bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Escalator Use on Mall Love among Adult Pakistani Visitors
Authors:   Bahria University, Zaman Sobia
Published: February 2021

The study examines the role of escalator-use in the generation of mall love among adult Pakistani visitors. It assesses the influence of hedonic and utilitarian value on mall love through visitors’ attitude and emotional experience. The theoretical foundation of this research is founded on Technology Acceptance Model by Davis (1986). Around 1000 mall visitors were approached through the mall-intercept method in thirteen shopping malls in major cities of Pakistan. Among them, 500 responses were utilized for data analysis. Non-probability convenience sampling was considered as the best choice. Proposed relationships between the constructs were tested through Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The findings revealed that ‘hedonic value’ has a direct positive influence on visitors’ mall love. While testing mediation, the results indicated that emotional experience, attitude and escalator use strengthen the relationship between hedonic and utilitarian value and mall love. It is interesting to observe that the use of escalators in shopping mall results in developing mall love among visitors in Pakistan. This study will benefit the entire gamut of stakeholders including shopping mall managers, academic researchers, and practitioners. This study will benefit mall management by offering them practical suggestions regarding attracting visitors through better management of the mall environment.
Human Rights Protection and the Question of Good Governance in Nigeria
Authors: Adegbite Idowu
Published: February 2021

Nigeria is a signatory to several international human rights instruments , in addition to these, the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) profusely contained provisions on the protection of human rights of peoples in Nigeria, yet violation of human rights still goes on in the country . The effects of the violations are grave and include loss of lives; loss of limbs or vital organs; loss of properties, loss of freedom, and loss of unhindered access to basic existential needs and so on. These violations are possible because the regime of good governance in all its ramifications is not yet in place. Bad governance is one of the recipes for massive abuse of human rights. The structures and institutions for the observance of good governance in Nigeria are in place, but they have been deliberately crippled by the successive governments. This paper submits that the nexus between good governance and the protection of human rights makes it mandatory that the enthronement of good governance is a must in Nigeria. This enthronement, in a sustainable manner is possible but it imposes a duty on all and sundry.
Curbing Examination Malpractices through Information Literacy Programmes
Authors: Adekunmisi Sowemimo Ronke
Published: February 2021

Examination is a driving force for determining the future of schooling and learning. The future of education in Nigeria is being endangered by examination malpractices which seem to have defied solutions, as all measures applied so far have been undermined by fraudsters. The purpose of this paper therefore is to bring to light the various ways and means by which Librarians in Nigeria could enhance a seamless transition from academic dishonesty/misconduct to honest work that leads to great success. The paper thus discusses examination malpractices in its various dimensions. The devastating effects of examination malpractices on students’ educational growth and development, educational institutions and the society as a whole are also highlighted. The roles of libraries and librarians in curbing this societal menace are also discussed while recommendations for its alleviation, if not total elimination from the Nigerian educational system are proffered from a librarian’s point of view.
Evaluation of Performance of Sorghum Varieties for Growth and Yield Attributes in Turare, Dutsin-Ma, Sudan Savanna, Katsina State Nigeria
Authors: Ati HM
Published: February 2021

The success of Sorghum varieties introduced to a location is tightly linked to the uses, environmental condition and farmers’ preferences. Also, grain and stover quality needs special attention to enhance the market value. The farmers in Turare village are predominantly sorghum and millet farmers. They cultivate the same varieties of sorghum which are low yielding land races. Experiments were conducted in 2017 and 2018, nine varieties of sorghum were planted in the Agroforestry farm layout of Federal University Dutsin-Ma with the aim of determining the varieties that are high yielding, early and farmers’ preference varieties so that the varieties that are high yielding and preferred by farmers can be multiplied and distributed to the farmers. Four landraces from the local community and five hybrids from Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria were used for the study. Complete Randomized Block Design was used for experimental design and the Sorghum varieties were allocated to plots using Random Table Number. In both years, the farmers (male and female) preferred Samsurg 45 and 46 because of their earliness and high yield. Also, the local varieties, Maibakincona and Yargidanwudu have high performance in both years. CSR01 and CSR02, Zago and Jandawa performed poorly in yield and are late varieties. Though Samsorg 40 had high yield but not as high as Samsorg 45, 46, Maibakincona and Yargidanwudu. The study concludes that Samsorg 45 and 46 have a better attribute of early maturity and yield. Also, the local varieties, Maibakincona and Yargidanwudu have high performance in both years and can be improved upon in terms of yield and earliness. This research was conducted in order to compare the performance of the hybrids varieties with the local varieties that the farmers are used to in the area so as to advise the local farmers to use the varieties with the highest performance. This will relatively translate to higher income for the farmers.
Comparative Extraction Performance of Solvent Systems in the Extraction and Characterization of Pectin from Prosopis Africana Seed Gum
Authors: Adie PA , Ikese CO , Otache EA
Published: February 2021

