Artificial Intelligence Technique and Wireless Sensor Networks in Energy Management System for Secure Power Optimization

The modern basic building blocks of a control system consist of data acquisition, dispensation of data by the system operators and the remote control of system devices. However, the physical controls, technical examinations and deductions were originally implemented to aid the process and control of power system design. The complexity of the power system keeps increasing due the technical improvements, diversity and dynamic requirements. Artificial intelligence is the science of automating intelligent activities presently attainable by individuals. Intelligent system techniques may be of excessive benefit in the application of area power system controls. Whereas smart grid can be measured as a modern electric power grid structure for better productivity and dependability via automatic control, excessive power converters, modern communications setup, sensing and metering equipment, and modern energy management techniques established on the optimization of demand, energy and network accessibility,and so on. The enormous depiction of the entire transmission grid, in the perspective of smart grids, is quite unclear; and in Nigeria no studies have been put on ground in order for the existing network to be turn into a smart grid. In this research work emphasis is placed on generation and transmission stations; power optimization using artificial intelligent techniques and wireless sensor networks for power control management system

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DISCUSSION METHOD AND ITS EFFECT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN READING COMPREHENSION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

The study investigated the effect of Discussion method on the performance of students in reading comprehension in secondary schools in Plateau state. The study adopted a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test control group design. Two randomly selected Government Secondary Schools from Jos North and Jos South Local Government Areas were used for the study. One hundred (100) senior secondary class II students from two intact classes were used for the study (i.e. 50 students per class, per school). Government Secondary School, Jos, was used as the experimental group while Government Secondary School, Bukuru, was used as the control group. Students from both groups were pre-tested to establish the homogeneity of the two groups before the commencement of the treatment to the experimental group. Both groups were taught for eight weeks. Students were tested using an instrument called a Cloze reading comprehension test. The hypothesis postulated for the research was tested using T-test as a statistical tool at 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicated that there was a significant difference in the pre-test and post-test mean scores of students in the experimental and control groups. The result further revealed a higher mean score of students taught reading comprehension using the discussion method as compared with those taught using the conventional method. Based on this finding, the study recommended that teachers should be encouraged to use discussion method alongside the conventional method to enrich their reading comprehension lessons. Curriculum planners and textbook writers should equally provide topical issues/discussion topics before, during and after every reading task to make reading comprehension lessons more participatory, meaningful, purposeful, exciting, enjoyable and pleasurable. No descriptio

Hubungan Tingkat Stres Dengan Prokrastinasi Pada Mahasiswa Keperawatan UNG Dalam Penyusunan Skripsi

Salah satu penyebab mahasiswa semester delapan mengalami stres dalam penyusunan skripsi yaitu prokrastinasi. Diperkirakan 74% remaja merasa sangat stres. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat stres dengan perilaku prokrastinasi pada mahasiswa universitas negeri gorontalo dalam penyusunan skripsi. Jenis penelitian ini deskriptif analitik, dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah responden sebanyak 61 orang. Analisis data menggunakan uji spearman rank. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara tingkat stres dengan perilaku prokrastinasi dimana nilai P-Value 0,02

ANALYSIS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: IMPLICATION FOR TEACHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM

The study investigated teachers’ classroom management practices with the aim of determining their effectiveness for curriculum delivery. A total of one hundred (100) primary school teachers from ten (10) randomly selected primary schools from Kaduna metropolis were used for the study. A questionnaire tagged “Analysis of Primary School Teachers’ Classroom Management Practices” (APSTCMP) was used to collect data from respondents. The result of the findings revealed that pupils in classrooms with highly structured classroom management practices demonstrated more appropriate behaviour and positive learning outcome than students in classrooms haphazardly managed by teachers. It was therefore concluded that classroom management practices provide the structure to support teacher behaviour thus increasing the success of classroom instruction. Teacher proficiency in classroom management is therefore, necessary to ignite successful environments that will encourage appropriate student behaviour and positive learning outcome. It was therefore recommended among others, that the curriculum for teacher training colleges should include an in-depth programme or course in classroom management skills in order to provide teachers with content knowledge and opportunities to develop proficiency in classroom management.  Article visualizations

MITRA USAHA GULA ONAU DESA OMBOLU BATUI SELATAN KABUPATEN BANGGAI

Tujuan dari kegiatan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini adalah memperkenalkan dan mempertahankan potensi lokal hasil pertanian gula onau yang ada di desa Ombolu, dengan langkah-langkah sebagai berikut : Memberikan pengetahuan dan Keterampilan kepada mitra proses pengolahan hasil pertanian gula onau, memberikan pengetahuan dan pelatihan kepada mitra penggunaan alat sederhana tentang pembuatan gula onau, Memberikan pengetahuan kepada mitra tentang pemasaran produk gula onau, Memberikan pengetahuan dan Keterampilan kepada mitra untuk penjualan produk gula onau melalui media internet yang memanfaatkan website desa. Dari kegiatan tersebut memberikan kesimpulan sebagai berikut : 1). Melalui pengetahuan dan Keterampilan pengolahan, mitra mampu menghasilkan hasil pertanian gula onau yang berkulitas, 2). Setelah mendapat pengetahuan dan keterampilan mitra mampu mengolah hasil pertanian gula onau yang lebih menguntungkan, 3). Melalui pengetahuan dan pelatihan mitra mampu menggunakan alat sederhana, 4). Melalui pengetahuan pemasaran produk gula onau mitra jadi mandiri, 5). Dengan pengetahuan dan Keterampilan internet mitra mampu menjual produk gula onau melalui website desa. Hasil output semula proses untuk menghasilkan jumlah produksi gula onau menggunakan waktu yang begitu lama sehingga jumlah produk kurang, melalui pengetahuan manajemen pemasaran  dengan metode penggunaan alat sederhana antara lain: alat pengkristal gula, perajang dan oven pengering dalam proses pembuatan gula onau berdampak positif, penjualan semakin meningkat sekaligus mampu melakukan penjualan melalui media elektronik internet website desa. Kata Kunci : Gula Onau, Produk, Alat Pengkristalan, Alat Perajang dan Oven Pengering, Manajemen, Website

