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A study on consumers perception for green products: An empirical study from India
Authors: Mahapatra Dr. Sabita
Published: February 2019

The last three decades have seen a progressive increase in worldwide environmental consciousness due to rising evidence of environmental problems. Environmental protection is increasingly becoming a necessity and part of a bigger agenda in the urbanising world of developing countries. Given the increasing deterioration of the environment, India as a developing country need to prevent pollution and preserve its natural resources. Environmental attitudes constitute a significant part of environmental consciousness. Therefore, this paper empirically investigates the attitude of Indian consumers towards the environment in general. A survey was developed and administered across India. A total of 162 Indian consumers responded completed the questionnaire. The present paper made an attempt to understand the factor that influences environment conscious behaviour for green products. The finding of the study would help government to better understand consumers' environment conscious behaviour, for developing effective environmental policies required to reinforce green purchase. Moreover, companies will have insight about how to profile green consumers in India, to develop effective messages that will functionally and emotionally appeal to their target customers.
Contextual Weather and Climate Broadcast System: Case for Nganyi Community Farmers in Kisumu
Authors: Orwa Ochieng Dr. Daniel , Wanjiru Kamau Sharon
Published: February 2019

Mobile phone ownership has seen a steady increase in Kenya in the last five years and currently stands at 28.08 million mobile phone subscribers spread throughout the country. With poor road infrastructure, the mobile phone has become invaluable in reaching many people and can be useful in broadcasting information such as in education, health, agriculture and many other sectors. Previous survey and analysis indicates that implementation of technology is one of the key effectors of turnaround of rural economies. The main challenge that lies ahead is one of strengthening the innovation capabilities of African in order to be able to successfully address negative impacts caused by climate change and achieve broader economic growth and development.
BLUE BRAIN
Authors: R. Suryawanshi Chandani , Nayyar Vinod
Published: February 2019

Today scientists are in research to create an artificial brain that can think, respond, take decision, and keep anything in memory. The main aim is to upload human brain into machine. So that man can think, take decision without any effort. After the death of the body, the virtual brain will act as the man. So, even after the death of a person we will not loose the knowledge, intelligence, personalities, feelings and memories of that man, that can be used for the development of the human society. Technology is growing faster than every thing. IBM is now in research to create a virtual brain, called Blue brain. If possible, this would be the first virtual brain of the world. IBM, in partnership with scientists at Switzerlands Ecole Polytech- nique Federale de Lausannes (EPFL) Brain and Mind Institute will begin simulating the brains biological systems and output the data as a working 3-dimensional model that will recreate the high-speed electrochemical interactions that take place within the brains interior. These include cognitive functions such as language, learning, perception and memory in addition to brain malfunction such as psychiatric disorders like depression and autism. From there, the modeling will expand to other regions of the brain and, if successful, shed light on the relationships between genetic, molecular and cognitive functions of the brain.
An exploratory study to identify factors that influence the use of Electronic Patient Journey Boards in Queensland Health
Authors: Gururajan Raj , Hafeez Baig Abdul , Sturgess Julie , Clark Kevin , Gururajan Vijaya , Moller Susan
Published: February 2019

This research paper provides preliminary findings on views expressed by users regarding the use of Electronic Patient Journey Boards (EPJBs) in Queensland Health. Initial data were collected through a qualitative approach in order to understand the views of health professionals regarding EPJBs. This was achieved through interviews, brainstorming sessions and focus groups held with healthcare professionals who have used the EPJB and those who will be using EPJBs in the future. These qualitative data were analysed through the lens of three key critical variables, namely people, processes and technology. The preliminary findings show that these three variables are critical for the success of the use and implementation of EPJBs in the healthcare domain. Furthermore, this research paper was also able to identify factors that will have a significant influence on the implementation of a technology in a healthcare setting. This study is limited t o Queensland Health and needs further research to test the findings of the study, in order to apply the findings more generally. The analysis of data provides an initial blueprint for the implementation of EPJBs more widely.
Testing for Panel Granger Causality Relationship between international R&D cooperation and Economic Growth
Authors: Sadraou Tareki , Ben Al Tarek
Published: February 2019

In this paper we investigate the causal relationship between R&D cooperation and economic growth. We use an innovative econometric method which is based on a panel test of the Granger non causality hypothesis. We implement various tests with a sample of 32 industrial and developing countries over the 1970-2012 periods. The results provide support for a robust causality relationship from economic growth to the R&D cooperation. On the contrary, the non causality hypothesis from R&D cooperation to economic growth can't be rejected in most of the cases. However, these results only imply that, if such a relationship exists, it can't be easily identified in a simply bi-variate Granger causality test.
Technology Adoption in Management Classroom Learning
Authors: Akhtar Dr. Javaid , Patel Dr.Gokulnanda , Khan Nuzhat
Published: February 2019

