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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGlobal Solar Radiation Studies Due to Sunshine Hours and Other Meteorological ParametersMfon David Umoh, Sunday O. Udo, Ye-Obong N. UdoakahMultiple linear regression models were developed to estimate the monthly daily Sunshine Hours using four parameters during a period of eleven years (1997-2007) for locations in South Eastern Nigeria. These locations include Uyo (Latitude 5°18'53.7"N), Calabar (Latitude 5°16'07.6"N), Port Harcourt (Latitude 4°56'26.2"N), Warri (Latitude 5°34'21.0"N), Enugu (Latitude 6°27'42.42"N), Owerri (Latitude 5°38'05.1"N). The parameters include Relative Humidity, Maximum and Minimum temperatures, … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2013 · 7,700 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRelationship Between Hard Total Quality Management Practices and Organizational Performance in MunicipalitiesAbdullah ALNasser, Rushami Zien Yusoff, Rabiul IslamHard total quality management has now become the major business strategy in current management and has currently been taken up by companies around the globe. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between hard total quality management practices and performance in municipalities. A quantitative research design was adopted to collect data. Multiple regression analysis method was used … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 10 · 5 Sep 2013 · 7,146 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of National Culture on Total Quality Management and Organizational PerformanceRabiul Islam, Abdullah ALNasserSoft-hard total quality management comprises of the utility of human resource management-style personnel policies to product commitment to quality and a management ideology that supports cultural change maxims, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. The aim of the study is to determine the mediator effect of national culture on the relationship between soft-hard total quality management and organizational performance in municipalities. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 10 · 5 Sep 2013 · 7,254 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPREDICTORS OF A CHILD’S SOCIAL SKILLS ASIT RELATES TO MOTHER ATTACHMENT STYLES AND MOTHER ANXIETY LEVELS AMONG STUDENTS IN GRADES (1-3)Khaeld Shaker AlsarairehThe aim of this study was to find the predictors of a child’s social skills from mother attachment styles and anxiety levels among students in (1-3) grades in Amman city. A sample of (250) mothers for students in (1-3) grades in Amman city were selected through purposive sampling methods. Three instruments were used (Attachment Style Questionnaire, Social Skills Rating System … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 4 May 2013 · 7,000 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Risky Sexual Behavior and AbortionMarshall H. MedoffProblem statement: incidence of abortion in the United States has steadily declined since 1990. The question is why? Approach: This study, using multiple linear regression, examines whether women’s unprotected sexual activity is deterred by the risk of contracting AIDS as reflected in decreased abortion rates. Results: The empirical evidence consistently finds that the prevalence of AIDS reduces the risky (unprotected) … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2012 · 8,538 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTheoretically Predicted Descriptors Based Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship Study of the Activity of Acridines Against B-16 MelanomaBahjat A. Saeed, Rita S. Elias, Sadiq M-H. Ismael, Kawkab A. HussainProblem statement: The probability of success and reducing time and coast in drug discovery process could be increased on the basis of QSAR techniques. The study involves the QSAR investigation of 20 bioactive acridines that have activity against Approach: Molecular descriptors, total energy, van der Waals volume, molecular volume, HOMO energy, HOMO-LUMO energy gap, polarizability, refractivity, bond angle of C8-N9-C2 … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 8 · 18 Jul 2011 · 7,689 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Study of Public Health Awareness among the Elderly in an Industrially Developing CountryRuhana Zainuddin, Norshaieda Abdullah, Syaidatul Zarina Mat Din et al.Problem statement: The elderly in Industrially Developing Countries (IDC) may encounter problems regarding health. This research is to determine the common diseases or ailments experienced by adults over the age of 40. Approach: A sample of 150 respondents was taken from three states in Malaysia, an IDC. Demographic profiles such as age, gender and race were obtained and questions regarding … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 4 Feb 2011 · 8,166 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConsumers' Perceived Quality, Perceived Value and Perceived Risk Towards Purchase Decision on AutomobileChoy Johnn Yee, Ng Cheng SanProblem statement: As the level of competition keep on increasing in Malaysia automobile market, it is essential for every automobile producer companies to understand customer insight in order to further increase their share of wallet. Thus, they need to understand what factors might influence their customers’ decision in purchasing an automobile. Therefore, the objectives of this research is to study … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 7 Jan 2011 · 19,925 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Attitude, Belief, Support and Knowledge Level of the Youth and their Acceptance towards Agriculture Contract FarmingJegak Uli, Jeffrey L. D’Silva, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, Bahaman Abu SamahProblem statement: Agriculture sector in Malaysia has been intensified through the Eight and Ninth Malaysian Plan. In order to further develop this sector, contract farming activities such as leech rearing, worm rearing, herbs and mushroom have been introduced to the community. But do the communities especially the youth have a positive acceptance towards this activity? Approach: This was a quantitative … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,627 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAttitude Towards Contract Farming Among Malaysian Agriculture Learning Institution StudentsBahaman Abu Samah, Jeffrey Lawrence D'Silva, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, Jegak UliProblem statement: The government’s effort in enhancing agriculture productivity cannot be argued. The introduction of contract farming is one of the ways. Contract farming includes a number of new agriculture activities such as leech rearing, worm rearing, vanilla farming, herbs, catfish and many more. However, is the youth who are the pillar of this industry have a positive attitude towards … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,145 accessesView PDFCite