Two treatment options A and B were set up in quadruple using Erlenmeyer flasks containing spiked groundwater samples from a hand dug well to study the effects of nutrient amendment and natural attenuation on hydrocarbon removal under laboratory aerobic conditions. Treatment A rec...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16231
Aims: Present study was done with the aim of isolation of efficient amylase producing bacterial isolates from soil. Amylase enzyme production, purification, SDS-PAGE and characterization of different important parameters as pH, temperature, substrate concentration etc. was done f...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/13993
Aim: To determine the prevalence of dengue virus and malaria parasites in febrile patients in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria, during February...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15588
This paper presents simultaneous quantification of mefloquine hydrochloride (MEFQ) and artesunate (ARTS) by HPTLC and RP-HPLC methods in combined tablet formulation. In RP-HPLC method, the drugs were resolved using a mobile phase of methanol-phosphate buffer (70:30, v/v) with pH...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16292
Equilibrium adsorption studies of phenol onto activated carbon prepared from groundnut husk was investigated for effectiveness. Groundnut husks were washed, dried at temperatures between 110°C and 160ºC, pulverized and finally activated at 200°C for 3 hours. Optimum conditions of...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/17305
The oxidation of indolic beta blocker Carvedilol in the presence of Potassium Perxodisulfate (PDS) in 40% methanol-water has been studied using spectrophotometric method. It has been found that, oxidation reaction starts with electrophilic attack of PDS species on the protonated...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16986
Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Olubunmi Kolawole Akiode, Gabriel Opeoluwa Oladipo, Adebusayo Emmanuel Adedapo & Lateefah Olanike Adebayo·Chemical Science International Journal·2015
The evaluation of open blazing of electronic waste on the chemical composition of three different soil where e-waste were regularly being burnt with control samples at various distances away from each blazing site at computer village, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria was carried out using A...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16114
Biodiesel production from algae oil by transesterification reaction using ultrasonic irradiation on heterogeneous catalyst was done at atmospheric condition to make the process sustainable and parsimonious. Ultrasonication reduces the reaction time as compared to the conventional...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/17259
The electronic delocalization in extended π-orbital system of conjugated organic molecules brings significant contribution and has lead for further investigation to exploit this system to be used as potential conductive thin film. In this work, a star-shaped thiourea, N1,N3,N5-tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16916
Olabode Oladipo Olakanmi, Ogundare Margaret Ojone, Adesina Olanrewaju Seun, Isadare Dayo Adeyemi, Akinluwade Kunle Joseph, Taiwo Adeyinka Taofeek, Odejobi Olusegun Abel & Adetunji Adelana Rasaki·Chemical Science International Journal·2015
This paper presents a microcontroller-based design system for automated Nickel-chrome plating process using time flow of current. Given fixed electroplating parameters, the amount of a substance discharged will be a function of time and current density. These oftentimes are tradi...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/12741
Background: Health Risk behavior is a major concern in the society, especially among young people. Aims: This study evaluated the influence of self-image; socio-demographic factors and low parental supervision on pornography consumption and substance use among Nigerian adolescent...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16780
It is vital to determine whether a fetus is showing a normal physiological response to the stress of labour or if the fetus is exposed to intrapartum hypoxia to ensure timely and appropriate management. Failure to interpret fetal heart rate correctly during second stage of labour...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17022
Background: Tuberculosis is still a major global health problem. Human tuberculosis is caused by species of bacteria belonging to the Mycobacterium genus. In this study we determined mycobacterial species affecting patients from Botucatu, Brazil, and tested M. tuberculosis sensit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14797
Aims: A discussion about the treatment options for cardiac arrest due to cocaine toxicity. Presentation of Case: This is a case report of a young man who underwent general anesthesia for a urologic procedure. He suffered a ventricular fibrillation arrest and required over an hour...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15822
Aims: The chest wall tuberculosis accounts for 1-5% of all cases of musculoskeletal tuberculosis. Here we are presenting a rare case of anterior chest wall tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient. Presentation of Case: A 20-year-old male came for routine medical check-up, whic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16832