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Human resource is of vital importance in any organization. The success of the organization depends immensely on the appropriate utilization and the deployment of the Human resource. It is often felt that that though the utilization of natural resources, availability of physical and financial resources play prominent role in the growth of modern economies, none of these resources is more significant than the committed and efficient man power. Hence organizations have clearly understood that they could get the sustainable competitive advantage through the proper utilization of human resource.

In this paper we examine the energy use patterns, energy input-output analysis and economic analysis of soybean production in Mazandaran province of Iran. The data were collected using a face-to-face questionnaire method from 95 farmers in Sari, Babolsar, Behshahr and Juibar counties. The results indicated that total energy input for soybean was about 38.7 GJha-1. Among all inputs involved, electricity (49.42%) and fertilizer (20.82%) had the highest energy values per hectare. The bene?t-cost ratio and energy ratio for cultivating for were found to be 1.56 and 2.06, respectively. Also, total cost of production was calculated 0.35 $kg-1 in the research area. The total mean expenditure for the production was 1145 $ha-1 that includes 969 $ha-1 for variable cost and 176 $ha-1 for fixed cost. Optimal consumptions of electricity and fertilizers as major inputs, minimum tillage and no tillage planting systems would be suggested.

Five (5) heavy metals: Cd, Co, Fe, Pb and Zn were monitored in groundwater at three (3) borehole and three (3) hand dug wells and used to evaluate the heavy metal pollution index (HPI) adopting two joined approaches. In the first instance heavy metals that were not detected by the instrument were assigned zero concentration. With the second instance, these heavy metals were assigned the limit of detection of the instrument as if they were present to that extent. These two joined approaches were used in the calculation of HPI for the groundwater based on the mean concentrations of the selected heavy metals and the limit of detection from the instrument. The two (2) approaches gave similar results. The two HPI joined approaches for zero concentration for metals not detected and for the limit of detection of the instrument for metals not detected for the dry season were 0.887 and 0.880 respectively. The near sameness of these values indicates that both approaches could be used to calculate the HPI. There was a significant correlation (P<0.01) between the two HPIs. The results indicates that the groundwater monitored is free from the selected heavy metal pollution.

The major objective of this survey was to evaluate the influence of Rynite PET particles on the mechanical properties of hot mix asphalt mixture by conducting several tests such as, indirect tensile resilient modulus, dynamic creep and wheel tracking test. As identified by the result of MR test, the stiffness of Rynite Polyethylene terephthalate mix was reasonable and guaranteed the proper permanent deformation characteristics of asphalt mixture at intensive loading situation, while result of dynamic creep has shown a better improvement to rutting, likewise wit wheel tracking test. The testing results of wheel tracking test proved that the applied of Rynite PET in the asphalt mixture improved significantly the resist to permanent deformation (rutting).

Water is an essential resource for humans, animal and plant species, and an essential solvent for economic activities. To this end, a study was conducted in the Nyamukau stream in the urban area of Bunia in Ituri Province (Democratic Republic of Congo) between February and March 2024. The aim was to assess the water quality of this stream using physicochemical parameters (temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, salinity, and conductivity) collected in situ at various stations, including the source, the environment, and the mouth. The physicochemical characterization of these waters revealed that the temperature was 24.16±0.84 °C, the slightly alkaline pH was 7.29±0.09, the dissolved oxygen content was 8.04±0.60 mg/L, the turbidity was 13.16±0.30 NTU, the salinity was 21.14±1.55 mg/L and the conductivity was 95.38±2.88 µS/cm. The measured temperature, pH and dissolved oxygen values provide an ideal environment for the multiplication of microorganisms. Overall, the recorded physicochemical parameter values reveal that the Nyamukau waters are of poor quality compared to the standards of Rodier et al. (2009) and WHO (2000)

Laser machining operation is a thermal, separation process, well suitable for several engineering industrial applications. High cutting speed, superior cut quality and low machining costs made laser cutting to become competitive to existing methods of contour cutting. Austenitic stainless steel is a significant engineering metal and it is complex to cut by oxy–fuel formed oxides and high melting point. So, austenitic stainless steel is mostly appropriate to be cut by laser. The cutting process parameters are highly affects the laser cut quality. In this research 1.9 mm austenitic stainless steel is cut with co2 laser. Laser power, cutting speed, gas pressure and focal distance are to be varied. The goal of this research is to narrate these conditions to formations of burr and surface roughness of cut edge. These relationships are engendered and approved with a mathematical model, which is used to forecast and reduce burr height and minimizing the cut edge surface roughness.

