bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE FLOW STRUCTURE OF POLAR SOLVENT AND UNREFINED HYDROCARBON FLOWING IN A CYLINDRICAL BIFURCATED CHANNEL
Authors: Egbo Chijioke A , Abbey Tamunoimi M , Ngiangia Alalibo T , Dappa Jane A , Ugoji Kelechi U
Published: May 2022

Objective: The effect of geometric bifurcated system on flow of fluid may be greatly influenced by the angle of bifurcation or the density, capillary action etc. and other physical properties of the fluid. The aim of this work is to carry out a comparative analysis of the flow structure of polar solvent and unrefined hydrocarbons in a cylindrical bifurcated channel.

Materials and Methods: An experimental method was used to study the flow structure of water and crude oil, representing polar solvent and unrefined hydrocarbon respectively flowing through a bifurcated channel, with angles of bifurcation ranging from 10o, 20o, 30o, 40o, 50o and 60o, corresponding to 5o, 10o, 15o, 20o, 25o and 30o measured from the centerline of the main channel. The fluid samples were allowed to flow through the bifurcated channels and the time taken to recover 100ml, 200ml, 300ml 400ml and 500ml in a beaker is recorded. The bifurcated angle is resolved into vertical and horizontal components and the total length for both components obtained, as the flow velocity is computed for both lengths and the results presented.

Results: The profile of resulted shows that for polar solvents such as water, the velocity gradient increases as the vertical distance increases and horizontal distance decrease correspondingly due to increasing bifurcation angle, as a similar trend is also observed for crude oil.

Conclusion: For both samples representing their respective class of fluid, the result further shows the existence of velocity difference at opposite walls of the bifurcated daughter channels. The wall at higher velocity is usually the site where the skin friction that changes the flow from laminar to turbulent is created. The experimental result confirmed the effects of bifurcation on flow stability to significant in a more viscous fluid.

Recommendation:  Fluid samples with different physical properties should be investigated using this experimental technic, and the impact of two-stage bifurcated system can also be investigated to ascertain the degree of stability offer by the geometric bifurcated network system.
DEUTERON INDUCED FUSION REACTION TARGET FOR INERTIAL CONFINEMENT FUSION (ICF)
Authors: Ibrahim M U , Rimamsiwe A , Musa A , Umar  F A , Abdullahi M B , Ahmad  F , Isa N F
Published: May 2022

Objective: Energy efficiency enhancement is one of the most effective ways to achieve Fast ignition (FI) in inertial confinement fusion ICF. High energy output gain is essential for ICF reactors and greater energy efficiency can reduce energy costs. The injection of Ion beam is one method used to achieve FI fusion reaction in ICF. A fusion of deuteron with lithium-6 isotope, DLi6 is reviewed in this work alongside the fusion of Deuterium – Tritium (DT), Deuterium – Deuterium (DD), Deuterium – Helium-3 (DHe3) and Proton – Boron-11 (PB11).

Materials and Methods: In this work, it is proposed the projection of laser-driven deuteron beam in the FI scheme for ICF in the DLi6 plasma. Fusion occurs as the projected deuteron ion beam hits the lithium-6 target in the thermonuclear fusion reaction.

Results: The results show that the fusion reactions of DD, DHe3 and PB11 all require high input kinetic energy (Mega-electronvolts) for the fusion process to occur because of higher Coulomb barrier and the probability of fusion increases by increasing the input energy drive with low output energy gain. DT fusion which require low input kinetic energy of about 400 KeV with high cross section and generated considerable high output energy gain of about 17.59 MeV, However this fusion reaction require large tritium inventory and tritium does not occur naturally, therefore the need for tritium breeding. When the energy of deuteron beam is projected at 200 keV to lithium-6 isotope target, although D + Li6 has a low total cross section of about 19.409 mbarn, the stopping power of the electrons would be more than ions, nuclear stopping power is considerable at very low deuterons energies, the Coulomb interaction of deuteron and lithium-6 occurs with output energy gain of about 22.373 MeV.

Conclusion: The investigations indicate that fusion target energy gain efficiency is independent of lithium-6 numerical density. The highest value of energy efficiency gain occurs with lower input kinetic energy of deuteron beam of about 200 KeV to lithium-target.

