2008 Grenada Scientific Programme
Day 1: 11 October 2008 (Saturday)
Opening Ceremony(8:30 – 10:00am)
Master of Ceremony: Dr Trevor Alleyne; University of the West Indies, WI
Feature Address
CAS_001: Mathematical and Empirical Studies of English/Creole Language Variation
Professor Ewart A.C. Thomas; Stanford University, USA
Plenary Session I (10:25 – 12:35pm)
Session Chair: Prof. Tara Dasgupta; President, the Caribbean Academy of Science
CAS-091: Science Education and Economic Development
Professor Karl Theodore; University of the West Indies, WI
CAS-092: Minding the Gaps: Organizing Ignorance and Managing Development
Dr. Wesley D. Balda; St. George’s University, Grenada, WI
CAS-093: We Know More Than We Think We Do: An Examination of Current Caribbean Climate Science
Dr. Michael A. Taylor; The University of the West Indies, Jamaica, WI (The TWAS/CAS-2008 Young Scientist Winner)
Presentation by Representative of CARICOM / CBD (topics to be advised)
Session 1A: (1:30 – 3:30 pm)
Sub-theme: Information and Communication Technology
Session Chair: Prof. Ramsey Saunders; University of the West Indies, WI
CAS_003: Collaborative Learning: Using DVD Presentation In Industrial Databases and Systems Design Course
Ruel L.A. Ellis; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI (with Prakash Persad; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI)
CAS_046: SAPI: Swarm-Optimization-Based Approach for Personalization of Web-Based User Interfaces
Alexander Nikov and R.T. Rambharose; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_071: Geo-spatial Images: Means for Sustainable Development in the Caribbean
Raid Al-Tahir; University of the West Indies, WI
CAS_073: ChemSpider: Building a Structure Centric Community for Chemists
Antony J. Williams; ChemZoo Inc, NC, USA
Robert J. Lancashire; The University of the West Indies, Jamaica, WI
CAS_074: Update on the Electron Microscopes of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
David Hinds and Ramsey Saunders; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_078: Leveraging Education and Training for Economic Development Using CBT Technologies
Ruel L.A. Ellis; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI (with Prakash Persad; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI)
CAS_094: Discussion on the place of social sciences for alternative energy technologies projects on Caribbean islands: A comparative study of Guadeloupe and Puerto Rico
Judith Priam; University of Antilles and French Guyana, WI
Session 1B: (1:30 – 3:30 pm)
Sub-theme: Biodiversity – Usage of Flora and Fauna
Session Chair: Dr. Neela Badrie; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_004: An Evaluation of the Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Leaf Extracts of
Peltophorum Pterocarpum against Candida Albicans, Staphylococcus Aureus and Escherichia
Coli
Raymond C. Jagessar, A. Mohamed and G. Gomes; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_009: Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity of Leaf Extracts of Luffa operculata against Pathogenic Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
Raymond C. Jagessar, A. Mohamed, and G. Gomes; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_013: Investigations on Unique Properties of Calotropis
Vishwa N. Verma and Manjula Verma; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_015: Foaming Properties of Proteins Extracted from Selected Tropical Plant Materials
Sheriffa Karamath, M. Lee and W.A Mellowes; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_033: Molecular Phylogeny of the Terebridae of the Indo-Pacific
Mandë Holford; City University of New York-York College York College, NY, USA (with N. Puillandre, Y. Terryn, C. Cruaud, B.M. Olivera and P. Bouchet)
CAS_036: The Microbial Diversity Present in a Tropical, Circumneutral Iron Spring in Grenada
Svetlana V. Kotelnikova; St. George’s University, Grenada, WI
(with Ravindra Naraine, T. Smith, S. Jägevall, L. Hallbeck and K. Pedersen)
CAS_061: A Preliminary Evaluation of the Anti Cancer Potential of Some Caribbean Plants
S.R. Peter; Barbados Community College, Barbados, WI
D. Arrindell, T. Alleyne, A. Odekunle and H. Daisley; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
Session 2A: (3:45 – 5:40 pm)
Sub-theme: Engineering and Food Safety
Session Chair: Prof. Winston H. E. Suite; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_010: Recycling of Plastic (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Bottles: A Study in Trinidad and Tobago
Surujdaye Jaggernath-Furlonge; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Kit Fai Pun, T.R.M. Lalla, C.S. Syan, K. Ramoutar and H. Omer)
CAS_018: Design and Development of a Novel Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Crusher
