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Socio-economic impacts of Sorang hydroelectric power project in District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Electricity is one of the key determinants for economic growth of a nation. Over the past decade or so, hydropower projects (HEP) around the world have attracted much attention concerning the environmental and social impacts that have arisen from such developments. Construction and operations of dams have always been associated with changes in the physical and biological environment. No doubt electricity generation is the need of the hours for development, but the large projects do involve the submersion of forests and the displacement of people. Socio-economic and cultural impacts arising from project construction and environmental transformations are rooted in the complex interactivity between social and biophysical environments. Human communities are integral components of their environment as well as potential agents for environmental change. Hence environmental changes in settled areas are often profoundly interlinked with subsequent changes that occur within society. The interests of local must be listened to and taken care of during the planning and the policy makers must adopt a model or strategies so that the impacts and effects of such type developmental activities can be minimized and local people who are living in the vicinity as well as who have sacrificed their belongings. To maximize the positive impacts and mitigate the negative environmental, social and economic impacts sustainability of water resources projects is required. This paper refers the perception of the public with regards to the impact of the Sorang HEP and other development activities and need for sustainable development to maintain balance with the environment of hilly and fragile area. Keywords : Hydropower Projects (HEP), Socio-economic, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Sustainability.
Activity-based costing in flexible manufacturing systems with a case study in a forging industry

The objective of this paper is to apply the activity-based costing (ABC) approach together with traditional costing (TC) for parts costing in flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) with the A(2) level of automation. We propose a new model for the implementation of ABC using the product cost tree concept. First, the required resources and activities for each part are recorded, and then their costs are calculated using the appropriate cost formulae. This model was applied in a forging industry. A comparison and analysis between ABC and TC was then carried out based on the computational results obtained from the case study. The results indicate that the ABC outputs are more reliable than the TC outputs, and thus the ABC approach is a more acceptable tool for parts costing in FMS.
Comparison of kinematic and pressure measurement reference methods used in gait event detection

Purpose: A variety of methods have been proposed for detection of initial contact (IC) and foot off (FO) and some comparative analysis is reported in the literature. Pressure measurement insoles and kinematic systems are often part of footwear analysis. Although gait event detection algorithms using these systems have been proposed and evaluated against kinetic data (KN) from force platforms (typically used as a ‘gold standard’), they have not been compared directly. The objective of this work was to undertake this comparison using the same volunteer dataset and test conditions. Methods: Data from 10 healthy adults walking at self-selected normal speed were collected. Two kinematic algorithms (one using a fixed threshold, KM, and the other using high pass-filtering, HPA) and one algorithm using pressure measurement data from an insole (Contact Area Detection, AD) were tested and compared with the detection provided by KN. All data were synchronised and sampled at 200 Hz. Six basic spatio-temporal parameters were also calculated. Results: The absolute mean difference (AMD) in event detection between the three methods and KN was below 25 ms. However, the methods presented tendencies to detect events earlier or later than KN and this influenced the AMD between the methods, which increased to 47 ms for IC detection between HPA and AD. The spatio-temporal parameters showed no statistically significant differences between AD and KM, but differences reached statistical significance between AD and HPA. Conclusion: It is possible to compare gait events and basic spatio-temporal parameters detected using data from pressure measurement insoles and kinematic algorithms; however the kinematic algorithm used will influence the results. Hence the comparison of findings from alternative detection methods is an important issue for which information about the behaviour of the method used is required.
Body-Charge-Induced Switching Characteristics in Fully Depleted Silicon-on-Insulator Digital Circuits

Switching characteristics of digital circuits built with fully depleted (FD) silicon-on-insulator (SOI) metal–oxide–semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) are experimentally investigated. The results show that the switching speed depends on the input-signal frequency even in FD SOI digital circuits, though FD SOI MOSFETs are expected to suppress floating body effects. The switching becomes faster as the input-signal frequency decreases. This is because the body charge dynamically changes during the switching even in FD SOI MOSFETs. FD SOI MOSFETs have no neutral region in the body, while partially depleted (PD) MOSFETs do. Therefore, impact ionization plays a major role in changing the body charge in FD SOI MOSFETs, while charge redistribution does in PD SOI MOSFETs. The accumulation of majority carriers generated by impact ionization increases the body charge, and thus thereshold voltage decreases, which causes an excess drain current. This excess current is the reason for the faster switching in FD SOI digital circuits. Since the impact ionization efficiency decreases as the supply voltage decreases, the dependence of propagation delay time, tpd, on the input signal frequency can be largely reduced for FD SOI digital circuits. We also discuss several ways to efficiently decrease majority carriers accumulated in the body region and thereby minimize the dependence of tpd on the input-signal frequency for FD SOI digital circuits.
Effects of Calcination Factors on the Composite Cathode Powder LSCF-SDC Carbonate by Using Dry Milling

