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Innovative Pavement Materials and Design: Smart Roadways and Smart Road Maintenance for the Future
Authors: Hashem Sherif , Cardiño Clinton
Published: May 2020

break any industry or economy. The transportation construction sector is no exception, however, innovation and doing things differently in this sector has been dead slow for centuries, compared to other industries. Automobiles have developed significantly over the years, but the way we build, roadways has not. Innovative vehicles should entail innovative roads to be able to cater them. This paper looks into this subject from a practical perspective with some degree of theoretical depth. It provides a high-level review of a range of cutting technological innovations that can be readily adopted and applied in the State of Qatar and the region in the future. This includes innovative ideas such as solar roadways, plastic roadways, and app-aided road maintenance ignited through the use of the powerful design-build project delivery approach, in addition to addressing the strategic need for building a vivid innovation-driven organizational work culture. The paper is influenced by the author’s iconic book ‘The Power of Design- Build’, USA, (Hashem, 2014), and a number of research and innovation articles and papers in the transportation and infrastructure sector around the world. Daring to adopt innovation and new ideas is a must to advance the roadway construction sector and catch up with the needs and ambitions of the 21st century.
Unfair Payment Issues in Construction: Re-Thinking Alternative Payment Method For Tier-1 Contractors to Subcontractors
Authors: Swai Laura Peter , Arewa Andrew Oyen , Ugulu Rex Asibuodu
Published: May 2020

Recent statistics reveal substantial increase in late payments cases from 18% to 27%; with over £30 billion unpaid invoices to UK contractors. Furthermore, 82% of overdue invoices are monies owed to subcontractor by tier-1 main contractors. Indeed, tier-1 contractors are deemed to be the main elephant in the room despite various contractual, government and private initiatives designed to curb late payment menace. Yet, there is little research concerning use of Alternative Payment Method (APM) to leverage tier-1 contractors paying subcontractors’ invoices promptly. The aim of this study is to assess the use APM to enhance pragmatic and sustainable payment practices between tier-1 contractors and subbies. The research question is: what are the industry specific factors that influences unfair payment practices and how can alternative payment method help to leverage fair payments to subbies? The study adopted sequential exploratory design type of mixed method supported by questionnaire and structured interviews. The study population are drawn from experienced industry stakeholders including clients, contractors, designers, professionals in addition to use of computer simulation to validate proposed APM model. Initial findings reveal an optimism bias tendency of most subcontractors agreeing to lengthened and unfair payments terms induced by Tier 1 contractors. The study identified over five industry and business specific influential factors that encourages tier-1 contractors to clinch to unpropitious late payment practices. In specific terms, there are overwhelming evidences that APM has significant potential to minimize late payment in the UK construction industry if there is political, business and legislative will to implement the model.
The Lean Enterprise at the Design Office
Authors: Elmosalmi Dawlat , Ibrahim Mohamed Mohsen
Published: May 2020

This paper presents the lean practice implementation, which led to a transformation in the design offices/projects explaining how implementing lean principles is affecting the projects at the design phase and also affecting the whole system at the design firm. The paper is divided into two parts; theoretical and practical. The theoretical part will explain lean concept definition, values and wastes, wastes solutions, lean principles and levels of lean implementation. The practical part will present a case study for a successful lean transformation in a consultancy firm showing the challenges faced and the steps for a successful implementation on office activities and on projects as well based on a company’s experience and observations reducing wastes and adding value to the work process within the organization to achieve the three parts goal of better, cheaper and faster projects. This research will be enriched by the audiences’ interaction, sharing different experiences in lean transformation for maximum benefits.
ADSORPTION OF FLUORIDE USING SIO2 NANOPARTICLES AS ADSORBENT
Authors: Balarak Davoud , Mahdavi Yousef , Joghatayi Ali
Published: May 2020

Presence of Fluoride in water is safe and effective when used as directed, but it can be harmful at high doses. In the present paper SiO2 nanoparticles as a adsorbent is used for removal of fluoride from aqueous solution. The effect of various operating parameters such as initial concentration of F-, Contact time, adsorbent dosage and pH were investigated. Equilibrium isotherms were used to identify the possible mechanism of the adsorption process. Maximum adsorption capacity of the SiO2 nanoparticles was 49.95 mg/g at PH=6, contact time 20 min, initial concentration of 25 mg/L, and 25±2 ◦C temperatures, when 99.4% of Fwere removed. The adsorption equilibriums were analyzed by Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. It was found that the data fitted to Langmuir (R2=0.992) better than Freundlich (R2=0.943) model. Kinetic analyses were conducted using pseudo first-and second-order models. The regression results showed that the adsorption kinetics was more accurately represented by a pseudo second-order model. These results indicate that SiO2 nanoparticles can be used as an effective, low-cost adsorbent to remove fluoride from aqueous solution.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF PERMANENT MAGNET WITH VARIABLE POWER SUPPLY
Authors: Kumrey G.R. , Mahobia S.K.
Published: May 2020

