scholarly journals The effect of modern office technology on management performance: Durban Westville

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 376-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mashau Pfano ◽  
Andrisha Beharry
Keyword(s):  
Positive Change ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
Business Managers ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Effect

It is difficult to think of a situation where businesses can do well without the use of modern office technology, in particular, items like computers and telephones. It is extremely difficult to determine if businesses depend on technology or if technology creates business opportunities. Modern office technology is correlated with positive change in management performance. Using a quantitative approach, 67 questionnaires were sent to middle and upper-level business managers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Modern office technology makes significant difference in a workplace. Office technologies enhance performance and this can only be seen if the office is equipped with relevant and needed technologies. There is a strong correlation between the right use of office technologies and positive change in management performance. It is recommended that office managers still procure modern office technology to increase performance. The challenge is to harness this newly emerging technology for the benefit of the business. This study concludes that technological advancement has a positive effect on our quality of life and the way we do business, and this trend is expected to keep escalating

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF BASIC MAINTENANCE CONCEPTS USING WITNESS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (6) ◽  
pp. 5435-5440
Author(s):  
VLADIMIRA SCHINDLEROVA ◽  
◽  
IVANA SAJDLEROVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Predictive Maintenance ◽  
Maintenance Management ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Manufactured Products ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Production Facilities

Maintenance is a complex, extensive and important issue in terms of its impact on the quality of manufactured products or services provided in all areas of industry. The importance of predictive maintenance for the industry in the 21st century is crucial. However, the right approach to maintenance management is often underestimated in many companies today, although it can have a very positive effect on the company’s efficiency. Using the example of a practical application, the paper includes a comparison of three main maintenance concepts – classical (reactive), planned, predictive through the simulation software Witness. Maintenance concepts are compared in terms of their ability to solve and eliminate failures that occur in production facilities during operation.

scholarly journals Influence of preemergently applied herbicides on the yield and quality of caraway achenes (Carum carvi L.)

2008 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-266
Author(s):  
Antonín Vaculík
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Standard Length ◽  
Oil Content ◽  
Competitive Ability ◽  
Weed Species ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Different Doses

Caraway has very low competitive ability against most of weed species. Therefore, it is important to choose a suitable herbicide control, especially at biennial caraway. The experiments with the herbicides applied in caraway were found in pure growth, with variety Kepron (with standard length of ve­ge­ta­ti­ve period). The aim of the trials was to find out the differences at achenes yiled and essential oil content after the treatment by the various herbicides, applied preemergently. Also, the selective ac­ti­vi­ty of individual herbicides was tested, including the different doses. The herbicides used in the ex­pe­ri­ments had enough level of selektivity on the plants of caraway. They had a positive effect on the yiled comparing to non-treated control variant in all observed years. There was no statistically significant difference in essential oil kontent between the treated variants and non-treated control. On the basis of these results, the most suitable herbicide was chosen for the „minor“ registration for caraway.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Jarak Tanam dan Pemangkasan terhadap Kualitas Silase Dua Varietas Jagung (Zea mays L.)

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-25
Author(s):  
La Karimuna ◽  
Safitri Safitri ◽  
La Ode Sabaruddin
Keyword(s):  
Zea Mays ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Local Variety ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Main Plot ◽  
Effect Of Treatment ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Plot Design

Effects of crop arrangement and cutting on the silages quality of two varieties of maize (Zea mays L.)ABSTRACT. The objective of this experiment was to study the interaction effect of varieties, spacing and cutting on the quality of silage as foodstuff. The experiment had been conducted from January to April, 2007 at the experimental Garden of Faculty of Agriculture, University of Haluoleo. This experiment was arranged in Split-Split plot design with three factors. The first factor was variety as main plot, consisting of BISI-2 variety and local variety; the second factor was space arrangement as sub plot, consisting of 60 cm x 40 cm (J1), 75 cm x 40 cm (J2), 90 cm x 40 cm (J3), the third factor was cutting period as sub plot, consisting of no cutting (Po), cutting on 40 days (P1), and cutting on 55 days (P2). So that there were 2 x 3 x 3 x 3 = 54 experimental units. Analysis of variance was applied to know the effect of treatment. If so, least significant difference (LSD) 0.05 (95 %) confidence level was used. Variables observed was plant growth determining silages quality, consisting of quality of crude protein, crude fiber, crude fat, and water. Results of research revealed that interaction affect of spacing and cutting periods on 40 days of BISI-2 variety gave the best yield of plant growth for plant height. While the local variety tended to adverse effect of cutting. However, the quality of silages of two varieties tended to be similar. Every crop spacing had a positive effect of cutting on 40 days. The best quality of silages of two varieties was resulted from the interaction between spacing 75 cm x 40 cm and cutting of 40 days.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KONSENTRASI TEPUNG TEMPE TERHADAP NUTRISI DAN MUTU SENSORI OPAK SINGKONG DARI LOMBOK UTARA

