Construction projects still experience significant cost and time overruns, dispute being one of the cause. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods have been developed to reduce the negative impact of disputes. While research works have covered several areas, the focus seems...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i174136
This paper proposes an enhanced dung beetle optimization (EDBO) algorithm in order to address the issues of the dung beetle optimization (DBO) algorithm which include easy convergence to the local optimal, slow convergence speed, and poor global search capability. The improvement...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i174133
Aditi Shrivastava, Manoj Kumar Tripathi, Sushma Tiwari, Niraj Tripathi, Prakash N. Tiwari, Purnima Singh, Prerana Parihar, Rakesh Yadav, Shailja Chauhan & J. Singh·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2023
Powdery mildew disease of oilseed mustard caused by Erysiphe cruciferarum is a primary reason of yield reduction not only in India but also throughout the world. Identification and cultivation of resistant mustard genotypes against powdery mildew is the only way to overcome this...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164130
The world population is increasing and to meet the demands of population, a major increase in food production, trade, and agricultural activities will be required. Weeds cause more crop losses than pests and diseases together. It is responsible for more than 45% of all agricultur...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i174131
This study presents a comprehensive lithostratigraphic characterization of the MI Well in the Niger Delta Basin through microscopic examination of ditch cutting samples. The aim was to identify the lithological units and assess the presence and distribution of petroleum system el...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164137
The curve blade, operational parameters and vermicompost physical properties are the key parameters come to pronouncement for breaking, churning and mixing clods condition. C, L and J curve blades was tested in the churning machine under drum condition for large, medium and small...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164129
The nutritional value of plant-based foods, which account for a substantial portion of the diet, is crucial in determining how well all humans grow and develop. The main components of the food are proximate principles, sometimes known as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; mineral...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164128
Food fraud is a critical concern for food safety and public health that has not received sufficient attention. In Ghana, food fraud is economically driven, aiming to exploit unsuspecting consumers for profit. This paper examines the literature on food fraud in Ghana, drawing from...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164126
Manisha Mihoariya, Sushma Tiwari, Rakesh Kumar Yadav, Ruchi Asati, R. S. Solanki, P. N. Tiwari, Shailja Chauhan, Niraj Tripathi & Manoj Kumar Tripathi·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2023
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a leguminous self-pollinating crop belongs to family- Leguminosae (Fabaceae). The aim of a plant breeder is to identify or develop high yielding cultivars. In the present investigation, 83 genotypes grown during Rabi 2021-22 to investigate genetic...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i164127
Aims: This study seeks to evaluate the growth performance and physiological response of broiler chickens brooded with blue, black, white and green side-curtains. It is essential to ensure that the thermal conditions within the poultry building are controlled most especially in th...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i154125