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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstract2-D Gel Electrophoresis Map of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Treated with Quercus Infectoria Gall ExtractDayang Fredalina Basri, Lee Seng Aik, Radhiah Khairon, Mariati Abdul RahmanThe widespread outbreak of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) has caused clinical and epidemiological concern in hospital environment. The emergence of Vancomycin-Intermediate S. Aureus (VISA) and, more recently, Vancomycin-Resistant S. Aureus (VRSA) has further alarmed clinician and scientist worlwide. The objective of this study is to determine the optimum concentration of sample protein from MRSA after treatment with acetone extract from … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 18 Mar 2013 · 7,994 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLagrangian Micromixing Models for Concentration Fluctuations: An OverviewPaolo Monti, Giovanni Leuzzi, Andrea AmicarelliThis study presents a brief overview of the main features, theoretical formulations and validation tests of some Lagrangian micromixing models, currently used for estimations of the ensemble mean and the turbulent fluctuations of concentration. Their application fields regards several pollutant dispersion phenomena such as: accidents (power or production plants, terroristic attacks, hydrocarbons storage and transport, extraordinary emissions), odours (power plants … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 28 Dec 2012 · 6,779 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDeveloping Inner Peace and Joy through Art EducationSusmita LakhyaniProblem statement: Art Education has been given place in the curriculum yet there is a general misconception that the subject Art is of lesser importance and treated as a mere entertaining fringe. The present study looks into this matter. The basic key question, therefore, is-Does process of art education that is art instruction, promotes creative aspects of students and develops … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 18 Feb 2012 · 11,285 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHeat Transfer Augmentation for Electronic CoolingSuabsakul GururatanaProblem statement: The performance of electronic devices has been improving along with the rapid technology development. Cooling of electronic systems is consequently essential in controlling the component temperature and avoiding any hot spot. The study aims to review the present electronic cooling methods which are widely used in electronic devices. Approach: There are several methods to cool down the electronics … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 2 Feb 2012 · 7,712 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNumerical Simulation of Micro-Channel Heat Sink with Dimpled SurfacesSuabsakul GururatanaProblem statement: The power density of electronic devices has been increasing along with the rapid technology development. Cooling off electronic systems is essential in controlling the component temperature and avoiding any hot spot. The micro-devices are now extensively used in electronic application especially for cooling the computer chip. Approach: Micro-channel heat sinks are adopted in electronics cooling together with different … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 3 · 28 Jan 2012 · 7,649 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExperimental Investigation on Micro-Welding of Thin Stainless Steel Sheet by Fiber LaserMohd Idris Shah Ismail, Yasuhiro Okamoto, Akira Okada, Yoshiyuki UnoProblem statement: The miniaturization of components plays an important role for manufacturing in electrical and electronic industries. The joining technology of thin metal sheets has been strongly required. Laser welding with micro-beam and high-speed scanning is a promising solution in micro-welding, because it has high-potential advantages in welding heat sensitive components with precise control of heat input and minimal thermal … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 18 Aug 2011 · 8,996 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Human Activities on River Bank Stability (Case Study)Mojtaba Yamani, Abolghasem Goorabi, Javad DowlatiProblem statement: Investigation of interaction of human activities and rivers has become a important problem because they have essential role on rivers morphology. So, in this study Atrak River in North-East of Iran has been considered. Approach: The aim of this research was to determine human impact on the Atrak River morphology in the past and estimation of future outcomes. … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 11 Jul 2011 · 9,617 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBanking Efficiency in Lebanon: An Empirical InvestigationMouataz Zreika, Nasser ElkanjProblem statement: The main goal behind this study is to identify whether banks are working at full efficiency or not and spot the changes in efficiency for banks operating in Lebanon after 2007 financial crisis. Approach: This study was conducted to examine the technical efficiency of 40 banks operating in Lebanon over the two sub-periods 2002-2006 and 2006-2009 using Data … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 12 Feb 2011 · 8,297 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPopulation of Vibrio Parahaemolyticus (Pathogen) and Bacillus (Beneficial Bacteria) in Penaeus Monodon (Fabricus, 1798) CultureV. Pattukumar, Maloy Kumar Sahu, M. Murugan et al.Problem statement: The present work was attempted to evaluate the probiotic activity of Bacillus spp. in shrimp health management. Approach: Penaeid culture ecosystem as a confined environment with huge inputs always encourages the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria like Vibrios. Results: From the present study and earlier reports it is understood that these pathogens alone or combine with virus especially White … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 7,486 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCost-Effective Fabrication of Self-Made 1×12 Polymer Optical Fiber-Based Optical Splitters for Automotive ApplicationMohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, Hadi Guna, Mohd Hazwan Harun et al.Problem statement: Multimode fiber cables can conduct many light rays and can operate free of disruption and with a greater bandwidth than a wireless connection. However, due to a slight variation in the speed of the light rays through the multimode fiber, a signal transmitted by all of these rays becomes spread out. Consequently, the signals become broader and therefore … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,925 accessesView PDFCite