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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDesign of QoS Aware Dominating set based Semantic Overlay Network (QADSON) for Content DistributionAmutharaj Joyson, Radhakrishnan ShanmugasundaramProblem statement: This study addressed the user’s perceived quality of service requirements in content distribution and investigated the role of QoS. Aware Dominating set based Semantic Overlay Network (QADSON) in surrogate server selection to achieve the specified quality of service. Approach: At first, we constructed the QoS aware dominating set based semantic overlay network which was a virtual network of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 10 · 4 Aug 2011 · 6,653 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Relation between Physiological Parameters and the Anxiety State in Competitive Men Handball Players During Official CompetitionsAlexandru Acsinte, Eftene Alexandru, Alexandru Păcuraru et al.Problem statement: The aim of this study was to examine the blood biochemical and physiological changes that occur during competitions in elite handball players-men in a specific kind of anxiety state. The grounding, elaboration, verification and evaluation of a scientific concept based on psychological, physiological and biochemical guidance of the effort in competitive handball in order to generalize it at … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 16 Jul 2011 · 7,708 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Aspect Ratios and Number of Meandering Turns on Performance Limit of an Inclined Closed-Loop Oscillating Heat PipeN. Panyoyai, P. Terdtoon, P. SakulchangsatjataiProblem statement: The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of aspect ratios and number of meandering turns on performance limit of an inclined closed-loop oscillating heat pipe. Approach: The Closed-Loop Oscillating Heat Pipe (CLOHP) was made of a long copper capillary tube. The geometrical sizes, which were the variable parameters of this study, were as follows; the … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 31 Oct 2010 · 8,090 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 abstractAn Examination of Teaching Behaviors and Learning Activities in Physical Education Class Settings Taught by Three Different Levels of TeachersHoward Z. Zeng, Raymond W. Leung, Michael HipscherProblem statement: To be an accredited teacher education program, physical education teacher education (PETE) programs must fulfill the national standards established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). In order to meet the standards, a PETE program needs to have the cooperation of the following three levels of instructors: Specialist Teachers (STs), Inservice Teachers (ITs) and Preservice … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,658 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDo Resistin and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Relate to Changes in Insulin Resistance in Normal Pregnancy?Parvin Zareian, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Fateme Hemati Rad, Safar ZareiProblem statement: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of resistin and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) in insulin resistance during pregnancy. Approach: Serum resistin and TNF-α concentrations were measured by ELISA in 86 healthy pregnant women (26, 23 and 37 of them in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters, respectively) and in 21 healthy non pregnant women … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,815 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFactors Influencing the Development of Entrepreneurial Education in Iran's Applied-Scientific Educational Centers for AgricultureBaharak. Azizi, Jamal F. Hosseini, Mahmood. Hosseini, Mehdi. MirdamadiProblem statement: An understanding of factors influencing entrepreneurial education in Iran’s applied-scientific educational centers for agriculture is crucial for creating the new opportunities for students and encouraging them to involve in entrepreneurial activity. The purpose of this study was twofold. First, it determined the key factors that influence entrepreneurial education in Iran’s applied-scientific educational centers for agriculture. Second, the study … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,234 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Influence of Soil Characteristics in Low Flows RegionalizationPaolo Vezza, Claudio Comoglio, Alberto Viglione, Maurizio RossoProblem statement: For the purpose of low flows regionalization, relevant issue for water resources management like environmental flows requirements definition, this study focused on the controls on the seasonal and spatial variability of q95 (i.e., the specific discharge that was exceeded on 95% of all the time) with particular reference to the role of soil characteristics, that, like soil infiltration … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Aug 2009 · 6,484 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Damsites Groutability Using Secondary Permeability Index, Rock Classification (Case Studies)R. Ajalloeian, F. MoeinProblem statement: The dam body and foundation seepage is one of the important points in design parameters. This index is related to the permeability. There fore permeability is one of the basic parameter in design grout curtain, prevent water escape from foundation and avoid negative seepage pressure in borrow materials, so grouting is used. Grouting means injected materials like cement … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,416 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEconomic Ordering Quantity Model with Lead Time Reduction and Backorder Price Discount for Stochastic DemandMing-Cheng LoThis study considered reorder point on the continuous review inventory model under controllable lead time with mixture of backorder price discounts and partial lost sales. We developed a continuous review inventory model where the lead time, the order quantity, backorder discount and safety factor were considered as the decision variables of a mixture of backorders and lost sales inventory model. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 31 Mar 2009 · 7,023 accessesView PDFCite