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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimization of an Automatic Blast Furnace through Integrated Simulation ModelingAli Azadeh, S. F. GhaderiThe objective of this study was to develop an integrated simulation model of an automatic blast furnace in a full-scale steelmaking factory. The integrated simulation model introduces a set of optimizing alternatives through sensitivity analysis. The simulation model is built by considering all major and detailed operations and interacting systems of the blast furnace workshop. The workshop is composed two … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2006 · 7,099 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModeling Traffic Flow and Management at Un-signalized, Signalized and Roundabout Road IntersectionsR. Kakooza, L.S. Luboobi, J.Y.T. MugishaTraffic congestion continues to hinder economic and social development and also has a negative impact on the environment. A simple mathematical model is used to analyze the different types of road intersections in terms of their Performance in relation to managing traffic congestion and to establish the condition for stability of the road intersections after sufficiently longer periods of time … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2005 · 6,618 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLocal Climate Trends and Farmers’ Perceptions in Southern Tigray, Northern EthiopiaM. G. Abrha, S. SimhadriThis study aimed to investigate changes in local climate, farmers’ perception to the change and factors affecting perception of farmers to climate change. For trend analysis, we gathered station based rainfall records for the period 1978-2012, while for perception analysis survey was carried out. 600 farming households were randomly selected from four districts using a multi-stage sampling method. Nonparametric analysis … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 8 Oct 2015 · 7,926 accessesView PDFCite
Research NotesOpen accessIn the abstractNew Research Perspectives on Thermostatted Kinetic ModelsCarlo BiancaThis paper presents the new research directions that can be followed in the modeling of complex living systems by means of the tools of the thermostatted kinetic theory. The main aim is to invite the researchers that work in the field of applied mathematics to contribute to further developments of the theory with particular attention to applications in biology, crowds … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 9 Jun 2015 · 6,661 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Role of CO2 Emission in Energy Demand and SupplyMd. Azizul Bari, Joy Jacqueline Pereira, Rawshan Ara Begum et al.Problem statement: During the last few years in Malaysia, the amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere has been rising extensively. The main source of CO2 is power source of automobile and industry that are contributing the main role for these CO2 emissions. But these sectors are also very important for economic growth and developments. The aim of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 5 · 22 Feb 2012 · 7,063 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Buddha Images and Conservation and Adherence to Cultural Values in NortheastAthikan Suksri, Souneth Phothisane, Sastra Laoakka et al.Problem statement: This study is caused by the problem of conservation of the Buddha images to exist in the original condition and by the problem of transference and adherence to indigenous knowledge of local craftsmen. At present there have not yet been systematic and wide conservation and adherence to the Buddha images. Other causes are such as incorrect techniques of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,667 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGroundwater Resources Pollution Risk: Application of the Holman MethodM. De Maio, C. Favaron, G. NocerinoProblem statement: The aim of this study is to make an attempt to assess, through the application of the Holman Method, the effects that a careless management of human induced activities could have on aquifers and in particular on tapping wells used for human supply. Approach: The study had been applied to two different territories, as far as both the … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 6 · 31 Dec 2009 · 6,776 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEmpirical Analysis: Business Cycles and Inward FDI in ChinaQiyun Fang, Yao LiuIt is well-known that the current speeding-up of globalization has been, on one hand, spreading macro economic effects around the world, while, on the other, fueling firms' activities of crossing national borders. Then, are there any links between these two influences? In this paper, we chose China as our subject, to try to clarify it. A set of models for … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 10 · 31 Oct 2007 · 6,836 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordTHE RURAL TOURISM AS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY OR FARMS. THE CASE OF DIRECT SALES IN SICILYFilippo Sgroi, Anna Maria Di Trapani, Riccardo Testa, Salvatore TudiscaTourism has an important role modifying rural communities in their environmental, economic, social and cultural structures, processes and dynamics. In this context rural tourism plays a primary role because it is not the rural product that reaches the consumer in the purchase point, but it is the consumer (tourist) that has to move towards tourist destination to enjoy the product. … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 21 Jun 2014 · 8,170 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordIs the LEADER Initiative a Real Contribution to Rural Development in Underdevelopment Areas in Europe?M. M. Perez-Fra, Rosa Verdugo-Mateshe LEADER Community Initiative is a public programme that adopt on a local initiative approach, targeting rural areas as their field of intervention. The aim of this study is to provide elements for discussion regarding the applicability of such strategies for rural areas, which lag far behind European levels and to gauge the true bearing they have on the diversification … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2005 · 7,432 accessesView PDFCite