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Dear WASRTI Members,
Greetings and sincere thanks for your patronage and support. WASRTI has now grown to 4303 followers and members from 46 countries.
We are glad to present to you our latest edition of newsletter. The newsletter showcases the associations current and upcoming endeavours.
Conferences Held:
WASRTI has successfully organised following International conferences in the period of August 2017 -November 2017:
- 8th & 9th of Sept, 2017 at Courtyard Marriott Bali Nusa Dua Resort, Indonesia
- 13th & 14th of Sept, 2017 at South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London | London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
- 10th & 11th of November, 2017 at Nanyang Executive Centre, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
- 17th & 18th of November, 2017 at Bukit Bintang Event Spaces (BBES), The Federal Kuala Lumpur, 35 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We thank all members, participants and supporting organisations for making these conferences successful.
WASRTI Collaborations:
It is our constant endeavour to associate with academicians, researchers, students, professionals and organisations. This collaboration is the crux of our growth and contribution to the society. We are proud to have following organisational collaborations:
- Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Venue Provider)
- Yildiz Technical University, 34349 Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey (Venue Provider)
- Rumah University, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Venue Provider)
- Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UK (Venue Provider)
- Buein Zahra Technical University, Iran (Collaboration)
- Research and Markets Limited, Dublin, Ireland (Collaboration)
- CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), China (Collaboration)
- International Journal of Computer Science and Business Informatics (IJCSBI), Mauritius (Collaboration)
- Linton University College, KTG Group, Malaysia (Collaboration)
- Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
- Peacful Mind Foundation, India (Partner)
- Tresorix Ltd. Mauritius (Collaboration)
- ResearchSEA, Asia Research News, UK (Media Partner)
- International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, Mauritius (Collaboration)
- International Journal of Supply Chain Management (Scopus indexed), London (Collaboration)
- GTIS, Taiwan (Green Technology Invention Society, Taiwan) (Collaboration)
- Tecnico (Universidade de Lisboa), Campus da Alameda, Lisbon, Portugal (Venue Provider)
- Srishti International, Bangalore, India (Collaboration)
- Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain (Venue Provider)
Kasetsart University, KU Home, Bangkok, Thailand (Venue Provider)
We will be glad to partner with your organisation. Please write to info@wasrti.org for assistance.
Job Openings
WASRTI is searching for talented and energetic conference coordinators (part-time) who are working/ studying at following locations:
Dubai/ London/ Barcelona/ Lisbon/ Rome/ Kuala Lumpur/ Bali/ Singapore/ Bangkok
Its a golden opportunity to be a part of our global team, to interact and associate with International academicians, display your leadership and organising skills and earn handsome honorarium.
All interested and eligible candidates are requested to contact us with their CV, Photograph, Cover Letter on info@wasrti.org
The main aim of this conference was:
- To discuss latest challenges/researches being faced by the Society regarding Social Issues
- Generating academic and professional relationships
- Boosting morale and confidence of researchers in an international platform
- Networking among the participants
- Providing a holistic experience of academic tourism
Our worthy Keynote speakers open up the conference enlightening participants with their speech.
Here are our List of keynote speakers who participated in our conference.
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia, Sept 2017
Professor M. Adlim
(Ph.D, Dean for Faculty of Marine and Fishery, Chemistry Department, Syiah Kuala University)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at London, Sept 2017
Ralph Hammann
(PhD RA, LEED A.P., Thomas D. Hubbard Endowed Professor in Architecture at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at London Sept 2017
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asan G. A. Muthalif
(Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, UAE, October 2017
Ralph Hammann
(PhD RA, LEED A.P., Thomas D. Hubbard Endowed Professor in Architecture at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore Nov 2017
Dr Sandeep Narayan Kundu
(Department of Geography, National University of Singapore, Singapore)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov 2017
Dr. Md. Eaqub Ali
(Associate Professor of Nanobiotechnology in the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov 2017
Mohd Faisal Hushim
(Automotive & Combustion Synergies Group (ACSG), Advanced Technology Centre (ATC), Faculty of Engineering Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Malaysia)
Keynote Speaker of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov 2017
Nizar Abdul Majeed Kutty
(Department of Physiotherapy at University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
In order to Promote Young Researchers, GRDS International conferences, Provides Young Research Scholarship in the form of full Registration fee waiver to participate in such events.
Here are our List of Young Research Scholars who participated in our conference .
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Indonesia Sept 2017
Mudzakkir Dioktyanto
(Department of Materials Engineering, Faculty of Industrial Technology, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya, Indonesia)
Paper Title: Living Tower Construction as Fish Apartment with Glass Powder/PET Composite Basic Technology
ABSTRACT: Indonesia is the country with the
4th largest population in the world that is 225 million that every day produce
waste both organic and inorganic. Total waste produced by Indonesia each year
is 1.29 million tons, making Indonesia the second largest contributor of waste
in the world. Inorganic waste can not decompose easily in the wild, plastic
bottles just take 50-100 years to decompose while the glass bottle itself takes
1 million years. The duration of this decomposition process causes waste to
contaminate only soil, water, or air if not treated properly. In addition,
Indonesia has an area of coral reefs reaching 50,875 square kilometers, or
about 18% of the total world. In coral reefs live fish populations and other
marine biota recorded 2,200 or 31% species of reef fish in the world are in
Indonesian waters. However, illegal fishing and water pollution account for
about 70% of dead and damaged coral reefs. As a result, species of marine biota
that exist increasingly extinct. These two things are a big problem and should
be resolved soon. The Tower of Life as a fish apartment made from glass and
plastic bottle waste can overcome the amount of garbage that accumulates and
provides a home for the existing marine fish population. The Tower of Life
design has a unique shape, in which this life tower has 4 structural building poles
around it made from glass powder/ PET composite technology arranged so as to
suit marine conditions, and has a main pole as a gathering place for fish made
from natural fibers As a place to attach fish eggs. Making Tower of Life is
able to reduce the waste of glass bottles, and plastic bottles as much as 6.6
kg for every 1 unit produced. Moreover the Tower of Life can preserve the
marine ecosystem by replacing the function of coral reefs so as to increase
fish populations.
