In this paper we introduce and study special types of magic squares of order six. We present the property preserving transformations. We list some enumerations of these squares, which are computed using codes based on parallel computing.
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13383
Aim: In this study, we determine the effects of the supplementation of sardine protein, Citrus latifolia extract and the combination of both on lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase and paraoxonase-1 activities in hypercholesterolemic rats. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14848
An engineering geophysical assessment of the permanent site of the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki has been carried out to determine the stability of the site for construction projects. Vertical electrical soundings were carried and their interpretation revealed existence of s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15195
Proximate and Ultimate analyses of biocoal briquettes were undertaken with the aim of presenting the analytical results and ascertaining the optimum biomass composition for use as composite domestic fuel. Coal samples from 2 coal mines of Ogboyaga and Okaba in Kogi state of Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15154
Heat sinks are integral components of high-powered computing system (HPC) microchips which are extensively used in modern electronics and power supply circuitries with intelligence and effective control capability. Integrated circuits typically generate large amount of heat suffi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15214
This work examines the effect of process variables on the mechanical property of carburized AISI 1018 steel quenched in water and oil for improved performance. A carburizer consisting of charcoal was used for research with sea shell as energizer. Samples were carburized using wei...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13552
This research aim at investigating the flexible pavement performance of some selected Highways in Orolu Local Government area of Osun State, South-western Nigeria. In order to achieve this, the study involved interview sessions with relevant parties, administering of questionnair...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15172
Rodrigo Stephani, Mariana Ramos de Almeida, Marcone Augusto L. de Oliveira, Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira, Ítalo Tuler Perrone & Paulo Henrique Fonseca da Silva·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2015
This study deals with the evaluation of the behavior of viscosity evolution of the Milk Protein Products (MPPs) solutions in different concentrations used in different conditions of thermal processing by means of Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA). Skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey protein...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15372
In the future, south Florida will be flush with water due to sea level rise and increased storm intensity, meaning there are three options to deal with this problem – retreat, offshore discharges or finding a use for the water. The first is not an option so the others must be eva...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14046
Aim: This study explores the potential of scatter plots as a tool in validating proposed structures for novel Eudesmane Sesquiterpenes. Methodology: Substituents on the skeletons of several Eudesmane compounds were coded and plotted against the 13C chemical shift values for each...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15724
A software of seismic data collection was developed based on building a surface data base. The software represents a better way to manage seismic exploration data. The Browser/server (B/S) and the Client/server (C/S) are used to realize integrating the function of processing/inte...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14783
This paper gives a brief discussion on the Multinomial coefficients. Using this notion, we obtain generalizations of the Vandermonde’s and the Chu Shih-Chieh’s identities for the Binomial coefficients, respectively. This is done through the use of two known principles in Combinat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15505
The work aims to provide feasible structures for the open processes based thermal cycle as well as the regenerative open processes based thermal cycle characterised by rendering high thermal efficiency at low temperatures. Both cycles differ from the conventional Carnot-based the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13696
Aim: The objective of this work was to produce complementary foods from germinated/fermented sorghum, germinated/roasted soybean and dried roselle calyces. Methodology: Complementary foods were formulated from sorghum, soybean and roselle calyces by varying the processing methods...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14707
Research was conducted at Curtin University (Western Australia) to assess the seedling tolerance of three species Eucalyptus, gomphocephala DC (Myrtaceae) (common name ‘Tuart’), Eucalyptus marginata Sm. (common name ‘Jarrah’) and Corymbia calophylla (Lindl.) K.D. Hill & J. A....
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13756