Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPhotostability of Ponceau 2R Doped Thin Film Sol-Gel Silica as Luminescent Solar CollectorS.M. RedaProblem statement: Current researches had shown that the photostability of a luminescent solar collector depend on the method of its preparation and type of using dye. This research therefore aimed at studying the stability of luminescent solar collector prepared by sol-gel spin coating method using Ponceau 2R. Approach: The effect of silica matrix on the photostability and fluorescence properties of … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,222 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFamily Values and Female's Psychological AggressionAli Edalati, Ma'rof Redzuan, Mariani Mansor, Mansor Abu TalibProblem statement: The main objective of the current study is to determine the relationship between women’s perceptions toward Iranian family values with psychological aggression. Approach: All of the randomly selected 337 wives who suffered from level of psychological aggression were included in this study. Straus questionnaire (CTS) is the method used to measure psychological aggression. It shows a negative relationship … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 8,352 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExplaining Local Growth-Management Policies: The Role of Public GoodsDonna Driscoll, Dennis Halcoussis, Anton D. LowenbergProblem statement: Local jurisdictions such as cities and counties enact a wide variety of growth-management regulations, such as zoning ordinances and growth-promoting incentives. Approach: Use a theory of local public goods to identify the conditions under which jurisdictions are most likely to implement growth-management regulations. Predictions of the theory regarding variation in pro-growth measures across jurisdictions were tested using data … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,384 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of Sarawak Bario Rice Diversity Using Microsatellite MarkersS. C. Wong, P. H. Yiu, S. T. W. Bong et al.Problem statement: There are numerous claims on varieties of Bario rice cultivars in Sarawak. Many of them might be synonyms or homonyms. This preliminary study was to differentiate Bario Rice cultivars using microsatellite molecular markers. Approach: Microsatellite marker panels distributed on all 12 chromosomes on rice genome were employed to study 8 Bario rice cultivars in Sarawak. Results: Current study … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 9,149 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReorganization of Agricultural Extension toward Green AgricultureMohammad S. AllahyariProblem statement: Considering unsustainable agricultural conditions of Iran and organizational recession and inability of current extension organization to achieve sustainability, it seems that extension systems require a new organizational structure to achieve sustainability objectives. The purpose of the present study was to identify the most appropriate characteristics for extension organization toward green agriculture in Iran context. Approach: To fulfill this … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,879 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractContractor's PerceptioFaridah Muhamad HalilContractor selection is one of the main activities of clients. Without a proper and accurate method for selecting the most appropriate contractor, the performance of the project will be affected. The usage of statistical method is implemented by Public Works Department as a better tool for the selection of suitable contractor. This method would avoid a personal preference during selection … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2007 · 6,834 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModeling and Simulation of a Novel Switched Reluctance Motor Drive System with Power Factor ImprovementG. Venkatesan, R. Arumugam, M. Vasudevan et al.This study presents a novel Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) drive system with power factor improvement. Recently, many of the converters with variable speed drives have no input power factor correction circuits. This results in harmonic pollution of the utility supply, which should be avoided. The effect of power factor variation in terms of harmonic content is also analyzed in this … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2006 · 7,096 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWeather Parameters Impact on Daily COVID-19 Transmission in BangladeshMd. Humayun KabirCOVID-19 disease causes millions of human deaths and huge economic losses throughout the world. To limit the disease transmission numerous attempts have been made. Several studies observed associations of weather values on COVID-19 transmission. In the current study, the impacts of weather parameters on daily COVID-19 incidences have been examined in eight different cities in Bangladesh. For this purpose, a … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 30 Dec 2023 · 5,405 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe use of Principal Component Regression and Time Series Analysis to Predict Nitrous Oxide Emissions in GhanaBenjamin Odoi, Lewis Brew, Christopher AttafuahThe disturbing pace of emanation of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) into the atmosphere and its calamitous impact on the environment, as monitored by many governmental agencies and researchers has become a wellspring of worry for many nations and therefore needs due attention. The study deployed nitrous oxide emissions from the three sectors to the total nitrous oxide emissions in Ghana over … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 6 Jan 2021 · 8,597 accessesView PDFCite