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{"title":"Development of Stochastic Models for Flows of Kainji Reservoir System","authors":"Mohammed J. Mamman, Y, Matins Otache, Abubakar Umar Sadiq, Abdullahi S.M. Musa","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04130","url":null,"abstract":"Dams are infrastructural systems critical for hydropower generation, flood control and river navigation. They are systems branded by their multifarious, dynamic, and stochastic behaviors. The recurrent variation in the hydrological and meteorological variables poses a higher probability of dam failure, highlighting the need to improve pertinent risk valuation approaches to forecast failure risks, bearing in mind the uncertain states of such variables. This study Develops stochastic models for reservoir system state. It relates system storage, dependability, and yield to the incidence, scale, and period of reservoir system let-downs and similarly to associate unchanging -state reliability 1-q, to the N-year no-failure system reliability p. A two – state Markov process was employed in the development of the stochastic reservoir models. Two states of the reservoir system were defined, the states are failure state and non-failure. Specifying entirely the dualistic Markov equation, an estimation of (r) and (f) were done. The relationship between the resilience index and the probability that a regular year follows a failure year (r) and the likelihood that a failure year follows a regular year f were established using linear regression models. Correlation coefficients R2 and standard error estimates were used to determine the extent of correlation and linearity of the models. Furthermore, the general regression models for establishing relationship between the reservoir system states i.e., failure state and non-failure state were developed. The value of Annual reliability (Ra) obtained depicts that the reservoir is substantially reliable at 0.96 reliability; also the unconditional return period of failure years (72years) substantiates the reliability of the reservoir. Again, the r, f and Average length of reservoir failure (UL) values obtained indicates strong reliability of Kainji reservoir. From the analysis of the reservoir system state the probability of failure years following a regular year was determined to be 0.014 which implies low probability of occurrence of system state f, the probability of regular year following a failure year was estimated as 0.99. The annual reliability Ra was estimated as 0.96, this indicated that the reservoir is significantly reliable. This can be seen from the estimate of the unconditional return period of failure years (72 years) and the average length of return period of 1 year. From the parameter values computed for the reservoir system state it is clear that the reservoir system is significantly reliable. In conclusion stochastic models were developed for the reservoir system state, and used to evaluate the state of the reservoir.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"8 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unraveling the Interplay of Karuna and Jnana: Mapping Empathy’s Hierarchical Associations with Schwartz’s Human Values in Indian Context","authors":"M. Brahmi, G. Suresh, V. Goyal, R. Jain, J. Kumar","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04126","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04126","url":null,"abstract":"  \u0000Amidst a contemporary landscape marked by materialism and hedonistic pursuits fueled by Avidya, there arises an imperative to embrace karuna, manifested through universal humanistic values such as compassion. This research endeavors to probe how an empathetic comprehension of the self and others, rooted in Jnana philosophy, shapes the development of karuna. The study engaged 580 participants from Indian colleges (N=580), who completed three questionnaires: the revised Portrait Values Questionnaire (PVQ-RR), the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), and the Big Five Inventory. In our sample a strong positive association was unveiled between empathy and altruism-based self-transcendence values quadrant emphasizing the inherent relationship amongst karuna and jnana-based empathetic understanding. Furthermore, a comprehensive examination was conducted to assess various hypotheses concerning the strength of connections between empathy and universal values as per Schwartz's refined value theory. The outcomes underscored a robust link between empathy and altruistic values that prioritize others' well-being over personal gain. Additionally, hierarchical multiple regression analysis demonstrated that empathy significantly contributes to elucidating variance in Schwartz's self-transcendence quadrant values, irrespective of personality traits. These findings offer significant insights into potential cultural variations in the Indian interpretation of the circular structure within the refined value model, underscoring the pivotal role of empathy within the Jnana framework and supporting the 'Empathy-Altruism Hypothesis'. