Food Safety: A Primer |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku|| Sarhan M. Musa|| and Osama M. Musa |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT : Public health is directly or indirectly affected by the food supply. Food safety is a public health issue which has become a global problem. Since food is necessary for human survival, a food safety crisis can cause widespread social panic and heavy casualties. Food safety has been a major concern for governments,the food service industry, and academia. This paper provides an introduction to food safety.
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Computational Chemical Engineering |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku || Sarhan M. Musa || Osama M. Musa |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT: Numerical methods are used for solving mathematical problems that cannot be solved analytically. Computational chemical engineering uses modern numerical analysis tools for solving differential equation models which arise in chemical engineering. These tools allow us to design, operate, and optimize the chemical production of industrial and consumer goods. This paper provides a brief introduction to computational chemical engineering.
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Influences of Website Quality on Online Purchase Intention of Air Ticketing Service: In case of Mongolia |
Author : Molomjamts Batbayar || Budsuren Batsaikhan || Gankhuyag Enebish || Undrakh Munkhzaya || Naranzul Sodnompil |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT: Business operation was more related with human contribution at end of 20th century. Rapid development of internet technology has changed business environment. More than ever, consumers more like to gather information about product or services and to make purchase using internet. For the reason, E-Commerce website is integral part of business in order to increase profit. Research focused to investigate influences of website quality factors (usability, website design, information quality, trust, perceived risk, empathy) on online
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Analysis of Lower Limb Bilateral Force Asymmetries by Different Vertical Jump Techniques |
Author : Sílvia Ribeiro Santos Araújo || Fabíola Bertú Medeiros || Edgardo Alvares de Abreu || Emmanuel Nunes Silva Fortes || Nathália Oliveira Gonçalves || Hans-Joachim Karl Menzel |
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Abstract :This study has compared the diagnostic information of lower limb bilateral force asymmetry by
the impulse variable at different vertical jumps techniques. Twenty-nine soccer players carried out six attempts
at each of the vertical jumps, countermovement jump and squat jump, on two synchronized force platforms.
After the calculation of the symmetry index, the athletes were classified as symmetric and asymmetric respecting
a cut-off value of 15%, McNamara’s test compared the diagnostic information among the techniques.
Significant differences were found among the diagnostic information of the different techniques (p<0.05). It is
thus concluded that different vertical jump techniques provide different information in regard to the level of
bilateral force asymmetry in soccer players.
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Comparative Analysis of Coconut shell Concrete to Traditional Concrete |
Author : Mr. V. P. Kumbhar|| Mr. S.S. Pawar |
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Abstract :It is found that so many wastes which can be used in traditional concrete like e-wastes, rubber
tyre waste, glass waste etc. The coconut shell is also a main waste which can be used in traditional concrete.
Generally, coconut shells are used in traditional concrete in the form of viz., coconut shell aggregate and
coconut shell fiber. This paper describes coconut shells are used as replacement of coarse aggregates. The
compressive and flexural strength test where taken on 10%, 20% and 30% replacement of coarse aggregate to
coconut shells. It is observed that the compressive strength of concrete is reduced in some extent and the
flexural strength also reduced as replacement of coconut shell is increased, but the 10% replacement is possible
to use in construction work and 20% and 30% replacement are possible to use for less important construction
work under some conditions.
It is found that, workability of concrete is increased than traditional concrete as percentage replacement is
increased. Total cost of concrete is get reduced by replacement of coarse aggregate to coconut shells. The
volume of concrete is also increased as replacement is increased, hence, the total quantity of concrete required
is getting reduced and the cost is again getting reduced. This paper supports the “SWACHHA BHARAT
ABHIYAN” carried by our Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Finally, this paper concluded that, the Coconut Shell is possible to use for construction work as coarse
aggregate under some conditions economically. It is majorly used for construction of small huts, watchman
cabin, farm house in forest areas and small houses etc.
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Geographies of domestic violence in rural spaces: Case of rural Nepali communities in the Tarai region |
Author : Kanhaiya Sapkota |
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Abstract :Recognition that past research on domestic violence largely concentrated on urban areas has
helped to generate a body of work focusing specifically on the rural. This work has begun to identify important
characteristics of the experience of intimate partner violence in rural communities and, in particular, to draw
attention to the problems of resourcing and delivering services in support of families and individuals living with
and escaping violence. A key direction of research has been the interrogation of rates of domestic violence in
the comparison of urban, suburban and rural areas. Some studies have extended this comparative approach in
highlighting the prevalence of different forms of violence across types of community. This focus on the rural has
been a welcomed response to academic criticisms of the lack of work on the rationality of space and violence
and to associated calls by geographers to foreground the centrality of space in work on both the experience and
conceptualization of violence. Three remote villages of Bank district of western Nepal has been selected for the
household survey at 90 households. In addition to that, KII and FGD as well as interactive interview with the
local stake holders have also been conducted. Main finding of this research is women in the rural and remote
areas are more likely than women in urban areas to experience domestic and family violence. Similarly, women
living in the rural and remote areas who experience domestic and family violence face specific issues related to
their geographical location and the cultural and social characteristics of living in small communities.
