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Cloud computing is the revenue gain and most advanced technology that has tremendous advantages over other technologies. It can be used as a utility for executing large size of real-time programs. These programs are decomposed into multiple inter-dependent tasks and executed on the multiple virtual processors where the open research issue is to be minimized make-span of the scheduling tasks. Our research aims to address this issue and degenerate the schedule length approximately equal to the available number of virtual processors. We proposed a real-time workload scheduling algorithm that does very well in reducing the number of initial clusters. The experimental results show that the execution times for various kinds of the DAGs can be reduced as much as possible and improves the performance of the early load scheduling algorithms for distributed cloud environment. Contribution/ Originality
A Pilot Study of Methods about Detection of Inter-Molecular Interactions As Individual Units of Intra-Cellular Structures, Intra- And Extra-Cellular Cascade Regulatory Pathways
Different methods for investigation on the mechanisms of participation of cell proteins in direct and/or indirect intra- and extra-cellular inter-molecular (protein-lipid, protein-protein, protein-RNA, protein-DNA interactions, etc.), by cascade regulatory pathways were developed and tested. These bio-molecules (in particular microtubule proteins and cyclins) have been found as parts from different complex structures from the nuclear, cytoskeleton and membrane cell fractions, as mitotic spindle, endocytosis vesicles, cell organelles, membrane structures, which are important for basic cell functions. The techniques, developed in the current study, could be useful for identification of the proteins/peptides, participating in the composition of these structures, but also of the interactions between them, on molecular and intra-molecular levels. For confirmation of the results obtained and the reliability of the applied methods, routine techniques as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) assays were used. In all cases, the main goal is directed to search of molecules, participating in the control of cell growth and proliferation, as well as of such, which determine the further cell fate during cell differentiation and maturation. Contribution/ Originality
The current study contributes in the existing literature with confirmation of the inter-molecular interactions for the cell differentiation direction. The current paper underlines the relationship between the changes in three different levels: cell morphology; intra-cellular organelles structure, and bio-molecules, by application of novel detection methods. Biological Sciences » World Journal of Molecular Research » Month: 06-2016 Issue: 1
Feminist Perspective of HIV and AIDS: Cases from the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is behavior disease transmits from one person to another person due to unsafe sexual practices. HIV infected females are more suffered from the social stigma and discrimination. The main objective of this study is to identify the risk of HIV transmission among the women or girls from the feminist perspective. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents from the vulnerable groups of Kathmandu valley of Nepal. Total 404 respondents were included from the reproductive age (15-49) groups. Analytical research design used to analyze the data. There was significant association found among the respondents in relation to the polygamy, human trafficking, trust on sex partners, gender based violence, early marriage system and gender inequality as an associated factor with increasing the risk of HIV transmission at .05% significance level. On the global scenario, women are more vulnerable than male for HIV transmission because of their biological as well as socio-cultural characteristic. In Nepal, majority of male are found living with HIV and AIDS than female but female are facing the stigma and discrimination than male because of the patriarchy thought. Basically, socio-cultural practices are supporting the risk practices in Nepal so prevention program should be launched adopting the gendered based approach. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes in the existing literature from the two aspects; one, it will provide the knowledge of feminist perspective of HIV and AIDS, second, it will provide research gap to address the issue of HIV and AIDS from the socio-cultural perspective. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 2
Assessment of Student Internship Programme By 2013/2014 Final Year Students of the Department of Basic Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
The crucial role of internships in teacher education has made a lot of institutions of higher learning like UEW to adopt internship as an important component of their curricula with the view of providing opportunities to the students to gain theoretical and practical experience for their future careers. This study investigated the perception of 2013/2014 final year students of the Department of Basic Education, UEW, Ghana, on the Student Internship Programme (SIP) they undertook in the first semester of the 2013/2014 academic year. The purposive sampling technique was used to select all 209 students for the study. However, 188 students were used for the study because 21 students did not return their questionnaire. The findings revealed that generally, the students were uncertain as to the kind of support they were given by their partnership schools. However, they generally agreed that they gained adequate instructional skills from their mentors to assist them in the “real world”. Even though the students generally disagreed that they experienced challenges, they specifically indicated their agreement that the one semester SIP was inadequate. There was no significant difference in the views of the students on the instructional skills gained in terms of gender and the type of basic school (public or private) internship was undertaken. Among the suggestions is that adequate orientation should be given to students before they embark on the internship programme. Also, the university should ensure that all headteachers and mentors are regularly trained and oriented for the programme. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of very few studies which have investigated the views of final year students of UEW, Ghana, on SIP, especially when the period of internship was reduced from one academic year to one semester in 2012. Social Sciences » Humanities and Social Sciences Letters » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 2
