Multiplying Numbers and Beyond
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Karim Noura, M.ED
Melbourne Polytechnic University, Australia
Abstract
Multiplying any two real numbers, was and still is one of the most fascinating elements of fundamental Mathematics throughout the history of mankind. This paper is about multiplying two numbers without directly using calculator and it is prepared for students in primary and secondary schools. Working in this paper will focus on the multiplication of two positive-integers (whole and positive numbers) and it will go beyond the mechanical ways of calculation. It will include worked examples of multiplications to explain some popular methods that have been used to multiply any two numbers and to reveal the main Mathematical concepts behind each method.
Also, the work in this paper will be extended to calculate the square of any Integer.
Traveling Salesman Problem
Published at American Journal in Applied Mathematics (AJAM)
Marwan Ashraf, Researcher
Abstract
The proposed solutions are used to solve the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) and understand all possible solutions in the traveling salesman problem and other similar problems. The algorithm used can also solve the vehicle routing problem (more than one constraint), and the solution is based on dividing the constraints into two categories. In addition, with this algorithm, you can know the optimal solution, the maximum solution, the solution in the middle range, and the exact solution (if any) between the minimum and maximum solutions. This article contains many examples of TSP and their solutions.
Academic Pressures Affect Students’ Lives: Mental Health Crisis & Academic Failure
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Dr. Bao Tran, Lecturer/ Researcher
Director of Adult Education, New Mexico, USA
Abstract
Academic pressures affect students’ lives. School and daily life are balancing acts that students of various majors have to work toward successfully achieving their educational goals. In this digital era it is more important than ever before that we are currently enjoying and navigating our way through, performing a work-life balance between school, and daily lives. It takes some time to get used to the nerve- racking balance of studying, preparing an assignment, working, and having a social life. A solution for one student may be different for another student. The starting point of this balancing act begins when a student enrolls and registers for classes at a higher education institution. Over the years, the education industry has experienced many evolutions in course selections, degree planning (educational pathways), and the general educational goals of each student. An educational institution has designed and improved its services to expand education to new heights in the future. This article discusses the balancing act that students must work on to achieve accessible personal and academic life.
Impact of Marketing Strategy on the Market Performance of Selected Manufacturing Companies in Lagos State, Nigeria
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Jeremiah Ifenliochukwu Ibeh, Lecturer
Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria
Prof. Justitia Odinakachukwu Nnabuko
University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nigeria
Nwajimeje Joel
Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria
Kaine Ossai Fidelis
Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria
Abstract
Evaluate the impact of product branding on market performance improvement. Marketing practitioners have long been concerned about improving market performance owing to the difficulties of adequately measuring the influence of marketing techniques on sales return. The research also intend to evaluate the impact of pricing strategy on market performance and the degree of market demand and supply. The research population included 7,870 individuals, from which a sample size of 364 was calculated using Krejcie and Morgan's method at a 5% error tolerance and a 95% level of confidence. The study used a descriptive survey research approach. The primary instruments utilized to gather data were questionnaires and interviews. The Spearman rank correlation coefficient was used to test the hypotheses. The data reveal that pricing strategy has a considerable beneficial effect on market demand and supply levels, hence increasing the rate of sales growth. Product branding had a significant influence on consumer awareness, increasing market presence. According to the report, marketing strategies should include goods and services to address client demands. Additionally, the research recommends that branding help businesses get awareness; if a brand is consistent and straightforward to recognize, it can make individuals feel more secure while buying. Organizations should exercise caution when pricing their products since the amount they charge will influence how customers perceive their product and whether they will buy it.
