This work evaluated the palm oil biomass waste as a source of renewable energy for electric power generation. Nigeria was once the largest producer of Oil Palm products, but since has been relegated to the back ground by Malaysia and some other countries and needs to revitalize its palm oil industries. Electricity regeneration in Nigeria has also been highly politicized and still at shortfall to its teeming population demand. This situation invariably requires revamping through exploitations of alternative energy sources. This work was carried out at Presco Nigeria Ltd which owns palm plantations from where we obtained our oil palm empty fruit bunches for this research. The result obtained from this work shows that 896 kg of empty fruit bunches produced 1.7 MW of power though lower than that of the same mass of methane, it is proving to be by far more cost effective, easier to maintain and run. The research also reported that oil palm empty fruit bunch has more calorific value than other oil palm biomass resources. Placing this research finding with others in literature indicates that the quantity of the biomass is directly proportional to the amount of energy produced.

Education intends to promote such values and improve people’s capacity that sustains environment and development issues of any countries. Education helps to create awareness, welfare attitudes, skills and behaviour as well as a sense of ethical responsibilities among the people. Education has different levels such as primary, secondary, higher secondary and university education. Among these, university or higher education is one of the fastest growing parts of the education system. In these contexts, higher education should be standard, welfare and sustainable development oriented. One of the key aims of higher education is to anticipate the needs of the economy and prepare highly skilled workers to make it competitive. This is especially important for a developing country like Bangladesh. Because, it is badly needed to build up our human capital, and higher education can play vital role in this regard that promotes to the growth of economy, achieve and sustain a high-quality workforce. But higher education is now globalized and in many ways commercialized affair. As a result, quality of higher education is ignored, and business attitude prioritized, especially in the context of third world countries. As a developing country, in Bangladesh, this scenario is more vulnerable.

Humor, as a universal language phenomenon, is an important part in people‟s daily life, which can improve human relations, bring pleasant feeling to people. A sitcom, short form for a situation comedy, consists of a large quantity of humors, and is one of the best carrier forms of humor. Friends is one of the most successful American sitcoms. Love Apartment also enjoys great popularity in China. Under the theoretical framework of speech act theory, this paper analyses the similarities and difference of humorous speech acts in these two famous sitcoms and explores the reasons behind the difference and aims to help the audience have a better interpretation of the sitcoms.

Lung cancer is most common malignancy and is the first cause of death in Iraq. To assess the progression free survival (PFS), and to describe the role of maintaining pemetrexed drug. Retrospective study conducted in Oncology Teaching Hospital /Medical city complex. The period from January 2014 to June 2017. A total of forty seven patients with non-small cell lung cancer, treated by chemotherapy enrolled. Patients assessed for age, gender, histopathological subtypes, first line chemotherapy protocol and progression free survival. The progression free survival was 18.6 months with (95% Confidence Interval (CI)). The progression free survival for adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma were 19.6, 9.8(months). The maintenance pemetrexed showed a better Progression free survival than other patients. Patients with adenocarcinoma histology have better Progression free survival than other subtypes

This paper aimed at carrying out a failure analysis on a typical gas pipeline in Niger Delta, Nigeria. The research analyzes the causes of failure of an existing pipeline which conveys 35MSCF/D of natural gas from the processing plant of marginal oil and gas field to a power generating station, 14km away. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) procedure, specifically, Ultrasonic Testing method was used to carry out the failure analysis on the pipe specimen. The pipeline thickness gauging alongside the flaw detention procedures carried out showed that the pipeline failed integrity test, therefore unfit for its intended purpose. The overall result shows that the major causes of the pipe failure are metallurgical/weld defect as well as corrosion along the welded line. The parameters obtained were used to compute the failure model for the pipeline.

The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyze the significant promotion mix factors that have an effect on the outstanding lending decision and formulate a suitable strategy for Indonesia Exim bank. The type of research used is correlational research and if based on data type is quantitative research. The population of this research is the debtors from Indonesia Exim bank in the Medan region from 2012 to 2016, totaling 30 companies. Data analysis in this research uses multiple linear regression model. In the process of data processing, the authors are assisted using the Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) data processing application. The results have found that advertising, personal sales, public relations, and direct sales simultaneously have an influence on lending decisions. Partially, advertising and public relations have a significant influence on loan decisions, while personal sales and direct sales have no significant effect on lending decisions