In this paper we are studying about maximum R.P.M. of Permanent Magnet DC Motor. In this way we are using the regulator circuit and 1Amp. 2 Amp. 3Amp. With different voltages. R.P.M. of D.C. motor is measured by the digital type tachometer. The D.C. power supplies are obtaining by the rectifier circuit and also used the step down transformer.
OILSPILL AND LOOK-ALIKE SPOTS FROM SAR IMAGERY USING OTSU METHOD AND ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Sornam M.
Published: May 2020

Oil spill pollution plays a significant role in damaging marine ecosystem. Discharge of oil due to tanker accidents has the most dangerous effects on marine environment. The main waste source is the ship based operational discharges. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) can be effectively used for the detection and classification of oil spills. Oil spills appear as dark spots in SAR images. One major advantage of SAR is that it can generate imagery under all weather conditions. However, similar dark spots may arise from a range of unrelated meteorological and oceanographic phenomena, resulting in misidentification. A major focus of research in this area is the development of algorithms to distinguish ‘oil spills’ from ‘look-alikes’. The features of detected dark spot are then extracted and classified to discriminate oil spills from look-alikes. This paper describes the development of a new approach to SAR oil spill detection using Segmentation method and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). A SAR-based oil-spill detection process consists of three stages: image segmentation, feature extraction and object recognition (classification) of the segmented objects as oil spills or look-alikes. The image segmentation was performed with Otsu method. Classification has been done using Back Propagation Network and this network classifies objects into oil spills or look-alikes according to their feature parameters. Improved results have been achieved for the discrimination of oil spills and look-alikes.
US-CROSS-BORDER ACQUISITIONS BY JAPANESE FIRMS LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM THE LATE 1980s
Authors: Bebenroth Ralf , Chen Fay
Published: May 2020

This research analyzes two Japanese acquisition waves to the US, one from the 1980s and the other recent one, still ongoing today. Both acquisition waves are analyzed by using institutionalization theory and management fashion research to explain these trends. For the 1980s, the numbers of articles related to Japanese acquisitions were counted in two of the leading US-newspapers and parallel ties were found to the number of deals. Compared to the 1980s, the public opinion of Americans against Japanese takeovers becomes positive. While many American in the 1980s saw Japanese firms as a threat, nowadays Japanese direct investment is seen in more favorable ways. However, Japanese firms’ behavior of acquiring US targets does not seem to have changed since the late 1980s. Furthermore, lately not only the number of the deals but also the amount of payment increased (compared to the data of late 1980s).
THE MICROSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF PLASTER COMPOSITE PRODUCED DURING PRE-REPUBLIC AND EARLY REPUBLIC PERIODS IN DEMIRCI
Authors: Yıldızel SadıkAlper
Published: May 2020

Structural plaster properties of the residence type buildings that were constructed during prerepublic and early republic periods in Demirci were investigated within the scope of this study. Samples taken from the existing structures were dried in laboratory conditions and made ready for micro-structure examination. Proper samples were examined with scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with the sensitivity of 5 nm and a magnification of 20.000 times, and the optical microscope (magnification: 250 x). In the light of obtained results, it has been determined that the microstructure of the composite used in the Demirci county in the preRepublican period and early republic period is similar to the resultant of mixes produced with the modern fiber added composite production technology. It is thought that this study will contribute to the study of the production of the related building materials to be improved in the future within the limits of the district.
TRAINING OF FUTURE TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS TO THE FORMATION OF RESEARCH SKILLS OF STUDENTS
Authors: Bakhytkul Kaskatayeva , Asilkhanovna BATYRBAEVA Gulniet
Published: May 2020

This article describes the preparation of future teachers of mathematics to the formation of research skills of students. Targeted formation of research skills of students in accordance with the modern model of education of Kazakhstan in the conditions of modernization of secondary education requires: improving the research training of students, ready for effective work in schools. The purpose of the study is to prepare future teachers of mathematics to the formation of research skills of students through solving math problems. The study used research methods as analysis of scientific-methodical and special literature on the research problem; study and analysis of curricula and standards of professional-pedagogical skills, curricula, textbooks and learning materials; pedagogical observation; interview; survey; testing. As a result, students showed willingness to formation of research skills of students through solving math problems. The paper shows methods of solving mathematical problems. The article proposes a solution to the problem of formation of research skills of students on the basis of the decision search task.
IMPACT OF HRM PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION IN BANKING SECTOR IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT
Authors: Suresh P. , Reddy T.Narayana
Published: May 2020

Employee satisfaction plays a key role on both the individual and organisation. Employee satisfaction will result in improving organisation productivity. The present study is carried out to comprehend the effect of HRM Practices in banking sector. This study is based on both primary and secondary data, reviewing the literatures related to HRM Practices, employee satisfaction, in banks of chittoor district. The objective of the study focuses on understanding Effect of HRM practices on Employee satisfaction banking organizations on employee satisfaction towards organization. The study results revealed that there is significant impact of HRM practices on employee satisfaction.
ASSESSMENT AND FACTORS OF RISK IN AN IPO’S
Authors: Shukla Jyoti
Published: May 2020

