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Phytoextraction and Risk Assessment Synergy of Three Edible Plants in Mining Area

C. I. A. Nwoko, A. U. Nkwoada, L. U. Onu, P. C. Njoku & D. O. Ogbonnaya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

The phytoextraction and risk assessment synergy of Arachis hypogea (groundnut), Zea maize (Corn) and Citrullus colocynthis L. (Melon) was investigated at a mining area contaminated with Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn heavy metals. The metal concentrations in plant matter and soil were determi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/43349

Three Steps Second Derivative Adams Moulton Methods for the Solution of Stiff Differential Equations

D. J. Zirra, Y. Skwame & D. Gideon · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

In this paper, the continuous forms of the Second Derivative Generalized Adams methods (SDGAMs) and its hybrid formed by adding one off-grid collocation point for step number k = 3 were derived. These continuous formulations were evaluated at some desired points to give the discr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/39444

Radiological Hazards Assessment of Produced Water from Some Oil and Gas Flow Stations in Delta State, Nigeria

E. Esi Oghenevovwero & O. Avwiri Gregory · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

The radiological hazards of produced water collected from seven oil and gas flow stations (fields onshore) of Delta State, Nigeria were estimated using thallium activated 3”x3” Sodium iodide [NaI(TI)] detector. Twenty- one samples of produced water from seven flow stations waste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41478

Seasonality, Collinearity and Quality Assessment of the Physicochemical Properties of Okoro River Estuary, South Eastern Nigeria

John Ukpatu, Enenwan Udoinyang & Lawrence Etim · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aim: To decipher the effect of season on the water quality of Okoro River estuary. Study Design: The study was designed to cover two wet and two dry seasons for 24 months. Triplicate samples were taken per month and mean taken to represent each month. Fifteen (15) physicochemical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/24610

Analysis of Disparity of Key Demographic Factors on Broadband Technology Usage among Teenagers: Gender as Prime Focus

Husam Abdulhameed Hussein & Ishola D. Muraina · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: Broadband internet and broadband-enabled devices have been considered as alternative approaches to increase the productivity of teenagers in their respective schools. However, there is less or no research that establishes interference of some required factors for usage of b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/42264

Evaluation of Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation in Some Oil Spilled Communities of Rivers State, Nigeria

S. I. Ovuomarie-kevin, C. P. Ononugbo & G. O. Avwiri · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Background: Oil spillage is often an unintended release of crude oil into the environment as a result of human activity. Crude oil spills in the oil and gas installations, radionuclide material used for geological mapping, well logging and other related activities can also increa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/42767

Effect of Heavy Metals in Brewery Water Sources and Pito Brewed from Them in Tamale Metropolis and Tolon District, Ghana

Cephas Azubire Atooh & Elias N. K. Sowley · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: To assess the effect of heavy metals (iron, manganese, zinc and copper) in brewing water sources and Pito brewed from them in the Tamale Metropolis and Tolon District. Study Design: A Nested Design was used for the experiment replicated in three locations.  Place and Durati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41249

Solid Waste Management Practices at Egerton University, Njoro Campus and the Community Around

J. M. Kariuki, B. Soi, A. N. Mutio & D. N. Kinyanjui · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aim: The purpose of this study was to characterise existing solid waste management practices in the study area. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional survey Place and Duration: It was carried out between January – May 2009 within Egerton University, Njoro campus and the c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/36174

Demographic Dividends in Sudan: Opportunities and Challenges

Yasin Elhadary, Hillo Abdelatti & Abdel Hamid Balla El Nour · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

This paper seeks to investigate the demographic dividends in Sudan by focusing on its opportunities and challenges. The concept of the demographic dividends has joined the domain of development after an examination of the East Asian "economic miracle", which occurred in the years...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41955

Transnational Social Network of Turks Living in the USA, and Turkish Associations in the USA

Emel Yigitturk Ekiyor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

An indicator of immigrants’ involvement in various areas of social life and of transnational activities in the host country following transnational migrations is their relationship with non-governmental organisations. In this context, this study is concerned with the views held b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41541

A Study of Oxalate Content of Some Selected Species of Hibiscus Cultivated in Kwilu State/Democratic Republic of Congo

Kayembe S. Jean, Mabaya S. Odon, Moya K. Seraphin, Nsikungu K. Maurice & Kindala T. Junior · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Aims: This work aimed to determine the total content of oxalate on some species of Hibiscus collected at Kwilu state/Congo-Dr, and to determine the variation of this anti-nutritional factor according to the plant age and after the removal of first cooking water. Study Design: Dif...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/38342

Heavy Metal Concentration and Anthropogenic Activities at Artisanal shops at Suame Industrial Area, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Ababio O. Felix, Sadick Adams, Adjei E. Owusu & Abunkudugu A. Akunai · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

Pollution of heavy metals in industrial, residential areas and cities has become a public health issue in Ghana. Studies were conducted at Suame Industrial Area to investigate the degree of the pollution as a result of human activities at various artisan shops. Six (6) artisan's...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/41175

A Probabilistic Application of Generalized Linear Model in Discrete-Time Stochastic Series

Imoh Udo Moffat & Emmanuel Alphonsus Akpan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2018

This study is aimed at identifying the problem associated with Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) in relation to the violation of assumptions of normality and constant variance. Mainly, the possible problem encountered when these assumptions are violated is the introduction of biases i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2018/40909