Pectin was separately extracted in warm water bath from sun-dried and crushed Prosopis africana seed gum, using 0.05 M solutions of HCl, H2SO4, CH3COOH, C6H8O7 and a 3:2 blend of (H2SO4: C6H8O7). The physicochemical properties of pectin extracted from the Prosopis africana seed gum shows the following: colour varied from beige-brown to wheat brown, equivalent weight (1,818.18 mg/mol to 25,000 mg/mol), methoxyl content (0.124 % to 1.705 %), moisture content (12 % to 38 %) and ash content (2 %) for all the solvent system used. Also, the comparative solvent performance shows that the H2SO4:C6H8O7 solvent blend was the most effective for pectin extraction followed by the solvent HCl and H2SO4, while C6H8O7 was the least effective. The comparative pectin yield of Prosopis africana seed gum using selected acid solvent ranged from 6.94 % to 15.28 %. Among the solvents under study, the H2SO4:C6H8O7 solvent blend gave the highest pectin yield (15.28 %) with beige-brown, low methoxyl pectin of high purity and could be used as a functional food ingredient domestically and industrially
Polyculture of Sea Cucumber Holothuria scabra with Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
Authors: Jiang S. , Zhou F. , Mo X. , Yang Q.
Published: February 2021

An experimental study of polyculture of sea cucumber Holothuria scabra with Pacific white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei was carried out in the laboratory. Results indicated that nutrient structure of the culture system was influenced significantly by the sea cucumber: the phosphate and nitrate concentrations were enhanced more obviously in the polyculture system (PS) than in the monoculture system (MS), but by contrast, the ammonium concentration remained low in the PS. The sulfide contents of the sediment were reduced in the PS to 10.32±1.85mg/kg, accounting for about 2/5 of that in the MS. The PS of sea cucumbers had positive effects on the growth and survival of shrimp, the specific growth rate of weight of shrimp in the PS was 2.89±0.63%/day and significantly higher than that of the MS (average 2.05±0.57%/d). Survival rate of the shrimp in PS was 79.3±22.9%, dramatically higher than that of the MS (average 64.0±17.5%). In the PS, the shrimp had no negative effect on the sea cucumbers who ingested and assimilated food residue in the sediment of the culture system with an assimilation efficiency of 42.06±10.62% for organic matter. PS of sea cucumber Holothuria scabra in the shrimp culture system had both environmental and economic benefits. This PS method could contribute to sustainable development of aquaculture in China
Profitability Analysis of Monosex Tilapia Production under Three Culture Models in Hebei and Southern Coastal Provinces of China
Authors: Safina N. , Yongming Y. , Andrew S. , Yuan Y. , Yunyun D.
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study was to understand and compare profitability indices of tilapia production under monoculture, polyculture, and integrated culture models. The study covered a total of 47 tilapia farmers in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan, Yunnan provinces in the southern coastal areas, and Hebei province in Northern China. The study focused on two objectives: (i) Socioeconomic and production characteristics that influence tilapia production; (ii) Profitability indices, and breakeven analysis of tilapia production using a structured questionnaire. All calculations for the 3 culture models in this study are based on 1mu (667m2 or 0.666 ha). The study found that all tilapia farms visited were owned by males. About 72.9% of the farmers were 30 to 50 years of age; 50% of the farmers had undergone vocational training. Tilapia farm production areas averaged 70.2mu (~4.7 ha) per farmer, and pond aquaculture accounted for 87.5% of their production. Tilapia production costs were an average of US$1168.4 (1 yuan=US$6.6). Positive Gross Margins (GM) and Net Incomes (NFI) were observed. Tilapia production was economically viable with positive Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of US$0.24 in monoculture, and US$0.15 in other culture models. Farmers with low yields, especially tilapia cultured in an integrated model were expected to sell fish at US$0.93per kilogram to recover invested capital within a single production season averaging 6 months. Positive Returns on Investment (ROI) of US$0.22-0.15/kg were observed in monoculture and polyculture respectively. In conclusion, the study found that for farmers to increase tilapia production profit margins, tilapia stocking densities need to increase, especially under integrated culture, and improvements are needed in fish feed utilization to reduce current feed conversion ratios (FCR). In order to boost sales, farmers must ensure production of quality fish, and seek alternative markets such as Africa.
Epidemiological Survey of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) Reovirus in South China, and Genetic Variations of VP6 gene
Authors: Yang Ying , Peng Zhongqin , Li Hua , Tan Shuwen , Yu Haiyi , Yu Hui
Published: February 2021

To study the molecular biology characteristics, phylogenetic relationship, and status quo of grass carp reovirus (GCRV) prevalent isolates, we conducted an epidemiological survey in South China from 2012 to 2016. We sampled 126 fish collected from five provinces. Eight strains of GCRV were isolated and examined in order to understand their genetic characteristics and evolution regularity. The results showed three genotypes of GCRV, of which. Genotype Ⅱ was found to be the prevalent strain in South China. SDS-PAGE electrophoresis further suggested that all viruses possess 11 segments of dsRNA, which have typical characteristics of GCRV. Based on amino acid sequence phylogenetic tree of VP6 gene, all eight isolates belonged to genotype Ⅱ and had significant variations compared to genotype Ⅰ. Analysis of amino acid sequence showed that these two genotypes of GCRV had no immunological cross-reactions. These results indicated that genotype Ⅱ GCRV is an extensive pandemic, and revealed new genetic diversity in China.
Effects of Biofloc on Plankton Abundance in the Water
Authors: We W. , Wen N. , Liu L-H. , Yu D-H. , Liu J. , Zhe Z.
Published: February 2021

