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Development of a Weight Factor Method for Sustainability Decisions in Building Renovation. Case Study Using Renobuild
Authors: Khadra Alaa , Hugosson Mårten , Akander Jan , Myhren Jonn Are
Published: September 2020

Energy efficiency investments have become strategically important for the European Union. In particular, energy efficient renovation and investment in the existing building stock have become major challenges. Renovation of a building should involve a holistic and integrated design process, which considers all aspects of sustainability. The aim of this work is to suggest a mathematical model that weighs economic, social and ecological aspects into a measure that supports housing owners/decision makers to find the optimal renovation alternative from their perspective, taking factors such as budget, energy consumption, etc. into consideration. Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) concerns structuring and solving multiple-criteria decision problems. MCDM has become popular in energy planning as it enables the decision maker to pay attention to all the criteria available and make the appropriate decision as per the priority of the criteria. In this study, the concept is introduced based on economic, social and ecological aspects assessed during a renovation project. A pedagogical example illustrates the suggested numerical system for comparing different renovation alternatives. The suggested method will facilitate decision-making processes in renovation projects and will allow decision makers to choose the best renovation alternatives that are in line with their business ideas and principles.
Psychosocial Predispositions Towards Sustainability and Their Relationship with Environmental Identity
Authors: Pérez Ibarra Ricardo Ernesto , Tapia-Fonllem César Octavio , Fraijo-Sing Blanca Silvia , Nieblas Soto Natalia , Poggio Lucia
Published: September 2020

Environmental psychology is a particular area or subfield of psychology, especially involved in the delimitation of the causes and solutions of environmental problems. This area deals with the study of the interactions between human behavior and the socio-physical components of the environment. The emphasis on the interrelationship of environment and behavior is important; not only physical settings affect people’s behavior, individuals actively influence the environment. Thus, several studies have proposed the existence of a series of predispositions which allow the appreciation of diversity and the interdependence of person–environment relationships, making it possible to adopt lifestyles that can guarantee the sustainability of socio-ecological systems for present and future generations. Therefore, in order to work towards the goals of sustainability, it is necessary to know which are the inclinations or dispositions that people present when caring for the environment. The objective of this research was to identify the association between the variables of psychosocial predispositions towards sustainability with environmental identity in a sample of higher education students from southern Sonora. Nine different scales to measure these predispositions were applied to 417 students, considering emotions towards the environment, environmental and socio-environmental actions, as well as a scale to measure environmental identity. Results revealed, on the one hand, that first-order factors emerged consistently, indicating the presence of a higher-order factor (psychosocial predispositions towards sustainability). On the other hand, we found this construct is related in a bidirectional way with environmental identity, that is, that both the emotions and actions carried out by the students in favor of the environment are related to the degree of identification they have with it, and vice versa, thereby demonstrating an interdependence relationship between these two variables. These findings suggest that the presence of certain psychological characteristics in people would promote a closer relationship with nature, which could encourage participation in caring for the environment.
An Analysis of Traffic Conflicts as a Tool for Sustainable Road Transport
Authors: Krivda Vladislav , Petru Jan , Macha David , Plocova Kristyna , Fibich David
Published: September 2020

This paper presents an approach to partially solving an issue within the scope of sustainable road transport, specifically the issue of potential accidents, i.e., traffic conflicts. First, a method is introduced for the analysis of traffic conflicts using video equipment. The attention is focused on traffic conflicts that occur at turbo-roundabouts. Given the diversity of causes of traffic conflicts, the emphasis is placed on the correct identification of the cause, i.e., whether the conflict is caused only by the negligence of the road user, or whether the conflict is more or less influenced by an inappropriately designed turbo-roundabout or one or more of its specific building elements (e.g., unsuitable corner radius). The next part of the article presents a selection of results that were obtained from analyses performed at about 100 turbo-roundabouts in nine European countries. Illustrative diagrams show the courses of the emergence of traffic conflicts, the causes of which are then described in detail. The conclusions from these analyses confirm the main hypothesis that the evaluation of traffic conflicts should be an essential part of designing roads, in order to increase traffic safety and, importantly, contribute to sustainable transport.
Rapid Games Designing; Constructing a Dynamic Metaphor to Explore Complex Systems and Abstract Concepts
Authors: Lankford Bruce A , Craven Joanne
Published: September 2020

