bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
O Perfil do Artesão e de sua Produção na Cidade de Várzea Alegre – CE
Authors: Gonçalves Maria Elane Vieira , Grangeiro Rebeca Da Rocha , Silva Júnior Jeová Torres
Published: July 2018

O artesanato é um traço cultural passado de geração em geração, podendo ter suas atividades bastante perceptíveis em fabricações simples do cotidiano. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar aspectos que estejam relacionados à produção artesanal na cidade de Várzea Alegre - CE. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e com uma abordagem quantitativa. A amostra abrange um total de 50 trabalhadores. O questionário utilizado foi uma adaptação realizada a partir do instrumento desenvolvido por Grangeiro (2015). Quanto aos procedimentos de interpretação dos dados, foram realizadas análises estatísticas descritivas. De acordo com os resultados encontrados, nota-se uma superioridade de trabalhadores do sexo feminino, casados, moradores da zona urbana e com uma faixa etária entre 45 e 54 anos. A maioria tem ensino médio completo. Os artesãos, geralmente, iniciam seus trabalhos ainda na infância ou na adolescência. Na cidade de Várzea Alegre, é destaque a produção de redes de dormir e as peças feitas a partir do ponto cruz e crochê. Os eventos regionais são bastante influentes para a divulgação dos produtos.
Políticas Educacionais Nos Governos Lula e Dilma: Impactos na Expansão do Ensino Superior e Profissional
Authors: Marques Maria Alice De Freitas
Published: July 2018

Esse artigo versa sobre um recorte histórico e bibliográfico das políticas educacionais nos governos Lula e Dilma, como tais ações influenciaram na expansão do ensino superior e profissional de acordo alguns autores da pesquisa em educação e documentos institucionais. A discussão visa expor a situação das modalidades de ensino citadas no que diz respeito a recursos, investimentos, crescimento e mudanças em paradigmas de oferta de cursos e a formação do público alvo. Como tudo isso influenciou na perspectiva educacional do país nesse período e quais os retornos e impactos assimilados por educadores e instituições de ensino são um dos objetivos desse trabalho. A análise bibliográfica buscará citar fatos e consequências que marcaram esse período democrático na construção de mais uma etapa da educação brasileira, fornecendo um material relevante para docentes e futuros pesquisadores educacionais.
Professor e Coordenador: Parceiros no Trabalho Pedagógico
Authors: Barreto Maria Irisdene Batista , Uchoa Sayonara Abrantes de Oliveira , Cabral Symara Abrantes Albuquerque de Oliveira , Batista Hermes Melo Teixeira
Published: July 2018

Apresenta as reflexões acerca da construção do conceito de trabalho docente, situação que, nos últimos anos, tem levado em conta uma abordagem discursiva e, vários elementos constitutivos da atividade educacional. Partimos então do pressuposto de que a prática docente realizada de forma satisfatória deve ser construída com base na investigação. Assim, objetiva analisar as representações que uma professora e uma coordenadora têm acerca das prescrições que são determinadas para orientar o agir de ambas. Os dados que compõem o corpus foram coletados a partir de uma entrevista semiestruturada com uma professora recém-formada que leciona língua portuguesa em uma escola do estado da cidade de Cajazeiras e outra que é psicopedagoga e atua como coordenadora pedagógica no IFPB, na cidade de Princesa Isabel no estado da Paraíba. Sob a ótica da linha teórica do Interacionismo Sociodiscursivo (ISD) (BRONCKART, 2008) e, em especial, à luz dos conceitos oriundos das Ciências do trabalho (SAUJAT 2004; BUENO, 2009) estabelecemos a ponte entre linguagem e trabalho educacional a fim de compreender a atividade docente,  ancora-se, ainda, em Bronckart e Machado (2004), Saujat (2004), Bueno (2009), Machado (2009), entre outros. Contribui, pois, para a reflexão sobre parcerias necessárias ao ensino.
Implantação do serviço de atenção farmacêutica em uma farmácia comunitária: um estudo exploratório na cidade de São José do Belmonte –PE
Authors: Matias Aldemir Severo , Miranda Thiago Adolfo Sobreira
Published: July 2018

A Atenção Farmacêutica é uma ação de que traz inúmeros benefícios tanto para a organização como para a população de um município, sendo assim expressa-se que o farmacêutico tem papel fundamental neste processo de farmacoterapia. Esta prática vem sendo muito abordada na atualidade tanto no meio acadêmico como as farmácias e drogarias, visando-se práticas de saúde e promoção de laços de relacionamentos eficazes entre a organização e os clientes diante da satisfação e fidelização dos mesmos. Neste meio, o presente artigo buscou discutir a implantação da Atenção Farmacêutica em um município do interior de Pernambuco, através de um estudo exploratório e de observações diárias, sendo necessário relatar que na empresa escolhida para estudo de campo teve resultados satisfatórios gerando-se uma implantação realista de atenção e assistência farmacêutica diante dos desafios diários das atividades do profissional farmacêutico. Os resultados obtidos permitem demonstrar que a atenção farmacêutica é um importante aliado para maximização as saúde através de ações de promoções de saúde municipal trazendo adequação a utilização dos medicamentos, fidelização do cliente com a organização através de laços de relacionamento e confiança, diminuição de auto-medicação. Conclui-se assim que o farmacêutico contribui bastante para melhoria do relacionamento cliente/empresa através da Atenção Farmacêutica diante do acompanhamento eficaz e monitoramento das posologias corretas de medicamentos, visando não apenas vender remédios e sim promover saúde a população. Diante disso espera-se que o presente estudo possa contribuir para pesquisas futuras na atual  temática abordada.
Administração Pública e Corrupção: A Ética no Combate à Improbidade Administrativa no Tribunal de Contas Estado de Alagoas
Authors: Lopes Marilda Mello Fontan de Mendonça , Bianchi Graciela Fanego de
Published: July 2018

