Volume 8, Issue 9 (2011) | American Journal of Applied Sciences

Comparative Anatomical Study between Cayratia Mollissima, Pterisanthes Caudigera (Vitaceae) and Leea Indica (Leeaceae)

Chnar Najmaddin — 2011-07-29

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 29 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.839.842

Problem statement: Leea species was originally placed in the family Vitaceae but was later placed in the Leeaceae due to the anatomical differences between the two families. Approach: A comparative st...

Model Development for Health Promotion in the Elderly Participating in Communities

Supat Jampawai — 2011-07-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.843.847

Problem statement: The problem of the research derives from a lack of research study to develop the suitable model for health promotion in the elderly and examine factors concerning the health promoti...

Evaluation of Prophylactic and Therapeutic Effects of Silymarin on Diazepam-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Cats

Bahman Mosallanejad — 2011-07-29

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 29 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.848.853

Problem statement: Diazepam is commonly administered for seizure control and appetite stimulant in cats. Cats may develop acute fatal hepatic necrosis after receiving oral diazepam for several days. T...

Assessing Soil Biological Properties of Natural and Planted Forests in the Malaysian Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp Forest

Daljit Singh Karam — 2011-07-29

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 29 July 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.854.859

Problem statement: A study was conducted to evaluate and compare the soil biological properties of a natural forest and an 18-year-old stand of Shorea leprosula in Chikus Forest Reserve, Perak, Malays...

Effect of Verapamil on Serum Level of Salinomycin in Diabetic Rats

Hossein Najafzadeh — 2011-08-01

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 1 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.860.863

Problem statement: The aim of present study was evaluation function of P-glycoprotein with or without verapamil in normal and diabetic rats; which the function of P-glycoprotein was indirectly evaluat...

Developing the Environment of Information Technology Education using Cloud Computing Infrastructure

Chen-Feng Wu — 2011-08-01

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 1 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.864.871

The education of Information Technology (IT) in Taiwan has been promoted since 1997. However, there were still problems with the current environment of IT education. Problem statement: The major probl...

Study the Characteristic of P-Type Junction-Less Side Gate Silicon Nanowire Transistor Fabricated by Atomic Force Microscopy Lithography

Arash Dehzangi — 2011-08-01

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 1 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.872.877

Problem statement: Nanotransistor now is one of the most promising fields in nanoelectronic in order to less energy consuming and application to create developed programmable information processors. M...

Women Empowerment through Participation in Microcredit Programme: A Case Study

Ferdoushi Ahmed — 2011-08-01

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 1 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.878.883

Problem statement: Although women constitute almost half of the total population of Bangladesh, they are ascribed a lower status than men. Especially, rural women in Bangladesh experience adverse situ...

On Becoming an Entrepreneurial Leader: A Focus on the Impacts of University Entrepreneurship Programs

Afsaneh Bagheri — 2011-08-01

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 1 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.884.892

Problem statement: Despite the significant influences of university entrepreneurship programs in developing students’ entrepreneurial intention and abilities, there is little knowledge about how suc...

Durian Husk Properties and its Heating Value Equation

Patomsok Wilaipon — 2011-08-01

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 1 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.893.896

Problem statement: Agricultural residue seems to be one of the most promising energy resources for developing countries. Among the other fruits, durian is a popular one for Thai people. Therefore, a l...

Computer Modeling of a CI Engine for Optimization of Operating Parameters Such as Compression Ratio, Injection Timing and Injection Pressure for Better Performance and Emission Using Diesel-Diesel Biodiesel Blends

M. Venkatraman — 2011-08-02

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 2 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.897.902

Problem statement: The present work describes a theoretical investigation concerning the performance of a four strokes compression ignition engine, which is powered by alternative fuels in the form of...

Distinguishing Congestion and Technical Inefficiency in Presence Undesirable Output

Faranak Hosseinzadeh Saljooghi — 2011-08-02

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 2 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.903.909

Problem statement: This study focuses on problems of congestion and how they might be treated in universities, also investigates a methodology to measure undesirable outputs congestion in addition to ...

Inheritance based Intelligent Technique Employing Nested-XOR with Recursion for Recognition and Classification of Odors using Multi-Sensor Nose System

Mahmoud Z. Iskandarani — 2011-08-02

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 2 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.910.917

Problem statement: Odor originality and fraud is an important issue in today’s world. In addition knowing the original material that an odor belongs to even after being mixed with others is also of ...

Modeling Malaysia's Energy System: Some Preliminary Results

Ahmad Mohd. Yusof — 2011-08-13

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 13 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.918.922

Problem statement: The current dynamic and fragile world energy environment necessitates the development of new energy model that solely caters to analyze Malaysia’s energy scenarios. Approach: The ...

An Estimation of X-Radiation Output using Mathematic Model

Suchart Kothan — 2011-08-13

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 13 August 2011; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2011.923.926

Problem statement: Diagnosis x-ray radiation safety is key in medical examination. The quantity of patient radiation doses is beneficial for radiation protection of the patient. It was proposed that t...