bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tratamento medicamentoso: conhecimento de usuários em clínica-escola
Authors: De Freitas Teresa Maria Barbosa Leal , De Freitas Mariélia Barbosa Leal , Marques Rosemarie Brandim
Published: July 2018

O nível de conhecimento farmacológico é fundamental para o sucesso do tratamento medicamentoso. O objetivo foi avaliar o grau de conhecimento de pacientes atendidos no Ambulatório de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior Privado quanto ao tratamento farmacológico, após consulta e dispensação medicamentosa. Foi um estudo transversal, com abordagem quantitativa, realizada entre março e setembro de 2013, com 40 pacientes. Foram 67,5% de mulheres com idade média de 56,4 ± 13 anos. O grau de escolaridade foi 32,5% de analfabetos, 62,5% com renda familiar de até um salário-mínimo. O nível de conhecimento medicamentoso foi bom (10,0%), 57,5% regular nível de informação a respeito do medicamento prescrito, conhecimento insuficiente de 32,5%. 60,0% dos pacientes após consulta e dispensação medicamentosa tiveram baixo grau de adesão. Faz-se necessário implementar ações educativas com equipe multidisciplinar com os pacientes e a presença do profissional farmacêutico para melhor orientar os mesmos quanto ao uso correto de medicamentos.
Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos em um Batalhão de Ensino, Instrução e Capacitação da Polícia Militar
Authors: Araújo Carlos Eduardo Souza de , Duarte Francisco Ricardo
Published: July 2018

O presente artigo discorre sobre a gestão de resíduos sólidos no 3º Batalhão de Ensino, Instrução e Capacitação de Juazeiro-Ba. O tema é abordado no contexto da gestão ambiental, e privilegia especialmente a importância de existir a gestão de resíduos sólidos em um ambiente de trabalho. Partindo de uma pesquisa de campo realizada dentro do ambiente do 3º Batalhão, foi possível investigar se havia a gestão dos resíduos gerados e como se dava esse processo. Os resultados mostraram existir certa preocupação com o descarte de alguns dos resíduos sólidos gerados no refeitório, sendo uma parte destes resíduos separados dos demais e coletados diariamente por uma pessoa que utiliza como insumo. O óleo utilizado é separado em vasilhas e coletado por uma entidade para reaproveitamento. Devido ao fato do Batalhão estar em processo de reestruturação ainda não existe uma política de coleta seletiva implantada, sendo essa uma sugestão para o futuro.
As Políticas Educacionais e a Interface Neoliberal: A educação como um “Tesouro a descobrir”
Authors: Sindeaux Rebeca Baia , Bezerra Francisco Wellery Gomes , Loureiro Maria Dulcinea Silva
Published: July 2018

Partindo da premissa de que o capitalismo tem a capacidade de, em momentos de crise, se erguer com mais força, este artigo se dispôs a analisar em que medida a crise contemporânea interfere na implantação de políticas educacionais na periferia do capital.  Para garantir o processo de reestruturação os capitalistas recorreram às políticas neoliberais, em que se exigia um tipo de trabalhador que atendesse as novas demandas produtivas. Neste cenário contemporâneo de crise, as determinações oriundas da agenda do capital internacional para educação, mais especificamente formuladas a partir de 1990 pela Conferência Mundial de Educação para Todos, patrocinada pelo Banco Mundial, podem ser consideradas como o marco na busca pelo ajuste da educação às necessidades do mercado, diante de um processo de reestruturação produtiva. Esse artigo faz uma revisão de literatura de obras que tratam dos impactos pós Conferência Mundial de Educação Para Todos na educação dos países da periferia do capital. As considerações deste artigo apontam para uma reflexão sobre como a “desejada” redução do Estado passa necessariamente pela conversão da Educação de um direito social a um serviço, o que atende aos interesses do capital financeiro como estratégia política de manutenção de um modo de produção pautado no consumo.
A Inclusão Escolar de alunos com Deficiência no contexto das Escolas de Tempo Integral da Rede Pública
Authors: Castro Jacqueline Gomes Herculano de , Leite Edna Xenofonte , Silva Maria Goretti Herculano
Published: July 2018

Esse estudo teve como objetivo desvelar o processo de inclusão de alunos com deficiência, no contexto das Escolas de Tempo Integral da rede pública brasileira. Essa temática tem motivado reflexões e debates relacionados às políticas públicas para a educação, bem como direcionado os olhares e discussões de alguns pesquisadores em seus trabalhos, os quais cita-se, Cavalieri (2002), Mauricio (2009), Glat, Pletsch e Fontes (2006) Mazotta (2005), Mantoan (1997) e Triñanes (2009) dentre outros, que proporcionaram considerações importantes concernentes aos temas. Optou-se pela pesquisa bibliográfica, buscando averiguar relações existentes entre a inclusão escolar e o modelo de Educação em Tempo Integral. Pôde-se constatar através dos relatos de muitos estudiosos dessa área, o descompasso relativo ao que é apresentado em lei e o que efetivamente tem acontecido na realidade escolar. A partir das leituras feitas acerca dos temas, foi possível perceber que não existe uma legislação específica que enquadre o estudante com deficiência nas ETIs. Acredita-se, no entanto, que medidas podem ser tomadas para que esse aluno, que já vive limitado, não seja tratado de forma injusta diante de um sistema educacional que deveria acolhê-lo. Portanto, considera-se que os órgãos cabíveis do Governo Federal, precisam com urgência efetuar mudanças para que realmente ocorra inclusão, e não uma exclusão disfarçada.
As Dificuldades dos Alunos do Ensino Médio na Aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa: Um Estudo de Caso na Escola Estadual São João Batista – Araripina – Pernambuco, Brasil
Authors: Alves Dijalva Ferreira Lima , Leite Maria Jucilene Lopes
Published: July 2018

