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Toxicological and Reversibility Assessment of Dalbergia saxatilis Root Extract on Body and Organ Weights, Hepatic Functions and Peroxidation in Rats

Omoniyi K. Yemitan, Olufunmilayo O. Adeyemi & Matthew C. Izegbu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: The aqueous root extract of Dalbergia saxatilis (DS) was investigated for its effects on the body and vital organs weights, liver toxicities and oxidative stress markers after 90 days treatment and 14 days reversibility in rats, with a view to ascertaining its safety claims...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/21479

Nigerian Budget Implementation and Control Reforms: Tool for Macro Economic Growth

Ifeanyichukwu A. Onyiah, N. C. Ezeamama, Joy N. Ugwu & C. C. Mgbodile · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

This paper studied the impact of budget implementation and control reforms of the Federal Government of Nigeria with a view to analyzing their impact on resource management, level of productivity and efficiency and personnel and overhead costs in Ngeria. The study employed ex-pos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/19556

Teachers’ Characteristics as Determinants of Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students in Osun State, Nigeria

Yusuf Florence Adeoti & Yinusa Rasheedat Olufunke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. One thousand (1000) junior secondary school teachers and 500 teachers were randomly drawn from fifty (50) randomly selected public junior secondary schools in Osun state formed the participants for this study. Questionnair...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22001

Performance Evaluation of Sequencing Batch Reactor for Treatment of Coffee Pulping Wastewater

G. Asha & B. Manoj Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The coffee industry uses large amount of water during various stages of coffee production. Coffee processed by wet method generates large volume of high strength wastewater rich in COD and nutrients hence to comply with stringent environmental regulations and for restoration of s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/21830

Biodiesel Fuel Production from Palm, Sunflower Waste Cooking Oil and Fish Byproduct Waste as Renewable Energy and Environmental Recycling Process

A. B. M. Sharif Hossain & Mohammed Saad Aleissa · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Significant of the Study: Biomass is renewable, organic, plant and animal derived source of biomaterial that can be converted into different forms of biofuel, bioplastic, bio-solvent, and bioenergy using different biotechnological procedures. Biomass derived bio-fuel is biodegrad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/22338

A Study of the State of Art B2B Integration Patterns, Components and Architectures

Edwin Mwendi Njeru, Felix Musau & Cheruiyot W. Kipruto Kipruto · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

In modern business operations, it has become imperative that processes, systems and sometimes organizations integrate. This is for various reasons such as maximizing profits, efficiency, expansion etc. Developing a robust integration plan, architecture and process mapping are key...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/17592

The Influence of Partial UV-blocking Films in the Insect Infestation and in the Growth of Broccoli and Turnip Seedlings

Abul Hasnat Muhammad Solaiman, Takashi Nishizawa, S. M. Anamul Arefin, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Md. Dulal Sarkar & Mohammad Shahjahan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The present work study the effect of partially UV-blocking films on the promotion of growth and insect control as well as the herbivores/sucking insects-predators proportion in the tunnels of Broccoli and Turnip seedlings is provided. During the experiment six treatments were tes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22235

A Study of the Frequency Characteristics of Low-frequency Eddy Current Detection for a Vibrating Screen Beam with a Cladding Layer

Fu Sheng, Xu Xiao-Dong, Liu Yi, Xu Yong-Gang & Chen Tao · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

A low-frequency eddy current detection method to detect cracks in a vibrating screen beam equipped with a cladding layer is proposed in this paper. The simulation research shows that the optimal detection frequency is from 10 Hz to 100 Hz. The experimental study determined the re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/21871

Molecular Detection of Panton Valentine Leukocidine Gene among Beta-lactamase Producing Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Clinical Samples in Ondo State, Nigeria

C. O. Esan, O. M. David & O. Famurewa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: In recent time Staphylococcus aureus has been implicated not only in hospital-acquired but also in community-acquired infections. Some clonal types of S. aureus that produce   β-lactamase have evolved. Panton-Valentine leukocidine (pvl) gene among β-lactamase-producin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/18278

Growth Performance, Hematology and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chicks Fed Diets with Varying Energy Levels

O. F. Akinmoladun, G. E. Onibi, K. O. Babalola, A. T. Lomuwagun & A. F. Fabode · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Three hundred and eighty-four unsexed Anak broiler chicks raised from day-old to 28 days of age were used to evaluate the effects of different dietary energy levels on their growth performance, hematology and carcass characteristics. The experiment was of a completely randomized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/13931

Post-stroke Visual Impairment: A Systematic Literature Review of Types and Recovery of Visual Conditions

Lauren R. Hepworth, Fiona J. Rowe, Marion F. Walker, Janet Rockliffe, Carmel Noonan, Claire Howard & Jim Currie · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2015

Aim: The aim of this literature review was to determine the reported incidence and prevalence of visual impairment due to stroke for all visual conditions including central vision loss, visual field loss, eye movement problems and visual perception problems. A further aim was to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/21767

Assessment of Irrigation Water Requirement of Maize Crop for Different Tillage Practices in Bangladesh

Md. Mashiur Rahman, Md. Golam Ambia Mahmud, Hossain Md. Ferdous, Naznin Sultana & Abu Sayed · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

A study was conducted to assess the irrigation water requirement of maize crop for different tillage practices. Irrigation water was applied at three-growth stages viz. treatment one (I1), 20-25 days after sowing (DAS), treatment two (I2), 45-50 DAS and treatment three (I3), 80-8...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/21654

Influence of Different Storage Conditions on Rapeseed Oils Quality

Grzegorz Dąbrowski, Marta Skrajda, Małgorzata Tańska & Beata Roszkowska · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: The aim was to determine the impact of various storage conditions on the stability of rapeseed oil, which determines the content of free fatty acids, peroxides, aldehydes, conjugated compounds and fatty acid composition. Study Design: Storage experiment was performed in 6 m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22101