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Analysis of the efficiency of recycled concrete in civil construction

Sustainability has become a partner in matters involving civil engineering considering that the generation of construction waste produces similar amounts in Brazil to the industrial sector, where, moreover, most cannot be ruled out in any way, because they are harmful to the environment, some of which are irreparable. The emergence of techniques and ways to build sustainably has created ideas and new destinations for construction waste. Recycled concrete is one of the solutions adopted to reduce costs with new materials and appropriate treatment to waste generated by the civil council.

Analysis of insertion and return loss measurements in mechanical fiber optic connectors

This article analyzes fiber optic connectorizations used in data transmission. In this analysis, optical loss measurementsismade in mechanical connectors such as Insertion Loss (IL) and Return Loss (RL) based on the certification requirements for the commercialisation of telecommunications products by the National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) and international standards. In addition to the fundamental theoretical argument, we performed an evaluation of field-mounted connectors from ten different manufacturers sold in Brazil.

Abilities of Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f., Citrus tangelo and Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck at propagation by cuttings in sandy soil

Coming from the Latin acrumen which means sour, the word citrus was given in antiquity to trees with acid fruits. Indeed, citrus fruits refer to several species, the best known of which are oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, clementines and lemons. Species of the genus Citrus are well known but very little studied in Niger. It is with the aim of providing more data that the present study was carried out. The general objective was to study the ability to propagate by cuttings in three citrus species (Citrus limon, Citrus tangelo and Citrus sinensis).

Dye yielding plant species of Vijayapur District of Karnataka, India

Dye yielding plant species survey of Vijayapur district of Karnataka comprising 13 tehsil was conducted during March 2018 to November 2022. The purpose of this survey was to document the dye yielding plant species. The present study was initiated with an aim to identify dye yielding plant species resources from elder people, shepherds, and formers of Vijayapur district. There are about 35 species of angiosperms belonging to 35 genera and 26 families of dye yielding plant species were found.

Experiência extensionista no curso de arquitetura e urbanismo da universidade são francisco: Narrativas da sala de aula

Este trabalho discute as potencialidades de desenvolvimento via extensão universitária no ensino superior no Brasil. A partir de uma narrativa autobiográfica, a professora revisita sua atuação em sala de aula junto a um componente curricular que promove uma ação de extensão universitária no curso de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade São Francisco.

Assessment of the impact of organic and mineral manure (bat guano, tithonia diversifolia and npk) on the evolution of some physico-chemical parameters of soil fertility during maize cultivation in ngandajika/rdcongo

Soil is a fundamental resource for man’s life on earth, most of the goods he needs coming directly or indirectly from the soil. This is not done without compensation in favour of the soil, which loses its productive capacity over time. Compensation is made through the provision of both mineral and organic fertilizers to the soil. A trial was conducted in Ngandajika where it was applied to the soil, two organic fertilizers, Bat-guano and Tithonia diversifolia, a mineral fertilizer, DAP for growing corn.

Effect of ayurvedic formulation on severe oligospermia (ksheenshukra) - A case study

Producing progeny is a natural gift given by the mother nature to the living organism, and it is an important part of human life as well. Therefore, infertility is viewed as a highly physical and emotional problem in Indian society.About half of infertility cases are caused by male factors. Approximately 35% of infertile men are due to oligospermia. There is no promising cure for this disease, but Ayurvedic preparations often show significant improvements in semen parameters. Oligospermia can be corelated with the Ksheenshukra entity in the Ayurvedic literature.

Mythological representation and significances of yoruba folktales in amos tutuola’s selected works

Folk tales, one of the most beautiful communicative techniques among human beings in the African oral tradition, have, throughout many decades, shown their importance in entertainment and people’s education. Like almost all the ethnic groups of the African continent, Yoruba people have their own folk tales which displays a great number of their customs. To make their customs known to all the other civilizations of the world, some Yoruba authors, among whom the prolific Tutuola, include them in their literary works.

Role of media in disaster mitigation

Effective, reliable communication is vital to disaster reduction. Communication technologies, skills, and media are essential to link scientists, disaster mitigation officials, and the public; educate the public about disaster preparedness; track approaching hazards; alert authorities; warn the people most likely to be affected, assess damage; collect information, supplies, and other resources; co-ordinate rescue and relief activities; account for missing people; and motivate public, political, and institutional responses.

Transactional marketing strategies for the american market in the dimension stones sector

Folk tales, one of the most beautiful communicative techniques among human beings in the African oral tradition, have, throughout many decades, shown their importance in entertainment and people’s education. Like almost all the ethnic groups of the African continent, Yoruba people have their own folk tales which displays a great number of their customs. To make their customs known to all the other civilizations of the world, some Yoruba authors, among whom the prolific Tutuola, include them in their literary works.