Strategic Supply Chain Framework as an Effective Approach to Procurement of Public Construction Projects in Nigeria
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Journal: International Journal of Management and Sustainability
A lot of abandoned construction projects, and failed projects in the Nigerian construction industry due to the ignorance to adopt and implement modern procurement strategy prompt this research work. A survey was conducted on 38 procurement practitioners at the Federal Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development, Major contractors, and Tier suppliers. The result from the survey showed that 78% of respondents confirmed that the current Nigerian public procurement system is less effective towards achieving an improved construction performance and the successful delivering of construction projects. More so, 22% of respondents argued that the Nigerian current procurement system is effective to achieve an improved construction performance if properly practiced in accordance with the Nigerian procurement act (2007). However, 74% of respondents believed that the strategic supply chain framework, as an approach to public procurement in Nigeria, will be more effective towards successful delivering of construction projects, and achieving improved construction performance. Also, the result from the three interviews conducted during this research showed that the reasons for the poor Nigerian current procurement system is attributed to poor pre-tendering and tendering processes, poor supply chain integration and management, Political interference and inference, and the corruption amongst the procurement stakeholders. Contribution/ Originality
This study originates a new approach to procuring public projects in Nigeria which, when adopted, will improve the construction performance of public projects, and encourage socio-economic development through procured public projects. Business & Management » International Journal of Management and Sustainability » Month: 07-2015 Issue: 7
Development, Preference Change, and Inequality in an Integrated Walrasian-General-Equilibrium and Neoclassical-Growth Theory
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Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Policy
This study builds a model to analyze dynamic interdependence between economic growth, structural change, inequality in income and wealth, habit formation and preference change in a heterogeneous-households economy. The analytical framework is based on the Walrasian general equilibrium theory and the neoclassical growth theory. We show that the motion of the economy is described by a set of nonlinear differential equations. Analytically, we focus on transitional processes as well as economic equilibrium. For illustration, we simulate the motion of the economic system with three groups. We identify the existence of a unique stable equilibrium point and carry out comparative dynamic analysis with regard to some parameters. We show how, for instance, habit formation of a group affects the dynamic paths of all the variables of the economic system. Contribution/ Originality
An original contribution of this paper is the introduction of habit formation and preference change into the integrated Walrasian-general-equilibrium and neoclassical-growth theory recently developed by Zhang. The study examines dynamic relations between economic growth, economic change, and inequality with wealth accumulation and preference change. Economics » International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Policy » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 3
Software engineering is dynamic disciplines that have continuous growth in research in identifying new methods, tools and methodologies that have cause vast improvement in software development and maintenance to be more reliable and efficient. Past research critics on cost reduction, quality and flexibility have endless try to design and develop many ways to improve these sectors are still causing impacts to the software industry [1]. The new trends in software engineering research topics resolves under the research field of Cloud Computing, Big Data, Android Computing, Network Security and Software Engineering Project Management. Nevertheless, there are more other research areas in software engineering that have been intense researched and implemented in the industries. Contribution/ Originality
