American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Business

Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2017

  • Adoption of Improved Technologies in Maize-Based Cropping Systems on Income of Farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria

    Owoeye R. S.

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2017
    Pages: 18-22
    Received: Mar. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 25, 2017
    Published: Jun. 05, 2017
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    Abstract: This study examined the adoption of improved technologies in maize-based farming systems on income of farmers in Ondo state, Nigeria. It specifically identifies the socio-economic characteristics, determines the intensity of adoption of improved technologies introduced to maize-based farmers and examine the effect of adoption of improved technologi... Show More
  • Application Multicriteria Decision Making Method to Determine the Placement of Power Distribution System

    Gholamreza Jandaghi, Fatemeh Alah Akbari

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2017
    Pages: 23-30
    Received: Dec. 01, 2016
    Accepted: May 15, 2017
    Published: Jun. 16, 2017
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    Abstract: Exploring the historical path of theories and placement models indicates the deployment in terms of effective criterions and useful approaches in various industries. The distribution of electricity is important because of different reasons and all the efforts are for the sake of decreasing casualties of this network and supplying customer needs. Th... Show More
  • Factors Affecting Local Residents’ Support on Tourism Development in Phong Dien District, Can Tho City

    Nguyen Quoc Nghi, Tran Thi Diem Can

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, June 2017
    Pages: 31-35
    Received: May 04, 2017
    Accepted: May 25, 2017
    Published: Jun. 30, 2017
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    Abstract: This study is aimed to determine factors affecting local residents’ support on tourism development in Phong Dien district, Can Tho city. Research data from the study were collected from 125 households living in Phong Dien district. Application of Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), the study results showed that t... Show More