4th largest population in the world that is 225 million that every day produce
waste both organic and inorganic. Total waste produced by Indonesia each year
is 1.29 million tons, making Indonesia the second largest contributor of waste
in the world. Inorganic waste can not decompose easily in the wild, plastic
bottles just take 50-100 years to decompose while the glass bottle itself takes
1 million years. The duration of this decomposition process causes waste to
contaminate only soil, water, or air if not treated properly. In addition,
Indonesia has an area of coral reefs reaching 50,875 square kilometers, or
about 18% of the total world. In coral reefs live fish populations and other
marine biota recorded 2,200 or 31% species of reef fish in the world are in
Indonesian waters. However, illegal fishing and water pollution account for
about 70% of dead and damaged coral reefs. As a result, species of marine biota
that exist increasingly extinct. These two things are a big problem and should
be resolved soon. The Tower of Life as a fish apartment made from glass and
plastic bottle waste can overcome the amount of garbage that accumulates and
provides a home for the existing marine fish population. The Tower of Life
design has a unique shape, in which this life tower has 4 structural building poles
around it made from glass powder/ PET composite technology arranged so as to
suit marine conditions, and has a main pole as a gathering place for fish made
from natural fibers As a place to attach fish eggs. Making Tower of Life is
able to reduce the waste of glass bottles, and plastic bottles as much as 6.6
kg for every 1 unit produced. Moreover the Tower of Life can preserve the
marine ecosystem by replacing the function of coral reefs so as to increase
fish populations.
Keywords:
Composite, Glass powder, Living Tower, PET
Composite, Glass powder, Living Tower, PET
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at London, Sept 2017
Saif Akram
(Department of Aerospace Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India)
Paper Title: Corrugated Tabs for Enhanced Mixing of Supersonic Elliptic Jet
ABSTRACT: Experiments were
carried out to study the effects of corrugated triangular tabs in controlling
the mixing of Mach 1.5 elliptic jet. The aspect ratio of the nozzle at the exit
is 3.37. The results of the corrugated tabs are compared with the simple triangular
tabs and the effectiveness of both the tabs are found out by comparing with the
uncontrolled jet. The blockage caused by the simple tab is 2.5% each for two
tabs. Whereas, it is reduced to 2.2% for the corrugated tabs. The corrugations
used in the present investigation were square. The experiments are carried out
from NPR 3 to NPR 8 covering both favorable and adverse pressure gradients. The
centerline pitot pressure decay for the jets, without control, with plain
triangular tabs, and with corrugated triangular tabs, revealed that both the
tabs are leading to a considerable mixing enhancement of the supersonic
elliptic jet at all the pressure conditions studied. But unlike the
axisymmetric jet, the CPDs for both the tabs overlaps especially in the nearfield
region. The core length for the uncontrolled jet is around 5D whereas, it comes
down to about 1D for both the tabs at NPR 3. Thus, about 80% reduction in core
length is achieved by both simple and corrugated tabs at minor axis. Therefore,
the performance of corrugated tabs to control the elliptic jet is similar to
the simple triangular tabs. But, since the blockage offered by the corrugated
tabs is lesser, it is advantageous from thrust loss point of view.
carried out to study the effects of corrugated triangular tabs in controlling
the mixing of Mach 1.5 elliptic jet. The aspect ratio of the nozzle at the exit
is 3.37. The results of the corrugated tabs are compared with the simple triangular
tabs and the effectiveness of both the tabs are found out by comparing with the
uncontrolled jet. The blockage caused by the simple tab is 2.5% each for two
tabs. Whereas, it is reduced to 2.2% for the corrugated tabs. The corrugations
used in the present investigation were square. The experiments are carried out
from NPR 3 to NPR 8 covering both favorable and adverse pressure gradients. The
centerline pitot pressure decay for the jets, without control, with plain
triangular tabs, and with corrugated triangular tabs, revealed that both the
tabs are leading to a considerable mixing enhancement of the supersonic
elliptic jet at all the pressure conditions studied. But unlike the
axisymmetric jet, the CPDs for both the tabs overlaps especially in the nearfield
region. The core length for the uncontrolled jet is around 5D whereas, it comes
down to about 1D for both the tabs at NPR 3. Thus, about 80% reduction in core
length is achieved by both simple and corrugated tabs at minor axis. Therefore,
the performance of corrugated tabs to control the elliptic jet is similar to
the simple triangular tabs. But, since the blockage offered by the corrugated
tabs is lesser, it is advantageous from thrust loss point of view.
