bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Current Demographic Scenario
Authors: Fierro Ulloa Isidro
Published: December 2018

This research paper is aimed at thinking about the problem that the current demographic scenario means for mankind because of the excessive increase on the birth rates in poorest social class in the globe. This overpopulation is consuming the global resources at a fast pace and it is taking the world to its limits. This paper focuses on the increase of the population in India country 1.350 million inhabitants and more specifically on New Dahli its capital city whose large population is expected to be larger than China population by 2030. This study used the inductive approach to research to analyze the globe cities and its many problems which must become business and migration centers from populations focused on single cities which are making economic poverty, public health, education system and jobs a problem difficult to cope with. This approach allows to be in line with the current demographic scenario which uses the international organization data to monitor the global overpopulation. The results showed that a timely control over birth rates and the citizen´s education might minimize the demographic impact that the world currently experiences. In short, this situation should be regarded as the problem of the century one due to the negative consequences that should be efficiently treated in the ethics, social, politics and human.
Valoración de activos intangibles, aplicación en desarrollos de propiedad intelectual para la transferencia tecnológica
Authors: Manco López Oscar , Pérez-Ortega Giovanni , Lotero Botero Jorge
Published: December 2018

From a clearly identified need in the market linked to value inclusion in financial states, this article will feed the readers about a methodology to value the author´s technological copyright. The model process considered a hybrid methodology based on qualitative and quantitative elements to set a value. The model started around classic methods used to assess business, projects and untouchable value to set application factors in several stages. Also, the model took the new trends by the global organization of copy right. To summarize this paper used a methodology which consisted of factors that considered the experts´ opinion to use a replicable method to any type of asset and highlight the benefits of the application in a real case.
Dinámica y Competitividad de las Exportaciones Tecnológicas Colombianas
Authors: Sanz Ramirez Lukas , Trujillo Manotas Jose Arturo , Duran Torres Luis Eduardo
Published: December 2018

With the purpose of finding a technological change by using the reveled comparative advantage index, the market share index, the balance contribution index and data panel model this paper analyzes Colombia country competitiveness exportations in line to Pavitt classification. According to the major results Colombia country exportations have a positive relationship with the IVCR and CS indexes showing the country capacity to improve its comparative advantages in products of higher added value.
Análisis del Impacto de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación en las pequeñas y medianas empresas de Cartagena- Colombia
Authors: García Ramírez Fabio , Pereira Contreras Zulay , Puello Beltrán Juan José
Published: December 2018

Now a days, it is very often the use of Tics in every society aspect such as the social, the economic, professional and others. Tics have an important use in enterprises regardless their size. From the aspects related to infrastructure, human resource and investments needs this paper analyzes the impact of tics on (Mipymes) large and small enterprises in Cartagena city. The methodological research approach was to explore and describe the MiPymes in Cartagena city to demonstrate how structure is the sample to ramdomly get information based on a mixed design. The literature review and surveys were the information collection techniques. To formulate strategies and programs towards the strengthening the enterprises needs and weaks the results allowed to know what Pymes are like in relation to TIC and the diagnosed aspects.
Turismo sostenible
Authors: Castro Alfaro Alain , Marrugo-Salas Lina
Published: December 2018

This article aims to show the result of a business diagnosis in terms of environmental social responsibility in a hotel establishment in the city of Cartagena de Indias, with the intention of promoting the concept of sustainable tourism in the region through the visualization of leading companies. The methodology used was descriptive with a qualitative approach, a case study was carried out; The techniques used were semi-structured interviews, direct observation and review of the organization’s documentation. The construction of a guide instrument for diagnosis was carried out. It is concluded that the hotel establishment is a type of leading company for being proactive in the incorporation of environmental practices that contribute to Sustainable Development.
El mercado del cuidado, el cuidado del mercado de la niñez en perspectiva de los cuidadores
Authors: Hernández Quirama Andrea , Rojas Betancur Hector Mauricio
Published: December 2018

A qualitative approach to collect data about how to look after the market and join to society the way of production from a qualitative approach among men, women and caregivers in Colombia in Bucaramanga city. This research allowed the acknowledgement of access constraints as well as social inequality and the citizen´s undervalue local realm. The findings shows the women caregiver stress caused due to the great responsibility in the family local realm.
Control Social y Participación Ciudadana con Adolescentes Escolarizados Víctimas del Conflicto Armado
Authors: Passos-Simancas Edgardo Serafin
Published: December 2018

