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1825 articles for “Determinants”
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Human Age and Gender Determination Using Fingerprints
Abstract: We present a review of technologies to determine human age and gender using fingerprints. Broadly two methodologies are reviewed i.e. Ridge based human age and gender determination and Image based human age and gender determination. Ridge based techniques uses ridge information with its variant statistics measures for classification of a human fingerprint into different classes of age groups and male/female distinction. These methods do not involve separate classifiers for classification …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Robotics Read article
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Comparative Performance Study: Deterministic vs. Probabilistic Models in Retail Chains
Abstract: The finished goods, raw materials, and product stock that a business has on hand for sale are referred to as inventory. They enable the companies to achieve their sales levels and are a chance to cost control and decision making. It is a huge asset to a manufacturing firm. Inventory model permits forecasting of quantities of raw material, inventory and spare parts of the equipment to a very high level …
Published in Recent Trends in Mathematics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Determinants of Teenage Pregnancy and Motherhood in Ethiopia: Analysis of the Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey 2016
Abstract: Background: Teenage pregnancy, a global public health problem, especially in developing countries, refers to a pregnancy when teenage girls, aged 13–19 and considered not to have reached legal adulthood, become pregnant and is said to have wide range of subsequent adverse health, economic and social outcomes. In Ethiopia, where marriage is a universal occurrence, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia ministry of health is working to alleviate the problem, though …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 47–53 Read article
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A Case-Control Study Examining Determinants of Neonatal Near-Miss in Public Hospitals in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: A neonatal near-miss (NNM) is defined as a morbid event that nearly results in newborn death within 28 days postpartum. Every year, four million newborn babies die in the first month of life in low and middle-income countries. However, the determinants of NNM have not been studied in depth in Ethiopia. This study attempted to examine the determinants of NNM in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. Method: We used unmatched …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Firm Specific Determinants of Profitability of SSE in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Abstract: Poverty and unemployment are critical issues that Ethiopia is struggling to combat through the injection of Small Scale Enterprises (SSE). There has been a growing awareness that SSEs are important for economic growth for both developing and developed countries. They are seen as the engines of employment, alleviating poverty and improving equality. SSE development was identified as a priority in creating jobs with the intention of addressing unemployment and poverty …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Social Determinant in Health : Epidemiological study of communicable diseases, Demography and Mortality rate.
Abstract: Introduction: Social Determinants of Health (SDH) significantly influence the spread and prevalence of communicable diseases. Factors such as poverty, income inequality, healthcare access, education, employment, location, and social connections shape disease transmission within populations. Additional factors like age, gender, migration, and urbanization further explain the relationship between SDH and public health. Mortality rates, including life expectancy, infant mortality, and access to clean water and sanitation, are deeply affected by these …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–56 Read article
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Psychological Determinants of Farmers’ Adoption of Sustainable Practices: A Behavioural Approach to Agricultural Extension
Abstract: Sustainable agriculture has emerged as a global priority to balance productivity with environmental conservation. Yet, adoption of sustainable practices by farmers remains uneven, shaped not only by economic incentives but by underlying psychological and behavioural factors. This review explores the psychological determinants influencing farmers’ willingness to adopt sustainable agricultural practices across traditional and modern contexts. Drawing upon behavioural theories such as the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Diffusion of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 101–109 Read article
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Application of Statistical Method to Determine Lithium Battery Capacity for Electric Vehicles
Abstract: In this paper, an empirical method, based on statistical analysis, is proposed to determine correction factor for Li-Po battery capacity calculation. The method uses statistical analysis for the estimation of the battery capacity, using a capacity correction factor previously determined. The method takes into account the effects that the discharge current has on (the) battery capacity. The method has been tested in two types of lithium batteries, Li-ion and LiPo …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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A methodology for the determination of bearing capacity of granular soils with plate loading tests
Abstract: In granular soils, due to the inability to collect undisturbed samples of soil for geotechnical laboratory tests or the impracticality of carrying out dynamic penetration tests, highlights the necessity to find a useful approach in the engineering geological practice for the determination of bearing capacity. In these soils the determination of bearing capacity can be evaluated with several formula that necessary require the estimation of the friction angle: this leads …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Study of Flow Analysis Within a Tractor Cabin with the Goal of Determining the Best Vent Location and Glazing
