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Traditional Techniques of Underground Water Catchment in the Algerian Sahara

N. Mebrouk, M. I. Hassani & D. Mahammed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

In desert regions, the water constitutes an indispensable supply to every human, animal or vegetable life. In the Algerian Sahara, where underground waters are the main exploitable hydric resources, saharian agriculturists make use of several traditional catchment processes. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8959

Physico–Chemical Properties and Some Heavy Metal Contents in Public Water Sources in Tuzla and its surrounding, Bosnian and Herzegovina

Aida Crnkić, Almir Šestan, Aldina Kesić, Zorica Hodžić & Indira Šestan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper presents the results of physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals (Cu, Zn, Pb and Cd) contents in water sources of public supply of Tuzla and the surrounding area, as alternative sources of water supply. The study area was divided into six (6) sampling sites and the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8137

Effects of Botanical Origin and Ageing on HMF Content in Bee Honey

Aldina Kesić, Aida Crnkić, Zorica Hodžić, Nadira Ibrišimović & Almir Šestan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: HMF (5-hydroxymethylfurfural) is considered an important quality parameter for honey. Elevated concentrations of HMF in honey provide an indication of origin, storage in poor conditions or age of honey. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of aging an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8095

Soil Hydrophobicity: An Overview

Idowu Ezekiel Olorunfemi, Temitope Akinwale Ogunrinde & Johnson Toyin Fasinmirin · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Water is the most precious resource to Agriculture. The occurrence of soil hydrophobicity has drastically reduced the amount of water available for plant growth and crop production. Hydrophobicity is a phenomenon that reduces the affinity of soils for water. It occurs when the so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7325

Three-dimensional CT Study of the Canine Head Using Volume Rendered 3D Computed Tomographic Reconstruction

Alberto Arencibia & José Raduán Jáber · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To provide a description of normal anatomy of the bony structures of canine head using volume rendered 3D computed tomography (CT) reconstruction images as a tool for clinical and educational purposes. Study Design: Application of CT for the study of the bony structures of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8081

Development of the Parasitoid Fly Drino inconspicuoides (Diptera: Tachinidae) in the Host Mythimna separata: Effect of Temperature and Clutch Size

Andrew Kalyebi & S. Nakamura · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The development of the tachinid fly, Drino inconspicuoides, a polyphagous and gregarious ovolarviparous parasitoid of lepidopteran larvae was investigated in the laboratory, under different regimes of temperature and varying clutch sizes, using the host, Mythimna separata. The ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8522

Assessment of Post-HARVEST Handling Effects on Quality of Cashew Nuts and Kernels in Ghana

Esther Gyedu-Akoto, Samuel T. Lowor, Mike Assuah, Winifred Kumi & Emmanuel A. Dwomoh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Purpose: A large quantity of cashew nuts is lost between harvesting and consumption. Nut quality which determine price in the world market cannot be compromised and this harvesting period is detrimental, therefore the need to evaluate the effects of post-harvest handling practice...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8242

Mycotoxins from Beehive Pollen Mycoflora

Adriana M. Cirigliano, Maria Alejandra Rodríguez, Alicia M. Godeas & Gabriela M. Cabrera · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The present study was aimed to search for metabolites produced by fungal strains with antifungal activity against phytopathogens. Study Design: The pollen of four beehives each from two apiaries from two locations in Argentina (Balcarce and Mar del Plata) was studied. Nine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7218

Challenges Facing the Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) in the Water Sector: The Niger State Example, Central Nigeria

A. Idris–Nda, U. Dodo & A. M. Jimada · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

In an effort to realize tangible sustained improvements in the quality of life and living conditions of the Nigerian Populace, the Federal Government delegated responsibility for the implementation of various projects in the health, education and water sectors to the office of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/5413

The Extent of Employee's Compliance to the Internal Control System on the Reliability and Creditability of Financial Statements

Ziad Al-Zubi, Osama Samih Shaban & Madher Ebrahim Hamdallah · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

A sound system of internal control depends on an effective management, and the awareness of its employees of the policies and procedures adopted. It is a combined responsibility to maintain it properly and make sure it's effective and reliable. Its management responsibility to ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8130

The Relationship between Separation and Performance Management System of Academics in Nigerian Universities: The Mediating Effect of e-HRM

Abubakar Allumi Nura & Osman Nor Hasni · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To reveal how the relationship between employee separation and employee performance management could be reconciled via electronic human resource management (e-HRM) Study Design: Multimode survey technique. Place and Duration of Study: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Bayero U...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7704

Aflatoxin Contamination in Selected Spice Preparations in the Nyahururu Retail Market, Kenya

William W. Mwangi, Charles M. Nguta & Benson G. Muriuki · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Commercial spice preparations were analysed for aflatoxins contamination in order to determine the incidence of spice samples containing levels likely to pose a risk to public health. In the months of May and June 2012, spice samples were purchased from different randomly selecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7948

Design Enhancement Evaluation of a Castor Seed Shelling Machine

C. Onyechi Pius, S. P. Obuka Nnaemeka, Okpala Charles, N. Oriah Vincent & A. Igwegbe Chinenye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

A milling roller type Castor Seed Shelling Machine (CSSM-1) was designed and produced, considering all active parts on the basis of strength and rigidity. In this current work, the machine was modified to CSSM-2 to correct all the short comings of CSSM-1. The design and character...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/5557

Quality Assessment of Soil and Groundwater near Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company, Northwest Nigeria

A. N. Amadi, N. O. Okoye, A. D. Alabi, Aminu Tukur & E. M. Angwa · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Soil and water are precious natural resources on which rely the sustainability of agriculture, industrialization and the civilization of mankind. Unfortunately, they have been subjected to contamination due to anthropogenic activities leading to the release of heavy metals into t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/6579