Recommendation: This findings contribute to the core mission of NIF in achieving fast ignition with low ignition energy input to achieve Lawson break-even or "ignition" point of the fusion fuel pellet, where it gives off 100% or more energy than it absorbs. However the simulation results were based on programmed model of Geant4 Hadr03. This results can be validated with the appropriate experimental design of the Hadr03 process.
The Effect of Work Discipline and Work Motivation on the Performance of Abab Subdistrict Office Employees, PALI Regency
Authors: Ulan Dari Suci
Published: May 2022

This study aims to examine the effect of work discipline and work motivation on the performance of the Abab District Office employees. The data used in this study came from questionnaires, interviews, and a literature study. A multiple linear regression analysis methods is applied in this research. The results prove that work discipline has a significant positive effect on employee performance. Motivation is also proven to have a significant positive effect on employee performance. The results of this study are expected to help companies improve employee performance through discipline and work motivation
The Influence of Non Physical Work Environment and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance PT. Sinar Sosro Palembang
Authors: Anggraini Willy
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of non-physical work environment and job satisfaction on the performance of employees of PT. Sinar Sosro Palembang. This study uses primary data and secondary data sources. Respondents in this study were 47 respondents. The analytical method used in this research is multiple linear regression. The results showed that the non-physical work environment had a significant positive effect on the performance of PT. Sinar Sosro Palembang. While job satisfaction has no effect on the performance of employees of PT. Sinar Sosro Palembang. This research is useful for companies to pay more attention to the non-physical work environment so that employee performance can continue to be improved.
Effect of Communication and Physical Work Environment on Employee Performance of PT.Vadhana International Palembang Branch
Authors: Agustina Ririn
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the effect of communication and physical work environment on the performance of employees of PT Vadhana International Palembang Branch. The data in this study used quantitative research. Then the source of data in this study is primary data. The population in this study were employees of PT. Vadhana International Palembang Branch, which had 72 employees. The sampling technique is done by total sampling or saturated sample or also called census sample, namely the sampling technique is done by taking the entire population because the total population is 72, then all populations are sampled. The data analysis technique in this study used SPSS v26. The results indicate that communication and physical work environment had a significant effect on employee performance. This research is useful for improving employee performance through communication and the company's physical work environment.
Effect of Employee Competency and Engagement on Employee Performance of Sharia Bank Sumselbabel KCP UIN Raden Fatah Palembang
Authors: Oktavia Suryani Triana , Handayani Susi , D.P M Kurniawan
Published: May 2022

This study aims to analyze the influence of competence and employee involvement on employee performance of Bank Sumsel Babel Syariah KCP UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. The data used in this study came from a questionnaire which filled by 50 respondents. The method of analysis in this study is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study prove that competence has a significant positive effect on employee performance. Employee involvement is proven to have a partial significant effect on employee performance. This research is useful for companies to improve employee performance through competence and employee involvement
Distinguishing Libyan Educational Leadership of Developing Skills Required in the Digital Age
Authors: Ben Amer Nadia M.
Published: May 2022

It is just a little exploration that has been led on how these difficulties and innovation-driven changes are related to modified necessities for the ability set required by chiefs. In this paper, the researcher tries to overcome that issue by applying three-stage research plans. To start with, the researcher fosters an original calculated system wherein we order authority abilities and partner them with errands, the executives’ level, and authority experience. The method that the researcher builds on this is to lead semi-organized meetings with chiefs and methodically research work promotions at the administration level. Our meeting results show that correspondence abilities, subject-explicit information, self-association abilities, and self-reflection abilities are viewed as especially significant amid fast innovation-driven change. The results have shown that the interview participants in the education minister identified the three most significant challenges (in descending order) as being personnel acquisition, digitalization, and pressure for innovation. In the context of personnel acquisition, demographic change in connection with a shortage of qualified applicants is seen as particularly challenging. The researcher concluded that key authority abilities are relational abilities, language information, authoritative abilities, subject-explicit information, advanced proficiency, and self-reflection.
ÔMEGA-3 E ASPIRINA COMO ADJUVANTES NO TRATAMENTO PERIODONTAL: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Nascimento de Brito Silva Rafael , Castro dos Santos Nidia , Feres Magda
Published: May 2022

Estudos sobre os efeitos de metabólitos das lipoxinas (ácido araquidônico) e de ácidos graxos poli-insaturados do ômega-3 (ω-3) em associação aos efeitos de potencialização do ácido acetilsalicílico (ASA) na modulação e resolução inflamatória da doença periodontal, evidenciaram resultados benéficos como terapia adjuvante ao tratamento da doença periodontal. O presente estudo se propõe a revisar a literatura atual sobre os efeitos do ω-3 e sua combinação com ASA no tratamento da doença periodontal. Estudos clínicos randomizados controlados por placebo de desenhos paralelos e duplo-cegos foram utilizados como base literária para essa revisão de literatura. Os dados obtidos demonstram melhorias nos parâmetros clínicos periodontais, na diminuição dos níveis de biomarcadores pró-inflamatórios e na modulação e resolução da resposta inflamatória da doença periodontal, evidenciando uma favorável intervenção na condição inflamatória. Nota-se que a terapia de imunomodulação do hospedeiro com ω-3 demonstra benefícios nos parâmetros clínicos e inflamatórios de acordo com a literatura atual.
ORIENTAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL PARA CLASSES POPULARES: DESENVOLVIMENTO DA RESPONSABILIDADE SOCIAL DA PSICOLOGIA
Authors: Amorim Alves Dias Douglas , Moreira da Silva Cristiane , Oliveira Pacheco Luiz Felipe de
Published: May 2022

