321 results for “Applied Sciences”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRETRACTED: Durability Properties of High-Performance Concrete Incorporating Nano-TiO2 and Fly AshEhsan Mohseni, Malek Mohammad Ranjbar, Konstantinos Daniel TsavdaridisThe American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences has decided to retract the manuscript titled "Durability Properties of High-Performance Concrete Incorporating Nano-TiO2 and Fly Ash" authored by Ehsan Mohseni, Malek Mohammad Ranjbar and Konstantinos Daniel Tsavdaridis, published in Volume 8, Issue 4 with the page numbering 519-526. After receiving a complaint, the editorial office found that the manuscript was translated … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 1 Sep 2015 · 10,429 accessesView PDF Cite

EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractRECENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF ENERGY EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGSChiara BedonAccording to several studies (e.g., the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2014), the US Energy Information Administration (US EIA, 2014), warming of the climate system is unequivocal and mainly derives from greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities. Global Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels, for example, are estimated to be 29% higher in 2035 than they were … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2014 · 8,503 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNumber of Non-Unique Minors (of Various Orders) and Elements in the Calculation of General DeterminantsPatrick Marchisella, Gurudeo Anand TularamProblem statement: Many distinct properties of determinants have been studied and are known, yet a considerable number of properties still need further examination. This study investigates the number of minors (of various orders) and elements of a matrix A contained in the expansion of the general determinant of A, irrespective of the independence, principality and distinctness of such minors and … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 13 Oct 2012 · 7,439 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModeling of Engineering Student SatisfactionZainol Mustafa, Norbayani Basri, Norkisme Zainal Abidin et al.Problem statement: The purpose of this study is first; to identify the antecedents to student satisfaction and the relationship between student satisfaction and promotion. Second; to develop a suitable student satisfaction model considering the antecedents of student satisfaction with student satisfaction and promotion for students of engineering in universities in Malaysia. A total of 500 engineering students from University Kebangsaan … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 18 Jan 2012 · 8,016 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractResponse of Root Properties to Tripartite Symbiosis between Lucerne (Medicago sativa L.), Rhizobia and Mycorrhiza Under Dry Organic Farming ConditionsM. R. Ardakani, G. Pietsch, A. Moghaddam et al.Problem statement: It is generally considered that root turnover is a major contributor to organic matter and mineral nutrient cycles in organic managed agroecosystems. Approach: This study designed to investigate whether microbial activity could affect on root properties of Lucerne in an organically managed field under dry weather conditions. The trial was laid out as a factorial experiment in the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 8,508 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractContributions on Laser Driven Inertial Confinement FusionHeinrich HoraThe following modified preprint of a chapter in the forthcoming book by Guillermo Velarde and Natividad Carpintero Santamaria Inertial Confinement Nuclear Fusion: A Historical Approach by its Pioneers with personal comments is presented here as an example about the long years difficult developments towards the aim for producing unlimited, safe and clean nuclear energy in the same way as it … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2005 · 7,110 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordRomanian Engineering "On the Wings of the Wind"Relly Victoria Petrescu, Raffaella Aversa, Antonio Apicella, Florian Ion Tiberiu PetrescuThe presented study proposes a commemoration of the main artisans of the Romanian and world aviation, from its beginnings to the day. Very briefly are brought to the forefront, the main inventors of flying machines and equipment that have lived here in the Romanian territory and have contributed substantially to the development of any type of flight. We will talk … …Journal of Aircraft and Spacecraft Technology, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 18 Jan 2018 · 9,414 accessesView PDF Cite