Kamel Singh; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
(with David Mangal and M.K.S. Sastry)
CAS_023: A New, Locally Engineered Hydraulic Operated Hydro Test Bench for Gate Valves
Kamel Singh; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
(with Roopnath Dial, M.K.S. Sastry and Rasif Ali)
CAS_028: Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases: Potential Risk Factors for Food Insecurity? Stacey McFarlane, G. Heraman and S. Nichols; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_031: The Occurrence of Ochratoxin A in Stored Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Beans in Trinidad
G.S.H. Baccus-Taylor; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Sharon Peart-Rose and I. Chang-Yen)
CAS_032: Study of the Main Phenomena Occurring in Lead Acid Batteries: Experimental Analysis
Frederic Coupan; GRER, Guyane Française
(with I. Marie-Joseph, A. Primerose, I. Sadli and H. Clergeot)
CAS_048: Characteristics of Casehardened Surfaces of Plain Low Carbon Steel for Tribological Properties Using an Atomic Force Microscope
Gossett D. Oliver; University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, WI
(with B. Jones and R. Bulpett)
Session 2B: (3:45 – 5:40 pm)
Sub-theme: Environment, Natural Resources & Renewable Energy
Session Chair: Prof. Prakash Persad; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
CAS_007: Determination of Chloride Ion Content in Wastewater from Selected Areas of Coastal
Guyana Using the Mohr’s Method
Raymond C. Jagessar and D. Hewitt; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_016: Studies of Treatment Methodologies for Rainwater and River Water for Possible Usage in Rural Communities of Trinidad
Ken Darrie Thomas and Winston A Mellowes; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_019: Making Technology Work for You – The SBR as an Effective Low Cost Nutrient
Removal System in the Caribbean
Marsha Atherley-Ikechi; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with W.A. Mellowes and H. Farabi)
CAS_021: Fuel Cells as Future Alternative Energy Source for the Caribbean
Marisa Singh and Harinder Pal Singh Missan; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_044: Water Decontamination for Rural and Disaster Affected Areas Using Advanced
Oxidative Methods
Shazaad Ali Shah; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with R. Saunders, R. Clarke and C. Davies)
CAS_064: Pyrene and naturally occurring pyrene-degrading bacteria adjacent to the La Brea Pitch Lake in Trinidad
Amalia Hosein; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
(with A. Ramsubhag, A. Mohammed and P. Umaharan)
CAS_065: Potential Application of Wave Power in the Eastern Caribbean
Prakash Persad; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI (with Aneil Ramkhalawan and Aatma Maharajh)
Day 2: 12 October 2008 (Sunday)
Plenary Session II (8:30 – 10:00am)
Session Chair: Prof. Robert J. Lancashire; University of the West Indies, Jamaica, WI
CAS_002: Beyond Science and Technology
Dr. Rinia Veldhuizen-Doelahasori; Anton de Kom University of Suriname, Suriname
CAS-082: Beyond Aggregation: Social Science and Sustainable Development in the
Caribbean
Dr. Leon C. Wilson, Wayne State University, USA
Presentation by Representative of CARICOM / CBD (topics to be advised)
Session 3A: (10:30am – 12:25 pm)
Sub-theme: Applied Mathematics and Its Applications
Session Chair: Dr. Reynold J. Stone; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_030: A Simple Mathematical Model for Slaking Sensitivity Assessment in Trinidadian Soils under Intense Rainfall
Mark N. Wuddivira; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Reynold J. Stone and Edwin I. Ekwue)
CAS_056: The Alleged Surface Air Temperature Rise in Trinidad: Climate Change or Thermometer Change?
Reynold J. Stone; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_059: The Impact of Increasing Food Prices on Food Security – Forecasting Food Production and Prices and Estimating Marketing Margins
Asisha Patterson; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI (with Doolarie Singh-Knights, D. Palmer and Sharon Hutchinson)
CAS_060: Forecasting Sugarcane Production in Jamaica Using a Vector Autoregression Framework
Doolarie Singh-Knights and D. Palmer; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_069: Relationship Between Yield and Pod Quality Characteristics in Vegetable Pigeonpea Albertha Joseph and P. Umaharan; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_087: The Assessment of Flavonoids in Leading Brands of Cocoa Sold in Trinidad and Tobago
Trevor Alleyne; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with A. Alleyne, N. Balleram, D. Cozier, R. Haywood, C. Humphrey, L. Pran, K. Rampersad, D.
