This study of the geological and physico-mechanical characteristics of the Bidzar quarry white marble exploited for cement manufacture has given rise to an exploitation model. This model has enabled the reduction in the size of the blast products through site reconnaissance and l...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/30421
This study examined the challenges and prospects of enforcement of environmental laws in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State. For the purpose of data collection, the research survey or descriptive method was adopted. Data obtained from the field using a questionnaire instrumen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31447
Time management without integrity compromise is an integral part of good engineering practice. The present study investigated for the required computation time in nonlinear and harmonically excited oscillators (Pendulum and Duffing). Adaptive time steps simulation of their govern...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/32388
This study aimed at spatial assessment of flood vulnerability in Anambra East and environs. In carrying out this work, Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) were employed. Data from Google image and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) of 2012 was used. A...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/29378
Proper nutrition contributes to declines in under-five mortality rates and improves the productivity of adults. Addressing nutritional problems requires adequate information on the diets of individuals and populations. African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are widely consumed and often...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/32437
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is of great concern in the present time of modern electronic systems. EMI measurement requires using a sensor to receive the radiation from the equipment in a suitable test environment. Antenna Factor decides the performance of the sensor. Finit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31798
The present paper reviews the problem of investigating incidents in systems with dependent states. Actions of an agent in such systems may lead to changes in the system, which could be made by an agent not directly, but indirectly through other agents. A method for modelling such...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31759
This study involved the palynological and micropalaeontological studies of Ochigbo – 1 well, offshore Niger Delta. A total of Sixty-two (62) ditch cutting samples were composited at intervals of 100 ft covering a total depth of 7,235 ft (3,405-10,640 ft). The samples were subject...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31998
In this paper we generalize the Riesz integral representation for continuous linear maps associated with additive set-valued maps with values in the set of all closed bounded convex non-empty subsets of any Banach space. We deduce the Riesz integral representation results for set...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/30901
Aims: Paper presents the graphically observe the impact of parameters on equipotential forces. By adjusting the corresponding parameters their operation in the space can be significantly reduced. Graphics of positive and negative features equalizing line is obtained using Wolphra...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31690
In optical fiber communication systems, the non-perfectly transparent material of the fiber causes the visible-light or infrared beams to be attenuated as they travel through it. This necessitates the use of optical amplifier in order to remedy this signal attenuation. In this re...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31911
This study evaluated existing computer workstations, which includes computer workstation tables and chairs for computer users’, and developed new one for secondary school students in Owo metropolis. Questionnaire was developed and administered to support investigation of existing...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/30505
Forest ecosystems occupied substantial vacuum in the balance of atmospheric carbon and thereby control global carbon cycle as well as climate change effect. Assessment of forest biomass value determines the role of forest as carbon offset entity. The selection of appropriate biom...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/32166
In Turkey, road traffic has been increasing rapidly in province centers with the increase of the number of vehicles. The number of motor vehicles has shown an increase of 70 % within the last decade in Turkey. Inner-city traffic control is regulated by traffic lights and traffic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31516
Adsorption process has been proven to be one of the best water treatment technologies globally and activated carbon is undoubtedly considered a universal adsorbent for the removal of a variety of pollutants from water. However, widespread use of commercial activated carbon is oft...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2017/31336