15 Articles Published

1. OCCUPATIONAL RISKS ANALYSIS METALLURGY INDUSTRY

Authors: BRAHIM BOUHADIBA , ISLAM HADJ MOHAMED GUETARNI , NASSIMA AISSANI

Abstract: The scrap metal factories are complex systems that play a crucial role in the transformation industry and construction. Since these factories face various safety issues in design, installation, operation, transportation and maintenance processes, there are many aspects open for improvement in Occupational Health and Safety risk assessment and it is required to deal with risks, reduce them to an acceptable level and control. To struggle with emerging risks and manage this process better, a risk assessment framework is proposed in this study. A case study is performed in an Algerian scrap metal company using the proposed framework. It is based on historical accident data exploitation using Bayesian Inference after a deep treatment. Results are recommendation which should improve the worker safety

Keywords: Occupational risk, Bayesian approach, data treatment, metal industry, Risk assessmen

Pages: 4 - 8 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-02

2. NEW CIVILIZATION, NEW KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PARADIGM, AND THE PANDEMIC: LESSONS FOR KAZAKHSTANI UNIVERSITY

Authors: GALIYA BERDYKULOVA , MAKPAL ABDINOVA , TIMUR ANANIEV , YERLAN BERDYKULOV

Abstract: The article is devoted to analysis of Kazakhstani higher school in order to find the opportunities of new civilization and new management paradigm that can eliminate lacks of university governance opened by suddenly happened a pandemic associated with coronavirus. Study showed inconsistency of inertial thinking, because of disparity of modern concepts with practice. Purpose of study was to figure out the basic gap in issue of higher qualified specialists of the next generation by examine Kazakhstani University's state before and under the pandemic. To achieve research goal, new civilizational principles and new paradigm of knowledge management in universities were used. Based on results of domestic, foreign and original research analysis, proposals for theories of production factors and knowledge codification development were made. These proposals become the conditions for integration of invaluable methodological experience accumulated by teachers and for implementation of university's

Keywords: Occupational risk, Bayesian approach, data treatment, metal industry, Risk assessmen

Pages: 9 - 14 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-03

3. SOME ISSUES IN PROJECT CONTROL

Authors: MOSHE EBEN-CHAIME

Abstract: The critical path method (CPM) has been a major break-through in modern management as it facilitates project management, thereby enabling effective and efficient management of gigantic projects almost independent of their size. Nevertheless, there are many issues that the CPM does not solve. Project management involves planning and control, among other tasks.

Keywords: Project management, planning,control

Pages: 15 - 15 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-04

4. CORRUPTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ASEAN COUNTRIES

Authors: LI LI

Abstract: This paper studies the impact of corruption on economic growth in ASEAN countries over the period of 1999- 2019. Ten ASEAN countries are Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Singapore. The economic growth is measured by annual percentage growth rate of a country's gross domestic product and annual percentage growth rate of per capita gross domestic product. The corruption is measured by the corruption perception index published by Transparency International. The regression results show that corruption has a positive impact on economic growth for countries with high level of corruption, whereas corruption has no impact on economic growth for countries with low or medium level of corruption. For control variables, foreign direct investment is found to have a positive impact on countries with high level of corruption and government expenditure is found to have a negative impact on economic growth f

Keywords: Economic growth, Corruption, ASEAN

Pages: 21 - 24 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-06

5. WOMEN BEHAVIOR TOWARDS PURCHASING OF MAKEUP PRODUCTS: A STUDY OF BANGALORE, INDIA

Authors: GENEDI MAHESH CHOWDARY , UMESH CHANDRA

Abstract: The cosmetic industry in India is growing and makeup products are important components of the cosmetic industry. A cosmopolitan city like Bangalore gives a clearer picture of consumer preference in the industry. About 100 Makeup products consumers are served to understand their interest. Advertisements and celebrity endorsements are key in this market. The peer group is one of the biggest influencers on the choice of woman's makeup. The majority of women spend a good amount on makeup products and they are willing to pay a premium for a product with natural ingredients. As people are getting more aware of organic science and prefer to use organic products organizations should focus on organic products and come up with new chemical-free and eco-friendly products..

Keywords: Cosmetic Products, Style, Fashion Industry. Makeup

Pages: 25 - 31 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-07

6. THE RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE SERVICE QUALITY OF FIRE SECURITY INSPECTION AND PEOPLE'S SATISFACTION - A STUDY ON ELDER CARE FACILITIES

Authors: CHUN-WEI WANG , YI- CHUN LIN

Abstract: This study examines the relationships between fire safety inspection and quality of service in hopes of better achieving the goal of protecting people's lives and property. Study samples are collected from owners and fire protection managers of elder care facilities around Taiwan. In total, 419 questionnaires were distributed, and 334 were answered and collected. The study applies structural equation model (SEM) and is analyzed by Amos version 18.0. The study results indicate that the quality of service of fire safety inspection has a direct influence over how people are satisfied with the service, and the direct influence is exerted through the quality of relationships; inspectors characteristics have a direct influence over the satisfaction rate through the quality of relationships; the images of fire departments also have direct impacts over how people perceive the service. Key factors that have the most influence over how people are happy with the service are, in order of their deg

