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The Presence of Mycotoxins in Kenya’s Kalenjin Traditional Fermented Milk “Mursik”

K. K. Talaam, Z. W. Nga’ng’a, K. B. Lang’at, M. C. Kirui, T. Gonoi & C. C. Bii · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

The study aimed at carrying out quantification of mycotoxins contaminating Mursik. Mursik is traditionally fermented milk prepared from freshly milked cow milk. Fermentation does not take place in controlled systems or sterilized conditions; as a result contamination with yeasts,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/7500

New Exact Traveling Wave Solutions to Burgers Equation

Md. Rashed Kabir, Bimal Kumar Datta & Harun-Or-Roshid . · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

In this letter, we seek new traveling wave solutions to Burgers equation via a new approach of improved -expansion method. We handle the calculations with the aid of computer software Maple-13. As a result, many periodic and soliton like solutions have been achieved in terms of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/13399

Occupational Health Problems Experienced by Women Workers in Building Construction Industry

Suma Hasalkar, Spoorti Kallur & Swati Hebbal · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Construction industry provides job opportunity to large number of skilled as well as unskilled work force. The work force employed in the construction industry have to face several difficulties at the workplace. Several issues related to health, job stress, injuries, occupational...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/40965

Evaluation of Gamma Irradiation and Storage Period Effects on Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Load in Fava Bean (Vicia Faba) Kernels

Ayman Khalil, Khaled Aljoumaa & Mahfouz Al-Bachir · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

In this work, gamma irradiation at doses of 1, 5, 10 and 15 kGy and storage period effects on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contents of fava bean kernels (FBK) were investigated. PAHs were extracted from FBK (crop year 2017/2018) immediately post-harvest (Mars to late M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/44827

Growth Responses of Oreochromis niloticus Exposed to Sub-lethal Concentrations of Industrial Effluent from Agbara Environs of Ologe lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria

Akintade Adeboyejo, Oyedapo Fagbenro, Yemisi Adeparusi, Edwin Clarke & Roseline Adaramoye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims:   The present study is on the toxicity of sub-lethal concentrations of industrial effluents (IE) on the growth responses of Oreochromis niloticus (fingerlings and juveniles) from the Agbara environs of Ologe Lagoon, Lagos state, Nigeria. Study Design: The culture system was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/6313

Assessment of the Environmental Effects of Flooding in Makurdi Area of Benue State, Nigeria

Muhammad Isma’il & Atu John Kersha · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Makurdi town of northcentral Nigeria is drained by River Benue, River Katsina-Ala and the smaller tributaries of the Cross River. The people of the town depend on the land and water resources for sustenance. However, a large portion of the area is flooded annually leading to loss...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/9848

Studies on the Phytochemical and Proximate Properties of the Extract of Unripe Annona muricata (Linn.) Fruit

Olajide Sunday Faleye & Ebenezer Oluyemi Dada · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: Study was carried out to investigate the phytochemical and proximate properties of unripe A. muricata fruit extract. Place and Duration of Study: It was carried out at the Federal University of Technology, Akure Central Laboratory between June 2014 - August 2014. Methodolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/21584

Theories of Learning and Evaluation Processes for the Social Communication

Dra. Rosane da Conceição Pereira · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Objective: To prove that a previous knowledge can be the basis of the student's education, but the teacher is critical in significant overhaul for the life of both the Social Communication education. Study Design:Comparative discourse analysis of learning theories with examples i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/25586

Genomic Association between SNP Markers and QTLs for Protein and Oil Content in Grain Weight in Soybean (Glycine max)

Damião Nascimento, Leandra Regina Texeira Polo, Fabiane Lazzari, Glacy Jaqueline da Silva & Ivan Schuster · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: This work aimed to identify SNP marker associated with QTLs controlling grain weight and protein and oil content in soybean grains, using genome wide association study (GWAS). Study Design:  Experimental design for field study was Complete Randomized Block. Place and Durati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/44150

Prevalence of Discomfort and Visual Strain Due to the Use of Laptops among College Going Students in Hyderabad

M. Roshita Devi, V. Vijaya Lakshmi & M. Gayathri Devi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Laptop computers are mostly used by all society members and it has become an integral part of the student community. This study investigates the prevalence of discomfort and visual strain symptoms among college students. A sample of 15 students between the age of 20-25 years from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/43831

Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge among University Students in Ankara

Yahya Özdoğan, Hülya Yardımcı & Ayşe Özfer Özçelik · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: Nutrition knowledge is one of the factors that could influence a university student’s nutritional behaviours. This research was aimed to determined nutrition knowledge of university students in Ankara Study Design: The study was conducted in Ankara, Turkey between May and J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/43782

Properties and Conservation Needs of Wetland Soils along Kaduna River, Northern Guinea Nigeria

P. N. Eleke, P. I. Ezeaku & F. C. Okenmuo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

The purpose of the study was to evaluate properties of wetland soils along River Kaduna and suggest management needs for environmental sustainability. Two sites were identified  based on their use for arable agriculture and two profile pits were excavated in each. Soil samples we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/42888

Mathematical Model for Malaria Transmission with Optimal Control Strategies and Their Effects

Mojeeb AL-Rahman EL-Nor Osman, Appiagyei Ebenezer & Isack E. Kibona · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

In this paper, we propose a SEIR-SEI optimal control model of malaria transmission with standard incidence rate. We present four control strategies to prevent the prevalence of infection in the society. In order to do this, we introduce an optimal control problem with an objectiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/44293