The paper aims to examine the factors affecting the intention to use technology by the MBA students. The Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) is used as a research framework. Survey was conducted in seven metro cities in India viz; Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Delhi, Greater Noida, Bangalore and Chennai via questionnaire method. Out of 900 questionnaires distributed 517 students completed the survey questionnaire measuring their responses to five constructs in UTAUT. In addition to determining the factors which affect the usage of technology, the paper also enlists theÂ Â  type of technologies used and their frequency of usage in classroom learning by the students. The students of AICTE approved and University affiliated colleges providing full time Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) participated in this survey.
Queuing Model For Effective Customer Service Delivery In The Banking Industry: A Study Of Union Bank PLC In Enugu Metropolis
Authors: Franca Iroegbu Ngozi , Agu Okoro
Published: February 2019

The study highlights the imperativeness of maintaining an effective customer service delivery by attacking the notorious problem of long queue in service industry especially in Union Bank Plc. The following were the objectives: to highlight the cause(s) of clumsy service delivery in this bank which is manifested in long queues, to ascertain the usefulness of queuing model in ameliorating this problem,  To examine the effects of long queue and poor service delivery on the customers, To examine the measures put in place by the bank to ameliorate the problem of long queue, to ascertain the usefulness of supervision of the tellers and facilities in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness service delivery. The paper adopted a survey method with questionnaire and oral interviews as instruments of getting the data. The analysis of the study was presented in simple percentage in a table. The population of the study was 118 for staff (Junior/senior) and the population of customers being infinite, a sample size was derived using Williams and Freud formula to get a total of 462 customers. The data collected were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The findings indicate that the long queue is caused by poor supervision of tellers and facilities. The long queue has caused a high rate of drop of their customers to other banks. The bank has tried to embark on many strategies to attack this problem but it came late after many customers had gone. The study concludes that customer satisfaction is of prime importance to any enterprise that wants to control a high share of the market for their products. As all banks sell the same products but each bank's competitive advantage is its strategy for the satisfaction of her customers. Constant long queue in any service industry is an impediment to the realization of this goal. Proper supervision of queuing model is a panacea to this problem. The study recommends the following: proper and adequate supervision of tellers to maximize their efforts and show case the need for extra service points. There should be a constant appraisal of the staff to expose the trainable and un-trainable ones amongst them. The trainable ones should be sent for training while non-trainable ones will be laid off. There should be a proper examination of facilities and network system to keep them functional. Finally there should be regular promotional programmes to create the needed awareness to the public, informing them of the bank's re-engineering of its system to attract them back to the bank.
A Novel Design of Low-Power 1-Bit CMOS Full-Adder Cell using XNOR and MUX
Authors: Lakshmaiah Dayadi , Subramanyam Dr. M.V. , Prasad Dr. K.Sathya
Published: February 2019

This paper process a novel design for low power 1-bit CMOS full adder using XNOR and MUX, with reduced number of transistors using GDI cell. The circuits were simulated with supply voltage scaling from 1.2V to 0.6V &0.6V to 0.3V. To achieve the desired performance of power delay product, area, capacitance the transistors with low threshold voltage were used at critical paths and high threshold voltage at non critical paths. The results show the efficiency of the proposed technique in terms of power consumption, delay and area.
Cyber entrepreneurial venture: Case studies on Phenomenon of Venture Creation
Authors: Wahee Supreet Juneja , Bhardwaj Dr. Broto , Deshmukh A.R
Published: February 2019

Purpose: Cyber Entrepreneurship is  gaining much prominence in both developed nations and developing nations and has thus created higher demand for need to study cyber entrepreneurship.

In tandem, entrepreneurship and cyber entrepreneurship have been the focus of researchers, educators as well as public and private bodies.

Methodology: The research methodology is based on case study method. This paper explores the initiatives in cyber entrepreneurship in various parts of the world through content analysis of journal articles and websites on the subject.

Findings: The findings of the research study show that cyber world has given birth to a new breed of cyber entrepreneurs who have used information technology and the Internet to create small, self-sustaining financial eco-systems using a minimum of financial and infrastructural resources creating employment for themselves and this new breed has created employment for others.

Originality/contribution:This paper contributed by identifying various practices adopted by successful cyber entrepreneurial ventures.
An inventory model for deteriorating items under time varying demand condition
Authors: Mishra Srichandan , Mishra S.P. , Mishra N. , Panda J.
Published: February 2019

In this paper we discuss the development of an inventory model for deteriorating items which investigates an instantaneous replenishment model for the items under cost minimization. A time varying type of demand rate with infinite time horizon, exponential deterioration and with shortage in considered. The result is illustrated with numerical example.
Optimization and Minimization of Disturbance to the Operating Room
Authors: TAIF F. , NAMIR A. , AZOUAZI M. , EZZBADY S.
Published: February 2019

