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This book contains the standardization process of methyl ester of neem oil and the properties of the blends of the bio-fuel with ethanol.Neem oil is a vegetable oil and is found in India. Hence this book describes the methods and findings for standardization of methyl esterification process parameters for Neem oil and preparation of fuel blends.

This thesis deals with the effects of defects and exposure electromagnetic field (EMF) on the generation and propagation of action potential in nerve fibre. After a good physical and mathematical modelling of nerve fibre defects and exposure to EMF, appropriate mathematical and numerical methods are used to investigate the action of each phenomenon on the generation and propagation of front waves. It is found that defect in myelin sheath, impe...

In Discriminant analysis, one requires a relatively large training sample to construct a discriminant function and evaluate its performance. This is often unattainable in practice and so numerous Monte Carlo studies have been undertaken in an attempt to shed light on the asymptotic properties of classification functions. This empirical study examines the asymptotic performance of normal-based Linear and Quadratic discriminant functions for obs...

Proliferation of distributed energy resource units, including both generation and energy storage, at the power distribution voltage level has necessitates full reconsideration of control and operational practices in the power utility distribution system. These issues will be further compounded by integration of a large number of electric vehicles (EVs) in the future. The term active distribution network (ADN) is used to identify a distribution...

Information mediators are a proven technology for achieving one-stop integrated access to information in distributed, heterogeneous information sources. This book describes the work in a doctoral dissertation on optimizing performance in information mediators. Performance, particularly query response time, is an issue in such systems as data has to be retrieved from remote information sources at real-time. This dissertation proposes and valida...

The present study aimed at to study the present situation of the academic development among tribal students studying at secondary level in relation to the aspirations in the present generation. This study was conducted in tribal area of Visakhapatnam district, Andhra Pradesh. Which was said to be the region called agency. The researcher made on attempt to know the aspirations of the parents, students and teachers who are working in the schools...

Since the 1970s, Kenya has witnessed the culture of violence in secondary school strikes. Strikes have increased in intensity and impact by time. It is herein suggested that it MUST be stopped before it obliterates the school system. Roots of the culture of violence are traced to our communities. They include: violence exercised at family level, local communities, public places, drugs, e-media, politics, conflicts, and traditional fundamentali...

A survey was conducted in June 2010 to July 2011 to explore the indigenous medicinal knowledge of the area. It was found that the area is rich in indigenous knowledge regarding the utilization of medicinal plants in their daily life. A total of 90 plant species were reported, from 45 families and 70 genera. The highest number of medicinal species was from Solanaceae followed by Rosaceae and Cucurbitaceae. The medicinal plants were being used f...

The rate at which people seek jobs in Nigerian banks and then cross over to other industries is interesting and at the same time alarming to human resource management practitioners. More so, being an industry where it is generally believed that the workers are properly taken care of. Invariably, this means that employee turnover, "mechanical work, " poor service delivery and other such outcomes are issues the bank managements are grappling wit...

This book argues and proposes strategy of local government and how to reorganize regional system of government under economic globalization. First it argues on conversion toward multi-level governance and reformation of Swedish local government based on the understanding that there is growing trend toward multi-polarization of national structure following to economic globalization. Second it argues that strategy to raise advantage of local are...

Nepal is one of the major countries for Tiger habitat. Now, trend of tiger population is on declining trend due to array of causes such as, low abundance of prey base, habitat fragmentation, habitat degradation, habitat alteration, illegal poaching, hunting etc. So this study was made to know the existent setting for the indication of Tiger population by prey base in western Nepal. Habitat wise Abundance and distribution of Tiger prey base has...

Present research was to evaluate the soft-tissue profile changes of 90 Bengali subjects between 10-25 years by comparing standardized pre and post profile photographs exhibiting Angles Class II Division I malocclusion that were treated with four first premolar extraction treatment modality on the basis of seven angular parameters that may be influenced by orthodontic treatment and evaluate the esthetic consequences of these changes including b...

Child sexual abuse is now greatly recognized as a global problem. The number of organizations working in research, counseling and rehabilitation services for these children in Ethiopia is increasing. However, the nature and quality of the services are not being studied in a comprehensive manner, except the fragmented reports presented. This monograph reports the overall counseling program activities based on the information gained from both se...

A number of molecular biology manuals are commercially available that cover various molecular biology protocols but these manuals are far away from the approach of the students due to their high cost and difficult scientific language. The purpose of this manual is to provide the authentic material to the students in affordable price. A very simple language is used in the manual so it is easy to understand. This manual covers the basic principl...

The term Nupe is used to describe the language and the people who live within and occupy the lower basins of the River Niger and Kaduna. The Nupe Community began to arrive in Kaduna metropolis from 1911 with the extension of the rail-lines into the area. By 1917, the area had emerged as the British colonial headquarters of the then Northern Region. As a result, the area began to attract people from far and wide due to the economic activities t...

This book is a product of an executive master of science research project in organizational development. It addresses the factors that affect the selection and development of new degree courses and the effect of these programs on the related traditional courses. The book highlights the teaching and learning challenges faced by lecturers and students in higher learning institutions in Africa and the quality and relevance challenges of the cours...

This book presents an interdisciplinary study which outlines a theoretical framework for the integration of the teaching of literature with theoretical tenets of cognitive psychology and creativity. The rationale behind the study is based on the fact that pedagogy in the 21st century is focused on the production of critical and creative learners who are active problem solvers. This book outlines a cognitive teaching model for teaching literatu...

For centuries, it was the men who worked to make money and women remained at home to raise the children and fulfilled the household duties. Since World War II, there have been dramatic changes in the family and the workforce, including an increase in the number of women working in the paid labor force and more dual career couples. Participation of women in the workforce unavoidably resulted in remarkable changes in the families. Increasing num...

The objective of this research is to combine sculpture and sound in the creation of three, three dimensional sculpture pieces, it could also be thought of as creating an instrument, not with traditional methods, but more sculptural aesthetics, with sound making possibilities. Thervox can be played by body movement and gestures interacting with the object, this is achieved through Theremin like electronics within the sculptures. Various interpr...

No country in the world can survive in isolation, trade therefore is one of the major economic activities that promote welfare.Exchange rate however has been fluctuating due to the breakdown of Bretton Wood system in 1973.This has since been an hinderance to trade both in developed and developing countries.A lot of panel studies have provided empirical evidence on the effects of exchange rate volatility on trade, however few studies have been ...