International Journal of Science, Technology and Society

Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016

  • The Potential of Minjingu Phosphate Rock for Water Defluoridation

    Francisco Lucas Olambo, Joseph Yoeza Naimani Philip, James Epiphan Gabriel Mdoe

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 1 January 2016
    Accepted: 11 January 2016
    Published: 25 January 2016
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    Abstract: In some parts of Tanzania, fluoride ion concentrations in potable water are higher than recommended by WHO. Consequently, searches for economically and technically viable strategies are required to address this problem. This work aims to determine the potential of phosphate rock mined from Minjingu area in Northern Tanzania as water de-fluoridatant... Show More
  • Best Bet Technology Package Development to Improve Sorghum Yields in Ethiopia Using the Decision Support System for Agro-Technology Transfer (DSSAT) Model

    Fikadu Getachew, Gizachew Legesse, Girma Mamo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 7-13
    Received: 9 November 2015
    Accepted: 21 November 2015
    Published: 16 February 2016
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    Abstract: Sorghum is grown mainly in the semi-arid areas. In spite of the fact that there was observed high climate variability in the last few decades, rain fed sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] production is still an important source of food and feed in the semiarid regions of Ethiopia. Although sorghum is realized as crop tolerant to water deficit, co... Show More
  • Interdisciplinary Interation in Design – Relation Between Graphic and Interior Design

    Rana Kutlu

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2016
    Pages: 14-20
    Received: 14 January 2016
    Accepted: 25 January 2016
    Published: 16 February 2016
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    Abstract: Nowadays the concept of “identity” is worked on diligently as a marketing strategy and deemed as an important tool in concept works of design disciplines of different scales through physical space, which reaches out to consumers. In this study, through the literature review, impacts of identity on spatial design are discussed in terms of interdisci... Show More