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Existing Condition of Urban Mobility in Kathmandu Valley |
Author : Hare Ram Shrestha |
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Abstract :Mobility of the city is very important for livable cities. General impression of the people regarding
the urban mobility in Kathmandu Valley is very bad. Perception of the people is gathered through the
questionnaire from people of Kathmandu. Various indicators are grouped in six categories namely -
environmental criteria, social/cultural sustainability, economic criteria,
infrastructure/engineering/technological, institutional sustainability and good governance. Questionnaire survey
was conducted to assess the people’s perception of three districts of Kathmandu Valley. This study deals the
people’s perception. Finding of the study will be useful for developing the sustainability criteria for urban
transportation and consider the various policy decision regarding the efficient mobility of Kathmandu Valley.
Finding shows that mobility situation of Kathmandu Valley is not good and indicates the need of improvement. |
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The Nonlinear Effects between Communication Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment |
Author : Hyeondal Jeong |
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Abstract :There are many studies on communication, but existing studies have limitations. Above of all,
communication satisfaction research is interested only in the linear effect of communication. Therefore, this study
investigates the nonlinear effect of communication satisfaction in order to supplement the neglected part of
existing studies. For this purpose, the types of communication were classified into supervisory communication and
co-worker communication, and nonlinear effects between communication satisfaction and organizational
commitment were verified. For the analysis 285 data were used, and all hypotheses were supported. Based on the
analysis results, implications and limitations were discussed.
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Effects of Extraction Methods and Transesterification Temperature on the Qualities of Biodiesel from Jatropha Seed’s Oil |
Author : Oniya O.O1 Oyedele, O. J2 and Akande E. A3 |
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Abstract :Jatropha curcas oil has been considered a promising alternative fuel for compressing ignition
engines. However, its qualities and utilizations have been affected by so many factors such as extraction
methods, temperatures, reactants, etc. As a result, this work was aimed at studying the effects of extraction
methods and transesterification temperature on the qualities of biodiesel from jatropha oil seeds. Three methods
of extraction (milling hydraulic, and defatting; milling, toasting, and defatting: and sand roasting, dehulling,
milling and defatting) were employed to produce the three different samples A, B, and C respectively. The yields
of the oils obtained were measured. Oil qualities of the oil like: specific gravity, viscosity, free fatty acid,
saponification value, peroxide value, pH and iodine value content of the oil were determined. The extracted oils
were subjected to transesterification process at a various temperature by treatment with ethanol using
potassium hydroxide as catalyst. Average yield of biodiesel was 70.62 %, 74.33% and 79.41% of raw oil from
sample A, B and C respectively. The specific gravity, viscosity, free fatty acid, saponification value, peroxide
value, pH and iodine value content of the oil of sample were A (0.904, 3.240mm2/s, 0.431% ,64.80mg/kg,
2.00mg/kg, 7.38 and 140.61, respectively); sample B (0.903, 3.130mm2/s, 0.423%, 58.91mg/kg, 11.00mg/kg,
7.02 and 55.33, respectively); sample C (0.908, 3.324mm2/s, 0.368%, 52.73mg/kg, 2.00mg/kg, 8.50 and 143.65
respectively). The result revealed that different extraction methods and transesterification temperature have
actually affected the quantity and quality of biodiesel produced from Jatropha oil seeds. Processing of the oil
seeds by roasting dehulling, milling and defatting and transesterification at 700C gave the highest oil yield and
the most acceptable chemical properties. |
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The History and Classification of the Turkish Accounting System |
Author : Stylianou Tasos |
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Abstract :Accounting is a social structure and is shaped by the society in which it operates. The needs of
the society are the most important factors that are affecting the development of accounting in a country.
Although in todays open system societies, the changes in the accounting are inevitable, we must not forget that
accounting is not only a practice but also a discipline that has a theoretical and historical background. The
development of an accounting system and practices in a country reflects its economic development as well as
the legislative process. Turkey could not be an exception. The economic development of the country has led the
accounting practices to change from tax and state orientation to international harmonization. In this respect,
this paper highlights the changes in Turkish accounting system from the theoretical and historical perspectives.
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Electronic Customer Relationship Management and Consumer Behaviour (A Study of Diamond Bank Plc, Nigeria) |
Author : 1.Kalu, Alexanda Ogbonna Udu; 2.Unachukwu, Larry Chukwuemeka 3 .Ibiam, Oti ; 4. Nwadighoha, Emmanuel E |
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Abstract :: The study focuses on electronic customer relationship management and consumer behavior with
special emphasis on diamond bank Plc. Retail financial services in all markets, including emerging markets, are
undergoing major transformation that is driven by change, deregulation and customer sophistication. Electronic
Customer service and specifically online customer relationship management in particular is crucial to attaining
a sustainable competitive advantage, in the market place. The main objective of the study is to examine the effect
of electronic customer relationship management on customer patronage. A survey design was adopted for the
study and one hundred and ninety copies of structured questionnaire were used as primary data collection
instrument which was distributed to customers of diamond bank in the study area. However, the postulated
hypotheses were tested by employing the Pearson product moment Correlation Coefficient (PPMCC) statistical
tool which was facilitated by the statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS). The study however showed that
a significant relationship exists between e-CRM and consumer behavior. Furthermore, it was found that amongst
the dimensions of e-CRM, e-commitment and e-satisfaction impacts more significantly on customer patronage.
