Current Research in Science and Technology Vol. 1

Authors

Dr. Yong X. Gan, (Editor)

Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, USA.

Profile Link: http://www.cpp.edu/~engineering/ME/faculty/gan.shtml

Saba A. Tuama

Department of Computer Science, College of Science, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq.

Loay E. George

Department of Computer Science, College of Science, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq.

M. Olajide Okelola

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

E. O. Olabode

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B. 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

E. N. Mbah

Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.

A. J. Attah

Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, University of Abuja, Nigeria.

V. C. Chukwukere

Department of Diagnostic and Extension, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Prashant A. Karni

Department of Prosthodontics, KAHE’s (KLE University’s), KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum-590010, Karnataka, India.

Dolly Gupta

Department of Prosthodontics, KAHE’s (KLE University’s), KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum-590010, Karnataka, India.

Heena Sharma

Department of Prosthodontics, KAHE’s (KLE University’s), KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, Belgaum-590010, Karnataka, India.

Guy Hervé Hounguè

Département de Physique (FAST) et Formation Doctorale Sciences des Matériaux (FDSM), Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin and Laboratoire de Physique du Rayonnement (LPR), FAST-UAC, 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Bénin.

Basile Bruno Kounouhéwa

Département de Physique (FAST) et Formation Doctorale Sciences des Matériaux (FDSM), Université d’Abomey-Calavi, Bénin, Laboratoire de Physique du Rayonnement (LPR), FAST-UAC, 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Bénin and Institut des Recherches Industrielles, Technologiques et en Sciences Exactes (IRITESE/CBRSI), Bénin.

Bernard Noukpo Tokpohozin

Laboratoire de Physique du Rayonnement (LPR), FAST-UAC, 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Bénin and Institut de Mathématique et de Sciences Physiques (IMSP), Dangbo, Bénin.

Mathias Adjimon Houékpohéha

Laboratoire de Physique du Rayonnement (LPR), FAST-UAC, 01 BP 526 Cotonou, Bénin and Institut de Mathématique et de Sciences Physiques (IMSP), Dangbo, Bénin.

Vianou Irénée Madogni

Rafael Almar

LEGOS (CNRS/CNES/IRD/Université de Toulouse), France.

Sunil Bhat

Department of Mechanical Engineering, SET, Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

H. Adarsha

Department of Mechanical Engineering, SET, Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Vijay G. Ukadgaonker

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Mumbai, India.

Rich Snow

Department of Applied Aviation Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.

Mary Snow

Department of Applied Aviation Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.

Priscila Marcelino dos Santos Silva

Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Avenida Prof. Moraes Rego, S/N, Cidade Universitária, Recife-PE, 50670-420, Brazil.

Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho

Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Avenida Prof. Moraes Rego, S/N, Cidade Universitária, Recife-PE, 50670-420, Brazil.

Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia

Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Avenida Prof. Moraes Rego, S/N, Cidade Universitária, Recife-PE, 50670-420, Brazil.

Adnan Sharaf Ali Yousef Al-Absi

South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Krasimir Yordzhev

South-West University “Neofit Rilski”, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Bal Manohar

Department of Agronomy, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.

Sushmita .

Department of Seed Science and Technology, Bihar Agricultural College, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.

S. Aboglila

Department of Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya.

M. Elaalem

Department of Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya.

Y. Ezlit

Department of Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya.

E. Farifr

Department of Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Tripoli University, Tripoli, Libya.

Naveen Leno

College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani 695 522, Kerala, India.

C. R. Sudharmaidevi

College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani 695 522, Kerala, India.

Synopsis

This book covers all areas of science and technology. The contributions by the authors include information and communication technologies, digital photography, agricultural development, stakeholders, retinal vessels, human identification, vascular extraction, retina recognition system, biometric technology, eye prosthesis, ocular prosthesis, coastal erosion, Benin coastline, wave energy, coastal protection, Airy’s stress function, Bi-harmonic equation, circular hole, discontinuity, stress concentration, 33kV/11kV injection feeder, genetic algorithm, voltage drop, e-learning, historical factors, social and psychological aspects, geochemical parameters, Murzuq basin, organic matter, vitrinite reflectance, organic fertilizer, thermochemical processing, decomposition, rapid processing, degradable solid waste, nutrient release, banana crop, bunch weight, dry matter production, glycosylation, glycans, biomarkers, serum glycoproteins, biosensors, lectin biosensors, transportation, climate change, greenhouse gases, weed management, herbicide technology, bromoxynil etc. This book contains various materials suitable for students, researchers and academicians in the field of science and technology.

Chapters

Chapter 1
Automatic Human Recognition Based on the Geometry of Retinal Blood Vessels Network

Saba A. Tuama, Loay E. George
Chapter 2
Application of Genetic Algorithm Solution Approach to Voltage Drop Issues on 33 kV/11 kV Injection Feeders: A Case Study of Ogbomoso, South West, Nigeria

M. Olajide Okelola, E. O. Olabode
Chapter 3
Information and Communication Technologies as Veritable Tools for Bridging Gaps among Stakeholders in Agricultural Development

E. N. Mbah, A. J. Attah, V. C. Chukwukere
Chapter 4
A Novel Technique to Fabricate Iris Shading of Ocular Prosthesis - A Case Report

Prashant A. Karni, Dolly Gupta, Heena Sharma
Chapter 5
Wave Energy Impact on Benin’s Coastline Dynamics, Gulf of Guinea

Guy Hervé Hounguè, Basile Bruno Kounouhéwa, Bernard Noukpo Tokpohozin, Mathias Adjimon Houékpohéha, Vianou Irénée Madogni, Rafael Almar
Chapter 6
Effect of the Type of Load at Infinity over Circular Discontinuity in Elastic Regime: A Theoretical Review

Sunil Bhat, H. Adarsha, Vijay G. Ukadgaonker
Chapter 7
The Transportation Climate Change Connection

Rich Snow, Mary Snow
Chapter 8
Glycobiomarkers in Human Serum Using Electrochemical Strategies

Priscila Marcelino dos Santos Silva, Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coelho, Maria Tereza dos Santos Correia
Chapter 9
Historical, Social and Psychological Preconditions for the Development of E-learning in Yemen's Higher Education

Adnan Sharaf Ali Yousef Al-Absi, Krasimir Yordzhev
Chapter 10
Biotechnological Approaches for Weed Management

Bal Manohar, Sushmita .
Chapter 11
Geochemical Characteristics of Six Formations Based on Organic Geochemical Parameters, Murzuq Basin, Libya

S. Aboglila, M. Elaalem, Y. Ezlit, E. Farifr
Chapter 12
Nutrient Release from a Rapid Organic Fertilizer and Growth and Yield Responses in Banana

Naveen Leno, C. R. Sudharmaidevi