Plasma Membrane-derived Extracellular Vesicles (PMEVs) are membrane-coated vesicles of diameter 0.1 to 1.5µm, carrying various proteins inherent in their parental cells. PMEVs are released when cells undergo activation/apoptosis via blebbing and shedding and have a function in intercellular communication. Exposition of phosphatidylserine (PS) on the outer membrane leaflet that mark them as a biologically distinct entity could also explain a role for PMEVs in phagocytosis and thrombosis. The purpose of this review is to outline and discuss some of the functions of PMEVs in detail to throw more light on its biological effects as more research delve into emerging therapies targeting the microvesicle communication system. The role of PMEVs as a differentiation agent and therefore its possible use in differentiation therapy is discussed. In some experiments, the myeloid differentiating agents all trans retinoic acid (ATRA), phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) and histamine, which inhibit promonocyte proliferation, induced an intracellular Ca2+-mediated PMEV release from HL-60 promonocytes. These PMEVs caused HL-60 cells to enter G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and induce terminal monocyte-to-macrophage differentiation through TGF-β1 mediation. The review also discusses the relationship between PMEVs and diseases where it is known that patients with certain inflammatory diseases show increased PMEV levels in the plasma. The review conclude on the fact that PMEVs have a lot of biological functions that are beneficial to the physiological functions in humans and therefore more work is required to elucidate their composition and the mechanisms involved in exertion of their effects. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the existing literature by addressing some aspects of extracellular vesicle release as well as their functions. The topic is of general interest and will be beneficial to potential readers who would want to clarify types of plasma extracellular vesicles, their functions or pathological effects. Medical Sciences » Journal of Cells » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 2
Lactic Acid as Spacer between Poly Acrylic Acid and 4-Aminoantipyrine
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Journal: The International Journal of Biotechnology
Due to many problems associated with drug release and side effects, we could design a novel drug delivery system through modification of poly acrylic acid (AA) with Lactic acid as a spacer between the polymer and 4-aminoantipyrine. In vitro drug release had been conducted successfully in basic medium in pH 7.4 and acidic medium in pH 1.1 at 37?. The prepared prodrug polymer was characterized by FTIR and 1H?NMR spectra. Physical properties and intrinsic viscosity of drug polymer were determined. The good results were obtained in the presence of spacer unit with comparing without spacer unit. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes in the existing literature Synthesized compound from lactic acid as spacer between poly acrylic acid and 4-aminoantipyrine. This study uses new estimation methodology several physical tools .This study originates new formula. Biological Sciences » The International Journal of Biotechnology » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 6
Spectrum of Morphological Changes and Prevalence of “P53 Signatures” In Tubal Fimbrial Epithelium in General Population and In Patients with Pelvic Serous Carcinomas
Aim: Pelvic serous carcinomas (PSCs) are very aggressive malignancies and present at advanced stage. A paradigm shift in the origin and pathogenesis of PSCs occurred when precursor lesions were found in the Fallopian tube fimbria in the prophylactic bilateral salphingo-ophorectomy (PBSO) specimens from BRCA positive patients. The knowledge of various benign and reactive alterations in the Fallopian tube is mandatory to distinguish these lesions from the true neoplastic changes. The study therefore aims to see the spectrum of morphological changes in the Fallopian tube epithelium (FTE) and to know the incidence of the various precursor lesions and p53 signatures in the tubal fimbria. Method: The study included 102 Fallopian tubes from patients undergoing salphingo – oophorectomies for gynaecological indications. The fimbrial end along with one cross section was embedded and examined for stromal and architectural changes, epithelial features and inflammatory infiltrates. IHC for p53 and Ki67 was done to assess the presence of precursor lesions. Results: The mean age of patients’ was 49.9yrs. Family history of breast/ovarian cancer was present in 5 cases. Histopathology showed fibrosis (30%), Walthard nest (36%) , Wolfian duct remnants(14.7%), pigmentosis tubae(1%) , infiltration by metastatic carcinoma(7%),reactive atypia(6%), metaplasia(16%), tufting(46%),lymphocytes (9%) and plasma cells (2%). SCOUTS were seen in 12%, p53 signature and STIC in 6% and 4% respectively. Tuboperitoneal junction was identified in 15 cases and showed transitional metaplasia. Conclusion: The study describes the different morphological changes in the Fallopian tube in our population. The prevalence of cytological and molecular alterations leading to malignancy was low in general population. Contribution/ Originality
The paper’s primary contribution is finding that completely sampling the tubal fimbria with one cross section is a good practice to identify early precursor lesions which may otherwise go undetected. Knowledge of reactive /benign cellular proliferations is mandatory to help distinguish them from these precursor lesions. Medical Sciences » Cancers Review » Month: 03-2015 Issue: 1
Share Options, Share Award and Firm’s Performance: Evidence from Malaysian Public Listed Companies
The main intention of this paper is to examine the impact on firm’s performance once the directors are granted with the share options and share award. This study also intends to briefly identify the Shariah compliance impact towards the performance of firms that have granted the share options and share award. Earnings per share (EPS), Operating Cash Flow over Total Assets (OCFTA) and Tobin’s q used to examine seven hypotheses in this paper. The results exhibit share award presented better results in EPS and OCFTA. On the other hand the share options and the share award revealed significant relationship with Tobin’s q when Shariah compliance was included in the regression analysis model. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes in the existing literature on the share-based compensation as an important component in the directors’ compensation package and how it can boost the performance of the firms. Besides, this study contributes in the existing Islamic perspective literature by taking into consideration the implication of Shariah-compliance status. Economics » Financial Risk and Management Reviews » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 2
