Aims: To investigate the effect of Moringa oleifera leave and cocoa powder on the quality characteristics and antioxidant properties of biscuits. Study Design: Two-way ANOVA. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology,...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/18070
The purpose of the current study is to quantify the effect of ammonium nitrate attack on the mechanical and physical properties of cement mortars. After 28 days of curing, the mortar specimens were immersed in ammonium nitrate solutions with 5%, 20% and 50% concentrations. The sp...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16824
Cancer is a leading cause of disease globally. Treatment methods combine radiation therapy, surgery, novel drug chemotherapy and recently, nano drugs. During the past few years, the venoms of various vipers that selectively block the function of integrin receptors have been emplo...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17699
So far, the use of media in education has always been applied to achieve established goals, and the selection of these goals was slightly affected by the use of the chosen media. However, the availability of mathematical software, and, more precisely, computer algebra systems, ca...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17798
In order to study the potential use of Bacillus subtilis and B. cereus as biological control agents of mosquitoes larvae in aqueous environments as happens with B. thuringiensis var. israelensis, fish model was used hence treatments with these bacterial species will be in aquatic...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/8711
Climate variation is already a threat to agricultural production and employment of appropriate adaptation strategies could help reduce its effect. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the adaptation strategies being used by banana and plantain farmers in Delta state of Ni...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/8474
Aims: Physical activity is well recognized for its bone health benefit. We examined the benefit of walk/run/jog on bone health using broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) of the calcaneus. Methodology: Caucasian and African American males (n=593) and females (n=1,106) had their...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17962
Aims: This study investigated the acceptability and preservative influence of ginger extract on sorghum stem sheath drink. Study Design: Factorial design was used for this study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Food Processing, Sensory and Microbiol...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/10634
In a setting of 2-metric space we have proved some existence theorems for fixed points of (Φ, Ψ) contractive maps and (Φ, k) contractive maps which are certain generalization of contractive maps existing in the literatures.
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16704
The general objective of this study is to appraise the representation of the Nigerian (African) culture in the global market by the Nigerian Nollywood. Specifically, the study tries to find out how The Nigerian Nollywood projects Nigerian rich local cultural values to the outside...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/15596
Aims: In this paper, we propose a new measure for analysing data obtained from an accelerometer with the aim of improving road surface condition monitoring and defect detection systems. Study Design: The study consisted of an experimental setup involving the use of an acceleromet...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16840
Research on superior performance has shown that important characteristics of students’ achievement and the acquisition of cognitive skills are acquired through practice and appropriate use of teaching methods [1]. Aim: This study examined the effect of using simulated teaching in...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16871
A. Zizinga, M. M. Tenywa, J. G. M. Majaliwa, M. Mugarura, P. Ababo, A. Achom, G. Gabiri, Y. Bamutaze, L. Kizza & E. Adipala·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2015
Agricultural productivity in Rwenzori mountain area is declining and undermining food security in the region. This trend has been accelerated in recent years due to rapid changes in climatic conditions. Climate change adaptation and coping practices are critical to identifying vu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16351
Aim: Potential risk factors and prevalence associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in apparently healthy children in Nigeria were studied. Study Design: To investigate the current potential risk factors associated with recent prevalence of H. pylori in apparentl...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16014
In this study, two stages of upflow anaerobic filters (UAF) were used to investigate their performance based on the chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal from the rural domestic wastewater. Several factors were considered during the design and operation of an anaerobic process for...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17459