Proceedings of 4th International Conference On Researches in Science and Technology (ICRST), MALAYSIA 2016
Proceedings of 4th International Conference On Researches in Science and Technology (ICRST), MALAYSIA 2016
Proceedings of 4th International Conference On Researches in Science and Technology (ICRST), MALAYSIA 2016
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CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
4th International Conference on Researches in Science and Technology
(ICRST), 21-22 July 2016, Kuala Lumpur
21-22 July, 2016
Rumah Kelab PAUM Clubhouse (Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya),
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Email: [email protected]
http://www.wasrti.org
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
M. Aminur Rahman
Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang,
Selangor, Malaysia
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Kishore Kumar
Reddy. N.G
GICECG1603051
Abd El-Fatah
Abomohra
GICECG1603052
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Lamfu Fabrice
Yengong
GICECG1603053
Abstract
Microalgae have long been considered as a promising feedstock for biomass production.
The annual world production of microalgal biomass in 2007 was estimated of about
50007500 ton, generating average annual income of US$ 1.25 billion. The present study
aimed to evaluate the climate key parameters for Scenedesmus obliquus outdoor
biomass production during all seasons. Scenedesmus obliquus was grown continuously
in municipal wastewater using tubular photobioreactors (PBR) made of plastic sleeves
arranged vertically in a pilot area of 6 m2 with a total working volume of 850 L.
Biomass productivity showed positive correlation with light intensity and temperature
(0.824 and 0.697, respectively). On the other hand, a negative correlation was recorded
between biomass productivity and rainfall (-0.520). The average biomass productivity
increased directly with the light intensity/temperature from 10 to 23 g dry weight (DW)
m-2 d-1 for a low light/temperature of 4 MJ m-2/4 C and high light/temperature of 22
MJ m-2/21 C, respectively. At high rainfall of 58 mm d-1, the biomass productivity was
reduced to 9 g DW m-2 d-1. The productivity ranged during all seasons from 8.5 up to
22.9 g DW m-2 d-1 with a mean productivity of 17.93.9 g DW m-2 d-1. Although the
used system showed high efficiency for algae cultivation, high light fluctuation in
Shenzhen climate requires continuous regulation of the biomass concentration in PBR
for optimization of outdoor microalgal production systems.
Keywords: Microalgae, outdoor, biomass, photobioreactors, productivity
Development of a simple biogas digester as a source of renewable energy and sustainable
livelihood
Lamfu Fabrice Yengong
Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroo
[email protected]
Abstract
The Majority of Cameroonian living in the rural areas depend on agriculture for their
sustainable livelihood. Many have no access to electricity and they use firewood as their
major source of energy for cooking. This situation is not sustainable and also has a
negative impact on the environment. The biogas digester is not only a cost effective
solution to address these concerns but also presents less negative impact to the
environment. It is with is in mind that we have developed a biogas digester that is a
simple, yet powerful sanitation technology option that is capable of: (i) processing
human and animal feces into safe and free fertilizer; (ii) reducing cases of groundwater
contamination by processing feces instead of having it discharged untreated; (iii)
creating biogas for use in cooking and household lighting; (iv) empowering women and
families by reducing their time spent on gathering fuel wood and cooking; (v) reducing
indoor air pollution brought about by burning fuel wood; and (vi) eliminating carbon
dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions during fermentation of openly-discharged
sewage, thereby helping to reduce the threat of climate change. We therefore present
this simple technology that has the potential of transforming lives especially in rural
areas.
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gap i.e. 3.68 eV which is equivalent to photon energy in UV-A region i.e. 337 nm. Amino
functionalization of MIL-125 (NH-MIL-125) is able to narrow the energy band gap to
2.6 eV. Both MIL-125 and NH-MIL-125 were synthesized through reflux method and
used as a catalyst for methylene blue (MB) removal. Preliminary result shows that NHMIL-125 has better photocatalytic efficiency compare to MIL-125. Through this work,
we also found that photocatalytic efficiency of NH-MIL-125 can be further improved
by doping silver ion (Ag) and incorporating of graphene oxide (GO) into the
framework, or addition of H2O2 into reaction solution.
Colorimetric Detection Based on Localised Surface Plasmon Resonance Optical
Characteristics for the Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide Using Acacia Gum-Stabilised
Silver Nanoparticles
Eman Alzahrani
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Taif University, 888-Taif, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia
[email protected]
Abstract
The use of nanoparticles in sensing is attracting the interest of many researchers. The
aim of the present work was to fabricate Acacia gum-stabilised silver nanoparticles
(SNPs) using green chemistry in order to use them as a highly sensitive and cost-effective
localised surface plasmon resonance colorimeter sensor for the determination of reactive
oxygen species that was hydrogen peroxide. In this study, SNPs were fabricated by
reduction of an inorganic precursor silver nitrate solution using white sugar as the
reducing reagent and Acacia gum as the stabilising reagent and a sonication bath to
form uniform silver nanoparticles. Plasmon colorimetric sensing of H2O2 solution was
investigated by introducing H2O2 solution into Acacia gum-capped SNPs dispersion,
and the change in the LSPR band in the UV-Vis region of spectra was monitored. In the
present study, it was found that the yellow colour of Acacia gum-stabilised SNPs
gradually changed to transparent, and moreover, a remarkable change in the LSPR
absorbance strength was observed. The calibration curve was linear over 0.10.000001
M of H2O2 with a correlation estimation of 0.9527. This was due to the aggregation of
SNPs following introduction of the H2O2 solution. Furthermore, the fabricated SNPs
were successfully utilised to detect H2O2 solution in a liquid milk sample, thereby
demonstrating the ability of the fabricated SNPs to detect H2O2 solution in liquid milk
samples. This work showed that Acacia gum-stabilised SNPs may have potential for
medical and environmental applications as a colour indicator.
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P. Y. MOH
Water Research Unit, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia
Sabah, Jalan UMS 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
b Industrial Chemistry Programme, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources,
Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
[email protected]
Abstract
ZIF-67 is a nanoporous metal-organic compound with sodalite framework topology.
