This study was carried out to investigate the axial and radial variations of fibre characteristics of Bambusa vulgaris. There were eighteen treatments for both axial and radial variations. The treatments were replicated three (3) times, in Complete Randomized Design (CRD). The ex...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i430159
The nature of renewable energy resources makes it necessary to perform site-specific resource assessment in order to achieve fairly accurate estimate of energy harvest so as to meet requirements of energy consumption and storage. Available design tools are based largely on remote...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i330157
Flooding is a regular annual disaster in Jakarta, especially in December to February. Geographical position of Jakarta which is 40% below sea level, causes flooding not only from rain, but also from rob due to rising sea levels. In the last 5 years the impact of flooding became m...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i330156
This study investigates the causal linkages amongst public expenditure on health, health status and economic growth in Nigeria using the Toda-Yamamoto technique. The choice of the Toda-Yamamoto approach is predicated on its simplicity and the ability to overcome the shortcomings...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i330155
Aims: Determine the variability and usages of Traditional Alkaline Salts (TAS) used in Africa, specifically in Cameroon. Place and Duration of the Study: This study was done in different agro-ecological areas of Cameroon between January and August 2015. Methodology: Individual in...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i330154
Domestic violence against women persists to be a major challenge and a threat to women’s empowerment in Ethiopia, while Ethiopia is among the countries which have legal and policy provisions to enhance the rights of women. This study was held based on data obtained from 2016 Ethi...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230152
The report continues reporting of results of an ongoing research verifying a hypothetic energy generation mechanism for reengineering of Gritskevich’s Hydro Magnetic Dynamo (HMD). The HMD technology is a patented technology for electric power generation. It was invented in Russia...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i330153
To increase awareness of Tetrapleura tetraptera potential uses, enhance its utilization and promote its domestication as a fruit trees, a potential use of organic manure as soil amendment in afforestation, reforestation, agroforestry, fruit tree orchards, and bio-energy plantatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230150
Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada. Professionally or nonprofessionally led support groups have been recognized as a significant source of psychosocial support for cancer survivors. However, the participation rate was low and reasons...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230151
Aims: To determine the prevalence of cryptococcal infection among HIV hospitalized patients, to evaluate clinical characteristics and outcomes in Latvia. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Riga Eastern Clinical University Hospital, Latvian Center o...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230149
For the storage of crops, various drying processes are used. It should be synthesized on the basis of drying time, product quality such as colour texture and the taste of the product when uses. To study the drying characteristics of Abelmoschus esculentus (bhindi) thin piece was...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i230148
Natural calamity disrupts our daily life activities; thereby bring many sufferings in our life. One of the natural disasters is the flood. Flood is one of the most catastrophic disasters. However, too much rainfall courses environmental hazard. These prompted to flood prediction...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130147
Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent cancer of women. The high mortality in developing countries is associated with late detection, and lack of knowledge and adequate screening programmes. Aims: To determine breast cancer awareness, knowledge and beliefs among Liby...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130146
Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet, with many attributes which make it a useful potential resource for humankind. Though having fast growth and good regeneration performance after harvesting is a unique characteristic of the specie. It enhances a high carbo...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130145
The purpose of this mini review is to analyze the controversies surrounding the official death toll of Hurricane Maria, driven by the estimates of excess mortality rates by academics and investigative journalists. This review will be a critique of the aforementioned analyses and...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v24i130144