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Impact of Farmforestry on Socio-Economic Condition of Farming Communities in District Mardan, Pakistan Kamran Khan; Sami Ullah; Asad Ullah; Salman Khan; M. Yoserizal Saragih
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 3, No 4 (2020): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute November
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v3i4.1276

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The present study was carried out to find out the socio-economic impacts of farm forestry on tree farmers in district Mardan. Survey was conducted in four villages and the farmers were asked directly at their farms through a well structure questionnaire. Most of the respondents were literate with large family size. Average farm size was found to be 9.43 acres. 15% of the respondents were self-cultivator while 85% were tenant. In the study area 13700 trees of different species have been planted on an average of 249 trees per farm. 66% farmers were interested to plant more trees on their farm in future, while 34% were found uninterested. It was noted that 7015 tress were sold at an average of 127 trees per farm during last five years and Rs 1903000 were earned from sale of trees. Fifty eight percent of the respondents were found agree and 23% disagree when they were asked whether they were socio-economically uplifted or not. 76% of respondents grow trees for sale and remaining 24% grow trees for domestic purpose. 11% of respondents purchased fuel wood during the last 10 years and the remaining 89% did not.  14% of the respondents purchased timber during last ten years while 86% did not. Those respondents who were found agree earned two types more income.
Evaluation of the Impacts of Foreign Remittances on Socio-Economic Conditions of Recipients Household in District Chitral Hasina Wajid; Sami Ullah; M. Yoserizal Saragih
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 3, No 4 (2020): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v3i4.1272

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The study was undertaken in district Chitral to examine the socio-economic impacts of foreign remittances on recipients household. Primary data was collected through well-structured questionnaire from 60 randomly selected respondents. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were undertaken for the analysis of data. The result concluded a positive significant impact of foreign remittances on recipient household education expenditure, recipient household health expenditure and recipient household income. It was noted that immigrants were migrated due to their poor economic condition. It was also observed that due to lack of education and training, 70% of immigrants were doing labor and were earning less.
Extent of Employee Turnover in Humanitarian Logistics: An Interpretive Structural Modelling Approach Muhammad Khan; Arif Hussain; Sami Ullah; Hassan Khan; Junghan Bae
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 9, No 4 (2020): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
Publisher : International Journal of Supply Chain Management

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Following a disaster, humanitarian logistics service providers (HLSP) noted that besides their challenging job they are also facing high employee turnover. The main purpose of this article is to extend a precise assessment platform and provide a theoretical basis for increasing the understanding of the turnover of staff in humanitarian logistics (HL). Based on the identified variables leading to turnover of employee, this paper analyzes these variables affecting turnover of an employee in HL, using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach to evolve a model of hierarchy and categorized the interrelationships among these variables. In line with research conducted previously, the study identified and updated 16imperativeemployee turnover variables out of 24 as a key performance evaluation of HL. These variables can be categorized into eight levels, which denote the driving power from higher to lower. The study findings indicate that not all variables to employee turnover in HL require the same level of concentration. Out of 16 variables, there is a group of eight variables that have high driving control and low reliance, these variables are of strategic importance and require maximum attention. Also, another group contains six variables they have a low driving power but high reliance, whereas the one variable is in the linkage category between lower and upper-level variables. This categorization will help relief agencies to distinguish between dependent and independent variables that are imperative for improving the issue of employee turnover in HL. This article is the first to discuss employee turnover using ISM in the context of HL. The developed framework herein provides a precise guideline for HL to enhance their performance, as well as to promote the efficient application of resources through employee retention. Key Words:  Humanitarian logistics, Employee turnover, interpretive structural modeling
Synergic Influence of River Gravels and Crushed Aggregates on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete Arif Usman; Muhammad Haris Javed; Farhan Abbas; Faraz Ali Channa; Sami Ullah
Journal of ICT, Design, Engineering and Technological Science Volume 7, Issue 1
Publisher : Journal of ICT, Design, Engineering and Technological Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33150/JITDETS-7.1.4

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The study aims to replace crushed aggregate with river gravel and analyze the results of both the concrete, and compare them with each other. From the comparison, it was found that the workability of concrete was high about 19% when river gravel was used in concrete and was low when crushed aggregate was used in concrete. On the other side, the combination of both Quarry and river gravel was found to be 36% less workable than river gravel. This was because of the crushed used with river gravel crush aggregate has a greater surface and diamond cut. Comparing the Compressive strength of Quarry, gravel, and the combination of both it was observed that on average Quarry and Gravel combination concrete was 20 % stronger than concrete with quarry crushed used as aggregate and 10 % stronger than river gravel. The river gravel can be used as aggregate in concrete in a lighter structure or foundation to provide a hard and level surface.
Development and Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of the Lightweight Brick Masonry Unit Utilizing Expanded Polystyrene Beads (EPB) Muhammad Umair; Kazim Ali; Salman Khan; Muhammad Farhan Aslam; Huma Rahman; Sami Ullah
Journal of ICT, Design, Engineering and Technological Science Volume 7, Issue 1
Publisher : Journal of ICT, Design, Engineering and Technological Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33150/JITDETS-7.1.5

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The application of polystyrene beads as a sustainable substitute in the production of soil-based bricks is investigated in this study. The objective of the research is to evaluate the mechanical and thermal characteristics of soil-brick composites at ratios of 4%, 8%, and 12% that contain different amounts of polystyrene beads. The purpose of the study is to determine how the inclusion of polystyrene beads affects the final composite bricks' insulating properties and structural integrity. Initial results indicate that the addition of polystyrene beads noticeably affects the mechanical and thermal properties of the composite bricks. According to preliminary findings, insulating qualities may get better as polystyrene ratios rise, but maintaining structural integrity requires striking a compromise. The results of this study provide important new information on the feasibility of using earth bricks augmented with polystyrene as an energy- and environmentally-friendly building material. More research and optimization efforts are advised to improve the composition and overall performance of these composite bricks for use in sustainable buildings.