Aims: In this study we were interested in the effect of happy and sad mood on the memory of emotional (happy and sad) and non-emotional photographs. Study Design: A 3 (mood: happy, sad, or control) x 3 (photograph type: happy, sad, and neutral) mixed factorial design was used. Mo...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8872
In the U.S., Methamphetamine (Meth) manufacture seems to follow a cycle that is in sync with unemployment rates and recessions (or slides in the economy). Correspondingly, there are alarming increases in meth lab seizure sat the start of recessions in the U.S. The recent lingerin...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8389
Every organization needs suppliers and no organization can exist without suppliers. Therefore, the organizations approach to suppliers and the selection of the appropriate supplier, its acquisition processes and policies, and its relationships with suppliers, is of vital importan...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8627
Aims: Investigations were conducted on the development of gypsum plaster used naturally by adding 1% of admixture (Superplasticizer) and reinforcing it with Barchip fibers. Methodology: Different percentages of Barchip as 0, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.25 and 1.5% were used. The compressive...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7356
Aims: To investigate the hydrochemical regime of Isebo River in Ibadan, South-western Nigeria with respect to its chemical quality status for drinking purposes due to its proximity to an industrial area and to also give recommendations based on the findings. Methodology: Ten wate...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7985
According to leverage and volatility feedback effects there are relationships between the return and the risk of stocks in the stock markets. Using daily and weekly data of Computer industry index in Tehran stock Exchange (TEX), this study investigates both leverage and volatilit...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7965
As the U.S. immigrant population increases, a thorough understanding of the socio-economic interactions, inter-ethnic relationships, and the impacts of the host country on immigrants, is worthy of examination. Our study reviewed the literature on factors, from both home and host...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7579
Aims: Due to the combined effect of urbanization, increased population and changes in lifestyle, bread consumption in Nigeria has increased considerably. Nigeria has over the years been dependent on foreign nations, particularly the US for the importation of wheat, which has been...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8825
The paper explained how seasoned timber can be preserved against fungi and insects attack. Types of wood and the causes of wood deterioration is also explained in the paper. It discussed Methods of applying preservatives and ways of seasoning timber. Methods of calculating moistu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8796
Aims: Organizational commitment (OC) is one of employees’ attitudes toward their organizations. The study aims at comparing the organizational commitment level of employees across four sector organizations to explore whether OC is influenced by organizational characteristics (typ...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7613
Aims: Financial factors are significantly related to the performance of construction firms. Moreover, total failure of the construction firms is higher than the percentage of failures of firms in other industries. Therefore, this study was conducted to achieve three objectives. F...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8418
In this paper, we study the Schur geometric convexity (concavity) of the ratio of difference of means. Also established some inter related mean inequalities related to the ratio of difference of means.
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7152
Aims: To explore the benefits of NbN coating on mild steel (MS) with electroless nickel (EN) interlayer. Study Design: To deposit NbN coatings at various N2/Ar flow-ratios and substrate biasing; optimize the parameters and then deposit NbN on MS with EN interlayer. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7355
Aims: To review the trend of occupational accidents and fatality in Greek Marine fish farms. Study Design: Data on the occupational accidents in the Greek Mariculture industry are reviewed and compared with Occupational Accidents in Greece and in Europe. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/8886