MOLECULAR COMPUTING |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku , Sarhan M. Musa, and Osama M. Musa |
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Abstract :Molecular computers are systems in which molecules or macromolecules individually mediate
information processing functions. Molecular computing provides an alternative to computing using silicon
integrated circuits. It aims at developing intelligent computers using biological molecules as computational
devices. It is a promising means of unconventional computation owing to its capability for massive parallelism.
It offers to augment digital computing with biology-like capabilities. This paper provides a brief introduction to
molecular computing. |
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MOLECULAR COMPUTING |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku , Sarhan M. Musa, and Osama M. Musa |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :Molecular computers are systems in which molecules or macromolecules individually mediate
information processing functions. Molecular computing provides an alternative to computing using silicon
integrated circuits. It aims at developing intelligent computers using biological molecules as computational
devices. It is a promising means of unconventional computation owing to its capability for massive parallelism.
It offers to augment digital computing with biology-like capabilities. This paper provides a brief introduction to
molecular computing. |
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Study of desalination processes of seawater from the desalination plant of Laayoune (South of Morocco) |
Author : Ifakkou EL Elismaili , Mohamed Najy , Mohamed EL QRYEFY , Ayoub El Atmani1 , Hassan ElMongach , Said Habibi, Khadija El Kharrim and Driss Belghyti |
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Abstract :The use of water for food purposes requires excellent physicochemical quality. To contribute to
the control of water quality. Water treated by reverse osmosis is aggressive and demineralize can not be used
directly as a source of drinking water. The objective of this work is to study, physics-chemical analyzes of raw
water, pretreated osmosis and treated (permeate) and produced water (reservoir) at the desalination plant of
seawater Laayoune (SDL), located in southern Morocco. For this, we have followed several qualitative
parameters such as pH, conductivity, turbidity.
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Multi products storage using randomness |
Author : M.C. Carlos Alfonso Paz Molina , M.C.E. María Cristina Martínez Orencio , M.C. Laura Martínez Hernández3 , M.I.A. Jorge Alberto Galán Montero , M.E. César Roberto Vázquez Trujillo |
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Abstract :The following Project shows the benefits of a research established into a multi-products
warehouse belongs to an automotive industry supplier. The main goal was applied a tool recognizing the rules
for distribution and material storage. Once the research was completed, the benefits were, the idle times
reduction per hours/week by the two initial processes. The politics for storage assignment and location, propose
a system to improve the space into this areain order to avoid material management and flow issues. It is
important to mention, the system proposed could be applied into warehouses with storage size and space
restricted by sorting area, also different material types, production settings and physical specifications for
which set warehouses with traditional management of distribution without slack, involves lack of materials,
pieces without records, incorrect location assigned, stock error. |
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Multi products storage using randomness |
Author : M.C. Carlos Alfonso Paz Molina , M.C.E. María Cristina Martínez Orencio2 , M.C. Laura Martínez Hernández3 , M.I.A. Jorge Alberto Galán Montero , M.E. César Roberto Vázquez Trujillo |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :The following Project shows the benefits of a research established into a multi-products
warehouse belongs to an automotive industry supplier. The main goal was applied a tool recognizing the rules
for distribution and material storage. Once the research was completed, the benefits were, the idle times
reduction per hours/week by the two initial processes. The politics for storage assignment and location, propose
a system to improve the space into this areain order to avoid material management and flow issues. It is
important to mention, the system proposed could be applied into warehouses with storage size and space
restricted by sorting area, also different material types, production settings and physical specifications for
which set warehouses with traditional management of distribution without slack, involves lack of materials,
pieces without records, incorrect location assigned, stock error. |
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Existence results for fractional q-differential equations with integral and multi-point boundary conditions |
Author : Yawen Yan, Chengmin Hou |
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Abstract :This paper concerns a new kind of fractional q-differential equation of arbitrary order by
combining a multi-point boundary condition with an integral boundary condition. By solving the equation which
is equivalent to the problem we are going to investigate, the Green’s functions are obtained. By defining a
continuous operator on a Banach space and taking advantage of the cone theory and some fixed-point theorems,
the existence of multiple positive solutions for the BVPs is proved based on some properties of Green’s functions
and under the circumstance that the continuous functions f satisfy certain hypothesis. Finally, examples are
provided to illustrate the results. |
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A study on financial aspect of supply chain management |
Author : Tivadar Murai,Ferka Horvat |
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Abstract :The more common approaches used in the SCM consider only the physical logistic operations
and ignore the financial aspects of the supply chain. The main objective to incorporate financial aspects in
supply chain management is to strengthen managerial decisions concerning financial flows in supply chains,
while empirical knowledge about financial supply chain management (FSCM) is in its early stages. This paper
presents a model for FSCM which financial planning in addition to operation planning is decided in it. The
main contribution of this paper is to define two approaches for Financial Supply Chain Management and to
compare them. This financial approaches are: Traditional financial approach and new financial approach.
