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Digital Household Energy Meter With Gsm Communication For Home Energy Management, Samudra De Silva, Yasantha C. Samarawickrama, D. C. Jayasekara

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

This design is developed with the main aim of assisting energy consumers and utility service providers with an enhanced feature for better home energy management. Automatic generation of the monthly electricity bill avoids the prevailing drawbacks of the current energy measuring system such as time wastage, accuracy issues, human errors and possibility for fraud activities. This system can be effectively used for real time measuring and analyzing of the household energy usage. The device utilizes GSM technology to alert the consumers with energy readings in Kilo Watt hours (kWh). Any individual or an organization with an approved electricity connection by …

Functional Equivalency Of Rotterdam Rules, Shane Sankaranarayana

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

This article critically analyses the ‘electronic transport records’ (electronic bills of lading) introduced by the Rotterdam Rules against the traditional paper bill of lading to identify the functional equivalency in the carriage of goods by sea.

Fabrication Of An Autonomous Lawn Mower Prototype With Path Planning And Obstacle Avoiding Capabilities, D. R. Dasun Wijewickrama, K. M. Harsha Karunanayaka, H. W. Poorna Senadheera, T. M. Godamulla

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Autonomous lawn mowers have been identified as one of the most famous innovations in the recent past. However, complex operational functions, data acquisition methods and the high costs of supporting items result in the expensive nature of these autonomous lawn mowers which in turn dissuades its use in domestic environments. Primary objectives of the research comprised of building a system to identify the working perimeter by means of waypoint identification and the development of an algorithm to detect obstacles in the path followed. This paper presents the completed mechanical design of an autonomous lawn mower prototype while innovating the art …

A Case For Domain-Specific Research Into Seafarers’ Use Of English As A Lingua Franca, Achala K. Dissanayake

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Due to ships’ crews and offshore personnel being multicultural and multilingual, more than one variety of English is used in communication in ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore and on-board domains. Among these speakers of many Englishes, English is being used as a lingua franca. The use of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in this domain is characterized by features of the many varieties of English spoken by the interlocutors as well as characteristics of the native languages of the speakers engaged in ELF. Therefore, the incorporation of both World Englishes (WE) and ELF knowledge into the pedagogy of Maritime English (ME) is …

Effect Of Latency For A Reputation Based Trust Model Of Peer-To-Peer Content Distribution Networks, Shanika Ekanayake

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Over the last few decades, pioneering tools and techniques for successful communication have been invented with the remarkable evolution of attention in information sharing and knowledge. As a result, sophisticated communication environments are invented in order to have a better communication and information delivery. Internet has become the most outstanding discovery among extensive communication technologies with gigantic volumes of information. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) have been introduced for rich and rapid data delivery over the Internet. Hence the capability enhancements of CDN nodes have been improved the reputation and the scope. Various challenges appeared on those open and autonomous network …

Reading Samuel Beckett’S Portrayal Of The Self From A Buddhist Perspective, Achala K. Dissanayake

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Samuel Beckett’s evocation of the self through the discussion of the intertwined themes of language, relativity/dependency, memory, time and change invites diverse perspectives from which the self could be read. Beckett, through the delineation of the self as constantly revising itself in relation to its memories and the larger social exterior, portrays the self as fragmented and impermanent. The delineation of the self in the plays Waiting for Godot (1956), Endgame (1958) and Krapp’s Last Tape (1958) as disintegrated, dependent and lacking in certitude, resonates with the Buddhist’s consideration of the self as a mental formulation.

A Contemporary Appraisal Of The Employers Perceptions Regarding Values And Skills Of Graduate Employees In Logistics And Transport Sector In Sri Lanka: A Case Study, Rashika Mudunkotuwa, Lalith Edirisinghe

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

The transport and logistics industry is considered a fast-growing industry in the word because of the rapid development of the international trade. However, competent professionals in this field is scarce. Therefore, educational institutions are engaged in developing more professionals in the industry. This study mainly focuses on three objectives namely, to identify the sectors in which logisticians are demanded, to identify the level of employers’ satisfaction in the industry, and finally to differentiate the performances between various categories. The study has used descriptive analysis and One-Way ANOVA in the analysis. According to the findings it could be concluded that graduate …

Factors Associated With The Use Of E-Learning Systems In Selected State Universities Of Colombo District, M. U. Kiriwandarage

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

The swift development of internet technology had made a remarkable impact on learning. Technology has been used as a tool to support thE-learning. Electronic learning (E- learning) is considered as the main component of this techno oriented learning infrastructure. The purpose of E- learning programs is to facilitate and assess the learning with the support of communication technology. Compared to the last decade, students are now using E- learning for their studies. Though E-learning is highly used in higher education, some drawbacks can be seen in implementing and maintaining of E- learning programs. Those drawbacks are reducing the productivity of …