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Growth, Yield, and Shelf-Life Response to the Interaction of NPK 15:15:15 and Poultry Manure with Potassium Permanganete (KMnO4) and Giberellic Acid (GA3) as Ethylene Remediation Agents
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Abdulrasaq Babatunde Adeyemi, B. Agric
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria
Olanrewaju Adeyemi, Graduate Assistant
University of Idaho, USA
Yetunde Olaide Oyelade, B. Agric
Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria
Abstract
Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) is a climacteric and nutritious fruit vegetable with a high rate of post-harvest losses. Tomato requires appropriate soil fertility management and post-harvest handling methods for optimum growth, and shelf-life elongation. The aim of this study was to compare the growth of tomato under organic (poultry manure) and chemical (NPK 15:15:15) fertilizer types and fruit shelf-life elongation using potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and gibberellic acid (GA3) as ethylene remediation agents. The field and post-harvest experiments were conducted at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Field fertilizer treatments were NPK 15:15:15 applied at 300kg/ha, poultry manure applied at 10t/ha and a control (no fertilizer), respectively. We selected five sample fruits from each of the three fertilizer treatments and subjected them to treatment with 0.01% GA3 and storage in 5% KMnO4 solution medium in the laboratory. We observed post-harvest parameters on weight change, micro-environment temperature, relative humidity, fruit firmness, pre and post storage proximate analysis, days to spoilage and fruit color change at two days intervals. Results showed that there was no significant difference in the plant height, leaf area, days to flowering, fruit weight and fruit yield of the tomato plants grown on soils amended with NPK 15:15:15 and poultry manure. However, there were significant differences in the number of branches and number of flowers at 5 weeks after transplant. Furthermore, the tomato fruit stored with 5% concentration of KMnO4 had the highest shelf-life of 47days followed by tomato fruits stored at 0.01% GA3 with shelf-life of 37days while the tomato fruits without ethylene remediation agent (control) is the least, having a shelf-life of 17days. In conclusion, the fertilizer type used in the production of tomatoes does not affect the shelf life of tomato fruits. Furthermore, storage of tomato fruits in KMnO4 at 5% concentration medium is effective in the shelf-life elongation."
How to Integrate Assistive Technology and Instrumental Enrichment to Facilitate and Make a Difference in Special Education **
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Mateo Gonzalez, Ph.D. & Academic Researcher
Creighton University, USA
Abstract
Technology has opened numerous magic windows for educators to facilitate learners with special needs or even children with disabilities. Thus the need for assistive technology and instrumental enrichment to facilitate and make a difference in special education becomes a popular research topic to be investigated. And the breakthrough for special teaching technique is associated with instrumental enrichment, which was frequently abbreviated to IE. The theory was based on an interactionist theory of learning between the teacher and the learners. The ideal setting under IE is defined as the following: the size of the class is ideally in single figures; IE involves a program of mental activities, with an emphasis on the nonverbal, such as patterns of shapes; In reality, however, it also includes language, numbers and pictures. There are fifteen separate sequenced sets of tasks; each one is claimed to develop a particular mental skill. In the classroom setting, there usually involves comparison, classification, sequencing and understanding relationships in space and time. *
The Chinese Perspective to Recognize Medical Rescuing: An Analysis of Policy, Regulations and Professional Practices **
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Josh Tremblay, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Waterford, Ireland
Abstract
Medical Rescuing was in high stake during the professional practices in many countries, especially developing countries such as China. Based on oriental perspective, this research proposed a critical analysis of policy, regulations and professional practices in medical rescuing based on three continuous observable stages. In the history of medical practices, the medical instructors were always recognized as unique personnel whose knowledge, experiences and professional levels were believed to be of critical importance for the overall development of medical institutions. Though a lot of empirical investigations were conducted to identify the double perspectives on the view of identifying medical instructors as both trainer and researcher, it is still worthwhile to deeply lay insight on what special professional characteristics contribute to the climax of their professional practices. As a result, this empirical study plans to give particular insights of a holistic picture to readers on this problematic issue of medical professional’s mysterious behavior and level of satisfaction through providing sophisticated implications and enriched data analysis. This study is of great importance in the field of medical professional practices and it will inspire future research on analysis of policy, regulations and professional practices during the process of medical rescuing. *
Unique Perspectives and Reflections on Practical Application of AI-aided Language Instruction in English Teaching and Learning Process **
Published at American Journal of Applied Linguistics (AJAL)
Meilin Zhuang, Ph.D. & Associate Professor
Ningbo, China
Xifang Weng, Ph.D. & Senior Researcher
