...spreading in the Philippines. Many Filipinos patronize fast food because of its convenience. As a matter of fact, a large portion of this population who patronize fast food chains is considered to be students. In West Fairview, Quezon City, you will find a lot of fast food chains. Many students from Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation are consuming fast foods everyday. Fast food chains are very accessible for students. It also offers variety of foods that are very affordable for them. The researchers conducted a study in Regalado, West Fairview, Quezon City entitled as, “The Level of Awareness of Medical Technology Students on the Possible Effects of Fast Foods”. Statement of the Problem This research paper aimed to determine the awareness of Medical Technology students from Far Eastern University – Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation regarding the possible effects of eating fast foods. This study sought answers...
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...Integrated regulations and laws, particularly in regards to speed limits and blood alcohol concentration, will aid in reducing behavioural determinants, such as risk taking, on the roads. Risk taking behaviours are major contributors to road accident mortalities and injuries; speeding and alcohol consumption are the two main risk behaviours that contribute to motor vehicle accidents (3, 6). Other factors the increase risk and frequency of road traffic accidents include speeding, not wearing helmets while riding a motorcycle, not wearing seatbelts, drugs and physical health (1, 5, 7). The consumption of alcohol can increase the risk of a fatality as the result of a car accident by up to 90 more times and if a drivers blood alcohol level is above...
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...Abstract The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a gadolinium - barium sulfate solution for use in both conventional and MR enteroclysis. Eighteen vials of 20% barium sulfate and various gadolinium concentrations (lower 2.5 ml/lt, higher 45 ml/lt) were prepared and placed in the magnet. The imaging protocol was consisted of the following sequences: true FISP, HASTE with fat saturation and 3d FLASH with fat saturation in various flip angles. The lowest gadolinium concentration in the barium sulfate solution generating low intraluminal signal on HASTE and high intraluminal signal on true FISP and 3d FLASH sequences was 15 ml/lt. Ten patients underwent conventional enteroclysis with 1.5 lt of 20% barium sulfate enema and 22.5 ml of gadolinium. MR Enteroclysis was performed afterwards using true FISP, fat suppressed 3d FLASH and fat suppressed HASTE sequences. In all patients the proposed contrast medium acted as positive in 3d FLASH (T1w), true FISP (T2/T1 w) and as a negative in HASTE (T2w). In conclusion, a 20% barium sulfate enema with 15 ml/lt gadolinium is appropriate for conventional and MR Enteroclysis studies. Keywords: MRI, contrast medium, gadolinium, Crohn's disease, Enteroclysis Text Introduction Fast and ultrafast sequences, high performance gradient coils and dedicated abdominal phased array coils resulted in significant improvement in MR Imaging of the small bowel (SB). Resent reports indicated that MRI may be clinically...
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...EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF MICRO ULTRASONIC MACHINING PROCESS Sreenidhi Cherku, Murali M Sundaram, and K P Rajurkar Center for Nontraditional Manufacturing Research University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska, USA INTRODUCTION Micro ultrasonic machining (micro USM), is one of the efficient material removal processes especially suitable for the micromachining of hard and brittle materials. The principle of micro USM is shown in Figure 1. In micro USM workpiece which is placed on the workpiece table vibrates at ultrasonic frequency (40 KHz). Abrasive slurry is injected on the top of the workpiece. There is a rotating tool which hits the abrasive particles in the slurry which in turn hit the workpiece and chip away the material from it. The vibrations given to the workpiece aid in refreshing the slurry so that fresh abrasive particles are in contact with the workpiece and also in removing the debris from the tool workpiece gap [1-4]. In many conventional machining processes like grinding, milling and broaching processes oil has been successfully used as cutting fluid. These oils can be used either as straight oils, which are pure petroleum based oils or emulsifiers which are water based oils. Use of straight oils have excellent lubricating properties and are used especially for machining process involving low speeds, low clearance requiring high quality surface finish. These oils have more viscosity and good lubricating properties than water...
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... Phone: +88 01716601759 khokan552@yahoo.com Dr. Abu Mollik Senior Lecturer and Finance Discipline Leader School of Commerce and Marketing Division of Business and Informatics Central Queensland University abumollik@yahoo.com.au Abstract This paper focuses on the growth of Bangladesh stock market over time. The market trends in terms of market capitalization, market liquidity, market concentration, number of listings, volatility in the market index and foreign portfolio investment were considered. The study finds that key indicators are significantly correlated. Stock market growth index is constructed considering market capitalization ratio; turn over ratio, value traded to GDP ratio and volatility in market index. The findings of the study suggest that although Bangladesh stock market is growing over time, the growth has not yet assumed any stable and obvious trend. We conclude that Bangladesh stock market is still at an early stage of its growth path with a small market size relative to GDP and is characterized by poor liquidity and high market concentration. Introduction Demirguc-Kunt and Levine (1996), Singh (1997) and Levine and Zervos (1998) find that stock market growth plays an important role in predicating future economic growth in situations where the stock markets are active. The arguments of Demirguc-Kunt et al. (1996) indicate that economies without well-functioning stock markets may suffer from three types of imperfections: first, opportunities...
