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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironmental Factors Influence on Mobile Learning BusinessAlireza Nasiri, Guishi DengProblem statement: Recently, there has been growing interest in m-learning consequently emerging m-learning technology is promising technological and educational business. Nevertheless, m-learning is a new business and the different actors are still trialing by ways of a diversity of business models to overcome in able to achieve a sustainable and profitable place in this market. Numbers of m-learning products providers … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2009 · 6,970 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImpact Analysis of Irrigation Projects: an Application of Contingent Valuation MethodAnastasios MichailidisWater supply in rural and urban areas is an issue of primary concern, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study is to estimate some socioeconomic and environmental values of three irrigation lakes, constructed at Panagitsa village (Region of Central Macedonia, Prefecture of Pella). The study area is characterized, especially during the summer session, of limited water supply for … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2006 · 7,824 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProduction of a New Model for Evaluation of Iran Ecological Capabilities in Order to Establish Services and Civil Development ApplicationJ. Nouri, S. A. JoziThis study is aimed to design a new model for service and civil development application in order to be used in evaluation of Iran ecological capability studies. For this purpose in the first step, the frequency of sustainable and unsustainable ecological factors in Iran was known. In the next step, the Delphi method was used which is itself a branch … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2004 · 6,519 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEpizootology and Epidemiology of Opisthorchiasis in Northern KazakhstanMarat Zhaksylykovich Aubakirov, Aida Makenovna Abdybekova, Madina Asylkhanovna Khassanova et al.The aim was to study the epizootological situation, as well as the characteristics of the territories of Kostanay and North Kazakhstan regions on fish opisthorchiasis. The object of the study is the reservoirs of Kostanay and the North Kazakhstan region (rivers Torgai, Tobol, and Ishim). To date, there is a need to develop monitoring methods to assess the epidemiological and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 1 Sep 2022 · 5,715 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAcaricidal Activity of Azadirachta indica (Neem Tree) and Carica papaya (Papaya) Leaf Extracts against Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Dog Ticks) Using Spray MethodAlfredo Vita Corpuz, Carmela Montoya Florentino, Paul Erman Tabuloc Quilana et al.Ticks pose a serious threat to dogs, with synthetic acaricides leading to environmental impact and resistance concerns. While Azadirachta indica and Carica papaya have shown acaricidal potential against Rhipicephalus sanguineus, their efficacy against dog ticks has not been thoroughly investigated. This study determined the acaricidal activity of A. indica and C. papaya leaf extract against R. sanguineus, both individually and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 22 Apr 2025 · 8,434 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractA Review on Effects of Bisphenol a on Reproductive, Endocrine Systems and its Influencing MechanismGanghui Ye, Liting Zheng, Chang Meng et al.Background and purpose: Bisphenol A (BPA) is a pervasive environmental toxicant with known adverse effects on human immune system and nervous system et al. Although, BPA is widely known to affect endocrine function in animals, the linkage between human exposure to BPA and human reproductive function is still not clearly clarified. Results: Systematic review of all articles about BPA and … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 3 Dec 2021 · 6,515 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Dust Event By RS, GIS, MODIS and Statistical Methods Among Satellite ImagesKaveh Ostad-Ali-Askari, Naimeh Rahimi, Parisa Ashrafi et al.Dust is an event that occurs in most sections of the world that leads to financial loss and harmful environmental impacts. Several factors are included in dust event incidence, some of them are natural and others are due to human processes and their impact on the environment. Thus, very critical situations are coming and it is expected that the majority … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 2 · 25 Jun 2021 · 6,704 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMountain Sheep: An Environmental Epidemiological Survey of Variation in Metal Exposure and Physiological Biomarkers Following Mine DevelopmentLawrence K. Duffy, Michael W. Oehler, R. Terry Bowyer, Vernon C. BleichProblem Statement: Anthropogenic activities, such as mining and industrial operations, are a major environmental source of metal exposure for wildlife. Quantitative data regarding biochemical effects of exposure to mineral extraction on mountain sheep, Ovis canadensis, are limited, although their habitats are becoming increasingly affected by expanded resource development. Decisions relating to environmental protection and wildlife conservation should be based on … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2009 · 6,656 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCross-Latitudinal, Seasonal and Diurnal Comparisons in Thyroid Hormone Concentrations in Sled DogsKriya L. Dunlap, Arleigh J. Reynolds, Kent R. Refsal et al.Problem Statement: Hypothyroidism has been a common disorder in humans and dogs. Amongst a sundry of functions, the thyroid gland plays a key role in metabolism and consequently, hypothyroidism has been a common diagnosis for a decrease in performance in sled dogs. Research has indicated that a variety of environmental factors influence thyroid hormone production, of which, light exposure, climate, … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,189 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLand-Cover Removal and Gully Development in Southeast Nigeria: A 30-Year Analysis with Pixel and OBIA Approaches in JuxtapositionSylvanus IroIn this study a study of gully erosion in southeast Nigeria is presented. The study of gully development on a regional scale is currently undermined by the inherent costs associated with consistent field monitoring and the lack of historic measurements to perform time series analysis. As a result, there are very few studies which implement long term analyses of gullies … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 2 · 9 Jun 2020 · 7,389 accessesView PDFCite