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Synthesis and in vitro Antisickling Activity of Some Non-aromatic Esters

Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Augustin M. Malumba & Pius T. Mpiana · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Organic acids and their derivatives like butyl stearate have recently shown antisickling activity. Some none aromatic esters were synthetized and tested for their antisickling activity using Emmel test. On 21 esters tested only three showed no antisickling activity. Butyl palmita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22734

Chitosan-Grafted Carbon for the Sequestration of Heavy Metals in Aqueous Solution

Aderonke A. Okoya, Abimbola Bankole Akinyele, Omotayo Sarafadeen Amuda & Ifeanyi Emmanuel Ofoezie · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Heavy metals removal from wastewater is totally essential to evade water pollution. The present study showed the performance of chitosan coated carbon for the removal of chromium (VI) and Pb (II) from aqueous solution. The following elements; C, K, Ca, Mg, Al,  Si, P and Cl were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/21813

The Effect of Endosulfan on Ovaries of Mus musculus: A Histological Study

Arti Kumari & Preety Sinha · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Background: Today pesticidal poisoning is an important health issue. The term “pesticides” covers a wide range of substances of differing chemical composition. Although we know these are useful in agricultural sector. However, it’s increased and unprotected use in agricultural pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/17787

Effect of Earthworm (Perionyx excavatus) Powder on Selected Bacteria and Fungi

Govindra P. Punu, Abdullah Ansari, Sirpaul Jaikishun & Diana Seecharran · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: Investigations were carried out at University of Guyana Turkeyen Campus during the year 2014-15 and focused on the chemical composition of earthworm (Perionyx excavatus) powder and its effect on microbes. Study Design and Methodology: Dried earthworm powder was prepared fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/22572

Does the Volatility of Exchange Rate Affect the Economic Performance of Countries in the West African Monetary Zone? A Case of Nigeria and Ghana

Jonathan Dastu Danladi & Ugochukwu Paul Uba · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

It has been recognized that sustaining a relatively stable exchange rate is important in boosting economic growth. Volatility of exchange rate induces uncertainty and risk in investment decisions with subverting impact on the macroeconomic performance. This study examined whether...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/22535

Process Safety Management in Plasma Experiment and Generation System

Daniel Bondarenko & Hossam A. Gabbar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The Experimental Plasma Generation System (EPGS) is proposed for studying and investigating plasma behavior in vacuum conditions and under the influence of the varying boundary conditions. Furthermore, (EPGS) is intended to verify the computational models with the physical data....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22559

Integrated Design of Bridge Deck Based on Ergonomics Rules towards One Man Control Bridge

A. A. Masroeri · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Bridge is the most neuralgic place on a ship. Currently a bridge control system of modern ship is designed for one-man-operation. Improper of bridge design and placement of equipment in bridge control console that is not based on ergonomics rules and physical condition of operato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/21887

Extending the Classic Conclusions in Lorentz Transformation to the Relativity with Super Space Time

J. S. Huang, Q. Zou & J. M. Huang · Physical Science International Journal · 2015

Albert Einstein found that, for two particles coming from the same source, when the state of one changes, that of the other may change at the same time, no matter how far they are apart from each other. This superluminal quantum entanglement phenomenon totally violates both the s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/21549

Effects of Different Sewage Sludge Concentrations on the Soil Microorganism Sensibility and Metals Accumulation during Helianthus annuus L. Cultivation

G. M. B. Bohm, T. L. Oliveira, E. M. Bohm, E. B. Bohm & P. J. Sanches · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

The agricultural use of sewage sludge have been presented as an alternative both to reduce the volume of this environmental liability as to obtain a product to be used in agricultural soils as fertilizer. However, when the household sewage is also composed of water from the indus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/22570

Leaching Kinetics of Sulphates in Acidic Soil

Anuj Kumar Garg, A. K. Gupta & Ashu Rani · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Aims: Present study is concerned about the leaching kinetics of sulphate anions in soil using glass column method. Study Design: we have focused our attention on the mechanism of solute transport via leaching. Place of Study: Soil samples were collected from the barren field loca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/22368

Sawah Rice Farming Eco-technology Options for Enhancing Sustainable Nutrient Management and Rice Production in Degraded Inland Valleys of Southeastern Nigeria

J. C. Nwite, A. O. Onunwa, C. A. Igwe & T. Wakatsuki · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

The decline in agricultural productivity in Nigeria is merely because the rural farmers which constitute the bulk of Nigerian crop farmers rely on the rainfall for their agricultural activities. Rice farmers in Ebonyi State, regarded as a major rice producing State in Nigeria rel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/20783

Physical and Dietary Properties of In-shell Pine Nuts (Pinus pinea L.) and Kernels

Fatih Sen, Kamer Betul Ozer & Uygun Aksoy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: This study aims at determining physical and chemical properties of Turkish pine nut shells and kernels over a time span. Besides, changes in composition and nutritive value of the pine nut are evaluated according to the prevailing climatic conditions. Study Design: The expe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22464