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Derivable Equations and Issues Often Ignored in the Original Michaelis-Menten Mathematical Formalism

Ikechukwu I. Udema · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Background: There has been recent shift from the core issue of Michaelian kinetics to issues regarding various kinds of quasi-steady-state assumptions. Derivable equations with which to determine reverse rate constant for the dissociation of enzyme-substrate complex (ES) is given...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i430101

Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radioactivity in Drinkable Water and Soil/Sediment around Oil Spill Sites in Delta State, Nigeria

M. U. Audu, G. O. Avwiri & C. P. Ononugbo · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

The gross alpha and beta activity concentration in drinkable water and soil/sediment from oil spilled communities of Delta state have been carried out using calibrated MPC 2000 Protean ORTEC desktop gross alpha/beta counter. A total of 22 water samples (11 River water and 11 well...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i430100

Occupational Hazards from Outdoor and Indoor Radiation in Oil Field Facilities in Rivers State, Nigeria

G. O. Avwiri, J. Ekpo & Y. E. Chad-Umoren · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

The aim of this study is to determine the occupational hazards due to exposure to gamma radiations from oil and gas facilities. In-situ measurement of radiation exposure rate of some Oil Field Facilities in Rivers State, Nigeria  carried out using Digilert 200 and Radalert 100 nu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i430099

Low Temperature Synthesis and Characterization of MFe12O19 (M=Sr, Ca) by Solvo-combustion and Ceramic Method Using Mathematical Analysis

A. B. Borkar, B. T. Borkar, K. P. Pande & S. R. Choubey · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Hexagonal Magnetoplumbite Compound CaFe12O19 were synthesized by two methods  namely  Solvo  Combustion  and  Ceramic methods respectively. The compounds were studied by X-ray diffraction technique (XRD), Scanning electron Microscope (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i330098

Synthesis of (2Z)-4,6-Diphenyl-N-((2-(Piperidin-1-yl)Ethyl]-2H-1,3-Thiazin-2-Imino Hydrochloride and its Antimicrobial Activities

Oluwaseyi Bukky Ovonramwen, Bodunde Joseph Owolabi & Amowie Philip Oviawe · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Aim: The study aims to synthesize, characterize, and screen (2Z)-4,6-diphenyl-N-((2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl]-2H-1,3-thiazin-2-imino hydrochloride for microbial activities. Methodology: A (2Z)-4,6-diphenyl-N-((2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl]-2H-1,3-thiazin-2-imino hydrochloride was synthes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i330096

Radiological Risk Assessment of Drinking Water from Ignatius University Quarters, Rumuolumeni, Nigeria

C. P. Ononugbo & T. I. Amadi · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the level of natural radioactivity in drinking water (tap water) from Ignatius university staff quarters in order to determine the radiological health risks associated with consumption of such water. Study Design:  This study was purely a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i330095

Enhancement of Solar Cell Efficiency by Using TiO2 Nanostructure Doped Fe2O3 Dye and Effect Concentration of Solvent on Optical Properties

Abubakr Mahmoud Hamid, Hassan Wardi Hassan & Fatima Ahmed Osman · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Solar energy has the greatest potential of all the sources of renewable energy, as only a small amount of this form of energy could be used, especially when other sources (coal, oil or gas) in the country have depleted. A solar cell is a solid electrical device that converts sola...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i330094

Application of GIS in the Assessment of Groundwater Quality in the Yenagoa Watershed of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Oboshenure Kingsley Karo, Francis Emeka Egobueze & Davidson E. Egirani · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

The spatial variations in groundwater quality in parts of the Yenagoa watershed (YWS) in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria has been investigated using Geographic Information System (GIS). An understanding of the factors responsible for groundwater vulnerability could facilitate t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i230093

Kinetic Approach to the Reduction of Ethylenediaminetetraacetatoferrate(III) Complex by Iodide Ion in Aqueous Acidic Medium

I. U. Nkole & C. R. Osunkwo · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

The kinetic approach to the reduction of ethylenediaminetetraacetatoferrate(III) complex (hereafter [Fe(III)EDTA]-) by iodide ion has been studied spectrophotometrically in an aqueous acidic medium. The study was carried out under pseudo-first order conditions of an excess of iod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i230091

Assessment of Heavy Metal Levels in Offal Meats (Kidney and Liver) of Beef Sold at Gwagwalada Market, Abuja, Nigeria

Adefarati Oloruntoba & Isaiah Adukwu Nathaniel · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Aims: To determine the concentrations of heavy metals (Cd, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn) in kidney and liver of slaughtered cattle. Study Design:  Analytical method. Place and Duration of Study: Samples obtained from Gwagwalada abattoir in Abuja, Nigeria and transported University of Abuja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i230090

Estimation of Radio Horizon Distance Using Measured Meteorological Parameters over Some Selected Locations in Nigeria

A. T. Adediji, S. O. Adebusola & J. S. Ojo · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

In this study, results of the variation of maximum and minimum radio horizon distance derived from the computation of surface refractivity through measurement of temperature, relative humidity and pressureacrosssevenlocations((Akure (7.15°N, 5.12°E), Lagos (6.30°N, 3.20°E), Abuja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i230089

Rice Husk Ash Pozzolan as Valuable Supplement in Concrete for Industrial and Domestic Applications

A. E. Duke & E. E. Eno · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

Controlled burning of rice husks at<700°C produced rice husk ash (RHA) which is predominantly amorphous silica (SiO2). RHA was used as a substitute for laterite and cement in proportions of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% of concrete. The concrete was cured for 7 days, 14 days,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i130088

Effects of Li+ Doping Concentration on Structure and Photoluminescence of the Y2O3: Ho3+/Yb3+ Up-conversion Film

Min Sun, Wenbo Hou, Juncheng Liu & Lifang Nie · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2019

The Li+ co-doped Y2O3: Ho3+/Yb3+ films were prepared with sol-gel method and spin-coating technique. The effects of Li+ on the structure and luminescent properties of the films were investigated. The results show the grain size increased first and then decreased with the increase...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2019/v7i130087