O trabalho que ora se apresenta, objetivou discutir acerca da ética no âmbito da Administração Pública e a importância de combater a improbidade administrativa no âmbito do Tribunal de Contas em Alagoas. Procurou-se estabelecer, acerca da Administração Pública e corrupção e qual é a relevância da ética dentro do Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Alagoas no combate à improbidade administrativa. O comportamento ético tem papel fundamental nesse contexto, o que exige padrões baseados em experiências conjunturais e contextuais segundo os preceitos e máximas morais. Utilizou-se uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva, qualiquantitativa, longitudinal, baseada na pesquisa bibliográfica documental e sustentada nas análises do objetivo de expedientes selecionados no âmbito investigado. Cumpre destacar ainda que, este trabalho não tem delimitação temporal porque é longitudinal e abarca todo o desenvolvimento do fenômeno desde o início do Tribunal de Contas. Desta forma e perante essa linha de conduta que se abordou, ainda que de forma breve, este trabalho por meio de recursos bibliográficos e somados aos dados obtidos in loco no Tribunal de Contas do Estado de Alagoas, percebeu que a ética e a lealdade devem andar juntas, a fim de gerar positivas posturas e comportamentos inerentes às pessoas que possibilitem a prática de condutas morais significativas para o seu bom desempenho no Tribunal de Contas de Alagoas.
Percepção sobre o Assédio Moral na Assembleia Legislativa do Estado de Alagoas: Uma Concepção em Construção
Authors: Brasileiro Sinara Márcia De Mendonça Lopes , Dávalos Celina Ortiz
Published: July 2018

Esta pesquisa visa a analisar a forma como acontece o assédio moral na administração pública no Estado de Alagoas, principalmente, na Assembleia Legislativa de Alagoas. Para tanto, foi utilizado o método de pesquisa quantitativo e o qualitativo com alcance descritivo e exploratório. A população do local é formada por funcionários públicos, efetivos, da Assembleia Legislativa de Alagoas, que atualmente é composta por 750 trabalhadores, em exercício de suas funções. No entanto, a amostra da pesquisa, composta por 150 foram funcionários que participaram do estudo, no período do ano de 2015 a 2016, selecionados de maneira aleatória, e o levantamento dos dados foi feito através de questionários. Os resultados levaram a crer que o assédio moral, na Assembleia Legislativa de Alagoas, acontece de forma sutil, por intermédio de  brincadeiras , no cotidiano laboral, que são consideradas natural, em virtude da cultura local,  mas, na realidade, trata-se de violências e de agressões psicológicas no ambiente de trabalho. Repercutem na vida particular e profissional do trabalhador, já que o expõem a situações vexatórias, constrangedoras, em forma de ameaças veladas, isolamentos, deixando o trabalhador ocioso, espalhando calúnias e fofocas com a intenção de denegrir a reputação das vítimas, o que gera prejuízos a sua autoestima, a sua saúde física e mental,  interferindo no desempenho profissional do trabalhador.
El debate de Alfred Schütz con Max Scheler en torno a la empatía
Authors: Gros Alexis Emanuel
Published: July 2018

La empatía ha sido foco de discusión en los círculos antipositivistas de la academia alemana de comienzos del siglo pasado, especialmente dentro del movimiento fenomenológico. El presente trabajo se concentra en el debate en torno a esta problemática que Alfred Schütz sostiene con Max Scheler en Der sinnhafte Aufbau der sozialen Welt. En el primer apartado se bosquejan los lineamientos principales de la teoría scheleriana de la Fremdwahrnehmung (percepción del otro), y en el segundo, se exponen las críticas que Schütz le realiza a la misma sustentado en desarrollos teóricos de Edmund Husserl. La hipótesis que guía al escrito es que la confrontación con la teoría scheleriana de la Fremdwahrnehmung juega un rol fundamental en la configuración de la teoría del Fremdverstehen (comprensión del otro) del Schütz temprano.
Democracia: ¿Razones o pasiones?
Authors: Vidiella Graciela
Published: July 2018

