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Evaluating the Levels and Human Health Risks of Heavy Metals in Soils around Onne Landfill, Rivers State, Nigeria

P. Audu & R. A. Wuana · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

This study evaluated selected heavy metals’ levels in soil around the landfill in Onne Rivers State, Nigeria. It also examines potential human health risks due to exposure to the contaminated soil. Composite samples of soils from the northern, southern, eastern and western domain...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i330395

Novel Rapid Validated TLC- Densitometry for the Simultaneous Determination of Three Co-formulated Drugs used for Deep Tooth Inflammation Treatment

Mohammad Marouf, Ghoufran Kawas & Amir Alhaj Sakur · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

A new use of a tertiary antibiotic combination of ciprofloxacin, clindamycin and metronidazole is currently being studied as an intracranial (intracranial) drug in an effort to disinfect the root canal system to revitalize the tooth with dead pulp. It is necessary to developing a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i330394

Laundry Soap Production from the Respective Tallows of Goat, Sheep and Cow: Evaluation of Physicochemical Properties for the Best

Abdullahi Nwaha Isah, Umi Aisah Asli, Nasiru Audu, Sadiku Itopa Bello, Jibrin Waziri & Siyaka Omonowo Salihu · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Tallow mainly consists of triglycerides, whose major constituents are derived from stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, and its usage reduces production cost of soap, adds lather stability and hardness to soap. Laundry soaps were produced with variation on amount of tallow (sourced...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i330393

Potential Screening of Indigenous Drought Stress Tolerant Bacteria for Plant Growth Promotion (PGP) Traits: An In-vitro Study

B. Prasanna Kumar, N. Trimurtulu & A. Vijaya Gopal · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Aims: The study aims to formulate relevant microbial consortia against drought stress mitigation with potential drought stress tolerant bacterial isolates by polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) different moisture stress levels to mitigate the drought stress which can finally help...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i330392

Distribution and Carcinogenicity of PCBs in Soil Contaminated with Transformer Oil in Selected Locations in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria

E. G. Ibrahim, S. J. Salami, J. S. Gushit & M. A. Gube-Ibrahim · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Soil from the vicinity of transformers installation in different locations in Jos, Plateau State was investigated for Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). The assessment was carried out for both total PCBs and congeners using Agilent 6975 GC-MS in ten different locations. The soil s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i330391

Fate of Citric Acid Addition on Mineral Elements Availability in Calcareous Soils of Jordan Valley

Zohuir A. Al-balawna & Ideisan I. Abu-Abdoun · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

The variation in physical and chemical properties of calcareous soils in Jordan valley has been changed dramatically due to use large amount of fertilizers in regular manner. Addition of organic acid such as citric acid (CA), can greatly change the pH which can affects plant grow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230389

Determination of Physicochemical Parameters and Mineral Compositions of Hand Dug Well Water Samples Collected from Selected Local Government Areas in Oyo State, Nigeria

S. A. Okewole, L. O. Oyekunle, O. O. Akande, A. I. Amusat, A. I. Amuzat, A. O. Ojo, O. G. Olugbodi & A. M. Olasupo · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Potable water is essential for human survival but contaminations through human activities have jeo pardized it. This research will create awareness on the condition of hand dug well water used and reduce transmission of diseases in the study areas. The study deals with the determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230388

Influence of Foliar Application of Compost tea on Growth, Yield and Quality of Soybean [Glycine max (L)]

N. Shrinivas, P. H. Vaidya & P. H. Gourkhede · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

A field experiment was conducted during kharif season of the year 2016-17 with soybean variety MAUS -71 as test crop in Vertisol. With three replication and eight treatments viz,T1 - Control (RDF 100%), T2-100% RDF + Water spray, T3 - RDF + Compost tea @ 10% foliar spray, T4 - RD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230387

New Validated RP-HPLC Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Valsartan and Nebivolol in Bulk and Dosage Forms

Bayan Albakour, Saleh Trefi & Yaser Bitar · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

The main reason of this work to develop a sensitive, rapid, economic, precise reverse phase liquid chromatographic method to separate and assay the simultaneous determination of Valsartan and Nebivolol as a minor component in bulk and dosage forms. The separation was carried out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230386

Impact of the Climate Change and the Recent Development of an Artificial Tropical Estuary on the Mobility and Distribution of Phosphorus: Case of Vridi Channel (Côte d'Ivoire)

N’DA Samuel, YAO Marcel Konan & TROKOUREY Albert · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

This study focused on the effects of the climate change and the recent modification of Vridi channel on the mobility and distribution of phosphorus (P) in its superficial sediments. To best estimate this fact, the annual mobility and distribution of P were followed and compared b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230384

Immobilization Potential of Cow Manure for Heavy Metal Remediation from Refuse Dump Soil

Ezeudu Emeka Christian, Oli Christian Chukwuemeka, . Enenche, Elaigwu Daniel, Anekwe Ozioma Juliana, Okoye Patrice-Anthony Chudi & Ajiwe Vincent Ishmael Egbulefu · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Aims: The present study investigated the effect of cow manure amendment on fractionation and availability of some heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Cr, Mn, Pb and Zn) in refuse dump soil. Study Design: A greenhouse study experiment was conducted to determine the uptake of the metals by Ricin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230385

Morpho-physical Properties of Soils of Kanamadi South Sub-watershed of Karnataka

Ashay D. Souza & P. L. Patil · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

An investigation was carried out to determine the morpho-physical status of soils of Kanamadi South sub- watershed in Karnataka state of India. A detailed soil survey of Kanamadi South sub watershed was carried out using IRS P6 LISS-IV image and a total of ten pedon location  whi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230383

An Analytical Investigation Study of Potential Human Health Risks Caused by Petroleum-contaminated Surface Water Containing Various Toxic Heavy Metals at the Okpoka Creek, Niger-Delta, Nigeria

Fawole Charles, S. J. Salami, D. A. Dashak & H. A. Chimezie-Nwosu · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Surface water samples were collected from the Okpoka Creek, Niger-Delta using the grab samples method and were analytically investigated for petroleum contamination. The liquid-liquid extraction of petroleum hydrocarbons was carried out following standard procedures of U.S EPA 35...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i230382

Analysis of Biofilms from Biosynthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Flyndon Mark S. Dagalea & Karina Milagros R. Cui – Lim · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Abstract: Kappa-carrageenan, a natural polymer that is a product derived from seaweeds has been gaining vast attention on researches because of its biodegradability and low cost production. On the side, Nanotechnology, the emerging Science of nanoparticles has been indulging the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i130381

A Study on the Inhibitory Potential of Dpp-Iv Enzyme by Lobeline through In silico and In vivo Approaches

Ghalia Sabbagh, Boushra Kurdi, Warid Khayata & Raghda Lahdo · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2021

Aims: To evaluate the inhibitory activity of Lobeline natural alkaloid against dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP IV) enzyme by in silico and in vivo experiments. Study Design: Evaluation of Antidiabetic Activity of Lobeline alkaloid. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmace...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2021/v22i130376