ZIF-67 is an effective adsorbent for the removal of some organic pollutants, such as
Malachite Green (MG) and Acid Blue 40 (AB40) in water. It also an efficient catalyst in
the synthesis of ethyl methyl carbonate. However, adsorption capacity and
photocatalytic activity of the modified ZIF-6 remains unclear. Here, we present the
adsorption and photocatalytic activity of the GO-supported ZIF-67 (ZIF-67@GO)
synthesized by mixing ZIF-67 precursors to certain portion of GO in water. The
synthesized ZIF-67@GO showed exceptional adsorption ability towards both anionic
Methyl Orange (MO) and cationic Methylene Blue (MB). ZIF-67@GO also significant
for degrading MO and MB under visible radiation with an optimum photocatalytic
activity at neutral pH. This implies that small amount of GO can significantly alter the
surface morphology of ZIF-67 which makes ZIF-67@GO material an effective
adsorbent and photocatalyst regardless to the types of pollutant.
Keywords: ZIF-67; Graphene oxide; Adsorption; Photocatalytic degradation; Methyl
orange; Methylene blue.
ACEPER (Analysis Composition of Exhaust Gas From Generator Powered By Charcoal
Gasifier) as Gas Recycle for Clean Alternative Energy
Muhammad Noviansyah
Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of industry technology, Islamic
University of Indonesia, Indonesia
[email protected]
Muhammad
Noviansyah
GICECG1603057
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Jianzhong Sun
Biofuels Institute, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Wu Jian
Biofuels Institute, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Jiangsu
University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
Abstract
The actual energy demand, food-versus-fuel conflict and environmental concerns
together with replacing the current fossil fuel resources have much public attention to
converting the second generation bioethanol into an attractive research goal. The
present study aimed to screen a novel yeast species from the gut symbionts of woodfeeding termite as well as to evaluate its tolerance for multiple types of stress conditions
associated with second-generation ethanol production for the future biomass industrial
application. During a yeast screening from wood-feeding termites in China, a novel
strain of basidiomycetous yeast species was isolated from the lower termite gut
Reticulitermes chinesis (Snyder) collected from WuHan in HuBei Province, Hauzhong
Agricultural University, China. The morphological, physiological, biochemical and DNA
sequencing characteristics were examined according to standard methods that are
employed in yeast taxonomy and it was identified as a novel species in the genus
Rhodotorula. The name Rhodotorula lignophila sp. nov. is proposed to accommodate
this strain. The type strain is KU513951T (= CBS 7109T ). In order to screen a novel
yeast with potential growth properties in the presence of various stresses as a promising
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D. M. R. E. A.
Dissanayake
GICECG1604059
W. M. K. E. H. Wijesinghe
Plant Biology Laboratory, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Hanthana Rd Kandy.
Sri Lanka
Postgraduate Institute of Science University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
S. S. Iqbal
Faculty of Natural Science, Open University Sri Lanka, Nawala. Sri Lanka
H. M. D. N. Priyantha
Postgraduate Institute of Science University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
M. C. M. Iqbal
Plant Biology Laboratory, Institute of Fundamental Studies, Hanthana Rd Kandy.
Sri Lanka
Abstract
Chromium is a toxic heavy metal used in industries such as tannery, alloy preparation
and electroplating. Direct discharge of chromium retentive effluents from these
industries can contaminate the environment and cause chronic diseases as well as
mutations, birth defects and cancers in human being. Hence, it is important to remove
Cr(III) from the contaminated environment. In this study, a polymer layer silicate
composite was developed, using kaolin (a layered silicate) and alginate (a biopolymer
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Mohammed Ayuba
GICECG1604060
from seaweeds) to enhance the adsorption capacity of each material.Sodium alginate (A)
was dissolved in 100 mL distilled water at 80 C for 3 h. Thereafter, thoroughly cleaned
kaolin (K) was added to the solution (A:K=1:20) and stirred for 5 h and the mixture was
cooled to room temperature. The mixture was then added dropwise to 1% CaCl2
solution. The beads formed were washed with distilled water and dried at 70 C for 2
days. The dried composite was ground and sieved to obtain 250 - 350 m size particles.
All the experiments were conducted using 0.20 g of the composite and 100 mL of 5.0 mg
L-1 except for isotherm study where the concentration of Cr(III) varied from 0.5-30 mg
L-1. Suspensions were shaken on an orbital shaker at a constant speed of 100 rpm. The
effect of pH on adsorption efficiency was determined by varying the initial pH of the
solution.
The dried composite material adsorbed 97% (2.02 g m-1) of the Cr(III) from aqueous
system within 120 min. The pH of the metal solution influenced the adsorption process
where the maximum adsorption of 97% was observed within pH range 4-6. The kinetic
data were fitted to pseudo first order and pseudo second order kinetic model.
Adsorption system followed pseudo second order kinetic model with a rate constant of
0.03276 g mg-1 min-1. The Langmuir isotherm model was found to fit the isotherm data
with a monolayer capacity of 6.14 mg g-1 and a RL value of 0.05-0.65. The adsorption is
a homogeneous adsorption process, which forms a monolayer of Cr(III) on the
adsorbent surface. This study indicates that the kaolin:alginate composite could be used
as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly green adsorbent to remove Cr(III) from
contaminated aqueous environments. Financial assistance from National Research
Council- (Grant No13-087) is acknowledged.
Keywords: Adsorption, Alginate, Cr(III), Kaolin, Pseudo-second order kinetics
Risk Analysis in Fadama Farming Prospects and Challenges of Farming Livelihood in
the Sahel Zone of North-Eastern, Nigeria
Mohammed Ayuba
Department of Curriculum, Jigawa State College of Education, P.M.B 1002, Gumel,
Nigeria
[email protected]
Mus`Abu Shu`Aibu
Department of Curriculum, Jigawa State College of Education, P.M.B 1002, Gumel,
Nigeria
[email protected]
Abstract
The paper attempts to investigate the risk types in Fadama farming, as well as the
strategies for risk management utilized by Fadama farmers in Jigawa state. Over 75%
of the state landmass is considered arable which make it one of the most agriculturally
endowed states in Nigeria. However, the area is confronted by multiple natural,
ecological, social and economic problems. This research focus mainly on the challenges
and prospects of Fadama agricultural production as well as rural livelihood in the area
under study. Three null hypotheses were formulated, and tested at 0.05 level of
significance. The sample comprised of 150 professional farmers selected from the total
population of 350 through simple random sampling procedure. The instrument used in
the research was the self assessment questionnaire (SAQ) developed by the researcher.
