Several variable valve-train technologies are being aggressively pursued to increase the efficiency of automotive engines. Electromagnetic Valve Actuation (EMVA) is a promising alternative that uses electromagnetic actuators to replace the conventional camshaft and aims to provid...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/27260
Okafor Godson Okwuchukwu, Nwankwo Ignatius Uche, Oli Nneka Perpetual & Oguamanam Gabriel Onyebuchi·Advances in Research·2016
The objectives of this review paper are twofold. One objective is to examine some resilient traditional mass communication systems of the Igbos of Nigeria. A second objective is to make a strong argument for the optimal use of traditional mass communication channels of the Igbos...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/22545
Most African soils are low in phosphorus (P) and farmers are increasingly using more P fertilizers to improve crop production. Phosphate rocks (PR) deposits which are the major source of P are unfortunately finite. This is likely to cause world food crisis, especially in Africa d...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26171
The research paper aims to analyse the core dimensions of Organizational Culture in a R&D institution that is completely dedicated to research in Basic and Allied Sciences. The sole purpose of this research is to capture those dimensions amenable to R&D activities in this...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/25878
Aims: To: i) show that unfolding and folding of an enzyme can be investigated or interpreted using different aspects of the same model ii) determine the folding rate constant; iii) determine the equilibrium constant for folding; iv) determine activation parameters for unfolding a...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26332
Aim: This research article aimed at formulating and designing an Excel automated solution-based algorithm for the optimal policy prescriptions and the corresponding returns for all feasible nonzero starting ages in one fell swoop, for a class of equipment replacement problems wit...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26667
Kiri H. Jaryum, Samuel Y. Gazuwa, Samson I. Wuti & Joseph Ameh·Advances in Research·2016
Introduction: Both nutritional metals such zinc and iron, and toxic metals, such as lead, present in food above certain permissible levels, pose danger to consumers. Fish harvested from contaminated waters tend to have high levels of these metals. Moreover, the level of contamina...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26444
Under-sampling becomes the current situation for an increasing part of biodiversity surveys, as more and more speciose assemblages and increasingly complex taxonomic groups are progressively addressed. Accordingly, (i) extrapolating the Species Accumulation Curve and (ii) estimat...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26387
Aims: As motor vehicle volumes increase around the globe, further pressure is placed on limited financial budgets to fund projects that address traffic congestion on the road networks. This research aims at studying the traffic impact and financial resulted from the traffic conge...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26153
Patrícia Maria Guedes Paiva, Igor Felipe Andrade Costa de Souza, Maria Cláudia Valério Vicalvi Costa, Andréa de Fátima Silva Santos & Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coel·Advances in Research·2016
In this review, we approached various aspects of Opuntia sp., a forage cactus. This plant stand out for its energy potential and have peculiar morphological and physiological features that allow tolerance for long periods of drought. In addition, Opuntia species has a cosmopolit...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26125
U. O. Edet, R. U. B. Ebana, C. A. Etok & V. O. Udoidiong·Advances in Research·2016
The nutrient profile and phytochemical screening of commercially sold edible mushroom in Calabar Metropolis were investigated. The proximate composition revealed the presence of all the different classes of food except ether extract (fat). The oyster mushroom was made of 91.00% m...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26196
In this study, two different techniques have been applied to estimate the net surface heat flux (NSHF) of the Eastern Harbor. The first one based on equilibrium temperature which is easy and direct way to calculate NSHF from the sea in comparison to the traditional method (Bulk a...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/26036
Global demand for electrical energy has never been higher than it is currently. This high demand for electricity has driven need for innovative and sustainable power production schemes. The current power system is therefore challenged with the need for quality, reliable and susta...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/25722
One-leg stance (OLS) training is recommended to prevent falls in elderly people. However, most elderly have difficulty in performing OLS for an extended period of time. Hence they need to use hand help when performing OLS training. The effects of hand help on body sway and leg mu...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/19326
Drug abuse continues to be a major risky behaviour problem among young people all over the world. The study served as one key contribution to the knowledge of the world on the level of drug abuse in East Africa and suggested ways to curb the problem from increasing. The study fin...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/24897