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...Chapter 1 Introduction “A STUDY PROBLEM AFFECTS THE STUDY HABITS OF THE STUDENTS” A study habit is vital to every student’s life. It plays an essential role not only in the academic field, but also in every areas that require understanding and learning. Observance of a good study habit will ensure that success in every academic endeavour is achieved. A good study habit is founded on the very idea that the person engaged is focused on what he is studying. It also entails that the environment is peaceful and free from any disturbances. Most importantly, it requires focus. Focus would mean that the student’s mind is free from any worries and problems such that his or her concentration is centered on the study materials. To speak about habit is to speak about consistently doing something on a regular basis. It also means following certain guidelines to ensure a successful outcome. However, it cannot be ignored that there are certain factors that could affect study habits. To name a few, these are: online games/social networking, gadgets, peer factors, teacher factor, student factor and financial problems Given the high tech age, online games such as Dota and social networking like Facebook can highly affect a good study habit. It consumes the time of every student. Undeniably, majority of the time that is supposedly be devoted to studying is spent instead navigating the internet. Gadgets such as PSP and playstation are also disturbances . Peer...
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...Introduction A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a bioreactor that converts chemical energy in the chemical bonds in organic compounds to electrical energy through catalytic reactions of microorganisms under anaerobic conditions. (Allen and Bennetto, 1993; Gil et al., 2003; Moon et al., 2006; Choi et al., 2003). It MFC structure consist of an anaerobic sections of an anode (negative) electrode and a cathode (positive) electrode which is separated by a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM). It has been recognized for numerous years that it is possible to generate electricity directly by the use of bacteria in the breaking down of organic substrates. There has been a serious interest in MFCs among academic scientists as a method to generate electricity and hydrogen from biomass without the negative net carbon emission into the environment. Applications of MFCs can be used in the breaking down of organic matter at wastewater treatment facilities. They have also been considered in the use as biosensors for biological oxygen demand (BOD) monitoring, electricity generation and Biohydrogen. On the negative side Coulombic efficiency and Power output are considerably affected by the types of microbe in the anodic chamber of the microbial fuel cell, Configuration and operational conditions. Presently, practical applications of MFCs are limited because of its power density level being low of several thousandths mW/m2. Many efforts in improving the performance, reduced construction and operating costs...
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...be measured by several factors, for instance, real exchange rate, comparative advantage, terms of trade, geographic concentration, trade policies, world income etc. However, the standard practice is to use revealed comparative advantage index. This part of the study examines the determinants of export performance of external sector of Pakistan with help of RCA Balassa index. RCA index determines export performance and export pattern of countries. Mahmood (2004) used RCA Balassa index to calculate comparative advantage for the nonagricultural sector of Pakistan. RCA index can be used for commodity specific and region specific but cannot conclude the future comparative advantage....
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...Initiatives: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 12. Available at: http://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol2/iss1/12 This Research Article is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@Fayetteville State University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of Research Initiatives by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Fayetteville State University. For more information, please contact mlawson@uncfsu.edu. Impact of Class Size on Learning, Behavioral and General Attitudes of Students in Secondary Schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State Nigeria About the Author(s) T.A Yusuf is a lecturer at the department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, Makurdi. C.A Onifade is a doctor in the department of Communication and General Studies of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta. O.S Bello is a senior Mathematics tutor and Head of Academics at TAIDOB College, Asero Abeokuta. Keywords behavioural attitudes, class size, secondary schools,...
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...The Effect Of Socio-Economic Background On Academic Performance Of Secondary School Biology Students (A Case Study Of Enugu North LGA) TABLE OF CONTENT Title page ……………………………………………………………. i Approval Page………………………………………………………….ii Certification……………………………………………………………iii Table of Content ……………………………………………………….iv List of tables…………………………………………………………….v Dedication………………………………………………………………vi Acknowledgement………………………………………………………vii Abstract…………………………………………………………………Viii CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study………………………………………………..1 Statement of the problems………………………………………………7 Purpose of the study ……………………………………………………7 Significant of the study………………………………………………… 8 Research Questions ……………………………………………………. 9 CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW Factors that affect academic performance……………………………...10 Nature and important of Biology……………………………………….15 Concept of socio- Economic status…………………………………….16 Summary of reviewed literature……………………………… ……….19 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design…………………………………………………………21 Area of the Study……………………………………………………….22 Population of Study……………………………………………………..22 Sample and Sampling Techniques……………………………………....22 Instrument for Data Collection………………………………………….22 Method of Data Collection……………………………………………...23 Method of Data Analysis………………………………………………..23 Validity of Instrument…………………………………………………..23 Reliability of Instrument………………………………………………..24 CHAPTER FOUR Data presentation and Analysis…………………………………………25 Research Question 1……………………………………………………25...
