showing up at reasonable measures to successfully diminish accident rates. It is the action of the number and seriousness of mishap. These insights reports were to be kept up at ‘Ghat Ki Guni’, Agra Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Clumsy stretches of streets have been surveyed by discovering the mishap thickness per meter of the street. The spots of accident were set apart on the guide and the places of their grouping (BLACK SPOT) were resolved. With the assistance of information investigation of mishap event at a specific street of study for a significant stretch of time, it was feasible to anticipate with consistent precision the likelihood of mishap event each day or relative wellbeing of various classes of street client around there. The understanding of the factual information was vital to give knowledge to the issue.
Car crash prompts death toll and property. Subsequently the traffic engineers need to attempt a major obligation of giving safe traffic timetable to the street clients and guarantee their security. Street mishaps can't be completely forestalled yet by reasonable traffic designing and the board the mishap rate can be decreased to a specific sum. For this reason coordinated investigation of auto collisions were needed to be done. Globalization has affected many non-industrial nations across the world. India is one such country, which profited the most. Expanded, monetary movement raised the use levels of individuals the nation over. This made degree for expansion in movement and transportation mishaps around there. India is going through major financial and segment development along with expanding urbanization and mechanization. Among the best ten reasons for death in the country, Road Traffic Accident was the 10th reason twenty years back, however with the expanding metropolitan territory and way of life changes. This examination was identified with street mishap investigation of ‘Ghat Ki Guni’, Agra Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, conduct of mishap, mishap statics and discovering the necessity in
Street development and wellbeing angles.
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35-37 |
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567 |
Title :
A Case Study on Solid Waste Management of Jaipur City
Authors :
Charat Lal Meena, Subhash Duckya, Ramveer, Ritu Rajwar, Sonam Meena
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The management of waste is an important issue for everyone all over the world. Inadequate treatment and the solid waste forms a serious threat to both the environment and living things. This is it's a global problem, and that is in the Jaipur city. The social survey is conducted in order to identify the barriers to, and opportunities solid waste management in Jaipur. Implemented a large-scale study as regards the collection, transport, treatment, storage, recycling, and solid waste for recycling, with the origin at the Jaipur City. The data that have been obtained in conjunction with the address collected through the use of the sites visited and the interaction between the people outside. This study found that the city did not have a proper solid waste management mechanism, which leads to the dumping of waste in open areas, such as cause a variety of problems, both for the environment and for the people living in the village.
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38-40 |
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568 |
Title :
A Review of Sewage Treatment Plant with Modern Technologies
Authors :
Uttkarsh Saini, Vivek Firoda , Deepak Sharma, Saiyam kumar Singh , Akash , Charat Lal Meena
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A sewage treatment plant is quite necessary to receive the domestic and commercial waste and removes the materials, which pose harm for public. Its objective is to produce an environmentally safe fluid waste stream (or treated effluent) and a solid waste (or treated sludge) suitable for disposal or reuse (usually as farm fertilizer). The growing environmental pollution needs for decontaminating wastewater result in the study of characterization of wastewater, especially domestic sewage. In the past, domestic wastewater treatment was mainly confined to organic carbon removal. Recently, increasing pollution in the wastewater leads to developing and implementing new treatment techniques to control nitrogen and other priority pollutants. Sewage Treatment Plant is a facility designed to receive the waste from domestic, commercial and industrial sources and to remove materials that damage water quality and compromise public health and safety when discharged into water receiving systems. It includes physical, chemical, and biological processes to remove various contaminants depending on its constituents. Using advanced technology,it is now possible to re-use sewage effluent for drinking water. Sewage / wastewater treatment consist of different processes, which protect the environment & human through cleansing the water pollutant. In history, people used difference method of treatment for purification of water, which get advance by advancement in technological world.
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41-45 |
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569 |
Title :
Analysis of Voltage Sag and Swell Using Modern Technique
Authors :
Dhiraj Singh, Preet Verma, Kartik Sharma, Meetu Nag
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The power quality (PQ) requirement is one of the most important issues for power companies and their customers. The power quality disturbances like voltage sag, swell, notch, spike and transients are analyzed using various techniques. One of the important aspects in power quality assessment is automated detection and classification of power quality disturbances which requires the use of artificial intelligent techniques. This paper presents the application of fuzzy-expert system for classification of short duration voltage disturbances which include voltage sag, swell and interruption. A fuzzy-expert system has been developed to set the fuzzy rules with inputs and outputs. The system is designed for detecting and classifying the three types of short duration voltage disturbances.
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46-49 |
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570 |
Title :
Effect of Hydrogenation on Optical Transmission and Energy Bandgap of Mg/Al Thin Films
Authors :
M. K. Jangid, S.S. Sharma, D. Mathur, Y.C. Sharma
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Bilayer Mg/Al (150nm) thin film were prepared by using D.C. magnetron sputtering unit. The prepared films were rapid thermal annealed (RTA) using halogen lamp to get a homogeneous mixture of bilayer thin films. To see the effect of hydrogenation on optical properties of Mg/Al thin films, hydrogen gas was introduced at different hydrogen pressure (20 & 40 psi) in the hydrogen chamber, where samples were kept. The UV–Vis transmission spectra of thin films with and without hydrogenation were carried out at room temperature in the visible range of wavelength (300 to 800nm). The variation in the optical band gap was noted after hydrogenation and found to be increased with hydrogen pressure. Hence it was suggested that optical band can be tailored using hydrogen gas in thin films structure. All investigations indicates that Mg/Al thin films can be used for hydrogen storage purpose.
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571 |
Title :
Power System Engineering Development using FACT Devices
Authors :
Rahul Mishra, Mohit Kumawat, Pushpendra Singh, Mohit Jain
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A combination of lack of investment and environmental issues results in lack of building of new transmission infrastructure. This leads to a requirement for better utilization of existing transmission network. Flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) controllers are widely used for this purpose. However, due to their cost the wide spread use of such devices is limited. Thus the problem exists of where/how to use these resources (devices) in a modern network setting, which is operated under competitive trading. FACTS technology has opened up new opportunities for controlling power and enhancing the usable capacity of present, as well as new and up graded lines. These opportunities arise through the ability of FACTS controllers to control the inter-related parameters that govern the operation of transmission system including series impedance, shunt impedance, current, voltage, phase angle and damping of oscillation at various frequencies below rated frequency. FACTS technology is not a single high-speed controller, but rather a collection of controllers, which can be applied individually or in co-ordination with others to control one or more of the interrelated system parameters. But for the efficient control of these parameters proper co-ordination and exact placement of different FACTS devices in the system imperative.
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53-55 |
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572 |
Title :
Review of Power Distribution in Electric Vehicles through Grid Connectivity
Authors :
Satish Kumar Jangid, Shubhankar Haldar, Tejeshwar Sharma, Parmeshwar Kumawat
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The purpose of this paper is to present an undeniable review of the development of (Vehicle to Grid) V2G. This development enables the flow of both orientations between electric vehicles (EVs) and power systems. It emerges from this test that the car, fitted with a V2G system disconnection offers a variety of components, for example, current filter sounds, dynamic control, load adjustment, response power stabilization, etc., control the power supply and repeat and open the hold. Previously, the development of V2G further created testing issues, for example, battery damping, high-speed connections between the EV and the cross section altering the entire vehicle structure configuring Distribution Network (DN). This paper illustrates the current situation and analyzes the effect of performing (Grid to Vehicle) G2V and V2G methods on Distribution systems. The V2G framework influences important electrical framework concepts such as reliability, performance, disasters by adding dynamic build-ups. The tests also show that the points focused on making money for V2G development are highly dependent on vehicle charging systems and integration.
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56-59 |
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573 |
Title :
A Study on User Interface and User Experience Designs and its Tools
Authors :
Vatsal Sharma, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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As much as we are leading to the future of technology, we are getting ahead in everything whether it is in terms of making complex algorithms easier and making a smooth workflow of any product, designing an easy and gentle user experience. User Interface and User Experience are playing a very major role in today's technical and modern world. User Interface consists of guidelines, workflows, color system, design process, etc. User Experience consists of the process of how the user can experience the application in the best way. This entry contains core concepts from UI/UX design important to imagination and visualization that specialize in issues associated with visual design.
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574 |
Title :
A Case Study on Digital Marketing
Authors :
Hemant, Jay Kumar, Lucky Bharia
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This paper offers views on some trends in marketing. The content is based on literature and on what is happening in the business world. The paper is based on secondary data. The various articles, researches, reports, magazines, various websites and the information on the internet have been studied. The consumer are looking and searching on internet to find the best deal from the sellers around the country as compared to the traditional methods. In this study, we acknowledged that businesses can really benefited from the Digital Marketing such as search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, influencer marketing, content automation, ecommerce marketing, campaign marketing, and social media marketing, social media optimization, e-mail direct marketing, display advertising, e–books, optical disks and games and are becoming more and more common in our advancing technology. It is demonstrated that we all are connected through what’s app and Facebook and the increasing use of social media is creating new opportunities for the digital marketers to attract the customers through digital platforms.
Awareness of consumer’s motives is important because it provides a deeper understanding of what influences users to create the content about a brand or store. Digital marketing is cost effective and having a great commercial impact on the businesses. Based on this study, it can further be argued that knowing which social media sites a company’s target markets utilizes is another key factor in guaranteeing that online marketing will be more successful in near future. The effectiveness of Internet marketing with respect to different business can be analyzed.
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01-05 |
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575 |
Title :
A Study of Weather Forecasting in IOT Technology
Authors :
Veeresh, Manish Kumar Gour, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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Weather forecasting is the most important things in the today’s world. Basically weather forecasting are used to provide the information about weather and their climate changes that “how the climate are change with time?” weather forecasting is the use of science and technology to predict the condition of weather for given area. It is one of the most difficult issues the world over. This paper introduced a classify approach for prediction o0f weather condition and shows how Naïve-Bayes and Chi square algorithm can be utilized for classification purpose. In this paper we are going to shows that how various algorithms and Sensor are worked in weather forecasting? This system is a web-application with effective graphical user interface.
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06-09 |
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576 |
Title :
A Comprehensive Review of Artificial Intelligence
Authors :
Vipul Agarwal, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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Artificial intelligence is a multidisciplinary field aimed at automating tasks that currently require human intelligence. Computer Author’s medical diagnosticians and systems that automatically tailor-behavior ware to specific user requirements are examples of recent AI achievements. Perception, Manipulation, Reasoning, Communication, and Learning are the key problem areas addressed in Artificial Intelligence Perception is concerned with constructing physical world representations from sensory data (visual, audio, etc.). Manipulation refers to the use of articulating appendages (such as mechanical arms or locomotion devices) to achieve a desired state in the physical world. Higher-level cognitive tasks like planning, drawing inferential conclusions from a world model, diagnosing, designing, and so on are all covered by reasoning. The difficulty of interpreting and communicating information through the use of language is addressed by the communication. Finally, Learning addresses the system’s performance automatically improved over time based on the system's experience. Many key technical principles have emerged from A.I. that integrate these disparate problem areas and serve as the scientific discipline's foundation.
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10-13 |
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577 |
Title :
Smart Phones in the Work Place
Authors :
Roshan Jain, Manawati Panwar
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In the past decade, Smartphones have been developed and increasingly integrated with people’s lives not only for social use, but for professional use as well. Many researchers claim that Smartphones can have negative consequences in the workplace such as lowering productivity. Companies, however, have a difficult time mandating a policy in regards to prohibiting the use of Smartphones. Therefore, CEOs and corporate leaders should encourage their employees to use their Smartphones as tools for increasing their company’s efficiency. This research aims to examine the results of the use of Smartphones in the workplace as integrated internal connection tools. Using Smartphones in the workplace can be valuable in three ways: promoting autonomy, strengthening relationships with peers as well as superiors, and improving knowledge-sharing. Moreover, these three main factors can increase employee job satisfaction, which leads to better efficiency in the workplace. Organizations will be better able to successfully adapt with changes that are occurring every day by integrating the use of Smartphones in the workplace.
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41-43 |
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578 |
Title :
A Study on Human Resource Development in Cooperatives
Authors :
Mehwishe, Rajveer Singh , Mona Bhalla
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HR development is a good sized component for the accomplishment of any association. It has, nonetheless, now no longer been agreed the importance it deserves with inside the useful foundations. The contemporary hierarchical plan of a big part of the cooperatives would not alter to the important requirements of HR the executives of a legitimate foundation. The cooperatives have to broaden sound college methods enveloping suitable exertions arranging and evaluation. It is vital to broaden logical staffing requirements. There must likewise be a cognizant method for fostering the second one line of the executives in all key realistic areas. Cognizant and all round decided HRD requirements in pressing areas like enlistment, position, preparing, vocation movement, administrative prepping, and so forth, are insufficient in a big part of the cooperatives. There became no evidence of a goal framework inclusive of talented route for enrollment in cooperatives in some states. In this manner, it's far vital to pay attention on human asset development in useful. This paper endeavors to study the human asset development in cooperatives. A symptomatic exam plan (hypothetical investigation) is sustained withinside the contemporary investigation. Exact results display human asset the board and development in cooperatives are is not viable.
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41-44 |
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579 |
Title :
Working Environment for Women in India: A Case Study
Authors :
Sweta Tanwar, Prashant Vyas, Priyanka Rani
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The status of Indian working women has undergone considerable changes. Though Indian working women are now more independent and aware of their legal rights, such as right to work, equal treatment, equal remuneration and right against sexual harassment, a majority of working women remain unaware of these rights as a result of this; they face various forms of discrimination, harassment and exploitation in their homes, at the way to work place and at work place due to the majority of working women is unaware of their rights, the working environment for women in India is remain not good and unfavorable to women, legislature and policy framers of India made various laws and rules ensuring rights of working women but in reality, those all are limited to just in form of ‘Act’ not in ‘Action’. That is why the condition of working women is not good; they are less paid, over-worked, mistreated and harassed physically as well as mentally. These all factors affect the quality of their life and change their personality to a great extent. This paper examines, the existing working environment for women in India and the various problems are faced by them. It also tries to trace the changes in working women’s personality as the outcome of existing working environment. An attempt has been done in this paper to make working women aware about their legal rights provided under constitutional provision and by various relevant laws. This paper is simple based on secondary data, collected from various books, articles of newspaper and some reports.
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12-16 |
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580 |
Title :
A Survey on Fuzzy Logic-Approach & Various Clustering Techniques in Wireless Sensor Network
Authors :
Saroj Yadav, Dr. Subhash Chandra Jat, Saurabh Sharma
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An important application for the Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) involves remote control of the environment and target tracking. This has been made possible by the development of smaller, cheaper, and smart sensors, particularly in recent years. These sensors have wireless interfaces to communicate with each other to form a network. We evaluate latest developments in WSNs in this paper, containing their design constraints and applications as well as lifetime assessment models. Clustering is most common technology of energy efficiency and offers some advantages such as energy efficiency, scalability, lifespan & less time. Because of the execution needs, fuzzy logic (FL) is a good approach; sensor nodes can easily support it while enhancing overall network performance. The research addresses clustering approaches of fuzzy logic, which combine the benefits of localization, scalability, and energy conservation. The WSNs have employed fuzzy logic to enhance decision-making, minimize consumption of resources, also usually improve performance by efficient deployment, collection of clusters and cluster heads, localization, data aggregation, security, routing, etc.
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34-38 |
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581 |
Title :
Security Standards for Data Privacy Challenges in Cloud Computing
Authors :
Pratibha, Devender Dhakad, Dr. Subhash Chandra Jat, Vinod Todwal
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The rapid growth in cloud computing is becoming very notable due to the rapid advancement of Cloud Computing technologies. Cloud Computing means using computer resources as an on-demand service via the internet. In recent years it received considerable attention, but protection is amongst the key inhibitors in reducing cloud computing (CC)development. In general, it transfers user information and application software to vast data centers, i.e. the remotely located cloud that does not monitor the user and cannot fully secure data management. This unique aspect of cloud computing, however, poses several security issues that must be explicitly addressed and understood. This paper provides an analysis of cloud security issues, as well as the benefits /drawback of the cloud computing model for the service and implementation. Also, we discuss the safety issues of emerging cloud computing systems. As cloud computing applies to both Internet providers and the infrastructural facilities (i.e., data center hardware and systems software) that provide these services, we have security issues concerning the varied applications and infrastructures. More questions about security problems should be taken into account, for example, availability, protection, data integrity, data recovery, and so on.
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26-32 |
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582 |
Title :
A Study of Home Automation in IOT Technology
Authors :
Sudhir Patidar, Himanshu Sharma, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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IOT popularity is very high in present time because everything is depends on like sensors. And everyone ignores hard work and use smart work. So home automation is right things in smart work. In home automation simply connecting appliance electrical device to the internet or cloud storage, and cloud computing help to connect the things surrounding everyone. And system control wireless based network, and system also remotely accessed via a packet PC with a windows mobile based application
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14-17 |
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583 |
Title :
Research on the Strategic Development of Gwadar Port Logistics under the Background of the Belt and Road and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Jiaqi Wang
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In the context of the successful launch of the Belt and Road and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects, this paper firstly reviews and draws lessons from the domestic and foreign trends of the research on port evolution, developing force and development strategy; combining policies, port evolution laws and Pakistan’s social economy to determine Gwadar Port development goal and development path. On this basis, Gwadar Port is provided with six development strategies, namely the port-industry-city-region integration, alliance strategy, differentiation strategy, strategy of sustainable development, opening-up strategy and talent strategy, and specific measures are given according to the objectives of the three stages to ensure the smooth implementation of the six strategies. This paper has certain reference significance for studying the development strategies, targets and measures of similar port logistics.
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18-26 |
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584 |
Title :
Analysis of the stages of development and evolution of the characteristics of logistics in Gwadar port under the Background of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the Belt and Road
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Tiancheng Xu
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Port has always been an important node of "Belt and Road", a hub of global trade flow, and has a great influence on the development of regional economy. Gwadar Port, with its unique advantages, has become the land starting point of "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor" and an important connection point of "Belt and Road Maritime Silk Road". Different ports have different effects and influencing factors on the agglomeration and diffusion of port logistics due to different natural geography, socio-economic, political and legal aspects and development plans. This paper analyzes the development stages and evolution characteristics of Gwadar port logistics and its dynamic mechanism in the context of Belt and Road and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor development.
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01-08 |
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585 |
Title :
Prevalence of Work-Related Stress and Addiction Due To It among Indians
Authors :
Ravi Kumar, Divyam Sharma, Sufiya Akil Khan, Somya Singh, Rakhi Pandey
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Work Related Stress (WRS) is one of the common types of mental health and stress disorder among Indian that affects the physical, psychological as well as social health of people and has the capability to lead a person to different kinds of addiction. As the name suggests, this research was conducted to investigate the presence of work-related stress and addictive personality among Indians. This cross-sectional study was conducted with the help of Google Form. A specific personalized questionnaire was developed by using Work Stress Questionnaire, job satisfaction questionnaire and self-administered question to assess level of addiction. The Snowball sampling technique was used to spread questionnaires to 200 randomly selected participants. The form was circulated using different social media platforms. In the results, out of 200 selected participants 186 responded to the questionnaire. From total responses 55.4% were male and 44.6% were female. And 31.4% were in mild levels of stress, 43.2% were in moderate, 17.8 % were in severe stress, and 7.6 % were in extreme levels of stress. In the overall response, 68.6% respondents were in moderate to severe levels of stress due to their work. mobile phone and food addiction were shown higher in respondents.