A Orientação Vocacional é uma ferramenta da Psicologia, que busca ajudar o indivíduo na construção de seu projeto de vida. Dito isto, o objetivo deste artigo é investigar se existem modelos específicos de aplicação de VP à realidade das classes populares e/ou se uma nova proposta é necessária para atender a esse público. O tema se justifica pela importância para os estudos de Psicologia, Educação e Políticas Públicas. Esta pesquisa pretende responder às seguintes perguntas: existem modelos de intervenção atuais na Orientação Vocacional, capazes de atender às necessidades das classes populares, ou há necessidade de uma nova proposta de intervenção? Para isso, foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica, por meio da consulta de livros e artigos científicos que abordam o tema VP em escolas públicas, com pesquisas selecionadas realizadas em diferentes etapas do desenvolvimento educacional. A partir do estudo do histórico de Orientação Vocacional, bem como dos dados obtidos sobre a prática realizada no Estágio Supervisionado em Processos Educacionais, evidencia-se a importância do VP nas escolas públicas, além do fato de não haver um modelo específico que se encaixe nesse contexto. Conclui-se que os investimentos teóricos e metodológicos do VP, bem como das classes populares, são importantes para garantir o avanço dessa ferramenta e para a elaboração de novas estratégias de ação.
Ultimate Strength Analysis of Roro Passenger Ship under Combined Global and Local Load Using Nonlinear Finite Element Method
Authors: Windyandari Aulia , Sasono Eko Julianto , Said Solichin Djazuli , Zakki Ahmad Fauzan
Published: May 2022

Since roro passenger ships have specific characteristics in handling cargo with the roll-on-roll-off loading and unloading system that must be equipped with a ramp door. Therefore, it is important to conduct the ultimate strength analysis by considering local loads and global loads to ensure the level of safety and reliability of the ship structure. The aim of this research is focused on the investigation of the structural response and the ultimate strength of the roro passenger ship using the non-linear finite element method. The dynamic explicit method is conducted to estimate the large displacement of the deformed structures such as the hull girders, deck girders and plates. In the structural response analysis, the results shows that maximum stress was occurred on the deck girders due to the sagging bending moment load. In the ultimate strength analysis, it is identified that hydrostatic load have reduced the ultimate strength about 33 %. Otherwise, the ultimate strength is increased about 1 %, in the sagging condition.

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The nonlinear behavior of the roro passenger ship ultimate strength due to the combined global and local load is presented

On the hogging condition, the addition of local load (hydrostatic pressure) reduce the roro ship ultimate strength about 33 % compare to the pure global ultimate bending load

On the sagging condition, the hydrostatic pressure have slightly increased the ultimate strength around 1 %

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Effectual GA Optimized PID Control Strategy based MPPT Controller for Extracting Maximum Power from Photo Voltaic system
Authors: Balasubramanian Ashok Kumar , Ramachandran Sitharthan , Shanmugavelu Senthilrani
Published: May 2022

In renewable sources, especially Photo Voltaic (PV) is actively playing an important role in both autonomous and grid-connected applications. A real challenge with any PV system is its dependency on sun’s irradiance. Hence, it needs a supporting system for obtaining its maximum output power irrespective of the weather condition. The objective of this paper is to design a Genetic Algorithm (GA) tuned PID controller for a boost converter.  Such design will track possible output power from the PV system. In the proposed controller, Perturb and Observe (P&O) methodology has been used for enhancing the system output in presence of varying irradiance. The advantage of discussed control strategy is that it adequately responds with the change in irradiance value and also boosts the conversion operation efficiency. The system performance has been validated both in MATLAB simulation and also in hardware implementation with 18V and 0.5A rated solar panel. The control algorithm has been implemented using low power, low-cost PIC16F877A microcontroller.

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An efficient MPPT controller has been developed to track the optimal MPP for PV system

GA optimized PID control strategy has been utilized that operates effectively and enhances PV performance efficiency

The developed control strategy has the capability to track the optimal power at all varying irradiance conditions

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New Approach Based on Homomorphic Encryption to Secure Medical Images in Cloud Computing
Authors: Kartit Ali
Published: May 2022

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for the adoption of cloud in healthcare to process medical data. Unfortunately, this emerging new paradigm faces several challenges, as customer data is stored on remote servers rather than on premise solutions. This is considered to be the main root cause of the major security vulnerabilities encountered in outsourced calculations. Indeed, to solve this problem we used encryption; customers should encode their sensitive data when considering adopting cloud services. One of the biggest challenges is establishing controls that completely protect secret data from insider attacks, while also supporting the computations. In addition, applying complex encryption schemes can have a negative effect on system performance.

