Application of artificial neural networks as a predictive tool for the analysis of chemical engineering processes.

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. University of KwaZulu-Natal. Durban, 2017.Abstract available in PDF file

Negotiating Intersectional Identities in the Music Culture of the Deeper Christian Life Ministries in Nigeria

Christianity is the largest religion in the world with a population of over two billion. More than ever before, the rapid growth of this religion is getting more diverse due to a great variety of doctrines and practices that it accommodates. From the inception of Christianity, music has been prominent and a powerful bedrock of its religious worship. This thesis, underpinned by the paradigm of sound as a social structure as espoused by Steven Feld, examines the intersectional identities in the music culture of the Deeper Christian Life Ministries (DCLM) in Nigeria. This research aims to fathom the musical functions of the focus group and understand how their music reflects societal idiosyncrasies as well as ethnic and national identity. In addition, the survey elucidates the relations between sound events and the social structures of the specified church. Moreover, I explored how music serves as a partial defining homology of all DCLM congregations while acknowledging regional stylistic differences. I conducted individual interviews with choir directors, choir members, pastors, church members using semi-structured interview guides. Findings from the research have yielded the history of the church and its music ministries. Thematic analysis of data also showed the meaning, continuity, and changes in the worship music tradition of the DCLM as well as intersections of gender, ethnicity, and other identities in the musical practice of the DCLM

Analisis Tindak Tutur Direktif dalam Novel Amazing Genius Karya Komikus Rif\u27an

Email: [email protected] Abstract The purpose of this research are to describe and analysis types and functions of directive utterances in Amazing Genius novel by Komikus Rif\u27an. This research use descriptive method and the type of this research is qualitative research. The results of description and analysis conversation between speaker and listeners in Amazing Genius novel by Komikus Rif\u27an are: 1) The requestive functions of directive utterances are to ask, to supplicate, to pray, and to persuade; 2) The questions functions of directive utterances are to ask and to interrogate; 3) The requirement functions of directive utterances are to govern and to requisite; 4) The prohibitives functions of directive utterances are to forbid and to restrict; 5) The permissives functions of directive utterances are to approve and to permit; and 6) The advisories functions of directive utterances are to advise, to propose, and to recommended. Based on analysis results of directive utterances in Amazing Genius novel, the most dominant funtion is toask and to be main storyline builder

Ubuntu management strategy in the informal sector: a case of Umlazi township.

Masters Degree. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.In South Africa, many informal businesses have been responsible for providing consumers in the townships with products they demand. Often, it has been observed that these informal traders have been successful in their ventures without following conventional management models. Usually these entities lack company structure, policies and infrastructure. Without these tools they still have managed to own a 28% stake in the countries GDP. This study sort to find how Ubuntu Principles of Management influence the practises of these street vendors. Ubuntu or Bantu principles is a humanitarian approach to business, it emphasizes the need to achieve profits to meet expenses faced. It does not promote hyper profits as the emphasis is on building relationships more than anything. The principles that underpin this framework are trust, respect, responsibility, fairness, compassion and good citizenship. The driving aim was the need to understand reasons that guide strategy and implementation for informal entrepreneurs known as street vendors in Umlazi (SA). It was thus best to use exploratory research to ensure that insight into the phenomenon is best understood. Through thematic analysis it was revealed that Ubuntu Principles of Management are influential in the strategy practiced by street vendors. These entities were found to be driven by the need to satisfy community needs and demands. They however, failed to practice the second pillar of Ubuntu Principles of Management in their businesses of fair and responsible business practices. The latter was also linked to questionable social norms and ethics that they at times practised. However, that said, customers trusted these business entities and felt they were part of the community which was most important to both parties