Según Chantal Mouffe, las concepciones deliberativas de la democracia desconocen el fenómeno político; esto se pone manifiesto en la pretensión de alcanzar un consenso racional que niega el conflicto, elemento insoslayable de la política. Otro error que les atribuye es privilegiar la razón sobre los componentes pasionales al considerar la motivación de las acciones. Como alternativa propone la democracia radical centrada en las ideas de “hegemonía”, en la oposición nosotros-ellos y en la importancia de las pasiones en la política. Este artículo sostiene, primero, que la democracia deliberativa puede afrontar con éxito cada una de estas críticas; segundo, a partir de realizar una reconstrucción de los elementos normativos que contiene el pluralismo agonista, argumenta que fracasa en su intención de ofrecerse como una alternativa al estatus-quo de la democracia liberal ya que disuelve la validez en la facticidad.
El encuentro intersubjetivo y sus mediaciones en la fenomenología hermenéutica de Paul Ricoeur
Authors: Grassi Martín
Published: July 2018

El presente trabajo intenta introducir al lector en la problemática de la intersubjetividad desde la perspectiva fenomenológica-hermenéutica de Paul Ricoeur, atendiendo a la necesidad de las mediaciones simbólicas en el orden del reconocimiento. El fenómeno de la intersubjetividad será abordado aquí desde una perspectiva gnoseológica, ética, sociológica y hermenéutica, intentando desentrañar cómo es posible el reconocimiento mutuo entre subjetividades extrañas en un mundo común. Una reflexión sobre la intersubjetividad debe tener siempre presente la irreductibilidad de la persona como tal, reconocimiento que es posible, en última instancia, por el amor y la caridad, el cual se manifiesta en la dinámica del intercambio de dones. Por otra parte, esta irreductibilidad de la persona supone el rechazo de la postulación de una tercera sustancia diferente del yo y del tú, que los subsumiera en su entidad, tal como parece suceder en el estructuralismo y en el hegelianismo. Es nuestra intención mostrar que se trata en Ricoeur de una fenomenología genética que rastrea lo extraño desde lo propio, teniendo como núcleo pivotante de su reflexión el homo capax que somos cada uno de nosotros y que actúa siempre en un mundo compartido (Lebenswelt).
Atender y responder
Authors: Mena Malet Patricio
Published: July 2018

El presente artículo busca interrogar el atender en su doble acepción, en tanto atención perceptiva y en tanto cuidado. Lo que parece interesante del examen del vínculo entre ambos sentidos es que pone en juego un sujeto que se comprende en relación estricta con la alteridad cuyo modo de ser está determinado por sus respuestas. En este sentido, el examen progresivo que va de la atención perceptiva a la atención en cuanto cuidado aporta recursos importantes para pensar la dimensión responsiva del sí-mismo al alero de los aportes de la fenomenología contemporánea que va de Ricoeur, pasando por Levinas, Marion, Chrétien, Housset y Romano.
EMG-Based Spasticity Robotic Arm Forupper Arm Fatigue Identification
Authors: Malik Mohd Ali Abdul , Faiz Ahmed Syed , Ali Athar , Kamran Joyo M , A. Kadir Kushairy , Ambar Radzi
Published: July 2018

Electromyogram (EMG) signal reflect the electrical activity of human muscle and contains information about the structure of muscle. Furthermore, motor unit action potential (MUAP) is the results from spatial and temporal summation of difference muscle fibers of a single motor. The EMG signal results, in turn is from the summation of different MUAPs which are sufficiently near the recording electrode. EMG signal can identify the differences between signals from bicep, triceps and forearms during exercise. Raw data from the experiment is vital to assist physiotherapy to understand when the subject fatigue of noise high pick signal during rehabilitation. Several normal subjects were selected to perform experiments to understand the pattern of fatigue in early state, middle stage and last stage of exercises.
Measuring PV Module Performance at Different Tilt Angles in Southern Iraq Based Simulation
Authors: Salam T. Hussain Abadal
Published: July 2018

This paper presented that how to calculate the tilt angles and solar irradiance on photovoltaic (PV) module in southern Iraq (latitude 30° N). The latitude and day number of the city is taken into account to calculate the tilt angle and solar irradiance by using a mathematical equation. The optimum tilt angles of PV module in southern Iraq are range from 38° to 84°. The yearly maximum total and average solar irradiance is needed to determine the optimum tilt angle of PV module. The result shows that 50° of tilt angle is the best performance of PV module in southern Iraq.
ICT advancements and its undesired ramifications
Authors: Haseeb Ansari Abdul
Published: July 2018

Information and communication technology (ICT) has the credit to be relatively more closely related to the society facilitating economic transactions to be easy and fast and social wellbeing in all walks of life. It has had global and international importance, as it has worked as an important tool in globalizing the world, and has become a pressing necessity of the globalized world. Moreover, its relevance in the globalized world is intensifying, as its constructive role is every day spiraling. Its vale in that sense will go on mounting. On the other hand, its evil-ridden uses and abuses are menacing the people and countries around the world. Delinquent people and rogue countries are using the technology for achieving their sinister objectives. This aspect of the technology is bothering policymakers, business executives and individuals in the society. In view of this, two pertinent questions arise: one, which of the two aspects of the information and communication technology is dominant; and second, what preventive and punitive measures should we adopt in order to mitigate the evil use of the technology. A vivid comparison of both, which has been carried out in the paper, demonstrates that the beneficial use of the information and communication technology is predominantly high. Thus, our strategy, as the paper suggests, should be to support the useful aspect of the technology with useful conditionality so that it could abate and control its evil use, and to adopt preventive and punitive measures in order to defeat the evil-doers. For that, both legal and extralegal tools should be adhered to. Towards these, the paper offers some useful suggestions.
Evaluation of Quality Management System by Implementing Quality Matrix in Residential Projects Using SPSS
Authors: Subramani T , Arsath M
Published: July 2018