Kinetics and Mechanisms of Cadmium (Ii) Ion Sorption Using Carbonized and Modified Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor) Hull of Two Pore Sizes (CMSH 150µm and 250µm)
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Journal: International Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering Research
Aim of this study was to investigate the use of modified and carbonized Sorghum Hull of two different pore sizes (150µm and 250µm) in the removal of Cadmium (II) ion from aqueous solution. The effect of contact time (20, 40, 60, 80 and 100) minutes were investigated, reported and analysed accordingly. The maximum adsorption for 150µm and 250µm were at 80th and 40th minutes, respectively (54.895mg/l and 58.874mg/l). Kinetic modeling of the results of Cadmium (II) ion of both pore sizes were also investigated, reported and analysed. These results showed that Pseudo second order kinetic model best described the sorption process. The Mechanism of sorption showed that CMSH 150µm and 250µm, respectively were particle diffusion controlled. This will serve as parameters to consider in the design of treatment plants for heavy metal detoxification using biosorbents of different pore sizes. Contribution/ Originality
This study is one of the very few studies which have investigated on Sorghum Hull and its use in the adsorption of Cadmium (II) ion from aqueous solution (synthetic wastewater). It documents the kinetics and mechanism of adsorption process; design pattern for wastewater treatment plant construction using a novel adsorbent. Engineering » International Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering Research » Month: 04-2015 Issue: 4
Effect of Temperature and Drying Time on the Synthesis of Stable K2FeO4 By Wet Method
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Journal: International Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research
Fe (VI) as an oxidant has a higher oxidation potential than ozone, hydrogen peroxide, permanganate or chlorine.Demanding environmental regulations encourage the use of ferrate as a decontaminating agent of choice. Thus, the purpose of this work is to identify and optimize the time and drying temperature of stable to ambient K2FeO4 by wet means facilitating their storage and transport. Wet synthesis is performed by attacking ferric sulfate FeSO4, 7H2O by ClO- hypochlorite with a chlorometric degree of 50 ° F in a concentrated medium KOH, at a temperature of 55 ° C. The drying time is of the order of 12 hours at a temperature of 120 ° C. The obtained result was characterized by UV spectrophotometer by measuring the optical density at a wavelength of 507 nm. Contribution/ Originality
The interactions of anionic dye, Mordant Red7 with two different cationic ligands (ethanol amine and tallow amine) were studied in acidic aqueous solution using UV–VIS absorption spectroscopy. The dye interacts strongly with oppositely charged ligands. The results have shown that the maximum absorbance of the dye decreased gradually after addition of opposite charge ligand, and also shows the emergence a new absorption band. The new peak was attributed to the formation of dye aggregation by intermolecular forces such as hydrophobic forces attraction, Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonds. The binding constant (Kc) values of the dye to cationic ligands have been determined by means of Benesi–Hildebrand equation. The magnitude of Kc is large for tallow amine 43.05 x 103mol-1 L compared to ethanol amine 1.245 mol-1 L. This is because; tallow amine able to self-assemble into micelles (surfactant) at a specific concentration called the critical micelle concentration (CMC), thereby, the dye binding to micelle of tallow amine surfactant. On the other hand “ethanol amine does not form micelles”. The standard free energy change ΔG◦ for ethanol amine and tallow amine for the complexation process have also been determined. Contribution/ Originality
The interactions between dyes and ligands are an important in many industrial applications such as detergency, emulsion polymerization, enhanced oil recovery, drug delivery and textile dyeing and subjects of numerous investigations. The purpose is to define physical interactions and focusing on the influence of ligand structure on aggregation of dyes. However, until more recently, an understanding of the nature of molecular interactions between dyes in solution lacked much clarity. The main objective of this project was to study the effects of chemical structure and concentration of ligand (surfactant) on the solubilization and aggregation of dyes in aqueous solution. For this reason, the interactions of anionic Mordant Red7 with two different cationic solutions were investigated spectrophotometrically and optimization conditions of aggregations and calculate the binding constant and standard free energy. Chemistry & Materials Sciences » International Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 6
A Study on Whether Assistive Devices Are Needed for Dementia Elderly in Dementia Day Care Centre
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Journal: International Journal of Natural Sciences Research
