Category Archives: 2020

INVESTMENT RISK OF PROCEEDS FOR SUPPLEMENTARY ASSOCIATION IN A FUZZY PORTFOLIO APPRAISAL

The hazard measure assumes a significant job for portfolio determination issue. Anyway the traditional Markowitz’s MV technique doesn’t coordinate this present reality in various conditions, accordingly specialists done are to improve and change the MV model to speak to the reasonableness. The portfolio hazard is measured by utilizing the change of fuzzy returns. The proposed model gives better execution when contrasted with old style mean-difference model. Numerical models are likewise introduced to represent the convenience of the model. For an uncertain capital market, this examination encourages progressively sensible venture choices with four target choices. To oversee such a speculation, another fuzzy return work, where a few protections are considered for abundance venture dependent on the chose ensured pace of return is acquainted with improve the probabilistic mean and difference esteems, prompting an overhauled fuzzy portfolio model. As indicated by set a few protections for abundance interest in the fuzzy return work, effective portfolios for each chose ensured pace of return can be acquired under various degrees of speculation chance, an arithmetical occasion of a portfolio variety problem to exhibit the assessed model. A few numerical models are given to outline the demonstrating thought and the adequacy of the proposed calculation.

Keywords: Investment Risk, Reinforcement, Fuzzy Portfolio, Proceeds, Corporation.

EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION AND ATTITUDE ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AMONG GRADUATING STUDENTS OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

In Nigeria, unemployment has become normal for years comparing its neighbor countries. One of the least focused aspects of reducing unemployment is promoting entrepreneurship. Despite all factual and empirical evidence confirming that Entrepreneurship is the engine that propelled growth of every economy around the world, Nigeria is yet to experience meaningful growth of Entrepreneurship. The objective of this study is to propose a link between Entrepreneurial Education (EE) and Attitude on Entrepreneurial (EA) Intention among Graduating Students of the Nigerian Universities. The formulation of the framework is based on a review of literature on Entrepreneurship, This conceptual paper is based on a critical literature review of EI, and from the foresight of the former research result. for this paper, more than 100 articles from Science Direct, Emerald, Taylor & Francis, and many peer-review papers published in the international journals and conferences were reviewed through the research period. It of no doubt if this study is validated will provide an avenue for Government to develop new strategies for eradicating unemployment in the country, and to embolden graduate’s intention to partake in small business. The proposed framework will assist not only in helping students to develop an intention to start their venture but also to policy-makers and other stakeholders in improving the university curriculum to include a practical approach toward students partaking in an entrepreneurial venture. The results of the action regulation factors would boost the establishment of additional sustainable enterprises in Nigeria.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurial Attitude, Entrepreneurial Education.

GENDER EQUALITY AND PARTICIPATION IN POLICY MAKING WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIA AND AFGHANISTAN

The paper deals with the gender equality and participation in policy making with special reference to India and Afghanistan. Gender inequality is the most persistent and pervasive global problem of the 21st century militating against the attainment of sustainable development in patriarchal societies. Thus, the research focused on analyzing how society perceives the concept of gender equality, participation and women empowerment, factors that militate against the achievement of gender equality in the society and its role in sustainable development. In gathering information, the study based on theoretical concepts and also develop a framework based on an in-depth literature study. The paper ties the theoretical interpretation of current various knowledge sources used by farmers to the conceptual model system. Basically, in this paper, we have studied policies and review quality research papers on the topic gender equality and participation in policy making with special reference to India and Afghanistan. And the source of information gathers based on secondary information and interpret gathered information on basis of websites of government and organizations India and Afghanistan. The findings of this paper indicate that gender equality has positive economic consequences in decision-making, it improves gender participation in community development programmes and leads to healthy families and increased food productivity. When women are highly qualified, more responsible and less corruptible, this causes efficiency gains to emerge. The paper concluded that gender equality, participation and women empowerment are essential tools in the achievement of reduction of discrimination which help to increase efficiency and consequence to sustainable development in both countries India and Afghanistan.

Keywords: Gender Equality, Gender Participation, Policy Making, Afghanistan, India.

GROWTH OF DIGITAL ADOPTION IN INDIA

India’s fast adoption of digital technology has drastically changed a number of industries, boosting economic growth and improving millions of people’s quality of life. The main forces behind this digital revolution are examined in this abstract, including the widespread use of the internet, governmental initiatives, and the development of reasonably priced smartphones. The government’s Digital India initiative has been essential in advancing e-governance, digital infrastructure development, and digital literacy. The emergence of fintech, e-commerce, and online learning platforms has also expedited the adoption of digital technology in both urban and rural regions. Notwithstanding these developments, problems including inadequate digital literacy, restricted infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues still exist. To maintain and increase the advantages of digital adoption in India, these problems must be addressed through targeted investments and legislative changes. The abstract emphasizes how digital technologies have revolutionized India’s socioeconomic environment and stresses the importance of ongoing attempts to close the digital gap.

Keywords: Digital Adoption, India, Internet Penetration, Digital India, E-Governance, E-Commerce, Online Education, Digital Literacy, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity.

NEURAL NETWORK FOR DIGIT RECOGNITION

Digit recognition is an essential problem in machine learning and pattern recognition, with many applications including optical character recognition (OCR), postal automation, & handwriting analysis relying on it. Neural networks have become increasingly potent tools for digit recognition in recent years because of their capacity to automatically extract discriminative features from data. This paper focuses on several elements related to digit recognition and provides an extensive overview of neural networks for this purpose.