Initiated by a research project examining agricultural and water resilience in South Africa and tested in workshops on a range of topics, we reflect on our application of a half-to-one day “games designing” format for constructing dynamic metaphors for complex systems and related concepts (e.g., the resilience or sustainability of a catchment/agricultural marketing system). While this short format gives rich and detailed games that potentially could be played in an extended version of the workshop, we did not go ahead with this step. Instead, we devoted the limited time available to supporting participants in designing, comparing and discussing their games and to exploring the concepts and meanings of a given complex system, even if the latter was initially deemed by participants to be abstract and “academic”. Our abridged term for short-format games designing is “rapid games designing” (RGD). Key benefits to participating individuals, the whole group and workshop organizers include (a) the highly productive and creative use of limited time; (b) an inclusive group exercise that draws everyone into the process; (c) rich discussion of pluralist viewpoints through the comparison of the remarkable variety of games generated, including their differences in purpose, players and rules; and (d) observations on how the games construct a dynamic metaphor for the system and its properties, leading to deeper insights and knowledge building regarding system concepts and components. Here, we use two case studies in South Africa to explore what value RGD provides and how it does so, and then we briefly compare it to other similar methods. We also provide practical guidance for facilitating RGD workshops. In conclusion, we argue this format offers an option for the ongoing evolution of games about complex human, natural and socio-ecological systems and that it generates considerable creativity, learning, discussion and insights amongst all participants.
Defining Dry Rivers as the Most Extreme Type of Non-Perennial Fluvial Ecosystems
Authors: Vidal-Abarca María , Gómez Rosa , Sánchez-Montoya María , Arce María , Nicolás Néstor , Suárez María
Published: September 2020

We define Dry Rivers as those whose usual habitat in space and time are dry channels where surface water may interrupt dry conditions for hours or a few days, primarily after heavy rainfall events that are variable in time and that usually lead to flash floods, disconnected from groundwater and thereby unable to harbor aquatic life. Conceptually, Dry Rivers would represent the extreme of the hydrological continuum of increased flow interruption that typically characterizes the non-perennial rivers, thus being preceded by intermittent and ephemeral rivers that usually support longer wet phases, respectively. This paper aims to show that Dry Rivers are ecosystems in their own right given their distinct structural and functional characteristics compared to other non-perennial rivers due to prevalence of terrestrial conditions. We firstly reviewed the variety of definitions used to refer to these non-perennial rivers featured by a predominant dry phase with the aim of contextualizing Dry Rivers. Secondly, we analyzed existing knowledge on distribution, geophysical and hydrological features, biota and biogeochemical attributes that characterize Dry Rivers. We explored the capacity of Dry Rivers to provide ecosystem services and described main aspects of anthropogenic threats, management challenges and the conservation of these ecosystems. We applied an integrative approach that incorporates to the limnological perspective the terrestrial view, useful to gain a better understanding of Dry Rivers. Finally, we drew main conclusions where major knowledge gaps and research needs are also outlined. With this paper, we ultimately expect to put value in Dry Rivers as non-perennial rivers with their own ecological identity with significant roles in the landscape, biodiversity and nutrient cycles, and society; thus worthy to be considered, especially in the face of exacerbated hydrological drying in many rivers across the world.
Sustainability Analysis of Active Packaging for the Fresh Cut Vegetable Industry by Means of Attributional & Consequential Life Cycle Assessment
Authors: Vigil Miguel , Pedrosa-Laza Maria , Alvarez Cabal JV , Ortega-Fernández Francisco
Published: September 2020

In order to enlarge the shelf life and avoid the waste of fresh-cut (FC) products, novel packaging techniques with antimicrobial properties have been proposed. In this work, we analyzed the potential environmental benefits of using films reinforced with bactericidal ZnO nanoparticles (NP) for FC produce packaging, when compared to the traditional polypropylene (PP) films. A biodegradable, polylactic acid (PLA) package and a non-biodegradable, polypropylene package, both coated with ZnO NP, were considered as novel technologies. The eco-profile of the considered alternatives was assessed via two life cycle assessments (LCAs). Firstly, an attributional LCA was performed in order to compare the materials in terms of their production and end of life (EOL) processes, allowing us to extend the conclusions to different food products. Secondly, a consequential LCA was performed taking into account the whole life cycle of the fresh vegetable, with special attention to the environmental implications of the produce losses among the chain. The uncertainties of the models were assessed via Monte Carlo approach. In both cases, the scenarios concerning the PLA and PP active packages with ZnO NP showed a better profile than the traditional techniques, specifically when considering the full supply chain of the FC vegetables in the consequential LCA. As agricultural production is the main contributor to the environmental impact of the cycle, the avoidance of wastes by extending the shelf life through the novel packages leads to the impact reduction of FC products.
Are Cooperatives an Employment Option? A Job Preference Study of Millennial University Students
Authors: Buendía-Martínez Inmaculada , Hidalgo-López Carolina , Brat Eric
Published: September 2020

