Isolation of Ribulose-1,5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase from Young Leaves of Phytolacca dioica L.
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International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review,
Volume: 5, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 87-94
Aims: Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) carboxylase/oxygenase (RubisCO) catalyses a key reaction by which inorganic carbon is assimilated into organic carbon found in the biosphere. The present study was aimed to isolate this enzyme from leaves of Phy...
Multiple-Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella enterica Serovars Isolated in Iran Harboring Class 1 Integrons
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British Microbiology Research Journal,
Volume: 5, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 186-193
Aims: This research was carried out to detect the content and distribution of class 1 integrons in multidrug resistant Salmonella isolates.
Materials and Methods: Eighty four clinical isolates of Salmonella serovars were subjected to molecular detec...
Construction of a Socio-economic Status Scale for Rural Dwellers in Northern Nigeria
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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 2015, Pages: 75-85
Actual assessment of the socio-economic status (SES) is best carried out through a well constructed SES scale in line with the dynamic nature of SES indicators in every community. Therefore, this study was carried out to construct a standardised SES ...
Effect of Household Endowment on Fertilizer Use in Rice Production in Kwande, Benue State, Nigeria
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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 2015, Pages: 67-74
This study investigated the effect of household endowment on the use of fertilizer by rice farmers in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 100 randomly selected rice farmers through the use of structu...
Socio-economic Analysis and Adoption of Improved Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties by Farmers in the North West Region of Cameroon
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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 2015, Pages: 58-66
This study was carried out during April -September 2013 in the North West Region of Cameroon on the socio-economic analysis and adoption of improved maize varieties (IMVs).One hundred and forty farmers were administered semi-structured questionnaires...
Economic Importance and Growth Rate of Broiler Chickens Fed with Water Leaf (Talinum triangulare) Meal Supplements
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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 2015, Pages: 49-57
An 8-week experiment was conducted to assess the weight gain and the economic importance of broiler chickens fed with Water Leaf Meal Supplements (WLM). One hundred and fifty day-old Anak 2000 broiler chicks were randomly distributed to 5 treatments ...
Cost of Labor Translation in Healthcare Sector between Poland and the UK the Evidence from Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
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Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 174-179
Wages translation, understood as a process of restating the remuneration of selected employee from a particular currency to another currency, is based on the market exchange rate. In the recent studies there are some statistically proven evidences th...
Rapid Laboratory Evaluation of Fungicides against Phytophthora infestans Causing Late Blight of Potato
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Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 168-173
Aim: To develop method for rapid and simple laboratory evaluation of fungicides against Phytophthora infestans, the causal pathogen of late blight of potato.
Study Design: Descriptive statistics and analysis of variance. Each treatment was replicat...
Solid and Microbiological Quality Assesment of Gari within Ibadan Metropolis
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 162-167
The processing of cassava tuber to gari and its handling involve different stages. At each stage, there is a level of contamination by solid and microbial pathogen. The solid, micro elements and microbiological quality of gari obtained from three fac...
The Use of Spline, Bayesian Spline and Penalized Bayesian Spline Regression for Modeling
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 153-161
Aims: The aim of this study is modeled the ratios of export to imports data in Turkey by using nonparametric regression methods.
Study Design: This was Spline, Bayesian Spline and Penalized Spline Regression modeling study.
Place and Duration of St...
Accelerating Preservice Chemistry Teachers’ Teaching Effectiveness: Any Hope Using Mentoring Strategy?
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Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 139-152
Aims: This study investigated the impact of teacher mentoring programme on the teaching effectiveness of preservice chemistry teachers with gender and age as moderating variables.
Study Design: The study is a pretest, posttest quasi experimental typ...
The Meaning of Education in Oncology Nursing
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 133-138
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Education has a critical influence on the continuing development of clinical oncology nursing practice. Education is essential in oncology nursing, because there are new strategies in cancer car...
The Effects of Moringa oleifera Leaves Extracts on Sickle Cell Hemoglobin
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 123-132
Sickle cell disease (SCD) caused by hemoglobin mutant called hemoglobin S or HbS, which originated from the replacement of a hydrophilic amino acid residue-glutamic acid by a hydrophobic moiety valine, at the sixth position of the β-chain of hem...
Changes in Yield Potential of Traditional Rice Cultivars with Variability in Plant Height, Tillers Per Plant, Fertility and Days to Maturity
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Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 114-122
Aims: To understand the changes in yield potential of traditional rice cultivars with different plant height, tillers per plant, fertility and days to maturity.
Study Design: Completely randomized block design with four replicates. Twenty plants wer...
Factors Influencing Consistent Condom Use among Secondary School Male Students in Limbe Urban City, Cameroon
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Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 101-113
Background: Condoms are an integral part of sexually transmissible infections (STI) and HIV/AIDS prevention, and their use has increased significantly over the past decade. Correct and consistent use of them reduces the risk of HIV transmission by al...
The Meaning of Nano Dimension Involving Cosmetics: From the Lab to an Industrial Green Process
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 2015, Pages: 79-100
Cosmetology has made substantial progress in the last thirty years formulating advanced cosmetics: from cosmeceuticals, nutricosmetics and neurocosmetics to specialized medical devices able to generate a mind-body wellness.
A comprehensive study fo...
Assessment of Background Ionization Radiation of Oil Spillage Site at Obodo Creek in Gokana L.G.A of River State, Nigeria
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British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 36 (21-31 December) 2014, Pages: 5072-5079
The assessment of background ionization radiation of oil spillage site at Obodo Creek in Gokana L.G.A of River State, Nigeria was carried out. An In-situ measurement was done usinga well calibrated nuclear radiation meter (Radalert-100) and a geograp...
Distribution of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Heavy Metals in Soils from Municipal Solid Waste Landfill
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British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 36 (21-31 December) 2014, Pages: 5058-5071
Aims: The distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals in soils from Onitsha municipal solid waste landfill were studied.
Study Design: The Onitsha solid waste dumpsite were divided into two groups, the active site labell...
Quality Characteristics of Pre-treated Yam Chips Produced from Irradiated Yams
British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 36 (21-31 December) 2014, Pages: 5045-5057
Aims: The objective of this research was to study the effect of irradiation on some quality characteristics of yam chips produced from irradiated yam tubers.
Study Design: In this study, irradiated yam (Lariboko) was processed into yam chips and qua...
Adsorption of Cu (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution onto Chemically Prepared Activated Carbon from Theobroma cacoa
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British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 36 (21-31 December) 2014, Pages: 5021-5044
This present research was aimed at studying the adsorption characteristics of Cu(II) ions from aqueous solutions onto two samples of low-cost, cocoa shell-based activated carbons (CSBAC) using the batch adsorption mode. Activated carbon samples were...
