http://ijaems.com/ Open Access international Journal to publish research paper en-us March 2019 Lateritic soil are locally abundant and relatively cheap to be used for block production. Its use has gone a long way in reducing the cost of block production and construction work in general. In order to optimize the usefulness of lateritic soil, there is need to model the properties of lateritic blocks. Compressive strength is an important property of lateritic block that must be known, but it cannot be guessed easily due to the block mix proportion and processes. Statistical models used in predicting the properties of lateritic blocks operate on restricted range of data. That is, the model cannot predict input data that are outside the range of data used in developing the model. The need for a model that can predict the compressive strength of lateritic blocks for any given mix ratio became necessary. This study developed Artificial Neural Network model for predicting the compressive strength of lateritic blocks. Lateritic blocks were produced with mix ratios ranging from 1:4 to 1:12. The blocks were cured for 7, 14 and 28 days. The 28th day experimental results and results obtained from literatures on similar works were used to formulate the model. The test data were a total of 155 samples.The maximum compressive strength predicted by the model was 3.06 N/mm^2 corresponding to a mix ratio of 0.4:1:4 of water-cement ratio, cement and lateritic soil. The model accuracy was tested using Fisher test. The result of the Fisher test computations obtained 1.008 for calculated F and 3.5 for F obtained from the table. Hence the model satisfied the test. The model result also compares favourably with the experimental result. http://ijaems.com/detail/artificial-neural-network-model-for-compressive-strength-of-lateritic-blocks/ C.E Okere, J.I. Arimanwa, J.C. Iheke http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/1-IJAEMS-FEB-2019-11-Artificial Neural.pdf The study was carried out to determine the effects of levels of adsorbent "Vitacorm REO-M" on the growth, hematology, and serum biochemistry of pigs. The pigs were separated into four groups and further randomized design and fed diets contained by weight: concentrates grain mixture consisting of barley – 43.0%, corn – 10.0%, wheat – 11.0 – 11.5%, peas – 8.0 – 8.5%, and also bran – 6.0-8.0%, soybean meal – 5.0-9.0%, sunflower meal – 6.0%, fish meal – 5.0%, soybean oil – 2.0%, premix – 2.5%. The control animals (CG) were fed the main diet and EG1, EG2 and EG3 diet included adsorbent additive "Vitacorm REO-M" in the amount of 2.0, 4.0 and 6.0 kg per ton of feed, respectively. The pigs were adequately housed, while feed and potable water were supplied ad libitum. At the end of the experiment 3 pigs were randomly sampled from each treatment (1 per replicate) and blood collected through venipuncture on veins at backside of the ears. Results showed significant (P≤0.05) effect of "Vitacorm REO-M" at a dosage of 4 kg per ton of feed allowed to obtain an additional average daily gain in EG2 (0.541 kg) 7.98% higher than in the CG. Was found that the highest content of total protein at the end of the experience was observed in CG - 68.95% (while in EG2 - 64.43%, EG1 - 64.62%, EG3 - 63.22%) and the highest level of γ-globulin content was noted in EG1 and EG3, respectively 9.33 and 9.53%. AST activity maximum increase (at a rate of 22.0-47.0 u/l) was observed in animals of the EG1 by 11.11%, and a decrease of 7.02% in EG3 relative to the CG. In the EG2, the AST index was within the normal range - 40.0 U/l. ALT activity was reduced in comparison with the CG in the EG1 by 4.23% - 3.0 U/l, in the EG2 - by 19.72% - 14.0 U/l. http://ijaems.com/detail/influence-of-different-levels-of-adsorbent-vitacorm-reo-m-on-the-morphological-and-biochemical-blood-parameters-of-the-gilts/ Busev Vitali, Caisin Larisa http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/2-IJAEMS-FEB-2019-14-Influenceof.pdf This paper proposes a method for determining location to shed the load in order to recover the frequency back to the allowable range. Prioritize distribution of the load shedding at load bus positions based on the voltage electrical distance between the outage generator and the loads. The nearer the load bus from the outage generator is, the sooner the load bus will shed and vice versa. Finally, by selecting the rate of change of generation active power, rate