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Evaluation of Road Traffic Accidents in Moyale Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
1-10
Received:
13 February 2019
Accepted:
18 March 2019
Published:
12 April 2019
Abstract: Road traffic accidents are the major but neglected public health challenges that worsen public health and development if effective steps are not taken to curb it. Therefore the aim of this study was to assess and describe the patterns and associated causes of road traffic accidents in the Case of Moyale, Oromia Regional State. A cross-sectional study was conducted during 0ctober and November 2016. The study sample was composed of 191respondents systematically selected from households and 20 interviewees purposively selected from drivers and government officials. The study employed a descriptive survey design by using self-administered questionnaires face-to-face interview and document analysis. The research was also conducted based on the archive of traffic police data between 2012 and 2016. Results indicated that road traffic accident is a serious problem in the town of Moyale. The numbers have been following an increasing trend throughout the study period and the rate of increase has been rising rapidly due to high population number and high traffic mixes. The number and density of road traffic accidents occurring on the main roads were very high with figure ranging 80-90% of the total. Mixed allocation of land use type, high volume of traffic flow, poor nature of the road, lack of road facilities, poor traffic management and low level of enforcement contribute to these problems. In the study, pedestrians and motor cyclists are the most affected road users. The risks are higher among males, particularly those who are economically active age group. All safety measures introduced to protect the road users are disregarded by the large proportion of stakeholders. The study recommends that Moyale town needs to adjust human behavior to the traffic stream and fixed facilities to contrive ways and means of better traffic accommodation.
Abstract: Road traffic accidents are the major but neglected public health challenges that worsen public health and development if effective steps are not taken to curb it. Therefore the aim of this study was to assess and describe the patterns and associated causes of road traffic accidents in the Case of Moyale, Oromia Regional State. A cross-sectional stu...
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An Evaluation for the Use of Blockchain Technology in Logistics
Alexander Goudz,
Valentino Steiner
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
11-17
Received:
22 February 2019
Accepted:
10 April 2019
Published:
10 May 2019
Abstract: The following article sums up the current problems of the logistics and explains how the Blockchain technology can help to solve some of them. A utility value analysis is used to quantify the scenarios the Blockchain is most likely to be used in. This offers a result that, in comparison to current research, does not only show the opportunities but also how likely they are to be used in these sections. In the next step these scenarios are compared with each other. These results lead to a outlook to potential applications of the Blockchain technology in the logistics.
Abstract: The following article sums up the current problems of the logistics and explains how the Blockchain technology can help to solve some of them. A utility value analysis is used to quantify the scenarios the Blockchain is most likely to be used in. This offers a result that, in comparison to current research, does not only show the opportunities but ...
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Predicting the Effects of the Wind Load Direction to Naval Vessels Resistance
Nguyen Duc Hai,
Nguyen Ngoc Dam,
Nguyen Vu Giang
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
Pages:
18-24
Received:
18 April 2019
Accepted:
31 May 2019
Published:
18 June 2019
Abstract: The influence of wind loads on the operation of naval vessels must be thoroughly considered in the design process. However, nowadays the evaluation studies on the influence of the wind loads on the naval vessels haven’t been adequately interested. These vessels have a windward section relatively large area, which affects the static and dynamic stability of the vessels as well as the cause affecting the ship resistance to fuel consumption. In particular, naval vessels usually operate at high speed, therefore, issue reviews the effect of the wind as well as the angle of the wind direction becomes more important. Thanks to the advancement of computer technology in the analysis of determining the impact of the wind become more quickly, which help reduces the time of testing and saving the cost for built models and allows for more accurate predicting. In this study, the CFD simulation method is applied in order to assess the effect of the wind direction to the resistance of naval vessels resistance in calm water conditions. From the achieved results, the captain made the right decision on the direction of the vessels to ensure maritime safety. Also from the CFD results, ship designers have plans to arrange equipment, as well as optimize resistance for these vessels.
Abstract: The influence of wind loads on the operation of naval vessels must be thoroughly considered in the design process. However, nowadays the evaluation studies on the influence of the wind loads on the naval vessels haven’t been adequately interested. These vessels have a windward section relatively large area, which affects the static and dynamic stab...
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