Monodispersed silica nanoparticles (SNPs) were synthesized by cost effective aqueous-ethanolic route. The particle size was controlled by optimizing the synthetic conditions. The synthesized different size SNPs were used to study the corrosion protection efficiency on aluminium (...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13318
This research work compares the chemical, nutritional and anti-nutritional compositions of shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) with cocoa (Theobroma cacao), and the effect of roasting on these properties. The ash, crude fibre, fat and carbohydrate contents of the two seeds showed some...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/8555
Aim: To assess the comparative susceptibility of five cowpea varieties to field insect pest infestation. Study Design: The design used for this study is the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in which the varieties are the treatments and were replicated four times (4x). Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/5780
Aims: To investigate AFLPs for suitability as potential markers for identification of sources of Pythium resistance in bean genotypes preferred by poor small holder farmers. Place and Duration of Study: Department of biological sciences Masinde Muliro University of Science and Te...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/9843
Leaf epidermal micro morphological features were studied in five verities of Capsicum annum L. both quantitatively and qualitatively to evaluate the reliability of these characters for taxonomic consideration. These varieties are difficult to be recognized by using their dry samp...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/12825
The bulk of coffee soils in southwestern and southern regions of Ethiopia are classified as Nitto sols, which are highly weathered and originate from volcanic rock. These soils are deep and well drained having a pH of 5-6, and have medium to high contents of most of the essential...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/12510
Aims: Benzylaminopurine (BAP) sprays have been shown to increase leaf size and leaf appearance rate, as well as biomass accumulation in pot-grown Epipremnum aureum L. BAP-mediated enhanced growth could either be the consequence of a higher investment of dry weight in leaf area de...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/13398
Jatropha cake is a promising renewable energy source after proving difficult to be used as feedstock. Its possible use as a combustible fuel makes the Jatropha cake pellet important as a source of potentially harmful gases to the users and the environment. This makes it imperativ...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/12889
An ectopic testis is any testis that presents outside the line of its normal descent after exiting the external inguinal ring. Sites for ectopic testes include the superficial inguinal pouch of Denis Browne, femoral, suprapubic, contralateral hemiscrotum, perineum and pubopenile...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13805
Case: Herein 73 year- old female patient with distal interphalangial (DIP) joint gouty arthritis accompanying nodal OA was presented. There was significant redness and swelling in the joint, joint was warm and tender on palpation and range of motion was very painful. Conclusion:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13670
A novel polymer based on sorbitol, polyethylene glycol, citric acid has been synthesized using HCl as catalyst. The experimental conditions, order of addition of ingredients, ratio of ingredients, catalyst, time and temperature have been standardized to get desired molecular weig...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/12459
Solutions of sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) were used respectively as surfactants in comparative viscosity measurements of pure polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) emulsion, natural rubber (NR) latex and their blends using Ostwald glass capillary viscometer. Resu...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/7688
The mannich reaction is one of the most important C-C bond formation methods in organic synthesis. The mannich-reaction is employed in the organic synthesis of natural compounds like for instance peptides-nucleotides-antibiotics and alkaloids. Other application are in agroche...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/13111
Aim: To study the experience of Greek pediatricians with parents who refuse their children's vaccination and their attitudes towards vaccinations. Study Design: Nation-wide questionnaire-based survey conducted from February through May 2013. Methodology: We included 211 pediatric...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13493
Background: The first attempted hemicorporectomy, also known as translumbar amputation (TLA), was reported in 1960. The first TLA with survival was performed in 1961. It is a lifesaving procedure initially designed for carefully selected patients with otherwise terminal cancer. T...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13742