Aims: In this work we assessed Fe2O3 nanoparticles with bulk Fe2O3 for possible phytotoxicity and stimulative effects on wheat seed germination and early growth stage. Methodology: The treatments in the experiment were five concentrations of bulk (100, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 p...
Aim: Optimizing plant growth regulators in the manipulation of growth physiology, development and seed yield of pigeon pea landraces is cardinal, especially as it complements other improvement techniques. The research was aimed at evaluating the effect of IAA, NAA and paclobutraz...
Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate effects of phytase (E) supplementation of low phosphorous diets (NPP) included olive pulp (OP) and date pits (DP) on performance of laying hens, egg quality traits, blood parameters and excreta pH of laying hens. Study Design: Data were...
Aim: To evaluate the effects of fertilization on the growth performance of Cedrella odorata, Entandrophragma angolensis and Terminalia superba in nursery. Study Design: A complete randomized block design was used. Place and Duration of the Study: Screen house of the Department of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2013/4656
The aim of this study is to measure the fuel and physiochemical properties of cashew nut oil, its biodiesel and blends with diesel fuel. The oil was extracted by soxhlet extraction method and transesterified with methanol using sodium hydroxide as catalyst. The resulting biodiese...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2013/1680
Aims: This paper addresses critical security challenges of the smart power grid due to the tight coupling between cyber and physical systems.It features approaches to inform utilities, policymakers, researchers, and consumers about practices to reduce the risks from cyber attacks...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2013/3682
Aim: Mentha spicata (L.) is popularly used as herbal remedy for various ailments. But the scientific basis for its medicinal use especially in pain and inflammation remains unknown. Therefore, the present study was aimed to investigate the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/4640
Aims: To formulate fast dissolving tablets of amlodipine besylate using co-processed superdisintigrant and evaluate the properties of fast dissolving tablets. Study Design: Formulation, evaluation of fast dissolving tablets of amlodipine besylate. Place and Duration of Study: Dep...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/4092
This study examines the photocatalytic activity of coatings produced by atmospheric plasma spraying (APS). The spraying tool used is a water-stabilized plasma gun WSP. The TiO2– Fe2O3 powder with and without Na2SiO3 additive was agglomerated to build particles suitable for feedin...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/4745
Some new Spiro β-lactam, Spiro thiazolidine derivatives were synthesized by the reaction of new Schiff bases (5a-c, 8a-c ) with chloroacetyl chloride and/or mercaptoacetic acid to give new Spiro β-lactam (6a-c, 9a-c ) and new Spiro thiazolidinone derivatives (7a-c, 10a-c ) . Also...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3213
Aims: Untreated wastewater is usually used for crop irrigation in developing countries; however it contains a lot of pathogenic bacteria. This study was carried out to determine the fate of E. coli contained in wastewater in a hydromorphic soil. Study Design: Environmental microb...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4811
Aim: This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Salmonella spp contamination in the Jamaican poultry industry and its environments. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 farms across 6 Jamaican parishes were selected for this study. A total of 6693 specimens from ani...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4255
Aims: To determine heavy metal content in A. saligna and A. polyacantha so as to ascertain their possible use in phytoremediation Place and Duration of Study: Bindura University of Science Education, Chemistry and Biological Sciences Dept, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe. The stud...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/3899
Travel constraints in contemporary Nigeria have affected all sectors of the economy. This trend had impacted on small traders in terms of higher cost of doing business, and individual travel behavior over time. Insecurity and travel time constraints had affected the growth of the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2013/4650
Introduction: Research works haven’t yet shed much light on the performance of the location choice of multinational companies. The aim of this publication is to highlight the link between the transfer of knowledge flows and the location of a multinational company. Methodology: We...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2013/4268