Pro Food ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 459
Author(s):  
Arindra Pemilia ◽  
Dody Handito ◽  
Yeni Sulastri
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Sensory Evaluation ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Carbohydrate Content ◽  
Polynomial Method ◽  
Honestly Significant Difference ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right

ABSTRACT The objective of this research was to determine the right concentration of tempeh flour to enhance nutrition and sensory quality of cassava opak from North Lombok. The method used in this research was Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with six treatments which adding 0% (P0), 5% (P1), 10% (P2), 15% (P3), 20% (P4), 25% (P5) tempeh flour from tapioca starch weight. The data obtained were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) at 5% level using SPSS software. If there was any difference, the data tested further by Orthogonal Polynomial Method (OPM) for the nutrient and by Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) for sensory evaluation at 5% level. The result showed that the tempeh flour concentration gave a significant difference on protein content, fat content, carbohydrate content, total calories, hedonic test (colour and taste) and scoring test ( colour, taste and  aroma). Based on the result of sensory evaluation, the additional of 15% of tempeh flour was slightly liked by the panelis and it had protein content 5.92%; moisture content 4.10%; ash content 2.60%; fat content 10.89%; carbohydrate content 76.6%; total calories 427.63 Cal/100 g; slightly yellow, slightly crunchy; slightly smells tempeh and slightly tastes tempeh.   Keywords: Cassava, opak, protein, tempeh flour   ABSTRAK Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan konsentrasi tepung tempe yang tepat untuk meningkatkan nutrisi dan mutu sensori opak singkong dari Lombok Utara. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan 6 taraf perlakuan konsentrasi tepung tempe 0% (P0), 5% (P1), 10% (P2), 15% (P3), 20% (P4), 25% (P5) dari berat tepung tapioka. Data hasil pengamatan diuji dengan analisis keragaman (ANOVA) pada taraf 5% menggunakan software SPSS, apabila terdapat perbedaan nyata diuji lanjut dengan menggunakan uji Polinomial Ortogonal untuk uji nutrisi dan Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) untuk uji sensoris pada taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penambahan tepung tempe memberikan pengaruh yang berbeda nyata terhadap kadar protein, kadar lemak, kadar karbohidrat dan total kalori serta uji sensoris hedonik (warna dan rasa) dan uji scoring untuk (warna, rasa dan aroma). Berdasarkan hasil uji sensoris penambahan tepung tempe sebanyak 15% adalah perlakuan yang cita rasanya agak disukai oleh panelis dengan kadar protein 5,92%; kadar air 4,10%; kadar abu 2,60%; kadar lemak 10,89%; kadar karbohidrat 76,46%; total kalori 427,63 Kal/100 g; berwarna putih kekuningan; bertekstur agak renyah; agak beraroma tempe dan agak berasa tempe.   Kata Kunci: Opak, protein, singkong, tepung tempe

scholarly journals Influence of Glutathione on Kinetic Parameters of Frozen-Thawed Spermatozoa from Ovchepolian Pramenka Rams

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Nikolovski ◽  
Ljupco Mickov ◽  
Monika Dovenska ◽  
Vladimir Petkov ◽  
Branko Atanasov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kinetic Parameters ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Head Displacement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Semen Extender ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Lateral Head ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Motility patterns of spermatozoa are an indicator of their fertilizing capacity. Reduced glutathione (GSH) has been reported to induce positive effects on the biological quality of the frozen-thawed spermatozoa. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of GSH addition to semen extender based on the following kinetic parameters: continuous line velocity (VSL), average path velocity (VAP), curvilinear velocity (VCL), amplitude of lateral head displacement (ALH), linearity (LIN), straightness (STR), beat cross frequency (BCF), total motility (tMOT) and progressive motility (pMOT), and to appoint them as indicators of its presence. A soybean-based extender was used for dilution of the semen samples, fractioned in two parts, one containing GSH (5 mMol/ml) and second without GSH. The ejaculates (n=48) were collected from two rams (January - May, 2013) which were classified in two groups according to the used extender: Group 1 (with GSH, n=24) and Group 2 (without GSH, n=24), and then frozen in liquid nitrogen on -196°C degrees in a programmable freezer. Assessment of the samples has been performed post-thawing (30 sec. at 37°C) on CASA equipment, acquiring kinetic parameters. Results showed that only VSL and BCF have a statistically significant difference between group1 and group 2 (102.98±15.13 vs. 88.47±20.63, t=2.77, p<0.01 and 32.01±2.68 vs. 89.47±2.92, t=3.13, p<0.01, respectively). The summary of the investigation concludes that none of the kinetic parameters could be appointed as indicators that confer the positive effect of GSH as an additive to soy-bean semen extender.

