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Optimization of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-PCR for Genotyping Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi Using a Mathematical Approach

Ja’afar Nuhu Ja’afar, Bhore Subhash Janardhan, Prabha Balaram & Phua Kia Kien · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: A mathematical approach was employed to optimize and observe the interactive effects of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-PCR (RAPD-PCR) master mix with a view to resolving its limited reproducibility for reliable diagnostic and biomarker discovery for Salmonella Typhi. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25029

Identification, Generating and Classification of Morphisms between Finite Groups

D. Samaila & M. Pius Pur · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Our goal in this paper is to generate functions fi from a finite group G to itself such that each fi’s are morphisms. The concept of the fundamental theorem of finite Abelian group was introduced and we proved the result that if G is any finite Abelian group, then the factor grou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26346

A Constructive Method for Using Known Groups as Building Blocks to form More Groups

D. Samaila & M. Pius Pur · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

In this paper, we present some methods of constructing new groups from given ones. We first examined the direct product  of the finite groups Gi for n³2 and then observed that . We also established the fact that for any prime number p > 2 and any positive integer k, |U(pk)| =...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26080

Health Problems and Social Implications of Night Shift Duties among Nurses in a General Hospital in Uyo, Southern Nigeria

Ofonime E. Johnson & Daniel O. Okeke · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Background: Night shift duty distorts the natural sleep pattern of those who engage in it with attendant consequences. The aim of this study was to identify the health problems and social implications of night shift duties among nurses in a general hospital in Uyo, Nigeria. Mater...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26142

Climate Change and Its Impact in Nigerian Economy

Nebedum Ekene Ebele & Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Climate change has become a great challenge to our generation and its impact is felt in almost every society in the world. Nigeria as a developing country with a population of about 180 million is likely to be adversely impacted by climate change due to its vulnerability and low...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25162

Starting Age Zero-Based Excel Automation of Optimal Policy Prescriptions and Returns for Machine Replacement Problems with Stationary Data and Age Transition Perspectives

Ukwu Chukwunenye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: This investigation aimed at automating the computations of optimal replacement policies and rewards for a class of equipment replacement problems with zero starting age, based on age perspectives and stationary pertinent data. Methodology: The aim was achieved by the exploit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26134

Suitability Assessment of Surface Water for Irrigation in Galma Floodplain, Zaria, Kaduna State North Western, Nigeria

J. Aliyu, W. B. Malgwi, I. A. Jimoh, A. B. Shobayo & M. M. Ibrahim · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study was conducted so as to determine the suitability of these surface waters for irrigation activities within the Galma irrigation scheme. Surface water was sampled from nine locations along Galma river in 2014 and analyzed for various irrigation water quality parameters....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/24188

European Eel: Ecology, Threats and Conservation Status

Ogunola Oluniyi Solomon & Onada Olawale Ahmed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) stock was very abundant in the European waters until approximately over three decades ago when the stock began to decline drastically. Causes of the decline are believed to be a combination of overfishing of the eel in all its continental life...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25850

Peer Mentoring as Intervention Strategy towards Improving Secondary Teachers’ Interaction and Attitude in Secondary Schools

Elizabeth Y. Gyuse, Joel O. Eriba, Regina M. Samba & Emmanuel E. Achor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study centred on peer mentoring as an intervention strategy for improving classroom interaction and attitude towards teaching among Benue State secondary school science teachers. The study employed two research designs: the survey and the quasi experimental designs. The surv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/24750

Household Solid Waste Generation and Composition in Njoro Division, Nakuru County, Kenya

J. M. Kariuki & D. N. Kinyanjui · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: The objective of the study was to establish the waste per capita per day and the composition of solid waste generated in the study area. Study Design: The study was a descriptive, cross sectional survey. Place and Duration: The study was carried out within Egerton University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26051

Molecular Identification of Aspergillus Strains and Quick Detection of Aflatoxin from Selected Common Spices in Tanzania

Gladness Elibariki Temu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Twenty three Aspergillus species isolated from nine commonly used spices in Tanzania were characterized to determine presence of potential aflatoxin producers. PCR of one regulatory (aflR) and three structural (aflD, aflM and aflO) aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway genes followed by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26102

Experiences of Selected Public Finance Sector Entities Gained on Internal Audit Functioning in Poland –Research Findings

Jolanta Maria Ciak · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The aim of this paper is general characteristics of internal audit as an instrument for supporting management and presentation of the results of research conducted in selected public finance sector entities in Poland. It is a pilot phase. The main idea behind this study is to pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25346