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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeeking an Alternative Modality to the Management of Nigeria's Fertilizer Subsidy Scheme-An Empirical Approach to the Case Study of Ondo State (1976-1996)Victor O. Asekunowo, Grace T. Olutunla, Adebiyi G. DaramolaProblem statement: The objective of Nigeria’s fertilizer subsidy scheme was to make inorganic fertilizers readily available to farmers at affordable prices in order to boost food production in the country. Shortly into the scheme, farmers complained that fertilizers were not received at the time of need and in sufficient quantities. Approach: Using Ondo State, Nigeria as a case study, to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,834 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHow Does Human Capital Affect on Growth in Different Economies?Mehdi Safdari, Mohammad Shahiki, Zahra SheidaeeProblem statement: The main objective of this study was to investigate how human capital can affect growth in different economies. Approach: For this purpose, we investigated the model, which the growth rate of total factor productivity depends on human capital stock level using a cross-country panel approach for 104 countries in five-year intervals during the 1980-2005. Results: The finding of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,813 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Importance of Information through Accounting Practice in Agricultural Sector-European Data NetworkVazakidis Athanasios, Athianos Stergios, Ekaterini C. LaskaridouPresent study investigated the gap between accounting practices and the magnitude role of accounting information in the agricultural sector. Problem statement: Factors for this gap are: Current general accounting rules do not reflect the particularities of farming, the need of farm management, rural development and sustainability. The introduction of International Accounting Standard 41 (IAS 41) by International Accounting Standard Committee, … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,469 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFuel and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potentials by Appropriate Fuel Switching and Technology Improvement in the Canadian Electricity Generation SectorFarshid Zabihian, Alan S. FungProblem statement: In recent years, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and their potential effects on global climate change have been a worldwide concern. According to International Energy Agency (IEA), power generation contributes more than half of the global GHG emissions. Approach: Purpose of this study is to examine GHG emission reduction potentials in the Canadian electricity generation sector through fuel switching … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,035 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Prototype Design for Enhancing Customer Trust in Online PaymentsThair Al-Dala’in, Peter Summons, Suhuai LuoProblem statement: The adoption of mobile device technology can contribute significantly to enhance customers trust in online payment systems. Approach: The perceptions and preferences of online shoppers are influenced by several key factors which serve to both enhance and compromise this trust and in turn affect a customer intentions and behavior in relation to use online payment systems. The first … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,066 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInformation Hiding: A Generic ApproachRiad jabri, Boran Ibrahim, Hadi Al-ZoubiProblem statement: Privacy and security over communication channels are of primary concerns. Due to their complexity and diversity, there is a need for continuous improvements of the adopted solutions. In this study, we consider two of the adopted ones, namely, steganogrphy and cryptography and propose a new information hiding system. Approach: The proposed system was based on a generic approach … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2009 · 6,838 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDevelopment of a Fully Coupled Approach for Evaluation of Wellbore Stability in Hydrocarbon ReservoirsVera RoccaProblem statement: When a well is drilled in a hydrocarbon reservoir, the original thermodynamic conditions are altered, the natural stresses are redistributed and a stress concentration occurs around the hole. The alteration of the original equilibrium can lead to wellbore damage, sometimes to its complete collapse. Loss of time associated with stability problems is estimated to account for 12-15% of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,564 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImplementation of Environmental Management Systems in the Extraction of Construction Aggregates from Gravel Pit LakesSerena Botta, Claudio Comoglio, Alberto Quaglino, Andrea TorchiaProblem statement: Mining operations are strategic and essential industrial activities which rely on the use of non renewable natural resources, causing several relevant interactions with the environment. Approach: The need to perform in compliance with even more stringent environmental legislation and to satisfy different stakeholders demands and pressures, is progressively leading the mining sector towards the implementation of Environmental Management … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Aug 2009 · 7,328 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConstructing a Grid Simulation for E-Governance Applications Using GridSimMrs. P. Sumathi, M. PunithavalliThis study provides a design framework for the adoption of grid computing for e-governance applications. Problem statement: E-Governance is the application of information and communication technology to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability in Government to Government (G2G), Government to Employee (G2E), Government to Citizen (G2C) and Government to Business (G2B). It enables citizens to make best use of automated … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2008 · 6,770 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractE-Government Readiness Assessment ModelAhmed Al-Omari, Hussein Al-OmariThis study presents a general framework model for E-Government Readiness Assessment. There are six necessary key factors to implement any E-government initiative worldwide. These factors represent the basic components to be assessed before launching the "e-initiative" to guarantee the right implementation in the right direction. The organization building blocks need to be assessed are: Organizational Readiness, Governance and leadership Readiness, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 11 · 30 Nov 2006 · 8,309 accessesView PDFCite