O ensino da Língua Portuguesa, tornou-se um dos grandes gargalos da educação, não apenas de pesquisas acadêmicas, mas também de debates, cursos, seminários e demais eventos científicos, nos quais se discutem problemas relacionados ao processo de ensino-aprendizagem formal da Língua Portuguesa e alternativa para a resolução do problema. Esta pesquisa que tem como objetivo “conhecer as dificuldades dos alunos do ensino médio em relação à aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa” sente a necessidade de maior reflexão sobre as bases desse processo e, consequentemente, sobre o redimensionamento das atividades de sala de aula, devido ao fato de grande parte dos alunos da educação básica, em particular do ensino médio da escola Estadual São João Batista, não conseguem produzir textos linguisticamente relevantes e adequados aos diferentes propósitos a que um texto pode servir. Acredita-se que, para o professor de Língua Portuguesa, a principal tarefa a ser realizada é a de tornar os alunos leitores críticos e competentes produtores de textos, bem como, poder contar com o apoio dos demais professores dos outros componentes curriculares para que possam  contribuir no ensino Língua Portuguesa, resolvendo se não total, ao menos parcial a problemática em estudo.
Brote de “pie de festuca” en un rodeo de cria de Salta, Argentina
Authors: SANDOVAL Gabriela V , AGUIRRE Laura S , ARAOZ Virginia , RADA Marcelo , MICHELOUD Juan Francisco
Published: July 2018

Festuca arundinacea es una gramínea perenne de uso forrajero muy difundida mundialmente. Aquí se describe un brote de “pie de festuca” en el Noroeste Argentino que afectó a un rodeo de cría con una incidencia del 5%. Los signos clínicos fueron claudicación, edema en los miembros, gangrena en las extremidades y exungulación. La pastura donde los animales permanecían correspondía a un lote naturalizado de festuca siendo el nivel de infestación con Neotyphodium coenophialum del 71%. El cuadro de pie de festuca es muy conocido pero poco informado en Argentina. En el brote el diagnostico se confirmó por los antecedentes clínicos y epidemiológicos sumado al elevado grado de infestación del hongo en la pastura. La toxicidad de la festuca es un problema mundialmente distribuido y en Argentina ha sido más estudiado en la región centro del país. Los antecedentes de toxicidad de esta especie son escasos y aislados en el Noroeste Argentino.
La ética discursiva y el problema del conocimiento pre-lingüístico
Authors: Crelier Andrés
Published: July 2018

El trabajo problematiza la relación entre el discurso, la base de fundamentación de la ética discursiva, y las capacidades cognitivas pre-lingüísticas. En primer lugar, se critican diversas formas de idealismo lingüístico que suponen que toda capacidad cognitiva depende del lenguaje y se defiende un idealismo “débil”, según el cual el conocimiento no lingüístico es virtualmente expresable mediante el lenguaje. En segundo término, se sostiene que entender de este modo lo pre-lingüístico permite aplicar el principio de la ética discursiva a agentes incapaces de usar el discurso, como los niños pre-lingüísticos o determinados animales cercanos evolutivamente al hombre.
Naturaleza caída y sujeto melancólico
Authors: Espinosa Luciana
Published: July 2018

En el presente artículo sostenemos que el abordaje benjaminiano del problema de la melancolía en El origen del drama barroco alemán (1928) pone en juego la posibilidad de acceder a la estructura profunda del mundo material, mediante el establecimiento de una singular relación entre el sujeto melancólico y la naturaleza caída. Pues, si como el propio Benjamin afirma, todo sentimiento es la resultante de un objeto o de cierta conformación material que opera como su causa, la melancolía, por su parte, es aquel sentimiento surgido del lamento profundo de la naturaleza revelado por medio del lenguaje, capaz de contemplar la tristeza que la constituye y el dolor que le genera la imposibilidad de redención.
Principios de justificación en la racionalidad informal de Hilary Putnam
Authors: Melogno Pablo
Published: July 2018

En Razón, Verdad e Historia Hilary Putnam caracterizó la racionalidad informal como una alternativa que permite superar las limitaciones evidenciadas por las concepciones formalistas de la racionalidad. Se revisa inicialmente la caracterización ofrecida por Putnam y se establece que si bien Putnam niega todo principio universal de racionalidad, admite principios relativos, generales e indeterminados, que permanecen sujetos a necesidades de interrelación cognitiva con el entorno. A continuación, se muestra que los principios aceptan excepciones, y, a partir de aquí se defiende y analiza la posibilidad de revisión de principios cuya negación no resulta actualmente concebible. Finalmente, se afirma que tanto exponer como preservar creencias de la controversia constituyen elementos históricos que deben ser contemplados por una concepción informal de la racionalidad.
¿Por qué la medicina le interesa al escepticismo?
Authors: Miroli Alejandro G.
Published: July 2018

