International Journal of Science, Technology and Society

Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017

  • Exclusive Breast Feeding Practice and Associated Factors in Kemba Woreda, Southern Ethiopia, a Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

    Eskezyiaw Agedew Getahun, Desta Haftu Hayelom, Genet Gedamu Kassie

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 55-61
    Received: 04 April 2017
    Accepted: 13 April 2017
    Published: 01 June 2017
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    Abstract: Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk with no addition of any liquid or solids. Evidence shows that sixty percent of under-five mortality caused by malnutrition and more than two-thirds of those are associated with inappropriate breast feeding practices during infancy. The objective of this paper was to assess exclu... Show More
  • Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oil of Belpharis linariifolia

    Noha Ali Ibrahim, Safa Khalid Musa, Shima Mohammed Yassin, Nosiba Hashim Abuniama, Sufyan Awadalkareem, Alsiddig Osama, Mohamed N. Abdalaziz

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 62-66
    Received: 28 February 2017
    Accepted: 19 April 2017
    Published: 03 June 2017
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    Abstract: The study was aimed to investigate essential oil chemical composition and antimicrobial activities of essential oils extracted from seeds of Belpharis linariifolia. The oil was extracted according to the method described by Harborne (1984). and analyzed by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) and Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ... Show More
  • A Participatory Assessment of Forest Biodiversity Resources and Level of Threat in Hararge Area, Eastern Ethiopia

    Tahir Abdala, Girma Eshetu, Abebe Worku

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 67-73
    Received: 15 March 2017
    Accepted: 05 April 2017
    Published: 14 June 2017
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    Abstract: Ethiopia was endowed with abundant and diversified flora and fauna. Especially, forest ecosystem is one the important habitats which provide as home of variety of life. Thus, wood vegetation that covered almost all of the area is reduced due to miss management, limited awareness of forest value and high population pressure. Particularly, the forest... Show More
  • Empirical Analysis of the Reality of Gender Inclusiveness of Participatory Forest Management Approach: The Case of Chilimo-Gaji Forest, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

    Tesfaye Samuel Saguye

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 74-86
    Received: 08 August 2016
    Accepted: 01 October 2016
    Published: 21 June 2017
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    Abstract: Governments from the commencement of nation-states have usurped forest management and use rights from local forest dependent societies as they perceive these societies as being opportunistic non-conservationists, thus dismissing their capability to manage their forests on a sustainable basis. As a result of this, the Conventional forest management ... Show More
  • Reduction of Irradiation Level for Personnel Working in a Steel Furnace Using NMG Method

    Constantin Gheorghies, Simona Condurache-Bota, Geta Carac, Paula Cojocaru, Lucian Puiu Georgescu, Catalina Iticescu, Anotoaneta Ene

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 87-90
    Received: 21 October 2016
    Accepted: 05 December 2016
    Published: 23 June 2017
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    Abstract: The humidity of coke introduced into furnace used for preparation of cast-iron plays an important role in development of metallurgical processes. More that its importance results from the necessity to optimization of the energy consumption in the furnace. Therefore, the quick, precise, and in situ measurement of the humidity of coke is necessary an... Show More
  • Paris Agreement and the Regions Adapt Initiave: The Role of Transnational Action in the Adoption and Implementation of Climate Policies

    Fernando Rei, Mariângela Mendes Lomba Pinho

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 91-96
    Received: 27 June 2017
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    Published: 27 June 2017
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    Abstract: The Paris Agreement reaffirms the important role of non-Party stakeholders in climate action. This article examines the outcomes of paradiplomatic action undertaken in the adoption and implementation of adaptation climate policies by subnational governments, introducing the Regions Adapt Initiative. The great differential in this project is that th... Show More
  • The Collapse of Indigenous Socio-political Systems in the Horn of Africa: The Case D’irasha Community in South Western Ethiopia

    Firew Tesfaye Odayte

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 97-106
    Received: 13 July 2016
    Accepted: 25 January 2017
    Published: 10 July 2017
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    Abstract: The central goal of this study is to expose the Process of the dismantling of indigenous socio-political systems in South Western Ethiopia of the horn of Africa with particular reference the D’irasha community. The study examines the way the Abyssinians political and cultural hegemony destructed social and political values of indigenous communities... Show More
  • Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 03-06 Years in Rural Haryana

    Majra Jai. Pal., Pinki, Verma Ramesh

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 107-111
    Received: 30 January 2017
    Accepted: 31 May 2017
    Published: 12 July 2017
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    Abstract: Three fourth among Indian children are reported anaemic. Diet poor in iron are effecting their overall growth and development. In this community based cross sectional study all the children aged 3-6 years attending Anganwadis in the rural Haryana state in India were studied. A Semi-structured, pilot tested questionnaire was used to collect data reg... Show More
  • Systematic Studies on Building the High Output Thermoelectric Power Generation

    Anjun Jerry Jin, Yuanming Zhang

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 112-119
    Received: 14 May 2017
    Accepted: 31 May 2017
    Published: 12 July 2017
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    Abstract: Authors report a systematic approach in research and development of alternative energy with a focus on thermoelectric (TE) generation. This approach has improved the thermoelectric modules (TEM) and thermoelectric power generator (TEPG) system in the key specification. In particular, they have investigated the details of the TE technology, construc... Show More
  • Design and Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulation Study of High Efficiency Cross Flow Hydro-power Turbine

    Gutu Birhanu Oliy, Auch Venkata Ramayya

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 120-125
    Received: 26 May 2017
    Accepted: 12 June 2017
    Published: 18 July 2017
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    Abstract: Cross-flow hydraulic turbine becomes viable in low head and small water flow rate. Because of its simple in structure and ease of manufacturing, it is familiar in scheme of small hydro-power in the site of the power plant. In order to obtain a cross-flow turbine with maximum efficiency, appropriate turbine design must be performed. Therefore here p... Show More
  • Review on Vehicle Detection Based on Video Processing

    Jiao Zhiyuan, Xing Yanfeng

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 126-130
    Received: 19 May 2017
    Accepted: 02 June 2017
    Published: 18 July 2017
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    Abstract: Compared with traditional vehicle detectors, video sensor has lots of advantages, i.e., easy installation and maintenance, wide monitoring areas, obtaining more kinds of traffic parameters and etc, so it has been widely used in Intelligent Traffic Systems. On this basis, discuss about the vehicle detection methods based on feature, model checking, ... Show More
  • A New Procedure for Porous Material Characterization

    Chavdar Chilev, Yana Stoycheva, Moussa Dicko, Farida Lamari, Patrick Langlois, Ivan Pentchev

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 131-140
    Received: 28 May 2017
    Accepted: 22 June 2017
    Published: 24 July 2017
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    Abstract: A new procedure for quantitative characterization of different types of solid materials is proposed. The technique is based on the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis results of porous materials and their processing by the software ImageJ. Several types of porous adsorbents AX21, AC35, GAC250, ACENO and IRH3 activated carbons were investiga... Show More