Shijiazhuang, China
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is Considered to be one of the most effective way of teaching ESL learners in non-English speaking counties due to its nature of simultaneous interaction, vivid display and original procedure. AI has already become one essential part of our lives in current society and it has great impact on eCommerce, marketing, manufacturing, medical field, automotive industries as well as teaching field. Recent years, AI was widely employed in foreign language learning and education as well. Modern technology has gradually changed the way of teaching and learning in the new century and new Social Networking Sites (SNS), AI, Immersive Learning Simulation (ILS) has already entered our daily life. The advanced modern facilities such as Internet, multimedia technology, ILS, has made English teaching and learning constructive, collaborative ad individualized. This particular study concentrates on each individual learner’s progressive learning panorama and holistic description of an effective teaching and learning environment where a unique model of individual learner’s strategy has been initialized and discussed with the help of AI support. Moreover, based on the research result, the author also proposed a unique instructive model with AI interaction to fundamentally overcome the difficulties in language teaching caused by traditional method. *
Quantum Cognition Framework: How to Predict Human Normal Interaction Decision-making and Human Irrational Behavior **
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
James Baker, Ph.D. & Professor
Iowa, USA
Melissa Baldwin, Ph. D. & Lecturer
Iowa, USA
Abstract
Some scientists believe that quantum mechanics can help explain human interaction, decision-making and human irrational behaviors. This research is a very innovative and meaningful topic because from history, quantum cognition, human psychology and human behavior are not seemingly and rationally correlated. In addition, to predict human behavior by using quantum cognition was completely ignored by researchers all over the world for decades. Based upon the classical theory of quantum cognition, recent scientists found that there are many 'irrational' human behaviors which can be modeled and thus predicted by quantum theory. And by using quantum cognition model, we can also predict people's choices, decision-making process and other human behaviors. This hypothesis was based on the fact that the quantum trajectory is associated with human body movement, mood and thinking pattern and thus the logic could be explained or partially explained by quantum probability. Current research demonstrated a new perspective on predicting human behaviors. *
Cognitive and Historical Perspectives Intertwined: A Request of Practical Solution to Optimize the Outcome of Second Language Acquisition **
Published at American Journal of Applied Linguistics (AJAL)
David Gardner, Ph. D. & Assistant Professor
Utah State University, USA
ERIKA, Ph.D. & Lecturer
University of North Texas, USA
Abstract
Second language acquisition (SLA) under the guidance of cognitive linguistics has been explored by counterless scholars in recent years. However, it is barely common to use the combined interaction and effect of both cognitive perspective and historical perspective on the second language teaching process. In view of four aspects of Second Language Acquisition (SLA), including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, the researcher set up experimental models to exam the practical effects of cognitive and historical model on foreign language acquisition from an intertwined perspective. In view of the difficulties encountered by second language learners, the author initialized an original research which focus on assisting SLL to improve comprehensive abilities during the process of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The research result conforms to the research hypothesis and it will contribute to second language teaching and learning practice in non-English speaking countries *
Systematic Review of the Literature, Process and Development of Accountability Control: A Scientific Case Study **
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Kenneth Jensen, Ph.D. & Researcher
University of New Hampshire, USA
Timothy Powell, Ph.D. & Associate Professor
Oklahoma State University, USA
Abstract
This article reviewed the research field of accountability control under the systematic review of literature, process and development. The research emcompasses the holistic domain of Management Control Systems (MCS), systematic literature, and accountability control. The article includes the definition of management control systems (MCS), the frameworks, graphic sketch, and conceptualizations of MCS with the illustration from the author's unique perspective. As we all recognize that accountability control could stay in the center of behavior, determination and final action, MCS could also function as the key element to facilitate accountability control and systematic development of original conceptualization. The author rebuilt and reconstructed the existing model of MCS and thus promoted the research of this scientific case study in a practical sense. The research result is of great value for future researchers focusing on the similar research topic. *
Effects of Insect-control Compounds on the Systematically Increasing in Crop Production Against Desert Locust **
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Muhammad Aziz, Ph.D. Scholar
Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan
Abstract