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"59 16","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Client Satisfaction with Allied Health Professionals in an Occupational Health Setting","authors":"L. Chetty, Michelle Babbs, Emily Kenworthy, Lucy Braude, Samuel Henderson","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04132","url":null,"abstract":"Client satisfaction surveys have served as a valued appraisal tool to measure quality care in various healthcare settings, but there is a paucity of published research of client satisfaction with allied health professionals in the occupational health setting. The aim of this project was therefore to evaluate client satisfaction with allied health professionals in an occupational health setting. A survey was developed by the therapy team for the purpose of this project following a literature search. The survey consisted of four components: (a) demographic section, (b) satisfaction with therapy and therapist, (c) impact on attendance at work and (d) open-ended comments. The survey was piloted with appropriate modifications made prior to use. The demographic data indicated that the therapy team provided services to a diversity of clients. In all domains of satisfaction with therapy and therapist clients reported more than ninety percent satisfaction. This survey revealed that the therapy team has made a significant impact in supporting clients who were at work to remain at work and reduce the likeliness of future sickness absence. For those absent from work the therapy team made a significant impact in supporting clients return to work but has not made a significant impact on reducing the likeliness of future sickness absence. The positive experiences reported by clients were support, caring, therapy impact and quality of care and the areas for improvement reported were streamlining the onward referral process and reducing waiting times. The information provided by clients will be used to improve and refine the therapy services.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"39 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Literature Review on Return to Work in the Brazilian it Industry","authors":"Thiago Schmitz, M. Dias","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04128","url":null,"abstract":"This study focused on the reintegration of workers into the Brazilian IT workforce after the pandemic, specifically examining the literature on the subject. When individuals in the Brazilian IT industry return to work, their psychological well-being (PWB) is impacted. Findings revealed a preference for teleworking, showing advantages and disadvantages for companies. For example, increasing productivity gains for workers, including working from anywhere without geographical restrictions and reporting better work/work-life balance, are disclosed.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141651567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study and Deployment of an Automatic Water Consumption Recording System in The Democratic Republic of Congo/Kananga","authors":"Bajikile Bernard Kasonga","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04131","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04131","url":null,"abstract":"This article aims to present the different steps required to deploy and configure the proposed solution to monitor and control water consumption in the city of Kananga.Based on the analysis of needs and the constraints of mutual control of water consumption, we will discuss the configuration of the Arduino card and the mechanisms for transmitting data by SMS that we will use to allow REGIDESO subscribers to receive information on their water consumption.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"45 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141652354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Empirical Assessment of Gender Based Influences on Buying Decision-Making Styles","authors":"Adyasha Suvadarshini, Rajaram Rout","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04129","url":null,"abstract":"This paper attempts to examine the influence of gender on the buying decision-making styles of consumers in Odisha, an eastern state of India. A total of 151 respondents from four different regions of Odisha were chosen by using the Mall intercept method. The samples were classified into males and females on the basis of gender. Exploratory Factor Analysis was carried to identify the decision-making styles. t-test was employed to compare the shopping styles of males and females. Results indicate that differences in consumer shopping styles exist among the male and female consumers. Findings can be used by retailers in targeting different segments of shoppers based on gender demography and consumer decision-making styles in order to achieve competitive advantage in the era of retail market complexity. It is recommended that males and female gender should be viewed as distinct consumer segments, which may warrant differential marketing efforts.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141650988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Food and Feeding Habits of Citharinus citharus from Upper River Benue Yola, Adamawa State","authors":"K. G. Michael, F. Ahmed, S. Jidauna, Y. M. Ahmed","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04121","url":null,"abstract":"This research determined the feeding intensity and stomach fullness of Moonfish (Citharinus citharus) of Upper River Benue. Sampling was done twice a month for the period of 3 months. The gut contents were analyzed using frequency of occurrence and numerical methods. The feeding intensity of the fish was determined visually after dissection and categorized. A total of 39 fish; 33 (84.6%) males and 6 (15.4%) females were sampled during the study. Food was not present in all guts of C. citharus. The present study showed that 39.4% of the male species had no food in their stomach, whereas 50% of the female species had empty stomach. It was observed that 18.2% and 16.7% of male and female had full stomachs respectively. This was followed by those with ¾full stomachs with percentage fullness of 15.2 % for male and 33.3% for female. Furthermore, 9.0% (male) and 0% (female) was recorded for ½full and ¼full 18.2% for male and 0% female stomachs respectively. Twelve (12) major items were eaten as food by C. citharus. These ranged from plant to animal materials. C. citharus fed on insect’s parts, fish parts, zooplanktons, phytoplanktons, sand, red worms, mud, roots, diatom and unidentified materials. In conclusion, C. citharus from Upper River Benue, Adamawa state fed on wide range of food items from plant to animal materials and can therefore be said to be omnivorous. