The dynamics of a time delay stage-structured prey-predator model is investigated. Firstly, through the analysis of the eigenvalues, the effect of time delay on the stability of the positive equilibrium and the existence of Hopf bifurcation are obtained. Further, the stability an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14857
In the present paper, using direct variational approach, and the monotone operator method, the existence of nontrivial solutions for a quasilinear elliptic equation involving the p-Laplace operator is obtained.
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/13221
The vector space of the multi-indexed sequences over a field and the vector space of the sequences with finite support are dual to each other, with respect to an appropriate scalar product. It follows that the polynomial operator in the shift which U. Oberst and J. C. Willems hav...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15028
The study focused on the co-integration and causality analysis between FDI and GDP for Kenya using annual data spanning 1970 t0 2013. It was established that though the two variables are I(1), they are co-integrated. The VECM framework revealed that FDI has a significant influenc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/8612
This paper presents a solution designed and developed to solve the problem of recruitment experienced by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) of Nigeria. Since the establishment of the Corps in February 1988, the recruitment process has been manually conducted. This has resulted...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/12910
Aim: This study was carried out to check the pasting and functional properties of cowpea and soybean blends for culinary uses. Methods: The two legumes (cowpea and soybean) were combined in different percentage of 90% to 10% which serves as sample A and Sample B and C had 80% to...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/11663
The work deals with thermal engine structures undergoing load based expansion-contraction processes powered by the residual heat rejected by low pressure turbines of the bottoming steam Rankine cycles. The isobaric expansion-contraction based thermal cycles at constant load refer...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/12111
Aim: To test consistency and strength of residual lateritic soil of Migmatite Gneiss of the Gneiss Complex from Abeokuta and Ibadan of South-western Nigeria for utilisation as sustainable road construction materials. Study Design: A reconnaissance survey was carried out for locat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/7671
Aim: The four-stroke single cylinder diesel engine’s performance with various low heat rejection (LHR) combustion chambers was determined Critical comparison was made for various configurations of the combustion chambers with neat diesel operation. Design Parameters: Direct injec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13865
Literature search shows that research on feed stocks for the production of biodiesel in Africa have not been well documented. To close this gap, a research project was initiated to measure the fuel and physicochemical properties of common vegetable oils in Nigeria. The works on c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/12548
Aim: To develop a nutritious product from banana for infants and increase banana utilization. Methodology: Banana samples obtained from the Volta River Estate Limited were solar dried and milled into flour. Soybean and maize were obtained from a local market in Madina, Accra, mec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13557
Background: Composition of foods eaten routinely in quantities that constitute and supply macro and micronutrients is relevant in the overall assessment of public health status. Analysis of such foods will provide evidence on nutritional quality, guide to healthy choice and promo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14096
Photosynthetic adaptations and biomass productivity of six Coleus species namely Coleus aromaticus, spicatus, blumei, zeylanicus, forskholii, and ambonicus were studied by determining their photosynthetic rates, Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) and carbohydrate levels. CAM meta...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/14099
Aims: Evaluate the consumption of δ-tocotrienol (free from tocopherols) on serum lipid parameters, and several cytokines (TNF-α, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10), including gene expression and circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in hypercholesterolemic subjects. Study Design: The present prel...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13820
Introduction: Functional assessment in painful musculoskeletal disorders such as tension-type headache requires valid, reliable and sensitive instruments. MIDAS (Migraine Disability Assessment questionnaire) is an internationally well-known functional index which has not been val...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14537