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Volume 14 Issue 3

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Title : Cross-plot Analysis of Rock Physics attributes in the G–Field onshore Niger Delta Basin

Authors : Balogun Ayomide Olumide, Oguka Valentina Omojevwe

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Cross-plot analyses of rock physics attributes were carried out to evaluate hydrocarbon charged reservoir in G–Field onshore Niger Delta Basin in other to reduce the ambiguity and risk associated with fluid and lithology discrimination using well logs. The well based rock physics attribute cross-plots used were Lambda-Rho against Mu-Rho, Lambda-Rho against Vp/Vs ratio, Lambda-Rho against P-Impedance and Vp/Vs ratio against P-Impedance colour-coded with various reservoir properties such as gamma ray, density, resistivity, and water saturation to successfully distinguish between fluids and lithology. The results showed that Hydrocarbon-saturated sand, shale, and brine sand zones were distinguished in the reservoir using cross-plots of P–Impedance, Lambda-Rho, Mu-Rho, and VP/VS ratio. The results from well-based cross plot analysis showed that hydrocarbon sands have low P–Impedance, VP/VS, Lambda-Rho and Mu-Rho values. P–Impedance and VP/VS are sensitive to both fluid and lithology whereas Lambda-Rho is only sensitive to fluid and Mu-Rho is only sensitive to rock matrix. The low values observed for hydrocarbon sands as relative to shale, are defining trait of Niger Delta fields that originates from the reservoir’s unconsolidated nature.

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Title : Project Management Information System and Performance of Community-Based Organizations Projects in Nyeri County, Kenya

Authors : Catherine Wanjiku Mwangi, Dr Muchelule Yusuf

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Organizations have transformed gradually from being a single project venture to management of numerous projects. Project managers or management of those organizations are obliged to integrate numerous projects that are complex and manage them simultaneously and ensure there is high level of accuracy and to detail. Project management in contemporary organizations is currently perceived as multifaceted process of implementing initiatives that are assorted whose planning and control needs to be centralized. The main objective of the study was to establish the influence of PMIS on the performance of Community-Based Organizations in Nyeri county. Specifically, the study focused on Quality Information Management and Project Planning, on performance of Community based Organizations projects in Nyeri County. The study was also be guided by Technology Acceptance Theory The study used descriptive survey design where 117 registered CBOs in Nyeri county were studied. A total of 351 respondents comprising of the 3 representatives from the 117 registered CBOs formed the target population. A sample of 186 was drawn from the target population (351) who were administered with questionnaires. The study tried to establish the relationship of the performance of CBOs projects and PMIS integration. The study found that PMIS influenced performance of CBO projects in Nyeri county. To be specific it explains 51.2% of variation in CBO projects performance.  The study found Quality Information Management and Project Planning to have significant correlations with CBO projects performance in Nyeri county. The study also found significant positive relationships between Quality Information Management and Project Planning, and CBO projects performance. The study recommended fully integration of PMIS in projects in order to improve performance. The study also recommended a similar study to be done in other counties or other type of projects to affirm the findings and also critique the current findings. The finding of the study will be useful to project managers, NGOs and other project donors.

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Title : Team Management Dynamics and Performance of Water Projects in Bomet County, Kenya

Authors : Geoffrey Kipngeno Rono, Dr. Muchelule Yusuf

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Water resources are key in the economy across all sectors such as energy generation, industry and tourism, agriculture and livestock development, and consumption both in the rural and urban. Water crisis has been a big threat towards world progress and to development. the performance of water projects in the developing countries has been low. Water remains crucial requirement for the survival of people. Provision of safe water for drinking and sanitation remains a bare minimum for any nation to its citizens. The Constitution of Kenya Article 43 calls for access to clean water for all citizen. The United Nations has classified as a chronically water scarce country with limited natural source of freshwater, with an annual supply of freshwater of about 647 cubic meters per capita which is below the 1,000 cubic meters threshold of water scarcity. For any government to be successful, performance of projects is inevitable. Decentralization of development projects aims to fix development of projects beyond the constraints of funding sources, infrastructure, community beliefs, stakeholders’ participation, insecurity, and technology. For success of any project, team management is crucial. The main objective of the study was to investigate the influence of Team Management Dynamics and Performance of Water Projects in Bomet County, Kenya. Specifically, the study was operationalized: Project Team Design and Organizational resources, and their influence on performance of water projects in Bomet county. The study targeted 103 water projects where 211 respondents comprising of project team members and leaders, and other agencies related to the projects. A sample of 138 respondents was drawn from the population. The study used questionnaire as the main data collection tool. The study found that Team Management Dynamics correlated with performance of water projects in Bomet County. Further, the study found that Team Management explained 88.7% variation of performance of water projects in Bomet County. Specifically, the study found that Project Team Design and Organizational Resources all had significant positive correlation with performance of water projects in Bomet County. All the variables also had significant influence in performance of water projects in Bomet County. The study found Organizational resources had the highest influence on performance of water projects followed Project Team Design. The study thus, concluded that Team Management Dynamics significantly influenced performance of water projects. The study recommends embracing Team Management Dynamics in projects to improve on performance of projects.

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Title : Healthy Workplaces: The Impact of Building Design on Health, Productivity, and Social Well-being of an Occupant

Authors : Dr. Farheen Bano, Dr. Vandana Sehgal, Rupal Singh

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At present, the majority of individuals in developing countries, including India, are employed in the service industry, which necessitates spending a significant amount of time in built environments. With a high proportion of India's workforce working in the informal sector, it is critical to create a comfortable and healthy environment. This is because a healthy workplace and healthy employees are believed to increase a company's profits. Many countries have established design guidelines to improve building functionality and promote green buildings, which have been found to increase occupant efficiency. Thus, a connection between the building and its inhabitants has been established, and the Green Rating Building System has been implemented to improve building standards by regulating parameters. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have also been developed to ensure healthy living and promote well-being for all ages. Several studies have shown that a good physical environment has a positive impact on health and well-being, and the World Bank has emphasized the need for public health and other public sector reforms in India to achieve sustained economic growth. In addition, the Indian government has acknowledged the link between worker health and safety, increased production, economic growth, and social progress. Therefore, this paper investigates how the built environment affects individuals using a literature review and a case study as methodology.

 

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