Volume 7, Issue 12 (2010) | American Journal of Applied Sciences

The Nascent Development of Ecotourism in Lagong Hill

Ah-Choy Er — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1528.1531

Problem statement: The nascent development of ecotourism in Lagong Hill faces an interesting challenge. The aim of this research note is to evaluate the nascent development of ecotourism in Lagong H...

A Computer Aided Diagnosis System for Lung Cancer Detection\Using Support Vector Machine

M. Gomathi — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1532.1538

Problem statement: Computer Tomography (CT) has been considered as the most sensitive imaging technique for early detection of lung cancer. Approach: On the other hand, there is a requirement for au...

A Laboratory Study of Curiosity Behavior in Feedback-Based Decisions

Takemi Fujikawa — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1539.1549

Problem statement: This study adopts an interdisciplinary approach in conducting the study on "curiosity" with a toolset of experimental economics. Approach: I hypothesized that the Decision Makers ...

The Role of Sine and Cosine Components in Love Waves and Rayleigh Waves for Energy Hauling during Earthquake

Zainal Abdul Aziz — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1550.1557

Problem statement: Love waves or shear waves are referred to dispersive SH waves. The diffusive parameters are found to produce complex amplitude and diffusive waves for energy hauling. Approach: An...

Mitigation Voltage Sag in Power System by Static Synchronous Compensator

Prechanon Kumkratug — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1558.1561

Problem statement: The disturbance in power system is unavoidable situation. It cause in voltage sag in power system. Approach: This study applied the STATCOM to mitigate voltage of the system. The ...

Rational Mix Design Approach for High Strength Concrete Using Sand with very High Fineness Modulus

Kwan Wai Hoe — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1562.1568

Problem statement: Production of concrete is always deal with inconsistency. Sources of variation like materials from different geographical basis, mix design method, fineness of aggregates and so o...

The Delay-Dependent for Discrete-Time Systems

Kreangkri Ratchagit — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1569.1571

Problem statement: This study is concerned with the problem of delay-dependent stability analysis for discrete-time systems with interval-like time-varying delays. Conclusion/Recommendations: The prob...

Influences of Short Discrete Fibers in High Strength Concrete with Very Coarse Sand

Mahyuddin Ramli — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1572.1578

Problem statement: High Strength Concrete (HSC) normally content high cementitous amount and low water binder ratio. However, these would cause substantial volume changes to the concrete and therefo...

A Review: Mesoporous Santa Barbara Amorphous-15, Types, Synthesis and Its Applications towards Biorefinery Production

Norhasyimi Rahmat — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1579.1586

Problem statement: Santa Barbara Amorphous (SBA-15) is significant mesoporous silica with exclusive and important properties of highly ordered mesopores, hydrothermally stable and thick wall, profus...

Validated High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method for Analysis of Fenvalerate Pesticide in Chilies by QuEChERS Extraction Cleanup and High Liquid Chromatography

Ahmed Ambarak Altorshani — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1587.1592

Problem statement: Contamination associated with pesticide use has increased as well, adversely impacting the environment and causing human health risks through residues on food. Approach: This study ...

Revenue Determinants in Tourism Market

Mohammad Mohebi — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1593.1598

Problem statement: Malaysian tourism industry has been growing considerably in recent years. The number of tourist arrivals has grown by 25% during 2006-2008. In comparison with Thailand and Singapore...

The Drying Kinetics of Chilies using a Rotating Fluidized Bed Technique

Watcharin Dongbang — 2010-12-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 December 2010; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2010.1599.1606

Problem statements: The present study investigates experimentally the drying of chilies (Capsicum annuum L.) with rotating fluidized bed technique and the biological properties: capsaicin content, moi...