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Empirical Analysis on Potential Risk Factors for Domestic Violence against Women in Ethiopia

Habtamu Kiros Gebresilassie · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Domestic violence against women persists to be a major challenge and a threat to women’s empowerment in Ethiopia, while Ethiopia is among the countries which have legal and policy provisions to enhance the rights of women. This study was held based on data obtained from 2016 Ethi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230152

A Part II of the Reports on the Ongoing HMD Technology Research

Aliaksandr Yurievich Alevanau & Olgerd Pavlovich Kuznechik · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

The report continues reporting of results of an ongoing research verifying a hypothetic energy generation mechanism for reengineering of Gritskevich’s Hydro Magnetic Dynamo (HMD). The HMD technology is a patented technology for electric power generation. It was invented in Russia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i330153

Efficacy of Two (2) Organic Fertilizer Sources (Oil Palm Bunch and Vermicast) on the Growth Response of Tetrapleura tetraptera

A. F. Aderounmu & F. B. Musa · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

To increase awareness of Tetrapleura tetraptera potential uses, enhance its utilization and promote its domestication as a fruit trees, a potential use of organic manure as soil amendment in afforestation, reforestation, agroforestry, fruit tree orchards, and bio-energy plantatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230150

Why Don’t Cancer Survivors Attend Cancer Support Groups in Toronto

Tsorng-Yeh Lee, Beryl Pilkington & Grace Ho · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada. Professionally or nonprofessionally led support groups have been recognized as a significant source of psychosocial support for cancer survivors. However, the participation rate was low and reasons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230151

Cryptococcosis in HIV – Infected Hospitalized Patients in Latvia

Sangirejeva Anastasija, Azina Inga & Rozentale Baiba · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Aims: To determine the prevalence of cryptococcal infection among HIV hospitalized patients, to evaluate clinical characteristics and outcomes in Latvia. Study Design:  Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital, Latvian Center o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230149

Drying Characteristics of Abelmoschus esculentus Thin Piece on Drying in a Fabricated Tunnel Dryer

Dinesh Kumar, L. P. Singh & A. K. Singh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

For the storage of crops, various drying processes are used. It should be synthesized on the basis of drying time, product quality such as colour texture and the taste of the product when uses. To study the drying characteristics of Abelmoschus esculentus (bhindi) thin piece was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230148

Early Warning System for Flood Disaster Prediction in Wetland Area in Greater Yola Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System

Ishaya Bitrus, P. B. Zirra & Sarjiyus Omega · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Natural calamity disrupts our daily life activities; thereby bring many sufferings in our life. One of the natural disasters is the flood. Flood is one of the most catastrophic disasters. However, too much rainfall courses environmental hazard. These prompted to flood prediction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130147

Breast Cancer Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs among Libyan Women

Meluda R. El-Hamadi, Mukhtar Gusbi, Mukhtar Aisa & Hajer Elkout · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent cancer of women. The high mortality in developing countries is associated with late detection, and lack of knowledge and adequate screening programmes. Aims: To determine breast cancer awareness, knowledge and beliefs among Liby...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130146

Role of Bamboo Forest for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Challenges in China

Regassa Terefe, Liu Jian & Yu Kunyong · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet, with many attributes which make it a useful potential resource for humankind. Though having fast growth and good regeneration performance after harvesting is a unique characteristic of the specie. It enhances a high carbo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130145

An ARMA Model for Short-term Prediction of Hepatitis B Virus Seropositivity among Blood Donors in Lafia-Nigeria

David Adugh Kuhe & Thomas Akwana Obed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

In this paper, we attempt to search for an optimal Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) model that best forecast hepatitis B virus infection among blood donors in Lafia-Nigeria. The study uses monthly data in Lafia-Nigeria for the period of 11 years 6 months from January 2007 to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130142

Posterior Thigh Isometric Force Measurement with Extended Knee

Darío Santos, Isabel Morales, Andrea Mattiozzi, Arleth Peláez, Sabrina Pérez, Agustín Fernández, Matías Vignoli, Jorge Domínguez, Mario Battistin, Rodrigo Barboza, Camilo Martínez, Lucia Stefanelli, Sofía González & Franco Simini · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Aims: The establishment of normal values for the hamstring flexibility and isometric posterior thigh force of healthy adults performing standard motor task consisting of acting against a rubber band in the supine position. Study Design: Observation and ecological. Place and Durat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i630141

Study on the Optimization of Double Parameters of the Air Flow Resistance and the Permeability of Electrospun Nanofiber Nonwovens

Ying Chen, Yong Liu, Lu Qi, Lei Zhang, Qinwei Fan, Xiaobo Li & Rudong Chen · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

In this paper, neural network is used as the tool to study the factors affecting the air flow resistance and the permeability of electrospun nanofiber nonwovens and analyze the major factors affecting the air flow resistance and the permeability such as concentration, distance, v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i630140

Effect of Cooperative Learning Strategy on Biology Students’ Academic Performance in Senior Secondary School in Rivers State

Kingdom-Aaron, Gloria Ibemenji, Etokeren, Inibehe Sunday & Okwelle, P. Chijioke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

Aims: This study investigated the effect of cooperative learning strategy on students’ academic performance in biology in Senior Secondary Schools in Rivers State. Study Design: Quasi-experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, located in the So...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i630138

Modal Analysis and Optimization of Typical Parts of 2K-V Reducer

Linshan Han, Chenxu Cao, Wenhua Jiao & Zheng Wei · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2019

As a new type of high-precision gear transmission mechanism, the transmission accuracy of the 2K-V reducer will be greatly affected by vibration. With the RV110E reducer as the research object, a three-dimensional model of the needle wheel is established. Using the finite element...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i630137