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    • Development of Analytical Model for Modular Tank Vehicle Carrying Liquid Cargo 

      Toumi, Messaoud; Bouazara, Mohamed; Richard, Marc J. (2013-04)
      The study of dynamics of tank vehicles carrying liquid fuel cargo is complex. The forces and moments due to liquid sloshing create serious problems related to the instability of tank vehicles. In this paper, a complete ...

    • Development of Teachers’ Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching by Using the Innovation of Lesson Study and Open Approach 

      Sudejamnong, Anake; Robsouk, Kittipot; Loipha, Suladda; Inprasitha, Maitree (Scientific Research, 2014-10)
      This research was under context of professional development for mathematics teacher by using the innovation of lesson study and open approach project implemented by the Center for Research in Mathematics Education, Faculty ...

    • Development, adoption and commercialization of GM crops: A needed commodity in Nigeria 

      Alpha, Kargbo; Edrissa, Jawo; Abubakar Sadiq, Abubakar; Moses Edache Entonu, Joseph Yahaya; Jalamang, Camara (African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2020-04-06)
      Food has been recognized globally as a necessity of life and organization such as World Health Organization (WHO) have made attempts at addressing the global food scarcity crisis. One of the attempts is the introduction ...

    • Development, Dependency and HIV Risk in Kiribati 

      McMillan, Karen; Worth, Heather (Scientific Research, 2014-06)
      A study was undertaken in Kiribati, a small Pacific island nation, that has a low-level HIV epidemic but a high incidence of STIs among seafarers, their spouses (and children), and those involved in sex work. There are ...

    • Diagnostic and prognostic value of plasma level of microRNA-92a in acute myeloid leukemia 

      El-Halawani, Nabil; Hamed, Nahla; Eldafrawi, Mohamed; Mourad, Zeinab; Sorour, Amani; Ghallab, Omar (Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-01)
      Background: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short noncoding RNAs of ~21 to 23 nucleotides in length that post-transcriptionally regulate mRNA expression. Highthroughput methodologies have shown deregulated miRNA expression in an ...

    • Dietary effect of Alstonia Boonei stem bark extract on hematological profiles of Wistar albino rats after inducing oxidative stress with CCl4 

      Robert I., Uroko; Victor E., Okpashi; Bayim P.R., Bayim; Anthony U., Onwuekwe; Kate M., Ucho; Igori, Wallace (African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)
      This study examined the dietary outcome of Alstonia boonei stem bark. A. boonei stem bark was extracted with ethanol after air-drying and grinding. Hematological indices of Wistar albino rats were impacted with carbon ...

    • Differential Effect of Aluminium on Enzymes of Nitrogen Assimilation in Excised Bean Leaf Segments 

      Gupta, Priyanka; Sarengthem, Juliana; Dhamgaye, Sonal; Gadre, Rekha (Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-06)
      Aluminium is a potent toxicant in acidic soils. The present study was taken up to analyze the effects of Al on enzymes of nitrogen assimilation in excised bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) leaf segments so as to gain an insight ...

    • The Dilemma of Incumbents in Sustainability Transitions: A Narrative Approach 

      Augenstein, Karoline; Palzkill, Alexandra (MDPI AG - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2015-12)
      In the context of the larger sustainability discourse, “sufficiency” is beginning to emerge as a new value throughout Western societies, and the question asked in this article is: Can we observe and conceptually identify ...

    • Diversity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 Subtypes in Western Kenya 

      Adungo, F. O.; Gicheru, M. M.; Adungo, N. I.; Matilu, M. M.; Lihana, R. W.; Khamadi, S. A. (Scientific Research, 2014-12)
      Background: HIV/AIDS is the principal pandemic in the world today. Two viral types (HIV-1 and HIV-2), with numerous groups (M, N and O for HIV-1 and A through H for HIV-2) have emerged. These have further proliferated ...

    • Diving Deep in Employee Training to Understand Employee Engagement 

      Ahmed, U.; Phulpoto, W.; Umrani, W.A.; Abbas, S.I. (OMICS Group, 2015-12)
      Human resource practices have prominently influenced employee behaviors and outcomes at work. This conceptual paper proposes motivations to explore employee training in depth to understand how its key component including need ...