In present scenario IPO’s are the best way of investment for the good returns as well. These IPO’s totally depends on market. Investment in IPO’s may contain risk factor and may be harmful in terms of loss. So, in this paper the risk assessment and risk factors associated with IPO’s should be described so that one can get to know about theses risk and their impact on IPO’s. This paper will also help researcher for their study related IPO and their associated risk. In this paper author described introduction to IPO and what kind of risk can be there investing in IPO.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFLICT AND INTENTION TO QUIT
Authors: Aloysius Shanthakumary
Published: May 2020

The present study examines the relationship between conflict and employees’ intention to quit from the organizations. Forty eight bottom level employees from private sector were selected for the purpose of the study as the sample. Sample employee was selected using convenient sampling technique. A self -administrated questionnaire was used to measure the constructs in the model. A hypothesis was formulated as ‘the relationship conflict is positively associated with the intention of quit’. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS 21 version. It was found that the relationship conflict among bottom level employees and their intention to quit from the organization is positively associated with each other.
A RESEARCH ON RISK CONTAGION OF CHINESE INTERBANK MARKET
Authors: Wang Yanxin , Wu Yong
Published: May 2020

The paper investigates contagion risk of interbank market via matrix method with a complete network structure. We make a study of contagion risk and the proportion of failed bank assets by exploiting the two conditions of the core capital adequacy ratio is less than 6% and the loss is higher than the bank’s tier 1 capital, and compares the size of the difference of liquidity ratio before and after the risk. The results show that we can more accurately obtain the order of bank failures based on the above three criteria. Meanwhile, (not) vulnerable banks and the sequence of importance of Bank of Communications, Minsheng Bank, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Industrial Bank are given in the banking system.
A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW ON IMPROVING PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND PROFITABILITY OF DOMESTIC CONTRACTORS
Authors: Yismalet Amanuel , Patel Dixit
Published: May 2020

Construction cost management is the most important function for project success, and the construction project performance is generally expressed in terms of cost and its variance from the budget. However, it has not been effectively used due to the presence of a large quantity of data with many complex interrelationships. Construction firms, being project based organizations, have to develop their project management capacity in order to accomplish firm and project objectives successfully. Hence contractors need to focus on project cost management process. The study presents the limitations, drawbacks and shortcomings of each project cost management functions related to current practices of domestic contractors, which need to be improved for achieving the predefined project objectives and the profitability of contractors along with the proposed improvement recommendations, through critical literature review.
DOES ORGANISATION BEHAVIOUR AFFECT PERFORMANCE OF AUDITING FIRMS?
Authors: Javed Sarfaraz
Published: May 2020

The study examines the effect of organizational behaviour on auditing firms’ performance. It investigates the influence of Software Technology and customer relationship management on financial performance of PwC, Deloitte and KPMG testing four hypotheses. The data was from secondary sources of financial reports and statements of PwC, Deloitte and KGPM (2011-2016) and statistica.com. Hypotheses were tested using multiple regression analysis and Pearson correlation. SPSS version 17 was used to perform the multiple regression analysis while Smart PLS version 3.2.6 was used to carry out SEM. The first hypothesis revealed that relatively customer relationship negatively predicted financial performance of PwC while software technology positively predicted the financial performance of PwC. Hypothesis two shows that customer relationship and software technology did not jointly and relatively predicted financial performance of Deloitte while in hypothesis three, customer relationship and software technology did not jointly predicted financial performance of KPMG and in hypothesis four, customer relationship management and software technology positively jointly influenced financial performance of both PwC and Deloitte. There have been few studies to made use of Structural Equation Model (SEM) to examine the organizational behaviour in the auditing firms. In this paper, SEM was used to test the effect of Software Technology and Cost on customer relationship on financial performance of the auditing firms. This paper contributes to the impact of organizational behaviour in the auditing firms.
A LOW COST PERSONAL DESTINATION PREDICTOR BY INTERFACING THE GPS AND GSM
Authors: Palagan C.Anna
Published: May 2020

This paper proposes and implements a solution for the navigation difficulty and enhancing the rail transportation in a simple way by combining Wireless Communication and GPS Technology by developing a GPS Based Real Time Personal Destination Predictor. In this method by sending SMS (Short Message Service) and Voice Call to the registered passenger’s mobile phone, we alert the passenger about his destination at the specified time before reaching the destination. If the user sends the PNR (Passenger’s Name Record) number obviously the server responds with a SMS to the mobile phone of the particular ticket received user. Once the request is responded, the GPS (Global Positioning System) which is the train will locate the live position of the train as latitude and longitude value which will be transferred by the wireless communication to the server and the server will response the location from the Google Maps and intimate the passenger before the specified time of the arrival of the destination station of the passenger, which can be known from the PNR details of the passenger, through SMS and Voice Call. Even the person waiting for the passenger in the destination can avail this facility from his mobile phone by registering with the passenger’s PNR number.
HVDC TRANSMISSION LINE PROTECTION BASED ON TRANSIENT ENERGY AND TRANSIENT POWER: A SURVEY
Authors: Teklu Henok , Panchal Amit
Published: May 2020

