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Comparative Study and First Principle Calculations of the Ternary Halide perovskite CsSnBr3 in its Three Phases

Karima Benyahia · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Perovskites are very interesting for applications such as optoelectronic devices emitting light, such as OLEDs and lasers. On the other hand, one can consider using these perovskites in a very special architecture: the tandem cells. The principle of these tandem cells is to put i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/46444

Characterisation and Classification of Rubber Growing Soils of Kerala, India

M. Chandrakala, R. Srinivasan, K. S. Anil Kumar, K. Sujatha, M. Ramesh, Rajendra Hegde, S. K. Singh & H. R. Nirmala · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Aims: Is to detailed Land Resource Inventory at block level. The objective of the study was the characterization and classification of soils of the Elamdesam block, Idukki district Kerala. Place and Duration of Study: Soil survey done and soil samples were brought from Elamdesam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/44649

Oil Pipeline Leak Detection and Localisation Using Wireless Sensor Networks

A. O. Okpare, F. I. Anyasi & D. Ebegba · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

This paper describes the development of a wireless sensor network that uses pressure variation to detect and locate leaks in a prototype oil pipeline. The HK1100C oil pressure sensor is used as a sensing unit to sense/monitor pressure variation inside the prototype oil pipeline a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/45505

Cocoa Farmers` Involvement in Cocoa Production-Related Activities in Oyo State, Nigeria

A. O. Orimogunje, B. A. Ogundeji, T. I. Ademola, T. I. Omirin, E. E. Agbebaku, T. M. Orisasona & D. J. Awodumila · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Aims: Assessment of the involvement of farmers in cocoa production-related activities with a view to improving qualities and quantities of cocoa production in Oyo State, Nigeria. Study Design: Random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: Oyo State, Nigeria; 2017/2018. Methodolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/45002

Awareness and Vulnerability to Climate Change among Coastal Communities in Ghana: The Case of Dansoman of the Greater Accra Region

Isaac Sarfo, Jude Issa Dontoh & Henry Otchwemah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Policy-makers, development-practitioners, international organizations and academic scholars have over the years taken stern initiatives to tackle climate change issues. Climate adaptation along with various commitments and political will have given much weight to a growing concer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/45659

Association between Antioxidant Content in Mature Human Breast Milk and Diet in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

Matogoma Digbé Ble, Assi Roméo Boni, Sadikou Touré, Michèle Aké & Jean David N’guessan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Background: Cell damage due to oxidative stress during the neonatal period has been associated with diseases. Human breast milk is an important source of antioxidants which protect newborn against oxidative stress damages. However, the dietary habits of lactating mothers may infl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/45960

Assessment of Some Physical Properties of Char (Buchanania lanzan) Seed

P. K. Nishad, S. Patel, R. K. Naik, N. K. Mishra & P. Sahu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Size, shape, volume, surface area, density, porosity are some physical characteristics, which are important in many problems associated with the design of a specific machine. The physical properties of wild variety of Buchanania lanzan seeds have been evaluated as a function of s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/46137

Lead Contamination of Soil in Africa: A Review of the Sources, Effects and Remediation Strategies

Godswill Hygienus · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Lead is one of the trace metals frequently found in the soil, air and water bodies. Since lead has no known biological value and highly toxic even at low a concentration, its ubiquity in the environment has become a major issue of concern globally. In this work, a review was cond...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/46073

Geotechnical Evaluation of Some Lateritic Soils from Ore, Southwestern Nigeria as Liners in Landfills

S. O. Daramola & B. I. Ilesanmi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Liners are very important part of engineered landfills as they control the migration of leachates and other toxic constituents into underlying aquifers or nearby rivers, thereby contaminating the local water. Hence, materials to be used as liners should be able to stand the test...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/19778

Numerical Investigation of the Effects of Insulated Envelopes on Hygrothermal Comfort within Habitats of Southern Benin: Test of a Local Material

Henri Wilfried. Hounkpatin, Kounouhewa Basile, Chégnimonhan K. Victorin, Sèmassou Clarence & Vianou Antoine · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Aims: The objective of this work was to investigate the effect of the thermal insulation with polystyrene or local straw on the indoor comfort (time evolution of temperature and hygrometry, variation of thermal load). The study aimed also to determine the optimal thickness of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/45351

Comparative Study on Dangers of Corrosion in Marine Heat Exchanger Performance Using Cast Steel C-1030 and Copper C-642

Clement A. Idiapho, William E. Odinikuku & Onoriode K. Idiapho · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

This research was undertaken to comparatively determine the effects of corrosion in cast steel C-1030 and copper C-642 used as selected materials in marine heat exchanger design. Cast steel C-1030 immersed in freshwater at 0.0003M after twenty one (21) days (0.0567yr) gave corros...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2019/45822

Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of Cowpea Thresher for Small Scale Cowpea Farm Holders in Nigeria

O. W. Muhammed-Bashir, K. O. Oriola, B. A. Ogundeji & M. A. Adesokan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Aims: To develop and evaluate an affordable, accessible, easy-to-operate and functional small-scale thresher machine to make cowpea farming a profitable venture. Study Design: Fabrication and performance evaluation. Place and Duration of Study: Premises of DAF Technical Services,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/43751

Evaluation of Radiation Emission and Associated Health Hazards from Refuse Dumps in the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

B. C. Eke & H. U. Emelue · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2018

Aims: To determine the natural radionuclide concentrations and the associated health hazard implications in samples from refuse dumps in the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Study Design: Forty (40) samples from refuse dump sites were collected at different loca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CJAST/2018/45075