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There are two important things which is interesting to study about the background of the food and beverage industry in East Java : (1) the contribution of the food and beverage industry in East Java and (2) Industry East Java in the constellation of national industrial policy. Based on the empirical phenomena as described above, the objectives of this study are: identify patterns in the food and beverage industry and to analyze the relationship of food and beverage among its subsectors in East Java Province. The used analytical tools in this study is input-output analysis. The results of analysis shows: (i) The sector that is able to move the economy in East Java Province is coming from the industrial sector. Referring to Table I-O of East Java Province in 2010, the ability to create output from the industrial sector is Rp. 652.71 trillion and accounted for 38.89% of the total output;(ii) Rice-based industry is the industry that has the largest value of input coefficient worth 0.7311 means that any increase or decrease of 1 rupiah from the industry will have a direct impact of 0.7311 in the economy; (iii) Subsectors with the highest backward linkages were the milk processing, milk and ice cream products with an associated value of 1,256; (iv) The largest direct forward linkage is the grain mill subsector (except rice), starch and starch with a figure of 2,802.

A field experiment was conducted at KVK, Srinagar during two consecutive Kharif seasons to study the “Effect of integrated nutrient management for Soybean (Glycine max L.) under temperate conditions”. The experiment was laid out with 18 treatment combinations viz., three levels of each of recommended doses of inorganic fertilizers (50, 75 and 100% RD) and organic manures (control, FYM 10 t ha-1 and Dalweed 10 t ha-1) and two levels of biofertilizers (control and dual inoculation with Rhizobium + PSB) in randomised complete block design with three replications. The results revealed that grain and straw yield increased significantly with increase in the recommended inorganic levels. Application of FYM @ 10 t ha-1 showed significantly superior results over other organic treatments. Dual inoculation with Rhizobium and PSB showed significantly superior results over no inoculation. Yield attributing characters viz. 100-seed weight and number of nodules showed significant increase with increasing levels of recommended inorganic fertilizers. Application of 75% recommended inorganic fertilizer level showed highest 100-seed weight over other levels. Among organics, FYM (10 t ha-1) was found superior over Dalweed (10 t ha-1) for yield attributes. Oil and lysine content was found superior with application of 75% recommended inorganic fertilizers over other levels, Protien content increased with increasing levels of recommended inorganic fertilizers. Among organics FYM (10 t ha-1) yielded significantly superior results for seed quality than dalweed (10 t ha-1).

Learning and teaching a second language is always considered a big issue and has been a great problem for the learners and teachers in rural areas schools. Present study aims to explore some strategies for learning a second language like English which has a second language status in Pakistan. It tries to suggest some strategies which are useful and helpful in learning a second language. Moreover, all the essential information and material for this study about learning a second language strategies was obtained through rural elementary school level students enrolled in an English language class. The task and lists of words which were applied on in students are presented in the form of tables as well as the results are also shown in the form of table. This study is designed to know the role and the effect of the use of different strategies on learners in the learning and acquisition of second language.

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This paper reported the marketing of wooden doors in Abeokuta Metropolis. Data were collected through the use of structured Questionnaire administered to the traders in identified locations in Abeokuta metropolis. Descriptive statistics and budgetary techniques were used for the analysis of data collected. The results showed that marketing and trade in this product is male dominated and involved people in their active age of 26-35 years (59%). Majority of the respondents were married and most of them had formal education, at least up to secondary level. Most of the respondents were fulltime marketer and some of the marketer purchase wooden doors from Ijebu-ode and Ibadan at wholesale price. The common wood species used for doors are Gmelina aborea, Tectona grandis, Mansonia altisima, mahogany (khaya spp), Cordia millenii, Nauclea diderrichii. Majority of the respondent started the trade as apprentices. The analysis of cost and returns showed that the marketing of wooden doors is a very profitable business, the rate of returns on investment as a producer was (36.08%) and it was (16.20%) as a wholesaler/retailer. The results of Pearson chi-square showed that age, marital status, other occupations, source of capital, years of experience were the major factors by which variation in monthly profit can be explained and predicted; they were significant at 5% level. It can be concluded from this study that trade in wooden doors is a profitable venture and can provide fulltime employment. However, as the marketers depend on trees planted by the government, they might soon run out of business when the plantations are exhausted. Informed suggestions were offered towards the sustainable management of forest plantation and continued availability of raw materials for production.

Inhibition of C-steel corrosion by metal-organic frameworks containing heterocyclic ligand of Ag (I) in 1 M HCl was investigated by weight loss, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and electrochemical frequency modulation (EFM) measurements. The inhibition efficiency increased with increase in inhibitor concentration but decreased with rise in temperature. The thermodynamic parameters of corrosion and adsorption processes were determined and discussed. The adsorption of these inhibitors was found to obey Temkin’s adsorption isotherm. Whereas thermodynamic suggested that a physisorption process occurred.The surface morphology of carbon steel sample was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

SHG is the best-root for triggering IGPs in rural and tribal areas and especially areas not properly connected to mainstream living. Coined with the multi-pronged objectives of development and empowerment of weaker section of the society, the strategy and methodology adopted to address the issues are taking care of the need of the marginalized at different economic strata’s through creating enabling environment for addressing the issues. The study is broadly measuring the level and impact of micro credit interventions, functionality and viability of institutions to management the credit, Micro Credit Plans for Self-help Groups as well as the sustainability of the initiatives following a peoples approach.

This paper deals with effect of plants an element of landscape on micro-climate inside aluminum powder producing industry. With the objective to bring micro-climate conditions within or near comfort zone and also create better health condition to benefit health of workers in industry. The experiments were conducted with increase in density of plants in shortlisted experimental area. Identification and adoption of plants with glossy foliage for aluminium powder industry of grade (PAG-4C) is crucial for optimum results. The outcome has shown encouraging results to facilitate architectural intervention towards creating conducive work environment within the industry.

We are very happy to announce that from 10th March 2017, Mr. Amit Kumar has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He/She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The appointment of Mr. Amit Kumar as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.