International Journal of Research and Review

596-600

Authors: Iliyasu Hussaini, Lee Ming Foong, Yahya Kamar

The present study examined the attitudes of Kebbi state secondary school students towards biology as a school subject. Three Hundred and Thirty-Five (335) SSII Secondary School Student constituted the samples of the study. They were selected by a proportionate sampling technique. A structured questionnaire titled Students’ Attitude towards Biology Questionnaire on a5-point scale was used to collect the data Overall results of the study revealed that the mean score of students was 85. Differences between the attitudes of male and female students were significantly insignificant. The results also showed that there was a significant difference between the attitude of science and art students. The results also showed that there was a significant difference between the attitude of public and private students. The study also shows that majority of pupils in Kebbi have positive attitudes towards Biology. Since the majority of the students indicated that provision of adequate teaching aids influences their attitudes, it is recommended that educational material should be provided in the schools. Students should be engaged in practical work, and extra lessons should be organized for students with negative attitudes towards Biology. Keywords: Attitudes; Public school; Private school; Biology; Male and Female students.

607-609

Authors: Pintu Sil

The 2D:4D is the ratio of the lengths of different digits or fingers typically measured from the midpoint of bottom crease where the finger joins the hand to the tip of the finger. Purpose of the present study was to study the relationship of digit ratio (2D:4D) with Aerobic fitness among young adult women. A total of 50 female college students having the age of 21 to 30 years were selected randomly as subjects for the present study. Height and weight, Length of index finger (2D) and ring finger (4D), and Aerobic fitness were the criterion in this study. Standard tools and test were used for the measurement. Mean and standard deviation (SD) have been considered for descriptive statistics and correlation coefficient (r) was calculated by Person Product Moment method. Only 0.05 levels has considered for the present study. All statistical calculations have been done by using standard statistical software. Results revealed that coefficient of correlation between 2D:4D with aerobic fitness for female (r= -0.205) was not significant statistically (p<0.05). From the above findings it was concluded that the 2D:4D was not sufficient to be used as a good indicator of aerobic fitness in young adult women. Key words: 2D:4D (Digit Ratio), Indicator, Aerobic fitness, Young adult women.

615-618

Authors: Sunil J. Kulkarni

Crystallization is a chemical solid–liquid separation technique. In this, mass transfer of a solute from the liquid solution to a pure solid crystalline phase occurs. For crystallization, supersaturation and temperature are two important factors. Crystallization finds major application in food and pharmaceutical industry. Silicon crystal wafer production, powder salt for food, production of sucrose from sugar beet is few industrial applications. Many investigators have carried out research on crystal size, growth and structure, factor affecting crystal growth and other important aspects of crystallization. The present paper summarizes research carried out on various aspects of crystallization. Key words: supersaturation, temperature crystal growth, morphology.

624-640

Authors: Nuhu Isah, Maimunah Binti Ali

Managing environmental disaster requires the use of technology into how technology is used to minimize the casualties and loss incurred when disaster strikes. This research is based on the roles of tunnels’ technology in managing environmental disaster with a specific focus on the roles SMART tunnel plays as the tool in flood prone areas. SMART is an acronym for “Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel”. This project is located in Kuala Lumpur the capital metropolitan city of Malaysia. The SMART Tunnel project was initiated by the Former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad under the Malaysian Development Plan. The project is undertaken as a joint venture projects between the government and the private sector corporation. This study therefore, makes an effort to investigate the causes of flood disaster as well as the roles SMART Tunnel plays in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Nevertheless, the study adopted a qualitative approach, six respondent were targeted which form the sample size. However, five of them were met and interviewed. Similarly, interviews was undertaking with the five people three of which are from Drainage and Irrigation Department while two are from the Malaysian Highway Authority. However, thematic network analysis and chi-square were used for data analysis. The study has discovered that urbanization, weather condition, poor drainage system, number of rivers are the causes of flood disaster in Kuala Lumpur, whereas, SMART Tunnel plays a very vital role in Flood disaster management and traffic congestion management in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Keywords: Tunnel, SMART, Flood, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.