Keywords: Corrugated
tabs, supersonic, elliptic jet, passive control
tabs, supersonic, elliptic jet, passive control
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, Sept 2017
Mohd Faizan Siddiqui
(Aligarh Muslim University, India)
Paper Title: Insight Into The Biochemical, Kinetic And Spectroscopic Characterization Of Garlic (Allium Sativum) Phytocystatin: Implication For Cardiovascular Disease
ABSTRACT: Phytocystatins
are cysteine proteinase inhibitors present in plants. They play crucial role in
maintaining protease-anti protease balance and are involved in various endogenous
processes. Thus, they are suitable and convenient targets for genetic
engineering which makes their isolation and characterisation from different
sources the need of the hour. In the present study a phytocystatin has been
isolated from garlic (Allium sativum)
by a simple two-step process using ammonium sulphate fractionation and gel filtration
chromatography on Sephacryl S-100HR with a fold purification of 152.6 and yield
48.9 %. A single band on native gel electrophoresis confirms the homogeneity of
the purified inhibitor. The molecular weight of the purified inhibitor was
found to be 12.5 kDa as determined by SDS-PAGE and gel filtration
chromatography. The garlic phytocystatin was found to be stable under broad
range of pH (6-8) and temperature (30°C-60°C). Kinetic studies suggests that
garlic phytocystatins are reversible and non-competitive inhibitors having
highest affinity for papain followed by ficin and bromelain. UV and fluorescence spectroscopy revealed
significant conformational change upon garlic phytocystatin-papain complex
formation. Secondary structure analysis was performed using CD and FTIR. Garlic
phytocystatin possesses 33.9 % alpha-helical content as assessed by CD
spectroscopy.
are cysteine proteinase inhibitors present in plants. They play crucial role in
maintaining protease-anti protease balance and are involved in various endogenous
processes. Thus, they are suitable and convenient targets for genetic
engineering which makes their isolation and characterisation from different
sources the need of the hour. In the present study a phytocystatin has been
isolated from garlic (Allium sativum)
by a simple two-step process using ammonium sulphate fractionation and gel filtration
chromatography on Sephacryl S-100HR with a fold purification of 152.6 and yield
48.9 %. A single band on native gel electrophoresis confirms the homogeneity of
the purified inhibitor. The molecular weight of the purified inhibitor was
found to be 12.5 kDa as determined by SDS-PAGE and gel filtration
chromatography. The garlic phytocystatin was found to be stable under broad
range of pH (6-8) and temperature (30°C-60°C). Kinetic studies suggests that
garlic phytocystatins are reversible and non-competitive inhibitors having
highest affinity for papain followed by ficin and bromelain. UV and fluorescence spectroscopy revealed
significant conformational change upon garlic phytocystatin-papain complex
formation. Secondary structure analysis was performed using CD and FTIR. Garlic
phytocystatin possesses 33.9 % alpha-helical content as assessed by CD
spectroscopy.
Keywords: Phytocystatin; cysteine proteinase inhibitor; gel-filtration chromatography
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai, Oct 2017
Basharat Yousuf
(Department of Postharvest Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India)
Paper Title: A novel approach for quality maintenance and shelf life extension of fresh-cut Kajari melon: Effect of treatments with honey and soy protein isolate
ABSTRACT: Effect of treatments with different concentrations of honey (0
mL/L of water, 50 mL/L of water, 100 mL/L
mL/L of water, 50 mL/L of water, 100 mL/L
of water, 150 mL/L of water)
followed by coating with soy protein isolate (50 g/L of water) on fresh-cut
followed by coating with soy protein isolate (50 g/L of water) on fresh-cut
Kajari melons was investigated.
Effect of honey separately without soy protein isolate coating was also
Effect of honey separately without soy protein isolate coating was also
investigated. The treatments were
given prior to packing the samples in polypropylene trays and stored
given prior to packing the samples in polypropylene trays and stored
at 4 C for sensory and overall shelf
life studies. A total of eight combinations of samples with three
life studies. A total of eight combinations of samples with three
replicates each were analyzed for
various quality attributes throughout the storage life. Highest weight
various quality attributes throughout the storage life. Highest weight
loss occurred in untreated melon
samples. Sample treated with 150 mL honey/L of water þ50 g SPI/L of
samples. Sample treated with 150 mL honey/L of water þ50 g SPI/L of
water maintained highest total
soluble solids throughout the storage. Sensory scores below 5 were given
soluble solids throughout the storage. Sensory scores below 5 were given
to control sample after day 8 of
storage. Samples treated with honey (150 mL/L of water) showed better
storage. Samples treated with honey (150 mL/L of water) showed better
results in terms of most of the
sensory characteristics. Ripening index decreased remarkably over the
sensory characteristics. Ripening index decreased remarkably over the
storage period with control sample
reaching lowest values in comparison to treated samples. Total plate
reaching lowest values in comparison to treated samples. Total plate
count of 9.63 log colony forming
units per gram (CFU/g) for control sample and counts of less than 5 log
units per gram (CFU/g) for control sample and counts of less than 5 log
CFU/g for treated samples were
observed at the end of the storage.
observed at the end of the storage.
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore, Nov 2017
Anandira Witri Lestari
(Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia)
Paper Title: A Comparative Study Of Morpho-Anatomy, The Content Of Chlorophyll And Ascorbic Acid On Ardisia humilis Thunberg In The Area With Different Light Intensity At The Nature Preserve Of Pananjung Pangandaran, West Java
ABSTRACT: This
study was conducted in order to seek out different morpho-anatomy responses,
the content of chlorophyll and ascorbic acid in Ardisia humilis Thunberg
in the area of different light intensity in the nature preserve of Pangandaran.