scholarly journals Aspects of the postural alignment and plantar structure in junior female table tennis players

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 2-11
Author(s):  
Daniel Andrei Iordan ◽  
Claudiu Mereuță ◽  
Mircea Dan Mocanu
Keyword(s):  
Female Athletes ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Table Tennis ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Postural Alignment ◽  
Dynamic Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right ◽  
Static Level

The purpose of the present scientific research in performance table tennis at the level of junior female athletes was to determine the postural alignment and structure of the foot sole at static level, in order to create an ameliorationprogram specific to kinetotherapy in the future, in case of identifying deficiencies.Hypothesis: It is assumed that by using modern means of assessing posture and plantar footprints at dynamic level,we can identify the correlations between them in order to facilitate effective compensation systems.The aim of this research is to improve the quality of life and sports performance in junior female table tennisplayers.Methods: The assessment of body posture and plantar footprint was performed by using images, using the freeStepsoftware by Sensor Medica and the assessment of the static plantar pressure and surface was performed by usingthe FreeMedbaropodometric platform. The study was conducted on a group of 9 female table tennis athletes withages between 10 and 12 years old. The deviations from the normal postural and plantar values were calculated withIBM SPSS Statistics software, Version 23.Results and Conclusions: The values (p <0.001 <α = 0.05) for the left sole, respectively (p = 0.001 <α = 0.05) for the right sole, highlight significant differences between the total plantar area and the reference value on both soles of the foot, from the postural assessment resulting a significant difference between the group values and the reference value for all measurements (p <0.001 <α = 0.05).

Validation and Repeatability of Inferior minus Superior Value and its Cut-off Value in Anterior Sagittal Curvature Map Using Pentacam in Early Keratoconus

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed El Sharkawy Mohammed Yousef ◽  
Rania Serag Elkitkat ◽  
Maged Maher Salib Roshdy ◽  
Khaled Abdel Wahab Eltagoury
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Surgery ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Area ◽  
Quality Of Vision ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Right ◽  
Is Value

Abstract Background : Keratoconus (KC) is a bilateral asymmetric localised inferior and central corneal thinning and ectasia. Usually, it causes high myopia and irregular astigmatism resulting in a poor quality of vision. One of the most important ways of avoiding iatrogenic ectasia in cornea during refractive surgery is to detect KC in its earliest stage using the Pentacam. An important asymmetry decentration index is the inferior minus superior (IS) value. Purpose : Detection of Inferior minus Superior (IS) value and its Cut-off Value Methods : This is a cross-sectional, case control study that included 92 right eyes of 92 subjects, who presented to the outpatient clinic of “Al Watany Eye Hospitals” seeking refractive surgery or routine medical consultations. Our study focused on the measurement of the IS-value in early KC (TKC grade 1 and FFKC) and normal eyes. The right eye of each candidate was scanned 5 times in the same setting using the Pentacam. The study adhered to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki, and an approval was obtained from the ethical committee of Ain Shams University Hospitals. Results : We detected remarkably high statistically significant difference between patients and controls regarding the IS-value (p &lt; 0.001). The mean (±SD) of control and cases group was 0.3 ± 0.2 and 1.4 ± 0.6, respectively. The cut-off point of 0.69 with high area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC). Coefficient of variation median (95% CI) for cases and controls were 1.4% (0.9 to 3.1%) and 6.2% (3 to 9.4%), respectively. Conclusion : The IS-value has a high repeatability and AUROC for differentiating early KC from normal corneas. It can be regarded as an accurate parameter for early KC detection.

scholarly journals Assessment of Tear Film Quality among Smokers Using Tear Ferning Patterns

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali M. Masmali ◽  
Adil Al-Shehri ◽  
Saud A. Alanazi ◽  
Ali Abusharaha ◽  
Raied Fagehi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right

Purpose. To investigate the effect of cigarette smoking on the ocular tear film. Methods. Thirty healthy young male cigarette smokers (20–38 years old) and 30 healthy age matched nonsmokers were enrolled in the study. McMonnies questionnaire, slit lamp, and PRT test were used to screen the subjects. Tear samples were collected from the right eyes and tear ferning patterns were observed and graded. Results. The mean MacMonnies scores and TF grades were significantly higher in the smoker subjects (mean ± SD = 9.83±5.22 and 0.96±0.54, resp.) compared to nonsmokers (mean ± SD = 5.96±3.06 and 0.41±0.38, resp.). The mean values obtained from PRT and TBUT tests were 22.23±6.35 mm and 12.17±3.81 s for smokers and 22.16±5.63 mm and 14.13±2.62 s for nonsmokers, respectively. Strong correlations were found between MacMonnies scores and both PRT (r=0.596) and TF (r=0.516). There was statistically significant difference in TF grades (p=0.00), TBUT (p=0.036) and McMonnies (p=0.02) between smokers and nonsmokers. Conclusion. Cigarette smoking could have a significant effect on the tear film quality of the eye.

