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Microstructure and Composition Design of Magnetic Ni-Mn-Sn Co-sputter Deposited Films

A. Quintana-Nedelcos, J. L. Sanchez-Llamazares, T. García-Fernández, S. Guvenc, M. Yumak & C. García · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

In this work, we study the effect of the substrate temperature (ST) during sputter-deposition as well as co-sputtering deposition on the fabrication of nanostructured Ni-Mn-Sn thin films. Sputtered films show Mn losses of around 10 at.% while the average grain size (<d>) in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16672

Self-reporting of Food Handlers in Food Production and Distribution Centers in Sanandaj City, Iran

Forough Samadnejad, Ramin Khoshniyat & Masoud Abdollahi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

One of the ways to get thorough knowledge to food handlers is self-reporting. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare self-reporting and routine inspection of Environmental Health Inspectors (EHIs) on elimination of health defects in food production and distribution cen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16370

The Pollen Spectrum of Apis mellifera Honey from Reconcavo of Bahia, Brazil

Andreia Santos do Nascimento, Carlos Alfredo Lopes de Carvalho & Geni da Silva Sodré · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Background: The use of pollen grains to establish the geographical and botanical origin of honey samples, and for supplying information concerning to the floral class of a honey produced in a region, has been employed since 1895. Pollen analysis has relevant significance for the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16799

Community Based Study of Cerebrovascular Risk Factors in Tripoli-Libya (North Africa)

Mohamed Kaled A. Shambesh, Taher Mohamed Emahbes, Zeinab Elmehdi Saleh, Ezzadin Areaf Franka & Omer Ibrahim Bosnena · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

A stroke is the leading cause of adult mortality and disability. It is the second most common cause of death globally and may soon become the first cause of death worldwide. Among the most important risk factors for stroke are advanced age, hypertension, diabetes, previous stroke...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17128

Effect of Carbonized Saw Dust on the Mechanical Properties of Polyolefin Plastics

M. N. Akanbi, F. N. Onuoha, I. N. Elele & S. C. Nwogu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Carbonized particles of saw dust using maleic anhydride as coupling agent have been incorporated into high density polyethylene and polypropylene in the range of 10 – 50 wt % and injection moulded into rectangular sheets. The mechanical properties of the sheets were determined. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15500

Analytical Solution for Normal Depth Problem in a Vertical U-shaped Open Channel Using the Rough Model Method

Bachir Achour · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Normal depth plays a significant role in the design of open channels and in the analysis of the non-uniform flow as well. Currently there is no analytical method for calculating the normal depth in the open channels. Current methods are either iterative or approximate and conside...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16682

Stabilization of Metal- Laden Soils Using Different Additives – A Review of Technologies

C. R. Ramakrishnaiah & Sukruti Duvvuri · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

The presentations of researchers who have carried out studies on the “Stabilization of metal laden hazardous wastes for disposal in to Secured Land Fill” are reviewed and documented in this paper. The importance of protecting ground water aquifers from getting polluted by leachat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/16290

Hyphenated Techniques in Liquid Chromatography as Current Trends in Natural Products Analysis

Nneka N. Ibekwe & Sunday J. Ameh · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

Historically, drug discovery from natural products has been a time and resource-intensive process. Bioassay-guided isolation of natural products often leads to already known compounds of limited, or no chemical or pharmacological interest. Some bioactive compounds are unstable an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/14458

Spectrophotometric Determination of Phenol in Natural Waters by Trichloromethane Extraction Method after Steam Distillation

W. O. Medjor, C. A. Wepuaka & Stephen Godwill · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

The concentrations of phenol in natural waters were determined so as to ascertain water quality as water intended for human consumption. Total phenols were determined by molecular spectrophotometry, after steam distillation, complexation with 4-aminoantipyrene and extraction into...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/17160

Root Morphology and Yield of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Crop under Reduced Irrigation in Delhi (India) Weather Conditions

A. K. Mishra, S. S. Parihar, V. Visha Kumari, T. K. Srivastava & Khan Chand · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: Water is one of the most valuable resources for the survival of civilization. Assured supply of water is necessary for sustainable agriculture. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is an important staple food crop in India and is cultivated in different agro-ecological regions of n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14316

Molecular Identification of mecA gene in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from the Hospitalized Patients in Teaching Hospitals of Ahvaz, Iran

Mojtaba Moosavian & Najmeh Parhizgari · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: Staphylococcus aureus is a causative agent of nosocomial infections. Methicillin is one of the most important antibiotics that is used in treatment of S. aureus infections; however, resistance to this antibiotic has occured in recent years. The aim of this study was detecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14296

Symbiont Localization and Nature of Effector Molecules Generated in Malaria Vector-symbiont Relationships

Mulambalah Chrispinus Siteti & Siteti Darwin Injete · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

The field of mosquito vector symbiosis is largely unexplored and yet it is likely that in the near future it will provide valuable opportunities for malaria control. Symbiont based malaria control approaches are gaining acceptance worldwide and there is need for detailed review t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16172