Abstract: This study aims to improve the thermal comfort inside a tractor cabin by determining the position of the air conditioner vent location. This is obtained by maintaining the cold air flow inside the cabin by means of the air conditioning vents and proper HVAC systems. The concept of glazing on windows with different materials was also used to improve the thermal comfort of the tractor cabin by reducing the thermal …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Determinants of Short Inter-Birth Interval among Child Bearing Age Women in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia: Community Based Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: In Ethiopia, where there is high maternal mortality and fertility rate, enhancing optimal inter-birth interval is one of the key strategies to promote the health status of mothers and their children. The purpose of this study is therefore, to understand the determinants for having short inter-birth interval among women in child bearing age. Methods: This unmatched case-control study involved 330 (110 cases and 220 controls) women in child bearing …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–20 Read article
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Determination of Possible Point of Wax Depositionalong Flowlines in the Niger Delta
Abstract: The focus of this study is to determine the possible point of wax deposition along an oil flowline in Niger delta. This research commenced with field studies to ascertain the flowline profile. The temperature profile along the flowline was determined using infra-red thermometer. Crude oil sample was taken from wellhead and laboratory analysis was carried out on the crude sample to determine the wax appearance temperature (WAT) of crude and …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Understanding Food Spoilage: Mechanisms, Shelf-Life Determination, and Safety Standards
Abstract: Food spoilage poses significant challenges to the global food industry, impacting both food safety and economic sustainability. The main causes of food quality deterioration are microbial and non-microbial spoiling. Microbial spoilage primarily results from the activity of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, which thrive under favorable environmental conditions. These microorganisms can lead to food poisoning and spoilage through the production of off-flavors, discoloration, slime formation, and the accumulation of harmful toxins. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Driving Determinants Influencing Mortality of Goats in the Tropics: Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Development
Abstract: Goat mortality in the tropics is driven by multifactorial determinants that pose critical challenges to sustainable livestock development. Key contributors include infectious diseases, such as peste des petits ruminants, goat pox, enterotoxemia, and haemonchosis, which remain prevalent due to limited vaccination coverage and inadequate biosecurity measures. Bacterial infections, like pneumonia and caseous lymphadenitis, along with parasitic infestations, such as coccidiosis and liver fluke, significantly reduce goat survival rates, especially in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–48 Read article
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Atmospheric Determinants of Feed, Fodder, and Forage Contamination in a Changing Climate: Emerging Challenges for Sustainable Livestock Production
Abstract: Feed, fodder, and forage contamination represents a growing constraint to sustainable livestock production under a changing climate. Atmospheric determinants such as rising temperature, altered precipitation patterns, increased humidity, elevated carbon dioxide concentration, and enhanced aerosol and pollutant loads are increasingly recognized as critical drivers of contamination risks across feed supply chains. These atmospheric factors directly and indirectly influence crop growth, fungal proliferation, mycotoxin biosynthesis, microbial survival, and the deposition of …
Published in International Journal of Atmosphere · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Determinants of Coffee Market Outlet Choices in Gimbo District, Kaffa Zone, Southwest Ethiopia.
Abstract: Coffee is Ethiopia’s most important export crop, contributing significantly to GDP and providing income for around 20% of the population. Despite its potential, farmers face marketing challenges, particularly in selecting appropriate market outlets. This study analyzes the determinants of coffee producers’ market outlet choice decisions in the Gimbo district. A purposive and two-stage random sampling technique was used to collect data from 200.00 coffee producers, 22.00 traders, and 22.00 consumers …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology Read article
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Adopting Appropriate Gradation in Design of Bituminous Concrete Mixes at Constant Combined Index determined Corresponding to Actual Aggregate Size
Abstract: The MoRTH in India specifies gradation tables for preparing bituminous mixes with desirable range of aggregates passing for each aggregate fraction. Conventionally, the mix is designed by adopting midpoint of the specified range of aggregates passing, anticipating a satisfactory mix and avoid several trials required to arrive at the best gradation within the specified range. In this approach, the aggregate shape factors expressed as combined index being the sum of …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Determination of Selected Essential (Copper, Zinc) and Non-essential (Lead, Chromium, Cadmium) Heavy Metals in Some Single-use Plastics from Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria
Abstract: Background and objectives: The objective of this study is to conduct Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy Analysis of selected essential (Cu, and Zn) and non-essential heavy metals (Cr, Cd, and Pb) in selected different single-use plastics that are in contact with food from Sokoto, Nigeria. Methods: The levels/concentrations of heavy metals in plastics were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy. Findings: Copper levels range of 0.05000.001 to 0.90100.001 (ppm), while zinc levels are …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Calculation Method for Determining the Gas Flow Rate Needed for Liquid Removal from the Bottom of the Wellbore
Abstract: As a result of flooding and accumulations of liquid at the bottomholes, the operating conditions of gas wells become complicated, so that they end up self-squeezing and losing of gas production. A method is proposed for determining the technological parameters of operation of the gas wells with the purpose of removing liquid from the bottom of the wells. Data from the gas dynamics and special studies were used to develop …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Simulate a Deterministic Finite State Automata (DFA) Using Java Program
Abstract: Finite automata are computing devices that accept/recognize regular languages and are used to model operations of many systems find in practice. Their operations can be simulated by a very simple computer program. Automata simulators are pedagogical tools used to teach, learn and research automata theory. An automata simulator takes as input the description of an automaton and then simulates its working for an arbitrary input string. The description of the …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–23 Read article