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Microbial and Physiochemical Quality of Effluent Water from a Brewery in Benin City, Midwestern Nigeria

Beckley Ikhajiagbe, Otitoloju Kekere, Osazuwa Omoregbee & Faith Iyobosa Omokha · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

Aims: The present study w as set up to investigate the physicochemical and microbial contents of waste water discharged into the Ikpoba Rivers as well as water samples obtained from the river at different points of collection with a view to determining impact on the water body. S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7061

Assessment of a Global Land Cover Classification Allocated Across the Landscape of Georgia (USA)

Pete Bettinger, Krista Merry & Zennure Ucar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

Aims: To assess the agreement of a global land cover map to reference imagery when applied to a region (state) of the southern United States and to determine whether different sampling designs or the use of broader land class definitions can overcome problems associated with the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/7167

The Use of Ethanolamine for the Treatment of Eggs; Its Influence on the Postembryonic Biochemistry of Broiler Chicks and Indicators of Meat Quality

I. S. Yartseva, T. O. Azarnova, Ye. N. Indyukhova, S. Yu. Zaitsev, M. S. Naydenskiy, L. Ju. Azarnova & M. A. Radkevich · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

Aims: To study the effect of ethanolamine on the development of broiler chickens, blood chemistry, and safety of meat of broiler chickens using ethanolamine in the incubation of eggs. Place of Study: The experiments were carried out at the Michailovsky Broiler closed joint-stock...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/6729

Anthropometric Comparison of Nasal Indices between Hausa and Yoruba Ethnic Groups in Nigeria

I. Y. Anas & M. S. Saleh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/3958

Assessment of Some Toxic Metal Concentrations in Selected Ready-to-use Medicinal Plant Roots and Stem Barks in Ibadan, Nigeria

F. Offor Ifeanyi, C. Ehiri Richard & U. Etim Effiong · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/5929

Climate Change and Growth Rate of Food Grain Output in Nigeria (1970-2010)

K. C. Igwe, J. O. Uguru, S. A. Shomkegh & C. O. K. Igwe · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/4346

An Assessment of Small and Medium Enterprise Owners’ Occupational Safety and Health Efforts: The Case of Southerton, Harare, Zimbabwe

N. Mudavanhu, T. Zhou & P. Dzomba · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/6263

Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis of Honey Samples from Lokoja and Suleija North Central Nigeria

S. A. Agaja · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/5849

Crude Aloe vera Gel Reduces Small Intestinal Transit and Increases Body Weight in Normal Albino Wistar Rats

Nna Victor Udo, Akpan Ubom Paul, Olubobokun Titilope Helen, Osim Eme Effiom & Antai Atim Bassey · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/5489

Macros Development for Create the Reusable Programs and Generate Customize Result in Clinical Data Reporting

Vasanth Kumar Kunitala, Praveen Kumar Jinka, Varun Kumar & Ahamed Kabeer · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4415

Dental Fear- a Cross Sectional Study among Various Age Groups of South Indian (Chennai) Population

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4828

Comparative Analysis of Empirical Formulae Used in Groundwater Recharge in Ogun – Oshun River Basins

M. O. Oke, O. Martins, O. Idowu & O. Aiyelokun · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4557

Grasping a Concept as an Image or as a Word – A Categorical Formulation of Visual and Verbal Thinking Processes

Goro C. Kato & Kazuo Nishimura · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/5472

The Effect of CFRP Laminate Length for Strengthening the Tension Zone of the Reinforced Concrete T-Beam

Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman & Mohd Zamin Jumaat · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/5563

Ectoparasiticidal Activity of Herbal Product Keetguard Liquid against Riphicephalus Microplus in Ruminants

Pratibha Jumde, Sandeep Akhare, Mohanji Saxena, Kotagiri Ravikanth, Mangesh Dandale, Ajay Thakur & Shivi Maini · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4023