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Kriging Interpolation Method for Estimation of Continuous Spatial Distribution of Precipitation in Cyprus

Fotios Maris, Kyriaki Kitikidou, Panagiotis Angelidis & Simeon Potouridis · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: Development of a precipitation prediction model for Cyprus. Study Design: Precipitation data collected at 78 stations were used: data from 66 stations for model development and data from 12 stations for additional tests. Four topographic factors – altitude, slope, longitude...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/5045

Antioxidant Activity and Preservative Effect of Thyme (Thymus schimperi R.)

Gebrehana A. Hailemariam & Shimelis A. Emire · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: To evaluate antioxidant activity and preservative effects of Thyme (Thymus Schimperi R.) on soybean oil, butter and meat food products. Study Design: Complex factorial design. Place and duration of study: Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia; between May 2010 to J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4563

Solvent Extraction Studies of Uranium (VI) from Aqueous Media into Chloroform Solution of N,N´-ethylenebis(4-propionyl-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H-pyrazol-3-oneimine)

U. J. Chukwu & J. Godwin · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

The extraction of Uranium (VI) from aqueous media of varying pH values (0.3 – 9.0) was studied using chloroform solution of 0.05M N,N`-ethylenebis(4-propionyl-2,4-dihydro-5-methyl-2-phenyl-3H- pyrazol-3-oneimine) (H2PrEtP) Schiff base. The effect of 4-propionyl-2,4-dihydro-5-meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/4155

Effect of Spatial Arrangement on the Performance of Cowpea /Maize Intercrop in Derived Savannah of Nigeria

S. O. Adigbo, E. Iyasere, V. I. O. Olowe, C. O. Adejuyigbe & T. O. Fabunmi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Promising varieties of cowpea were found to be adaptable in the derived savannah; however, their performances in intercropping systems have not been investigated. Therefore, there is the need to investigate the effect of spatial arrangement of maize/cowpea on the performance of m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2013/4055

Interactions between Asset Prices and Monetary Policy in Taiwan: A Structural VAR Model

Chun- Chang Lee, Chih- Min Liang, Wen- Hui Wu & Shu- Man You · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: This paper analyzes the role of house prices in monetary policy transmission mechanisms in Taiwan using structural VAR (SVAR). The discussion of the role of asset prices in the monetary policy transmission mechanism can help us determine the effectiveness of monetary policy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2013/4835

An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Consumers’ Adoption of Mobile Money Transfer Services (MMTs) in Masvingo Urban, Zimbabwe

John Marumbwa & Munyaradzi Mutsikiwa · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

The ever-expanding technological innovations have stirred a phenomenal transmutation of the face of businesses across the globe, especially the mobile telecommunications sectors resulting in the introduction of mobile money transfer services (MMTs). This paper sought to analyse t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2013/4670

Dynamic Principle of Center of Mass in Human Walking

Yifang Fan, Yubo Fan, Zhiyu Li, Mushtaq Loan & Changsheng Lv · Biotechnology Journal International · 2013

Assuming the ground reaction force of both feet to be the same in the same phase of a stride cycle, we establish the relationships between the time of initial foot contact and the ground reaction force, acceleration, velocity, displacement and average kinetic energy of center of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2013/4724

Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott as an Alternative Energy Source in Animal Nutrition

I. O. Adejumo, T. O. Babalola & O. O. Alabi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: This review was undertaken to examine the potential use of taro (Colocasia esculenta) and its by-products as an alternative energy source for feeding animals. Previous Study: Previous studies indicated that raw sundried taro meal contained about 87.90-90.57 percent dry matt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4945

Effect of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Concentration on the Photophysical Properties of Zinc Sulfide Nanoparticles

I. Ahemen, O. Meludu & E. Odoh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

The effect of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) as capping agent on the optical (photo) and structural (physical) properties of zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticles was studied. The capped nanoparticles were grown by the precipitation technique. The capping ratio of precursor (ZnS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3803

Physicochemical Properties of Sorghum Biscuits Enriched with Defatted Soy Flour

O. S. Omoba & A. Omogbemile · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: To evaluate the physicochemical properties of sorghum biscuits enriched with defatted soy flour, at specified ratios. Study Design: Two - way ANOVA Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4191

Antimicrobial Activity, Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Aloe (Aloe debrana) Based Packaging Films

Gashaw Assefa Yehuala & Shimelis Admassu Emire · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: To develop aloe based packagings films and evaluate the antimicrobial activity, physicochemical and mechanical properties at different proportions of Aloe debrana extract, papaya leaves extract, gelatin and glycerol. Study Design: Completely randomized design (CRD) Place an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4201

Functional and Evolutionary Genomics of Protein Disulphide Isomerase (PDI) Gene Family in Wheat and Its Wild relatives: A Review

Arun Prabhu Dhanapal & Enrico Porceddu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Mature wheat grain contain 8-20% proteins. The storage proteins of wheat determine the characteristics and unique properties of its flour in the process of pasta and bread-making and eventually the quality of the finished products obtained. The storage proteins play an integral r...

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