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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractManagerial Administration of Farming Machinery for Rice ProductionYosphatrachai Phuangpee, Pradtana YossuckProblem statement: This research was conducted due to an increase of agricultural machinery cost for rice production (46.00%) of farmers in Phichit province. Based on an analysis of cost reduction using the method of John Deere, it was found that this may decrease from 46.00-28.50% of the total cost. Thus, there was a question how to mange the agricultural machinery. … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 7,834 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractActivity-Based Costing in the Public SectorAthanasios Vazakidis, Ioannis Karagiannis, Anthi TsialtaProblem statement: In the modern economic environment, the Public Sector aims at the continuous improvement of quality of the provided services. Thus, detailed information with regard to the cost of services is essential along with capable management to take advantage of this information. Approach: The study discussed the basic beginnings, the processes of activity-based costing and whether this costing method … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 9,567 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Mixing Ratio and Size of Egg-Shell on Boiling and Compression Test of Mixed CharcoalBopit Bubphachot, Rujipas Seeladlao, Songchai WiriyaumpaiwongProblem statement: The use of waste material is one of the options to add value to the residue. Nowadays, solid fuel development is necessary in current situation due to high price fossil fuel and the reduction of resource. Wood charcoal is widely used in the country which has abundant of forest. Becoming charcoal, it needs to be burnt under optimum … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,647 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Development of Natural Pigments in Esaan Folk Wisdom for Usage of PaintingSuchat Sukna, Sastra Laoakka, Thaksina KrairachProblem statement: The objectives of this research were: (1) History and background of pigments from natural material in Esaan painting, (2) current condition and problems of pigments from natural material in painting work and (3) develop pigments from natural material for painting work usage. Approach: The instrument consisted of the observation form, interview form, focus group discussion and workshop record … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,662 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Market Orientation on Business Performance of the Companies Designing and Manufacturing Clean RoomsAmirhossein Amirkhani, Rasool Sanavi FardProblem statement: Theatrically claimed that there is relationship between market orientation and improvement of business performance of the companies, but the regular empirical research is carried out to understand deeply and prove these claims especially in Iranian environment. Considering the importance of market orientation, as well as lack of information on its effects, this study considered its effect on the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2009 · 7,579 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving Reliability and Productivity of an Aluminum Extruder by Implementation of Direct Torque Control TechnologyMazouz A. SalahatProblem statement: The linear motor drive is widely used in driving an extrusion puller in an aluminum extrusion industry. The main disadvantage of this drive is manual and step-wise torque control. This research was done to replace the linear motor drive by AC drive with direct torque control technology. Approach: Mathematical calculations were carried to select an AC drive which … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,271 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProgressive Resistance Training on Elderly HIV+ Patients: Does it Work?Paula Maria Loiola De Souza, Wilson Jacob Filho, José Maria Santarém et al.Elderly people present significant alterations on body composition and physical fitness, compromising their quality of life. Chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, worsen this situation by increasing aging effects on body composition and muscle strength. Resistance exercises are prescribed by major health organizations for improving fitness and promoting a shift towards a healthier and more independent aging. In addition, recovering strength and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 6,746 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExperimental Evaluation of Medium Access Schemes in 802.11 Wireless NetworksG. Singh, B. S. SohiProblem statement: Deployment of real time services over 802.11 wireless networks requires quality of service (QoS) differentiation mechanisms for different traffic types. This required investigations into the performance of the Medium access (MAC) schemes like Distributed Coordinated Function (DCF) and Enhanced DCF with respect to the stringent QoS requirements imposed by the real time services. Motivation for this research was … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 11 · 30 Nov 2008 · 7,141 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of Cross and Single Sided Naturally Ventilated Rooms Using CFDK. Visagavel, P. S.S. SrinivasanNatural ventilation contributes to the improvement of thermal comfort and quality conditions of the internal air, while at the same time it is recognized as a very efficient technique that, when applied properly. The present project refers to the numerical prediction of air velocities in cross and single-sided naturally ventilated rooms, which are considered along with atmospheric zone. Continuity and … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 6,741 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Management Systems in Local Authorities: The Case Study of the Cesana Torinese Municipality, a Turin 2006 Olympic SiteSerena Botta, Claudio ComoglioEnvironmental certification according to the ISO 14001 standard and EMAS regulation represents an efficient tool for those organizations who want to continuously improve their environmental performances. Even though first thought up for application to the industrial section, in recent years these schemes have also proved to be valid in organizations with territorial competences, such as local authorities. The case study … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2007 · 7,263 accessesView PDFCite