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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Role of Molam in Solving Social ProblemsSitthisak ChampadaengProblem statement: Mo-lam is the most popular Isan Local Song. Its rhythm and message influenced people’s feeling and thought. The objectives of this research were to study: (1) the moving force in using the media of Mo-lam for solving social problem, (2) the role of Mo-lam and social problem solving and (3) the effect of campaign with the sharing in … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,973 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Application of Multivariate Analysis in Modeling Students Placement in Nigerian Higher InstitutionsAli Idrisa Gambo, Mohammed Waziri YusufProblem statement: Students’ placement into courses of study in most (if not all) tertiary institutions in Nigeria had long been a problematic exercise. Most students get placed into courses of study they are ill suited to and then for which they are ill prepared. Approach: This research focused on the polytechnic, taking the newest federal polytechnic as a case study, … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2010 · 7,289 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAdvances in Electromyogram Signal Classification to Improve the Quality of Life for the Disabled and Aged PeopleMd. R. Ahsan, Muhammad I. Ibrahimy, Othman O. KhalifaProblem statement: The social demands for the Quality Of Life (QOL) are increasing with the exponentially expanding silver generation. To improve the QOL of the disabled and elderly people, robotic researchers and biomedical engineers have been trying to combine their techniques into the rehabilitation systems. Various biomedical signals (biosignals) acquired from a specialized tissue, organ, or cell system like the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2010 · 8,813 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Novel Database Design for Student Information SystemNoraziah Ahmad, Nawsher Khan, Ahmed N. Abd Alla, Abul Hashem BegProblem statement: A new system designed, where necessary and alternative solutions given to solve the different problems and the most feasible solution were selected. Approach: This study presents the database design for student information system. Computerization of a system means to change it from a manual to a computer-based, system to automate the work and to provide efficiency, accuracy, timelessness, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 31 Jan 2010 · 8,718 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Marketing Orientation Concept in Jordanian Service IndustryShaker Ismail, Mustafa Al Shaiekh, Mamdouh Al ZiadatProblem statement: The objective of this study was to explore the extent to which the concept of marketing orientation was clear and adopted by Jordanian service firms, focusing on the financial sector. Approach: Based on an empirical fieldwork. Results: The study concluded that the majority of Jordanian financial service firms had a misconception of marketing orientation concept. They believed that … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 7,936 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female StudentsSirus Alipoor, Ali Moazami Goodarzi, Maryam Zarra Nezhad, Lale ZaheriProblem statement: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self image and feelings an individual perceives about his or her body. Body image can significantly affect the way an individual perceives about his or her body. Studies on relationship between physical self-concept and body image in some countries showed that the women's body dissatisfaction has led … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2009 · 10,349 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Changes of Some Electrolytes after Two Months ActivityM. J. Pourvaghar, A. R. ShahsavarSome investigators have speculated that sodium chloride losses in sweat associated with net dehydration may lead to the observed hyponatremia after prolong strenuous exercise. The effects of altered hydration can influence athletes cognitively in addition to physically. In this research, rest alterations of sodium and potassium of blood serum have been investigated. The subjects were male students who have been … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,935 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractProgressive Resistance Training on Elderly HIV+ Patients: Does it Work?Paula Maria Loiola De Souza, Wilson Jacob Filho, José Maria Santarém et al.Elderly people present significant alterations on body composition and physical fitness, compromising their quality of life. Chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, worsen this situation by increasing aging effects on body composition and muscle strength. Resistance exercises are prescribed by major health organizations for improving fitness and promoting a shift towards a healthier and more independent aging. In addition, recovering strength and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 6,740 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUsing the Spreadsheet to Understand Random Sampling Procedures in Relation to the Central Limit TheoremRamzi Naim NasserIn many statistics courses in colleges and universities, random sampling has not been presented to students through a hands-on and practical approach. This research described a real-life method to random sampling was used as an exercise in the statistics class. The method allowed students to recursively select 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 samples and list these … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 4, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2008 · 6,977 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMitochondrial Energy-Deficient Endophenotype in AutismJ. Jay Gargus, Faiqa ImtiazWhile evidence points to a multigenic etiology of most autism, the pathophysiology of the disorder has yet to be defined and the underlying genes and biochemical pathways they subserve remain unknown. Autism is considered to be influenced by a combination of various genetic, environmental and immunological factors; more recently, evidence has suggested that increased vulnerability to oxidative stress may be … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2008 · 11,507 accessesView PDFCite