As the number of consumers of electricity increases the electric power generated required to serve the consumers increases. Due to the long distance transmission of the generated power the power system becomes complex. That is why HVDC transmission system used for long distance carriage of power. During transmission of HVDC system protection and security of the system is compulsory in order to minimize the overall losses. This review paper discusses the protection of HVDC line based on transient energy and transient power. The fault which is occurred on the system reflected on three main parts of the system. Using modified traveling wave algorithm the transient parameters are determined and the type and location of fault can be detected. The simulation is done using PSCAD/EMTDC, MATLAB/Simulink. Motivation/Background: Due to the complication of a power system, HVDC power transmission system was chosen. But the system needs protection to secure the transportation of the needed amount of power. Method: In this review paper a modified travelling wave algorithm is used to detect the faults. Results: The result from the output of the algorithm shows the transient power and energy came to stability within short time. Conclusions: By detecting the transient power and energy, it can easily be protect the system from severe problem.
THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, EXTENSION AND TRAINING EXPERIENCES OF MARINDUQUE STATE COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES: BASIS FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
Authors: Mani Merian , Zulueta Diosadado
Published: May 2020

The study showcases the development of the R&D Unit of Marinduque State College (MSC) which started from almost zero budget into a thriving research institution to produce research outputs that were accepted and presented here and abroad. Documentary analysis was the methodology employed by the researcher reinforced by interview for supplemental data. The paper appraises the last 17 years performance of the College with regard to the number of research outputs made and presented in the local, regional/national and international conferences, the number of faculty members actively engaged in research, the number of published and reviewed papers and funded R&D proposals. Further, the extension activities to different communities in the province are also included in the study as well as the training services conducted by the College. Findings revealed that through the years, the RDE productivity of the College increased in terms of research outputs highlighting the attendance to various conferences, funded projects and published papers. In addition, extension activities and training development evidently contributed to the performance of the College with major increase also in numbers. Now that the College is aiming to become a university, wherein conducting different RDE activities is one factor that is being looked into to attain such goal, this paper is useful for this purpose.
DYNAMIC SIMULATION AND TEST ANALYSIS OF SPACE TRUSS AND LOAD STRUCTURE
Authors: Luo Haitao , Wang Peng , Wu Tingke , Wang Haonan
Published: May 2020

The dynamic characteristics of aerospace products play a decisive role in environmental adaptability of products, because aerospace products are subjected to vibration environment during launching process. This paper describes the design of a space truss and the load structure, in order to get the dynamic characteristics, finite element modal analysis and modal test is done on the structural model, through correlation analysis to determine the degree of conformity of the finite element model with the experimental model. It is determined that the finite element mode of truss and load structure is similar to the test mode, the finite element model is acceptable; The dynamic simulation of the structure is carried out by the qualified finite element model, and the dynamic simulation results are verified by the vibration test; The method for obtaining the dynamic characteristics of aerospace products and the way of dynamic simulation for launching process is of great reference value for the design of aerospace products.
TO STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF SOLAR WATER HEATER USING VARIOUS MASS FLOW RATE
Authors: Sailani Sunaina
Published: May 2020

Solar water heater is a device which is used for heating the water using of sun energy. This system is connected like as storage tank, centrifugal pump, pipes and glass. The circulating flexible water pipes are connected with the metallic pipe, which are assembled with the body. The solar radiation are achieving from sun and passing although glass and collector for the purpose of the heating the circulating water. In this way we are achieving the various temperatures using of circulating pump.
TO STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF FLAT PLATE SOLAR WATER HEATER PV CELLS
Authors: Sailani Sunaina
Published: May 2020

In this study we are obtaining the maximum temperature of solar water heater using of PV cells. The flat plate solar water heater are consisting using several parts such as collector , flat plate glass , circulating pump, PV cells , frame . The centrifugal pump is operated by PV Cells. Water temperature is measured by digital temperature meter. Hot water is storage in container. The most elements of these are a clear front cover, collector housing associated an absorbent material.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN KG TO PG
Authors: Mitter C. S.
Published: May 2020

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become significant commodities in all aspects of life of all age groups in human beings. ICT’s have revolutionized the field of food sector, companies, banking sector, health, IT sector, social media etc. Use of ICT in the classrooms of Kindergarten (KG) to Post Graduate (PG) can create innovative atmosphere which reduces the distance between the teachers and students. ICTs help to monitor and evaluate various activities such as exams, admissions, evaluations, results, teaching, alumni network, day to day office work, records of staff and students attendance etc. This work is an attempt to make understand ICT is useful in KG to PG to enhance the quality education.
INFLUENCE OF PHOSPHORUS IMPURITY ON THE STRUCTURE AND NATURE OF THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GENUINE DAMASCUS STEEL
Authors: Sukhanov Dmitry
Published: May 2020

