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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStress-Strain Analysis of Abdominal Aortic Wall: A Case of 3D Geometry SimulationP. Khamdaengyodtai, P. Sakulchangsatjatai, P. TerdtoonProblem statement: This study analyzed stress-strain of abdominal aortic wall in 3D geometry simulation. Abdominal aorta is a portion of the aorta vessel in the abdomen which many cardiovascular diseases often occur. Approach: Abdominal aortic wall was considered as 1 layers-3 dimensional cylindrical geometry and homogeneous, incompressible and anisotropic material. Deformation of aortic wall was elastic deformation. Numerical method was … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 7,410 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKnowledge and Attitude of Persons Living with HIV+/AIDS (PLWAs) Towards HIV/AIDS in IranJamshidi Makiani Mahin, Davoodian Parivash, Abdoul Hossain Madani et al.Problem statement: As number of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) increases, caring for them is a new rising problem. The World Health Organization encourages caring these people at home. Patients themselves also prefer to stay at home than staying in hospital. Adequate knowledge and positive attitude are important factors in providing better care for a patient. Approach: This study was … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,262 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWork-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Workers' Performing Manual Material Handling Work in an Automotive Manufacturing CompanyBaba Md. Deros, Dian Darina Indah Daruis, Ahmad Rasdan Ismail et al.Problem statement: The study investigated the prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) among workers who perform the Manual Material Handling (MMH) task in an automotive manufacturing plant in Malaysia. A cross sectional study was carried out among the workers in an automotive manufacturing plant. Approach: Respondents were selected through random sampling. Then, a Body Parts Symptoms Survey (BPSS) data sheets were … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2010 · 9,408 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Relationship between Demographic Factors and Low Birth Weight InfantsYatnita Parama Cita, ResmiatiProblem statement: To identify demography factor relation that is study, education storey; level, mother age and also social economics status to occurrence of LBW in RSCM Jakarta. Approach: Type this studied is analytic survey with cross sectional design. Population in this studied is all noted mothers bear during year 2006 counted 2.755 with sample equal to 125 mothers. This studied … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 9,254 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPredictors of Home Health Care Service Use by Anglo American, Mexican American and South Korean EldersMyunghan Choi, Janice D. Crist, Marianne McCarthy, Seon Hae WooProblem statement: This study was designed to identify predictors of the use of home health care services by elders in different ethnic groups. Approach: A cross-sectional study was conducted with convenient sample of Anglo elders (N = 57), Mexican American elders (N = 56) and elders in South Korea (N = 83). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was conducted. Results: The … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 9,496 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAge and Sequence of Permanent Canine and Premolar Teeth Eruption in 102-174 Months Old Children in Kerman ProvinceFarokhgissor Elham, Shahrzad AdhamyProblem statement: The aim of this study was to investigate the eruption time of permanent canine and premolar teeth in 8.5-14.5 years (102-174 months) old boys and girls of Kerman province. Approach: The sample for this cross-sectional study consisted of 2602, 102-174 months old (8.5-14.5 years old) children form 56 primary and guidance schools in Kerman which were scattered over … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 14,330 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUtilization of Specific Index for Measuring the Association between Periodontal Conditions and Coronary Artery DiseaseNavabi Nader, Farzaneh MehdizadehProblem statement: There is increasing evidence that periodontal disease could play a role in the Progression of coronary heart disease although there are conflicting results about this association in the literature and the difference of used periodontal scoring systems among the studies might be a reason. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a specific scoring system Periodontal Index … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,022 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMinimum and Complete Fluidization Velocity for Sand-Palm Shell Mixtures, Part I: Fluidization Behavior and Characteristic VelocitiesV. S. Chok, A. Gorin, H. B. ChuaProblem statement: Palm shell on its original state cannot be fluidized solely. However, mixing palm shell with a second fluidizable material can facilitate proper fluidization. Approach: The minimum and complete fluidization velocity (Umf and Ucf) for sand/palm shell binary mixtures had been studied in a partitioned reactor known as Compartmented Fluidized Bed Gasifier (CFBG). The pilot scale reactor ID is … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,221 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssociated Health Effects among Residences Near Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh LandfillK. Schrapp, N. Al-MutairiProblem statement: There is growing concern about landfill adverse health effects from exposure to landfill emissions. Approach: Airborne dust samples from houses near Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh landfill and control residences were analyzed for molds and bacteria and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) each month for one year. Results: The number of mold species was greater in the residences close to Jeleeb Al-Shuyoukh … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 16 Jun 2010 · 7,629 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPrevalence of Low Back Pain and its Risk Factors among School TeachersNurul Izzah Abdul Samad, Haslinda Abdullah, Saidi Moin et al.Problem statement: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain and the associated risk factors among primary school teachers in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Approach: A cross sectional study was conducted in nine primary schools in the Klang Valley. The schools were selected randomly from a list obtained from the Ministry of Education. Two … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 31 May 2010 · 13,236 accessesView PDFCite