Burkitt Lymphoma: Pathogenesis and Immune Evasion

B-cell lymphomas arise at distinct stages of cellular development and maturation, potentially influencing antigen (Ag) presentation and T-cell recognition. Burkitt lymphoma (BL) is a highly malignant B-cell tumor associated with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection. Although BL can be effectively treated in adults and children, leading to high survival rates, its ability to mask itself from the immune system makes BL an intriguing disease to study. In this paper, we will provide an overview of BL and its association with EBV and the c-myc oncogene. The contributions of EBV and c-myc to B-cell transformation, proliferation, or attenuation of cellular network and immune recognition or evasion will be summarized. We will also discuss the various pathways by which BL escapes immune detection by inhibiting both HLA class I- and II-mediated Ag presentation to T cells. Finally, we will provide an overview of recent developments suggesting the existence of BL-associated inhibitory molecules that may block HLA class II-mediated Ag presentation to CD4+ T cells, facilitating immune escape of BL

Camp-meeting sermons : sermons preached at the general annual camp-meeting of the Church of God held at Anderson, Indiana, Jun 6-15, 1913

https://place.asburyseminary.edu/firstfruitsheritagematerial/1165/thumbnail.jp

Life cycle evaluation of an intercooled gas turbine plant used in conjunction with renewable energy

The life cycle estimation of power plants is important for gas turbine operators. With the introduction of wind energy into the grid, gas turbine operators now operate their plants in Load–Following modes as back-ups to the renewable energy sources which include wind, solar, etc. The motive behind this study is to look at how much life is consumed when an intercooled power plant with 100 MW power output is used in conjunction with wind energy. This operation causes fluctuations because the wind energy is unpredictable and overtime causes adverse effects on the life of the plant – The High Pressure Turbine Blades. Such fluctuations give rise to low cycle fatigue and creep failure of the blades depending on the operating regime used. A performance based model that is capable of estimating the life consumed of an intercooled power plant has been developed. The model has the capability of estimating the life consumed based on seasonal power demands and operations. An in-depth comparison was undertaken on the life consumed during the seasons of operation and arrives at the conclusion that during summer, the creep and low cycle life is consumed higher than the rest periods. A comparison was also made to determine the life consumed between Load–Following and stop/start operating scenarios. It was also observed that daily creep life consumption in summer was higher than the winter period in-spite of having lower average daily operating hours in a Start–Stop operating scenario

The Lord is Coming Again

https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/crs_books/1429/thumbnail.jp

Analysis with Improvement Proposals of Design Elements of County Road 2029 between Donje Vratno and Greda

Svakodnevnom intenzivnom uporabom, izioženošču klimatskim utjecajima, meteorološkim i geomehaničkim pojavama javne ceste su podložne degradaciji koja se redovitim održavanjem ne može popraviti, a društvene i gospodarske promjene na području koje gravitira promatranoj dionici ceste zahtijevaju poduzimanje zahvata izvanrednog održavanja cesta. Krajnje željeno stanje nakon rekonstrukcije cesta u okviru raspoloživih financijskih sredstava temelji se na prostornim planovima i studijama prometne infrastrukture. Rekonstrukcija županijske ceste 2C2029 na dionici od Donjeg Vratna do Grede je jedan od prioriteta Županijske uprave za ceste. U ovom završnom radu detaljno je razrađen prijedlog mjera za rekonstrukciju dijela žc2029 od Ladanja do Grede u duljini od 600 metara. Analizom trenutnih projektnih elemenata ceste izrađeno je polazište pri izradi projekta rekonstrukcije. Primjenom suvremenih metoda projektiranja uz uporabu računalnih alata predloženo je poboljšanje projektnih elemenata ceste koje će u konačnici osigurati pouzdanost i sigumost prometovanja, prihvatljive troškove redovitog održavanja te uporabu ceste u uvjetima ekstremnih klimatskih okolnosti na ekonomičan način. Predloženo poboljšanje elemenata ceste kao osnova izvedbenog projekta izvanrednog održavanja cesta je podloga za izradu građevinskih nacrta, troškovnika i planiranje građevinskih radova te procjenu uporabljivosti na kraju zahvata. Poboljšanje projektnih elemenata za dulje plansko razdoblje, uz zadovoljavanje zakonskih okvira i aktualnih pravila projektiranja cesta cilj je svakog izvedbenog projekta izvanrednog održavanja.Due to daily use and exposure to climate effects, as well as meteorological and geo-mechanical phenomena, public roads are exposed to degradation that cannot be repaired by regular maintenance. Furthermore, social and economic changes in an area that gravitates towards a particular section of road often require additional maintenance of roads. The expected state after the reconstruction of roads, in the context of available financial funds, is based on physical plans and studies of transport infrastructure. Reconstruction of the county road 2C 2029 which includes section of road between Donje Vratno and Greda is one of the priorities of the county road administration. This final year project shows in detail a proposal of measures for the reconstruction of section of road 2c 2029 between Donje Vratno and Greda with a length of 600 meters. By analyzing the current project elements of the road, the starting point for the development of the reconstruction project was determined. Using modern methods of planning such as computer tools, it was proposed how to improve existing project elements of the road, which would ultimately ensure the reliability and safety of transport, acceptable costs of regular maintenance, and economic use of the road when faced with extreme climate conditions. The proposed improvement of road elements, which serves as a basis for the project of additional road maintenance, underpins the building plans, costs estimates and planning of construction work, as well as the assessment of usability at the end of the procedure. Improving road elements for a longer period of time, while complying with the existing legal frameworks and regulations regarding mad planning, is the principal objective of every additional maintenance plan