The study therefore concludes that Nigerian money deposit banks should increase their electronic platform
strategies since they commensurably impact on their level of customer patronage. However, the study
recommended that the key to efficient performance of Nigeria banking industry is hinged on their ability to
identify, attract, retain and develop their customers better than competitors and could be achieved by improved
e-trust, e-commitment and e-satisfaction. Limitation and suggestion for further studies was given.
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Influences of Brand Image on Brand Equity and Brand Loyalty in case of Mongolian Banking Sector |
Author : Truong Hoai Thuong || Doan Huy Hoang || Tamiraa Munkhbat|| Khulan Altankhuyag || Tsogtbaatar Erdene |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT: In 21th century’s competitive business environment, commercial organizations need to get advantage compared to competitors in order to survive. Because customer intention is changed always by resultof competition. In contrast, Service business is high availability of copying from each other’s and to keep
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Conceptual Framework for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria using Mass Housing as a Benchmark |
Author : Alhassan Abdullahi Ahmed |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT: Governments in the third world have been content with improving the built environment by
purely technical methods primarily aimed at securing a high volume of construction without particular regard
to cultural and social factors. Sustainable Development can thus be defined as the evolving or transformation of
the environment in a way that promotes a healthy and better way of life, both socially and economically, while
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Influencing factors on purchase intention of Smartphone users: In case of Mongolia |
Author : Onongoo Taivanjargal|| Anudari Batbayar|| Ninjmaa Batlkhagva|| Dulguuntuya Tumenbayar|| Undarmaa Enkhtaivan |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT: The usage of smart phone has increased tremendously in the recent years and inseparably related
with our life. The market is more competitive and manufacturer produce new version of phone every year. For this reason, consumers face problems of purchasing new smart phone in order to use latest technology. High
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Analysis of Hill Road Network Structure in Developing Countries |
Author : Jagat Kumar Shrestha |
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Abstract :ABSTRACT : The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical road links and intersections in a road
network which have a great influence on the road network. A framework of road network structure
measurement model is proposed. The node importance number and the link importance number are introduced
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Existence of positive solutions for fractional q-difference equations involving integral boundary conditions with p-Laplacian operator |
Author : Yizhu Wang || Chengmin Hou |
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Abstract :The existence of positive solutions is considered for a fractional q-difference equation with p-Laplacian operator in this article. By employing the Avery-Henderson fixed point theorem, a new result is obtained for the boundary value problems. |
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Political Economy and Abrupt Climate Change |
Author : Jan-Erik Lane |
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Abstract :The theory of abrupt climate change shortens the time span for global decarbonisation,
according to the scheme adopted in the Paris 2015 Agreement. To avoid catastrophe wit climate chaos and huge
sea level rise, the COP21 must e reinforced and implemented now. The arrival of two positive feedback loops,
Arctic sea melting and methane emission for melting permafrost, push temperature higher on the Keeling curve.
Without global coordination, global warming is on its way to become unstoppable – Hawking’s irreversibilty |
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Green Food |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku1 , Sarhan M. Musa1 , and Osama M. Musa2 |
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Abstract :Food is an integral part of human existence. Industrialization, climate change, and rising
population have made evident the precarious balance between sustainable food production practices, a healthy
environment, and a healthy population. Producing green food meets the growing need to save our environment
from destruction. Green food refers to food that is high-quality, safe, and healthy to be consumed. This paper
provides a brief introduction to green food.
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Power Generation in The Chemical Industry |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku1 , Sarhan M. Musa1 , and Osama M. Musa2 |
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Abstract :The chemical industry, particularly the production of organic and inorganic base chemicals, has a high demand for electrical and thermal power. In the chemical industry, power drives processes and profitability. With most of the chemical industries aiming to expand, having their own power generation plant is
an emerging necessity. This paper provides a brief overview of the various ways in which the chemical industry
has been generating power to meet the needs of its plants and, in some cases, selling the surplus power
produced. |
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Food Security: A Primer |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku|| Sarhan M. Musa || Osama M. Musa |
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Abstract :: Food is essential to the survival of the human race. Reducing hunger and achieving food security have been the major concern of national governments as well as international organizations. Food security is year-round access to an adequate supply of safe and nutritious food. The components of food security include
availability, access, utilization, and stability. These four pillars must be met to ensure food security. This paper
provides a short introduction on food security |
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