109 articles for “First Order Analysis”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOptimal Ordering Policy with Stock-Dependent Demand Rate Under Retailer’s Two Stages Trade Credit Financing Using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) ApproachRakesh Prakash Tripathi, Harendra Singh, Neha SangMany researchers have assumed one stage trade credit financing. In this study, we considered two levels of trade credit policy using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach. Demand rate is considered to be stock-dependent for the first level (credit demand) and constant for second level (cash demand). Mathematical models are derived under two different circumstances i.e., case I: The permissible delay … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 11, Issue 3 · 18 Nov 2015 · 7,085 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHippocampal Pyramidal Cell Degeneration and Changes in Creb Protein in Datura stramonium Treated RatsPeter Etim Ekanem, Dare S. Sunday, Sunday Abba, Amanuel TesfayDatura Stramonium (DS) is a tropical shrub which is available worldwide. It has various uses and is often used to increase the intoxication of certain beverages. The seeds of this plant are very toxic but are commonly smoked in like manner as tobacco. The present study investigated the potential harmful effects of DS on pyramidal cells and CREB protein in … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 17 Sep 2015 · 7,066 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHydrologic Modeling to Evaluate the Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Stream Low Flows: Challenges and Opportunities for a Simulation StudySuresh Sharma, Aashish Shrestha, Colleen E. McLean, Scott C. MartinHydraulic fracturing (fracking) has been increasing in the eastern part of Ohio for the last few years leading to the increased stress on water resources, particularly on the hydrological low flows. Yet, evaluation of the various impacts of fracking on stream low flows using appropriate tools is still a challenging issue, even though significant progress has been achieved in recent … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 7 Aug 2015 · 10,419 accessesView PDF Cite

Case ReportOpen accessIn the abstractSocial Psychology and Performative Interventions in Human Systems. The GENERATIVE MethodAlessio Nencini, Alessandro Meneghini, Marco PratiThe purpose of this paper is to describe the GENERATIVE method, a methodology for promoting change in human systems (i.e., contexts involving human interactions, such as organizations, communities, institutions). The first part of the paper is focused on the description of the interactionist and constructionist epistemological background adopted. The second is dedicated to the presentation of human systems as socially … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 29 May 2015 · 7,420 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Non-Linear Absolutely-Stable Explicit Numerical Integration Algorithm for Stiff Initial-Value ProblemsEssam R. El-ZaharThe time-step in integration process has two restrictions. The first one is the time step restriction due to accuracy requirement τac and the second one is the time-step restriction due to stability requirement τst. The most of explicit methods have small stability regions and consequently small τst. It obliges us to solve stiff problems with small step size τst << … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 11 · 11 Sep 2013 · 7,565 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDesign and Parametric Optimization of an Organic Rankine Cycle Powered by Solar EnergyFrancesco Calise, Claudio Capuozzo, Laura VanoliThis study presents the simulation and performance analysis of a regenerative and superheated Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). To this scope, anew simulation model has been developed. The model is based on zero-dimensional energy and mass balances for all the components of the system. Shell and tube heat expanders with single shell and double tube pass have been chosen. Pump and … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 15 May 2013 · 7,692 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRisk Reduction in Operations, Maintenance and Application for Customer Access NetworkMohammad Syuhaimi Ab-Rahman, Siti Asma Che Aziz, Kasmiran Jumari, Nurain Izzati ShuhaimiProblem statement: This study highlight on restoration scheme proposed against failure in working line at the drop region for Fiber-To-The Home (FTTH) with a Passive Optical Network (PON). Whereas PON is a system that brings optical fiber cable and signals all or most of the way to the end user. In this study we highlighted the issue on survivability scheme … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 17 Jan 2012 · 6,932 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSatisfaction with Knowledge and Competencies: A Multi-Country Study of Employers and Business GraduatesAna Azevedo, Doris Gomezelj Omerzel, Jane Andrews et al.Problem statement: This study critically discusses findings from a research project involving four European countries. The project had two main aims. The first was to develop a systematic procedure for assessing the balance between knowledge and competencies acquired in higher, further and vocational education and the specific needs of the labor market. The second aim was to develop and test … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 14 Jan 2012 · 15,007 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSingle Core Hardware Module to Implement Partial Encryption of Compressed ImageMamun Bin Ibne Reaz, Md. Syedul Amin, Fazida Hanim Hashim, Khandaker AsaduzzamanProblem statement: Real-time secure image and video communication is challenging due to the processing time and computational requirement for encryption and decryption. In order to cope with these concerns, innovative image compression and encryption techniques are required. Approach: In this research, we have introduced partial encryption technique on compressed images and implemented the algorithm on Altera FLEX10K FPGA device that … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 6 · 13 Jun 2011 · 7,383 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSuitable Assimilation Model of Culture, Beliefs and Rites Concerning Deities of Buddhism and Hindu-Brahmanism for Peace of Thai Society in Bangkok and CircumferencesPhra Maha Kriangkrai Kaewchaiya, Suoneth Photisan, Makhawin PurisuttamoProblem statement: At present, Thai society widely assimilates culture, beliefs and rites concerning deities of Buddhism and Hindu-Brahmanism by worshipping the deity images at the temples or the abodes of gods in Bangkok and circumferences. A typical worship is to pray the deity for help. As a matter of fact, people should help themselves first and use a prayer as … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 8 Feb 2011 · 7,841 accessesView PDF Cite