Skip to content

All published articles 4326

Farmers’ Information Literacy and Productivity Performance of Smallholder Horticulture in a Highland Zone, Kenya

Nelly Chebet Sang & Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The horticulture sub-sector contributes substantially to the Kenyan economy, but smallholder productivity is low. This study investigated the role of information literacy on smallholder horticultural productivity performance in a lower highland zone of Belgut Sub-county, Kericho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630274

A New Analytical Model for Predicting Natural Gas Transportation Compressor Power

V. J. Aimikhe & N. E. Ezendiokwere · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The compressor power requirement for gas pipelines is critical to the efficient delivery of natural gas over long distances. Existing models for predicting compressor power using pipeline length and gas throughput as input parameters are limited. This study focused on developing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630273

The Environmental Benefits of Trees in a Changing Climate: A Nigerian Experience

V. N. Ojeh, A. Philip- Humshie, H. A. Garba, E. Naabil, E. C. Obiano, O. P. Boyitie & K. K. Boyiga · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The paper presents a micrometeorological study on the environmental benefits of trees in the Taraba State University, Jalingo in Nigeria. Temperatures under three different surfaces (under trees and among different tree species, bare-ground and asphalted surfaces) within the camp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630272

Cranberry Juice Inhibit Bacterial Pathogens Associated To Urinary Tract Infection

Camila Coppini, Jane Mary L. N. Gelinski & Mônica Frighetto · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: To evaluate in vitro antimicrobial potential of 35% reconstituted juice (RJCr) against bacterial pathogen related to urinary tract infections (UTIs). Place and Duration of Study:  Food and Biotechnology Laboratory, Brazil. Study Design: Cranberry juice for in vitro evaluati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630271

The Impact of Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (Leap) on Its Beneficiaries in the Ga East Municipality in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Benzies Isaac Adu- Okoree, Daniella Delali Sedegah & Olivia Emma Sakyi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The purpose of this study was to find the impact of Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (LEAP) on its beneficiaries in the Ga East Municipality in the Greater Accra Region. The explorative and descriptive research designs were used in this study. Data was collected through que...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630269

Value Chain Analysis of Wicker Willow in Kashmir

Mudasir Rashid, Sajad A. Saraf, S. H. Baba & P. A. Sofi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The present study was carried out in four blocks, viz., Ganderbal, Sherpathri, Lar and Kangan of Ganderbal district of Kashmir valley, owing to the presence of majority of wicker willow cultivators and handicraft makers in the district. A total number of 120 respondents were sele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630270

Effect of Human Capital and Dynamic Capabilities on Competitive Advantage: Mediating Analysis

Vilani Sachitra · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aim: A better understanding of farm-level competitiveness of agribusiness sector provides the necessary framework for agribusiness farms to compete at domestic and global markets. This study aims to determine the relationships of human capital, dynamic capabilities and competitiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630268

On Generalized Reverse 3-primes Numbers

Yüksel Soykan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

In this paper, we introduce and investigate the generalized reverse 3-primes sequences and we deal with, in detail, three special cases which we call them reverse 3-primes, reverse Lucas 3-primes and reverse modified 3-primes sequences. We present Binet’s formulas, generating fun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630267

The Effect of Using Hands-on Materials in Teaching Pythagoras Theorem

Evans Atteh, Emmanuel Acquandoh, Augustine Boadi & Emmanuel Appoh Andam · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

This study sought to improve students’ performance in solving problems on the application of the Pythagoras Theorem using hands - on materials. It is an action research and the selected sample of the study was mixed gender class of level 200 (2A1 Class) year group, comprising of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530265

Growth Status and ARIMA Model Forecast of Area, Production of Wheat Crop in India

Jhade Sunil & Dagam Sindhu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

This research is a study of growth status and forecasting area, production of wheat India. Data for the period of 1949-50 to 2017- 18 were analyzed by time series methods. 1949-50 to 2014-15 was used for the model building and forecasting. The data of 2015-16 to 2017-18 was used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530266

Control Measures on Groundwater Pollution through Leakages of Underground Storage Tanks of Filling Stations in Nigeria

Oluwaseun E. Odipe, Henry O. Sawyerr & Solomon O. Adewoye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Background: Groundwater pollution from leakages of Underground Storage Tanks is a global issue and has been significantly controlled and maintained by many developed countries in the last 30 years. The knowledge and practices used in containing this environmental issue can also b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530264

Sample Size Determination in Survey Research

Anokye M. Adam · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Obtaining a representative sample size remains critical to survey researchers because of its implication for cost, time and precision of the sample estimate. However, the difficulty of obtaining a good estimate of population variance coupled with insufficient skills in sampling t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530263

Theoretical Prediction of the Preferred Production Routes of 225Ac from Proton Induced Reactions on 232Th

Emmanuel C. Hemba, Olumide O. Ige, Haruna Ali & Sunday A. Jonah · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Alpha emitting radionuclides have potential for the therapy of cancers because of their high linear energy transfer, and short range biologic effectiveness. Alpha emitter 225Ac(T1/2 = 10.0 days) is a potent nuclide for targeted radionuclide therapy. 225Ac excitation functions via...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530262

Modification and Optimization of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) Roasting Machine

A. Musa, O. A. Adetola, O. J. Olukunle & A. M. Akintade · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Roasting of groundnut is essential to ensure quality improvement, easy handling, safe storage, further processing, and value addition of the product. Therefore, the aim of the study was modified and optimized a groundnut roasting machine. Standard design parameters were used for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530260