                This study focuses in particular on homomorphic techniques and their main applications, as well as their limitations. Unlike traditional encryption methods, homomorphic schemes are used not only to reduce the security risks associated with cloud technology, but also to process cipher texts. However, current efforts in this area need to be further developed to strike the right balance between privacy risks and data utility. In this regard, we offer a hybrid approach that offers the possibility of quickly processing health records in a secure manner. Our main contribution is the proposal of a new method based on Hadoop MapReduce functions in conjunction with a multi-agent system to maintain data confidentiality. In addition, and to design intelligent distributed computing for efficient management of Virtual Machine (VM) workloads, we used a method based on the Bat Algorithm (BA).

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This article is about a system based on homomorphic encryption to secure medical images stored in cloud computing

Its objective is to reduce the security risks associated with cloud technology, but also to process ciphertexts

This system is based on the MapReduce function to benefit from parallelism during data processing and the Hadoop framework to develop and implement secure medical image processing applications in the cloud

Hadoop and MapReduce are in conjunction with a multi-agent system to perform distributed data processing

Our system uses a method based on the Bat (BA) algorithm to ensure efficient management of the workload of virtual machines (VMs) and thus guarantee load balancing

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Element Contamination and Probable Ecological Concern in Surface Sediments of the Black Sea’s Iğneada Coasts
Authors: Bat Levent , Şahin Fatih , Öztekin Ayşah , Arici Elif
Published: May 2022

Enrichments of metals in surface sediments from Iğneada shores of the Black Sea were analysed to define the level of contamination in the region. For this purposes, Cd, Hg, Pb, Cu, Cr, Ni, Zn, Mn, Al and Fe levels in surface sediments were studied from 6 stations. Sediment samples were collected using a Van Veen grab. Elemental analyses in sediments were measured by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The concentrations of metals varied from 0.031 to 0.091 for Cd; 0.025 to 0.064 for Hg; 3.32 to 7.88 for Pb; 5.75 to 13.42 for Cu; 25.63 to 40.07 for Cr; 14.8 to 28.2 for Ni; 18.29 to 33.21 for Zn; 268 to 377 for Mn; 10,987 to 17,101 for Al; and 11,521 to 20,700 mg·kg₋1 for Fe mg·kg₋1 dry wt. Metal levels were found to be much lower than recommended levels when compared to Sediment Quality Criteria for surface sediments. Enrichment Factors (EF), Geo-Accumulation Index (Igeo) and Pollution Load Index (PLI) were applied to the data for assessing the sediment quality. EF values were nearly between 0.33 and 2.4. Mostly EF for metals were less than 2, may be come from natural weathering processes or crustal substances, indicate no enrichment. However, some results of EF values slightly exceeding 2 indicate moderate enrichment. These rates aren’t thought to be important. Igeo values for all metals were less than 0 at all stations, suggesting that the Iğneada shores was uncontaminated by these studied metals. PLI values ranged from 0.410 in station I to 0.747 in station IV, indicating that Iğneada shores in the Black Sea were less impacted by these metals. PLI value for zone was found as 0.553665002. The Igeo and PLI values also suggest that surface sediments in Iğneada shores of the Black Sea is uncontaminated.  

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Metal enrichments in surface sediments from the Black Sea coasts of İğneada were studied to determine the level of contamination in the area

EF values less than or equal to 2 indicate that there is no contamination, and that the concentration is within the natural background prediction range. Only the EF values for Cr and Ni were between 2 and 5, indicating moderate enrichment

The Igeo analyses revealed that the İğneada shores sediments were unpolluted for all studied metal levels at all stations

All PLI values in the stations were between 0 and 1, indicating that İğneada shores were less impacted by these metals

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Bruchid Resistance Study through Bulked Segregant Analysis: Used as a Preliminary Step for Next-Generation Sequencing
Authors: Seram Devina , Natesan Senthil , Muthaiyan Pandiyan , Kennedy John Samuel
Published: May 2022

Seed beetles, commonly known as bruchids, are serious insect pests of Indian pulses inflicting high damage during storage. Earlier, a bruchid resistant rice bean landrace (TNAU Red) from Manipur and a susceptible mung bean variety (VRMGg1) from Tamil Nadu were reported and their inter-specific cross was made in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. In the present study, seeds from the segregating populations (recombinant inbred lines, RILs) of VRM (Gg)1 and TNAU Red were evaluated for bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus Fabricius resistance following standard methods under laboratory conditions. Bulked segregant analysis (BSA) is an efficient method for quick identification of molecular markers linked to any specific gene or genomic region. BSA significantly reduces the scale and cost by simplifying the procedure compared to conventional method of analyzing the entire population. BSA was carried out using 3 marker systems with an attempt to identify markers associated with the present trait of interest. Two DNA bulks namely resistant bulk (RB) and susceptible bulk (SB) were grouped by pooling equal amount of DNA from 5 each of resistant and susceptible RILs based on bruchid responses such as seed damage (%), mean developmental days (MDP) and adult emergence from seeds. Marker analysis carried out with 41 polymorphic SSRs showed skewed segregation distortion towards the susceptible parent. However, out of 9 RAPDs and 10 ISSRs, 2 RAPD (OPB08 and OPX04) and 1 ISSR (UBC810) primers amplified an allele at 200 - 300 and 300 - 400 bp, respectively, in resistant parent and resistant bulk but not in susceptible parent and susceptible bulk. The amplification of resistant parent allele in resistant bulk may indicate the presence of bruchid resistant gene(s) in the resistant RILs. This experiment was aimed at verifying the presence of bruchid resistant lines carrying resistant gene(s) prior to further association mapping or QTL mapping studies. Further, such type of study can be applied as a preliminary step in NGS technology.

