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Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2320-0227

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Household Solid Waste Generation and Composition in Njoro Division, Nakuru County, Kenya

J. M. Kariuki & D. N. Kinyanjui · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: The objective of the study was to establish the waste per capita per day and the composition of solid waste generated in the study area. Study Design: The study was a descriptive, cross sectional survey. Place and Duration: The study was carried out within Egerton University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26051

Molecular Identification of Aspergillus Strains and Quick Detection of Aflatoxin from Selected Common Spices in Tanzania

Gladness Elibariki Temu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Twenty three Aspergillus species isolated from nine commonly used spices in Tanzania were characterized to determine presence of potential aflatoxin producers. PCR of one regulatory (aflR) and three structural (aflD, aflM and aflO) aflatoxin biosynthetic pathway genes followed by...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26102

Experiences of Selected Public Finance Sector Entities Gained on Internal Audit Functioning in Poland –Research Findings

Jolanta Maria Ciak · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The aim of this paper is general characteristics of internal audit as an instrument for supporting management and presentation of the results of research conducted in selected public finance sector entities in Poland. It is a pilot phase. The main idea behind this study is to pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25346

A Short Communication on Mapping the Pattern and Problems Associated with Internet Usage among Youths in Malaysia: Some Preliminary Results

Md. Salleh Hassan, Mohd Nizam Osman, Norsabila Ramli & Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study aims to determine the pattern and problems of internet usage among youths in Malaysia educational institution. Albeit the presentation of preliminary data from actual study, it provides a ‘draft map’ to the pattern and problems of internet usage among youths in Malaysi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23955

Composition of Essential Oils from the Leaf and Stem Bark of Michelia foveolata

Do N. Dai, Dau Ba Thin, Tran D. Thang, Tajudeen O. Olayiwola & Isiaka A. Ogunwande · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The chemical constituents of essential oils obtained from the hydrodistillation of the leaf and stem of Michelia foveolata Merr. et Dandy (Magnoliaceae) were being reported. The main compounds of the leaf essential oil are β-caryophyllene (37.1%) and bicyclogermacrene (23.3%). Ho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25304

Photovoltaic Perfomance of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Using Natural Dyes Extracted from Bougainvillea Flower and Mango Leaves

Ezeoke Jonathan, M. Y. Onimisi, Eli Danladi, S. G. Abdu & M. S. Abdulsalam · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

We reported an improved performance of a dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), sensitized with mango (Mangifera indica) leaves extract. Nano-crystalline titanium (TiO2) film electrodes were sensitized with aqueous extract of Mangifera indica and bougainvillea extract. The resulting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/24786

Some Antinutritive and Antioxidative Properties of Pulverized Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peels and Seeds

Anthony Cemaluk C. Egbuonu, Olorunshola D. Omodamiro, Christian E. Odo & Roberts I. Uroko · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Introduction: Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) fruit peels and seeds may have antinutriitve and antioxidative properties but are essentially discarded with abundant waste generation. Aim: This study evaluated some antinutrients and antioxidative property of pulverized Citrus sinens...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25930

Sustainable Strategies for Low Carbon Development in Nigeria

Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi, Chinenye Comfort Emodi & Adaeze Saratu Augusta Emodi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study investigated the possibility of achieving a low carbon development in Nigeria through the application of some sustainable strategies. The investigation was through a review of some low carbon policies applied in some country’s cases. The strategies were then explored t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/24889

Implication of Focal Depth, Temporal and Magnitude Distribution of Earthquakes in Oceanic Ridges

O. S. Hammed, M. O. Awoyemi, G. O. Badmus, A. K. Bello & A. F. Majors · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This research aimed at investigating the focal depth, time and magnitude implication of earthquakes associated with the oceanic ridges. Oceanic ridges studied in this research were Mid Atlantic Ridge, Chile Ridge and Pacific ridge. The data were extracted from the earthquake cata...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/20048