scholarly journals Integrated Assessment of the Air Quality around the Environs of Dr. Abubakar Sola Saraki Memorial Abattoir, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 241-246
Author(s):  
Victor SHEGUN ◽  
Oluwatuyi . ◽  
Adeola Anthony DADA ◽  
Saheed Adesola OGUNTADE ◽  
John Tolulope SALAMI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Animal Waste ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Environmental Media ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Routine Basis ◽  
Routine Inspection ◽  
Living Organisms

Environmental media of Dr. Abubakar Sola Saraki memorial abattoir, Akerebiata, Ilorin.The quality of air around the abattoir was assessed for PM2.5, PM10, HCHO and Volatile Organic Compounds. Result revealed that analyzed data were above WHO standards, the increase in the values could be due to burning of animal and pollution from animal waste which has deleterious effect of living organisms and system. It was revealed some these pollutants has relative high and low readings in the day and at dawn respectively which is also applicable to the temperature readings. High temperature is favorable to thermophiles biological activities eveidently shown by the outpour of gases. There could be consideration towards re-siting of the abattoir to a different location. Recommendations were proffered which includes: Reduction of pollutants emitted from the abattoir through sensitization of butchers and meat sellers in the abattoir, Government agencies should swing into action to regulate the level of pollutants released into the environment on routine basis while also empower the EHOs to step up routine inspection of Abattoirs to eliminate foreseeable threats to public health.

scholarly journals Development and Mining of a Volatile Organic Compound Database

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azian Azamimi Abdullah ◽  
Md. Altaf-Ul-Amin ◽  
Naoaki Ono ◽  
Tetsuo Sato ◽  
Tadao Sugiura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Molecules ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biological Interactions ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Boiling Points ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Care Field ◽  
High Vapor ◽  
Compound Database ◽  
Living Organisms

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are small molecules that exhibit high vapor pressure under ambient conditions and have low boiling points. Although VOCs contribute only a small proportion of the total metabolites produced by living organisms, they play an important role in chemical ecology specifically in the biological interactions between organisms and ecosystems. VOCs are also important in the health care field as they are presently used as a biomarker to detect various human diseases. Information on VOCs is scattered in the literature until now; however, there is still no available database describing VOCs and their biological activities. To attain this purpose, we have developed KNApSAcK Metabolite Ecology Database, which contains the information on the relationships between VOCs and their emitting organisms. The KNApSAcK Metabolite Ecology is also linked with the KNApSAcK Core and KNApSAcK Metabolite Activity Database to provide further information on the metabolites and their biological activities. The VOC database can be accessed online.

scholarly journals Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Emitted from Coated Furniture Units

Coatings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 806
Author(s):  
Ozge Cemiloglu Ulker ◽  
Onur Ulker ◽  
Salim Hiziroglu
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Volatile Organic Compounds ◽  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Exposure Period ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Volatile Organic ◽  
Significant Health

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are the main source influencing the overall air quality of an environment. It is a well-known fact that coated furniture units, in the form of paints and varnishes, emit VOCs, reducing the air quality and resulting in significant health problems. Exposure time to such compounds is also an important parameter regarding their possible health effects. Such issues also have a greater influence when the exposure period is extended. The main objective of this study was to review some of the important factors for the emission of VOCs from coated furniture, from the perspective of material characteristics, as well as health concerns. Some methods for controlling VOC emissions to improve indoor air quality, from the point of view recent regulations and suggestions, are also presented in this work.

scholarly journals Biogenic Iodine and Iodine-Containing Metabolites

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1934578X0600100 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valery M Dembitsky
Keyword(s):  
Marine Invertebrates ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biological Significance ◽  
Covalent Bond ◽  
Minor Components ◽  
Marine Area ◽  
The Future ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Living Organisms

This review is intended as a comprehensive survey of iodinated metabolites possessing carbon–iodine covalent bond, which have been obtained from living organisms. Generally thought to be minor components produced by many different organisms these interesting compounds now number more than 110. Many from isolated and identified iodine-containing metabolites showed high biological activities. Recent research, especially in the marine area, indicates this number will increase in the future. Sources of iodinated metabolites include microorganisms, algae, marine invertebrates, and some animals. Their origin and possible biological significance have also been discussed.