Millennials represent the most important group among the working age population. Destined to be the leaders of the future, their professional and personal profiles differ considerably from previous generations. Despite being considered as the most successful generation, millennials face a societal transformation and a labor reality marked by high levels of unemployment and underemployment that shape their career choice. Although millennials’ and university students’ job preferences have long been debated in the literature, some research gaps remain. Studies rarely consider the interplay between individuals’ profiles and the institutional form of business, particularly cooperative versus non cooperative options. To predict the compatibility between Millennials’ profiles and the cooperative job preference, a multinomial logit model is developed based on a survey of millennial business college students. Our key findings showed that some extrinsic issues are related to cooperative job preference, however the factor that has the most significant impact is the cooperative knowledge. This has important implications for the cooperative movement and for policy makers in charge of cooperative development.
Biofuels and Their Potential in South Korea
Authors: Hochman Gal , Tabakis Chrysostomos
Published: September 2020

We investigated the biofuel potential of South Korea and the implications of the introduction of biofuels for the Korean fuel market. We approximated the upper-bound biomass potential from forestry residues, livestock manure, and staple crops and calculated the amount of fuel that could be produced using these different biomass feedstocks. Our assessment suggests that biomass can be used to produce a significant portion of the fuel consumed annually in South Korea, with the most promising feedstock being forestry residues. Out of all the technologies considered, the production of cellulosic ethanol from forestry residues could potentially impact the fuel market the most. The key novelty of our study lies in that we considered a broad portfolio of biofuel technologies and carefully examined their potential economic and environmental implications for South Korea given its biomass availability (which we estimated).
Can a University Campus Work as a Public Space in the Metropolis of a Developing Country? The Case of Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Authors: Ali Mona , Kim Youngmin
Published: September 2020

Even though public open space has been taking more important roles in improving urban environments, most of the metropolises in developing countries suffer from lack of both quantity and quality of parks and green spaces. This research examined the possibility of opening the university campus to the public in order to improve the public space service of the city, focusing on the case of the Ain-Sham University campus in Cairo, Egypt. The study is structured in three steps: (1) Analysis of open space distribution at the district level to find out how the university campus can contribute to improving urban public service, and if it works as an open space; (2) Survey of resident and student groups to find a perception of opening the campus for public use; and (3) Interview with government officials and university faculty members. The level of agreement on opening the campus was neutral from both resident and student groups. However, the result shows some significant acceptance of opening specific places for public use upon employing proper strategies. According to the result, it is not appropriate to fully open the controlled public space of universities in the context of Cairo, following exemplary cases of developed countries. Although sharing privatized open space with adjacent communities can be a good solution for the fast-growing metropolis, lack of proper public spaces, and insufficient resources, the process should be carefully designed with step-by-step implementation strategies.
The Resonant Bremsstrahlung of Ultrarelativistic Electrons on a Nucleus with Radiation of Hard Gamma-Quanta in the Presence of a Pulsed Field of the X-ray Pulsar
Authors: Dubov Alexander , Dubov Victor V. , Roshchupkin Sergei P.
Published: September 2020

The investigation scrutinizes the circulation of the large-scaled fluxes of ultrarelativistic electrons near the neutron stars. This work focuses on the effects that occur during the adjustment of the strong electromagnetic field near the X-ray pulsars. Particularly, this study analyzes the resonant high-energy spontaneous bremsstrahlung of ultrarelativistic electrons in the pulsed fields of a nucleus and X-ray pulsar. Specific attention is given to the pulsed character of the field model. Under the resonant conditions the intermediate virtual electron within the electromagnetic field transforms into a real particle. As a result, the initial second-order process with accordance to the fine structure constant effectively splits into two first-order effects: the stimulated Compton process and the field-assisted scattering of an electron on a nucleus. In this research we obtain the resonant differential cross-sections with registration of frequency and radiation angle of a hard gamma-quantum. To summarize, the resonant differential cross-section of the effect within the external pulsed electromagnetic field of X-ray pulsar significantly exceeds the corresponding cross-section without an external field.
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Maize Water Requirement in the Heilongjiang Province of China during 1960–2015
Authors: Wang Tianyi , Du Chong , Nie Tangzhe , Sun Zhongyi , Zhu Shijiang , Feng Chengxin , Dai Changlei , Chu Lili , Liu Yong , Liang Qizong
Published: September 2020

