SAVAP International

1.  ELECTRONIC DISCRIMINATION OF MINT PLANTS BASED ON QUARTZ CRYSTAL MICROBALANCE SENSORS    

J.B. Igat, D.B. Albano ,  F.B Sevilla III
Physical Sciences Department, De La Salle University, Dasmariñas, Cavite, & College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila,  PHILIPPINES.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 1-9

2.  MEASURING THE EFFECT OF ADDING COPPER ON THE QUALITY OF THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF PURE ALUMINIUM    

Zuher Hassan Abdullah, Thamir K. Salim
Technical Institute of Babylon, & College of Engineering, University of Tikrit,  IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 10-18

3.  ASSESSMENT OF SHALLOW WELL QUALITY FOR IRRIGATION: A CASE STUDY FROM LAGOS, NIGERIA    

I.S. Akoteyon,   Ade Mercy Ayima
Department of Geography and Planning, Lagos State University, Ojo, & Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Abuja,  NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 19-31

4.  TRIANGULATING PSYCHOPOMP, BOT AND AVATAR TO CREATE A TECHNO-PSYCHOGOGIC LEARNING ACTIVITY SYSTEM FOR AUTISM TREATMENT    

Noel Kok Hwee Chia, Norman Kiak Nam Kee
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University,  SINGAPORE.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 32-57

5.  EFFECT OF PBO ON THE SOME PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOUNDING RUBBER    

Jabbar Husain Ibrahim
Laser Physics Department , College of Science for Women Babylon University,   IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 58-65

6.  RADON CONCENTRATION IN AIR IN SOME SITES OF BABYLON GOVERNORATE    

Sadiq Hassen Lefta , Jabbar Hussain Ibrahim
Laser Physics Department , College of Science for Women Babylon University,   IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 66-69

7.  PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A TRACTOR MOUNTED KENAF HARVESTING MACHINE     

Solomon Musa Dauda,  Ahmad Desa, Abdan, Khalina, Othman Jamarei
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang,  MALAYSIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 70-81

8.  TERRORISM AND THE GULF OF GUINEA: HOW SAFE ARE WE?    

Olusegun Paul Adesanya , Friday Aworawo, Tolu E. Ifedayo
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 82-98

9.  MEASURING CONCENTRATION RADON AND THORON GASES IN SOIL OF THE BABYLON GOVERNORATE    

Dr. Assia Hammed, Dr. Alai Ahmed, Sadiq Hassen
Department of Physics, College of Science, Baghdad University, & College of Women Science, Babylon University, IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 99-110

10.  THE INFLUENCE OF INCLINATION ANGLE ON NATURAL CONVECTION IN A RECTANGULAR ENCLOSURE    

Thamer Khalif Salem
Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, Tikrit University, Tikrit, IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 111-123

11.  FORMAL SEMANTICS, SYNTAX, PRAGMATICS: AN ESSENCE OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE DESIGN    

Kebande Rigworo Victor, Karani Nyachiro Nelson
Department of Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Egerton University, Njoro, KENYA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 124-131

12.  CHRYSOPHYLLUM ALBIDUM (AFRICAN STAR APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT AS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY INHIBITOR ON THE CORROSION OF ALUMINIUM IN ACIDIC MEDIUM    

I. C. Madufor, U. E. Itodoh, M. U. Obidiegwu, M. S. Nwakaudu
Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, & Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 132-142

13.  NEW MEDIA ORDER FOR A SAFE SOUTH ASIA    

Dr.B.K. Ravi
Department of Communication, Bangalore University, Karnataka, INDIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 143-156

14.  A REVIEW OF DIVERSITY TECHNIQUES FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS    

C.K. Agubor, F.K. Opara, G.N. Eze
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 157-167

15.  COMPRESSION BEHAVIOR OF POLYMER CONCRETE BY USING DESTRUCTIVE AND ULTRASONIC WAVE TEST AT 26 KHZ    

Meethaq M. Abed, Dr. Mohammed H. Al-Maamori, Dr.Zuhair J. Abdul Amer
Karbelaa Institute, & Babylon University, IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 168-176