Engineering methods in the tasks of digital transformation of the economy. Book 4. Engineering modeling methods in the tasks of management, analysis and integrated assessment of the quality of a digital organization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Nikolaevich Azarov ◽  
◽  
Alexander Valentinovich Andreychikov ◽  
Valery Prokhorovich Mayboroda ◽  
Andrey Valentinovich Titov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Mrp Ii ◽  
Modeling Methods ◽  
Engineering Modeling

В учебном пособии рассмотрены подходы к проектированию и методологии применения информационных технологий и средств информатики в задачах цифровой трансформации экономики, обеспечения качества продукции и услуг. Рассмотрены концептуальные основы инфокоммуникационных технологий, сферы применения, основные тенденции их развития. Рассмотрен системный подход к цифровой трансформации предприятий на основе методологии инжиниринга и реинжиниринга бизнес-процессов организации при внедрении ИС и ИТ, переходу стратегии организации к ИТ стратегии и цифровой трансформации. Создание организационной и ИТ-инфраструктуры предприятий промышленного и финансового сектора экономики различного уровня, заинтересованного в построении эффективно работающей информационно-технологической системы поддержки бизнеса. Приводятся задачи управления и анализа, поддерживающие их управляющие информационные системы, СППР руководителя и рассматривается последовательность информатизации предприятия. Излагаются тенденции развития стандартов методов управления производством (MRP, MRP II и ERP), технологий управления (CRM и CSRP) и соответствующих им систем. Даются краткие основы технологии internet/intranet и её применения в управлении бизнесом. Рассмотрены организационные вопросы информационной безопасности данных и сети организации, задачи и виды аудита информационных систем, вопросы методологии и управления цифровыми проектами.

Production of Antibodies to Citrus Tristeza Virus in Transgenic Citrus

1995 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Lee ◽  
Moshe Bar-Joseph ◽  
K.S. Derrick ◽  
Aliza Vardi ◽  
Roland Brlansky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Citrus Tristeza Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Cp Gene ◽  
Single Domain Antibodies ◽  
Tristeza Virus ◽  
Stem Pitting ◽  
Citrus Tristeza

Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) is the most important virus disease of citrus in the world. CTV causes death of trees on sour orange rootstock and/or stem pitting of scions regardless of rootstock which results in trees of low vigor, reduced yield with reduction in size and quality of fruit. The purpose of this project was to produce monoclonal antibodies (MABs) to CTV coat protein (CP), develop single domain antibodies (dAbs) or Fab fragments which neutralize the infection by binding to the virus, and to produce transformed plants which express the dAbs. The objectives of this research have been met and putative transgenic tobacco and citrus plants have been developed. These putative transgenic plants are presently undergoing evaluation to determine the level of dAbs expression and to determine their resistance to CTV. Additionally, the CTV genome has been sequenced and the CP gene of several biologically characterized CTV strains molecular characterized. This has indicated a correlation between CP sequence homology and biological activity, and the finding of DI RNAs associated with some CTV strains. Several MABs have been produced which enable broad spectrum identification of CTV strains while other MABs enable differentiation between mild and severe strains. The use of selected MAbs and determination of the CP gene sequence has enabled predictions of biological activities of unknown CTV isolates. The epitopes of two MABs, one reacting selectively with severe CTV strains and the other reacting with all strains, have been characterized at the molecular level.

Factors affecting the development of e-government using a citizen-centric approach

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanda Sorn-in ◽  
Kulthida Tuamsuk ◽  
Wasu Chaopanon
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Government

