Many studies were undertaken on the biosorption potential of different kinds of biomaterials. However, there is a paucity of data regarding the biosorption mechanism of Cr (VI) using dried cells. In our study, the removal of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution was investigated in a bat...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i330091
The compressive behaviours (compressive strength, compressive energy, Young’s modulus, failure time, and compressive strain) of epoxy composite board, reinforced with oil bean pod shell particulates (OBPS) and mahogany timber saw dust (SD) were investigated in this research. The...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i330089
Beauty salons may provide a suitable medium for the growth and transfer of pathogenic microorganisms which may be of public health significance. This study was aimed at investigating the microbial contamination of beauty salon tools within the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i230088
Background: Hospital environment is a favourable condition for growing of pathogens. Unhygienic practices of food handlers and contaminated food may be the cause of foodborne diseases, resulting in much comorbidity and longer hospital stay of the affected persons. Aims: To study...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i230087
Grasses can serve as an alternative biomass for the production of bioenergy which plays a vital role in solving some of the challenges faced in the production of renewable energy and also help in tackling some of the environmental challenges faced all over the world. In this rese...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i230086
Tran Duc Manh, Nguyen Toan Thang, Hoang Thanh Son, Dang Van Thuyet, Phung Dinh Trung, Nguyen Van Tuan, Dao Trung Duc, Mai Thi Linh, Vu Tien Lam, Nguyen Huu Thinh, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong & Tran Van Do·Archives of Current Research International·2019
Golden camellias or yellow camellias are species belonging to genus Camellia L., family Theaceae. Fifty two species were described in southern China and Vietnam. Active ingredients such as polysaccharides, polyphenols, saponins, and flavonoids are well known characteristics of go...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i230085
Ghana’s premium quality cocoa could be sustained by purging off foreign matter introduced somewhat by placenta mixed with extracted cocoa beans. This study thus examined the effect of placenta and varied fermentation periods on physical quality characteristics of cocoa beans. A f...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i230084
Aqueous root bark extracts of Rauwolfia vomitoria (RV) has been reported to reduce anxiety among other uses. The study compared the effect of alkaloid and saponin fractions of RV on social behaviour and depression in scopolamine-induced memory-impaired CD1 mice. The alkaloid and...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v16i130083
Field and laboratory experiments were carried out between April 2014 and March 2015 to evaluate the effects of planting date and density on flower abortion and fruit yield of two chilli varieties. The field trial was laid out in 2x3x3 factorial experiment in a Randomized Complete...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2019/46845
This study examined rural aged’s awareness and perception of climate variability in Riyom and Kanke LGAs of Plateau State. There was random selection of one local government area in the upper plateau (Kanke LGA) and another local government area in the lower plain of the plateau...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2019/46174