The church’s growth rate is simply not keeping pace with world’s burgeoning population, especially in East and West Sub-counties of Nakuru County. An honest evaluation of church membership verses the population of the area will lead one to conclude that unless there is a dramatic change in the way the church is growing, then the church will not complete Heaven’s assignment. This study examined levels of role and responsibility coordination among pastors and church elders in the SDA church. The researcher employed descriptive research designs with both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The results indicated that believers indeed had spiritual challenges that hindered the church to grow. It was found out that with commitment and education in the word of God members have the potential to reach the masses with the word of God. The researcher conducted a survey to determine the challenges facing spiritual growth and development in this locality. This was to help discover the challenges and strategize on ways that the church can use to grow. It was meant also to help the church leadership address those issues that will make the church stagnant without fulfilling its mission. The study concluded that nomination process was not transparent since some posts were reserved for specific persons; it was found that such exercise was influenced negatively by the leadership. The findings also ascertained that church elders and pastors imposed persons of their choice in specific posts and influencing the election process. The leaders of the churches in this locality will need to work together with the laity in addressing the spiritual challenges. When they work together results will be a spiritual people and a church ready to fulfill God’s mission. The spiritual leaders need to take a front lead.

The business concentration related to post-harvest and agro-food processing is scarcely widespread in the scientific literature, especially in emerging countries such as Peru. The objective was: a) to know the territories where the companies dedicated to the cultivation, processing and conservation of cereals, vegetables, legumes and fruits are located in Peru, b) to know the quantity of these companies and c) to identify the size of these agro-food companies. Material and method: This is an observational, descriptive and transversal study. The International Standard Industrial Classification version 3.0 and the classification database of the companies that reported the Ministry of Production from January 1 to December 31, 2015 were used. In Peru there are 7995 companies; 5042 are dedicated to the cultivation of cereals, 908 to vegetables and legumes and 2045 to fruits, nuts and plants for beverages and spices. The territories that host these economic activities are: Ucayali with 848 (16.8%) companies, Lima with 281 (30.9%) and Madre de Dios with 518 (25.3%) companies respectively. For the elaboration and transformation of food products, Lima is the city that houses 4683 companies, more than the rest of the cities. According to the business size there are 7828 (97.9%) and 10720 (98.3%) microenterprises corresponding to the cultivation and processing of these foods. Conclusions: It is important to know the socio-economic and agrifood reality, public-private investment to enhance the human capital and the economy of the Peruvian territories with more sustainable and environmentally friendly activities

The study assessed the impact of poverty alleviation programme on Agricultural Production and Literacy Among Adults in Damaturu Yobe state. The Objectives of the study is to assess the impact of poverty alleviation on Agricultural production and Literacy among Adults. And the beneficiaries of this study are the Yobe State Agency for Community and Social Development, Ministry of Sport and Youth Empowerment, Non-Governmental Organization Eradicating Poverty, Youths/Adult, Farmers and School Dropout. A survey research design was used for the study. The target population of the study was comprise of 300 beneficiaries of poverty alleviation programmes in Damaturu Local Government Area, one hundred and sixty nine (169) was selected as sample through simple random sampling techniques. The instrument used for this study was questionnaire tagged Assessment of Poverty Alleviation Programmes on Adults Economic in Empowerment in Damaturu, Yobe State (APAPAEED). In analyzing the data descriptive statistics of frequency, percentage, mean and Ranks was used. The study reveals that Poverty Alleviation Programmes has positive impacts on Agricultural Production and Literacy programme in Damaturu, Yobe State, Nigeria.

The results of the survey showed that consumers generally know (53.3%) what genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are, but they do not have enough information about the genetic modification process. The main concerns of consumers about GMO foods are their carcinogenic effects to human. The usage of GMOs in health sector and in preventing environmental pollution were the most approved areas by the consumers, whereas the majority of consumers disapproved the use of genetic modifications in food applications. This study shows that knowledge, perceived risks, attitude, labeling have a significant relationship with willingness to purchase GMO food products based on the survey conducted in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The study showed importance of willingness to purchase GMO food products to determine the success of the business with human needs. So, this study will help the GMO food products entrepreneur to plan and run their business accordingly to achieve success. In addition to that, the survey data will be helpful to the GMO authority, to understand the behavior intention of the consumers of Malaysia, which will help them for further research as well as to take adequate measures for the better managerial implications of the GMO food products company in Malaysia