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09-12 |
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586 |
Title :
Research on Logistics Development Mode of Gwadar Port under the Background of the Belt and Road and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Siyu Xiang
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Gwadar Port is located near the Persian Gulf of strategic significance, clutching the throat of several important maritime routes, is the end point of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and is also an important hub port along "the Belt and Road ". Therefore, the study of Gwadar Port logistics development mode has strategic significance. After a detailed literature review of port logistics, this paper analyzes the development mode of port logistics in typical ports at home and abroad, and summarizes its enlightenment to the development of port logistics in later developing regions. Then, based on the long-term planning of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, the logistics development mode of Gwadar Port in 2017-2030 is studied and analyzed. This paper believes that in the first stage (2017-2020), the competent authorities of Gwadar Port should focus on consolidating the infrastructure construction and adopting the logistics development model led by the free trade zone. In the second stage (2021-2025), Gwadar Port should give full play to the development of port-adjacent industries and realize the integrated development of port production and city. In the third stage (2026-2030), it will be important for Gwadar Port to focus on the overall port development, integrate resources and realize the integrated development of the port global supply chain.
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587 |
Title :
A Review Paper on Artificial Intelligence & Its Applications
Authors :
Ayush Lata, Ankesh Gupta
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In olden days, there was all work done by the humans because that time there was not such technologies like these days. In those days, science is not too much developed and technology was not invented. So all the work was totally dependent on the persons and humans are recognized that “Today ‟s science is the tomorrow’s technology”. New advanced technologies are the blessing of god. Appropriate inventions for reducing the human work load and bright future will be invented which i s known as Artificial Intelligence. There were many myths at the early stage when we are tending towards a new era of absolute technology and superior science.
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588 |
Title :
A Solution of the 4th Clay Millennium Problem about the Navier-Stokes Equations
Authors :
Konstantinos E. Kyritsis
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In this paper it is solved the 4th Clay Millennium problem about the Navier-Stokes equations, in the direction of regularity (no blow-up). This is proved for the Navier-Stokes equations for the non-periodic formulation and without external forcing (homogeneous case).The proof is based on discovering a new invariant as a 2D surface density of (rotatory) momentum, derived from the well-known Helmholtz-Kelvin-Stokes velocity circulation invariant. This invariant is indispensable, besides to the ordinary momentum conservation, to prove that there cannot be a blow-up in finite time, of the point vorticities, thus regularity..It is proved that not only there is no Blow-up in finite time but not even at the time T=+∞.
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Title :
The Mind-Brain Identity Theory and Behaviourism of Ullin Thomas Place: An Expository and Evaluative Study
Authors :
REV. FR. JOSEPH T. EKONG O.P
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This work is expository, critical and evaluative in its methodology. The “Mind-brain Identity Theory,”(also called physicalism or central state materialism) is a philosophical position which claims that the mind and the brain are the same. In other words, the state of mind is the same as brain processes; that mental state is the same as the physical state of the brain. Place formulated the thesis that mental processes were not to be defined in terms of behavior; rather, one must identify them with neural states. With this bold thesis, Place became one of the fathers of the current materialistic mainstream of the philosophy of mind. British philosopher and psychologist U.T. Place, one of the developers of the identity theory of mind, argued in his 1954 paper: "Is Consciousness a Brain Process?,"that the prevalent view that there exists a separate class of events, mental events, that cannot be described in terms of the concepts employed by the physical sciences, no longer commands the universal and unquestioning acceptance among philosophers and psychologists that it once did. In the most simplistic terms, mind-brain identity theory purports that the mind is simply a part of the physical body. Like all ideas and theories on the state of being, this philosophy of mind seeks to explain the nature of human consciousness and to address the mind-body problem, a philosophical conundrum over the relationship between the mind (with its thoughts, beliefs and emotions) and the physical body. The objective of this work is to revisit the claims of U.T. Place, in his central state materialism, and evaluate their plausibility or implausibility, in the light of the contemporary advancements in neuroscience and the Philosophy of Mind.
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01-09 |
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Title :
A Novel Deep Learning Model for Indoor-Outdoor Scene Classification Using VGG-16 Deep CNN
Authors :
Deepika Bhardwaj, Vinod Todwal
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Machines have begun to rule human beings as machines are performed nearly all the task what people are capable of doing in today’s world. The description of the scene is one word that gains significance in that machines imitate a human being's behavior. Scene classification can either be conducted on indoor or outdoor scenarios by means of different aspect feature extraction techniques. Indoor/Outdoor scenes' classification is found to be more demanding in these two categories. Scene classification of indoor-outdoor approaches has a poor accuracy problem. This research aims to enhance the accuracy by using the Convolution Neural Network Model in VGG-16. Indoor/Outdoor scenario classification. This paper proposes a new approach to VGG-16 to classify images into their classes. The algorithm results are tested using the SUN397- indoor-outdoor dataset. The experimental data reveals that the methodology proposed is superior to the existing technology for indoor-outdoor scene classification. From experimental results, we create that model shown the accuracy of 93.66 percent for indoor classes & 98.91 percent for outdoor classes. Effective tests show the validity of the proposed method.
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Title :
Servant Leadership Style with Employee Job Satisfaction among FMC Hospital in Nigeria
Authors :
lbeabuchi Basil Odinaka
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The Servant leadership style helps to improve the behavior of nurses (staff) in relation to job satisfaction. The behavior of the servant leader influenced the psychological state and behavioral responses of the nurses, which was reflected in job satisfaction. Servant leadership makes a positive contribution to the psychological condition and behavior of nurses, which leads to greater job satisfaction. These relationships determine the strength and orientation of the guiding structure of the servants. The impact of job satisfaction has a relationship that relates to employee behavior and the state of psychological involvement. It helps to fill gaps in health care management by providing insight into how servant leadership behaviors affect job satisfaction and nursing staff retention.
The implications for positive social change may encourage hospital administrators and the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health to encourage nurses to adopt leading servant behaviors, take on leadership roles, result in nurse satisfaction, better patient outcomes, and sustainable organizational finances. success and improvement of public health.
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Title :
Comparative Effect of The Previous Fertilizer and The Use of The Biostimulant Banzai on the Production of Cherries in the Locality of N’gouanmoinkro in the department of Toumodi, Central Cote d’Ivoire
Authors :
Hermann-Desire LALLIE, Mohamed DOUMBOUYA, Franck Zokou ORO
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Côte d'Ivoire, a West African country, is the world's leading cocoa producer. However, cocoa tree diseases and pests are rampant in all regions and can cause production losses of up to 60%. In order, to minimize production losses, several types ofbiostimulants have been put in place, including the Banzaï biostimulant. The objective of this study is to know the effect of the biostimulant Banzaï and the previous fertilizer on the production of cherries in the locality of N'gouanmoinkro. This study was carried out according to two devices, a device comprising a field of cocoa trees who received a fertilizer input during the last three years (DAE) and another without fertilizer input received during the last three years (DSE) preceding the year of experimentation. The results obtained showed that the plots that received the biostimulant Banzaï produced significantly more cherries than the control plots on which there was no application of the biostimulant. Indeed,compared to the controls, the production rate of cherries is more between 33to 70% in the plots without unprecedented fertilizer (DSE) and between 23to 46% in the plots with previous fertilizer (DAE). However, the production of cherries is more than twice as high in the DAE as in the DSE. This study clearly shows the impact of the use of biostimulants andfertilizers on the yield of cocoa trees and can be used in the fight against the limitation of damage produced by pests and diseases of cocoa trees in Côte d'Ivoire.
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593 |
Title :
IoT-based Platform with Big Data using Apache Kylin: Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS)
Authors :
Younten Tshering, Suyogya Ratna Tamrakar, Shubhangini Gontia, Smrity Baral
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Air quality has become a big concern as the quality is reducing exponentially. PM2.5 particle size is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. There are many IoT devices such as the PM2.5 sensor that connects to the internet and make people aware of the problem. From such devices, there are lots of data generated every second and in multiple locations which contribute to Big Data. With Big Data there are lots of challenges from storing to processing it. Hence, Apache Kylin was used to overcome the challenges of big data processing. For the dashboard display of the air quality data from the sensor, we connect Kylin and Tableau with JDBC/ODBC driver. The proposed system mostly deals with Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) on the Hadoop platform using Apache Kylin. Kylin creates OLAP cubes from the data in the hive and stores the cubes in HBase for analysis. As we implemented, we had some problems with Tableau and Kylin getting to connect since JDBC drivers were not compatible and for ODBC we had to contact the vendor. In the end, we have implemented the REST API to connect to Kylin and get the required data. Therefore, we developed a web app with Spring Boot which will show all the required details related to air quality, and accordingly, people can take preventive measures. Solving big data issues was a big challenge, so in our application, we have only used PM2.5 as a factor to indicate the air quality of the given location. This has made the scope of application less significant. Some gaps can be fulfilled by extending this application in the future. But still, we believe that our system will provide some convenient information to the users, making people conscious about the quality of air.
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594 |
Title :
Review of the Solutions of the Clay Millennium Problem about P ≠ NP =EXPTIME
Authors :
Konstantinos E. Kyritsis
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In this paper I review the decisive proofs that P ≠ NP, and NP=EXPTIME in the context of the Zermelo-Frankel set theory and deterministic Turing machines. The results of these proofs definitely solve the 3rd Clay Millennium Problem about P versus NP, in a simple and transparent away that the general scientific community, but also the experts of the area, can follow, understand and therefore become able to accept. So far the solutions of this famous problem seem that they have not been noticed by the wider relevant scientific community. The main purpose of this paper is to make widely known the solutions of the 3rd Clay Millennium problem “P versus NP” to the relevant scientific community.
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Title :
Study of the Academic Stress In Relation To Personality, Intelligence, and Achievement Motivation among Secondary School Students With Reference To Their Gender
Authors :
Dr. Amit Kumar Gosar, Stacy Wilson, Saindhavi Venkatraman
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596 |
Title :
The Cause and Impact of Child Labor on a Child’s Short and Long-Term Health
Authors :
Ms. Shemily. P. John, Dr. K.R. Murugan
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The International Labor Organization (ILO) defines the worst forms of child labor as hazardous work, this includes work involving handling arms conflict, prostitution, pornography and more. It is no surprise that the nature of such work pose physical and mental health risk to the child. The aim of this paper is to define child labor, its causes and the health risk they pose both directly and indirectly, immediately and in the long-term. Children exposed to those health risk suffer with illness in the future as well as employability values. Moreover, we discuss the routes and actions large entities have taken to combat child labor such as enforcing conventions, work procedures and providing support to the children and their finales. We will require a louder voice to further aid in increasing the reach on this matter to effectively eradicate childlabor.
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07-13 |
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597 |
Title :
Influence of Teaching Experience on Use of Practical Methods among Secondary School Agriculture Teachers in Bureti Sub County, Kenya
Authors :
Amos Bett, Agnes O. Nkurumwa, James Obara
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A good teaching method in agriculture provide a basis for a student to gain useful knowledge, learn appropriate skills, and develop a positive attitude towards agriculture as a subject. This is eventually reflected in good performance in the subject by the students. Performance of agriculture subject at Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) level has consistently be low in Bureti Sub-county and the country at large. The purpose of this study was to determine 1he influence of teaching experience on use of practical methods in teaching agriculture in secondary schools in Bureti Sub-county of Kericho County, Kenya. Ex-post facto research design was used. The target population was agriculture teachers of secondary schools in Bureti Sub County. Census sampling was used to select 66 agriculture teachers in 52 secondary schools in the Sub-county. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and it involved simple regression analysis and descriptive statistics. The study showed that there is significant influence of teaching experience on use of practical methods in teaching agriculture in secondary schools in Bureti Sub-county. The study recommends that agriculture teachers should be exposed to more hands-on activities during training and be in-serviced more frequently to gain necessary experience so as to be able to conduct practical lessons.
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598 |
Title :
Ransom-ware Detection by Real Time Android Application
Authors :
Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Lata
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recently, harm resulting from ransom ware has been growing in PC and Android environments. There are many research into actual-time ransom ware detection due to the fact the most crucial time to save you encryption is earlier than ransom ware is capable of execute its malicious process. Traditional analyses decide a software is ransom ware or now no longer with the aid of using static/dynamic methods. Those analyses can function additives of a technique to hit upon ransom ware in actual time. However, issues can occur together with the incapability to hit upon new/variant/unknown ransom ware. These sorts require signed patches from a depended on birthday celebration that can simplest be created after assaults occur. In a proceeding examine into real-time new/variant/unknown ransom ware detection in a PC environment, crucial documents are monitored and simplest applications which have been formerly analyzed and evaluated as no malicious are allowed. As such, applications which have now no longer been analyzed are confined from gaining access to crucial documents. In an Android environment, this technique may be carried out the usage of Android programs to save you rising threats and confirm consistency with person intent. Thus, this paper proposes a technique of detecting new/variant/unknown ransom ware in actual time in an Android environment
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Title :
The Impact Of Psychological Support On The Stress Level Of Post Partum Mothers During the Covid19 pandemic in the work area of the Lubuk Alung Health Center
Authors :
Gusma Dewi, Rahmatul Ulya
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One of the most common psychological problems during the puerperium is the baby blues. Midwives as a place to pour out all their hearts and difficulties in dealing with pregnancy and postpartum. Health workers must be able to recognize the conditions that occur around pregnant women. Good relationships, mutual trust can make it easier for midwives/health workers to provide health education. Anxiety when trying to do an examination of postpartum mothers is often felt by post partum mothers during the corona virus pandemic. The reason is, since Indonesia has been affected by COVID-19, visiting the hospital is not recommended (except in an emergency). The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of psychological support on post partum mothers' stress levels during the Covid19 pandemic. This research method is a Quasi Experimental design with a post test only control group design. Data analysis used the T test to see the effect between the variables studied. The results of the analysis using the T test showed that there was a significant effect of Psychological Support for pregnant women on the stress level of post partum mothers, where p-value <0.05 with a large p-value of 0.00..
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04-07 |
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600 |
Title :
Djabri Hassimiou Halidou, Maman Manssour Abdou , Zoubeirou Alzouma Mayaki
Authors :
Djabri Hassimiou Halidou, Maman Manssour Abdou , Zoubeirou Alzouma Mayaki
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The decline in soil fertility, one of the main constraints of the agricultural sector in Niger, is still prevalent in several production areas where land is exploited every year without fallowing. Faced with this situation, various solutions such as the adoption of agroecological practices have been considered. In order to evaluate the level and constraints of adoption of these practices as well as their effects on the bio-functioning of soils and water resources, a study was conducted among 100 producers in the rural commune of Falwel. Soil samples were collected from the community sites and analyzed at the INRAN soil laboratory to assess the effect of reclaiming degraded land on soil fertility and vegetation cover improvement. The collected data were analyzed with Xlstat 2014 version 5.3 software. The results of the study showed that the practices of land restoration and promotion of ecological market gardening were adopted respectively by 35 and 64% of the producers surveyed because of their contribution to the improvement of soil fertility and their low-cost practice. On the other hand, the practice of over-digging surface water points was less adopted with an adoption rate of less than 20%. The reasons cited include the difficulty of implementing it on an individual scale, the lack of equipment and the arduousness of the activities. Moreover, physicochemical analyses have shown that the practices have had various effects on the physicochemical characteristics of these soils and the expected effects are sometimes not immediately observable.
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601 |
Title :
Diagnosis of the Main Constraints of Rice Production in Nigers Irrigated Perimeters
Authors :
Issaka Souley, Naroua Illiassou, Souley Mariama Abdoulaye Moussa, Boubacar Gamatche Habibou, Hama Seini Soumana, Djibo Hassoumi
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Rice cultivation plays an important part in Niger’s people food security. However, despite the significant efforts made to ensure development, the performance of irrigated perimeters still remains below the target yield. In order to propose solutions to improve the productivity of rice-growing sites along the Niger River Valleyr, a diagnostic study of production constraints analyzed the causes of the yield lowess in rice-growing areas. It consisted of: (i) characterizing ten (10) rice-growing perimeters (production, perimeter management, biotic and abiotic constraints), (ii) inventorying major constraints and (iii) proposing possible solutions. The data were collected through interviews with farmers, observations and field studies. It shows that all the perimeters characterized have recorded a low yield (<8 T/ha). The main constraints noted are: rice yellow mottle (27.06% in the wet season) with incidences reaching 70%, weeds (22.35%), absence of improved varieties (17.65%), birds (14.67%), defective state of infrastructure (14.67%), and cultural practices (11.76%). Thus, all these constraints must be taken into account, in order to boost rice yields in Niger Republic rice areas.
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602 |
Title :
Event Management for Social Service Website Using Ruby on Rails: BTO Event View Application Developed Implementing Collaborative Technique
Authors :
Younten Tshering, Sai Preetham Kamishetty, Hekmatullah Sarwarzadah
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Usually, event management is the process of creating and managing an event in a project organization. In most cases, effective management is required to make an event public and productive. For this reason, an efficient tool of managing events through an online solution helps an organization to get better outreach and efficient management. The objective of the solution is to support organizations to have event management, tracking, and making the activities known to the general public. The application was intended for Bhutan Toilet Organization (BTO), a non-profitable organization located in Bhutan, which provides clean toilet facilities during public events organized. Currently, BTO is using a manual-based system in managing and facilitating the events and activities organized by them and their clubs who contribute to achieving the mission of BTO. By having the Web-based Event Management System (BTOEventView), it will let the authorized user create and update the activities or events and the users and public will be more alert and aware of the existence of the events or activities held under BTO. This project aimed to develop a website, which easily allows managing the event management process and eases the efforts of an event organizer and the clients. The user interface was implemented by using the MVC design pattern in the Ruby on Rails framework and developed applying collaborative technique which is pair-programming with three programmers. Moreover, to make the website mobile compatible Bootstrap framework was used. The application offers a platform to create events, view events, or manage the events based on privileges provided to users. User management was also created to manage the system users and web page contents.
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603 |
Title :
Acute Abdomen in a Patient with SIDA due to the Inclusion of Cytomegalovirus
Authors :
Valdemir Jose Alegre Salles, Gustavo Simoes de Araujo Alegre Salles, Gabriela Teles Cortez, Isabela Simoes de Araujo Alegre Salles, Isabele Teles Cortez, Italo Bruno do Nascimento Mourae, Vitoria Coutinho Ribeiro
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Cytomegalovirus is a member of the herpes virus group, whose primary infection is usually subclinical and manifesting itself in the presence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Intestinal involvement by cytomegalovirus is an infrequent complication and in its clinical manifestation we can highlight gastrointestinal hemorrhage, abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea and fever, as the most common, regardless of the intestinal segment affected.