The effects of calcination factors on the La0.6Sr0. 4Co0.2Fe0. 8O3-δ-SDCC (LSCF-SDCC) composite cathodes powder were investigated. LSCF-SDCC has been prepared using high energy ball milling technique via dry milling method. The resultant LSCF-SDCC composite cathodes powder then were calcined at 700, 750 and 800 °C with soaking time of 1, 2 and 3 hours. The findings reveal that different calcinations temperature and soaking time gives effects to the composite cathodes powder. Clear peak intensity demonstrate from calcination temperature 750 °C as confirm via XRD analysis indicates that crystalline structure has been improved. FESEM investigation demonstrate the presence of large particles in the resultant powder resulting from the increased calcination temperature and soaking time. LSCF-SDCC composite cathodes powder calcined at a temperature of 750oC for soaking time 1, 2 and 3 hours demonstrates good crystallite structure to be served as composite cathode SOFCs compared to samples calcined at 700oC and 800oC with soaking time 1, 2 and 3 hours.
Using student group work in higher education to emulate professional communities of practice

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the value of social learning from group work that emulates a professional community of practice.Design/methodology/approach – A thought piece that first, examines the role of group‐work projects as part of social learning, then outlines key arguments for social learning based upon applying a “communities of practice” approach and finally, discusses the experience of a leading UK university in light of Hoadley and Kilner's “C4P” communities of practice framework. Some reflections are offered to help practitioners and academics who wish to adopt a similar approach.Findings – Developing a communities of practice approach using group work can promote social learning and workplace transferrable skills. The authors discussed five main elements of the C4P communities of practice framework in light of a group project at a leading UK university: “purpose” – to emulate an IT consultancy environment and create energy and results as part of the final year group‐work p.
California's Interstate-710 rehabilitation: mix and structural section designs, construction specifications

In California, as elsewhere in the United States and overseas, the necessity to design and construct asphalt pavement structures which exhibit service lives greater than the approximately 20 years, for which many pavements have been designed in the past, are major objectives of organizations both public and private. This paper presents the results of both mix and structural designs for a full-depth asphalt concrete (AC) replacement structure and an AC overlay on a cracked and seated portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement. These designs have been developed for a major facility in the Los Angeles area, the Interstate-710 freeway from the Port of Long Beach, California, inland to the east. For the full-depth AC replacement structures, required in order to increase clearances between the freeway and the overcrossings, both mix and structural design methodology are described. Thickness for the AC structure on the cracked and seated PCC pavement is based on the consideration of the influence of reflection cracking. Successful performance of the longer-life pavements requires strict attention to pavement construction. Discussion is directed to some changes to the current California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) specifications and construction practice to achieve this improved performance. The resulting designs represent the partnered effort between Caltrans, the Asphalt Industry in California, and the University of California, Berkeley, through the Longer Life Asphalt Pavement Task Group of the Pavement Design and Rehabilitation Committee of Caltrans.
Application of the intensity technique to the characterization of transformer noise

The possibility of using the intensity technique to identify certain acoustic characteristics and measure the A-weighted sound power of transformers is discussed. Field measurements have been performed on several different transformers. Based on those measurements, the validity of the intensity technique and the different possibilities it offers are considered. Techniques using National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) near-field measurements are examined and compared to the intensity approach. >
Pengaruh Insentif dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Guru

This study aims to determine the effect of incentives and organizational culture on teacher job satisfaction at SMK N 2 Bukittinggi. This study uses 3 variables, namely incentives, organizational culture and job satisfaction. The research instrument used was a questionnaire distributed to 94 teachers of SMK N 2 Bukittinggi taken using total sampling techniques. Furthermore, the data collected was analyzed using multiple regression analysis to see the most dominant component of its influence on teacher job satisfaction at SMK N 2 Bukittinggi. The results of this study indicate: First, there is a positive and significant effect of incentives on teacher job satisfaction. Second, there is a positive influence of organizational culture on teacher job satisfaction. Third, there is a positive influence and organizational culture on teacher job satisfaction. The results of this study are expected to be useful for increasing teacher job satisfaction through the incentives provided and the organizational culture that is applied. Keyword: incentives, organizational culture and job satisfaction
The effect of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata leaf on the basal ganglia

