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The Influence of Homogenization Treatment on Aging Response of 6063 Aluminium Alloy

D. A. Isadare, M. O. Adeoye, A. R. Adetunji, K. M. Oluwasegun & K. J. Akinluwade · Advances in Research · 2015

This paper reports the effect of homogenization treatment on T6 tempering of 6063 aluminium alloy. Wrought 6063 aluminium sample was machined into tensile and impact tests specimens. Samples were also cut for hardness and metallographic works. These samples were divided into two...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/18166

Oscillation Analysis for Longitudinal Dynamics of a Fixed-Wing UAV Using PID Control Design

B. K. Aliyu, C. A. Osheku, P. N. Okeke, F. E. Opara & B. I. Okere · Advances in Research · 2015

A longitudinally disturbed motion of a UAV after an arbitrary initial disturbance consists normally of two oscillatory modes: the short-period oscillation and the phugoid oscillation.The typical longitudinal model of a UAV in state-space can be separated into short-period mode an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/18334

Community Vulnerability and Adaptation to the Impact of Climate Change in the Coastal Areas of Bangladesh

D. M. Nazmul Alam, Khandkar- Siddikur Rahman, Sourav Bagchi Ratul, Palash Kanti Haldar & Md. Nazrul Islam · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: Inhabitants of the Sundarbans impact zone are frequently affected by natural hazards such as salinity, cyclones, tidal surge, water logging, etc. In addition, limited asset, livelihood options, low agricultural production and inadequate access to productive resources and se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/16695

The Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Resilience, Compassion Fatigue, Stress and Empathy in Professional Nurses

Marietta P. Stanton, Rick A. Houser, Morgan E. Kiper Riechel, Joy J. Burnham & Graham McDougall · Advances in Research · 2015

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on measured levels of resilience and empathy in professional nurses with evidence of compassion fatigue and other stress related problems. Lowered levels of resilience, compassio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/16842

Assessment of Households’ Participation in Community and Social Development Projects (CSDP): A Case Study of Imo State, Nigeria

E. N. Okereke-Ejiogu, C. C. Asiabaka, A. O. Ani & P. C. Umunakwe · Advances in Research · 2015

This study assessed households’ participation in Community and Social Development Project in Imo State, Nigeria. Specifically, it described the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, determined the participation of the respondents in the project and ascertained the per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/16866

Effect of NaCl Induced Stress on Germination and Seedling Growth of Various Oryza sativa L. Genotypes

Adel M. Ghoneim, Awais Ahmad, Muhammad Afzal & Azza Ebid · Advances in Research · 2015

An experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of saline stress on rice (Oryza saliva L.) germination and early seedling characteristics, and genotypic differences in response to saline stress was conducted under lab conditions at College of Food and Agricultural Sciences,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/16740

Fertility Status and Suitabilty Assessment of Soils for the Production of Maize at Solomon Mahlangu Campus Farm, Morogoro, Tanzania

U. K. Adamu, Jerome P. Mrema & J. J. Msaky · Advances in Research · 2015

The low soil fertility status of many soils in Morogoro area and non-use of fertilizers by small scale farmers contributes to the low yields of most annual crops, including maize. This study was carried out in 2014/2015 cropping season at the Mazimbu, part of SUA farm Morogoro, T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/17979

Scour Evaluation for the Nile River Bends on Rosetta Branch

Gamal Elsaeed, Hossam Elsersawy & Mohammad Ibrahim · Advances in Research · 2015

The objectives of this research were to analyze and evaluate the effect of releasing flow discharges on river meandering in addition to estimating the local scour at 13 bridge piers distributed on 3 bridges located on Rosetta branch. The meandering length was 3.5 Km (from km 145....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/17380

The Judicial Implications of Necrophilia

Nico P. Swartz · Advances in Research · 2015

In many countries there are no laws that address the necessary legalities about necrophilia. This legal incapacity hinders states to prosecute individuals who are caught having sex with dead bodies. As a result necrophilic sex acts are not illegal. The lethargy of the law in rega...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14731

A Retrospective Study of Cinara cupressivora Damage on Cupressus lusitanica Clonal Seed Orchard in Malawi between 1997 and 2003

Edward Missanjo & Gift Kamanga-Thole · Advances in Research · 2015

A retrospective study covering a period of seven years (1997-2003) was conducted to assess the extent of damage of Cinara cupressivora on Cupressus lusitanica Orchard and determine any correlation with climatic factors in Dedza, Malawi. Furthermore, the study was also aimed at de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/18609

Application of Multiplicative and Additive Hazards Models to Injury Prevention among Healthcare Workers

Sabuj Sarker, Dae- Kee Min, Timothy R. Black & Hyun J. Lim · Advances in Research · 2015

The Cox multiplicative model is used widely in survival analysis, where the covariates act multiplicatively on unknown baseline hazards. However, the Cox model requires the proportionality assumption, which limits its applications. The additive hazards model has been used as an a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/18021

Biotechnological Potential of the Brazilian Caatinga Biome

Iasmim Lucas da Silva, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coel & Leonor Alves de Oliveira da Silva · Advances in Research · 2015

The Caatinga biome is a unique Brazilian biome predominant in the Northeast of Brazil and situated in the Semiarid Region. The rhizosphere comprises the narrow zone of soil that is directly influenced by the roots of plants and associated soil microorganisms. It is a dynamic envi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/17426

Material Selection for Gas Turbine Blade Coating Using GRANTA Material Selector

A. A. Abioye, P. O. Atanda, S. B. Majolagbe, D. A. Isadare, O. P. Abioye, K. J. Akinluwade & A. R. Adetunji · Advances in Research · 2015

This paper presents the selection of suitable candidate materials for thermal barrier coating of gas turbine blade using GRANTA software. There have been reported cases of gas turbine blade failure in service due to the extreme service conditions. Such failure could possibly have...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15769

The Effects of More Realistic Forms of Lead Heterogeneity in Soil on Uptake, Biomass and Root Response of Two Brassica species

Grace O. Solomon-Wisdom, Michael H. Ramsey & Elizabeth A. John · Advances in Research · 2015

The spatial heterogeneity of soil constituents is known to have significant impacts on plant growth and plant uptake of nutrients and contaminants, yet studies have rarely used patterns of heterogeneity based on those found in the field. Heterogeneity refers to how lumpy material...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/17975

Research on the Bearing Capacity of the Cross Section of Reinforced Concrete Beams Strengthened with Increasing Section Method Considering the Effect of the Second Loading

Ma Huixiang, Li Zhigang, Yue Zhang & Xu Haoran · Advances in Research · 2015

The reinforcement construction of the structure in the presence of initial loads, which always results in the effect of a secondary load. However, the calculation method and formula on bearing capacity of normal section of reinforced concrete beams has not been clearly stated whe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/17399