Engineering properties of luffa (L. cylindrica) seed relevant to the processing machineries

Some physical and mechanical properties of Luffa (L. cylindrica) seeds were investigated at five different moisture content levels of 6%, 12%, 18%, 24% and 30%.  The physical properties which included geometric mean diameters (minor, major, intermediate), sphericity, weight, bulk density and coefficient of static friction were determined.  The mean values of the physical properties of the seeds were determined as major diameter 1.1423-1.2427 cm, width 0.54-0.6743 cm, thickness 0.8633-1.079 cm, geometric mean diameter 0.8102-0.9663 cm, sphericity 0.7104-0.7703, surface area 2.0620-2.9512 cm2, specific gravity 0.7600-1.0267, bulk density 0.3730-0.6053 g m-3, and porosity 0.5823-0.0430, respectively.  The physical properties of the seed showed that the moisture content increased but the porosity decreased.  The friction coefficient was measured and was between 0.3263-0.4160 on glass, 0.4265-0.5357 on aluminium and 0.4257-0.6197 on wood.  The mechanical properties, which include fracture force, compressive strength, deformation, tensile strength and strain, all decreased as follows: moisture contents: 6%-30%, fracture force: 1479 N-1208 N, compressive strength: 288-220 N mm-2, deformation: 5.23-3.86 mm, strength: 3.82-3.09 MPa, and strain: 3.25-2.7.  The results will provide the relevant data of efficient process handling and equipment design of the seeds to the engineers and designers

Assessment of Microbiological Quality of Fura Da Nono Produced in Kebbi State, Nigeria

Fura da Nono is a nutritious and refreshing drink made from fermented milk and ground millet grains. In this study, the microbiology of traditional and small-scale industrial production of Fura da Nono in Birnin Kebbi and Jega was investigated. Samples of Fura da Nono were collected from Birnin Kebbi emir’s palace, Mini Factory JEGA and a local hawker in Jega. Food borne and spoilage pathogens were identified based on their colonial morphology, gram staining reaction and series of biochemical tests. Viable colony counts, coliform test, fungal analysis and pH test were also conducted. The results revealed the highest average count of 1.25×108 cfu/ml in the samples  collected from local hawker while Birnin Kebbi emir’s palace had the lowest average count of 8.3×105 cfu/ml. The bacteria identified in Fura da Nono were Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp, Lactobacillus plantarum and Escherichia coli. The fungi isolated were  Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The highest pH (6.8) was recorded in the sample obtained from local hawker and the lowest (3.1) from the Birnin Kebbi emir’s palace. The study showed the presence of food borne and spoilage pathogens in Fura da Nono which indicates poor hygienic practices during production. Therefore, in order to produce commercial Furada Nono either at large or small-scale quantity, it is necessary to improve the acceptability, microbiological stability and hygiene of the product

FACTS Devices as a Solution to Power Industries Problems: A Review

With an ever-increasing demand for power and establishment of new industries with high load demand, the need to for constant upgrade of powers system network is high. Such transmission networks are prone to external disturbances from loads, environment and other sources which leads to low power quality. Sudden application or removal of large loads. Large loads are known to draw more reactive power than the generated reactive power which lead to reactive power imbalance which can lead to total system collapse. In this paper, a critical review of how Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) devices are used to mitigate such issues to ensure power quality is done. Previous work on the integration of different FACTS devices were review to establish the advantage of FACTS devices over conventional solutions to power transmission problems.&nbsp

COVID-19-related mental health burdens: Impact of educational level and relationship status Among low-Income earners of Western Uganda

Objective: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between mental health with the level of education, relationship status, and awareness on mental health among low-income earners in Western Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study carried out among 253 participants. Anxiety, anger, and depression were assessed using a modified generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7), Spielberger\u27s State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2, and Beck Depression Inventory item tools, respectively. Results: The majority of our respondents were male (n = 150/253, 59.3), had a secondary level of education (104/253, 41.1), and were single (137/253, 54.2). No formal education and primary education (r2 = 47.4% and 6.4%, respectively) had a negative correlation with awareness of mental health care. In addition, no formal education had a positive correlation with anger and depression (r2 = 1.9% and 0.3%, respectively). Singleness in this study had a negative correlation with awareness of mental health care, anger, and depression (r2 = 1.9, 0.8, and 0.3%, respectively), and a positive correlation with anxiety (r2 = 3.9%). Conclusion: It is evident that education and relationship status influenced awareness on mental health care and mental health state among low-income earners in Western Uganda during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Therefore, policymakers should strengthen social transformation through the proper engagement of low-income earners in this COVID-19 era