This research is aimed at finding out the armed conflict school victim´s knowledge and competence for the social control and citizen´s participation in Nelson Mandela neighborhood school in Cartagena city in Colombia country. Direct observation, surveys to teachers and students as well as a quantitative and experimental study was necessary to manage this. The study found that most student population ignore the several democratic mechanisms and have no idea how to use them. The study concludes that school population and families need to be train in social and citizens competences to manage the real inclusion of this vulnerable population.
Estrategia didáctica, mediada por TIC, para mejorar las competencias lectoescritoras en estudiantes de primero de primaria
Authors: Cardozo Sánchez Rosa Neira , Enrique Duarte Julio , Fernández Morales Flavio Humberto
Published: December 2018

This paper describes the results of a research whose objective is to propose a didactic strategy mediated by ICT, to improve literacy skills in first - year students. The problem is addressed from the qualitative approach, looking for the description of the phenomenon through the characterization of the population, which in this case corresponds to the 34 students of the first grade of the educational institution Magdalena, Sogamoso, Boyacá. The diagnosis made through a list of collations allowed to establish that fourteen students present basic performance, low or not, in terms of literacy skills; Of them, four students with special educational needs were identified, reducing the population under study to the remaining ten children. The projection of monosyllable videos, the free software application Sebran's ABC's, G-compris and the final activity resulted in the students showing greater motivation, interest, concentration and appropriation of some literacy skills, noting their effectiveness. The future work will be to determine the importance in the proposed didactic strategy and allow the reflection of the pedagogical and didactic role of educators in the so-called digital era.
Los MOOC en la educación superior: Un Análisis Comparativo desde la oferta de Universidades Latinoamericanas
Authors: Baloco Navarro Claudia Patricia , Ricardo Barreto Carmen Tulia
Published: December 2018

Based on a continuous work on a profound and social transformation changes to keep the university essence is the global challenge latin america and countries in the world face to offer an inclusive education. By its acronym (MOOC). Massive open online courses is one of this relevant change in the last five years. Considering the approach, the contents and trends of the learning management systems this paper presents a comparative analysis from the Latin America universities MOOC to show the importance of this phenomenon as an academic alternative for university education. This study used the explorative and sequential method together with literature review methods and statistical procedures for the comparative analysis of the information
Reformas Educativas y Proyecto de Modernización en Colombia: entre Discursos y Resultados, 1900 - 1950
Authors: Vanegas Beltrán Muriel
Published: December 2018

En el presente artículo se analizó la ejecución y alcances de las reformas educativas de la primera mitad del siglo XX, con el objeto de identificar y explicar, en medio del lenguaje de modernización que caracterizaba el contexto latinoamericano y colombiano, las circunstancias históricas que permitieron o impidieron que esta reforma promoviera cambios sustanciales tanto en ámbitos regionales y departamentales, como en el Sistema Educativo Nacional. Desde esa perspectiva y con base en la Metodología de la Investigación Histórica, se examinan y discuten los aspectos centrales de dichas políticas educativas, tomando en consideración tanto los discursos que las promovieron como las medidas e inversiones para llevarlas a cabo, para así construir una aproximación a sus logros y limitaciones. A diferencia de una historiografía que ha magnificado los impactos de tales medidas, este estudio plantea que pese a los significativos avances cualitativos a los que llevaron los ideales propagados, los resultados cuantitativos fueron limitados y restringidos, lo que truncó la posibilidad de una efectiva implementación de las reformas en los ámbitos específicos de las regiones periféricas y sus provincias.
El efecto de la crisis económica sobre la salud en España según el nivel educativo y la relación con la actividad: ¿importa también la duración de la crisis?
Authors: Spijker Jeroen , Gumà Jordi
Published: December 2018

El objetivo del trabajo es explorar el posible efecto que la crisis económica ha tenido sobre la salud de la población nacida en España en edad adulta previa a la jubilación (entre 30 y 59 años). Específicamente, a partir de los datos de la European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) para los años 2006, 2010 y 2014 analizamos diferencias en la salud autopercibida según su perfil socioeconómico y la posición que ocupan en el hogar. Nuestros resultados muestran que la salud de los hombres y las mujeres tienen niveles de asociación similares con ciertos factores (por ejemplo, nivel educativo) y diferenciados con otros (la salud de la mujer es ligeramente más sensible al nivel de los ingresos del hogar, mientras la salud de los hombres a su propio estado de empleo). Finalmente, mientras que en el primer periodo se observan mejoras sustanciales en la salud autopercibida en casi todos los grupos socioeconómicos, en el segundo periodo no hay casi ningún cambio e incluso, para algunos hombres con un perfil más desfavorecido (inactivos con educación baja), la salud empeoró.
Estudio exploratorio de validez y consistencia interna del índice de capacidad para el trabajo entre trabajadores de la salud
Authors: Cordeiro Técia Maria Santos Carneiro e , Araújo Tânia Maria De , Santos Kionna Oliveira Bernardes
Published: December 2018

