Background: The psychometric properties of an instrument should be evaluated routinely when using different samples. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire - Short-Form (CSFQ-14) in order to validate it when applied to...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/28167
This article aims to explore how Chinese University graduates’ career identity is interrelated with their English language learning through semi-structured narrative interview of 2 Chinese university graduates. Based on the interview, the analysis focuses on Chinese students’ sel...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27399
The production records of a flock of West African Dwarf sheep raised intensively in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Livestock Farm, Umudike, Abia state in the rainforest belt of Nigeria were evaluated over a ten-year period (1998-2007). The flock was fed cut-and-carry fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27948
The amount of environmental issues related to the loss of forest cover resulting from anthropogenic perturbations leading to low levels of production, and in consequence, intensification and increased deforestation are serious concerns in Ghana, especially in the Savanna Agro-eco...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27761
Information on heterosis and combining ability of available germplasm would help maize breeder in identifying proper genotypes and breeding procedures for improving tolerant varieties to water stress. The objective of this investigation was to assess the performance, heterobelti...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27508
Investment in anaerobic digestion of bio-energy plants for slaughterhouse wastes is a good venture from environmental, economical and sustainable view point. Several researches have been undertaken in biogas potential of various substrates in Nigeria, there is need therefore to u...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/26600
The study was carried out to determine the level of fire safety awareness and the level of fire safety implementation in the University of Port Harcourt. Secondary data were collected from the fire service unit of the University to show the number of fire occurrences and major ca...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27684
Present paper mainly intends to find out suitable sites for surface water harvesting in Kushkarani river basin a tributary of Mayurakshi river of Eastern India. For this multiparametric potential surface water availability model and SCS CN based runoff depth models have been prep...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27651
Wang Hao, Zhan Jianbo, Yu Zhenhua, Yu Yao, Cheng Liang, Yu Jiang, Yue Baoshan, Zhang Ying, Li Muyan, Ji Yafeng, He Danfeng, Chen Shuzong, Wang Li, Fu Rongrong, Zan Na, Perin Deniz, Yu Tingting, Xie Jiao, Zheng Han, Zhang Jing, Wang Tao, Ding Wei, Gong Weimin, Gui Yongfa, Ding Haiyan, Li Liwei, Li Tinghua, Liu Xin & You Junheng·Archives of Current Research International·2016
Effect of cigarette draw resistance between 860-1130Pa on deliveries of phenol in mainstream cigarette smoke（MCS）was investigated, and contribution degree of cigarette hazard index was proposed for the first time to study how the contribution degree could be affected by 7 harmf...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27349
The 21st century ushered in the information age which in alignment with technology, has made access to information easier and faster than the world has ever seen. However, information is only beneficial when its articulate form is appropriately directed at those that need it the...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27186
Aim: Prevalence of dermatophytic infections amongst students of Nigerian higher institutions using occlusive leather footwear was carried out. The aim was to evaluate the prevalence of dermatophytic infection associated with occlusive leather footwear worn by students of Nigerian...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/27332
Aims: This research attempts to empirically evaluate the local image character and language text concept to better explain the stages of change model to predict the behavioral change in smokers. Study Design: The current research study is descriptive, applied and deductive in na...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/25703
Introduction: The climate in Bangladesh is changing and it is becoming more unpredictable every year. The nature of relationship between climate change and livelihood assets of urban poor was experimented by the study. Aims: To understand the dynamics of climate change of urban p...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/26501
The experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of different manure sources on selected soil chemical properties, sweet potato tuber yield and tuber nutrient compositions. The high yielding sweet potato varieties are fertilizer responsive. Research evidences indicated t...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/25918
Due to concentration of industries in the study area and indiscriminate disposal of industrial effluent into Ele River, this study therefore aims at assessing the suitability of Ele River in Nnewi, Anambra State of Nigeria for irrigation purpose. Water samples were collected from...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/25885