The data collected were analyzed using rank ordered. The findings revealed that, the
major risk encountered by Fadama farmers are market related, natural/social and
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Mus`Abu Shu`Aibu
GICECG1604061
Mohammed Ayuba
Department of Curriculum, Jigawa State College of Education, P.M.B 1002, Gumel,
Nigeria
[email protected]
Abstract
The paper attempts to investigate the risk types in Fadama farming, as well as the
strategies for risk management utilized by Fadama farmers in Jigawa state. Over 75%
of the state landmass is considered arable which make it one of the most agriculturally
endowed states in Nigeria. However, the area is confronted by multiple natural,
ecological, social and economic problems. This research focus mainly on the challenges
and prospects of Fadama agricultural production as well as rural livelihood in the area
under study. Three null hypotheses were formulated, and tested at 0.05 level of
significance. The sample comprised of 150 professional farmers selected from the total
population of 350 through simple random sampling procedure. The instrument used in
the research was the self assessment questionnaire (SAQ) developed by the researcher.
The data collected were analyzed using rank ordered. The findings revealed that, the
major risk encountered by Fadama farmers are market related, natural/social and
whether related risks. Market related risk constitutes the major peril to Fadama
farming with glut as its major features. The strategies for managing risk by Fadama
farmers essentially help to minimize probable loses from current production or to
manage the consequences of inevitable losses.
Keywords: fadama farming, management, irrigation and risk analysis.
W.M.K.E.H
Wijesinghe
GICECG1604062
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U.P.M. Ashik
YRSECG1605051
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Paria Saadatjoo
GICECG1605064
Muhammad Ayuba
Hadejia
GIC16051052
ABSTRACT
Natural ventilation is considered as one of the most fundamental low cost passive cooling
strategies. A major part of building potential in terms of using natural energy resources
such as wind depends on its physical characteristics, so architectural decisions at the
first step of design process can influence the buildings energy efficiency significantly.
Courtyards are just one of the numerous passive cooling strategies in ancient buildings
that are currently enjoying great popularity. However various configurations of these
components will influence their efficiency in terms of receiving natural ventilation.
The main objective of this paper was to investigate the influence of courtyard
proportions on their natural ventilation efficiency and to introduce the most effective
features in this field. The outcome of these researches could be used as a guideline for
architects at the first steps of design process.
Investigations indicated that reducing the length of windward side would result in better
airflow pattern both inside the courtyard and interior space of a building. So it is
suggested to design a courtyard with elongation in the wind direction and minimum
windward side length to receive maximum airflow rate and take advantage of natural
ventilation.
Keywords: Wind, Natural Ventilation, Architecture, Courtyard.
Risk Analysis in Fadama Farming Prospects and Challenges of Farming Livelihood in
the Sahel Zone of North-Eastern, Nigeria
Muhammad Ayuba Hadejia
Department of Psychology, Jigawa State College of Education, P.M.B 1002, Gumel,
Nigeria
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Abstract
The paper attempts to investigate the risk types in Fadama farming, as well as the
strategies for risk management utilized by Fadama farmers in Jigawa state. Over 75%
of the state landmass is considered arable which make it one of the most agriculturally
endowed states in Nigeria. However, the area is confronted by multiple natural,
ecological, social and economic problems. This research focus mainly on the challenges
and prospects of Fadama agricultural production as well as rural livelihood in the area
under study. Three null hypotheses were formulated, and tested at 0.05 level of
significance. The sample comprised of 150 professional farmers selected from the total
population of 350 through simple random sampling procedure. The instrument used in
the research was the self assessment questionnaire (SAQ) developed by the researcher.
The data collected were analyzed using rank ordered. The findings revealed that, the
major risk encountered by Fadama farmers are market related, natural/social and
whether related risks. Market related risk constitutes the major peril to Fadama
farming with glut as its major features. The strategies for managing risk by Fadama
farmers essentially help to minimize probable looses from current production or to
manage the consequences of inevitable losses.
Keywordsfadama farming, management, irrigation and risk analysis.
Biodegradation of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid by local bacterial isolates and use of
one of this isolates in bioremediation test of contaminated soil.
Bouseba Bachir
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of SNV, Mentouri University of Constantine
[email protected]
Bouseba Bachir
GIC16051054
Zertal Abdennour
Laboratoire des Techniques Innovantes de Prservation de lEnvironnement. Universit
Constantine , Algrie
Devers Marion
INRA, UMR 1347 Agrocologie, 17 rue Sully, BP 86510, 21065 Dijon Cedex, France
Jrmie Beguet
INRA, UMR 1347 Agrocologie, 17 rue Sully, BP 86510, 21065 Dijon Cedex, France
Martin-Laurent Fabrice
INRA, UMR 1347 Agrocologie, 17 rue Sully, BP 86510, 21065 Dijon Cedex, France
Abstract
The objective of this study was the biodegradation of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
(2,4-D) by bacterial isolates from three Algerian agricultural soils (45IB 46BM and
47AA) previously treated with this herbicide and use of one of this isolates in
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Maricris I. Abuan
Abstract
The study assessed the species composition and abundance of crustaceans and its
implications towards the water quality of Lake Oro,Esparanza,Agusan del
Sur.Selected physico-chemical parameters were determined to support the presence
of bioindicator freshwater crustaceans.Low species richness and abundance were
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Nanette L. Samson
GICICRST1605055
Abstract
Fluctuating asymmetry has widely used as an indicator of an ecological stress of an
organisms population. Stress can increase the phenotypic difference in a population
thereby affecting the stability of an individual. Thus, increased in stress may result to
the asymmetry of each bilateral traits, especially during development. In this study,
Mugil cephalus was used because this fish is capable in surviving brackish, salt, and
freshwater environments. Thin plate spline (TPS) series was used for landmark
analyses of each sample and were subjected to Symmetry and Asymmetry in
Geometric Data (SAGE) software. Results of the Procrustes ANOVA showed that
individual symmetry of L-R sides presented in males were not significant. However, in
females the individual symmetry were not statistically significant. The results of
Principal Component (PC) scores presents high percentage FA of male (73.9541%)
and female (82.6848%), respectively. In males, all the principal components has its
fluctuating asymmetry which means that there is a difference in the samples body
shape which it has its affected landmarks. In females, their FA gives a hint that there
is a difference between the individuals body shape. Wherein the highest percentile
was in PC1 which means that all landmarks are affected. This study aimed to
determine the fluctuating asymmetry in the body shapes of M. cephalus as an
indicator of the water quality of Masao River, Butuan City, Philippines.
