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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractParticipation and Decision Making Role of Rural Women in Economic Activities: A Comparative Study for Members and Non-Members of the Micro-Credit Organizations in BangladeshMahmuda Hoque, Yoshihito ItoharaThe study was aimed to know the present status of rural women's participation and decision making role in economic activities (called EAs from here) in Bangladesh. The sample of the study consisted of 92 farm women from Rampur village of Palashbari upazila under Gaibandha district. Necessary data for the study were collected with questionnaire by personal interviewing of the respondent … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2008 · 8,201 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Thermostable α-Amylase Producing Natural Variant of Bacillus spp. Isolated From Soil in IranIraj Rasooli, Shakiba D. A. Astaneh, Hojjat Borna, Kamal A. BarchiniThermophilic processes appear more stable, rapid and less expensive and facilitate reactant activity and product recovery. Amylases have a quarter of the world enzyme market and thermostable a-amylases possess extensive commercial applications. Since little work has been done on strain isolation, growth and enzyme yield optimization, the level of thermophilic enzyme production remains relatively low. Therefore, large scale exploitation of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2008 · 8,902 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEr: YAG Laser Device for Taking Blood SamplesJosé L. Cabrera, Luis Ponce, Miguel Arronte et al.Problem statement: Secure methods for blood sampling which is performed at present by metallic lancets, has been a concern in the modern medicine in order to diminish the risk of contamination. A novel solution has appeared recently and consists in the use of laser pulses which ablates a tiny hole in skin. Approach: A laser device with Er: YAG active … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,179 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConstruction of Control Charts Using Fuzzy Multinomial QualityV. Amirzadeh, M. Mashinchi, M.A. YaghoobiControl charts are the simplest type of on-line statistical process control techniques. One of the basic control charts is P-chart. In classical P-charts, each item classifies as either "nonconforming" or "conforming" to the specification with respect to the quality characteristic. In practice, one may classify each item in more than two categories such as "bad", "medium", "good", and "excellent". Based … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,530 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractT-2 Toxin Regulated Ganoderma lucidum Induced Cytokine ReleaseKazem Ahmadi, Majid RiazipourThe water-soluble extract of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi) has been used as immunomodulator to stimulate spleen cells proliferation and cytokine expression. It has also been shown that at some level of exposure, T-2 toxin typically act as immunosuppressive agent and can increase disease susceptibility. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of T-2 toxin on cytokine production by … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,538 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimizing Nano-silver Formation by Fusarium oxysporum PTCC 5115 Employing Response Surface MethodologyM. Karbasian, S. M. Atyabi, S. D. Siadat et al.Fusarium oxysporum was grown in medium containing malt, yeast extracts and glucose on shaker at 25±1°C and180 rpm for 96 h. The mycelia were used to convert silver nitrate solution into nano-silver. The bioconversion was optimized through response surface methodology-central composite design .The factors which affected the process were pH, temperature, agitation rate, concentration of silver nitrate, time of reaction … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 8,629 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Preparation and Investigation of Magnetic Properties of Magnesium Zinc ferritesA. Rittidech, N. Sinthorn, A. NoisaguanMg0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 (MZF) is a ferrites material, displaying interesting magnetic properties. It has a wide range of magnetic coils and electronic devices. In this research, MZF ceramics was prepared by solid state reaction route and interested on sintering temperature that have effective on phase formation of MZF, microstruce and magnetic properties. The phase identification of ceramic ferrites was performed using X-ray … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2008 · 7,470 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRole of Biopterin Transporter (BT1) Gene on Growth and Infectivity of LeishmaniaManju Jain, Vandana S. Dole, Peter J. Myler et al.Leishmania are known to be auxotrophic for pteridines that are known to play a critical role in the parasites survival. In the present work the role of biopterin transporter in the growth of the parasite and infectivity in to macrophages has been worked out. The role of biopterin transporter in the susceptibility of Leishmania to antimonial compounds has also been … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,038 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGamma Radiosensitivity Study on Long Bean (Vigna sesquipedalis)Ellyfa Kon, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Shaharudin Saamin, Nik Muhamad Ab. MajidThis study was conducted to determine the LD50 and effect of gamma ray on germination percentage, plant height, survival percentage, root length, root dry weight and shoot dry weight of seedlings derived from seeds of long bean (Vigna sesquipedalis). Seeds of this crop were treated with 300, 400, 500, 600 and 800 Gy gamma rays at Malaysian Institute of Nuclear … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2007 · 8,596 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptical Properties and Kinetic Behavior of Chlorine in Pure Water and Swimming Pool Water using Surface Plasmon Resonance TechniqueW.Y.W. Yusmawati, W. Mahmood Mat YunusAn optical sensor based on surface plasmon resonance phenomenon for detection of chlorine in pure water and swimming pool water is presented. The measurement was carried out at room temperature using Kretschmann surface plasmon resonance technique. When the air medium outside the metal film is changed to chlorine solution, the resonance angle shifted to the higher value. The shift of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 12 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,363 accessesView PDFCite