Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature The use of hydropower throughout the world has been changing since thousands of years. It’s because it is an indigenously available‚ clean‚ and renewable source of energy. Currently‚ 15% of the world’s electricity comes from hydroelectric power (Renewable Energy for the 21st Century‚ "Renewables 2007: Global Status Report"). While this number is impressive‚ new technologies will help hydroelectric power play a larger role in meeting global energy needs
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with more disposable income in littering the urban scope with the digital detritus of the digital age called E-waste. E-waste is a generic term encompassing various forms of electrical and electronic equipment that may be old‚ might have reached end-of-life and most importantly cease to be of any value to their present owners and it has been identified as one of the fastest growing waste steams. The electrical and electronic goods are broadly classified under three major heads; ’White goods’
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POTENTIAL SOURCES OF WASTE IN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTION AND THE POTENTIAL OF BIM IN WASTE MINIMIZATION By MATHANBALAJI SABHAPATHI POTENTIAL SOURCES OF WASTE IN CONSTRUCTION: INTRODUCTION: Construction industry is the important source of waste production in the world almost in all the countries. The construction process currently generates significant quantities of waste: about a fifth of all waste and up to 40% of all solid waste is attributable to the construction sector. As much as 10% to 30%
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Chapter 2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Today‚ any medical uniform consisting of a short-sleeve shirt and pants is known as "scrubs". Scrubs worn in surgery are almost always colored solid light green‚ light blue or a light green-blue shade. Everyone may not wonder why the color of the scrub suit is color green or blue. Colors have symbolism in our life; it has an effect to our personality‚ mood and performances. Originally‚ operating room attire was white to emphasize cleanliness. However‚ the
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CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE Diabetes‚ also known as diabetes mellitus is described by HealthRiight.com as a chronic health condition where the body is unable to produce enough insulin and properly break down sugar (glucose) in the blood. Glucose comes from food and is used by the cells for energy. Glucose is also made in the liver. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas‚ a large gland behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move sugar into the cells where it can be used for
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WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT One of the most common problems that the world is facing right now is the dilemma on garbage disposal. As a result‚ global warming is evident in our world nowadays. Proper segregation and discarding of waste is essential to prevent environmental and health threats from happening such as floods‚ diseases cause by inappropriate waste disposal‚ etc. Waste is a material that is no longer needed‚ wanted or used. It is anything unusable or is intended to be discarded
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE The bilimbi‚ Averrhoa bilimbi‚ L.‚ (Oxalidaceae)‚ is closely alliedto the carambola but quite different in appearance‚ manner of fruiting‚flavor and uses. The only strictly English names are "cucumber tree"and "tree sorrel"‚ bestowed by the British in colonial times. "Bilimbi" isthe common name in India and has become widely used.Bilimbisare all much the same wherever they are grown‚ but P.J.Wester reported that a form with sweet fruits had been discovered inthe Philippines
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------------------------------------------------- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE PROSTITUTION Prostitution is defined as an act or practice of rendering sexual service in exchange for immediate payment in terms of money or other valuables. It is one of the branches of the sex industry. It is estimated that the annual revenue generated from global prostitution industry is over $100 billion. It is a very old and universal phenomenon‚ and even oftentimes referred to as “the world’s oldest profession
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Waste Management Waste management is crucial to the health care and hospital industry and is necessary in ensuring a sustainable future. Waste management and waste minimisation practices serve to protect and enhance public health‚ minimise the environmental implications of disposing of health care waste and where possible ensure that waste is reduced‚ reused and recycled. There are various waste streams generated within healthcare and hospital facilities‚ below are three types of waste
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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE This investigatory project aims to make use of rambutan peeling extracts that is high in phenolic compounds such as tannin and saponin that exhibits antioxidant activity and antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria. Although the seeds contain such compounds the peeling exhibit greater amount of the said compounds. Rambutan is a very popular fruit cultivated in the Philippines and it is eaten in large amounts. The rambutans rind is quickly discarded and
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