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Response of Heat Tolerant Variety (Kufri Surya) of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) under Different Levels of Nitrogen

Urjashi Bhattacharya, Augustina Saha & Asok Saha · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Keeping in view, the deficiency of detailed information on adoption of heat tolerant potato (Solanum tuberosum) variety ‘Kufri Surya’ in Terai Agro-Climatic situation of West Bengal, the field experiment was conducted at the Instructional farm of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i130269

Marketing Efficiency of Milk and Milk Products in Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh, India

K. Vykhaneswari & K. Uma Devi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The study was conducted to know the marketing efficiency of milk and milk products of co-operative and non-cooperative sectors in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. Primary& secondary data was collected from the 4 marketing channels (cooperative society i.e. Ongole dairy, n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i130268

Developing Sets of Labour and Wage Rates for Appropriate Remuneration Review toward Improving Delivery of Electricity Power Project in the South Eastern Nigeria

Ikechukwu, Uche Felix · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

In an effort to address the problem of ineffective power project delivery and poor electricity supply in the south eastern part of Nigeria especially, studies on implications of socio-economic characteristics of the construction skilled labour on effective delivery of electricity...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v37i130270

Knowledge and Attitudes on Practices of Occupational Safety and Health in the Informal Non-food Manufacturing Sector in Kampala City, Uganda

Stephen Aurice Wekoye, Wilkister Nyaora Moturi & Stanley Maingi Makindi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The informal non-food manufacturing sector is an engine of growth and development in both developed and developing countries. The sector is unregulated and unregistered in official government statistics. However this particular sector is faced with occupational safety and health...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630266

Optimum Process Parameters for Activated Carbon Production from Rice Husk for Phenol Adsorption

Iheanacho Chamberlain Ositadinma, Nwabanne Joseph Tagbo & Onu Chijioke Elijah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Aim: The determination of optimum process parameters in the production of activated carbon from rice husk for the uptake of phenol from aqueous solution was the focus of this work. Study Design: The optimization was designed using response surface methodology. Methodology: Centra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630264

The Influence of Social Media on the Domestic Tourist's Travel Motivation Case Study: Kota Tua Jakarta, Indonesia

Darmawan Damanik, Suci Sandi Wachyuni, Kadek Wiweka & Ari Setiawan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The growth of information and technology has given significant influence on the tourism industry and system, both positive and negative impacts. As of now, through social media, tourists and destinations or tourism attractions may interact with one another, monitor, and give opin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630263

Micropellet Particles: A Vector of Hydrophobic Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Lagos Lagoon

Olushola A. Abiodun, Fidelia I. Osuala, Adebayo A. Otitoloju, Carine M. D. Fotsing & Derek T. Ndinteh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Introduction: The occurrence of plastic waste materials in the aquatic environment is receiving enormous attention all over the world due to its negative impacts on aquatic organisms. Micropellet litters have been found to adsorb and absorbs persistent organic endocrine disruptin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630262

Evapotranspiration Based Micro Irrigation Scheduling of Tomato Crop under Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse

Atish Sagar & P. K. Singh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The present study was undertaken to investigate the Evapotranspiration Based Micro Irrigation Scheduling of Tomato Crop under Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse, at experimental field of Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Tec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630261

Rising Sea Level, Receding Boundaries and Freezing Baselines in a Warming Climate

Emojong Amai Mercy & Eliud Garry Michura · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

This paper discusses the less publicised but far from less significant, an issue of how the international community’s approach to maritime boundary delimitation will be impacted by climate change resulting in sea level rise with coastal lands submerging affecting the internationa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630260

Reinforcement of Plaster of Paris (POP) for Suspended Ceilings Applications Using Kenaf Bast Fibre

E. U. Akubueze, C. S. Ezeanyanaso, S. O. Muniru, C. C. Igwe, G. O. Nwauzor, U. Ugoh, I. O. Nwaze, O. Mafe & F. C. Nwaeche · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Natural fibers as Green-Engineering materials have been used since the dawn of civilization by mankind for various engineering applications and material reinforcement. It has also been extensively used in packaging, building and construction industries (hard board, partition boar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630258

Climate-smart Agricultural Practices in Agro-climatic Zones of Meghalaya: A Social Network Analysis

Alethea Dympep, R. J. Singh, L. Hemochandra & R. Singh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Aims: To understand the flow of information of Climate Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices among the farmers, the factors that impede this flow and the impact of the social network on adapting CSA practices. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in hilly state, Megh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i630259

Characterization and Application of New Apatitic Materials Synthesized from Hahotoé-Kpogamé Phosphate Rock

Dodji Zounon, Moursalou Koriko, Tomkouani Kodom, Sanonka Tchegueni & Gado Tchangbedji · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Aims: Phosphorus and phosphate are broadly used in many areas ranging from advance researches to manufacturing companies for regular use purposes. In Togo, the raw phosphate is exploited and exported to serve as an ingredient in chemical fertilizers, detergents, phosphoric acid s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i530256

Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Capacity of Four Tomato Varieties (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) Cultivated in Cote d'Ivoire

Syndoux Dembélé, Emmanuel N’Dri Koffi, Ibrahima Cissé, Amissa Augustin Adima, Koffi Yao & Anin Atchibri Anin Louise · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Aims: This study is to ascertain nutrient content and antioxidant compounds of four varieties of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (UC82b, Amiral F1, Local cotelette and Local cerise) grown in Cote d’Ivoire. Study Design: This study is to assess the nutritional and antioxidant value...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i530255

Extraction of Cellulose Nanocrystals (NCC) from Cotton Waste and Morphology of NCC Obtained with Different Alkali Neutralization

Fabrizio Scognamiglio, Carlo Santulli & Graziella Roselli · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

The extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (NCC) from cotton textile waste, constituted by 70% long fibers and 30% cotton linter, was performed through the action of sulfuric acid followed by solution neutralization with two different alkalis, namely ammonia and sodium bicarbonate,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i530254

Assessment of Weekly Water Surplus/Deficit in the Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra, India

V. P. Mandale & R. D. Bansod · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2019

Climate change and its impact on water resources are one of the most important issues affecting world agriculture at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The last four decades have witnessed extensive research concerning climatic variability and trends of climatic parameter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2019/v36i530250