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10-11 |
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604 |
Title :
The Variable Course of Subclavian and Axillary vessels in relation of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Breast Cancer Metastases
Authors :
Waseem Al Talalwah
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Background: The axillary artery is a standard continuation of subclavian artery.Objectives: The purpose of current study is to identify the variable origin and course of the axillary artery as well as the axillary vein drainage and its course with their clinical significant.Material and method: The present study includes 79 female cadavers have been dissected carefully to observe the anatomical features of axillary artery and vein. Result:The current study showed the axillary artery arises from the subclavian artery as well asthe axillary vein drains into subclavian vein in 98.7%. Therefore, 1.3% the axillary artery arose from the brachiocephalic trunk and its vein drained into brachiocephalic vein. In the present variation, the axillary vein and artery as well as the brachial plexuses run below the second ribs from ventral to dorsal direction. Further, the axillary artery originating from subclavian artery penetrated the scalenus anterior in 1.9% in present study. Conclusion:This study presents unusual course of the axillary artery and vein as well as the brachial plexus and accounts their incidences in female Caucasian population. The clinical significant is direct extension of breast cancer to the current neurovascular variations which may present with different clinical pictures. Further, the axillary artery and vein with the brachial plexusmay be in high risk of ribs entrapment result in thoracic outlet syndrome. Moreover, radiologists have to be completely aware of thevascular variation to report. This radiologist’s report might help the surgeons to avoid iatrogenic injury of the axillary vein and artery leading to threatening hemorrhage.
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12-15 |
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605 |
Title :
A Review on Community Pharmacy Engagement and Customer Devotion: A Venue for Improving Customer Loyalty in Your Business
Authors :
Gargantiel Maryglen F., Faller Erwin M.
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The Community-based pharmacy practice has evolved and nowadays has been a mixed plethora of enhanced pharmacy services and engagement for the stakeholders and business opportunities for most standalone establishments all over the country. Gone are the days where the focus is on product groundwork and dispensing, to becoming client-centered and healthcare adept frontliners within the four walls of a community pharmacy. The pharmacists involved in this shift are practitioners in their own respective communities who have seen the need to adapt to the transitioning process. They are primarily involved in leading and advancing team-based patient care services in communities to improve patient health and safety. An efficient marketing strategy among community pharmacies, amidst competition, needs to be developed based on contemporary information about the consumer’s behavior in order to attract clients and develop customer loyalty. To keep the customers, various businesses adapted the concept of engagement and devotion as applied in various service businesses to improve the sales and their marketing strategy. However, this particular practice has not been given emphasis in the context of pharmacy businesses as there are limited studies conducted on this concept.
The conventional ‘commodity type’ drug stores are now slowly evolving as community pharmacies are offering added health services (such as but not limited to: clinical services, vaccination, online selling) together with counselling activities, and are faced with a new challenge of marketing these services to their customers. Developing the scenario wherein pharmacy engagement towards the customer via the pharmacists’ delivery of healthcare services has changed the atmosphere in the community leading to enhanced customer devotion and improved loyalty to the pharmacy business.
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606 |
Title :
A Durability and Strength Analysis of M-25 Concrete Using Tobacco Waste Ash and Bamboo Fibers
Authors :
Gagan Bansal, Dr. Vishnu Sharma, Mr. Sanjeev Sipani
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In this study development of concrete by making an efficient mix design with few mineral admixtures tends for high strength concrete. The development of the mix design method plays a key role in concrete technology. It involves the process of experimental determination of the most appropriate concrete mixtures to achieve maximum resistance with at least economic costs.
In India, approximately 750 mn kg tobacco production occurs tobacco annually. From this high amount waste is also produce which has a great potential for concrete technology. Tobacco waste ash is a material that needs to be investigated with its potential to show puzzolanic activity due to its properties such as fineness, amorphous form and high silica content. So it can be said that tobacco waste ash may be used in concrete as a mineral admixture.
In this Research, replacement of cement is done by Tobacco waste ash in certain percentage (25%) replacement and with addition of various percentages of Jute and Bamboo fiber (0%, 1%, and 3%) in concrete. By using the results of tests compressive and flexural strength of specimens were calculated.
The experimental results reveal that the compressive and flexural strength specimens decrease as the increasing of the tobacco waste ash content. And optimum compressive and flexural strength specimens are obtained as the increasing of the tobacco waste ash content. While no improvements were observed on the monitored properties of mortar specimens containing tobacco waste ash compared to control mortar, it can be suggested that the usage of the admixture providing ecological and economic benefits by consumption of this non-renewable waste.
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607 |
Title :
Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Chronic Low Back Pain Patient in Eastern India: A Prospective Study
Authors :
Manoj Kumar, Swati Sinha
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Introduction: Vitamin D is essential for maintaining musculoskeletal health and may be associated with chronic neck and low back pain.
Aim and Objective:The objective of this study was to know the association of vitamin Ddeficiencywith chronic back pain (CLBP) .
Materials and methods: All the patients of chronic low back pain visiting the
OPD were screened for their vitamin D level.
Conculsion: Prospective studies are essential to demonstrate the association between CLBP and Vitamin D deficiency and to investigate whether Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of developing CLBP.
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608 |
Title :
Effect of Dialectical Constructivism on Second-Year Home Science Students’ Performance and Attitude towards Biochemistry at Mukuba University
Authors :
Chibuye Bitwell, Mabo Josephine
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The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of Dialectical Constructivist learning approach on the attitude and performance of second-year Nutritional Sciences students in Introduction to Biochemistry course. The sample size of the study was 75 students, 38 were in the control group, and 37 were in the experimental group. The research subjects were purposively sampled but randomly assigned to control and experimental groups. Two research instruments were used for data collection. The first was Attitude towards Biochemistry Questionnaire and the second was a Biochemistry Performance Test. The design of the study was pre-test post-test control group quasi experimental design. The students in the experimental group were taught Biochemistry course using Dialectical constructivist learning approach, whereas students in the control group were taught using the conventional approach. To assess attitude of the students towards Biochemistry, a Biochemistry Attitude Questionnaire was used. There was enhancement of attitude towards Biochemistry in the experimental group than in the control group owing to a significant change of attitude Mean. Therefore, using Dialectical constructivism in teaching Biochemistry was found to have a positive effect on enhancing Nutritional Science students’ attitude towards Biochemistry. Further, to assess the achievement of students towards Biochemistry, a Biochemistry achievement test was used. An independent samples t-test at an alpha (α) = .05 was conducted to analyze the results of the pre-test and post-test scores. There was a significant difference in the scores for experimental (M=58.9189, SD=15.01551) and control (M=43.4474, SD=13.92392) groups; t (73) =4.629, p = 0.000 The magnitude of the differences in the means was large (eta squared =.227). Therefore, using Dialectical Constructivism in teaching Introduction to Biochemistry course was found to have a positive effect on enhancing students’ performance in the course.
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12-21 |
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609 |
Title :
Legal Implications of Blood Transfusion on Minors and Parental Responsibility issues in Nigeria
Authors :
Ahiakwo G. A.
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Minors indeed cannot make healthcare choice by themselves as they are physically and mentally incapable of making sound decisions; hence parents hold the right to decide for their child’s healthcare. Making the right healthcare decision for minors is a crucial and fundamental right for the minor. When minors have good health, they are better able to enjoy all other human rights.Blood is indispensable to life, but using blood products as treatment from research has implications especially for minors. However there has been repeated dispute between the parent and State on who should have absolute legal right to choose course of treatment for the minor. In Nigeria, a recent Supreme Court authority decided to the effect that in cases of emergency where there is parental refusal of medical treatment for the minor based on religious belief, that the State has absolute right to take over the minor and administer blood transfusion treatment without parental consent. To this end, this article shall make a case for parental responsibility of minor’s healthcare, it shall further critically appraise the case ofEsabunor and compare it with verdict from international jurisdictions. The procedure appraised was the use of exparte application at the Magistrate Court to transfuse blood product on the minor without the court hearing from the parents or considering the parent’s alternative treatment choice or calling for independent medical expert analysis before making the aforesaid order. The article recommended that the State should not override the rights of loving, caring and attentive parent’s in shouldering their parental obligations and making healthcare decision for their minors and the State should not seize children from their natural parents without complying with the eight conditions precedents prescribed for State intervention.
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Title :
Series of New Divergence Measures and Relation to Other Well Known Divergence Measures
Authors :
Devendra Singh, Surinder Singh
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There are several types of divergence measures used in measuring the distance or affinity between two probability distributions. In this paper we derive some families of divergence measures using properties of convex function f, defined on (0, ∞) and Csiszar’s f-divergence measure. Some relations among new and other well-known divergence measures are also obtained.
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Title :
Review About NORM Concentration and Behavior in Produced Water from Oilfield Activities and Its Assessment Methodology for Human Exposure
Authors :
Nacer Hamza
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Produced water that is considered as the harmful waste result from petroleum extraction process according to the significant concentration of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is frequently disposed into the nearby areas, leading to the contamination that increase the possibility of human exposure to NORM in various pathways. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of NORM reported in produced water associated with the oilfield activities from previous studies and the methodology often followed for assessing radiation risks of human exposure. The comparison of NORM values in oilfields worldwide provides more understanding of radionuclides behaviors and the oil extraction operation. The results indicate Ra isotopes as the most radionuclides present in produced water; especially, radiological indices noticed to vary from one region to another in a high average. Oil extraction is increasing, which leads to more produced water being disposed of, which consist of genuine concern for human health, so a depth study is recommended focusing on minimization and other management methods of produced water instead of being disposed of. Furthermore, the NORM waste and its influence could be reduced by complying with the recommended standard set by IAEA and other environmental protection agencies.
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01-07 |
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612 |
Title :
A Case Study on Cookies and Cyber Security
Authors :
Naman Kumawat, Ramesh Chaudhary, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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Cookies can be collected, edited, or embezzled since they are saved and transported in the form of text. This paper examines the working concept of Cookies and suggests rules for making Cookies that protect them from security concerns. Three options are offered to meet the security criteria.
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08-11 |
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613 |
Title :
Artificial Intelligence Based A Communicative Virtual Voice Assistant Using Python & Visual Code Technology
Authors :
Raj Kumar Jain, Vikas Sharma, Mangilal, Rakesh Kardam,Mamta Rani
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The advancements in technologies over the time have been un-measurable. From the first digital personal computer built by Mr. Eniac having a clock speed of 0.1 MHz to summit developed by the United States Department of Energy has a performance of 148.6 peta flops, and we have came a very long way in technological advancement. In this era of advancement if people are still struggling to interact with their machine using various input devices then it’s not worth it. Because of this reason, many voice assistants have developed and still are being improved for better performance and efficiency.
The main work of a voice assistant prototype is to minimize the usage of input devices like touch pens, keyboard, mouse, etc. This will reduce the hardware cost and space taken by it both.
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Title :
Yeast Strains Inhabiting an Ethanol Production Process with Cell Recycling: Own Dynamics?
Authors :
M.G.S. Andrietta, S.R. Andrietta, C. Steckelberg
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Yeast cell recycling in ethanol production processes is a recurring practice at industrial units installed in Brazil. Units usually use yeasts selected from other industrial processes to start up the season. These yeasts are acquired in large amounts to guarantee a quick start-up by yeast with good fermentative performance. This work examined yeast population dynamics during an entire season at an industrial unit using a select yeast strain (CAT) as inoculum to start up the process. The unit also artificially introduced, in the course of the season, two other yeasts, one select (FT 858) and the other isolated from its own process in previous seasons. Yeast identification was carried out using the karyotyping technique. The results suggest that none of the select strains was able to remain until the end of the season. Strain SM584, introduced during the final months of operation, was the one that remained at the end of the season. The data suggest that each fermentation process has its own dynamics with regards to the yeast inhabiting the process. Biotic and abiotic factors, translated into facilities associated to the type of yeast naturally inhabiting the feedstock, favor the installation of yeast capable of floculating at the unit studied, since out of the 21 yeasts installed during the process, 18 presented some type of floculating characteristic.
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01-04 |
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615 |
Title :
A Modified Goodness of Fit Tests for Type 2 Censored Sample from Normal Population
Authors :
Hala .M. A. Aboalliel
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In this paper we consider nonparametric procedure for assessing a new modified goodness of fit technique for the normal distribution from type 2 censored samples. Sample sizes are chosen 10(10) 60 censored at the order statistic, r=0.6n. Goodness of fit tests based on the empirical distribution function are used, which are the Cramer von Mises CvM test and the Anderson Darling AD test. The critical values for the tests are generated. The power of the tests for various alternative distributions is computed.
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01-14 |
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616 |
Title :
Review Paper on Python for Data Science & Web Development
Authors :
Rajkumar Chouhan, Kapil Singh, Ritu Vashistha
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Reasons for using python in the data science: 1.Easy to code, 2.Free and open source3.Scalability, 4. Libraries and frame work like: Numpy, Pandas,Scipy and Matplotlib. 5. Huge Community, 6. Web Development Framework of Python is Django, Flask and Pyramid. So above reasons explain how python has become a popular option to Handle Data science and Web. Python builds better analytics and visualizing tools which can help in developing many machine learning models, web services, data mining & classification. In this review paper we will know about the tools which used in field of data science.
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617 |
Title :
A Review Paper on Network Security and Cryptography
Authors :
Prerna Sharma, Khushboo Yadav, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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With the arrival of web and ecommerce applications and social networks across the world generate huge amount of data. Network Security is the most extreme issue to guarantee safe transmission of data through the web. As large amount of user connect to internet it is attracted by huge number of cyber-attacks. Cryptography is the method of using mathematical algorithms to encrypt and decrypt the information. Store data or transfer it across unconfident networks so that it cannot be view by anyone except the conscious recipient. While cryptography is the technique of protecting data, cryptanalysis is the science of surveying and breaking secure conversation. It is basically used to convert the plain text into cipher text .In this paper we provide an overview on Network Security and Cryptography.
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20-24 |
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618 |
Title :
Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among School Children in the City of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso
Authors :
KABORE Andre, KABORE Ahmed, EDOH Koffi Pierrot, MESSAN Folly, TITO Alberic, LAWANI Mansourou Mohamed
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Context: The phases of child development are sometimes disturbed by neurodevelopmental disorders marked by inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Admitted under ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is very present in children and evolves into adulthood. In Europe, studies conducted in several countries are very well known, but ADHD remains less studied in developing countries. The present study aims to determine the prevalence value of these functional alterations in preschool children in Africa and, more precisely, in Burkina Faso. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Ouagadougou in March-April 2021. Two short versions of the Conners tests specific to teachers and parents were first used to identify suspected cases, and then the DMS-V in a second phase to determine proven cases of ADHD with a starting sample of 1616 schoolchildren. Result: A total of 375 suspected cases of ADHD designated as pathological out of a total of 1616 schoolchildren were retained after passing the Conners scale and distributed as follows: 139 cases (37.07%) identified only from the version parent, 182 cases (48.53%) identified only from the teacher version and 54 cases (14.40%) identified by both versions of the questionnaire. The clinical interview with 298 parents made it possible to estimate the proven cases of ADHD at 13.74%. A breakdown by ADHD subtypes gives 43.58% for the inattentive, 35.20% for the mixed, and 21.23% for the hyperactivity/impulsivity subtype.
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619 |
Title :
A Case Study on Set Theory in Discrete Mathematics
Authors :
Shahid khan, Preetam Meena, Jyoti Sharma
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Set theory is branch of mathematical logic and foundation known as set theory. Set theory is branch of mathematical logic that studies set, which informally are collections of objects. Set theory is important mainly because it serves as a foundation for the rest of mathematics--it provides the axioms from which the rest of mathematics is built up.
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620 |
Title :
Competence of Imitation Brain: A Study of Reasoning Power of Computer and an Analytical Study of Sentimentalities of Human’s Emotions using Python
Authors :
Rachana Kumari, Raghav Sharma, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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We humans are creative and the innovative nature of ours shows nothing but our intellectual ability. And if we want our appliances having same intellectual ability as us then it is called AI (artificial intelligence). Now-a-days AI has been assimilated with all the technologies i.e., it has even in our wrist watches also and this technology is in all demand and intensifying rapidly. It is used in every field and there they are used to foretelling everything from our test in music to our fitness for a job or in medical field or an educational opportunity and everything.
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621 |
Title :
A Review Study on Computer Virus
Authors :
Priya Bhargava, Rahul Choudhary, Ankesh Gupta
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As we all aware of the word computer virus. What we know is that it is a virus that affect computer system but we don’t know how it works and how it affect our computer system sometimes it also effect the hard disk , and also sometimes it stole the data from our your system and send to others. A computer virus is a piece of software which attaches itself to another program causing inadmissible effect on the program. Based on the supplied survey the result indicated that viruses can infect computer system through a number of ways such as exchange of flash drive, hard disk and network medium. This paper contains an overview of the computer virus that can help the reader to evaluate the threat that computer viruses pose. The extent of this threat can only be determined by analyzing many different factors. Based upon the research, the development of a computer virus seems to require more persistence than professional experience. Recommendations are made to assist computer users in preventing bug by computer viruses. These recommendations support general computer security practices as a means of warring to computer viruses.
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622 |
Title :
Use of Native Yeast Strain (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as Inoculum in Bioethanol Fermentation
Authors :
C. Steckelberg, P.R. Kitaka
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For several years, Brazilian distilleries have used native yeasts selected from their own processes as starter cultures for bioethanol production in the beginning of the crop season. This study aimed to monitor the stability of native yeasts selected for their good fermentation ability in the previous season and used as inoculum in the two following seasons. The data presented here refer to three different distilleries and two distinct crop seasons. The findings demonstrated the permanence of native yeasts throughout the crop season, indicating that native strains remained dominant during most of the time, thereby providing great stability to bioethanol production. These results show that, even in the presence of other yeasts originated from raw materials, native yeasts predominate in fermentation tanks at all times during the crop season.
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01-04 |
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623 |
Title :
Addressing the Causes of Cultism in Nigerian Universities: A Case for the Application of Behavioural-Change Communication Strategies
Authors :
Chukwurah Gladys O., John-Nsa Chioma A., Isimah Matthew O.
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Cultism is a serious issue of concern as it has seriously degraded the academic system in Nigerian Universities. In recent times, the activities of secret cult members in Nigeria tertiary institutions have assumed different negative dimensions. Understanding the root causes of cultism is of importance as a means of finding a lasting solution to it. This study empirically assessed the causes of cultism while making case for the use of behavioural-change communication strategies for curbing cultism in universities of South-East Nigeria. One federal university and a State-owned university: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and Enugu State university of Science and technology (ESUT) were used as a representative case study. Survey instruments used include questionnaire, focus group discussions, interviews and opinion survey. About 375 questionnaire was purposively administered to repented cultist. Using percentage mean score, the result revealed that negative influence of peer group as the first component factor that lead to cultism in the university community. Other identified factors include poor family background, harsh economic situation which arises from corruption and resulted to high level of poverty in the country, among others. This study recommends the use of behavioural-change communication strategies for addressing the identified causes of cultism in Nigerian universities.