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 32","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141670796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship Between Substance Abuse Counseling and Behavioural Adjustments Among University Students in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya","authors":"Carolyne Aluku Mabeya, Michael Kimotho, J. Munyua","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04125","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed at investigating the relationship between substance abuse counseling and behavioural adjustments among university students in Uasin Gishu County. The study was anchored on Social Learning Theory by Albert Bandura (Bandura, 1977). The study used mixed method and phenomenological design. The target population comprised of 85,000students and 10 counselors drawn from six universities in Uasin Gishu County. Simple random sampling was used to draw a sample of 323 students while purposive sampling was used to select four counselors and three universities. This study used questionnaires and in-depth interviews guide to collect data. Qualitative data were transcribed and analyzed through themes derived from the research questions. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 and presented into frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviations. To test the hypotheses, the researcher used ANOVA to determine whether there is a relationship that exists between the variables. From the findings it was established that substance abuse counseling (F (21, 178) =3.089, p=0.00) significantly influenced behavioural adjustments of students. The findings of the study may be useful to the community, institutions of higher learning and the society. The study recommended that there was need for dedicated efforts aimed at assessing the types of psychological counseling interventions available, their accessibility, and the level of awareness among students in Uasin Gishu County universities. ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141671376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation des critères de performance du système de télécommunication","authors":"Muamba Kasolo Théodore","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04124","url":null,"abstract":"L’évaluation des critères de performance dans le domaine des télécommunications est essentielle pour mesurer l’efficacité des opérations, la qualité du réseau et l’expérience client. Cette évaluation repose sur les trois points dont : l’analyse des données, l’utilisation des données et le domaine d’évaluation. L’analyse des donnée s permet aux entreprises de formuler des indicateurs clés de performance qui sont utilisés pour évaluer le succès par rapport aux objectifs définis. L’utilisation des données permet de comprendre les clients pour optimiser les interactions ; améliorer la satisfaction client en analysant leur comportement et en prévoyant leurs besoins ; personnaliser l’expérience client et réduire les coûts opérationnels et améliorer la gestion des risques. Le domaine d’évaluation inclus la qualité de service ; la performance du réseau, ainsi que l’Accessibilité. L’objectif majeur de cette évaluation est de garantir des services de télécommunication performants et satisfaire les clients. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 69","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141671435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Strategies for Implementing Information Policy by the National Libraries in Nigeria","authors":"L. Atanda, Grace Effiong Etukudo, V. Olukayode, E. Udoeduok","doi":"10.37745/bjmas.2022.04122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37745/bjmas.2022.04122","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discussed the strategies for implementing information policy by the National Libraries in Nigeria being desirable in the face of the emergence of an information society. A National Library is a library established by the government as a country’s pre-eminent repository of information. Unlike public libraries, these rarely allows citizens to borrow books. Often they include numerous rare, valuable, or significant works. A National Library is that Library which has the duty of collecting and preserving the Literature of the nation within and outside the country. Information policies are a social political regulation, economic and technological decision related to the role of information in society (2003). In a nutshell information policy is a set of regulations and policies guiding information.","PeriodicalId":421703,"journal":{"name":"British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies","volume":" 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141671809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}