scholarly journals Solar Dryer for Large/Medium Scale Ripening and Drying of Dates; A Case Study of Dates Growing Area of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Saeeda Sultana ◽  
Syed Hussain ◽  
Muhammad Farooq ◽  
Muhammad Ehsan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Solar Thermal ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Solar Dryer ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Sunshine Hours ◽  
And Performance ◽  
One Year

This study describe the design features and performance of the unglazed transpired solar dryer for large and medium scale drying of Dates in the Dates growing area of Pakistan. The dryer has the designed capacity to dry 500 Kg of Dates from Khalaal (70% humidity) to Tamar (25% humidity), at 55 C ± 5 C in 72 continuous hours using biomass furnace as an auxiliary heat source and it covers approximately 256 m2 areas. This is the ideal humidity condition to store Dates for one year without any further degradation. In traditional open sunshine the huge quantity of Dates are dried in over 150 h hours and requires hectare of area to spread the Dates. Moreover, the quality of Dates in the open sunshine is affected badly due to two main reasons. Firstly, the heavy dust in the area that sticks the Dates during the drying process makes them unable to eat. Secondly, the Monsoon rains in the months of July and August also destroys Dates placed in the open areas for drying. Dera Ismail (D.I.) Khan, a remote district of Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa province of Pakistan, was selected to study the performance of Dates dryer, where solar insolation is 700-750 W/m2 in the months of July and August. The Dates were dried continuously and during off sunshine hours biomass auxiliary source was used. This solar dryer, containing eight trolleys and each trolley is loaded with twelve trays, is the first in Pakistan to dry a large amount of Dates. Moreover, the unglazed transpired dryer is designed in such a way that it can withstand the dusty atmosphere of D.I. Khan and also protect the Dates from dust and rainy water during the drying period. The design does not have any adverse effect on the quality of dried Dates. In D.I. Khan around 350 days are sunny per year and solar thermal technology is economically feasible compared to other conventional energy resources with a payback period of 3 and 7.5 years compared to un-subsided and subsided cost of Natural Gas respectively. The Natural Gas is the cheapest conventional energy source in Pakistan. But solar thermal technology is yet not popular source of energy in the area due to lack of information, fear of initial capital cost and weak government policies for renewable energies. This study also incorporates the recommendations to overcome these issues regarding Solar Thermal Technology, PACS Number: 44.40.+a, 89.30.Cc, 84.60.- h, 89.30.-g.   

scholarly journals Quality of Service to the Regional Road Transport Service

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 216
Author(s):  
Suela E.Shpuza
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Performance Standards ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Transport Service ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
And Performance ◽  
High Level

Performance is measured and done, the quality represents a key element to achieve the performance, especially customer service quality. In response to the pressure of globalization, the market increasingly competitive and volatile market dynamics that, many organizations actively seeking ways to add value to their services and improve their quality of service. Organizations usually tend to make their operations efficient priority. This process begins with the assessment of nevojave customers, their requirements and assessing the performance of domestic human resources in organization and performance depends on the outcome of the estimated earlier. Since this process can proceed in different directions. The causes of these results may be the lack of information and support of high-level management, performance standards unclear, inaccuracies assessors, very large number of forms to be completed and the use of software for the opposite purpose.

scholarly journals Quality Management in Libraries Case Study: Book Collection Retrieval in Academic Libraries

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Vilianty Rizki Utami ◽  
Desni Sri Hastuti Sihite
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Control Data ◽  
User Expectations ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Quality Control Data

Quality management in the library is related to quality control of the library's work to meet user expectations and contributes to the continued success of the organization. However, quality control is lacking and not be the main focus in many libraries. This paper aims to explain how quality management improves work results in libraries. The research method used in this paper is qualitative research using a case study method. We conduct research in Library X that already underwent quality control in book processing activities. The data were collected through observation, and interviews for book processing activities and its quality control data during 2018-2020. The data was then analyzed document analysis. The study found that Library X could perform better by improving the quality of book processing and fixing the error just before they put the book on its shelves. Quality control gives a comprehensive evaluation in Library X either for humans, processes, and systems of book processing activities that help Library X conduct its duty to provide their user needs and expectations. Quality control and quality management also help Library X describe the library working atmosphere and can be used for giving motivation to all librarians and staff to give better service and performance for the end-users.