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05-09 |
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624 |
Title :
A Review Study on Biometric Authentication
Authors :
Bhawna Kumari, Pooja Gurjar, Ankit Kumar Tiwari
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Advances in the subject of facts technology additionally make data protection the inseparable part of it to be able to address protection, Authentication plays a vital role. This paper presents an assessment of biometric authentication techniques and some destiny possibilities in this discipline. In biometrics, a human being desires to be diagnosed based on a few feature physiological parameters. An extensive style of structures requires dependable non-public recognition schemes to both verify and decide the identification of a character inquiring about their offerings. The cause of such schemes is to make certain that the rendered services are accessed simplest by way of a legitimate consumer, and now not absolutely everyone else. By way of the use of biometrics, it's far possible to confirm or set up a character’s identification. The placement of biometrics within the modern discipline of safety has been depicted in this work. We have additionally mentioned opinions approximately the usability of biometric authentication structures, comparisons among different techniques, and their benefits and downsides in this paper.
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625 |
Title :
Determinants of Financial Reporting Quality among the Selected Listed Non-Financial Firms in Nigeria
Authors :
Lawal Quadri Adebayo
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The studydetermined the factors influencing financial reporting quality of quoted non-financial firms between 2004 and 2021.
The study employed secondary data. The population of this study was 176 quoted non-financial firms listed on the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Fifty firms were purposively selected based on the availability of complete financial information for the sampled period. Data on cashflow accrual ratio, statements of financial position accrual ratio as proxies of financial reporting quality, firms’ size, auditors’ type, board size, leverage, audit committee size, age and firms’ liquidity were sourced from the audited annual financial report of the firms and factbook of Nigeria Stock Exchange. Data collected were analysed using percentages fixed effect model, random effect model and pooled OLS method.
The results revealed that both fundamental variables of financial statements and corporate governance variables are poor determinantsof financial reporting quality of quoted non-financial firms in Nigeria.
The study concludes that fundamental and corporate governance variables have little effect on financial reporting quality.
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626 |
Title :
Firm Size and Equity Return of Quoted Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors :
Lawal Quadri Adebayo
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The study was conducted to determine the capability of firm size in determining the equity return of quoted Consumer goods Manufacturing firms in Nigeria capital market.
The study used the ex-post facto research design and content analysis. The choice of design was based on the fact that the dependent variable (return on equity) already exists. The research nature was longitudinal in nature because the subjects were not randomly assigned, that is, they were grouped based on a particular characteristic or trait such as listed on Nigerian Stock Exchange. Data were sourced from the secondary means such as financial statements.
The result of the study showed that there is a negative and insignificant relationship between the firm size and equity return of the quoted consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria.
The study concluded that the size effect lacks capability in predicting the equity return of the firms and the higher the size the lower the equity return of the firm. Therefore, it supports the hypothesis that smaller firms outperform larger firms in the Quoted Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria.
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627 |
Title :
Risk Factors for Shoulder Pain in the Practice of Wheelchair Basketball in Burkina Faso
Authors :
OUEDRAOGO Delphine, AZE Oscar, Yirozounlomian TIAHO, AKPLOGAN Barnabe, SITOU Rafiatou, AHOUNOU Judith
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Introduction: Shoulder pain has become very common among wheelchair basketball players in Burkina Faso. Objective: This study aims to establish the prevalence of shoulder pain at the national level and identify risk factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 68 wheelchair basketball players. Physical capacity in relation to performance, characteristics of wheelchairs and the condition of training grounds were assessed. The evaluation of the intensity of shoulder pain is made using the Shoulder pain scale for wheelchair basketball players and the EVA. Results: The prevalence of shoulder pain is 70.6%. Age, number of years of experience in practice, profession, physical ability, condition of the training ground are correlated with the intensity of shoulder pain and have a direct effect. Wheelchairs characteristics correlate with physical ability with an indirect effect on pain. Conclusion: Identification of risk factors is a train for strategies to prevent shoulder pain in wheelchair basketball.
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628 |
Title :
Optimization, Isolation and Characterization of a Keratinolytic Protease from Human Hair-Degrading Bacterium Alcaligenes Faecalis Strain TPB18
Authors :
M. O. EZENWALI
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Microbial keratinases are a group of highly specific proteases that catalyze the hydrolytic cleavage of peptide bonds in keratin, a structural fibrous polypeptide/protein highly resistant to most proteolytic degradation/attack because of its complex bonding structure stabilized by disulfide and hydrogen bonds, an attribute that also made it one of the most world environmental richest proteinous solid waste (keratinaceous waste). In this present research, an extracellular keratinase identified by genomics, proteomics, and biochemical methods was isolated from soil Alcaligenes faecalis (TPB18), purified and then applied in the degradation of defatted human hair. The keratinase activities were determined by measuring the concentrations of both free amino acids and soluble peptides/proteins using Ninhydrin and Lowry methods respectively. This heat-stable keratinase exhibited keratinolytic activities at temperatures ranging from 0 to 90oC. The optimum pH, temperature, and the best co-factors for this isolated human hair keratinase activity using Lowry and Ninhydrin methods were found to be at pH {(12.5) and (5.5, 9, 10)}, temperature of {(37 °C) and (37-60 °C)} and co-factors of {(Co2+, Al3+, Hg2+) and (Co2+, Hg2+, Cu2+)} respectively. The optimal incubation time and the percentage degree of human hair degradation were found to be 85% on day 5. The phylogenetic tree identified two out of the four isolates, isolate-3 and -4 with 98.72% and 96.01% pairwise identities to Alcaligenes faecalis strain AIR10 and TPB18 with NCBI accession numbers of MG835355.1 and MW475277.1 respectively. An end-point polymerase chain reaction gel image test showed 16SrRNA gene amplification for both Alcaligenes faecalis (TPB18) and (AIR10) at about 1.5kb
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Title :
Exploration of Agriculture Cooperative Enterprising Performance in Kabwe District, Zambia
Authors :
Mukwalikuli Mundia, Chewe Nkonde, Francis Simui, Joseph Imasiku
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In this study, we explored agriculture cooperative enterprising performance in Kabwe District. A qualitative approach was applied and four agricultural cooperatives were selected using stratified purposive sampling namely; Bantu agricultural cooperative, Mulungushi agricultural cooperative, Kasosolo agricultural cooperative and Katobo agriculture cooperative. The sample size comprised of the Senior Cooperative and Enterprise Development Officer, the District Cooperative and Enterprise Development Officer, Cooperative and Enterprise Development Inspector, 4 headmen in the localities of study, Four Agricultural Camp Officers and Cooperative Board Members of each of the four cooperatives. The specific objectives for this study were; (i) to establish cooperative enterprise performance in Kabwe District (ii) to explore the challenges faced by the agriculture cooperatives in Kabwe District. The findings of the study indicated that; there is poor cooperative enterprise performance in Kabwe District, as the majority of them are defunct. The study revealed that, the reasons behind the poor performance of agriculture cooperative in Kabwe District are; Lack of cooperative trainings, lack of Cooperative Inspection, shortage/inadequate number of cooperatives staff, lack of logistical support to the department and limited assistance of resources to the agricultural cooperatives. Thus, the study recommended that; the government needed to improve logistical support to the department of cooperatives, so that cooperative training and inspection can be enhanced. The government should also consider revising the cooperative staff structure at district level by increasing the numbers from two.
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630 |
Title :
Government Policy and Administration: Effect of Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) On Cooperative Societies in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Authors :
Agbaje, Y. T., Appiah, E.
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The study attempted to evaluate the effect of government implementation of IPPIS on the welfare of staff through membership in cooperatives among university staff. Questionnaire was used to elicit information among members of the four cooperative societies in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The result indicated that the implementation of IPPIS is a threat to their continuous membership in their various cooperatives. This was presumed to lead to the collapse of the cooperatives, an action that sends a signal of a worsening welfare of workers. This was because of the delay that they have being witnessing whenever they apply for loans. It was also reported that payment of the check off dues to cooperatives is no longer regular from the IPPIS office. Likewise, members complain of series of deductions that do not have justification that made them unqualified for loan application in their cooperatives. The study therefore concluded that the policy of government in the introduction of IPPIS has not really stand to promote welfare of staff. It was therefore recommended that the policy administration should have offices in each of the state of the federation.
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Title :
Differences Baby's Body Temperature in the Six Hours Postpartum between a Cold Room And A Warm Room
Authors :
Rahmatul Ulya, Ratna Dewi, Sri Burhani Putri
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In developing countries including Indonesia, high newborn morbidity and mortality is still a major problem. One of the causes of morbidity and mortality is hypothermia. Hypothermia is a condition characterized by a decrease in body temperature below 36.50C due to imperfect regulation of the baby's body temperature.
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632 |
Title :
The Ethical Emotivism of A. J. Ayer and C. L. Stevenson: A Tendentious Explanatory Matrix for Human Homosexual Behaviour
Authors :
REV. FR. Joseph T. Ekong, O.P
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This work is expository, analytic, comparative and evaluative, in its methodology. The objective is to interrogate the emotive ethical theories of A. J. Ayer, and C. L. Stevenson, in relation to the phenomenon of homosexuality, in order to ascertain whether or not the causative factors and justificatory reasons of same-sex tendencies, orientations and behaviours can be adequately accounted for, within the context of the emotive or psychical dimension of the human person. In other words, what is pivotal here is whether or not the emotive ethical theories (non-cognitivism) offer a robust conceptual grid and interpretative framework, for engaging in any demanding and rewarding discourse on the issue of human homosexual behavior. Homosexuality is a romantic, sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. Nature has created clear distinction in higher animals in terms of male and female partners, since reproduction is a necessity, by means of which it is possible to guarantee the continuity of different species kinds, in nature. Based on this principle, animal behaviour is meant, both directly and indirectly to re-produce and maintain the gene pool. The traditional belief of male and female partners and subsequent marriage in society, which has been incorporated in different religions, has been challenged by homosexual interactions, leading to very controversial moral and ethical positions.
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633 |
Title :
A Rare Cause of Asthma with Eosinophilia - Churg Strauss Syndrome
Authors :
Dr. Binu Krishnan, Dr. Rajalekshmi K, Dr. Ancy Robin
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Churg strauss syndrome is a rare disorder mainly affecting small and medium sized systemic blood vessels. Diagnostic characteristics include asthma, peripheral eosinophilia >10%, mononeuropathy multiplex or polyneuropathy, pulmonary infiltrates, paranasal sinus abnormality, biopsy showing blood vessels with extravascular eosinophilia [4]. Here we present the case of a 64 year old female who presented with complaints of giddiness, intermittent cough, weakness and paresthesia of both upper limbs and lower limbs and bilateral pedal edema. Absolute eosinophilic count was 26900, peripheral blood smear showed leucocytosis with eosinophilia, immunoglobulin E >1000 and computed tomography scan showing bilateral left lower lobe bronchiectasis and left upper lobe bronchiectasis which pointed towards the diagnosis of Churg strauss syndrome. Patient was treated with immunosuppresants and corticosteroids and she responded well.
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Title :
RANKS AND SUBDEGREES OF G=PGL(2,q) ON THE COSETS OF ITS SUBGROUPS
Authors :
Stanley Rotich,Fidelius Magero, Kangogo Moses, Ireri Kamuti
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This paper is set to compute the ranks and the subdegrees of G=PGL(2,q) acting on the cosets of its subgroups namely; Cq-1and Cq+1 and Pq.
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635 |
Title :
The National Hospital Insurance Fund under Resource Allocation Discrepancies and Economic Restructuring, 1973–1986
Authors :
Joyce Chepkwony, Professor Reuben M. Matheka, Doctor Dorothy Nyakwaka
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The social health insurance established in Kenya in 1966 as the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), underwent various reforms to enhance its service delivery in theperiod 1973 to 1986. This paper traces the impacts of resource allocation inequalitiesdue to the declining global economic performance experienced in the 1970s. The resource scarcities attributed to the subsequent economic restructuring hindered access to equitable and quality healthcare through the NHIF in accredited facilities. The government as a result, formulated policies to guide financing modelsfor healthcare for the employed and unemployed. These developments were realised in the midst of adoption of adjustments and economic restructuring for social policy on healthcare financing aimed at enhancing efficiency. Thus by 1986 service delivery by NHIF was guided by policy decisions implemented by the government in adherence to the global expectations.
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Title :
Effects of Activation Energy on Reactive MHD Flows with Joule Heating
Authors :
Nyundo Stephen Kaingu, Ngesa Joel, Mutuku Winifred Nduku, Jeconia Okelo, Kennedy Awuor
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This paper explores the effects of Arrhenius activation energy on a chemically reactive MHD flow through a porous surface while considering the joule heating effect of the two-dimensional free convective flow. The study incorporates the impact of the activation energy on the flow, the effect of the chemical reaction rate parameter on the velocity and temperature profiles as well as the joule heating parameter on the flow. The concentration of the species in the fluid will be investigated and the results discussed. The resulting non-linear partial differential equations are solved using the finite difference methods and results displayed graphically to show the effects of the resulting dimensionless parameters. It is found that the presence of the chemical reaction rate parameter on the flow decreases the concentration of the fluid while the activation energy shows the converse results.
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Title :
Application of Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) Technique in Monitoring the Deformation of Large Oil Storage Tanks
Authors :
Geoffrey O. Nwodo, Francis I. Okeke , Nixon N. Nduji
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This paper proposes an approach for monitoring the deformation of large oil storage tanks using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) technique. The aim is to proffer a solution that tackles the challenge of oil spillage due to failure of oil storage tanks. Failure of large oil storage tanks could be fatal leading to loss of lives and property, pollution of aquatic lives, lawsuits amongst others. Periodic monitoring of these engineering structures is necessary to ascertain the health of these structures and to detect if there are any significant displacements from their insitu design. The study area is Forcados, Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Satellite images used were acquired from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite hub between March 2016 and March 2017. Small Baseline Subset Differential Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (SBAS-DInSAR) technique was combined with an Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA) procedure to detect and validate deformation measurements on a crude oil storage tank. We illustrate the validation analysis using one (tank 7), out of ten tanks within the study area. The results show that the horizontal distortions of the circular cross-section of tank 7 is within a range of -3.131mm and -29.669mm. Our effort proffers a practical and economic solution to a major challenge of engineering geodesy and most important petroleum provinces in the world.
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638 |
Title :
Extraction, Physicochemical properties, Phenol and Tocopherol of Cassia Siamea Lam Seed Oil
Authors :
Neetu, Roli Agrawal
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The objective of this study have determined the physicochemical properties, phenol, and tocopherol of Cassia Siamea Lam seed oil.Cassia Siamea Lam oil have done using the solvent extraction method. The oil was analyzed for the composition of tocopherol, phenols, and physicochemical properties (specific gravity, refractive index, iodine value, saponification value, unsaponifiable matter, acid value, and peroxide value). The physicochemical properties of the oil were analyzed by AOAC Official method (1999).The phenol was analyzed by spectrophotometer and tocopherol was analyzed by HPLC technique. The specific gravity obtained ofCassia Siamea Lamat 450C was 0.892, the peroxide value 4.09mEq/Kg and the refractive index was found 1.4642, the acid value of Cassia Siamea Lamoil obtained was 9.81mg KOH/g, the iodine value was found to be 108gm/g, saponification value ofCassia Siamea Lam oil was182 mg KOH/g, while the unsaponifiable matter ofCassia Siamea Lam oil was 0.7mg/KOH/g, phenols 538.4mg/100g and tocopherol 114%mg/100g. The studied properties of Cassia Siamea Lam oil were examined andfound that this oil may be useful for the domestic and industrial purposes (paints, cosmetics, soap, lubricants, and varnishes) and as synthetic drugs.
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Title :
A Review of Application of Proteomicsin the World's Biggest Killer Diseases and Some Foods
Authors :
Ana Barati,Azadeh Khiabani, Mehran Hamzayeva
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The proteome is defined as all the proteins expressed by the genome, an organism or a cell type. Proteomics is the study of the proteome of a cell line, tissue or organism with the aim of integrating the search for biological processes. The term proteomics refers to a wide range of studies related to the isolation of proteins from a single sample and the comparison of protein expression profiles in different samples. The knowledge of proteomics identifies the properties, quality and quantity of proteins. In the past years, various methods have been developed for proteomic analysis. One of the main goals in proteomic studies is to identify the desired proteins through their amino acid sequence. Whole proteome analysis is a major challenge. The most commonly used methods are two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2DE), surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization (SELDI), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), selective reaction monitoring (SRM), monitoring Multiplex reaction (MRM) and protein arrays The first step in the proteomic analysis is the isolation of proteins in samples. Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis is one of the most common separation methods in this field, and isoelectric focusing (IEF) in the first dimension and SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) in the second dimension enables the separation of proteins by charge and size. Laser ionization and release methods by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS) enable rapid ionization and identification of proteins and peptides. This article aims to comprehensively review proteomics in the worldof 's biggest killer diseases such as malaria, covid-19, Cancer and the some food items.
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640 |
Title :
Investigating the Influencing Factors in the Fluctuations of the Caspian Sea Water Level
Authors :
Kahjough Najjari Hadi
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The rapid fluctuations of the Caspian Sea water level play an important role in determining the level of erosion risks, adverse environmental consequences, destruction and drying of coastal areas, wetlands and coastal bays, and the loss of economic resources and the destruction of marine industries. The purpose of this research is to investigate the influencing factors on the level of the Caspian Sea and predict the changes in the level of the Caspian Sea in the next 10 years. In this research, using ECMWF data from 1992 to 2021, which includes the amount of precipitation on the Caspian Sea, the amount of evaporation from it, and the average temperature of the surface of the Caspian Sea, the influencing factors in the fluctuation of the water level of the Caspian Sea were investigated. Reliable library sources were used to determine the amount of river water entering the Caspian Sea. Caspian Sea fluctuations data from the Ports Organization and to predict the Caspian Sea water level in the next 10 years, the time series and the specialized package Forecast of R software were used. The results showed that the amount of precipitation over the Caspian Sea is decreasing, and on the other hand, the amount of evaporation over the Caspian Sea is increasing. The main cause of the increasing trend of evaporation from the Caspian Sea is the increasing trend of sea surface temperature, which shows an increase of about 1.1 degrees Celsius during 30 years. One of the main reasons for the decrease in rain could be the intensification of the eastern winds and the weakening of the western winds, as a result of which the effects of the North Atlantic Ocean on the Caspian Sea are reduced. The Volga river water discharge shows a decreasing trend, which is due to the decreasing trend of precipitation and the construction of dams on the way of the rivers towards the sea. The prediction of the water level of the Caspian Sea in the next 10 years shows a decrease of 10 cm in the sea level. As a general result, climate change causes a decrease in precipitation, an increase in temperature and an increase in evaporation, and finally a decrease in the level of the Caspian Sea, so that this process will continue for the next few years.