It is established that the ancient knife blade belongs to the Eastern group of Indo-Persian steel type genuine Damascus steel with a pattern of "Kara-Taban", which literally means blackshiny. The methods of spectral, x-ray phase and optical analysis show that the genuine Damascus steel is a high-purity non-alloy high-carbon steel with a high content of phosphorus. It is revealed that phosphorus, having a high segregation coefficient of impurity contributes to the process of segregation of carbon in the process of crystallization of crucible ingots. The main physical and chemical factors influencing morphology of structure formation of genuine Damascus steel are revealed. It is established the relationship between the structure and the nature of the destruction of the genuine Damascus steel under impact load.
SINGULAR PERTURBATION SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM VISCOUS FINGERING PHENOMENON IN MULTIFLUID IMMISCIBLE FLOW
Authors: Patel Shailesh
Published: May 2020

In this paper the phenomenon namely fingering which occurs in the flow problems of oil reservoir engineering has been discussed. The effects arises due to the fingering have been studied by using the Darcy’s law together with different kinds of suitable assumptions and conditions. The problem is then modeled into mathematical form which yields second order partial differential equation. The equation is then solved by using singular perturbation technique together with initial and boundary conditions. The solution is then interpreted in terms of fluid flow terms.
A STUDY ON RISK & RETURN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED SECURITIES IN INDIA
Authors: Subramanyam P. , Kalyan Nalla
Published: May 2020

The main objective of the study is to give investors a basic idea of investing into the mutual funds and encourage them to invest in those areas where they can maximize the return on their capital. The research provided an interesting insight into awareness about the mutual funds, risk taking abilities of investors and investment options preferred etc. The Indian Capital has been increasing tremendously during the last few years. With reforms of economy, reforms of investing policy, reforms of public sector and reforms of financial sector, the economy has been opened up and many developments have been taking place in the Indian money market and Capital market. In order to help the small investors, mutual fund industry has come to occupy an important place. This study helps us to understand how the companies diversify themselves in different sectors and in different companies to maximize the returns and to minimize the risks involved in it.
ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS TOWARDS TECHNO-PEDAGOGY
Authors: Gloria R. , Benjamin A.Edward
Published: May 2020

Teaching jobs are regarded as the noblest of all the professions in the world. The quality of education in any educational institute hinges on the availability of good teachers. “Technology won’t replace teachers. But Teachers who use technology will probably replace Teachers who do not.” It is important to recognize that, the teachers are becoming more knowledgeable of Information and Communication Technology outcomes (ICTs), they continue to have knowledge or skill with which to integrate those technologies into their teaching. As the twentyfirst century approaches, the literate citizen is increasingly expected to use computer technology to access and manipulate information. Knowing how to manage electronic information from an ever-widening array of resources and in proliferating formats is essential. The education system was now witnessing a paradigm shift from the traditional chalk-and-board teaching methodology to digitizing the pedagogical approach through technical devices. A transformation would not only increase the capability of the teachers but would also widen the knowledge base of students so as make them competitive in the international arena. The technology orientation needs to improve in order to equip themselves to face the students belong to the digital era and also to face the challenges in the modern classroom.
MODELING CITY PULSATION VIA MOBILE DATA
Authors: Faisal Behadili Suhad , Bertelle Cyrille , George Loay
Published: May 2020

In this study, the mobile phone traces concern an ephemeral event which represents important densities of people. This research aims to study city pulse and human mobility evolution that would be arise during specific event (Armada festival), by modelling and simulating human mobility of the observed region, depending on CDRs (Call Detail Records) data. The most pivot questions of this research are: Why human mobility studied? What are the human life patterns in the observed region inside Rouen city during Armada festival? How life patterns and individuals' mobility could be extracted for this region from mobile DB (CDRs)? The radius of gyration parameter has been applied to elaborate human life patterns with regards to (work, off) days for the observed data.
THE INFLUENCE OF COMMUTERS SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON BUS SERVICE AFFORDABILITY AND USAGE IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, NIGERIA
Authors: Ademola Ojekunle , John Akinola , Oluseyi  , Samuel Owoeye
Published: May 2020

