For a simple connected undirected graph G = (V;E), the Wiener index W(G) of G is defined as half the sum of the shortest-path distances between all pairs of vertices u; v of G. The kth power of a graph G, denoted by Gk, is a graph with the same vertex set as G such that two verti...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/14639
Understanding the effects of water regimes on nutrient uptake of rice plants, especially by different organic fertilizers is critical to improve long-term rice productivity. In a greenhouse experiment, the effects of soil water management and incorporation of rice straw into the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/15472
This study analyzes the determinants of the maize-related warrantage as institutional innovation in Benin. Based on the different forms of warrantage, the districts of Kalalé, Sinendé and Zogbodomey were selected for this study. In each district, two villages were selected. The "...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15447
This study evaluated the use of ICT for climate change information sourcing among secondary school students and how it Influences their household agricultural practices in Cross River Basin, Nigeria between January, 2013 and November, 2013. The survey research employed multi-stag...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/14724
In this paper, we investigated the influence of electric field on the ground state energy of polaron in spherical semiconductor quantum dot (QD) using modified Lee Low Pines (LLP) method. The numerical results show the increase of the ground state energy with the increase of the...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/15334
Quantum dots solar cells (QDSSCs) based on the different CdS/CdSe/ZnS-TiO2 photo anodes were prepared by successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) processes. The CdS, CdSe and ZnS layers were considered by UV–Vis spectra for optical and the SILAR cycles of CdS, CdSe...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/15227
The time Dependence of probability and Shannon entropy of the specific damped harmonic oscillator systems is studied by using a prototypical Schrodinger cat state through the Feynman path method. By averaging the probability distribution over the thermal distribution of velocitie...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/15391
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria Isolated from the Errachidia Province, Morocco Aims: The aim of this study was to characterize phenotypically and genotypically bacterial isolated from the soils of the Errachidia province in order to se...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/14687
Marine sport tourism in Taiwan has become one of the popular intensive tours in recent years. However, related research has focused on the economic and social issues, which overlooks factors contributing to the successful development of sport tourism. The main purpose of this stu...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/15031
Massive utilization of inorganic fertilizers for a prolonged period leads to alteration of the soil chemical properties, the availability and uptake of nutrients by the plants. The field experiments aimed at investigating the effect of bio-organic amendments on infestation of maj...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/15086
The financial sector has witnessed several reforms over the decade. The associated impact of this is also felt in the agricultural sector. The study was carried out to assess the impact of financial sector reforms on agricultural growth in Nigeria from 1970-2009. Secondary data w...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/11423
Measurements of soil organic carbon (SOC) levels were made on soils from 0.00–0.10m and 0.10-0.20m soil depth that were collected from three 12 - years old shelterbelts integrated with pastures in new South wales, Australia to determine whether there was any effect of shelterbelt...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/14497
The adsorption capacity of Nickel (Ni2+) and Copper (Cu2+) ions from an aqueous solution by activated carbon prepared from Balanites aegyptiaca shells. ¶Prepared activated carbon was characterized by Fourier transform infra red spectroscopy FTIR, and by determination of the iodin...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/14514
Aims: To characterize Lactobacillus strains for potential beneficial effects, especially for inhibition of Candida albicans growth. Materials and Methods: Twelve vaginal Lactobacillus strains belonging to five species from our laboratory collection were studied. The acid producti...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15116
Aims: In this study, the purified cellulase was examined for its ability to deink the photocopier waste paper effluent and the application of enzymatic deinking improved ink removal. Study Design: OFAT (One Factor At a Time). Place and Duration of Study: Medical Labs Department o...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/15378