Desert Locust, according to Schistocerca gregaria (Magora, Lecoqb & Hunter, 2008) is a famous agricultural pest that causes severe damage to crops and leads to economic losses in different agricultural stages. In recent years, agricultural practitioners realized the importance of locust prevention and control to avoid or at least decrease the harmful environmental effects and the damage to organic cop production. As a result, the desert locust control becomes an emergent necessity to improve the overall grain production in the fields. According to Magora, Lecoqb & Hunter (2008), the success deploy of preventive control could possibly be realized in a systematic way by comparing population size, location, fields quality, locust distribution and acid level before and after the strategy was carried out by employing effective control tools and techniques. The research result found that in order to effectively control the severe influence of desert locust, one to two years’ research and preparation should become a routine work by agricultural practitioners. The research result also revealed that the combination of new-chemistry insecticides could be used as an effective measure and also could be an important factor for the integrated pest management of insect. *
Globalization, New Managerialism, and Global Disturbance: The Changing Academic Climate in the Multiple Dimensions of World’s Higher Education **
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Natal Wolhuter, Research Scholar
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Abstract
In view of the trends in global higher education, Altbach, Reisberg, Liz (2019) pointed out that providing higher education to all aspects for a country’s general population means confronting social inequalities completely rooted in history, culture, social and economic structure which may influence each individual to compete in society. By investigating the changing nature of the academic profession in contemporary society, the researcher narrowed down the research scope of this particular article to globalization, new managerialism, and global disturbance: the changing academic climate in the dynamic dimension of world’s higher education. First of all, the researcher globalization, new managerialism, and global disturbance by citing extensive references and self-interpretation. Second, the author reviewed the basic literature in the recent educational field and illustrated how to improve the cognitive recognition of the basic concepts mentioned. By comparing the two distinctive schools of academic assertions, the author skillfully left the research questions for readers to doubt, dispute, reflect, summarize and conclude. It is envisioned by the author that in the future comparative work on trends in higher education, researchers should take particular attention on both the practical aspects and the methodological aspect based on extensive research and deduction. *
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Among Healthcare Workers: A Transformative and Fundamental Technology in the Medical Field **
Published at American Journal of Computer Sciences (AJCS)
Takashi Suzuki, Ph.D. & Researcher
Kansai University, Japan
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the similarity of human intelligence that is processed by some systems. In Schönberger (2019), AI was perceived as the most transformative and fundamental technology in the 21st century. Even in the medical field, AI gradually gained momentum and started to lead the trend of gradually changing the infrastructure of medical practices. With the practical nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as Machine learning, deep learning, and image processing work in the field of medical imaging, AI will totally change our perspective in healthcare work and it will definitely benefit the real life of healthcare. As we can also witness from the current society in the modern era that in every aspect of medical fields, medical practitioners are employing advanced AI technology to take care of patients, make medical decisions for patients and family members. With the fast development of AI technology in the medical field, healthcare work will embrace a prosperous and fruitful future. *
Effects of Biochemically Triggered Heat Stress (BTHS) on Crop Plants: A Futuristic Perspective **
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Amal Ali, Ph.D. Scholar
University of Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract
Extensive Heat Stress (EHS) is defined as an important environmental stress which confines plant growth, development, metabolism, fruition, and productivity on the worldwide scale (Hasanuzzaman & Nahar, 2013). Plant growth development and productivity actually concerns countless biochemical interaction and reactions that are sensitive to temperature. Gradually rising environmental temperature is the key component for environmental control, which is in advance of most perilous abiotic stress. Nanotechnology, viewing the agricultural sectors, have captured intensive research efforts because of their distinctive properties and numerous applications. A field trial was performed to evaluate the effect of HHS levels on growth, yield and quality of crop under heat stress. The plant measurements were made for heat induced changes on osmolytes accumulation, lipid peroxidation, oxidative stress and antioxidative response, seed nutrient and yield attributes at flowering stage. Among all sowing dates, the crop which was sown on March 7, 2018 (First sowing date), statistically performed better than other sowing dates although foliar application of 20 ppm zinc oxide nanoparticles ameliorate mungbean performance under both, no heat and heat induced environments. *
Constructive Analysis of Ideology and Discourse: A Critical Review of News Coverage and Ratings **
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Richard Garcia, Ph. D. & Lecturer
Montana State University, USA
Abstract