Este trabajo estudia la relación entre escepticismo pirrónico y medicina en el escenario contemporáneo a partir de una caracterización del escepticismo contemporáneo y de las escuelas médicas del presente. Para ello se propone (i) que hay un tipo de saber que corresponde a la noción de una experiencia purificada por la epokhé y es el conocimiento narrativo, (ii) que la Medicina Basada en Narraciones (MBN) es la escuela médica que se pueda vincular con el proyecto neopirrónico y (iii) que MBN es un caso testigo para analizar el rol criteriológico del conocimiento narrativo.
Experimental Study on Light Concrete Properties Using Bottom Ash of Thermal Power Stations
Authors: Demchenko Oksana , Shulgin Volodymyr , Petrash Ruslan
Published: July 2018

This paper presents the most optimal compositions of light concrete utilizing bottom ash for manufacturing the energy efficient wall products. Bottom ash usage as a filler instead of quartz sand acts as utilization of wastes which has a positive impact on ecology. It’s been experimentally investigated the influence of the amount of cement and water on strength, density, water consumption, and thermal conductivity of light concrete manufactured using the bottom ash from thermal electrical stations as a filler. Using the STATISTICA 12 software there were obtained the precise values of coefficients that allow achieving the maximum strength. It’s been manufactured the energy efficient wall blocks based on bottom ash with the concrete compression strength class ofLC 20/22.  The conclusions quantify the results of these studies.
The Ideal Plasticity Theory Usage Peculiarities to Concrete and Reinforced Concrete
Authors: Pohribnyi Volodymyr , Dovzhenko Oksana , Maliovana Olena
Published: July 2018

The usage aspects of ideal plasticity theory for concrete and reinforced concrete are investigated. The plastic deformation is considered to be localized n thin layers on the failure plane which divides the element into rigid parts. The variation method is used and the solutions in discontinuous functions are received. The functional of virtual velocities principle is investigated to stationary condition, the minimal capability of plastic deformation is found with which the solid changes into the mechanism. The limit and realization criterion of concrete failure under shear are set. The reinforcement influence on the element load-carrying capacity is taken into account.
A novel IIS non orthogonal multiple access for 5G systems
Authors: Murali K , Prasuna K
Published: July 2018

The Choice of antenna transmission is a Scheme Scheme, a channel is chosen from a transmitter and client chooses the proficient channel by watching all the conditions. In this numerous recieving wires are used,out of which one is selected, which is a dull task..This technique is executed in downlink correspondence with numerous response devices with single antenna.IIS (Improved Instantaneous Sum rate) Plays a vital part in Non Orthogonal Multiple entrance in 5G.The Capacity can be enhanced betterly by coordinating with Statistical Calculations.In this distinctive kinds of radio wire are utilized and the best mix is chosen.The Efficiency is same as utilized with total of antennas. Our Offered Way accomplishes better Capacity contrasted and different techniques
FPGA based least mean square algorithm for noise cancellation in communication system
Authors: Reddy Praveen , Baswaraj Gadgay Dr
Published: July 2018

We present modified Distributed Arithmetic (DA) based architecture for LMS Adaptive filter which has improved the throughput of the filter also area and power has been comparatively been reduced. As we know, the adaptive filter uses continuous recalculation and generation of new coefficients will generate the negative effect on the use of algorithm. We have used a special temporary LUT addressing technique has overcome the issues resulting in better performance and good results. In this paper, we have discussed about the adaptive filter and implementation of DA adaptive filter and also discussed the results obtained from the design. Comparison with traditional de-sign has also been done to show the effectiveness of the algorithm.
Optimal placement of distributed generation using colliding bodies optimization
Authors: Kalidas Babu Gera , V. Ramana rao P
Published: July 2018

The present paper foremost objective is to resolve best practicable location of solar photovoltaic distribution generation (DG) of several cases using different distribution load power factors and to analyze power loss reduction. This objective achieved by a recent developed method, the so called colliding bodies’ optimization algorithm, to perceive optimum location. Performances of colliding bodies’ optimization algorithm have been evaluated and compared with other search algorithms. The execution to test viability and efficiency, the proposed collid-ing bodies’ optimization is simulated on standard IEEE 38 bus radial distribution networks. The acquired outcome from colliding bodies Optimization algorithm exhibits the possible location of distributed generation through different pre assumed load power factors compared to the other stochastic search bat and genetic algorithm.
A dynamic web based color image encryption using Latin square image cipher
Authors: Sugamya Katta , Pabboju Suresh , Vinay Babu A
Published: July 2018

A new Latin square image encryption provide a new way of integrating probabilistic encryption in image by embedding random noise in the least significant image bit-plane . LSIC may achieve many desired properties of a secure cipher including a large key space, high key sensitivities, uniformly distributed cipher text, semantically secure, and robustness against channel noise.
Using Pre-Determined Patterns to Analyze the Common Behavior of Compressed Data and Their Compressibility Apeal
Authors: Al--Khayyat Kamal , Fakhri Al-Shaikhli Imad , V Vijaykumar
Published: July 2018