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of biofloc on the species and quantity of plankton in pond water. There were four treatments in the experiment: the control, no supplementation; treatment I, pond water supplemented with glucose; treatment II, pond water supplemented with both glucose and Bacillus subtilis; and treatment III, pond water supplemented with Bacillus subtilis only. Water quality, plankton, and biofloc formation were monitored every five days. Results showed that biofloc formation was enhanced by adding glucose to the pond water. The addition of glucose together with Bacillus subtilis shortened the formation time of mature bioflocs by about five days than the supplementation with glucose only. In ponds supplemented with glucose and those supplemented with glucose + bacillus, the ammonia nitrogen, and nitrite nitrogen content in the water column decreased, and the number of cyanobacteria and green algae were significantly inhibited, while the number of zooplankton such as Rotatoria increased during the experimental period.
Molecular Cloning, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of HSP60 in Mandarin Fish Siniperca chuatsi
Authors: Li G. , Zeng Shuang , Zhou Lei , Xu P. , Pengfei W.
Published: February 2021

HSP60 protein plays an important role in stress response, protein folding, and cell signaling. In this study, mitochondrial HSP60 from Siniperca chuatsi was identified, and its cDNA and gDNA structures, amino acid sequence features, and phylogenetic analysis, were described. Expression profiles during embryonic development, in different tissues and under stressful conditions were analyzed using RT-PCR. During embryogenesis, low levels of transcripts of ScHSP60 were detected during early developmental stages and were upregulated at blastopore closure stages to 1 dpf. ScHSP60 showed tissue-specific variation, highly expressed in ovaries under non-stressed conditions. Acute heat shock at 340C resulted in strong upregulation of ScHSP60 in heart, liver, and head kidney in a time-dependent manner. However rapid and gradual elevated heat shock did not affect ScHSP60 expression when temperature reached 340C, although it was dramatically induced when temperature reached 38.80C. ScHSP60 was also markedly induced in the liver in a stage-dependent manner under hypoxia. Additionally, Aeromonas hydrophila infection augmented ScHSP60 in head kidney and spleen. Results showed that ScHSP60 expression is significantly modified under different environmental conditions including high temperatures, hypoxia, and bacterial infection. This study will further clarify the role of fish HSP60 in embryogenesis and under stressful conditions, and contribute to further investigation to understand stress tolerance and disease resistance of mandarin fish.
Peranan Pemimpin Gereja Dalam Memperlengkapi Jemaat Bagi Pertumbuhan Gereja
Authors: Selan Yunus
Published: February 2021

Abstract: This study discusses the Role of Church Leaders in Equipping the Congregation for Church Growth. Researchers used qualitative methods, researchers found the conclusion that the role of church leaders is very significant for the growth of congregation faith.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini membahas tentang Peranan Pemimpin Gereja Memperlengkapi Jemaat Bagi Pertumbuhan Gereja. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif, peneliti menemukan kesimpulan bahwa peran pemimpin gereja sangat signifikan bagi pertumbuhan iman jemaat.
Monotheisme Yahudi Kuno dan Doktrin Trinitas
Authors: Nggadas Deky Hidnas Yan
Published: February 2021

Abstract: This study examines ancient Jewish monotheism and compares it with the doctrine of the trinity in the Bible, particularly in Paul's epistles (Ephesians) and the Gospel of John. Researchers used qualitative methods with an emphasis on biblical studies. Researchers conclude that triadic patterns are central to Paul's theology in Ephesians. On the other hand, from the point of view of the practice of worship and devotion, early Christianity seemed to be dominated by a binitarian or diadid pattern of worship (as Hurtado argues). Was the Holy Spirit worshiped in the worship practices and devotion of early Christianity? The evidence from the NT forces us to refrain from giving positive answers to this question. This does not mean that the Holy Spirit is not presented as God (cf. John 14-16; etc.), but that the objects of recipients of worship and devotion in the NT pages are dominated by the Father and the Son. This pattern of worship finds its background not in the Greco-Roman religions, but in ancient Jewish monotheism. From ancient Jewish monotheism too, we find reference to the Christology of divine identity which was so dominant in the NT.

 Abstrak: Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang monoteisme Yahudi kuno dan membandingkannya dengan doktrin trinitas dalam Alkitab, khususnya dalam surat Paulus (Surat Efesus) dan juga Injil Yohanes. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan menitikberatkan pada kajian biblika. Peneliti menyimpulkan pola-pola triadik merupakan pusat teologi Paulus dalam Surat Efesus. Di sisi lain, dari segi praktik penyembahan dan devosinya, Kekristenan mula-mula tampaknya didominasi oleh pola penyembahan yang binitarian atau diadik (seperti argumentasi Hurtado). Apakah Roh Kudus disembah dalam praktik penyembahan dan devosi Kekristenan mula-mula? Bukti-bukti dari PB memaksa kita untuk menahan diri dalam memberikan jawaban positif terhadap pertanyaan ini. Hal ini tidak berarti bahwa Roh Kudus tidak dipresentasikan sebagai Allah (bnd. Yoh. 14-16; dll.), namun memang objek penerima penyembahan dan devosi dalam halaman-halaman PB didominasi oleh Bapa dan Anak. Pola penyembahan ini, mendapatkan latar belakangnya bukan dalam agama-agama Greco-Roman, melainkan dalam monotheisme Yahudi kuno. Dari monotheisme Yahudi kuno juga, kita mendapati acuan bagi Kristologi identitas ilahi yang sangat dominan dalam PB.
Urgensi Pendidikan Kristen Berdasarkan Alkitab
Authors: Belo Yosia
Published: February 2021

