Volume 6, Issue 6 (2009) | American Journal of Applied Sciences

Hyperspectral Imagery for Mapping Disease Infection in Oil Palm Plantation Using Vegetation Indices and Red Edge Techniques

Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1031.1035

Problem statement: Large scale plantation of oil palm trees requires on-time detection of diseases as the ganoderma basal stem rot disease was present in more than 50% of the oil palm plantations in P...

The Physiological Effects on Hormones levels and Kidneys Functions Induced by The Anabolic Androgenic Drug (Sustanon) in Male Guinea Pigs

Ameen Saleh Ahmed Bin Bisher — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1036.1042

Problem statement: In recent years, the intentional abuse of anabolic androgenic drugs by athletes has increased rapidly in many countries to become a serious negative phenomenon. Athletes, specially ...

Effect of Different Ages of a Rehabilitated Forest on Selected Physico-chemical Properties

Rajeswari A.P. Murugayah — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1043.1046

Problem statement: This research was important because of still lack of information about rehabilitated tropical forest age effect on infiltration rate. The objectives of this study were to determine ...

Adsorption of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution onto a Low-Cost Natural Jordanian Tripoli

Atef S. ALzaydien — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1047.1058

Problem statement: It is well documented that lead is one of contaminants of industrial wastewaters and its pollution exists in the wastewater of many industries. As a result, recent research has fo...

Microbial Growth, Sensory Characteristic and pH as Potential Spoilage Indicators of Chinese Yellow Wet Noodles from Commercial Processing Plants

Suwaibah Ghaffar — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1059.1066

Problem statement: This study was conducted to evaluate the potential use of microbial growth, sensory characteristic (odour) and pH as potential spoilage indicators of Chinese yellow wet noodles. App...

Inhibitory Effect of Ginger Extract on Candida albicans

Zahra Atai — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1067.1069

Problem statement:The fungal infections could be life-threatening in immunocompromised patients. Candida albicans is the most frequent fungi in the oral cavity. Approach: The first step for treatmen...

Study of the Drying Kinetics of Lemon Grass

Mustafa Ibrahim — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1070.1075

Problem statement: The thin- layer drying experiments were conducted to examine the effect of drying air temperature and humidity on the drying kinetics. Approach: A model to estimate the drying behav...

Profiling of Phenolic Compounds of Somatic and Reproductive Tissues of Agave Durangensis Gentry (Agavaceae)

Norma Almaraz-Abarca — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1076.1085

Problem statement: In Durango, Mexico, mescal is elaborated from wild plants of Agave durangensis. This species shows a high morphological variability within and among populations, what makes its taxo...

Petrography and Sulphur Isotope Studies of Pyrites in the Muteh Gold Deposit

M. J. Abdollahi — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1086.1092

Problem statement: The Muteh mining district is located in 70 km northeast of Golpaygan city within the Sanandaj-Sirjan metamorphic belt. There are 2 gold mines, 7 gold occurrences and numerous minera...

Sustainable Production Process of Biological Mineral Feed Additives

Agnieszka Zielińska — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1093.1105

Problem statement: This study discussed the problem of accumulation of Zn and Cu in the topsoil as a result of application of mineral feed additives that possess low bioavailability in animal diet. Th...

Real-Time Optimal Control for Rotary Inverted Pendulum

Viroch Sukontanakarn — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1106.1115

Problem statement: The rotary inverted pendulum system was a highly nonlinear model, multivariable and absolutely unstable dynamic system. It was used for testing various design control techniques and...

What these Trends Suggest?

Shaomin Yan — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1116.1121

Problem statement: Global warming is one of most significant factors affecting the biological evolution and the influenza is the disease that threatens humans with possible epidemics or pandemics. It ...

The Effects of Excess Oxygen to Mixture on the Gasses Emissions of a Gasoline Engine

Waleed Momani — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1122.1125

Problem statement: The effects of excess feeding oxygen to the fuel-air mixture on the exhausts gasses emissions concentrations are investigated here. It is known that spark-ignition and diesel engine...

The Tunnel Boring Machine Advancements in Horizontal and Up-Hill Tunnels

Stefano Fuoco — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1126.1132

Problem statement: Nowadays high levels of experience have been acquired in the excavation of horizontal tunnels using TBM, especially as far as tunnels with small diameters (about 4 m wide) are conce...

Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis of Faults in the Electric Induction Motor

A. Medoued — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1133.1138

Problem statement: The diagnosis of failures in the induction machine, when it is implemented effectively and whether it allows detecting early deterioration of the system, represents a means to help ...

Correlation Between Steady State and Impulse Earth Resistance Values

N. Mohamad Nor — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1139.1142

This study presented experimental results of earthing systems under low-magnitude currents and under high impulse currents. The details of the measuring circuit involved for both types of testing were...

Phytoplankton Community of Elechi Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria-A Nutrient-Polluted Tropical Creek

O. A. Davies — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1143.1152

Problem statement: Elechi Creek of the Upper Bonny Estuary in the Niger Delta contributes to the Rivers State Fish resources. It is a sink receiving organic anthropogenic wastes from Diobu, Eagle Isla...