This paper studies the behavior of compressed/uncompressed data on predetermined binary patterns. These patterns were generated according to specific criteria to ensure that they represent binary files. Each pattern is structurally unique. This study shows that all compressed data behave almost similarly when analyzing predetermined patterns. They all follow a curve similar to that of a skewed normal distribution. The uncompressed data, on the other hand, behave differently. Each file of uncompressed data plots its own curve without a specific shape. The paper confirms the side effect of these patterns, and the fact that they can be used to measure the compressibility appeal of compressed data.
Developing A Strategy Map Based on Sustainability Balanced Scorecard Framework for Manufacturing Industry in Indonesia
Authors: Nurcahyo Rahmat , Pustiwari Saripuji , Sihono Gabriel Djoko
Published: July 2018

This study proposes a structural evaluation to link key performance indicator into a strategy map based on sustainability balanced scorecard framework for manufacturing industry in Indonesia. With four perspectives (finance, stakeholder, internal business process and learning and growth) on Sustainability Balanced Scorecard, the evaluation of relationship between perspectives and indicators of manufacturing industry are synthesized from relevant literature and experts. The Decision Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method employed to identify critical central and influential factors, to determine the causal relationship and finally to develop a visual strategy map to improve corporate sustainability. The three most important indicators are sustainability award, certification of environmental and social standards and resource productivity. The result can help prioritizing the performance indicators and show which areas that need improvement most.
Coverage Analysis of Indonesia Sustainability Assessment Tools: Similarity in Dimension and Assessment Results
Authors: Nurcahyo Rahmat , Tattya Lokhita A.K Komang , Sihono Gabriel Djoko
Published: July 2018

The number of sustainability assessment tools in Indonesia is growing rapidly, concerns are raised on whether the assessment results of different tools present similar and valid conclusion about the sustainability performance in manufacturing industry. In this paper, we analyze dimensions of sustainability assessment tools and compare the structures of sustainability tools in Indonesia. Using a coverage analysis to demonstrate the similarity and differences between two sustainability assessments in Indonesia (PROPER and Industri Hijau) we then compare the results of both and analyze it. This study shows that two sustainability assessment tools in Indonesia which are PROPER and Industri Hijau have high variations in their structures, indicators, criteria, and sub-themes despite their similar dimension and purpose.  Consequently,  these sustainability assessment  tools  show  differences  in  assessment results  and  conclusions  on  the  sustainability  performance  of firms. Future research may propose a new integrated sustainability assessment tool so there will be only one sustainability assessment tool in Indonesia.
Web 2.0-Based Collaborative Learning Framework Promoting Lifelong Learning:Developing Sustainability Competencies
Authors: Ataie Farib , Shah Asadullah , Bagheri Fatemeh , Imtiaz Ali Najma , Mohammad gholipour Maryam , Rezaie Behzad , Shaikh Humaiz
Published: July 2018

This paper aims to present a Web 2.0-based collaborative Learning framework based on the social constructivist theory promoting lifelong learning. The Web 2.0 provides conditions of collaborative learning, multiple modes and methods of learning and  multiple perspective to achieve learning goals. This practical framework under the guidelines of design science research methodology allows learners to actively engage in the learning process, construct own knowledge and use to solve real-world problems collaboratively. Experts reviewed and confirmed the validity of the framework. Three successive iterations, working with 42 students in formal learning and Facebook members in informal learning were conducted to demonstrate and validate how learners started developing critical thinking, self-regulation and use of knowledge. The framework contributes to the practice of lifelong learning with emphasis on developing sustainability competencies that enable learners to gain more skills in applying different problem-solving frameworks to complex daily life  problems.
Study on Time and Resource Management in Construction Projects Using MS Project
Authors: Subramani T , M.Karthick T
Published: July 2018

This construction project study about excessive stake endeavor aiming at time certain programmed performance goal. Except combine resources are deliberate and procured, no activity may be completed in line with a pre fixed time table. Project managers ought to take complicated choices under exceptional scheduling desires and below situations of uncertainty that every so often expand past assignment intervals. Our project study  offers with useful resource scheduling for a quick track project with constrained intervals. The learning has been executed in stages. Inside the first segment, with the useful resource of MS PROJECT software task time table for numerous activities for the development of a business constructing become prepared. Finally, requirements of sources had been attributed to the activities primarily depend on Standard Schedule Rates. The considered necessary necessity information collected from the designated drawings and triumphing site online situations. The analysis was completed with the aid of useful resource leveling for diverse activities by way of reducing resources with accelerated length to observe the time-cost implications.
Material Procurement in Construction Industry Problems and Solutions
Authors: Subramani T , Prabhu A
Published: July 2018

Good project management in construction means efficient utilization of labor, material and equipment. Development of labor productivity have to be a first-rate and chronic challenge of those who are accountable for cost control of constructed facilities. Material handling, which includes procurement, inventory, shop fabrication and field servicing, requires special attention for cost reduction. The use of latest equipment and progressive strategies has made feasible wholesale adjustments in construction technology in current a long time. Groups which do no longer recognize the effect of diverse innovations and feature now not adapted to changing environments have justifiably been compelled out of the mainstream of construction activities. The frequent problems of construction industry, customers have an essential position to play. With the aid of its procurement methods, the purchaser impacts the manner a construction project is done, because the tactics affect the form of the project delivery system. What sort of procurement procedures are perceived rational, for one, depends at the underlying assumptions about the characteristic of procurement. A recognized guideline in Lean construction (LC) is that production must be conceived along with transformations (T), flow (F), and value generation (V). Alternatively, it is visible necessary to recognize and cope with the risk of value loss with an identical diligence as the other issues had been to date. Materials management plays an important role in project planning and control. Materials represent a major expense in construction, so minimizing procurement or purchase costs.
Application of GIS Techniques to Determine Suitable Areas for Artificial Groundwater Recharge in Kollimalai Hills
Authors: Subramani T , Rokith K
Published: July 2018

