Duraisamy Suresh and Subramaniam Paulsamy*
Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College , Coimbatore-641 029, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: paulsami@yahoo.com
Report : Phenological observation and population dynamics of six uncommon medicinal plants in the grasslands of Nilgiris, Western Ghats, India
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 185-192 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Kamonrat Ruanma, Lalida Shank and Griangsak Chairote*
Department of Chemistry and Centre for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: griangsa@chiangmai.ac.th
Communication : Phenolic content and antioxidant properties of green chilli paste and its ingredients
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 193-200 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Nakorn Tippayawong* and Pongpan Sooksarn
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: n.tippayawong@yahoo.com
Full Paper: Assessment of lubricating oil degradation in small motorcycle engine fueled with gasohol
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 201-209 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Esam A. El-hefian* and Abdul H. Yahaya
Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: eelhefian@yahoo.com
Short Review : Rheological study of chitosan and its blends: An overview
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 210-220 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Rathikarani Duraisamy and Sivakumar Dakshinamurthy *
Department of Instrumentation Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar – 608002, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: dsk2k5@gmail.com
Full Paper: An adaptive optimisation scheme for controlling air flow process with satisfactory transient performance
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 221-234 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Satish K. Singh 1,* and Shishir Kumar 2
1 Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna 473 226, India
2 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna 473 226, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: satish432002@rediffmail.com
Review : Mathematical transforms and image compression: A review
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 235-249 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Khac-Uan Do 1, 2, Nguyen T. T. Ha 1, Rajesh Banu 3, Kyeongjin Kim 1, Jin Heo 1 and Ick-Tae Yeom 1,*
1 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, 300 Chunchun-dong, Suwon, 440-746, Korea
2 Institute for Environmental Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
3 Department of Civil Engineering, Anna University Tirunelveli, 627007, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: yeom@skku.edu
Full Paper: Effects of thermochemical pretreatment on the biodegradability of sludge from a biological wastewater treatment system
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 250-260 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Esam A. El-hefian * and Abdul H . Yahaya
Department of Chemistry, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: eelhefian@yahoo.com
Short Communication : Effects of temperature, shearing time and rate of shear on the viscosity of chitosan/agar-blend solutions
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 261-267 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Chawapich Vaidhayakarn * and James F. Maxwell
CMU Herbarium, Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai , 50200 Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: DiddKing@hotmail.com
Full Paper: Ecological status of the lowland deciduous forest in Chang Kian Valley, Chiang Mai, northern Thailand
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 268-317 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Ampin Kuntiya 1, Prasert Hanmoungjai 1, Charin Techapun 1 , Ken Sasaki 2 and Phisit Seesuriyachan 1,*
1 Division of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
2 Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hiroshima Kokusai Gakuin University, 6-20-1, Nakano, Akiku, Hiroshima 739-0321, Japan
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: phisit.s@chiangmai.ac.th, phisit.seesuriyachan@gmail.com
Full Paper: Influence of pH, sucrose concentration and agitation speed on exopolysaccharide production by Lactobacillus confusus TISTR 1498 using coconut water as a raw material substitute
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 318-330 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Thepparath Ungsethaphand 1,3,*, Yuwadee Peerapornpisal 2, Niwoot Whangchai 3 and Uraporn Sardsud 2
1 Biotechnology Program, Graduate School, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
3 Faculty of Fisheries Technology and Aquatic Resources, Maejo University, Chiang Mai 50290, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: thorn@mju.ac.th
Communication: Effect of feeding Spirulina platensis on growth and carcass composition of hybrid red tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus × O. niloticus)
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 331-336 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Shamshad B. Quraishi 1, Tasrena R. Choudhury 1, Shahidur R. Khan 1 and Mohammad A. Mottaleb 2, *
1 Chemistry Division, Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
2 Department of Chemistry/Physics, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Northwest Missouri State University, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468, USA
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: mmottal@nwmissouri.edu or mmottaleb@yahoo.com
Full Paper: Season- and year-wise distribution of some trace metals and anions in Gulshan Lake, Bangladesh
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 337-346 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Ademola D. Adeyeye* and Festus A. Oyawale
Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: ademola.adeyeye@mail.ui.edu.ng
Communication: Optimisation of weld-metal chemical composition from welding- flux ingredients: A non-pre-emptive goal programming approach
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(02), 347-359 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Editorial

Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), i (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Danda S. Rao 1,*, Tadiparthi V. Vijayakumar 2, Shivakumar Angadi 1, Swarna Prabhakar 2  and Guntamadugu B. Raju 2
1 Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar - 751 013, Orissa, India
2 National Metallurgical Laboratory - Madras Centre, CSIR Madras Complex, Taramani, Chennai – 600 113, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: dsrao@immt.res.in
Full Paper: Effects of modulus and dosage of sodium silicate on limestone flotation
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 397-404 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Ratha Jeyalakshmi 1, * and Ramar Kadarkarai 2
1 Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Computer Science and Engineering Department, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, Tamil, Nadu, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: radha_jeyalakshmi@yahoo.com
Full Paper: Segmentation and feature extraction of fluid-filled uterine fibroid–A knowledge-based approach
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 405-416 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Kriangsak Mengumphan*, Niwooti Whangchai and Doungporn Amornlerdpison
Faculty of Fisheries Technology and Aquatic Resources, Maejo University, Sansai, Chiang Mai, 50290, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: kriangsakm@mju.ac.th
Full Paper: Effects of extender type, sperm volume, cryoprotectant concentration, cryopreservation and time duration on motility, survival and fertilisation rates of Mekong giant catfish sperm
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 417-427 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

He Debiao* , Chen Jianhua and Hu Jin
School of Mathematics and Statistics, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: hedebiao@163.com
Communication: A random number generator based on NTRU cryptosystem
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 428-434 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Lü Qiang 1 , 2, Lu Huazhu 1 , Cai Jianrong 1,*, Zhao Jiewen 1 , Li YongPing 3 and Zhou Fang 1
1 School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang , Jiangsu , 212013, China
2 School of Information Science and Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, 450001, China
3 School of Art Education, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, 212013, China
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: lvqiang1111@gmail.com
Communication: Feature extraction of near-spherical fruit with partial occlusion for robotic harvesting
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 435-445 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Pramuan Saithong 1,*, Wanchai Panthavee 1, Siriporn Stonsaovapak 1 and Li Congfa 2
1 Department of Applied Microbiology, Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, 50 Phaholyothin Rd., Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
2 Department of Food Science and Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, South China University of Tropical Agriculture (SCUTA), Hainan, China
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: ifrpmst@ku.ac.th
Communication: Isolation and primary identification of endophytic fungi from Cephalotaxus mannii trees
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 446-453 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Nasapon Povichit 1, Ampai Phrutivorapongkul 1, Maitree Suttajit 2 and Pimporn Leelapornpisid 1,*
1 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
2 School of Science and Technology, Naresuan University, Phayao Campus, Phayao 60000, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: pim_leela@hotmail.com
Communication: Antiglycation and antioxidant activities of oxyresveratrol extracted from the heartwood of Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb.
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 454-461 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF  

Francesc Francès*, Ana Castelló and Fernando Verdú
Department of Legal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of València, València, Spain
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: francesc.frances@uv.es
Full Paper: Testing the recoverability of grass DNA transferred to textiles for forensic purpose
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 462-467 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Sivanandam Sivasankaran 1, *, Thangaraj Aasaithambi 2 and Subbarayagounder Rajan 3
1University College, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, South Korea
2Department of Mathematics, Sengunthar Engineering College, Tiruchengode – 637205, India
3Department of Mathematics, Erode Arts and Science College, Erode – 638 009, Tamilnadu, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: sd.siva@yahoo.com
Full Paper: Natural convection of nanofluids in a cavity with linearly varying wall temperature
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 468-482 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Volkan Altay 1,*, İbrahim İ. Özyiğit 2 and Celal Yarci 2
1 Mustafa Kemal University, Science and Arts Faculty, Department of Biology, 31040, Antakya, Hatay, Turkey
2 Marmara University, Science and Arts Faculty, Department of Biology, 34722, Göztepe, Istanbul, Turkey
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: valtay@mku.edu.tr Full Paper: Urban ecological characteristics and vascular wall flora on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, Turkey
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 483-495 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Haider H. Alwasiti 1,*, Ishak Aris 2 and Adznan Jantan 3
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Advanced Technology, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
2Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
3Department of Computer and Communication Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: hayder@wasiti.net
Full Paper: EEG activity in Muslim prayer: A pilot study
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 496-511 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Kullasup Phongsrisuk*, Prasong Ingsuwan, Wetchayan Rangsri and Wiwat Klongpanich
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: phongsrisuk@gmail.com
Full Paper: Free vibration analysis of symmetrically laminated composite rectangular plates using extended Kantorovich method
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 512-532 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Palanisamy Sathishkumar, Subramanian Paulsamy* and Anaimalai M. Anandakumar
Post Graduate and Research Department of Botany, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore - 641 029, India
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: paulsami@yahoo.com
Communication: Variation in physical characters and evaluation of genetic diversity in Acacia caesia var. caesia (L.) Willd. in an environmental gradient in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, India
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 533-539 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

Siriporn Stonsaovapak* and Soithong Saiyudthong
Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed, e-mail: ifrsps@ku.ac.th
Communication: Antilisterial effects of ethanolic extracts of some edible Thai plants on refrigerated cooked pork
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 540-546 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF

James F. Maxwell *
CMU Herbarium, Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
* Corresponding author, e-mail: scopplrn@chiangmai.ac.th
Report: Botanical notes
Maejo Int. J. Sci. Technol. 2010, 4(03), 547-551 (PDF format)SummaryPlus | PDF