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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

The Hepatoprotective Effect of Acalypha wilkesiana Muell Arg. Leaves on some Biochemical Parameters in Wistar Albino Rats

O. J. Sule, A. R. Abdu & I. Elekwa · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The effects of Acalypha wilkesiana leaves on biochemical indices in wistar albino rats were studied. Activity of total Protein and bilirubin (direct and indirect bilirubin) in the serum were determined colorimetrically, while lipid peroxidation products, thiobarbituric acid-react...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/8045

Alternative Approach for the Derivation of Black-Scholes Partial Differential Equation in the Theory of Options Pricing Using Risk Neutral Binomial Process

S. E. Fadugba, J. T. Okunlola & E. I. Adeyemi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper presents a risk neutral binomial process as an alternative approach for the derivation of analytic pricing equation called “Black-Scholes Partial differential Equation” in the theory of option pricing. Binomial option pricing is a powerful technique that can be used to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14349

Effect of Irrigation Water pH on Some Soil Properties and Growth of Some Pear Rootstocks Grown on Sand and Calcareous Soils

Wafai El-Hosseni Ahmed & Hanaa M. Sherif · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

To study effect of irrigation water pH and soil type on growth of some pear rootstocks and some soil properties, two rootstocks (Pyrus communis and Pyrus betulaefolia) were grown on two soils (sand and calcareous) during successive seasons of 2010 and 2011. pH values of irrigatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/10000

Effect of Cashew Leaves and Stem-Bark Extracts on the Germaination of Maize

O. W. Nwokeocha & B. S. Ezumah · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

A study was carried out on Anacardium occidentale Linn. (cashew) from Uturu community of Isukwuato local government in Abia state Nigeria to determine the effect of its leaves and stem-barks extracts on the sprouting of maize seeds. The seeds were allowed to sprout having met all...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/14409

Supervised Linear Classification Performance Based on Marginal Probability for Two Groups

F. Z. Okwonu · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

The conventional technique to determine classification performance for the linear classification techniques strictly depends on the mean probabilities of correct classification or misclassification. Based on the mean probabilities of correct classification, robustness can be dete...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/13449

India’s Export Horticulture Markets in Multispeed World Economies: Trends of Exports, Prices, Elasticities and Policies

M. B. Dastagiri · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

We are living in multispeed world economies. The globe has initiated measures to support horticulture industry. India is the fruit and vegetable basket of the world. The vast production base offers India tremendous opportunities for exports. During 2011-12, India exported vegetab...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14116

Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: Implication for Growth

Ojide MakuaChukwu Gabriel & Ogbodo Joseph Charles · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: This paper examines growth evidence of federal government allocation share, state governments’ allocation share, and state governments’ internally generated revenue in Nigeria. Study Design: Dynamic Model and Correlation were used. Methodology: We used aggregate annual data...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/5859

Derivatives of Ferulic Acid: Structure, Preparation and Biological Activities

Kehan Pei, Juanying Ou, Caihuan Huang & Shiyi Ou · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Ferulic acid is a natural compound that possesses multiple physiological and pharmaceutical functions. The chemical, physical, and pharmaceutical properties of this phenolic acid can be improved by derivatives with other active compounds. This sentence (Hence, such improvements c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14104

Bioformulations in Pest Control – A Review

Ana Paula Almeida Portela Silva, Roberto Teixeira Alves, Elza Aurea Luna Alves Lima & Vera Lucia de Menezes Lima · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Biotic and abiotic factors limit the action of entomopathogens and interfer for reaching the expected results. Moreover, the requirement of import and export markets for good quality foods with low content of toxic waste has increased. In this sense, new organic products have bee...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/12395

Microsatellite Analysis of Six Populations of Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus from Nigeria

S. A. Nwafili, Ren Guijing & Gao Tian Xiang · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: To investigate the patterns and levels of genetic polymorphism and population structures of wild C. nigrodigitatus using the microsatellite DNA in Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: in Nigeria between 2008 and 2009, and Laboratory of Mariculture, Ocean University of China...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/9638

Histopathologic Patterns of Adipocytic Tumours in University of Benin Teaching Hospital; A Twenty Year Retrospective Study

E. I. Odokuma, V. J. Ekanem & O.E. Osemeke · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Introduction: Adipocytic (lipomatous) tumours have been described as soft tissue neoplasms composed of adipocytes at different stages of maturity. The predominant benign varieties are usually managed by surgical excision and therefore have much better prognosis than the malignant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/13431

Estimation of a Long-Run Cost Function for Bananas Cultivation in Jordan

Bassam Aldeseit, Ali AL-Sharafat & Maher Yousef · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

This study aimed at investigating bananas production in Jordan in terms of estimating the long run cost function and deriving the associated parameters. A field survey was carried out to collect the primary data in Ghore Area of Jordan (Jordan Valley). Simple random and purposive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/11419