Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInterdisciplinary Format of the New Master's Program "Popular Science Journalism" at Saint Petersburg State University (Russia)Yuliya B. BalashovaThe article discusses the new Master's program "Popular science journalism", which started two yeas ago at Saint Petersburg State University, Russia. In 2016 the first students graduated from this program. Together with Moscow State University St. Petersburg University is in the top of Russian universities. The author of this article is the creator, developer and head of the designated program. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 12 · 23 Dec 2016 · 7,278 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractJOB INSECURITY AND EMPLOYEES’ MOTIVATION TO ENGAGE IN PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAndrei B. Ankudinov, Oleg V. LebedevCurrent economic slowdown in Russia can cause significant problems with employment in a number of national economy sectors. The article presents results of econometric analysis of employees’ confidence levels in finding comparable new jobs in case of termination of current employment as well as of probability to be temporarily laid off without pay, projected onto employees’ participation in professional education … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 5 · 15 Mar 2014 · 6,651 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDOWNHOLE SEISMIC REFRACTION SURVEY OF WEATHERED LAYER CHARACTERISTICS IN ESCRAVOS, NIGERIAOchuko AnomohanranThe problem of datum correction in seismic surveys and the failures associated with civil engineering structures with specific reference to roads and buildings has been attributed to lack of understanding of the soil structure among others. This is why this survey on downhole seismic refraction was conducted from nine borehole locations in Escravos, Nigeria to determine the weathered layer characteristics … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 30 Dec 2013 · 7,745 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRisk Analysis in Handling and Storage of Petroleum ProductsGuarascio Massimo, Lombardi Mara, Massi FedericaIncrease in productivity and technological system innovation have resulted a boost in the specific activity of use and handling petroleum Products the chemical and physical properties of petroleum products represent an advantage when they are used for its own uses, but may result in accidental scenarios which can cause serious damage to people and to environment. The quantitative risk analysis … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 9 · 24 Aug 2013 · 7,158 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractACUTE TOXICITY STUDY OF TOMATO POMACE EXTRACT IN RODENTSupaporn Muchimapura, Terdthai Tong-Un, Jintanaporn Wattanathorn et al.Tomato and tomato products are considered to be healthy food for the human diet. Although tomatoes have been widely studied for their phenolic content, less emphasize has been laid on toxicological effect of this plant. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to determine the acute toxicity effect of Lycopersicon esculentum, or commonly known as tomato, was administered orally … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 24 Feb 2013 · 7,687 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMinority Serving College and University Cost EfficienciesG. Thomas SavProblem statement: Higher education minority enrollment growth has far outstripped white non-minority growth in the United States. Minority serving colleges and universities have disproportionately attended to that growth and will continue to play a critical role in providing minority educational opportunities in a knowledge based and globally diverse economy. However, they will face new and challenging budgetary and managerial reforms … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 21 Jan 2012 · 7,846 accessesView PDFCite