Keywords: Neural Network, Digit Recognition, AI, Network.

AN EXAMINATION OF GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE PATTERNS A CASE STUDY OF WAK OYA AREA, SRI LANKA

Radon, is a natural radioactive element that can be found on water, soil and rock. Radon can be used to identify the ground and surface water system for protect the ground water recharge areas. Wak oya is one of the streams starts from Labugama-Kalatuwawa forest reserve which contribute the birth of many water ways. The main aim of this study is identifying the discharge difference between ground and surface water and study the changes in land use pattern in Wak oya catchment area to identify the changes in ground and surface water system in the area. These data can be used to protect the recharge area. Nine stream samples and five well water samples were analyzed for radon (222Rn) using RAD Aqua system, which transfer dissolve radon in the water samples to the air within the circuit. Land use changes of the study area analyze using remote sensing data, satellite images and land use data from Survey Department of SL. Radon concentration in the water samples studied varies between 1979 +/- 150,3260 +/- 150, and 7690 +/-160,15900 +/- 182 surface and ground water respectively. Measurements can be concluded that there is significant difference between radon concentrations of surface and well water. The differences in radon concentrations are used to detect interactions between surface water and ground water.

Keywords: Geology, Groundwater, Radon, Radioactivity,  Surface Water.

DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT WITH PYTHON PROGRAMMING

The PEP cycle is the essential instrument for proposing major new highlights, for gathering criticism on an issue, and for reporting the design choices that have gone into Python. Outstanding PEPs are remarked and explored by the Python Community. As of March 2017, Python is the fifth most mainstream language. In this paper, an investigation discusses on Python discovered it to be more profitable than traditional dialects for critical thinking including string control and search in a word reference. The social news organizing site Reddit is composed totally in Python. Python has been utilized in Artificial Intelligence errands. Python is frequently utilized for Natural Language preparing errands. Numerous Linux disseminations use installers written in Python. Python has additionally broad use in Information Security Industry. The Raspberry Pi single-board PC venture has begun utilizing Python as its principle client programming language.

Keywords: Python, PEP, Language, Information.

MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD AS A SCIENCE OF PATTERNS

Background and Objective: Mathematics in the Modern World (MMW) is one of the general education courses in the New General Education Curriculum (NGEC) in higher education institutions in the Philippines. Awareness of students’ experiences and attitude toward this new course is necessary for the improvement of instruction.

Methods and Findings: A total of 109 first year college students were administered with a questionnaire to find out their attitude toward mathematics and a set of open-ended questions regarding their realizations and challenges encountered in MMW class. Results show that students exhibited positive attitude toward Mathematics in the Modern World. Students recognized the importance of mathematics in one’s life and in the society.

Conclusion: Students thrive well in a learning environment that fosters exploration, creativity, collaboration, love and respect. With this, every student will begin to like, do, and love mathematics, then succeed.

Keywords: Mathematics in the Modern World, New General Education Curriculum, Attitude towards Math, Challenges in Math Class.

A CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Today the supply chain has evolved tremendously from a fixed job of a bridge between sales and production functions with a focus on raw material supply to product manufacturing lines and finish goods dispatch to the final consumer to an independent function with a separate hierarchy. The SCM focus has adopted the upgraded planning methods such as integrated S&OP and outsourced logistics. Further, the world has seen continuous wealth shift towards the rural areas over the past few years and the online product purchase is rapidly increasing due to the buyer’s trust in communication transparency and easy much option access. To adapt to these trends SCM requires being faster, granular, and precise.

The Supply chain efficiency can be increased by up-gradation with new technology and eliminating the waste in the process. We studied the step by step SCM 4.0 implementation process to achieve the SCM 4.0 application benefits like global inventory and lead time reduction with the help of digitized material planning, order fulfilment, and forecast accuracy. We have analyzed the key six value SCM 4.0 enablers as improvement levers that will generate a change in capital cost, manufacturing agility, and service are planning, physical flow, performance management, order management, collaboration, and strategy.

Further, We carried a pilot study on SCM 4.0 implementation with current state mapping of value chain identified the wastage like manual data capturing, manual planning based on gut filling, low service levels, and high inventory that can be prevented or eliminated by the effective SCM 4.0 application. Also, We noted that SCM 4.0 deployment face some problems like training needs and skilled talent, senior leadership involvement, change management, and small and medium business needs tailor-made solutions.

Keywords: SCM 4.0, Cloud, Digitization, Digital Waste, Big-Data.

EXAMINATION OF CONCRETE COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH WITH RICE HUSK ASH

Rice crop is largely harvested in Pakistan each year and produces huge amount of Rice Husk (RH), contaminating the environment following their removal as by-product in Food Industries. The ashes produced during the burning of Rice Husk are known as Rice Husk Ash (RHA). RHA is capable of modifying its natural properties to Pozzolanic properties at high temperatures. This research paper explicitly demonstrates astonishing results of testing concrete mix samples with intervention of RHA as partial substitution of cement in with varying proportion under different curing conditions (Water, Sulphuric acid and Hydrochloric acid) that one may evaluate concrete compressive strength.

Keywords: Concrete, Rice Husk Ash (RHA), Compressive Strength Comparisons, Durability, Curing Conditions.