According to TEUN (2007), contrary to most traditional descriptive methods, ideologies are hereby defined within a multidisciplinary framework which unites social, cognitive and discursive sub-components. The current study shaded a critical look at the news reports of the Saudi Arabia. Previous research has focused on media ratings which pays to ideology and public opinion. However, it also has been described how changing in media discourse affects the process. This study analyzed the 20 news reports originated from Saudi Arabia using the method of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). The results show that the differences in the reports using variation patterns which in turn possess the potential of changing and monitoring readers` ideologies and thinking patterns via influencing their opinions and world view on the nature of power relations and interactional activities. The current research tries to contribute to the area of research on media discourse and ideology construction by arguing that discourse variation has not been sufficiently defined and interpreted. An effort will also be made to offer tentative resorts of such dynamic variation. *
Comprehensive Effects of Biochar Application: A Sustainable and Holistic Method to Achieve the Increase of Crop Production **
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Joseph Moore, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
University of Exeter, UK
Abstract
The current research focused on the comprehensive effects of Biochar application and how to achieve sustainable increase in the production of agricultural crop production. From previous research, we can see that maltreatment of inorganic fertilizers has become non -sustainable or increasingly not affordable in many areas of agricultural practice around the world due to loss of soil erosion, soil fertility, and increased fertilizer cost. Furthermore, fertilizers which are chemical in nature also polluting soil, water and air and pose many toxic products in living communities. Since the increasing fertilizer cost and urban sprawl, which quickly decrease the agricultural farm and quality of soilj, an alternative method was required to achieve sustainability in agricultural crop production. Biochar is this kind of alternative and well-recognized method by scientists because of its major role in carbon sequestration, decreasing the emissions of greenhouse gases, waste management, renewable sources of energy and a rich source of nutrients as an amendment in soil. Studies in this research demonstrated that Biochar was a reliable and porous solid charcoal-similar material, with rich carbon obtained from the pyrolysis of various organic material e.g., farm and forest and chicken litter. The current critical review summarizes about biochar production through comparison, application and influence on soil physicochemical properties, as well as interaction with the soil microorganisms, the key role in the soil after amendment with mobilizing bacteria, effects in the reduction in greenhouse gases and metal contamination and its positive and negative impacts on plant growth and yield attribute when biochar was operated in the soil. *
Effectiveness of Mass Communication in Changing Human Behavior: The Impact and Result of Strategical Analysis of SNSs Application on Social Events **
Published at American Journal of Human Resource Management (AJHRM)
Charles Davis, Ph.D. Scholar
Robert Gordon University, UK
Abstract
This paper aims at finding out the effectiveness of mass communication in changing human behavior and how SNSs Application could possibly strategically change the social events. The researcher started the article by summarizing the current category of SNSs and reviewing the current controversies of SNSs application. Then based on the literature review and data analysis, the researchers posted challenging questions about misconduct of social networking tools in the field of mass communication. One of the unsolved problems remains on how to define mass media and mass communication in the 21st century with rich tech and artificial intelligence. And how to encourage the community to get involved in communications planning, disseminating communication information and achieving the goal of mass communications. *
Considerations for Home and Community-Based COVID-19 Pandemic: The Undiscovered Consequences Among Iranian Startups **
Published at American Journal in Health Science (AJHS)
Robert Johnson, Ph.D.
University of Richmond, USA
Abstract
Due to the allocation of health resources and services, it is commonly believed that community-based protection and prevention is very effective to cut off Covid-19 transmission at the beginning stage. Recent years, the COVID-19 abrupt outbreak has become a major concern with substantial effects on markets, and the world economy. The impact of COVID-19 is assessed to be even more than all the previous global pandemic. In this short-term, due to the impacts of this pandemic, startups are more prone to fail or succeed faster than ever before; however, the challenges they face are not yet clearly scrutinized, as the pandemic was faster than scholars. This study therefore investigates the main challenges of Iranian startups by interviewing the co-founders of fifteen well-known startups. The two-step coding was used to analyze findings and these findings were explained in a focus group session to which startup co-founders, policymakers, and scholars were invited. It was concluded, six principal types of challenges are major concern by this pandemic, including, human resources management, support measures financial and marketing, mechanisms, crisis management, and few others. The research will have great impact and influence on alleviating the current emergent situation. *
Education, Knowledge and Economy in the Triangle of Recent Urban Development: The Case for New Entrepreneurs under Constraints of Neoliberalism and Higher Education Matrix **
Published at American Journal of Higher Education (AJHE)
Rosemary Williams, Ph.D. and Instructor
Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada
Michael Brown, Ph.D.