of change of active power of load, rate of change of frequency, rate of change of branches active power and rate of change of voltage in the system as the input to an Artificial Neural Network, the generators outage, the load shedding bus are determined in a short period of time to maintain the stability of the system. With this technique, a large amount of load shedding could be avoided, hence, saved from economic losses. The effectiveness of the proposed method tested on the IEEE 39 Bus New England has demonstrated the effectiveness of this method. http://ijaems.com/detail/a-new-under-frequency-load-shedding-method-using-the-voltage-electrical-distance-and-artificial-neural-networks/ Le. Trong. Nghia, Quyen. Huy. Anh, P.T.T. Binh, Phung. Trieu. Tan http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/3-IJAEMS-MAR-2019-3-ANewUnder-Frequency.pdf This study described the level of satisfaction of 612 students on the different programs and services offered by the Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST), San Isidro Campus. The study found out that in general the students are very satisfied in the services offered by the campus particularly in their Guidance and Counselling, Career and Placement, Student Activities, Student Publication and Student Development, Scholarship and Financial Assistance, Sports Development, Culture, and the Arts, and Food Service. The finding indicates that the campus was able to comply with the enhanced guidelines and policies set by the Commission on Higher Education. http://ijaems.com/detail/students-level-of-satisfaction-on-the-program-and-services-offered-by-the-neust-san-isidro-campus/ Engr. Ma. Teresita C. Vega http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/4-IJAEMS-MAR-2019-5-StudentsLevel.pdf This research aims to (1) discover the democratic leadership style in guiding the characters of teachers at Public Senior High School 2 Limboto, (2) to know the autocratic leadership style in guiding the characters of teachers at Public Senior High School 2 Limboto, (3) to know the paternalistic leadership style in guiding the characters of teachers at Public Senior High School 2 Limboto, (4) to know the laissez-faire leadership style in guiding the characters of teachers at Public Senior High School 2 Limboto. This research was an explanatory research and the method used was survey method, whereas the number of population and the sample was 34 people. Then, from the research was obtained some results, they were: (1) the implementation of democratic leadership style in guiding the characters of teacher, it was obtained the very high category that was the average score 3,29, (2) the implementation of autocratic leadership style in guiding the characters of teacher and obtained the average score 3.00 with high category, (3) the implementation of paternalistic leadership style in guiding the characters of teacher, it was obtained the average score 3,23 included the very high category, and (4) the implementation of laissez-faire leadership style in guiding the characters of teacher, it was obtained the average score 1,32 and belonged to low category. http://ijaems.com/detail/the-leadership-style-of-headmaster-in-guiding-the-character-of-teachers-in-the-public-senior-high-school-2-limboto/ Hamzah B. Uno, Keysar Panjaitan, Nina Lamatenggo, Kasim Yahiji http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/5-IJAEMS-MAR-2019-2-TheLeadershipStyle.pdf Market-oriented agri-technology and agri-extension services (AES) was conceptualized after need/design assessment. It is a component of DAR-ARCESS particularly harnessing Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Organizations (ARBOs) to become skilled and equip with business knowledge align to the enterprise they have engaged in. Generally, this AES aims to provide trainings/technology transfer/coaching along the commodity/areas on value chain strategy for the Agrarian Reform Communities in Isabela. Specifically, it aimed to: 1) strengthen farm efficiencies and productivity of rice and corn farmers; 2) enhance rice and corn farmers’ knowledge on postharvest; 3) improve value-adding activities of rice and corn farmers; 4) enrich rice and corn farmers’ knowledge on Common Service Facilities operations and maintenance; and 5) establish pool of technical experts. There were five lead ARBOs who participated in this project classified into rice and corn based