Aims: The aim of this paper is to propose a note on “Soft set theory and uni-int decision making”. Study Design: In this note, we point out by an example that Çagman and Enginoglu’s method is very likely to get an empty decision set. Place and Duration of Study: In a recent paper...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2014/10508
Fanuel Kawaka, Benson Obwanga, Daniel Miyawa & Humphrey Gaya·Advances in Research·2014
Aim: The study assessed the distribution of epiphytic orchids in selected trails of Kericho forest Kenya Study Design: Belt transects and timed random walks. Place and Duration of Study: Field survey was conducted in September, 2013 in Kericho forest, located in Rift Valley next...
Yuan Zeng, Xing Ping Hu, Xiao- Qiang Yu & Sang- Jin Suh·Advances in Research·2014
Aims: To assess the presence of antibacterial activities in Reticulitermes flavipes against a common Gram-positive soil bacterium Bacillus subtilis; to determine the nature of antibacterial compounds of crude extracts; and to analyze the size profile of active compounds. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2014/10407
Aim: In this study, the efficacy of a nasal spray based on lemon pulp extract for the treatment of allergic rhinitis in autistic subjects was evaluated by nasal cytology. The lemon pulp extract was obtained using an innovative solid-liquid extraction technology using a Naviglio E...
This study provides numerical comparisons of tornado outbreak risks in developed synoptic system along the season and along the time of a day. Time of day yields sharply changing risk along the geographic time (solar time) adjusted to the longitude of location, which makes it equ...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2014/10247
Aims: The rise of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) incidence throughout Europe is only partially due to genetic factors, and the possibility that it may be affected by the amount of pollutant emissions has not been checked, until now. Methodology: T1D incidence data among children from 16 E...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2014/10071
The foundations of government policy related to e-learning, especially to the extent they were theoretically informed and innovative, were influenced by two theories: diffusion of innovation and commons dilemma. Implementation of e-learning technology systems is still evolving in...
Aims: To study the numbers and distribution of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) in fallopian tubes (FTs) with ectopic gestation in comparison to normal FTs. Study Design: Interstitial cells of Cajal were studied in normal FTs and FTs with ectopic gestation by immunohistochemist...
This article addresses key issues and aspects of writing a good research question. The article shows the way to young researchers on how to zero down on a topic and formulate a research question such that the research may be conducted in a fruitful and time bound manner. Often re...
Aims: To describe and evaluate the application of an innovative approach that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques with the art-form of drama to treating childhood fears, leading the participant to an in vivo exposure to the fear stimulus. Presentation of Case: An 11 year...
More than 7 billion people live on Earth which involves a multidimensional activity encompassing environmental pollution, energy and climate. Energy therefore is an important part of life and is an indicator of the direction in developing countries. So the future direction of the...
Jerrold S. Petrofsky, Lee Berk, Gurinder Bains, Iman Akef Khowailed, Guyeon Chung, Praveen Rajaram, Michael Laymon & Haneul Lee·Advances in Research·2014
Aims: Numerous studies have been conducted on the effects of cold on muscle soreness; however, few agree on the measureable benefits of cold after exercise. Different studies apply different temperatures to the skin, for different lengths of time, and then differ greatly in how...
In this paper, heterojunction nanowires of Ni-Se are fabricated via template-assisted electrodeposition process. Nanowires are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray diffractometry and electrical transport studies. S...
Aims: Anxiety and depression are common in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The longitudinal relationships between mental health and disease severity, progression and symptom burden are unknown. This study aims to identify if the prevalence and severity of anxiety and depress...
Earthquakes have been seldom associated with reported non-seismic phenomena observed weeks before and after shocks. Non-seismic phenomena are characterized by unusual sounds and light emissions as well as degassing of vast areas near the epicentre with chemical alterations of sha...