The groundwater is taken into consideration because the foremost source of ninety nine % of all retrievable clean water, optimization of its utilization could be very essential. Identity of potential zones for groundwater recharge has end up an essential occasion to fill up the groundwater sources. The recharge ability is ruled by various functions of surface, subsurface and hydro meteorological parameters. Remote sensing approach is observed to be very powerful device for the combination of various functions of these elements. In this work, an try has been made to identify groundwater recharge potential zones in Kollimalai hill. Namakkal district which is located in  Tamilnadu , India. Evaluation (WIOA) changed into done in this study using the software Arc GIS by using integrating the thematic layers of geology, soil, geomorphology, land use/ land cowl geology, geomorphology, lineament, land use/ land cowl, groundwater degree and slope, rainfall. The groundwater potentials were described as suitable, moderately suitable and unsuitable.
Financial Management System
Authors: S.Meena Ms , S.Girija Mrs , S.Kayathri Mrs
Published: July 2018

The project entitled as “Financial Management System” The main objective is maintaining the company details and sends the daily report to the company manager. The admin can view the employee attendance details, employee registration details and sales details. This project contains two modules such as admin module and user modules. The admin can maintain employee details and sales details. In user modules, day by day update attendance details and product sales details in the system. So the admin can easily view product details and sales details and employee details in the system. The system can view day by day activities in the company process. The front end of the project is JSP and back end is MySQL.
Auto Result Analyser and Sender
Authors: M.Afrin Zulaiha A , K.A. Mohamed Junaid Dr
Published: July 2018

Web development has taken various steps to strengthen knowledge base activities and supporting the client ideas. A pertinent portal is generated to maintainand store records which can be used by many educational institutions. The enhancement is made by using auto notification of electronic mail by specifying the email address for each student. Auto Result Analyser and Sender (ARAS) proves out to be more task effective and predominantly reliable. The information regarding student enrolment, internships are provided.The real-time reporting can be done once results are published and sent as mail/SMS to the registered students/parents. The performance wise comparison among various colleges and the students can be carried out with the usage of statistical analysis. SQL supports all the queries related to the database and the table insertions.
Multistorey Residential Building with Base Isolation Method Using SAP
Authors: Subramani T , Shanmuganandam M
Published: July 2018

Residential homes are of exceptional significance after any natural calamity which encompass earthquake. The structural and non-structural additives need to stay operational and secure after earthquake. So you can mitigate the impact of earthquake at the structure the bottom isolation method is the splendid opportunity as a seismic protecting system. The primary concept of base isolation gadget is to lessen the earthquake brought on inertia forces by using growing the fundamental length of the structure. Base isolation is one of the most effective tools of engineering concerning the passive structural vibration control technologies. It is supposed to allow a building or non-building shape to continue to exist a probably devastating seismic impact thru a right preliminary design or next changes. In some instances, software of base isolation can improve each a structure's performance and its seismic sustainability notably. he behaviour of multi-storey building of ordinary and abnormal configuration beneath earth quake is complex and it varies of wind masses are assumed to behave concurrently with earth quake loads. On this paper a residential of multi-storey constructing is studied for earth quake with base isolation approach using SAP 2000.
Castellated Beam with and without Stiffners Using ANSYS
Authors: Subramani T , Sukumar V
Published: July 2018

Castellated beam is escalation in vertical bending stiffness, simple carrier provision and appealing look. But one effect of presence of Web beginning will be the development of varied local results. Castellated beams are metal beams with web openings and that they benefit its benefit because of its multiplied depth of phase without any extra weight. To analyze the conduct of castellated metal beams having an I-shaped go-element. Analysis is carried from beam with two factor load and genuinely supported assist condition.
Seismic Response and Analysis of RCC Block Shear Wall in Assymetric Building Using ETABS
Authors: Subramani T , Ananthi D
Published: July 2018

Shear wall is the structural member which with stand the horizontal or lateral forces. The structures are subjected to dynamic loading which have an effect on in general. Our proposed plan is to save you the structural deformation because of dynamic loading. While partitions are situated in tremendous positions in a constructing, they may be very efficient in resisting lateral masses originating from wind or earthquakes. This paper provides designated analyses of experimental and analytical has accomplished end result has generated. Our undertaking focuses on reading the impact of twist, as a system-stage impact, on the displacement and strength demands of the building’s separate seismic force resisting system (SFRS) wall components. The look at evaluates the individual wall contributions to the overall building response characteristics within both the elastic and the inelastic reaction phases.
Study of Hydrological Parameter with Respect to DEM Using GIS & RS in Nelliampathy Hill, Kerala
Authors: Subramani T , A.Niasi K
Published: July 2018