The determination of the location was based on the existence of Ardisia
humilis Thunberg in the area both with direct exposure of sun light and
not. The location to obtain the open area-sample was located behind the office
of Conservation of Natural Resources (BKSDA) with the light intensity of
922.000 Lux. The light intensity of the area without direct sun light exposure
was 7906.6 Lux and the location was in Ciborok. Three leaves of three different
plants were obtained as the samples. The observed parameter was the width and
thickness of the leaves, the density of stomatal, the thickness of palisade,
the content of chlorophyll and ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid test used the
method of iodometric titration. The result of the study showed that the average
of the leaf thickness, leaf area, stomatal density, palisade thickness,
chlorophyll content, and ascorbic acid on sun leaves were 0.25
mm, 46.032 cm2, 132.48 sel/mm2, 54.89 µm, 10.88 CCI, dan
0.0077 mg/g, respectively; while, for shade leaves were 0.23 mm, 57.159 cm2,
116.63 sel/mm2, 47.66 µm, 32.41 CCI, dan 0.0107 mg/g, respectively.
study was conducted in order to seek out different morpho-anatomy responses,
the content of chlorophyll and ascorbic acid in Ardisia humilis Thunberg
in the area of different light intensity in the nature preserve of Pangandaran.
The determination of the location was based on the existence of Ardisia
humilis Thunberg in the area both with direct exposure of sun light and
not. The location to obtain the open area-sample was located behind the office
of Conservation of Natural Resources (BKSDA) with the light intensity of
922.000 Lux. The light intensity of the area without direct sun light exposure
was 7906.6 Lux and the location was in Ciborok. Three leaves of three different
plants were obtained as the samples. The observed parameter was the width and
thickness of the leaves, the density of stomatal, the thickness of palisade,
the content of chlorophyll and ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid test used the
method of iodometric titration. The result of the study showed that the average
of the leaf thickness, leaf area, stomatal density, palisade thickness,
chlorophyll content, and ascorbic acid on sun leaves were 0.25
mm, 46.032 cm2, 132.48 sel/mm2, 54.89 µm, 10.88 CCI, dan
0.0077 mg/g, respectively; while, for shade leaves were 0.23 mm, 57.159 cm2,
116.63 sel/mm2, 47.66 µm, 32.41 CCI, dan 0.0107 mg/g, respectively.
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore, Nov 2017
Eko Siswoyo
(Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Indonesia)
Paper Title: The Influence Of Coconut Shell Carbon On Crystals Size Of Electrodes Deposition
ABSTRACT: Carbon
synthesis research from coconut shell with HCl activation as electrode layer
has been done. Carbon from coconut shell is a type of activated carbon that has
a relatively small pore size or in the nanometer scale. This study aims to
determine the effect of carbon activation with HCl on the size of crystals in
the process of making electrodes. The method used is doctor blade. Making
electrode by way of pellet or doctor blade with surface area on copper foil 2 x
5 cm, then dried with temperature 150oC for 1 hour. After that, the
electrodes were characterized by SEM to show the surface morphology of the carbon
with magnification of 3000x and 5000x. The sample was not yet nanometer-sized
and still in micron scale the size range of 5 micrometers.
synthesis research from coconut shell with HCl activation as electrode layer
has been done. Carbon from coconut shell is a type of activated carbon that has
a relatively small pore size or in the nanometer scale. This study aims to
determine the effect of carbon activation with HCl on the size of crystals in
the process of making electrodes. The method used is doctor blade. Making
electrode by way of pellet or doctor blade with surface area on copper foil 2 x
5 cm, then dried with temperature 150oC for 1 hour. After that, the
electrodes were characterized by SEM to show the surface morphology of the carbon
with magnification of 3000x and 5000x. The sample was not yet nanometer-sized
and still in micron scale the size range of 5 micrometers.
From EDX analysis there
are elemental content CK 89.59%, OK 4.54%, SiK 3.05%, KK 0.73%, AlK 0.64%, CuK
0.58%, ZnK 0.35%, NaK 0.34% and ClK 0.15%. The XRD characterization shows the
amorphous diffraction peak with the smallest crystal size ratio on the carbon
pure electrode and activation carbon is 106.60 nm and 15.46 nm.
are elemental content CK 89.59%, OK 4.54%, SiK 3.05%, KK 0.73%, AlK 0.64%, CuK
0.58%, ZnK 0.35%, NaK 0.34% and ClK 0.15%. The XRD characterization shows the
amorphous diffraction peak with the smallest crystal size ratio on the carbon
pure electrode and activation carbon is 106.60 nm and 15.46 nm.
Keywords: Carbon
Coconut Shell, HCl, Doctor Blade and Electrode
Coconut Shell, HCl, Doctor Blade and Electrode
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, Nov 2017
Choi Yoke Lee
(Year IV BPT Student, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
Paper Title: Association of Sedentary Behaviour and Mental Health among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
ABSTRACT: Sedentary
behaviour contributes to adverse physical health outcomes in youth. Although evidence for the relationship
between sedentary behaviour and mental health outcomes is emerging, little is
known regarding risk of psychological distress and low self-esteem. The purpose
of this study was to investigate the association of sedentary behaviour with
psychological distress and self-esteem in a well-characterised young adult
population after controlling for a wide range of potential confounders.
We adopted a cross-sectional study design. A sample of 352 participants, 208 (59.1%)
females and 144 (40.9%) males responded to a survey. Participants were
recruited from University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. Sedentary behaviour of
the participants was determined by Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire. Kessler
Psychological Distress Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used to
measure psychological distress and global self-esteem respectively. Analysis of
sedentary behaviour demonstrated that participants have high sedentary times. The
highest sedentary behaviour engaged by the participants was doing paperwork or
computer work, followed by sitting, listening to music and sitting and talk on
a phone. Participants spent least time playing musical instruments. Multi
regression analysis was performed to determine the level of significance. Sedentary
behaviour showed a statistically significant association with psychological
distress and self-esteem. Sedentary behaviour can lead to mental health
problems in young adults. These findings have a number of important
implications for policy and practice. They highlight the need to ensure that young
people have appropriate and timely access to evidence based services and
interventions across the continuum. Further high-quality longitudinal or
interventional research is needed to confirm findings and determine the
direction of these relationships.
behaviour contributes to adverse physical health outcomes in youth. Although evidence for the relationship
between sedentary behaviour and mental health outcomes is emerging, little is
known regarding risk of psychological distress and low self-esteem. The purpose
of this study was to investigate the association of sedentary behaviour with
psychological distress and self-esteem in a well-characterised young adult
population after controlling for a wide range of potential confounders.
