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Parasitization of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by four Indigenous Trichogrammatid Species/Strains in a Mixed Cropping System of Tomato and Okra

Andrew Kalyebi, S. Hassan, S. Sithanantham & J. M. Mueke · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: Egg parasitoids, Trichogramma are recognised as natural enemies of many lepidoptera pests worldwide. In Kenya, a number of indigenous parasitoids species have been recovered. We evaluated the relative preference (parasitism) by four Trichogrammatid egg parasitoid species/st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8377

Evaluation of the Effect of Oxidative Stress Generated by Cadmium (Cd) in the Yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Fadila Khaldi, Nedjoud Grara, Amina Boulahlib, Imen Tebib & Khouloud Boukehili · Advances in Research · 2014

Inhibition of the mitochondrial electron transfer chain and induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production are one of the roots of cadmium (Cd) toxicity. Our work concerns the study of the effects of a heavy metal; Cadmium (Cd) on the biochemical parameters, of microorgani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8426

Rooted Phylogenetic Networks for Exploratory Data Analysis

David A. Morrison · Advances in Research · 2014

Rooted evolutionary networks have previously been used solely for representing explicit hypotheses of evolutionary history (i.e. a phylogeny). However, they also have potential for exploratory data analysis. An example is presented here that highlights this use. This involves a s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8485

Effects of Dose Level of Anti-thyroid Drug Carbimazole on Thermoregulation and Blood Constituents in Male Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

Intisar H. Saeed, Abdalla M. Abdelatif & Mohamed E. Elnageeb · Advances in Research · 2014

Carbimazole (CBZ) is an anti-thyroid drug commonly used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dose level of CBZ on thermoregulation and blood constituents in mature male rabbits. Twenty animals were assigned to 4 groups (A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7802

Profiting from Cooked Tea Leaves Waste in Eco-Friendly Method

Ali Salim Joodi & Mohammed Nsaif Abbas · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the applicability of cooked tea leaves waste (CTLW) to the removal of phosphorus pollutant from water using different design parameters by adsorption process. Study Design: Environmental engineering. Place and Duration of Study: This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8266

Corrosion Performance of Steel Coated with Different Duplex Systems and Exposed to Salt Spray and Continuous Immersion Tests

A. R. Di Sarli & C. I. Elsner · Advances in Research · 2014

55%Al-Zn alloy coated steel sheets pre-treated with 5% Fe (NO3)3 + 15% H3PO4 solution, coated with acrylic (AC), alkyd (AQ), vinyl (VL), solvent-based epoxy (ES) or waterborne epoxy (EA) corrosion-inhibiting primers + a barrier topcoat alkyd paint, and exposed to different media...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8473

Assessment of Total Hydrocarbon Concentration in Four Fish Species of Degele Community, Nigeria and Their Dietary Intake in the Populace

E. D. Olaji, N. A. Nwogu, A. F. Yakubu & C. O. Olaji · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: To assess concentration of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in four common fish species of Degele community, Nigeria and estimate their dietary intake in the populace through the consumption of studied fish species. Study Design:  Factorial design. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7954

Fluorescence Spectroscopy as Method for Quality Control of Honey

Kr. Nikolova, T. Eftimov & A. Aladjadjiyan · Advances in Research · 2014

The present work aims in exploring the possibilities of fluorescent spectroscopy for quality control of honey, particularly to distinguish types of honey and to distinguish the natural honey from that with artificial additives - sweeteners. 24 samples of the most often encountere...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7184

Removal of Lead (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution by Tricholoma terreum: Kinetics Studies

Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Ayodeji Olushola Awotula, Oluwagbemiga Alayande, Kanayo Kenneth Asogwa & Olumide David Olukanni · Advances in Research · 2014

Lead and its various compounds have the potency of causing several health problems such as blood disorder, hypertension, renal impairment, neurological damage among others. The removal of Pb (II) ions by Tricholoma terreum was performed in a batch biosorption experiments to evalu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7240

Fluorescence Investigations of the Association of PEO-PBO-PEO Triblock Copolymers in the Presence of Ionic Surfactants SDS and CTAB

Zaheer Ahmad, Muhammad Siddiq, Asad Muhammad Khan & Afzal Shah · Advances in Research · 2014

The interactions of triblock copolymers (TBP), E30B10E30 and E48B10E48 with ionic surfactants, sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) were investigated employing steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy (SSF). In this study pyrene was used as prob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/6819

Utilization of Environ Metric and Index Methods as Water Quality Assessment Tools Focusing on Heavy Metal Content of Water Around Okaba Coal Mines, Kogi state, Nigeria

E. G. Ameh, D. O. Omatola & T. D. Awulu · Advances in Research · 2014

This study became imperative given the importance of water to our lives and particularly those in the rural areas, vis-à-vis the exploitation for coal. Dry season surface water samples were analyzed for heavy metals and major ions. Correlation, factor and cluster analyses, anthro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7418

Vascular Segmentation of Cerebral AVM

Y. Kiran Kumar, Shashi B. Mehta & Manjunath Ramachandra · Advances in Research · 2013

Aim: A Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins, where arteries shunt directly into veins with no intervening capillary bed which causes high pressure and hemorrhage risk. The success of treatment by embolization in interventional N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7044

Sensory Attributes and Consumer Preference of Precooked Vacuum-packaged Yam from Two Varieties of Ghanaian Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) in the Accra Metropolitan Area

Charles Tortoe, Stephen Nketia, Margaret Owusu, Papa Toah Akonor, Solomon Dowuona & Emmanuel Otoo · Advances in Research · 2013

Aims: The need to preserve and improve availability of yam by processing into more stable and convenient forms has become increasingly attractive because of the high postharvest losses of yams in Ghana. Study Design: In this study the sensory attributes and consumer preference of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7502

Effect of Cold Storage on the Concentrations of some Nutrients, Anti-nutrients and Toxic Substances in the Leaves of Vernonia amygdalina (Bitter leaf)

Amanabo Musa & Emmanuel O. Ogbadoyi · Advances in Research · 2013

Aims: In order to maintain the freshness and quality of leafy vegetables after harvesting during glut, vegetables are usually stored in cold condition either in the freezer or refrigerator for certain period as this storage condition is believed to prevent some of the biochemical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/6123

Implementation of Ethernet in the OBD Port of Automobiles

Gulshan Mandhyan, Vijay Charan, G. J. Vinod Kumar & Gerardine Immaculate Mary · Advances in Research · 2013

Aims: To build an appended Ethernet port in automobile and display the diagnostic data on the web browser.   Study Design: Ethernet port enables the automobiles for real time performance testing, diagnosing, data logging, vehicle monitoring, and remote diagnosing over IP. Place a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/6304