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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation and Beneficiation of Bentonitic Clays from Pindiga Formation in Benue TroughB. B.M. Dewu, I. I. Funtua, M. O.A. Oladipo et al.Problem statement: This study aimed at evaluating and beneficiating Bentonitic clays of Pindiga Formation from the upper Benue trough in northeastern Nigeria to meet the standard required for use in oil well drilling. This will reduce the dependence on imported Bentonite into the country, increase foreign exchange, improve the country’s economy and create employment opportunities. Approach: Three clay samples from … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 16 Jan 2012 · 8,570 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractForecast and Performance of Wind TurbinesT. Ahilan, S. Arumugham, R. Suja ManimalarProblem statement: Wind energy industry is a nonprofit organization that works hands-on with local and community based wind projects, providing technical support to create an understanding of wind energy opportunities for rural economic benefit. This study provides a detailed vision of the global wind power market and the Indian wind market in particular. It also helps in analyzing and forecasting … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 2 · 2 Dec 2011 · 7,913 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMunicipalities as Sports MultipliersRudolf LeberProblem statement: It is generally agreed that sports must be made available for children and young people. The children and youth of urban areas should be encouraged to form meaningful sporting activities under the guidance of sport teachers. Approach: Based on a study of the leisure activities of the Vienna children and young people through the city of Vienna, the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 4 Nov 2011 · 7,855 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCulture and the Participation of Native in Educational AttainmentN. Lyndon, S. Selvadurai, A. C. Er, R. MoorthyProblem statement: Culture plays an important role to determine the gender ideologies to define rights and responsibilities and what the appropriate behaviour is for women and men. The objective of this study is to determine the influence of culture in educational attainment of Bidayuh men and women. Approach: This study adopts a phenomenology research paradigm that focuses on the lived … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 24 Oct 2011 · 7,504 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEcotourism Development in Recreational Forest AreasMd. Anowar Hossain Bhuiyan, Chamhuri Siwar, Shaharuddin Mohamad Ismail, Rabiul IslamProblem statement: This study explored the issues and strategies of ecotourism development in recreational forest areas of Malaysia. There are a number of forest recreational areas and reserves. The recreation forests are designated and managed under the forestry department. These recreational areas of scenic beauty comprise about 0.05% of the total forest reserves in Peninsular Malaysia. Ecotourism should be set … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 11 · 1 Oct 2011 · 8,351 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactors Influencing the Design of Electronic learning system in Agricultural ExtensionAmir Ahmadpour, Mehdi Mirdamadi, Jamal F. Hosseini, Mohamad ChizariProblem statement: Nowadays appropriate training and education are important. Still some organizations make the mistake of not training their employees adequately in the utilization of ICT or in the use of internet information systems, often due to the cost of providing training and the loss in productivity when employees are absent. But many organizations have adopted e-learning as a solution … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 25 Aug 2011 · 7,992 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOn Becoming an Entrepreneurial Leader: A Focus on the Impacts of University Entrepreneurship ProgramsAfsaneh Bagheri, Zaidatol Akmaliah Lope PihieProblem statement: Despite the significant influences of university entrepreneurship programs in developing students’ entrepreneurial intention and abilities, there is little knowledge about how such programs shape students’ abilities to successfully lead entrepreneurial activities. Approach: The main purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the impacts of university entrepreneurship programs in developing students’ entrepreneurial leadership competencies. A sample of 14 … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 9 · 1 Aug 2011 · 7,662 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPerformance and its Link to Entrepreneurial BehaviorKuo-Hsiung Chen, Jui-Mei Yien, Kai-Ping Huang, Chien-Jung HuangProblem statement: This study investigates the effects of Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) on firm performance. In recent times, especially with the growth of globalization and other such factors, the performance measurement standards and parameters have changed. This has also led to a significant change in the factors that are now used within the operational sphere of an organization in order to … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 7 · 24 Jun 2011 · 6,915 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcceptance of Sustainable Agricultural Practices: The Case of Crop FarmersJeffrey Lawrence D’Silva, Norsida Man, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril, Bahaman Abu SamahProblem Statement: Agriculture for numerous years has been a source of income generator that offered wide opportunities for employment and enhancing the socio-economic status of mankind in many countries. Without doubt acceptance of agricultural sustainable practices will bring much benefit to the farming community especially in the long run to overcome the scarcity of resources and continuous income. Aim of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2011 · 8,680 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIndian Banking: Value Creation for Competitive Advantage in the Global EnvironmentNishi S. Jain, N. Sanman JainProblem statement: How banking Sector will face the challenges posed by the global environment. The paper focuses on the competitive strategies of the banking sector and how the sector derives competitive advantage by adopting different strategies because the sector plays an important role in any economy. Approach: The study includes a descriptive research by collecting the information from different banks … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 7 Apr 2011 · 6,746 accessesView PDFCite