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Chromium (III) Removal from Synthetic Wastewater Using Biochar Produced from Vegetable Tanned Leather Shaving Dust

Tasrina R. Choudhury, U. H. Bodrun Naher, Sarifa Akter, Bilkis A. Begum & M. Safiur Rahman · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

In recent years, the rapid industrialization leads to increase industrial discharges without any appropriate treatment. The present study deals with the removal of Cr (III) ions from aqueous solutions by ZnCl2 treated biochar produced from vegetable tanned leather shaving dust. E...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430249

Correlations of Major Flame Characteristics of Some Fire Tolerant Trees in South-East Nigeria by Coefficient of Determination (R2)

Vincent Nwalieji Okafor, Matthew Chiemezie Obiadi & Joy Ngozika Obiefuna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Background: Bush fire is a common hazard in South East-Nigeria as in other parts of the country during the harmattan. Every year, thousands of hectares of forests as well as suburban lands are severely burnt. These forest fires have been catastrophic, destroying large areas of tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430250

Proximate and Mineral Composition of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) Seed Grown in South-Western Nigeria

T. C. Ogunyemi, C. M. Ekuma, J. E. Egwu & D. M. Abbey · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Luffa cylindrica is locally a source of food, medicinal substances and have other traditional application. This study investigated the proximate and mineral analysis of L. cylindrica. The result of the analysis showed that the seed contain principally protein (35.83%) and fat con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430248

Odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy Distribution: Its Properties and Applications

Bassa Shiwaye Yakura, Ahmed Askira Sule, Mustapha Mohammed Dewu, Kabiru Ahmed Manju & Fadimatu Bawuro Mohammed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

This article uses the odd Lomax-G family of distributions to study a new extension of the Kumaraswamy distribution called “odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy distribution”. In this article, the density and distribution functions of the odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy distribution are defined and studie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430247

The Importance-performance Analysis of Ecotourism Subcomponents Based on Visitor Perspectives in Helena Sky Bridge

Asrianny ., Rinekso Soekmadi, Hadi Susilo Arifin & Dudung Darusman · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: To analyze the importance and performance rate of various ecotourism component based on visitor perspectives in Helena sky bridge. Study Design: Interview method. Place and Duration of Study: October 2018 in Helena sky bridge, Bantimurung Bulusaraung National Park, Maros Di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430245

Determination of the Effect of Green Roofs on Indoor Temperature by the Use of Simulation in a Tropical Landscape

D. Nyame-Tawiah, L. Attuah & C. Koranteng · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aims: To use a simulation base exploration to carry out 6 scenarios of green roof construction methods to determine the most efficient in improving indoor thermal comfort. Study Design: Simulation Design was used as the study design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i430244

Evaluation of Assessment as Learning Teaching Strategy among Basic School Teachers in Ghana

Bosson-Amedenu Senyefia, Osei-Asibey Eunice & Wiah Eric Neebo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Teachers are the pivot of Ghana’s new educational reform and their expertise in the use of the recommended assessment strategies need to be evaluated from time to time to enhance teaching and learning. This survey research approach sought to measure the use of Assessment as Learn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330242

The Potential Corrosiveness of Soil Physico- Chemical Properties on Pipelines

Eunice Asiboroko Odesiri-Eruteyan, Urhibo Voke Owarieta, Nnaji Praise Tochukwu & Efenudu Favour · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Aim: The study was conducted to determine the potential corrosiveness of selected soil physicochemical properties on pipelines. Study Design: Soil samples were randomly collected around five pipeline locations with control from a farmland. Duration of Study: The study lasted for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330241

Investigative Analysis of the Tensile and Impact Strengths of Hybridized Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Materials

K. E. Madu, E. I. Nwankwo, G. O. Okoronkwo & J. I. Onyewudiala · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

New developments in material technology aids in the investigations, reinforcements of new materials which replaces existing materials for various applications. Among those, composite materials play an important role which is a combination of two or more materials with different p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330238

A Problem of Crime Control Policy in South Korea: A Challenge of Asymmetric Information

Seok Man Lee & Hyun-Ho Kim · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

The asymmetric information is originally economic theory explaining why the market works imperfectly. However, asymmetric information is a common phenomenon that can be found easily in governments as well as in markets. A problem of crime control policy in South Korea stems from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330239

Incidence of Sickle Cell Anaemia among Children Attending Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital, Sokoto

S. Y. Lema, J. Suleiman & J. Ibrahim · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Sickle Cell Anaemia is still considered the most common genetic disease worldwide, causing morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa, Mediterranean areas, Middle East and India. Nigeria, being the most populous black nation in the world, bears its greatest burden in Sub-Sahar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330237

Answer Sheet Recognition System Design

Guanyang Gao & Yaoyao Wang · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

Examination is an indispensable way for students to verify their learning achievements and select talents. With the continuous development of computer technology, especially the emergence of answer sheets, computers have become the mainstream instead of manual examination. The ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330235

Assessing the Presence of Soil Lead Contamination on the Premises of Air Liquide Ghana Limited in Tema, Ghana

Prince M. Gyekye, Adams Sadick, Felix O. Ababio, Mohammed Musah & Calys Tagoe Edward · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2020

A study was conducted to determine the extent of site contamination by Lead (Pb) present in the soil on the premises of Air Liquide Ghana Limited, and give the appropriate recommendation for decontamination, where necessary. Eighteen (18) soil samples were collected from the stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i330236