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The Relationship between Stepping Test, Functional Reach Test and Balance Board Test in Healthy Male Students

Hiroki Sugiura & Shinichi Demura · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: Various tests to assess dynamic balance ability have been developed. The spot stepping (stepping) test assesses balance ability when a person voluntarily moves the body. The functional reach (FR) test assesses balance ability when a person is subjected to added stimulation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14897

Determination of Cross Section for Different Fusion Reactions in Terms of Lattice Effects in Solid State Internal Conversion for Different Metallic Crystalline Environments

S. N. Hosseinimotlagh & M. Shahamiri · Advances in Research · 2014

In the present paper, the cross section of the D(d,p)T, D(d,γ)4He,T(d,n)4He and D(p,γ)3He fusion reactions in terms of the lattice effect in solid state internal conversion for different structures and different metallic crystalline environments in comparison with palladium envir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/9685

Does the Addition of a Marketing Intermediary Increase the Manufacturer's Profits?

Reut Gantz, Mor Levi, Elinor Idan, Kobi Idan & Amir Elalouf · Advances in Research · 2014

This article will examine whether adding a marketing intermediary can increase a manufacturer's profits, as compared with marketing the product directly to the consumer. Previous studies suggest that cooperation between manufacturers and retailers provides both parties with benef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/10742

Hybrid Particleboard from Wood and Non-Wood Species: Physical and Mechanical Properties as a Function of Particle Mixing Ratio

Md. Abu Wabaeid Hasan, Tania Islam, Khandkar- Siddikur Rahman, Sourav Bagchi Ratul, Md. Azharul Islam, Arifa Sharmin & Md. Nazrul Islam · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: In this paper three-layer hybrid particleboard was fabricated from kadam (Anthocephalus chinensis) and kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) as a function of particle mixing ratio based on oven dried weight. Experimental: Three types of three-layer hybrid particleboards i.e., HBPB...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14229

Two Approaches for Solving Non-linear Bi-level Programming Problem

Eghbal Hosseini & Isa Nakhai Kamalabadi · Advances in Research · 2014

In the recent years, the bi-level programming problem (BLPP) is interested by many researchers and it is known as an tool to solve the real problems in several areas such as economic, traffic, finance, management, and so on. Also, it has been proven that the general BLPP is an NP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14195

Pricing De Solla Price’s Circumvent

A. Victor Adedayo · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: This study examines the foundations of modern scientometrics as laid down by Derek De Solla Price who is reputed to be the founding father of scientometrics. Methodology: A brief overview of the study of network structures was made. This was used to identify the onset of er...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14630

Detection and Genetic Characterization of an Avipox Virus Isolate from Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia domestica) in Morogoro Region, Eastern Tanzania

S. N. Masola, A. Mzula, E. D. Mwega, C. J. Kasanga & P. N. Wambura · Advances in Research · 2014

Aim: To determine molecular and evolutionary characteristics of a newly isolated Tanzanian isolate of pigeonpox virus (PGPV). Study Design: Experimental. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania; between No...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13382

Investigation of Diagnostic Test Performance Using Receiver Operating Characteristic and Fundamental Concepts of Information Theory

Özlem Ege Oruç & Armağan Kanca · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: Receive Roperating Characteristic (ROC) curveanda fundamental concept of information theory is directly applicable to evaluation of diagnostic test performance. In this study,the performance of the two diagnosis tests on the field of rheumatic disorder is analyzed byusing r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13219

Comparative Design for Improved LQG Control of Longitudinal Flight Dynamics of a Fixed-Wing UAV

B. K. Aliyu, A. M. Chindo, A. O. Opasina & Alih Abdulrahaman · Advances in Research · 2014

This paper explores the design, simulation and analysis of three novel Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) control system for a Longitudinal dynamic of a fixed wing mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Modelling results for the small UAV using Aircraft DIGITAL DATCOM® are presented. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14174

Mental Illness and Medical Co-morbidity Using Automated Surveillance Data: BioSense 2008 – 2011

Achintya N. Dey, Anna Grigoryan, Soyoun Park, Stephen R. Benoit, Deborah Gould & Umed A. Ajani · Advances in Research · 2014

Background: Recent national surveys indicate that 5% of ambulatory care visits involved patients with mental disorder diagnosis. Objective: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the use of automated surveillance data for describing the burden of co-morbidity among patient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13710

Assessing Respiratory Inflammation among Children Living Near to Non-sanitary Landfill Using Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

Sharifah Norkhadijah S. Ismail, Muhammad S. Othman, Dora E. Jamaluddin, Sarva M. Praveena, Ho Y. Bin, Emilia Z. Abidin, Aini Syuhaida A. Wahab & A. Haryati · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: To determine the respiratory inflammation among children living near to non-sanitary municipal solid waste landfill area and the concentration of Interleukin-6 cytokine. Study Design: A cross-sectional comparative study design. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Pajam, Ne...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14478

Facial Changes during the Pronunciation of Velar and Palatal Consonants in IR Images

Chandroop Gupta, Sandeep Kaushal, Jang Bahadur Singh & Parveen Lehana · Advances in Research · 2014

Speech is one of the most complex non stationary signals and is also the easiest way of communication between human beings. Speech signals can be exaggerated by the behavior and emotions of speakers. Facial expression can be recognized through electromyography (EMG) signals. Thes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/12236

Groin Opening Effect on Shoreline

M. Balah, G. Elsaeed, A. Eldegwy & M. Hasan · Advances in Research · 2014

An actual scale model of a groin was designed and constructed to investigate the impact of the gap width on the shoreline changes in the close vicinity of the groin. The Surface water Modeling System (SMS) model has been used to simulate the wave hydrodynamics around the groin fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13379

Relationships between Mild/Severe Knee Joint Pain and Fall Risk Assessment Items in Elderly Females

Hiroki Sugiura, Shinichi Demura & Kenji Takahashi · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: This study aimed to examine differences in corresponding rates of fall risk survey items among 3 groups of elderly females categorized on the basis of knee pain. Methodology: Total of 392 subjects completed the fall risk survey, which comprised 50 items representing 5 risk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14362