16.  OPTIMIZATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF FLY ASH BLENDED CEMENT CONCRETE USING SCHEFFE’S SIMPLEX THEORY    

L. Anyaogu, J. C. Ezeh
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 177-186

17.  FREE-VIBRATION ANALYSIS OF THIN RECTANGULAR FLAT PLATES USING ORDINARY FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD    

J. C. Ezeh, O. M. Ibearugbulem, C. I. Onyechere 
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 187-192

18.  COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TRAFFIC PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND LARGE CENTRAL ISLAND ROTARIES IN MINNA, NIGERIA    

M. Abubakar, Dr. P. N. Ndoke 
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 193-198

19.  SOME MECHANICAL AND END-USE PROPERTIES OF BAMBOO POWDER FILLED LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITES    

Innocent O. Eze,  Dr. Martin U. Obidiegwu, Stephen O. Eyarefe 
Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering,  & Department of Dental Technology,  Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 199-207

20.  THE EFFECTS OF MALEIC ACID ON SOME MECHANICAL AND END-USE PROPERTIES OF BAMBOO POWDER FILLED LOW DENSITY POLYETHYLENE COMPOSITES    

Innocent O. Eze, Dr. Martin U. Obidiegwu, Stephen O. Eyarefe  
Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, & Department of Dental Technology,  Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, NIGERIA.  

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 208-217

21.  ANTHROPOMETRIC DETERMINANTS OF HYPOKINETIC FITNESS STATUS OF SEDENTARY WOMEN IN NIGERIA    

Dr. Elvis I .Agbonlahor, Osayuwamen Diane Aghedo, Prof. Dr. E. O. Agwubike, 
Department of Health, Environmental Education and Human Kinetics, University of Benin, Benin City, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 218-223

PART-II SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

22.  A COMPARISON OF PRE- AND IN-SERVICE PRESCHOOL TEACHERS’ MATHEMATICAL ANXIETY AND BELIEFS ABOUT MATHEMATICS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN    

Dr. Durmuş Aslan
Faculty of Education, Çukurova University, TURKEY.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 225-230

23.  EFFICACY OF WIKIPEDIA AS A PEDAGOGICAL APPARATUS IN THE CLASSROOM    

Malissa Maria Mahmud, Wong Shiet Ching
Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan,  MALAYSIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 231-242

24.  REFORMING HOSPITALITY EDUCATION TO FULFILL THE INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS: A CASE OF UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA     

Nurhazani Mohd Shariff
School of Tourism, Hospitality & Environmental Management,  College of Law, Government & International Studies,  Universiti Utara Malaysia,  MALAYSIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 243-251

25.  THE COMPETENCE OF TEACHER AS HUMAN RECOURCES AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL OF KEDIRI CITY, EAST JAVA PROVINCE     

Ratna Setyarahajoe, Irtanto
Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Bhayangkara Surabaya University, & The Research and Development of East Java Province,  INDONESIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 252-261

26.  EMPOWERMENT MODEL FOR THE GARBAGE PICKER BASE ON THE ASSET TO IMPROVE SOCIAL LIVING GRADE AT SURABAYA    

Ita Kusuma Mahendrawati
Social & Politic Faculty, Muhammaddiyah University Sidoarjo,  INDONESIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 262-274

27.  MAKING THE CASE FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED ENVIRONMENTS    

Cynthia S. Johnson, Ed.D., Elaine Radmer, Ph.D.
Gonzaga University, WA,  USA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 275-279

28.  DONNE’S METAPHYSICAL POETRY: A NEW THEORY OF LOVE     

Mushtaq Ahmad
Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur,  PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 280-285

29.  OF TABOOS AND SACREDNESS: SOCIAL REALISM IN PAKISTANI SHORT STORY GENRE    

Dr. Munawar Iqbal Ahmad, Muhammad Sheeraz
Department of English, International Islamic University, Islamabad,  PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 286-291