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641 |
Title :
Identification of Responsible Clinicians in a Digitalised Healthcare Environment
Authors :
Ankit Sinha, Rebecca Nunn, Eriberto Farinella
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Digitalisation of healthcare services involves the integration of technology for the provision of mobile health, wearable devices, information technology and telehealth to name a few examples. Within information technology, electronic medical records (EMRs) are increasingly replacing paper charts. However, the greater reliance on technology can present with incorrect implementation or usage of it. One such example involves the accurate identification of the consultant responsible for newly admitted patients on EMRs, which if done inaccurately could be a disaster for the patients’ care. We wanted to assess this identification and its impact.
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642 |
Title :
Management of Dyspepsia in the Emergency Department of a Teaching Hospital in Southwest Nigeria: a 5-year Review
Authors :
Solomon Olusoji Abidemi, Solomon Oluremi Olayinka, Deji-Dada Olabisi Olamide, Ajayi Akande Oladimeji,Wealth Charity Anegbemu
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Background: Approach to management of an acute medical condition within first 24 hours of presenting at an emergency department is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality. Dyspepsia is one of the most common medical presentations seen in emergency settings. This study was determined the pattern of diagnosis among patient that presented with dyspeptic symptoms, their average length of stay, types of treatment and investigation prescribed.
Materials and Method: A retrospective hospital-based, cross-sectional study.
The case notes numbers of patients that presented with acute dyspepsia at the Accident and Emergency department of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti with key words like dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), acute exacerbation of PUD, gastritis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), in their diagnosis were pulled out. The case notes were retrieved, and information were recorded inside a standardized proforma.
Result: Majority of the surveyed 112 (88.2%) presented with acute symptoms of < 2weeks duration, similarly majority 106 (83.5%) were admitted on presentation with majority of those admitted being for ≤ 1 dayAbdominal pain was observed to be the most prevalent symptom among the surveyed followed by vomiting. Majority of the surveyed had between 1&2 dyspeptic symptoms on presentation. There was significant difference between diagnosis made by casualty officers and the medical team. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) were mot commonly prescribed for acute dyspepsia followed antibiotics. Endoscopy was poorly prescribed to patients that presented with acute dyspepsia.
Conclusion: Majority of dyspepsia presents in acute phase. It is important that training of first responders be intensified to guarantee better outcome whenever they present in the emergency departments in Sub Sahara Africa.
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21-26 |
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643 |
Title :
What Government Mental Health Services Can Be Accessed By the Civilian Population of Sri Lanka Following the End of the Civil War: A Literature Review
Authors :
Tanvi Khetan, Tharanika Ahillan
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Introduction: Sri Lanka, a lower middle-income country in South Asia, has experienced a devastating civil war, with unique mental health needs following the end of the civil war in 2009.
Methods: A literature review was conducted to examine what government mental health services can be accessed by the civilian population following the end of the civil war.
Results: Following the end of the civil war, mental healthcare within Sri Lanka can be structured around six principle aims as outlined in the Mental Health Policy of Sri Lanka 2005-2015: to provide mental health services at primary, secondary and tertiary levels, to provide services of good quality where and when they are needed, to provide services that will be organised at community level with community, family and consumer participation health, to ensure mental health services will be linked to other sectors, to ensure mental health services will be culturally appropriate and evidence-based and to protect the human rights and dignity of people with mental illness. It lists various services that have been provided, as well as the importance of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and indigenous healers and practices in providing the gaps in these services.
Conclusions: A greater focus on primary healthcare and community healthcare is needed, whilst continuing existing measures such as training more mental health workers and psychiatrists, and providing integration of services through the multidisciplinary team and education sector. Finally there is a necessity for increased integration and coordination between the medical system and traditional sector to provide culturally sensitive mental healthcare, and increased research in this area and the effectiveness of the services to better inform future policies.
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01-05 |
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644 |
Title :
Introduction of a Standard Operating Procedure to Reduce Routine Group and Saves Prior To Emergency Appendicectomy
Authors :
Tanvi Khetan, Ee Teng Goh, Momotaz Sultana
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Introduction: acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency. Laparoscopic appendicectomy is the gold standard of care in management (78% in 2010)[1]. Major vessel injury is historically reported at around 0.07-0.12%[2]-[5], and is usually associated with a closed approach to pneumoperitoneum induction. Despite lack of national/international guidance or formalised risk stratification protocols in the literature, routine practice often includes group and save samples to be taken pre-operatively for all patients.
Methods: An audit of appendicectomies was undertaken on patients discharged between 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020. The primary outcome was incidence of perioperative blood product transfusion, up to 30 days from index admission. A standard operating procedure was developed and reaudit data was undertaken from 1 July 2022 – 31 August 2022.
Results: Of 202 appendicectomies, only one patient required blood transfusion. This was given on day four post-index operation. No patients involved intraoperative major vessel injury and blood transfusion. Re-audit showed reduction of routine group and saves being taken from 98% to 65% with no patients requiring blood transfusion.
Conclusion: Our study suggest that it is safe to cease a blanket requirement for preoperative group and saves with an agreed standard operating procedure with overall reductions of up to 72%.
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06-08 |
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645 |
Title :
Primary Hyperparathyroidism and Increased Cardiovascular Risk—A Review Article
Authors :
Dr. Khalid Farooqui, Dr. Farooq Haider, Dr. Hadil Alfar, Dr. Maen Mhd Baroudi, Dr.Khaled ferih, Dr.Farah Farooqui, Dr. Abdul Naser Elsouki
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Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is a common endocrine disease of the parathyroid gland tissues which leads to inappropriate overproduction of the Parathyroid Hormone (PTH). The symptoms of pHPT vary and they include renal stones, osteoporosis, constipation, and weakness secondary to hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia. Moreover, it has been reported that patients with pHPT are at increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease. Many research papers have shown that there is an increased mortality rate in patients with pHPT due to the effect of PTH on the heart. This review article is discussing the effect of pHPT on the cardiovascular system as it is a common cause of mortality.
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09-12 |
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646 |
Title :
An Exploration of Whether an Intervention at the Primary School Level Is an Effective Way to Improve Asthma Management by Staff in Primary Schools in Haringey, London
Authors :
Emma Kerr, Guddi Singh, Tom Holliday
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Background: Asthma is the most common long-term health condition in children. It affects 1 in 11 primary school children in the UK and causes significant morbidity and mortality. The NHS spends over £137m on asthma-related hospital care each year and in 2016, 11 children in London died as a result of an asthma attack. Novel methods of improving asthma outcomes are being explored, and schools may be an under-utilised point of intervention in this field.
Aim: To determine whether implementing a set of standards and providing training in primary schools is an effective way to improve staff knowledge and confidence in managing asthma.
Methods: Interviews were carried out with newly designated ‘Asthma Leads’ in four primary schools in Haringey and asthma training was provided to all staff. Questionnaires were sent to staff before and after the intervention to evaluate knowledge of asthma management in schools.
Results: 107 questionnaires were completed in total. Asthma prevalence was found to be lower than expected, ranging from just 2.5-5.8% of children. Staff knowledge and confidence improved in the two schools which completed the program within the project timeframe.
Conclusion: Pre-intervention questionnaires identified a gap in staff knowledge of asthma management. An improvement in scores on post-intervention questionnaires suggests that this gap can be addressed by the intervention and that primary schools are a key setting in which asthma management can be improved. Following this project, we aim to extend the intervention into other primary schools in Haringey through joint working between schools and the local authority.
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647 |
Title :
Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Overuse of the ‘4C Antibiotics’ In Primary Care
Authors :
Emma Kerr
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Introduction: The World Health Organisation recognises antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a significant threat to global health. Studies have shown that the ‘4C antibiotics’ (clindamycin, ciprofloxacin and other quinolones, co-amoxiclav and cephalosporins) are associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection. A Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of a Medical Centre in Berkshire, UK found a culture of immediate antibiotic prescribing for acute minor illness.
Methods: An audit was conducted to assess how many patients were prescribed a course of one of the ‘4C antibiotics’. An intervention was implemented to improve antibiotic stewardship. Posters were displayed in consultation rooms; General Practitioners were reminded of the ‘Antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship competencies’ guidance published by Public Health England; and staff members were reminded of the importance of antimicrobial stewardship at a team meeting.
Results: The total number of ‘4C antibiotics’ prescribed during the first period audited was 87. During the second period audited, this decreased by 14.9% to 74 prescriptions. Out of the 74 patients prescribed one of the ‘4C antibiotics’ in the second period, only 49 had a reason for the prescription documented on the electronic record system. One of these patients who was prescribed antibiotics without a documented clinical indication went on to develop a Clostridium difficile infection nine days later, potentially as a result of taking unnecessary antibiotics.
Conclusion: This study is limited by a relatively small sample size and the COVID-19 pandemic as a significant confounding factor. However, this quality improvement project demonstrates that a small-scale, low-cost intervention has the potential to have a positive impact by raising clinician awareness of antimicrobial stewardship and reducing overuse of the ‘4C antibiotics’.
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648 |
Title :
Principled Leadership and Business Ethics: Innovative Models of Mission-Drift Avoidance in Social Entrepreneurship Hybrid Venture Development and Management
Authors :
Dr. Agatha K. Rokicki
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The purpose of this research is to demonstrate that SE must to be ethically developed and managed, especially, SE hybrid organizations (SEHOs), to avoid the mission-drift, to sustain the very existence and purpose of these entities. Research aims to present that interrelated concepts of principled leadership (PL) and business ethics (BE), are innovative models of ethical development and management for SE hybrid organizations (SEHOs). When simultaneously implemented by social entrepreneurs - se(s) and social managers - sm(s), establishing and maintaining ethical SEHVs’ cultures, where SEHVs can flourish and prolong. This research is of a descriptive nature, a deductive approach and a quantitative survey design. Cross-sectional online questionnaire and non-profit questionnaires are delivered via email to SEHVs selected according to specific research criteria. Research results confirm that principled leadership (PL) and business ethics (BE), are innovative models of mission-drift avoidance in SEHV development and management, making a clear distinction between the two phases, resulting in organizational sustainability. Adopting principled leadership (PL) and business ethics (BE), allows SEHVs to successfully establish and manage these ventures with mission-drift avoidance, prioritizing and advancing their social missions, promoting social wealth, social impact and social change, at the same time contributing to social and economic development, solving a predominant number of world’s problems.
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649 |
Title :
Investigating the Significance of Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Somalia
Authors :
Ridwaan Hassan Abdi
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The study focuses on analyzing the significance of aid delivery in Somalia by the international community. With the prolonged humanitarian crisis in Somali, lasting the last three decades, it is expected that the international organizations involved in the aid delivery missions in various areas have incorporated the local organizations in their programs. The research adopted descriptive research approach that applied quantitative method in the collection and analysis of data. The quantitative method used questionnaires to collect data and involved 23 local community representatives, that also included 10 government officers involved in aid delivery.
The finding of the study indicate that the international community have not sufficiently applied the localization agenda in aid delivery in Somalia. The existing aid delivery structures in Somalia still depends on the management and control of the international community. Even though the local organizations are involved in the implementation, much of the decision making and control of resources is by the international community. The main barriers identified to the localization agenda is the limited capacity of the local actors, and lack of decentralized policies of aid delivery.
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650 |
Title :
Political Alternatives of the Security Strategies
Authors :
Tamar Kupreishvili, Tornike Okropilashvili
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Based on the historical dynamics, the geo-political location is a key aspect to determine the security policy of the states and its long-term strategies. The first consideration is the provision of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its maintenance requires deterring a potential enemy, and in some cases, self-defense. In order to achieve this task, the most experienced methods in national security architecture are strategic alliance and policy of neutrality. Among the mentioned strategies, special importance is given to the cost-benefit analysis and the foreign political vector, on which the states establish the security policy and the possible strategies for its provision.
The dynamics of international relations and empirical experience shows that some states violate international agreements and create a destructive environment. When the important players violate the general principles of international law and create such an environment, a domino effect of global vulnerability is created. When the international order can no longer provide stability, then neutral states are at high risk and start looking for allies to provide security. The formation of a security policy begins in proportion to the increased risks and challenges, which changes the existing conditions on the international platform and states remain without international guarantees. States try to increase their security and reduce risks by diversifying their sources of security, thus they form certain relationships into the military alliances.
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651 |
Title :
Three Christian Symbols That Are Thematic Turning Points In “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Authors :
Annabelle Villanueva
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Clive Staples Lewis was a British writer as well as a lay theologian who was born on 29th November 1898 and died 22nd November 1963. Around the world, he is best known for his fiction works and for his non-fiction Christian apologetics. For C.S. Lewis, the drama and joy of Christianity can be experienced in Narnia, which is more than a series of stories because they can be a moral journey. This series awakens in the readers an interest in the artistic circumstances of the gospel which has been there at the very start (Rogers xx). They are like a reminder in which if the gospel does not give immense joy, awe, hope, and fear, we may not have quite internalized what the gospel tells us (xi)."The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is a beloved classic written by C.S. Lewis and is considered to be one of the most popular and enduring works of literature. The book “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” which is the first to be published, has three Christian symbols that are thematic turning points.
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652 |
Title :
Students’ Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information and Services: A Case Study of ‘A’ University in Kabwe District, Zambia
Authors :
Mukwalikuli Mundia, Constance M. Sitali, Ivy Bweupe
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) is an essential component of the universal rights that promote the attainment of good sexual and reproductive health practices for a complete physical, mental and social well-being of individuals in all matters relating to the reproductive system. To maintain good SRHR practices, the individual needs to have access to accurate information. Young people have health care needs that are distinct from those of adults, specifically in the area of sexual and reproductive health rights. Neglecting the provision of their specific health needs in higher learning institutions, ‘A (Representing a higher learning institution) inclusive, would lead to negative outcomes, such as; unwanted pregnancies, early marriages, sexual transmitted infections and sexual violence. This study aims at providing solutions to the above stated problem among the youths. This study explores students’ access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services. The study focuses on “A” in Kabwe district, Zambia. A case study design was employed using qualitative research method. The sample consisted of 32 participants. Focus group interviews were used among four groups of students from different schools, with each group comprising of 6 students (3 males and 3 females). Key informant interviews were administered to the guidance and counselling personnel, dean of student affairs, and 3 health personnel from ‘B’ health post and 3 from clinic “A”. Participants were selected using stratified purposive sampling. The qualitative data was analyzed using thematic approach. The findings of the study revealed that, the service provision and information awareness of comprehensive and sexual reproductive health to students was poor at ‘A’. It was revealed that youth friendly corners and the use of posters were not adequate and some essential drugs like “ARVs” were not provided. This may hinder students, access to the much needed drugs and other services related to sexual and reproductive health issues. The study recommends that, more youth-friendly corners be introduced in the institution and enhancement in the provision of ARVs in the University.
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04-09 |
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653 |
Title :
Relationship between Safety Communication and Employee’s Performance in Textile Manufacturing Companies In Kenya
Authors :
Collins Nyantari Keraka
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The objective was to establish how communication influences employee performance in textile manufacturing companies. Theories that anchored the study include: Heinrich domino theory, Human factor theory, behavioral based Safety theory, system theory and social exchange theory. The target population included all the textile manufacturing companies in the export processing zone which are 22 under Export processing zone program. This study sampled 400 respondents and adopted a descriptive cross sectional research design. Data collected using questionnaire and key informant’s interviews were used. Collected data was coded for computerized data entry. Descriptive and inferential statistics was done by use of statistical package for social Sciences. Inferential analysis, regression analysis to determine the significance and a magnitude of independent and moderating variables in respect to employee performance in textile industries was done. The statistical analysis showed that there was a correlation between worker’s safety communication and employee performance(r = 0.739, P = 0.0001). The study concluded that workers safety communication contribute to improved employee performance. The study recommends that textile manufacturing companies should conduct periodic safety training and awareness of safety standards among employees. Workers should be involved in decision making of safety standards to own those policies.
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654 |
Title :
Comparative Study on the Management of Domestic and Foreign Road Transport of Dangerous Goods
Authors :
Aimin Deng, Ting Sun
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China's annual road transport of hazardous chemicals has exceeded 1.7 billion tons, of which the road transport volume is about 1.2 billion tons, accounting for 69% of the total transport of dangerous goods. However, at the same time, transportation safety accidents occur from time to time, bringing huge losses to the society. Therefore, this paper, based on the analysis of the current situation of China's hazardous chemical transport management, compared the management of domestic and foreign dangerous goods road transport, mainly including the legal and regulatory system, training and certification, emergency rescue management and vehicle safety management, summarizing the advanced experience of developed countries, put forward some suggestions, including strengthening the improvement and updating of laws and regulations, the establishment of professional law enforcement and inspection agencies, the implementation of joint supervision The recommendations include strengthening the improvement and updating of laws and regulations, establishing professional law enforcement and inspection agencies, implementing joint supervision, improving the training system for practitioners, strengthening corporate responsibility, strengthening international exchanges and cooperation, establishing a sound emergency rescue system and establishing accident simulation laboratories or training bases, etc.; with a view to providing reference for improving the safety management level of road transport of dangerous goods in China.
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655 |
Title :
Review on Road Transportation Route Optimization of Dangerous Goods
Authors :
AiMin Deng, Yu Xu
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In recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's economic level, the business of dangerous goods transportation has also developed by leaps and bounds. Dangerous goods are goods or substances with characteristics such as explosive, flammable, radioactive, infectious, etc. These goods or substances will cause damage to personal health, social environment, etc. if improperly handled in the process of production, transportation, operation, storage, etc., and therefore need to be handled in a special way. Research on hazardous materials logistics is divided into risk assessment problem, path optimization problem, facility location problem and network design problem. Risk assessment is the basis for the latter three, and this paper focuses on reviewing the current status of research on risk assessment and route optimization of dangerous goods transportation routes. For risk evaluation, it is mainly based on risk evaluation index, risk evaluation model and relationship evaluation between risk sources. For the optimization of dangerous goods road transport routes, the main distinction is made between single mode of transport and multimodal transport, in which single mode of transport is carried out from both single and multiple objectives; multimodal transport is carried out mainly through the optimization of combined modes and algorithms, and finally the focus and weaknesses of current research are derived to provide relevant suggestions for future research directions and contents
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656 |
Title :
Adoption of Green Energy Technologies in Selected Peri-Urban and Rural Areas of Makueni and Machakos Counties, Kenya
Authors :
Samson Muloo, Jacinta Kimiti, Muusya Mwinzi, George Muthike
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Many peri-urban and rural households use traditional stoves which have low energy use efficiency leading to wasteful use of woodfuel, increase in indoor air pollution and putting more pressure on biomass sources. Energy saving devices have been introduced which are environmentally friendly and economical. The main objective of this study was to assess levels of adoption of green energy technologies in selected peri-urban and rural areas of Makueni and Machakos Counties, Multistage sampling technique was used whereby; locations and sub-locations were selected purposefully. Households from four sub-locations were chosen using simple random sampling. A total of 214 households in the four selected study areas were interviewed. The study used questionnaires and interview schedules for data collection. The collected data was coded and entered into the computer for analysis using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and statistics and data software (STATA) presented using tables. Utilization of metal charcoal energy device was higher than that of other charcoal devices in Unoa area (63.1%). Family size had a significant effect on use of LPG (χ2 = 22.010, P = 0.001) and electric energy technology (χ2 = 20.482, p = 0.002). The study results on the prediction of future charcoal energy devices adoption showed that in the next 30 years’ majority of the households will still prefer Kenya ceramic charcoal stoves to the maendeleo charcoal stoves. The outcome of the research is useful to many stakeholders including the government, Ministries of Agriculture and Energy, Environmentalists, Market Suppliers of green energy devices and Researchers.