Reyes, S. Bahall, and R. Holder)
CAS_090: Quantifying Brain Electrical EEG Changes Using Different Analytical Methods
Oba Ranu; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Ramsey Saunders, Jonas Addae and Christian Posthoff)
Session 3B: (10:30am – 12:25 pm)
Sub-theme: Other S&T Related Areas/Topics
Session Chair: Dr. M.K.S. Sastry; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_005: Microbiological Evaluation of Public Telephone Mouthpieces at the St. Augustine Campus, University of the West Indies
Meera M. Sirjoo; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI (with Neela Badrie and Ranate Odwin)
CAS_042: Research on Medicinal Plants in Suriname – Promises and Challenges
Jerry R. Toelsie; Anton de Kom University, Suriname, South America
(with Dennis R.A Mans and Robbert Bipat)
CAS_043: Moringa oleifera – an Under Exploited Source of Crop Protein in the Caribbean
Puran Bridgemohan; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
CAS_050: Confronting the Ethical Challenge: The Role of Caribbean Scientists
Winston H. E. Suite; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_058: Assessing the Current Status and Future Potential of Ecotourism in Trinidad and Tobago
Jeanelle Joseph; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI (with Doolarie Singh-Knights and Dennis Smith)
CAS_080: Analysis of Light Curing Unit Light Intensity in Relation to LCU Type, Age and History of
Monitoring/Service History in Trinidad
Vaughn Suite; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
Section 4A: (1:30 – 3:20 pm)
Sub-Theme: Management Practices and Industry Studies
Session Chair: Dr. Mark N. Wuddivira; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_017: Factors affecting knowledge management performance and practices in industrial organisations of Trinidad and Tobago
Ambika Koonj Beharry; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Man Yin R. Yiu and K.F. Pun)
CAS_040: Lagging Entrepreneurship in the Caribbean
Therese Baptiste-Cornelis and C. Permell; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_051: Assessing the Impact of Different Types of Foreign Direct Investment on Sustainable
Development in Jamaica
Andrew Mighty; University of Technology, Jamaica, WI
CAS_057: Being the Best and Sustainable Development: the New Journey of Atlantic LNG C. Sirju-Ramnarine; Atlantic LNG of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
CAS_062: Can Lean Production Create Competitive Advantage in SMEs? Framework for a Case Study
Cilla Benjamin; Arthur Lok Jack GSB, UWI, Trinidad and Tobago, WI
CAS_063: The impact of Science, Technology and Innovation on the Global Competitiveness of Trinidad and Tobago Food Processors
Cilla Benjamin; Arthur Lok Jack GSB, UWI, Trinidad and Tobago, WI
Denise-Margaret Thompson; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
CAS_085: A Quality Culture Approach for Quality Management Practices in Manufacturing Organisations
Surujdaye Jaggernath-Furlonge and K.F. Pun; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
Section 4B: (1:30 – 3:20 pm)
Sub-theme: Medical Science and Research (Part I)
Session Chair: Prof. Svetlana V. Kotelnikova; St. George’s University, Grenada, WI
CAS_022: Forensic Chemistry: Spectroscopic Characteristics of Cocaine
Phillip Azore and Vishwa N. Verma; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_038: Beneficial microbs: probiotics derived from the skin of Eleutherodactylus johnstonei
Jonathan Ashcroft; St. George’s University, Grenada, WI
(with A. Qureshi, J. Rayner, S. Kotelnikova and D. Lennon)
CAS_045: Glutamate Receptors in the Brain: Role in Protection Against Diseases
Jonas Addae, University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with N. Ali and T.W. Stone)
CAS_070: Learning from the Past: Inferring the Evolutionary and Epidemic Histories of Emerging and Potentially Emergent Viruses
Christine V. F. Carrington; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_072: Use of Microvascular Resistance Obtained from Photoplethysmography (PPG) to
Simulate Cardiovascular Disease and to Compare Normotensive, Hypertensive and Diabetic Subjects
Simeon Cornwall; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Keith De Souza and Ramsey Saunders)
CAS_088: Medicinal Plants Used Traditionally in the Treatment of Diabetes and Hypertension in Barbadian Rural Communities – A systematic review
S.R. Peter; Barbados Community College, Barbados, WI
Chandler; National Council for Science and Technology, Barbados, WI
CAS-086: Morphological and Craniometrical Studies of the Agouti’s (Dasyprocta Leporena) Skull
Abayomi Odekunle; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Carla M. Philips and Keri Sawh)
Section 5A: (3:45 – 5:40 pm)
Sub-theme: Education and Social Science Issues
Session Chair: Prof. Vishwa N. Verma; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_006: Analyzing the Contribution of Spouses in a Dual Income Household in Relation to
Child-care and Rearing Duties
Delores Richards and Neela Badrie; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_012: Caribbean Eco-Health Program (CEHP): Building Capacity and Capability in Public and Environmental Health
Neela Badrie; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with M. Forde, É. Dewailly, K. Morrison, L. Robertson, L. Indar and J. Flint)
CAS_014: Lessons Learned from Women Involvement in Agriculture and Agro-Industry in The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and The Philippines
Neela Badrie; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Sonia Y. de Leon, Karen Roscom and Benelyn Dumelod)
CAS_029: A Proposition for Science and Technology in the Twenty-first Century for the
Establishment of Wildlife Farming
Gail Young; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Gary Garcia and Cicero Lallo)
CAS_041: Master Education and Research Program on Sustainable Management of Natural
Resources in Suriname
Jerry R. Toelsie; Anton de Kom University of Suriname, South America (with Riad Nurmohamed, A. Vervoort, and R. Dewulf)
CAS_055: Contribution of Women Scientists in the Petroleum Industry
Sally Radford; Bridgefield Observatory, Surrey, UK
(with Neela Badrie)
CAS_084: Teaching Caribbean Archaeology as a Science: What are the Possibilities and Challenges?
