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The Effect of Charcoal and NPK Fertilizer on the Growth of Two Peppers Varieties on the Sandy Loamy Soil in Sinyea, Liberia

James Flomo Gaydaybu, Moses Mulbah Waiwaiku, Philip G. S. Ndaloma, Francis Gbelee & Lamin K. M. Fatty · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

This research shows the effect of charcoal and NPK fertilizer on the growth of two pepper (Capsicum annum L) Varieties. The treatment levels were: control (no treatment), charcoal (2 tons ha-1), NPK 15:15:15(150 kg ha-1) and charcoal and NPK combination. The experimental plots we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v5i130124

Appraisal of Factors Influencing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Textile Sub-sector in Yoruba Land, Southwest Nigeria

T. S. Kareem, K. O. Oyeniyi & F. A. Ajiboye · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

SMEs in the textile sub-sector are the main players in domestic economic activities, especially as providers of job opportunities for unemployed youths. However, the sector has been devilled by the high influx of counterfeit and smuggled goods which have resulted in low patronage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v5i130122

Persian Walnut in Vietnam: A Potential Fruit Tree for Poverty Reduction

Nguyen Toan Thang, Dang Van Thuyet, Nguyen Quang Hung, Vu Tien Lam, Ninh Viet Khuong, Phung Dinh Trung, Tran Hoang Quy, Nguyen Huu Thinh, Pham Quang Tuyen, Hoang Thanh Son, Trinh Ngoc Bon, Ho Trung Luong, Nguyen Van Tuan, Duong Quang Trung, Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong, Dao Trung Duc & Tran Van Do · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Persian walnut, Juglans regia L., is a long-lived, wind-pollinated and deciduous tree, which produces large, woody, shelled and edible nuts. J. regia is one of the most economically important cultivated species for timber and nutritious nuts. Its nuts have medicinal importance fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v5i130123

Comparative Studies on Synthetic and Agricultural Product on Lysine Production by Alcaligenes aquatilis

C. B. Nwokolo, N. N. Uchefuna, I. A. Ekwealor, C. T. Ezeh & C. C. Ezemba · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Production of lysine by Alcaligenes aquatilis from agricultural sub-products (banana and soybean) was compared to glucose and ammonium sulphate as a carbon and nitrogen source. Ammonium sulphate was constant as a nitrogen source when the two carbon sources were investigated and g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v5i130121

Implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard as a Tool for the Performance of Nigerian Insurance Companies

J. C. Unachukwu · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Implementation of international financial reporting standard (IFRS) in terms of quality financial reporting, information disclosure pattern, transparency, auditing, reporting standards, regulatory control and flexibility, corporate governance, and financial scandals have an influ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i430120

Effect of Charcoal and NPK Fertilizer on the Yield of Two Peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) Varieties: Jalapeno and Local

James Flomo Gaydaybu, Lamin K. M. Fatty, Francis Gbelee, Philips G. S. Ndaloma & J. Gayflor B. Argba · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

This research was conducted to analyze the effects of charcoal + NPK (charcoal combines with NPK) fertilizer on the yield of two pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) varieties: Jalapeno and Local. This research considered four treatment levels: control = no treatment, charcoal = 450 g plo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i430118

Evaluation of Concentration of Copper, Lead, and Zinc in Different Brands of Cigarette Sold in Keffi Main Market of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Idris Yahaya, Abdullahi A. Mundi, Idris M. Mustapha, Jibrin Isah & Musa Mohammed · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Background: Tobacco smoking is one source of heavy metals exposure in the general population. Tobacco smoke has toxic, genotoxic, and carcinogenic properties and has been linked to fatal pregnancy outcomes. Aim: This research was carried out to investigate the concentration of Co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i430119

Assessment of Better Prediction of Seasonal Rainfall by Climate Predictability Tool Using Global Sea Surface Temperature in Bangladesh

Md. Zakaria Hossain, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Samarendra Karmakar, Md. Nazrul Islam Mondal, Mohan Das, Md. Mizanur Rahman & Md. Abdul Haque · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

This study was conducted to determine better prediction result of seasonal rainfall. To evaluate the better prediction of seasonal rainfall of rainy season (15 June-15 August) by Climate Predictability Tools (CPT) in the context of using sea surface temperature (SST) of starting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i430116

Product Innovation as a Panacea to Manufacturing Organization Performance: Evidence from Nigerian Breweries Plc

I. O. Ladokun · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Innovation is widely regarded as one of the most important sources of sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly changing environment. However, many Nigerian manufacturing industries do not invest so many resources on the utilization of modern technologies, as this make...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i430117

The Effective Agricultural Extension Approach

Bahgat M. Abdel-Maksoud · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

This paper is a review article. It depended on information obtained from secondary sources (books and scientific journals). The main purposes of this paper were to: review the definition of extension approach and present various types of agricultural extension approaches defined...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i330114

A Study on Effect of Sleep Patterns on Body Fat Mass of School Going Children (8-10- Years Old) in Mumbai City

Nehal Satra & Rupali Sengupta · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Aims: To study the effect of sleep patterns on body fat mass of school going children (8-10-year-old) in Mumbai city. Study Design: Body fat mass was analyzed using Inbody 120 body composition analyzer. Total 388 subjects were selected for the study. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i330113

Participation of Rural Women in Income Generating Activities from Agricultural Model Farm Project

Anwarul Haque, M. H. Bhuiyan, M. S. Ali, M. N. Uddin, M. K. Haque & T. A. Rimi · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

This study was conducted mainly to have an understanding about the participation of rural women in Bangladesh in income generating activities initiated by Agricultural Model Farm (AMF) project of Sabalamby Unnayan Samity (SUS), a famous NGO in Bangladesh. This also explained the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i330112

Attitude and Academic Success in Practical Agriculture: Evidence from Public Single-Sex High School Students in Ibadan, Nigeria

Olutosin A. Otekunrin, Oluwaseun A. Otekunrin & Leah O. Oni · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

This study examined the attitude and academic performance of public single-sex (Boys’ and Girls’ only) high school students in the teaching and learning of Agricultural Science in the aspect of practical knowledge of Agriculture. We investigated whether there were significant dif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i330111

Effect of Problem-solving Teaching Technique on Students’ Stoichiometry Academic Performance in Senior Secondary School Chemistry in Nigeria

Etokeren, Inibehe Sunday, Kingdom-Aaron Gloria Ibemenji & J. I. Alamina · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

Aims: This study addressed the effect of problem-solving technique on students’ academic performance in stoichiometry in Senior Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria. Study Design: Quasi-experimental design specifically pre-test post-test control groups non-ran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i330110

Ethnocentrism and Global Identity as Predictors of Attitude towards Herdsmen-farmers Conflict in South-East Nigeria

Chidozie Edwin Nwafor, Leonard Nnaemeka Ezeh, Paschal Chukwuma Ugwu & Chukwuemeka Nelson Etodike · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2019

The study examined if ethnocentrism and global identity were predictors of attitude (Positive or Negative) towards herdsmen among secondary school students of Nimbo community, Uzo-Uwani Local government Area Enugu state and Awka metropolis, Anambra state Nigeria. Two hundred and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2019/v4i230109