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657 |
Title :
General Anaesthetics and Sedatives for Dentistry
Authors :
MD Irfanul Haque
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Sedation and anaesthesia for dental procedure are becoming common and popular amongst patients and dentists. Fear and anxiety are frequent problems in paediatric and also adult patients.
Different anaesthetic agents have been developed over years the years making the whole process of anaesthesia safe, effective and predictable. They differ considerably based on routes of administration, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and side effects. The purpose of this review is to study and discuss the various options available for sedation and anaesthesia for dental interventions especially ambulatory surgeries and discuss the recent trends in their use.
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658 |
Title :
Current Trends in English Language Teaching in the Post-Pandemic: Where Are We Now?
Authors :
Nguyen Thi Dan Tam, To Thi Kieu Oanh, Le Nguyen Lan
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This literature review explores the emerging trends in English language teaching (ELT) in the post of COVID-19 pandemic. The review synthesizes a comprehensive range of scholarly articles, research papers, and reports mainly published between 2020 and 2023. The findings highlight the importance of technology integration, appropriate assessment methods, and fostering socio-emotional well-being in virtual classrooms.
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06-11 |
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659 |
Title :
Human Activity Recognition using SVM, KNN & Logistic Regression
Authors :
Rohini Bhattarai, Vipra Bohara, L.N.Balai
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Nowadays, Human activity recognition (HAR) is a very active yet challenging and demanding area and it has most popular uses of machine learning algorithms. HAR has a very significant role in different fields such as health care, theft detection, work monitoring in an organization and detecting emergencies, sports, smart home-based, childcare, security or work safety, human computer interaction, video surveillance system, robotics, daily monitoring, wildlife observation, and other diverse areas.
However, identifying human activities and actions is challenging from video sequences or still images is a challenging task due to the complexity of activities, speed of action, dynamic recording, background clutter, partial occlusion, changes in scale, viewpoint, lighting, and appearance and diverse application areas. Besides that, all the actions and activities are performed in distinct situations and backgrounds. Many applications, including video surveillance systems, human-computer interaction, and robotics for human behavior characterization, require a multiple activity recognition system.
There is a lot of work done in HAR; finding a suitable algorithm and sensors for a certain application area is still challenging. Here by using its embedded accelerometer or gyroscope in the classification model, SVM, KNN, and Logistic regression is implemented. The purpose of this paper is, to solve the HAR problem under wireless body area network to achieve the profitable HAR method.
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Title :
The Effect of Insurgency on the Spatial Landscape of North Eastern Nigeria
Authors :
Aliyu Mustapha, Mansir Aminu, Ihenacho Nnaemeka M., Imhanfidon Justin, Muhammad Bala A., David Ebunu, Ezeanya Princess, Oluyomi Olubunmi, Okwenna Nkeiruka, Umar T. Kura
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The insurgency in the northeastern Nigeria has adversely affected land uses and land covers in the area. The aim of this research is to evaluate land uses and land covers variations caused by over a decade insurgency in the North Eastern part of Nigeria. Landsat ETM+, Landsat 8 and sentinel-2 imageries acquired in 2008, 2014 and 2020, were used for the study. Pixel-based supervised classification using maximum likelihood algorithm was utilized. Eight land cover classes that include bare surface, wetland, water body, urban, tree cover, grassland, cropland and scrubs cover were identified for classification. The classification accuracy for the three temporal periods were evaluated from the Error matrix of the classified images with an overall accuracy of 75.8%, 80.2% and 84.1% respectively. The classification accuracy results yielded Overall accuracy of 75.8% 80.2% and 84.1% for 2008, 2014 and 2020 images respectively. The quantitative analysis of changes expressed in land area coverage reveals a significant change in the land uses and the land covers. The built up area was 197.87km2 in 2008. It increased to 231.28km2 in 2014 and to 588.57km2 in 2020. This reveals continuous increase from 0.114% of the total area in 2008 to 0.134% in 2014 and 0.342% in 2020. The area put to crop farming was 105,867.4km2 in 2008, which was 61.11% of the total area. It increased to 108,192.10km2, i.e. 62.85% in 2014, but later decreased in 2020 to 91,478.77km2, which is 53.14% of the total area. This shows that there was decrease in agricultural activities in the area in 2020. The natural vegetation cover, which includes grassland, shrubs and tree covers, were 37,808.65km2, 16,867km2, and 7,041.59km2 respectively in 2008. These represented 21.82%, 9.736% and 4.065% of the total area respectively. The shrubs increased to 16,866.6km2 in 2014, which was 9.798%, and to 16,978.07km2 in 2020 i.e. 9.863% of the total area, while grassland reduced to 35,493.28km2 i.e. 20.62% and 28,145.49km2 i.e. 4.055% respectively. The tree cover vegetation in the area reduced to 6,980.07km2 i.e. 4.055% of the total area in 2014. Meanwhile, it raised high to 25,526.17km2 i.e. 14.83% in 2020. This findings reveal that the total natural vegetation in the area i.e. grassland, shrubs and tree covers, that was 35.625% in 2008, reduced to 34.471 in 2014. Interestingly, it rose to 41.041% of the total area in 2020. Bare surfaces was 1,099.00km2 i.e. 0.634% of the total in 2008, but reduced to 1,243.30km2 (0.722%) in 2014 and 5,976.64km2, which was 3.472% of the total area in 2020. It has been obtained from this study that the area put to cultivation, rose to 62.85% of the study area in 2014, but later decreased in 2020 to 53.14%. This revealed that there was decrease in crop cultivation in that period hence goal two of the SDGs, which is to ensure food security, was threatened in that year.
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Title :
Optimal Design Parameters of In-Wheel Motor Suspension System using Genetic Algorithm
Authors :
Tran Duc Hoang, Nguyen Thi Hong Ngoc, Le Van Quynh, Nguyen Dinh Tan, The Minh Huong
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The aim of this study is to propose an optimal design method for In Wheel Motor (IWM) suspension system of an electric vehicle (EV) so that the ride comfort can be improved. a 3-DOF quarter-vehicle dynamic model of an electric vehicle under two input excitation sources such as road surface roughness excitation and in-wheel motor excitation is established for the optimal design parameters of IWM suspension system using Genetic Algorithm (GA). The root-mean-square (RMS) acceleration of the vertical vehicle body according to the international standard ISO 2631-1 (1997) is selected as objective function. The study results indicate that the awb values of GA optimal parameters reduce significantly in comparison with those of the original parameters of IWM suspension system, which means that the performance optimization of IWM suspension system is better than the original IWM suspension system of electric vehicle in improving the ride comfort of electric vehicle.
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Title :
An Overview of Battery Cooling Systems for Electric Vehicles
Authors :
Nguyen Tien Han, Nguyen Thi Hong Ngoc, Nguyen Dinh Tan, Tran Duc Hoang, Nguyen Thanh Cong, Le Van Quynh
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In order to improve the performance of electric vehicle batteries, the battery thermal management system (BTMs) always ensures that the temperature inside the battery is kept in the optimal range. The cooling system for the battery is one of the important systems to ensure that the battery's temperature is within the optimal temperature range. Some cooling systems applied to electric vehicle batteries include Air Cooling (AC), Liquid Cooling (LC), Refrigerant Direct Cooling (RDC), Cooling System using Phase Change Material (PCM), Thermoelectric Cooling (TC), Heat Pipe Cooling (HPC), Hybrid Cooling (HC). A detailed review on the battery cooling systems is discussed in this paper. The study results have shown the advantages and disadvantages of battery cooling systems being applied on electric vehicles. In addition, the study results could provide ideas for researchers in the field of electric vehicle battery cooling
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Biology and Philosophy. VIII. Heidegger’s aletheia, scientific method and the advancement of the exact sciences. Followed by some thoughts on the minds living in darkness and the origin of the countless superstitions of Homo sapiens and ending with ‘Do elephants see Einstein's moon?’
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J.S. Gomez-Jeria
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Here I present some reflections on three topics that deserve to be scrutinized. The first corresponds to the connections between the concept of 'aletheia' in Heidegger, the scientific method, and the generation of new knowledge by the exact sciences. I defend the idea that, in some precise cases in the history of science, the concept of 'unconcealment' is applicable. The second theme focuses on the activity known in the West as exorcism from the point of view of the Lasègue-Falret syndrome. The central idea is that this activity is not treated as a psychiatric problem simply because it has been normalized in the sense of presenting it as an activity with a lawful historical basis. The third topic contains some comments on the well-known and unfortunate phrase of Einstein with the question if 'the moon exists only when I look at it'.
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Title :
Challenges of Effective Decision Making in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
Authors :
Romex K Jha
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Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) have emerged as a revolutionary paradigm for decentralized governance and decision-making, leveraging blockchain technology to enable community-driven and transparent decision processes. However, despite their potential to revolutionize traditional organizational structures, DAOs encounter various challenges in achieving effective decision-making. This paper presents a brief analysis of the challenges faced by prominent DAOs, including Maker DAO, Uniswap, MolochDAO, Gitcoin DAO, Big Green DAO, Friends with Benefits DAO, Flamingo DAO, Metacartel, BanklessDAO, and Balancer SubDAO. Drawing from an extensive review of research papers and journals, this study explores the multifaceted factors influencing DAO decision-making, including coordination hurdles, participation issues, voting mechanisms, token distribution, community engagement, regulatory and legal complexities, and future prospects. By gaining a comprehensive understanding of these challenges, this research aims to propose innovative solutions to enhance the effectiveness of decision-making processes in DAOs, empowering them to overcome obstacles and fulfill their transformative potential in the decentralized ecosystem.
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665 |
Title :
The Novel “Manju”: A View on Absurdity
Authors :
Aswathy J B
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Manju (M.T.), a novel of an unusual genre, comes from Vasudevan Nair, one of the most well-known Malayalam authors. The mountains of Nainital are the setting for this novel, which weaves a dramatic narrative throughout. There are very few characters in the story, and all of them are very important to the plot. Vimala, a school teacher, is the main character. She appreciates isolation likes to avoid individuals, including her loved ones. Here we analysis the novel by the existential concept absurdity. Meaning of absurdity in English. the quality of being stupid and unreasonable, or silly in a humorous way. Albert Camus being a French thinker, novelist and writer, possessed expertise in examining the alienation inherent in modern life and is best known for his philosophical concept ofabsurdism. He defined the absurd as the futility of a search for meaning in anincomprehensible universe devoid of God or meaning.
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Title :
Acute Responses and Chronic Adaptations of Cardiorespiratory Systemin Dance
Authors :
Eirini Argiriadou
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In ancient Greece people believed that dance, the combination of rhythm and harmony, was given to humans as a gift from Gods. Dance plays a significant role in humans’ lives, as only humans among the creatures on earth perceive and enjoy the rhythm and harmony and need them in every manifestation of their lives in order to honor the Gods or rest from daily labors and entertain themselves. Dance, as an activity of body and spirit, gathers and combines characteristics of exercise and sports, entertainment and fun, art and spiritual test, constituting at the same time education and training. Dance also may be treated as a physical activity, because it includes a big variety of whole-body movements.From reviewing the literature, it became clear that the participation in most of dance species induce cardiorespiratory fitness benefits. The induced cardiorespiratory fitness benefits are very important for the participants in dance because they don’t lead only in resistance to fatigue and to fewer injuries, but also result to general health benefits. Consequently, the wide variety of dance species, concerning mode, technique, rhythm, and duration, allows the design of sessions with a variety of dances mild to intense, aiming for the best possible benefits in cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Title :
Securitization and Mercantilism Theories in the Ukraine-Russia War: Interplay of Security and Economic Interests
Authors :
Charles Bambo Bilali, Elijah Onyango standslause Odhiambo, Joseph Mwita Kisito.
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This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the Ukraine-Russia war, utilizing securitization theory and mercantilism as theoretical frameworks and drawing upon secondary data sources. The study explores the intricate interplay between security concerns and economic interests that have shaped the conflict and its broader implications for regional stability and global dynamics. By analyzing the securitization of ethnic and territorial issues and examining economic motivations and strategies, this research sheds light on the complex relationship between security and economics in the context of the war. Securitization theory, as developed by the Copenhagen School, focuses on the process by which issues are constructed as security threats. In the case of the Ukraine-Russia war, both parties have strategically employed securitization to legitimize their actions and mobilize support. Russia has securitized the protection of ethnic Russians in Ukraine, framing its intervention as crucial for national security. Conversely, Ukraine has securitized the defense of its territorial integrity against Russian aggression. These securitization narratives have played a significant role in shaping the conflict dynamics. Mercantilism, an economic theory rooted in the pursuit of economic interests, trade and resource acquisition, provides insights into the economic motivations and strategies of the conflicting parties. Russia's control over energy resources, particularly natural gas, has allowed it to exert economic leverage over Ukraine. This control has influenced Ukraine's energy security and aspirations for economic autonomy. Ukraine, in turn, seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on Russian resources to enhance its economic stability and security. The analysis of the interplay between securitization and mercantilism in the Ukraine-Russia war reveals a mutual reinforcement between security concerns and economic interests. Russia's securitization of ethnic Russians aligns with its economic leverage, while Ukraine's securitization of territorial integrity aligns with its pursuit of economic autonomy. This interplay underscores the complexity of the conflict, necessitating comprehensive approaches to address the intertwined security and economic dimensions. The findings of this research contribute to a deeper understanding of the multidimensional nature of international conflicts. Policymakers can benefit from considering the interplay between security concerns and economic interests in
similar conflicts, aiming to strike a balance for long-term stability and resolution. By integrating securitization theory and mercantilism, this study provides valuable insights into the Ukraine-Russia war and its broader implications for international relations.
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Title :
The Role of Christian Religion on Students’ Discipline in Public Catholic Sponsored Secondary Schools in Loitokitok, Kajiado County, Kenya
Authors :
Buore M.A., Ouma C. N., Mwita J.
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The purpose of this paper is to share the findings of a study on the Role of Christianity on Student Discipline in secondary schools that was motivated by the unique role Christianity plays in character formation and teachings on obedience. With increased agitation on children’s rights, banning corporal punishment which helped in maintaining discipline has become a challenge with increased secularization in schools. The study sought to establish the impact of Christianity on students’ discipline with Christianity as the Independent Variable and Student’s discipline as the dependent variable. The study construct is guidance and counseling, as independent variable. The research questions the study sought to answer are; how effective is Christianity on student’s discipline? The study design was a cross-sectional research design and the target population was Catholic sponsored public Secondary schools in Loitokitok sub-county in Kajiado County where study sample was extracted. The study sought to use both primary and secondary data which were both qualitative as well as quantitative. The data was collected using questionnaires; direct observations and interviews. A pilot survey was conducted to check veracity of the study instrument. The questionnaire reliability test Cronbach Alpha α = 0.764. The results above 0.7 indicate the study instrument is reliable. The data collected was analyzed using both descriptive as well as statistical analysis. The study sampled and distributed 364 questionnaires. The response rate achieved was 95.9% corresponding to 349 complete questionnaires for data analysis. The data was cleaned, coded, organized ready for analysis. The study findings indicate a strong correlation of between Christian education and discipline in schools with a correlation coefficient r = 0.724. A report was compiled from the study analysis results and presented for defense and publishing.
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Title :
Factors That Influence JHS/SHS Students Reactions to Dementia in Ghana And How Educating Them Will Promote Future Awareness of Dementia
Authors :
Adu Romeo Appiah
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Dementia, due to its unorthodox nature in the Ghanaian society, is being misinterpreted by many Ghanaians. It is believed that these reactions are on the grounds of superstition and ignorance (lack of teachings on the topic). This study therefore sought to identify whether superstition and ignorance are the main factors of this misinterpretation and prove how educating JHS/SHS will significantly help. This study logically and justifiably centered on JHS/SHS students employed quantitative and statistical approaches. 180 students from different schools were selected for the study. An interviewer guided questionnaire was used to collect their responses and analyzed mathematically using frequency tablesand the multiple linear regression techniques assisted by STATA. Out of the respondents, 100 (55.56%) were JHS students and 80 (44.44%) were SHS students. The study found that 133 out of the 180 students (73.89%) believe in superstitions and a bulk of 151 (83.89%) had no idea about dementia. The multiple linear regression model was run on the data and statistically significant values were recorded: ignorance (t=2.10, P=0.037) and superstition (t=-3.09, P=0.002). These values mathematically prove that there is a relationship between the reactions of the respondents toward dementia and the factors. Also based on calculations and logic in the discussion section, educating JHS/SHS students will increase the awareness of dementia in the country to about the whole population in the next 45 years.
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Title :
Physico-Chemical and Bacteriological Characteristics Of Comoé River Waters From Grand-Bassam To Kafolo (North-South Côte d'Ivoire)
Authors :
Wognin Affou Seraphin,Traore Gnamien Sylvain, Gboko Affoua Jeanne, Kpidi Yapo Habib, Yapo Ossey Bernard
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The aim of the study carried out on the Comoé River was to assess the level of physico-chemical, bacteriological and chemical pollution of this body of water. Water samples were taken at eight (8) stations on the river. Bacteriological contamination indicators such as total coliforms, faecal streptococci and faecal coliforms were tested. Physico-chemical parameters such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphorus and ammonium) and pesticides (fenuron and desisopropylatrazine) were also measured. The measurements revealed that water temperatures in the Comoé river varied between 27.1°C (C8F) and 34.8°C (C3S). The pH values showed that the water ranged from acidic to neutral. These values ranged from 6.02 (C2S) to 7.29 (C7S). Dissolved oxygen concentration was highest at the surface, with values ranging from 2.05mg/L (C7F) to 7.73mg/L (C7S). Nutrient levels varied between 0.8 mg/L (C6S) and 5.3 mg/L (C2F) for nitrate, 0.0035mg/L (C5S) and 0.08mg/L (C4S) for nitrite, 0.08mg/L (C3F) and 9.28mg/L (C1F) for phosphorus and 0.055 mg/L (C7M) and 0.39mg/L (C4F) for ammonium.
Bacteriological analyses revealed the presence of total coliforms, faecal coliforms and faecal streptococci, with maximum average loads observed respectively at stations C8 (5.450 cfu/100mL), C2 (3.215 cfu/100mL) and C6 (3,085 cfu/100mL).The waters of the River Comoé showed high loads of micro-organism and physico-chemical pollutants. The CF/SF ratio showed that the water was contaminated in places by human, animal and mixed sources.
