P-Agents Seasonal Job Completion Model

Abstract: In this paper we study a P-AGENTS SEASONAL JOB COMPLETION MODEL problem with seasonal job completion model. There are N-cities (N=1, 2, 3….n) and J jobs (1, 2,…q). The distance between each pair of cities is mentioned and is denoted by dij. For each city seasonal jobs have been mentioned for the agents whom they have to perform them in two seasons/periods. In the distance matrix the distance between each pair of the cities is symmetric.

The Effect of Feeding Different Levels of Brewer’s Dried Grain Yeast Mixture on the Performance of White Leghorn Chicks

Abstract: This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of feeding different levels of Brewer’s Dried Grain Yeast mixture (BDGY) on the performance of white leghorn chicks. A total of three hundred twenty four day-old white leghorn chicks were grouped in to 18 pens of 18 chicks each, and randomly assigned to six treatments (control; 6% BDGY; 12% BDGY; 18% BDGY; 24% BDGY; 30% BDGY) according to a completely randomized design (RCD). Brewer’s Dried Grain Yeast mixture was composed of 80% brewer’s dried grain (BDG) and 20% brewer’s dried yeast (BDY).

Development and Acceptability of Synthetic Granite Tiles: An Alternative Construction Material

Abstract: Granite tiles are expensive construction material usually use for tiling of floor. The main focus of this study was the development of synthetic granite tiles as an alternative construction material. The development and fabrication of synthetic granite tiles underwent different procedures. It started with the design and construction of molder. Based from the experimentation of the synthetic granite tiles can be fabricated in different sizes, shapes and thickness which is comparable to the existing granite tiles. During the try-out and revision period the following were observed: The proportion of pebbles resins and hardener had a relation on the drying time of the product.

Descriptive study on treatment cost for fever during outbreak of Dengue fever in Pondicherry

Abstract: Patients suffering from fever are scared about the possibility of Dengue fever during the outbreak of Dengue due to uncertain clinical manifestation. The members of the community seek treatment irrespective of their social economic status. The cost incurred for such diagnostic and treatment activities are not known. Efforts have been made to estimate such costs in this study.

Production of Biodiesel from Vegetable Oil Using CaO Catalyst & Analysis of Its Performance in Four Stroke Diesel Engine

Abstract: The production of biodiesel from vegetable oils stands as a new versatile method of energy generation in the present scenario. Biodiesel is obtained by the transesterification of long chain fatty acids in presence of catalysts. Transesterification is an attractive and widely accepted technique. The purpose of the transesterification process is to lower the viscosity of the oil. The most important variables affecting methyl ester yield during the trans esterification reaction are the molar ratio of alcohol to vegetable oil, reaction temperature, catalyst amount and time. Biodiesel is renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic, and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.

Employee Engagement: A Shared Practice in Varied Organizations

Abstract: Employee Engagement is an important driver in an organization to achieve its goals. Engagement is known to be manifested in an employees’ deep interest in the organization’s principles and in an inculcation of a sense of job satisfaction and commitment. In a work context, the value of employee engagement as a continuous activity to work jointly with collectively discussed inputs is known to produce positive outcomes in an organization in terms of efficiency, productivity and innovation.

Real Time Wireless Agricultural Ecosystem Monitoring for cucumus melo .L Cultivation in Natural Ventilated Greenhouse

Abstract: A method for real time monitoring agricultural ecosystems is described in this paper. Soil moisture content and microclimate condition are regarded as the essential parameters in various agricultural activities such as irrigation scheduling and nutrient management. For the demand of real time monitoring soil moisture content and microclimate conditions at fertigation cultivation field, this study presents the hardware development of monitoring device that contained a microcontroller, wireless communication module, two soil moisture sensors, temperature and humidity sensors. Soil moisture sensor specifically calibrated for growing medium used in the field provides volumetric water content reading during irrigation intervals.

Leachate Characterization and Surface Groundwater Pollution at Municipal Solid Waste Landfill of Gohagoda, Sri Lanka

Abstract: As a developing country, protecting groundwater resources is extremely essential in Sri Lanka. Landfills are one of the main sources of water pollution. The filling of the Gohagoda disposal yard, takes place at a distance about 50m from Gohagoda water intake plant. In addition, there is several boreholes located close proximity of the landfill, which used for drinking and domestic purposes. A study of composition of landfill leachate and groundwater pollution conducted at Gohagoda landfill site, which is located at north-west of Kandy city. The Leachate sampled at nine different locations of the landfill. Groundwater samples were collected using auguring at five locations.

Teaching football to girls - Analysis of designs and interventions of the teachers in the region of Kef

Abstract: The study of the designs that put across the teachers of EPS on the teaching of sports with masculine implication contributed in a meaningful way to the understanding of the problems and difficulties that go along with the teaching of football discipline for girls. The results show that teachers’ design manipulates implicitly or explicitly the strategies of lessons.To all intents and purposes, this research depicts the pedagogical practices and instructional choice that encompass intense consequences for girls. It also tempts teachers of EPS of the Kef region and other regions to reflect seriously on the sexism of the programs and the sexual division of data actually taught in schools.

