The study was conducted to understand the energy involves in cassava stem cutting in order to optimize design of cutting elements in cassava stem cutting. The cutting energy is measured using pendulum type test rig and it works under the principle of law of conservation of energy...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i230186
Thaís de Souza Rosa, Raissa Carvalho Marinho, Wemerson Davi de Miranda, Brisa Gomes Cangussú, Laís Tonello & Eduardo Fernandes de Miranda·Advances in Research·2020
Introduction: Mental disorders are changes in psychological, mental or cognitive functioning, in which there is impairment, or suffering that impairs life habits, family, social interaction, among others. Objective: To trace the epidemiological profile of psychiatry patients of G...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i230185
Aims: This study examined administrators rating of school counsellor’s competencies in information, counselling and follow-up service delivery. Three purpose statements, three research questions guided the study, while one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 alpha level. Study Des...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i230184
The modeling of BLDC motor and performance analysis under diverse operating speed settings has been presented in this paper. BLDC motors gaining more & more attention from different Industrial and domestic appliance manufacturers due to its compact size, high efficiency and r...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i230183
Self-efficacy and social support according to various researches have shown to be important factors in the initiation, recognition and enactment of behavioural changes. This study examines the influence of self-efficacy and social support on the intention to quit drug use among c...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i130182
Chika O. Duru, Nsirimobu I. Paul & Immaculata Tunde-Oremodu·Advances in Research·2020
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the echocardiographic findings of stable HIV positive children on Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) attending routine Paediatric Infectious disease clinics in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Methods: Over a 3 mon...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i130179
Alex Amerh Agbeshie, Simon Abugre, Rita Adjei, Thomas Atta-Darkwa & Joseph Anokye·Advances in Research·2020
Land use conversion significantly impact on sensitive soil quality parameters such as microbial biomass and soil microbial quotient. Therefore, soil microbial biomass and physicochemical properties were compared under three different land use systems namely agricultural land, deg...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i130180
The evolution of existing grids to smart grids for power supply is technologically the most prominent research area. It is one of the hot projects considered to contribute in national economy, also at the top priority for the country and involves hefty investments, although the e...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i130181
The use of ICTs forms part of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) especially ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all. In the agricultural sector, access to the right knowledge and information...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i130177
Uduak U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji, Utibe A. Ofon, Ata O. Inyang-Enin & Georgina N. Ananso·Advances in Research·2020
Anaerobic digestion (AD) of lignocellulosic agro-waste such as coconut husk fibre, pineapple floret and banana stem was studied using standard protocols. A combination of physical, chemical and biological Pre-treatment was performed to facilitate the anaerobic digestion process....
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i130178