Currently number of projects is lagging due poor management in execution and implementation. To overcome these factors in our project we proposed to find out the best quality management system (QMS) in the Civil Engineering industry by practicing with seven existing and new execution to actualizing quality network in private projects by utilizing Planning and statistical analysis software. By collecting questionnaire based on QMS form the existing literature review and same has been utilized for analysing and investigation in project planning management software. From the analysis we conclude that quality management system will play vital role in customer satisfaction and time consuming have the positive and critical changes in the QMS for each and every project in the construction industry in the execution level.
An Advanced Hierarchical Attribute Based Encryption Access Control in Mobile Cloud Computing
Authors: N.K Sreelesh , Kumar B J Santhosh
Published: July 2018

Cloud computing is a revolutionary computing technique, by which computing resources are provided dynamically via Internet is widely popular. Since the most attractive part of cloud computing is computation outsourcing, it is far beyond enough to just conduct access control. Unfortunately, the data in the cloud is out of user’s control in most cases, privacy risks would rise dramatically due to the access of unauthorized users. The security of the data is the major concern. Coordinating mobile devices into cloud computing is a rising but encouraging illustration. The coordination happens in a cloud based multi-layered client information sharing condition. With the coordination of cloud computing with mobile devices may result in security issues such as information privacy and client rights.The proposed work makes use of a technology using Advanced Hierarchical Attribute Based Encryption (A-HABE) architecture, in which the data storage will be in hierarchical structure and the retrieval of data will also be in the form of access level. Data confidentiality should be guaranteed and the system should be resilient. The secure storage and sharing of data without the fear of an unauthorized access in the cloud can result in growth in many sectors.
Data Mining Techniques to Predict Chronic Kidney Disease and its Stages
Authors: Nisarga P Ms , Kanchana V Ms
Published: July 2018

Chronic Kidney Disease incorporates the state where the kidneys fail to function and reduce the potential to keep a person suffering from the disease healthy. When the condition of the kidneys gets worse, the wastes in the blood are formed in high level. Data mining has been a present pattern for accomplishing analytic outcomes. Colossal measure of un-mined data is gathered by the human services industry so as to find concealed data for powerful analysis and basic leadership. Data mining is the way towards extricating concealed data from gigantic datasets. The goal of our paper is to anticipate CKD utilizing the classification strategy Naïve Bayes. The phases of CKD are anticipated in the light of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).
Analyzing Inventory Material Management Control Techniques on Residential Construction Project Using SPSS
Authors: Subramani T , Suresh Kumar T
Published: July 2018

Building Construction materials adopted 50% of cost from the total estimation of the project. Estimated Cost and planned schedule can be achieved by effective material management. The project team must be understood the goals and efficient material management techniques for successful project execution. A well planned material management possible by on time delivery and equipment to the job site and improved workforce planning increased labor productivity, planned schedules and minimum cost. Questionnaire were prepared for data analysis based on Likert’s scale 25 respondents were answered the questionnaire. Collected data analyzed using SPSS.To reveal the respondents responses for enhance the analysis results used there are Frequency analysis, Factor analysis, and reliability analysis. Results will be obtained and also recommendations will be suggested.
Dynamic Analysis and Structure Soil Interaction of Retaining Wall Using ETABS
Authors: Subramani T , Narendra Kumar E
Published: July 2018

Retaining systems are widely used international for serving numerous functions in structures and infrastructures. The seismic response of forms of walls that assist a single soil layer has been examined with the aid of some of researchers in the past. The design of preserving partitions in seismic areas poses a complex problem. The conventional layout method usually contains calculation of an element of safety in opposition to sliding, overturning and bearing ability failure. Retaining partitions have suffered damages under beyond earthquakes. Typically the analyses do not bear in mind the retained soil’s interplay with the wall, which takes location at some point of dynamic conditions. The situations of separation of wall (at some point of interactions) over again trade the dynamic traits of the assumed wall-soil interplay that needs to be addressed. Our study conducts the retaining wall beneath static in addition to seismic situations about above components.
Study on Behaviour of Stud Type Shear Connector in Composite Beam Using ANSYS
Authors: Subramani T , Periasamy A
Published: July 2018

