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Recognition and Analyzing the Influence of Chaotic Oscillations on Markov Process Using Numerical Simulation Based on Qualitative Methods

Rami Matarneh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This paper focuses on analyzing the influence of chaotic oscillations on Markov process using numerical simulation based on qualitative methods to detect different types of chaotic oscillations depending on Transition-Probability matrix of Markov process. The dissipative chaotic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18233

Statistical Software Packages (SSPs) Integration in Teaching and Learning of Statistics in Ghanaian Tertiary Institution

Yarhands Dissou Arthur, Samuel Asiedu Addo & Emmanuel Harris · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

AIM: To address the impact of statistical software package integration in the teaching and learning of statistics by examining the effect of training lecturers in the use of statistical software packages SSP(s) on their intension to use the packages. Study Design: The research us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17470

CHADS2 Stroke Risk Stratification in Atrial Fibrillation Patients; Community Based Comparison Study

Mohamed Kaled A. Shambesh, Taher Mohamed Emahbes, Zeinab Elmehdi Saleh, Mokhtar Mohamed Gusbi, Ezzadin Areaf Franka & Omer Ibrahim Bosnena · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is very common cardiovascular disorder and a major health problem in North Africa. AF associated with increase the risk of stroke and hospitalization. Objectives: To compare stroke risk factors among community people who have atrial fibrillation and those...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17837

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

An Analysis of Academia Perceptions of Effects of Mainstreaming E-learning on Gender/Socio-Cultural Minorities in Zimbabwean Universities

Chrispen Chiome & Andrew Chindanya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The cumulative advances and innovations in digital technologies, coupled with the evidence that learners entering tertiary education today have changed fundamentally in their learning needs/styles have awakened us to the realities of new learning landscapes which are emerging aro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16674

Using Python to Solve the Navier-Stokes Equations-Applications in the Preconditioned Iterative Methods

Jia Liu, Lina Wu & Xingang Fang · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This article describes a new numerical solver for the Navier-Stokes equations. The proposed solver is written in Python which is a newly developed language. The Python packages are built to solve the Navier-Stokes equations with existing libraries. We have created discretized coe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17346

Determinant of Rural Household Poverty Nexus Fuel Consumption among Fisherfolks in Kwara State, Nigeria

Y. U. Oladimejl, Z. Abdulsalam, A. M. Ajao & S. A. Adepoju · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The study examined rural households’ fuel consumption pattern in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data using a structured questionnaire and interview were administered to select randomly 110 rural farming households. The result revealed a link between forests, agricultural productio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17360

Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Whole-Wheat Biscuits Incorporated with Moringa oleifera Leaves and Cocoa Powder

Comfort Funmilayo Ajibola, Victoria Olubukola Oyerinde & Olakunle Stephen Adeniyan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: To investigate the effect of Moringa oleifera leave and cocoa powder on the quality characteristics and antioxidant properties of biscuits. Study Design: Two-way ANOVA. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18070

Snake Venom Disintegrins: Natural Products with Antitumor Effect

Ifigeneia Marinou, Dimitrios G. Koudoumas & Evangelos Marinos · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Cancer is a leading cause of disease globally. Treatment methods combine radiation therapy, surgery, novel drug chemotherapy and recently, nano drugs. During the past few years, the venoms of various vipers that selectively block the function of integrin receptors have been emplo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17699

Four Experiences and Some Reflections about the Influence of Mathematical Software on the Mathematics Curriculum

Justo Cabezas-Corchero & Eugenio Roanes-Lozano · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

So far, the use of media in education has always been applied to achieve established goals, and the selection of these goals was slightly affected by the use of the chosen media. However, the availability of mathematical software, and, more precisely, computer algebra systems, ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17798

Physiological Changes in Clarias gariepinus Induced with Bacillus Species Used as Biological Agent in Aquatic Environment

F. O. Omoya & F. C. Akharaiyi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

In order to study the potential use of Bacillus subtilis and B. cereus as biological control agents of mosquitoes larvae in aqueous environments as happens with B. thuringiensis var. israelensis, fish model was used hence treatments with these bacterial species will be in aquatic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/8711

Climate Adaptation Strategies Used by Banana and Plantain Farmers in Delta State of Nigeria

M. A. Adegboye & C. E. Otuagoma · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Climate variation is already a threat to agricultural production and employment of appropriate adaptation strategies could help reduce its effect. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the adaptation strategies being used by banana and plantain farmers in Delta state of Ni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/8474

Impact of Walking and Running on the Heel bone: the Adventist Health Study-2

Vichuda Lousuebsakul-Matthews, Donna Thorpe, Raymond Knutsen, W. Larry Beeson, Gary E. Fraser & Synnove F. Knutsen · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: Physical activity is well recognized for its bone health benefit. We examined the benefit of walk/run/jog on bone health using broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) of the calcaneus. Methodology: Caucasian and African American males (n=593) and females (n=1,106) had their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17962