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On the Plasma Parameters in Co-sputtering Discharge

Mahdi Hasan Suhail, Kadhim A. Adim & Ahmad Hammed Wanas · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

In this work, a DC planar sputtering system has been successfully designed, manufactured and assembled. The glow discharge plasma chamber was made of stainless steel with a length of 40.5 cm and a diameter of 28 cm. This chamber consists of two Co- planar sputtering magnetrons ad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14876

Dielectric Behavior of Paint/PZT Nanocomposite Films

Ashok K. Batra, Almuatasim Alomari & Mychal Thomas · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

This article presents, for the first time, the detailed functionality of 0-3 Paint/PZT composite films concerning their dielectric and electrical transport properties. Ferroelectric Paint: Lead Zirconate Titanate (Paint/PZT) composite films have been fabricated by the conventiona...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15499

An Approach for Predicting Fiber Orientation Distribution in Plastic Injection Molding of Composites

Xiongqi Peng, Jisheng Qin & Yugang Jiang · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Aims: This paper presents an approach for predicting the fiber orientation distribution in plastic injection composites. Methodology: By introducing fiber orientation tensor, the average distribution of fibers in the composite is acquired through injection molding simulation with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15765

Outdoor Photoelectrochemical Characterization of Dyes from Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Haleakala’ and Hibiscus sabdariffa as Dye Solar Cells Sensitizers

Barness Chirazo Mphande & Alexander Pogrebnoi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

An outdoor study on the photoelectrochemical performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) with extracts of leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana ‘Haleakala’ and flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa as sensitizers was undertaken in which the latter was used as a bench mark. Three extractio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15666

Foam–Mat Dehydration Effect on the Physical Properties, Micronutrient Contents and Sensory Characteristics of Pineapple and Cashew Apple Juice Powder

Orishagbemi Cornelius Ojo, Egwu Theresa, Odoh Adejoh, Okereke Rufus Ekekwe, Ekele David & Abuh Abel Maji · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Pineapple and cashew juices were subjected to foam–mat drying to investigate effect on the physical, nutrient and sensory properties of the juice powder. Improved pineapple and Brazilian cashew varieties, soybean and fresh eggs as raw materials were obtained from Anyigba, Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/11203

A Genetic Algorithm in Green Cloud Computing

Nada Al Sallami & Sarmad Al Aloussi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

In this paper a genetic algorithm to solve the problem of load balancing in green cloud computing environment was proposed. For a specified total load on N clouds, the proposed algorithm finds an optimal load vector of length less than or equal to N. It helps in avoiding overheat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15412

Influence of Changes in Rainfall Patterns on Livestock Feeding Practices in Mailwa Sub-location, Kajiado County, Kenya

Gikaba James Mukuna, Kamuru Susan Muthoni & B. Bockline Omedo Bebe · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Changes in rainfall patterns continue to affect pastoralism as practiced by the Maasai community in Kajiado County. The Maasai community is vulnerable to effects of the changing rainfall patterns induced by climate variability. The community has tried to cope with these changes b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/12527

Combined Treatment with Sardine Proteins and Citrus latifolia Extract Corrects Dyslipidemia, Prevents Lipid Peroxidation and Improves Lecithin: Cholesterol Acyltransferase and Paraoxonase 1 Activities in Hypercholesterolemic Rats

H. Mir, D. Krouf, D. Taleb-Senouci & N. Taleb-Dida · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Aim: In this study, we determine the effects of the supplementation of sardine protein, Citrus latifolia extract and the combination of both on lecithin: cholesterol acyltransferase and paraoxonase-1 activities in hypercholesterolemic rats. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14848

Engineering Geophysical Study of the Ebonyi State University Permanent Site, Abakaliki, South-Eastern Nigeria

A. I. Obasi, O. P. Aghamelu, C. N. Chukwu & P. N. Nnabo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

An engineering geophysical assessment of the permanent site of the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki has been carried out to determine the stability of the site for construction projects. Vertical electrical soundings were carried and their interpretation revealed existence of s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15195

Proximate and Ultimate Analyses of Biocoal Briquettes of Nigerian’s Ogboyaga and Okaba Sub-bituminous Coal

J. O. Adekunle, J. S. Ibrahim & E. I. Kucha · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Proximate and Ultimate analyses of biocoal briquettes were undertaken with the aim of presenting the analytical results and ascertaining the optimum biomass composition for use as composite domestic fuel. Coal samples from 2 coal mines of Ogboyaga and Okaba in Kogi state of Niger...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15154

Material Selection for Heat Sinks in HPC Microchip-Based Circuitries

Kunle Joseph Akinluwade, F. O. Omole, D. A. Isadare, O. S. Adesina & A. R. Adetunji · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Heat sinks are integral components of high-powered computing system (HPC) microchips which are extensively used in modern electronics and power supply circuitries with intelligence and effective control capability. Integrated circuits typically generate large amount of heat suffi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15214

The Influence of Particle Size and Soaking Time on Surface Hardness of Carburized AISI 1018 Steel

O. L. Akanji, O. S. Fatoba & A. S. Aasa · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

This work examines the effect of process variables on the mechanical property of carburized AISI 1018 steel quenched in water and oil for improved performance. A carburizer consisting of charcoal was used for research with sea shell as energizer. Samples were carburized using wei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/13552