bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of Mound Soil on Concrete Produced with River Sand
Authors: Mbadike Elivs M. , Osadebe N.N 
Published: February 2019

In this research work, the effect of mound soil on concrete produced with river sand was investigated. A mixed proportion of 1.1.8:3.7 with water cement ratio of 0.47 were used. The percentage replacement of river sand with mound soil is 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%. Concrete cubes of 150mm x 150mm x150mm of river sand/mound soil were cast and cured at 3, 7, 28, 60 and 90 days respectively. At the end of each hydration period, the three cubes for each hydration period were crushed and their average compressive strength recorded. A total of ninety (90) concrete cubes were cast. The result of the compressive strength test for 5- 40% replacement of river sand with mound soil ranges from 24.00 -42.58N/mm2 a against 23.29-36.08N/mm2 for the control test (0% replacement).The workability of concrete produced withÂ 5- 40% replacement of river sand with mound soil ranges from 47- 62mm as against 70mm for the control test.
Analysis of sequence variations of Calpastatin gene of inhibitory region in Cyprinus carpio var. communis
Authors: Mir Dr Mohammed Iqbal , Khan Salma , Shah F A , Bhat F A , Lone Gh Nabi , Balkhi Masood H 
Published: February 2019

Calpastatin gene, an endogenous inhibitor of calpain enzyme, is important for maintaining muscle texture and postmortem degradation of myofibrils.Â Present study was carried out for the identification of SNPs in the inhibitory region of calpastatin gene in common carp Cyprinus carpio var. communis for genetic improvement of genotypes. Primers were designed from cDNA sequences of Atlantic salmon (AFV08638.1), Rainbow trout (NP_001118010.1) and cDNA as well as genomic DNA sequences of Zebra fish (NM_001130591.2) to amplify the CAST gene in Common carps. Four exons (13, 14, 19 and 20) and intervening introns demarcated by zebrafish genomic data base of 316 and 311 base pairs were amplified. The sequencing and insilico translation was done for the identification and characterization calpastatin. The results showed that Cyprinus carpio var. communis have two highly conserved sequence motifs DTLPP, GYR repeats in the inhibitory domain which corresponds to the exon-14 and exon-20 of Zebra fish. The single amino acid change in the inhibitory motif G (GGT)/X (X = Q 394aa (CAA) in Danio rio, Sequence ID: ref|NP_001124063.2, E 491aa (GAG) in Salmo salar, Sequence ID: ref|NP_001167162.1, K 223aa (AAG) in Onchorhyncus mykiss long isoform, Sequence ID: ref|NP_001118010.1, and E 54aa (GAG) in Onchorhyncus mykiss short isoform, Sequence ID: ref|NP_001118117.1) have role in the diversification of inhibitory activity of the protein due to species diversification. Another interesting characteristic feature of the inhibitory motif of exon-20 in Common carps having Glysine (GGT) amino acid and rest instead of Glutamic acid (GAG) at 548th aa in Danio rio and 689th aa Salmo salar. It was also observed that Common carp shear (94-95%) CAST gene sequence with Zebra fish while as only (52-54%) sequence homology was observed with Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout due to species divergence. Phylogenetic analyses of different species revealed telosts are more primitive than tetrapods. Variations observed in inhibitory domain play important role in postmortem proteolysis. Development of markers for meat tenderness and fillet quality based on the mutations in the inhibitory region will help in selecting genotypes of better fillet/texture quality.
Measure inegality in the investors risk aversion and behavioral heterogeneity: method and experimentation
Authors: Jebeniani Jihene , Kouki Mokhtar 
Published: February 2019

This article studies the inequalities in measurements of the risk aversion in the context of the financial investments in Tunisia. We clarify initially the factors constitutive of the risk aversion. The studied actors are individual decision makers. The tackled questions are the risk attitude (including the risks known as extremes), its perception, its evaluation, the decision-making in risky universe. The empirical data were collected through experimental sessions carried out in Tunisia. We propose a framework of analysis for the study of the investors preferences based on an operational econometric modeling. The estimated models are the ordered probit and the ordered probit with random effects. The model with random effects has the advantage of making it possible to test the heterogeneity of the individuals and to measure the inequality in risk aversion of the investors, and this, by studying the components between and within-individual of the variance of the risk aversion.
The Comprehension of the Concept of Fath (Conquest) In the Light of Fath Al-Makkah
Authors: YÄ±lmaz Dr. Mustafa Selim 
Published: February 2019

