EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractImpact of Quantitative Pharmacology on Drug DevelopmentAna Ruiz-Garcia, Kourosh ParivarThesuccess of drug development rests over two well defined pillars, a goodunderstanding of the drug’s clinical pharmacology and the appropriate targetpopulation for whom the clinical use is intended. The label for human prescription drugsrequires a good understanding of the pharmacological effects (pharmacodynamicsor PD) and the mechanism of action of the drug as well as detailed informationof the drug’s Pharmacokinetics (PK): … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 24 Apr 2015 · 7,158 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReaction Kinetics of Versatile Peroxidase for the Degradation of Lignin CompoundsN. Busse, D. Wagner, M. Kraume, P. CzermakThe H2O2-dependent degradation of adlerol by a crude versatile peroxidase from Bjerkandera adusta, a new ligninolytic enzyme, was investigated. Adlerol (1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-(2-methoxyphenoxy)-1,3-propanediol)) is a non phenolic β-O-4 dimer whose structural architecture represents the most abundant unit (50-65%) of the valuable renewable biopolymer lignin. Lignin removel plays a key role in utilizing lignocellulosic biomass in biorefineries. Steady state analyses in the µL … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 20 Dec 2013 · 9,263 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Practical Framework for the Continuous Advancement of Entrepreneurship EducationRobin Anderson, Brooke R. Envick, Prasad PadmanabhanProblem statement: As the business environment becomes more and more complex due to rapid globalization, increasing competition and advancing technologies, universities are under more pressure to respond by providing students with experiential learning opportunities that mirror reality. In this study, we attempt to provide a better learning experience for students. Specifically, we provide a framework from a student learning perspective … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 25 Feb 2012 · 8,100 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractApplying Packet Generator for Secure Network EnvironmentMohammed N. Abdul Wahid, Zuriati Ahmed ZulkarnainProblem statement: Viruses and hacker attacks typically generate a recognizable pattern or “signature” of packets. Most of Network Traffic Analyzer can identify these packets and alert the administrator to their presence on the network via email or page. Approach: Most traffics analyzers let you set alarms to be triggered when a particular pattern is seen. Results: Some network traffic analyzers … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 5 · 7 May 2011 · 7,264 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Comparative Study of the Development Model in Education and Religion Management Process between Thailand and LaoSongkoon ChantachanProblem statement: The monks’ education was a foundation for national development. The objectives of this research were: (1) to study historical background and development of model and process of management in education and religion between Thai-Lao, (2) to study and compare the model of management in education and religion of Thai-Lao and (3) to find guidelines for collaboration in management … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 9 Mar 2011 · 8,165 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAuthentic Assessment and Pedagogical Strategies in Higher EducationChan Yuen Fook, Gurnam Kaur SidhuProblem statement: Researchers have noted that there is a mismatch between curriculum content and assessment practices in higher education. At the moment, the focus is still on the assessment of learning and not much on assessment for learning. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the implementation of authentic assessment in higher education in Malaysia. Approach: The study employed a … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 17,103 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractJordanian Women and EducationBashar Al-Saleem, Nidal Al-Ahmad, Yousra Al-Ali, Mohammed Al-DibsProblem statement: Women in Jordan and Arab world in general and in the world received basic secondary education and entered the realm of secondary and university education, this development has taken time, effort and struggle. Approach: To Give historical background of the development of women's education in Jordan, analyze the legal legislation related to the education of Jordanian women, analyze … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 7,974 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOrigin and Trend of Distance Education in UgandaBbuye Juliana, Mango M. JohnDistance education has been in existence in Uganda since the 1960s, and it has grown steadily since that time. It is however a neglected area in terms of data collection and research. The courses that were running between 1960 and 1980s have scanty documentation. What can be traced include the upgrading course for teachers which upgraded 1000 teachers from vernacular … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2005 · 7,148 accessesView PDFCite