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Incidence Matrix of a Semigraph

C. M. Deshpande, Yogeshri Gaidhani & B. P. Athawale · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Semigraph was dened by Sampathkumar as a generalization of graph. In this paper incidence matrix which represents semigraph uniquely and characterization of such a matrix is obtained. Some properties of incidence matrix of semigraph are studied. Structure of incidence matrix of s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/17851

Mathematical Modelling of Drug Targeting Using Computational Methods

C. R. Uthra & R. Vasanthakumari · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Magnetic nanoparticles play a crucial role as drug carriers in the human body. In this investigation the particle movement is analysed knowing the local flow condition and using appropriate magnets. The particles are injected into the vascular system upstream from malignant tissu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/17633

Will You Purchase Green Products? The Joint Mediating Impact of Environmental Concern and Environmental Responsibility on Consumers’ Attitude and Purchase Intention

Afzaal Ali, Guo Xiaoling, Mehkar Sherwani & Adnan Ali · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

Aims: This study attempts to test the revised model of Theory of Planned behavior to predict the factors and possible paths to encourage customers for green purchasing in the home appliance industry. Study Design: All constructs were measured on five-point likert scales anchored...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/17438

The Influence of Employee Human Resource Satisfaction on Employee Innovative Work Behavior

Thadeus Mkamwa, Edel Conway & Patrick Flood · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

Aims: This study examines the influence of employee HR satisfaction on employee innovative work behavior. It also examines whether employee perceptions about the demanding aspects of their jobs mediate the relationship between HR satisfaction and innovative work behavior. Study D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14826

Relationship between Information Technology and Organizational Entrepreneurship and Organizational Agility in Esfahan Province General Directorate of Youth and Sport

Mahdi Salimi & Bahareh Andalib · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

The purpose of present study is to investigate the relationship between information technology and organizational entrepreneurship, and organizational agility in Esfahan province general directorate of youth and sport. The sample consisted of Esfahan province general directorate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/17759

Effect of Gender Diversity on the Performance of Non-financial Listed Firms in Ghana

Daniel Agyapong & Salomey Ofori Appiah · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

The paper investigates the effect of gender diversity in the boardroom on the financial performance of non-financial listed firms in Ghana using panel data between 2007 and 2011. The fixed and random effects approaches were used in analysing the data. The findings revealed that t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/17072

An Investigation of the Long-run Dynamic Interrelationship of GDP, Production Sectors and FDI in the UAE

Ahmed Saddam · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

This paper examines a 238 cointegrated stationary observation for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the period 1978-2011. It employs a restricted Vector Autoregressive (VAR) model, and the estimation method is based on seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) model for a complete s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/17818

Biodiesel Produced from Azadirachta indica and Hevea brasiliensis Seeds Oil: Effect of Additives on Cold Flow Properties

C. S. Ezeanyanaso, O. J. Okunola, V. O. Ajibola & E. B. Agbaji · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

This study is aimed to evaluate the effect of additives on cold flow properties of biodiesel fuel obtained from Azadirachta indica and Hevea brasiliensis, readily available seed oil in Nigeria. The seed oils were converted to biodiesels via transesterification and additives keros...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/16327

The Thermodynamics of a Gravitating Vacuum

M. Heyl & H. J. Fahr · Physical Science International Journal · 2015

In the present days of modern cosmology it is assumed that the main ingredient to cosmic energy presently is vacuum energy with an energy density ∈vac that is constant over the cosmic evolution. In this paper here we show, however, that this assumption of constant vacuum energy d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/17812

Recommendations through a Complete Study on Healthcare Solid Waste Management Practices of Government Hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Bandunee C. L. Athapattu, A. P. Priyantha & Masafumi Tateda · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Eighteen hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka were investigated in terms of understanding the current situation of healthcare management in the capital city of Sri Lanka. Questionnaires and investigations involving direct visit were done to obtain more concrete data. The study was car...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16828

Effects of Process Variables and a Comparative Study of Methods for Transfer Oil Production from Spent Engine Oil

I. J. Ani, J. O. Okafor, M. A. Olutoye & U. G. Akpan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The influence of process variables on the production of transfer oil from spent engine oil (SEO) is presented in this paper. Various methods for SEO treatment are also highlighted. Process parameters like solvent type, solvent to oil ratio, extraction temperature, adsorbent to oi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/17578

Effects of Tilt Angle on Flat-Plate Solar Thermal Collector Systems

Abdulkadir Kocer, Ismet Faruk Yaka, Gozde Tugce Sardogan & Afsin Gungor · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Aims: The performance of a solar collector is highly influenced by its orientation and its angle of tilt with the horizon. Both the orientation and tilt angle change the solar radiation reaching the surface of the collector. Previous studies show that south is the optimum orienta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/17576

Electrochemical Studies on Aluminium Corrosion in Dilute Alkaline Dispersions of Graphene Oxide

Pradip Kr. Ghosh, Susanta Ghosh & I. Basumallick · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Graphene Oxide (GO) sheet with different degree of exfoliation has been prepared by modified Hummers’ method. These exfoliated GO sheets have been characterized by UV–VIS, FTIR, powder XRD, Raman, Fluorescence, SAED spectroscopy and HR-TEM. Effect of GO exfoliation on Al corrosio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/17571

Phenological Cycles, Thermal Time and Growth Curves of Mango Fruit Cultivars in Subtropical Conditions

Jackson Mirellys Azevedo Souza, Sarita Leonel, Joyce Helena Modesto, Rafael Augusto Ferraz & Bruno Henrique Leite Gonçalves · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

There are many mango cultivars available in different regions. It is about time we analysed their productive behavior in these areas, as well as their phenological performance. This study aimed to evaluate: phenological cycles, thermal time and growth curves of mango fruit cultiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/18239