The waters of the Comoé River are likely to contain pathogenic micro-organisms and thus constitute a real public health problem.
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Title :
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review
Authors :
Dr. Kunj Vijay Haria
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Central serous chorioretinopathy is one of the most common causes of unilateral mild to moderate vision loss seen in middle age groups. It is characterized by fluid accumulation under the retina which usually resolves spontaneously but recurrent cases may require further interventions to manage the condition. There are various management options available to help cope with the condition, out of which half dose PDT and Argon laser photocoagulation remain the mainstay. This article is a literature study which is carried out via credited databases, to include the clinical and management aspects of central serous chorioretinopathy. It discusses the various risk factors, differential diagnosis and also the medical and surgical management options that are available around the globe to manage the condition.
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Title :
Processes Deployed in Construction of Ghanaian Traditional Costumes in the Technical Universities in Ghana
Authors :
Celestine Elikem Dzitse, Dr. Gladwell Mbugua
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Even though multiple studies have been done on traditional costumes in most developed countries over the years, only a few of such studies have been done in the context of Ghanaian Traditional Costumes. Specifically, not a single study is found on construction of GTCs in Ghana and the need of emphasis of GTCs over western costumes as part of the Fashion Design and Technology programme (FDP) in Technical Universities in Ghana. This study sought to investigate the processes employed in construction of GTCs in fashion design and technology programme in the TUs. It adopted convergent mixed method design through which qualitative and quantitative data was collected from students, lecturers and HoD affiliated to six out of the ten TUs in Ghana: Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani, Cope Coast, Tamale and Ho. Target population was 1265 comprising head of departments (HoDs), lecturers and students. Simple random sampling was used to select six universities from the ten TUs. Purposive sampling was used in sampling 24 lecturers of fashion design including HoDs, and Proportion sampling was used to sample 306 FDSs. Total sample size was 330. A combination of descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis was used to interrogate relationships between processes employed by lecturers and construction of GTCs. The results showed that the lecturers employed R-T-W production processes in teaching construction of Ghanaian traditional costumes. However, there were numerous challenges in the efforts to promote construction of the GTCs. Therefore, the study concluded that addressing the challenges can enable more constructions of the GTCs by the students during and after graduation from Fashion Design and Technology programme.
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Title :
Dry Eye Disease : A Review Article
Authors :
Dr. Kunj Vijay Haria
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Dry Eye Disease is a common corneal condition characterized by symptoms of dry gritty sensation and excessive watering in the eyes. Early identification and individualized treatment plan is the key to manage the condition effectively. Artificial tear drops and ointments remain the first line option however, severe cases may require further interventions. This article illustrates the common clinical presentation, assessment and treatment options available globally.
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Title :
Pharmacology of Cardio Protective Herbal Drugs
Authors :
Dr.Jagriti Verma , Dr.Nidhi Garg
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From early ages plants have been used in allaying the human distress. It is very evident from our ancient texts that use of herbs was veryeffective back in date also. Medicinal plants have natural bioactive compounds which are known as phytochemicals. These phytochemicals produced from plants, fruits and vegetables function to battle against many diseases. In modern era when everyone is focusing on ayurvedic drugs, there is dire need to scout the plant biodiversity for its medicinal and pharmacological potential. Different parts of plants are used for cardiovascular ailments in different forms. Cardioprotective plants contain bioactive compounds, diosgenin, isoflavones, sulforaphane,carotinized,catechine and quercetin. These compounds help reducing the risk of cardiac abnormalities.
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Title :
Factors affecting Adoption of Modern Technologies and Production in Tomato Farming: A Study of Tomato Farming in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Authors :
Charity Kiambuthi, Alfred Wandera Sanday
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Tomato production in Kenya significantly contributes to the Country’s economy, recorded at 8% total input of the GDP. Tomato farming has, over the years, proved to be easily practiced by most homesteads, most of whom develop small or large kitchen gardens to generate income. In Kirinyaga County, which is in Kenya, tomato production accounts for 14% of the agricultural production in the County. This paper identified the underlying productivity and adoption of modern technologies as; I) to determine the technologies adaptable by farmers, ii) methods used to adopt to increased productivity, and iii) to investigate whether modern technologies influenced productivity increase. Primary data was obtained from tomato farmers in the five sub-counties of Kirinyaga County. Questionnaires were administered to tomato farmers by enumerators using CS Entry software. SPSS was used to analyse the data from the 397 respondents.
This study found that the primary source of income for tomato farmers who were respondents to the study showed that 100% of households depended on tomato farming as the only income-generating product. 98% of respondents had financial challenges, resulting in 98% of tomato farmers indicating that they could not adapt to new technologies due to these limitations. Further, they were challenged by the fact that the new technologies were expensive to practice, and there needed to be more technology training and personnel to consult. Of significance was that new technologies were not affordable, nor were they available to tomato farmers, with the majority totalling 141 indicating that greenhouses were the top technology they could adopt, 114 adopting drip irrigation and plastic mulching adopted by 63 respondents, respectively. Furthermore, 246 respondents were still determining whether the new technologies are sustainable, with only 74 indicating they were sustainable. Similarly, it was revealed that lending loans to farmers (154 respondents) and free training (138 respondents) were the solutions to adopting new and modern technologies. In conclusion, for tomato farmers in Kirinyaga County to remain the top producers of tomatoes in Kenya, they need financial input from the County and national government to boost their farming practices.
Of the tomato farmers who participated in this study, 144 posed low yield due to pest and disease infections, with 102 confirming that lack of agricultural information on pests and diseases significantly contributed to low yield. This study sought to find if introducing modern tomato farming technologies could increase production, and 83% of respondents indicated that they were not introduced to modern technologies. Therefore, factors that influence tomato production are of great essence to tomato farmers. In this study, it was evident that agricultural information on pests and diseases, tomato seed varieties, pre-and post-harvest, monitoring and evaluation, storage facilities, and marketing were vital in production.
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Title :
Empowering Global Banking Through AI-Driven Risk Management: A Practical Framework for Optimization and Methodological Integration
Authors :
Ramin Abbasov
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In the current global banking world, AI-driven risk management is the future of risk management and the solution to many challenges affecting the banking sector. This essay explores the practical framework for optimization and methodological integration of AI in risk management in global banking. Financial institutions have found a lasting solution to major risk management problems by integrating AI-driven techniques. The paper also discusses the theoretical foundations of AI optimization techniques and methodological integration. The paper provides real-world examples and actionable recommendations that can guide banking and financial institutions in leveraging AI to strengthen risk management.
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Title :
Challenges Facing Small-Scale Clothing Industries in the Ho Municipality, Ghana
Authors :
Emmanuel Sefenu Togobo, Celestine Elikem Dzitse, Bridgette Aidoo-Taylor
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Small scale clothing industry plays an important role in the economy of any country because it gives employment to the people. Small scale clothing industry helps to develop both entrepreneurial and managerial skills that are needed as basis for local investment in medium and large-scale industries. Indeed, many small-scale clothing industries in Ghana cannot expand while majority of technocrats could not establish themselves. This study examines the problems associated with the small-scale clothing industries that are hindering their expansion as well as the role of technocrats in the clothing industry, using Ho Municipality as a case study. Descriptive survey was used to obtain information from a sample of people. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw sample of forty (40) respondents. The study revealed that the small-scale clothing industries were faced with challenges such as inability to assess funds from financial institutions, lack of collateral, high interest rates and record keeping. It was recommended that the financial institutions must make funds accessible to the small-scale clothing industries with lower interest rates. More vocational training schools should be established and people who have learnt sewing through apprenticeship must also go through formal training for at least six months.
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Title :
CD-14 and Toll-4 as Biomarkers for Prognostic Assessment of COVID-19: A Review Article
Authors :
Patricia Abreu Pinheiro de Lemos
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been responsible for almost 700,000 deaths in Brazil since its emergence to the present. As a virus that enters the host through the airways, SARS-CoV-2 is highly transmissible, showing tropism for the ACE-2 enzyme present in greater quantities in the lung alveoli. Since ACE-2 is present in the cells of the connective tissue of veins and arteries, it is widely distributed in the human body, including and mainly in the cells of the oral and nasal mucosa, which constitute the gateway for SARS-CoV-2, which in would then reach the lungs. Furthermore, mucosal epithelial cells have a variety of membrane glycoprotein receptors that bind to viral anti-receptors, among which are the sCD14 biomarkers. This literature review aimed to demonstrate the evasion mechanisms and pathogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 in order to use biomarkers such as sCD14 and Toll-4 to predict the severity of COVID-19 in infected individuals.
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Title :
Early Tracheostomy in Patients – Arterial Blood Gas Changes
Authors :
Milena dos Santos Rodrigues da Silva, Valdemir Jose Alegre Salles, Antonio Vitor Martins Priante
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Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that aims to permeabilize the airways in cases of obstruction, for prolonged mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients, to allow bronchopulmonary hygiene, to maintain the airways and to reduce the airways dead space. Objective: To evaluate whether the use of conventional cervical early tracheostomy determines changes in blood gas parameters and clinical outcomes. Methodology and Casuistry: A retrospective study was performed. Data was collected from the medical records of 52 patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Hospital Regional do Vale do Paraíba. The time util the tracheostomy, was performed, surgical complications, the final outcome of the patients and the arterial blood gas parameters.The study group consisted of both gender patients, with a mean age of 59 years (ranged 17–97. Diseases of the Central Nervous System were the most frequent cause of admission in ICU (45 cases). Results: The average time to perform tracheostomies was 12.6 days. The values arterial blood gas tests in the periods D0, D1, D2 and D3 demonstrate a statistical trend to wards improvement in the blood oxygenation rate represented by oxygen values from the second day (D2), with maintenance from the third day (D3). Of the patients admitted to the ICU, 28 (53.8%) were discharged to the hospital ward, while 24 patients (46.2%) died, due to several factors independent of the tracheostomy. Conclusion: The early tracheostomy can be a surgical procedure with a positive influence on the clinical outcomes of critically ill patients admitted to the ICU, in need of invasive mechanical ventilation.
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680 |
Title :
Research of Current Status and Solutions of the U.S. Government :A Case study of El Cajon City Hall
Authors :
Sooyoung Jeong, Morgan Foley, Graham Mitchell
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This study explores the administrative challenges and organizational structure of the U.S. government, focusing on El Cajon City Hall, derived from an internship experience. It assesses tasks such as invoice processing, revenue from rent, claims, and basic city facility operations, identifying key inefficiencies related to analog methods and slow digitization. The paper highlights issues such as internal bottlenecks and the impact of retiring experienced staff. Proposed solutions include rapid digitization and outsourcing specific tasks to enhance efficiency. These findings are relevant to both U.S. and Korean government agencies, emphasizing the need for practical solutions to administrative challenges based on direct experience and comprehensive analysis.
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Title :
Overview of Cabs Isolation system in Direction of Improving Construction Machinery Ride Comfort
Authors :
Nguyen Dinh Tan, Canh Chi Huan, Ngo Thanh Trung
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Construction machinery ride comfort plays an important role in protecting the health and productivity of the drivers. The goal of this paper is to provide an overview of research on ride comfort characteristics of cab’s isolation systems of construction machines. From traditional isolation systems to modern systems, their ride comfort effects are analyzed based on the literatures. Types of isolation system applied to construction machinery cab include traditional rubber isolation system (TRIs), Hydraulic isolation system (HIs), Hydro pneumatic isolation system (HPIs), Semi-active hydrauric isolation system (SHIs) and Semi-active hydraulic-pneumatic isolation system (SHPIs) are discussed in this paper. The study results have shown the advantages and disadvantages of cab’s isolation systems being applied on construction machines. In addition, the study results could provide ideas for researchers in the field of construction machinery ride comfort.
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Title :
Free Zones in Countries Very Dependent on the Export of Raw Materials
Authors :
Luzolo Domingos Sanches-Antonio
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The aim was to answer questions about the conditions for a free zone to be important for a country like Angola, which depends heavily on exploring natural resources, to attract financial resources for its economy. Thus, we reviewed the literature on the role of free zones in the process of regional economic growth and on free zones in countries highly dependent on exporting raw materials. As a result of the review carried out, it was possible to verify that the relationship between the possession of natural resources by parts of developing countries and the levels of economic development, that they present, is not always positive, that is, countries with abundant natural resources tend to to be more prone to wars, and institutional weakness. The approach to the Angolan case allowed, essentially, theconclusion that the Angolan economy is heavily dependent on the exploration of mineral resources, namely oil, and diamonds, and, therefore, very dependent on the price of these commodities on the international market, a free zone can represent for the economy national opportunity for necessary industrialization beyond oil.
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Title :
A Simple Method for Quantification of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural in Honey of Different Botanical Origins
Authors :
Claudia Steckelberg, Felipe Santos Pagliarini, Ana Paula Ferreira de Souza
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5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a compound resulting from the dehydration of fructose in an acidic environment in the presence of water, where heat accelerates this reaction. Honey, due to its high fructose content or adulteration with inverted sugar syrups, may contain HMF, indicating prolonged storage, improper heating, or processing. This can affect its commercialization, especially with the increase in international honey trade by Brazil. The Ministry of Agriculture has established a limit of 60 mg kg-1 of HMF in honey as a quality control measure. Determining HMF in honey involves analytical methods such as direct injection, mass spectrometry, or colorimetric methods, which can be complex and costly. The proposed method uses extraction based on the QuEChERS method and liquid chromatography with UV detection, avoiding heating and acidification during sample preparation.
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01-04 |
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684 |
Title :
Educational Planning In Cameroon Higher Education: Issues and Solutions
Authors :
Amshetu Melo Forchu Nkemleke
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Educational planning is key to the realization of education objectives in Cameroon's sub-systems of education in Higher Education. This study discussed the issues facing planning of education in Higher Education in Cameroon. The article identified: inadequate funding of educational planning, inadequate educational planners, lack of data/information, shortage of planning materials, political influence, political instability, and poor capacity development of educational planners as challenges facing the planning of education in all the regions in Cameroon. To resolve these issues, the following were suggested: increment in the funding of educational planning, generation of current data, provision of adequate planning materials, employment of more professional planners, policy continuity, and ensuring constant training and retraining programme for educational planners in both French and English languages in Higher Education.
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05-13 |
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Title :
Improve Path Following Efficiency for 4WD4WS Robot by Using Exponential Functions in Virtual Target Guidance Algorithm
Authors :
Tan Pham Minh , Kien Dang Nam, Xuan Cao Thi Thanh
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Most of the path following research for 4WD4WS mobile robots is conducted with two control loops, the kinematic loop and the dynamic loop. This article proposes a method using exponential functions in virtual target guidance algorithm to decrease the convergence time in the kinematic control loop and improve robustness over disturbances. The process of synthesizing the control law is strictly mathematically guaranteed. Simulations in Matlab visually represent the research results.
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Title :
PLC Based Hydraulic Safety Shutdown System for Well-Head Controls
Authors :
Ankeet Anil Kaji
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The advancements in technology are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The increase in demand for Wellhead automation, high availability and reliabilities of PLC’s have shifted the conventional norm of controlling Wellhead and top-side valves into PLC based Hydraulic safety systems.
The objective of this paper is to explore the benefits of integrated PLC based Hydraulic Safety Shutdown Systems (HSSS) over conventional.
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07-08 |
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687 |
Title :
Factors That Affect the Demand Housing Finance Choice of Public Sector Workers in Ghana: The Effect of Position Held
Authors :
Dr. ISAAC OKPOTI NAI
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Regardless of many hard work by the government of Ghana and the key actors to improve the housing industry it remains in its embryonic stage. The purpose of this study is to establish whether the choice of demand housing finance of public sector workers is influenced by their level of position.
Mixed methods research is the right choice as three hundred and eighty-four (384) public sector workers were surveyed using comprehensive questionnaire completed with information gathered from qualitative sources.
To test the hypothesis of whether the position of public sector workers has no effect on their choice of housing demand finance, the alternate hypothesis was tested and it was found that the position held by a public sector worker does not affect his or her choice of demand housing finance hence does not contribute to the model. Therefore, we accept the null hypothesis.
Actors of demand housing finance loans or schemes do not have to pay too much attention to the seniority of public sector workers in designing a scheme. The focus should be on the entire public sector workers irrespective of their position.
This is the first time in Ghana Public sector workers have been surveyed comprehensively in relation to their attitude towards the almost fifty-year-old PSHLSB housing loans scheme. The findings stand to improve policy and future research. It also explains why Ghana has large housing deficit.
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Title :
Integration of AI based Solar Tracking Control System (FCS) with plant based Programable Logic Controller System (PCS)
Authors :
Ankeet Anil Kaji
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Solar tracking systems are essential for optimizing the efficiency of concentrated solar power (CSP) installations by continuously adjusting the orientation of mirrors to maximize sunlight capture. Traditional tracking methods often rely on predetermined algorithms based on sun position calculations. However, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present opportunities to enhance tracking precision and efficiency by incorporating real-time data and adaptive control strategies. This paper explores the integration of AI based solar tracking Field control system (FCS) with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based control system (PCS), focusing on the design considerations, implementation strategies, and operational benefits of this synergy.
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Title :
Tissue Budding Expression Associated with Histopathological Characteristics in Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy for pT3N0M0/pT3N1M0 Adenocarcinoma of the Rectum Extraperitoneum
Authors :
Valdemir Jose Alegre Salles, Sarhan Sydney Saad, Julia Nicioli, Juliana Almeida Lopes, Milena dos Santos Rodrigues da Silva, Isabela Simoes de Araujo Alegre Salles
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Introduction: Malignant colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in men and the second most common in women from the 5th decade onwards. The TNM system is often used in pre and post-operative staging, and the use of other hematimetric parameters for the prognosis of colorectal cancer are sometimes decisive in more accurate assessments. Tumor budding has been defined as the presence of isolated neoplastic cells or small groups of cells present in the stroma at the margin of the tumor, with studies showing its relationship with the prognosis of malignant disease, especially those related to poor survival and a high risk of recurrence. Objective: To investigate the prognostic value of tumor tissue budding expression in patients with extra-peritoneal rectal cancer pT3N0M0/pT3N1M0, undergoing radical curative surgery after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, considering its influence on histopathological parameters and malignant disease-free survival time. Methodology: 46 results of the histopathological examination of patients undergoing neo-adjuvant therapy for the treatment of rectal-extraperitoneal adenocarcinoma were analyzed, taking into account the values of tissue budding, desmoplasia, angio-lymphatic invasion, peri-tumoral inflammatory infiltrate, presence of lymph node metastasis, tumor extension and neoplastic disease-free survival time. The study group consisted of 23 men and 23 women, regardless of race, with a mean overall age of 66.5 years. Results: Using Student's t-test, a statistical significance was defined for the relationship of positive budding with angio-lymphatic invasion (p=0.019), with ganglion resection count (p=0.001), tumor extension (p=0.028) and in neoplastic disease-free survival time (p=0.058). When associated according to gender, a statistically significant relationship was observed in male patients between angio-lymphatic invasion (p=0.006) and the presence of lymph node metastasis (p=0.009), while in females the relationship was present in terms of the number of resected lymph nodes (p=0.006) and with a greater trend in disease-free survival time (p=0.065). The Chi-Square test was applied to analyze the variables, desmoplasia (p=0,749), angio-lymphatic invasion (p=0,020) and peri-tumor inflammatory infiltrate (p=0,079). There was statistical significance in the relationship between angio-lymphatic invasion and the presence of lymph node metastasis (p=0.041). Considering p<0.05 as statistically significant. Conclusion: This study found that patients with extra-peritoneal pT3N0M0/pT3N1M0 adenocarcinoma of the rectum undergoing neo-adjuvant therapy associated with abdominal rectosigmoidectomy confirmed that the presence of tissue budding influences angio-lymphatic invasion, ganglion resection count, maximum lesion extension and malignant disease-free survival time, and the presence of metastatic ganglion involvement in males.
