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Modeling an N – warehouse Stock Allocation via Dynamic Programming Technique

C. E. Emenonye & C. R. Chikwendu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Stock allocation is a system used to ensure that goods and services reach the ultimate users through efficient stocking in warehouses close to the consumers. The dire need for optimum distribution of goods to both retailers and consumers has caused a reasonable drift from ordinar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14135

Stakeholder Views on Waste and Its Management in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Raymond Adongo, Conrad-J. Wuleka Kuuder, Esther E. Amoako, Wilhemina Asare, Abudu Ballu Duwiejuah & Vida Arthur · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Management of waste in Ghana is primarily the responsibility of District, Municipal and Metropolitan Assemblies in partnership with private waste management companies. The main objective of this study was to assess stakeholder views on waste and its management in Tamale Metropoli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15283

Positive and Negative Work-family Interaction: How Burnout is Related to Job Satisfaction

Marcel Lourel, Kamel Gana, Farida Mouda, Frédérique Gros, Ofélia Petric-Tatu, Raphaël Trouillet & Isabelle Fort · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: The main objective of this study was to test competitive path models describing the relationship between Work–Home Interference, job burnout and job satisfaction. Study Design: Data was obtained from a sample of 95 dentists. A conceptual model in which burnout totally media...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15809

Footedness-Related Differences in Dynamic Joint Stiffness and Leg Stiffness Measurements

Tiago Atalaia, João M. C. S. Abrantes & Alexandre Castro-Caldas · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: Single-leg triple jump for distance (SLTJD) is a common test used to assess footedness. Inter-limb differences in leg stiffness (KLEG), ankle dynamic joint stiffness (ADJS), and knee dynamic joint stiffness (KDJS) are expected to be present. The objective of the present stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15820

Households Solid Waste Generation and Disposal in Some Selected Communities in Ejisu–Juaben Municipality, Ghana

W. Asare, A. Andrews & R. Asare · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

To reduce or curb solid waste management challenges in Ejisu–Juabeng Municipality of Ghana, it is incumbent to quantify the solid waste composition generated at source (household level) and current disposal methods. Kwamo, Ejisu and Fumesua were selected based on the premise of c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15361

Inhibitory Potential of Ethanol Extract of Detam 1 Soybean (Glycine max) Seed and Jati Belanda (Guazuma ulmifolia) Leaves on Adipogenesis and Obesity Models in 3T3-L1 Cell Line

Meilinah Hidayat, Sylvia Soeng, Sijani Prahastuti, Pande Putu Erawijantari & Wahyu Widowati · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Background: Obesity is considered an emergency health problem through out the world and is characterized by an increase in the number and size of adipocytes in adipose tissue. Some phytochemical bioactive have been shown to inhibit adipocyte differentiation and induce adipocyte a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16273

Development of an Oil Extraction Machine for Jatropha curcas Seeds

A. T. Salawu, M. Isiaka & M. L. Suleiman · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aim: This study aimed to solve one of the problems which Jatropha curcas seeds (JCS) oil extraction industry is facing in the Northern part of Nigeria; the lack of efficient small scale oil extraction machines. A small scale JCS oil extraction machine was therefore designed, deve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15148

The Stopping Powers of Water and Lung for Protons in Radiotherapy

Güneş Tanır, Rıza Dilek & M. Hicabi Bölükdemir · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: This study aims to calculate the energy losses in unit length of protons during their movement within water and lung by using two analytical equations. Study Design: One of the equations used in this study is the mass stopping power equation suggested by Bethe-Bloch (1930-1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15979

Contamination and Health Risk Assessment of Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) in Uyo, Niger Delta, Nigeria

E. A. Moses & U. B. Orok · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: This study was aimed to assess the level of particulate matter contamination and its associated health risks in Uyo, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design: The study involved sampling and analysis of suspended particulate matter and assessing the health risk associated with tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16296

New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: Using Computer-assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) for Documentary Analysis

Christo Olatunji-Odeyemi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The present study examines documentary submission by Air New Zealand (NZ) [1], Business NZ [2], Greenpeace NZ [3] and Oxfam NZ [4] to the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Review Committee in 2009. In doing so, this paper consulted Lewins and Silver’s Computer Assisted Qualitative D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16042

Radiation Effects: Recommendations for Safe Plasma/Flame Cutting Operation

S. B. Majolagbe, A. A. Abioye, K. J. Akinluwade, O. S. Adesina & A. R. Adetunji · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Plasma cutting has been a revolutionary method of processing metals as it provides precision cutting with a smooth finish. The Plasma Arc Cutting machine is an important machine used for producing fine cuts and creating shapes in materials. In addition to high energy radiation (u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15438

Non-Financial Incentives and Job Satisfaction among Hotel Workers in Port Harcourt

Justin Mgbechi Odinioha Gabriel & Lawrence I. Nwaeke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This study examined the association of non-financial incentives and employee’s job satisfaction of Hotel Workers in Port Harcourt. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection, and the data were presented using frequency tables, simple percentages and pie charts whereas h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15900