We adopted a cross-sectional study design. A sample of 352 participants, 208 (59.1%)
females and 144 (40.9%) males responded to a survey. Participants were
recruited from University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. Sedentary behaviour of
the participants was determined by Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire. Kessler
Psychological Distress Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used to
measure psychological distress and global self-esteem respectively. Analysis of
sedentary behaviour demonstrated that participants have high sedentary times. The
highest sedentary behaviour engaged by the participants was doing paperwork or
computer work, followed by sitting, listening to music and sitting and talk on
a phone. Participants spent least time playing musical instruments. Multi
regression analysis was performed to determine the level of significance. Sedentary
behaviour showed a statistically significant association with psychological
distress and self-esteem. Sedentary behaviour can lead to mental health
problems in young adults. These findings have a number of important
implications for policy and practice. They highlight the need to ensure that young
people have appropriate and timely access to evidence based services and
interventions across the continuum. Further high-quality longitudinal or
interventional research is needed to confirm findings and determine the
direction of these relationships.
Keywords: sedentary
behaviour, psychological distress, self-esteem, youth
behaviour, psychological distress, self-esteem, youth
Young Research Scholar of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, Nov 2017
W.Sahan Thilakaratna
(Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Ocean University, Tangalle, Sri Lanka)
Paper Title: Role of Anthropogenic Canopy gaps on Natural Regeneration Pattern of Monospecific Ceriops tagal in Rakawa Lagoon, Sri Lanka
ABSTRACT: Mangroves are distinctly
dominated in tropical and subtropical areas as special kind of trees, palms,
shrubs, vines and ferns. Ceriops tagal is one kind of mangrove species
which shows monospecific distribution in Rakawa lagoon in Sri Lanka. There are
certain factors which influence the natural regeneration pattern of Ceriops tagal. Light intensity is one of
the factors which penetrates through canopy gaps and regulates the growth of
seed, seedling and sapling and these canopy gaps are resulted mainly due to
anthropogenic canopy eradication. However, the studies on the influence of man-made
canopy gaps on natural regeneration pattern of mangroves in Sri Lanka are limited, hence the current study was carried out
in Rakawa Lagoon in July 2014 to estimate the regeneration pattern of Ceriops tagal by the means of mean
seedling, sapling density and live, dead seed densities in open canopy sites
with regard to closed canopy sites and further, to compare the mean density
values of Seedling plus sapling obtained in July 2013 to get the overall
knowledge on the effect of canopy gap for continuous regeneration pattern of Ceriops tagal. Consequently mean density
of seedling plus sapling were taken as regeneration class 1 and height of seedlings and saplings and the number of live
and dead seeds were documented from randomly selected three homogenous plots
,(4m2 x 3) from open canopy sites and three homogenous plots (4m2
x 3) from closed canopy sites. Two –Sample T- test and Paired
T-test of “MINITAB 16 software” were used to analyze and compare the data. Mean
density of regeneration class 1 in open canopy sites was significantly higher
p=0.02 (p<0.05) than closed canopy sites. Hence canopy gaps play major role
in enhancing the natural regeneration and increasing the survivability of Ceriops tagal species. This study is
being continued further to validate this statement.
dominated in tropical and subtropical areas as special kind of trees, palms,
shrubs, vines and ferns. Ceriops tagal is one kind of mangrove species
which shows monospecific distribution in Rakawa lagoon in Sri Lanka. There are
certain factors which influence the natural regeneration pattern of Ceriops tagal. Light intensity is one of
the factors which penetrates through canopy gaps and regulates the growth of
seed, seedling and sapling and these canopy gaps are resulted mainly due to
anthropogenic canopy eradication. However, the studies on the influence of man-made
canopy gaps on natural regeneration pattern of mangroves in Sri Lanka are limited, hence the current study was carried out
in Rakawa Lagoon in July 2014 to estimate the regeneration pattern of Ceriops tagal by the means of mean
seedling, sapling density and live, dead seed densities in open canopy sites
with regard to closed canopy sites and further, to compare the mean density
values of Seedling plus sapling obtained in July 2013 to get the overall
knowledge on the effect of canopy gap for continuous regeneration pattern of Ceriops tagal. Consequently mean density
of seedling plus sapling were taken as regeneration class 1 and height of seedlings and saplings and the number of live
and dead seeds were documented from randomly selected three homogenous plots
,(4m2 x 3) from open canopy sites and three homogenous plots (4m2
x 3) from closed canopy sites. Two –Sample T- test and Paired
T-test of “MINITAB 16 software” were used to analyze and compare the data. Mean
density of regeneration class 1 in open canopy sites was significantly higher
p=0.02 (p<0.05) than closed canopy sites. Hence canopy gaps play major role
in enhancing the natural regeneration and increasing the survivability of Ceriops tagal species. This study is
being continued further to validate this statement.
Key Words: Anthropogenic,
Canopy Gap, Ceriops tagal, Mangroves,
Sri Lanka
Canopy Gap, Ceriops tagal, Mangroves,
Sri Lanka
In each, GRDS International conference, BEST PAPER award is given to best researches. In World Association for Scientific Research and Technical Innovation (WASRTI), Best paper award is given to the participants with best scholarly paper submitted and presented at the conference.