Requests for surgical surgery can occur unexpectedly. We can not, in any circumstances when the demand for care arises.Some requests can be queued and scheduled for future dates. These applications are generally surgeries that are not of an urgent nature, they can be delayed without danger to the patient. In medical language, this type of application is generally designated b y the elective surgery, or scheduled.However, a significant proportion of applications within the field of emergency and requires immediate care. This type of application is inherently difficult to predict, and therefore not schedulable and is generally d esignated by the emergency surgery. Depending on the legal structure of the hospital, it may be obliged to accept all emergency patients In this paper, we study the problem of reactive scheduling surgeries in operating rooms with consideration arriving urgent cases.In this context, we propose a reactive programming model procedure whose purpose is to minimize the cost of inserting these urgent cases and also take in consideration the availability of o perating theaters and Surgeons. To solve this problem, we propose a heuristic based on constraint programming
Adoption Of Macroprudential Policy In An Inflationary Economy: Implication For Developing Economies
Authors: Ujunwa Augustine , Nwakoby Ifeoma , Okoyeuzu Chinwe
Published: February 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critique the suitability of macro prudential policy as a proactive and effective toolkit for mitigating financial system risk in developing economies.Design/methodology/approach: The author first discusses the causes of the 2007/2008 global financial crisis in developed and developing economies. The narration is to demonstrate that the causes, duration and amplitude of the crisis differ across jurisdictions, and any regulatory model that will be effective in mitigating future crises must take into cognizance the institutional peculiarities of those countries.Â Findings: The paper provides evidence on the difficulties of implementing the macro-prudential policy toolkits in developing economies because of their institutional and structural characteristics such as inflationary pressure, undiversified economy, lagging supervision, among others.Research Limitations/implication: There is paucity of substantial local literature on macro-prudential policy in developing economies, especially Africa. While this study is meant to close this gap, literature reviewed however, relied extensively on studies on developed economies. Practical implication: The extrapolation of prudential tools from developed economies requires serious caution by developing economies because of dissimilarities in economic structure, financial system, governance structure and causes of systemic risk, which may not be mitigated by macro-prudential toolkits.Originality and Value: The study adds value to the global discourse on regulatory models for mitigating systemic crisis by introducing the perspective of developing economies to the macro-prudential debate.
Methodology for study of epistemological obstacules: similarity concept
Authors: Nolasco Dr. Hermes , Hernandez G Dr. Juan Carlos , Sigarreta A Dr.  Jose Maria
Published: February 2019

In this document an epistemological analyst, about the concept similarity will be done, by identifying ruptures and affiliations that have been resistant to evolution, the widespread and therefore, could be described as epistemological obstacles. Moreover, the distinction of the three stages of analysis regarding the evolution of the concept of similarity has allowed systematize three approaches to the concept when considered as a teaching object.
Adoption of E-commerce Payment Systems by Commercial Banks in Kenya
Authors: Jesse Nakhumwa Ndubi
Published: February 2019

E-commerce, which is combination of traditional commerce and Internet, has brought dramatic changes of the way business transactions are conducted prompting banks, as the intermediary financial instruments, to adopt and adapt electronic payment systems (EPS). These e-payment systems which include debit and credit cards, electronic fund transfer, mobile payments platforms and internet banking are already in use in Kenya market. Importantly to note is the fact that electornic payment instruments are not used with equal intensity even in developed countries due to various reasons. The research thus is focused on identifying key drivers for adoption of EPS in Kenya market by banks.The researcher identified major variables affecting adoption of EPS which included security status, perceived level of trust, infrastructure capability to handle the system, marginal cost reduction and perceived associated benefits. A descriptive census survey of all the 43 banks was then done through a structured questionnaire. With a id of technology acceptance model and DeLone & McLean Information System Success model, the data collected was empirically analysed and results presented.With different intensity, the findings of the study revealed that many banks in Kenya are implementing EPS platforms. The driving forces for the adoption are the factors identified in the conceptual framework of this study. Bank respondents successfully did the rating of these factors. Therefore, the study recommends for a concerted effort amongst EPS key players to streamline operations in their area of concern. They should establish policies and legal framework good for electronic transactions as well as building sound telecommunication infrastructure countrywide. Again, this study is just but a stepping-stone to a better analysis that will unlock the potential of e-payment systems. The researcher encourages both academicians and practitioners to critique the study findings.
Designing and Testing the Usability of NETA Prototype based on Fitts Law: A preliminary Study
Authors: Doraisamy Gopi , Muniandy Dr. Balakrishnan
Published: February 2019

