Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractContractor's PerceptioFaridah Muhamad HalilContractor selection is one of the main activities of clients. Without a proper and accurate method for selecting the most appropriate contractor, the performance of the project will be affected. The usage of statistical method is implemented by Public Works Department as a better tool for the selection of suitable contractor. This method would avoid a personal preference during selection … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2007 · 6,834 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMetabolic Potential Versus Genome SizeAtanas Todorov Atanasov, Dimitar Todorov ValevAlberch, P. (1983). Development and Evolution: Embryos, Genes, and Evolution. The Developmental-Genetic Basis of Evolutionary Change. Science, 221(4607), 257–258. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.221.4607.257 Andrews, C. B., Mackenzie, S. A., & Gregory, T. R. (2009). Genome size and wing parameters in passerine birds. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 276(1654), 55–61. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2008.1012 Atanasov, A. T. (2005). The linear alometric relationship between total metabolic energy … …Physics International, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 15 Jun 2022 · 7,229 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInfluence of Time, Temperature and Pressure on the Creasing of Wool/Polyester Blended FibersBrian F.G. KatzStudies investigating the response of a natural/synthetic blended material to variations of time, temperature and pressure with respect to induced deformations have been carried out. Such a material is interesting due to its complexity of responses which are dependent on the nature of each fiber. The study’s sample was a wool/polyester blend with a 45/55 composition respectively. This combination is … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 4 · 23 Dec 2021 · 6,397 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessAll words, across the recordLiterature Study on Factors Influencing the Biochemical Analytes Stability in Blood, Serum and Plasma: Systematic ReviewSamia El Mahi, Asmae Tantane, Sanaa Ait Hamou, Said OubraimBlood testing represents an essential phase in diagnosis and treatment. It is important to comprehend the biochemical analytes' stability. This research gathers information from different journals that have investigated the stability of biochemical analytes under different conditions. This research aims to collect and analyze data about conditions that promote stability, conditions that lead to instability, and how stability varies in … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 20, Issue 3 · 21 Aug 2024 · 5,192 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDesalination leading to Salinity Variations in Kuwait Marine WatersAhmad E. Al-DousariProblem statements: The salinity of seawater is a critical issue for desalination process. Approach: The salinity changes in the coastal waters of Kuwait due to large scale power and desalination activity were evaluated. Results: Systematic sampling campaigns were planned to cover the uptake and outfall of the desalination plant spreading evenly the sampling points to cover the freshwater input zone … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,106 accessesView PDFCite