Do Library Schools Adequately Prepare Students for Cataloguing in Irish Law Libraries: an Investigation

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare O'Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Law Firm ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Irish Context ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
Law Library

AbstractIn 2008, BIALL held a pre-conference workshop in Dublin entitled “Back to Basics: Cataloguing and Classification”. The workshop raised some interesting questions about the quality of cataloguing training provided by library schools and law libraries. Although cataloguing in British law libraries has been the subject of research, no study has yet explored cataloguing in Irish law libraries. This study by Clare O'Dwyer redresses this lack of information by focusing exclusively on the Irish context. The perceptions and expectations of cataloguers are examined using a multiple case study design combining interviews and questionnaires. The libraries selected for case study are representative of the three main types of law libraries in Ireland: a professional society law library, a government law library and a law firm library. Following analysis and discussion of the research findings, the study concludes with a series of recommendations regarding the curriculum for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and further training of cataloguers in Irish law libraries.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Leadership and Coaching untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Para Calon Pengajar Muda dakam Program Indonesia Mengajar

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Cut Sjahrifa
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Leadership Behavior ◽  
Economic Risk ◽  
Education Access ◽  
The People ◽  
Effective Coaching ◽  
One Year ◽  
Definition Of

ABSTRAK Keadaan dunia pendidikan di Indonesia masih belum menggembirakan, kendala diantaranya adalah keterbatasan akses pendidikan, jumlah guru yang tidak merata serta kualitas dari guru dinilai masih kurang. Menurut survei Political and Economic Risk Consultant (PERC), kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia berada pada urutan ke-12 dari 12 negara di Asia. Posisi Indonesia berada di bawah Vietnam. Salah satu langkah pemerintah untuk menghadapi masalah ini adalah dengan mengadakan program Indonesia mengajar yaitu merekrut, melatih dan mengirimkan anak muda Indonesia yang merupakan lulusan terbaik perguruan tinggi, untuk bertugas selama satu tahun di berbagai daerah di Indonesia sebagai guru sekolah dasar. Di luar tugas dasarnya sebagai guru, para Pengajar Muda ini memiliki mandat untuk menggerakkan perubahan perilaku di tempatnya bertugas menjadi lebih baik. Dan sebagai bentuk dukungan terhadap program ini, Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen IPMI melakukan pelatihan untuk para Calon Pengajar Muda (CPM) terutama untuk kemampuan kepemimpinan dan pelatihan. Metode yang digunakan pada pelatihan ini berupa ceramah, tanya-jawab, studi kasus, dengan menjelaskan kepemimpinan secara umum, kepemimpinan dalam diri sendiri, kepemimpinan dan hubungannya dalam membangun hubungan yang efektif dengan pihak lain, bagaimana melakukan coaching yang efektif terhadap pihak lain,  dan bagaimana memberi feedback/umpan balik yang efektif kepada pihak lain. Setelah pelatihan ini, diharapkan para CPM akan memiliki dan mendemonstrasikan ketrampilan perilaku  kepemimpinan yang siap menjalani tantangan serta dapat menginspirasi peserta didik dan pihak lainnya. ABSTRACT In general, the condition of the education in Indonesia yet is not encouraging, among others many obstacles noted; limitation of education access, the number of teachers which is not evenly distributed, particularly to the remote areas and the quality of the teachers which does not yet meet the expectation. As per Political and Economic Risk Consultant (PERC) survey, the quality of education in Indonesia was ranked at number 12 out of 12 countries in Asia. Indonesia position was below Vietnam. One of the initiative, which is taken by the Indonesian government to reduce the gap is creating a program so called Indonesia teaching (Indonesia mengajar) by recruiting, training, and sending young people who are the best graduates of many universities to teach as elementary school teachers for one year from all over the places within Indonesia. Aside of their main duty to teach, they also have been mandated to change the behavior of the people around to be better. To support the said program, Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen IPMI has conducted a workshop regarding leadership and coaching for the candidates of young teachers (CPM). The methods of the workshop are lecturing, question and answer, case study, an explanation of the definition of the leadership in general, the leadership within own self, the leadership in regards to building the effective interrelationship with other people, how doing the effective coaching, how to give the effective feedback. Upon completion of the workshop it is expected that the CPMs will be able  to demonstrate the leadership behavior, ready to undergo the challenges and to inspire their students including other people surrounding. 

