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Farmers’ Attitude towards Production and Utilization of Biochar as Ecofriendly Practice

M. S. Rahman, M. R. Karim, J. K. Barman & M. M. Islam · Advances in Research · 2020

The main objective of the study was to determine the farmers’ attitude towards production and utilization of biochar as ecofriendly practice. Data were collected through personal interview from 104 randomly selected farmers at Nawabgang Upazila (sub-district) of Dinajpur district...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i230189

Emotional Repercussion and Changes Experienced by Family Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer's: A Study in the Southern Region of Tocantins, Brazil

Camila Rocha de Oliveira, Ellen Fernanda Klinger, Daniely de Sousa Prado & Larisse Aires Moreira · Advances in Research · 2020

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementia among the elderly, but unfortunately, the early symptoms are mistaken for natural aspects of age. Thus, knowledge is an excellent tool to get a diagnosis still in the early stage. Aims: Therefore, this article addresses the psycholo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i330188

Cassava Stem Crop Parameters Effect on Cutting Energy

K. Prasanthkumar & M. Saravanakumar · Advances in Research · 2020

The study was conducted to understand the energy involves in cassava stem cutting in order to optimize design of cutting elements in cassava stem cutting. The cutting energy is measured using pendulum type test rig and it works under the principle of law of conservation of energy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i230186

Characterization of Polyclinic Psychiatry Patients in the Municipality of Gurupi-TO

Thaís de Souza Rosa, Raissa Carvalho Marinho, Wemerson Davi de Miranda, Brisa Gomes Cangussú, Laís Tonello & Eduardo Fernandes de Miranda · Advances in Research · 2020

Introduction: Mental disorders are changes in psychological, mental or cognitive functioning, in which there is impairment, or suffering that impairs life habits, family, social interaction, among others. Objective: To trace the epidemiological profile of psychiatry patients of G...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i230185

Administrators Rating of School Counsellor’s Competencies in Information, Counselling and Follow-up Service Delivery

L. I. Akunne & V. N. Nwadinobi · Advances in Research · 2020

Aims: This study examined administrators rating of school counsellor’s competencies in information, counselling and follow-up service delivery. Three purpose statements, three research questions guided the study, while one null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 alpha level. Study Des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i230184

Performance Analysis of Brushless DC Motor Using Modified Queen Bee Evolution Based Genetic Algorithm Tuned PI Controller under Different Speed Conditions

Ankit Rawat & Mohd Fazle Azeem · Advances in Research · 2020

The modeling of BLDC motor and performance analysis under diverse operating speed settings has been presented in this paper. BLDC motors gaining more & more attention from different Industrial and domestic appliance manufacturers due to its compact size, high efficiency and r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i230183

Impact of Self-efficacy and Social Support on Intention to Quit Drug Use among People with Drug Abuse Cases

Mokuolu, Bolade Olubunmi & Ajiboye Samuel Adedotun · Advances in Research · 2020

Self-efficacy and social support according to various researches have shown to be important factors in the initiation, recognition and enactment of behavioural changes. This study examines the influence of self-efficacy and social support on the intention to quit drug use among c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i130182

Echocardiographic Findings in HIV Positive Children on Anti-retroviral Therapy Attending Routine Outpatient Infectious Disease Clinics in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Chika O. Duru, Nsirimobu I. Paul & Immaculata Tunde-Oremodu · Advances in Research · 2020

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the echocardiographic findings of stable HIV positive children on Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART) attending routine Paediatric Infectious disease clinics in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Methods: Over a 3 mon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i130179

Impact of Land Use Types and Seasonal Variations on Soil Physico-chemical Properties and Microbial Biomass Dynamics in a Tropical Climate, Ghana

Alex Amerh Agbeshie, Simon Abugre, Rita Adjei, Thomas Atta-Darkwa & Joseph Anokye · Advances in Research · 2020

Land use conversion significantly impact on sensitive soil quality parameters such as microbial biomass and soil microbial quotient. Therefore, soil microbial biomass and physicochemical properties were compared under three different land use systems namely agricultural land, deg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i130180

Upgradation of Existing Substation into a Smart Substation

Veena Kumari & Preetinder Singh · Advances in Research · 2020

The evolution of existing grids to smart grids for power supply is technologically the most prominent research area. It is one of the hot projects considered to contribute in national economy, also at the top priority for the country and involves hefty investments, although the e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i130181

Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technology by Oil Palm Farmers in the Akyemansa District, Ghana

F. K. M. Swanzy, E. K. M. Sosu & W. O. Danso · Advances in Research · 2020

The use of ICTs forms part of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) especially ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all. In the agricultural sector, access to the right knowledge and information...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i130177

Enhanced Biogas Production from Anaerobic Codigestion of Lignocellulosic Waste for Efficient Bioenergy Utilization in Heating and Combustion Engine

Uduak U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji, Utibe A. Ofon, Ata O. Inyang-Enin & Georgina N. Ananso · Advances in Research · 2020

Anaerobic digestion (AD) of lignocellulosic agro-waste such as coconut husk fibre, pineapple floret and banana stem was studied using standard protocols. A combination of physical, chemical and biological Pre-treatment was performed to facilitate the anaerobic digestion process....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i130178

Mass Concentration and Elemental Constituent of Particulate Matter in Ambient Air of Two Cement Industries and Its Health Risk Analysis

M. Onwuka, G. O. Avwiri & C. P. Ononugbo · Advances in Research · 2020

Particulate matter concentration was measured over two cement production sites in Nigeria using a gravimetric high volume air sampler and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for elemental analysis. The mass concentration of SPM ranged from 7.50 µg/m3 to 303.1 µg/m3 with mean val...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2019/v20i630176