Influence of Concrete Parameters on local fracture energy and failure mode of
Concrete
Dr. Eng. Moh'd El Khatieb.
Assistant Prof. Civil Engineering Department Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan
[email protected]
[email protected]
Abstract
Experimental observations and numerical simulations are compared with theoretical
results based on RILEM recommendation [1].The intention of this paper is to
determine the influence of concrete parameters on local fracture energy and failure
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Hend Mandour
GICICRST1605057
Abstract
Selection for drought tolerance of fifteen wheat genotypes (five parents and their ten
F1 hybrids) was performed under laboratory .Three different callus induction media
were used to determine the optimum hormone balance for callus induction from
mature embryos of wheat genotypes and also to study the genetic response of the
studied wheat genotypes to callus induction. MS media supplemented with different
concentrations of poly ethylene glycol (PEG) were used to evaluate the obtained calli
for drought tolerance. Then the drought stressed calli were then transferred to plant
regeneration medium for studying their ability to regenerate.
M2 medium (2mg/l 2,4D+300 mg/l casein hydrolysate) gave the highest callus
induction frequency (85.5%) followed by M1 (2mg/l 2,4D) medium (85%) and M3
(2mg/l 2,4D +4 mg/l AgNo3) medium (81.6%). The differences between the three
callus induction media were significant for all characters except callus induction
frequency (CIF %) and M2 medium was the best media for callus induction.
Regeneration was obtained in all genotypes under 0, 5 and 10% PEG, and in most
genotypes under 15% PEG, but was completely absent under 20% PEG.
Data obtained revealed that the parental cultivars, Giza168 and Sids13 and their
hybrid (Giza168 xSids13) were the most drought tolerant
genotypes, while the
parent Misr1 was the most sensitive to drought.
A set of ISSR markers for drought tolerance and (BSA) approach were used in
molecular studies. Five tolerant molecular markers appeared in positive molecular
markers for drought tolerance.
Bacterial Toxin antitoxin system-Characterization of Hha-TomB toxin-antitoxin
system and its role in Biofilm and persister cell formation in Salmonella enterica
Serovar Typhimurium
Prajita Paul
KIIT School Of Biotechnology,Bhubaneswar ,Odisha-751024,India
[email protected]
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Prof.C.Chandrasekhar
GICICRST1605059
Abstract
Toxin-antitoxin (TA) modules are two components addictive genetic elements found
on both plasmids and bacterial chromosome. The most common function of plasmid
encoded system is to provide stability while the genomic TA system has been shown to
perform a wide range of functions. TA systems are more prevalent in pathogenic
bacteria as compared to their non-pathogenic counterparts. Salmonella has been
reported to contain several type I and type II TA system. The hemolysin expression
modulating protein Hha and its adjacent protein TomB (previously known as YbaJ)
have been proposed to form TA module in E. coli. However, in Salmonella this TA
system is not characterized. In this study, the Hha-TomB TA system from S.
Typhimurium was characterized in detail and their role in various cellular processes
were elucidated. The described study found that Hha and TomB pair bears all the
characteristic features of a bonafide type II TA system. This TA system was found to
play an important role in bacterial persistence against antibiotics. Furthermore, the
TA system repressed biofilm formation. Interestingly, the toxin components i.e. Hha
showed conditional toxicity and was found to cause cell death under acid stress. On
the other hand, itscounterpart, i.e. TomB provided survival fitness to S. Typhimurium
under acid stress conditions. In addition, Hha-TomB TA locus was also found to be
present on a plasmid; however, the function of plasmid copy of this TA system still
remains to be elucidated.
Design and Implementation of 3D DWT for video coding
Prof.C.Chandrasekhar
Affiliation: Department of ECE, S.V College of Engineering, Tirupati, Andhra
Pradesh, India
[email protected]
Dr.N.Sudhakara Reddy
Principal, S.V College of Engineering, Tirupati , Andhra Pradesh, India
[email protected]
Abstract
Video delivery through heterogeneous networks over new multimedia devices of
varying capabilities requires scalable coding. In recent years, scalable video coding
using the 3-D wavelet transform has gain a lot of attention. Wavelet based 3-D video
coding systems use spatial-temporal analysis of a group of frames (GOF) followed by
coefficients encoding.
Preliminary Analysis of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) using CALLISTO at
Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
Asnor Nadirah Ishak
National Space Agency of Malaysia, Malaysia
[email protected]
[email protected]
Abstract
In this paper, we have investigate the Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) affecting
using Compact Astronomical Low-Frequency, Low-Cost Instrument for Spectroscopy
in Transportable Observatories (CALLISTO) at Banting, Selangor, Malaysia.
CALLISTO is a global network of spectrometer system with the purpose to observe
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The present study was carried out to evaluate physiological treatments of stressed
compounds and soil Mycorrhiza that will minimize the negative effects of drought on
sorghum. Results indicated that drought affected sorghum plants had least height,
crude fibre and starch contents, amylase and proteinase, and as well as yields.
Drought amelioration was best recorded with Mycorrhizal drought amelioration,
followed by 15% trehalose drought amelioration.
Key word:Sorghum bicolor, Mycorrhiza, amelioration, Vegetative growth, proximate.