Digital elevation models (DEMs) represent the total topography, surface flow is one of the more important data sources for deriving variables used by numerous hydrologic models. A lot of research has been directed to address vulnerability related with error in digital height models (DEMs) and the spread of blunder to determined terrain parameters. This audit unites a discourse of research in major topical regions identified with DEM vulnerability that influence the utilization of DEMs for hydrologic applications. The work is to give some understanding into the characterization of elevation data quality and the relationship amongst topography and water assets models. A key characteristic of circulated displaying is the spatially factor portrayal of the watershed as far as topography, vegetative, or land use/cover, soils and impenetrable territories and the subordinate model parameters that represent the hydrologic procedures of infiltration, evapotranspiration, and runoff. In our study, application of DEM and deriving hydrological parameters using remote sensing and GIS technology at Nelliampathy hill, Kerala.
Drainage Network Alignment for Namakkal District By Using GIS
Authors: Subramani T , Vinothkumar S
Published: July 2018

Drainage specifies the groundwater conditions and assurance of speed and groundwater stream of a region. Arrangement of drainage as characteristic and technogenic segments on level of drainage basis. Alignment of sewers and water drains must has regular drainage pattern for maintain a strategic distance of surface obstacles. Arrangement of drains is a typical methodology consider elements like geography, land use, land cover and right of way will assume vital part. For the preparation of topographic data used advanced GIS techniques. The following results will obtained using GIS for Namakkal dist such as erosion network, density and depth of erosion network, as well as land surface sloping and further total evaluation as a drainage parameters. Also mentioned the valuable suggestions for better drainage management and drainage rate and disaster management at the time floods.
Studies on Groundwater Problems in an Area Subjected to Sea Water Ingression and Seepage Into Groundwater in Karaikal District Using GIS
Authors: Subramani T , Krishnan P
Published: July 2018

Fresh groundwater quality and accessibility in coastal zones is influenced via seawater interruption into coastal aquifers, and coastal water quality and biological community status might be altogether influenced by groundwater pollutants that are transported into coastal waters by submarine groundwater discharge (SGD). SGD and its pertinent evaluation as one associating part  among the different principle local pathways of freshwater and tracer/poison contributions from land to sea and the coordinated framework working of both and as primary segments of the same coastal groundwater framework. An elective technique might be to control seawater interruption through fake groundwater revive, for example by adequately treated wastewater, which may impressively decrease long haul patterns of saltiness increment in pumped groundwater, notwithstanding for little simulated energize rates contrasted with pumping rates. Both the outside sources and the interior wellsprings of water seepage might be distinguished via doing infrared thermo-realistic assessments subsequent to directing water snugness tests, flooding tests or pressure driven tests as suitable. A contextual investigation was led to discover the examinations on groundwater issues in a region subjected to sea water ingression and seepage into groundwater in Karaikal
Dynamic modelling and analysis of 3D overhead gantry crane system
Authors: Azha Mohd Annuar Khalil , Azran Ab. Hadi Nik , Haniff Harun Mohamad , Firdaus Mohd Ab. Halim Mohd , Nur Suhaila Mirin Siti , Hadi Azahar Arman
Published: July 2018

The overhead gantry crane systems are extensively used in harbours and factories for transportation of heavy loads. The crane speeding up, required for motion, always induces undesirable load swing. This writings present dynamic modelling of a 3D overhead gantry crane sys-tem based on closed-form equations of motion. By using the Lagrange technique, a 3D overhead gantry crane system nonlinear dynamic model is deriving. Then perform a linearization process to obtain a linear model dynamic system. Finally, simulation results systems re-sponses of the derived nonlinear and linear model are presented showing the accuracy and performance of both model.
Neural Network Algorithm Development for Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor (ISFET) Sensor
Authors: Zolkapli Maizatul , Ya’acob Norsuzila , Abdul Aziz Anees , Sabirin Zoolfakar Ahmad , Manut Azrif , Fazlida Hanim Abdullah Wan , Nasrul Hakim B. Adenan Muhammad
Published: July 2018

Ion Sensitive Field-Effect Transistor (ISFET) is a kind of sensor that able to differentiate the ion by replacing the gate of the FET with electrode and the membrane. Membrane acts as selector for the ions whereas the sensor detects the ions and converts it into electrical signal. However, the sensor has weakness to detect main ion from the interfering ion in the mixed solution when the ions have same characteristic.  In this work, potassium ion (K+) and ammonium ion (NH4+) was used as the sample for both ions that have similar size.  To overcome the problem, the sensor needs to be trained for pre-calibrate and pre-process by developing a model of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) in MATLAB software. The ANN makes the model learn the pattern by the sample of inputs and outputs to estimate results or to get more accurate data. Backpropagation is used as the learning method of ANN model. The objective of this work is to develop ANN model for ISFET sensor that able to estimate the main ion in mixed solution by learning the pattern of the input and output of the sensor. The ANN model performance can be optimized by altering certain parameters in the learning algorithm. The results show that the model is able to predict with 97% accuracy and has strong and precise estimation ability with R-factor of 91.55%.
Implementation of Two-Axis Position-Based Impedance Control with Inverse Kinematics Solution for A 2-DOF Robotic Finger
Authors: Nasir Khairunnisa , Liza Ahmad Shauri Ruhizan , Mohd Salleh Norshariza , Hanani Remeli Nurul
Published: July 2018