The aim of this paper is to seek whether there is a current or future need for the devices to be used in dementia day care centre based on the Malaysian context. This is due to the community has not yet familiarize with such devices for cognitive use as there is limitation in terms of reaching the product itself in the local market. Moreover, there are few research studies linking the needs of dementia, people and their acknowledgement of utilizing the gadgets. Dementia is a mental illness that demonstrates a decrease in cognitive capacity and memory, which generally affects the seniors. Studies show that the number of elderly affected with dementia keep rising and this phenomenon has grabbed a lot of people’s attention. Due to this matter, there are a lot of experimental and exploration researches being conducted that are correlated with assistive devices for this cohort. For this research, observations, checklist and interview session were used as instruments for data collection. Two of the dementia day care centers were selected as the case studies. Assistive device is a tool designed to facilitate and enhance human capabilities for everyday use basis. Its existence is proven to bring tremendous help for people with disability to help them to be independent and carry on with their daily routine, analyze the collected data of the study regarding whether there are needs for the devices to be included in the dementia day care center program. Suggestions and recommendations for future research were given in the end based on the conclusions achieved. Contribution/ Originality
The paper’s primary contribution is finding information on suitable types of assistive devices to be used in the dementia day care center in Malaysia. These facilities are important to assist the dementia and in most cases they are also disabled persons, to help them to be independent and carry on with their daily routine. Engineering » International Journal of Natural Sciences Research » Month: 04-2015 Issue: 4
Comparative Analysis of Technical Efficiency of Milk Production Systems in Uasin Gishu County of Kenya
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Journal: International Journal of Business, Economics and Management
In Uasin Gishu County the rapidly declining household land sizes are a pre-requisite to increased intensification in dairy production. Although the three dairy production pathways are used by farmers in the County, it has not been established which one of them would be comparatively competitive to enhance commercialization process and lead to attractive returns to smallholders investing in milk production. The objective of this paper was to determine the economic efficiency of smallholder milk production under different intensification methods. A sample size of 246 smallholder dairy farmers was selected in Uasin Gishu County using stratified random sampling method. Using both primary and secondary data, economic efficiencies were evaluated utilizing Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier production function. The result of the analysis indicate that presence of technical inefficiencies had effects in milk production as depicted by the significant estimated gamma coefficient of each model, the generalized likelihood ratio test and the predicted economic efficiencies within the dairy farms. Technical efficiency increased with the level of intensification of milk production with open grazing, semi-zero grazing and zero grazing recording a mean score of 0.54, 0.57 and 0.81 respectively. The maximum likelihood estimates for technical efficiency was an increasing function of cost of feeds and equipment in the three production systems with statistical significance of 5%. Market access condition the technical efficiency of milk production especially for this highly perishable product. Educational opportunities for farmers lead to initiative, innovation and improvements. There is need to increase the level of intensification in milk production to enhance technical efficiency. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes in the existing literature on competitiveness. It uses new estimation methodology for estimating technical efficiency. It is one of very few studies which have investigated livestock performance. The paper contributes the first logical analysis of efficiency and this increased with intensification. This study documents milk production efficiency. Economics » International Journal of Business, Economics and Management » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 6
Impact of Inflation on Per Capita Income in Emerging Economies: Evidence from BRICS Nations
In this paper an attempt has been made to analyse the impact of Inflation on per capita income of emerging economies. In order to achieve the objective of the study the researchers have taken five major emerging countries of the world which are the members of BRICS. For the purpose of analysis the data related to thirteen years have been taken from 1999 to 20011. After employing the regression model, the results confirm that independent variable (inflation) do not statistically influence the dependent variable (Per Capita Income) in the three countries which are India, Brazil and South Africa. However, in the other two countries (China and Russia) the findings affirm the independent variable (Inflation) do statistically influence the dependent variable (Per Capita Income).Therefore, it can be concluded that a change in the inflation can not necessarily bring a change in the per capita income of the country. Contribution/ Originality