Measurement of the High Intensity Acoustic Chamber Performance for Satellites
Mechanical Testing
Noor Hidayah Tauhid Ahmad
National Space Agency (ANGKASA), National Space Centre, Lot 2233, Jalan Turi,
Sg.Lang, 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
[email protected]
Karthigesu Thanarasi
National Space Agency (ANGKASA), National Space Centre, Lot 2233, Jalan Turi,
Sg.Lang, 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
[email protected]
Asmaliza Zulkifli
National Space Agency (ANGKASA), National Space Centre, Lot 2233, Jalan Turi,
Sg.Lang, 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
[email protected]
Maszlan Ismail
National Space Agency (ANGKASA), National Space Centre, Lot 2233, Jalan Turi,
Sg.Lang, 42700 Banting, Selangor, Malaysia
[email protected]
Abstract
Assembly, Integration and Test Centre at National Space Agency (ANGKASA)
consist of Reverberation Acoustic Test Facility (RATF). The Reverberation chamber
with internal volume chamber 999.5m3, capable to simulate high intensity acoustic
noise environment that will experience during launch by satellite or spacecraft
structures and components. The characteristic of the chamber and the noise
generating capabilities for high-intensity acoustic testing are described in this paper.
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S Revathi
Assistant Professor, Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College,Coimbatore, India
[email protected]
Dr.A.Malathi
Assistant Professor,Dr.N.G.P Arts and Science College,Coimbatore, India
[email protected]
S Revathi.
GICICRST1605063
Abstract
To handle a large scale administrative control of data security in cloud, a new hybrid
encryption based cloud intrusion detection system model has been proposed in this
paper. Our proposed cloud Intrusion Detection System (IDS) handles large flow of
data packets, analyse them and generate alerts by integrating knowledge and
behavior analysis to detect intrusions. Differential Fault Analysis (DFA) attacks on
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) key schedule has been used to generate
encryption keys for data security in end to end transmission. The security algorithms
used for encrypted/decrypted data are essential for cloud computing, which will
maintain the confidentiality of the data. In addition fuzzy based rule generation are to
detect attacks and protect data/ application in cloud. Performance of this cloud IDS
system is evaluated for various sizes of text files, on the basis of encryption/decryption
processing time and memory. The cloud IDS security levels has also been analysed
and compared with other existing encryption techniques.
Keyword: Cloud Security, Intrusion Detection System, Differential Fault Analysis,
Advanced Encryption Standard and Fuzzy Logic.
The Effects of Biodegradation on Asphaltenes Bound Biomarkers
Jamilu
Affiliation: Department Of Computer Science, IndiaDepartment of Chemistry,
Sokoto state University, Sokoto, Nigeria
[email protected]
Jamilu
GICICRST1605064
Abstract
Two oils were separated using Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and initial
characterisation of the aliphatic and aromatic fraction was carried out by GC and
GC/MS analysis. Asphaltenes from the crude oil were then extracted and subjected to
ruthenium ion catalysed oxidation (RICO) in order to investigate the hydrocarbon
and biomarkers occluded onto the asphaltenes. The asphaltene-bound hydrocarbons
were compared with the maltene-derived hydrocarbon to evaluate the effect of
biodegradation on asphaltene-bound biomarkers. The biodegraded maltene-derived
hydrocarbons show depletion of n-alkanes, acyclic isoprenoids and alteration to
sterane and hopane biomarkers. However, asphaltene-bound hydrocarbon shows n-
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Juliana Jumal
GICICRST1605065
Juliana Jumal
Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Usim), Malaysia
[email protected]
Bohari M. Yamin
2School of Chemical Sciences & Food Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 Bangi, Malaysia
Musa Ahmad
1Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, 71800 Nilai,
Malaysia
Abstract
Two compounds of bis-benzoylthiourea derivatives were synthesized and their
ionophore potential in Pb(II) ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) with self-plasticizing
poly(n-butylacrylate) (poly-nBA) membrane was examined. As ionophores, 1,4bis(N-benzoylthioureido)benzene (p-BTB) gave the best results in Pb(II) ISE
compared to 1,4-bis(N-benzoylthioureido)cyclohexane (p-BTCH). The p-BTB based
electrode resulted in Nernstian response (28.38 mV/dec) over a wide concentration
range with low detection limit, while the p-BTCH based ones showed near-Nernstian
responses. The proposed electrodes show good discrimination toward Pb2+ ion with
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Abstract
Microalgae has been on demand for naturally occuring bioactive compounds since the
world facing global challenges such as climate changes, shortage in renewable sources
and increasing populations. The ability of microalgae to survive in a harsh
environment makes them vulnerable and potential new renewable sources. Bioactive
compound such as carotenoids could be one of the alternative renewable sources in
application of functional foods, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. Green
unicellular microalgae Chlorella vulgaris once was known as the most exciting
nutritional was used in this study. Chlorella vulgaris produced high amount of lutein
and -carotene. Lutein, a novel carotenoid and have benefit human in term of its
function in precursor for vitamin A. In this present study, we only investigated
optimization of ultrasonic-assisted extraction of lutein via response surface
methodology. Green extraction technology, ultrasonic-assisted extraction was applied
on lutein due to its ability to enhance the production of carotenoid. The effect of
extraction time (15-155 min), ethanol volume (35-95%, v/v), extraction temperature
(15-75oC) and liquid/solid ratio (30-150 mL/g) of Chlorella vulgaris on lutein was
examined using central composite design. The optimum conditions for lutein
production was: extraction time (81 min), ethanol volume (88%, v/v), extraction
temperature (69oC) and liquid/solid ratio (114 mL/g). A 3D response plot was
constructed to show the interaction effect between the parameters and R2 value
approaching unity indicates the accuracy of the model. The experimental value under
the optimum conditions for lutein was 4.844 mg/g which is very significant showing
that the value are in good consistent with the predicted value. The high production of
lutein showed that Chlorella vulgaris can be considered as a reliable renewable
sources in industrial scale.
