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Effect of Different Disinfecting Agents on Heavy Metals During Water Treatment

Mohammed A. Hussein, Abd EL-hafeez El- Seheimy, Mohamed El Sayed, Mahmoud M. El haloty, Wael M. Kamel, Yasser H. Mohamed & Noha E. Ibrahim · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

Aims: The aim of this study to evaluate the effect of huwa-san and chlorine as disinfecting agents on heavy metals during water treatment. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, October 6 university (Medical Unit IV) and Inorganic laboratory...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/2711

Deposition and Characterization of Silver Oxide from Silver Solution Recovered from Industrial Wastes

U. E. Ekpunobi, O. K. Okwukogu, A. I. Anozie, A. S. Ogbuagu, V. I. Ajiwe & C. I. Nweze · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

Aims: To recover silver from industrial waste and use its solution in silver oxide deposition. Study Design: Extraction, electrodeopsition on different substrates, XRD and topographical characterizations. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: x-ray films were collected from Anambr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3214

Evaluating the Effects of Staking and Planting Dates on the Yields of African Yam Bean, Sphenostylis stenocarpa in Nigeria

E. O. Ogah · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: To evaluate the effects of staking and planting dates on the seed/tuber yields of African yam bean (AYB). Study Design: The fields were laid out in split-plots in randomized complete block design Place and Duration: Field experiments were conducted at Ebonyi State Universit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/3767

Seed Performance of Selected Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl.)

V. G. P. Chimonyo & A. T. Modi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: Bottle gourd is a useful crop to include in climate change adaption strategies for agronomy. However, diversity in plant and seed forms makes it difficult to predict performance under field management. There is a dearth of knowledge on the relationship between seed morpholo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/4114

Evaluation of Pre-Emergence Herbicides for Weed Control in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in a Forest - Savanna Transition Zone

Omovbude Sunday & Udensi Ekea Udensi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and economic benefits of selected pre-emergence herbicides for weed control in cowpea. Study Design:  Randomized complete block design with four replications was used. Place and Duration of Study:  Research and Teaching Farm of Ambrose Alli Universi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/3902

Analytical Technique for Predicting Passenger Car Gearbox Structure Noise Using Vibration Response Analysis

Shawki S. Abouel-Seoud, Eid S. Mohamed, Ahmed A. Abdel-Hamid & Ahmed S. Abdallah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

The gear pair assembly remains one of the major noise and vibration sources in power transmission systems typically used in automotive, aerospace and industrial applications. The gearbox structure vibration and noise signatures are often dominated by several high-level tonal peak...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3277

Effects of Purity on the Mechanical Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes-Polymer Nanocomposites

A. Yaya, D. Dodoo-Arhin, B. Onwona-Agyeman, D.S Konadu, H. Mensah Brown & E. Sinayobye · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

This study investigated the superior mechanical properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), its polymer nanocomposites using 0.5% and 1% loading of raw and purified SWCNTs in an epoxy matrix and the degree of dispersion. The extent of load transfer between the nanotube...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4052

Palynological and Paleoenvironmental Investigation of the Campanian-Lowermost Maastrichtian Asata/Nkporo Shale in the Anambra Basin, Southeastern Nigeria

A. O. Ola-Buraimo & I. M. Akaegbobi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Ditch samples recovered from interval 2216 to 2716m of Nzam-1 well in the Anambra Basin, Nigeria were investigated for sedimentological, palynological age dating and paleoenvironment reconstruction. The stratigraphic successions in the well include intercalated gypsiferous shale,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/2664

An Overview on Manganese in Nature

Gina Vasile Scăeţeanu, Leonard Ilie & Cătălina Călin · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

Manganese is the most 12th prevalent element on Earth that occurs in 11 oxidation states (from -3 up to +7). An essential element present in all living organisms, manganese is required for growth, development and maintenance of health. It is naturally present in soil, plants, wat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3748

Characterization Studies of Aluminum Alloy Substrate Surfaces Treated By Oxyanion Esters of Α-Hydroxy Acids and Their Salts

Volkan Cicek · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

In this investigation, first, substrate coupons of commonly used alloys of Aluminum, which are 2024, 6061 and 7075 alloys, were immersed in solutions of inhibitors such as gluconate esters having the formula of (M)x(hydroxyacid)y(M‘aOb)z combining constituents that are already kn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3823

The Economic Feasibility of Implementing Irrigation in Small, Limited Resource Farming Systems

Rockiell Woods, Gretchen F. Sassenrath, John Halloran & Wesley Whittaker · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Small farms are particularly important for local food production in the Mississippi Delta, a region identified as having substantial food deserts. In order for small farms to survive, however, management strategies are needed that simultaneously yield high value fruits and vegeta...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/3664

Optimal Time of Supplemental Irrigation during Fruit Development of Rainfed Olive Tree (Olea europaea, cv. Picholine marocaine) in Morocco

Rachid Razouk, Jamal Ibijbijen & Abdellah Kajji · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: This work was carried out to identify the optimal time of supplemental irrigation on a traditional rainfed olive orchard. Study Design: Randomized complete block design with three replications where the variable factor was water regime. Place and Duration of Study: Experime...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/3348

Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Two Cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris L. to Application of Organic Fertilizers and Nile Compost in Sandy Soil

Salwa Mohamed Abbas, Hanan Helmy Latif & Nora Magdy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: The present work aims to stimulate some physiological changes in the plants using organic fertilizer and compost by enhancing some compounds such as total amino acids and phytohormones in two cultivars of bean. Study Design: The pots of the (Phaseolus vulgaris) L. cv. bronc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2013/4212