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Bali, Sept 2017
Denis Can Teoman
(Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy,Rutgers University,New Brunswick, United States.)
Paper Title: The
influence of climate change, water and energy in ethnic issues: The case of
Mille Lacs Lake in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
ABSTRACT: Aitkin County is a very sparsely
populated county, even though it is only a 2-hour drive from the Twin
Cities. Aitkin County faces similar
issues with other rural counties. The issues that Aitkin County faces might not
be visible by only looking at the demographics and economic statistics. The county faces issues regarding the
relationship between White Americans and Native American Tribes. The following
chapters on Climate Change, Water and Energy will analyze potential
consequences of these three factors on the issues between White American and
Native Americans and also the implications of climate change and water issues
on the economy in Aitkin County. Aitkin County does not have a diversified
economy, therefore negative impacts on tourism and recreation can have
significant impacts on the economic status of Aitkin County residents. The case Minnesota v. Mille Lacs Band of
Chippewa Indians reflects this conflict very clearly. In this case, the Chippewa Indians claimed
that they still had certain fishing, hunting and gathering rights on lands that
were ceded to the Federal Government in 1837.This paper will further analyze
this case and examine its implication for further land use issues in Northern
America. This paper also shows, that it is very difficult.
populated county, even though it is only a 2-hour drive from the Twin
Cities. Aitkin County faces similar
issues with other rural counties. The issues that Aitkin County faces might not
be visible by only looking at the demographics and economic statistics. The county faces issues regarding the
relationship between White Americans and Native American Tribes. The following
chapters on Climate Change, Water and Energy will analyze potential
consequences of these three factors on the issues between White American and
Native Americans and also the implications of climate change and water issues
on the economy in Aitkin County. Aitkin County does not have a diversified
economy, therefore negative impacts on tourism and recreation can have
significant impacts on the economic status of Aitkin County residents. The case Minnesota v. Mille Lacs Band of
Chippewa Indians reflects this conflict very clearly. In this case, the Chippewa Indians claimed
that they still had certain fishing, hunting and gathering rights on lands that
were ceded to the Federal Government in 1837.This paper will further analyze
this case and examine its implication for further land use issues in Northern
America. This paper also shows, that it is very difficult.
Keywords: Climate change, Native
American, racial tension, rural communities, sustainability
American, racial tension, rural communities, sustainability
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at London, Sept 2017
G.S Ojewola
(Department of Non-Ruminant Animal Production,College of Animal Production and Health,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,Umudike ,Abia State, Nigeria)
Paper Title: Preliminary Investigation of Nutritive Potential of
Umucass 36 Cassava Root Meal As Substitute for Maize In Broiler Diets
ABSTRACT: The foundation for good health and human
development is rooted in the capacity of a nation to adequately provide good
quality food in appropriate quantity and at the right time to its own people.
The issue of hunger and malnutrition are central in the economic crises that
have remained the lots of African countries. Communal and or political clashes,
cattle rustling, insurgencies, desert encroachment, lack of fund, unabated
population increase and unpredictable climatic conditions are some of the
factors militating against adequate supply of animal protein in many of the
African countries. It is evident that the rearing of small animals and or
poultry which are prolific is now an imperative.
development is rooted in the capacity of a nation to adequately provide good
quality food in appropriate quantity and at the right time to its own people.
The issue of hunger and malnutrition are central in the economic crises that
have remained the lots of African countries. Communal and or political clashes,
cattle rustling, insurgencies, desert encroachment, lack of fund, unabated
population increase and unpredictable climatic conditions are some of the
factors militating against adequate supply of animal protein in many of the
African countries. It is evident that the rearing of small animals and or
poultry which are prolific is now an imperative.
The development of poultry, micro
livestock and wildlife are strategic options that we must consider for food
security attainment and poverty reduction in our nation and the entire African
continent. The need for alternative energy and protein supply feedstuffs has
become very important today because of the increasing cost of conventional feed
ingredients which has made the poultry products become too exorbitant and
unaffordable for majority of the African populace. In order to stem this tide,
cheap, easily available unconventional protein and energy resources need be
investigated, and where found appropriate, should be used to mitigate the cost
of producing animal feed.
livestock and wildlife are strategic options that we must consider for food
security attainment and poverty reduction in our nation and the entire African
continent. The need for alternative energy and protein supply feedstuffs has
become very important today because of the increasing cost of conventional feed
ingredients which has made the poultry products become too exorbitant and
unaffordable for majority of the African populace. In order to stem this tide,
cheap, easily available unconventional protein and energy resources need be
investigated, and where found appropriate, should be used to mitigate the cost
of producing animal feed.
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai Oct 2017
Basharat Yousuf
(Department of Postharvest Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India)
Paper Title: A novel approach for quality maintenance and shelf life extension of fresh-cut Kajari melon: Effect of treatments with honey and soy protein isolate
ABSTRACT: Effect of treatments with different concentrations of honey (0 mL/L of water, 50 mL/L of water, 100 mL/L
of water, 150 mL/L of water) followed by coating with soy protein isolate (50 g/L of water) on fresh-cut
Kajari melons was investigated. Effect of honey separately without soy protein isolate coating was also
investigated. The treatments were given prior to packing the samples in polypropylene trays and stored
at 4 C for sensory and overall shelf life studies. A total of eight combinations of samples with three
replicates each were analyzed for various quality attributes throughout the storage life. Highest weight
loss occurred in untreated melon samples. Sample treated with 150 mL honey/L of water þ50 g SPI/L of
water maintained highest total soluble solids throughout the storage. Sensory scores below 5 were given
to control sample after day 8 of storage. Samples treated with honey (150 mL/L of water) showed better
results in terms of most of the sensory characteristics. Ripening index decreased remarkably over the
storage period with control sample reaching lowest values in comparison to treated samples. Total plate
count of 9.63 log colony forming units per gram (CFU/g) for control sample and counts of less than 5 log
CFU/g for treated samples were observed at the end of the storage.
