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Indian Dental Students’ Perspectives on Dental Education and Their Future Professional Career: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Based Survey

Manumanthu V. Ramesh, Puvvadi Gopalakrishna Naveen Kumar, Prashant Gouder Manjunath, Sakeenabi Basha, Sushanth Veerabhadriah Hirekalmath & Mohammed Imranulla · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Objectives: Investigating career intentions of dental students provides a better understanding of their role in society and contributes to the debate on existing dental education and practice. As an emerging workforce, they have very different professional expectations than those...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/16135

Application of Fibre Composite Materials for Increasing the Productivity of Production Machines

Zuzana Murčinková & Jaromír Murčinko · Archives of Current Research International · 2015

The paper presents a case study involved in research project. A case study was based on vibrodiagnostics analyses of unwanted vibrations, machine arrangement and usage of composite materials for increasing the productivity. The main requirement was the increase of productivity of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2015/15945

A Review of Potential Metal Toxicity and Mineral Deficiency in Autism

Archana Singh Sikarwar, Hema Balakrishnan, Shiow Pyng Tong, Koh Vi Vien, Jason Yoong, Nang Sue Chin, Lim Jiayi & Tye Kar Yee · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

A Review of Potential Metal Toxicity and Mineral Deficiency in Autism  Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that predominantly affects the younger generation.  The etiology which contributes to the occurrence of autism is not well defined. However, apart from genetic factors,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/13913

Progressivity of Government Spending on Primary Health Care Evidence from Rural Communities of Edo State, Nigeria

Adams O. Ojor · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study aimed at analyzing the progressivity of government spending on health in rural areas of Edo State. The study made use of primary and secondary data. The primary data were obtained from 360 respondents in rural areas of Edo state through the use of well structured quest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12545

Explaining Poverty and Inequality Changes in Rural Nigeria

Adigun Grace Toyin, Awoyemi Taiwo Timothy & Ajala Abiodun Oladayo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The problem of poverty and inequality has been a long standing issue in most Sub-sahara African countries including Nigeria. The rural poverty situation in Nigeria was assessed using three datasets which include; 1996 National Consumer Survey (NCS), 2004 National Living Standard...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15656

Stakeholder Views on Waste and Its Management in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Raymond Adongo, Conrad-J. Wuleka Kuuder, Esther E. Amoako, Wilhemina Asare, Abudu Ballu Duwiejuah & Vida Arthur · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Management of waste in Ghana is primarily the responsibility of District, Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies in partnership with private waste management companies. The main objective of this study was to assess stakeholder views on waste and its management in Tamale Metropoli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15283

Positive and Negative Work-family Interaction: How Burnout is Related to Job Satisfaction

Marcel Lourel, Kamel Gana, Farida Mouda, Frédérique Gros, Ofélia Petric-Tatu, Raphaël Trouillet, Isabelle Fort & Shunpu Zhang · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: The main objective of this study was to test competitive path models describing the relationship between Work–Home Interference, job burnout and job satisfaction. Study Design: Data was obtained from a sample of 95 dentists. A conceptual model in which burnout totally media...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15809

Footedness-Related Differences in Dynamic Joint Stiffness and Leg Stiffness Measurements

Tiago Atalaia, João M. C. S. Abrantes & Alexandre Castro-Caldas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: Single-leg triple jump for distance (SLTJD) is a common test used to assess footedness. Inter-limb differences in leg stiffness (KLEG), ankle dynamic joint stiffness (ADJS), and knee dynamic joint stiffness (KDJS) are expected to be present. The objective of the present stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15820

Households Solid Waste Generation and Disposal in Some Selected Communities in Ejisu–Juaben Municipality, Ghana

W. Asare, A. Andrews & R. Asare · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

To reduce or curb solid waste management challenges in Ejisu–Juabeng Municipality of Ghana, it is incumbent to quantify the solid waste composition generated at source (household level) and current disposal methods. Kwamo, Ejisu and Fumesua were selected based on the premise of c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15361

Do Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) Really Increase Vietnam’s Foreign Trade and Inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

Hoang Chi Cuong, Tran Thi Nhu Trang & Dong Thi Nga · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the first stage of economic integration, can have possible impacts on member countries through foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign trade. In this study, we attempt to evaluate the impacts of FTAs that Vietnam has engaged successfully recently...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/16253

Determinants of Competitive Advantage in the Textile and Apparel Industry in Tanzania: The Application of Porter’s Diamond Model

John Mboya & Khatibu Kazungu · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

This study explores the magnitude of the key attributes underlying competitive advantages in the textile and apparel industry in Tanzania by using Porter’s Diamond Model (PDM). The sampling design used in this study is non-probability and data were collected from 204 respondents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/16208