This study examines the influence of socio-economic characteristics of commuters on their level of bus accessibility and usage in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires and past literature were used as sources of data. This study used systematic random sampling to select eight major bus terminals from which 324 bus commuters were purposively selected for interview. Correlation and multiple regression models were used to analyze the data collected. The study revealed that trip frequency is positively correlated to the income of commuters with value (0.324)). This implies that as commuters’ income increases so also is their bus service accessibility increases. Trip frequency is also found to be negatively correlated to gender with value of (-0.190) which implies that women travel less frequently than men and they also travel shorter distances than men. The study further reveals that women rely more on bus services than men. The regression model also shows that marital status and monthly income are found to be positively significant with P-value of (0.001) and (0.000) at 5% significant level respectively. The study therefore recommends that a public transportation system that is responsive to meet gender differentials in transport needs of commuters should be introduced in Kaduna City.
APPRAISAL OF THE STATE OF HEALTH OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING FACILITIES IN A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY IN NIGERIA
Authors: Michael Anosike , David Omole , Peter Aderomu , Olufemi Babalola , Olusoji Mosaku
Published: May 2020

The study assessed the state of health of residential building facilities for students and faculty in a private university in Nigeria. The study utilized 490 maintenance job request forms (MJRFs) in addition to 120 questionnaire on user’s satisfaction about their home buildings to generate data from respondents drawn from students and faculty. The results obtained revealed that electrical works, carpentry & joinery and ceiling tiles defects recorded 1st, 2nd & 3rd highest respectively on frequencies of occurrence. Whereas, roof works and external works on 11th & 12th positions respectively trailed last on frequency of occurrences. In the same light, results obtained on user’s satisfaction about their buildings indicated that out of the selected key performance indicators (KPIs) utilized on a 7-point Likert scale, users expressed satisfaction on supply of electricity & water, quality of floor & wall tiles, among others with mean scores of 6.94, 6.91 & 6.12 respectively. However users expressed dissatisfaction on, response rate to job requests and quality of wardrobe units, among others. It concludes that the provisioning of maintainable building facilities, design and application of standard maintenance management policy, plan and practices by private universities will stand them out to succeed over their rivals. It recommends that, better attention be accorded to those areas that failed on user’ satisfaction in order to, not only prolong the life of these buildings but to increase its economic value and satisfy purpose.
ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RADIATION-HAZARDOUS FACILITIES
Authors: Malykha Galina , Pavlov Alexander , Dorogan Igor
Published: May 2020

Energy-related buildings and structures are designed to meet safety requirements. The greatest danger is a radiation. In Russia there is an advanced system of regulatory documents, which contain thousands of requirements for radiation and fire safety, and layout solutions. During design and construction it is necessary to use the organizational system of checking and compliance of various requirements to the object. An important part of the system is the subsequent processing of requirements at the stages of design and project implementation. The process of processing the requirements consists of research, analysis, formulation and approval of the requirements, followed by tracking their performance in the project, at the construction site and during operation. In the development of basic and detailed documentation, in the construction the list of requirements is used for setting the tasks of the customer, the decision of their designer, the implementation of decisions by builders and installers.
ANALYSIS OF RETAIL MIX STRATEGIES: A SPECIAL FOCUS ON MODERN RETAIL FORMATS
Authors: K.Aparna  , Krishna P.Murali , Kumar V.Satish
Published: May 2020

A shopper usually comes across many retailers in the market place, each having its own overall product offering. One retailer may be attracting customers due to its unbeatable location and visibility, other on the basis of discounted prices, someone on the basis of variety of merchandise or specialised product offering. If small retailers promise to offer the convenience of fulfilling the daily needs at your doorstep, the big retailers promise to offer better value in terms of competitive pricing and convenience of making all products available under the same roof. Then online retailers are trying to outsmart conventional retailers by killing time and distance constraints. Thus, it is seen that retail market place has become very competitive and challenging over a period of time. Market has already become tough due to increasing cultural and demographic diversity and changing lifestyles over a period of time. Every market has its own set of needs. Like any marketer, a retailer has to decide which kind of market it should cater to in a satisfactory manner. As a result, the retailer has to explore many options to differentiate themselves in the market place and appeal to its target customers. The options are available in the form of combining different elements of retail mix. Retail mix is mainly deciding about merchandise, price, promotional mix, location, services extended etc. to serve the needs of target market in a satisfactory manner. Retail format is the popular term used for retail mix. It bears close resemblance with marketing mix. In the ensuing study, discussion about various retail formats is carried on.
A PROFICIENT DETECTION AND RESCUE ASSISTING SYSTEM TO COMBAT FIRE ACCIDENTS OCCURRING IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES
Authors: Shirazuddin  , Ahmed Syed Musthak
Published: May 2020

Working in the field of Coal Mining (CM) is well known and considered among the most dangerous occupations when matched to many other industrial sectors[1], the safety issues associated with the CM workings gets worse when mining is carried out in the underground environment. In addition to the dangers coupled with the fall of roof, side walls and other harsh conditions in the Underground Coal Mine (UCM), the UCM suffers with additional threats such as the gas leakages, heating of coal and the other causes of fire accidents. All these factors raise concerns on improving the safety in the UCMs. The paper presented here focuses and recommends a safety system to tackle the accidents due to fire and to form a rescue assisting system.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE STUDY FOCUSED ON WORKING WOMEN
Authors: Deshmukh Kalpana
Published: May 2020