Position-based impedance control is a force control approach which consists of a single control law that accommodates the external force to achieve the desired dynamics of the body. A previously developed three-fingered robot hand was very rigid in its motion due to the application of position control alone. The position control scheme was inadequate for the tasks that involves the interaction of a robot end-effector with its environment which could damage fragile objects or be prone to slippage when provided with incorrect object's position. This paper introduces the application of two-axis position-based impedance control to one of the 2 degree-of-freedom (DOF) robotic finger of the robot hand. The goal of the control is to produce a mass-spring-dashpot system for the robot hand which considers the external force exerted by the object or environment onto the finger to modify the targeted position of the robot's tip-end. The position-based impedance control which was successfully performed however could not directly drive the DC-micromotors at the finger joints since it was expressed in the Cartesian position (X,Y,Z) form. Therefore, inverse kinematics was derived using geometrical approach to convert the Cartesian position (X,Y,Z) to angle position of motor which is controlled by PID. The proposed control and the developed kinematics were programmed using Matlab Simulink and tested in real-time experiments. The validation result has proven that the proposed position-based impedance control could modify the initial fingertip position according to the amount and direction of the applied external force, thus produced softness to the robotic finger.
The Effect of Channel Length on Phase Transition of Phase Change Memory
Authors: S. A.Aziz M , H. M.Fauzi F , Mohamad Z , I. Alip R
Published: July 2018

The phase transition of germanium antimony tellurium (GST) and the temperature of GST were investigated using COMSOL Multiphysic 5.0 software. Silicon carbide was using as a heater layer in the separate heater structure of PCM. These simulations have a different channel of SiC. The temperature of GST and the phase transition of GST can be obtained from the simulation. From the simulation, the 300 nm channel of SiC can change the GST from amorphous to crystalline state at 0.7V with 100 ns pulse width. The 800 nm channel of SiC can change the GST from amorphous to crystalline state at 1.1V with 100 ns pulse width. Results demonstrated that the channel of SIC can affecting the temperature of GST and the GST changes from amorphous state to crystalline state. As the channel of SiC decreased, the temperature of GST was increased and the GST was change to crystalline state quickly.
Structural Studies of Zno Nanostructures on Porous Silicon: Effect of Post-Annealing Temperature
Authors: Alvin Eswar Kevin , Husairi Fadzillah Suhaimi Mohd , Guliling Muliyadi , Khusaimi Zuraida , Rusop Mohamad , Abdullah Saifollah
Published: July 2018

ZnO Nanostructures have been successfully deposited on of Porous silicon (PSi) via wet colloid chemical approach. PSi was prepared by electrochemical etching method. ZnO/PSi thin films were annealed in different temperature in the range of 300 °C to 700 °C. Surface morphology studies were conducted using field emission scanning microscopy (FESEM). Flower-like structures of ZnO were clearly seen at annealing temperature of 500 °C. The X-ray diffraction spectra (XRD) have been used to investigate the structural properties. There are three dominant peaks referred to plane (100), (002) and (101) indicates that ZnO has a polycrystalline hexagonal wurtzite structures. Plane (002) shows the highest intensities at annealing temperature of 500 °C. Based on plane (002) analysis, the sizes were in range of 30.78 nm to 55.18. In addition, it was found that the texture coefficient of plane (002) is stable compared to plane (100) and (101).
The Effect of Various Fiber Orientations and Boundary Conditions on Natural Frequencies of Laminated Composite Beam
Authors: Arif Mat Norman M , Amiruddin Zainuddin M , Mahmud Jamaluddin
Published: July 2018

This paper investigates the free vibration characteristics of laminate composite beam for various lamination schemes and under various boundary conditions. A beam model with the aspect ratio (length to thickness) of 25 to 150 made of carbon/ epoxy laminates under free vibration were constructed using a commercially available finite element software (ANSYS). The varied parameters are the lamination schemes (cross ply, angle ply and unidirectional ply) and boundary conditions (Clamp-Free (C-F), Clamp-Clamp (C-C), Clamp-Hanger (C-H), Free-Free (F-F) and Hanger-Hanger (H-H) ). For each case, finite element simulations were performed and the natural frequencies were determined. Mode shapes were also analyzed to observe the beam’s deformation behavior. Results showed that increasing aspect ratio will decrease natural frequencies for the first seven mode shapes. In terms of lamination scheme, the unidirectional ply produced the highest frequency (34.26 Hz), followed by cross ply (34.05 Hz) and angle ply (13.60 Hz) at the aspect ratio of 25. In terms of boundary conditions, the Hanger-Hanger boundary condition produced the highest natural frequency (2272.52  Hz) at the aspect ratio of 25, while Clamped-Free boundary condition produced the lowest frequency (2.28 Hz) at the aspect ratio of 150. In general, it can be concluded that the current study is useful and has contributed significant knowledge to better understand of effect of various fiber orientations and boundary conditions on the natural frequencies of laminated composite beam.
High Nuclearity Cu(II) and Co(II) complexes of Schiff Base Derived from o-vanillin with substituted m-phenylenediamine
Authors: Solihah Khaidir Siti , Bahron Hadariah , Mohd Tajuddin Amalina , Ramasamy Kalavathy , Meng Lim Siong
Published: July 2018

