The study examined crop diversification and its implications on farm productivity income among small holder farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to obtain a sample size of 250. Data were collected by the distribution structured questionnaire. Simpson Index diversification, gross margin land equivalent ratio as analytical tools. result revealed that high (Simp...

We consider a model of licensing of a non-drastic innovation in which the patent holder (an outside innovator) negotiates either up-front fixed fees or per-unit royalties with two firms producing horizontally differentiated brands and competing à la Cournot. We investigate how licensing schemes (fixed fee or per-unit royalty) and the number of licenses sold (exclusive licensing or complete tech...

Data caching and hoarding provide the only means to support disconnected mobile operations. In the context of mobile database applications, data cached can take the form of a materialized view. In this paper, we present a mechanism or view holder within the fixed network, whose job is to maintain versions of the views that are required by a particular mobile host. These views are very likely to...

In this paper, the effect of air turbulence intensity on the flame structure in various radii and lengths of a flame holder numerically studied. Finite volume method is used to solve the governing equations. The obtained numerical results using realizable k-ε and β-PDF models show a good agreement with the experimental data. The results show that flame holder with greater lengths yield shorter ...

Aim: During minimal access surgery an assistant is controlling the laparoscope and surgeon should be free to manipulate instruments. Although the advantages of laparoscopic surgery are well documented, one disadvantage is that, for optimum performance, an experienced camera driver is required who can provide the necessary views for the operating surgeon. There are many drawbacks in human camera...

In the current socio-economic scenario characterized by a growing shortage of resources and progressive budget constraints, the need to better coordinate processes in health institutions appears as a relevant aspect to ensure the future sustainability of system. In this sense, Relational Coordination (RC) provides a valuable opportunity for the reconfiguration of clinical guidelines concerning ...