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Structural Characterization of Heterometallic Gold – Iron Clusters

M. Melník & P. Mikuš · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Structural survey of the clusters in Cambridge Structural Database was carried out to investigate the stereochemistry about gold and iron in their heterometallic clusters. Clusters ranging from heterobinuclear to polynuclear clusters were included in the survey. The gold atoms ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/11690

Adsorption Isotherm Studies of Ni (II), Cu (II) and Zn (II) Ions on Unmodified and Mercapto-Acetic Acid (MAA) Modified Sorghum Hulls

C. Imaga, A. A. Abia & J. C. Igwe · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Aims: To compare the efficiency of Sorghum Hull of two different particle sizes, different concentrations modified with mercaptoacetic acid and the effect of each on the heavy metal removal to obtain optimum conditions for sorption process. Study Design: The concentrations of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/13510

Inhibitive and Synergistic Properties of Ethanolic Extract of Moringa oleifera Leaves on the Corrosion of Zinc in HCl Solution

Fabian A. Ugbe, Mustapha A. Funtua, Abiola V. Ikudayisi & Aloysius A. Pam · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

The potentials of ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves as corrosion inhibitor was investigated by evaluating the corrosion behaviour of Zinc immersed in 0.5M, 1.0M, 1.5M and 2.0M HCl (corrodent) solutions each containing varied concentration of the extract (0.1 g/L, 0.3 g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/13915

Numerical Approaches for Tenth and Twelfth Order Linear and Nonlinear Differential Equations

Md. Shafiqul Islam, Md. Bellal Hossain & Md. Azizur Rahman · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

The aim of this paper is to solve the tenth and twelfth order linear and nonlinear boundary value problems numerically by the Galerkin weighted residual technique with two point boundary conditions. The well known Bernstein polynomials are exploited as basis functions in the tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/13388

Relative Impact of the 2012 SSC Guideline Recommendations under the Scope of Numbers Needed to Treat (NNTs)

Florian Lautenschlager, Franz Porzsolt & Manfred Weiss · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

The surviving sepsis campaign (SSC) guidelines aimed to reduce mortality in severe sepsis and septic shock. The present study was performed to find out which and how many recommendations of the 2012 SSC update were based on significant effects from clinical studies in adult patie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14057

Mycoflora Analysis of Hybrid Sorghum Grain Collected from Different Locations in South Texas

Louis K. Prom, Ramasamy Perumal, Zheyu Jin, Ghada Radwan, Thomas Isakeit & Clint Magill · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Mycoflora characterization of sorghum grain collected from different locations in Texas during the 2008 and 2009 growing seasons revealed Alternaria spp. as the dominant genus. At the beginning of grain development to soft dough stage, Alternaria spp. accounted for 66% of the rec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14590

Effects of Plant Spacing on the Growth, Yield and Yield Components of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) in Botswana

Mogapi E. Madisa, Thembinkosi Mathowa, Christopher Mpofu & Thato A. Oganne · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Okra is a newly cultivated crop in Botswana. Plant population has been identified as one of the factors that contribute to poor plant development and lower yields. The effects of various intra-row spacing on yield and yield components of okra variety; Clemson Spineless was evalua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14199

Correlation between Intake and Ingestive Behaviour of Confined Holstein-Zebu Crossbred Heifers

R. R. Silva, A. C. Oliveira, G. G. P. Carvalho, F. F. Silva, B. L. Mendes, V. V. S. de. Almeida, L. B. O. Rodrigues Rodrigues, A. A. Pinheiro, A. P. G. Silva & R. M. do Prado · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between variables referring to feed intake and behaviour of confined Holstein-Zebu crossbred heifers. The experiment was conducted at the dairy unit of the Southwest Bahia State University, campus Itapetinga, Brazil. Sixteen ¾...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/13824

Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) Fertilizer Application on Maize (Zea mays L.) Growth and Yield at Ado-Ekiti, South-West, Nigeria

Omotoso Solomon Olusegun · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Nutrient depletion as a result of continuous cultivation without supplementary addition of external inputs is a major challenge to agricultural productivity in South-west Nigeria. An experiment was set up to evaluate the effects of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) fertilizer appli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12254

Molecular Characterization of Solanum Species Using EST-SSRs and Analysis of Their Zinc and Iron Contents

L. A. Oppong, M. D. Quain, A. Oppong, H. A. Doku, A. Agyemang & K. Offei Bonsu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: The objectives of study were to establish genetic diversity among the populations of three Solanum sp: Solanum torvum, Solanum aethiopicum and Solanum anguivi and identify species with the highest concentration of iron and zinc which can be recommended for improved maternal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/6337

Milk Production and Supply Chain in Peri Urban Areas of Jhang Pakistan

Nadeem Abbas Shah, Nowshad Khan, Raees Abbas, Muhammad Hammad Raza, Babar Shahbaz, Badar Naseem Siddiqui, Farhat Ullah Khan & Shafique Qadir Memon · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The peri urban areas are facing the challenge of poverty, hunger, unemployment, pollution and ineffective utilization of natural resources. Present paper focuses on milk production and its supply chain in the peri urban areas of Jhang district, Punjab province, Pakistan. Quantita...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12592

Dry Bean Response to Fertilization Using Minjingu Phosphate Rock and Composted Tughutu (Vernonia subligera O. Hoffn)

Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: The objectives of the study were toevaluate the effects of organic materials from Tughutu (Vernonia subligera O. Hoffn) and locally available Minjingu phosphate rock or commercial Triple super phosphate fertilizer on the plant growth and amount of phosphorus (P) and calcium...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/7426

Growth of Individual Tomato Fruits under Assimilate Limitation Associated with Successively-later Set Fruits

M. R. Rybak, K. J. Boote & J. W. Jones · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The time course of growth of individual tomato fruits (Solanum lycopersicum) was analyzed in relation to the fruit initiation date and cumulative degree days of growth. Experimental data of dry weight (DW), fresh weight (FW), radial diameter (FDIAM), and dry matter concentration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14806

Phosphorus Adsorption Isotherm: A Key Aspect for Soil Phosphorus Fertility Management

Lemma Wogi, J. J. Msaky, F. B. R. Rwehumbiza & Kibebew Kibret · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Characterization of soils in terms of phosphorus adsorption capacity is fundamental for effective soil phosphorus fertility management and for efficient utilization of phosphorus fertilizers. Thus, this study was conducted to investigate the phosphorus adsorption characteristics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/13363