The study was conducted between May and August, 2015. It determined and compared the proximate composition (measured in percentage, %) of the ground Musa paradisiaca peels and leaves, and the antibacterial activity (measured in millimeter, mm) of the aqueous and ethanol extracts...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/27151
Aims: To estimate the above ground biomass and carbon stocks of Cocoa, Oil palm and Rubber based agroforestry systems in the humid forest region of Cameroon. Place and Duration: A field survey was carried out on 39 typical perennial crop-based agroforestry farms, distributed arou...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2016/26632
Yearly, the federal and various state governments allocate stated amounts of money in their annual budget to capital projects. Most of these projects involve renovation or development of new infrastructural facilities. Availability of infrastructure in contrast to accessibility i...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/27675
Aims: The aim of the article is to systematize and improve existing theoretical approaches to the classification of biotechnology as a part of NBIC-technologies for bioeconomy. Study Design: The reviews were carried out in the period 2005–15 on the basis of studying the world cou...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2016/28151
This paper examined the relationship between structural adaptations during strategy implementation and performance of small and medium manufacturing firms (SME) in Thika Sub-County in Kenya. Three structural dimensions investigated in this study included the formalization, centra...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28025
Effective disease management is essential for high quality and maximum production. We conducted this experiment to know the effects of different chemical and botanical fungicides to assess the prevalence of Cercospora spp. on mungbean seeds in vitro condition. The laboratory expe...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27864
This field study was conducted to investigate whether appropriate lime placement methods, lime rates and intercropped sugarcane with soybeans leads to amelioration of soil Ph, hence, increased yields and quality of sugarcane for plant and ratoon one crop cycles. Cambisols of the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/28112
In this paper, a general idea about wearable thermoelectric generator from the body heat has been discussed. First, a thermoelectric generator, which is usually used for industrial purposes (Tellurex-G2-40-0329 series), was used for lab experiment to observe the output results at...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2016/27900
We have considered the theories of extra dimensions from Large Extra Dimensions and Randall-Sundrum models to the E8 × E8 heterotic sting theory identified with the 11-dimensional M-theory. Within the three models of extra dimensions and with the help of computer program PYTHIA w...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2016/28096
A theoretical study was performed on the methylenecyclobutane and 1-methylcyclobutene in the gas and aqueous phases using PM3 and DFT calculations. Methylenecyclobutane was found to be more stable than 1-methylcyclobutene in the gas and aqueous phases according to PM3 calculation...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/28006
The aim of this study was to assess the levels of trace metal in soils and leafy vegetables at Ibeno, as a result of crude oil exploration activities in the area. The study areas were Mkpanak, Iwuoachang and Ukpenekang all in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeri...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/27123
Aims: This paper examined the effect of compulsion in studying mathematics and future career influence of mathematics on student interest in mathematics. Study Design: This paper used mixed mode design to investigate the effect of compulsion and future career influence on the stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJASS/2016/27543
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that is common in nearly all countries. Patients with type 2 diabetes have a two- four fold increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) relative to nondiabetic individuals. Herein, in this systematic review we briefly...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28170
Aim: This study reviews the ontogeny, phylogeny and clinical importance of horseshoe kidney. In addition, the classifications in relation to variations in blood supply of horseshoe kidney have also been discussed. Presentation: During routine dissection for undergraduate students...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28091
Chlorella vulgaris is a unicellular, photosynthetic fresh water green alga with high concentration of chlorophyll. This microalga synthesizes biomass by trapping energy from the sun. It has valuable components particularly pigments and protein thus, can be utilized in the nutrace...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/21727