Initial Improvement in Ride Quality of Jointed, Plain Concrete Pavement with Microsurfacing: Case Study

1996 ◽  
Vol 1545 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
James S. Moulthrop ◽  
Larry Day ◽  
W. R. Ballou
Keyword(s):  
Plain Concrete ◽  
The United States ◽  
Concrete Pavement ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
Construction Techniques ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Initial Improvement ◽  
And Performance

Safety, cost, ride quality, and performance are characteristics of pavement systems that are considered high-priority customer demands by transportation agencies throughout the world. Ride quality is the characteristic most notable to the traveling public. Throughout the United States, numerous state and federal agencies have developed specifications that require that road contractors meet a minimum level of ride quality before a pavement is approved for payment. Studies have shown that initial (as constructed) ride quality is an important factor in determining overall serviceability and length of time to rehabilitation or reconstruction. A case study in Cowley County, Kansas, in which the ride quality of an existing jointed, plain concrete pavement was significantly improved by the placement of a thin, polymer-modified, asphaltemulsion microsurfacing system, is described. The existing pavement conditions, the construction techniques used by the contractor, and the smoothness measurements before and after construction are noted and discussed. It was found that a marked reduction in roughness can be accomplished with unique construction techniques and microsurfacing.

scholarly journals Wastewater pollution from cruise ships in coastal sea area of the Republic of Croatia

Pomorstvo ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
Tina Perić
Keyword(s):  
Marine Pollution ◽  
Wastewater Discharge ◽  
Cruise Ships ◽  
Coastal Sea ◽  
Wastewater Pollution ◽  
The Republic ◽  
One Year ◽  
Sea Area

Marine pollution from wastewater is a problem especially pronounced on large cruise ships. There is a great disproportion in quality of discharged wastewater directly related to the type of wastewater treatment system installed on cruise ships. To obtain exact empirical data case study was done which included one-year monitoring of cruise ships in the Adriatic Sea, their routes and retention times in defined navigation zones. The aim of this paper is to present data related to the coastal sea area of the Republic of Croatia and display results of marine pollution for that area. The scientific contribution of the research can be recognized in the evaluation of pollution of coastal areas in the Republic of Croatia in different scenarios of wastewater discharge and identification of gray water as a pollutant which is not recognized by the international legal regulations.

scholarly journals Analysis of the waste selective collection at drop-off systems: Case study including the income level and the seasonal variation

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gallardo ◽  
M Carlos ◽  
FJ Colomer ◽  
N Edo-Alcón
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Income Level ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Third Stage ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Town ◽  
Selective Collection

There are several factors which have an influence in the selective collection of the municipal waste. To define a selective collection system, the waste generation pattern should be firstly determined and these factors should be analyzed in depth. This paper tries to analyze the economic income level and the seasonal variation on the collection and the purity of light-packaging waste to determine actions to improve the waste management plan of a town. In the first stage of the work, waste samples of the light-packaging containers were collected in two zones of the town with different economic characteristics in different seasons during one year. In the second stage, the samples were characterized to analyze the composition and purity of the waste. They were firstly separated into four fractions: metals; plastic; beverage cartons; and misplaced materials. The misplaced fraction was in its turn separated into cardboard, rubber and leather, inert waste, organic matter, paper, hazardous waste, clothes and shoes, glass and others. The plastic fraction was separated into five types of plastics and the metal fraction into three. In the third stage, the data have been analyzed and conclusions have been extracted. The main result is that the quality of the light-packaging fraction collected in these zones during both seasons were similar. This methodology can be extrapolated to towns with similar characteristics. It will be useful when implementing a system to collect the waste selectively and to develop actions to achieve a good participation in the selective collection of the waste.

scholarly journals Elicitation of the Factors Affecting Electricity Distribution Efficiency Using the Fuzzy AHP Method

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Vecihi Yiğit ◽  
Nazlı Nisa Demir ◽  
Hisham Alidrisi ◽  
Mehmet Emin Aydin
Keyword(s):  
Crucial Role ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Electricity Distribution ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Distribution Company ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Efficient and uninterrupted energy supply plays a crucial role in the quality of modern daily life, while it is obvious that the efficiency and performance of energy supply companies has a significant impact on energy supply itself and on determining and finetuning the future roadmap of the sector. In this study, the performance and efficiency of energy supply companies with respect to productivity is investigated with reference to a case study of an electricity distribution company in Turkey. The factors affecting the company’s performance and their corresponding weight have been determined and obtained using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Fuzzy AHP methods, two well-known multi-criteria decision-making methods, which are widely used in the literature. The results help demonstrate that the criteria obtained to evaluate the company’s energy supply performance play a crucial role in developing strategies, policies and action plans to achieve continuous improvement and consistent development.

scholarly journals IZIN LOKASI PERAIRAN SEBAGAI SUMBER PENERIMAAN NEGARA BUKAN PAJAK (PNBP): Studi Kasus Wisata Bahari di Pulau Maratua

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Didit Eko Prasetiyo ◽  
Uswatun Chasanah ◽  
Muhandis Sidqi ◽  
Budi Muhammad Ruslan ◽  
Gustiawirman Gustiawirman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
State Revenue ◽  
Tax State ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
One Year

