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Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordA Preliminary Investigation of the Adversity Reading in Archaic WEI PassivesJun-Yu Zhang, Pei-Jung KuoProblem statement: It is well-known that modern Chinese imposes such a requirement on the subject in the BEI passive, but in fact it does not hold tightly in Modern Chinese. Only 50-75% of passives have the adversity reading on the subject. Approach: One approach to explain this phenomenon is to adopt the view of grammaticalization and trace the semantic change … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 8 Aug 2012 · 7,599 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordPreliminary Study on Immunomodulatory Effect of Sarang-Semut Tubers Myrmecodia tuberosa and Myrmecodia pendensTriana Hertiani, Ediati Sasmito, Sumardi, Maria UlfahProblem Statement: Sarang-Semut tubers, Myrmecodia tuberosa and M. pendens (Rubiaceae) are both medicinal plants originating from Papua which have broad range of therapeutic values including those to improve vitality. Nevertheless, no scientific proof is available so far on their immunomodulatory effect. The purpose of this study was to reveal the potency of Sarang-Semut tubers as immunomodulatory agent by evaluating their … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 13,403 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordGrowth of Bone Marrow Derived Osteoblast-Like Cells into Coral Implant Scaffold: Preliminary Study on Malaysian CoralK. A. AL-SalihiProblem statement: Biomaterial fabrication in Malaysia started as a consequence of the demand for cheaper implant materials. Various biomaterials have been developed utilizing local resources like Malaysian coral. Locally processed Malaysian coral need to be complemented with proper evaluation and testing including toxicology, biocompatibility, mechanical properties, physicochemical characterization and in vivo testing. The present study was carried out to assess … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 6,593 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordPreliminary Study of Phylogenetic Relationship of Rice Field Chironomidae (Diptera) Inferred From DNA Sequences of Mitochondrial Cytochrome Oxidase Subunit ISalman A. Al-Shami, M.N. Siti Azizah, Che Salmah Md Rawi, Abu Hassan AhmadProblem statement: Chironomidae have been recorded in rice fields throughout the world including in many countries such as India, Australia and the USA. Although some studies provide the key to genera level and note the difficulty of identifying the larvae to species level. Chironomid researches have been hindered because of difficulties in specimen preparation, identification, morphology and literature. Systematics, phylogenetics … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,524 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordCharcoal-Oil Mixture as an Alternative Fuel: A Preliminary StudyRoila Awang, Choo Yuen MayThe fast depletion of fuel oil and continuous increase in the demand for power is a global issue. The world energy consumption is projected to grow at an average of 2.7-3.7% from 1996 to 2010. Therefore search for alternative fuel is highly prioritized. Thus this study presents the results on the characteristic of charcoal-oil mixture as an alternative fuel. The … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2009 · 7,562 accessesView PDF Cite