Aims: Spatial variability and temporal dynamics of benthic seaweeds using the field investigation and Landsat Thematic Mapper images Place and Duration of Study: Al-Shoaiba area, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea was investigated and the study area was divided into four sites extending about...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/10034
The reliability of stream flow projection under changing climate cannot be guaranteed if the General Circulation Model (GCM) used for the projection of future climate does not predict well its past climate. In this study stream flows in the Wami River sub-basin were simulated und...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/13457
Fish survival in lakes is strongly influenced by water temperature and dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration. A one-dimensional (vertical) lake water quality model MINLAKE 2012 was calibrated in 23 Minnesota lakes and used to simulate daily water temperature and DO concentrations i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/11482
Aims: The aims of the current study are to reveal the response of high latitude riverine planktonic algal communities in northeastern Siberia to extreme climatic conditions of its habitats. Study Design: We implemented diverse statistical methods, which represent some new approac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/9530
The small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the economic development and progress of the country. There are number of factors that contribute to the success of SMEs. This study investigates the effects of total quality management, market orientation on busi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14226
Aims: The aim of this paper is determining the contribution of Facebook as a social media tool in promoting and marketing of tesettur fashion, and exposing what companies should do to get ahead in competitive markets. Study Design: Research study. Place and Duration of Study: An...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14168
Malaysia is a country that since its independence has endeavoured to practice democratic governance. In line with this, it seeks to ensure that the Malaysian government is representative of the will of the people. To achieve this, there must be in place numerous mechanisms to ens...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/11688
Zimbabwe, the once bread basket country of Southern Africa is experiencing recurring food shortages as a result of poor maize harvest. Researchers and politicians have blamed recurring droughts coupled with and lack of timely planting as the main cause of poor yields. This paper...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/13227
Aims: To ascertain the suitability for consumption of some selected refined vegetable oils commonly found and sold in most of the markets located in Nigeria. Study Design: Five different brands of vegetable oils commonly sold in Nigeria market, namely; Grand ground nut oil obtain...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/12940
The study reviewed baseline conditions of the third National Fadama Development Project in Kogi State from beneficiaries’ perspective. The synthesis was based on interview with 100 randomly selected members of adama - users, focus group discussion and official document of the pro...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/11283
This paper presents the results obtained during the development and implementation of two distributing motion control algorithms as part of an X-Y cutting table. One algorithm issues commands to the motor drivers on every sample cycle while the other does it only when a control p...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13429
Weight loss and electrochemical (open circuit potential (OCP), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and Potentiodynamic polarization (PDP)) techniques were used to assess the effectiveness of Gnetum africana leaves extracts as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1.0 M hydrochloric ac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13605
Aims: This work aims at finding out the effectiveness of a commercial micro-switch as the base component for building bump sensor for a design of a robotic fish. Methodology: A pair of micro switch (the type commonly used in computer mouse and similar devices) were assembled betw...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13768
Aims: Emblica officinalis, locally known as Amla, is a highly nutritious seasonal fruit. The processed fruit could be an important dietary source of natural vitamin C with potent antioxidant activity. The aim of present investigation was to study factors influencing antioxidant p...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/6643
Aim: This paper analyses the global and European responses to the break out of the H1N1 virus in 2009 and highlights the major deficiencies of the European authorization procedure of vaccines against H1N1 pandemic flu. Study Design: The study analyses the institutional reactions...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/12966