Egharevba Henry Omoregie, Ibrahim Jemilat Aliyu, Ebere Uchechukwu Doris, Okhale Samuel Ehiabhi & Kunle Oluyemisi Folashade·Chemical Science International Journal·2015
The essential oils of medicinal and aromatic plants remain a veritable tool in the management of ailments in ethnomedicine. Essential oils from medicinal plants had also been reported to possess various pharmacological activities, and have found relevance in food and industrial a...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22944
Water and sediment samples were collected along river Ilaje in the Ondo coastal area of Nigeria during the dry and wet season. Water analysis was carried out by using standard methods for the examination of water and waste water, water and sediment samples were digested and analy...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22413
Soil acidity is a major constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) productivity in tropical soils due to toxic levels of aluminium (Al) and phosphorus (P) deficiency. The objectives of this study were to: (i) determine the genetic effects of certain traits associated with phosphorus effic...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/21893
Aims: To assess the growth, yield and yield components of two varieties of sweetpotato as influenced by chicken manure and inorganic fertilizers. Study Design: The experimental design was a 2 x 8 factorial arranged in randomized complete block design with four replicates for both...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/22440
The CR-39 solid state passive nuclear track detector is a popular method to measure charged particle such as alpha and protons and uncharged particles such as neutrons, due to its low cost, robustness, track permanence, and insensitivity to gamma, X-ray, beta and electromagnetic...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2016/22652
Excess beta-glucuronidase in the caecum and colon is responsible for enterohepatic circulation of toxic aglycones, which have been implicated in development of cancer, diarrhea, jaundice and other disease conditions of the gut. Botanicals are potential sources of molecules, which...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/22249
Aims: To investigate and compare the efficiency and synergistic effect of carbon and sand filter column setup in the treatment of a pulp and paper mill effluent. Study Design: This study presents a report on preliminary laboratory investigation on the treatment of a pulp and pape...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/18929
New pyrrolidine-1,2-dicarboxamide derivatives were synthesized by the amidation reactions of some amines, an amino alcohol and an amino acid ester with (S)-1-(phenylcarbamoyl)pyrrolidin-2-carboxylic acid, which was obtained from the reaction of L-proline with phenylisocyanate. Ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/23201
This research describes the synthesis and spectral analysis of new N-substituted nalidixic acid hydrazide derivatives. New compounds were obtained by the substitution reaction of nalidixic acid hydrazide with trisubstituted s-triazines. The structure of all synthesized compounds...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/23144
Geo-spatial techniques play a vital role in hydrological investigations that are needed for proper management of drainage basins. This study aimed to determine and characterize tropical river basin for its suitability for diverse use and sustainable agro-economic development usin...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22438
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the gross, histological and histochemical features of the oesophagus and stomach of the African rope squirrel (Funisciurus anerythrus) were studied. Study Design: Experimental morphological study was carried out. Methodology: Gross dissec...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/21794
An investigation into the effect of water quality disturbances on the phytoplankton species composition and abundance in Mini-Ndai creek was carried out over a 6- month period from March- August 2012. Five sampling stations were established within the creek with station 5 marked...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/22430
This paper compares the sustainable development of fifteen important banks that located, in general, in Brazil, United States, and Europe. The banks were chosen from their market value and analyzed about their investor performances. The bank’s comparison used indicators extracted...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/23031
Aims: To evaluate the consistency and robustness of an informational entropy analytical tool derived from Approximate Entropy (ApEn). Study Design: A set of in machina time-series of known properties were generated to test and compare the proposed tool with the standard ApEn and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/22726
This study attempts to determine the effect of leachate recirculation on biogas production. The study was carried out by using the co-disposal of three major wastes: municipal solid waste (MSW), sewage sludge and cow dung. Experiments are carried out in two stainless steel column...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22897