Mount Saint Vincent University, Canada
Abstract
Education opportunity is considered to be one of the most valuable factors in the economic development and employee retain rate. This particular research will demonstrate how the co-effect of education, knowledge and economy will influence recent urban development. The domination of neoliberalism and the connected discourses of new public management during the 1990s to 2000s has introduced a fundamental uplift in the way of higher education in universities and other institutions. Each has defined and justified their institutional existence. The old professional culture of intellectual enquiry and examination has been replaced with institutional new performativity, as evidenced by the emergence of an emphasis on measured outputs: on planned development, student performance, quality assurance measures and academic credit and audits. This paper identified the links between neoliberalism and globalization as well as neoliberalism and the knowledge economy. According to it, in a global neoliberal environment, the role of higher education in economic development is governed by governments as having greater importance to the extent that higher education has become the new star ship in the policy fleet for governments around the world. Universities are the basic driver for economic knowledge and as a consequence higher education institutions have been encouraged to develop links with industry. The recognition of the economic importance of higher education for economic viability is necessary to promote greater entrepreneurial skills and develop the new performative measures to enhance output to achieve targets. This paper attempts to document these trends at the level of both political philosophy and economic theory. The author believes that the research result will give the light in the research of education, economy and urban development. *
Increasing Optimal Efficiency of Crop Production under the Negative Influence of Global Greenhouse Effect **
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Bradley Smith, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Pepperdine University, USA
Abstract
The Green Revolution in 1960s enabled a sharp increase of the production of major staple grain crops (wheat, corn, rice, etc) to solve the ever-increasing demands of an increasing global population growing with geometric numbers. This article focused on how to increase the optimal efficiency of crop production under the impact of global greenhouse effect. We understand that the climate change effects have advanced in the past decade, there are still gaps in knowledge regarding the potential impacts of climate change on agriculture. These gaps are especially wide when it comes to specialized cultivation systems such as those of fruit and vegetable, which globally provide a high contribution to the human diet. To fill these gaps, we need a multifaceted approach that integrates physiology and genomics tools and might thus provide comprehensive answers, aiming at future needs. The increase in atmospheric CO2 is one of the main drivers of the climate changes and the increase of the global temperature. The CO2 molecule is also an essential nutrient for plants and increases in its concentration in the atmosphere have the potential to improve plant productivity (Leisner, 2020). However, optimizing the repose of plants to the increase in CO2 is a challenge due to its complex interaction with the regulation of stomata, transpiration and the efficiency of water use, issues discussed in detail in open stomata agriculture by Fara et al. 2019. The cultivation of crops with high productive potential and with greater resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses is seen as one of the methods with the greatest potential for obtaining higher yields, reducing the use of pesticides and without increasing the cultivated areas. Advances in genomics revolutionized and accelerated plant breeding. This will continue as costs decrease and more advanced methods are developed and applied. This was discussed by Gomes et al. 2020, in the characterization of a germplasm bank of Cucurbita moschata D. where they described the genetic relationships of agro-morphological characteristics, with the purpose of identifying early flowering genotypes, genotypes with high total levels of carotenoids in the fruit pulp and those with high potential for seed productivity and seed oil. There is an urgent need to support resilient and sustainable agriculture and the path is implementing cultivation practices and identifying new genes for agriculture. These genes should be directed to the optimization of production, mainly for the development of characteristics such as greater efficiency in the use of water, aspect fundamental in the current scenario, aiming at greater productive efficiency, less energy input and less risks to the environment. *
Positive and Negative Benefits of Flaxseed as an Organic Food Source During the Period of Sustainable and Strategic Development **
Published at American Academic Journal of Agriculture (AAJA)
Süleyman Özberk, Ph. D. and Lecturer
Cukurova University, Turkey
Abstract
Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon in around many centuries ago and many people consider it as one of the most powerful plant foods on the planet (Magee, 2020). When Traced back to history, we can also realize that flaxseed can be used to treat diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and all kinds of cancer. The application of flaxseed was highlighted by scientists and medical workers for many centuries. However, the valuable effects of flaxseed was always underestimated to a large degree, and even people who are working in the specific field can not cognitively associate the benefits of flaxseed with the treatment of certain disease. Thus, the waste of flaxseed was unnoticed when it comes over-consumption and non-effective consumption. This article will enumerate both the positive side and the negative side of flaxseed which will benefits sustainable development as an organic food source. After a systematic comparison and analysis, the conclusion was drawn naturally with statistic analysis and logic induction as scientific collaboration. *
