Four black belt throwers (tori) and one black belt faller (uke) were filmed and analyzed in three-dimensions using two video cameras (JVC 60 Hz) and motion analysis software. Average linear momentum in the anteroposterior (x), vertical (y), and mediolateral (z) directions and average resultant impulse of uke's center of mass (COM) were investigated for three different throwing techniques; harai...

Gary-Bobo and Trannoy (2008) assume that students observe a private noisy signal of their ability while university gets information through noisy tests. They derive that a selection of potential applicants mixing tuition fees and examinations is socially optimal when the information owned by the university is not completely revealed to students. If tests results are public knowledge, they deduc...

The by-product (residue) from fermented yellow maize starch production was dried and milled into flour designated as residues, the residue added to Gari at 0–30% levels of substitution produce Gari-residue blends. blends control were evaluated for its functional pasting properties, proximate composition, mineral content digestibility. reconstituted with hot water a stiff dough (“Eba”) sensory c...

Changes in acidification and starch behaviour were investigated during co-fermentation of cassava and soybean into gari, an African fermented product. Non-volatile acidity, pH and starch content were evaluated using standard analytical methods. Starch breakdown and pasting characteristics were also analysed using a Brabender viscoamylograph. Fermentation caused significant variations in the pH,...

I would like to thank Guido Cazzavillan and Giulio Codognato for their helpful comments and suggestions. The major developments in general equilibrium under imperfect competition have been elaborated within an "objective" approach, namely the cournotian tradition, pioneered by Gabszewicz and Vial (1972). Only a few contributions have been proposed within the "subjective" approach, initiated by ...

Considering a forest cover (Balsam Fir with various densities) we analyze the sensitivity of several vegetation indices to ozone absorption using physical simulations in the spectral bands of MODIS, VEGETATION and AVHRR sensors. Except for the EVI, MSR and GARI, the results indicate that all the vegetation indices used in this study normalize the ozone absorption in particular TSARVI and GEMI. ...

Ten samples of cassava flour from Mozambique, Indonesia and Australia and one sample of gari from Mozambique were thoroughly mixed with water in the ratio 1:1.25. All the water was absorbed by the flour and the mixture was left in an open beaker at 30 1C. It was found that, providing that there was a reasonable amount of linamarase in the flour, the total cyanide content reduced about three-fol...

Effects of cassava (Munihot escuknta Crantz)-borne organic cyanide and inorganic cyanide in the form of sodium cyanide on bone and muscle development were investigated in eighteen dogs of Nigerian breed. After 16 weeks of stabilization in the laboratory from the time of purchase when the dogs were fed on the same diet, they were randomly assigned to three experimental groups of six dogs each. T...

Packaging does not only protect a product but also provides directions for using the product, as well relevant information about its content and nutritional value. This study was undertaken to assess Granulated Cassava (Gari) sellers’ perception, profitability determinants of packaging in Ashanti Region. The area purposively selected because active participation contribution marketing activitie...