Climate change will have a significant effect on crop water requirement (ETc). The spatial and temporal variations of water requirement of maize under climate change are essential elements when conducting a global water security assessment. In this paper, annual reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0) and the crop water requirement of maize were calculated by the single crop coefficient method. The crop water surplus deficit index (CWSDI) and coupling degree of ETc and effective precipitation (Pe) were calculated to analyze the relationship between ETc, ET0, and Pe. The result shows that maize average annual ET0, ETc, and precipitation were 552.97, 383.05, and 264.97 mm, respectively. Moreover, ET0, ETc, and Pe decreased by 3.28, 2.56, and 6.25 mm every decade from 1960 to 2015. The ETc decreased less than Pe did, which led to the decreasing of both CWSDI and the coupling degree of ETc and Pe. The tendency of ET0, ETc decreased first and then increased, while Pe and CWSDI increased first and then decreased, from west to east of the Heilongjiang Province. In addition, the highest ET0, ETc, and lowest CWSDI and Pe were found in the western part of Heilongjiang Province. This study indicated that even though the water deficit in the western region was alleviated and the water deficit in the eastern region grew gradually serious from 1960 to 2015, the drought situation in western Heilongjiang Province should still be taken seriously.
The use of whole wheat grain in feeding of broiler chickens
Authors: Khamitova V. , Osmanyan A.
Published: September 2020

An experiment has been conducted to determine the effectiveness of growing broiler chickens when whole wheat grain has been included in the compound feed. The purpose of the research was to develop an appropriate scheme and dose for feeding whole wheat grain depending on the age of broilers, while observing the normative content of metabolic energy and nutrients in the diets, and to determine the economic effectiveness of rearing of broilers. To determine the effectiveness, data on live weight, growth rate, livability, uniformity of broiler population by live weight and variability of live weight of chickens have been studied. In the course of the work, the livability, average daily gain, feed conversion, homogeneity and variability coefficients, and the productivity index have been calculated. An increase in the live weight of broilers, as well as the rate of growth in pre-slaughter age when using whole grains in poultry diets, as well as a decrease in feed consumption per unit of live weight gain has been revealed. In conclusion, the economic effectiveness of broiler meat production has determined when whole grain has been included in diets. The use of whole wheat grain as an additive to the main diet in broiler feeding allowed to increase profits and increase the level of profitability. It has been found as a result of research that it is advisable to add whole wheat grain to the main diet for broilers at the age of 8–14 days in an amount of 5 % of the feed weight, at the age of 15–21 days – 15 %, at the age of 22–28 days – 20 %, at the age of 21–29 days – 30 % of grain without reducing the overall nutritional value of the diet.
The Use of Different Sewing Methods in Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fish
Authors: SANCAK Tunahan , ÖNALAN Şükrü
Published: September 2020

In this study, it is aimed to compare the sewing methods in wounds created for different purposes in the field of aquaculture. For this purpose, Tilapia fish, which took the second place after carp in the inland waters fish breeding of hot countries, were used. In the study, Control group (n = 3), simple suture (n = 3), U suture (n = 3) and X (Sultan) suture (n = 3) applications were performed. The fish were subjected to 7 days of adaptation before starting the study. During the study, feeding was done once a day with Tetra Discus food. For the formation of cut wounds, scales were removed in Tilapia fish under anesthesia, and 2 cm long incision were performed. As a result of the study, it was observed that the cut wounds were closed on the 6th day in the U suture group, at the end of the 7th day in the control group and simple suture groups, and the 9th day in the X suture group. It was observed that the absorbable suture materials were absorbed in all fish in which they were applied, but in the X suture group, 1 fish was absorbed at the end of the 9th day. It is concluded that it is healthier to prefer simple suture and U suture primarily in areas such as marking, remote sensing, monitoring and management of fish methods, and fish health.
Comparativo de inserción a estadías del nivel TSU en Turismo de la UTRM entre el modelo BIS y tradicional
Authors: GÚADARRAMA-GÓMEZ Irma , LARIOS-CALDERÓN Aralí , BALDERAS-ELORZA Carlos Raymundo
Published: September 2020