30.  TERRORISM IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: EFFECTS ON SPORTS DEVELOPMENT    

Michael A. Ogujiofor, Gbenegbara A. Deemua
Department Of Human Kinetics and Health Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State,  NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 292-298

31.  A REFLECTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE MACHINERIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA    

Dr. J.C. Ihejirika
Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt,  NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 299-309

32.  TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR ADULT LEARNERS: IMPLICATIONS OF LEARNING CHARACTERISTICS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING-LEARNING TRANSACTION    

Dr. J.C. Ihejirika
Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt,  NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 310-315

33.  ASSERTIVENESS SKILL OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS: A CASE OF TURKEY    

Dr. Ercüment Erbay, Sinan Akçay
FEAS, Department of Social Work, University of Hacettepe,  TURKEY.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 316-323

34.  ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEMS OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SYSTEM IN PAKISTAN: CRITICAL REVIEW OF LITERATURE    

Iqbal Ahmad, Dr. Muhammad Rauf , Aqeela Rashid, Shahfiq ur Rehman , Muhammad Salam
Department of Education, University of Malakand; IER, University of Peshawar; Education Department, Forman Christian College, Lahore; Department of Management Studies, University of Malakand,  PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 324-331

35.  CURRICULA IN THE SADC REGION: THE CASE OF BOTSWANA    

Dr. A. A. Nkhwalume
Department of Mathematics and Science Education, University of Botswana, Gaborone,  BOTSWANA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 332-337

36.  PRACTICE TEACHING AND LEARNING USING INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA INNOVATION FOR NON-OPTIONAL TEACHERS TEACHING IN MUSIC EDUCATIONS    

Mubin Md Nor, Dr. Kamaruddin Ilias
Ipoh Teachers Training Institute,  MALAYSIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 338-346

37.  CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF WOMEN LANGUAGE AT THE LEXICAL LEVEL IN SENSE AND SENSIBILITY    

Chen Hua
School of International Education, Shandong University of Finance and Economics, Shandong,  CHINA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 347-361

38.  QUALITY IN TEACHING THROUGH SELF-ASSESSMENT    

Dr Berrington Xolani Siphosakhe Ntombela
SABIS University of Erbil, Kurdistan,  IRAQ.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 362-374

39.  REPRESENTATION OF SOCIOCULTURAL IDENTITY IN URDU SHORT STORY: A TRANSITIVITY ANALYSIS     

Snobra Rizwan
Department of English, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan,  PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 375-385

40.  CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTIVE CAPACITY OF WOMEN TO RURAL WATER SUPPLY IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA    

G.M. Adebo, A. B. Sekumade
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti,  NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 386-399

41.  INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS AT UNIVERSITY: A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW    

Hu Wenhua, Zhang Zhe
School of International Education, Shandong University of Finance and Economics; School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Shandong University,  CHINA, & School of Education, The University of Manchester  UK.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 400-406

42.  LONG RUN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INFLATION AND STOCK RETURN: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN    

Faiza Saleem, Laraib Zafar, Bisma Rafique
Department of Management Sciences, University of Wah, Wah Cantt;  PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 407-415

43.  AN INTEGRATED TEACHING-LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION IN SINGAPORE    

Noel Kok Hwee Chia, Norman Kiak Nam Kee
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University,   SINGAPORE.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 416-426

44.  ANALYSIS OF MARKETING PRACTICES OF SUGAR INDUSTRY IN SINDH    

Dr. M. Hameed-ur-Rehman, Ghulam Sarwar Panhwar
Hamdard Institute of Education and Social Sciences, Hamdard University, Karachi,   PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 427-430

45.  THE NATURE AND QUALITY OF CLASSROOM VERBAL INTERACTION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ZIMBABWE    

Pedzisai Goronga
Educational Foundations Department, Faculty of Education, University of Zimbabwe, ZIMBABWE.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 431-444

46.  DETERMINANT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIALS AMONG VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS IN NORTH EASTERN STATES, NIGERIA    