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Dubai Oct 2017
Arzu Cilasun Kunduraci
(Faculty Of Architecture – Interior Architecture And Environmental Design Department,Yasar University,Turkey)
Paper Title: Lighting For The Aging Eyes
ABSTRACT: Lighting
allows users to accomplish their tasks, feel safe and understand the
surrounding environment. Therefore, it is an inseparable component of
buildings. Building codes, energy standards and regulations determine the
required illuminances to provide visual comfort. However, the existing
requirements are constituted considering healthy eyes only. Different visual
comfort requirements for people with visual disabilities, in particular for
elderly people, are not clear. In fact, the illuminance requirements show great
difference for elderly people. For instance, an average 60 years old eye
requires three times more illuminance than an average 20 years old eye.
Therefore, a lighting design that complies with the regulations may not satisfy
elderly users’ needs.
allows users to accomplish their tasks, feel safe and understand the
surrounding environment. Therefore, it is an inseparable component of
buildings. Building codes, energy standards and regulations determine the
required illuminances to provide visual comfort. However, the existing
requirements are constituted considering healthy eyes only. Different visual
comfort requirements for people with visual disabilities, in particular for
elderly people, are not clear. In fact, the illuminance requirements show great
difference for elderly people. For instance, an average 60 years old eye
requires three times more illuminance than an average 20 years old eye.
Therefore, a lighting design that complies with the regulations may not satisfy
elderly users’ needs.
The
world’s older population continues to grow remarkably. The increasing share of
population of older people requires increase of awareness. In this study,
technical lighting information has been offered to obtain visual comfort in
living spaces occupied by elderly. Such information is critical for lighting
design yet not sufficiently covered in literature. For that reason within this
study, different visual requirements of each space type are emphasized to
promote accessible design.
world’s older population continues to grow remarkably. The increasing share of
population of older people requires increase of awareness. In this study,
technical lighting information has been offered to obtain visual comfort in
living spaces occupied by elderly. Such information is critical for lighting
design yet not sufficiently covered in literature. For that reason within this
study, different visual requirements of each space type are emphasized to
promote accessible design.
Keywords:
Lighting Design, Aging Eyes, Lighting for
disabled, Accessible design, Design for Elderly
Lighting Design, Aging Eyes, Lighting for
disabled, Accessible design, Design for Elderly
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore Nov 2017
Miroslav Dramicanin
(Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences,University of Belgrade,Belgrade, Serbia)
Paper Title: Binary Luminescence Thermometry Probe Based on Mn4+ and Ho3+ Activated Phosphors
ABSTRACT: Temperature is by far the
most commonly measured physical quantity; sensors of temperature account for
80% of all sensors worldwide with market of USD 5.13 Billion in 2016.
Temperature sensors are used across a broad spectrum of human activities, such
as in medicine, home appliances, meteorology, agriculture, and industrial and
military contexts, to mention some of the most significant areas. Among
emerging optical thermometry methods, luminescence thermometry has gain the
most attention because of the sensitivity of luminescence on temperature and
the ease with which luminescence can be detected in comparison to other optical
signals.
most commonly measured physical quantity; sensors of temperature account for
80% of all sensors worldwide with market of USD 5.13 Billion in 2016.
Temperature sensors are used across a broad spectrum of human activities, such
as in medicine, home appliances, meteorology, agriculture, and industrial and
military contexts, to mention some of the most significant areas. Among
emerging optical thermometry methods, luminescence thermometry has gain the
most attention because of the sensitivity of luminescence on temperature and
the ease with which luminescence can be detected in comparison to other optical
signals.
Here, we aimed to develop
the high-sensitivity luminescence thermometry probe which can utilize the ratio
of two spectrally distinct emissions from two luminescence centers, one center
whose emission intensity rapidly quenches with temperature (Mn4+)
and one whose luminescence is insensitive to temperature changes (Ho3+)
over the temperature range of interest (10 – 80°C). To achieve this goal, we
have prepared Mg2TiO4:1%Mn4+ and Y2O3:1.5%Ho3+ by Pechini and Polymer complex
solution methods, respectively. Luminescence emissions were measured by 465nm excitation from 450W Xenon lamp on Fluorolog-3 Model
FL3-221 spectrofluorometer system (Horiba Jobin-Yvon), and the luminescence ratio
is calculated to obtain the calibration curve. To test thermographic
performance of the newly developed probe, an uncertainty analyses is conducted
and repeatability measurements were performed.
the high-sensitivity luminescence thermometry probe which can utilize the ratio
of two spectrally distinct emissions from two luminescence centers, one center
whose emission intensity rapidly quenches with temperature (Mn4+)
and one whose luminescence is insensitive to temperature changes (Ho3+)
over the temperature range of interest (10 – 80°C). To achieve this goal, we
have prepared Mg2TiO4:1%Mn4+ and Y2O3:1.5%Ho3+ by Pechini and Polymer complex
solution methods, respectively. Luminescence emissions were measured by 465nm excitation from 450W Xenon lamp on Fluorolog-3 Model
FL3-221 spectrofluorometer system (Horiba Jobin-Yvon), and the luminescence ratio
is calculated to obtain the calibration curve. To test thermographic
performance of the newly developed probe, an uncertainty analyses is conducted
and repeatability measurements were performed.