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the urgency of Bible-based Christian education. By using qualitative research methods, researchers find the urgency of Bible-based Christian Education so that Christian Education becomes a means for every student to understand salvation in Christ and know Him and even live out that salvation in their practical life. In addition, so that Christian Education can make students aware of their sinful lives; can change the character of each student so that it is always in harmony with the Bible and always guides students to walk in God's will. 

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui urgensi pendidikan Kristen berdasarkan Alkitab. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif, peneliti menemukan urgensi Pendidikan Kristen berdasarkan Alkitab supaya Pendidikan Kristen menjadi sarana bagi setiap peserta didik untuk mengerti keselamatan di dalam Kristus dan mengenal-Nya bahkan menghidupi keselamatan itu dalam kehidupan praktisnya. Selain itu, supaya Pendidikan Kristen dapat menyadarkan peserta didik dari kehidupannya yang berdosa; dapat mengubah karakter setiap peserta didik agar senantiasa selaras dengan Alkitab serta senantiasa menuntun peserta didik untuk berjalan dalam kehendak Allah.

Kata Kunci: Pendidikan Kristen, Alkitab, Urgensi
Perkembangan Wawasan Dan Praksis (Termasuk Metode) Misi Abad Ke-19 Sampai Dengan Medio Abad Ke-20 Dalam Perjumpaannya Dengan Agama Dan Budaya Masyarakat Pribumi
Authors: Abialtar Abialtar
Published: February 2021

Abstract: This research was conducted by the author to find out and produce qualitative data regarding the development of mission insights and praxis from the 19th century to the 20th century in the context of their encounter with indigenous peoples' religions and cultures within the scope of the Mamasa Toraja Church.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan oleh penulis untuk mengetahui dan menghasilkan data kualitatif perihal perkembangan wawasan dan praksis misi abad ke-19 dengan abad ke-20 dalam konteks perjumpaannya dengan agama dan budaya massyarakat pribumi dalam lingkup pelayanan Gereja Toraja Mamasa.
Mengulas Dan Memahami Kinerja Guru
Authors: Nome Nehemia
Published: February 2021

Abstract: This study discusses how to understand teacher performance in a simple yet scientific review. Using a qualitative approach, the researcher found that the teacher's performance in this study was a success achieved by the teacher in teaching activities or the teaching and learning process. The teacher's performance can be seen from the skills in making teaching plans. Teaching skills and the ability to build interpersonal relationships.

Abstrak: Penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana memahami kinerja guru dalam sebuah ulasan sederhana namuan ilmiah. Menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, peneliti menemukan bahwa kinerja guru dalam penelitian ini adalah suatu keberhasilan yang dicapai guru dalam aktivitas mengajar atau proses belajar mengajar. Kinerja guru ini terlihat dari keterampilan membuat rencana pengajaran. Keterampilan mengajar dan kemampuan membina hubungan antar pribadi.
Prosecuting and punishing copyright infringements in South Africa: A comment on the Copyright Amendment Bill, B13B-2017
Authors: Mujuzi Jamil Ddamulira
Published: February 2021

Section 27(6) of the Copyright Act provides for penalties to be imposed on those convicted of infringing copyright. In terms of s 27(6), a person who infringes copyright is liable to be sentenced to a fine or to imprisonment or to both a fine and imprisonment. The Copyright Amendment Bill (which was passed by parliament in early 2019), introduces, amongst other things, minimum sentences for juristic persons convicted of infringing copyright. The purposes of this article are: to highlight high court decisions dealing with the prosecution of people who have infringed copyright; recommend ways in which copyright owners may invoke their right to institute a private prosecution as one of the means to protect their rights; highlight the limitations of the right to institute a private prosecution; and to highlight the challenges that are likely to be faced in the implementation of the minimum sentences introduced by the Copyright Amendment Bill.
Recent Case: Criminal Procedure
Authors: Watney Murdoch
Published: February 2021

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Recent Case: Law of Evidence
Authors: Visser Jo-Marí
Published: February 2021

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Confronting past gross human rights violations in Ethiopia: Taking stock of the Reconciliation Commission
Authors: Tessema Marshet , Belay Markos Debebe
Published: February 2021

