This paper considers the problem of estimating the population mean under double sampling. We have suggested the generalized class of estimators under Lahiri (1951) to Midzuno (1952) and Sen (1952) type sampling scheme and its properties are studied up to the first order of approxi...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i630209
I. O. Olaniyan, A. O. Adegoke, A. I. Aladeboyeje & O. E. Adewoye·Advances in Research·2020
Kachia Local Government Area (LGA) is located at the southern part of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative appraisals were carried out in order to have proper understanding of the aquifer system and ensure sustainable development by using geophysical, geological an...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i630208
Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is one of the main forage species from temperate regions and its centre of origin is located in southern Europe and southern Eurasia. Although red clover is Mediterranean in origin, it is a widely adapted species grown in many climatic condition...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i630207
Emmanuel C. Osuji, Emmanuel Ifeanyichukwu Nkeleme & Fidelis Okechukwu Ezeokoli·Advances in Research·2020
Aim: The aim of this study is to assess benefit of BIM as a collaborative knowledge management tool for construction professionals. Study Design: It was a mixed design research, the study was effected via literature review and a well-structured questionnaire. Likewise, interviews...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i530206
The beautiful and intricate Kashmir embroidery known as ‘Kashidakari’ is recognized everywhere for its beauty of craftsmanship, motifs, colours, textures, etc. Kashida embroidery designs are the most popular commercial embroidery designs not only because these have retained its r...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i530205
Auwalu Uba, Misbahu Muhammad Ladan, Usman Abubakar Adamu, Buhari Magaji, Muhammad Nazifi Ibrahim & Mukhtar Muhammad Sani·Advances in Research·2020
The complexes of Co (II), Mn (II) and Ni (II) with Schiff base derived from pentane-2, 4-dione and 2-aminobenzoic acid were synthesized and characterized by molar conductivity, magnetic susceptibility, Infrared and elemental analyses. The solubility test on the Schiff base and it...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i530204
Bosson-Amedenu Senyefia, Osei-Asibey Eunice & Acquah Joseph·Advances in Research·2020
Ghana’s new basic school curriculum requires teachers to use new teaching strategies that also address cross cutting issues in their teaching to enhance learning. This study sought to assess the use of assessment strategies by basic school teachers in Ghana. A sample size of 100...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i530203
Parameter constancy is a fundamental issue for empirical models to be useful for forecasting, analyzing or testing any theory. Unlike classical regression analysis, the state space models (SSM) are time varying parameters models as they allow for known changes in the structure of...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i530202
Aims: An experiment was conducted to investigate the comparative efficacy of two probiotics of different origins (yeast and bacterial based) on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of broilers chicken. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Krishi V...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i530201
Mhafuza Akter, H. M. Zakir, Shaila Sharmin, Q. F. Quadir & Sadia Mehrin·Advances in Research·2020
An experiment was conducted to study heavy metals bioaccumulation pattern in edible tissues of different farmed fishes and to assess human health risk through their dietary intake. Total 3 different species viz. grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), silver carp (Hypophthalmichthy...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i430200
Mahoory, Parisa, Aghdasi, Ali Naghi & Seyyedvalilou, Mirmahmood·Advances in Research·2020
During the contemporary period, man has undergone transformations in terms of lifestyle, social relations, and economic affairs throughout all human history. These changes, in some cases, have had a reversible effect on human health, due to the lack of coordination with the evolu...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i430199
A. A. Warra, H. M. Ibrahim, J. I. Komo, L. J. Babatola, O. M. Adejuwon & T. A. Salami·Advances in Research·2020
Aims: The study was aim at extraction, saponification and quality determinations of shea nut fat samples obtained from different major sheanut producing areas of Kebbi state. Study Design: The quality determination done with and without additives such as perfume, colour and silic...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i430197
Equipment procurement budget is of a great challenge in manufacturing industries by reasons of its multi-objectives, insufficient funds, and inflation problems. Solutions were proffered to these problems by identifying the strategic decisions required in equipment procurement (ma...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i430198
Stanley Chukwudi Ugochukwu, Arinze Emedosi, Francis Chinedu Emoh & Judith Chika Chinagorom·Advances in Research·2020
This study advances a conceptual Housing Budget Performance Model (HBPM) and adapts medium term strategy templates to the housing sector of Anambra State for improving her annual housing budget performance and ultimately, housing delivery. This became expedient due to the prevale...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i330194
India has got a well-structured and simplified taxation system, where authoritative segregation has been done among the Central government, state governments and local bodies. But with the implementation of GST, the harmonization of tax rules, regulations, rates, processes and pr...
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Research Article10.9734/air/2020/v21i430195