Rearing the Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera, on a Tapioca-Based Artificial Diet

The impact of a tapioca-based artificial diet on the developmental rate, life history parameters, and fertility was examined over five consecutive generations for the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a highly polyphagous pest of many agricultural crops. The study showed that when fed the tapioca-based artificial diet during larval stage, larval and pupal developmental period, percent pupating, pupal weight, emergence rate of male and female, longevity, fecundity and hatching were non-significantly different than that of the control agar-based artificial diet. Moreover, the cost to rear on tapioca-based diet approached 2.13 times less than the cost of rearing on the agar-based artificial diet. These results demonstrate the effectiveness and potential cost savings of the tapioca-based artificial diet for rearing H. armigera

The Role of HR Practices on Turnover Intentions Directly and Through Organizational Citizenship Behavior in the Banking Sector of Malaysia

In the recent years, the banking industry of Malaysia has grown rapidly and the roles of employees are undeniable. In todays, dynamic environment banking industry is striving hard to retain the employees in the organization. Employee provides the basis for organization to be successful. The aim of this paper was to investigate the role of HR practices on turnover intentions directly and indirectly through organizational citizenship behavior in banking sector of Malaysia. Data collected through 510 questionnaires from top five banks (by Capital) branches in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In order to investigate the hypotheses, this study applied Structural equation modelling (AMOS). Findings of this study portray that HR practices had negative effect on turnover intentions while the interesting finding is that indirect effect of HR practices through organizational citizenship were also significant. The results are beneficial for top management of banking sector of Malaysia in order to keep motivating employees and to retain them through proper implementation of OCB. To build and align the HR practices and OCB which results in reducing turnover intentions of employees. Keywords: HR Practices, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Turnover Intentions, SEM. JEL Classifications: H11; S12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/irmm.1076

State-of-the-art review on the steel decarbonization technologies based on process system engineering perspective

Decarbonization of steel manufacturing requires policies to reduce carbon emissions through technology development, renewable energy use, carbon pricing mechanisms, research and development, circular economy practices, energy management systems, and collaboration between industry, government, and academia. This policy assertion seeks to encourage the development and implementation of technologies that can reduce carbon emissions in steel manufacturing processes, such as hydrogen-based steelmaking, carbon capture and utilization, and energy-efficient processes. Low-carbon technologies, renewable energy, a carbon price, material efficiency, and collaboration are key strategies to reduce carbon emissions in the steel sector. Low-carbon energy sources such as wind and solar can be used to power the steelmaking process, while carbon pricing can reduce industrial emissions. To reduce emissions, stakeholders from all stages of the value chain must collaborate to develop decarbonization strategies, such as funding R&D, exchanging knowledge, and offering carbon-cutting incentives. This review provides a conceptual design approach proposed for the successful analysis of steel decarbonization potential from a process system engineering perspective. Challenges and opportunities are also been highlighted with respect to energy, economics, and environmental aspect. Technologies still require more advancement in terms of operation and energy intensity as technical and economic aspects are found superior to conventional technologies.Web of Science347art. no. 12845

Relationship of Sociodemographic Variables and Psychosocial Stressors in Dissociative(Conversion) Disorder Patients

Background: To assess the relationship of sociodemographic variables with the psychosocial stressors in dissociative (conversion) disorder patients. Metohds: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 100 diagnosed patients of conversion disorder. Participating patients underwent detailed assessment which included, application of consent form, physical examination, ICD-10 criteria of conversion disorder, demographic profile assessment and psychosocial assessment based on 1CD-10. Results: Majority of the patients were young, female, formally educated, rural residents, unmarried and were unemployed. Among all variables only adolescent patients between age of 13-19 years were having problems associated with education and literacy and all others were facing difficulties associated with primary support group. p value of significance(<0.05) was found to be non significant in all the variables. Conclusion: Majority of the patients have difficulties with primary support group including family circumstance

Desulfurization of the dibenzothiophene ) (DBT) by using -based imidazolium-basedionic ionic i liquids(Ils)

In this work we have examined the industrial scale extraction process of ultra low sulfur diesel with the help of simulation software ASPEN Plus®.This work focuses on the [Cnmim][BF4](imidazolium-based) ionic liquid and employed it in the extractive desulfurization of the dibenzothiophene (DBT) from the model diesel fuel under a very mild process conditions.UNIFAC(uniquasi functional activity) was chosen as the thermodynamic method to model the ionic liquid on ASPEN Plus® and different physical and chemical properties were then taken from the literature to be incorporated in the simulation model. Different parameteric analysis were studied for the removal of thiophene-based compounds from the model diesel. The results acquired shows the significance of imidazolium-based ionic liquids(ILs) for the extraction ofS- contentsfrom the liquid fuels atan optimal processconditions of40ᵒC and 2barpressure with the 2.8: 1 ratio of ionic liquid and model diesel which validates the experimental results obtained previously in the literature

Desulfurization Of The Dibenzothiophene (DBT) By Using Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids(Ils)

In this work we examined the industrial scale extraction process of ultra-low sulfur diesel with the help of simulation software ASPEN Plus®. This work focuses on the [Cnmim] [BF4] (imidazolium-based) ionic liquid and employed it in the extractive desulfurization of the dibenzothiophene (DBT) from the model diesel fuel under a very mild process condition. UNIFAC (uniquasi functional activity) was chosen as the thermodynamic method to model the ionic liquid on ASPEN Plus® and different physical and chemical properties were then taken from the literature to be incorporated in the simulation model. Different parametric analysis was studied for the removal of thiophene-based compounds from the model diesel. The results acquired shows the significance of imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) for the extraction of S-contents from the liquid fuels at an optimal process conditions of 40 ℃ and 2 bar pressure with the 2.8: 1 ratio of ionic liquid and model diesel which validates the experimental results obtained previously in the literature

Techno economic analysis for advanced methods of green hydrogen production

In the ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions on a worldwide scale, green hydrogen, which is generated through environmentally responsible processes, has emerged as a significant driving force. As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly important to have a solid understanding of the technological and economic elements of modern techniques of producing green hydrogen. In the context of green hydrogen generation understanding green hydrogen production’s techno-economic features is necessary to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy associated with breakthroughs in technology, the present study examines the most fascinating and relevant aspects of techno-economic analysis. Despite challenges, green hydrogen can help the world move to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future with solid analytical frameworks and legislation.