Composite plays a vital role in replacing the existing mild steel in reinforcement and exterior truss structure. This study proposed to design shear connector for joining concrete slab and steel section. Shear connectors has analyzed and predict the best connector for a particular composite beam with respect to static load and the amount of steel in the connector as a common aspect. The use of composite structures is increasingly present in civil construction works nowadays. Composite beams, especially, are structures which include substances, a metal phase placed in particular inside the tension region and a concrete phase, positioned in the compression go sectional location, both are related with the aid of steel gadgets called shear connectors. The main features of this connector are to permit the weight for the joint the beam-column, to restriction longitudinal slipping and uplifting on the factors interface the shear forces. Our project paper presents 3D numerical models of steel-concrete composite beams to simulate their structural behaviour, with emphasis on the beam column interface using Simulations software ANSYS 18.1 based on the Finite Element Method. Mostly these type of structures are widely used in the dynamic loading structures like bridges and high rise buildings.
Design and Analysis of Power Transmission Monopole Using ETABS
Authors: Subramani T , Prakash B
Published: July 2018

Electricity consumption is day by day increase for each and every application. Transmitting the power source from production place to designation place via steel wire is followed by ancient people. In this we use heavy towers which carry minimum of 2000kw power in each line which is hanged in the towers. These towers are subjected to dynamic and static load cases. Hence in this thesis we proposed to design and analysis the power transmission towers in our places. We introduce type of tower and its configuring ratio as per Indian standard IS-802. A standard kind of transmission line tower selected as case examine is analyzed and modeled the usage of ETABSs software. Loads acting on the tower are wind load, dead load of the structure, braking load of conductor and earthquake load considered as per Indian standard. The place of tower underneath seismic and wind is region III. The wind pressure depends on the gust response component which will increase with height. Seismic and wind analysis is finished the usage of standard codes using ETABSs software program. The conduct of tower is analyzed for distinctive load mixtures. The most displacement values, shear forces and bending moments are obtained and are plotted graphically.
Finite Element Analysis of R.C Beams Using Steel Scraps Under Cyclic Loading Using ETABS
Authors: Subramani T , Nashreen R
Published: July 2018

In the modern trend peoples are looking for alternate material which is cost effective and high stability in while subject to dynamic loading. Considering this as one of the factor in our proposed we choose steel scrap as reinforced material which has high durability and strength. To find out the withstanding capacity of  the dynamic loading model the structure using finite element software and analysis to predict the safety of the structure. From the analysis result we conclude for preventive measure of the structural failure and utilization of extra dampers has find out. To validating the result, analytical work is carried out and implemented by using ETAB software.
Dynamic Analysis of Structure Subjected to Bi-Directional and Uni-Directional Earthquake Forces Using ETABS
Authors: Subraman T , Sujatha S
Published: July 2018

When the buildings are are subjected to gravitational and seismic hundreds the larger height acceleration thing is performing in a single course (uni-directional) and with the two additives appearing inside the lateral and within the transverse directions (bi-directional). It’s miles determined that there aren't any incredible variations among them but the interplay among the bending moments and the axial force inside the yield surfaces is considered. The differences among the responses acquired from the uni- and the bi-directional dynamic loads are evaluated via the usage of etab software and the variations of the buildings subjected to uni and bi-directional horizontal masses mixed with gravitational hundreds are smaller than the variations of responses of these subjected to seismic uni and bi-directional hundreds. in this work we proposed to discover difference and it interference due seismic loading has find out it.
Study on Surface Runoff Estimation for Puzhal Lake Using GIS
Authors: Subramani T , Sasikala S
Published: July 2018

To make greater in grow in land use/cover have lead to environment change in Puzhal Lake and flooding in under areas. environmental condition and the utilization of apparatus for cultivating in the zone are causing issues of soil degradation. Runoff is one in every of most vital hydrological factors that are utilized as a part of numerous common works, anticipating ideal utilization of supplies, sorting out waterways and cautioning flood. Appropriate to the spatial and transient fluctuation of the variables associated with surface runoff, the use of a displaying plan in a GIS ecological gives a productive way to deal with decide zones of concern. Three surface runoff models were connected including: the record strategy, SCS bend number technique, a semi physical way to deal with evaluate the dissemination of surface runoff. The customary SCS-CN strategy for computing the composite curve number devours a noteworthy part of the hydrologic displaying time. Hence, geographic data frameworks (GIS) are presently being utilized as a part of mix with the SCS-CN technique.
Groundwater Potential and Recharge Zone Mapping for Namakkal Town Using RS & GIS
Authors: Subramani T , Santhi D
Published: July 2018

Groundwater is the main source for domestic, industrial and agricultural requirements. Hence the groundwater infected with the aid of anthropogenic activities. Due to the depletion of ground water wells natural recharge will be insufficient to fulfill the actual requirement. The usage of remote sensing and geographic information system (GIS) it's far viable to take quantity of various thematic maps of the identical region and overlay them on top of each other to form a trendy incorporated layer. The thematic layers had been first digitized from satellite imagery, bolstered by using way of auxiliary information, as an example, topo sheets and region investigation facts, at thematic layers had been integrated the using. A contextual evaluation became directed to find out the groundwater capability zones in Namakkal District.
A Broad Survey on Performance Analysis of Number Plate Recognition from Stationary Images and Video Sequences
Authors: Khan Tahir , J S Yadav Dr , Dheeraj Agarwal Dr
Published: July 2018