In the present work, a polydentate Schiff base ligand (SB) was synthesized via condensation reaction between o-vanillin and Cl-m-phenylenediamine. Dinuclear complexes of Co(II) and Cu(II) were prepared by conventional method with SB:metal ratio of 1:1 whereas tetranuclear complexes were obtained via microwave-assisted synthesis with SB:metal ratio of 1:2. Characterization was carried out through elemental analysis (C,H,N), molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The experimental data indicated that the metal ions of the dinuclear and tetranuclear complexes were coordinated to the ligand through azomethine nitrogen, methoxy oxygen and deprotonated phenolic oxygen. The effective magnetic moment values of Co(II) complexes suggested tetrahedral geometry with 3 unpaired electrons. The shifting of n(C=N), n(C-O)phenolic and n(C-O)methoxy band to lower frequencies in all complexes indicated that coordination to metal centres occurred through these moieties. New weak peaks in the region 436 -559 cm-1 were assignable to n(M-N) and n(M-O). SB and its complexes were screened to be positive for anticancer activities against human colon cancer cell (HCT116). Tetranuclear Cu4SB and Co4SB metal complexes revealed IC50 values of 4.2 and 6.87, respectively; indicated to be more potent anticancer agents than the dinuclear counterparts and the parent ligand.
Contrast Ratios, Colour Elements, and Polarities in Visual Acuity Measurements
Authors: Hong Chen Ai , Muhamad Nurulain
Published: July 2018

This study was aimed to investigate the effects of contrast ratios, colour elements, and polarities on visual acuity measurements. The visual acuities of 18 subjects were measured using 6 different modifications of the Landolt C chart in a 4-metre LogMAR design: (M1) black-on-white [contrast ratio: 0.8]; (M2) white-on-black [contrast ratio: 0.8]; (M3) black-on-white [contrast ratio: 0.5]; (M4) yellow-on-green [contrast ratio: 0.8]; (M5) yellow-on-green [contrast ratio: 0.5]; and (M6) black-on-yellow [contrast ratio: 0.8]. Comparative analysis was performed to examine the effects of the three aforementioned parameters on visual acuity measurements. The visual acuities were found to be significantly different between the contrast ratios of 0.5 and 0.8, regardless of whether colour elements were present (black-on-white) or otherwise (yellow-on-green) [Friedman test: c2 (3) = 24.24, p < 0.05]. Interestingly, the LogMAR score was found to be significantly different between the yellow-on-green and black-on-yellow chart designs when the contrast ratio remained constant at 0.8 [Wilcoxon signed-rank test: z = 2.950, p < 0.05]. However, the effect of contrast polarity (positive/ negative) on visual acuity was not significant when the contrast ratio was fixed at 0.8 [Wilcoxon signed-rank test: z = 0.318, p > 0.05].  A lower contrast ratio and mid-range wavelength colour reduced visual acuity. The effect of contrast polarity without colour elements on visual acuity was negligible.
Optimization of Supercritical CO2 Natural Dye Extraction from Brown Seaweed (Sargassum Sp.) via Response Surface Methodology
Authors: Talib Nabila , Rozi Ahmad Mohd , Ismail Ab Kadir Muhammad , Ismail Khudzir , Faiz Che Rahim Ahmad
Published: July 2018

This paper discusses the effects of two main parameters (pressure and temperature) in supercritical carbon dioxideextraction of Sargassum sp. through response surface methodology (RSM). Perturbation plot shown significant effects of all process parameters on the yield of extract. An experimental design software was designated to achieve optimization on the process situations pertaining maximum extraction yield. The optimal conditions perceived were at pressure of 4500 psi and temperature of 65°C. The highest yield of extract achieved was 2.7 mg-extract/g-dried sample under the optimum conditions. The yield of extract was then further analysed via Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) and it was found that Sargassum sp. contains sterols, pentadecanoic acid, 14-methyl ester, 9-Hexadecenoic acid, methyl ester and phytol which are the constituents of bioactive compounds and antimicrobial properties.
The Effectiveness of Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus’s Seed as Turbidity Removal
Authors: S Kamel , Z. Z. M Zaki , J Kassim
Published: July 2018

High turbidity in water not only will reduce the quality of water itself but it can give impact to the ecosystem as well. In water treatment, coagulation and flocculation are the process involved in removing turbidity. Chemical coagulant such as aluminium sulfate (Alum) and ferric chloride are effective way and widely used in order to remove the turbidity in water. However, these chemical coagulants have a side effect in spite of the effectiveness in turbidity removal, the usage of alum and other chemical coagulants bring concerns due to its impact to the environment, human health and economy. Therefore, natural coagulant is another alternative for turbidity removal in water treatment. Natural coagulant is a plant-based coagulant which can be used to replace chemical coagulants. These coagulants are generally cheaper and safer than chemical counterparts. This research is conducted to compare the effectiveness of natural based coagulant made from Psophocarpus tetragonolobus and chemical coagulant in improving the quality of raw water. Findings from this study showed P. tetragonolobus can remove turbidity up to 60 percent with 40 ml, 1% solution. Therefore, P. tetragonolobus can be considered as a potential resource for natural coagulant.