Aims: This study investigated the acceptability and preservative influence of ginger extract on sorghum stem sheath drink. Study Design: Factorial design was used for this study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Food Processing, Sensory and Microbiol...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/10634
In a setting of 2-metric space we have proved some existence theorems for fixed points of (Φ, Ψ) contractive maps and (Φ, k) contractive maps which are certain generalization of contractive maps existing in the literatures.
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16704
The general objective of this study is to appraise the representation of the Nigerian (African) culture in the global market by the Nigerian Nollywood. Specifically, the study tries to find out how The Nigerian Nollywood projects Nigerian rich local cultural values to the outside...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/15596
Aims: In this paper, we propose a new measure for analysing data obtained from an accelerometer with the aim of improving road surface condition monitoring and defect detection systems. Study Design: The study consisted of an experimental setup involving the use of an acceleromet...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16840
Research on superior performance has shown that important characteristics of students’ achievement and the acquisition of cognitive skills are acquired through practice and appropriate use of teaching methods [1]. Aim: This study examined the effect of using simulated teaching in...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16871
A. Zizinga, M. M. Tenywa, J. G. M. Majaliwa, M. Mugarura, P. Ababo, A. Achom, G. Gabiri, Y. Bamutaze, L. Kizza & E. Adipala·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2015
Agricultural productivity in Rwenzori mountain area is declining and undermining food security in the region. This trend has been accelerated in recent years due to rapid changes in climatic conditions. Climate change adaptation and coping practices are critical to identifying vu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16351
Aim: Potential risk factors and prevalence associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in apparently healthy children in Nigeria were studied. Study Design: To investigate the current potential risk factors associated with recent prevalence of H. pylori in apparentl...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16014
In this study, two stages of upflow anaerobic filters (UAF) were used to investigate their performance based on the chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal from the rural domestic wastewater. Several factors were considered during the design and operation of an anaerobic process for...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17459
Mustafe Khalid Mohamed, Anaytulla ., Prawej Ansari, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Tarun Kumar Malik, Md. Mahmudul Hasan & Abul Kalam Azad·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2015
Background: The phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of Dalbergia stipulacea and Hymendictyon excelsum has indicated the presence of steroid, flavonoid and glycoside like anti-oxidative and cardioprotective compounds. Methods: Since these compounds are of pharmacological...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17258
This study was undertaken to determine the suitability of vegetable oil blends as a major source of lipid in place of fish oil in the diet of Heterobranchus longifilis fingerlings. The fish were fed one of the six experimental diets twice daily to satiation for twelve weeks. The...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16759
The aim of this paper was to investigate the impacts of work overload, work-family conflict, family-work conflict and negative affectivity on job emotional exhaustion job embeddedness among medical specialists. Study further investigated the moderating role of coworker support....
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16654
Oktia Woro Kasmini Handayani, Tandiyo Rahayu, Irwan Budiono, Rudatin Windraswara, Lukman Fauzi, Nur Siyam, Doune Macdonald & Louise Mc Cuaig·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2015
Aims: There were concrete experience and efforts from Australian and Indonesian government in reducing cases of obesity in society. Cases of obesity among school children in Indonesia have increased with its serious impact. The aim of this research is to compare health promotion...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17050
Aims: Reversion-inducing cysteine-rich protein with Kazal motifs (RECK) is a membrane-anchored protein that regulates cell migration by both inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases and modulating cellular pathways. Our study is the first to clone and examine the expression pattern o...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17044
Gongronema latifolium (GL) is used extensively in the indigenous system of medicine as an anti-diabetic agent. Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities of Gongronema latifolium extract in Type 2 diabetic rat models were evaluated using standard analytical methods while Blood was...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/15891
Aims: The paper aims at identifying human activities that cause environmental degradation around Lake Elementaita. This study focused on the potential role of local communities in addressing ecological problems around Lake Elementaita ecosystem. Study Design: This study was a sur...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16074