Comparing Obesity in Urban and Rural Area Based on Demographic Factors and How Obesity Negatively Influence People’s Life Quality and Educational Level **
Published at American Journal in Health Science (AJHS)
Chukwunonso Ogbeide, Ph.D. Scholar & Lecturer
University of Benin. Nigeria
Abstract
According to recent research done by Zibima, S. B., Wasini, K. B., & Oniso, J. I. (2020), obesity is dramatically increasing year by year and it was consider one of the most severe life-threatening fatal diseases globally by the end of 2020. The fact is that obesity itself may not be dangerous, but the complications related to obesity can be deadly or fatal in a great extent. Though many researchers have had extensive research in this field, only a few compared the scientific data from unban area with which from the suburban area. The goal of this research is first, to employ scientific data, research, and analysis with the goal of raising public awareness for people who are within the high-risk group and try to rescue them by informing them of the basic knowledge of obesity’s origin, prevention, danger, threatening, and treatment. Second, the realistic purpose for this research is comparing obesity in urban and rural area based on demographic factors and how obesity negatively influence people’s life quality and educational level. A questionnaire was obtained from 200 attendees and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used for the scientific analysis of the data. The research results confirmed the doubts and anxiety of the severely negative influence of obesity on educational achievements, human life quality, life expectancy at present and in the future. *
Contemporary Research on Synthesis Methods of Metal-organic Frameworks (MOFs) **
Published at American Journal of Chemical Science (AJCS)
Shawna Pochipinski, Ph. D. & Lecturer
University of Abuja, Nigeria
Abdulkadir Bamisaye, Ph. D. & Assistant Professor
Abia State University, Nigeria
Abstract
Recent years, the research on Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are countless yet no previous research focused on MOF on the basis that they are a class of hybrid network of supramolecular solid materials composed of organized organic linkers and metal cations. This research paper displayed enormously high surface areas with tunable pore size and fitful functionality, and it can be applied to the hosts for a range of guest molecules. After the thorough discovery research, MOFs have experienced widespread exploration for their applications in gas storage, drug delivery and sensing. An ultimate goal of the current research is to better understand the two-sided effects of MOF membranes and the research result showed significant positive proofs. The preliminary conclusion is that MOFs can be regarded as a reusable merging of solid acids and organic polymers in the area of construction and industrial foundation. This article synthesized the functionality of MOFs with unique perspective and the research implications are of great importance in further discovering and advancing the practical development of chemical science. *
Understanding Our Mind Through Guidance: How Philosophy Enables Us to Perceive the World and Master Human Mind **
Published at American Journal of Philosophy Quarterly (AJPQ)
Keith Jardine, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
University of Central Missouri, USA
Carlos Knoll, Ph.D. Scholar
University of Central Missouri, USA
Abstract
The current research is understanding our mind: how philosophy enables us to perceive the world and master human mind. As we all know, designing a study about the thinking pattern to investigate how minds work while thinking is the mind in conversation with itself. The central model stated that the mind is the core mode of self-interrogation in psychotherapy and psychology built on philosophical precepts. Both Socratic dialogue and stoicism are evident in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). CBT and especially REBT instruct people to examine and dispute their beliefs and thus to tolerate unpleasant feelings—shades of Epictetus. The connection is bidirectional: The most perplexed evidence showed that people's psychological positions on philosophical questions in the center of the free-will existence are significantly influenced by their individual temperament and personality rather than cognitive ability. Future research will explore related philosophical questions which remain for human beings to further discover. *
From Western Culture to Eastern Culture: A Dialogic Perspective on the Holistic Overview of Chinese Culture and American Culture **
Published at Journal of American Academic Research (JAAR)
Wenbin Xue, Ph. D. & Lecturer
China University of Mining & Technology, China
Abstract
Due to globalization, the clear-cut contrast between Chinese culture and American culture was blurred through constant cultural dialogue and interaction. Culture is complex and multidimensional. It is in fact too complex to define a certain culture in simple terms and rough definition. Kroeber and Kluckhohn in 1952 identified over 160 different definitions of culture. One of the earliest widely cited definitions by Tylor in 1887 defines culture as “that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by human as a member of society.” With a dialogic perspective, this article investigated the differences and common features between western culture and eastern culture by observing the holistic overview of specific culture in China and in America. The research result confirms our hypothesis. The research also suggested that people in modern era should view distinct culture with more tolerance, appreciation and respect. New culture should be redefined with respect to historical facts, linguistic uniqueness and differences in customs. *
