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Modeling Hyperelastic Behavior of Natural Rubber/Organomodified Kaolin Composites Oleochemically Derived from Tea Seed Oils (Camellia sinensis) for Automobile Tire Side Walls Application

Chukwutoo Christopher Ihueze & Chinedum Ogonna Mgbemena · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper is on the modeling and prediction of limit stresses of Natural Rubber/Organomodified kaolin composites oleochemically derived from Tea Seed Oils (Camellia sinensis).The stress-strain data reports of Natural Rubber/Tea Seed Oil modified (NR/TSO) kaolin were used to deve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11587

Myers’ Blended Method: An Alternative Approach

Jadab Kumar Pal, Barun Kumar Mukhopadhyay & Suchintya Kumar Gupta · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Myers’ index is widely used in censuses, large scale sample surveys and in many other secondary data to study the digit preference error on single year raw age distribution particularly in developing countries where huge peaks and troughs are observed at the ten digits of age. Hi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10673

Simultaneous Measurement of Groundwater Radon in a Large Area: First Results

F. Kulali, T. Tsvetkova, I. Akkurt, B. Suiatin & I. Nevinsky · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: Simultaneous measurement of groundwater 222Rn concentrations in Krasnodar territory (South Russia) and in southwest Turkey for seismological application (earthquake predict) was began. Study Design: Simultaneous measurement of 222Rn concentration in groundwater samples on t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12366

Corrosion Inhibition of Copper Using African Black Velvet Tamarind (Dialium indium) Extract in Sulphuric Acid Environment

Eziaku Osarolube & A. O. James · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Inhibition of corrosion of copper in aerated 0.5M sulphuric acid solutions containing various concentrations of Dialium indium extract was studied at a temperature range of 30 - 50ºC using weight loss and gasometric techniques. Results showed that Velvet Tamarind concentration ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9434

Development and Validation of an Awareness Toolfor Safe and Responsible Driving (OSCAR)

O. T. Mélanie Levasseur, Thérèse Audet, O. T. Isabelle Gélinas, Michel Bédard, O. T. Marie-Ève Langlais, O. T. France-Hélène Therrien, O. D. Judith Renaud & Monia D’Amours · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Declines in driving ability may jeopardize the safety of older drivers and other road users. Objective: This study aimed to develop and validate an awareness tool to foster and maintain the mobility of older drivers through safe driving. Methods: A scoping study was conducted to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12261

Modeling the Homeostatic ‘Process S’ to Assess Sleep Misalignment and Excessive Sleepiness in Shift-Workers

Sergio Garbarino, Paola Lanteri, Lino Nobili, Barbara Mascialino, Fabio Spigno & Walter G. Sannita · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To quantify and model mathematically the effects on the subjects’ sleep-wake cycle, alertness, and performance of the sleep phase shift due to working at times of the day when sleep propensity is high. Methodologies: Thirty-seven police officers working on a fast counterclo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11420

Perceived Importance of Recreational Park within Residential Neighbourhood in Nigeria Cities

Daniel Oluwasola Olaleye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The study focused on the importance of locating recreational park within residential area. It aims at assessing the social, environmental and physical planning implications of recreational park development on the residents. Methodology: The research purposively selected Vic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/3112

Relationship of Yield and Yield Related Traits of Some Traditional Rice Cultivars in Sri Lanka as Described by Correlation Analysis

A. L. Ranawake & U. G. S. Amarasinghe · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To understand the relationship between individual trait and yield of one hundred rice cultivars according to Pearson’s correlation coefficient. Study Design: Completely randomized block design with four replicates. Twenty plants were evaluated in each replicate and eighty p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12050

Source Identification and Fingerprinting of Tar Balls Appeared at Goa Beach

Krishna D. Ladwani, Kiran D. Ladwani, C. A. Moghe & D. S. Ramteke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Tar balls are frequently reported as indicators of extent of marine pollution owing to spill incidents. It has now been fairly established that the potential threat from operational or accidental oil spills from tankers and other oil related activities could lead to environmental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10149

Household Consumption, Domestic Investment, Government Expenditure and Economic Growth: New Evidence from Malaysia

Abdul Rahim Ridzuan, Mohamad Idham Md Razak, Zakimi Ibrahim, Abdul Halim Mohd Noor & Elsadig Musa Ahmed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper examines the dynamic linkages between economic growth, household consumption, domestic investment and public expenditure in Malaysia by adopting ARDL approach for the period of 1960-2010 based on Keynesian and Wagner’s law hypothesis. We have also created two dummies v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11335

Seed Moisture Influence on Some Physical and Mechanical Properties of African Mesquite (Prosopis africana)

Sadiku Olajide, Fadele Oluwaseyi & Makinde Dolapo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The physical and some mechanical properties of Prosopis africana seeds (African mesquite) as affected by seed moisture content in the range 10–22% wet basis (w.b.) were investigated. Mohsenin, Stepanoff and ASABE standard methods were used in determining the properties. Results s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8116

Hydrodynamic Characterization of Fractured Aquifers in Precambrian Basement of Côte d’Ivoire: Geostatistical and Statistical Approaches

T. Lasm, D. Baka, O. Z. De Lasme, M. Youan Ta, F. K. Kouamé, T. K. Yao, E. K. Kouadio, A. V. Ake, K. A. F. Yao, O. S. Akossi, A. Coulibaly & E. A. Assoumou · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This study concerns 10 communities of Côte d'Ivoire sampled in six regions. The study aims to provide better knowledge of hydrodynamic properties of fissured aquifers from Precambrian basement of Côte d'Ivoire. Geostatistical and statistical methods are used to analyze transmissi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11509

The Mediating Role of Trust in E-Banking: The Interplay between the Web Site’s Perceived Quality and Commitment towards the Bank

Wissem Hakiri & Sylvain Senecal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Trust is one of the key elements needed to create and maintain relationships with customers in any kind of exchange. Although studying trust is generally well established, and despite disagreements on its conceptualisation, few researchers have studied trust in an online environm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7900