Aims: The scope of this study is twofold. We aim to test efficiency convergence hypothesis among firms in Vietnamese manufacturing industry, and to analyze the influence of foreign direct investment (FDI) on efficiency and efficiency convergence. Study Design: Case study Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12687
Aim: To determine the level of competition between the tanners and ‘pomo’ wholesalers in hides marketing competition in Nigeria. Study Design: The study is a survey, structure questionnaire was designed to elicit information from the tanners and ‘pomo’ wholesalers. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/9963
Microinsurance is crucial for a developmental stride in Nigeria’s insurance industry. This research therefore presents an investigation of the awareness and accessibility of microinsurance products with selected insurance firms as research ground for its empiricality. Essentially...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/9553
Aims: To investigate; the effects of flooding and dredging on the nematode community composition in River Nun, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Study Design: The study is a survey using River Nun as a case study. Place and Duration of Study: Study area is a section of River Nun in Bayelsa S...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12341
Electromagnetic hyperthermia has been attracting significant attention in treating cancerous cells due to its non-invasive and quick recovery time. In this work, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)solutions containing magnetic materials were used to make nanofibers through electrospinning...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/13547
Comparison of biodegradation of spent lubricating oil by Aspergillus niger and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was studied for 16 days. pH, turbidity, nitrate, phosphorus and Gas Chromatographic -Mass Spectrophometry (GC-MS) analyses of the media were carried out. The results showed lower...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/11618
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the use of locally sourced snail gut enzyme from African giant snail (Achatina achatina) for yeast protoplasts production. Place and Duration of Study: Fresh undiluted palm wine was commercially acquired from Umuoke, Obowo in Imo Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/11989
Utilization of Genetic Algorithm to Optimize Biogas Production from Livestock Waste to Use in a CHP Plant in Agricultural Farms The optimization of biogas production with respect to external influences and various process disturbances is essential for efficient plant operation. H...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2014/12755
The lower Benue trough is a linear, intracratonic, graben basin, trending ne-sw. The trough is characterized by an uplifted basement block, flanked by deep basin containing about 6km of sediments. The study area which is part of the lower Benue trough comprises of igneous rock ty...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/11962
Purpose: This study aims at investigating the inflation-hedging performance of residential property investments in Gombe metropolis Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: Questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain primary data on rental and capital values of residential propert...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/12221
Aims: The study was aimed at evaluating the hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of the methanolic extract of C. sieberiana leaves. Study Design: Hepatoprotective, in vitro and in vivo antioxidant activity. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Veterinary Physiology, Ph...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/13443
Aims: To evaluate the antisickling and antibacterial activities of Gardenia ternifolia and Uapaca heudelotii. Study Design: Evaluation of the antisickling and antibacterial activities of anthocyanins and organic acids extracted from Gardenia ternifolia and Uapaca heudelotii In vi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/13427
The paper deals with the effect of radiation on unsteady free convention flow of a viscous, incompressible, electrically conducting fluid past an infinite hot vertical porous plate embedded in porous medium. A magnetic field of uniform strength is applied normal to the fluid flow...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/11486
A thermodynamic and kinetic study was realized by competitive and non-competitive adsorption for the separation of n-hexane isomers. Two mixtures of n-C6/3MP and 3MP/23DMB were studied. For the single component adsorption the maximal adsorption capacity were close for the differ...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/13240
Aim: To assess knowledge levels on schistosomiasis in farmers and laborers working in paddy rice fields in eastern Uganda. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey among farmers practicing paddy rice farming in Doho and Kibimba. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12579