Islam is the unique religion that calls itself peace. It also creates its concepts based on this name. Ironically, some various intellectual, religious and political groups are struggling to misinterpret Islam, which has such a deep-rooted peaceful background, and its concepts like jihad and fath (conquest) as it is the religion of war and point it out to be violent in every way in the global public opinion. In this article, it is tried to evaluate the concept of fath with the example of the Conquest of Makkah and interpret it faithful to its original. This example is peculiarly preferred because of that it is the beginning and the model of Islamic conquests. Furthermore, the main goal is frankly to protect human dignity in this example.
Internet Banking and its Impact on the Service Quality of the Banks in Punjab
Authors: Bhalla Rajni , Singh Inderpal 
Published: February 2019

The changes in IT sector constantly influencing the performance of banking sector in the world. The emergence of internet banking has changed the way of banks of how to offer the products and services to the customers. In order to survive in the rapidly changing technological environment, the banks are required to adapt such changes and to maintain and improve the services which they are offering to their customers in order to attain the customers satisfaction. Now the term quality does not only include the products but also the services. This paper deals with the internet banking operations and how it affects the service quality of the banks in Punjab. The research is much more of qualitative nature but to prove facts and figures quantitative approach is also used in the paper. The research is descriptive as well as explanatory. In order to arrive at the sample size, non probability method has been used. For the primary data collection a structured questionnaire is used to record the response of various respondents. Secondary data has been collected from annual reports, other published literature of the banks etc. In order to test the impact of internet banking on the service quality of banks seven service quality dimensions model is used. A model with seven dimensions service quality named reliability, assurance, responsiveness, empathy, tangibility, security and communication is used to complete the study. In these seven dimensions 37 variables are covered. For the data analysis the statistical package SPSS 20 is used. Descriptive statistics is used to analyse the data. The research proves that all the dimensions which are included in the study have a positive impact on the service quality of banks providing internet banking services to their customers in Punjab. The recommendations are also discussed with which the service quality and customers satisfaction can be improved.
IMPACT OF SERVICE AND FOOD QUALITY ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AMONG GENERATION Y FOR THE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT IN MALAYSIA
Authors: RASHID INTAN MAIZURA ABD , SHAM ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD FAZLEE , MOHD YUSUF BIBI NORAINI , SHAARI MOHD SHAHIDAN 
Published: February 2019

The drive of this study is to contribute to the literature of service and food quality significance in fast food restaurant industryof Malaysia. The study is carrying out from the viewpoint of fast food restaurant industry and the customers' satisfaction among generation Y in Malaysia. Three variables have been examined to demonstrate the significance of service quality and food quality on customer satisfaction. The outcomesratify the importance of greatercorresponding service and food standards in fast food restaurant industry. For food quality factor, allrespondents are agreed with statement. Findings from 1000 respondents of Generation Yshowed that two factors significantlyinfluenced customer satisfaction. Thisresearch would be valuable in the improvement of a more comprehensive model to simplify a better understanding of customers' satisfaction among generation Y on fast food restaurant in Malaysia; these findings would deliver a better comprehension of Malaysian customers' satisfaction andhelp design more effective marketing strategies
Exploring the satisfaction of surgical patients in the Surgical ER short-stay unit. Correlation of the initial anxiety and pain with the final satisfaction: a quality criterion of nursing
Authors: Charisi Evangeli , Tagarakis Georgios , Zacharoulis Dimitrios , Tsilimingas Nikolaos 
Published: February 2019

Introduction: The main indicator for the evaluation of nursing services is the overall perception of the patients receiving care from the health care unit they visit.
Purpose: Was To investigate the satisfaction of surgical patients hospitalized in SSU-ER-short stay unit (MVN). In addition, to investigate the correlation between the initial anxiety and pain and the severity of final diagnosis.
Materials and methods: The study included a total of 302 consecutive patients hospitalized in the MVN during a period of six months. The satisfaction questionnaire used were the SERVQUAL.I and the "Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, HADS). The pain assessment was done by the visual analog scale (VAS).
Results: The study included 198 men aged 49,3 ± 25,39 years and 104 women aged 56,78 ± 20,58 years. The average patient satisfaction was equal to or higher than 6 in the 7-point Likert scale (all dimensions contemplated). The average stress (7,67 ± 2,90) was higher than the threshold 7 for normal price, while in the case of depression the average findings were within normal limits (5,00 ± 2,98). Statistically significant differences were observed in the level of overall satisfaction among the various categories of patients [F (5,296) = 4,130, p = 0,001)]. Higher levels of anxiety and pain were positively associated with overall satisfaction (p <0,01).
Conclusion: The level of satisfaction in MVN is important, but requires individualized care and improvement of objective parameters associated with organizational and economic factors.
Barriers to effective learning by university students on work related learning: A case study of Gweru urban area in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe
Authors: Veronica Makuvaro , Rosemary Ngara , Simuforosa Magwa 
Published: February 2019