Licensed Number plate recognition plays vital role in smart cities for maintaining Law & Order and traffic management. NPR based system mainly involves four stages namely 1) Image capture & Pre-Processing 2) Number plate area determination 3) Character Segmentations 4) Recognition of all character. This survey paper extensively analyzed the method of extraction of number plate, its platform, performance and execution time.  With the development of Multilayer Perceptron Network accuracy and time in image processing has been achieved up to a great instant. Hence this analysis will help the precise assessment in establishing research and enable developers to assess which strategies are aggressive in present environment.
Design and Development of Shunt Active Filter Using MATLAB for Minimization of Harmonics
Authors: Samikannu Ravi , Rohini R , Sampath Kumar V , Mezhuyev Vitaliy
Published: July 2018

Nonlinear loads draw non sinusoidal current and voltage from the utility. These non-sinusoidal current and voltages created due to nonlinear loads are called harmonics. The harmonic voltage and current disturbs the system back and creates big power quality problem. Therefore in order to mitigate harmonic problems different mechanisms are used. In this work as introduction different power quality problems, harmonics and their mitigation techniques/filters are presented and discussed. Between the different ways to minimize/eliminate harmonics active power filters are most Prominent one. This research work presents three phase system shunt active power filter working based on PQ theory. MATLAB simulation used and results are discussed.
Tea fiber waste as an adsorbent to remove phenol from wastewater
Authors: Kumar Surana Akash , Bagri Nilesh , R Girish C
Published: July 2018

The current work investigates the phenol adsorption from wastewater using tea fibre waste as an adsorbent. The agricultural waste was treated with phosphoric acid and various properties like surface are, pore volume and average particle size of the adsorbent were determined. The optimization of the parameters like temperature, pH, dosage and concentration were done with response surface methodology (RSM). The quadratic model developed from the optimization was used to relate the variation of percent removal with respect to experimental parameters. The equilibrium data obeyed Freundlich model while kinetic data followed first order model. From the thermodynamic studies, the feasibility of the process was found. The adsorption capacity for the tea fibre was obtained as 12.59 mg/g.
Predicting hyperlipidemia using enhanced ensemble classifier
Authors: K S Lakshmi , Vadivu G , Subramanian Suja
Published: July 2018

Advancement in medical technology has resulted in bulk creation of electronic medical health records.  These health records contain valuable data which are not fully utilized. Efficient usage of data mining techniques helps in discovering potentially relevant facts from medical records. Classification plays an important role in disease prediction. In this paper we developed a prediction model for predicting hyperlipidemia based on ensemble classification. Support Vector Machine, Naïve Bayes Classifier, KNN Classifier and Decision Tree method are combined for developing the ensemble classifier. Performance of each classifier is evaluated separately. An overall accuracy of 97.07% has been obtained by using ensemble approach which is better than the performance of each classifier.
The Effects of Sn-Doping on a-Fe2O3 Nanostructures Properties
Authors: R.W. Ahmad W , H. Mamat M , S. Zoolfakar A , Khusaimi Z , M. Yusof M , S. Ismail A , A. Saidi S , Rusop M
Published: July 2018

In this study, undoped and Sn-doped hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanostructures with variation of Sn (0.5, 1, 2, 3 at. %) were deposited on fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glass substrate using sonicated immersion method. The effect of Sn-dopant on structural and crystallinity properties were investigated by characterizing FESEM and XRD respectively, while the optical properties were measured by UV-Vis-NIR spectrometer. The surface morphologies from FESEM have shown that the hematite nanostructures were grown uniformly in all samples. However, as the dopant atomic percentage increases, the amount of hematite nanostructure being grown on the FTO decreases. Results demonstrated that the amount of Sn-doping was undoubtedly influence the structural, optical and electrical properties of hematite nanostructures.
Experimental Study on Net Flow Rate Generation Inside Closed Loop Mechanical Circulatory System Using Impedance Pump
Authors: Abd Razak Azli , Izzati Rosli Nazirul , Faizal Mohamad Mohd
Published: July 2018

This present study focused on the performance of net flow rate inside closed loop mechanical circulatory system with single and double pinching impedance pumps which generates a unidirectional flow of fluid around closed loop of soft viscoelastic tubing. The experimental setup consisted of viscoelastic tubing connected between two ends of rigid tube which was compressed rhythmically or squeezed asymmetrically at various frequencies by motorized pinching. Hence, net flow of fluid around the tubing can occur without valves. Experiment was done on two different fluid, namely Newtonian and Non-Newtonian. Result showed that the flow rate inside closed loop system for non-Newtonian fluid and Newtonian fluid were in good agreement with each other. Single pinching showed a lower flow rate compared to double pinching at higher frequency. The results could be used as a model for a new Mechanical Circulatory Support System used by cardiac patients. Factors influencing the performance of valveless impedance pump was also explained.
Stature Estimation Using Hand and Handprint Dimensions Among Malaysian Population
Authors: Atirah G Nur , M Khairulmazidah
Published: July 2018

