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Innovation and Incubators: A Qualitative Description of St. John’s Innovation Centre

Hanadi Mubarak AL-Mubaraki, Ali Husain Muhammad & Michael Busler · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper was to describe and identify key indicators of St. John’s Innovation Centre located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK). Methodology: The methodology was mainly qualitative based on a literature review and one semi-structured interview in the UK, along w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/SRR/2015/11373

Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of Stone Mining in Shivpuri District, Madhya Pradesh, India

Vishwambhar Prasad Sati · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper examines the socio-economic and environmental impacts of stone mining in Shivpuri district. A large number of people are dependent on stone mining activities for carrying their livelihoods as stone mining is one of the most economic activities after agricultural practi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12972

Does Future Really Matter? Future Anticipation as an Antecedent of Market Performance

Jony Oktavian Haryanto & Sony Heru Priyanto · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs/UMKM) are the backbones of national economy. Batik Pekalongan, Solo and Lasem are examples of successful SMEs to stimulate local economy while creating products that are competitive in the national and international level. The purpose of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/8374

An Assessment of Occupational Noise Levels in a Plastic Manufacturing Industry in Zimbabwe

Dudu Violet Patricia & Jeche Tatenda · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The aim of the study was to assess occupational noise levels in a plastic manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe between April 2014 and July 2014. The research followed an experimental design set up. Three sites were selected (1, 2 and 3) and each site had three sampling points rando...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12884

Effect of Alkali, Esterification and Silane Surface Treatments on Properties of Flax Fibres

J. Zhu, J. Brington, H. Zhu & H. Abhyankar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

In the recent decades, flax fibres can be used as laminate reinforcements with polymer matrix materials to form natural composites, providing outstanding environmental benefits and other characteristics such as reduced cost and light weight. The composite properties are limited b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12347

A Review on the Use of Stress Absorbing Membrane Inter Layers (SAMIs) as Remedy for Reflective Cracks in Pavement

J. O. Aribisala, O. M. Ogundipe, O. O. Akinkurolere & O. L. Oke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper looks at the need for Nigeria to adopt innovative road maintenance strategy to reduce the colossal amount expended on construction and maintenance of roads. Federal government budget to Federal Ministry of Works in 2012 is N199, 032, 816, 621 (199 billion). Federal roa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/13166

Influence of Higher Volumes of Clay Pozzolana Replacement Levels on Some Technical Properties of Cement Pastes and Mortars

Mark Bediako & Eugene Atiemo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Most of the investigations on the utilization of clay pozzolana are limited to about 30% of the material consideration in Portland cement. In this study clay pozzolana was used to replace cement between 30% and 50%. Clay pozzolana was analyzed to determine their chemical and mine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9046

Variability of Characteristics and Productive Potential of Some Pedons on the Basement Complex of Southwestern Nigeria

G. E. Akinbola, M. O. Adigun & O. H. Ajimoh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The objective of this study is to assess variability of land quality and soil characteristics of some of the pedons on the basement complex of southwestern Nigeria. Variation in soil properties and their relationship with crop production must be studied and understood to ensure s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12689

Application of Data Mining Techniques to Audiometric Data among Professionals in India

J. Majumder & L. K. Sharma · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is among the principal occupational health hazard. To illustrate that, in order to enrich the database on audiometric status and fast dissemination of knowledgebase, data mining techniques are imperative tools. Study Design: A cross section...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12700

Retrospective Analysis of Incidental Duodenal Diverticulum: CT and MRI Findings

Melike Rusen Metin, Hasan Aydin, Idil Gunes Tatar, Oktay Algin, Ozlem Sarici & Mehmet Kilin · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Purpose and Objective: To detect retrospectively the duodenal diverticula in the routine abdominal CT and MRI. Materials and Methods: Between March 2005 to June 2013, 151 incidental duodenal diverticulas were found out through 120.000 abdominal CT and/or MRI. Two abdominal radiol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11984

Inflation Correlation with Commercial Real Estate’ Investment Returns in Akure, Nigeria

Daniel Ibrahim Dabara · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This study aims at investigating the relationship between inflation and commercial real estate’ investment returns with a view to determining the inflation-hedging characteristics of commercial property investments in Akure metropolis, Nigeria. Questionnaire survey was conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12918

Determination of Dermal Permeability Coefficient (Kp) by Utilizing Multiple Descriptors in Artificial Neural Network Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis

Ronald Bartzatt · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The permeability coefficient, or Kp, is an important descriptor for assessing dermal absorption of medicaments utilized for clinical treatment of various dermal accessible diseases. Determination of Kp by multiple descriptors by artificial neural network (ANN) and multiple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/13125