Abstract:The significance of innovation in public sector performance cannot be overstated. Competition triggers creativity and innovation. To be competitive in the global marketplace, organizations need to be driving more innovation in their products and services and also establish their corporate identity together with realizing real time customer interactions. Innovation can be a key differentiator between market leaders and their rivals. Innovative Technology can help a company capture a competitive edge through making more competitive products and services. Due to increasing innovation costs, decreasing innovation cycles and increasing technology complexity, the achievement of a company’s innovation success has received renewed attention. This paper sought to bring light on the influence of product innovation on public sector performance. The study used a descriptive survey design. The study aimed at identifying the influence of product innovation on public sector performance in Nairobi City County Government. The study was based on public sector organizations within the county government of Nairobi, Kenya. A total of 100 usable survey responses were received from questionnaires distributed in different public-sector organizations. The study used the inferential statistics: Multiple linear regression and bivariate correlation to determine how product innovation influences public sector performance in Nairobi City County. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. The study results indicated that product innovation had a statistically significant positive influence on public sector performance in Nairobi City County. The study recommended that organizations needed to prioritize on managing technology transfer problems. The study also recommended that organizations develop ways of adopting and absorbing product innovations in Nairobi City County. This would enhance innovation activities implemented in public sector organizations.

Keywords:Competitive advantage, Performance, Process, Process innovation, Product, Product Innovation, public sector.
Title: Influence of Product Innovation on Public Sector Performance in Nairobi City County Government, Kenya
Author: FERNANDO WANGILA, DR. SUSAN WERE, PROF. GREGORY SIMIYU NAMUSONGE
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Abstract:In this paper, we designed and compared analog and digital types of current to pulse-width modulation (PWM) converters for optical sensor readout. Two types of converters are designed and simulated in standard CMOS 65 nm technology. By comparing main performance parameters of sensor readout integrated circuits, such as chip area, power consumption, detectable current (sensitivity), and tolerance against process variations, we presented the design methodology, the pros and cons, and what applications are appropriate for each converter.  

Keywords:Pulse-width modulation, current to PWM converter, optical sensor, photodiode, transimpedance amplifier.
Title:Comparison between Analog and Digital Current To PWM Converter for Optical Readout Systems
Author:Eun-Jung Yoon, Kangyeob Park, Won-Seok Oh
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Abstract: Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a software that associated with Information Technology (IT) to produce, communicate and analyse information digitally for a construction process life cycle. Implementation of BIM in Malaysian construction industry involves cost, skills, and expertise. Recent studies show that the adoption of BIM in Malaysian construction industry is very low.  Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the level of awareness among construction management students from higher education institutes that resulted in implementation in the construction companies. The data were collected through survey questionnaire to obtain a better view on the level of BIM awareness among students from Johor higher education institutes. A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed and 80 complete sets received back were analysed and presented in the form of tables and figures. Findings of the study showed that majority of the students had little awareness towards the implementation of BIM in Malaysia. Most of them were aware of this technology through workshop program that carried out by their universities.

Keywords: Building Information Modelling (BIM), Information Technology (IT),  Implementation, Awareness, Construction Management student, Malaysian construction industry.
Title: Awareness among Construction Management Students towards the Implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Malaysian Construction Industry
Author: Elamaran Manoharan
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Abstract: The study investigated the influence of operational strategies on performance of air cargo handling projects at Jomo Kenyatta international Airport. The study used a probability sampling technique in form of stratified random sampling to draw a sample of 97 respondents from the target population of 129 staff members of Swissport Kenya Limited. The study adopted a descriptive study to collect data from all the 97 respondents sampled using structured questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed using Quantitative data analysis techniques including descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages formed the basis of the research. Inferential statistics included use of multiple linear regression model and bivariate correlation. Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis and presented in continuous prose form. The study was governed by four theories: Multi-level theory; Agency theory; Project Performance and Contingency theory; and Goal-setting theory. The influence of operational Strategies on performance of air cargo handling projects was deduced from the results of the study. Study results established that all the operational Strategies showed a strong positive correlation to the performance of air cargo handling projects. The study established that quality management strategies, procurement management strategies, cost management strategies and risk management strategies influenced performance of air cargo handling projects at JKIA in that order of statistical significance. The study recommended that Swissport Kenya Limited company needed to establish an air cargo risk handling database; improve management of its air freight supply chain; maintain a comprehensive knowledge database of the markets in which it operates; and remove paper based verification of the documentation in favor of digital solutions.

Keywords: Cargo handling, Project Leadership Competencies, Project Cost, Project Quality, Project Management, Project Risk, Strategy, Variations, Procurement, Planning, Performance, WBS, Total Quality Management.
Title: Influence of Operational Strategies on Performance of Air Cargo Handling Projects at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya
Author: FELIX OMONDI OCHOLA
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Abstract: The study sort to determine the role of project risk management on organisational performance in motor industry in Kenya as explained by Isuzu East Africa Limited. The study used a probability sampling technique in form of stratified random sampling to draw a sample of 133 respondents from the target population of 200 Isuzu East Africa Limited staff. The study adopted a descriptive study to collect data from all the 133 respondents sampled using structured questionnaires. Data collected was analyzed using Quantitative data analysis including descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics formed the basis of the research. Descriptive statistics included use of frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistics included use of multiple linear regression model and bivariate correlation. Results were presented in form of frequency distribution tables and pie charts. Qualitative data was analyzed through content analysis and presented in continuous prose form. The study was governed by four theories; Relational theory of risk management, The Historical Dissatisfaction Theory, The Environmental Complexity Theory and the theory of Pure Risk Management in the Business Firm. The role of project risk management : Project Risk Identification, Project Risk Analysis, Project Risk Control and Project Risk Response on Organizational Performance at Isuzu East Arica Limited was deduced from the results of the study. The findings of the study revealed that Project Risk Analysis and Project Risk Response play a significant role on the Performance Isuzu East Africa. The study established that Project Risk Identification and Project risk Control were not so much a function of Organizational Performance but were closely related to Project risk Analysis hence could indirectly impact on the performance of Isuzu East Africa Limited.