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Murtala M. Ambursa
Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre (NANOCAT), University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Department of chemistry, Kebbi state university of science and technology Aliero,
Nigeria
Murtala M. Ambursa
GICICRST1605066
Sharifah Bee Abd Hamida
Nanotechnology and Catalysis Research Centre(NANOCAT), University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[email protected]
Abstract
In continuation of our previously published researches in Fuel Journal, we move
ahead to explored the potential of metal doped mesoporous silica for
hydrodeoxygenation of dibenzofuran to fuel graded molecules. To actualized that,
titanium containing Ti-MCM-41 and MCM-41 as catalysts supports, were synthesized
and their physicochemical properties were examined through XRD, FTIR, UV-VIS,
NH3-TPD, and N2 isothermal adsorption analysis. These support were coimpregnated with Ni(NO3)2.6H2O and Cu(NO3)2.3H2O solutions, dried, calcined
and reduced with H2. Prior to calcination, the dried samples were analysed by TPO
and after calcinations by TPR then further characterized by XRD, Raman, BET,
FESEM and XPS and. The XRD and BET analysis of supports disclose the formation
of hexagonal structures with larger surface area of 983m2/g and 705m2/g and with
smaller pore size distribution in MCM-41 as compared to Ti-MCM-41 support. The
FTIR and UV-Visible spectroscopic analysis described the existence of tetrahedrally
co-ordinated titanium species in the silica matrix which generated strong Lewis sites
and resulted to emanation of weak Bronsted sites as indicated by NH3-TPD. On the
other hand, The Raman and XRD of supported catalysts revealed the existence of
cubic phase of NiO. H2-TPR and XPS results show that, Cu2+ and Ni2+ were
simultaneously reduced to Cu0 and Ni0, to formed bimetallic Cu-Ni alloy. A high
dispersion of Cu-Ni particles were obtained, as evidenced by FESEM studies. The
supported catalysts were tested for hydrodeoxygenations of Dibenzofuran at reaction
temperature of 250oC, hydrogen pressure of 10MPa and 4hrs reaction time. Also the
effect of reaction time from 4hr, 3hr, 2hr and 1hr have been checked. The NiCu/Ti-
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Nabeel Iqbal
GICICRST1605068
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of socio-cultural background and gender on the
adopted cognitive style (field dependent/independent) of students using a sample of
five hundred junior secondary school students drawn from four secondary schools in
rural and urban areas of Enugu state, Nigeria. The group embedded figure test
(GEFT) was applied to measure the field dependent/independent cognitive style of the
participants. The result showed that urban students were more significantly more
field independent than their rural counterparts. The result also revealed the
significant influence of socio-cultural background on field dependent/independent
cognitive style. Gender as a factor showed no significant influence on field
dependent/independent
cognitive
style.
Conclusions,
implications,
and
recommendations were discussed based on the findings.
Key Words: cognitive style, gender, socio-cultural, field dependent/independent.
Snapchat: Hype and Concerns in Pakistan
Nabeel Iqbal
Department of Fast School of Management, National University of Computer and
Engineering Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
[email protected]
[email protected]
Abstract
We investigated the impact of Snapchat usage on academic performance, privacy and
procrastination. Data collected from a diverse sample (N = 98) from students of
different universities of Islamabad and the young users of this application provided
good support for the hypotheses. The results indicate that Snapchat usage has a
positive relationship with privacy and procrastination and negative relationship with
academic performance. The positive relation shows I) the more people inclining
towards usage of Snapchat increases their concerns of privacy, we found that
individuals are not sure whether their personal data is safe or not. II) Increased
Snapchat usage increases procrastination. We found out that almost all individuals
use Snapchat before doing any other task. III) The excess use of Snapchat impacts
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Tahreem
GICICRST1605069
Tahreem
Fast School of Management, National University of Computer and Emerging
Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
[email protected]
[email protected]
Abstract
We investigated the impact of Snapchat usage on academic performance, privacy and
procrastination. Data collected from a diverse sample (N = 98) from students of
different universities of Islamabad and the young users of this application provided
good support for the hypotheses. The results indicate that Snapchat usage has a
positive relationship with privacy and procrastination and negative relationship with
academic performance. The positive relation shows I) the more people inclining
towards usage of Snapchat increases their concerns of privacy, we found that
individuals are not sure whether their personal data is safe or not. II) Increased
Snapchat usage increases procrastination. We found out that almost all individuals
use Snapchat before doing any other task. III) The excess use of Snapchat impacts
academic performance negatively. The more people spend time socializing on
Snapchat, the less their academic performance enhances.
Analysis on Test Case Prioritization Techniques for Regression Testing Using
Modified Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Ant Colony Optimization
Akila TK
PhDResearch Scholar,Government Arts College,Coimbatore, India
[email protected]
Akila TK
GICICRST1605070
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Abstract
For solving large-scale unconstrained optimization problems, methods with the
important feature of low memory requirement are helpful. Specifically, in the case
where the objective function is smooth and analytic expression of its gradient is
available, conjugate gradient (CG) methods are among the most useful techniques
because of strong global convergence properties and simple iterative formula [6,7]. As
known, the methods are iterative in the sense of generating a sequence of successively
better approximations to the solution. In a recent effort to employ quasi-Newton
aspects in the CG methods [8], based on an extended conjugacy condition a oneparameter class of nonlinear CG methods has been proposed by Dai and Liao (DL)
[5]. Although the methods have been shown to be globally convergent and they can be
practically promising [6], their performance is very dependent to the DL parameter
for which there is no any optimal choice [1]. To the best of our knowledge, a constant
choice for the DL parameter may not lead to an appropriate numerical
behavior.Conducting some eigenvalue and singular value analyses, here we discuss
several adaptive choices for the DL parameter. One of them ensures the (sufficient)
descent property [2] which plays an important role in global convergence of the CG
methods. The other choices obtained in a way to decrease some upper bounds of
condition number of the DL search direction matrix [3,4] and so, they may enhance
numerical stability of the DL method. Computational experiments are done using
standard benchmarks; they provide numerical support for our theoretical arguments.
Keywords: Unconstrained optimization, Large-scale optimization, Conjugate gradient
algorithm, Line search, Global convergence.
