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Moth species were collected from three different locations of Rajmahal hills in Jharkhand State of India from March 2011 to May 2013. Month-wise collection of moths was done using light trap and sweeping net. Totally 222 species of moths belonging to 18 different families were recorded. Family Erebidae contained higher number of subfamilies (11), genera (37) and species (74) and was the dominant family in the study area. Noctuidae, was the second largest family represented by 44 species. Moth population was very high during monsoon season. The diversity analysis clearly indicated that species evenness was closer to the maximum level during monsoon and winter periods. The present study clearly shows that Rajmahal hills are a suitable ecosystem for moth fauna in all seasons.

The present environmental concerns over fly ash disposal have sparked interest in its conversion to value added product such as adsorbent. Fly ash derived from coal residues has a potential for conversion to adsorbent. Still more remarkable is the subsequent utilization of theses adsorbent synthesized from fly ash as adsorbent for removal of dye and heavy metals in the industry. In the present study the coal based fly ash was used to synthesis adsorbent by alkali fusion, followed by hydrothermal treatment. The synthesis is carried out by thermal method with a temperature of 5500C. Based on adsorption batch studies it can be concluded that the adsorbent developed in the present study is fairly effectieve in the removal of Methyl Red and K2Cr2O7 solution.

Balanced Scorecard is considered as the world widely used Performance Management System by organizations. Around 57% organizations of the world are using the Balanced Scorecard tool for improving their Organizational Performance. This technique of performance evaluation and management was coined by the Kaplan and Norton in 1992. From that date to now a lot of work has been done by the academicians and practitioner on the Balanced Scorecard. This study is summarizing the major studies conducted on Balanced Scorecard from 1992 to the present. Summing up all the criticism and appreciations on Balanced Scorecard, the study is suggesting some guidelines for improving the Balanced Scorecard in the light of previous researches conducted on Balanced Scorecard.

We are very happy to announce that from 17th April 2015, Dr. Akinrotimi Ojo Andrew has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Aquaculture and Fisheries. Dr. Akinrotimi Ojo Andrew currently working as Principal Research Officer, Department of Aquaculture, African Regional Aquaculture Centre, Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research Centre, P.M.B. 5122 Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The appointment of Dr. Akinrotimi Ojo Andrew as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com.

We are very happy to announce that from 17th September 2013, Dr. Ali Hmood Al-Saadi has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Science. Dr. Ali Hmood Al-Saadi is currently working as Chairman of Biology Department, College of Science, Babylon University, Babylon, Iraq. The appointment of Dr. Ali Hmood Al-Saadi as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com. Sincerely Editor-in-Chief

We are very happy to announce that from 6th June 2016, Dr. Gourav Popli has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Dental Sciences. Dr. Gourav Popli working as Senior Lecturer- Subharti Dental College, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut. The appointment of Dr. Gourav Popli as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com.

We are very happy to announce that from 8th July 2015, Dr. Umesh Kumar has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Electrical Engineering. Dr. Umesh Kumar currently working as Principal, Department of Science & Technology, Jharkhand Govt. Women’s Polytechnic, Ranchi. The appointment of Dr. Umesh Kumar as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

This article examines the influence of positive job feeling on job satisfaction among workers in Lagos State Ministries. A priori expectation is that positive job feeling has a correlation with job satisfaction among workers in Lagos State Ministries. The study sampled six ministries where a sample of four employee categories (Top Management staff, Senior Managers, Middle Lower Managers, and non-managerial employees) was made. A structured questionnaire containing 8 items drawn from the variables (dependent and independent variables) was the main instrument used to explicate data from respondents, measuring the various aspects that reflect the nature of these variables. Besides the primary source, secondary sources such as books, journals and internet materials were also used to conduct the research. The study adopted analytical models such as correlation, regression and path analyses in assessing the research question, while the chi-square was used to analyse the hypothesis. In conclusion, the article found that positive correlation exists between positive job feelings and job satisfaction among workers in Lagos state ministries, and recommended that factors of perceived fairness should be strengthened as it promotes positive job feelings which in turn motivate job satisfaction.

This paper presents a deep study on the application of Data mining Techniques in the field of Agriculture. Data mining software applications using various methodologies have been developed by both commercial and research centers. Using this software applications Agricultural eco system is also managed. Eco system management includes soil management. Recent technologies are nowadays able to provide a lot of information on agricultural-related activities, which can then be analyzed in order to find important information .Efficient techniques can be developed and tailored for solving complex soil datasets using data mining.

Research has found that active student engagement in classroom activities can enhance academic achievement, promote retention and application of knowledge. This study investigated the relationship between students’ engagement and facilitation in a student-centred learning environment. The study was conducted at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 307 Vocational Education students formed the population, from where 174 were drawn to form the sample. The results of the study indicated that facilitation is positively related to students’ engagement. It was concluded that facilitative learning environment is positively related to student engagement as quality instruction mediates students’ engagement.