There are various studies of stature estimation which is very important for formulation of biological profile and is population specific. This study was conducted to estimate height using hand and handprint dimensions among Malaysian population. This study comprises 200 voluntary male and 200 voluntary female subjects with age ranging from 20 to 60 years. Eight anthropometric measurements were taken on each hand and its corresponding prints. All the data was statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistic 19 software. The result indicated that hand length and handprint length has the strongest correlation with stature for male and female subjects. However, for unknown gender, it was showed that almost all of the hand dimensions measured in this study except for pinky finger length showed strong correlation with stature for both right and left hand while for handprint measurements, only hand length and palm length gave better correlation with stature. Formulae for stature estimation using various hand and handprint dimensions were derived successfully for both linear and multiple regression for the ease of data availability in future use.
Optimization of Supercritical Extraction Conditions of Senna Alata and Evaluation of Biological Activity
Authors: Subuki Istikamah , Nabilah Abdul Malek Aiman , Husni Saidin Saidatul , Md. Pisar Mazura
Published: July 2018

Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) offer faster extraction process, decreased solvent usage and more selectivity on desired compounds. In this present study, the influence of pressure (100, 200 and 300 bar) and temperature (40, 50 and 60˚C) on the Senna alata crude yield were investigated with fixed supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) at the flow rate of 35 g/min. The parameters were optimised and modelled using response surface methodology (RSM) and central composite design (CCD). The analysis of variance (ANOVA) experimental design consists of 13 experimental runs with 5 replicates at the central points. Well-fitting quadratic model were successfully established for crude extract through backward elimination. The optimum crude extract yield pointed out by RSM was at the pressure of 300 bar and temperature 40˚C respectively. Extraction yields based on SC-CO2 varied in the range of 0.28 to 3.62%. The highest hyaluronidase inhibition activity and total flavonoids content obtained by S.alata crude extracts were 41.19% and 52.53% w/w, respectively. SC-CO2 proves to have great potential for extraction of yield, hyaluronidase inhibition activity and total flavonoids content for S.alata.
The Treatment of Landfill Leachate by Electrocoagulation to Reduce Heavy Metals and Ammonia-Nitrogen
Authors: Kasmuri Norhafezah , Aliah Ahmad Tarmizi Nur , . .
Published: July 2018

Landfill leachate contains high concentration of contaminants in the form of nitrogen, suspended solids and heavy metals, which effects the environment adversely.  Hence leachate treatment is considered vital in landfill management as the effluent needs to undergo several treatments before being discharged into natural water bodies.  Without treatment, the leachate will contaminate the surface and ground water as it can penetrate through soils and subsoils. Several methods have been applied for the treatment of landfill leachate. However, these methods have several constraints due to area required and cost incurred. This paper presents the application of electrocoagulation in removing pollutants from landfill leachate; particularly ammonia-nitrogen and heavy metals.  Three metals namely aluminium, iron and zinc were used as electrodes.  Aluminium electrode was found to be the most effective where it was capable to extract 89% of zinc and 75% of iron in 30-minute retention time.   Subsequently, 93% of zinc and 83% of iron was removed in 120 minutes.  In addition, 93% of ammonia-nitrogen was also removed.   These results led to a conclusion that the electrocoagulation had the capacity to remove heavy metals and ammonia-nitrogen present in landfill leachate.
Effect of Adding RON97 Into Waste Cooking Oil as an Alternative Fuel for Diesel Engine
Authors: Saad Idris , Hayah Ab Rashid Wardatul , Hidayah Saidon Nur
Published: July 2018

Petroleum-based fuel reserves are drastically depleting due to a high demand on sustaining a better lifestyle. This paper presents the utilization of waste cooking oil (WCO) as an alternative fuel for diesel engine. Although WCO and conventional diesel fuel have similar physiochemical properties, the properties of WCO is considered inferior than conventional diesel fuel. It is due to higher viscosity and density of WCO while its calorific value is lower than conventional diesel fuel. In this research, unmodified WCO was blended with petrol fuel grade RON97.  Five blended fuels samples were prepared from five to 25 percent volume base with five percent step increment. The density and calorific value of all fuel blend samples together with unmodified WCO were measured and compared to the conventional diesel and RON97 fuels. Each of the blended fuel and conventional diesel were used to run a single cylinder diesel engine. The performance characteristic of the engine was recorded at different engine speeds ranging between 1500 and 3000 rpm. Results showed that the properties of blended fuel were inferior compared to the conventional diesel fuel; however, by adding 15 percent of RON97 into the unmodified WCO, the results were comparable to the conventional diesel fuel.
Diversified Production of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Mixture with the Addition of Single and Hybrid Fibers
Authors: Ismail Sallehan , Nur Syazwani Wan Mohammad Wan , Ramli Mahyuddin
Published: July 2018