It is a trite fact that in the recent past decades, Ethiopia has been under a one-party dictatorship. The ruling political party encountered protracted civil protest and at times, an armed struggle. This has led to the overthrow of former party leaders and the dictatorship. The protracted protest against the party has led to change from within the ruling party. Thus, with the coming to power of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, there has been a widespread change in the political and legal landscape. Ethiopia has adopted various mechanisms including establishing a reconciliation commission as a means to reckon with legacies of a repressive past. This article takes stock of the major problematic areas of the Ethiopian Reconciliation Commission establishment law, Proclamation 1102/2018, with the aim to propose measures to be taken to rectify its blind spots.
Non-criminal dispute resolution in South Africa’s criminal justice system: Proposals for reform
Authors: Somaru Navilla , Rautenbach Christa
Published: February 2021

The National Prosecuting Authority has issued a comprehensive document containing policy directives that are available only to prosecutors. This document makes provision for non-criminal dispute resolution mechanisms in the form of diversions and informal mediations where the offender is an adult. It seems as if a large number of less severe cases are disposed of in this way every year. The directives are not in the public domain, and their scope and application are shrouded in a cloud of secrecy. This contribution analyses the alternative dispute mechanisms of diversion and informal mediation available to prosecutors, which are referred to as non-criminal dispute resolution mechanisms, with the aim to propose ways to effect reform in this area.
Integrar, conciliar, partir: as Cortes de Lisboa entre portugueses de ambos os hemisférios (1821-1822)
Authors: Bellini Tasca Alexandre
Published: February 2021

No dia 24 de agosto de 1820 eclodiu em Portugal a “Revolução do Porto”, movimento que deu origem às Cortes de Lisboa. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os principais traços da dinâmica que se fez presente nos embates discursivos dessa assembleia, entendida aqui como instituição fundante do constitucionalismo moderno luso-brasileiro. A discussão partirá de uma análise das linguagens que formaram o ideário político vintista, com enfoque nos debates acerca da origem e do exercício do poder soberano, que se relacionariam com as pretensões de transformar Portugal no que Fernando Catroga denomina um Estado-nação Império. Conclui-se que as disputas e desentendimentos fomentados pelas Cortes de Lisboa nesse sentido gestacionaram projetos para a formação do Brasil enquanto nação independente.
Mudharabah Linked Waqf: Inovasi Model Pembiayaan Berkelanjutan untuk UMKM
Authors: Majid Rifaldi -
Published: February 2021

This study aims to formulate an innovative financing model and sustainable business assistance through the mudharabah linked waqf scheme. The method used is descriptive qualitative in the form of reviewing scientific journals, books, official news, reports and related regulations which are analyzed by content analysis. Mudharabah linked waqf is an innovation and integration of financing to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) where the composition of the source of funds comes from commercial funds and cash waqf funds managed by Koperasi Syirkah Berkah Bersama (KSBB) through a collaboration with Indonesian Muslim Entrepreneurs Community (KPMI) chapter Surabaya. Funds will be channeled to low-risk MSME projects recommended by KPMI Surabaya with a duration of fewer than six months. The surplus of cash waqf will be distributed to social, education, economy, and da’wah activities in the form of sustainable business development and fiqh muamalah assistance by KPMI Surabaya, and the rest distributed as an incentive to reduce Murabaha margins for startups. Risk mitigation is carried out through collateral requirements, guarantor, incentive-compatible contract applications to determine cash flows and related parties in the project, as well as post-project financial audits. This model has implications for strengthening the roles of KSBB and KPMI Surabaya in encouraging literacy, inclusion, and innovation in deepening sustainable Islamic financial products, in order to strengthen the economy of ummah in the real sector
Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregates, Coarse Aggregates, Cement in Concrete
Authors: Chandel Akshay , Gautam Chandra Pal
Published: February 2021

Today, the need to protect environment is a moral obligation for human. The study investigates the suitability of using Crumb rubber as replacement of Fine aggregates, Waste Crushed tiles as Coarse aggregates and Bagasse as replacement of Cement. The results of the study revealed that the Compressive strength of the sample showed satisfactory performance. This experiment mainly deals with the manufacture of Concrete made from waste materials. The concrete cubes are tested under CTM for compressive strength. The cost comparison with the conventional concretes has revealed that Concrete made from these waste is preferred because it is more economical walling material in itself and permits the use of economical building techniques. Also by the use of concrete made from these wastes it allows the building to save its energy and Cost and enables the building to have a step forward towards Zero energy building and Economical also.
Hydrological Inferences and Functions of Grasslands : An Indian Scenario
Authors: Gaur Murari Lal
Published: February 2021

Grasslands together with rangelands & pastoral scenery, forms about 40% of the global land surface, and remains an important ecosystem to offer livelihoods for more than 800 million people. They are active sink for about one-third of the global stock of carbon. The growing issues of climate change and water scarcity have added a new dimension
to the values of such lands with a critical warning to appropriately understand their hydrological processes and water budget. Harnessing optimum productivity of bio-mass and water from such land parcels is a growing need to cater the upward feeding demands of India's livestock (being largest in the world ~623 M of which at least 50 % depends upon open grazing on natural grasslands). Indian grasslands are still least understood and underestimated natural habitats where grazing-based livestock husbandry continuously influence the regional water economy. The rationale of this paper is revealing potential benefits and developmental prospects of Indian grasslands to facilitate their elementary role to regulate prevailing natural resources at watershed scales. It describes the interacting factors that indeed affect the hydrologic cycle under rangeland/pastureland conditions. The author has shared his own case studies and 20 years operational experiences while being actively engaged in planning, development and management of grasslands, wastelands, and degraded forest catchments in many parts of India. It also includes few outcomes from execution of soil & water conservation plans & measures controlling runoff and soil erosion to deliver better (quantitative & qualitative) biomass outputs from such lands. A substantial food for thought is
provided for debating & devising a suitable component of water policy framework exclusively for such lands.
Benthic Habitats and the Effects of Fishing
Authors:   Oyster Geophysics Program, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, SC&E, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Published: February 2021