This paper is based on a study that was to design and test the usability of a tablet app prototype named NETA (Nota Elektronik Tatabahasa) as an assisting tool in Malay grammar learning process. For this purpose, an app prototype and a questionnaire consist of 26 items was developed based on the literature and expert opinions. Human-computer interface theories, usability theories and ID models such as Fitts Law, ARCS Motivation Model, Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction and the Dick and Carey Instructional Design Model provided a basis for the development of the prototype and the questionnaire items. 40 form one students from a secondary school in the state of Penang, Malaysia filled the questionnaire. The Cronbachs alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was found to be .832 indicating a relatively high internal consistency and reliability of the items. The findings generally show that the NETA prototype helps to engage and motivate student to learn Malay grammar. The results also suggest that there are a number of areas for the NETA prototype to improve and promote the app in a more realistic manner that suits the needs of the students. Several recommendations are also presented for future research.
A Review Paper on Comparative Study of FPGA Implemented AES, Rijndael AES and Pipelined AES Algorithms for Secure Adhoc Networks
Authors: Srivastava Pooja , Verma Seema , Agarwal Abhilasha , Pooja Pooja , Gupta Shradh
Published: February 2019

Cryptographic techniques are necessary for the security of Adhoc Network. These cryptographic Algorithms are obligatory for protection of the user data so that only the permitted user are allowed to access it. This review paper outlines the comparison of various algorithms i.e AES, Rijndael AES and Pipelined AES. These algorithms estimate the performance on the basis of data throughput and clock frequency.
An Evaluation of Factors Considered while Selecting Mutual Funds: A Case of Brokers in Punjab
Authors: Sahi Anu , Pahuja Dr. Anurag , Dogra Dr. Balram
Published: February 2019

The past years have been a defining period for the mutual fund industry, as lack of incentivisation has made it increasingly burdensome for the distributor to reach out to the retail investor. Rather, role of distribution channel is phenomenal in delivery of product or service. Majority of the investors relies on financial advisors for choosing mutual funds. Hence, it is imperative to unveil the factors considered while selecting mutual funds and attributes affecting success of mutual funds. It is a maiden effort in this regard, since no such empirical study as per best of our knowledge has been conducted in the state of Punjab till date.
Multivariate statistical analysis of cold season wheat yield under drought conditions Alireza Razavi
Authors: Razavi Alireza
Published: February 2019

Effect of drought stress on cold season wheat varieties investigated at Jolgeh-rokh station of Torbat Heydarieh agricultural and resources research center during 2012 and 2013. The experiment contained 18 inbred lines and promised varieties studied in optimal and limited irrigation levels. Two separate complete randomized block designs with three replications were carried out. At limited irrigation level plants did not irrigated at dough stage and physiological maturity stage. Measured treats was: plant height, spike length, peduncle length, grains/spike, grain weight, thousand grain weight, spike weight, harvest index, grain and biological yield.  Results showed that Cold wheat 14 was the best variety in both irrigation levels. Grain yield significantly correlated with grain yield and biological yield at optimal condition. There was a positive correlation between biological yield peduncle weight and harvest index with grain yield at drought condition. Stepwise regression analysis showed that yield variation control by thousand grain weight, grains/spike and spike weight at optimal irrigation condition. Peduncle length was the only variable enters to regression model at drought condition. Peduncle length and weight had the highest indirect effect on yield as shown by path analysis. Factor analysis indicated that three factors accounted for about 80 percent of the total variation among characters. Investigating the drought susceptibility indices showed that mean productivity index and stress susceptibility index was the best in selecting tolerate varieties.
Study on efficiency of some herbicides for fight against weeds in birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus L.) seed production
Authors: Churkova Boriana
Published: February 2019

The study was conducted during the period of 2010-2012 in the experimental field of RIMSA-Troyan on light grey pseudopodsolic soil. The aim of study is to determine the efficiency of herbicides Stratos Ultra (100 g/l cycloxydim) and Pulsar 40 (40 g/l imazamox) and their use in seed production of birdsfoot trefoil. The highest efficiency against weeds showed the treatment of birdsfoot trefoil crops with herbicide Pulsar 40 at a dose of 1200 ml/ha, applied in the year of sowing at the phase of 2-4 leaf of birdsfoot trefoil. The herbicide treatment restricted the opportunity to increase the population density of weeds and led to increase in seed yield by 30.2%. The high seed production under treatment with that herbicide determined also the high values of the structured elements of seed production. In the treatment by herbicide Stratos Ultra high seed production was also realised, which exceeded the control by 8.7% at a dose of 1000 ml/ha and 11.7% at a dose of 2000 ml/ha.
The effects of date pollinizer variety and pollination time on fruit set and yield of Medjhol date palm
Authors: Amir Rahnama Abdoul , Rahkhodaei Esmaeil
Published: February 2019

