Adsorption of 2,4-dinitrophenol on Activated Carbon Prepared from Cotton Cakes: Non-linear Isotherm Modeling
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Chemical Science International Journal,
Volume: 24, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-20
In this research, cotton cake has been investigated as a cheap and available precursor used for the production of novel carbon using phosphoric acid and potassium hydroxide as chemical activating agents with 2:1; 1:1, impregnation ratio at various co...
Formation and Diachronic Changes of Placental Scars in the House Shrew (Suncus murinus)
Asian Journal of Research in Zoology,
Volume: 1, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-7
In the present study, diachronic changes in fresh and stained placental scars of postpartum house shrews (Suncus murinus) were studied and compared with the actual number of offspring. In non- stained fresh uteri, the placental scars were barely visi...
Assessment of Serum Levels of Some Heavy Metals in Carpenters Residing in Port-Harcourt in Relation to Their Lifestyle
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Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Volume: 4, Issue: 4 2018, Pages: 1-7
Carpentry as an occupation involves the use of woods routinely on daily basis. However, these woods are preserved through the application of certain chemicals, some of which happens to be heavy metals. When these woods are processed, the heavy metals...
National Integration and the Challenge of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria
Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports,
Volume: 2, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-13
Nigeria has witnessed crises which have threatened its peace and security since independence. In the last few decades, especially from the usurpation of administrative powers by the military, Nigerian societies have been undergoing difficult times vi...
New Substrates Based on Decomposed Babassu (Attalea speciosa Mart.) Stem in the Production of Melon Seedlings
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Journal of Experimental Agriculture International,
Volume: 26, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-7
Melon production in recent years has shown great growth and success in cultivation which depends on a good production of seedlings, and poor quality of the substrate can cause problems in the germination process. The study aimed to evaluate changes o...
Physiological Potential of Seeds of Dovyalis abyssinica Warb under Different Light Quality
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International,
Volume: 26, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-5
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different light spectra (quality of light) on the germination and vigour of seeds of Dovyalis abyssinica Warb.
Study Design: The treatments were arranged in a completely randomized experimental desig...
Perception on Effect of Drought and Suggestions to Overcome Drought by Namakkal Farmers of Tamil Nadu State
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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology,
Volume: 27, Issue: 2 2018, Pages: 1-5
Severity of drought leads to reduction in agricultural production that may result in reduced income for farmers and agribusiness, increased prices for food and finally which leads to affect the livelihood of the farming community as well as this also...
A Study on Racism and Slavery in Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies,
Volume: 1, Issue: 2 2018, Pages: 1-5
This paper aims to focus the racism and slavery in Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, even though Mark Twain is a comic writer who often treats his subject satirically but Huckleberry Finn also discussing slavery and racial decima...
An Optimal Media Selection Model for a Company in Ghana
Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science,
Volume: 28, Issue: 6 2018, Pages: 1-13
Selection of media and budget allocation is a major concern in advertising. It involves choosing the appropriate media that is effective in reaching the target audience of the population in consideration. Generally, predicting an optimal target audie...
Is It Obscurity or the Polemics of Symbolism?: A Study of Wole Soyinka's Poetry
Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies,
Volume: 1, Issue: 2 2018, Pages: 1-7
Some critics and scholars have overblown the issue of obscurity in the poetry of Wole Soyinka. These critics have succeeded in making a myth out of this perceived obscurity. Admittedly, his poems are not easily accessible to the average reader, but w...
Response of Quality Protein Maize (Zea mays L.) to Nitrogen Rates and Plant Population in Ambo, Central Ethiopia
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International Journal of Plant & Soil Science,
Volume: 24, Issue: 3 2018, Pages: 1-12
Aims: Quality protein maize (QPM) is one of the major food crops in Ethiopia. However, agronomic management practices were not properly developed for QPM production in the highland areas of Ambo, central Ethiopia.
Methodology: A field experiment was...
Response of Growth and Grain Yield of Amaranth (A. hypochondriacus) to Combined Manure and Inorganic Fertiliser Pellets and Non-pellets
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International Journal of Plant & Soil Science,
Volume: 24, Issue: 3 2018, Pages: 1-10
Grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus L) has high potential to substitute expensive animal protein because of its high nutritional value and is potential to reduce protein malnutrition in Kenya. However, its production and consumption are low.&n...
Prevalence of Wheezes and Asthma among Preschool Children (1-6 Years) in Rural Sudan 2016
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health,
Volume: 32, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-8
Background: Asthma has increased in many countries over recent years and there is little information regarding the prevalence of current wheezing episodes and asthma among preschool children in rural areas of Sudan.
Objective: To identify the preval...
Exposure to Plant Extract Causes the Variation of Antibiotic Susceptibility of Two Bacterial Strains (Salmonella Serotype Typhi and Staphylococcus aureus)
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Journal of Advances in Microbiology,
Volume: 12, Issue: 2 2018, Pages: 1-14
Introduction: Several authors have associated the development of antibiotic resistance to the use of antibiotics. But this development of resistance could also be associated with plant extracts. This article explores the impact of exposure to differe...
A New Algorithm for Internal Rate of Return
Journal of Economics, Management and Trade,
Volume: 21, Issue: 8 2018, Pages: 1-9
The objective of the paper is to present a transparent and easy to use method of computing Internal rate of return (IRR). The methodology is based on a thought experiment involving three datapoints, one which represents a test IRR that is greater tha...
Tree Species Diversity and Structure of Eda Forest Reserve, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry,
Volume: 2, Issue: 1 2018, Pages: 1-12
Tropical rainforest is continuously threatened by timber exploitation and conversion to other land uses. In this study, tree species diversity and forest structure of Eda Forest Reserve in Ekiti State, Nigeria, were assessed using systematic line tra...
Forage Potential of Alfalfa with Oats and Barley in Intercropping System
Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry,
Volume: 1, Issue: 4 2018, Pages: 1-11
Production of cultivated pastures with high energy and protein levels remains a challenge during winter months for livestock. Field trials were conducted to investigate the effects of cropping systems using intercropping (alfalfa + oat and alfalfa + ...
Peri-urban Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Transmission Dynamics with Regard to Associated Risk Factors in Mt. Elgon Focus, Kenya
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South Asian Journal of Parasitology,
Volume: 1, Issue: 2 2018, Pages: 1-9
The cutaneous leishmaniasis infection status caused by Leishmania aethiopica and the vector sand flies distribution in relation to risk factors were investigated in the sites of Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia counties of Mt. Elgon region. These sites are al...
Investigating the Presence of Plasmodium falciparum Chloroquine Resistant Transporter (Pfcrt) Drug-resistance Alleles in Some Northern Nigerian States
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South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology,
Volume: 1, Issue: 4 2018, Pages: 1-7
This study was designed to investigate the presence of Pfcrt drug- resistance alleles (CQ resistant biomarker) and attempted to analyse the outcome in some states of northern Nigeria. A total of four hundred and thirteen (413) Plasmodium falciparum p...
Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Fermented Mucuna pruriens Leaf Meal on Growth and Feed Utilisation of Clarias gariepinus Fingerlings
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Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research,
Volume: 1, Issue: 4 2018, Pages: 1-8
Feeding trial was conducted in 18 plastic tanks (60 x 45 x 30 cm) to assess the performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed diets containing fermented Mucuna pruriens leaf meal as an alternative protein source to soya bean meal. Five isonitroge...