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Title :
Synthesis and Characterization of Ni and Zn Doped MoS2 Nanoparticles by Hydrothermal Method for Photocatalyst Dye Degradation
Authors :
R. Leelavathi, K. Vivekanandan
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In the field of environmental protection and energy generation, photocatalytic technology contributes wide range of applications such as the degradation of pollutants, water splitting, CO2 fixation/reduction, and organic synthesis. Here, a series of Zn and Ni-doped MoS2 nano-heterostructures were prepared using the hydrothermal method. The crystal structure and phase purity of the as-prepared Zn and Ni-doped MoS2 were confirmed by the powder X-ray diffraction method. The average crystallite size of all the samples was calculated using Scherrer’s formula. Further, the surface morphology and elemental composition of stoichiometric compounds were analyzed using FE-SEM equipped with the EDX spectrum. The calculated bandgap of the pure and doped MoS2 varies from 3.5 eV, calculated from the Tauc plot using absorbance spectra of UV-visible data. Moreover, the photo-catalytic activity of Ni and Zn doped MoS2 was studied by the process of degrading MB dye under UV light irradiation. The roles of Zn and Ni doping on the photocatalytic activities of MoS2 hetero-structures were studied in detail and the experimental results will be presented.
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Title :
Proximal Ileal Perforation Secondary due to Phytobezoar in Elderly Patient
Authors :
Hamza Khan, Muhammad Mashood, Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Osama Iqbal
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Bezoar is the accumulation of partially digestible materials in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common among which is Phytobezoar. Which is the accumulation of indigestible food materials in gastrointestinal track and is one of the rare causes of small bowl obstruction. As per reports it is responsible for 0.4-4% of all small bowl obstructions and usually accumulates in the distal ileum due to its narrow caliber at the ileocolic junction. Such type of patients presented with nausea, vomiting, unable to pass stool or flatus, tender abdomen. One of the complications of all this sequele is perforation which leads to peritonitis. We present a rare case of 84 years old male patient with proximal ileal perforation due to multiple impacted phytobezoar which was managed successfully.
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01-03 |
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Title :
Surgical Success in Severe Mpox Lesions: A Case Report from Pallisa General Hospital, Eastern Uganda
Authors :
Richard Gamubaka, Patrick Abingwa, Bua Emmanuel, Jullian Abeso,Fred Maiso
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Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a zoonotic viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Ortho poxvirus genus, closely related to variola (smallpox) virus. While traditionally considered a mild illness in most cases, mpox can present severe complications, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with delayed medical intervention (1). The recent resurgence of mpox outbreaks in both endemic and non-endemic regions has heightened awareness of its clinical manifestations, which include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash that can progress into painful, disfiguring lesions (2).
In Uganda, particularly in rural areas such as Pallisa in Eastern Uganda, healthcare resources can be limited, complicating the effective management of severe cases. Severe mpox lesions may require interventions beyond supportive care, including surgical management, to address complications such as extensive tissue damage or secondary bacterial infections (3). While antiviral treatments like tecovirimat and intralesional cidofovir have shown promise in managing severe cases (1,2,3), they are often not readily available in resource-limited settings. Therefore, surgical techniques, though considered a last resort, may be an essential component of treatment in certain cases.
This case report from Pallisa General Hospital explores the role of surgery in managing severe mpox lesions. It highlights the challenges faced in a low-resource setting and the potential outcomes of surgical interventions in such environments. The report aims to contribute valuable insights into the management of severe mpox lesions, considering both the limitations and potential successes of surgical approaches, and the growing need for effective treatment strategies in the face of emerging epidemics.
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Title :
Minimizing Energy Waste: Solutions for After-Hours Electrical Consumption in University Campuses and Impact on Dentistry
Authors :
Syed Abid, Mohammed Hattab, Alaa Emad
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Ajman university is a collaboration of multiple colleges segregated into two main buildings J1 and J2, and each of them contains various labs, clinics, halls, and amenities.The primary objectives of this research are to conduct a literature review on consumption of energy in various universities, along with that to conduct a detailed investigation to find out the sources of energy wastage in Ajman university after the working hours and to provide solutions to counteract those issues and to also discuss the impact that energy conservation has in the field of dentistry.Data collection is done by physical observation of the facilities and identifying the potential sources of energy wastage from 10pm to 8am which corresponds to the closed hours of the university during normal working days. Wattage for each component was found and used to calculate the total wattage and to estimate the total cost for the energy being used. It was found that despite multiple appliances utilizing energy, the vending machines present in the corridors were utilizing the highest amount of energy while the washrooms were among the secondary factors. There are various solutions to resolve these issues from using LED lights to incorporating light sensors as well as incorporating solar technology. Despite various limitations, the study proves the hypothesis, and it can be concluded that significant changes need to be made to conserve the wastage of energy.
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Title :
Psychological and Spiritual Growth in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Forest of Enchantment
Authors :
Naincy Kumari
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In The Forest of Enchantment by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It is another retelling of the Ramayana, but this time. The novel depicts the forest as a symbol of transformation, both psychological and spiritual. Divakaruni’s Through the Woods shows the themes of rebirth, resilience, and identity as Sita and other female characters experience. This research looks at the forest as a metaphorical and literal space where characters, especially Sita, confront their inner conflicts, overcome obstacles, and emerge changed. This article looks at the psychological and spiritual elements of the forest, illustrating how it shapes the characters’ journeys towards self-discovery and empowerment.
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Title :
Accessibility Testing for Guidewire Applications
Authors :
Pavan Kumar Gollapudi
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Accessibility testing ensures the usability of digital application by all people with diverse abilities, such as visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor disabilities. Accessibility testing is critically important for ensuring that Guidewire applications meet legal compliance, improve the user experience, and increase inclusion. This abstract summarizes the importance, methods, and best practices of accessibility testing for Guidewire applications.
Guidewire applications are designed to appeal to a wide audience of users: agents, customers, and administrators. Accessibility in the applications is more than a regulatory necessity for the ADA and WCAG; rather, it ensures increased usability of the platform by one and all. As the insurance industry has witnessed ever-increasing digital transformation, accessibility testing has become crucial in this direction for ensuring equal digital experience opportunities.
Accessibility testing for Guidewire applications is done through automated and manual approaches. Basic accessibility issues can be identified during development by using tools such as Axe, Lighthouse, and Wave, while manual testing with assistive technologies like screen readers and keyboard navigation ensures a more comprehensive evaluation. Specialized testing strategies are used to address Guidewire's dynamic interfaces, workflows, and customizations that pose specific challenges, such as complex forms, dynamic content updates, and interactive dashboards.
Additionally, accessibility testing involves guided applications among developers, testers, and business analysts. Accessibility inclusion very early in the development stages will prevent costly reworks for the teams and minimize the risk of non-compliance. Integrating accessibility checks into continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines lets the software be kept accessible throughout the whole life of the software.
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Title :
The Lack of Parental Support Is a Contributing Factor to Why Adolescents in Malaysia Do Not Pursue Further Education
Authors :
Ahmad Ridzuan Midan, Nor Junainah Mohd Isa
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This study was conducted to examine the extent to which the lack of parental support contributes to the decision of post-SPM adolescents not to pursue higher education at the university level. The study employs a qualitative approach using the constructivist grounded theory (CGT) method, which applies semi-structured interview techniques to collect rich data. As the study relies solely on interviews for data collection, the researcher increased the number of participants to ensure no new information was obtained to develop a substantive theory. The findings indicate that the absence of support and motivation, as well as obstacles from family, are significant factors influencing post-SPM adolescents' reluctance to continue their education. The implications of these findings can also be related to existing theories, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory.
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Title :
Challenges of Blended Learning Pedagogy during Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools of Livingstone District, Zambia
Authors :
Bornwell Muntanga, Rosemary .M. Mulenga, Trinity Chikwanda, Mukwalikuli Mundia
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this article revealed some of the challenges of blended learning pedagogy during COVID-19 pandemic in three selected schools of Livingstone District, Zambia. The article uses a phenomenology research design to generate data. The target population included all the parents, school managers, teachers and pupils from the three selected schools of Livingstone District, Zambia while the sample size was 30 participants. The article was based on data derived from a face to face interview with 22 participants (Learners, Teachers and School Managers) while the remaining data was derived from the Focus Group Discussion with 8 parents all from the Parents Teacher Committees (PTCs). This article employed a qualitative approach to generate data. Inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse data because themes were strongly linked to data. The research used a non-probability sampling approach to select the working sample. In non-probability sampling, the researcher decides who ought to be included to take part in the study according to their relevance to help in answering the research questions. The article provides evidence that schools encountered various challenges related to online learning categorised under the following interlinked themes: COVID 19 pandemic, lack of technological infrastructures, poor
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Title :
Validity and Reliability of a Questionnaire Instrument for the Development of a Humanistic Teaching Competency Model among School Teachers
Authors :
Helmi Nayan, Norazilawati
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This study focuses on examining the validity and reliability of instruments to evaluate the questionnaire used in the study. The questionnaire instrument developed was adapted from a study by Sukor Beram (2022). Each item was modified to suit the needs of the study, which aims to assess the development of a Competency Model Based on Humanistic Teaching Among School Teachers. Face and content validity were determined through expert reviews, with five experts providing feedback on aspects such as language, sentence structure, and confirming the domains of the developed content. The research instrument was assessed by these experts, and a pilot study was conducted involving 20 teachers across Penang. The software Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 was employed to calculate the Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient for each item. The results indicated that the alpha coefficient reached ⍺=.976, suggesting that all items built demonstrated high reliability, making the instrument suitable for assessing the development needs of the intended application.
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01-03 |
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Title :
Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Neurodegenerative Disease: A Literature Review
Authors :
Yahya Abdul Rehman Shah,Sara Muddassir Qureshi, Hamza Ahmed Qureshi, Saad Ur Rehman Shah, Ahsan Ahmad, Ashish Shiwlani
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The current trajectory of AI and ML in revitalizing our strategies to handle neurodegenerative illnesses is one of a kind. These remarkable technologies do this by allowing prompt diagnosis, customized care, and even new ideas about how we can treat these ailments. Therefore, this review's main objective is to evaluate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques in neurodegenerative disorder management, specifically on their impact on clinical practices and research. Using PRISMA guidelines as a reference point, we performed an extensive literature search across PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and Web of Science from 2018 through 2024. Out of 1,050 unique records identified through rigorous screening and full-text review process, only 70 articles were selected for further analysis. The studies varied regarding their goals, the AI/ML techniques they applied, the outcomes they assessed, and the problems they encountered. Our review shows that AI and ML significantly improve the accuracy of diagnosing and treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, particularly in their early stages. AI-based tools have demonstrated superior performance to traditional methods, especially in early diagnosis and predicting treatment responses. Interestingly, the interface between neurobiology and AI defines new avenues to comprehend brain networks and investigate emerging technologies as brain-computer interfaces. Nevertheless, this advancement also delves into questions about ethics and regulation involving algorithmic biases, data set inconsistencies, and privacy issues. Though adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has a lot to contribute to changing the management of neurodegenerative diseases, their successful application depends on continuous interdisciplinary research, stakeholder collaboration, and careful consideration of the ethical challenges involved. Looking into the future, subsequent studies need to emphasize improving AI's understanding, stopping bias, and developing tougher data sets. Another area of great interest is the investigation of AI-held anticipatory models for early findings, which may result in movement from cure to avoidance. The capacity of artificial intelligence to explore massive volumes of information would enable us to identify more cancer markers and customize therapy methods for patients suffering from brain degenerative diseases.Addressing these issues is critical in tapping into the complete potential of these healthcare innovations while broadening our knowledge about neurodegenerative states.
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Title :
Relationship between Dispositional Optimism and Academic Achievement of Form Two Students in Nyandarua County, Kenya
Authors :
Kamau Anne, Prof. Theresia Kinai, Dr. Doyne Mugambi
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The purpose of this research was to examine the existing relationship between dispositional optimism and academic achievement of form two students inNyandarua County, Kenya. The research was guided by Expectancy-Value theory and Stage-Environment Fit theory. Convergent mixed methods research design was adopted. The target population consisted of 16,813 form two learners within 173 public high schools in Nyandarua County. Purposive, stratified, proportionate and random sampling were used to select 391 students from 10 schools. Quantitative data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire comprising of items from the Life Orientation Test Revised. Students’ academic achievement scores were obtained from school academic records. Qualitative data were collected through a semi-structured interview schedule. Using SPSS, quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically as per the objectives of the study. The results indicated a significant positive correlation (r (376) = 0.46, p < .01) between dispositional optimism and academic achievement. Between the sub scales of dispositional optimism, optimism correlated positively (r (376) = 0.60, p < .01) with the respondents’ academic achievement while pessimism correlated negatively (r (376) = -0.40, p < .01) with academic achievement. From the findings, the study recommends that teachers and parents should foster positive expectations and intrinsic motivation among learners. The utility value for education should be nurtured within a stimulating learning environment so that learners can desire to set and attain academic goals.
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701 |
Title :
The Skills Gap in AI-Driven IT Auditing: Implications for Workforce Training and Development
Authors :
Olufunmilayo Adeyinka
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of perceived usefulness, ease of use, and organizational support on addressing the skills gap in AI-driven IT auditing among auditors in Nigeria.
Design/methodology/approach
The study employed a structured questionnaire targeting internal and external auditors, forensic auditors, and audit firm partners in Nigeria. Data collected were analyzed using regression analysis and descriptive statistics to evaluate the relationship between these factors and the auditors’ skill gap.
Findings
The findings indicate that organizational support has a significant and positive impact on reducing the auditors’ skills gap, while perceived usefulness and ease of use show no direct significant influence. These results highlight the critical role of institutional backing, including training initiatives and resource allocation, in enhancing auditors’ capacity to utilize AI tools effectively.
Research limitations/implications
The study offers a framework for further research into workforce training and AI integration in auditing, emphasizing the need for longitudinal studies and broader sample diversity to explore additional influencing factors.
Practical implications
This study highlights the importance of tailored training programs, organizational investment, and leadership-driven initiatives in equipping auditors with the technical skills needed for AI adoption. It provides actionable recommendations for professional bodies, policymakers, and audit firms to address barriers such as high costs and inadequate training.
Social implications
The findings advocate for enhanced public awareness and equitable access to AI tools, enabling smaller audit firms to compete effectively in the digital auditing landscape.
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Title :
Messenger Application Cloning
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B. KALAISELVI, R. NIVETHA, J. PAVITHRA, V. PRADITHA, S. VISHNUPRIYA
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The proliferation of messaging applications has introduced new security challenges, with messenger application cloning emerging as a significant threat to user privacy and data security. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of messenger application cloning techniques, their potential impact on user security, and proposed detection methodologies. Through extensive research and empirical analysis, we examine how malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in popular messaging platforms to create unauthorized clones, potentially compromising sensitive user data and communications. Our investigation reveals that current detection methods, while partially effective, have limitations in identifying sophisticated cloning techniques that employ advanced obfuscation methods. To address these challenges, we propose a novel framework that combines static analysis, dynamic behavioural detection, and machine learning algorithms to identify and prevent messenger application cloning. Our experimental results demonstrate that the proposed framework achieves a 94% detection rate for cloned applications while maintaining a false positive rate below 2%. Furthermore, we discuss the implementation of preventive measures and security protocols that can be adopted by messaging platform developers to enhance resistance against cloning attempts. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge in mobile application security and provides practical solutions for protecting users against the emerging threat of messenger application cloning.
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Title :
Age-Related Differences in Depressive Symptoms and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India
Authors :
Ravi Shekhar Azad, Dr. Jago Choudhary
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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health worldwide, leading to a notable rise in depressive symptoms across various age groups. In India, the pandemic disrupted social, economic, and psychological dynamics, influencing the coping strategies and depressive symptoms across different age cohorts. This study investigates age-related differences in depressive symptoms and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. The research highlights the distinct challenges and psychological responses among children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and the elderly. Understanding these differences is essential for developing age-appropriate mental health interventions and policies.
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06-09 |
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Title :
11 Short Formulas for Self Management for Mental and Spiritual Health (Based on Jain Scriptures)
Authors :
Kavita Garg, Dr Ruchi Gupta, Upadhyaya Shri Manish Sagar Ji
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The modern society is drastically moving towards material achievements, in which man intends to expand his resources and happiness and prosperity beyond imagination by scientifically researching the inconceivable powers inherent in the material world. While doing so, his moral and spiritual values have rapidly deteriorated resulting in imbalances in interpersonal relations, health disorders, economic conflicts, violation of social norms, and environmental challenges. There is an urgent need to understand the root cause and taking correct measures to eliminate the same.
The research paper is an effort to suggest short formulas as a toolkit to manage one’s life by oneself.
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705 |
Title :
Financial Performance and Resilience of Region 3 Cooperatives: Analyzing Profiles and Key Financial Ratios for Growth
Authors :
Ralph Rendell P. Toledo, Josefina B. Bitonio
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This study examines the relationship between cooperative characteristics and financial performance, focusing on how cooperative type, asset size, years in operation, and membership size influence key financial indicators. Using a correlational research approach, the study explores financial stability and operational efficiency across different cooperative sectors. Findings reveal structural and financial differences among cooperatives, with certain attributes influencing financial ratios more than others. Cooperative type and membership size significantly impact debt-equity and equity-to-asset ratios, while solvency ratio shows no strong association with cooperative characteristics. Asset turnover ratio is primarily affected by cooperative size, emphasizing the role of resource allocation and operational efficiency. While cooperative profiles provide some insights into financial performance, effective financial management, governance practices, and external market conditions play a more critical role. To enhance financial sustainability, cooperatives should improve financial planning, governance structures, and asset management while implementing supportive policies. Future research should examine governance frameworks, leadership styles, and economic conditions to gain a deeper understanding of cooperative financial stability. These insights highlight the importance of data-driven strategies and targeted interventions to promote cooperative growth and long-term viability.
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