Date palm is unisexual, being either male or female. Male and female flowers grow on buds called Spathe, which opens naturally when fully mature. It is easy to identify the male and female flowers. Under the method of manual pollination, pollen from a male flower is smeared over female flowers. The pollen variety and pollination time have important effects on date palm fruit set, yield and quality. This experiment was carried out to study the effect of date pollinizer variety and pollination time on fruit set, growth and development of Medjhol date palm variety, in date palm garden of date palm and tropical fruit research institute of Iran during three years from 2009 to 2011. The trail was randomized complete block design in factorial manner with three pollen variety as Ghaname, Vardy, and Samesmave, two pollination time as 1-3 days before or after spathe opening and four replication. The results showed that the Vardy pollen had significant effects and increased the fertility percent and fruit yield, rather than two other pollen varieties. The pollen variety had no significant effects on fruit quality as total sugar, acidity, and bricx. The pollination time before spathe opening significantly increased fertility percent, decreased fruit weight and date palm yield. Finally the pollen variety and pollination time interaction effects showed that, application of Vardy pollen from 1-3 days after spathe opening with the most production date palm yield, equal 19.9 kilogram per any date palm trees, so this treatment is the best and are recommended.
Evaluation role of some types of plant fertilizers toward leaf miners and its parasitoid on broad bean Vicia faba (L.)
Authors: Moawad Sawsan S. , H. El-Behery , I.M. Ebadah , Sh. Shalaby , O. El-Fandary
Published: February 2019

The role of four fertilizers type namely (biofertilizers, organic manure, compost el Wadi and chemical fertilizer) toward the population fluctuation of leafminers, Liriomyza spp. and its damage to snap faba bean were evaluated. The population fluctuation of leafminer Liriomyza spp and its' parasitoid increased in case of fertile soil more than unfertile one. The relation between the population fluctuation of leafminer parasitoid was positively affected by the population of leafminers. On other side, the results indicated that the growth parameters of fertile plant were recorded significant variation more than unfertile plant.
Salicylic Acid And Acibenzolar-s-methyl Induced Resistance Against Toxic Effect Of Juglone, A Toxin Of Mycosphaerella Fijiensis Causal Agent Of Banana Black Leaf Streak Disease
Authors: Elisée AMARI Ler-N'Ogn Dadé  Georges , Mamadou CHERIF , Kouakou Hilaire Tanoh , Brahima CAMARA , Daouda KONÉ
Published: February 2019

Salicylic acid and its analogues are considered the most important compounds which can be activated a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) in plants. The disadvantages and limits related to the usual methods in particular fungicide spray to the control of black leaf streak disease (BLSD) require research of approaches more respectful of the environment for this disease management such as the use of SAR inducers. The effects of Salicylic acid (SA) and Acibenzolar-S-methyl (ASM) on the interaction of two susceptible cultivars of banana (Orishele and Corne 1) with the hemibiotrophic fungal Mycosphaerella fijiensis and his toxin (juglone) were investigated. The results showed that SA and ASM at low concentrations (25 and 50 µg/ml) did not affect M. fijiensis development but have the capacity to induce protection into sensitive banana against juglone toxic effect. These SAR inducers reduced the intensity of the necrosis due to the juglone and lengthened the incubation period of M. fijiensis after inoculation of banana leaves. The expression of the resistance induced was related to the variety of banana. More significant effectiveness of protection was obtained with ASM in particular on Corne 1. A total protection against the induction of necrosis was kept up to 100 µg/ml of juglone 2 to 3 weeks after application of ASM on the soil and on the leaves of banana. ASM constitutes a viable and noncontaminant option in the fight against to BLSD because of his non-inhibiting action on M. fijiensis and excellent protection into banana when roots and leaves were treated.
The Contribution of Some Soil and Crop Management Practice on Soil Organic Carbon Reserves: Review
Authors: Shibabaw Agegnehu , Alemeyehu Melkamu
Published: February 2019

Soil organic carbon is the most important attribute and chosen as the most important indicator of soil and environment quality and agricultural sustainability. Maintaining of soil carbon stocks and other nutrient proved as the most important challenge of arable lands. It depends on soil type, surrounding climate and long term land use. Studies of various research reports indicates that agricultural management practice; crop rotation, residue management, reduced tillage, green manuring and organic matter amendment has identified for its contribution to the improvement of soil organic matter stocks and some other nutrients.Implementing of reduced or no tillage operation has underlined in increasing organic carbon stock of the soil through delaying of organic matter decomposition and N mineralization.Long term adoption of legume based crop rotation notably increases soil organic carbon and N contents, helped with natural gift of atmospheric nitrogen fixation. Organic sources of fertilizer are reservoirs of plant nutrients and organic carbon, and hence amendment with adequate and quality manure ultimately enhances the soil nutrients and SOC stocks of the soil. In general, soil and crop management practices allow the soil to sequester more atmospheric carbon in to the soil.The circumstances ultimately contribute to agricultural sustainability, environmental and soil quality and mitigation of climate change at large.
Morphological characterization and genetic diversity studies of promising brinjal genotypes for hybridization program in Bangladesh
Authors: Solaiman Abul Hasnat Muhammad , Nishizawa Takashi , Khatun Mahmuda , Ahmad Shahabuddin
Published: February 2019