Work Related Learning (WRL) provides a platform for students to link theory and practice. Universities in Zimbabwe have WRL as part of their curricula and whilst some universities refer this programme to as "student attachment", others have adopted the term WRL. The period of student placement at work places may differ among universities. There has however, been a general move from short term periods to longer periods of attachment. When effectively carried out, WRL can benefit students, academic staff / institutions as well as the employer. The aim of this study was to identify barriers to effective learning of students on WRL. A case study was conducted with students on WRL in Gweru urban area. A questionnaire was administered to 50 students who were at 15 different workplaces during the period May-June 2014. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with a total of eight co-ordinators of the WRL programmesat the Midlands State University in Gweru and supervisors at 12 randomly selected workplaces where students were seconded for the WRL programme. Problems encountered by students on WRL include delays in securing places for attachment, lack of financial incentives to meet basic requirements and limited access to Information Technology and Communication. The study recommends that Universities revisit their WRL programmes to address existing conditions, particularly those of large student numbers and a dwindling industrial base. Policies which permit effective placement and learning of students on WRL at both private and public work-places should also be put in place.
Injuries and their prevention in the handball game
Authors: Curitianu Ioana Maria 
Published: February 2019

Sport training involves repeated bouts of exercise and high volume of physically demanding practice sessions and competitive games, which may lead to decline on performance, oxidative stress, and inflammation (Margonis K. et. al., 2007, Finaud J. et. al., 2006) Handball is considered a demanding exercise mode that places important stress on a players aerobic metabolism. In addition, handball game involves a large number of anaerobic actions such as bodycontact, repeated accelerations, sprints, jumps, throwing, blocking, pushing, and rapid changes in moving directions (Ronglan L.T. et. al., 2006, Gorostiaga E.M. et. al., 2006). Studies in elite handball players have focused only on performance parameters like maximal muscle strength, sprint time, and jump height in response to a tournament (Ronglan L.T. et. al., 2006). During a competitive handball season, the demand for playing two games per week elevates the stress imposed to the athletes, thereby increasing the injury risk and performance decline due to fatigue and muscle damage. Most prevalent injuries in handball is today, without any doubt, an extremely traumatic sport and it will be getting even more so with reference to the increase of strength, speed, and rhythm of the game. Numerous injuries which occur during the training process and games do not differ greatly with reference to age and sex (Wedderkopp N. et. al., 1997, Junge A. et. al., 2004).
Evaluation of Houses Model of Quality Assessment
Authors: Askari Mohsen 
Published: February 2019

There are number of methods, approaches and techniques in evaluating translated texts, but none is as systematic as House (1977, 1997, 2004b, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2015) model of translation quality assessment. The present study was carried out to explore House (1997) model of translation quality assessment (TQA). To pursue this purpose, the model was applied to a psychology textbook. The model is based on functional equivalence and is set to give a thorough analysis of the source language, target language and their comparison. Researchers, however, came to realize some shortcomings in the model; there are basically couple of difficulties with the model. First, House (1997, 2015) does not provide any guide to how much translated text should be assessed i.e. what sample size is needed for the model to operate and be reliable. Another even more serious problem is the fact that one cannot spell out exactly to which degree quality of target text is equal to its source? The researchers proposed two main components to be added to the model, one to the beginning and the other to the end of the model. In order to modify this model in terms of sample size and rating scales, researchers decided to adopt Sical system, which stands for the Canadian Government Translation Bureaus Quality Measurement System in order to have a scale for final quality statement. According to Sical measurement system, a passage of 400 words has been randomly chosen from a psychology textbook and tested against the modified model of quality assessment. Researchers found that the translation could be ranked B fully acceptable. The result shows that the modified model is more systematic and accessible.
A Model for the Development of the Teaching Efficiency of Religious Teachers in Islamic Private Schools in the Three Southernmost Provinces of Thailand
Authors: Churngchow Chidchanok , Rorbkorb Narongsak , Petch-urai Ontip , Chirtkiatsakul Busaban , Waedramae Mahdee , Saneeyeng Rohana , Aumchoowattana Yupawat 
Published: February 2019

The purpose of this research was to develop a model to improve the teaching efficiency of religious teachers in Islamic private schools in the three southernmost provinces of Thailand using mixed research methods in an exploratory sequential design. Results showed that all six components of teacher efficiency were at unacceptable level and need to be improved urgently. In addition, an institution which has the specific purpose of improving the teaching efficiency of religious teachers should be established under the administration of all stakeholders in the region.
The Effect of Weight Training with Fast and Slow Rhythm Movement towards Strength Enhancement
Authors: Firdaus Kamal - 
Published: February 2019