The study investigated marketing strategies and students’ enrolment in private secondary schools in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. One research question was raised and two null hypotheses formulated to guide the study. Thirty two (32) school administrators in 32 private secondary schools in the study area constitute the study population and were used intact as the study subjects. Data were collected using a 30-item research questionnaire titled “Marketing Strategies and Students’ Enrolment Questionnaire (MSSEQ). The obtained data were analyzed using Mean, Population T-Test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The results revealed some marketing strategies that can be used in private secondary schools to boost students’ enrolment in their order of perceived effectiveness. It also indicated that the extent private secondary school administrators adopt marketing strategies in enhancing students enrolment is significantly low in most of the studied school. The results further showed that there is significant relationship between marketing strategies adoption and student enrolment. Based on the findings, it was concluded that adopting effective marketing strategies in private secondary schools can enhance increase enrolment which will expand school income opportunity for sustainability and quality service delivery of the organization. It is therefore recommended that marketing strategies such as school website/social media, quality school programmes, infrastructural development, media adverts should be used to boost enrolment since it is a modern means of awareness creation and communicating values of the institution to the prospects. This will serve to increase enrolment rate, thereby increasing literate populace in the country for social and economic well-being. Contribution/ Originality
The paper’s primary contribution is finding of some marketing strategies that can be adopted by private school administrators to facilitate students’ enrolment. Its implementation will afford the absorption of admission left over from public schools. This will enable reduction in number of admission seekers and help increase literate populace in Nigeria. Private schools can also generate more income from enrollees for sustainability. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 05-2015 Issue: 5
Availability and Use of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Primary Schools in Nandi North District, Kenya
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Journal: International Journal of Education and Practice
This paper examines the availability and use of instructional resources necessary for teaching Conflict and Conflict Resolution as a topic in Social Studies subject in primary schools in Nandi North District in Kenya. The study was carried out through descriptive survey. The study population included Social Studies teachers in Kosirai Division of Nandi North District. From this population, a sample of 45 standard seven Social Studies teachers was drawn using purposive sampling. The instruments used for data collection were: a questionnaire, document analysis and classroom observation checklist. Descriptive statistics namely: frequencies and percentages were used to analyze the data. The findings of the study showed that many of the primary school Social Studies teachers had not attended any in-service courses to induct them on how to teach emerging issues like Conflict and Conflict Resolution in the current primary curriculum. The teachers also lacked sufficient instructional materials for effective teaching of the topic. The conclusion drawn from the study was that the current preparation of teachers to teach Conflict and Conflict Resolution is inadequate with regards to their ability to design relevant teaching and learning resources and effectively use them in the teaching and learning process. In addition the available instructional materials in the sampled schools were insufficient. The study recommended the need for Social Studies teachers to be retrained and sensitized on the appropriate instructional materials for teaching Conflict and Conflict Resolution. Contribution/ Originality
Learning occurs best when a multiplicity of senses are involved, other than overreliance on verbal communication alone. Instructional materials are quite important for effective teaching of conflict and conflict resolution. As such, this study contributes in the existing literature of instructional technology because there exist a lot of constraints in the effective teaching of Social Studies and by implication conflict and conflict resolution in Kenyan schools. This study will be useful to teachers who will carefully select and skillfully handle the resources to make their teaching effective. Besides they will be able to know the criteria for selecting and evaluating resources. This study provides information to Ministry of Education on the prevalent practices/approaches regarding the implementation of the topic (being an emerging issue) in the primary Social Studies curriculum. It will also provide information on instructional materials to publishers so that they can prepare relevant teaching/learning materials. Arts and Education » International Journal of Education and Practice » Month: 06-2015 Issue: 6
The Eigenfrequencies of a Real Structure Excited By an Internal Noise
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Journal: International Journal of Natural Sciences Research
This research work attempts to present an experimental study on the structure of the former laboratory of vibration and structural dynamics in the technological hall that belong to Bechar University. This study tries to determinate the real behavior of this structure. The structure is exited by background noise generated by a vibrating table compacting concrete, placed inside the laboratory, after we simulate this noise with an electrodynamics shaker. The response of the structure was captured by a tri-axial accelerometer. The experimental results are presented under an auto spectrum, for determining the eigenfrequencies of the structure, this values are compared with those obtund from a numerical simulation bases on the finite elements method. Contribution/ Originality
This study contributes to the determination of the real behavior of a structure, the background noise is used as excitation (real noise), so it has several advantages those conventional excitations, such as:
- The experimental time is reduced
- The absence of excitation material
- The cost of the measures is very low compared to other solicitations
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