This work examines the effect of process variables on the mechanical property of carburized AISI 1018 steel quenched in water and oil for improved performance. A carburizer consisting of charcoal was used for research with sea shell as energizer. Samples were carburized using wei...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13552
This research aim at investigating the flexible pavement performance of some selected Highways in Orolu Local Government area of Osun State, South-western Nigeria. In order to achieve this, the study involved interview sessions with relevant parties, administering of questionnair...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15172
Rodrigo Stephani, Mariana Ramos de Almeida, Marcone Augusto L. de Oliveira, Luiz Fernando Cappa de Oliveira, Ítalo Tuler Perrone & Paulo Henrique Fonseca da Silva·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2015
This study deals with the evaluation of the behavior of viscosity evolution of the Milk Protein Products (MPPs) solutions in different concentrations used in different conditions of thermal processing by means of Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA). Skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey protein...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15372
In the future, south Florida will be flush with water due to sea level rise and increased storm intensity, meaning there are three options to deal with this problem – retreat, offshore discharges or finding a use for the water. The first is not an option so the others must be eva...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14046
Aim: This study explores the potential of scatter plots as a tool in validating proposed structures for novel Eudesmane Sesquiterpenes. Methodology: Substituents on the skeletons of several Eudesmane compounds were coded and plotted against the 13C chemical shift values for each...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/15724
Endometriosis is a complex disorder of the female reproductive system where endometrial tissue embeds and grows at extrauterine location. Polymorphisms in several genes have been studied as probable risk factors of this debilitating disease. Aims: To investigate the association b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15811
Background: Mesiodens are supernumerary teeth present in the anterior maxillary region that may erupt or remain embedded in the jawbone. The incidence of mesiodens is rare, surgical removal of supernumerary teeth with correction of anterior teeth by orthodontic treatment is perfo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15143
Aims: This paper presents the first population data on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children raised by same-sex parents with the aims 1) to test whether residence with same-sex parents is associated with higher ADHD prevalence, and 2) to observe and asses...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15897
Background: Levofloxacin is a third generation fluoroquinolone chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of severe and resistant bacterial infections; it exerts antibacterial effects in both blood and inflamed tissues. Levofloxacin leads to central nervous system stimulation v...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15120
Introduction: Different cervical cerclage namely elective, urgent and emergency are in practice and they aim to improve the maternal and perinatal outcomes. Methods: The aim of this systematic review and analysis is to assess the difference in the outcomes of the three different...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15574
Epithelioid haemangioma (EH), synonymously termed as angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, is a rare lesion whose etiopathogenesis is unclear. Clinically it manifests as solitary or multiple nodules in the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the head and neck region. It can a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15144
Aim: Ecological Footprint Assessment (EFA) is one of the suitable indices helping decision makers and authorities in general and environmental scientists in particular in assessing sustainable development. Schools are one of the educational institutes, where measuring this index...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/13042
Aim: The research focused on the performance of six exotic rice genotypes from Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) in a Nigerian agro-ecology. Study Design: The varieties were evaluated in randomized complete block design replicated three times. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/12828
In this paper, we obtain a coincidence point result in cone metric spaces, without appealing the normality condition. These results extend and improve some known results.
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/13705
A pot experiment was carried out at the nursery site of the Department of Crop Production, Federal University of Technology, Minna (9°36’ N, 6°33’ E) Niger state, Nigeria. The study aimed at determining the effect of age of celosia plant at harvest on the yield and nutritional co...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/15063