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Bruchids are the most damaging storage insect in pulses and other legumes causing great economic losses

Bulk segregant analysis (BSA) conducted using three marker systems in an attempt to identify markers associated with bruchid resistance

Categorization of RILs based on bruchid responses such as seed damage (%), mean developmental days (MDP), adult emergence from seeds and scoring done

Marker analysis using BSA useful for verification of the presence of bruchid resistant lines carrying resistant gene(s) prior to further advanced studies such as QTL mapping, NGS, etc.

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Comparative Study of Depuration Rate Prediction against Mussel (Elliptio complanata) using Different Chemometric Approaches
Authors: Pandey Vandana
Published: May 2022

Different chemometric approaches were applied to a heterogeneous dataset of persistent organic pollutants(POPs), which included polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls(PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)  with associated depuration rate constant in Mussel (Elliptio complanata), to develop robust quantitative structure-activity relationship(QSAR) models. These models were further validated for statistical significance and predictive ability by internal and external validation. Out of various methods available, genetic algorithm and principal component analysis (PCA) approaches were used to identify relevant molecular descriptors from a large descriptor pool that exhibited a strong correlation with the depuration rate constant values of the diverse dataset. Then, multiple linear regression(MLR) and artificial neural network (ANN) methods were applied to the selected descriptors to create good predictive models. Statistical comparison of 3 hybrid approaches namely, GA-MLR, GA-ANN and PCA-ANN have shown that the genetic algorithm coupled with ANN model is superior to the other 2 models (R2train= 0.961, R2test= 0.947, mapetest= 7.939 and rmsetest=0.128). The applicability domain of the selected models was analyzed using the Euclidean distance and leverage approach signifies that all test set compounds fall within the applicability domain of the developed regression-based models.

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Evaluation of toxicokinetic parameters in aquatic ecosystem from the molecular structure satisfies the growing demand of theoretical methods for sustainable chemistry

Three different chemometric approaches namely GA-MLR, GA-ANN and PCA-ANN are applied to establish quantitative-structure-activity relationships for the prediction of depuration rate constant values (logkd) of a dataset containing POPs in mussel Elliptio complanata

OECD guidelines are used to evaluate and validate the presented models
Exploring Urban Fear of Crime using Unsupervised Classification - The Case of Athens
Authors: Stamou Dimitra
Published: May 2022

This publication examines whether urban landscapes, exhibiting different spatial and thematic characteristics, can affect the fear local residents feel about crime. The purpose of this research is therefore to explore the correlation of the fear of crime in modern cities with urban, environmental and social characteristics. In order to verify this postulation, the Municipality of Athens was set as study area and a wide questionnaire-based survey was conducted. A dedicated web platform (http://www.fearofcrime.com/) was employed to collect, analyse and visualize crowd fear experiences and their spatial distribution. Over 900 participants have contributed relevant data to be further explored. In order to meet the above objective and facilitate the process, the respondents and their answers were grouped into clusters via unsupervised classification. The variables were formed by all respondents’ answers and the k-means algorithm was used. From this process, groupings of a certain number of clusters emerged. The distribution of each cluster was determined on the seven City Districts of the Municipality of Athens, which were used as spatial reference units, revealing the largest and smallest concentrations. Thus emerged the image of how the phenomenon of urban fear of crime is shaped in the different districts of the Municipality of Athens.
Experimental Study on Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate by Lathe Steel Scrap in Concrete
Authors: Ms. Mrunali Indurkar  , Mr. G. D. Dhawale  , Mr. R. S. Kedar  , Mr. V. A. Kalmegh
Published: May 2022

In this study we had did partial replacement of fine aggregate by metal steel scrap in different percentage in concrete. In this paper, M20 and M30 grade of concrete is used and lathe metal scrap used as a fiber and added up to 30% by weight, at a gap of 10% (i.e., 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%). In this investigation, a comparison has been made between plain cement concrete and the fiber reinforced concrete containing lathe metal scrap (metal steel scrap) in various proportions by weight. Analytical comparison is being done between the compressive strength of plain cement concrete and Lathe metal scrap reinforced concrete (LMSRC) M20 and M30. The 28 days strength of LMSRC for compressive strength is found to be increased when compared with the 28 days strength of plain cement concrete.
Improving Road Life Using Plastic Wastes
Authors: Dr. K. Vimalashanmugam  , S. Dinesh Kumar  , M. Manikandan  , K. Mathan Kumar  , M. Rajkumar  , M. Santhosh
Published: May 2022

