Research Article
Evaluation of Soya Bean Grinding Machine for Pulse Splitting
Husen Bona*,
Tolosa Berhanu,
Teshome Wakeyo
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-5
Received:
13 May 2025
Accepted:
4 June 2025
Published:
23 June 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajetm.20251001.11
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Abstract: Pulses are defined as dried edible seeds of cultivated legumes. Pulses occupy an important place in the human diet. The demand for pulses is fast increasing; both in developed and developing countries, where they meet the minimum protein requirements of an increasing population turning to a vegetarian diet. The potential and prospect as a source of income and its capacity to generate household income were low due to the lack of appropriate splitting machines and the farmer's offer for the market simply without splitting. To solve the above problem evaluating a JAERC-developed soya bean grinding machine for pulses splitting is needed. The machine is comprised of three main units- a power transmission unit, a grinding unit, and a delivery unit beside the frame. The maximum splitting capacity (414.40 kg/hr and 418.41 kg/hr) was obtained at the operation speed of 500 rpm and 7 kg/min feeding rate for beans and peas respectively. The maximum splitting efficiency of the machine (93.15% and 97.26%) was recorded at a feeding rate of 6 kg/min and 500 rpm of the operated speed for the beans and peas respectively. The performance of the machine was significantly affected by the feeding rate and speed of the operation. Splitting efficiency, in general, increased when increasing the speed of the operation and decreased when increasing the feeding rate. The broken percentage of the pulse increases, when the speed of the disc increases and decreases as the feeding rate increases for each pulse. The splitting capacity of the machine increases as both the feeding rate and operating speed increase for each crop. The evaluated machine was good for peas and beans at 500 disc speed and a feeding rate of 7 kg/min. The machine needs further modification for better splitting purposes.
Abstract: Pulses are defined as dried edible seeds of cultivated legumes. Pulses occupy an important place in the human diet. The demand for pulses is fast increasing; both in developed and developing countries, where they meet the minimum protein requirements of an increasing population turning to a vegetarian diet. The potential and prospect as a source of...
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Research Article
The Effect of Stakeholder Management on Project Success: In the Case of MCG Construction PLC
Abdo Badaso Jaldesa*
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
6-20
Received:
23 July 2025
Accepted:
4 August 2025
Published:
21 August 2025
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of stakeholder engagement on project performance within construction projects undertaken by MCG Construction PLC in Moyale town, addressing the persistent challenge of project failures despite the acknowledged importance of effective stakeholder management. Utilizing a robust quantitative methodology with a descriptive and explanatory research design, the study analyzed data from a representative sample of project stakeholders. Data were collected via self-administered questionnaires using a multi-point Likert-type scale and were subsequently processed and analyzed with a recent version of SPSS. The analysis, which included a Multiple Linear Regression model, was specifically conducted to examine the relationships between the independent variables stakeholder identification, planning engagement, managing engagement, and monitoring engagement and the dependent variable, project success. The findings indicate that stakeholder identification, planning engagement, and managing engagement all exert a significant and positive influence on project success. Conversely, the study found that stakeholder monitoring engagement did not have a statistically significant impact on project success, a result that diverges from some existing literature and suggests that excessive supervision may not always be beneficial. These findings collectively underscore the critical importance of meticulous stakeholder identification, robust planning, and proactive management of relationships for enhancing project outcomes. The study recommends that MCG Construction PLC prioritize these key areas to address existing gaps and improve overall project performance in its complex operating environment, thereby providing valuable insights for improving management practices.
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of stakeholder engagement on project performance within construction projects undertaken by MCG Construction PLC in Moyale town, addressing the persistent challenge of project failures despite the acknowledged importance of effective stakeholder management. Utilizing a robust quantitative methodology with a descri...
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