Analysis with Improvement Proposals of the Intersection Međimurska Street and Koprivnička Street in the City of Varaždin

Raskrižja kao najsloženiji dijelovi cestovne mreže moraju omogućiti smisleno i sigurno odvijanje prometa. Cilj ovog diplomskog rada je analizirati postojeće stanje raskrižja i usporediti varijantna rješenja primjenom mikrosimulacijskog prometnog modela. Usporedeno je postojeće četverokrako semaforizirano raskrižje s predloženim varijantama na razini idejnog rješenja. Postojeće raskrižje nalazi se u gradu Varaždinu na križanju gradskih i državnih cesta (D2 i D3) na kojima se stvaraju repovi čekanja u vršnim satima, a u izvanvršnim periodima dolazi do dugih i nepotrebnih čekanja zbog ustaljenog (fiksnog) četverofaznog načina upravljanja prometnim svjetlima. Predložena su tri varijantna rješenja: dvotračno kružno raskrižje, kružno raskrižje sa spiralnim tokom prometa - turbo kružno raskrižje i uvođenje adaptivnog upravljanja prometom na postojećem raskrižju, a sve s ciljem povećanja sigurnosti, smanjenja zagađenja okoliša i stvaranja buke te povećanje protočnosti raskrižja odabirom optimalnog oblika raskrižja. Adaptivnim upravljanjem prometom može se zadovoljiti potreba upravijanja prometnim tokovima pri velikim dnevnim varijacijarna prometne potražnje. Raskrižja s kružnim tokom prometa pozitivno utječu na protočnost i sigurnost prometa na prijelazu u urbanu sredinu. Turbo kružno raskrižje svojim načinom kanaliziranja prometa može dati bolje iskorištenje trakova u samom kružnom toku. Za izradu mikrosimulacije koristi se programski alat PTV Vissim. Kao krajnji rezultat rada predlaže se optimalno prometno rješenje.Crossroads as the most complicated parts of road network, must provide adequate and safe traffic flow. Main goal of this thesis is to analyze current state of existing crossroad placed in city of Vara2din and compare variant solutions by applying micro-simulation traffic model. Comparison has been made between existing four - way traffic light controlled intersection and suggested crossroad variants on conceptual solution level. Target crossroad is placed on intersection of country and city roads (D2 and D3) where traffic jams are happening in upper hours, while in non upper hours there are unnecessary waiting time caused by classic (fixed) quadrature traffic management mode. Thesis will cover three suggested variant solutions: two - lane roundabouts, turbo roundabouts and implementing adaptive traffic management mode on existing crossroad. Optimal solution should provide safer traffic flow, reduction of environmental pollution, reduction of noise pollution and should make better traffic flow. Adaptive management mode can provide better traffic management in huge daily variations of traffic demand. Crossroads with circular flow are great solution when there is transition from non urban to urban environment because of increase in safety and traffic flow. Turbo roundabouts with it is special canalization system, makes better usage of lane trought the whole roundabout. Microsimulation is created in computer software called PTV Vissim. Final thesis result is optimal solution for the intersection