Keywords: evaluating, overall, model, positive

Pages: 32 - 50 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-08

7. BIODIESEL SYNTHESIS USING HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST-DOLOMITE

Authors: IEVA GAIDE , VIOLETA MAKAREVICIEN

Abstract: As environmental pollution increases due to greenhouse gas emissions the use of fuels obtained from renewable energy sources gain more interest. The majority of studies globally are related to the improvement of conventional biofuel production technologies by applying transesterification process of oil using alcohol and catalyst. Some of the more recent methods to produce biodiesel are based on heterogeneous catalysis, which has the advantage of easy separation of catalyst from the final product. Dolomite is a natural mineral rich in calcium compounds which can be converted to calcium oxide (CaO) which is known as a good catalyst used in heterogeneous biodiesel synthesis. In the present work, we investigated optimum conditions for biodiesel synthesis from rapeseed oil and methanol using dolomite as a heterogeneous catalyst. Firstly optimum conditions for dolomite preparation was studied. Optimum dolomite fraction size was obtained 0.315'0.1 mm and calcination temperature 850 °C was use

Keywords: heterogeneous, catalysis, dolomite, biodiesel

Pages: 51 - 52 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-09

8. RECYCLING POTENTIAL OF LIMESTONE CUTTING WASTES IN WEST BANK, PALESTINE

Authors: MITSUO YOSHIDA , Suleiman Abu Mfarreh

Abstract: Cretaceous limestones are distributed almost all over the West Bank, Palestine, and these limestones are mined and widely used as stone materials for constructing local buildings and infrastructure. Moreover, the stone materials are exported surrounding countries as construction materials, which is one of the most abundant non-renewable natural resources in Palestine. A large amount of stone cutting waste and slurry are generated during the stone manufacturing process, but at present, these stone cutting waste and slurry are randomly dumped without being treated. However, if the generated limestone waste is properly sorted and treated, it can be recycled as concrete aggregate and/or other industrial commodities. In addition, it can be recycled as cement clinker, mortar plaster, and civil/agricultural use of quicklime. For sustainable development of Palestine, the stone resource is expected to be effectively and efficiently recycled

Keywords: Cretaceous, limestone, Stone, cutting, waste, Slurry, Recycle, Palestine

Pages: 52 - 57 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-10

9. THE NEED FOR NEW SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURES FOR NEXT-GENERATION VEHICLES

Authors: MARKUS KUCERA , THOMAS WAAS , CRISTINA ALONSO-VILLA, , JOHANNES BUTTNER , PERE BOHIGAS BOLADERAS,

Abstract: Assuming that future connected cars with auto mated driving functions will require even more computing power and communication bandwidth, the current network infrastructure as well as the existing individualized control units are not a profitable option for such vehicles. In addition, changing user expectations demand flexible architectural patterns and upgradeability of software components without the need to visit the workshop. However, the current statically developed and configured ECU architecture does not offer any practicable possibilities for this. For these reasons, the research for a new dynamic and flexible architecture is necessary. This new type of system architecture is expected to meet future requirements in terms of space, cost, performance, energy efficiency and number of required computing units in the vehicle, which will arise as a result of the implementation/inclusion of new automated driving functionalities, and due to the changes in user expectations. Solutions t

Keywords: New, Software, Architectures, Next, generation, Vehicles

Pages: 58 - 61 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-11

10. REUSE OF TREATED WASTEWATER FOR IRRIGATION AND ITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Authors: Ajay Singh

Abstract: The global population is rising steadily and is likely to touch a level of 9.8 billion in 2050 from the existing over 7.6 billion. The quick ascent in the population has expanded the urbanization which results in the production of a huge amount of wastewater. The SDG6 of the United Nations pushes the reuse of treated wastewater to 'ensure the availability of water for all'. The use of treated wastewater for crop irrigation is a feasible option as the agriculture sector is the largest user of freshwater sources and uses over 70% of all water resources. The utilization of wastewater for crop irrigation is a common practice throughout the world. Essentially, the utilization of wastewater for irrigation is viewed as an approach to deal with the disparity between water availability and water requirement. It is particularly practiced in the arid and semiarid areas that are facing the large water scarcities. Wastewater contains basic plant supplements that enhance crop production and simultan