Objective: In order to follow up on the research published in 2017 regarding the insertion of TSU Tourism: Hotel Area students in the process of the professional practicum within the productive sector, a comparative analysis of the traditional modality and the Bilingual, International and Sustainable (BIS) modality was carried out to identify the contribution from the students in the formation of human resources of the institution towards the hospitality industry. Methodology: This was a qualitative study, with a descriptive scope. The results obtained from the first investigation were considered and contrasted with the results of the insertion in professional practicums of the generation of 2017 – 2019 BIS modality. The factors considered in the comparison were: socioeconomic, company and area of insertion. Contribution: The results will be a reference for the Subsystem of Technological and Polytechnic Universities that impart the BIS modality in the Tourism program. This will allow them to identify the formation of the human resource by students in the BIS modality compared to what was seen in the traditional model, within the hospitality sector.
Good practices in agricultural production for environmental conservation and “climate change mitigation” in the Ciénega region of the Jalisco State
Authors: Loza-Llamas Juana America , Frías-Ureña Héctor Gerardo , Méndez-Morán Lucila , Romo-Reyes María Magdalena
Published: September 2020

The environmental crisis suffered by the planet is caused by multiple factors, such as the natural and anthropogenic. In agropecuary sector, some activities are developing that directly affect the natural resources. Motivated by that situation, this work was carried out with the objective of identifying and promoting the use of good practices in agricultural production for environmental conservation and “climate change mitigation” in the Ciénega region of the State of Jalisco. The work was carried out in an “Experimental Ranch” of the University of Guadalajara, located in the town of San José Casas Caidas in the Municipality of La Barca, Jalisco. The work included 23 agricultural producers from the municipalities of Ocotlán, La Barca and Jamay, from the Jalisco state. A participatory workshop was held as a methodological strategy, where different actors of the farming activity participated. As part of the results, the following problems were identified: lack of water, pests and diseases, hailstorms, presence of weeds, inefficient commercialization, as well as lack of financing. They propose to implement of soil conservation strategies such as; incorporation of crop residues, crop rotation, soil leveling, application of composts, among others.
A new objective function for the assembly line balancing optimization
in terms of workers’ global competence
Authors: CHOURABI ZOUHOUR , BABAY AMEL , KHEDHER FAOUZI , CHEIKHROUHOU MORCHED
Published: September 2020

This paper proposes an optimization model for the Assembly Line Balancing Problem (ALBP) in order to improve the
work group choice in clothing industry. Traditionally, ALBP deals with several objectives like minimization of workstations
number, minimization of cycle time, maximization of workload smoothness, and maximization of work relatedness…but
neglect operators’ performance. As the worker competence is crucial to both product quality and productivity, an
approach is proposed to balance production line through optimal operators’ assignment with the consideration of their
skill levels. Based on two criteria, which are the Quality Index “QI” and the Activity “A”, each worker was evaluated in
each executed operation. From these individual criteria, global indicators of the work group selected were proposed.
Applying the Weighted Sum Model (WSM) a more general indicator which is the global Competence Index “CI
g” was
presented. Using simple linear regression model, the global competence was modelled. Thereafter, the model was
validated and justified. The resulting performance indicator allowed predicting the global competence level, comparing
different balancing proposals and making an optimal choice. So, a new objective function to maximize can be used in
ALBP resolution in order to optimize the selected group capability.
Key Issues in Assessing Health of Adolescents Getting Secondary Vocational Education
Authors: Kazantseva AV , Anufrieva EV
Published: September 2020

Background: The Sverdlovsk Region is a large industrial area with a high demand for healthy workers. However,
learning conditions in vocational schools, apart from study and work load, often have unsatisfactory sanitary
and epidemiologic characteristics. Assessment of these factors is an important interdisciplinary task since they can
affect health and professional fitness of graduates. Our objective was to analyze health indices in adolescents studying
in secondary vocational schools of the Sverdlovsk Region. Materials and methods: We did a statistical analysis of health
indices in 15 to 17-year-old adolescents based on data on seeking medical care, results of medical examinations, and
disability rates in 2015–2019. Results: We observed a continuous increase in the regional rates of general morbidity and
overall incidence (7.8% and 11.1%, respectively), pathological prevalence (16.8%), and disability (13.5%) among adolescents.
One third of the regional teenagers studying in secondary vocational schools face additional medical, social,
educational, and occupational risks. At present, it is impossible to assess health indicators by school types without
conducting special studies. Conclusions: To preserve labor resources, it is necessary to introduce regular school-specific
adolescent health monitoring and analysis. Investments in health protection of vocational school students will ensure
high economic and social efficiency.
TRADITIONAL VALUES AND WESTERN INFLUENCE: CONTRADICTIONS IN THE ROMANIAN AND POLISH MODERN POLITICAL AGENDA
Authors: Timofeeva O.V.
Published: September 2020