    • DNA Vaccines Approach: From Concepts to Applications 

      Pereira, Vanessa Bastos; Zurita-Turk, Meritxell; Saraiva, Tessália D. L.; Castro, Camila P.; Souza, Bianca M.; Agresti, Pamela M.; Lima, Fernanda A.; Pfeiffer, Vanessa N.; Azevedo, Marcela S. P.; Rocha, Clarissa S.; Pontes, Daniela S.; Azevedo, Vasco; Miyoshi, Anderson (Scientific Research, 2014-05)
      DNA vaccines are the third generation vaccines based on purified plasmid preparations containing transgenes that encode antigenic/therapeutic proteins or peptides capable of triggering an immune response against a wide ...

    • “Do Not Weep” (Luke 7: 13): In the Footstep of the Compassionate Jesus 

      Obiorah, Mary Jerome (Scientific Research, 2014-08)
      The divine image, which every human being bears as a result of God’s benevolence at creation, attracts us to the Divine. Human beings are religious by nature and in order to fully realise themselves as humans they have ...

    • Do We Have an Inborn Moral Sense? 

      Walker, Marilyn (Scientific Research, 2014-11)
      This paper reviews some recent work in the relationship between caring behavior among humans, an evolutionary adaptation necessary for survival of the species, and our moral sense of right and wrong. The investigation ...

    • Does Innovative Financing Increase the Firm Performance? An Empirical Investigation of Indian Manufacturing Firms 

      Vunyale, Narender; Raja, Nemi; Krishnankutty, Raveesh (Scientific Research, 2016-04)
      The firms mobilizing resources using innovative debt from market reduce dependence on the traditional banking and financial institutions. The firms raising resources by directly approaching public have some incentive to ...

    • Does Obesity Affect Early Results after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting? 

      Aithoussa, Mahdi; Atmani, Noureddine; Seghrouchni, Anis; Abdou, Abdessamad; Moutakiallah, Younes; Bamous, Mehdi; Bellouize, Siham; Nya, Fouad; Lakhal, Zouhair; Ghadbane, Abdedaim H.; Elbekkali, Youssef; Boulahya, Abdelatif (Scientific Research, 2017-10)
      Background: The aim of this study was to quantify the effect of obesity on early results after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Methods: A retrospective cohort study of patients underwent isolated CABG from ...

    • DOF transcription factors in developing peanut (Arachis hypogaea) seeds 

      Yan, Haiyan; Huang, Jiaquan; Liao, Boshou; Lan, Xianqing; Luo, Qiuting; Tang, Junlong (Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-01)
      DNA binding with one finger (DOF) transcription factors play important roles in storage material accumulation and morphogenesis of developing seeds. Oil and protein contents varied in different cultivars in important oil ...

    • Dollarization in East Africa: Causes, Consequences, and Future Forecasts 

      Hassan Musse1, Sayid; Echchabi2, Abdelghani (2017-02)
      The dollarization phenomenon has been widespread among the East African countries for many decades. This trend results in several consequences that might be either beneficial or harmful to these countries and their ...

    • Dormancy and germination in two Australian native species (Acacia aneura and Rhodanthe floribunda) 

      Paul Theophile Epee Misse* (African Journal of Biological Sciences, 2019-04-12)
      In the laboratory of plant physiology of the University of Queensland (Gatton Campus), a seed germination experiment was undertaken on seeds of two Australian native plant species – Rhodanthe floribundato and Acacia aneura. ...

    • Drilling Operation and Formation Damage 

      Fallah, Hooman; Sheydai, Sara (Scientific Research, 2013-06)
      Transport of particle suspensions in oil reservoirs is an essential phenomenon in many oil industry processes. Solid and liquid particles dispersed in the drilling fluid (mud) are trapped by the rock (porous medium) and ...

    • Drivers of rice production: evidence from five Sub‑Saharan African countries 

      Nasrin, Sultana; Lodin, Johanna Bergman; Jirström, Magnus; Holmquist, Bjorn; Djurfeldt, Agnes Andersson; Djurfeldt, Göran (2015)
      Background: In spite of considerable rice production gains over the past 50 years, Sub-Saharan Africa is becoming increasingly dependent on rice imports as demand is outpacing domestic supply. The serious economic and ...