Traditional financial approach integrates physical goods flows and financial flows. New financial approach
considers in making decisions other financial indicators such as market to book value, liquidity ratios, capital
structure ratios, and return on equity, sales margin, turnover ratios and stock security ratios, among others.
Moreover, the new approach applies the change in equity instead of the traditional approach measures of profit
as the objective function to be maximized in the presented model. To show the attributes of the presented
approaches, the results of the new approach and the traditional approach is compared. The findings indicate
that the traditional approach leads to lower change in equity compared to the financial approach. Also, the
results clearly reveal the better improvement of using the new approach over the traditional approach, and
convince the decision makers to take advantage of the new approach |
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Rural Livelihood and Food Security: Insights from Srilanka Tapu of Sunsari District, Eastern Nepal |
Author : Pratima Rai ,Dhyanendra Bahadur Rai |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :Food security is the foremost need of every human society. It is a fundamental right and
government responsibility but still food insecurity is prevalent in rural areas of least developed nations. To cope
with food insecurity, undertaking diverse income generating activities is common as well as key strategy adopted
by rural people. The objective of this study is to assess rural livelihood and food security status of a remote island
named Srilanka Tapu of Sunsari district. A random sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 40
rural household heads using semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive methods were used for analyzing. The
findings revealed that the food security situation of the Tapu is insecure. Most basic infrastructures and social
services needed for people livelihood such as road, electricity sufficient food availability, education, healthcare,
sanitation, etc. were found to be extremely poor. Most of the households are small scale farmers involving
themselves in diverse livelihood activities which are mostly temporary, low-skilled and low paying. However,
people are fulfilling their food needs at every cost but are highly vulnerable to food insecurity. Also, their lives
security is equally vulnerable because of disastrous Koshi River flooding which occurs every year in the Tapu.
The findings therefore critically suggest that food security of remote and vulnerable human settlements should be
at top priority in policy formulation and implementation level. The study also recommends a need for an in-depth
research for making evidence based policy interventions for improvement of diversify rural livelihood along with
sustainable environment.
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Augmented Tourism: Definitions and Design Principles |
Author : Eric Hawkinson |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :After designing and implementing several iterations of implantations of augmented reality(AR) in
tourism, this paper takes a deep look into design principles and implementation strategies of using AR at
destination tourism settings. The study looks to define augmented tourism from past implementations as well as
several cases uses designed and implemented for tourism. The discussion leads to formation of frameworks and
best practices for AR as well as virtual reality(VR) to be used in tourism settings. Some main affordances include
guest autonomy, customized experiences, visitor data collection and increased electronic word-of-mouth
generation for promotion purposes. Some challenges found include the need for high levels of technology
infrastructure, low adoption rates or ‘buy-in’ rates, high levels of calibration and customization, and the need for
maintenance and support services. Some suggestions are given as to how to leverage the affordances and meet
the challenges to implementing AR for tourism. |
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Rural Livelihood and Food Security: Insights from Srilanka Tapu of Sunsari District, Eastern Nepal |
Author : Pratima Rai ,Dhyanendra Bahadur Rai |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :Food security is the foremost need of every human society. It is a fundamental right and
government responsibility but still food insecurity is prevalent in rural areas of least developed nations. To cope
with food insecurity, undertaking diverse income generating activities is common as well as key strategy adopted
by rural people. The objective of this study is to assess rural livelihood and food security status of a remote island
named Srilanka Tapu of Sunsari district. A random sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 40
rural household heads using semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive methods were used for analyzing. The
findings revealed that the food security situation of the Tapu is insecure. Most basic infrastructures and social
services needed for people livelihood such as road, electricity sufficient food availability, education, healthcare,
sanitation, etc. were found to be extremely poor. Most of the households are small scale farmers involving
themselves in diverse livelihood activities which are mostly temporary, low-skilled and low paying. However,
people are fulfilling their food needs at every cost but are highly vulnerable to food insecurity. Also, their lives
security is equally vulnerable because of disastrous Koshi River flooding which occurs every year in the Tapu.
The findings therefore critically suggest that food security of remote and vulnerable human settlements should be
at top priority in policy formulation and implementation level. The study also recommends a need for an in-depth
research for making evidence based policy interventions for improvement of diversify rural livelihood along with
sustainable environment.
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Trends and Major Attractions of Tourism in Nepal |
Author : Narayan Prasad Paudyal, Ph.D |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :The present study aims at finding out the trends and major attractions of tourism in Nepal. It
is an article which is expected to motivate and attract the visitors who have keen interest once to visit Nepal.
