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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe First Report of the Occurrence of Anthracnose Disease Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. & Sacc. on Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp.) in Peninsular MalaysiaMasanto Masyahit, Kamaruzaman Sijam, Yahya Awang, Mohd Ghazali Mohd SatarProblem statement: The increasing of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.) plantations in Malaysia enhances the researches on this crop, particularly focusing on its physico-chemical characteristics, great potential health benefits and nutritional value. However, its scientific report of disease is still lacking, primarily on anthracnose disease. This study was then conducted to investigate the distribution of anthracnose disease on dragon fruit and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 11,824 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractChanges in the Conscious Mind in Applying Technology for Growing Rice At the Chee River Basin in Northeastern of ThailandPramuan Sati, Jaruwan Dhamawat, Preecha Pratepha, Sampan RittidechA study of Local technology for rice Farming at the time of crisis of communities along the Chee river basin, which was aimed at investigating the patterns of the Local technology , that farmers used to solve the problems of growing rice when facing a crisis and conditions related to the use of Local technology for rice. The researcher used … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2005 · 6,953 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessing the Impact of Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) on the Livelihood Assets of Women in the Sheabutter Processing Business in Karaga District of Northern GhanaAlhassan Bawa, Paschal B. Atengdem, Safia Choo AbukariThe poverty situation in Northern Ghana is a major challenge to sustainable development. As a result of socio-cultural factors, women are vulnerable and their poverty situation is even more overwhelming. Development agencies, Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations have adopted and implemented different strategies aimed at reducing poverty in these areas. Micro-credit delivery to the poor especially women is one of these … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 20 Jun 2017 · 8,084 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBiomimetic and Evolutionary Design Driven Innovation in Sustainable Products DevelopmentRaffaella Aversa, Relly Victoria V. Petrescu, Florian Ion T. Petrescu, Antonio ApicellaAn innovative, design-driven, sustainable approach in conceiving, developing, producing, using new materials can be effective in strengthening the competiveness and success of creative industries linked to manufacturing (e.g., biomedical, architecture, automotive, art, crafts, supports for cultural items, decoration, fashion, furniture, lighting, interior design materials and products, jewels, luxury, media supports, publishing, sport and toys), adding value to products and processes … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 24 Nov 2016 · 9,880 accessesView PDF Cite

Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractWork-Family Conflict: A Synthesis of the Research from Cross-National PerspectiveFrancis AnnorChanging demographic trends occurring in the work and family spheres have made combining work and family responsibilities an increasingly challenging task for employees in virtually every nation. However, previous studies on work-family conflict have focused predominantly on Western and developed nations, with little attention to the experience of work-family conflict across different national contexts. Only recently have studies begun to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 12 Nov 2015 · 8,079 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTreatment Adherence among Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients at Ambulatory Clinics in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia: Descriptive Correlational StudyLouise de Villiers, Jehad O. HalabiDiabetes mellitus is a common problem in Saudi Arabia. Adherence to the pharmacological and lifestyle interventions regimens is essential for weight and glycaemic control, as well as prevention of co-morbidities. This study described the levels of treatment adherence among diabetes mellitus type II patients, explored the factors which influenced adherence and identified predictors of adherence. It was conducted in five … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 1 Nov 2015 · 6,964 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOrganizational Well-Being in a Public Research Agency: The Point of View of Administrative Staff and ResearchersElisa Colì, Antonella RissottoThe aim of this paper is to investigate organizational well-being in a Public Research Agency, exploring the point of view of two different categories of workers, administrative staff and researchers, employed in the same organization. We hypothesized that, in a complex organization, the kind of work performed, along with other factors, could influence the representation of organizational well-being. The study … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 22 Oct 2015 · 7,174 accessesView PDF Cite

Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractOmission of Men from Gender-Development Theory and Praxis: A Pathway for Addressing the Plights of Women?Thomas Yeboah, Richard Serbeh, Peter BembirWithin the gender-development discourse, there have been widespread concerns in relation to the neglect of women in benefitting from the process and outcomes of development. This has led in part to the proliferation of policy programming designed for women to achieve gender equality while ensuring that women benefit proportionally from development. However the extent to which gender-based interventions will succeed … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 25 Apr 2015 · 7,783 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInvestigating Consumer Awareness of Energy Efficiency in Saudi ArabiaSamar Khan, Hafez Abdo, Abdulrahman Al-GhabbanScholars have been interested in energy efficiency/conservation and consumer behaviour for over 35 years and research in this domain continues to grow. Energy efficiency and conservation are significant policy tools that can be introduced by governments to help save the environment. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia possesses a wealth of energy resources. The exploitation of these resources has allowed the … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 25 Apr 2015 · 9,477 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE OIL INDUSTRYCharles GyanThis study was conducted to ascertain the contribution of women in the oil industry. It also looked at the opportunities available and the barriers that prevent women from attaining higher heights in the oil industry. Findings from the study show several factors (institutional, cultural, social and personal) that prevent women from being employed in the oil industry. The study has … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 23 Sep 2013 · 7,989 accessesView PDF Cite