In this Morphological variation of thirty-five brinjal genotypes was investigated in order to screen efficient genotypes for a hybridization program in Bangladesh. The phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than that for the genotypic. The PCV estimates were high for the number of branches, number of fruits per plant, and single fruit weight. Heritability estimates were high for the single fruit weight with high genetic advance. In spite of high heritability values for most traits, the expected genetic advance as a percentage of the mean ranged from 19.92 to 121.51. Multivariate analysis was performed using principal component analysis (PCA), principal coordinate analysis, cluster analysis and canonical variate analysis. With PCA, multivariate analysis of Mahalanobis's distance (D2), and cluster analysis, the genotypes were grouped into six clusters. The longest inter-cluster distance was between clusters II and III, and the shortest was between clusters V and VI. Cluster VI showed the longest intra-cluster distance but cluster II showed the shortest. Genotypes of cluster I were suitable for the number of branches per plant, cluster II for the fruit length, cluster III for the number of fruits per plant, and cluster IV for the single fruit weight and yield. Considering the performances, genotypes SM-111, SM-84, EGN-27, SM-183, and BARI begun-6 are suitable parents for the hybridization program.
Dry matter, Free Sugar and Starch Changes in Tuber Regions of White Yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.), and the Effect of Storage Environment
Authors: Hamadina Elsie
Published: February 2019

This study was conducted to determine the changes in dry matter (DM), free sugar (FS) and starch contents in the three yam (D. rotundata) tuber regions under two storage environmental conditions (natural light- yam barn, or and darkness). Three varieties of D. rotundata (alaako, Dodoro and Odo) were studied. The dry matter content of the Head region was the highest (28.6%), followed by the Middle (26.9%) and Tail (22.3%) regions. Change in dry matter content of the tuber is mainly due to rapid changes in the dry matter content of the Tail region over time. Storage environment significantly (P< 0.05) affected dry matter content of the three tuber regions at 8 and 16 weeks in storage (WIS). Head regions per variety were lower in dry matter when stored under Light than in the Dark at 8 WIS, while the reverse was the case for the Tail. This may relate to the release of endodormancy. By 16 WIS, when tubers stored under Light had well developed sprouts and those stored in the Dark only showed the first sign of sprouting, all Head regions had higher dry matter content under Light than in Dark storage. This may be due to the presence of sprouts. Storage environment did not significantly affect starch content at the various tuber regions. Head regions had higher percentage free sugar content under Light than Dark storage, and these effects were manifested between 8 and 16 WIS.
Improve the salinity stress by using ascorbic acid on Germination, Growth Parameters, Water Relations, Organic and Inorganic Components of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum, L.) Plant
Authors: Al Othaimen Hanan Saleh
Published: February 2019

The relationship between compatible solutes (osmolytes) and antioxidants are the strategies that plants have developed to tolerate salt stress. A greenhouse experiment was carried out to study the response of presoaked Sweet Peppers (Capsicum annuum, L.) seeds in freshly prepared ascorbic acid (25 mML-1 ASC) or distilled water (control) for 12 h at natural environmental conditions, to reduce the effect of salinity stress. Generally, the sweet pepper seeds germination occurred after 4 days, while, the germination rate (%) were more faster after soaking the seeds in ascorbic acid compared with control (soaked in distilled water). NaCl salt-stress treatments caused a reduction in all growth parameters (fresh and dry weights of plant, leaf area and number per plant) compared control, particularly at high NaCl level (250 mM) more reduced. In the mean time, ascorbic acid had reduced the effect NaCl salinity stress on all growth parameters. Photosynthetic pigments (chlorophyll a & b and carotenoids) and chloroplast efficiency were increasing with salinity stress, but the response was more pronounced at 250 mM NaCl whether alone or combined with ascorbic acid. Also, salinity stress treatments tended to increased all of the total available carbohydrates (Monosaccharide, Disaccharides & polysaccharides), nitrogenous components (protein, amino acids & proline), antioxidase, (catalase, peroxidase & superoxide dismutases) enzymes activities and inorganic mineral elements (Na+, K+, N+3, P+3, Ca+2, Mg+2 & Cl-) but after soaked the seeds in ascorbic acid, these components tended to increased more. Application of NaCl salinity-stress on tomato plant induced the synthesis of nitrogenous components (protein, amino acids, proline), whereas, the tomato seeds soaked before planting in ascorbic acid which leads to remarkably increasing more for all nitrogenous components, antioxidase, carbohydrates and inorganic mineral elements content.
Insemination of dairy goats with estrus induced by the male effect during rainy and dry seasons in Northeastern Brazil
Authors: Viana Neto Aderson Martins , Flores Salles Maria Gorete , Salles Rodrigues Inti Campos , Figueirêdo Freitas Vicente José , Noronha Moura Arlindo Alencar Araripe , De Araújo Airton Alencar
Published: February 2019

