Conventional eddy current braking is limited in effectiveness to only the high vehicular speed region. As the vehicle slows, the conventional eddy current brake loses effectiveness. This inherent drawback is due to the use of static/stationary magnetic field in the brake system....
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34042
Water sources are usually polluted by waste generated by human activities. This work examined the activities on three dump sites on surface and groundwater quality in Warri metropolis. Water samples from boreholes, dug-wells and stream sources around Niger-Cat, Don-Parkar and Orh...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35089
This study examined factors associated with domestic violence in the bid to offer a comprehensive understanding of the various factors associated with different types of domestic violence. The data for the study was derived from the Zambia Demographic Health Survey carried out by...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34478
Two diagnostic surveys were conducted during the 2015 and 2016 growing seasons in three major cassava growing zones of Tanzania. The studies aimed at establishing the spatial and temporal distribution of M. tanajoa on commonly grown commercial cassava varieties landraces in Tanza...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34827
The aim of this study was to investigate saponins and polyphenolic constituents of methanol leaf extract of Boswellia dalzielii Hutch.The qualitative phytochemistry was based on using reagents known to produce a particular color change which is distinct to that compound, while ga...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34716
The study investigated effects of chemically treated bamboo fibers on some mechanical properties of virgin high density polyethylene. Bamboo fibers and particulates treated with NaOH and KOH were blended by mixing with molten high density polyethylene to produce eight (8) differe...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34939
Dental caries is a biofilm-dependent oral disorder, resulting in its initiation and development from fermentable dietary carbohydrates as key environmental factors. Sucrose in particular, is considered as the most cariogenic of all carbohydrates; the biofilm forming in its presen...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34676
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the physicochemical characteristics of fermented milk “roub”during the storage period. Methodology: Thirty roub samples were collected (10 samples from each of Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman areas) in sterile polyethylene bags, p...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34762
Aims: To assess the traditional birth attendants’ (TBAs’) knowledge of HIV and prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and their practice of PMTCT of HIV services delivery. It was also designed to train them on PMTCT of HIV and mobilization of the pregnant women...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34390
This study evaluated the physicochemical and microbial quality of water samples from Epie creek, Niger Delta. Water samples were collected from five different locations (Akenfa, Agudama-Epie, Tombia, Opolo and Biogbolo) in two seasons viz: dry i.e. January and February and wet se...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34504
Introduction: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is an acute haemorrhagic fever. It is also a zoonotic disease which has posed a serious public health problem in the West African Sub-Region. The study was conducted to determine the level of knowledge and attitude towards EVD among Seconda...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/33966
Andrzej Pawełek, Wojciech Ozgowicz, Zbigniew Ranachowski, Stanislav Kúdela, Andrzej Piątkowski, Stanislav Kúdela Jr & Przemysław Ranachowski·Archives of Current Research International·2017
Research results on both mechanical and acoustic emission (AE) behavior of Mg-Li and Mg-Al alloys matrix composites (AMC) reinforced with ceramic δ-Al2O3 or carbon fibers subjected to the channel-die compression at room and elevated temperatures are presented in this paper. The A...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34598
Exposure of organisms to toxicants especially at high concentrations results in changes in biochemical activities of organisms in most cases. Clarias gariepinus were injected with concentrations of Lepidagathis alopecuriodes (2.00, 4.00, 6.00, 8.00 and 10.00 ppm) and a control (0...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34558
The impact of emerging technologies on authentic learning in higher education remains a core concern in the South African context. Learning Management Systems (LMSs) must include emerging technologies to support innovative teaching and learning practices, given their importance i...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34133
Aims: To assess the heavy metal content of water from Njere river in Umuakam Okaiuga Nkwoegwu autonomous community in Umuahia North L.G.A of Abia State. Study Design: Purposive sampling was employed for sample collection. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Mich...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/34334