Aims: The aim of this paper was to describe and identify key indicators of St. John’s Innovation Centre located in Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK). Methodology: The methodology was mainly qualitative based on a literature review and one semi-structured interview in the UK, along w...
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Research Article10.9734/SRR/2015/11373
Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of essential oil of wild Artemisia herba-alba grown in south Jordan on biofilm-forming bacteria. Study Design: Seven bacterial clinical isolates were used in this study. Biofilm formation was first quantified in micr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/12605
This paper examines the socio-economic and environmental impacts of stone mining in Shivpuri district. A large number of people are dependent on stone mining activities for carrying their livelihoods as stone mining is one of the most economic activities after agricultural practi...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/12972
Aims: Vaginal preparations are still associated with number of problems including frequent administration and escape from vagina causing discomfort to patient. For efficient vaginal delivery of drugs, the delivery system should reside at the site of infection for a prolonged peri...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/12089
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs/UMKM) are the backbones of national economy. Batik Pekalongan, Solo and Lasem are examples of successful SMEs to stimulate local economy while creating products that are competitive in the national and international level. The purpose of...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/8374
The aim of the study was to assess occupational noise levels in a plastic manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe between April 2014 and July 2014. The research followed an experimental design set up. Three sites were selected (1, 2 and 3) and each site had three sampling points rando...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/12884
Kola nuts are usually eaten fresh and represent a substantial source of income for many households and certain public authorities. Their importance lies in their content of some secondary metabolites of interest used in industries for the production of energy drinks and pharmaceu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/11561
Cucumis melo, a plant found in Cameroon, is being used at the artisanal scale as vegetable in some Cameroon local dishes. These extracts are still to be exploited at the industrial level. In order to add more value to the Cameroon vegetative potential in general, the optimisation...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/13441
Aims: To characterize the shale samples from Agbada formation and to develop an inhibitive water-based mud for the shale types. Study Design: Experimental. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Petroleum, University of Port Harcourt Rivers State, Agbada Formation Niger-Delta...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/12754
The objectives of this study were compare an alternative method for cocoa beans sampling with the standard method proposed by the European Union (EC 401/2006) and validate a method of Ochratoxin A determination. The alternative method applies to samples of 5 kg of cocoa beans whi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/11562
In the recent decades, flax fibres can be used as laminate reinforcements with polymer matrix materials to form natural composites, providing outstanding environmental benefits and other characteristics such as reduced cost and light weight. The composite properties are limited b...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/12347
The paper is to examine determines of imported apples consumer behaviors, and to interpretate comparative advantages between domestic and imported apples in China. It employs Structural Equation Model to estimate the effects of consumer perception on consumer behaviors, including...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13057
This paper explores the relationship between electricity consumption, employment rate, Inflation and economic growth in the developing countries. This study incorporates the data of 5 developing countries namely Pakistan, China, India, South Africa and Malaysia over the period 19...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/10569
Aims: The scope of this study is twofold. We aim to test efficiency convergence hypothesis among firms in Vietnamese manufacturing industry, and to analyze the influence of foreign direct investment (FDI) on efficiency and efficiency convergence. Study Design: Case study Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/12687
Aim: To determine the level of competition between the tanners and ‘pomo’ wholesalers in hides marketing competition in Nigeria. Study Design: The study is a survey, structure questionnaire was designed to elicit information from the tanners and ‘pomo’ wholesalers. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/9963