This work investigates the speciation of phosphorus in four selected streams within Abakaliki, Nigeria using phytase hydrolysis of phytic acid as an indicator. Phytic acid is an important organophosphorus compound that can be hydrolysed by phytases occurring in soil and water. It...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7625
The crucial problem of Arabic recognition systems is the availability of several dialects in Arabic language, particularly those with sound variations. Therefore, low recognition rate is encountered as a result of such an environment. In this research paper the authors presented...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6034
Quality of irrigation water is one of the key factors which have either direct or indirect impact on plant growth, soil and water management practices and plant yield. This work aims at the assessment of groundwater quality for irrigation, impact of different chemical parameters...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6353
Aims: The objective of this study was to study the antibacterial activity and the compressive strength of a modified dental resin composite, with a new furan one derivative. Materials and Methods: A novel antibacterial derivative was synthesized and used to formulate a resin comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8094
Aims: The design of the ultrasonic power supply based on HPWM was researched and developed to reduce the switching loss of high frequency switch and its harmonic distortion in this paper, which the performance of whole system is highly improved. Study Design: An improved control...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6717
Aims: To investigate the levels, variability and degree of heavy metal pollution in in-situ municipal solid waste dumpsite soil (WDS) compared to adjoining area (CS) at 100 – 120m from dumpsite as a contribution to global knowledge of pattern of pollution and data base at dumpsit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/4500
Aims: The influence of brine pretreatment and blanching on drying kinetics, area shrinkage and rehydration of oven-dried chayote slices was investigated. Study Design: Completely Randomized Block Design. Place and Duration of Study: Food Processing and Engineering Division of the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/4567
Yunusa Isa, Minjibir Aminu Ibrahim, Ahmad Isa Muhammad, Madobi Amina Lawan, Huzaifa Umar, Abdulkadir Rabiu Salisu, Kabir Nafisa & Ezeanyika Lawrence Uchenna Sunday·Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology·2014
Background and Objective: Healthy body weight is an important indicator towards prevention of diseases. In the north western part of Nigeria, there is dearth of data on the prevalence of HBV infection among female adolescents. This study was therefore, carried out to determine th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6288
Introduction: Edible insects, which are generally abundant, nutrient-dense, marketable, and economically valuable constitute important part of the diet of large population of Nigerians. Roasted Winged termite (Macrotermes bellicosus) is a popular insect relished by people living...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/4420
Aims: Ethics is the heart of health care [1] and there is an expectation that health care providers and other professionals will adopt a degree of ethics in their professional duties and practice. The aim of the study is to investigate the over the counter sale of prescription me...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6964