Kegiatan wisata bahari di Pulau Maratua memiliki beberapa permasalahan, yaitu kurangnya pemahaman pelaku usaha mengenai kewajiban izin lokasi perairan, kurangnya infrastruktur pendukungwisata bahari, dan rendahnya nilai penerimaan negara yang diperoleh oleh Kementerian Kelautan dan Perikanan (KKP). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kontribusi izin lokasi perairan kegiatan wisata bahari di Kawasan Strategis Nasional Tertentu (KSNT) Pulau Maratua terhadap PNBP yang diterima oleh KKP. Penelitian dilakukan di seluruh perairan KSNT Pulau Maratua pada bulan April 2019 sampai dengan bulan Maret 2020 dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data diperoleh dari 15 (lima belas) pelaku usaha wisata bahari. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui wawancara untuk menggali informasi mengenai kewajiban izin lokasi perairan, kegiatan wisata bahari dan pembayaran PNBP, sedangkan data sekunder didapatkan dari kepustakaan dengan mempelajariliteratur, peraturan perundang-undangan, dan laporan yang berhubungan dengan penelitian ini. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa kegiatanyang dilakukan KKP untuk meningkatkan pemahaman pelaku usaha dengan melakukan sosialisasi perizinan pemanfaatan ruang laut, pengambilan keterangan, dan pembukaan loket pelayanan perizinanbelum mampu menggerakkan seluruh pelaku usaha wisata bahari untuk mengajukan izin lokasi perairan. Selama kurun waktu 1 (satu) tahun hanya 40 % atau sebanyak 6 (enam) pelaku usaha dari total 15(lima belas) yang telah mengajukan permohonan dan mendapatkan izin lokasi perairan dari Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan dengan nilai PNBP sebesar Rp238.200.000,00. Oleh karena itu, untuk meningkatkan kontribusi PNBP, perlu dilakukan sosialisasi dan pembinaan yang lebih intensif, perbaikan inovasi dan kualitas pelayanan perizinan, peningkatan kompetensi sumber daya manusia, pengelolaan PNBP, menetapkan target dan optimalisasi realisasi PNBP, dan pemberian sanksi.Title: The Water Location Permit as the Non-Tax State Revenue (NTSR): Case Study on Marine Tourism in Maratua Island Marine tourism on Maratua Island has been suffered from several problems, including less understanding of water location permit, lack of adequate infrastructure of marine tourism, and small amount of non-tax state revenue (NTSR) earned by Ministry for Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) This study aimed to determine the contribution of National Strategic Spesific Area (NSSA) permit to NTSR earned by MMAF. The study was conducted on all waters of NSSA in Maratua Island fromApril 2019 to March 2020 with a qualitative approach. Primary data were collected through interviews from 15 (fifteen) marine tourism entrepreneurs to explore more information on the compulsory oflocation permit, marine tourism activities and NTSR. Secondary data were collected from literature study, regulations, and relevant reports. Data were analyzed with qualitative descriptive method. The results found that MMAF efforts to provide more understanding on water location permit, information gathering, and permit offices have not been able to encourage all marine tourism entrepreneurs to apply water location permit. There were only 40% in 1 (one) year or 6 (six) from a total of 15 (fifteen) entrepreneurs who submitted application and obtained water location permit from the MMAF.Total amount of NTSR collected from those application was IDR238,200,000.00. Therefore, in order to raisethis revenue, it is necessary to provide more intensive assistance, innovation, better quality of permit services, human resource empowerment, management of NTSR, optimum target and expenditure ofNTSR, and punishment for breaches of permit regulation.

Rotationplasty in adult cancer patients: what is the rehab strategy and what results can be expected? A case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 517-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mattia Morri ◽  
Cristiana Forni
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Mental Health Score ◽  
Adult Age ◽  
One Year

Background and aim:Rotationplasty is an important and demanding challenge for physiotherapists. The aim of this paper is to describe the functional outcome achieved by a patient undergoing rotationplasty in adult age following osteosarcoma.Case description and Methods:The patient was followed throughout the rehabilitation course and the results achieved were recorded at 6, 9 and 12 months after surgery.Findings and outcomes:The results progressively improved in terms of function, functional performance and quality of life. The MSTS and TESS scales showed an improvement respectively of 20 and 23 percentage points, reaching levels of 80% and 87%. The quality of life perceived by the patient increased in the three assessments, the mental health score at one-year follow-up is higher than that expected for the population.Conclusions:Rotationplasty, even in adult age, produces good results and in the treatment of tumours in adults this operation should be taken into consideration.Clinical relevanceRotationplasty in adult age following osteosarcoma combined with a rehabilitation program enabled a patient to reach a successful outcome in terms of functional performance and quality of life.

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