Aim: Categorical formulations for thought processes and communications are provided. Study Design: Category theory and Sheaf theory. Place and Duration of Study: June 2010 to April 2013 in the Department of Mathematics, California Polytechnic State University and the Institute of...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5472
Most of the researches on strengthening so far had been focused on rectangular reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Researches on strengthening of RC T-beams are rather limited. This study focuses on the application of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate for strengthening...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5563
Aims: The present study was aimed to determine the in vivo and in vitro efficacy of herbal ectoparasiticidal and fly repellant Keetguard liquid (Supplied by M/s Ayurvet Ltd. Baddi, HP, India) against Rhipicephalus microplus. Study Design: 24 non descript cows with natural and hea...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4023
This study investigates the use of four cementitious repair materials in terms of restoring the flexural capacities of pre-cracked reinforced concrete shallow beams. Fifteen reinforced concrete beams are cast, pre-cracked, repaired and then tested under four point-loading. The re...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5238
Aim: To optimize the formulation of plantain – brewers’ spent grain biscuits using Response Surface Methodology with the purpose of achieving the maximum quality and overall acceptability of produced biscuits. Study Design: Central composite design model of Response surface metho...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4944
Aims: To assess the level of pesticide residues in kola nuts. Study Design: Kola nuts were purchased in open markets within South Western, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: The samples were obtained in markets within Oyo, Osun and Ogun States, Nigeria between November and Dec...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5435
The average distance μ(G) of a finite graph G = (V, E) is the average of the distances over all unordered pairs of vertices which can be used as a tool in analytic networks where the performance time is proportional to the distance between any two nodes. A minimum average distanc...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4661
Aims: To assess the level of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cocoa beans obtained from selected cocoa producing areas of Cross River and Ondo States, Nigeria. Study Design: Sun-dried cocoa beans were collected from cocoa farmers in the studied areas. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5428
In this paper, a generalized Bernoulli sub-ODE method is applied to seek exact solutions for nonlinear evolution equations. This method is based on the homogeneous principle, and is effective in seeking new travelling wave solutions. As applications, we apply this method to solve...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5347
Aims: The main objective of this paper is to determine the recommended amounts of olive mill wastewaters (OMW) that should be applied as a fertilizer in alkaline soil, based on evolution of its pH, salinity and polyphenol content. Study Design: Randomized complete block design wi...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5468