Keywords: Core Competencies, Productivity, Service Delivery, Project Risk Identification, Project Risk Analysis, Project Risk Control, Project Risk Response, Organizational Performance.
Title: INFLUENCE OF PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ORGANISATIONS IN THE MOTOR INDUSTRY: A CASE OF ISUZU EAST AFRICA LIMITED, KENYA
Author: CLINTON HEZEKIA OUMA OCHIENG
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Abstract:This study investigated noise associated with markets along major and minor routes in selected areas of Rivers State. The continuous equivalent noise level (L_eq), the Noise Pollution level (L_NP), the background noise level (L₉₀) and the peak noise level (L₁₀) were used as the indices to determine the level of noise in the study areas. Field instruments used to for the study include noise Meter GM 1351, Kestrel Pocket Weather Tracker 4500, Newsmy Z600 GPS, Trumeter Measurement Roller and Stop Watch. The results obtained indicated that Nchia, Bori, Mile one, Kibangha and oil mill market route for L₁₀ were 82.25dBA, 78.5dBA, 93.75dBA, 74.5dBA and 82dBA; while L₉₀ were 67.25dBA, 69.5dBA, 82dBA, 62.5dBA and 69.25dBA for non-market days respectively. Also, Nchia, Bori, Mile one, Kibangha and Oil mill market route L₁₀ were 97.5dBA,  106dBA, 102.5dBA, 100.9dBA and 82dBA; while L₉₀ was 76.5dBA, 88.25dBA, 82.5dBA, 83.5dBA and 69.25dBA for market days respectively. A Regresit software was used to develop a model N= A +BTe + CTe²+ Dt + Et²+ Fw + Gw², which was calibrated and validated. A correlation of 65%, 55%, 62%,74% and 83% for non market days and 67%, 73%, 83%, 76% and 86% for market days respectively were indicated. The noise level in study route exceeded the maximum permissible noise limit for public places. This may constitute adverse health risk to people living and doing business along these routes. The study recommended public awareness and passage of public health laws by the authorities to checkmate the high level of noise being generated.

Keywords: Regresit, calibrated, validated, correlation noise model, permissible, health risk, public health, noise.
Title: ANALYSIS OF NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH MARKETS ALONG MAJOR AND MINOR ROUTES IN SELLECTED AREAS OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Author:Gbimadee, Nubari B.P, Ugbebor, John N
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Abstract: Typical solar cells contain glass substrate which make them fragile and heavy. Use of a plastic substrate on the other hand can make it very light and flexible. The use of natural pigments in photo-electro-chemical solar cells as a sensitizer is cost effective compare to that of ruthenium based metal centered dyes. Capability of dye extracted from different types of natural juices as a sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells with polymer substrates was studied. The solar cell performance of the natural dyes on TiO2 films were studied by mean of the utilization as light harvesting electrodes in solid-state ITO/PEN|TiO2|naturalpigments|CuI|Pt–ITO/PEN cells. However, ruthenium based metal centered dyes exhibit much higher power conversion efficiency in dye-sensitized solar cells, due to excellent matching of band-gap with HUMO, LOMO levels of dye and charge transfer process.

Keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells, photosensitization, quinonoidal, cole-cole plot, Nyquist diagram.
Title: Fabrication of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells with Different Natural Juices as Sensitizer on Polymer Substrates
Author: S.D. Varathaseelan
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Abstract: Growth of company is a benchmark for the success of a business entity, growth benchmarks can be measured through probitability factors, four profitability factors that affect the growth of the company that is profit margin on sales, profit margin on sales before, basic earning power and return on assets. Four factors are very important for the company for the development of a business entity. Therefore, every business entity tries to know profitability through analysis and prediction. The aim of this research is to apply artificial neural network in prediction system of company growth based on profitability factor. Variables in profitability use profit margin on sales, profit margin on sales before, basic earning power and return on assets. Computational model prediction using sigmoid function that is solved with artificial neural network backpropagation algorithm. The value predicted growth of the company is said decrease if the output value is less than 0, increase if greater than 0 and remain if the value is 0. From the application of artificial neural network backpropagation obtained MAPE results when Training data 0.4% of total 49 data. And MAPE on data that has not been trained 11.1% with an accuracy of 88.9% with very satisfactory results. From the implementation result, backpropagation method can be used to predict company growth based on profitability factor.
Keywords: profitability; backpropagation; MAPE; prediction; train.

Title: Prediction Growth of Company Based on Profitability Factor Using Backpropagation Artificial Neural Network
Author: Ali Mahmuji, Mustafid, Farikhin
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