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la validez y la consistencia interna del índice de capacidad para el trabajo (ICT) entre trabajadores de la salud en Bahía, Brasil. Se trata de un estudio exploratorio de validez con base en un corte transversal de una muestra de 3.084 trabajadores de la salud. El análisis de componentes principales extrajo tres factores del instrumento con varianza total acumulada del 53,9%. A través del ICT se identificaron grupos de trabajadores por edad y se correlacionaron de forma positiva con el control en el trabajo, el apoyo social y la autopercepción del estado de salud y, de forma negativa con los trastornos mentales comunes, la demanda psicológica, física y emocional y el desequilibrio esfuerzo-recompensa. El alfa de Cronbach subestimó los coeficientes de cada factor en comparación con el omega de McDonald. El ICT presentó propiedades psicométricas satisfactorias, tanto para medir la capacidad física y mental para el trabajo en grupos de trabajadores por edad y correlacionar a los aspectos relacionados con la salud.
Construcción social del riesgo en el agro uruguayo: desafíos a la actividad sindical
Authors: Nión Celio Soledad , Pereyra Valentina
Published: December 2018

Desde fines de la década de 1990, al igual que otros países de América Latina, Uruguay experimentó un “boom agrícola”, el avance del sector agropecuario y la introducción de nuevas tecnologías, así como nuevas formas de producir y trabajar. Asimismo, a partir del año 2005 se observa un impulso de la sindicalización rural, asociado a los procesos de negociaciones colectivas y a la expansión de los derechos de los trabajadores a nivel nacional. Sin embargo, este proceso aún no ha logrado consolidar cambios significativos en las históricas condiciones laborales del trabajo rural. El trabajo analiza la construcción social del riesgo del trabajo asalariado rural, desde la perspectiva de dirigentes rurales, a partir de una aproximación cualitativa. En sus discursos aparecen elementos de naturalización y las dificultades persistentes en su labor para poder mejorar sus condiciones laborales, de modo de impactar en su salud y calidad de vida.
Entre la finca, la fábrica y la casa: el trabajo productivo y reproductivo de trabajadoras agrícolas migrantes en Mendoza (Argentina) y su incidencia en la salud-enfermedad
Authors: Linardelli Maria Florencia
Published: December 2018

A partir de las últimas décadas del siglo XX asistimos a profundas transformaciones del trabajo agrícola en América Latina, que han incidido decisivamente en la salud de las y los trabajadores. Estos procesos han tenido implicancias específicas para las trabajadoras agrícolas, quienes afrontan la condición de precariedad laboral del sector, a la vez que experimentan desigualdades que las afectan distintivamente. Este artículo propone analizar conjuntamente los procesos de trabajo productivo y reproductivo de trabajadoras agrícolas migrantes residentes en Mendoza (Argentina), buscando dilucidar la incidencia de esta doble carga en su salud-enfermedad. A partir del trabajo de campo, realizado desde el año 2014 en la localidad agrícola de Ugarteche, Luján de Cuyo, mediante un enfoque cualitativo apoyado primordialmente en la estrategia biográfica, y con la colaboración de herramientas conceptuales feministas, analizamos las relaciones entre trabajo y salud desde la forma en que estos procesos son narrados por las mujeres migrantes. Los resultados muestran, por una parte, que los procesos de trabajo que impactan en su salud incluyen el empleo y las labores reproductivas, y por otra, describen los daños, enfermedades y padecimientos vinculados al trabajo conjunto en fincas, fábricas y hogares.
Condiciones laborales, riesgo y salud de los trabajadores forestales de Misiones, Corrientes y Entre Ríos (Argentina), 2010-2014
Authors: Bardomás Silvia M. , Blanco Mariela
Published: December 2018

En la Argentina, en las últimas décadas, la actividad forestal ha evidenciado una importante expansión promovida por el Estado a través de incentivos que alentaron la implantación de especies forestales. En este artículo se examinan las condiciones laborales de un número de trabajadores forestales de las tres principales provincias productoras de madera de la Argentina (Corrientes, Misiones y Entre Ríos). Con los datos de la Encuesta sobre Empleo, Protección Social y Condiciones de Trabajo de los Asalariados Agrarios se efectuó un procesamiento y análisis de la información referida a los trabajadores forestales de las provincias mencionadas (n=113). A su vez, la realización de entrevistas en profundidad a trabajadores (n=30) y contratistas forestales (n=8), entre 2010 y 2014, contribuyó a explicar el fenómeno estudiado en su totalidad. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que más del 50% de los trabajadores considera estar expuesto a condiciones desfavorables del medio ambiente físico de trabajo. El 16% ha tenido un accidente laboral en el último año. La alta precariedad de este tipo de empleo, sumada a las formas de contratación (tercerización), dificulta la identificación de acciones a seguir para revertir los procesos analizados.
Generative Adversarial Networks for the Creation of Realistic Artificial Brain Magnetic Resonance Images
Authors: Kazuhiro Koshino , Werner Rudolf A. , Toriumi Fujio , Javadi Mehrbod S. , Pomper Martin G. , Solnes Lilja B. , Verde Franco , Higuchi Takahiro , Rowe Steven P.
Published: December 2018

