Adulterated and counterfeit drugs are problems in Nigeria. Over 150 children died in 1989 as a result of paracetamol syrop containing diethylene glycol. This was so severe that neighbouring countries like Ghana and Sierra Leone officially banned the sale of drugs, foods and bever...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/18615
This study examined the adaptive mechanisms employed by farmers in stabilizing crop yield against the wave of climate variability in Calabar, Nigeria. The study adopts a participatory approach based on focused group discussion and questionnaire survey to examine the farmers’ perc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/13011
Aims: The study was carried at the Idiroko Border Town in Ogun Southwestern Nigeria, a popular border known for movement of goods and service, an international border town a gateway for many ECOWAS countries is chosen known for movement of smuggled goods and services. The study w...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/19163
This paper presents the factors influencing and the corresponding derivation of a mathematical model for the forward acceleration of a gravity propelled race vehicle. It can be applied to scale model designs or full size vehicles as typically used in “soapbox Derby” racing events...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/17077
A simple, precise, accurate, and selective method with low limit of quantitation (LOQ) was developed and validated for analysis of elaidic acid which is the predominant trans fatty acids in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Separation was achieved on a reversed-phase C18 col...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/19762
Operating parameters of a condenser have significant effect on the performance of a power generation unit. Heat transfer effectiveness is used to assess the steam condenser performance. Heat transfer effectiveness of a steam condenser is a function of an overall heat transfer coe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/20025
Design and fabrication of a cost effective four cavity plastic injection mould for production of bottled water handle with locally available materials has been achieved. This research is appropriate considering the impact on sales of a sampled company that used handles for their...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/21558
The need for more flexible energy systems, changing regulatory and economic scenarios, energy savings and environmental impact are providing impetus to the development of micro energy grids, which are predicted to play an increasing role in future power systems. The purpose of th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/21968
Retinopathy in general, diabetic retinopathy in particular is the major concerns of blindness and appearance of hard exudates is one of its early symptoms. Since almost two decades, researchers are striving to develop automated algorithms and systems either to detect or to grade...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/20735
Aims: The object of the research is to provide empirical evidence on the Jordanian industrial companies how to measure a value of their non-current assets impairment through analysis of Discount Cash Flows (DCF), to reach evidence that the occurrence of impairments is less depend...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/19786