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Exploring the Most Common Learning Strategy in English Language for Achieving Instructional Effectiveness at International Islamic School, Gombak

Abubakar Sani · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study explores the most often used language learning strategy in English class among secondary school students of International Islamic School in Gombak, Malaysia based on gender, age and grades. For the purpose of this study, three language learning strategies were adopted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25050

Rainfall Variability Effects on Pastoral Pasture Availability in Turkana Central Sub-County, Kenya

D. C. Moso, G. M. Ogendi, S. M. Makindi & G. M. Maina · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: This study was conducted to analyse rainfall variability and assess its effects on pasture availability, over the period 1983 to 2014. Study Design: The study employed causal research design, in order to highlight the changes in pasture availability in response to rainfall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26901

Lie Ideals and Centralizing Mappings with Generalized Derivations

Radwan Mohammed Al-Omary & Nadeem Ur Rehman · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Let R be a prime ring with char(R) ≠ 2, Z(R) the center of R and L be a nonzero square closed Lie ideal of R. An additive mapping F : R → R is called a generalized derivation on R if there exists a derivation d : R → Rsuch that F(xy) = xF(y) + d(x)y for all x, y ∈ R. In the prese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26822

Assessment of the Perceived Impact of Information Technology on Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education

Kehinde M. Aregbesola, Ngozi Okonkwo & Ifeoma Nnaemezie · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The current study assessed the impact of Information Technology (IT) on teaching and learning in some Nigerian secondary schools based on students’ perception. The Awka Education Zone of Anambra State was the geographical area of coverage. The objective of the research was to ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26366

When Grad Students Adopt Technology Applications: An Exploratory Study in a Virtual Learning Environment

Inés González-González, Ana Isabel Jiménez-Zarco & Cristina Alcaide-Muñoz · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: To identify the factors that drive graduate students to adopt technology applications in their learning process and thereby we offer insights into the design and implementation of new learning methodologies and resources. Study Design: Utilization of audio-visual cases in a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/19538

Determination of Energy Profile in Processing Cassava (Manihot species) into ‘Gari’ in a Local Oven

Duduyemi Oladejo, Okunzuwa Mark, K. A. Adedeji & K. O. Oluoti · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The dry-frying process is the most critical operation in the processing of cassava (Manihot species) into ‘gari”. The local technique of ‘Garification’ in batch operations was found to be most dependent on prevailing processing temperature with regular agitation. The temperatures...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25522

Demand for, Awareness on and Constraints to Proper Solid Waste Management in Njoro Division, Nakuru, Kenya

J. M. Kariuki, W. N. Moturi, W. A. Shivoga, I. W. Kingori & C. M. Kilonzi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the demand for waste collection services, awareness on solid waste management and constraints to proper waste management for the community within and around Egerton University, Njoro Campus. Study Design: The research design was a cross...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25844

Pedagogical Support of Families and Adolescents in a Difficult Life Situation

Yudina I. Anna & Mezhova V. Marina · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The goal of the research is to determine the conditions of effective pedagogical support of families and adolescents in a difficult life situation. The research used the following methods: the terminological analysis of definitions on the research problem; the analysis of the web...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25412

Production of Low Electron-Temperature and High Density Plasma by Using a Grid-Cage Electrode for RF Discharge

Kohgi Kato, Takuma Gohda & Satoru Iizuka · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

An original method for producing low electron temperature and high electron density plasma was studied experimentally by using a rectangular grid-cage as a capacitively-coupled powered electrode in a radio frequency (RF) discharge. A rectangular grid-cage electrode was placed on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26362

Assessment and Inventory of Palms in a Plantation by Template Matching of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Image

O. S. Popoola, A. T. Salami & K. A. Adepoju · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The cost of acquiring real time, high resolution spatial datasets required for effective management of plantation has been a major challenge to farm management in developing country like Nigeria. But recent commercialization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has gradually made a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26948

Feasibility Study and Optimal Design of Small Hydropower-photovoltaic-diesel Generator Hybrid Power System for Itapaji-Ekiti, Nigeria

G. A. Adepoju & B. Adebanji · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Electricity is essential for economic growth, natural development and improved standard of living. Most of the existing water supply dams available in the rural areas can be used for power generation without affecting its primary functions. This will lead to a high saving in cost...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26706

Severe Malnutrition in a Normal Weight Adolescent Male with Anorexia Nervosa: A Case Study

Krista M. Davis & Krista Casazza · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Due to the significantly greater diagnosed cases in females, direct evaluation of a male presenting with Anorexia nervosa (AN) has infrequently been evaluated in the literature. Further, the typical view of AN often limits the perspective to those who are significantly underweigh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25237

Climatic Variability and Its Impact on Human Health: A Case Study on Sylhet Metropolitan City

Md. Muyeed Hasan, Sushanta Gupta & Jannatun Nayem · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

More than 48 million people have been affected by diarrhea and nearly 1 million people have been affected by malaria due to climatic variability in the Sylhet region from 1988-2005. Therefore, the aim of this study is to seek the impact of climate variability on human health. Two...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/18384

Sectoral Contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Growth Rate: A Study of Multicollinearity in Aggregated Time Series Data

Ikenna V. Ejiba & Olugbenga K. Omolade · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The study examined aggregated GDP time series data for the period 1991 – 2010 to analyze the contributions of each sector to Nigeria’s GDP growth; and observe deficiencies inherent in the use of Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique in GDP studies. Secondary data was used for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26364