Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Performance of a Compact Solar Collector with Nanofluids
One of the main uses of energy is heating of fluids, mainly water and air. In residential and industrial sectors, energy applications are diverse, mainly; cooking food, laundry and personal hygiene, as well as the generation of steam and heat to process. Solar collectors represent an excellent sustainable alternative to cover the needs of these …
Design Pedagogy in Architectural Curriculum
‘Design’ is an important part of Architecture Curriculum. It is a foundation of Architecture education. Design pedagogy is very subjective and requires innovation essentially. One teaches design based upon his own set of ideologies and beliefs. Flexibility and experimentation are very essential for a design teacher. Architecture curriculum has Basic and Advance Stage. Design Pedagogy …
Rethinking the Matrix Through Advaita Vedanta Philosophy
The aim of this thesis is to unearth the philosophical speculation of The Matrix and reinterpret it from the perspective of Advaita Vedanta. This study inquires into the larger question of exploring the rapidly developing relationship between film and philosophy. In service of the same, the study adopts the view that considers film as philosophy …
Japan Must Look West to Find Eastern Allies
This presentation will highlight the need for all Japanese children to be indoctrinated into Chinese language, culture, and thought in preparation for the inevitable takeover by Asia`s leading power. The author will demonstrate the virtue and value of Japan turning its back on traditional allies like the United States and, instead, work to ingratiate itself …
Effects of Facebook as a Supplemental Tool in Learning English as a Second Language (ESL): Basis for the Proposed Syllabus
When Mark Zuckerberg established Facebook in 2004, the social media site became a beneficial tool among the teachers and students in an innovatively advance teaching and learning methodologies. This statement supports the study of Kayri and Cakir (2010) that teachers used Facebook as their pedagogy of constructivist approach. Most studies show that students use Facebook …
Understanding Self-Discrepancies: An Integrative Approach
This paper presents an integrative psychological theory that aims to provide a wider perspective of Higgin’s self-discrepancy theory. Anchored on the humanistic, psychodynamic, and social-cognitive theories of personality on the phenomenon of self-discrepancy, this integrative theory looked at the role of social interactions and experience, personal psychological well-being, and presence of motivation. In general, this …
The Necessary Drivers to Make Modi’s Make in India Campaign a Success
The progression of Japan from a broken country and one on its knees in 1945 to a formidable economic powerhouse in 2018 was through small-holding agriculture to small-scale manufacturing to a world-leading manufacturer with Nikon, Komatsu and other internationally recognized brands in its stable. This progression was underpinned in its entirety by a finance, education …
Importance of Geographical and Sociological Factors in Household Livelihood Vulnerability to Climate-Related Crisis in Rural Burundi
This paper analyses the vulnerability of 2 communes in the provinces of Kirundo and Bubanza in Burundi to climate change using social and geographic variables. Primary socio-economic data was collected through surveys where 450 households were involved in responding to a questionnaire. Data collected included demography, livelihood sources, asset ownership, land management practices, social organization …
Environmental Decision Support System for Mountain Resort Projects Using Expert System
The study aims to design and develop a prototype environmental decision support system (EDSS) that can be used by Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) review committee members in the assessment and preparation of EIA reports for mountain resort projects. Specifically, the system aims to strengthen and improve the implementation of EIA among mountain resort projects through …
Online Education: A Theoretical Perspective on Roles and Generational Differences
Online learning has been on the rise during the 21st century since it has been proven beneficial for both students and institutions. Instructors enjoy the flexibility of teaching from home while students registered in online courses/programs enjoy the flexibility of 24/7 access to course content from anywhere around the globe. First, a brief history of …