scholarly journals Analisis Strategi Positioning Produk Berdasarkan Persepsi Konsumen Pada Industri Batik Di Jawa Timur

MANAJERIAL ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Kristiningsih Kristiningsih ◽  
Lestari Lestari ◽  
Wiwik Herawati
Keyword(s):  
Sample Selection ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Quality Attributes ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Artistic Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Design Innovation ◽  
The Right

Background - Competition in the Batik industry in Indonesia is quite sharp. Therefore it is necessary to apply the right marketing strategy in this industry. Whereas each batik industry that originates from the region has its own uniqueness that can attract the attention of consumers. Therefore, a positioning strategy for batik products is needed to be able to create more value in the minds of consumers compared to its competitors. Purpose - This research purposed to describe the position of competition (positioning) on batik industry in East Java based on the perceptions of local batik consumers. Design / Methodology / Approach - The study took samples of batik consumers in 9 cities in East Java, namely Bangkalan, Sidoarjo, Lamongan, Tuban, Pasuruan, Tulungagung, Mojokerto, Ponorogo and Banyuwangi. The population was taken by using purposive sampling technique. Respondents were taken as many as 200 respondents from selected batik producing cities. The research was conducted on 9 kinds of attributes that distinguish the distinctive characteristics of batik between regions in East Java including the quality of the fabric used, the quality of the coloring of the fabrics used, the patterns or motifs, the various colors, prices, design innovation, popularity, value art and intrinsic meaning. To conduct the analysis, analysis techniques using multidimensional scaling were used. Results and Discussion - The results showed a significant difference between the batik in each region which shows the characteristics of the area. The implication of this research was very useful for batik business in East Java to find out their competitive position among this industry in East Java, so that they can determine the right competition strategy according to the advantages or characteristics of each region. Conclusion - There are differences in perceptions of the quality attributes of the fabric material, the quality attributes of fabric coloring, batik patterns or motifs, various colors, prices, design innovation, popularity, artistic value and intrinsic meaning of batik batik in East Java which is the object of this research. Research implication - The research contributions are presented in the form of theoretical contributions and practical contributions. The theoretical contribution made is that this study supports previous research, that marketers can find out the competitive position in the industry through the perceived attributes of consumers. The implication of this research is very useful for marketers to find out who their close competitors are so that marketers can apply the right strategy to deal with competitors. Batik entrepreneurs or craftsmen should make products with high artistic value that characterize the Indonesian culture. Research limitations – The limitation of this study lies in the sample selection, because consumers only know the product attributes that they know, in the next research, consumer selection should preferably be on consumers who know all the characteristics of the businesses being compared. Further research can also examine the segmentation, targeting and positioning policies of batik products in marketing their products in the community.    

scholarly journals Induced Contention Therapy and functional bandage in children with cerebral palsy: Case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Priscila Oliveira Bortoli ◽  
Letícia Ramos Dutra ◽  
Rodrigo José Knabben ◽  
Claudia Mirian de Godoy Marques ◽  
Micheli Martinello
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Activities ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Manual Activity

Background: The decrease in the manual activity of hemiparetic children, affects their functionality and independence. Among the therapies used to improve manual function, there is Induced Contention Therapy (ICT) and functional bandaging (FB). Such approaches aim to improve the use and decrease the disuse learned from the upper limb in subjects with hemiparesis. Objective: Identify the effect of ICT, associated with the application of functional bandaging on the affected upper limb, in the function of the upper limb and on the handgrip of a child with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Methods: A 5-year-old child received ICT for three hours daily for three consecutive weeks associated with FB in the right upper limb. The use of the upper limb was evaluated using the Pediatric Upper Extremity Motor Activity Log (PMAL) scale, the acquisition of new motor standards using the Inventory of New Motor Activities and Program (INMAP) scale, the motor skill by the Pediatric Arm Functional Test (PAFT) and the handgrip strength by the dynamometer. Results: There was an improvement in the quantity and quality of use of the paretic upper limb after the application of ICT, which remained after one month of therapy. In addition, it was observed the acquisition of new motor skills and improvement in handgrip strength. Conclusion: This study had a potential positive effect on handgrip strength, functionality and quality of use of the paretic upper limb of a child with spastic CP after the application of ICT associated with functional bandaging.

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