agri-enterprises. Various extension modalities were adopted to attain project objectives. Activities were highlighted by two season long training programs on rice and corn as venue for technology lectures and demonstrations. The project outcomes are: a) 39 corn and 93 rice farmers trained field technicians; b) two field exposures (Lakbay-Aral) for rice and corn to private and public agencies outside the region; c) conducted seminar-workshop on sustainability planning; and d) developed training manuals, modules, technoguide and IEC materials for both crops. Farmers have attained greater knowledge, developed their farming skills and more confident in doing farming business. They have improved relationships, becoming closer and open minded individuals. The lead ARBOs farm-technicians must do their share to disseminate what they have learned to other farmers constituent ARBOs. The DARPO must provide assistance to them for program development, financial and other logistics for the conduct of field extension services. The DAR must follow – up and conduct periodic evaluation to lead ARBOs for the implementation of sustainability plan. http://ijaems.com/detail/market-oriented-agri-technology-and-agri-extension-services-for-agrarian-reform-community-connectivity-and-economic-support-services-arccess-for-isabela/ Dr. Cañete Diosdado C., Prof. Cariedo Vanissa, Dr. Medrano Fedrita N http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/6-IJAEMS-MAR-2019-7-Market-oriented.pdf This work is a prototype boat that can travel in water. This robot is powered by rechargeable battery. The direction of the robot can be precise by an RF remote. This can be moved forward and reverse direction by using geared motors, also this robot can take sharp turnings towards left and right directions. In this work the LPC2148, DC Servomotors, RF Technology; L293D H-Bridge is used to drive the DC Servomotor. A high sensitive camera is also interfaced to capture the surrounding things and also to transmit to the remote place. The RF modules used here are STT-868 MHz Transmitter, STR-868 MHz Receiver. The three switches are connected to the RF transmitter through RF Encoder. The encoder constantly recites the position of the switches and permits the data to the RF transmitter and the transmitter transmits the data for further process. http://ijaems.com/detail/remote-monitoring-and-control-of-boat-using-lora-technology/ R Nagarajan, Kamlesh Kumar, Chandan Kumar, Pawan Kumar http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/7-IJAEMS-MAR-2019-4-RemoteMonitoring.pdf The effect of three different galvanizing processes on the microstructure and tensile behavior and hardness of galvanized AISI 4140 steels was investigated. The thicknesses of the galvanized layers were measured as 34 μm, 90 μm and 140 μm for the electro galvanized, zinc-rich coated and hot dip galvanized AISI 4140 steels, respectively. No significant increase in tensile strength was observed with the galvanizing process. It was even observed that there was a decrease in tensile strength compared to the samples that were not galvanized. It is concluded that galvanizing processes is not effective in improving the tensile performance of AISI 4140 steels. http://ijaems.com/detail/study-of-some-mechanical-properties-of-galvanized-4140-steels/ Adnan Calik, Hasan Ispartali, Serdar Karakas, Nazim Ucar http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/8-IJAEMS-MAR-2019-6-Studyofsome.pdf This document shows the validation of the hydraulic brakes occupied in a solar electric vehicle. The braking system evaluated consists of two components: the brake pedal with master cylinder and the wheel brake mechanism, together with the corresponding tubes or conduits and the clamping pieces. This validation is carried out through the analysis of forces, in the first part the braking force between the tire and the floor is determined; subsequently the force is calculated in the main braking system which is activated by a pedal The braking system with which it is suitable for the prototype in question is that of a Volkswagen sedan, because this brake system meets the needs of drivers in terms of efficiency. http://ijaems.com/detail/validation-of-hydraulic-brakes-for-electric-vehicles/ Verónica Flores Sánchez, Arely Vallejo Heráncez, Carlos A. Ventura de la Paz, Jesús Juárez Borbonio http://ijaems.com/upload_images/issue_files/9-IJAEMS-FEB-2019-15-Validationof.pdf