This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of biostimulation (Male Effect) through kidding rate of artificially inseminated goats during rainy (March-April) and dry (August-September) seasons of 2012 at Ceara, Brazil. The male effect was effective regardless of season, resulting in 94.5% of goats in estrus. The pregnancy rate for the dry season (57.6%) was proportionally higher than the rainy season (44.4%). However, the kidding rate has tended (P = 0.074) to be higher in the dry season. In general, the second estrus was more conducive to pregnancy, either to rainy or dry season. Thus, the artificial insemination of goats with estrus induced and synchronized by the male effect can be a feasible management resulting in satisfactory productive and reproductive index.
Calibration Device Development for Spherical Solar Radiation Sensors
Authors: Takakura Tadashi , Miyahira Morikuni , Tamaki Maro , Akutsu Masako , Usui Takae , Okushima Limi , Kaiho Akira
Published: February 2019

Measuring the solar radiation received by a plant canopy is necessary to analyze its physiological aspects. A spherical photodiode has been developed for this purpose. However, a horizontally set calibrated solarimeter using a flat type sensor cannot be used for calibration because it must remain unaffected by the cosine law. Therefore, an inexpensive automatic tracking solar disk system has been developed for the calibration of a spherical type solarimeter. A calibrated solarimeter was mounted on the tracking system and was inclined according to the altitude and the declination angle of the location on the day of the experiment. The system calibrated all four spherical solarimeters with high correlation coefficients . Some data exceed the so-called solar constant, which is measured similarly, but outside of the earth atmospheric layer because the device developed this time measured hemispherical solar radiation normal to the sun disk. Similar data were reported even from horizontal measurements.
Fluidized bed technology for biooil production: Review
Authors: Rangasamy Mythili , Venkatachalam P , Subramanian P
Published: February 2019

Fast pyrolysis is an emerging technique by which a liquid product, biooil is formed. The fast pyrolysis can be done using various reactors such as fluidized bed reactors, transported and circulating fluidized bed reactors, ablative and vacuum reactors, tubular reactors, microwave pyrolytic reactors,auger system and rotating cone reactors. Among them fluidized bed system is a well understood technology and available for the commercialization of fast pyrolysis. In this review, the process parameters in fluidized bed system that enhance the biooil production were reviewed. Utilization of various feedstocks for biooil production and the characteristics of biooil that mainly affect the utilization were presented. Â
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta Crantz), (EUPHORBIACEAE) GROWN IN THREE AGROCLIMATIC ZONES OF CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Authors: Zinga Innocent , E Kosh Komba , F Duval M , S Akpavi , A Atato , P Yandia , K Batawila , S Semballa , K Akpagana
Published: February 2019

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Krants) introduced in the Central African Republic (CAR) in the 1850s, is now the staple food of the population. It does not know the genetic diversity of cultivated accessions in peasant communities. To assess this diversity, microsatellite technique was used on the 179 accessions identified. 137 alleles were amplified with an average of 5.95 alleles at the 23 loci. Analysis of genetic diversity within varieties across five villages showed that 46 accessions of 49 have a genotypic homogeneity is 93.87%. Only accessions "Tokonenanga" (Ndanga) "Touguenlag" (Soungbe) and "Sereka" (Karama) are each represented by two different genotypes.
Management and Risk in the Frame of Ipm with Biological Control Methods
Authors: Lixandru Marian , Fendrihan Sergiu
Published: February 2019

The demographic development of human population, the pollution, with pesticides, the needs for better quality crops, determined the farmers, policy makers, scientists and the public to make steps further in order to adopt strategies, to issue laws, guides, directives to implement in practice the use of IPM and biological control of pests and Phyto-pathogens for implementing sano-genetic advanced agriculture. This is a short review paper discussing the modern and future IPM.
The Chemical Composition of Egyptian Moringa Oleifera Grown in Different Agro-Ecological Regions
Authors: Rhyem Samar
Published: February 2019

Moringa Oleifera plant is successfully grown in Egypt now their leaves are highly nutritious and can be eaten either fresh or cooked. Aim Evaluate chemical composition of Egyptian Moringa Oleifera leaves grown in different agro-ecological regions. Methods; Same age leaves were collected from private farm in Gharbiya governorate (loam soil) and from western dessert (sandy soil). Leaves were subjected to proximate, vitamin, minerals and antioxidants analysis. Results; soil types widely affect the results depending on the nutrients and ph value. Fresh leaves contain the highest moisture content and the lowest nutrients comparing to dried leaves. Moringa Oleifera grown in sandy soil had the highest content of ash, carbohydrate and minerals including; Ca, Zn, Na, K, Mg and Fe compared to which grown in loam soil. Vitamin C, beta carotene, total phenolic, total flavonoids, and total antioxidant capacity were higher in leaves cultivated from loam soil than sandy soil as  67.93, 1497, 58.9, 90.8 mg/g , 65% and 60.5, 1303.9, 50.4, 80.5mg/g, and 59% respectively. Variability in chemical composition is likely due to differences in soil, climate, and plant age. These relatively diverse chemical constituents may be responsible for the medicinal properties of Moringa Oleifera leaves
Characterization and Antimicrobial Characteristics of Chitosan Modified Hibiscus Sabdariffal.Extract
Authors: Mansour Fatma Elzhraa
Published: February 2019