Maritime English At Cinec: A Needs Analysis, Rohini Chandrica Widyalankara

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

The goal of this study is to investigate the needs of Sri Lankan students at Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College (CINEC) in learning and using English in maritime contexts. Derived from concepts of Task-based Needs Analysis this study compiled data on academic and professional contexts along with self-assessed receptive and productive skills in English of the respondents. The methodology consisted of a questionnaire and random interviews with 115 respondents across three strata: entry level Cadets and Ratings who are the target population; Experienced (M=15 years) seafarers who construct a contrastive population. All respondents were bilingual in Sinhala/Tamil and a …

Analysis Of The Use Of Seismic Dampers In Sri Lanka To Minimize Damages To Constructions In An Earthquake, P. M. S. S. B. Muhandiram

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Earthquakes happen all around the world and they have now become a common threat to the mankind. Sri Lanka is also becoming more vulnerable to earthquakes due to recent geological changes. The aim of this study was to present modern methods of constructing earthquake resilient structures in the world and to study the most suitable solutions for Sri Lanka. Earthquake dampers reduce the vibrations and motions of a building during earthquakes. There are many types of earthquake dampers. Base-isolator is where the base is isolated from the building in the time of an earthquake reducing the motion of the building. …

Strategic Marketing Approach In Container Shipping: Application Of Ten S Model, Lalith Edirisinghe

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

The application of strategic marketing theories is rather difficult due to the complexities in demand and supply factors in the shipping industry. Shipping is a derived demand of international trade. The supply of shipping also has its exclusiveness leading to very complicated outcomes. Given the fact that shipping has more services characteristics than that of a product the key fundamentals such as perishability, intangibility, non-separability, and heterogeneity make it further complicated. This paper attempts to systematically apply the Ten S marketing model because it is expected that the model could be applied in highly complicated marketing environments.

The Scope Of Colonial Writing In Enhancing Sri Lankan Cultural Diplomacy, Achala K. Dissanayake

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Culture is a necessary ingredient in the definition of a nation. Cultural diplomacy is the use of cultural values and norms by nations in the processes of strengthening, revising, or redefining their national identities both within the country and externally. Works of literature are among the many tools of cultural diplomacy. As a source of soft power widely used by countries in their relationships with foreign nations, cultural diplomacy has been criticized from a postcolonial perspective for contributing to the homogenization of cultures and nations. This paper argues that, where Sri Lankan cultural diplomacy is concerned, certain literary representations of …

Strategi Partnership Dalam Upaya Membangun Brand Valuecitilink{Studi Kasus : Program Boarding Pass True Value (Bptv)}, Nabhila Risvan Putri, Lintong Simandjuntak, Priyanto Priyanto

Journal of Indonesian Tourism and Policy Studies

The purpose of this Project is to discuss (I) about the program of BPTV (II) explain the procedure of cooperation with merchant (III) and explain the obstacles faced by Citilink in BPTV program and its solution. The author also states which cities are available Citilink merchants, do not forget also the authors include the data of visitors who use the program BPTV. This program is a program of the Marketing Communication division, a sub-division of New Distribution Channel And Partnership (NDC). The method used in the manufacture and writing of this Final Project Task is a descriptive method through the …

December 30, 2017 (Pages 7823-7914), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 47 (2017)

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The Association Between Periodontal Conditions And Serum Lipids Among Elderly Participants In Gadjah Mada Medical Centre, Yogyakarta, Elastria Widita, Lisdrianto Hanindriyo, Rini Widyaningrum, Bambang Priyono, Dewi Agustina

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases by controlling risk factors at an early stage is very important. Objective: To determine the relationship between periodontal conditions with serum lipids among the elderly. Methods: Total of 78 participants (56 males and 32 females) who were in the age range of 60-76 years were selected for the current study. A logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the association between periodontal conditions and serum lipid profile. Periodontal conditions was recorded as the maximum score of pocket depth (PD) and loss of attachment (LoA) score which presented in the participants, while levels of total cholesterol (TC), …

Pengaruh Bahan Ajar Unsur Dan Persenyawaan Logam Alkali Berbasis Kontekstual Terhadap Hasil Belajar Mahasiswa Pada Matakuliah Kimia Anorganik Deskriptif, Dayu Ardhiyatmita Nur Rahmawati, I Wayan Dasna, Siti Marfuah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to know the effect of contextual teaching material towards undergraduate students’ learning outcomes in inogranic descriptive chemistry course. The research method used in this study is quasi experiments with posttest only control group design. 31 undergraduate students in experimental group and 37 undergraduate students in control group were taught with different teaching material on elements and compounds of alkali metals topic. The result of the study shows that there is difference learning outcomes between undergraduate students who were taught with contextual teaching material and undergraduate students who were taught with teaching material that usually used in inogranic …