The low strength property of recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs) limits its widespread application in the production of high-strength recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). In this study, RCA properties were improved prior to its incorporation into an RAC mixture through surface treatment. This mixture was subsequently diversified considering the benefits of adding various fiber-reinforced systems to enhance RAC performance. Two types of short discrete synthetic fibers, namely, polyolefin and polypropylene, were added in single and hybrid forms. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the diversified modification of RAC mixture production on the mechanical strength of the resulting RAC. Various properties of the modified RAC were analyzed. Although the modified RAC mixture using treated RCA significantly enhanced the mechanical strength of this RAC, the diversification of the RAC mixture with additional polyolefin and polypropylene fibers, particularly in the hybrid form, further optimized the RAC performance.
The Factors Affecting Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Implementation in Oil and Gas Industry
Authors: Antonio Galis Amanda , Hashim Norfashiha , Ismail Faridah , Mohd Yusuwan Norazian
Published: July 2018

The application of Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) in the oil and gas industry is facing a severe challenge that safety performance may decline when BBS intervention is removed, due to the dynamic and transitory nature of working area and workforce. This research investigates the factors affecting the implementation of Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) approach in Oil and Gas Industry. Seven oil and gas companies practicing BBS had been chosen for case study. These companies has been implementing BBS as part of the safety exercise from 2 to 20 years. The findings show that implementation of BBS started by the request from the client. Seven challenges of implementation BBS emerged during the interview that is data management, top management commitment, employee acceptance towards program, organizational safety culture and financial barrier. While, the factor that influences the implementation of BBS is the organization commitment, top management level, training and understanding of workers toward BBS are the factors that affect the implementation of BBS in oil and gas industries.
Characterization of the Thermal Behavior of the Full Scale Testing Module, Using 17.5% of Glazing with Different Orientations in Mexico City.
Authors: Sánchez B Ricardo , S. Ahmad Sabarinah , B. Zeevaert Leonardo , Valeriano F Arturo
Published: July 2018

The study aims to understand the thermal performance behavior of a double skin envelope system in a test cell.  A rooftop observation deck and experimentation laboratory is installed at the “J” Building of the Postgraduate Unit, National Autonomous University of Mexico campus (19°18’33.59”N, 99°11’5.73”O).  This platform consists of two full-scale testing modules. Each cubic module measures 3m x 3m x 3m.  All of its facades have several layers of insulation.  This platform was designed to test materials and construction systems under the Mexico City microclimate.  It is possible to measure thermal, lighting, acoustic and indoor air quality variables. Mexico City building codes indicate that the minimum span to be used in a room must be at least 17.5% of the area of the room.  Using the Experimentation Façade, which allows us to observe all available orientations; we place a window with these characteristics and measure its thermal behavior in each of the orientations.  The results obtained allowed us to identify that the window when observing the North or South orientations does not greatly increase the internal temperature of the Module.  On the other hand, when the window observes the orientations East and West, the internal temperature increase, establishes conditions of inhabitability inside the Module, recording temperatures of above 50°C.
Experimental Study on River Meander Planform Pattern
Authors: Syuhada Yong Nurul , Noorazurah Mohamad Irma , Koon Lee Wei
Published: July 2018

River meander basically related with one of the main catastrophe in real scenario such as flood. The number of research on river meander characteristics and process is quite small. Therefore, the study on river meander and its characteristics by using a physical model is one of the methods to enhance the knowledge on it. The main purposes for current study are to determine the characteristics of meandering river and to investigate the lateral movement of the river meander channel bank. The scope of study includes execution of desk study and developing a physical model of river meander by using sand channel in order to understand the behaviors of meandering river. All of the parameters and calculations are investigated through the experimental works. Based on the experimental works, the explanation on the river meander characteristics and planform lateral movement due to the process of erosion and deposition are achieved. Erosion and deposition process give an increment to the initial channel width with respect to the angle of direction β and flow rate Q. As a conclusion, this study can give a plenty of information that can act as references to gain more understanding on the river meander planform pattern.
Morphological and Filtration Performance Studies of Alumina Disc Membranes
Authors: Nazihah Che Abdul Rahim Azzah , Sailah Sihar Ainun , Zaman Shahruddin Munawar , Hashimah Alias Nur , Nurliyana Che Mohamed Hussein Siti , Fazril Irfan Mohd , Hidayati Othman Nur
Published: July 2018

Ceramic membranes can be used for water separation and gas filtration owing to its chemical inertness, good mechanical and porous properties. In this work, a total of 18 ceramic membranes were fabricated by varying the parameters such as ceramic powder composition (Al2O3), solvent (DMSO) concentration in external coagulation bath, and sintering time. The morphologies of the prepared alumina disc membranes prepared were studied using digital microscope. In order to understand the effects of morphologies toward the permeation rate of the ceramic membranes-dead end water permeation tests and salt rejection tests were carried out to study the performance of the alumina disc membranes. Membrane 1 which was fabricated with 50% alumina loading, 0% DMSO in coagulant and sintering time of 8h was used as reference membrane. It was found that by increasing the alumina up to 65%, the structure become denser and water flux  decreased up to 26%, while the salt rejected increased by 55%. Effect of increasing the solvent concentration in external coagulation bath was obvious in finger length which becomes shorter and performed 61% but fluctuates in salt rejection. Sintering time effect was not significant in salt rejection studies as it gives only small difference but increase in water flux because the longer sintering time caused void to the membrane. Different results were shown and proven with varied parameters such as alumina loading, DMSO concentration and sintering time.