The article attempts to analyze the political agenda of modern Poland and Romania on issues related to the choice of a traditional or Western value system. Attention is paid to the main aspects and sides of the discussion about the values in the studied states. The political agenda is analyzed in the article on the example of legislation adopted under the influence of various political forces in the regions, media materials, discussions of political leaders, analytical materials. Factors are identified that determine the similarity of political processes in these countries, as well as circumstances that contribute to radical differences in individual areas of political development. The author concludes that the vectors of political development of the countries selected for analysis are similar, the general commitment of society is more traditional than Western values, however, she notes that over the past three decades the significance of Western ideals has increased markedly. She also points to the differences, some of which are associated with historical differences and the resulting chronological mismatch.
TRADITIONAL ECONOMIES AND SOCIAL PROTEST IN WEST GERMANY AND ITALY IN 1966-1974
Authors: Chernyshev M.V.
Published: September 2020

Every crisis of the world capitalist economy prompts a new wave of interest in long economic cycles. In the second half of the 20 century, the emergence of new social movements and activity of «traditional» working class can be analyzed as important barometers of socio-economic development in transitional economies of European countries towards postindustrial society. In this article the author employs a theory of the dynamics of protest waves developed by Ruud Koopmans to analyse social processes in West Germany and Italy between 1966 and 1974. Special attention is given to study of different types of social protest movements: spontaneous, semi-military groups and those affiliated with political parties. A special emphasis is put on showing how the protest wave started with confrontational actions, subsequently entered a phase of moderate mass mobilization, and ended up with a twin process of institutionalization and radicalization.
Sistem Informasi Inventori Aset Berbasis Web Pada Harris Hotel Denpasar
Authors: Rikajaya I Nyoman , Liandana Made , Yudiastra Putu Pande
Published: September 2020

Harris Hotel Denpasar is one of the 4-star hotels in Denpasar City which has a large value and number of assets, however the asset recording process is still conventionally using microsoft office excel software. This has become a problem that inflicted the burdensome to conduct the data search and distribute it to the related user. In this study, a web-based management information system is advanced using the waterfall model type of development system starting from the first stage namely the analysis stage and specification stage until the last stage namely the operation and maintenance stage. The system information is depicted using DFD (Data Flow Diagram) starting from the Flowmap of the designed system, Context Diagram, Data Flow Diagram Level 0 and Data Flow Diagram Level 1 along with the data base design using Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD). Web-based information system of the asset inventory in Harris Hotel Denpasar is implemented using the PHP native programming language, MySQL database and template Framework Bootstrap. It has the asset inventory of data management features, including data replenishments, data updates, listing of damaged goods, recording log activities, print reports and view the statistics. The assessment of the web-based information system of the asset inventory in Harris Hotel Denpasar is done using the Blackbox Testing Method. The result of this study is a web-based asset inventory information system that handles the company's asset management process at Harris Hotel Denpasar which consist of features such as the data additions, data updates, eliminating/reducting the asset request, recording of the damaged goods, recording of the activity log, printing reports into the spreadsheet and being able to display the asset of each department statistically.
Indoor Omnidirectional Antenna Network Planning using Capacity and Coverage Planning in Gandaria 8 Office Tower Building in PT Artisan Wahyu
Authors:   Management Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia, Furqon Fauzi , Auliyanti Fenny ,   Management Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia., Mayardi Rika ,   Management Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia., Sarjono Haryadi ,   Management Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Published: September 2020

Planning to improve the signal condition of cellular telephone networks in a company is very important. PT. Artisan Wahyu is a company engaged in property and real estate. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality and strength of the signal beam at the Gandaria 8 Office Tower using the G-net Track Lite application, to determine the number of indoor omnidirectional antennas based on capacity planning method, and for determining the number of omnidirectional indoor antennas based on coverage planning method. The research method used is quantitative method with a descriptive type of research. By using the analysis method of Capacity Planning and Coverage Planning. Therefore, it is necessary to plan an omnidirectional indoor antenna analysis so that activities in communication can be enjoyed properly. From the results of the research conducted, there were four plans for omnidirectional indoor antenna networks for the 2nd floor based on capacity and coverage of 6 antennas. Whereas for the 22nd floor based on capacity as much as 3 and for coverage as many as five antennas so that the Coverage Planning method is recommended to be applied to the Gandaria Building 8 Office Tower. (FF, FA, RM)
Sustainable Trend in Mitigating Fuel Emissions and Load Performance of Internal Combustion Engine Empirical Research
Authors:   School of Mechanical Engineering, (Thermo-Fluid) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, Gheidan Abdelgader A.S. , Wahid Mazlan Bin Abdul ,   School of Mechanical Engineering, (Combustion/Thermo-fluid) Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia, Chukwunonso Opia Anthony ,   School of Mechanical Engineering, dept. of Aeronautics, Automotive and Ocean Engineering. Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia.
Published: September 2020