Effect of Divalent Ions (A = Ca, Ba and Sr) Substitution in La-A-Mn-O Manganite on Structural, Magnetic and Electrical Transport Properties

K. P. Lim — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1153.1157

Problem statement: Microstructure of the grain will influence the properties of a polycrystalline manganites when different dopant is introduced. In this work, an effort had been made to investigate t...

Media Improvement for Hydrogen Production Using C. acetobutylicum NCIMB 13357

Mohd Sahaid Kalil — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1158.1168

Problem statement: Some component of fermentation medium showed to reduce the bacterial production of hydrogen. Approach: Reinforced clostridium medium is a selected medium for Clostridium species. Re...

Sea Level Threat in Tuvalu

Than Aung — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1169.1174

Problem statement: Recently the impacts of climate change, in particular, sea level rise, had been a major concern for many Pacific island countries. In early 2000, there were a series of media covera...

Development of Nanostructured Stress Free Pt-Rich FePt Films for Micro Electro Mechanical System Applications

T. M. Selvakumari — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1175.1179

Problem statement: The electroplating technique is especially interesting due to its low cost, high throughput and high quality of deposit. Magnetic thin films are extensively used in various electron...

Determination of the Presence of Huanglongbing in Seeds and Movement of the Pathogen in Citrus reticulata

Hajivand Shokrollah — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1180.1185

Problem statement: Huanglongbing (HLB) also known as citrus greening disease is a fastidious phloem-inhabiting bacterium in the genus Candidatus Liberibacter. Using universal primers, the 16S ribosoma...

Alnus subcordata C.A.M. Cambium Cells Dynamics Along Transport Corridors in Hyrcanian Forests

Aidin Parsakhoo — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1186.1190

Problem statement: In this study, we considered transport corridors and sampling aspects to be the major indicators of ecological effects on Alder (Alnus subcordata) cambium cells dynamics. Approach: ...

Linear Regression Model Selection Based on Robust Bootstrapping Technique

Hassan S. Uraibi — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1191.1198

Problem statement: Bootstrap approach had introduced new advancement in modeling and model evaluation. It was a computer intensive method that can replace theoretical formulation with extensive use of...

A Review: Microbiological, Physicochemical and Health Impact of High Level of Biogenic Amines in Fish Sauce

Muhammad Zukhrufuz Zaman — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1199.1211

Problem statement: Biogenic amines are basic nitrogenous compounds present in a wide variety of foods and beverages. Their formations were mainly due to the amino acids decarboxylase activity of certa...

Influence of Hillside Gradient on Forest Road Cross Section Components in a Loamy Clay Soil

Aidin Parsakhoo — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1212.1216

Problem statement: In this study to evaluate the effects of hillside gradient on forest road cross section components in a loamy clay soil the amount of cut and fill slopes gradient and length, road b...

Multimodal Integration (Image and Text) Using Ontology Alignment

Ahmad Adel Abu Shareha — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1217.1224

Problem statement: This study proposed multimodal integration method at the concept level to investigate information from multimodalities. The multimodal data was represented as two separate lists of ...

Environmental Factors Influence on Mobile Learning Business

Alireza Nasiri — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1225.1234

Problem statement: Recently, there has been growing interest in m-learning consequently emerging m-learning technology is promising technological and educational business. Nevertheless, m-learning is ...

Evaluation of Damsites Groutability Using Secondary Permeability Index, Rock Classification (Case Studies)

R. Ajalloeian — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1235.1241

Problem statement: The dam body and foundation seepage is one of the important points in design parameters. This index is related to the permeability. There fore permeability is one of the basic param...

Model of High-Temperature Diffusion of Interstitial Silicon Atoms in Silicon

M. Jadan — 2009-09-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 September 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1242.1245

Problem statement: Correct description of the anomalous phenomena determined by self-point defects in implanted silicon desires knowledge of their properties. Interstitial Si atoms themselves display ...

Competitiveness and Prospects of Greek Asparagus: The European Context

Argyrios D. Kolokontes — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1246.1254

Problem statement: The revisions and the anticipated abolition of CAP will change the agricultural structure in member states of EU. Although the asparagus, without government interventions, from the ...

How to Guide and Assess Risk Reduction using Risk Characterization Indicators

Peter Borgen Sørensen — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1255.1263

Problem statement: The risk level predictions in risk assessment often suffer from uncertainties and may, thus, overlook some adverse effects. This problem can be reduced by using risk reduction strat...

Weighted Semi-Blind Channel Identification by Cross Relation Method

Mohamed Tahar Taba — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1264.1269

Problem statement: The bandwidth efficiency of many communication systems could be improved if the transmission channel was estimated blindly without resort to training sequences. GMSK was a spectrum-...

Comparative Study of Changing Drainage Basin System with Tectonic Forms, Case Study: Lut Block, Iran

Ebrahim Moghimi — 2009-06-30

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 30 June 2009; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2009.1270.1276

The study area locates in the east of Iran and it is morphologic block (unit). Problem statement: Sharp contrasts in the appearances of landscapes such as drainage basins with litology (kind of rock),...