Perichiappan Subbiah
GICICRST1605072
Perichiappan Subbiah
Graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Sri Venkateswara College of
Engineering, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur 602 105, Tamil Nadu, India
Saikrishna.M
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Abstract
This paper presents the application of Taguchi experimental technique and the S/NANOVA analysis approach for optimizing the surface roughness in machining of
fabricated aluminium hybrid metal matrix composite (Al/SiNp/B4Cp) during
continuous turning of composite rods by Poly Crystalline Diamond (PCD 1600 Grade)
inserts. The volume fraction of SiNp is 7% and that of B4Cp is 5%. Machining of
Hybrid MMCs with good surface finish is very difficult and in open literature survey
proves that PCD inserts are best suited. The experiments have been conducted using
Taguchis experimental design technique. The machining parameters used are cutting
speed, feed and depth of cut. The effect of machining parameters on surface
roughness is evaluated and the optimum cutting condition for minimizing the surface
roughness is determined using S/N ratio. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) technique is
used to find the most influencing machining parameter for surface roughness. It is
concluded that most influencing parameter is feed followed by cutting speed for the
hybrid aluminium metal matrix composite (Al/SiNp/B4Cp).
Key words: Machining, Hybrid MMC, PCD, Surface roughness, Taguchi method, S/N
ratio. ANOVA.
Chicken Fats Pyrolysis Using a Series of Zeolite Catalysts: Production and Analysis of
Bio-Oil and Bio-Char
Azman Maamor
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
[email protected]
Nur Faradila Anuar
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, University Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Nur Faradila Anuar
GICICRST1605073
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Mohibah Musa
Faculty of Chemical Engineering, University Technology Mara, Jalan Ilmu 1/1,
Universiti Teknologi Mara, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Maryam Amanpour
GICICRST1605075
Abstract
Chicken fat waste pyrolysis using a series of zeolite (ZSM-5, mordenite, ferrierite) was
performed in a laboratory scale of fluidized bed reactor. The pyrolysis process
produced a significant amount of liquid bio-oil with solid bio-char and syn-gas as byproducts. The aim of this research is to produce and characterize bio-oil and bio-char
obtained from pyrolysis of chicken fat waste in the presence of zeolite. The advantage
of using zeolite is the process can be performed under atmospheric pressure with no
hydrogen gas is required. Zeolite can react with pyrolysis bio-oils to reduce the
oxygen content and improve bio-oil thermal stability. The pyrolysis process using
zeolite usually involves the reaction of dehydration, cracking, polymerisation,
deoxygenation and aromatization in the bio-oil. The feed: zeolite ratio and reaction
temperature were varied and different type of zeolites were used. The chemical
analysis using GC-MS and FTIR for spectroscopic analysis demonstrated different
classes of organic compounds and complex mixture such as hydrocarbons (alkanes,
alkenes, cyclic compounds), aldehydes, ketone, esters, carboxylic acids and other
compounds in liquid bio-oil. The presence of zeolite increases the formation of
alkanes, alkenes and carboxylic acids compounds and reduced alcohol compounds.
The spent zeolite can be regenerated for reproducibility of pyrolysis process. Bio-char
produced contain high ash composition and low carbon composition which make
them irrelevant to other chemical application.
Keywords: Pyrolysis, chicken skin waste, bio-oil, zeolite
The Effect of Urban Tourism on Economic Sustainable Development of Sari City
Maryam Amanpour
Faculty member of Islamic Azad University in Garmsar unit, Semnan
[email protected]
Abstract
Today, tourism is one of the most dynamic activities in the socio-economic change in
the area of the world that has increasingly become important. Because Information
technology, cultural, political, social and economic infrastructures that create in the
twenty-first century, tourism is an inevitable phenomenon of human behavior and
action which would satisfy his curiosity spirit. Tourism as one of the sources of income
and job creation at the local level which could be a strategy for economic development
and in other economic sectors, especially at a time when profits are falling attractive
alternative for them and a strategy for development. Sari city is one of the oldest cities
in northern of Iran, which in addition to historically valuable and lively nature has
perfect texture. Because of underdevelopment in recent years, the central part of the
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city that features one of traditional cities is included in decline. The subject matter in
present study is evaluating the potential of city tourism in sustainable development.
From the perspective of a problem, an imbalance in space could be expressed toward
intervention in Space. In this article, we describe the precise definition of sustainable
development and its role in the sustainable development of tourism in the Sari city
and in addition to introducing and identifying the capabilities of the Sari city, the
impacts of tourism development on urban development should be considered. In this
view, the development of tourism by using existing resources in such a way that we
respond to the needs of economic, social, cultural and legal norms and expectations of
tourists to the unity of integrity, cultural identity, environmental health, economic
balance and welfare of the people. To achieve this goal, we must promote local
development and improve the quality of life of host; we should promote cultural, local
and historical features and coordination between mutual needs of tourists and
residents.
Key words: Urban Tourism, Local economy, Sustainable, Development, Sari City
Microstructures, Interactions and Dynamics Properties Studies of
Nmethyldiethanolamine + Guanidinium Triflate Ionic Liquid + Water Tertiary
System at the Standard Temperature
Naimah Binti Haron
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
[email protected]
Abstract
Molecular dynamics simulations with an all-atom force field have been carried out in
order to understand the phase equilibrium behaviour of ternary aqueous mixtures
containing guanidinium triflate ionic liquid [gua][OTf] and water mixed with Nmethyldiethanolamine (MDEA) in different function composition at the standard
temperature of 298.15 K. A very good numerical agreement has been obtained for the
prediction of the mixture densities. The analysis of structural and dynamic properties
showed that the molecular level of ternary mixtures is slightly affected by the
presence of MDEA and [gua][OTf] molar fractions. For MDEAwater interactions in
[gua][OTf] media, we found that MDEA prefers to be surrounded by water molecules
rather than by MDEA molecules even at a high MDEA molar fraction. While for
[gua][OTf]water interaction in MDEA media, as [gua][OTf] molar fraction
increases, water molecules replace counterions in the coordination shell of both ions,
thus weakening their interaction. On the other hand, for MDEA [gua][OTf]
interactions in water media, we have found that as the molar fraction of [gua][OTf]
increases, a sulfonate group from anion appears to have a stronger association by
making hydrogen bonding with MDEA molecules. The chemical process using ionic
liquids (ILs) as solvents is commonly limited by their high viscosity. Based on their
physical properties such as viscosities, these ternary solvents can be applied in natural
gas industry, such as removing carbon dioxide using aqueous MDEA and IL at high
pressure.