Now a day’s mostly peoples are attracted towards plastic for their daily needs. It is estimated 55% of global plastic was discarded, 25% was incinerated & only 20% of plastic is recycled. The discarded waste plastics in the land spoil the fertility of the soil, prevents the rain water absorption capacity of the soil. Burning of the waste plastics produces smoke containing carbon-monoxide and some harmful gases in the atmosphere. This can induce air pollution recycling processes; plastic road is one of the best ways for recycling plastics.
Implementation of Automatic Plant Water Supply and Monitoring System
Authors: Kajal Ukey  , Reshma Patle  , Ruchatai Raut  , Ruchatai Raut  , Pratiksha Waghmare  , Prof. Harish Gorewar
Published: May 2022

In daily operations related to farming or gardening watering is the most important practice and the most labour-intensive task. No matter whichever weather it is, either too hot and dry or too cloudy and wet, you want to be able to control the amount of water that reaches your plants. Modern watering systems could be effectively used to water plants when they need it. But this manual process of watering requires two important aspects to be considered: when and how much to water. In order to replace manual activities and making gardener's work easier, we have create automatic plant watering system. By adding automated plant watering system to the garden or agricultural field, you will help all of the plants reach their fullest potential as well as conserving water. Using sprinklers drip emitters, or a combination of both, we have design a system that is ideal for every plant in the yard. For implementation of automatic plant watering system, we have used combination of sprinkler systems, pipes, and nozzles. In this paper we have used ATmega328 microcontroller. It is programmed to sense moisture level of plants at particular instance of time, if the moisture content is less than specified threshold which is predefined according to particular plant's water need then desired amount of water is supplied till it reaches threshold. Generally, plants need to be watered twice a day, morning and evening. Thus, the microcontroller is programmed to water plants two times per day. System is designed in such a way that it reports its current state as well as reminds the user to add water to the tank. All this notifications are made through mobile application. We hope that through this prototype we all can enjoy having plants, without being worried about absent or forgetfulness.
Groundwater Potential Zone Assessment using GIS and Remote Sensing
Authors: Shefna S
Published: May 2022

Over-exploitation of groundwater and marked changes in climate over the years have imposed immense pressure on the global groundwater resources. As demand of water increases across the globe for human consumption, agriculture and industrial uses, the need to evaluate the groundwater potential and productivity of aquifers also increases. This paper aimed to delineate the groundwater potential zones using GIS and remote sensing. Overlay analysis technique is used to develop the groundwater potential prospect zones by integrating different groundwater contributing thematic layers. The thematic layers of land use and land cover, drainage density, lineament density, soil, geology, slope and rainfall were prepared and used for groundwater potential map development by assigning weights to each thematic layer and features. The weights of each thematic layer were assigned based on their importance and relationship with groundwater recharge. Finally, the thematic maps were integrated by Raster calculator tool to develop groundwater potential zones.
Seed Characterization of Grain Amaranthus Using Morphological and Physiological Traits
Authors: M.S. Afolabi , J. A. Abdul Waheed
Published: May 2022

Amaranth is one of the most cultivated native leafy vegetable in Africa high leaves production within a short
period. A factorial experiment was laid out using randomized complete block (RCBD) with the aim of comparing
the seed characteristics of some selected amaranths based on morphological and physiological traits. Four
varieties of grain Amaranth consisting of Num-Amaranth, White Amaranth, Red Amaranth, and Celosia as well
as harvest before and after flowering in three replicates at the Teaching and Research Farm of Osun State
University, Ejigbo Campus. Measurements were taken on growth components (leaf area index, leaf width, the
number of branches per plant, numbers of leaves per plant, plant height (cm), and stem girth (cm). All data were
analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and significant means separated by the least significant difference
at five percent probability level (LSD0.05). The result showed high viability among the amaranth varieties for
leaf area index, leaf width (m2), the number of branches per plant, number of leaves per plant, plant height (cm)
and stem girth (cm). Highest values for characters for leafy vegetable were recorded for Num-Amaranth while
lowest was found in Celosia. The number of branches per plant had high significant positive correlation with
plant height. Principal component analysis (PCAs) accounted for 81% of the total variation were used for
clustering the genotypes. Therefore, to ascertain within the same cluster while inter-crossing could be done
between different clusters to achieve maximum yield. In this study, the maximum exploitation of grain amaranth
potentials, Num-Amaranth and Red Amaranth can be included in future breeding programme for high yield of
amaranth.
Smart phones and the sperm: Do smartphones have an effect on semen parameters-An analytical cross-sectional study in an Indian tertiary care centre
Authors: Amin Ashima N. , D'souza Joyce Sharal , Moras Christol Blanch , D’Souza Neevan
Published: May 2022

Introduction and Aim: Cell phones are an essential part of our daily life. The effect of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by smart phones on male infertility is unclear and subject to debate. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of smartphone devices on semen parameters.
 
