Engineering and Applied Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2016

  • Performance Assessment of the IHACRES Model in the Upper Catchment of Dawa Sub-basin, Borna Rangeland, Ethiopia

    Wondimu Tolcha, István Waltner

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2016
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: Jun. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Jun. 14, 2016
    Published: Jul. 11, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eas.20160102.11
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    Abstract: This paper is focused on the applicability of IHACRES model in areas were hydraulic data are the limitation factor. For the existence and development of society, water resources are essential renewable natural resources. Long term stresses such as land use/land cover change and climate change have an effect on hydrologic systems. Widespread land us... Show More
  • Replica Exchange Using q-Gaussian Swarm Quantum Particle Intelligence Method

    Hiqmet Kamberaj

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2016
    Pages: 20-25
    Received: Jun. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 01, 2015
    Published: Jul. 16, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eas.20160102.12
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    Abstract: We present a newly developed Replica Exchange algorithm using q -Gaussian Swarm Quantum Particle Optimization (REX@q-GSQPO) method for solving the problem of finding the global optimum. The basis of the algorithm is to run multiple copies of independent swarms at different values of q parameter. Based on an energy criterion, chosen to satisfy the d... Show More
  • An Assessment of Work-Related Disorder/Pain Among Computer Users in Nigeria

    Edosomwan Joseph Henry, Edosomwan Taiwo Oluwakemi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2016
    Pages: 35-38
    Received: Jul. 11, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 19, 2016
    Published: Aug. 06, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eas.20160102.14
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    Abstract: While using computer to solve problems and add value to live, unfortunately other health problems are incurred by user. The aim of this study is to evaluate these presuppose health problems developed while using computer. Many researches has shown that health injuries like: neck strain, eye strain, hand and wrist pain, low back pain and shoulder pa... Show More
  • Agricultural Mechanization: Assessment of Mechanization Impact Experiences on the Rural Population and the Implications for Ethiopian Smallholders

    Dagninet Amare, Wolelaw Endalew

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2016
    Pages: 39-48
    Received: Jul. 11, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 21, 2016
    Published: Aug. 12, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.eas.20160102.15
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    Abstract: Ethiopia is currently at its GTP II program implementation years. In these years, the country is expected to undergo transformation of its economy. The rural Ethiopia is expected to transform itself in many ways including but not limited to demography, farm power, intensification, employment reduction, diversification of livelihoods and most import... Show More