Quality Framework on Contextualchallenges in Online Distance Education for Higher
Education Institutions in the Philippines
Raymund E. Dilan
University of the Cordilleras, Philippines
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Raymund E. Dilan
GICICRST1605079
Abstract
A quality framework is a conceptual structure that identifies the factors impacting
quality in a particular context. The purpose of a quality framework is to ensure that
the full range of factors known to impact quality is taken into consideration in
managing quality assurance and quality improvement. Quality frameworks include
quality assurance and quality improvement processes to ensure comprehensive
coverage of the factors affecting students experiences of learning. Aligning these
towards an e-learning design framework can benefit the administrators, designers,
developers, and students as well as improve the overall success and effectiveness of the
program. Over the past fifteen years a number of evaluation frameworks have been
developed for use in relation to e-learning. Most published frameworks have been
designed and validated in the context of developed countries. Thus, there is a need for
a quality framework in the context of developing countries, such as the Philippines.
While there are factors that are universal, there are also many factors that are
specific to developing countries. The categories where developing countries were
found to be facing much greater challenges were technological and contextual. The
technology category included infrastructure, costs, usability and appropriateness of
technology, while contextual challenges included organizational, and cultural or
societal challenges. This proposed quality framework in this study is focused on
contextual challenges that were identified in a previous study. In this study, the
Design and Development Research approach was used due to the use of qualitative
and quantitative methods. Qualitative method was used in the determination of
quality criteria and quantitative methods were used in the reliability and validity
tests.The main problem in this study was to design and develop a quality framework
that focuses on the contextual challenges in online distance education for higher
education institutions in the Philippines.
Hypolipidemic Effect of the Lyophilized Fruit Pulp of Guyabano , Annona Muricata
Linn. (Fam. Annonaceae) in Atherogenic Diet-induced Hyperlipidemia in Albino Rats
Alicia P. Catabay
College of Pharmacy, De La Salle Health Sciences Institute, Dasmarias, Cavite,
Philippines
[email protected]
Alicia P. Catabay
GICICRST1605080
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Korsah, G.M
GICICRST1605082
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ABSTRACT
Feed is the major input cost in production of animals in Ghana and other developing
countries. The need to search for an alternative source of feed to replace the usual
conventional ones is worthwhile. The rain tree (Samanea saman) pods are abundant
and lie as wastes when they mature and fall. Though their use as animal feed is
challenged with digestibility and anti-nutritional problems through biotechnological
means, these wastes could be turned into valuable animal feeds. This study was
carried out on the degradation of Samanae saman whole pods (SSWP) and Samanea
saman empty pods (SSEP) using Pleurotus ostreatus in a solid state fermentation
(SSF) for a period of eight (8) weeks. The fungus was able to improve the protein
content significantly (P < 0.05) above the control samples and protein enhancement
was highest in SSEP (23.86%), whereas SSWP recorded (13.90%). The crude fibre
significantly reduced (P < 0.05) in both substrates fermented, with SSEP recording
the highest of 24.37% and SSWP 18.36%. The ash content improved significantly
(P<0.05) with SSWP recording 41.42% and SSEP 22.95% at the end of the
fermentation period for 8weeks. The tannin levels in SSWP reduced by 58.54% and
50.72 % in SSEP. The study demonstrated that SSF of these agro wastes with P.
ostreatus increased the level of limiting nutrients e.g. proteins and minerals while at
the same time decreasing the fibre levels to enhance their digestibility for
monogastrics and ruminants.
Keywords: Biotechnology, Bioconversion, Samanea saman, Solid state fermentation,
Pleurotus ostreatus,
A SURVEY OF KNOWLEDGE AND ACCESSIBILITY OF ONLINE SUBSCRIBED
DATABASES BY ACADEMICS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN KATSINA
STATE
Nura Abba Unguwar Alkali
Department of Library and Information Sciences, Hassan Usman Katsina
Polytechnic, Katsina
Email: [email protected]
ABSTRACT
This paper examined the Knowledge and Accessibility among academics on Online
Databases Subscribed to by University Libraries in Katsina State. Objectives of the
study were to find out the extent of academics knowledge about the online subscribed
databases, access points of online subscribed databases by academics and how
academics search and obtains downloads from online subscribed databases in the
university libraries in Katsina state. Survey research method was used and the
instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Ninety nine (99) copies of
questionnaire were distributed to respondents in which a total of eighty five (85)
copies were duly completed and found usable. Responses were analyzed using
descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that most academics were aware of the
online databases subscribed, majority of the academics access online databases in
their Offices and mostly search by themselves. It is therefore, recommended that
management of the libraries should introduce user education and training
opportunities aimed at improving the accessibility of online subscribed databases
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Z.W. ZHONG
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University,
50 Nanyang Ave 639798, Singapore
ABSTRACT
This paper analyzes the forecasting performance for air traffic movement by
comparing different models. The econometric models are emphasized, and a long
term forecast is concentrated in this air traffic forecasting study. The aim is to find
the suitable methods and variables to be applicable to the situation similar to
Singapore FIR and also to improve the forecasting accuracy.
LISTENERS
Ashmita Roy
College of Achitecture, BVDU-Pune, India
GIC16051051
Eleto
Faculty of Law, Lagos State University
GIC16051053
Prof.Tariq Khasoggi
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz hospital, Madinah, Saudi Arabia
GICW16051051
Alpha Umaru Jalloh
Roke Sesay Aid Foundation, Sierra Leone
GICICRST1605074
Suliaman Bangura
Roke Sesay Aid Foundation, Sierra Leone
GICICRST1605077
Alhassan Kamara
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4th International Conference on Researches in Science and Technology (ICRST), 21-22 July 2016, Kuala
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4th International Conference on Researches in Science and Technology (ICRST), 21-22 July 2016, Kuala
Lumpur
Rumah Kelab PAUM, Clubhouse (Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia