Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCulture and the Changing Food Consumption Among the Malay Middle ClassKartini Aboo Talib, Zaireeni Azmi, Hanim Ismail, Nurul Asmaa RamliThis article examines the consumption of foods among the middle-class Malays in Malaysia and the progress of food products that have been constructed to meet the halal logo and certification. This article challenges the standard view of the Malay middle class, predominantly Muslim that they are traditional and hesitant to accept changes in food consumption due to religion and culture. … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 2 Mar 2022 · 8,086 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSome Aspects of Modern DronesRelly Victoria Virgil PetrescuToday drones have become so important that everyday life can no longer be conceived without them. The paper wishes to present some essential aspects regarding modern drones, their capabilities and their uses. Drones and minnies drones have penetrated deep into technology, industry, agriculture, the military and police area, security services, security and control, aerial surveillance, signaling, aerial filming, cartography, danger … …Journal of Aircraft and Spacecraft Technology, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 16 Jun 2021 · 8,449 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractReinforcing Effect of Strain Gauges on 3D Printed Polymers: An Experimental InvestigationSalvatore Brischetto, Roberto TorreStrain gauges are ordinary transducers for strain measuring; their operation relies on the electrical resistance, which varies as the underlying substrate is subjected to mechanical deformation. The mechanical strain can be obtained by converting the electrical signal through a gauge factor, provided by the manufacturer. It was demonstrated that its values are not unique; it may be influenced by the … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 9 Jan 2021 · 7,662 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSome Aircraft Considered New in 2020Florian Ion Tiberiu PetrescuThe paper briefly presents some models of aircraft considered avant-garde in 2020 and it is part of the reviews on news in aviation and aerospace. It briefly presents some basic features, news and more important data for each new model on display, so that the reader can get an image of that model but also an overall one, to compare … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 22 Dec 2020 · 7,473 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of the Omega-3 Fatty Acids Content in Commercial Omega-3 Supplements in Arab Gulf CountriesFatmah Alghamdi, Mohammed G. Embaby, Mevlüt Günal, Amer A. AbuGhazalehThe objective of this study was to analyze and compare the eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5n3; EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (C22:6n3; DHA) content of omega-3 supplements sold in Arab Gulf Countries with the contents claimed on the product label. Thirty-one commercial supplements purchased from stores in 3 different countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain) had their fatty acid composition and content were … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 14 Dec 2020 · 7,297 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWarranty Cost Models using Accelerated Life Tests on Dagum DistributionEman A. El-Dessouky NassefWarranty one of the main factors which effect on the decision to purchase any product whether it is non repairable or repairable, therefore, in market the manufacturers can compete by using warranty service. The cost of warranty are wanted to predict which are mirrored on the price and profitability of products. To achieve this goal, the research is concerned with … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 3 Aug 2020 · 6,193 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInvestigating Rapid Thermoform Tooling Via Additive Manufacturing (3d Printing)Gene Haeberle, Salil DesaiAdditive Manufacturing (AM) has matured from a prototyping tool to a soft production tooling in recent years. This research elaborates the role of AM technology (3D printing) in the design, prototyping and development of a rapid thermoform tooling. The Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer was implemented to fabricate thermoform tooling in Polypropylene Styrofoam (PPSF). We contrast the additively manufactured … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 8 · 9 Oct 2019 · 9,416 accessesView PDFCite
Technical ReportOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of Magnetic Wheel Adhesion Force for Climbing RobotHaydn Welch, Shyamal MondalThis paper describes the aim of designing, building and testing magnetic wheel based an autonomous climbing robot, for use in conjunction with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection on vertical towers. Through extensive review of previous generations of climbing robot, a hybrid wheel and permanent magnetic adhesion system has been designed and discussed in this paper. Using mathematical modelling and Finite Element … …Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Aug 2019 · 8,287 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMission Shakti aka Project XSV-1: India’s First Anti-Satellite Test (ASAT)Santosh KosambeThe Mission Shakti, also called as Project XSV-1 was India’s first Anti-Satellite Test (ASAT) conducted successfully on 27 March 2019. The PDV-MK II interceptor missile designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was launched from Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island to intercept the Microsat-R satellite. The Microsat-R satellite, which acts as a prime target for the mission … …Journal of Aircraft and Spacecraft Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 25 Jul 2019 · 13,839 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBoeing's Autonomous Military AircraftRelly Victoria Virgil PetrescuBoeing will build a self-propelled military aircraft to accompany US combat aircraft during missions. Boeing's autonomous airplane will achieve superior flying performance to those pilots even with the most modern aircraft. If technology advances and becomes more accessible to civilians, why would not this happen in the military domain? US, Russian, Australian and British armies have already been using advanced … …Journal of Aircraft and Spacecraft Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 17 Jun 2019 · 6,988 accessesView PDFCite