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Father Antonio Rosmini-Serbati: A Discourse on His Philosophical and Theological System with an Imprint of Fundamental Rights

Nico P. Swartz · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Rosmini’s works and philosophical ideals purport to propitiate Catholic theology with the susceptibilities of modern day political and social thought. With regard to his instruction from Pope Pius VII, Rosmini found himself wedged between the obligation to renew Catholic philosop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26363

Proximate and Water Soluble Vitamin Contents in Some Selected Bangladeshi Fruits and Vegetables

Maksuda Mina, Abu Torab MA Rahim, Md. Nazmul Haque & Md. Shahjalal Hossain Khan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Fruits and vegetables are generally valued for their rich content of vitamins and minerals. The present study has been undertaken to determine the proximate composition (moisture, protein, fat, total ash and total dietary fiber) and water soluble vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, vi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28541

Superharmonic Solutions of Order (2,3) to a MEMS Governed the Motion of a TM-AFM Cantilever

A. M. Elnaggar, K. M. Khalil & A. S. Rahby · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The superharmonic solutions of a weakly nonlinear second order differential equation governed the dynamic behavior of a microcantilever based on TM (Tapping mode) AFM (Atomic force microscopy) are studied analytically by applying the method of multiple scales (MMS). The modulatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28140

Exploring the Silicon Composition of Rice Husk Ash and Clay Soil along River Niger-Lokoja, Nigeria

Abutu A. Nathan, Hile D. Donald & Ochang Micheal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Rice is a crop that is grown by subsistence farmers in Lokoja-Nigeria at a very small scale. The elemental chemical composition of the soil has great influence on the plant on it, hence, both the soil sample and rice husk from the same site(s) were used to determine silica percen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27541

Structural, Surface and Optical Analysis of Al2O3 Thin Film on Al Substrates Prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition Method

S. Shanmugan, A. Siti Sarah, J. Nur Jassriatul Aida & D. Mutharasu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: Synthesis of Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) thin films on Al substrates by CVD method and study their structural parameters and surface properties for various processing time. Study Design: Synthesized thin film samples were post processed with various temperature. The structural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28155

Volatile Constituents and Insecticidal Activity of Essential Oil of Margaritaria discoidea (Baill.) G. L. Webster

Oladipupo A. Lawal, Sunkanmi E. Sotubo, Adesola A. Osunsami, Olanrewaju I. Eresanya & Isiaka A. Ogunwande · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The volatile constituents and insecticidal activity of essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation of air-dried and pulverized leaves of Magaritaria discoidea (Baill.) G. L. Webster growing in Nigeria was studied. The constituents of the oil were analysed by means of gas chromato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28523

A Study of the Professionalism of Student Affairs at a Nigerian Private University

Dare Ojo Omonijo, Michael Chibuzor Anyaegbunam, Albert Oguche Shaibu, Chidozie Emmanuel Mabia & Mary Jude-Therese Nwodo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study applied data from descriptive background to conduct a research on student affairs professionalism at a Nigerian private University. The study among other things investigated the: programmes of study of student affairs personnel; percentage of staff who are interested i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23690

Determinants of Participation in Non-farm Employment among Rural Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Simeon C. Onya, Chukwukere A. Okezie & Ikenna V. Ejiba · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study examined the determinants of participation in non-farm employment, and factors that influence income derived from non-farm employment among rural farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Primary data used in the study were obtained from 150 respondents’ selected employing mul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28047

Factors Affecting the Adaptability of Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Construction Projects in Anambra State Nigeria

F. O. Ezeokoli, P. U. Okoye & E. Nkeleme · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: This study examined the factors affecting the adaptability of Building Information Modelling by the building construction professionals in Anambra State Nigeria. Study Design: It was a survey research where questionnaires were distributed to core professionals in the Buildin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26563

Dynamic Effect of Government Expenditure on Nigeria Economic Growth: Long Run Propensity and Short Run Adjustments

Adigwe Patrick Kanayo, Anyanwu Felicia Akujinma & Udeh Francis · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The nexus between government expenditure and economic growth remains a controversial issue in public finance literature as scholars have divergent opinion backed by empirical findings. In this study, we examine the long run relationship between government expenditure and economic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27586

Economic Valuation of Recreation at Lengwe National Park in Malawi

Walison Fixon & PhiriInnocent Pangapanga · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: We estimate the recreation value of Lengwe National Park (LNP) in Malawi using the travel cost method (TCM). The TCM is one of the techniques used for estimating economic values of environmental goods and services that do not command a market price such as National Parks. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26631

Valorization of Biodiesel Production: Focus on Crude Glycerine Refining/Purification

O. S. Muniru, C. S. Ezeanyanaso, T. K. Fagbemigun, E. U. Akubueze, A. O. Oyewole, O. J. Okunola, G. Asieba, A. O. Shifatu, C. C. Igwe & G. N. Elemo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Biodiesel production in Nigeria is gaining more level of awareness but the cost of production is still on the high side. This is largely due to the cost of raw materials, mainly vegetable oil or fat. Fortunately, a very efficient way to reduce this cost and increase profitability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27982

Smoking in Nigeria: Estimates from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2012

Folashayo Adeniji, Eniola Bamgboye & Corné van Walbeek · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable deaths, causing about 6 million deaths globally every year. Despite the widely known health effects of smoking, the prevalence of tobacco use is gradually increasing in developing countries including Nigeria. This study was ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27278

Strategies for Counselling against Election Violence in Anambra State, Nigeria

Chinyelu Nwokolo, Ada Anyamene & Uzoekwe Helen · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Background: The problem of election violence in Nigeria particularly in Anambra State has been a source of worry because of its attendant consequences on children, youths and the society at large. The youths are induced to threaten or unleash violence as a means to achieve electo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26070