Even as medical data sets become more publicly accessible, most are restricted to specific medical conditions. Thus, data collection for machine learning approaches remains challenging, and synthetic data augmentation, such as generative adversarial networks (GAN), may overcome this hurdle. In the present quality control study, deep convolutional GAN (DCGAN)–based human brain magnetic resonance (MR) images were validated by blinded radiologists. In total, 96 T1-weighted brain images from 30 healthy individuals and 33 patients with cerebrovascular accident were included. A training data set was generated from the T1-weighted images and DCGAN was applied to generate additional artificial brain images. The likelihood that images were DCGAN-created versus acquired was evaluated by 5 radiologists (2 neuroradiologists [NRs], vs 3 non-neuroradiologists [NNRs]) in a binary fashion to identify real vs created images. Images were selected randomly from the data set (variation of created images, 40%–60%). None of the investigated images was rated as unknown. Of the created images, the NRs rated 45% and 71% as real magnetic resonance imaging images (NNRs, 24%, 40%, and 44%). In contradistinction, 44% and 70% of the real images were rated as generated images by NRs (NNRs, 10%, 17%, and 27%). The accuracy for the NRs was 0.55 and 0.30 (NNRs, 0.83, 0.72, and 0.64). DCGAN-created brain MR images are similar enough to acquired MR images so as to be indistinguishable in some cases. Such an artificial intelligence algorithm may contribute to synthetic data augmentation for “data-hungry” technologies, such as supervised machine learning approaches, in various clinical applications.
Designing a Natural User Interface to Support Information Sharing among Co-Located Mobile Devices
Authors: Lee Son Timothy , Wesson Janet , Vogts Dieter
Published: December 2018

Users of mobile devices share their information through various methods, which are supported by mobile devices.
However, the information sharing process of these methods are typically redundant and sometimes tedious. This is because it
may require the user to repeatedly perform a series of steps to share one or more selected files with another individual. The
proliferation of mobile devices support new, more intuitive, and less complicated solutions to information sharing in the field
of mobile computing. The aim of this paper is to present MotionShare, which is a NUI application that supports information
sharing among co-located mobile devices. Unlike other existing systems, MotionShare’s distinguishing attribute is its
inability of relying on additional and assisting technologies in determining the positions of devices. A primary example is
using an external camera to determine device positioning in a spatial environment. An analytical evaluation investigated the
accuracy of device positioning and gesture recognition, where the results were positive. The empirical evaluation
investigated any usability issues. The results of the empirical evaluation showed high levels of user satisfaction and that
participants preferred touch gestures to point gestures.
Agile methodology perceived success and its use: The moderating effect of perceived compatibility
Authors: Chiyangwa Tawanda Blessing , Mnkandla Prof Ernest
Published: December 2018

This article investigated the moderating effect of the perceived compatibility of agile methodologies in determining the actual success of a methodology. The researchers conceptualised the agile methodology perceived success by using cost, scope, time and quality to complete the project. The researchers further hypothesised that perceived compatibility has moderating effects towards agile methodology perceived success and its use. The theoretical framework was evaluated by means of data collected from IT professionals (n = 230). The objective of the study was to determine how agile methodology use and perceived compatibility influence agile methodology perceived success in South Africa. A survey was conducted among IT professionals and the results analysed using statistical methods. The results showed perceived compatibility to have a moderating effect towards agile methodology use, time and cost. Nevertheless, there was a lack of moderating effect of perceived compatibility with regard to agile methodology use and perceived quality, and agile methodology use and perceived scope. The results of this study formulate a comprehensive model that could provide a set of guidelines for agile methodology use to the agile methodology communities and other IT professionals in South Africa.
Effect of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles Films Thickness on Optical Properties
Authors: Hilal I.H. , Abdullah H. l. , Ibraheem A. M.
Published: December 2018

The aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles thin  films has been prepared via UV-irradiation methods using metal salts (aluminum nitrate Al(NO3)3) with different  thickness (150 , 200, 300 , and 400) and measuring structural and optical properties.

The structure of the (Al2O3) nanoparticles thin films was tested with X-Ray showed that have six main diffraction features corresponding to (111), (311), (222), (400), (511) and (440) planes . The results of atomic force microscopy ( AFM )  indicated that all films have grain size about 25.97-65nm .