Coastal Louisiana, like many deltaic land masses, faces continued landscape alteration from natural processes and anthropogenic impacts that affect estuarine habitat. The most promising steps to slow/ mitigate these changes are river diversions that introduce freshwater and sediment to river-flanking environments and to help establish ideal salinities over historic oyster grounds. Critical to the success of these programs is a rapid and accurate means to qualify and quantify changes in oyster habitat. Digital high-resolution acoustic instrumentation linked to modern data acquisition and processing software was used to build baseline of information for evaluating future changes in shallow water bottoms, with special emphasis on oyster habitats. Application of digital side-scan sonar (100 and 500 kHz), a broad-spectrum sub-bottom profiler (4-24 kHz) for rapidly acquiring water column, surficial and shallow subsurface was used to map over 10,000 ha of water bottom. Geo-referenced side scan sonar mosaics were incorporated into a GIS data base. These data sets, “calibrated” with surface sampling, coring, and other “ground truthing” have established that numerically indexed acoustic reflectance intensities correlate closely with surface shell and oyster reef density. With image processing techniques to analyze mosaic reflectance patterns, we estimated the percent and total acreage of several bottom types.
ZİHİNSEL ENGELLİ BİREYLER İLE NORMAL GELİŞİM GÖSTEREN BİREYLERİN ANNELERİNİN YAŞAM DOYUMLARI VE UMUTSUZLUK DURUMLARININ KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: YELSELİ Şevin , ŞENER Özlem
Published: February 2021

Bu çalışmanın amacı, zihinsel engelli birey annelerinin ve normal gelişim gösteren birey annelerinin yaşam doyumları ile umutsuzluk düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Araştırmanın örneklemini, İstanbul ilindeki eğitim kurumlarında öğrenim gören öğrencilerin anneleri oluşturmaktadır. Zihinsel engelli çocuğu olan 205 anne ile normal gelişim gösteren 244 birey annesi olmak üzere toplam 449 anneden veri toplanmıştır. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak; Demografik Bilgi Formu, Yaşam Doyum Ölçeği ve Beck Umutsuzluk Ölçeği kullanılmış ve ilişkisel tarama modeli ile veriler değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırmada annelerin yaşları, medeni durumları, eğitim durumları, çocuklarının yaşları, ailelerinden destek alma durumları ve gelir durumları değişken olarak alınmıştır. Bu değişkenlerin annelerin yaşam doyumu ve umutsuzluk durumunu hangi yönde etkilediğine bakılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, zihinsel engelli birey annelerinin umutsuzluk düzeyinin normal gelişim gösteren birey annelerine göre daha yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Normal gelişim gösteren birey annelerinin yaşam doyumlarının zihinsel engelli birey annelerine göre daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır.
Identificación de herramientas tecnológicas usadas por la comunidad Wayuu en La Guajira (Norte de Colombia)
Authors:   Universidad de La Guajira. Colombia, MUÑOZ Delvis , MARTELO Raul J. ,   Universidad de Cartagena. Colombia, CURIEL Rebeca Y. ,   Universidad de La Guajira. Colombia
Published: February 2021

Se identificaron las herramientas tecnológicas usadas por la población Wayuu con el fin de superar las barreras y dificultades presentadas para su manejo en el corregimiento de Nazareth Municipio de Uribía, Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia. La técnica utilizada para la recolección de información fue la encuesta. Se diseñó como instrumento un cuestionario auto administrado, conformado por preguntas cerradas, enmarcadas en cinco alternativas de respuesta tipo escala de Likert. Se concluye que existe baja presencia en herramientas tecnológicas, estas pueden ser consideradas para algunos como un peligro a la identidad, significando pérdida de las tradiciones ancestrales, poco conocimiento para manejar las herramientas TIC.
Estilos gerenciales en función del empoderamiento de los colaboradores de la organización
Authors:   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Colombia, TREJOS-GIL Carlos A. , MERIÑO Victor H. ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Colombia, LOPEZ Angelica M. ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Colombia, MONCINI Renata C. ,   Universidad Alonso de Ojeda, Venezuela, MARTINEZ Carmen Y. , ORTIZ Luz M. ,   Universidad Católica Luis Amigó, Colombia
Published: February 2021

