Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAdaptive and Neural Network Based Control of Pitch of Unmanned Aerial VehiclesMackenzie T. Matthews, Sun YiThe objective is to develop a new control strategy for quadrotor types of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs) that assist in closing the existing research gaps between the undesired uncertainties and current control systems. This research investigates a system modeling and the effectiveness of error elimination through adaptation in the change of the plant/system’s output. The UAV is controlled via Wi-Fi … …Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 18 Nov 2019 · 6,489 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInfluence of EVA, PVB and Ionoplast Interlayers on the Structural Behaviour and Fracture Pattern of Laminated GlassLiene Sable, David Kinsella, Marcin KozłowskiArchitectural trends increasingly challenge material producers and engineers to create sustainable, renewable and innovative laminated glass products that combine multiple functions as in, for example, glass railings with solar cells, curved laminated glass, floors with light emitting diodes that serve as multimedia screens. All new tendencies require the development of interlayers for laminated glass, which allows laminating electrical parts, solar … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 5 Jul 2019 · 8,159 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUnderstanding Material Deformation in Nanoimprint of Gold using Molecular Dynamics SimulationsAbhaysinh Gaikwad, Salil DesaiMaterial deformation in nanoimprinting is explored through Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. Understanding the behavior of substrate material during the nanoimprinting process is imperative for high resolution nanoscale pattern transfer. Nanoimprinting of the gold has the potential to make significant impact in diverse areas such as microelectronics and biomedical research. The deformation of gold during nanoimprinting is studied for varying depths … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 24 May 2018 · 8,710 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Theoretical Analysis of Chinese IngratiationKwok Kuen TsangLiterature about ingratiation has mainly focused on non-Chinese societies with a Western viewpoint, which regards ingratiation as an attraction-seeking behavior. However, the viewpoint may not reflect accurately the meanings of ingratiation in Chinese societies, because ingratiation is a culture-specific behavior. Therefore, there is a limited understanding about the natures, motives, consequences and patterns of Chinese ingratiation. Since Chinese ingratiation is … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 2 Nov 2015 · 7,745 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Study about Impact of Customer Characteristics on Online Purchase Behavior in Indian ContextUpasana Kanchan, Naveen KumarThe recent growth of e-commerce and the consumer’s increasing interest in purchasing over the net have significantly changed the landscape of Indian retail market. Today customers are inclined to accept the changes and keep their eyes on the benefits they can obtain from online retailers. The recent example of changing consumer purchase pattern is the flipkart’s ‘Big Billion day’ Sale. … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 7 Oct 2015 · 8,393 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEVALUATION OF ASEAN MENTAL MODELS PATTERN OF WEB USER-CENTERED INTERFACE DESIGN USING EYE-TRACKING TECHNOLOGYAslina Baharum, Azizah JaafarThis study utilised eye-tracking technology to evaluate the results from the ASEAN mental model pattern of web object locations in a web user-centered interface design. Two experts and four volunteers participated in an eye-tracking experiment. The selected web object locations led to fewer fixations and participants found the target web objects faster. The eye-tracking data showed that users have clear … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 12 · 26 Dec 2014 · 8,532 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDETECTING ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR IN SOCIAL NETWORK WEBSITES BY USING A PROCESS MINING TECHNIQUEMahdi Sahlabadi, Ravie Chandren Muniyandi, Zarina ShukurDetecting abnormal user activity in social network websites could prevent from cyber-crime occurrence. The previous research focused on data mining while this research is based on user behavior process. In this study, the first step is defining a normal user behavioral pattern and the second step is detecting abnormal behavior. These two steps are applied on a case study that … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 22 Nov 2013 · 7,916 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractManagement of Data for Health Performance Measurement in the Industrialized Dairy HerdMogens Agerbo Krogh, Carsten EnevoldsenOne part of dairy herd management is to handle disease occurrence by means of health promotion, disease prevention, timely medical treatments, or eradication of disease. Supporting this part of herd management is an essential task for the cattle veterinarian. The study objective was to identify principles and tools for analysis of herd health data in industrialized dairy herds. The analysis … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 23 Nov 2012 · 8,253 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDynamic Behavior of Tyre Tread BlockK. Sridharan, R. SivaramakrishnanThe Tyre tread pattern is the arrangement of blocks, grooves and voids, sipes and channels designed into the tread to enhance its grip on the road. Tread is the uppermost part of any tyre which contact into the road and it has its own performance towards mileage, traction, low noise and heat built up properties. It would be meaningful to … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 28 Jul 2012 · 9,791 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of Crisis and Macroeconomic Variables towards Islamic Banking DepositsMuhamad Abduh, Mohd Azmi Omar, Jarita DuasaProblem statement: The nature of Islamic banks is different from conventional banks which may lead to a different deposit behavior of their depositors. This study aims to analyze the dynamic effects of interest and profit rate changes, production level, inflation and financial crisis towards the fluctuation of total deposits in Malaysian Islamic banks. Approach: Using monthly data from January 2000 … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 12 · 29 Oct 2011 · 7,683 accessesView PDFCite