As technology strives with increase in energy demand, there is need of adopting reliable techniques towards maintaining green environment without affecting production. Knowing fossil and biomaterial feedstock with different percentages of NOx emissions generation. This research reviews the effective ways of reducing the various pollutants (NOx, CO, HC and smoke) emissions from different fuel types (petroleum and biodiesel). This centered on some factors on high generation of NOx emissions from biofuel and fossil which include flame adiabatic temperature, molecular structure of the bio-material (biofuel)and fossil, load conditions and ignition delay time. The paper further stated the adequate methods for reduction of NOx, HC, smoke and others for both in pre and post combustion approaches. However, the observed results from the adopted technologies indicates that EGR introduced, reduced the NOx emissions at about 5-25% EGR rate when used with bio-fueled engine. This is achievable via controlling the combustion peak temperature and oxygen content, also shows significant drop in CO and HC emissions. Finally, with this techniques and modifications, the fuel emissions will be greatly minimized for better environment for operational activities.
Secured Biometric Authentication of Iris Image using Visual Cryptography
Authors:   M.Tech student, Department of Electronics and communication Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, India., Noorain Shafiqua , Muddannavar Mala L ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and communication Engineering at SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
Published: September 2020

In the modern era of information technology security violation and attacks are increasing day by day . So, in order to manage this issues the number of ways of providing security to the systems are introduced .In which the most promising one is to improve the security by identifying or verifying the person using some technique. So, the basic idea is to use the identity of a person which can improve the security. Thus, the proposed work focuses on the security architecture for protecting integrity of iris images using watermarking and visual cryptography (VC). First, for protecting the iris image, a watermark text image which carries personal information is embedded in the middle frequency band region of the iris image which randomly interchanges multiple middle band pairs of discrete cosine transform(DCT). Second, for iris template protection, the watermarked image is further processed to generate a template using Gabor filter, the template is gone through another security protection scheme VC. Here the template is divided into two shares this is enrollment module. For the authentication module both shares are overlapped and template is generated. This generated template and the template from Gabor filter are matched using canny edge detection authentication is provided. Otherwise, the person is unauthenticated. This paper is implemented using Matlab.
Configure Routing Path Algorithms for Ethernet Topology
Authors:   , Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science, “Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur”, India., Idayathulla R. , Saravanan K ,   Dean, Faculty of Computer Science, “Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science & Technology (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur, India.
Published: September 2020

The multiplication of different associated stages, including the “Internet of Thing” [1], Control frameworks (ICS), associated vehicles and on-board arranges have brought about the concurrent utilization of various conventions and gadgets. Disorderly circumstances brought about by the utilization of various conventions and various kinds of gadgets, for example, heterogeneous systems, executed diversely by merchants, make it hard to receive an adaptable security arrangement, as late examinations on Intruder Detection Systems (IDS) in light of profound learning. These examinations advanced the profound learning model for their condition to improve execution, however the essential rule of the profound learning model utilized was unaltered, so it tends to be called cutting edge IDS with a model that has not many or no necessities. A few investigations have proposed IDS dependent on unaided learning innovation that doesn't require named information. In any case, not utilizing accessible assets, for example, organize parcel information, is a misuse of assets. In the event that the security arrangement considers the job and significance of the gadgets that make up the system and the standard convention security zone by specialists, the benefits can be utilized well, however they will not, at this point be adaptable. A large portion of the IDS examines dependent on profound learning models have utilized “Recurrent Neural Networks”[1] (RNN), which is a regulated learning model, in light of the fact that the attributes of the RNN model, particularly while consolidating memory long haul (LSTM), are better designed to mirror the progression of parcel information goes after some time and accordingly perform improved than other directed learning models, for example, convolutional neural system (CNN). Geography result may be an essential necessity for a few system the executives and investigating assignments the greater part of our systems nowadays incorporate neighborhood. In PC systems ascertaining procedures, exchange data with each other using associations information joins between centers. A distant way bearing discovering system in information systems decides the most straightforward way for information parcels established on space. Some far off way runs likewise yield into thought organize inactivity and different highlights that impact dissemination on a specific course.
Hybrid Technique on Image Clustering
Authors:   Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University Science and Technology, Murthal, Sonipat (Haryana), India., Rakhi
Published: September 2020