Keywords: Food, Engineering, Department, Indian, Institute

Pages: 62 - 63 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-12

11. STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOR OF FERROCEMENT COMPOSITE LIGHT WEIGHT BOX GIRDER

Authors: AHMED BADR EL-DI , YOUSRY B.I. SHAHEEN , ZEINAB A. ETMAN

Abstract: This paper presents a new box girder reinforced with various types of metallic and non-metallic mesh reinforcement materials. The main objective of the current research is to estimate the structural behaviour of thin ferrocement box bridges reinforced with composite material. Experimental investigation has been carried out on nine girders. The dimensions of the girder were 2000 mm length, 500 mm width and 350 mm thickness but with various layers numbers made from different mesh types. Cracking patterns, tensile and compressive strains, deformation characteristics, ductility ratio, and energy absorption properties were observed and measured at all stages of loadings. Experimental results were then compared to analytical models using (ABAQUS/Explicit) programs. The results showed that the type of reinforcement affects the ductility ratio, ultimate strength and energy absorption properties of the proposed girders. The study also revealed that the expanded metal mesh and welded steel mesh

Keywords: ferrocement, composite, material, Expanded, Welded, Tenax, experimental, FE modeling, ABAQUS, Explicit.

Pages: 64 - 84 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-13

12. PHYTOREMEDIATION POTENTIAL OF CONTAMINATED SOILS USING NATIVE PLANTS: A REVIEW

Authors: G. SWAMINATHAN , UMA SAKTHIVEL

Abstract: Green remediations of soils are highly contaminated with toxic elements can be achieved by suitable pants. Such phytoremediation techniques are considered for remediating the toxic concentrations in plants and not produced biomass. Therefore, the main objective of the present study reviews the phytoremediation potential approaches applicable to the contaminated soil using native plants in Tiruchy location. The major toxic contaminants are heavy metals and other contaminants released through wastewater disposing of them in a soil stratum. The native plants are Azadirachta indica Scrirpus grossus and Sorghastrum nutans L. growing in the locality. The native plants are possibly used to improve the absorption capacity of soils especially concerning heavy metals. This review paper covers the roles and potential role of native plants in the phytoremediation of contaminated soils. It has also reviewed recent research work on the efficiency of Azadirachta indica Scrirpus grossus and Sorghastru

Keywords: contaminated, soils, phytoremediation, stabilization, native, plants, heavy, metals

Pages: 85 - 89 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-14

13. STRATEGIES FOR WORK MOTIVATION IN AN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR COMPANY, CASE OF STUDY

Authors: FABIAN OJEDA-PERE , Francisco Preciado-Alvarez , MARCO A. SAMBRANO-AGUAYO

Abstract: The objective of this research work is to generate a strategy that has a positive impact on the motivation of workers in a tertiary sector company located in the state of Colima. A deductive approach was used to carry out the work, employing a documentary and field strategy, because of the period it is considered transversal, because of the manipulation of variables it is non-experimental, it is also an exploratory work with an analysis of qualitative data. A Likert scale type survey was designed as a data recovery instrument, which was applied to a sample of 163 operative employees of the company object of the case study. As a result, elements that motivate and demotivate workers were identified, a relationship that served as input for the generation of the strateThe objective of this research work is to generate a strategy that has a positive impact on the motivation of workers in a tertiary sector company located in the state of Colima. A deductive approach was used to carry out gy

Keywords: Incentives, labor motivation, human resources, medium-sized enterprises

Pages: 1 - 3 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-01

14. THE EFFECT OF THE INITIAL PH ON THE ENERGY GAIN FROM THE DARK FERMENTATION OF VINASSE

Authors: DOAA BASSUNEY , MEDHAT MOSTAFA , WALID ELBARKI

Abstract: The effect of the initial pH on the thermophilic dark fermentation of the sugarcane vinasse was studied. Two initial pH values were investigated (4.5 and 5.5). The maximum volumetric hydrogen production and hydrogen yield were 3.85 L H2 .L-1 vinasse and 52.2 mL.g-1 COD applied at an initial pH of about 4.5. The maximum electrical energy that can be obtained was 4.6 KWh. M3 vinasse-1 (16.5 MJ.m3 vinasse-1 ) after a day of the dark fermentation of vinasse at an initial pH of 4.5.

Keywords: inasse, biohydrogen, pH, energy, dark fermenttion

Pages: 16 - 20 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-05

15. A FEDERATED MULTILEVEL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE INTEROPERABILITY AMONG CLINICAL DATA OF DIFFERENT DIALYSIS FACILITIES

Authors: DOMENICO VITO

Abstract: Clinical data has opened a great deal of possibility for modern medicine. The benefits could be more if data are shared across health centers. To share data interoperable platforms are needed. Interoperability stands in the ability of different information system to exchange data. It can be foster at different levels, starting from simple technical one, related to the connection of the systems to the practical, by which data can be finally shared for elaboration purposes by different users. Today interoperability is highly requested in several departments of healthcare organizations. This is particularly the case of the dialysis facilities, where the strong lack of standards reflects in a huge gap in having interoperable systems. This work present an effort to overcome the problems of interoperability of data related to dialysis units. A Federated Database System (FDBS) approach to construct a common data repository. The repository has been built by the Dialysis Data Infrastructure (DD

Keywords: Dialysis, interoperability, federated database, data mining

Pages: 90 - 95 | DOI: 10.15224/ 978-1-63248-192-4-15