Archives-July 2011

Investing in education is imperative in this knowledge based economy to sustain a competitive edge. As we are aware, the higher education level is a significant factor for a long term economic growth. To ensure students’ are well equipped with the foundation for a higher level, a proper transition from primary right up to tertiary is crucial. In retrospect, poor achievement in higher learning institution has been an invariable issue and has drawn the attention of the higher learning institution, especially in numerical subjects like the College Mathematics. Although research of the higher learning institution places emphasis on classroom intervention to enhance students’ achievement, a study in the phenomenon from the perspective of course setting of the high school level mathematics education as reason behind poor performance in college is also vital. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of students’ performance in high school Mathematics on students’ academic performance in College Mathematics. The respondents of this study were the students from a private college. This study revealed that performance in high school Mathematics has an association with student’s performance in College Mathematics, while gender and medium of study act as moderators.

This paper presents an embedded modeling approach for estimating the crack size in a rotating beam by predicting the vibrations of the cracked beam. The model embeds a non-linear switching function into a finite element model of the beam to characterize the effect of crack breathing on the local stiffness of the beam. Solving the model enables the prediction of the vibrations of the cracked beam and the evaluation of the modal frequencies of the vibrating signal using Chirp-z transform. Inputs to the model include the vibrations of the un-cracked beam to calibrate the model at the beginning, i.e., no need for run-to-fail tests. The model is validated and refined utilizing experimental data.

This article was an attempt to analyze Hafez Poetry and its translated version regarding some aspects which may have gone unnoticed and may still be subject to much misinterpretation. Each couplet is full of terms which are of many probable references according to scholars.

Sex, Gender and Sexual orientation are a deep rooted part of human identity. Unfortunately sexual orientation is not explicitly documented in any international human rights documents and humanitarian laws. Except Heterosexual orientation, no others are in mainstream. Undoubtly Sexual Minority (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI)) is also part of human community, so as they are entitled to all human rights on an equal basis with others. But homosexuality is punishable in several countries and misleadingly members of sexual minority people considered as homosexuals further Criminals. Extralegal violence and Discrimination against those are also common. Sexual minorities are forced to remain underground. LGBTI individuals are forced to lead lives in secrete. Despite recent steps forward in the recognition of sexual minority’s rights, the persecution of these people because of their sexual orientation and gender identity is going on continuously. Persecution directed against individuals because of their real or presumed sexual orientation is also a humanitarian issue, as is any persecution. Determination of Refugee Claims based on sexual orientation needs special attention. There are legitimate claims for LGBTI people to gain refugee status under the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (the Geneva Convention”). This Article examines the causes of persecution on the basis of sexual orientation moreover how International Law is embarking upon the problem, most notably the regional legal approach on this issue of persecution, This article suggests that there is a discernible national response in the courts and tribunals of all over world to sexual orientation-based refugee claims.

Table of contents for the month of July 2011