Aims: To measure the nose of the Hausa and Yoruba ethnic groups in Nigeria and to compare same with other ethnic groups. The working hypothesis is that the two ethnic groups will have the same nose type since they share same environmental conditions. Study Design: This was a pros...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/3958
The aim of this study is to assess the concentrations of selected toxic metals (Cr, Ni, Cu, Zn and Cd) in some herbal plants sold in 3 markets within Ibadan, Nigeria. Sampling was done on a daily basis for 7 days in 2012. Blended plant samples were heated at 550ºC for 4 hours and...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/5929
The study examined climate change and growth rate of food grain output in Nigeria from 1970-2010. Time series data of maize, rice, millet, sorghum, wheat, temperature and rainfall were used for the study. Data analysis involved the use of Descriptive Statistics and the annual add...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/4346
Aims: To assess Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) owners’ efforts towards the occupational health and safety scenario of their companies. Study Design: This study followed a survey approach. Place and Duration of Study: Southerton industrial area, Harare, Zimbabwe, between Marc...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/6263
Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) using Ghana Research Reactor (GHARR-1) at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GHAEC) operating at 15kW at a thermal flux of 5 x1011n cm-2s-1 was used to determine nine elements in honey samples from Lokoja and Suleija North Central...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/5849
Aims: This study was carried out to determine the effect of crude Aloe vera gel on blood glucose level in normal animals and to ascertain the relationship between food intake, body weight changes and intestinal transit in animals administered crude Aloe vera gel. Methodology: The...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5489
The article is mainly describe the purpose of the macro facility and efficiency of macro-based applications in clinical domain for create, tests and provides resolution to bugs, defects and other changes to the SAS macro library. It mainly focus on fundamental concept of program...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4415
V. Anand Kumar, Seenivasan Madhan Kumar, Shanmuganathan Natarajan, Padmanabhan T. Veeravalli, Karthigeyan Jeyapalan & Fathima Banu·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2013
Aims: People who suffer from dental anxiety often fail to visit the dentist for routine care. Apprehension prior to or during dental treatment is a normal human reaction, but higher levels of anxiety and fear can be a barrier to receive regular dental care and to maintain good or...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4828
Quantification of the rate of natural groundwater recharge is a pre-requisite for efficient groundwater resource management. It is particularly important in regions with large demands for groundwater supplies, where such resources are the key to economic development. However, the...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4557
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