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Influence of Higher Volumes of Clay Pozzolana Replacement Levels on Some Technical Properties of Cement Pastes and Mortars

Mark Bediako & Eugene Atiemo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Most of the investigations on the utilization of clay pozzolana are limited to about 30% of the material consideration in Portland cement. In this study clay pozzolana was used to replace cement between 30% and 50%. Clay pozzolana was analyzed to determine their chemical and mine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9046

Variability of Characteristics and Productive Potential of Some Pedons on the Basement Complex of Southwestern Nigeria

G. E. Akinbola, M. O. Adigun & O. H. Ajimoh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The objective of this study is to assess variability of land quality and soil characteristics of some of the pedons on the basement complex of southwestern Nigeria. Variation in soil properties and their relationship with crop production must be studied and understood to ensure s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12689

Application of Data Mining Techniques to Audiometric Data among Professionals in India

J. Majumder & L. K. Sharma · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is among the principal occupational health hazard. To illustrate that, in order to enrich the database on audiometric status and fast dissemination of knowledgebase, data mining techniques are imperative tools. Study Design: A cross section...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12700

Retrospective Analysis of Incidental Duodenal Diverticulum: CT and MRI Findings

Melike Rusen Metin, Hasan Aydin, Idil Gunes Tatar, Oktay Algin, Ozlem Sarici & Mehmet Kilin · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Purpose and Objective: To detect retrospectively the duodenal diverticula in the routine abdominal CT and MRI. Materials and Methods: Between March 2005 to June 2013, 151 incidental duodenal diverticulas were found out through 120.000 abdominal CT and/or MRI. Two abdominal radiol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11984

Inflation Correlation with Commercial Real Estate’ Investment Returns in Akure, Nigeria

Daniel Ibrahim Dabara · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This study aims at investigating the relationship between inflation and commercial real estate’ investment returns with a view to determining the inflation-hedging characteristics of commercial property investments in Akure metropolis, Nigeria. Questionnaire survey was conducted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12918

Determination of Dermal Permeability Coefficient (Kp) by Utilizing Multiple Descriptors in Artificial Neural Network Analysis and Multiple Regression Analysis

Ronald Bartzatt · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The permeability coefficient, or Kp, is an important descriptor for assessing dermal absorption of medicaments utilized for clinical treatment of various dermal accessible diseases. Determination of Kp by multiple descriptors by artificial neural network (ANN) and multiple...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/13125

Analysis of Accessibility to Healthcare Facilities in Giwa and Tofa Local Government Areas of Nigeria: GIS Approach

Muhammad Isma’il, Ibrahim Jaro Musa, Abubakar Salisu, Idoma Kim, Akhadelor Muhammad Oyale, Amina Maiwada & Abdulkadir Muhammed Yahaya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: The objective of the National Health Policy (1988) in Nigeria is to provide the population with access to primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare as needed through a functional referral system. In this paper, Geographic Information System (GIS) is employed to examine a ve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8183

PIC 18F4550 Controlled Solar Panel Cooling System Using DC Hybrid

W. Z. Leow, Y. M. Irwan, M. Irwanto, N. Gomesh & I. Safwati · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The purpose of this paper is to design a solar cooling system to decrease operating temperature of PV module in order to improve the efficiency of PV output power. The usage of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a very attractive method for renewable energy. This study e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11615

Health Risk Assessment in Exposure to Methacrylic Monomers in Dental Practice

Maya Lyapina, Maria Dencheva, Assya Krasteva, Mariana Tzekova, Mariela Deliverska, Angelina Kisselova & Jeny Staikova · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the health status and to assess the risk of adverse health effects manifestation among occupationally exposed to methacrylic monomers dental professionals (dentists, nurses and attendants) and students of dental medicine and from the dental technician school, as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12982

Gut Uptake, Brain and Behaviour

Tveiten D. Bioeng & K. L. Reichelt · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To document the evidence for a gut uptake to brain axis. The many hormones, many of them peptides and shared by the intestines and the brain, will not be included in this survey. Methods: Systematic looking through journal publications by means of Pub med and collected info...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10162

Monthly Frequency Occurrence, Sex-ratio, Length-weight Relationship and Condition Factor of Native Fishes Caught in a Tropical Floodplain Rivers of Cameroon, Central Africa

Claudine Tekounegning Tiogué, Paul Zango, Thomas Ewouken Efolé, Madeleine Kenfack, Joseph Tekwombuo, Guegang Tekou, Mathieu Domwa, Minette Tabi Eyango Tomedi & Joseph Tchoumboué · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the aquaculture potential of the native fishes from the Mbô Floodplain (MF) Rivers for their domestication and preservation the genetic diversity. Study Design: Descriptive research. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Applied Ichthyology and Hydrobiology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12106

Interaction of Some Selected Trace Elements with Thyroid Hormones in Patients with Goiter in Ibadan, Nigeria

Kayode Solomon Adedapo, Ayobola Abimbola Sonuga, Adefemi Oladiran Afolabi & Ademola Amosu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Trace elements influence hormones at different levels of action, including hormone secretion, activity and binding to target tissue. Thyroid hormones also influence the metabolism of some essential trace elements. There is paucity of knowledge on the interaction of some trace ele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11985