Strengthening National Regulatory Capabilities InCountries Embarking On New C...theijes
The mainobjective of this paper is to highlight the lessons learned to date from the Fukushima Daiichi accident that are relevant to strengthening the effectiveness of national regulatory bodies. The paper is focusing and spot lights on the processes and activities undertaken in Egypt for strengthening the nuclear and radiological regulatory effectiveness in the light of the lessonslearned from the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi NPP.Among other Arab countries, Egypt is considered as a newcomer country planning to introduce NPPs for electricity generation. One of the apparent actions taken in Egypt, to improve its nuclear safety management and regulatory system, is the activation and re-organizing its newly developed and independent nuclear regulatory body, the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulation Authority (ENRRA), which is assigned directly to the prime minister. Bythe end of the year 2011, the executive regulatory requirements for nuclear and radiological activities got into force to direct the processes of learning and acting upon lessons to strengthen nuclear safety, emergency preparedness and radiation protection of people and the environment in Egypt. A complete reorganizing process for ENNRA has been initiated by the separation between the research and the regulatory sectors. Additional activation processes have been achieved to strengthen the practical capabilities of the regulatory sector with emphasis to human resources capacity building, accident management, and on-site and off-site emergency management. Review and assessment as well as regulatory inspection committees in the ENRRA have been activated for the enforcement processes regarding research reactors, fuel manufacturing pilot plant and other radiological activities in the country to update and improve their safety requirements, guides and emergency plans according to the lessons learned after Fukushima accident.
Strengthening National Regulatory Capabilities InCountries Embarking On New C...theijes
The mainobjective of this paper is to highlight the lessons learned to date from the Fukushima Daiichi accident that are relevant to strengthening the effectiveness of national regulatory bodies. The paper is focusing and spot lights on the processes and activities undertaken in Egypt for strengthening the nuclear and radiological regulatory effectiveness in the light of the lessonslearned from the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi NPP.Among other Arab countries, Egypt is considered as a newcomer country planning to introduce NPPs for electricity generation. One of the apparent actions taken in Egypt, to improve its nuclear safety management and regulatory system, is the activation and re-organizing its newly developed and independent nuclear regulatory body, the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulation Authority (ENRRA), which is assigned directly to the prime minister. Bythe end of the year 2011, the executive regulatory requirements for nuclear and radiological activities got into force to direct the processes of learning and acting upon lessons to strengthen nuclear safety, emergency preparedness and radiation protection of people and the environment in Egypt. A complete reorganizing process for ENNRA has been initiated by the separation between the research and the regulatory sectors. Additional activation processes have been achieved to strengthen the practical capabilities of the regulatory sector with emphasis to human resources capacity building, accident management, and on-site and off-site emergency management. Review and assessment as well as regulatory inspection committees in the ENRRA have been activated for the enforcement processes regarding research reactors, fuel manufacturing pilot plant and other radiological activities in the country to update and improve their safety requirements, guides and emergency plans according to the lessons learned after Fukushima accident.
Prospects of Tar Sand in Nigeria Energy Mixtheijes
In ancient times, the Elamites, Chaldeans, Akkadians, and Sumerians mined shallow deposits of asphalt, or bitumen occurring in tar sand for their own use. Mesopotamian bitumen was exported to Egypt where it was employed for various purposes, including the preservation of mummies. Tar sand had many other uses in the ancient world. It was mixed with sand and fibrous materials for use in the construction of watercourses and levees and as mortar for bricks. In Nigeria, development of heavy oil and bitumen in Tar sand reserves is increasing around the western part of the country. The increasing volume of cheaper heavy oil in the supply mix has provided an incentive for refiners to upgrade their equipment to process the poorer-quality heavier crude occurring in tar sand. The upgrading investments have helped to maintain a demand for heavy oil in spite of the declining price of conventional crude since the early 1980s. As the demand for heavy oil and synthetic crude from tar sands remains strong, heavyhydrocarbon development projects are being initiated in western part of Nigeria. In addition, unsuccessful attempts to find new giant conventional oil fields in recent years have caused some producers to turn to the marginally economic heavy hydrocarbons to replace depleted petroleum reservoirs. Bitumen development in Nigeria is also poised to become Nigerian major foreign exchange earner, second to conventional oil in the coming years.
10 high water fruits and veggies A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agr...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
10 high water fruits and veggies A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension and Visiting Professor Agriculture University Peshawar Pakistan
Managing Quality through Records Management in Open and Distance Leaning Inst...theijes
An Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution should use an effective and efficient records management system to maintain quality. ODL has become the most favoured mode of learning worldwide. This has resulted in the generation of a lot of records which need to be managed according to the theories and principles of records management. The purpose of this study therefore, was to assess the applicability of records management theories to ODL institutions in dealing with an increased amount of information resulting from an increased enrolment of students. The study suggests the strategies that can be employed by ODL institutions to safeguard their corporate memory. A qualitative descriptive survey in which the researchers sought the perceptions of selected key informants was used. Open-ended questionnaires and interviews were used to get views on how best records management theories could be applied. The perceptions of staff members indicated that records management could help in the preservation of institutional memory. They indicated there was need for identifying and developing a vital records protection program, in case of a disaster. The study recommended the need to redefine standards, procedures and guidelines for managing quality through the records management framework. Further research in this crucial area of records management is recommended
Prospects of Tar Sand in Nigeria Energy Mixtheijes
In ancient times, the Elamites, Chaldeans, Akkadians, and Sumerians mined shallow deposits of asphalt, or bitumen occurring in tar sand for their own use. Mesopotamian bitumen was exported to Egypt where it was employed for various purposes, including the preservation of mummies. Tar sand had many other uses in the ancient world. It was mixed with sand and fibrous materials for use in the construction of watercourses and levees and as mortar for bricks. In Nigeria, development of heavy oil and bitumen in Tar sand reserves is increasing around the western part of the country. The increasing volume of cheaper heavy oil in the supply mix has provided an incentive for refiners to upgrade their equipment to process the poorer-quality heavier crude occurring in tar sand. The upgrading investments have helped to maintain a demand for heavy oil in spite of the declining price of conventional crude since the early 1980s. As the demand for heavy oil and synthetic crude from tar sands remains strong, heavyhydrocarbon development projects are being initiated in western part of Nigeria. In addition, unsuccessful attempts to find new giant conventional oil fields in recent years have caused some producers to turn to the marginally economic heavy hydrocarbons to replace depleted petroleum reservoirs. Bitumen development in Nigeria is also poised to become Nigerian major foreign exchange earner, second to conventional oil in the coming years.
10 high water fruits and veggies A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agr...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
10 high water fruits and veggies A Lecture By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension and Visiting Professor Agriculture University Peshawar Pakistan
Managing Quality through Records Management in Open and Distance Leaning Inst...theijes
An Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution should use an effective and efficient records management system to maintain quality. ODL has become the most favoured mode of learning worldwide. This has resulted in the generation of a lot of records which need to be managed according to the theories and principles of records management. The purpose of this study therefore, was to assess the applicability of records management theories to ODL institutions in dealing with an increased amount of information resulting from an increased enrolment of students. The study suggests the strategies that can be employed by ODL institutions to safeguard their corporate memory. A qualitative descriptive survey in which the researchers sought the perceptions of selected key informants was used. Open-ended questionnaires and interviews were used to get views on how best records management theories could be applied. The perceptions of staff members indicated that records management could help in the preservation of institutional memory. They indicated there was need for identifying and developing a vital records protection program, in case of a disaster. The study recommended the need to redefine standards, procedures and guidelines for managing quality through the records management framework. Further research in this crucial area of records management is recommended