Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Efficient Low Complexity Lossless Coding Algorithm for Medical ImagesS. E. Ghrare, M.A. Mohd. Ali, K. Jumari, M. IsmailProblem statement: Nowadays a large number of various medical images are generated from hospitals and medical centers with sophisticated image acquisition devices, the movement toward digital images in radiology presents the problem of how to conveniently and economically store, retrieve and transmit the volume of digital images. Thus digital image data compression is necessary in order to solve this problem. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2009 · 7,098 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUS Foreign Policy and Aid to the Peace CorpsDonald D.A. SchaeferProblem statement: This study examined foreign aid as administered by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) through four presidencies, beginning with the Reagan era. Aid dispensed to the Peace Corps for humanitarian purposes was the major focus of the investigation. The research proposed that such aid should continue under the President Barack Obama administration. Approach: The approach taken used … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,057 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCharacterization and Evaluation of Algaof Kaolin Deposits of Yemen for Industrial ApplicationAref A. AL-Shameri, Lei Xin RongProblem statement: The Barat-Algaof kaolin deposits are characterized and evaluated for its potentials as an industrial raw material. Approach: This research studied the total mineralogical composition of the kaolin deposit, chemical and physical properties as well as intercalation of kaolinite by urea. Using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Laser particle size, Centrifuge, data from UK (England) kaolin standard … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,840 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Electrochemical Investigation of the Redox Properties of Murexide in Aqueous and Non-Aqueous MediaHossnia S. MohranKnowledge of solvent effects on the redox properties of Murexide (Mu) is important for understanding its role as an electron acceptor in analytical and inorganic chemistry. In the present study, an investigation of the electrochemical behavior of the compound by both Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) in both aqueous and non-aqueous solutions was undertaken. It is suggested … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 7,741 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBorderline Personality Symptoms and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Risk in Alcohol and Other Drug Abusing Adolescent OffendersJessy G. Dévieux, Robert M. Malow, Rhonda Rosenberg et al.Problem statement: Incarcerated youth with borderline symptomatology represent a particularly at risk-population due to their enggement in risky behaviors. Five hundred twenty two adolescents were assessed for borderline symptomatology (MACI), engagement in risky behaviors and attitudes/knowledge. Approach:Adolescents were divided into two groups: low borderline (below the 60 scale score cutoff) and high borderline (subclinical and clinical range). Multivariate analyses were … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 7,817 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReducing the Environmental Impact of Olive Mill WastewaterAwni Khatib, Fathi Aqra, Nader Yaghi et al.Problem Statement: A research was needed to monitor the environmental impact of olive mill wastewater (OMW): production and relative production of olive mill waste. This was achieved by collecting data from 92 local olive mills in order to study the olive production yield, water consumption in olive washing and in oil recovery, wastewater generation relative to olive processed and oil … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 28 Feb 2009 · 8,047 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRe-quantization Codebook Using FingerprintZ. F. Muhsen, M. A. Dababna, A. A. NsourRe-quantization is a key technology for reducing the bit rate of compressed data. The reduction of the bit rate and in certain cases may result in signal quality degradation. Techniques need to be deployed to enhance the signal quality based on optimization techniques. The proposed scheme constructed an optimal re-quantization codebook in an iterative manner for a given original quantization … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 4, Issue 11 · 30 Nov 2008 · 6,908 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractManaging Air in Olympic CitiesQing Wen Tian, Peter BrimblecombeThe 21st century Olympic Agenda aims to align itself with the concept of sustainable development and has driven improved environmental quality in host cities, such as the Green Games in Sydney 2000 and the planned Beijing 2008 Games and in London 2012 as the Low Carbon Games. Air quality has long been a concern of Olympic mega-cities, although the air … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 5 · 31 Oct 2008 · 7,693 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Micro and Macro Elements in Drought Stress Condition in Cultivars of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)Mohammad Nasri, Mansoreh Khalatbari, Hossein Zahedi et al.For study the effects of different levels of irrigating according to the 0, 25, 50 and 75% of field capacity to the amount of food less demand’s elements in the number of 5 and Rapeseed (Brassica napus) line this experiment randomized complete block design had been executed in the field at 2002-2003 in the research field of agricultural university of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2008 · 7,554 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Typical Case Study: Solid Waste Management in Petroleum RefineriesJadea S. Alshammari, Fatma K. Gad, Ahmed A.M. Elgibaly, Abdul Rehman KhanThe current environmental concerns have forced developed and developing countries to reduce air, water and land pollution for sustainable growth. Solid refinery waste is cocktail of hydrocarbons, water, heavy metal and fine solids and is substantial in quantity. The principal processes of waste management focus mainly on waste source reduction, reusing, recycling, composting, incineration with or without energy recovery, fuel … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Aug 2008 · 9,773 accessesView PDFCite