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional prospective, analytical study conducted on 145 infertile men attending the Out-patient department of Father Muller Medical College Hospital. The participants were recruited through a questionnaire-based approach following an abstinence of minimum 3 days. A minimum of 1 ml of semen sample was collected by masturbation in a sterile container. The participants were divided into 2 groups (< 2 hours and >2 hours) based on the hours of mobile usage. The main outcome measures analyzed were volume, liquefaction time, pH, viscosity, sperm concentration, motility, viability, and sperm morphology.
 
Results: The mean age of the study participants was 35.31±5.70 years, with primary male infertility being the chief complaint in 96.6% (140 cases).  Our study showed a statistically insignificant inverse correlation between the time spent on the phone in hours with sperm concentration and motility. A weak negative correlation was also seen with usage of phone over 5 years and normal morphology. All other parameters did not show any significant difference.
 
Conclusion: Our study failed to show any significant association between semen parameters and smartphone usage. However, a slight reduction in concentration, motility and normal morphology was observed which opens up avenues for future research.
Does the intrauterine condition dictate chronic metabolic disorders in the adult life?
Authors: Agni Megha Bhat Agni , Hegde Pramukh Subrahmanya , Rai Praveen , Gowda K. M. Damodara
Published: May 2022

Foetal development has dictated by maternal gestational diet and intrinsic factors, physical activity, and environmental stimulations. Many studies provided evidence for metabolic disorders in adult life who underwent under nutrition during their foetal life.  This review is an effort to use the published data to know the effect of the intrauterine environment on chronic metabolic disorders. Here, we discuss the impact of foetal under nutrition on the development of chronic metabolic diseases. Intrauterine under nutrition negatively influences health after birth. In adults, under-nutrition in utero results in metabolic impairments and cognitive impairments. Under nutrition during foetal/embryonic development influences human physiology and has a lifelong effect, often called foetal programming. This review concludes that the intrauterine environment and foetal nutrition play a significant role in developing chronic metabolic disorders. Therefore, this study provides the necessary insight into target timely interventions in the earliest possible time to prevent offspring from developing chronic diseases in adult life.
WOMAN, A UNIVERSAL CONCEPT?
Authors: Almeida Burite Haylana
Published: May 2022

This academic essay based on a literature review aims to demonstrate the correlation between the universalization of the subject “woman” and the maintenance of non-emancipatory practices. It is a critique of social immobility and the reinforcement of patriarchy from the duality maintained between mind and body in hegemonic feminism. Therefore, the perspectives of post-feminists were analyzed, in the view of the American post-structuralist philosopher Judith Butler; and black feminism, in the conception of the African-American sociologist Patricia Hill Collins.
(DIS) GENDER EQUALITY IN CORPORATE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Authors: De Oliveira Castro Manoela , Mendes de Souza Mariana , Karoline Gomes Lozi Nicole
Published: May 2022

Gender inequality is present in various social spheres, especially in positions of power, such as corporate management. On the boards of directors of companies, for example, men are in the majority, compared to women. Similarly, inequality is present before the acquisition of a job, in the dispute in the labor market, even after professional conquests, since it is a popular preconception that women, especially when mothers, should not work, and, if working, they should not be allowed to work. leadership positions, tending to remain in the same “inferior” positions, or to a slower and smaller professional rise. In view of this, measures are needed that seek to change the scenario, internationally, if the millennium goals are observed, nationally, the creation of laws that impose equal entry into careers and, politically, the guarantee of exclusive vacancies for women. Furthermore, in the private sphere, in addition to legal provisions, there are also internal policies aimed at reducing the disparity between genders. In this scenario, the positioning of companies in this sense has been fundamental, strengthening the search for equality, making it more effective, permanent and stable.
PSYCHOPEDAGOGICAL WORK WITH PARENTS IN OPERATIVE GROUPS
Authors: Siqueira Santos Cristiane
Published: May 2022

This article discusses a research with qualitative approach where the study is to present an account of an experience operating group, shows the adventure of living the group, to coordinate it, observe it and provoke you so that we can learn to live and build new relationships between parents and their children, which aims to present partial results of a study and investigate how the technique of operating group created by Pichón-Rivière, having the prospect of going through a school space in order to modify the relations between parents and children. As specific goal to understand how an operating group may cooperate and transform the education of children. The results show that the group intervention is a strategy that allowed address the subjective and intersubjective dimension of the participants. The school environment can be understood as a space of diversity of beings and of thoughts, where bloom a series of questions.
SCHIZOPHRENIA AND PERSONALITY DISORDER: HOW THE TWO PATHOLOGIES CAN BE CONFUSED
Authors: Dalapícola Camatta Fernanda , Mariani Silva Camila
Published: May 2022