Annona muricata (Linn.) is an evergreen tropical tree of the Annonaceae family that possesses phytotherapeutic bioactive compounds known as annonaceous acetogenins effective for the treatment of cancers and several diseases. This study investigated the effect of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata leaf on the basal ganglia. Twenty four (24) adult wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups (A, B, C & D) of six animals each. Group A served as the control and received 2 ml/kg of distilled water; the experimental groups B, C & D were orally administered 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg body weight of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata leaf respectively for thirty days. At the end of administration, the animals were anaesthetized under the influence of chloroform vapour, dissected and their brain harvested for histological examination. The histological result revealed mild increase in the number of basal ganglia nuclei cell body (BGNCB) and fibres (F) with mild necrosis of neurons when compared to their control group. In conclusion, high consumption of ethanolic extract of Annona muricata could result in extrapyramidal side effects. Thus, it should be taken at lower doses.
Investigating the success of E-learning in secondary schools : the case of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Investigating the Success of E-Learning in Secondary Schools: The Case of the Kingdom of Bahrain Madina Taha Abstract As a result of the advances in information and communication technology, E-Learning has been integrated as an essential element in educational settings. Despite its successful implementation, a significant number of E-Learning projects fail to achieve their goals. This has motivated researchers and practitioners to study the reasons for failure and success and the factors that impact E-Learning. This research attempts to investigate the factors that influence the implementation and development of E-Learning and the most appropriate framework for secondary schools in Bahrain. The research adopted a quantitative approach to examine both teachers’ and students’ perceptions of critical factors in secondary schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain. A total of 540 respondents completed the survey-based questionnaire. The results revealed that there are four sets of factors which influence the success of E-Learning in the school education sector. These are: students’ characteristics (computers skills; motivation and attitudes); teachers’ characteristics (attitudes; control of technology and pedagogy and teaching style); technology (quality of technology and effectiveness of infrastructure) and design and content (perceived ease of use and quality of content). In addition, the findings show that there are some differences in perceptions amongst teachers according to gender, specialization, teaching experience and E-Learning experience. Similarly, the findings show that there are some differences in perceptions amongst students according to gender, specialization and level of study (years in school). The main contribution of this research is that it addresses the success of E-Learning in the schools sector in Bahrain and in the Arab region as this area of research lacks theoretical and empirical studies. In addition, the research proposes a conceptual framework that integrates the critical factors and demographic variables. The proposed conceptual framework contributes to the knowledge of E-Learning success by creating a guide for educational institutions and governments for better development and implementation, serving as a planning tool for new E-Learning projects and as an assessment mode for the efficacy of existing projects.
Challenges and Benefits of Open-Ended Sustainable Design in First-Year Engineering

AbstractThe process of designing buildings requires both creative and analytical skills to devise innovative building solutions that cannot be generated from analytical skills alone, but traditional teaching and assessment tends to focus on analytical skills. This research begins to address the challenge of encouraging innovation and creativity in the engineering classroom through an open-ended design problem given to students in a first-year engineering course. With only a basic level of prior experience, students created designs for a new exterior wall for an existing building space to make the building perform more sustainably. Students submitted rough sketches of their design ideas along with written documentation illustrating the process that they used to create a design solution to the problem. The responses from the students were analyzed to determine the positive and negative aspects of this open-ended design problem on their education. Students were successful at addressing one or more of the Lea.
Measurement of Company Car Drivers’ Aberrant Behaviors, Safety Attitudes, and Safety Climate Perceptions

Company car drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in a crash compared with the general driving population. A 34-item questionnaire was used to study the responses of 110 company car drivers to questions regarding their aberrant behaviors, safety attitudes, and safety climate perceptions. The author evaluated the questionnaire's psychometric properties (factor structure and reliability) and investigated how company car drivers could be classified into subgroups on the basis of their reported behaviors, attitudes, and safety climate perceptions. An exploratory factor analysis yielded six factors: traffic violations, attitudes toward speeding and alcohol use, law enforcement, driver ability, work pressure, and management commitment to safety. With the K-means procedure, three subgroups were identified. One subgroup reports positive attitudes across all factors. The other two subgroups share higher rates of involvement in traffic violations and riskier attitudes toward speeding and alcohol use, but the two subgroups differ in their road safety attitudes as well as in their safety climate perceptions. An understanding of the characteristics of the different subgroups of company car drivers can help inform safety countermeasures. In addition, the questionnaire may serve as a practical tool for researchers and safety officers because it covers multiple safety-related factors but remains relatively brief.
E-Business Strategy for Logistics Companies: Achieving Success through Information Systems Planning