The optical band gap energy was decreased by the increase of thickness from (5.19-4.68) eV then used aluminum oxide as gas sensor.
Wells Turbine for Wave Energy Conversion
Authors: Mbabajende John , Sizhu Zhou , Jian Hua
Published: December 2018

Wells turbine has innate drawbacks in examination with customary turbines: relative low productivity at high stream coefficient and poor beginning attributes. To take care of these issues, the creators propose Wells turbine with promoter turbine for wave vitality transformation, keeping in mind the end goal to enhance the execution in this examination. This turbine comprises of three sections: a huge Wells turbine, a little drive turbine with settled guide vanes for wavering wind current, and a generator. It was guessed that, by coupling the two hub stream turbines together, pneumatic vitality from swaying wind current is caught by Wells turbine at low stream coefficient and that the drive turbine gets the vitality at high stream coefficient. As the initial step of this examination on the proposed turbine topology, the executions of turbines under unfaltering stream conditions have been explored tentatively by demonstrate testings. Moreover, we gauge mean productivity of the turbine by semi relentless examination.
5G, and technologies that will make it happen
Authors: Darmwal Rahul Anil
Published: December 2018

The next generation of wireless networks are already being deployed in advanced markets. This 5th generation wireless technology promises to improve network performance by factors of 10-1000’s, thus providing unlimited potential in consumer and enterprise segments. In this paper, I will try to explain how 5G aims to reach its planned capabilities through use of new technologies such as mmWave, Network Virtualization, Edge computing and Network Slicing
The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure on Firm Value
Authors: Sopian Ahmad , Mulya Hadri , Mulya Hadri
Published: December 2018

This research is aimed to analyze Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure toward the Firm Value.Dependent variable in this research was Firm Value related party tobins’q. Independent variables in thisresearch Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure, This research used secondary data analysis of financialstatements or annual reports of exclude financial company and bank at Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014 -2016. By using purposive sampling method, the total amount of samples obtained in this research were 201from 67 companies. This research used data panel regression analysis method. The results of the analysis inthis research showed that Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure didn’t effect toward the firm value
Evaluation of lake eutrophication status based on set pair analysis and confidence intervals
Authors: Mulenga Kasonde Thadeo , Li Fanxiu
Published: December 2018

Because traditional assessing methods usually yield extreme results and are of poor resolution, a set pair analysis based on triangular fuzzy number is established. Set pair analysis method is an uncertainty analysis method of the system whose formula structure analysis of connection degree is established by the identity degree, discrepancy degree and contrary degree to deal with all kinds of uncertainty and fuzzy problems. The measured value and the lake quality criteria are two interrelated sets put together to compose a set pair with respect to the problem of determination of the magnitude of lake eutrophication. The basic expression of the degree of couplet is extended at different levels and at the same level to form a multi-element connection number, in order to set up a five-element connection number in relation to I-V grades evaluation standard commonly used in lake assessment. The discrepancy degree is expanded into partial identity in discrepancy, entirety discrepancy and partial contrary in discrepancy, this forms a multivariate connection number of identity, partial identity in discrepancy, entirety discrepancy, partial contrary in discrepancy and contrary. By introducing triangular fuzzy number the number of links to get the evaluation grade for a confidence interval was obtained, weight value calculated by weighted average method and finally got the evaluation grade as a confidence interval based on confidence level. The case study shows that the method presents the evaluating grade as a confidence interval which has advantages of high resolution and information utilization.
Management of indicators of loss and dilution in a mining activity
Authors: Lipo Skender Bashkim , Polo Nevina
Published: December 2018

Mining assets are unrepeatable and an important source for the development of a country. Their industrial exploitation is based on mining, metallurgical, economic, environmental, and state social factors. Mining factors such as production capacities, mining costs and the realization of indicators of loss and dilution are the determinants of the success of a mining activity. The value of a mining project, which is based on limited reserves, is very sensitive to loss indicators and dilution, as each lost tonnage of minerals affects the value of the resources. In this article, we will discuss the degree of impact of the above factors, while paying attention to achieving the most optimal indicators of loss and dilution. In mining activities with limited reserves and where the value of a mineral tone extracted from the ground is high, is required to increase the extract / loss ratio and maintaining a fair ratio between the indicators of loss and dilution
Energy of wave and solutions of C-Holm equation under Lagrangian point of view
Authors: Hajrulla Shkelqim , Bezati L , Hoxha F
Published: December 2018

Abstract:

We deal with the Camassa-Holm equation   possesses a global continuous semigroup of weak conservative solutions for initial data. The result is obtained by introducing a coordinate transformation into Lagrangian coordinates. To characterize conservative solutions it is necessary to include the energy density given by the positive Radon measure µ with . The total energy is preserved by the solution.
Water Wave Equation Arising On Logarithmic Quantum Mechanics
Authors: Hajrulla Shkelqim , L Bezati , F Hoxha
Published: December 2018

