Volume 9 | Issue 3 |

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Social Functions, Caring and Rearing, Role-Conflict, Police Profession, Discrimination.

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Generally, the following three types of business are suitable to the women entrepreneurs: a) Manufacturing a product for direct sale in the market. b) Manufacturing a product or a part of the product to meet the short term or long-term order of a large industrial company, and c) Operating purely as a sub-contractor of raw materials supplied by the customers. Generally, the last two types industry or business are known as ancillaries. The women entrepreneurs prefer to deal in consumer goods which have always a demand in the market. They prefer to deal in intermediate goods which are used in the production of other products and mostly they are manufactured to the orders of large companies. Main Entrepreneurial Traits of Women Entrepreneurs: Following are main entrepreneurial traits of women entrepreneurs: (i) Imagination: It refers to the imaginative approach or original ideas with competitive market. Well planned approach is needed to examine the existing situation and to identify the entrepreneurial opportunities. It further implies that women entrepreneurs have association with knowledgeable people and contracting the right organisations offering support and services. (ii) Attribute to Work Hard: Enterprising women have further ability to work hard.

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Marketing , finance, opportuniies

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Multidrug resistance developed by many microorganisms lead to search for the novel remedy to treat pathogens. Many metals and metal oxide nanoparticles such as silver, zinc oxide, copper, copper oxide and titanium dioxide demonstrated antimicrobial properties since ancient times. Nano particles of titanium dioxide find applications in the field of catalysis, cosmetics, medicines, paints, coatings, solar devices etc. In this review, the antimicrobial properties of TiO2 nanoparticles synthesized by chemical and green route are summarized. TiO2 nanoparticles found to be potential antimicrobial agents against gram positive and gram negative bacteria. These nano particles are widely used in the field of dentistry to treat infections caused by Streptococcus mutans commonly found pathogen in oral cavity. In the field of food packaging these nanoparticles are effective against Escherichia coli. TiO2 nano particles act via release of anti oxidatns that cause damage to microbial cells. TiO2 nanoparticles in various forms i.e nanoparticles suspension, colloidal form, coatings or incorporated in fabric are effective against microorganisms. Titanium dioxide nano particles are low cost, non toxic , stable and effective against microorganisms. They are widely used in the field of medicine, textile and food packaging.

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Titanium dioxide, nano particles, Escherichia Coli, Streptococcus mutans, Anti microbial

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Well known commercial tomato seeds (PKM 1) obtained from a local seed agency. All seeds were grouped into 7 groups (10%,20%,30%,40%,50%,100% and control) equivalent to different Azolla biofertilizer extract. Seed germination test was done on petriplates (top of paper method). Seeds of each group were left immersed in the equivalent concentration of before 24 hours. Azolla biofertilizers were foliar applied using (10ml) syringe, weekly once. Vegetative growth of tomatoes was expressed as number of leaves, number of branches, leaf area and plant height were estimated. Azolla biofertilizer extracts, 30% concentration showed the maximum increase in germination, shoot length, root length compared to control. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 7 treatment and 3 replication was adapted.

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Tomato seeds (PKM 1), Azolla biofertilizer extract, Petriplates, CRD

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Chemical deposition method, namely, modified chemical bath deposition (M-CBD) has been used to deposit copper thiocyanate (CuSCN) thin films. The CuSCN thin films were deposited onto glass and FTO coated glass substrates from an aqueous medium at room temperature. To obtain good quality of thin films, preparative conditions such as concentra- tion, pH of precursor solution and adsorption, reaction and rinsing time durations were optimized at room temperature. The structural, morphological, optical, electrical and photoelectronchemical (PEC) properties of the films were investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of CuSCN thin films reveals that the films have a rhombohedral structure. The band gap was found to be 3.9 eV. The PEC studies showed that the material is a wide band gap.

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Thin films, Chemical synthesis, XRD, SEM, Optical, Electrical and PEC properties.