Background: E-business and Information Technology (IT) are critical components in the improvement of logistics functions. As logistics contributes to the entire strategic planning of a firm, e-business and IT applications support the implementation of strategic planning in a more efficient and effective manner. According to this view, previous scholars have ignored the importance of Information Systems (IS) planning in the selection and implementation of appropriate IS as per situation. This paper explores the Information Systems Planning (ISP) phases that influence the success of the process. Methods: Data were collected and analyzed using Regression Analysis by 73 IT managers for Greek Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics sector. Results: The outcomes of the analysis show that executives ought to be informed about the strategic utilization of IS planning in order to improve competitive advantage. Furthermore, managers must also select the suitable IT facilities to align business strategy with the business structure. Conclusions: The outcomes support managers to focus on logistics functions and realize the importance of such ISP in logistics. As a result, selecting appropriate IS leads to increased competitive advantage, faster communication, support for the storage and retrieval of more accurate data, cost reduction and increased customer value.
Flame Retardancy of Wool Fabric with Zirconium Oxychloride Optimized by Central Composite Design

In this study, the effect of zirconium oxychloride (ZrOCl2) with different concentrations of citric and formic acids on the flame-retardant properties of wool is assessed by thermal analysis, mass loss, the limiting oxygen index (LOI) and the vertical flame. Scanning electron micrographs have been prepared to observe and compare the surface morphology of the raw and treated samples. It has been observed that the ZrOCl2 exhausted onto wool and the flame retardancy natural markedly improved. The wool treated with the flame-retardant agents show an increase in the temperature of decomposition and residual mass and LOI compared with the untreated wool. The central composite design (CCD) is used for the experimental design with four variables. The statistical analysis confirmed the optimum conditions obtained by the experimental results, in which the processing optimized at 94.9°C with 9.74% zirconium oxychloride, 9.6% citric acid, and 6.3% formic acid.
The Efficacy of PPI in the Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal
Reflux

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is an inflammation affect large number of patients, it caused by the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the pharynx and larynx, causing a variety of symptoms. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PPI in the treatment of LPR by both clinical & endoscopic follow up. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective observational study was conducted on 61 Consecutive patients attending the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic, Qena University Hospital from January 2018 to July 2018; patients were screened for symptoms of laryngitis. Patients were considered suitable for study if they had persistent laryngeal symptoms for at least 2 months. Laryngoscopic examination was performed using a flexible naso-pharyngoscope. The frequency and severity of patients’ laryngeal symptoms were assessed by both reflux symptoms index & reflux finding score. All patients underwent an esophagogastroduodenoscopy before starting treatment, then 2 months and 6 months later (at the end of treatment). The degree of oesophagitis noted during EGD was graded according to Los Angeles classification. RESULTS: This study included 61 patients with persistent laryngeal symptoms with their mean ages were 31.62 ± 5.16; 21 females (34.43%) and 40 males (65.57%) and their mean body mass index for male and female were 20 ± 4.2 and 23 ± 3.9 respectively. sensation of lump in throat was the most common symptoms found in 54 patient (88.52%) while breathing difficulties was the least presenting symptom detected in 21 patient (34.43%). Patients treated with pantoprazole 20 mg twice daily for 6 months. There was significant post treatment improvement of all presenting symptoms 2 months of regular therapy. (p = 0.0001), with complete disappearance of symptoms by 6 months of therapy. Erythema is the most common laryngeal finding detected in 54 patients (88.52%) However, pseudosulcus was present in 12 patients (19.67%). Marked improvement in reflux signs were detected at the end of 6 months of therapy, (p = 0.0001). Endoscopic partial ventricular obliteration, mild vocal cord edema, mild laryngeal edema and persistence of granuloma were still detected 6 months post regular acid suppression therapy. Follow up esophagogastroduodenoscopy after 2 and 6 months of regular treatment reviles completely apparent healthy mucosa. CONCLUSIONS: Pantoprazole 20mg twice daily for 6 months was associated with significant improvement of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms and signs.