Tourism comprises the human activities of moving or travelling from one place to another either within a
country or to other countries for pleasure, conference, business, pilgrimage or for other purposes. Tourism
history in Nepal goes back to the Lichhavi dynasty when Manjushree a Chinese traveler came to Nepal for the
first time. Though the history of tourism is long in Nepal, it got developed since 1950s only. Since then, visitors
for various purposes have been visiting Nepal. Nepal has abundance opportunities of flourishing tourism
industry which can be the backbone of the country’s economy. Nepal, though, is small in area in the world
map; it has spellbinding natural beauty, unique cultural heritage, multi-language, multi-ethnicity, multireligion,
conducive climate and tourism friendly environment due to which it has become the ultimate
destination for travelling. The trends of tourist arrival entail that the flow of tourists is remarkably increasing
every year from all over the worlds mostly for pleasure like trekking, mountaineering, sightseeing, jungle safari
etc. Thus, the government of Nepal should make further tourism friendly policy with infrastructure development
mainly in remote areas of Nepal so that poverty can be eliminated from the country. |
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GREEN CHEMISTRY: A PRIMER |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku , Sarhan M. Musa , and Osama M. Musa |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :With mounting concerns over the state of our planet, there is continuing demand that chemists
and chemical engineers should develop greener chemical processes and products. In the 1990s, with the
growing awareness of the hazardous impacts of the chemical industry, the green chemistry revolution was
launched by American chemists Paul T. Anastas and John Warner. Green chemistry is the kind of chemistry that
seeks to minimize pollution, conserve energy, and promote environmentally friendly production. This paper
provides a brief introduction to green chemistry.
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THE ESSENCE OF INDUSTRY 4.0 |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku , Sarhan M. Musa , and Osama M. Musa |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :Industry 4.0 refers to the current trend of automation and deployment of Internet technologies
in manufacturing. This includes using machine-to-machine and Internet of Things (IoT) deployments to help
manufacturers implement increased automation, improved communication and process monitoring. This trend
of Industry 4.0 (sometimes referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution) affects most processes and people
throughout society. This paper provides a brief introduction to Industry 4.0.
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Development Issues and Problems of Selected Agency in Sorsogon, An investigative study |
Author : Alberto Naag Naperi |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :The study venture on the developing issues and problems of selected agency in the province of
Sorsogon with an end-view of identifying solution towards achieving effective delivery of services to the
public. The agencies covered by the study are the employers of the students enrolled in Public Administration
512 subject in the graduate school program of the Sorsogon State College 1st semester SY 2016. Guided by a
structured matrix questionnaire and checklist, the class spearheaded by the assigned focal person per
identified respondent-agency conducted a focus group discussion covering sequentially the issues and
problems besetting the organization. It likewise pursued how does it affects the management & performance of
the office and ultimately identifying possible solutions out of the issues and problems. Result revealed that
most pressing problems and issues of the selected agency in the province of Sorsogon covers; (a) understaffed,
(b) poor communication, (c) poor implementation of the policy, and (d) poor performance feedback
mechanism in the system. |
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The effect of functionalized carbon nanotubes on thermalmechanical performance of Epoxy nanocomposite coatings |
Author : Phan Thi Thuy Hang, Nguyen Dinh Lam |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :The new approaches for preparing nanocomposite coating by modificated carbon nanonotubes
(CNTs) and epoxy resin was done in the study. thermal-mechanical performance of nanocomposite coating was
investigated and the results were reported in this paper. The physic-chemical techniques such as Differential
scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to characterize the thermal
performance of Epoxy nanocomposite coating. The test techniques for mechanical properties of paint coating as
adhesion, hardness, impact resistance and bending strength were employed in the work. The results indicated
that CNTs were dispersed in epoxy coating with only ratio of 0.1 wt% enhanced the Glass Transition
Temperature (Tg), decomposition temperature of epoxy coating and improved mechanical properties
significantly. Also functionalized CNTs can be reinforced thermal-mechanical of the epoxy coating better than
neat CNTs. |
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ORGANIC FOODS |
Author : Matthew N. O. Sadiku , Sarhan M. Musa, and Osama M. Musa |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :Organic foods refer to products that are grown naturally or produced by methods that comply
with the standards of organic farming. They are not only environmentally friendly, they are also healthy. Many
people believe organic foods are healthier than conventional food. Today, organic foods have become very
popular and everyone wants to know about their benefits. This paper provides a brief introduction on organic
foods and their pros and cons. |
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Positive and negative solutions of a boundary value problem for a fractional -difference equation |
Author : Yizhu Wang Chengmin Hou |
Abstract | Full Text |
Abstract :In this work, we study a boundary value problem for a fractional
q,? -difference equation. By
using the monotone iterative technique and lower-upper solution method, we get the existence of positive or
negative solutions under the nonlinear term is local continuity and local monotonicity. The results show that we
can construct two iterative sequences for approximating the solutions. |
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