In this study, the analysis of sediment samples was carried out to determine the concentrations, distribution and the pattern of Radiogenic Heat Production of radioactive elements in sediment samples from Bonny River, Rivers State, Nigeria. Twenty sediment samples were collected...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/39159
Background: Needle Prick injury is a common occupational hazard to medical doctors, associated with transmission of blood borne infections like Human immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis B/C and others. This research work is on the awareness and attitude towards the management of ne...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38849
The study aimed to find the implications of geographical factors and trends of climatic factors (precipitation, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and solar radiation) on aridity index trends at 56 sites in South Korea. Monthly, seasonal, and annual normal aridity index v...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/39201
Aims: The study aimed to determine the status of accumulations of heavy metals (Cr, Cu, Pb and Cd) in water and soil. The study also established the main entry of heavy metals in the river since heavy metals are referred to a diverse range of highly toxic or poisonous micro-pollu...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38526
The paper determines the natural activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in water samples from various ponds and rivers in some parts of Ondo State, Nigeria. The measurement was done by gamma-ray spectrometry system with high-purity germanium detector. The activity conc...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/37835
Purposes: (a) to educate new immigrant women (NIW) about Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening services provided by the Canadian health care system, and (b) to advance NIW’s knowledge on CRC prevention strategies, focusing on food literacy, eating habits, and physical activity. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/39043
In this research, the combustion of two grass species (Cymbopogon schoenanthus and Cymbopogon citratus) was analyzed under thermogravimetric analysis; which is a common way for energy source at the different heating temperature of 20ºC/minute intervals from ambient temperature to...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38774
Aim: This study evaluated Building Information Modelling (BIM) awareness and adoption in Nigeria through the line of enquiry known as the ‘diffusion of innovations’ and its possible uptake. Study Design: The study is quantitative in nature and the primary data fetched through q...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38711
Aims: To evaluate the nutrient, antinutrient, mineral element and phytochemical compositions as well as acute toxicity profile of leaf extract of Microdesmis puberula. Study Design: Quantitative nutrient, antinutrient and mineral elements assessment assays, quantitative phytochem...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38683
Background: The use of radiation in hospitals is of great benefit to patients. However scattered radiation that is associated with its use is of great risk to staff and the general public that come in contact with it. The need, therefore, arises that staff be monitored to ensure...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38837
Aim: To determine the alcohol content, organic metabolites generated as well as microorganisms present in native beers. Study Design: The work is descriptive. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, University of Jos: May 2017- June 2017. Methodology: Alcohol con...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38124
The objective of this research is to determine the effect of the instructional method of reading, visual spatial intelligence, and school readiness on early reading ability among the first grade of elementary students. This study adopted a treatment of 2 x 2 x 2 level design with...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38737
Aim: To evaluate the taste of rice grown in soil treated with rice husk silica in order to elucidate the potential use of rice husk silica as a fertilizer in terms of taste of rice. Study Design: Rice plants were grown in soil treated with rice husk silica and officially approved...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38828
Understanding the factors determining the choice and use of habitats by invasive species is key to the conservation management of habitats and may also enable species to be harnessed as conservation tools. Here we explore the habitat use of an invasive population of sika deer, Ce...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/38579
Meteorological variables play important roles in the dispersion and dilution of air pollutants in an area. This study investigates the influence of meteorological parameters on seasonal variations of air pollutants in a semi industrial area. A ten year set of air quality and mete...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2017/36613