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...recent studies show that 90% of schools where students wear uniform have significantly improved results with smaller amounts of detentions then students who do not wear uniform. This strongly suggests to us that students who wear uniform in school have better attitude then students who do not wear uniform. On the other hand children believe that uniform takes away their identity, for example children like to express who they are. I strongly believe this is irrational because children expressing themselves can lead to conflicts with other students due to their identity. In addition to what I have pointed out, another reason school uniform should be introduced is because of religious beliefs, i.e. in Islam Muslims believe that everyone is equal and should be treated equally. This implies to us that religious beliefs are a factor in introducing uniform because not introducing uniform may suggest to people that our school does not care about our faith and what we believe in. This may label our school as a fascist school by where the school only cares about what they want and not what the students want. Do you want our school to be judged like this? We would like to imply to you that the introduction of school uniform will enhance student`s concentration in class. Recent studies show that wearing uniform improves children`s concentration which will also improve their school work. In an opposing opinion students may say wearing uniform does not affect their concentration in class...
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...99rihuyjhjytp[e96kijpukhjtwesrfencdfgisughsoghljsbysfjvbnsjbhuhbadjbn russel cyron s. alcantara vente2 haylie marie dumayag hjedThesis About Study Habits BSTRACT Study skills are fundamental to academic competence. Effective study skills are associated with positive out comes across multiple academic content areas and for diverse learners. The purpose of this article is to describe an information-processing perspective on the contribution of study skills to academic competence, and to identify evidence-based strategies that are effective in helping students to improve their study skills. Study habit, skill, and attitude inventories and constructs were found to rival standardized tests and previous grades as predictors of academic performance, yielding substantial incremental validity in predicting academic performance. We found that study skill inventories and constructs are largely independent of both high school grades and scores on standardized admissions tests but moderately related to various personality constructs; these results are inconsistent with previous theories. Study motivation and study skills exhibit the strongest relationships with both grade point average and grades in individual classes. Academic specific anxiety was found to be an important negative predictor of performance. In addition, significant variation in the validity of specific inventories is shown. Scores on traditional study habit and attitude inventories are the most predictive of performance, whereas scores on inventories based...
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...The environmental impact of pesticides consists of the effects of pesticides on non-target species. Over 98% of sprayed insecticides and 95% of herbicides reach a destination other than their target species, because they are sprayed or spread across entire agricultural fields. Runoff can carry pesticides into aquatic environments while wind can carry them to other fields, grazing areas, human settlements and undeveloped areas, potentially affecting other species. Other problems emerge from poor production, transport and storage practices. Over time, repeated application increases pest resistance, while its effects on other species can facilitate the pest's resurgence. Each pesticide or pesticide class comes with a specific set of environmental concerns. Such undesirable effects have led many pesticides to be banned, while regulations have limited and/or reduced the use of others. Over time, pesticides have generally become less persistent and more species-specific, reducing their environmental footprint. In addition the amounts of pesticides applied per hectare have declined, in some cases by 99%. However, the global spread of pesticide use, including the use of older/obsolete pesticides that have been banned in some jurisdictions, has increased overall. Agriculture and the environment The arrival of humans in an area, to live or to conduct agriculture, necessarily has environmental impacts. These range from simple crowding out of wild plants in favor of more desirable cultivars...
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...knowledge via business seminars, lectures, books, e-courses, and whatever else shows up in our information society. So wouldn’t it be helpful to have some good study habits and some tools to increase your ability to learn? Although you may not be studying information to get good grades, retention of what you are learning can help your career, your parenting skills, your business, your relationships, your hobbies, and so much more. So it makes sense to acquire good learning skills sooner than later. Skills such as speed reading and good comprehension are useful for all the great information you want to take in. Poor memory or memory loss is generally observed with aging. People suffering from poor memory retention could be improved to a great extent following a suitable diet. It is also related to slow learning and low levels of concentration that may arise due to different physiological disorders. There may be transient memory loss with the aged persons. Poor memory condition is generally attributed to the under performance of the brain cells due to aging. One should also not ignore the harmful effects of the excess intake of carbohydrate and sugar in regular diet. Memory loss needs to be diagnosed correctly before resorting to any treatment. Diet plays an important role in memory enhancement and much of the poor memory conditions can be rectified through dietary modifications. Many resort to herbal treatments taking herbal teas or concoctions regularly. Herbs no doubt play...
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...“Causes of Low Concentration in Class” INTRODUCTION Concentration is extremely an important task in our lives. When we try to concentrate on our task we might be able to overcome many unwanted situations. “Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen within yourself” (Dogen, n.d.). This quote tells us that we should follow our gut and focus on the goal. It is a useful motivation for university students to concentrate in class. However, sometimes thing happens by the opposite way. Difficulty concentrating is a normal and periodic occurrence for most students. Concentration problems, when present to an excessive degree, are also characteristic of certain physical and psychological conditions. Rare condition that affect the brain and some emotional problem as well as conflicts can also influence a student’s cognitive functions and thus impair concentration. The factors that influence the university students on low concentration in class are fatigue, cellphone, personal circumstances, and lack of motivation. BODY PARAGRAPH Firstly, the factor that affects students’ concentration is fatigue. Fatigue is a common, almost universal feature of modern life (Dawson, Noy, McKnight, & Nolan, 2013). Fatigue exists because of bad daily routines. As a student, it is typically to have busy lives and develop habits that make it difficult to stay energized. For example, bad eating habit can cause the students to feel sleepy during the class and it also may harm their health...
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