Samples of Chitosan (Cs) natural polymer containing successive amount of Hibiscus sabdariffaLextract were sucssesfuly synthesized using traditional simple casting route. Prepared thin films were characterized using fourier transform infrared (FTIR). FT-IR of synthesized thin films reveals maintenance of the characteristic bands of chitosan in addition to the appearance of two new sharp intense bands at 1782 and 954 cm-1 intensified with increasing plant extract content and assigned to the interaction between NH2 of polymer skeleton with falvanoids present in the extract. Obtained data poit out to a formation of homogenous composite structure. X-ray diffraction data (XRD) reval no prounounced band indicating the amorphous structure of synthesized final polymeric product. In vitro antimicrobial studies were performed using both gram negative and positive bacteria in addition to Fungul and Yeast activity using simple minimum inhibition zone (MIZ) standeredroutain.
Newton &-vs Lorentz
Authors: Canero Armando Tomas
Published: February 2019

Is there a point of divergence between Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism? This discrepancy is raised by many authors and arises between Newton's third law and the equation of Lorentz forces. Due to the transcendence of these expressions, their wide application in different situations is not a minor issue and should be given a consistent interpretation with both theories. The discrepancy mentioned is based in that: according to the calculations of classical field theory, a particle with an electric charge moving immersed in a magnetic field suffers an action that diverts its trajectory, making it describe a circular path, which can not be compensated through a contrary force in the body that generated the magnetic field. The force on this second body is predicted, by this theory, at ninety degrees from the first, thus contradicting the principle of action and reaction. This study shows why the Lorentz law does not contradict Newton's third law and gives a consistent explanation of how the equations of classical field theory should be applied so that the result is correct.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER CANDIDATES SENSITIVITY AND AWARENESS LEVELS IN NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION
Authors: OCAL Tulay
Published: February 2019

As environment education gains importance in a changing and developing world, studies about this subject has been increasing every day. Nature and environment education is one of the most important subjects being studied.Environmental education applications are insufficient in the education faculties of our countrys universities. For nature andenvironmental education to reach its goals new approaches should be included in the curriculum. Many different teachingtechniques, including using field trips, can be used and new techniques can be developed.For this study, a field trip in which social studies teacher candidates had practical nature and environmental educationwas organized with 33 (20 female, 13 male) second-year teacher candidates studying Social Studies Education in NiÄŸde
Mountain Hunting Land Lands of the Best Sirvan Region the Effects of the Erosion Process on Municipality (in the Case of Shamakhi Region)
Authors: ZH.Aliyev Prof.Rans
Published: February 2019

The aim of the study is to investigate the erosion of degraded brown soils used mainly under grain crops in the Shamakhi region, south-east of the Greater Caucasus, and erosion of moderately eroded species to the soil fertility parameters
Modeling Optimal Time Allocation for Work and Personal Life at The National Level (Case in Lithuania)
Authors: Tauraite Viktorija , Lydeka Zigmas
Published: February 2019

The article deals with the acute phenomenon in the 21st century – the distribution of time for work and personal life. Employed people in the modern society are most frequently faced with problems of work-life conflict. For this reason, this article primarily focuses on determination of optimal time allocation for work and personal life. First, this study analyzes the theoretical aspects of time allocation for work and personal life. Subsequently, a model for optimal time allocation for work and personal life is presented and the research methodology is substantiated. The model is realized by solving the multicriterial (target) optimization problem using weighting coefficients and priority methods and performing sensitivity analysis. This model is composed based on the employed population of Lithuania, but it can be adapted to other countries as well. In this case, the original questionnaire and time diary data should be obtained in the country under investigation. The results of the empirical research carried out showed that the population in Lithuania in 2017 begins to devote more time to personal life compared to 2003. Nevertheless, employed populations do not optimally allocate time between work and private life. For this reason, the article provides recommendations for employed people in Lithuania seeking to balance distribution of time for work and personal life, taking into consideration the current and desired monthly net wages.
Enhancing Information Retention of Forensic Science Students: Incorporating a Simulated Crime Scene Practicum in the College Classroom
Authors: Byrne David S
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this research was to investigate whether crime scene simulations benefit the learning process in terms of retention of knowledge.  By providing a real-word experience via the Applied Learning pedagogy, the comprehension of the basic foundations of forensic science were indeed retained and reinforced through the incorporation of a mock crime scene in the classroom.  A total of 50 undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice participated and were evaluated using three different assessment measures employed throughout the practicum: feedback, reflection, and debriefings.  This qualitative research uncovered that students’ retention of the theories and concepts continued past the midterm examination while the instructor benefited from a multi-assessment approach to gauging student performance.  Additionally, this research also found that learners benefited in ways beyond the scope of this study; they also came away with practical realizations relating to the benefits of collaboration and an understanding of how this course prepares them for careers in law enforcement.