In this study the enhancement of heat transfer from a horizontal rectangular fin subjected to natural convection provided with lateral hexagonal perforations is investigated using one dimensional finite element technique. The orientation of these perforations is described as they...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/12863
In most Engineering designs concept selection is a critical stage of the design process. This study focuses on the concept selection for the design of a proposed wastewater treatment facility for a settlement (Forcados-Yokri) located in Burutu Local Government Area (LGA), Nigeria...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28978
This work presents the production and the analysis of pyrolysis oil (bio-oil) obtained from a hard wood chips (Mahogany, Swietenia macrophylla). A pyrolysis batch type reactor was designed and constructed to carry out the production process of the pyrolysis oil. The yield of maho...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/24551
The genomic reality is highly complex and dynamic. Recent developments of high-throughput technologies have enabled researchers to measure the RNA abundance of thousands of genes simultaneously. The challenge is to unravel from such measurements genomic interactions and key biolo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28154
Mobile learning is no longer a new concept and has been fully embraced by a number of educational systems throughout the world. The aim of this study was to assess the learners’ acceptance for mobile learning, focusing on post school education and training institutions in South A...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/29192
Aims: This study was designed to assess the effect of Bambara groundnut flour, feed moisture and barrel temperature on the mineral profile of extruded sorghum-Bambara groundnut blends and the possible mineral contribution of the products to human nutrition. Study Design: A centra...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28700
Aims: Lignocelluloses-based waste materials are prospective and renewable feedstocks for bioethanol production. Despite their widespread availability, little attention has been paid to their utilization as fermentation feedstocks for bioethanol production especially in developing...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/27101
Aim: An eco-friendly protocol for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) using submerged liquid fermentation of fungus Pleurotus ostreatus was established. Methodology: Treatment of tetrachloro-auric acid (HAuCl4) solution with the free cell filtrate (FCF) of the fungus led t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28030
China will account for around 50% of the global built up area by 2020. To curb the energy demand and environmental conservation the government launched several programs and policies. Combined, the increase in construction activities and stringent enforcement of the green laws, ha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28983
This paper explores the usage of Optical character recognition (OCR) for a person follower behavior. The character on a person's uniform is captured using a network camera, which is interfaced on a Robotic system. In particular, this paper addresses the training of the characters...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/28973