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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModel Development of Isan Country Song Compositions for Economic, Social and Cultural Value-AddedNipinth Suwanrong, Khaentaphon Samdaengdech, Thaksina KrairachProblem statement: Country Song was related to history, society, culture and economic. The objectives of this study were: (1) the historical background in composing the Isan Country Song, (2) the current situation and problem of composing style of Isan Country Song and (3) the development of composing pattern the Isan Country Song for elevating the economic value. Approach: The research … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,668 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Application of Indigenous Knowledge for Conservation and Development of the Production Process of Silk ClothsNuananong Prathumnet, Songkoon Chantachon, Kosit Paengsoi et al.Problem statement: This study generated from the process of production of silk cloths as the Isan (northeast Thailand) identity with complicated production stages. It takes a long time with low compensations and it is unworthy of investment. Isan people of a new generation have gone to be hired to do other kinds of work. They are not interested in adhering … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 8,133 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Influence of Modernity on Kurdish Architectural IdentitySalahaddin Yasin Baper, Ahmad Sanusi HassanProblem statement: This study discussed the concept of identity and the role of modernity in shifting towards globalization. The literature study covered definitions of the key words which are modernity, identity and architecture. The definition included description and issues related to the key words, which became a crucial study in identifying factors which influence the concept of change and continuity … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 10,145 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMethod of Fingerprint IdentificationSurachai PanichProblem statement: The main task of this study was finding out an effective algorithm in order to match two fingerprints taken from database. The fingerprint identification techniques used in a small database in order to find out an effective algorithm to develop the accuracy in matching process. Higher-level application of this proposed algorithm was determined. Approach: The main objectives in … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 10 · 24 Aug 2010 · 6,989 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Characteristics of Architecture Style of the Traditional Houses in the Mosul City-Analytical StudyMozahim Mohammed Mustafa, Daizhizhong, Yuan HongProblem statement: Mosul city distinguishes itself in its architecture style which has earned and developed through ages. However, this style is now prone to extinction. This is due to the lack of studies which clarify the characteristics of architecture style in the traditional architecture of the city and benefit from it for future designs and to maintain the architecture identity … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,528 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Developmental Model of Cultural Tourism-Homestay of the Lao Vieng and Lao Song Ethnic Groups in the Central Region of ThailandSupon Chaiyatorn, Prarop Kaoses, Phairat ThitphatProblem statement: Lao Wieng and Lao Songe Ethnic Groups were herded from Lanchang Region to Siam Region. In recent time, they settled down in Central Thailand. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) historical background of Lao Wieng and Lao Songe Ethnic Groups, (2) their lifestyle facilitating tourism and (3) development of cultural tourism model as Home Stay … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 9,657 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRat Cardiomyocytes Express a Classical Epithelial Beta-DefensinAnnika Linde, Gerald H. Lushington, Frank Blecha, Tonatiuh MelgarejoBeta-defensins (BDs) are classical epithelial antimicrobial peptides of immediate importance in innate host defense. Since recent studies have suggested that certain BDs are also expressed in non-traditional tissues, including whole heart homogenate, and because effector molecules of innate immunity and inflammation can influence the development of certain cardiovascular disease processes, we hypothesized that BDs are produced by cardiomyocytes as a … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 6,994 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordFemale Entrepreneurship and Agritourism Cooperatives in the Greeκ Periphery: An OverviewDimitrios Stavroulakis, Stefanos Karagiannis, Roido Mitoula, Aristides PapagrigoriouThis study investigates the status of female entrepreneurs in the Greek countryside as formed in the recent years owed to the emergence of agritourism. Agritourism has provided opportunities for additional income in localities through the utilization of knowledge of traditional customs, recipes, folk art. Women entrepreneurs in the sector often function within a context of adverse circumstances, pertaining to their … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 13 Mar 2014 · 7,572 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDesign an Advance Computer-Aided Tool for Image Authentication and ClassificationRozita Teymourzadeh, Amirize Alpha Laadi, Yazan Samir Algnabi et al.Over the years, advancements in the fields of digital image processing and artificial intelligence have been applied in solving many real-life problems. This could be seen in facial image recognition for security systems, identity registrations. Hence a bottleneck of identity registration is image processing. These are carried out in form of image preprocessing, image region extraction by cropping, feature extraction … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 7 · 24 Jun 2013 · 6,561 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAn Efficient Age Estimation System based on Multi Linear Principal Component AnalysisV. Tamil Selvi, K. VaniProblem statement: Human age estimation is an active research topic in computer vision. A vital characteristic in establishing identity of the person is the age. Age estimation from face images continues to be an extremely challenging task compared to other cognition problems. Age is a crucial factor in ascertaining the identity of a person. Age is estimated from the human … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 10 · 4 Aug 2011 · 6,480 accessesView PDFCite