Nitrate (NO3ˉ) is a metabolic waste produced in humans during the detoxification of nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is responsible for the regulation of blood flow, cell signaling and host defense in a number of mammalian tissues. Shortly after synthesis, nitric oxide is oxidized...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/26773
Aims: Optimal conditions were investigated for the operation of a boiler using rice husks as fuel. Superior operation resulted in the production of high quality ash as well as heat recovery. Good quality ash is a useful resource that can bring profits to a local community. Study...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27902
In this paper, we propose some linguistic prioritized aggregation operators and uncertain linguistic prioritized aggregation operators for handling the multiple attribute group decision making problems in which the attributes and decision makers are in different priority level. F...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/11862
Simulation-based training techniques, tools, and strategies can be applied in designing structured learning experiences, as well as be used as a measurement tool linked to targeted teamwork competencies and learning objectives. An adequate computing lab support for advanced compu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27572
The aim of this study was to analyze determinants of women adaptation to potential impacts of climate change. Multinomial logit model was fitted to the data from survey of 150 (one hundred fifty) women headed households. The study was conducted in Benshangul Regional State of Eth...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27472
The aim of the study was to assess the carbon footprints of students in the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to determine the amount of carbon generated from unaccounted sources. The study was carried out in March, 2016, in 3 out of 10 Colleges in the University, purp...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/28229
Aims: To assess weather variability and climate change impacts on the mental health of a small fishing community in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Study Design: To this study, a fishing community strongly familiarized with the region was selected. Interviews were held with the most active fi...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/26194
Aims: To review some previous work on biodesulfurization and adsorptive desulfurization of diesel fuel. Study Design: The emissions from fossil fuels have been established to be a major contributor to global warming and acid rain which deteriorates the environment and infrastruct...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/26909
In this paper, a modification of Bourgoyne and Young ROP model has been derived. Bourgoyne and Young recommend multiple regression method to determine unknown coefficients. However, applying multiple regressions leads to physically meaningless values in some situation. Although s...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27061
Aims: At present, rice husk is being used in many applications as a biomass resource. The method of rice husk quality evaluation, especially solubility, is not codified and therefore values cannot be compared across regions and institutions. In this study, the solubility of silic...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27239