Analysis Of Behaviour Of E-Learning Users By Unified Teory Of Acceptance And Use Of Technology (Utaut) Modela Case Study Of Vocational Education In Halu Oleo University, St. Nawal Jaya, Muh. Nadzirin Anshari Nur, Arman Faslih, Muh. Nadzirin Anshari Nur

Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia

E-learning (EL) as a supporting tool in learning process has increasingly developed because the implementation of the tool will be helpful for both lecturers and students to be more interactive in delivering materials and to evaluate learning outcomes. Analysis of the user’s behavior was required to measure the success rate of the implementation of e-learning. One of the models used in the present study was Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The model was designed to explain the behavior of the users on the information technology. The main variable was behavioral intention with four elements namely performance …

Membangun Transparansi Pengadaan Barang Dan Jasa Melalui Peningkatan Peran Ict Dalam Mereduksi Korupsi, Sabrina Dyah Nayabarani

Jurnal Hukum & Pembangunan

Corruption in goods and services procurement is one of the most frequent corruption in Indonesia. So, this article discuss about the role of information communication and technology (ICT) and its mechanism for improving transparency as an effort to prevent corruption. This study apply descriptive method, literature review, and analysis the research which have been done by preceding researcher. This article conclude that ICT is statistically significant for reducing corruption, but the implementation of that system should be needed further evaluation. There are some important things which need more evaluation, such as: sufficiency of skilled worker for operating e-procurement, user support, …

November 2017, Dacus Library

Dacus Developments

In this issue:

Open Access
New Faces
Dacus Development Fund
Digital Commons @ Winthrop

From The Editor, Romeo B. Lee

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

A Critical Ethnographic Study On Betel Quid Dependence Among Young Men In Mandalay, Myanmar, Thida Moe, Pimpawun Boonmongkon, Xiaochuan Wang, Darunee Phukao, Timo T. Ojanen, Thomas E. Guadamuz

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Betel quid is a carcinogenic psychoactive preparation, often containing tobacco, which is widely consumed in Myanmar. Studies on betel quid dependence have illuminated betel quid chewers’ demographics and reasons for chewing, but dependence formation is not fully understood. This study aims to describe the social context, patterns of use, and subjective experiences of betel quid chewing among novice and dependent chewers, and to analyze the hidden structural factors that contribute to the emergence of betel quid dependence. Data on the subjective and objective aspects of betel quid chewing were collected through a five-month ethnographic study in Mandalay, Myanmar. Betel quid …

Low-Cost Carrier Passenger Repurchase Intention: A Structural Equation Model Analysis, Sujira Vuthisopon, Chalita Srinuan

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Low-cost carrier (LCC) aviation has exploded globally, which now represents 26% of all passenger seats, while in Southeast Asia LCC passengers have soared to 54%. The purpose of this research was, therefore, to develop and examine the accuracy of a structural equation model of the factors affecting repurchase intention of low-cost carrier passengers in Thailand. Convenience sampling was utilized to obtain a sample of 440 individuals from four Thai low-cost carriers, including Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air (Don Muang Airport-DMK), and Thai Smile Airways (Suvarnabhumi Airport-BKK) in 2016. To examine the study’s five latent and 22 observed variables, …

Comparative Analysis Of Ww Ii Japanese Comfort Women And Its Derivative Contemporary Filipina Transnational Prostituted Women System, P. C. Kutschera, Marie A. Capati, Benigno P. Legamia, Elena C. Tesoro

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

A Theoretical Analysis Of Non-Formal Education As A Social Movement For Change In Thailand, John Draper, Pennee Kantavong

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

On Migration Solutions And Interventions: An Afterthought, Dennis V. Blanco

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Exploring Antecedents To Thai Information And Communication Technology (Ict) Organizational Performance, Kitti Kiatsuranon, Opal Suwunnamek

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Combatting Asean Human Trafficking: A Regional Process And Challenge, Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Local Governments In The Digital Era, Yossathorn Taweephon, Nopraenue Sajjarax Dhirathiti, Somsak Amornsiriphong

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

No abstract provided.

Sofia Coppola, Lost In Translation (2003), Masaaki Takemura

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

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Marketing And Poverty Alleviation: Synergizing Research, Education, And Outreach Through The Subsistence Marketplaces Approach, Madhubalan Viswanathan, Arun Sreekumar

Markets, Globalization & Development Review

In this article, we describe our journey through the creation and development of the stream of subsistence marketplaces, summarize our learning, and discuss implications at the intersection of the field of Marketing and poverty alleviation. Distinct from macro level economic research in impoverished contexts, or mid-level approaches, such as the base of the pyramid (BOP) approach in business strategy, this approach is rooted at the micro-level, enabling bottom up understanding of buyer and seller. The term, subsistence marketplaces, reflects understanding these contexts in their own right, not just as markets to sell to, but as individuals, communities, consumers, …