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Effective and Efficient Means to Prevent and Minimize Identity and Identity Cards Theft, Criminal Vices and Unauthorized Access to Places in Nigeria

Kadiri Kamoru Oluwatoyin, Alimi Maryam Odunola & A. O. Alabi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This paper is a theoretical review of the major crimes leading to identity and identity cards fraud, criminal vice, unauthorized access of strangers in organizations and homes, effective and efficient means to minimize these problems in Nigeria. The paper provides prevention tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/18171

Determinants of Participation in Life Insurance Scheme by Artisanal Fishermen: A Case of Ghana

Hayford Agbekpornu, Doris Yeboah, Samuel Quaatey, Rosina Williams, Richard Yebaoh & Fuseina Issah · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: This study investigates the determinants of participation in life insurance scheme by artisanal fishermen in Ghana. Study Design: Cross-sectional study design was employed in this study. Field surveys, interviews, questionnaires (semi-structured mostly closed) were employed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/20600

3D Geological Models in Ground Investigation: Examples from the United Kingdom

I. M. Umar, N. A. Yelwa & Babangida Jibrin · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Ground investigation is currently undergoing a major transition due to changes in legislations relating to liability for damages caused during invasive investigation and code of practice and the need to reduce cost have led to the adoption of modern developments in the form of 3D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/20516

Production and Effectiveness of Amorphous Silica Fertilizer from Rice Husks Using a Sustainable Local Energy System

Masafumi Tateda · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: In rice-producing countries, rice husk has long been considered a waste material. This research aimed to establish a sustainable local energy system by combustion of the rice husk, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of the rice husk ash as silica fertilizer. Study Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/21825

A New Method to Evaluate Effect of Body Mass Index and Gender Factors on Maximal Aerobic Power

Ramtin Nazerian, Ehsan Shakeri, Nasim Sadegh, Mustapha D. Ibrahim, Mehrdad Roudini & Orhan Korhan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Maximal aerobic power is a valuable, meaningful and motivational physiological measurement which fitness professionals and coaches use in order to the track progress of their clients. Variety of effective factors on maximal aerobic power makes it slightly unspecified to measure....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/19882

Optimal Performance Characteristics and Reinforcement Combinations of Coconut Fibre Reinforced High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Polymer Matrixes

Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Maduabuchi Kingsley Achike & C. E. Okafor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This paper investigated the performance of coconut fibre particles as a filler material and high-density polyethylene as matrix in polymer matrix composites (PMC). Three different particle sizes of the filler material were used in formulating the composite samples and the concent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/20385

Outbreak of Cholera, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, 2014

Emmanuel Dzotsi, John Kofi Odoom, Joseph K. L. Opare & Bernard B. K. Davies-Teye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: In 2014, a cholera outbreak occurred in Greater Accra region, affecting more than 1733 people, and 20 individuals died. We investigated to verify the diagnosis, identify risk factors and recommended control measures. Study Design: The study was both descriptive and un-match...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/21461

Dynamics of Household Energy and Cooking Stoves in Maroua, Far North Region of Cameroon

Viyoi Catherine Tidze, Manu Ibrahim & Tchouamou Issac · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Most developing countries depend on solid biomass for household cooking energy with daunting problems to the inhabitants and the environment. This is the case in Maroua where dwindling fuel wood supply has resulted to energy scarcity in residential households pushing them into ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/21548

Analysis of Steganography Techniques using Least Significant Bit in Grayscale Images and its Extension to Colour Images

Aqsa Rashid, Malik Muhammad Saad Missen & Nadeem Salamat · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Image steganography conceals the furtive information into images in such a way that perceptually images are impossible to differentiate and visual features remains similar, but statistical features have some alteration. This method are developed for the secure communication over...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/19518

A Detailed Model for Simulation of Hydrodynamic Processes in Hydraulic Braking System with ABS on Motor Vehicles

Filipovic Ivan, Pikula Boran & Prelcec Davor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: Vehicle braking system represents the most important active security system of modern vehicles. For proper functioning of additional equipment on systems such as ABS, TCS, ESP etc, it is necessary to know the changes in pressure in the entire braking installation. Study Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/20630

Role of Colour Doppler Ultrasound Examination of Cavernosal Artery in Cases of Suspected Vasculogenic Cause of Erectile Dysfunction

Pankaj Sharma & Rajiv Ranjan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Objective: The aim of our study was to evaluate role of Color Doppler ultrasound in suspected vasculogenic cause of male impotence in both erect and flaccid state of penis. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in Department of Radiodiagnosis, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/17929

Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection in Rural Areas of River Lwiro Micro-catchment, Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

M. Bagalwa, J. G. M. Majaliwa, F. Kansiime, S. Bashwira, M. Tenywa, K. Karume & E. Adipala · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Land use and land cover change in River Lwiro micro-catchment was assessed for the period 1987-2010 using satellite imagery of Landsat 5 and 7. Images were clustered into four categories: forest, built-up areas, wetland and small scale farmland area; using unsupervised classifica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/15850

Effects of Ethnomathematics-based Instructional Approach on Primary School Pupils’ Achievement in Geometry

Patrick Obere Abiam, Okechukwu S. Abonyi, J. O. Ugama & Gabriel Okafor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This study investigated the effects of Ethnomathematics-based instructional approach on pupils’ achievement in geometry. One research question and one null hypothesis, tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design. Specifical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/19079