Research Review: Practical Research on Applications of MOFs for Gas Storage **
Published at American Journal of Chemical Science (AJCS)
Jack Willough, Ph. D. & Director of Research
University of New Orleans, USA
Nancy Evans, Ph. D. & Lecturer
University of New Orleans, USA
Abstract
Recent years, research on MOF application showed positive tendency in MOF effects on gas storage. However, current researchers conducted a serious investigation and found the previous research had obvious flaws in over-generalization. Several options are available for storing gases effectively, but these mostly require high-pressure tanks and multistage compressors. Such methods are highly expensive for practical uses and there is a need for them to be substituted by simple and less expensive solutions. In an attempt to overcome these issues and to find safer storage methods, several materials, like zeolites or activated porous carbons, have been studied for gas storage. However, MOFs have outperformed most of these traditional materials in terms of gas storage, separation and industrial application. Easy synthetic procedures, high surface area, wide opportunities for functionalization and tunable pore structures make MOFs preferable compared with other porous materials. This article reviews studies of storage applications for important gases like H2, CO2, CH4, CO, NO, hydrocarbons etc. within MOFs, with a brief description of the factors responsible for effective storage. The current researcher hopes that this research result could be reevaluated and reinstated in order to avoid practical losses. *
Applied Linguistics Revisited: Can University Students Improve English Language Skills in a “Hybrid-Method-Setting” in a Remote Area in Mainland China **
Published at American Journal of Applied Linguistics (AJAL)
Xiaobin Zhang, Ph. D. & Associate Professor
Shanxi Normal University, China
Abstract
The current research on applied linguistics provided us a new perspective on language acquisition and this research will solve the research question: Can University Students Improve English Language Skills in a “Hybrid-Method-Setting” in a Remote Area in Mainland China? We selected 100 students from English linguistics major class and trained them through different techniques in the classroom. Teachers give them training materials and specific instruction in learning and performances. Then instructors gave insightful suggestions for English-as-a-second-language learners (ESLs) on how to improve their English language skills from the perspective of applied linguistics and cognitive linguistics; The research yielded constructive result which has far-reaching impact on English teaching and learning activities with meaningful findings, First result revealed that students should be mentally prepared to engage in practical exercises and be ready to active participation in the classroom. Second, students should often attend specific seminar and question answer session to obtain the expected level of language skills during the process of language application. In addition, authentic motivation, deep interest and collaboration are also key factors which positively influence the final achievement of language acquisition. *
Contributing Factors in Determining Balance Between Job Opportunities, Job Employment and Job Satisfaction in European Countries **
Craig Henderson , Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
University of Houston, USA
Abstract
Nowadays, due to the harsh competition in job market, job opportunities declines year by year. Even if people were employed, the benefits for job and the satisfaction in job decrease. How to balance between Job opportunities, job employment and job satisfaction in European countries remains critical changes to be reasonably resolved. This research aims to discover contributing factors in determining balance between job opportunities, job employment and job satisfaction in European countries and the implication was also disclosed at the end of the article. *
The Critical Perspectives in Efficiently Managing and Evaluating Corporate Employee Conducts, Operation Risks and Policy Optimization with the Help of Practical Real-world Examples, Empirical Research Result and Employees' Cooperation **
Vincent Griffin, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Abstract
In recent years, research on assessing employee behavior, operational risk, and policy optimization has gradually increased. But how to use the practical real-world examples, the experience of research results and the cooperation of employees, as three effective means, effectively manage and evaluate the risk of employee behavior, operation and policy optimization is comparatively rare. This research article combines real-life examples and empirical survey methods to achieve optimal management and evaluation on the corporate employee behavior, operational risk and policy optimization so that the company's employees' work capacity improves, behavior standardized, and product quality promoted. This research will serve as an inspirational guide for the future development and prosperity of modern enterprises. *
Practice Guideline of Patient Treatment under Protection of Scientific Interventions ---A Tentative Assumption of Medical Research **
Ali Flores, Ph.D. & Lecturer
Future University in Egypt, Egypt
Raymond Nelson, Ph.D. & Assistant Professor
Adelphi University, USA
Abstract
Recent years of research in patient intervention treatment has made great breakthrough and the study in this field also shifted from theoretical hypothesis to practical treatment process. This specific study will introduce the practical guideline of patient treatment process and result under the protection of scientific intervention to ensure the safety and security of the progress of the practice. With examples, research survey, the author also revealed the possible direction of future medical research and the research findings and implications were also discussed. *