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the factors affecting the development of e-government by using a citizen-centric approach. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is a mixed-methods study consisting of qualitative and quantitative research. Data were collected from government agencies using a structured interview and questionnaire about e-government services. The research was collected from the people responsible for the management of an e-government project in 75 government agencies. In addition, the researcher collected data from 1,400 citizens by using an e-Survey questionnaire that grouped participants by age. Findings – By using a citizen-centric approach, the paper identified the factors affecting the development of e-government. There were five factors from the viewpoint of government agencies and citizen groups: quality of e-government services, policy and governance, information technology infrastructure, organization and economy and society. Research limitations/implications – The research covered the development patterns of e-government for services from government to citizens only. Practical implications – Seeing the importance of environmental factors for both service providers and service users would facilitate continuous improvement of e-government service provision by government agencies. Social implications – The results reflect citizens’ need for e-government services; quality is their priority. Hence, government agencies must consider the quality of the delivery of information and e-government services as they relate to the lifestyles and needs of citizens. Originality/value – The creation of knowledge from merging e-government concepts with citizen-centric principles is a modern government sector management theory. This research stresses the need for the government sector to see the need for e-government and to recognize the factors for its successful development. This means the design and development of e-government services should respond to the increasing needs of the citizens.

scholarly journals A STUDY TO ACCESS THE PHYSIO-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF WATER QUALITY OF SELECTED PONDS FROM THREE DISTRICTS OF TAMIL NADU, INDIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamalasan Prathap- Mathan ◽  
Joseph Babila- Jasmine ◽  
Muthukumar Thilagavathi
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Renewable Resource ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Chemical Examination ◽  
Physiochemical Parameters ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Living Organisms ◽  
Physical And Chemical

Water is the most abundant and non-renewable resource in the earth, which play an important role in all living organisms. A study on physiochemical parameters of Manur, Vallanadu and Sundarapandiapatinam ponds from Tirunelveli, Thootukudi and Ramanathapuram districts of Tamil Nadu, India, has addressed the seasonal changes. During the month of January to April samples from Manur was chemically portable, Vallanadu sample was physically portable, Sundarapandiapatinam samples were physically and chemically not portable. During the month of May to August Vallanadu and Manur samples were portable by its physical and chemical examination, Sundarapandiapatinam samples were non portable by its physiochemical property. September to December the samples from all the three ponds were non portable because of exceeding the permissible limit. All the samples were bacteriologically unsafe in nature because of its microbial contamination. This implies the water bodies are not fit for domestic and drinking purpose, thus proper management has to be done by the society and implement government guidelines to save the natural resources from manmade activities.

scholarly journals Efektifitas Keputusan Manajemen Dalam Penilaian Kinerja Karyawan Menerapkan Metode Weigthed Product (WP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 612
Author(s):  
Tri Widayati ◽  
Nugroho Sumarjiyanto Benedictus Maria
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Private Companies ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
The World ◽  
A Company ◽  
Business And Management

Performance appraisal of employees is an important thing to do by government agencies and private companies. It is useful to see, monitor the level and quality of work given by an employee to his company in order to create a company that is able to achieve the goals of each company by starting to do evaluation of HR (Human Resources) because in the business and management world says that a great company is a company that is able to manage its human resources. In employee performance appraisal, each company has their own way and certainly different in the actual practice of employee performance appraisal activities must be done properly and fairly as possible to eliminate social gaps in the world of work and reduce the occurrence of errors in granting an assessment of the performance of each each company employee and the results obtained after employees are given an assessment of their performance are expected to grow and influence the level of loyalty given by employees to the company and foster high self-motivation for the progress of the company itself. In evaluating employee performance, there are several tools that can be used, one of which is a decision support system that will process some of the criteria set by the company using the Weighted Product (WP) method

scholarly journals URBAN LANDSCAPE QUALITY AND FACTORS THAT HAVE INFLUENCE ON LANDSCAPE QUALITY IN LATGALE REGION

2005 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Ivars Matisovs
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Landscape Assessment ◽  
Precise Information ◽  
Landscape Quality ◽  
Quality Article

The paper deals with urban landscape individualities in the cities and towns of Latgale region. Also show facilities and methods of integrated assessment of urban landscape quality. Article provides information about specifics of urban landscape and factors, that have influence on landscape quality. The paper presents the results of Daugavpils and Rēzekne urban landscape quality complex assessment, that have been realised in 2003- 2005. This results don’t establish significant disparities between quality of urban landscape among Daugavpils and Rēzekne. This method of urban landscape assessment makes possible to get believeable and precise information about landscapes quality.

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