We introduce the model of equation that is closely related to the following equation (1.1). We study the global existence of week solution for this class of equation. Using the Gross logarithmic Sobolev inequality we establish the main theorem of existence of week solution for this class of equation arising from Logarithmic Quantum Mechanics. We can extend the results of [1, 2].
Climate Change: An Emerging Threat To Nigeria’s National Security
Authors: Nwauba Tochukwu
Published: December 2018

Current and past realities in Nigeria's national security resonates a dominance as well as a reoccurrence of newly emerging and non-conventional security challenges as threats to public safety and stability in the country, despite a seeming propensity to concentrate on traditional and military threats. The attention garnered is enormous within and outside Nigeria following the constant danger to lives and order and other varying forms of social disruptions including heavy casualties. This research delves into a salient aspect of these new and emerging threats: Climate change. It finds that climate change is the most formidable threat security in Nigeria in recent time and going into the future; human and state alike. In addition to having a broader impact radius; including a high vulnerability as well as low adaptiveness among citizens being a developing country, the effects of climate change on the Nigerian society could be more destructive than analysts’ project meaning current impacts may yet be minimal. Hence drawing a critical need for immediate response and action. The paper submits that the attempt to contain this rising threat must incorporate higher securitization of the threat and its various forms; investment into public sensitization on the phenomenon; a general capacity building on alertness and crisis response system as well as general adaptivity to harsh outcomes of climate change. This piece equally enjoins a general shift in attitude together with the total reform of the Nigerian security structure to comprise and target threats to human security especially.
Collaborative Governance In Household Handling
Authors: Sabaruddin Abdul Sabar , Said Achmad Lamo
Published: December 2018

This study will examine and analyze collaborative governance processes as the basis for the formation of collaboration and the factors that influence collaborative governance in the handling of uninhabitable house. The research method used is a qualitative approach and the type of research is action research, known as participatory action research (PAR). Basically, PAR is a research that actively involves all relevant parties (stakeholders) in assessing actions or interactions between organizations in order to make changes and improvements in a better direction. Data collection is done by participant observation, interviews, and document search. Data analysis technique is an interactive analysis which includes the stages of data reduction, data presentation and data verification / drawing conclusions.

      Moreover, the results of the study, the process of collaborative governance in the handling of uninhabitable houses in Kolaka and North Kolaka Districts was carried out through formal mechanisms and informants, including (1) dialogue between actors: the stage of formal and informal dialogue between actors. Formally, the dialogue  was through a joint forum by forming housing and settlement areas (POKJA PKP). While not formally planning and implementing the handling of uninhabitable houses puts forward deliberation (2) builds consensus: the actors involved have responsibilities that have been decided together. Furthermore, the regional government prepares the budget through the APBD and the Housing and Settlements Agency as the executor and the person in charge of the program. The village / kelurahan government is involved in data collection and verification of uninhabitable houses. The private sector is involved in the supply of building materials and the community participates in the form of willingness to become labor and readiness to provide materials. (3) commitment to goals: this phase describes the recognition of actors involved in collaboration to be responsible for solving public problems. The realization of this commitment is the implementation of the program with a participatory approach. Meanwhile, the factors that influence collaborative governance are: (1) leadership, (2) communication, (3) commitment, and (4) common vision.
Enforcement of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act 2015 in Fighting Domestic Violence Against Women in Rivers State: Challenges and Remedies
Authors: Lilian Okonkwo Ogabu , Martins Prof. Ifeanacho
Published: December 2018

Domestic Violence Against women is a global problem that affects all countries of the world including Nigeria. In this work, the challenges of enforcing the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP) 2015 in fighting domestic violence against women in Rivers State were investigated and the remedies were determined. This study adopted the survey research design and a cluster sampling technique. A total of 1200 copies of questionnaire were administered to respondents with a response rate of 92.5% and the data was analyzed using simple percentages, charts and tables. The results show that a total of 69% of respondents disagreed that the VAPP Act of 2015 have been effectively enforced in Rivers State. The study has also shown that although the VAPP Act of 2015 is a welcome development, the level of enforcement in fighting domestic violence against women has been very low since 2015. Based on the findings from this work, the factors responsible for low level of enforcement includes: low level of awareness of the provision of the Act, the jurisdiction of the Act and the fact the women are afraid of been divorce should they take their husbands to court for marital abuses. The study recommended that aggressive awareness campaigns at all levels (villages /communities, towns and cities) should be carried out by government agencies, sociologist, human right Activist and all stakeholders, and the Rivers State government should domesticate the VAPP Act of 2015 to enable women at the local community level seek redress on matters affecting them would lead to improvement in the expected level of enforcement of this Act.
The Design and Construction of a Domestic Microcontroller based Dangerous Gas Detector
Authors: Olajide Olajide Blessing , Olusegun Adeosun Olajide
Published: December 2018