The psychiatric reform brought with it new ways of looking at the crazy individual and, mainly, several transformations became possible with the events that have been happening in the reform process. Schizophrenia and emotionally unstable personality disorder are two pathologies that have gone through studies and stigma breaks. But these are not the only points they have in common, which makes it easier to confuse the diagnoses. In this work, I tried to show some of these symptoms and their appearance in the individual from a case study.
CYBERCULTURE IN EDUCATION
Authors: Carla da Cunha e Silva Olegário Damiana , Da Costa Moura Daliane , Bruno Silva Dantas Francisco , Damiana do Nascimento Maria , Linhares de Medeiros Melo Marina , De Souza Silva Melquesimiel , Claudia de França Rocha Regina
Published: May 2022

The work presented here aims to dialogue about cyberculture and the transformations that it makes possible in pedagogical practices, as well as the challenges and conflicts that permeate 21st century education. Understanding that the actions relevant to the new technologies present in cyberculture emerge as new demands of a digitally literate society, based on perspectives of mutations in education. Considering that the current context of education is permeated by the incorporation of a new methodology outlined by innovations and inquiries that resulted in a challenging path in the face of various digital impacts. Thus, we opted for a qualitative research, whose data are provided through a bibliographic research. Since, to guide the work, we will dialogue with authors such as Pierre Lévy (1999) who approaches cyberculture and the impact of technologies on the construction of collective intelligence, as well as Magda Soares (2002), who defines literacy digital: a certain state or condition acquired by those who appropriate the new digital technology and practice reading and writing on the screen. In this sense, it is worth noting that during the analysis it was possible to perceive that cyberculture places the human being in front of a sea of ​​knowledge, where it is necessary to choose, select and filter information, to organize it into groups and communities where it is possible to exchange ideas. , share interests and create new social demands and thus overcome the difficulties of the teaching-learning process, favoring advances in education. Thus making the pedagogical doing something significant, which allows reflections and search for solutions for a new decision-making in the educational scenario of the 21st century.
EDUCATION IN LIQUID SOCIETY
Authors: Da Silva Cabral Ayrton , De Medeiros Oliveira Antuzia , Gregório Antunes de Medeiros Ismaelita , Da Glória Gomes Silva Maria , Do Socorro Fernandes de Carvalho Maria , Linhares de Medeiros Melo Marina , Silas Moura Sid
Published: May 2022

This article analyzes, from the perspective of the great Polish sociologist and philosopher, Zigmunt Bauman, Education in contemporary Society, which features characteristics of a liquid society. In order to address the challenges faced by teachers and how such liquidity influences the school environment, the theme of education in liquid society was chosen because it manifests itself as a current and innovative theme for contemporary reflection on teaching practice. Methodologically based on a qualitative and interpretive research approach, the study focused the analysis on reflections on studies of the aforementioned theorist, and on socio-emotional macrocompetencies.
THE INFLUENCE OF PLAYING IN THE PROCESS OF INTERVENTION IN THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER
Authors: Cristina Bento de Santana Mendonça Ana , Carlos da Silva José
Published: May 2022

The present work, conceived from experiences in the field of therapies, in particular the application of ABA, such as the treatment of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be carried out with the help of playful activities, especially games and sound activities. . The search in this work is to present, making use of the literature in this area and relying on studies carried out in this field, how much playfulness can bring benefits to autistic children and the family as an important part in the development process that seeks solutions and treatments that are effective but also present themselves as pleasurable to the child, making them feel motivated to continue with the treatments and, later, understand how, even through play, they could develop.
LICENSEE’S PERCEPTION IN THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PEDAGOGIA RESIDENCE PROGRAM IN THEIR TRAINING AT THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION OF CRATEÚS
Authors: Ferreira do Nascimento Eva , Da Silva Lacerda Junior Orivaldo
Published: May 2022

The main objective of this work is to analyze the perceptions that the members of the Pedagogical Residency Program have in relation to the program in which they are linked. The work deals with a bibliographical research which emphasizes important points of the professional teaching career, such as the importance of the Pedagogical Residency program in the lives of undergraduates, theory in relation to practice, a brief summary of the history of the formation of initial teachers and the job market for teachers. In order to carry out this monographic work, a qualitative research was carried out through Google forms, in which eleven fellows from the group of undergraduate students of the Chemistry course at the Faculty of Education of Crateús participated, the research had five questions in which all were about obligatory objective questions. As a result, it can be concluded that the program is very important in the lives of future teachers, mainly because it allows teachers to have a broad view of what their chosen profession really is.