A SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) was used to study the kinetics of the processes involved in the Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR) from wastewater. In addition to the batchwise operated reactor, two types of continuous plants, an A2/O (Anaerobic-Anoxic-Oxic) system...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36137
Aims: To perform an evaluation of hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) implementation and good manufacturing practices (GMP) in a multi-product soft drink company in Nigeria. Study Design: Semi experimental study combined with survey. Place and Duration of Study: S...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/37310
Models can play an important role in the evaluation of upgrading strategies for biological nutrient removal. In this paper the calibration of ASM2d to a pilot plant with an intermittent aerobic/anoxic reactor is discussed. The performed modeling study was part of a retrofit study...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36138
Exotic plum cultivars have been introduced at Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar in order to broaden the spectrum of existing germplasm and recommendation of better cultivars for their commercial cultivation. The present study consisted of fourteen different pl...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36796
This work involves the qualitative analysis and mineral (elemental) composition of rock samples in six sites (locations) in Adamawa State (Kenya) using several physical properties including colour, streak, hardness, specific gravity, luster, magnetism, taste and reactions to Hydr...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/23053
This article provides a systematic analysis of the challenges perceived by pastoralists of hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir in the utilization of Indigenous technical knowledge. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect primary data from 120 ITK users. The findings indica...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36740
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the changes that occur in the nutritional, organoleptic and storage stability of the cowpea variety Pant Lobia-5 in order to identify the best processing technique that may be taken up for commercialization. Place and Duration of the Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36963
The study was conducted in the hilly regions of Jammu and Kashmir State for documentation of unique Indigenous technical knowledge practices used for the treatment of various animal diseases. The information presented here is being collected from the indigenous technical knowledg...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36739
This study assessed the effect of the Cassava Transformation Initiative (CTI) on cassava tubers’ availability in Small-scale Cassava Processing Enterprises (SSCPEs) in Southwest Nigeria. The study took place from April to December 2016.The paper examined the availability of cassa...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36607
Julien Djossou, Aristide B. Akpo, Jules D. Afféwé, Venance H. E. Donnou, Catherine Liousse, Jean-François Léon, Fidèle G. Nonfodji & Cossi N. Awanou·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2017
Rainfall onset in Benin is one of the major problems that the farmers face. This climatic factor is of a great importance for the productivity in Benin. In this work, based on two criteria, we elaborated a new criterion, that allows us to determine with more precision, the rainy...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36832
Land-Use and Land-Cover (LULC) change has a significant impact on watershed processes such as hydrology, soil erosion, carbon sequestration, etc. While analyzing the interactions of various natural and human activities and assessing their impacts, the Land-Use/ Land-Cover change...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36019
A water table management system synonymously referred as Controlled Drainage and Subirrigation system or controlled and Reversible Drainage System was designed and executed in Eastern Farm A Block, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute Kumulur. This research art...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36888
Water logging and subsequent soil salinity are the two major effects of irrigated agricultural lands. Low lying areas are susceptible to water logging. Subsurface drainage is an effective control measure for salinity removal and waterlogging. Subsurface drainage pipes were inst...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36558
An investigation was carried out at Commercial orchard, Shalimar (Jammu & Kashmir) during 2016-17 to find out the effect of different stigma excision levels (incomplete pollination) on the physical characteristics of Apple fruit (Malus × domestica Borkh.) cv. Red Delicious. T...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36682
Mulching is a surface management practice that improves soil environment. A field experiment was conducted on sandy loam soil in mid hills of Himachal Pradesh, India to evaluate the effect of different types of mulch on plant available nutrients and total nutrient contents in cau...
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Research Article10.9734/CJAST/2017/36644