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The purpose of this article is to present a method which consists in the development of unit cell numerical models for smart composite materials with piezoelectric fibers made of PZT embedded in a non-piezoelectric matrix (epoxy resin). This method evaluates a globally homogeneous medium equivalent to the original composite, using a representative volume element (RVE). The suitable boundary conditions allow the simulation of all modes of the overall deformation arising from any arbitrary combination of mechanical and electrical loading. In the first instance, the unit cell is applied to predict the effective material coefficients of the transversely isotropic piezoelectric composite with circular cross section fibers. The numerical results are compared to other methods reported in the literature and also to results previously published, in order to evaluate the method proposal. In the second step, the method is applied to calculate the equivalent properties for smart composite materials with square cross section fibers. Results of comparison between different combinations of circular and square fiber geometries, observing the influence of the boundary conditions and arrangements are presented.

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smart composite materials, piezoelectric fiber composite, active fiber composite, finite element analyses, effective properties

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Index Terms: Performance, rural saving and credit cooperative, factors affecting performance of RuSACCOs.

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Objective: The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of addition of respiratory exercises ,chest expansion exercises and thoracic flexibility exercises to conventional physiotherapy on pulmonary functions and neck disability index in chronic neck pain patients. Method: 30 patients with chronic neck pain were randomly divided into experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) group. Experimental group received respiratory exercises, chest expansion exercises and thoracic flexibility exercises along with the conventional physiotherapy for 5 days a week for 2 weeks, whereas the control group received only conventional physiotherapy. At the beginning and at the end of the treatment pain intensity ,chest expansion ,craniovertebral angle, neck disability index and respiratory functions were assessed . Results: There were significant improvement in the PEF (peak expiratory flow),FEV1(forced expiratory volume in 1 second),VAS( visual analog scale),NDI(neck disability index ) in the experimental group . Conclusion: The addition of breathing exercises, chest expansion exercises, thoracic flexibility exercises to conventional physiotherapy are effective intervention for improving pulmonary functions and reduces the pain and disability level in patients with chronic neck pain.

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Chronic neck pain ,Breathing exercises, Chest expansion exercises, Thoracic flexibility exercises, Pulmonary Functions.

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Adolescence is a period of transition with dramatic changes in biological, psychological and emotional state. This transition brings responsibility, expectations and changes in relationship. Adolescents need to be psychologically competent for entering into adult life with new challenges. At this critical developmental phase of life adolescents become psychologically vulnerable as coming at the edge of a greater life ahead, environmental, psychological, biological and societal needs drive them into challenging situations. Psychological competence at this period is much needed to cope with these needs and challenges and increase resilience to face the life. Mental wellbeing is very important at this period to lead a productive and successful life at later stage as good mental health determines overall wellbeing not only for the individuals but also for the development of a nation. Psychological competence or the development of life skills is essential component to cope with the challenges and needs of this period. Life skills are important for promotion of mental wellbeing and prevention of risk factors. These skills can be acquired through life experiences but mostly through strategic life skills education.

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Adolescence, mental health, life skills, life skills education, psychological wellbeing,

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The construction industry is one of the major sectors responsible for energy efficiency, solid waste production, global greenhouse gas emissions, environmental damage and resource depletion. However, there have been a few studies that point to green technical knowledge in the empowerment of workers in construction projects especially in Malaysia. The purpose of this study was to obtain information on raw materials between engineers, contractors and other organizations involved in the construction industry. To this end, extensive literature reviews, questionnaires and interviews were conducted. A number of projects involved in green technology and improvements in the development of existing conservation and construction technologies have been investigated; and how it was decided how the green technology industry could contribute to the national economy. A questionnaire was distributed among the participants in the project and a discussion was held with local authorities in Selangor on their knowledge of green technology and to improve the development of green technology projects in Selangor and across the country. Through a survey of interviewed professionals with green construction expertise, the results initially showed that green technology is widely understood by key role players in the construction industry, but nevertheless implementation is not done and information about them is not well developed. Research vacancies are discussed with indicators of future research proposed. This research can serve as an important platform for both industry workers and researchers to appreciate the progress of green technology research.

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CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE AND EMPOWERMENT OF KNOWLEDGE IN CONSTRUCTION

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