Abstract - Fire hazards are becoming rampant in recent years and takes toll on lives and properties. This fatal inferno has been trailed to the leakages of gas in industries and household especially.  LPG is highly inflammable and can burn even at some distance from the source of leakage. Various accidents resulting could be as a result of a poor-quality rubber tube or when the regulator is not turned off and careless handling of the LPG cylinders. The supply of gas from the regulator to the burner is on even after the regulator is switched off. By accident, if the knob is turned on it results in gas leaks. The adverse effect and bad experiences of victim of gas leakages inform the pursuit of this research work. This paper describes a microcontroller-based system that is designed with cheap electronic component to detect and alert the domestic environment when LPG leakage is detected. The system is easy to deploy and void of complex configurations and installation. This work curtails injuries and losses caused by explosions due to gas leakages and improve safety of life and property while using domestic cooking gas.

Key Words: LPG, Regulators, Burner, Microcontroller-based, Leakage, explosion.
Problems and Solutions in Rice Production and Marketing in Takhar Province of Afghanistan
Authors: Alamyar Roohullah , Boz Ismet
Published: December 2018

Agriculture is a critical sector for Afghanistan. About 70 percent of the population lives in rural areas and works on farms. Naturally, the Afghan economy is focused on the agricultural sector. But the agrarian infrastructure encountered significant damage during the 30-year war. Before the war in the 1970s, Afghanistan was an international supplier of agricultural products and 48% of the export revenue was obtained from these products. Rice consumption is mainly dependent on rice imports to meet the growing demand of Afghanistan's growing population due to the livelihood and semi-subsistence rice farming and the continuity of low-quality of local rice varieties. On average, the country imported about 218 million tonnes of rice each year in the 2014-2017 period, accounting for about $70 million (approximately 1.4% of the agricultural GDP). For Afghanistan to meet rice demand with domestic production, it is recommended to adopt highly productive seed varieties, relevant inputs, and sustainable farm management practices.
Effect of Acquisition on Operating Performance of Indigenous Oil & Gas Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Ijedinma Nduka Oyediya , Vincent Okah , Onyemachi Ugwuegbu Charles
Published: December 2018

Growth through acquisition has been a critical part of the success of many companies operating in the new economy like that of Nigeria. It is an indisputable fact that acquiring is much faster than building, speed-speed to market, speed to positioning and speed to becoming a viable company is absolutely essential in the new economy. This study evaluated the effect of acquisition on the operating performance of two oil & gas firms in Nigeria. Five research objectives, questions and hypotheses were formulated and analyzed. The study made use of secondary data. The secondary data was gotten from the financial statement of studied firms’ and were used in testing the hypothesis. In testing the formulated hypotheses, variables such as Return on Equity, Return on Assets, Gross earnings, Asset Utilization, & Financial Leverage were compared before and after acquisition using Pair Sample T-Test Statistical Tool. All the results show that the preacquisition financial positions were better off than the post-era. The study identified some of the likely reasons that could account for post-era poor performance to include hostility in the Niger Delta region which has led to pipeline vandalism, drop in oil price etc. The study hereby recommend that Since the oil price cannot be predicted, both firms should diversify some of their operations in activities that are a bit stable, profitable and competitive. The government should ensure that the relative peace experienced so far is being maintained to avoid pipeline vandalism which has adverse effect on oil production.
Customer Base Strategies
Authors: Adolphus Chibuzor Agwamba , Uju Jovita Onwudiwe , Onyemachi Ugwuegbu Charles , Darlington Osondu Opara
Published: December 2018

Growing and sustaining the customer base of an organization is always a challenge to firms’ operating in an intense and competitive industry and where the cost of brand switching is relatively low. For an organization to adopt any strategy, the need to scan its environment will be necessary to avoid making a strategic mistakes that are capable of causing an organization its life as a corporate entity. The study aimed at identifying and discussing strategies an organization can adopt in growing and sustaining its market share in a given industry. These strategies include; innovation strategy, market segmentation strategy, market expansion strategy, 80/20 business strategy, and customer relationship retention strategies. A research model was formulated for the purpose of guiding further studies.
Determinants of Successful Implementation of Early Childhood Development Education by County Governments in Kenya; Implementing Partners Perspective
Authors: Otieno Erick Ochieng , Kisimbii Johnbosco , K. Said Fatma
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this study was to assess the determinants of successful implementation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) by County Governments in Kenya from the implementing partners’ perspective. This study was guided by the following specific objectives: to determine the influence of the capacities of the County Government staff on the implementation of early childhood development education by County Governments in Kenya, to determine the how management of early childhood development education affects its implementation by County Governments in Kenya, to assess how availability of physical facilities affect the implementation of early childhood development education by County Governments in Kenya and to examine how policies affect the implementation of early childhood development education by County Governments in Kenya. Decentralization theory and organization learning theory were used to explain the relationship between the study variables. Descriptive research design was used in the study. The population for the study was implementing partners working with County Governments in Kenya to support ECDE. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents to participate in the study. A total of 100 respondents were targeted from the 10 organizations studied out of which 70 participated giving a response rate of 70%. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques were used to analyze the data. The study found that the implementation of ECDE by County governments in Kenya was generally successful from the implementing partners’ perspective and indicated by 56.8%. It is also worth noting that beside the general success, there were myriads of challenges facing the implementation of the program by county governments. Findings from regression analysis showed that the coefficient of determination indicated that 63.5% of the variations on the implementation of ECDE by county governments can be explained by staff capacity, management of ECDE, availability of physical facilities and ECDE policies. The remaining 36.5% can be explained by other variables not included in the study. R square and adjusted R is above average an implication that an above average variation can be explained by the model. The study recommended that county governments should allocate more funds for the renovation and construction of more ECDE centres, allocate adequate funds for the implementation of ECDE and that they should organize consistent in-service training for ECDE teachers and at the same time employ more ECDE staff to cater for the large number of children in ECDE centres..
An Exploratory Study of Service Quality, Corporate Image, and Customer Loyalty in Restaurants in Ghana
Authors: Martey Edward Markwei , Amoasi Richard , Aboagye Prince
Published: December 2018

