Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPersistent Misconceptions in Algebra: A Critical Analysis of Errors with Implications for Teaching and Further ResearchGurudeo Anand Tularam, Omar Moalin HassanThis study explores the persistent challenges students face in learning algebra, with a focus on prevalent errors observed in secondary education worldwide. This study highlights the complex interplay between conceptual and procedural knowledge in algebraic reasoning through a comprehensive review of theoretical frameworks and empirical studies by influential scholars such as Kieran, Shard, Booth and Koedinger. As students transition from … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 22 Mar 2025 · 10,091 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Empirical Analysis of Supply Response of Rubber in MalaysiaGhulam Mustafa, Ismail Abd Latif, Henry EgwumaSupply response of rubber to changes in economic incentives is analysed using co-integration approach. Time series data is taken for the period 1990 to 2014 and the vector error correction model framework has been applied. The empirical results confirmed the existence of a unique long-run equilibrium relationship among planted acreage, the relative price of rubber and price of fertilizer. Further, … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 25 Nov 2016 · 7,493 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHydrological Forecasting Using Hybrid Data-Driven ApproachYoungmin Seo, Sungwon KimThis study develops a hybrid model, EEMD-FANN, coupling feed Forward Artificial Neural Network (FANN) and Ensemble Empirical Mode Decomposition (EEMD) for improving the accuracy of daily river stage forecasting. An original river stage data is broken down into a residue and Intrinsic Mode Functions (IMFs) using the EEMD and different FANNs are developed as forecasting models for the decomposed IMFs … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 8 · 2 Sep 2016 · 8,136 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Discrete-Time Hazard Model for Loans: Some Evidence from Italian Banking SystemGiambona FrancescaProblem statement: The probability of default, PD, is a crucial problem for banks. In the last years international accords (Basel, Basel 2 and Basel 3) have incentived banks to adopt objectives systems to evaluating and monitoring risk of default in order to predict PD for new loans based on borrower’s characteristics. The aim of this study is to introduce a … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 9 · 14 Jul 2012 · 7,394 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Study of Network Traffic Pattern and its Impact on Performance in Implementation of Web ServicesK. Velmurugan, M. A.M. MohamedProblem statement: Currently it is evident that the web service is emerging as a solution for business applications and deployment of web services witnesses exponential growth. Web services rely on networks particularly internet for implementing and consuming them in different applications. Whenever a network is involved in a software system, network traffic payload measurement and communication pattern play a key … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 27 Apr 2012 · 8,534 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractForecasting the Stock Exchange of Thailand uses Day of the Week Effect and Markov Regime Switching GARCHP. Sattayatham, N. Sopipan, B. PremanodeProblem statement: We forecast return and volatility of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index. Approach: In this study, we modeled the SET Index returns using mean equation with day of the week effect and autoregressive moving-average. Next we forecast the volatility of the SET Index by using the GARCH-type model and the Markov Regime Switching GARCH (MRS-GARCH) model. Results: … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 15 Mar 2012 · 7,865 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Risky Sexual Behavior and AbortionMarshall H. MedoffProblem statement: incidence of abortion in the United States has steadily declined since 1990. The question is why? Approach: This study, using multiple linear regression, examines whether women’s unprotected sexual activity is deterred by the risk of contracting AIDS as reflected in decreased abortion rates. Results: The empirical evidence consistently finds that the prevalence of AIDS reduces the risky (unprotected) … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2012 · 8,538 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFractional Calculus Theoretical Evolution for Radiation QuantitiesAmin Al-Okour, Sherin A. Sareireh, Abdullah Ajlouni, Abdul-Wali AjlouniProblem statement: Radiation dosimetry features depend on semi-empirical formulas that lack a strong mathematical framework. This is due to the fact that the microscopic radiation interaction with matter includes energy losses that have never been described properly in quantum mechanics, which deals with conserved energy systems. Approach: Using the recent theory of the quantization of nonconservative systems using fractional calculus. … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 2 Feb 2012 · 6,661 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInternational Competitiveness of Korea Service IndustryYoon-Doo Kim, Seok Yoon, Ki Seong LeeProblem statement: This study examines the competitiveness of Korean Service Industry through the empirical analysis based on the comparative advantage index and suggests the policy implications from the research results. Approach: The model of empirical analysis was set using the equation of ratio of Export and Import (EXIM) and net export (XM) for service industry. Results: The present study showed … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 21 Jan 2012 · 7,139 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCredit Market Development and Economic Growth an Empirical Analysis for United KingdomAthanasios Vazakidis, Antonios AdamopoulosProblem statement: This study investigated the causal relationship between credit market development and economic growth for UK for the period 1975-2007 using a Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). Questions were raised whether economic growth spurs credit market development taking into account the negative effect of inflation rate on credit market development. This study aimed to investigate the short-run and the … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 29 Nov 2011 · 7,238 accessesView PDFCite