Advances in Applied Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016

  • Investigations on the Cytotoxicity, Neurotoxicity and Dyeing Performances of Natural Dye Extracted from Caulerpa lentillifera and Sargassum sp. Seaweeds

    Muhammad Ismail Ab Kadir, Mohd Rozi Ahmad, Asmida Ismail, Habibah Abdul Jabbar

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 46-52
    Received: Sep. 17, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 28, 2016
    Published: Nov. 07, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.11
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    Abstract: Nowadays, the demand for natural dyes is increasing due to the fact that they are less toxic and more environmental friendly. In this study, natural dyes from C. lentillifera and Sargassum sp. seaweeds were extracted using boiling water extraction methods. Exhaustion dyeing was then performed on silk fabrics at 85°C for 60 minutes with simultaneous... Show More
  • On-site Inspection of PV Panels, Aided by Infrared Thermography

    Elias Roumpakias, Fotis Bouroutzikas, Anastassios Stamatelos

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 53-62
    Received: Oct. 04, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 14, 2016
    Published: Nov. 07, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.12
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    Abstract: Greece ranks 5th worldwide in per capita installed PV capacity and Photovoltaics covered about 7% of the country's electricity demand in 2014. Since the majority of installed Photovoltaic parks in Greece are 3 to 5 years old, their inspection and maintenance needs are increasing fast. Thus, it becomes necessary to systematically characterize and cl... Show More
  • Interest Rate Risk - The Impact of the Yield Curve on Treasury Bill Returns

    Abonongo John, Luguterah Albert, Anuwoje Ida Logubayom

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 63-68
    Received: Sep. 14, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 13, 2016
    Published: Nov. 14, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.13
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    Abstract: Interest rate risk involves the risk to earnings or capital arising from movement of interest rates. It arises from differences between the timing of rate changes and the timing of cash flows (re-pricing risk); changing rate relationships among yield curves that affect bank activities (basic risk); from changing rate relationships across the spectr... Show More
  • Effect of Salt Enrichment on Electricity Generation and Waste Water Treatment in a Microbial Fuel Using Oxygen as Electron Acceptors

    Akujob Campbell Onyeka, Odu Ngozi Nma, Okorondu Sylvester Ifunanya

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 69-77
    Received: Aug. 29, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 21, 2016
    Published: Nov. 14, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.14
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    Abstract: One way to reduce treatment cost while producing useful products from wastewater is the microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology. It provides a means of treating wastewater with simultaneous production of energy. In the present study, the H-type MFC was used to study the effect of salt enrichment on electricity generation using carbon and copper electr... Show More
  • Isolation and Characterization of Yeast Inhabiting Alcohol Processing Environment in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

    Gidado Rose Suniso Maxwell, Olatiilu Olukemi Anna, Etuk-Udo Godwin Akpan, Onyenekwe Paul Chidozie, Isu Rosemary Nennaya, Habu Josiah

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 78-85
    Received: Sep. 26, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 29, 2016
    Published: Nov. 19, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.15
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    Abstract: Distillation environments represents a rich resource of microbial diversity, some of which are of high value to industry. This study was undertaken to isolate, screen and identify naturally evolved indigenous yeast with ethanol tolerant capabilities. Data obtained revealed that using 0.2% Chloramphenicol supplemented potato dextrose media, yeast is... Show More
  • Multi-Hull Small-Sized Missile Ships: Solution Tree

    Victor Dubrovsky

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 86-90
    Received: Dec. 15, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 30, 2016
    Published: Jan. 26, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.16
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    Abstract: Multi-hull ships, especially – ships with small water-plane area, are very effective as small-sized, especially fast, “capacity-carriers” i.e. vessels, which are designed for needed area of decks or inner volume, [1], for example – contemporary battle ships. Selection of type of small-sized missile ship is described in the dependence on pre-design ... Show More
  • Design, Construction and Testing of a Dragon Wave Energy Converter

    Mohammad Yaghoub Abdollahzadeh Jamalabadi, Eisa Ahmadi

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 91-99
    Received: Dec. 26, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 04, 2017
    Published: Jan. 27, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.17
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    Abstract: Current global concerns on environmental protection and sustainable development for clean energy have led to the creation of new engineering devices. These technologies reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, global warming and reduce dependence on fossil fuels to produce energy. Many countries are now moving towards strategies t... Show More
  • The Role of Warehouse Design and Layout: In Order Fulfilling Process Improvement

    Syed Abdul Rehman Khan, Dong Qian Li, Zhang Yu

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 100-103
    Received: Jan. 01, 2017
    Accepted: Jan. 10, 2017
    Published: Jan. 30, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.aas.20160103.18
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    Abstract: In todays’ world, every company is striving to build competitive edge over other companies in the market. Time to complete the all order cycle activities is the main part of customer service and companies are emphasizing a lot from last couple of decades. Accurate and fast order processing is a symbol of high service quality. As per the researchers... Show More