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Centroid-Based and Bayesian Algorithms Performance

Ghaleb Al-Gaphari, Fadl M. Ba-Alwi & Saeed Abdullah M. Al Dobai · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

Since, the amount of textual information available on the web is estimated by terra bytes. Then, there should be an efficient algorithm to summarize such information. The algorithm would speed up the process of information reading, information accessing and decision making proces...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/7897

Energy Decay Rate for Bresse System with Nonlinear Localized Damping

Donghao Li, Chenxia Zhang, Qingying Hu & Hongwei Zhang · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

In this paper, we study the energy decay rate for the Bresse system in a one-dimensional bounded domain with nonlinear localized damping acting in all the three wave equations. We show the asymptotic stability without impose conditions about the equal-speed wave propagation using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/9125

Adherence to Lifestyle Modifications among Adult Hypertensive Nigerians with Essential Hypertension in a Primary Care Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in Resource-poor Environment of Eastern Nigeria

Gabriel Uche Pascal Iloh, Agwu Nkwa AMADI, Godwin Oguejiofor Chukwuebuka Okafor, Augustine Obiora Ikwudinma, Frances Udoka Odu & Ezinne Uchamma Godswill-Uko · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Lifestyle modifications (LSMs) are indispensable in blood pressure control among hypertensive patients. However, the extent to which patients lifestyles (LS) coincide with clinical prescriptions has become an important management challenge in primary care. Aim: To des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9439

An Investigation on Silicone and Silicone Rubber Stents in Comparison with Stainless Steel Stents: Introducing a Double Layer Stent Model

Mona A. El-Naggar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

A single layer of different materials; silicone, silicone rubber and steel, is investigated for stent deployment. The response of the proposed stents to the mathematical simulation of radial blood pressure waveform is studied considering their mechanical properties. The stress-st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/8908

The Study of Social Profile and Some Health Problems Associated With Body Weight Disorders in Upper Egypt Male Youth

Sameh S. Zaytoun, Raouf M. Afifi, Hesham Ayoub, Mohamed Alsenbesy & Hanan Nomeir · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Background: Body weight disorder is a common health problem, unfortunately. The excess weight of the enlarged adipose tissue mass together with the metabolic changes of obesity can induce serious health problems and increase the risk for many diseases. Aim: To study social profil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/9362

Issues in the Management of the Supply-side Financing of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria

Paul O. Udofot & John O. Udoidem · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Access to financial credit facilities remains top on the list of constraints affecting the development of MSMEs in Nigeria. This state of affairs subsists despite the nation’s robust financial sector. Commercial banks loans portfolio to MSMEs as percentage of total credit to the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/8688

Supplier Assessment and Selection Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process in a Steel Manufacturing Company

Farzad Tahriri, Mohammad Dabbagh & Nader Ale Ebrahim · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Every organization needs suppliers and no organization can exist without suppliers. Therefore, the organizations approach to suppliers and the selection of the appropriate supplier, its acquisition processes and policies, and its relationships with suppliers, is of vital importan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8627

The Properties of Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Plaster

Eethar Thanon Dawood & Ansam Meshal Mezal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: Investigations were conducted on the development of gypsum plaster used naturally by adding 1% of admixture (Superplasticizer) and reinforcing it with Barchip fibers. Methodology: Different percentages of Barchip as 0, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25 and 1.5% were used. The compressive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7356

Fertilizer Source in Biomass Production and Quality of Essential Oils of Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.)

C. R. Juárez-Rosete, J. A. Aguilar-Castillo & M. N. Rodríguez-Mendoza · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: The goal of this study was performed in order to test the effect of the source of crop fertilization and harvest days in the production of biomass and measure the qualitative and quantitative properties of the principal components of the essential oil of thyme. Study Design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/9169

Return Volatility and Asymmetric News of Computer Industry stocks in Tehran Stock Exchange (TEX)

Mohammad Bahmani, Sayed Amir Sheikh Ahmadi & Bahram Sanginabadi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

According to leverage and volatility feedback effects there are relationships between the return and the risk of stocks in the stock markets. Using daily and weekly data of Computer industry index in Tehran stock Exchange (TEX), this study investigates both leverage and volatilit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7965

Silica Ammonium Acetate as an Efficient and Recyclable Heterogeneous Catalyst for Synthesis of 4H-pyran Derivatives under Ultrasound Irradiation at Ambient Conditions

Abdulkarim M. A. Al-Kadasi, Hassan A. Osman & G. M. Nazeruddin · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

A simple, versatile and efficient method has been developed for the synthesis of 4H-pyran derivatives 4a-k via a three-component cyclocondensation of aldehydes, malononitrile and ethyl acetoacetate under heterogeneous conditions using silica supported ammonium acetate as the recy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2014/5644

The Evolution of Integrative Insect Systematics

S. N. Okiwelu & M. A. E. Noutcha · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: Traditional morphological taxonomy fails in some cases; even when it succeeds, the use of other disciplines significantly accelerates identification and enhances our understanding of the processes in speciation. Arthropods: The arthropod tree of life is now divided in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7697