Keywords: Sensors, Temperature Probes, Luminescence Thermometry
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Singapore Nov 2017
Shamli C S
(Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering,Chennai Institute Of Technology,Chennai, India)
Paper Title: The Effect Of Duty Cycle In Electrochemical Micromachining Of Nimonic 75 Alloy
ABSTRACT: Electrochemical micromachining is a
technique developed for creating micro features in hard to machine materials.
Nimonic 75 alloy is one such material which finds application in aero engine
turbine parts. Laser beam and electro discharge machining are the processes
used for machining Nimonic 75 alloy, owing to their drawbacks like heat
affected zone and stresses, an attempt has been made to machine Nimonic 75
alloy of thickness 500 µm using electrochemical micromachining. In this
investigation, employing solid tungsten carbide of diameter 500 µm as the tool,
micro profiles were created in Nimonic 75 alloy sheets. The variable input
parameters considered here are pulse on time, pulse off time, duty cycle and
their influence on performance characteristics such as MRR, overcut, and
conicity were studied. Experimental results have shown that lower value of duty
cycle have produced appreciable MRR, lower overcut and conicity.
technique developed for creating micro features in hard to machine materials.
Nimonic 75 alloy is one such material which finds application in aero engine
turbine parts. Laser beam and electro discharge machining are the processes
used for machining Nimonic 75 alloy, owing to their drawbacks like heat
affected zone and stresses, an attempt has been made to machine Nimonic 75
alloy of thickness 500 µm using electrochemical micromachining. In this
investigation, employing solid tungsten carbide of diameter 500 µm as the tool,
micro profiles were created in Nimonic 75 alloy sheets. The variable input
parameters considered here are pulse on time, pulse off time, duty cycle and
their influence on performance characteristics such as MRR, overcut, and
conicity were studied. Experimental results have shown that lower value of duty
cycle have produced appreciable MRR, lower overcut and conicity.
Key words: Electrochemical micromachining,
Duty cycle, Nimonic 75 alloy.
Duty cycle, Nimonic 75 alloy.
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 2017
Utkarsh Raj
(Dept. of Bioinformatics & Applied Sciences,Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad,Allahabad, India)
Paper Title: CEMDB: A Manually Curated Cancer Epigenetic Marker Database
ABSTRACT: CEMDB is a freely available e-database for facilitating exploration of cancer
epigenetic proteins & their modulators. The contents of this database ranges
from protein families of cancer epigenetic, to their structural data and
inhibitors, pharmacokinetic properties, information related to their toxicology and
cheminformatics. Protein family names can be used for accessing relevant ligand
names, ligand structures and substructures. Overall, this database will be useful
for designing new drugs and therapies for disease like cancer. The principal
purpose of developing the database is to provide an information platform for
researchers interested in the field of cancer epigenetics. We believe that the information
& tools presented in CEMDB will welcome aspiring researchers to start drug
designing outline and bring about an improvement in the field of cancer
epigenetics. This knowledgebase would be helpful to cancer biology researchers,
especially those interested in epigenetic regulation.
epigenetic proteins & their modulators. The contents of this database ranges
from protein families of cancer epigenetic, to their structural data and
inhibitors, pharmacokinetic properties, information related to their toxicology and
cheminformatics. Protein family names can be used for accessing relevant ligand
names, ligand structures and substructures. Overall, this database will be useful
for designing new drugs and therapies for disease like cancer. The principal
purpose of developing the database is to provide an information platform for
researchers interested in the field of cancer epigenetics. We believe that the information
& tools presented in CEMDB will welcome aspiring researchers to start drug
designing outline and bring about an improvement in the field of cancer
epigenetics. This knowledgebase would be helpful to cancer biology researchers,
especially those interested in epigenetic regulation.
Keywords: CEMDB, cancer,
epigenetics, database, proteins.
epigenetics, database, proteins.
Best Paper of GRDS International Conference held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Nov 2017
Choi Yoke Lee
(Year IV BPT Student, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia)
Paper Title: Association of Sedentary Behaviour and Mental Health among Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
ABSTRACT: Sedentary behaviour contributes to adverse physical health outcomes in youth. Although evidence for the relationship between sedentary behaviour and mental health outcomes is emerging, little is known regarding risk of psychological distress and low self-esteem. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of sedentary behaviour with psychological distress and self-esteem in a well-characterised young adult population after controlling for a wide range of potential confounders. We adopted a cross-sectional study design. A sample of 352 participants, 208 (59.1%) females and 144 (40.9%) males responded to a survey. Participants were recruited from University Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia. Sedentary behaviour of the participants was determined by Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used to measure psychological distress and global self-esteem respectively. Analysis of sedentary behaviour demonstrated that participants have high sedentary times. The highest sedentary behaviour engaged by the participants was doing paperwork or computer work, followed by sitting, listening to music and sitting and talk on a phone. Participants spent least time playing musical instruments. Multi regression analysis was performed to determine the level of significance. Sedentary behaviour showed a statistically significant association with psychological distress and self-esteem. Sedentary behaviour can lead to mental health problems in young adults. These findings have a number of important implications for policy and practice. They highlight the need to ensure that young people have appropriate and timely access to evidence based services and interventions across the continuum. Further high-quality longitudinal or interventional research is needed to confirm findings and determine the direction of these relationships.
Keywords: sedentary behaviour, psychological distress, self-esteem, youth
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