Volume 14, Issue 2 (2017) | American Journal of Applied Sciences

A Comparison between Different Data Mining Algorithms in Freight Mode Choice

Amir Samimi — 2017-02-05

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 5 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.204.216

This research aims to study application of support vector machine algorithm, artificial neural networks and five different types of decision trees in predicting mode choice of freight transportation. ...

Optimal Subsurface Appraisal: A Key Link to the Success of Development Projects-Few Examples

Virendra Singh — 2017-01-13

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 13 January 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.217.230

During exploration and production phases, the life of a hydrocarbon field can be distinguished by five main stages: Exploration, appraisal, development, production and abandonment. Of particular inter...

Effect of Application of Standard Operating Procedure and Work Motivation to Occupational Accident on Coal Mine Employees

Aprizal Satria Hanafi — 2017-01-25

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 25 January 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.231.238

Mining industry is one of the most high risk jobs, thus requiring the application of standard operating procedure in every phase of the work. Based on the preliminary study at PT. Darma Henwa, Site As...

Performance Analysis of Threshold Based Compressive Sensing Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Network

Parnasree Chakraborty — 2017-02-03

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 3 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.239.244

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are comprised of spatially distributed sensor nodes, where each node contains sensors, processors and transceivers for communicating data. Regardless of the application ...

The use of Expected Utility Theory (EUT) in Taxpayers' Behaviour Modelling

Farid Ameur — 2017-02-05

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 5 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.245.251

In this study, we analyze taxpayers' behaviour regarding tax system. We present a theoretical study of a model pre established by other authors based on the expected utility theory; taxpayer's behavio...

Review on Vision-Based Gait Recognition: Representations, Classification Schemes and Datasets

Chin Poo Lee — 2017-02-06

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 6 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.252.266

Gait has unique advantage at a distance when other biometrics cannot be used since they are at too low resolution or obscured, as commonly observed in visual surveillance systems. This paper provides ...

Human Capital Competitiveness in ASEAN Economic Community (AEC): The Role of Regulation, Indonesia Experiences

Salmiaty Taty — 2017-02-08

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 8 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.267.273

The AEC is an economic integration between ASEAN countries with the creation of a free market generally in the context of capital, goods and services and labor. The AEC opens the gate for all countrie...

Using Crump Rubber (CR) of Scrap Tire in Hot Mix Asphalt Design

Omar Asad Ahmad — 2017-02-13

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 13 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.274.285

Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) design is one of the most important types of pavement used in highway construction. This research provided a hot mixture design method modifying with Crump Rubber Scrap Tire (CR)...

A new Framework of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Based on Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Rachid Belhaj — 2017-02-14

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 14 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.286.293

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is a new concept followed especially in private sector; it is an approach to managing human resource that supports long-term business goals, it tries to enha...

Processability of Bulk Metallic Glasses

Raffaella Aversa — 2017-02-15

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 15 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.294.301

Microfluidic Shear Flow Instabilities in Injection Molded Glassy Metal are investigated. The formation of microfluidic shear flows instabilities involving the presence of different viscosities fluids ...

Use of the Nere Pod (Parkia Biglobosa) for the Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Soils

Sinko Banakinao — 2017-02-16

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 16 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.302.308

Buildings made of unbaked clay have some advantage in terms of production cost. However, they have some inconveniences concerning their mechanical performance, particularly their resistance to weather...

Hybrid Block Method for Direct Numerical Approximation of Second Order Initial Value Problems Using Taylor Series Expansions

Oluwaseun Adeyeye — 2017-02-17

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 17 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.309.315

In this article, a hybrid block method is utilized for the numerical approximation of second order Initial Value Problems (IVPs). The rigor of reduction to a system of first order initial value proble...

MEMS Based RF Energy Harvester for Battery-Less Remote Control: A Review

Noor Hidayah Mohd Yunus — 2017-02-19

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 19 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.316.324

The paper deals with the growing interest of energy harvesting systems due to great development in many new emerging technologies in electronics and telecommunication. The research focuses particularl...

Synthesis of Graphene on Conducting Substrate by Electrochemical Deposition Method

Mazin Ahmed Ali Moghazi — 2017-02-21

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 21 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.325.334

Investigation to optimize the synthesis process of graphene on conducting substrate is essential for many applications. In this investigation suitable approach to extract graphene thin film on a condu...

The Social Impacts of Rice Distribution Program for Poor People

Thamrin Tahir — 2017-02-21

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 21 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.335.339

This research aims at identifying the social impacts of rice distribution program at Batua in Panakukkang district, Makassar city. This research is a kind of survey research. In this research, the tec...

Bibliometric Measures of Research Output of Lower Middle Income Economies

Eric Afful-Dadzie — 2017-02-23

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 23 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.340.348

To understand the path of Lower Middle Income (LMIC) Economies towards economic stability as far as Science, Technology and Innovation are concerned; this paper conducts trend analysis of research out...

Performance Evaluation of Channel Propagation Models and Developed Model for Mobile Communication

Yahia Zakaria — 2017-02-25

American Journal of Applied Sciences, Published online: 25 February 2017; doi:10.3844/ajassp.2017.349.357

Propagation models represent a solidifying of mathematical equations and algorithms that are used for radio signal propagation prediction in specific regions. In this research different propagation mo...