The aim of the study is to identify the effect ofService Quality and Corporate Image on Customer’s Loyalty .Questionnaires were distributed to collect responses from restaurant users in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were used to analyze the data and draw the conclusions. It was revealed that service quality and corporate image have strong positive association with customer’s loyalty .The study suggested that  managers of restaurants provide needed logistics to aid frontline staff to avoid delays in meeting customer demands. This will lead to high level of customer retention,loyalty, high market share and profitability.
Disaster Management: Towards Building Community Resilience
Authors: Matunhay Lilybeth Musong
Published: December 2018

Climate change is one of the major challenges faced by countries worldwide. In the Philippines, constant typhoons and flooding have exposed the vulnerability of disaster risk and reduction management of local communities, and such untold miseries increased the loss and damages of human lives and economic assets. While project management approach has been effectively applied to many fields and sectors, disaster management has yet to see its full benefits. Data from the Office of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) revealed that in 2014, the Municipality of Compostela had been awarded the “Seal of Good Local Governance on Disaster Preparedness” (SGLG). Thus, this captures the interest of the researcher to determine indicators of the local government unit’s disaster management that predict disaster resiliency to the major natural disasters occurring in the Municipality of Compostela for the last five years which include flooding and typhoon. This study employed a descriptive correlation design as the overall scheme in the conduct of the study. Specifically, Regression Analysis was utilized using disaster resiliency as the outcome variable and disaster management in terms of leadership structure, a guide to action management and partnerships and volunteerism as predictors. Results reveal that risk assessment and mapping,   partnerships with volunteer groups, civil society organizations (CSO) and business/private sectors, institutionalized planning and budgeting and functional incident command system significantly influence LGU’s resiliency towards flooding while partnerships with volunteer groups, CSO and business/private sectors, partnerships with other local governments and national government, institutionalized planning and budgeting and risk assessment and mapping significantly influence LGU’s resiliency towards typhoon.
Training and Development of the Human Resource in Institutes of Consecrated Life: A Case of Tangaza University College (TUC) and Marist International University College (MIUC)
Authors: Alari Okello Jacklyne
Published: December 2018

This study focuses on training and development of the human resource in institutes of consecrated life; a case of Tangaza University College (TUC) and Marist International University College (MIUC). Institutions and organizations exist to achieve certain goals and objectives. These goals and objectives can be successfully achieved through the human resource. However, the human resource must have the right skills and continuously polish their skills.  The human resource that is the centre of interest in this study is the consecrated men and women who are members of the institutes of consecrated life in TUC and MIUC and their leadership. Njino (2009) strongly argues that the Church has enormous human resource but at times this resource is underutilized and its abilities and potential are unexploited or unrecognized. This was the motivation and driving factor for this study.

 

The researcher carried out a survey.  The specific method employed was descriptive survey design. The target population for the study was all professed members of institutes of consecrated life both men and women with their leadership. The study was developed by integrating interactive shared experiences of men and women religious. These are presented as cases within the different chapters. As a result the researcher only used questionnaires that contained both closed ended and open ended questions in data collection. A total of 242 individual members and 20 members of the different leadership categories of institutes of consecrated life participated in the study.

The findings reveal that availability of training policies is dependent on the category of institutes of consecrated life. Majority of the respondents indicated that professional training of members was not a priority for the leadership of the institutes of consecrated life. Work allotment entirely depends on the needs of the individual institute of consecrated life. The researcher recommends that more emphasis is to be put in the training and development of the human resource in institutes of consecrated life. This is because it shall ensure sustainability of the institute.