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Signal reconstruction of surface waves on SASW measurement using Gaussian Derivative wavelet transform

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Rosyidi S. A. P. , Taha M. R. , Chik Z. , Ismail A.

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tom Vol. 57, no. 3

616-635

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Surface wave method consists of measurement and processing of the dispersive Rayleigh waves recorded from two or more vertical transducers. The dispersive phase data are inverted and the shear wave velocity versus depth is obtained. However, in case of residual soil, the reliable phase spectrum curve is difficult to be produced. Noises from nature and other human-made sources disturb the generated surface wave data. In this paper, a continuous wavelet transform based on mother wavelet of Gaussian Derivative was used to analyze seismic waves in different frequency and time. Time-frequency wavelet spectrum was employed to localize the interested seismic response spectrum of generated surface waves. It can also distinguish the fundamental mode of the surface wave from the higher modes of reflected body waves. The results presented in this paper showed that the wavelet analysis is able to determine reliable surface wave spectrum of sandy clayey residual soil.

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The administration of leadership training programs enhance the trainees’ motivation to learn

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Ismail A. , Zainol N. A. M. , Ahmad N. N.

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2017

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tom Vol. 13, no. 4

465--477

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Background: The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between the administration of leadership training programs and trainees’ motivation to learn. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed to collect data from junior army leaders in Peninsular Malaysia. Methods: A cross sectional method was employed in this study because it allowed the researchers to integrate the LTP literature, the pilot study and the actual survey as the main procedures to collect data. Beside a purposive sampling technique was used to distribute 300 self-report questionnaires to junior army leaders at the organization and the survey questionnaire data were analyzed using SmartPLS. Results: The results show that the ability of senior administrators to appropriately use a well-designed course content and select the right instructors to teach and facilitate trainees had enhanced trainees’ motivation to learn in the organizational sample. Conclusions: This study tested a conceptual schema developed based on the LTP research literature. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the instrument used in this study satisfactorily met the standard of validity and reliability analyses. Furthermore, the outcomes of the SmartPLS path model proved that course content and instructors’ roles were important predictors of trainees’ motivation to learn in the organizations.

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Wstęp: Celem pracy było zbadanie związku między administracją programów szkoleniowych zarządzania a motywacją uczestników do nauki. W tym celu zostały skierowane ankiety do młodych przywódców armii w Malezji. Metody: Zastosowano metodę krzyżową, jako główną metodą zbierania danych, aby lepiej połączyć istniejące publikacje naukowe, badanie pilotażowe oraz aktualne badania. Zastosowano badanie ankietowe na próbie losowej 300 młodych przywódców armii. Uzyskane wyniki poddano analizie przy zastosowaniu SmartPLS. Wyniki: Wyniki wskazują na zdolność doświadczonych administratorów na prawidłowe stosowanie dobrze przygotowanych materiałów szkoleniowych oraz na dobór właściwych instruktorów do prowadzenia szkoleń oraz zwiększenia motywacji uczestników do nauki w badanej organizacji. Wnioski: Testowano koncepcyjny schemat opracowany na podstawie przeglądu literatury naukowej. Wyniki przeprowadzonej analizy wykazują, że instrument użyty w pracy w sposób satysfakcjonujący spełnił standardy analizy trafności oraz niezawodności. Wyniki modelu ścieżki SmartPLS zaakceptowały treści szkoleniowej oraz rolę instruktorów, jako ważnych czynników wpływających na poziom motywacji uczestników do nauki w badanej organizacji.

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Monitoring and remediation technologies of organochlorine pesticides in drainage water

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Ismail A. , Derbalah A. , Shaheen S.

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2015

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tom Vol. 17, nr 1

115--122

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This study was carried out to monitor the presence of organochlorine in drainage water in Kafr-El-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt. Furthermore, to evaluate the efficiencies of different remediation techniques (advanced oxidation processes [AOPs] and bioremediation) for removing the most frequently detected compound (lindane) in drainage water. The results showed the presence of several organochlorine pesticides in all sampling sites. Lindane was detected with high frequency relative to other detected organochlorine in drainage water. Nano photo-Fenton like reagent was the most effective treatment for lindane removal in drainage water. Bioremediation of lindane by effective microorganisms (EMs) removed 100% of the lindane initial concentration. There is no remaining toxicity in lindane contaminated-water after remediation on treated rats relative to control with respect to histopathological changes in liver and kidney. Advanced oxidation processes especially with nanomaterials and bioremediation using effective microorganisms can be regarded as safe and effective remediation technologies of lindane in water.

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Histological studies of gentamicin nephrotoxicity

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Amin A. M. , Azim A. , Ismail A.

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Seasonal variation of aflatoxin B1 content in dairy feed

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Ismail A. , Riaz M. , Akhtar S. , Yoo S. H. , Park S. , Abid M. , Aziz M. , Ahmad Z.

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tom 26

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nr 1

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Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1 ) is a fungal metabolite and highly carcinogenic compound of category 1 according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. In the liver AFB1 from contaminated feed is bioconverted into aflatoxin M1 and can be easily diffused to the animal milk. Provision of healthy milk for humans, particularly infants and adults, therefore, entails monitoring of AFB1 level in the feed for dairy animals. In the present study, AFB1 level was monitored in three different types of animal feed comprising commercially available animal feed, fresh fodder and leftover bread fed to dairy animals between October 2014 and September 2015. AFB1 was found in all collected feed samples at the amounts: 30.5%, 2.8% and 88.9% in commercial feed, fresh fodder and leftover bread samples, respectively. All these levels were over the EU permissible limits (5 μg · kg−1). Mean maximum levels of AFB1 were observed in all samples collected in the winter season, whereas the mean minimum levels – in the summer months. The results of the present study indicated that the leftover bread samples and commercial feed contain high levels of AFB1 , and so strict measures should be adopted to prevent dairy animal feed and at the same time the animal milk from aflatoxin contamination.