The role of working women has changed throughout the world due to economic conditions and social demands. This has resulted in a scenario in which working women have tremendous pressure to develop a career as robust as their male counterparts while sustaining active engagement in personal life. The ever-increasing work pressure is taking a ring on the working women leaving them with less time for themselves. The increasing responsibilities on the personal front with the technological blessings like advanced mobile phones, notepads, etc. that keeps work life integrated with personal life also creates stress on personal and professional fronts in this knowledge age. This affects the person’s physical, emotional and social well-being. Thus, achieving work life balance is a necessity for working women to have a good quality of life. This paper is an attempt to explore the tough challenges faced by working women in maintaining a balance between their personal and professional life. The various factors affecting the work-life balance of married working women have been examined in this study. The tool used for the study is the manual on work–life balance of The Industrial Society. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and it was found that the problems faced by the working women of Pune Maharashtra state in terms of work-life balance are quite high. The results also indicate that the work-life balance of individuals affect their quality of life.
MATLAB SIMULATION OF D-STATCOM USING SVPWM
Authors: Sharma Adeesh , Singh Himmat
Published: May 2020

In this paper, A Distribution Static Synchronous Compensator (D-STATCOM) is used for improving the power factor, power quality and to control power flow control in the distribution line. It used to give reactive and active power compensation in the distribution line. The power depends on the power factor of the loads connected to the transmission line. In this paper we have used a new DSTATCOM using modified SVPWM technique. The previous DSTATCOM are basically controlled by PWM, or SPWM technique which produce high harmonics distortion but using SVPWM technique distortion reduces to maximum possible level. In our system we also have examined the losses due to DSTATCOM when connected in the distribution system. To decrease the reactive power and to minimize the undesirable load to require maintains the flow of reactive power. As a result, the power a factor of the load descant, leading to the limitation of the active power flow in the line. The D-STATCOM is a power electronics based on advanced device can be used to control power flow in the distribution line. The construction of system is able to recover the drop-in bus voltage when any loading effect arises, but due to 5th harmonic performance of DSTATCOM reduces somewhere.
THE UTILIZATION OF BAY LEAF (SyzygiumpolyanthumWalp) FLOUR IN FEED ON CARCASS QUALITY, MICROFLORA INSTESTINE OF BROILER
Authors: Sjofjan O.  , Adli D.N.  , Hanani P.K.  , Sulistiyaningrum D.
Published: May 2020

The research purpose was to determine the utilization of bay meal (SyzygiumpolyanthumWalp) microflora, and carcass quality of broiler. The research method was used completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 4 replicates. The materials used for this research were 80 unsex 15 days old with average body weight 307.725±22.17 g/head. The treatments used for research were dietary with T0 (basal feed), T1 (basal feed + 1% bay leaf meal), T2 (basal feed + 2% bay leaf meal), T3 (basal feed + 3% bay leaf meal), T4 (basal feed + 4% bay leaf meal). The parameters observed were intestinal characteristic bacteria (lactic acid bacteria, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella sp.) and (carcass percentage, abdominal fat, organ visceral weight, breast meat cholesterol). The data analysis was the analysis of variance (anova) and continued by Duncan Multiple Range Test. The results showed that using bay leaf effect as in feed has significant difference (P<0.05) on lactic acid bacteria and Escherichia coli and significantly different (P<0.01) (breast meat cholesterol) but didn’t significant difference (P>0.05) on carcass percentage, abdominal fat and organ visceral weight. The addition of 4% bay leaf gave the best effect on microflora, and breast cholesterol quality of broiler.
Can database-level MEDLINE exclusion filters in Embase and CINAHL be used to remove duplicate records without loss of relevant studies in systematic reviews? An exploratory study
Authors: Premji Zahra , Ganshorn Heather
Published: May 2020

Objective: To investigate whether using database filters to remove MEDLINE results within Embase (OVID) and CINAHL (EBSCO) would result in fewer records, without leading to any loss of studies included in the final review.
Methods: We reviewed the included studies from a sample set of 20 Cochrane Reviews, and replicated the search strategies from those reviews in MEDLINE, Embase (both on the OVID platform) and CINAHL (EBSCO). Results were exported to EndNote; then relevant MEDLINE filters were applied within each database, and results were exported again. Filtered results were analysed to determine whether the filtered Embase and CINAHL results excluded relevant studies that were not identified in the original MEDLINE search. 
Results: Using the “Records from: Embase” filter resulted in no loss of included studies; however, the “Exclude MEDLINE journals” filter in Embase resulted in a failure to retrieve a large number of relevant studies. CINAHL’s filter for MEDLINE records resulted in a very small number of studies being lost.
Conclusions: The “Records from: Embase” filter may be safely used for deduplication, though as it removes conferences, searchers may also want to review Conference abstracts separately using the Conferences filter. CINAHL’s MEDLINE filter comes with a small risk of filtering out relevant studies, but may be appropriate to use. Though we did not set out to address this question, our results also demonstrate that it is not advisable to rely on an unfiltered search of Embase alone in order to identify all relevant studies.
Fingerprint Study of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Rhizome by High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC)
Authors: Wikara Tina , Sulistiowaty Anny , Murhandini Sri , Usia Tepy
Published: May 2020

