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EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractSpecial Issue on Current Challenges in Materials DesignChiara Bedon, Fausto Mistretta, Mauro Sassu, Flavio StochinoAkhoundi, F., G. Vasconcelos and P. Lourenço, 2018. In-plane behavior of infills using glass fiber shear connectors in Textile Reinforced Mortar (TRM) Technique. Int. J. Struct. Glass Adv. Mat. Res., 2: 1-14. DOI: 10.3844/sgamrsp.2018.1.14 Baraldi, D., F. Minghini, E. Tezzon and N. Tullini, 2018. Nonlinear analysis of RC box culverts resting on a linear elastic soil. Int. J. Struct. Glass … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 11 Jul 2018 · 6,709 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractInternational Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research: A New Open Platform for Materials ScienceChiara Bedon, Mario D’Aniello, Andreas Luible, Flavio StochinoEditorial The International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research (IJSGAMR) is a new peer-reviewed, open access journal, which covers all aspects of theoretical and practical research of materials science. The journal aims to promote international exchange of knowledge and broad discussion on advancements, outcomes and recent developments in materials research for engineering applications. In the last years, the … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 17 May 2017 · 13,690 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGrowth Performance, Biomass and Phytoextraction Efficiency of Acacia mangium and Melaleuca cajuputi in Remediating Heavy Metal Contaminated soilShibli Nik Mohd, Nik Muhamad Majid, Noor Azhar Mohamed Shazili, Arifin AbduHeavy metals are very toxic and soil contaminated with sewage sludge urgently need remediation in order to avoid related health hazards. Phytoremediation is a low cost and reliable technique to remediate heavy metal contamination. However phytoremediation using timber species was rarely reported and its efficiency was questionable. A field study was conducted to examine the efficiency of two timber species … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 28 Aug 2013 · 7,407 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTermite Damage to Buildings: Nature of Attacks and Preventive Construction MethodsAbdel Ghaly, Skai EdwardsProblem statement: Termites are an essential member of the soil ecosystem and are found throughout the world. In their natural environment, they improve soil pH, organic carbon content, water content and porosity by cycling dead organics. However, they can negatively impact human welfare by causing damage to unprotected timber structures, underground cables, earthen dams, irrigation ditches and farming equipment. Globally, … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 12 Jul 2011 · 26,765 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Nascent Development of Ecotourism in Lagong HillAh-Choy ErProblem statement: The nascent development of ecotourism in Lagong Hill faces an interesting challenge. The aim of this research note is to evaluate the nascent development of ecotourism in Lagong Hill, Malaysia based on the common core precepts of ecotourism. Approach: The research methods comprise of secondary data collection and field survey via an in-depth interview with selected key informants. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2010 · 7,642 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractForest Policy Impact Assessment in the Ouachita National Forest and the Valuation of Conserving Red-Cockaded WoodpeckersDifei Zhang, Michael M. Huebschmann, Thomas B. Lynch, James M. GuldinProblem statement: The Ouachita National Forest received approval in 1996 for an amendment to its Forest Plan that would allocate 10% of the Forest to long-rotation silviculture. The purpose of the new management area is to restore pre-European settlement forest conditions and recreate habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Approach: This study explored the effects of restoring an ecosystem, from … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 10 · 31 Oct 2010 · 7,118 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA New Approach in Individual Tree Counting of Nyatoh (Palaquium spp.) Using an Airborne SpectroradiometerKamaruzaman JusoffProblem statement: In Malaysia inadequate data are available to make decisions regarding the sustainable management of Nyatoh (Palaquium spp.). Factual data and estimation of Nyatoh in the lowland dipterocarp forest resources are still lacking or, if available, are not complete, reliable or up to date. The collection and compilation of information and updating of existing data in near real time … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2010 · 7,955 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpacts of Trade and Environment on Sustainable DevelopmentRabiul Islam, Chamhuri Siwar, Shaharuddin Mohamad IsmailProblem statement: This study investigated the issues of trade and environment on sustainable development. It has reviewed the existing literatures on trade and environment and conceptualized the economic, environmental and social effects of sustainable development. The review has six parts. Approach: Firstly, we discussed the market access, barriers to trade and impediments. Secondly, we state the trade liberalization, timber trade … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 28 Feb 2010 · 7,582 accessesView PDFCite