Face recognition using FLD for extracting high dimensional images is introduced in this paper. The main purpose is to work on removing bugs and noise from the images and extract the facial expression applied on face descriptor. FLD is selected for increasing the discrimination information [17]. The main points of this paper give the brief knowledge about the face recognition and face clustering. Its shows how biometric terms help the local and global features for extracting information from database. Finding better solutions to deal with noise in face recognition is a challenging task [18]. We also performed some comparative analysis on various face recognition techniques. The main motive of this paper is to increase the recognition rate of the images and provide good efficiency. This method defines how the features and facial expression are extracted and all noise and bugs are eliminated to make a separate individual cluster of same known faces.
Cloud Based Attendance Monitoring
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India., Devaprakash L. , Gowtham K. ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India, Murali R. ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India., Muralidharan K. ,   Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India, Vijayalakshmi V. J. ,   Assistant Professor in Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, India.
Published: September 2020

In the recent trends, the method of taking attendance is a very tedious task. It takes quite a lot of time for monitoring and uploading the attendance data in the server. There is a need that a higher official must have to analyse various attendance parameters of various students in different areas. A displaying of the statistical data of the attendance parameters proves to be very useful for the faculties in charge for taking attendance. Hence this method proposes the concept of developing an application that is intended to take attendance and provide some statistical attendance data for the same. QR code is used as the input for the attendance. The App then processes the data and an intermediate scripting language called Google Apps Script is used to transmit the information from Kodular to Firebase. Hence, this method is used to reduce the stress of personnel in charge for taking attendance.
Solar Powered Unmanned Cleaning Robot
Authors:   Assistant Professor (Sr. G), KPRIET College, Coimbatore, India., P. Ravikumar , K Abirami ,   Department of EEE, KPRIET College, Coimbatore, India., R. Anushiya ,   Department of EEE, KPRIET College, Coimbatore, India., M. Elakkiya ,   Department of EEE, KPRIET College, Coimbatore, India., R. Harshidha P. ,   Department of EEE, KPRIET College, Coimbatore, India
Published: September 2020

Today, households are becoming smarter and automated. Soon, the non-renewable sources that are used today are going to get exhausted. So, the usage of renewable source of energy is very important. The aim of this project is to develop solar powered unmanned cleaning robot (SPUCR) without human guidance. The developed SPUCR is equipped with dry cleaning technology and controlled by Arduino mega microcontroller. The SPUCR navigates in all direction with the help of motors connected to the wheel. Obstacle sensor is used to detect the obstacles and helps the SPUCR in self-navigation. The LDR fixed with solar panel is used for sensing the solar light and convert it to battery voltage. The status of the battery is displayed using LCD. The IR sensor detects the Vacuum Cleaner status and sends the message via GSM. The location of SPUCR can be found using GPS. All the data are sent to the cloud with the help of WI-FI module. The technology is developed, and usage of smart phone has become wider. So, the navigation, location, battery level and light intensity of the Solar Powered Unmanned Cleaning Robot (SPUCR) can be monitored using the data stored in the cloud and displayed in android app application. The developed project is useful for dry cleaning by the residents and workers. The robot moves by itself without continuous human guidance and cleans the house or office. Thus, saving a lot of time and making it convenient and useful.
Analysis of Therapy Transcripts usingNatural Language Processing
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India., Hawa Sarah , Akella Shriya ,   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India., Kaushik Shrishti ,   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India., Joshi Vrushali ,   Department of Electronics and Telecommunication, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India., Kalbande Dhananjay ,   Department of Computer Science, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India.
Published: September 2020

Mental health plays an integral part in leading a healthy life and having a positive outlook. This impacts our behavior, thought process, and actions and therefore it’simportant to identify and detect mental disorders in an early stage as it’s effects can have a lasting influence on one’s life. According to WHO, one in four people get affected by mental health disorders and currently 450 million people suffer from such conditions. Natural Language Processing can be a useful tool to analyze the trends in therapy transcripts. They can be further trained and optimized to derive useful insights and predict plausible future trends. Our proposed system analyses therapy transcripts and classifies it as ’Early signs of depression’ and ’Serious after-effects of prolonged depression’ based on the nature of the responses. Our system uses three different classifiers- Naïve Bayes, Support Vector Machine, and Logistic regression as well as two different victories- TF-IDF and Count, to classify the text into these categories. This proposed system will not only help patients in identifying their symptoms but will also help therapists and researchers in gathering a large amount of data which could be used in predictive analysis, diagnosis and understanding the patient. Such research will pave the way for improving counselling and therapy sessions and be a very essential analysis tool for therapists.