Basil A. Reid; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
Session 5B: (3:45 – 5:40 pm)
Sub-theme: Medical Science and Research (Part II)
Session Chair: Prof. Jonas Addae; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_025: Investigation of the Possible Teratogenic Effect of Herbal Hypoglycemic Agent
(Momordica Charantia) on the Sprague Dawley Rats Carol McEwen; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Edward O. Uche-Nwachi)
CAS_026: Effect of Water Extract from Carica Payaya Seed on the Serum Testosterone and
Estradiol Levels of Male Sprague Dawley Rats
Edward O. Uche-Nwachi; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with CV. Mitchell)
CAS_027: Effect of Diabetes Mellitus on Serum of Progesterone, Testosterone, Follicle Stimulating
Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone of Sprague Dawley Rats
Camille V. Mitchell; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with Edward O. Uche-Nwachi)
CAS_034: Bombesin Immunoreactivity in the Stomach and Small Intestine of Vagotomized
Sprague Dawley Rats
Abayomi Odekunle; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with E.O. Uche Nwachi, K. Sawh, C. M. Phillips, C.V Mitchell and C. Mc Ewen)
CAS_037: Antimicrobial Peptides: A Paradigm for Novel Chemotherapeutic Agents
Jonathan Ashcroft; St. George’s University, Grenada, WI
(with A. Qureshi, J. Rayner, S. Kotelnikova and D. Lennon)
CAS_049: Unusual Resistance of Marine Vibrio from Grenada to the Solar UV Radiation
Svetlana V. Kotelnikova; St. George’s University, Grenada, WI (with Ryan J. McDonald, and L. Martin Eugene)
*CAS_066: Effectiveness of a Short Duration Progesterone Treatment on Synchrony of Estrus and Fertility in Barbados Blackbelly Sheep
*CAS_067: Effect of Different Weaning Systems on Ewe Fertility, Lamb Growth and Survival in Barbados Black Belly Sheep
Marlon Knights; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
(with N. Siew and R. Ramgattie) * - Combined Presentation
*CAS_075: Comparative Study of the Osteoblastic Activity of Two (2) Implant Systems
(Endopore® Versus Entegra®) Utilizing Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT): Experimental Study in Pigs Model
*CAS_076: Comparative Study of the Osteoblastic Activity of Same implants (Endopore®) in Immediate Extraction Site Utilizing Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (Periimplant Autogeneous Bone Grafting with Guided Tissue Regeneration Versus No Peri-implant
Bone Grafting): Experimental Study in Pig Model
Christopher Ogunsalu, University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
(with J. Watkins, C. Stoian, C. Ezeokoli, H. Daisley, S. Lorde, K. Jackson, D. Jaggernauth, A.
Nelson and N. Mungal) * - Combined Presentation
Poster Session:
CAS_008: A (+) 2-hydroxymanool from a Xylopia Species
Raymond C. Jagessar and Anderson R. Maxwell; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_020: The Infojector: Maximising Textual Information Assimilation Using an Enhanced
Information Interface
Eldon G. Marks; University of Guyana, South America
CAS_024: Communicating Science – The Role of Video Documentary Production in the
Caribbean
Shirin Haque and Terry Sampson; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_068: Effect of Mammary Stimulation on Dairy Cows and Heifers Exposed to a Lactation- Induction Protocol
R. Ramgattie, N. Siew and Marlon Knights; University of Trinidad and Tobago, WI
CAS_077: Emerging Applications of Experimental Single Photon Emission Computerized
Tomography: Analysis of 16 Area of Interest in Pig’s Model
Christopher Ogunsalu, A. Archibald and C. Ezeokoli; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_079: Composite Usage and Light Curing Practices Amongst Dental Practitioners in Trinidad Vaughn Suite; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_081: Analysis of Light Curing Unit Light Intensity in Relation to Condition of the Light Guide in Trinidad
Vaughn Suite; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI
CAS_089: A Knowledge Management Audit on Performance in Trinidad and Tobago organizations: A Case Study
Ambika Koonj Beharry and Kit Fai Pun; University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, WI