El presente trabajo pretende identificar las características de las empresas que aplican empoderamiento en el área administrativa, relacionando así la incidencia que tiene los diferentes estilos gerenciales en el empowerment. Con metodología cuantitativa y análisis exploratorio, se estudiaron 28 empresas las cuales evidenciaron resultados concluyentes en aspectos como participación, gerenciales, autoritarios y de resolución de conflictos. Se concluye que en las empresas se aplica el estilo gerencial democrático, consultivo, participativo y colegiado generando un ambiente propicio para el empoderamiento.
Calidad de vida laboral del capital humano de la Secretaría de Salud en el sur de Sonora, de un hospital privado
Authors:   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Mexico, QUIROZ-CAMPAS Celia Y. , PADILLA-PONCE Francisco G. ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Mexico, ARMENTA-ZAZUETA Lizeth ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Mexico, ACOSTA-MELLADO Erika I. ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Mexico, MURILLO-FELIX Cecilia A. ,   Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora. Mexico
Published: February 2021

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la calidad de vida laboral del capital humano, percibida por el personal de un hospital privado del Sur de Sonora. La muestra fue de 135 participantes, de los cuales 27.3% pertenece al área médica, 28.7 a enfermería, 8% paramédico, 13.3% administración y 22.7% puesto afín. Los resultados arrojaron que la calidad de vida incide de manera significativa en antigüedad, área y puesto desempeñado.
Formation of a model for predicting the behavior of an enterprise in an unstable economic environment
Authors:   Don state Technical University, KUZUBOV Alexey A. , MAKSIMENKO Aleskandr N. ,   Don state Technical University, KHLOPENKO Oksana V. ,   Don state Technical University, BEZUGLOVA Margarita N. ,   Don state Technical University
Published: February 2021

This article is devoted to the formation of a forecasting model for an enterprise in the context of unstable economic relations. Based on the analysis of literary sources, the concept of enterprise development and its behavior was considered, and three main approaches to the study of indicators of enterprise behavior were identified. The interrelation of the factors of the system of models for predicting the behavior of the enterprise has been formed. A system of analytical functions has been developed that create the structure of a model for predicting the behavior of an enterprise, which will allow analyzing the internal capabilities of an enterprise to changes in the external environment.
La Innovación organizacional examinada desde las teorías del diseño, el cambio, la cognición y aprendizaje organizacionales
Authors:   Universidad del Tolima. Colombia, PERILLA Ricardo B. , GONZALEZ Monica B. ,   Universidad del Tolima. Colombia
Published: February 2021

El presente artículo pretende revisar los fundamentos teóricos de la innovación organizacional a la luz de las corrientes teóricas desde las cuales ha sido estudiado este campo del conocimiento, específicamente desde las teorías del diseño, el cambio y la cognición y el aprendizaje organizacionales. Se concluye que se ha estudiado de manera amplia la relación entre la estructura organizacional y la innovación. Además, que el cambio organizacional, estructura, aprendizaje, creación de conocimiento e innovación, son elementos que se encuentran interrelacionados estrechamente.
Análisis factorial aplicado en la evaluación de competencias emprendedoras
Authors:   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, MARTINEZ-MONTAÑA Maribel , SANCHEZ-HERNANDEZ Yusely J. ,   Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia
Published: February 2021

Esta investigación tiene como objetivo definir la estructura matricial de las competencias emprendedoras en el sector Cojines del Zaque, Tunja. Se usó una metodología descriptiva, de enfoque mixto y diseño de investigación acción. Los resultados definieron las correlaciones a partir de un análisis factorial, donde las habilidades culturales, artísticas, ciudadanas, autonomía y tratamiento de la información, explican en más de un 90% el modelo. Concluyendo que a través de la lúdica se fortalecen las competencias emprendedoras en los niños del sector.
Caminhos para smart grids: análise global do ponto de vista científico e intelectual
Authors:   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brasil, DE ATAIDE Lucas , NEUENFELDT Alvaro ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brasil, SILUK Julio ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brasil, MICHELIN Claudia ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brasil, FRANCESCATTO Matheus ,   Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brasil
Published: February 2021

A geração de energia elétrica de maneira centralizada, até hoje ainda majoritária em alguns países, enfrenta uma concorrente a altura: a geração descentralizada, ou geração distribuída, que preza pelas energias renováveis alternativas e redes inteligentes (smart grids). O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um recorte temporal das atividades científicas e intelectuais/industriais mundiais mais significativas relacionadas a smart grids. Espera-se do relacionamento entre as perspectivas de análises que auxiliem pesquisadores e stakeholders da cadeia energética na identificação de tendências de possíveis cenários envolvendo determinado conceito ou tecnologia em torno de smart grids.
Novel Deep Neural Network Model for Handwritten Digit Classification and Recognition
Authors: Agrawal Ayush Kumar , Awasthi Vineet Kumar
Published: February 2021