Sometimes writing impressively gratifies the writer, while writing expressively not only satisfies, but also benefits the reader. If so, writers who write to impress themselves had better keep their written work for their personal reading. How writers use language is critical, because it determines how meanings of their ideas are received, interpreted and acted upon (herein referred to as language ergonomics). This paper reviews literature from English language authorities on well—writing to express. It is about using a short, specific, concrete, common, and positive word; about using a strong verb and the active voice; about using a word that means what it is supposed to mean. That is all about effective writing as defined by eight Cs: Concise, saying what needs to be said using only the necessary words; Choice, using suitable words; Compelling, saying it in a way that makes the listener or reader pay attention; Compliant, obeying relevant language rules. It is also defined as Consistent, avoiding contradictions, i.e. being in agreement with what the experts say; Clear, using a simple and direct way so that listeners or readers understand it easily; Coherent, saying it in a logical and organised way; Concrete, trying to be as definite and as specific as possible. The researcher discovers through analysis that great writers use both adverbs and adjectives sparingly to avoid wastage. While adjectives overwhelm nouns, adverbs weaken verbs. Wordsmiths prefer strong verbs to modifiers, opt for concrete words as opposed to abstract ones, go in for a variety of sentences rather than only long-winded ones, and choose the active voice other than passive. If writers chose to follow these simple rules, communication objectives could be achieved.

This study aims to analyze the influence of emotional intelligence, rewards and job satisfaction on organizational commitment both partially and simultaneously. The design of this study is quantitative using the survey method. The population of this study is life insurance agents who work for insurance companies that control the market share in the JABODETABEK region. The sample size in this study was determined through a minimum sample size formula for the iterative measure of correlation coefficients, in order to obtain a sample of 200 life insurance agents. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis techniques. SPSS 22.00 analysis tool. The results of this study are that emotional intelligence, rewards and job satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment both partially and simultaneously. There are still other factors that influence organizational commitment apart from three variables of emotional intelligence, rewards and job satisfaction

The government provides criminal law policies to someone who wants to be a whistleblower and a justice collaborator of corruption. The criminal law policy is enforced in Law No. 31 of 2014 as a complement to the weaknesses of Law No. 13 of 2006 and several other regulations. Regarding the amount of government appreciation given in the form of protection and appreciation, it is necessary to know how important the role of a whistleblower and justice collaborator is in uncovering the main criminal acts of corruption in assisting the criminal justice system in this country. This paper was carried out at the Witness and Victim Protection Agency. The data obtained are primary data and secondary data. Also, primary data collection techniques are also carried out by interviewing the parties concerned which are then analyzed descriptively. The data obtained is then processed and reviewed based on the formulation of the problem that has been applied so that it is expected to obtain a clear and concrete picture of the objects discussed qualitatively and subsequently presented descriptively namely explaining, elaborating, and describing by the problems closely related to this research. In giving testimony in general, the Justice Collaborator is motivated by a reduction in the period of detention or from his heart. Indeed he intends to repent. However, also in the testimony sometimes a Justice Collaborator is disturbed or hindered by his fellow friends who commit a crime, and this is what every country in the world needs to regulate so that the dismantling of a crime can run optimally. In responding to Corruption cases, countries in the world have reacted with various rules so that they can create a deterrent effect for the perpetrators of the crime, as well as the rules regarding Whistleblowers and Justice Collaborators they have included in their country's Law. However, in Indonesia, the rules regarding witnesses of new perpetrators and reporters are regulated in the 2011 Supreme Court Circular.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of work discipline and training on employee performance. This type of research is quantitative associative. Population in this research is all employees of production section totaling 61 people. Method of data analysis in this research is multiple linear regression model. In the data processing process, the author used Statistical software Product and Service Solution (SPSS). The finding of the results are work discipline has a significant effect on employee performance; training has a significant effect on employee performance. Research has proven work discipline, and training simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance. Employment discipline will increase if the written framework, work standards, monitoring and the provision of material and non-material compensation are evaluated and the company applies. The authors recommend that the company enable written and clear job descriptions, written work standards, improve monitoring and provide material and non-material compensation, to increase employee performance. Companies should increase the intensity of employee training, the skills, the productivity of the employees are constantly growing

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between transactional analysis strategies and workplace harmony of hospitability organizations in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Cross sectional survey design was used for this study. High levels of casualization of staff strength were found in these organizations under study, hence the study focus only on the managers of selected standard hospitality organizations in Rivers State. Sample size of ninety (90) managers was sampled using census survey design. The hypotheses of the study was tested and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), findings revealed that, the dimension of the predictor variable transactional analysis strategies; personality component, Ego states, Trust and Communication have a significant relationship between the measure of the criterion variable workplace harmony; grievances frequency and collaboration. The Moderating factors of motivation and leadership moderate the relationship between transactional analysis strategies and workplace harmony of hospitality organization in Rivers State. Therefore, we recommended that thoughtfulness and adherence should be geared towards implementing the dimension listed and discussed in this study as it enhances workplace harmony.