Domestic violence in Jamaica can be contextually understood through the lens of radical feminism and social learning theory. The theoretical underpinnings used in this study served to explain the patriarchal social structures, intergenerational transmission of intimate partner violence, and normalization of this behavior. This phenomenological study served to explore and examine the criminal justice system's support of victims of intimate partner violence and results indicated reforms to improve initiatives to eradicate this violent conduct. The data collection method was using semi-structured interviews of 12 lawyers in Jamaica, functioning in a legal capacity as prosecutors and family law practitioners, and analyzed using thematic analysis. The results indicated that the criminal justice system reduces the incidences of domestic violence through punitive measures and support via counseling, mediation, and protective orders. Although prosecutors were quick to dismiss domestic violence cases, victims were reported to be disillusioned with unreasonably long court delays, and violations of protection orders were leniently penalized. The findings indicated that broadly, law enforcement often did not consider intimate partner violence a criminal act, victims lacked privacy when reporting cases, and security checks were not undertaken before allowing victims to return to their attackers. The recommendation is for mandatory and ongoing gender-based violence training for law enforcement, the judiciary, and prosecutors. This study will contribute to existing knowledge and provide the criminal justice system stakeholders with evidence-based findings to transform responses to domestic abuse resulting in positive social change.

The transportation of specific molecules across lipid membranes is an essential function of all living organisms and a large number of specific transporters and channels have evolved to carry out this function. One of the largest transporter gene families is the ATP-binding cassette (ABC). CFTR, Cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator, is a member of this family and its mutation cause cystic fibrosis. In order to create more effective drugs to treat cystic fibrosis, understanding the mechanism of this disease and structure of CFTR will be needed. Therefore, obtaining the 3D structure will lead to a greater understanding of CFTR. Studying the structure of the C-terminal part of CFTR is the aim of this project. This study also allowed a comparison between killifish and human orthologs. By conducting the same conditions on human orthologs of the CFTR C-terminus, Killifish C-terminal was cloned into pET-28 a (cloning and expression vector), expressed in E.coli and purified using Talon immobilized metal affinity chromatography. The purified protein then characterized using MALDI-TOF analysis, and Circular Dichroism. Killifish gave a higher yield compared to human ortholog, which made it more suitable for further structural and functional studies.

In this paper, the composite laminates were fabricated to different weight percentage of uni-directional and stitched cross mat E-glass fibers, glass and Kevlar fiber reinforced with epoxy resins and hardener. For laminates fabrication epoxy matrix is maintained is constant weight percentage (60%) and glass fibers with different stacking sequences is added with various weight percentage. Mechanical behaviour of composites such as tensile property, flexural property & impact resistance are study in this investigation. The various geometry of E-Glass/Kevlar fiber reinforced laminates manufactured by hand lay-up method and followed by compression moulding technique. Where epoxy is constant (60%) and change the fiber percentage, specimens prepared with difference stacking sequences material are tested. The results show tensile strength and impact resistance are high to the stitched cross glass(SCM) fiber mat(40% ) .The flexural strength and natural frequency is high in order to Chopped strand (CSM) mat(10%)/Kevlar(K) fiber(30%), CSM(30%)/K(10%).

The purpose of this research paper is to determine those factors that influence the adoption of online banking services in Hyderabad. A theoretical model is provided that conceptualizes and links different factors influencing the adoption of online banking in Hyderabad. A total of 302 respondents in Hyderabad were sampled for responding. Factor analyses and regression technique are employed to study the relationship. The results of the model tested clearly that use of online banking is influenced by channel convenience, perceived risk, security perception, prior internet knowledge and information on online banking. The results also determine that demographic factors also impact significantly on online banking. Finally, this paper suggests that an understanding the factors affecting intention to use internet banking is very important to the practitioners who plan and promote new forms of banking in the current competitive market.