Stochastic Local Search (SLS) algorithms are of great importance to many fields of Computer Sciences and Artificial Intelligence. This is due to their efficient performance when applied for solving randomly generated satisfiability problems (SAT). Our focus in the current work is...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/38361
This paper presents the results of the investigation into the effect of metakaolin on the strength properties of sisal fibre reinforced concrete. Plain control concrete and binary concrete mixes (containing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30% metakaolin by weight of cement) were produced a...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36189
This research work addresses the impact of Aluminium smelting on air quality at Ikot Abasi environment arising from the operational activities of Rusal-Alscon plant. The research was conducted by the collection of in situ air quality samples from selected locations close to the p...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/17162
This study aimed to explore the status of farmed raised catfish consumption in Ghana focusing on the Ashanti region as a case study. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire from 240 respondents from 4 out of 7 zones in the region. The method of data collection we...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/37312
An investigation was carried out at Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, (Bhagalpur) to find out the effect of integrated use of inorganic and organic fertilizers on growth and yield of onion. An application of 25% N of RDF as inorganic + 75% N from poultry manure as organic sourc...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/37731
Agriculture is nature based activity. Natural environment affect a lot to the productivity of different crops in farming. There are so many risks and uncertainties inherent in agriculture. Some of the risks are related to nature and others are related to market conditions. Most o...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/38704
For accurate decisions in capital investments assessments into industrial projects, it is recommended to consider the uncertainties intrinsic to the capital budget. In this way, our objective was to assess the economic and financial viability of a manufacturing industry, based on...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/38466
Vivian Machado Cusin Ahmed El-Dash, Ingird Machado Cusin Ahmed El-Dash, José Eduardo Soubhia Natali, Paulo Nogueira Starzynski & José Guilherme Chaui-Berlinck·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2017
Aims: To validate the use of the non-linear estimator a1ApEn in empirical data. Study Design: Comparison of heart rate variability/complexity (HRV/C) between rest and low intensity exercise. Methodology: R-R intervals were obtained from electrocardiogram recordings in 15 healthy...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/38488
Thomas M. Schmidt, Michele Hoeltz, Ana P. Müller, Jennifer Julich, Yuri G. Kappenberg, Guilherme G. Silva, Angela R. Lazzari, Lisianne B. Benitez, Rosana C. S. Schneider & Valeriano A. Corbellini·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2017
Aims: To evaluate the influence of different parameters in the biomass production of Agaricus bisporus by submerged cultivation using Citrus reticulata B. waste as an alternative carbon source. Place and Duration of Study: University of Santa Cruz do Sul. Methodology: Fruit juice...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/38197
Aims: One of very important method for saving electrical energy and loss reduction in distribution systems is distributed feeder reconfiguration (DFR). This process is carried out by changing distribution system topology by opening and/or closing of circuit breakers. Place and Du...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/38162