Aim: Purification and characterization of pectin methylesterase produced by Aspergillus tubingensis in solid state fermentation. Study Design: Pectin methylesterase enzyme produced by A. tubingensis was extracted from the fermented solid medium and purified using chromatographic...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/23632
The research assesses the challenges consumers of Ghana Water Company faced and the factors that determine consumers’ willingness to pay for improved water supply either from the company or private service provider. The study employed a multistage sampling technique in selecting...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/23611
Aims: The hygiene and sanitation practices in correspondence with the socio-economic levels and cultural characteristics of two typical coastal/riverine communities in Nigeria, Uta-Ewa (Ikot Abasi LGA) and Ibaka (Mbo LGA) of Akwa Ibom State, were studied to determine how these fa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/20512
Aims: Xylanase is commonly involved in the complete hydrolysis of xylan which consisted of hemicelluloses and celluloses as important components of plant cell wall. This enzyme is essential in wide range of applications in various industries along with other hydrolytic enzymes su...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22953
As materials that help in the conservation of soil moisture, improvement of soil health and fertility, mulches also improve microbial activity, which is sin qua non to successful intrinsic bioremediation. The study investigated the effects of mulching with selected materials on t...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/22938
The adsorption isotherms and kinetics of acrylic acid modified walnut shell (AA-WNS) for Pb(II) were investigated in the temperature range of 288-308K. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was utilized for evaluation of the developed walnut shell. Adsorption isotherm data were bett...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/23548
Purpose: Defining the effectiveness of the embolization of the splenic artery (ESA) in the treatment of patients with liver cirrhosis. Materials and Methods: We have analyzed the results of treatment 318 patients with cirrhosis who were hospitalized in the 2-clinic of the Tashken...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23484
Residences clustering around dumpsites have increased tremendously due to recent population expansion, consequent insufficient land, high level of ignorance and poor economic status in Nigeria. One of the reasons open dumpsites pose health problems is because of their attraction...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/19881
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the utility of DNA sequencing in differentiating Root-Knot Nematodes (RKN) (Meloidogyne spp) infecting Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (ILVs) in Kisii and Transmara sub-counties in Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Distrib...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/17985
Introduction: A wide number of pesticides, including highly persistent organophosphorous compounds, such as diazinon (DZN) have deteriorating effect on fauna and flora by inducing oxidative stress. DZN induces cell damage by producing free radicals and reactive oxygen species. In...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23093
Introduction: Fluorosis is a public health problem in Ethiopia. Fluoride absorption may be decreased by dietary divalent cations which form insoluble complexes with the fluoride ion. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of dietary calcium-magnesium citrate or Moringa stenop...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23693
Community-Based Agriculture and Rural Development Project (CBARDP) is expected to enhance Socio-Economic Status (SES) of rural dwellers; consequently impact positively on general welfare of the rural dwellers. However, impact of the project on SES of rural dwellers is yet to be a...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22058
Aims: To provide empirical evidence on the determinants of access to extension services in Northern Ghana. Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Kumbungu and Sagnarigu Districts of the Northern region; Builsa North and Pusiga Districts of the Upper East; Wa...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/23478
Background: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) had initially gained significant traction due to safety and feasibility that were comparable, in addition to the cosmetic advantages over traditional laparoscopy. However significant limitations of SILS including narrow work...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23567
Large numbers of test cases are designed for effectively testing the quality of the developed software products. Due to limited resource and time constraint it is not possible to test the software with large number of test cases. Test case minimization selects the test cases from...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23269