A Study of Adjustment in Relation to Anxiety among Male and Female College Students of Gurgaon district in Haryana

Abstract: Education includes all those life experience of a child from which he or she learns something. It is important for the teacher to recognize that every activity of the pupil whether he is aggressive, co-operative, delinquent, or in fact doing anything, he is making adjustments. The adjustment he makes may not be a good one so far as society is concerned but it is an adjustment. Its purpose is to satisfy some or the other need of the individual. The teachers are more concerned with the adjustment because the primary purpose of education is to train children for life. The process of adjustment starts right from the birth of the child and continues till his death. When the internal needs of the human beings oppose external demands, conflicts arise in mind. This creates tensions, frustrations etc, and it produce anxiety.

Enhanced Security Evaluation and Analysis of Wireless Network based on MAC Protocol

Abstract: IEEE 802.11-2007 Standard for wireless network classifies security algorithms into: RSNA and Pre-RSNA. Pre-RSNA algorithms are the algorithms used before RSNA. Pre-RSNA security comprises the algorithms; WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and IEEE 802.11 entity authentication. RSNA security comprises the algorithms like TKIP, CCMP, RSNA establishment and termination procedures, including use of IEEE 802.1X authentication, key management procedures and providing mechanisms for protecting management frames.

Use of Data Mining Methodologies in Evaluating Educational Data

Abstract: Currently, online learning has gained a huge recognition within the higher education context and it has become a vital need in the current society to find such improvements, to increase the level of knowledge in people. In the modern society e-learning is recognized highly where it connects the students with the learning resources limitlessly. People have introduced various Learning Management Systems (LMS) in order to overcome the problem of managing large information sources and they are currently playing a remarkable role in e-learning environments.

Cross-Language Instant Messaging

Abstract: Along with the rapid development of Internet technologies, the instant messaging has become nowadays an important medium for a huge number of people to communicate with friends, family, and even colleagues while working. People who come from different corner of the world speak different native- languages. Even if the instant messaging technology is now so developed, there is a barrier to communication for people having different native-languages.

Green Growth & Organic Agriculture as Livelihood Strategy in Sustainable Rural Development

Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a case study of a Tribal community pursuing a green growth & livelihood strategy based on organic agriculture. Using the sustainable rural livelihoods framework, the paper identifies three different organic livelihood strategies involving varying degrees of capitals. The paper concludes that understanding the implications of these different organic strategies and their rationales is a prerequisite for policy-makers to tailor policies and programmes aiming to assist rural communities benefit from organic agriculture as a vehicle for advancing green growth & sustainable rural development.

Mitigation of the Transient Recovery Voltage on Generator Circuit Breaker during Generator Fed Faults

Abstract: This paper simulated a generator circuit breaker model using ATP-EMTP simulation package. The frequency of oscillations produced at current zero is reduced as the short circuit current increased. At 80 kA short circuit a resignation is happened at first current zero, while the success interruption is happened at the second current zero, at a capacitance of 8.3nF. As the short circuit current increases, more than 80 kA, the circuit breaker fails to interrupt with the small terminal capacitor, i.e. 8.3nF, 10nF and 20nF. The TRV is decreased as the value of the terminal capacitor increased. At a certain value of the terminal capacitor, the TRV is increased with increasing the short circuit current. The RRRV decreases as the value of the terminal capacitor increased. Also, at a certain value of the terminal capacitance, the RRRV decreases with decreasing the short circuit current.

Analysis of the Impact of Electromagnetic Radiations from Cell Phones on Male Sperm Infertility

Abstract: The Tanzania telecommunication sector has witnessed fast growth in the number of mobile telephone users now served by seven cellular operators. Until February 2012, there were about 26 million mobile phone subscribers served by more than 4,000 base stations spread all over the country. Despite the many advantages brought by these systems, there is increased public concern over possible adverse health effects due to electromagnetic fields (EMF) radiated by these equipments. This paper aimed to analyze the impact of the electromagnetic radiations from cellular phones to male sperm infertility. The cellular phones with operating frequency of 900MHz and operating frequency 1800MHz were placed at a certain distance near the male reproductive organ (testis) and then electromagnetic wave radiated by the phone were analyzed by measuring the SAR of the testis. It was concluded that there is significant impact on the male sperm fertility on the exposure of the male reproductive organ to the radiations from the cellular phones at the specified operating frequencies near the testis. Several recommendations has been provided, that radiating devices should not be placed on the male pocket trouser for storage and also making calls while the cell phone is in pocket trouser (ie using headphones to receive or make a call) should be completely avoided.