Kamal Firdaus, 2012. The Effect of Weight Training with Fast and Slow Rhythm Movement towards Strength Enhancement. Strength is the most important physical conditions in doing various activities, either daily activities or sports activities. One can not do much when there is no power. In the world of sports, generally the elements of power play a fairly important. In addition for those those truly need a power such as heavy weight, wrestling, boxing and other sports branches. The achievements competitiveness in sports happens because there are so many prizes and bonuses which are promised when somebody becomes a champion, it makes people strive to improve their performance in many ways in terms of strength. One of the efforts is from physical exercises. Physical exercise to increase strength is by lifting weights. The impact of other forms of weight training can be done to increase the strength. In this research, the writer would only look at the effect of weight training with a fast beat and slow rhythm towards the rate of strength enhancement. As for those who tried to be included in the study were derived from the population of boys grade I and II of SMA Negeri 3 Padang. From the total of the population, the writer randomized as many as 40 people as a sample. After these two groups underwent the initial tests, then the writer tried to divide them into 2 groups again, with each group consisting of 20 people. Before the treatment was conducted, some boys were given out the trial tests. This initial test was conducted to determine the level of initial strength owned by sample and tried to divide people into two homogeneous groups. After the sample had done the initial tests and had been divided into two groups, then for group I was given the weight training treatment with fast rhythm, while the second group was given the treatment of weight training with a slow rhythm. Treatment was given for 2 months with the practice intensity was 3 times per week. After the sample tried to complete their training program, then do another test (final test). This second test functions to see how much the influence of the treatment given by the trainer comparing to the results of preliminary tests. From the data analysis, it can be seen that;

Weight training with fast rhythm movement can enhance the strength significantly . It is based on P <0.05 or value tO> from t table.
Weight training with slow motion rhythm can enhance the strength significantly It is based on P <0.05 or value tO> of the t table.

There were no differences in strength enhancement by conducting the treatment of weight training with fast rhythm and slow rhythm. It is proved that P> 0.05 or value tO < of t table.
Performance in the Chaordic Age: By Design or By Destiny?
Authors: L Raymond , Jr Forbes 
Published: February 2019

This paper discusses the challenge of performance in an age characterized by high levels of both organizational and environmental uncertainty. Today, business, not-for-profit, and governmental institutions all find themselves besieged by difficult-to-predict periods of disorder and relative certitude. A new structural form, called the chaordic organization, has arisen as one means of operating in such a turbulent and indeterminate environment. This article will consider the chaos-certainty question, examine the concepts of performance and potential, deliberate whether performance can be influenced by calculated design measures, and look at current thinking related to motivation and its relationship to organizational performance. Additionally, a model of performance efficacy will be introduced, lessons learned provided, implications for the future presented, and a look offered at what might come next.
MAKING WHIPPED CREAM OR GETTING HIGH: PRODUCT MISUSE OR A FAILURE TO WARN?
Authors: Hunter, Jr. Richard J. 
Published: February 2019

This paper will consider several legal issues presented by this scenario: Is the Whip-it! a defective product? Is the manufacturer or the seller of the Whip-it! liable for not properly warning a prospective plaintiff about the dangers inherent in the use of the product? Is Walter a foreseeable user of the product? Has the plaintiff misused the product to such an extent that he or she would be unable to recover for any injuries? Would any other defenses be potentially available to the defendant? These questions will be analyzed in the context of Starn v. Smoke Island and Jenkins v. W.L. Roberts, Inc.
THE EFFECT OF FARTLEX AND EXTENSIVE INTERVAL TRAINING METHOD TOWARD THE FOOTBALL REFEREES SPEED ENDURANCE IN PADANG
Authors: Firdaus Kamal - 
Published: February 2019

Many referees fail in following the physical capability test. The failure is caused by the low rate of physical fitness of the referees themselves. One of the factors that cause this condition is the physical training method. This research was aimed at knowing the effectiveness of the interval ekstensif training method and fartlek training method on the referees speed endurance. This research was a quantitative study and employed a quasi experimental design. The population of this research was 75 people = 37 had C3 licence, 13 people had C2 licence, 24 people had C1 licence and 1 person had FIFA licence. The sample was taken based on purposive sampling technique in which 20 referees were chosen. The technique of data collection was test and the instrument used was the physical capabilities test 20x150 meters. Finally the data was analyzed by using t test. The data analysis indicated that: The interval training method could improve speed endurance capabilities 20x150 meters with 21,75 > 2,26 (Mean pretest 30,86 and posttest 29,12 second). The fartlek training method could improve speed endurance capabilities 20x150 meters with 7,89 > 2,26 (Mean pretest 30,88 and postest 30,17 second). There was a significant difference between the interval ekstensif training method and fartlek training method on speed endurance capabilities 20x150 metres withÂ 3,28 > 2,101. Based on the data above, it could be concluded that both training methods could improve the physical abilities of 20x150 meters; the interval ekstensive methods contributed a better influence than the fartlek methods. Furthermore it is suggested that all football referees use the interval ekstensive method and fartlek to improve the speed endurance capabilities of 20x150 meters.