The rhizome of Curcuma xanthorrhiza Roxb is intensively used in Indonesia as traditional medicine. It is widely used for hepatoprotective and anti inflammatory activities. To ensure the quality of its extract, we have studied the fingerprint or phytochemical analysis. This research was aimed to produce a chromatogram profile of the rhizome by HPTLC. The HPTLC fingerprint chromatogram of C. xanthorrhiza rhizome was performed using HPTLC plate of silica gel 60 F254 as the stationary phase and chloroform-methanol (97:3) as the mobile phase. Spot detection was carried out by TLC photo documentary system at 254 and 366 nm and TLC scanner at 427 nm. The developed method was validated according to ICH guidelines by determination of specificity and precision. We found that the specifity and precission of the method were met the acceptance criteria. In conclusion, the developed method is valid and could be used for quality control and standardization of herbal medicine containing C. xanthorrhiza rhizome.
PENYULUHAN MANAJEMEN PETERNAKAN ITIK SISTEM INSTENSIF DI DESA BAGIK NYAKA SANTRI
Authors: Tamzil Mohammad Hasil , Indarsih Budi
Published: May 2020

Kegiatan penyuluhan bertujuan untuk memberikan tambahan pengetahuan kepada peternak itik di desa Bagik Nyaka Santri, kecamatan Aikmel, kabupaten Lombok Timur dalam mengatasi berbagai problema dalam budidaya ternak itik secara terkurung. Kegiatan penyuluhan terselenggara berkat kerjasama antara Kelompok Peternak Itik Tunas Sederhana Bagik Nyaka Santri dengan staf pengajar pada Laboratorium Ternak Unggas, Fakultas Peternakan Universitas Mataram. Penyuluhan dilaksanakan dengan metode ceramah dan diskusi. Materi penyuluhan meliputi: pembibitan, pakan dan pemberian pakan, sistem pemeliharaan, penyakit dan pencegahan penyakit, serta pengelolaan pasca panen. Semua rangkaian acara berjalan lancar serta semua peserta penyuluhan mengikuti rangkaian acara dan tanya jawab dengan serius. Materi penyuluhan dipandang sebagai materi yang sangat dibutuhkan oleh peserta. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa materi penyuluhan yang diberikan dapat menambah wawasan peserta untuk mengatasi persoalan-persoalan yang muncul dalam beternak itik secara terkurung.
Pericarp anatomy and surface micromorphology of some orchids in the Black Sea Region
Authors: SÜNGÜ ŞEKER Şenay , AKBULUT Mustafa Kemal , ŞENEL Gülcan
Published: May 2020

In this study, we have investigated the anatomy and ultrastructure of the pericarp to determine important characters of the fruits belonging to some Turkish orchidoid species, and to determine which features are related to ecological or habitat preferences. For the purpose, the samples belonging to 19 orchid taxon were collected in the Black Sea Region. SEM and light microscopy photographs were taken with the standard techniques. Variations among taxa were evaluated using various statistical methods such as correlation and discrimination analysis. Among the investigated characteristics, fruit surface ornamentation is related to habitat preferences of the species while morphometric properties of epidermal cells and structural features such as the type of crystal inclusions are important characters at the genus level.
Security Improvement Mechanisms in Software-Defined Internet of Things
Authors: Mostafavi Seyedakbar , Saadat Hussaindad , Allamehzadeh Razieh
Published: May 2020

The IoT contains millions of heterogeneous smart objects that are connected together through the Internet platform. These heterogeneous smart objects deal with different protocols, technologies and resources, therefore each of them requires diverse security services in heterogeneous environments. Therefore, providing security services in heterogeneous environments is a daunting task for network providers that cannot be guaranteed through the traditional network architecture. Wide distribution and openness of IoT smart objects makes them very vulnerable to attacks and it can be easily targeted by cyber-attacks. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a new paradigm that separates the control plane from data plane t a global network view by centralized controller. Integrating the software-defined network with the Internet of Things can provide better access control and security mechanisms. Software-defined networking provides better control and management possibilities to manage and secure Internet of Things in a good manner. In this paper, we discuss about IoT architecture, security challenges in IoT, SDN architecture, security challenges in each layers of the SDN and software-defined IoT. In addition, we provide solutions to security problems in IoT through software-defined networking approach.
Reflejos de la otredad
Authors: Ramos-Izquierdo Eduardo
Published: May 2020

The article proposes some general reflections on the subject of the other to make a reading of this subject in the work of classic Latin American authors of the 20th century.