Volume 13, Issue 8 (2016) | American Journal of Applied Sciences

Hydrological Forecasting Using Hybrid Data-Driven Approach

Youngmin Seo — 2016-09-02

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 2 September 2016; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2016.891.899

This study develops a hybrid model, EEMD-FANN, coupling feed Forward Artificial Neural Network (FANN) and Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD) for improving the accuracy of daily river stage f...

Rice Starch as Coating Materials for Microencapsulation of Gamma Oryzanol to Improve its Stability

Anuchita Moongngarm — 2016-08-27

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 27 August 2016; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2016.900.906

Gamma Oryzanol (GO) is a phytochemical with the ability to prevent oxidation. GO is normally degraded through oxidation by oxygen and sunlight. Microencapsulation is an important technique used to ret...

Development of Ergonomics Guidelines for Improved Sitting Postures in the Classroom among Malaysian University Students

Poh Kiat Ng — 2016-08-31

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 31 August 2016; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2016.907.912

PLIBEL stands for Plan for Identifiering av Belastnings faktorer, which is a Sweedish acronym describing a method for identification of ergonomics hazards. Using a modified PLIBEL checklist, this stud...

The Effect of Using Hysteresis Models (Bilinear and Modified Clough) on Seismic Demands of Single Degree of Freedom Systems

Ahmad N. Tarawneh — 2016-08-17

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 17 August 2016; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2016.913.923

Based on nonlinear inelastic dynamic analysis of Single Degree Of Freedom systems (SDOF), this work investigates the effect of different parameters on the seismic response of these systems. Generalize...

Modelling the Efficacy of Antiretroviral Treatment in HIV Patients: Case of Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital in Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Madimetja Marcus Motshwane — 2016-08-17

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 17 August 2016; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2016.924.931

This paper used survival analysis to evaluate the efficacy of antiretroviral (ARV) treatment in HIV patients and also to determine if ARVs reduces the risk of HIV/AIDS. Secondary data were collected f...