P. S. Yaduma, Dabo B. Hammad
Department of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, & Building Technology Programme, College of Education Azare, Bauchi State, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 445-452

47.  PUBLIC PERCEPTION ON ECONOMIC PERFORMANCES OF RICH PROVINCE IN INDONESIA: PUBLIC SURVEY IN THE PROVINCE OF EAST KALIMANTAN IN 2012    

Warsilan
Faculty of Economics in Economy and Development, University of Mulawarman, Campus of Gunung Kelua Samarinda, East Kalimantan, INDONESIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 453-458

48.  EXCHANGE RATE AS A DETERMINANT OF FLUCTUATION IN FOREIGN EXCHANGE RESERVES: EVIDENCE FROM ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN    

Muhammad Tahir Khan
Department of Management Sciences, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 459-471

49.  VIEWS AND TARGET GROUP PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM IN THE DISTRICT KUTAI KARTANEGARA INDONESIA    

Irwan Gani, Siti Amalia
Faculty of Economics, Mulawarman University, INDONESIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 472-481

50.  EVOLUTION OF THE CONCEPT OF COMPULSORY LICENSING: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF KEY DEVELOPMENTS BEFORE AND AFTER TRIPS    

Muhammad Zaheer Abbas, Shamreeza Riaz
Faculty of Shariah & Law , International Islamic University, Islamabad, PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 482-499

51.  ZIMBABWE’S LANGUAGE POLICY IN EDUCATION AND THE ‘SILENCED VOICES’: A CASE STUDY OF NYANJA/CHEWA SPEAKING PUPILS FROM PORTA AND KINTYRE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZVIMBA, ZIMBABWE    

Francis Muchenje, Pedzisai Goronga, Beatrice Bondai
University of Zimbabwe, Harare, ZIMBABWE.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 500-511

52.  SOCIOLOGICAL COMMENT ON THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION'S DEFINITION OF HEALTH    

Bulent Öngören, İshak Aydemir
Provincial Directorate of Public Health, Muğla, & Department of Social Work, School of Health, Turgut Özal University, TURKEY.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 512-519

53.  PATIENT RIGHTS PRACTICE IN TURKEY    

İshak Aydemir, Bulent Öngören
Department of Social Work, School of Health, Turgut Özal University, & Provincial Directorate of Public Health, Muğla, TURKEY.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 520-529

54.  UPGRADING THE AVAILABILITY OF BUILDING SENTENCE ON INDONESIAN LANGUAGE LEARNING BY USING SERIES PICTURES MEDIA    

Istuning Rahayu, Lily Montarcih Limantara
Taman Harapan Elementary School, Malang, East Java, & Department of Water Resources, Faculty of Engineering, University of Brawijaya, Malang, East Java, INDONESIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 530-535

55.  GENDER AND LANGUAGE LEARNING MOTIVATION    

Muhammad Akram, Dr. Mamuna Ghani
Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, PAKISTAN.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 536-540

56.  EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2009 NATIONAL SPORTS POLICY OF NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SPORTS SCIENCE, EXERCISE SCIENCE, AND SPORT MEDICINE    

Samuel Ovenseri AIBUEKU, Solomon OGBOUMA
Department of Health, Environmental Education and Human Kinetics, University of Benin, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 541-549

57.  LITIGATIONS IN FITNESS PROGRAMMES: HOW PREPARED ARE FITNESS CENTRES IN EDO AND DELTA STATES OF NIGERIA?    

Solomon  OGBOUMA, Samuel Ovenseri AIBUEKU, Elias O. AGWUBIKE
Department of Health, Environmental Education and Human Kinetics, University of Benin, NIGERIA.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 550-557

58.  SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS: EXPLORING THE CONCEPT IN ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS    

John Mapfumo, Patricia Muchena 
Department of Distance Education, Africa University, Mutare; Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), Manicaland Campus, Mutare; ZIMBABWE.

[Abstract]   [Full Paper]  Pages 558-575