SCAMPER as a Creative Idea Generation Method: Case Study on Graphic Design Students

There are several methods were developed to produce more ideas and broaden the range of solutions. I focused on SCAMPER because it is the most comprehensive one, as it collects seven simple techniques contained in one approach. Also, it is still one of the most used techniques, both in advertising and in teaching, to develop and create creative ideas and images. Its name is an acronym that stands for seven sub-techniques. The current paper aims to explore the value of utilizing SCAMPER to generate ideas simultaneously as a step for improving students’ creative potential. This will be through students’ projects in one of the curriculums within the graphic design discipline. The study follows the descriptive approaches in its theoretical aspect, and the qualitative approach based on process of observation for its practical aspect. Finally, the study reflects the teachers observation, and the development of students knowledge and perception. The results of the study showed that using SCAMPER has positive effects and impacts on the graphic design students, provides them with a more direct method and systematic approach to ensure ideation, so it sped up the process in generating ideas. Also, it provides an enjoyable environment to practice creative thinking

The construction of Complete (kn,n)-arcs in The Projective Plane PG(2,5) by Geometric Method, with the Related Blocking Sets and Projective Codes

A (k,n)-arc is a set of k points of PG(2,q) for some n, but not n + 1 of them, are collinear. A (k,n)-arc is complete if it is not contained in a (k + 1,n)-arc. In this paper we construct complete (kn,n)-arcs in PG(2,5), n = 2,3,4,5, by geometric method, with the related blocking sets and projective codes

Scorpions of the Horn of Africa (Arachnida: Scorpiones). Part XXV. Description of \u3cem\u3ePandinurus awalei\u3c/em\u3e sp. n. and the male of \u3cem\u3ePandiborellius somalilandus\u3c/em\u3e (Kovařík, 2012), with remarks on recent synonymies (Scorpionidae: Pandininae)

A new species Pandinurus awalei sp. n. is described from Somaliland. The male of Pandiborellius somalilandus (Kovařík, 2012) is also described for the first time and sexual dimorphism of the species is defined. The habitus, morphology and habitats of both species are illustrated in detail with color and UV fluorescence images, including both live and preserved specimens. The species Pandinurus intermedius (Borelli, 1919) and Pandipalpus lowei (Kovařík, 2012) of Pandininae that were synonymized by Prendini & Loria (2020) are reinstated as valid species

Scorpions of the Horn of Africa (Arachnida: Scorpiones). Part XIII. Review of \u3cem\u3ePandinops hawkeri, P. peeli, P. platycheles\u3c/em\u3e, and \u3cem\u3eP. pugilator\u3c/em\u3e (Scorpionidae)

Pandinops platycheles (Werner, 1916) is diagnosed and fully complemented with color photos of types, and Pandinops pugilator (Pocock, 1900) is diagnosed and fully complemented with color photos of live and preserved specimens, as well as its habitat. The hemispermatophore of P. pugilator is illustrated and described for the first time. Pandinus hawkeri Pocock, 1900 and Pandinus peeli Pocock, 1900 are synonymized with Pandinops pugilator (Pocock, 1900)

Inhibition of phage infection in capsule-producing Streptococcus thermophilus using concanavalin A, lysozyme and saccharides

Lactic cultures that produce capsular polysaccharides are widely used in the dairy industry. However, little information is available on their phage-cell interactions. Concanavalin A (Con A), lysozyme, andsaccharides were investigated for their ability to modify phage-cell interactions in such a manner as to inhibit phage infection. The ability of phage to infect cells was determined by measuring acidproduction in Elliker broth. Acid production by capsule-producing Streptococcus thermophilus was inhibited less by bacteriophage when cells were pretreated with Con. A than was acid production by acapsule-free variant. The presence of 0.5 mg/ml lysozyme in Elliker broth significantly reduced phage infection. However, there was no increased effect when lysozyme and Con A were combined in thegrowth medium. The addition of 5 g/L of glucosamine to Elliker broth also inhibited phage infection. The results of this study indicate that it is possible to reduce phage infection of capsule-forming S.thermophilus by blocking or modifying phage adsorption sites

Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Nano-adsorbent Materials in the Sorption of Pb(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Mn(II), Li(I) from Aqueous Solution

In this study, nano-adsorbent materials were synthesized from two different precursors by thermal activation technique. The first was the synthesizing of nano-zinc silicate from chemical reagents of zinc oxide and commercial silica gel. The second was the preparation of nano-pore size activated carbon from different biomass. The synthesized nano-adsorbent materials were characterized by different techniques; Surface Area, FTIR, XRD and SEM. The prepared nano-adsorbent materials were applied in the sorption and separation of some heavy metals from aqueous solution. These metals includes; Pb (II), Ni(II), Co(II), Mn(II) and Li(I). Some factors affecting on the sorption process (e.g. contact time and pH) were investigated. It was found that: the nano-zinc silicate (of ratio 1:1 thermally treated at 700 0C) and nano-pores activated carbon (prepared from saw dust impregnated with 70% H3PO4 overnight, then heated to 500 0C in presence of steam for 80 min.) were the best samples for sorption and separation of concerned heavy metals

Case of corrosion control in a closed cooling system

The cooling system of the food is one of the main essential systems to maintain food quality in the food processing plant. The using of corrosion inhibitor for the cooling systems is a familiar practice to control the corrosion which is happening due to a different kind of parameters like water quality and the type of materials for the cooling system, in this work, the case of adding corrosion and scale inhibitor to a cooling system containing carbon steel and stainless steel and copper was investigated. The inhibitor was mixed of two materials which are (Sodium Tripolyphosphate as a scale inhibitor and Sodium Polyphosphate as a corrosion inhibitor). The results demonstrate that there is an improvement in reducing the corrosion rate for iron after adding the inhibitor, and the copper ions in the solution reduced if the PH values below 9.5

Serum Cortisol and BMI in Chronic Diseases and Increased Early Cardiovascular Diseases

The purpose of this study was to examine the role of cortisol, and it is related to BMI in the chronic diseases which may increase early cardiovascular disease (CVD) in old Iraqi. The subjects were 116 adults, aged 51-71 years. Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumferences (WC) and Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) were used as a measure of adiposity. Investigation showed highly significant difference between patients in BMI ranges, most of male were in an obese weight range (48.5%), as well in women. There were no significant correlations between serum cortisol concentration and age both gender groups. While there were highly significant correlations between cortisol level and BMI, waist, and WHR (except in female subjects), also there were highly significant correlations between cortisol level and SBP,DBP (mmHg)only in male. In both groups, total cholesterol concentration, FBS, and A1C were significantly correlated with serum cortisol. Negatively correlated has been observed between serum cortisol and HDL-C in men but not in women. In men, the results of cortisol with CV risk factors (dyslipidemia, D.M, hypertension, at least 2 risk factors and three risk factors) show significant differences (p>0.0). In summary, there is a major association between cortisol levels, obese, and chronic diseases. These conclusions promote the hypothesis that the opposing effect of adiposity on the chronic diseases might be mediated by cortisol. This association could cause early development of cardiovascular diseases even in males

Mutation determination of rice by using RAPD primers

PCR is a powerful tool for the amplification of genetic sequences but sometimes, even though using an established PCR protocol that had been optimized and successful for the amplification of a particular DNA segment, use of that same protocol on a different region can result in a less than desirable outcome. Therefore, an experiment was conducted at Molecular biology laboratory of Malaysian Nuclear Agency during December 2016 to January 2017 used seeds of 6 indica rice cultivars. To conduce RAPD experiments for the rice species it was established the following reaction conditions for the final volume of 20 μl where 0.1 unit of Taq DNA polymerase, 0.4 μl of each dNTP, 2.5 mM MgCl2, 1 μl primer and 2.0 μl of DNA template. From this experiment, it is clear that after mutation the parent MR219 performed some genetic modification and produce genetically different variety namely NMR151, NMR152, ML3, ML10 and ML30. These mutant varieties have two different groups based on their mutation source and it is clear enough from their RAPD profile. Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 9 (1): 1-7, June, 201