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The Impact of Nonfarm Activities on Rural Farm Household Income and Food Security in the Upper East and Upper West Regions of Ghana
(Scientific Research, 2016-06)Research shows that participation in rural non-farm activities exerts a pronounced impact on agriculture, household farm decisions, rural development, income and welfare as well as household food security. This paper ... -
Impact of rotavirus vaccination on rotavirus hospitalisationrates among a resource-limited rural population in Mbita,Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018-04)A two-dose oral monovalent rotavirus vaccine (RV1) was introduced into the KenyanNational Immunization Program in July 2014. We assessed trends in hospitalisation for rotavirus-specific acute gastroenteritis (AGE) and strain ... -
The Impact of Season, Parity, and Volume of Colostrum on Holstein Dairy Cows Colostrum Composition
(Scientific Research, 2017-07)The objectives of the study were to assess colostrum quality and nutrients in dairy cows in Isfahan, Iran, and to determine the effects of calving season, parity, and volume of first colostrum on colostrum quality. ... -
Impact of the Housing on the Air Flow and the Thermal Behavior of an Automotive Clutch System
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)New directives and increasing competition push automakers to get better performances (engine power increase), along with mass and size reduction (consumption). These evolutions lead to an increase of the thermal solicitations ... -
The Impact of the Physiochemical Properties of Manufactured Nanoparticles on In vitro and In vivo Evaluation of Particle Toxicity
(2014-04)Recently, many in vitro studies evaluating the effects of nanoparticles on cellular physiology have been reported. In in vitro systems, the nano-objects induce not only primary effects but also confounding (artificial) ... -
The Impacts of Joint Energy and Output Prices Uncertainties in a Mean-Variance Framework
(Scientific Research, 2017-08)In this paper, we analyze the impacts of joint energy and output prices uncertainties on the inputs demands in a mean-variance framework. We find that the concepts of elasticities and variance vulnerability play important ... -
Impacts of termites on selected soil physicochemical characteristics in the highlands of Southwest Ethiopia
(published online, 2017-03)Termites are reported to improve soil physicochemical properties thereby enhance soil fertility of their mound and foraging areas. Empirical study pertaining to these effects is missing in Southwest Ethiopia. For this ... -
Impacts of ZnO nanoparticles on growth and antioxidant enzymes of the green alga Scenedesmus obliquus
(African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)The growing passion for new industrial technology, using innovative materials such as nanoparticles (NPs) which reached water bodies as wastewater, heavily influenced aquatic organisms and consequently the human life. ... -
Imperata yellow mottle virus: An Emerging Threat to Maize, Sorghum and Pearl Millet in Burkina Faso
(Scientific Research, 2017-05)Imperata yellow mottle caused by Imperata yellow mottle virus (IYMV) of the genus Sobemovirus was first characterized on Imperata cylindrica and Zea mays in Burkina Faso. The disease has been reported in several localities ... -
The Imperative of Stock Market on Economic Growth in Nigeria: “The Endogenous Growth Model”
(OMICS Group, 2016-01)The study examined the imperative of stock market on economic performance in Nigeria. The objective of the study were to examine the relationship between total value traded in the stock market, market capitalization, ... -
Implementability by a Canonical Indirect Mechanism of an Optimal Two-Dimensional Direct Mechanism
(Scientific Research, 2017-02)The present paper investigates the multi-dimensional mechanism design in which buyers have taste and budget as their private information. The paper shows an easy proof of a two-dimensional optimal direct mechanism by ... -
The implementation of Alu insertion polymorphism as a genetic marker for forensic investigation in a Jordanian population sample
(African Science Publications, 2020-07-09)Alu element is one of the most abundant short interspersed nuclear elements (SINE) in the human genome with great forensic potential. The current study focused on the analysis of the utility of Alu insertion polymorphism ... -
Implementing a braided home-based parent-support curriculum: Lessons learned
(2017-12)A singular parent-support program is limited in its ability to address multiple child and family needs. One innovative solution is braiding, a process in which two evidence-based programs are systematically combined as a ... -
The Implications of Mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility—A Literature Review Perspective
(Scientific Research, 2018-02)The purpose of this paper is to discuss the implications of mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions: the CSR levy. Using public interest theory as the theoretical lens, this paper adopts a pro-regulation ... -
Implicit, Context Management Systems for Mobile Health Services
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2015-03)Objectives: In this paper data flow and executive model of Mobile Health services risk management by the use of context aware systems are provided. Materials and Methods: Mobile health (M-Health) refers to using portable ... -
Improved Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst. growth by mycorrhizal inoculation
(African Science Publications, 2021-01-01)Sclerocarya birrea is a multipurpose species which is recognized as a plant species of commercial, medicinal and cultural importance in Africa. However, it remains in the wild and its production and existence are dependent ... -
Improvement of Open-Circuit Voltage in Organic Photovoltaic Cells with Chemically Modified Indium-Tin Oxide
(Scientific research, 2013-12)The possibility of the increase in open-circuit voltage of organic photovoltaic cells based primarily indium-tin oxide (ITO)/rubrene/fullerene/Al structure by changing the work function of ITO anodes and Al cathodes was ... -
Improving Bandwidth of Yagi-Uda Arrays
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2012-01)A novel approach for improving antenna bandwidth is described using a 6-element Yagi-Uda array as an example. The new approach applies Central Force Optimization, a deterministic metaheuristic, and Variable Z0 technology, ... -
Improving Functional Characteristics of Wool and Some Synthetic Fibres
(Scientific Research, 2011-10)The present article reviews recent developments in different treatments that confer functional characteristics on wool and some synthetic fibers such as acrylic, polyamide and polyester of these functionalities mention is ... -
Improving HIV Treatment Adherence through a Public Private Partnership in Zambia
(Scientific Research, 2014-03)Background: Effective ART with low viral loads and absence of STIs significantly reduce chances of sexual transmission of HIV. ART is therefore a key pillar in HIV prevention. Appropriate support is however essential for ...