Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate and ascertain the protective role of methanolic/ethanolic/water extracts of Convolvulus pluricaulis against H2O2 induced cytotoxicity in IMR32 Neuroblastoma cell line as model system and identify the factor responsible for the protective...
The evaluation of selection criteria using correlation coefficients, multiple regression and path analysis was carried out for a period of two years on sixteen genotypes of rice (Oryza sativa L.).These genotypes were studied during 2008 and 2009 summer seasons at EDduim and Kosti...
Aims: To identify putative Vibrio isolates obtained from processed hake, pilchards and horse mackerel using Thiosulphate-Citrate-Bile-Sucrose (TCBS) agar. Place and Duration of Study: Sampling during April – June 2005 in Walvis Bay Namibia. Further analyses performed at the Depar...
Aim: To study the changes in haematological and plasma biochemical parameters of diuron at different sub-lethal levels on Clarias gariepinus juvenile. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal Science and Fisheries Management laboratory, Bowen University, lwo, Osun State,...
The effects of natural fermentation on the stability or shelf life of adhesives produced from starch of two cassava varieties (Manihot utilissima and Manihot palmate) were studied. It was observed that the HCN content of the Manihot utilissima reduced from 35.74±0.11 mg/kg for un...
This paper presents an Evolutionary Programming (EP) based approach for solving the optimal power flow with Flexible Alternating Current Transmission (FACTS) device to eliminate transmission line congestion in deregulated power system. Congestion in the transmission lines is one...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2012/449
An experiment was conducted for 4 years to assess the effectiveness of fallow, slash and burn farming systems on maize grain yield and soil chemical characteristics. It was also meant to measure the response to yearly rotation of maize and leguminous crops (cowpea and mucuna), as...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2012/2103
The study focused on the spontaneous plants used in the traditional soap making. The aim is to create a directory of the main plant species used in traditional soap making in the Sudan savanna zone. An ethnobotanical investigation based on direct structured or semi-structured ind...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2012/2037
Aims: Solving Dirichlet’s problem through large singular finite elements method for the Poisson’s equation. Study design: Large Singular Finite Elements Method (LSFEM). Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Department of Physics, UFR-SEA, University of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, b...
In this paper, the exp-function method is used to obtain generalized travelling wave solutions of a Nonlinear Evolution Equation of variable coefficients. It is shown that the Exp-function method, with the help of symbolic computation, provides a straightforward and powerful math...
I. A. Aimola, H. M. Inuwa, A. J. Nok, A. I. Mamman, N. Habila, A. Muhammad, A. S. Agbaji, A. Igoche, K. Ogungbemi, M. Tighil & Y. Usman·International Blood Research & Reviews·2012
Aims: We assessed the capacity and mechanism of Terminalia catappa (TC) to induce erythropoiesis in vivo in phenylhydrazine- induced anemic mice. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: This study was carried out at Department of Biochemistry and Center for Biotechnology Research an...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2013/1812
L. Tshilenge-Lukanda, C. Funny-Biola, A. Tshiyoyi-Mpunga, J. Mudibu, M. Ngoie-Lubwika, R. Mukendi-Tshibingu & A. Kalonji-Mbuyi·Biotechnology Journal International·2012
Mutation breeding in crop plants is an effective approach in improvement of crop having narrow genetic base such as groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Determination of effective irradiation dose is prerequisite for mutation breeding and development of genetic variability by induce...
Soft skills are particular abilities that can improve one's employment performance and career prospects. These soft skills help students to develop their employability skills and make them confident to work in a performance oriented work environment as a critical lifelong learner...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2012/1858
Aims: The prime objective of this study is to examine the gender specific barriers that cause exclusion from mainstream entrepreneurship faced by female entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Study Design: The study employed a research design where qualitative method was used. Self administe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2012/2128
Aims: Many women are entrepreneurs worldwide however the global impact of female entrepreneurs is just beginning to achieve intensity and concentration. The number of female business owners continues to increase steadily worldwide, today women in advanced markets and economies ow...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2012/2129