Deep neural network is a technique of deep learning, where deep neural network model have multiple hidden layers with input and output layer, but artificial neural network have single hidden layer between input and output layer. The use of multiple hidden layers in deep neural network is to improve the performance of model and achieving the higher accuracy compare to machine learning models and their accuracy. The field of pattern recognition is mostly used by the researchers for their research work. There are lots of pattern are available in the field of pattern recognition like: handwritten digits, characters, images, faces, sound, speech etc. In this paper we have concentrated on handwritten digits classification and recognition. For handwritten digit datasets, we have used commonly known Arkiv Digital Sweden (ARDIS) [1] dataset and United State postal service (USPS) [7] dataset. ARDIS dataset is a collection of 7600 samples, where 6600 used as training samples and 1000 used as testing samples. USPS dataset is a collection of 10000 image samples where 7291 samples are used as training sample and 2007 samples are used as testing samples. In this paper we have implemented the proposed deep neural network technique for the classification and recognition of the ARDIS and USPS dataset. The proposed model has collection of 6 layers with relu and softmax activation function. After implementing model, 98.70% testing and 99.76% training accuracy for ARDIS samples achieved, which is higher than previous research accuracy. Also 98.22% training and 93.01%testing accuracy with USPS samples dataset has been achieved. The results represents the performance of deep neural networks have been outstanding compare to other previous techniques.
Rural women empowerment through small scale poultry farming: A case study of Vattamkulam model, Malappuram
Authors: Gayathri S. L. , Muhammed Asif M.
Published: February 2021

Abstract:
The Animal husbandry department of Kerala and local self-government department and Kudumbashree mission has started a plan during 2018-19 entitled “Backyard broiler farming” at Vattamkulam Gramapanchayath, Edappal, Malappuram district. The said plan was advertised as ‘Earn money at your doorstep through broiler farming’ and was welcomed by more than 40 household women. The farmers who owned a land area, not less than 10 cents were selected for this model. The local self- Government provided the shelter arrangements including cages for free of cost. The Animal husbandry department has supplied chicks (Day old Cobb varieties) and feed and aided Kudumbashree unit to market these broilers. The speciality of broiler farming is that within a short period (35 – 40 days) a chick gains an average weight of 2 – 2.3 kg, which can be sold at market to earn a reasonable margin of profit for farmers. The usual mortality rate was 5% for broiler farming, but it was less than 2 % in this model. Modified vaccination protocol against the viral disease Gumboro (I.B.D), has been adopted for this model to reduce the mortality rate. Also, antibiotics as feed additives were not supplemented in this model. Within 40 days, these women entrepreneurs are getting a good profit from meat production alone. This broiler meat is marketed under the brand name of Vattamkulam Safe Chicken. The Vattamkulam backyard broiler farming helps the household women support themselves and provide safe and quality meat to society in which they belong.

Keywords: Women empowerment, Vattamkulam Model, Broiler farming
Repair of supracondylar femur fracture in a Lhasa Apso dog by cross pinning technique: A case report
Authors: Raghunath M. , Vidya Sagar P. , Ravi Kumar P. , Sailaja B. , Bose V. S. C.
Published: February 2021

Abstract:
A three-year-old Lhasa apso was presented with a history of fall from a height resulting in limping of the right hind limb. It was radiographically diagnosed as a complete, transverse, displaced supracondylar fracture of the femur. The fractured fragments were reduced and stabilized by cross pinning technique using k-wires, and the weight-bearing was seen from 3rd post-operative day. On the seventh post-operative day, the same animal was presented with limping on the same limb due to sudden fall from a height again. Radiographically it was confirmed as catastrophic implant failure with collapsed fragments. In surgery, the migrated pins were removed and the fragments were restabilized by cross pinning using k-wires. Post-operative application of robertjones bandage and regular physiotherapy was provided. The animal showed complete weight-bearing from 10th post-operative day, and the full radiographic union was observed on 35th post-operative day.

Keywords: supracondylar fracture, k-wires, robertjones bandage, cross pinning technique
Graph Algorithm to Find Core Periphery Structures using Mutual K-nearest Neighbors
Authors: Sardana Divya , Bhatnagar Raj Bhatnagar
Published: February 2021

Core periphery structures exist naturally in many complex networks in the real-world like social, economic, biological and metabolic networks. Most of the existing research efforts focus on the identification of a meso scale structure called community structure. Core periphery structures are another equally important meso scale property in a graph that can help to gain deeper insights about the relationships between different nodes. In this paper, we provide a definition of core periphery structures suitable for weighted graphs. We further score and categorize these relationships into different types based upon the density difference between the core and periphery nodes. Next, we propose an algorithm called CP-MKNN (Core Periphery-Mutual K Nearest Neighbors) to extract core periphery structures from weighted graphs using a heuristic node affinity measure called Mutual K-nearest neighbors (MKNN). Using synthetic and real-world social and biological networks, we illustrate the effectiveness of developed core periphery structures.
Towards Predicting Software Defects with Clustering Techniques
Authors: Almayyan Waheeda
Published: February 2021

The purpose of software defect prediction is to improve the quality of a software project by building a predictive model to decide whether a software module is or is not fault prone. In recent years, much research in using machine learning techniques in this topic has been performed. Our aim was to evaluate the performance of clustering techniques with feature selection schemes to address the problem of software defect prediction problem. We analysed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) dataset benchmarks using three clustering algorithms: (1) Farthest First, (2) X-Means, and (3) selforganizing map (SOM). In order to evaluate different feature selection algorithms, this article presents a comparative analysis involving software defects prediction based on Bat, Cuckoo, Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO), and particle swarm optimizer (PSO). The results obtained with the proposed clustering models enabled us to build an efficient predictive model with a satisfactory detection rate and acceptable number of features.