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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsWhat Accounts for Growth in African AgricultureGuy B. Nkamleu, Kalilou Sylla, Abdoulaye ZononEmpirical relationships between the rates of growth and total factor productivity growth, physical input accumulation, as well as institutional and agro-ecological change is evaluated using an international panel data set on 26 African countries and covering the period 1970-2000. The analysis employs the broader framework provided by empirical growth literature and recent developments in TFP measurement. Results suggest a positive … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 7,467 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPerformance Comparison between Structural Element of Building Systems in MalaysiaM. R. Abdul Kadir, W. P. Lee, M. S. Jaafar et al.The Industrialized Building System (IBS) was introduced in Malaysia in 1966, but it failed to establish itself on a continuous basis though there has been a sustained large market for residential projects even since. One of the reasons behind this shortcoming is the lack of scientific data on labor productivity that could convince policy maker. Hence, the objective of this … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 5 · 31 May 2005 · 7,070 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSome Features of Rice Cultivation Agrotechnics in Kazakhstani Aral Sea RegionZhazira Baiserikovna Zhumatayeva, Asset Myrzakhanuly Toktamyssov, Kurmanbek Bakiruly et al.The article presents the results of a study of high quality agrotechnics that allowed to use Marzhan, Yantar and AySaule rice varieties under the stress conditions of Kazakhstani Aral Sea region. In particular, the different seeding rate of seeds of rice (6.5, 7.0 and 7.5 million of germinating seeds per hectare) and application rates of the main types of mineral … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 10 Jun 2017 · 7,662 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDesign and Development of an Ergonomic Milling Machine Control Knob using TRIZ PrinciplesPoh Kiat Ng, Kian Siong JeeTRIZ, a Russian abbreviation known as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, refers to a methodology for problem-solving rooted in logic and data rather than intuition. It promotes the ability to solve problems creatively. Using TRIZ tools for problem-solving such as the cause-effect-chain analysis and engineering contradiction, a new ergonomic milling machine control knob was developed for improved musculoskeletal comfort. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 4 · 28 Apr 2016 · 7,790 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsCOPPER STRESS ON CELLULAR CONTENTS AND FATTY ACID PROFILES IN CHLORELLA SPECIESG. Sibi, T.S. Anuraag, Geeta BafilaHigher photosynthetic efficiency and biomass production with rapid growth makes microalgae as potential candidates over other energy crops in many applications. Heavy metals influence the production of secondary metabolites and lipd content of microalgae in particular. A study was conducted using six Chlorella species under heavy metal exposure to evaluate the copper stress on biomass, cellular and lipid contents. Preliminary … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 3 · 20 Aug 2014 · 7,791 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEFFICACY OF BIO-FOLIAR SPRAY ON GROWTH AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS OF DIFFERENT MULBERRY VARIETIESDhiraj Kumar, R. Venkatesh KumarThe study was undertaken to improve the growth and biochemical contents in an instant available form through foliar combination of spirulina, soybean and vermiwash. 15, 30 and 45 µg mL-1 concentrations of bio-foliar were sprayed on five different mulberry varieties namely S-1, S-146, S-1635, BR-2 and AR-14 to know their performance on growth parameters and biochemical constituents. Results of the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 12 Feb 2014 · 7,398 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Explanatory Variables of Outward Foreign Direct Investment: Panel EvidenceNicholas Apergis, Dimitrios Asteriou, Kalliroi PapathomaAlong with the traditional macroeconomic determinants of FDI, additional explanatory variables, such as the exchange rates, should be encountered in undertaking physical investment decisions, as these variables affect several comparative costs and the cost of lending. The goal of this study is to examine for the first time panel data evidence of Greek outward FDI flows directed to 16 EU … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 6 Jul 2013 · 7,074 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEstimating the Energy Indices and Profitability of Strawberry Production in Kamyaran Zone of IranPayman Salami, Hojat Ahmadi, Alireza KeyhaniProblem statement: The aim of this research is to determine the energy indices and to make a cost analysis of strawberry grown in open field in Kamyaran zone of Iran. Approach: The data used in the study were obtained from 35 local strawberry growers by using a face-to-face questionnaire in August-September 2009. Results: Total energy input for strawberry production was … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,917 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsA Survey on Environmental Factors and Job Satisfaction Among Operators in Automotive IndustryA. R. Ismail, M. H.M. Haniff, C. B. Kim et al.Problem statement: A survey was conducted to investigate the relationship between environmental factors, job satisfaction that influence the workers’ discomfort in four automotive manufacturing in Malaysia. Discomfort level of operator in workstation often were associated with workstation design, posture comfort operator at work, activity which involved work and place influence environment such as heat, noise and lighting. The aim of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2010 · 7,036 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsThe Tunnel Boring Machine Advancements in Horizontal and Up-Hill TunnelsStefano Fuoco, Pierpaolo OresteProblem statement: Nowadays high levels of experience have been acquired in the excavation of horizontal tunnels using TBM, especially as far as tunnels with small diameters (about 4 m wide) are concerned. Less experience has been acquired in the excavation of tunnels under difficult alignment conditions, as in the case of steeply inclined excavations (up-hill tunnels). Approach: This study presented … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2009 · 6,851 accessesView PDFCite