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Application of Geoelectric Methods for Groundwater Depths in Igbogbo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

Rasheed Segun Lawal, Salami Muyideen Kolawole, Suleiman Taufiq & Sanusi O. Ramon · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

This paper presents the result of the geophysical investigation carried out at Igbogbo Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. The geophysical investigation was done using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and 2D electrical resistivity imaging techniques, with the aim of accessing the grou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530261

A Procedure for Assessing UHI Intensity in the Central Business District of Accra

James Gyasi- Addo & Amar Bennadji · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aim: The study aims at developing a procedure or method for assessing Urban Heat Island (UHI) in the CBD. Study Design:  Mobile traverse. Place and Duration of Study: The Scott Sutherland School, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee road, Aberdeen, between December 2018 and Septemb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530259

Primary Nutritional Guidance at Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Erica Mundin Karnal, Júlia Fabian, Liziane Cássia Carlesso & Jane Mary L. N. Gelinski · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: To propose a primary nutritional recommendation for patients in the early stage of SLE to contribute to a better quality of life for those affected by the disease. Methodology: This is a theoretical study, with no direct approach or intervention to any patient. The research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530256

Delayed Nutrient Conversion for a Single Species Periodic Chemostat

Jane Ireri, Ganesh Pokhariyal & Stephene Moindi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

In this paper we analyze a Chemostat model with periodic nutrient input modelled using Fourier series and incorporate delays in nutrient conversion. We show that both periodicity and delays have complementing influence in the long term behaviour of the species. Numerical results...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i530255

A Review of Power Electronics Applications for Wind Energy Systems in Microgrids

John Nwankwo Chijioke & Vedat KIray · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Wind energy conversion systems continue to show promises as energy source of the future. To champion the supply for future industrial and domestic energy demand, it is imperative to improve on their reliability, energy extraction efficiency and security as these factors would eno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430254

Time Series Modelling of The Volume of Overland Timber Export in The Bolgatanga Municipality

Henry M. Kpamma, Silverius K. Bruku & John A. Awaab · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aims/ Objectives: This research was carried out with the intention of using time series to model the volume of overland timber exported within Bolgatanga municipality Place and Duration of Study: Study of the time series was based on a historical data of the volume of timber expo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430253

Pattern and Outcome of Cardiac Interventions Performed within and Outside Nigeria for Children with Structural Heart Diseases in Sokoto, North-western Nigeria

U. M. Sani, U. M. Waziri, K. O. Isezuo, B. I. Garba, U. Abubakar & S. Ismail · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Background: Management of structural heart diseases is quite challenging in Nigeria, due to limited availability and access to cardiac care services. There is paucity of data on the pattern and outcome of cardiac interventions in children from the study area.  Aims: To determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430251

Factors Affecting Women’s Autonomy in Household Decision-Making among Married Women in Zambia

Kusanthan Thankian · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The main aim of the study was to examine factors that affect women’s household decision-making among married women in Zambia. This paper utilizes secondary data from the 2013 Zambia Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS). Logistic regression analysis was used to identify various factor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430252

Chromium (III) Removal from Synthetic Wastewater Using Biochar Produced from Vegetable Tanned Leather Shaving Dust

Tasrina R. Choudhury, U. H. Bodrun Naher, Sarifa Akter, Bilkis A. Begum & M. Safiur Rahman · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

In recent years, the rapid industrialization leads to increase industrial discharges without any appropriate treatment. The present study deals with the removal of Cr (III) ions from aqueous solutions by ZnCl2 treated biochar produced from vegetable tanned leather shaving dust. E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430249

Correlations of Major Flame Characteristics of Some Fire Tolerant Trees in South-East Nigeria by Coefficient of Determination (R2)

Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Matthew Chiemezie Obiadi & Joy Ngozika Obiefuna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Background: Bush fire is a common hazard in South East-Nigeria as in other parts of the country during the harmattan. Every year, thousands of hectares of forests as well as suburban lands are severely burnt. These forest fires have been catastrophic, destroying large areas of tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430250

Proximate and Mineral Composition of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) Seed Grown in South-Western Nigeria

T. C. Ogunyemi, C. M. Ekuma, J. E. Egwu & D. M. Abbey · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Luffa cylindrica is locally a source of food, medicinal substances and have other traditional application. This study investigated the proximate and mineral analysis of L. cylindrica. The result of the analysis showed that the seed contain principally protein (35.83%) and fat con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430248

Odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy Distribution: Its Properties and Applications

Bassa Shiwaye Yakura, Ahmed Askira Sule, Mustapha Mohammed Dewu, Kabiru Ahmed Manju & Fadimatu Bawuro Mohammed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

This article uses the odd Lomax-G family of distributions to study a new extension of the Kumaraswamy distribution called “odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy distribution”. In this article, the density and distribution functions of the odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy distribution are defined and studie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430247