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Growth and Treatment Performance of Three Macrophytes in a Pilot-Scale Horizontal Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland for Slaughterhouse Wastewater

Nelson Mbanefo Okoye, Chimaobi Nnaemeka Madubuike, Ifeanyi Uba Nwuba & Louis Chukwuemeka Orakwe · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Slaughterhouse wastewater in Nigeria poses a risk to public health due to lack of treatment as the conventional treatment plants have proven non-sustainable. Constructed wetlands (CW) have emerged as an efficient technology for treatment of wastewater in developing countries beca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/39333

Evaluation of Wheat and Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Composite Flour Fortified with African Yam Bean Flour for Instant Noodle Production

B. N. Effiong, N. Maduka & A. G. Essien · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Aim: This study is aimed at evaluating instant noodles produced using a composite mixture of wheat and orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) flour fortified with African yam bean (AYB) flour. Study Design: This was an analytical study done in replicates and sensory evaluation by 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/41174

Knowledge of Lassa Fever and Its Determinants among Traders in Izzi Community in South-East Nigeria

E. U. Nwonwu, C. Alo, A. F. Una, U. C. Madubueze, I. Eze, N. C. Eze, L. U. Ogbonnaya & I. C. Akamike · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Background:  Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic fever found predominantly in West Africa with the potential to cause approximately 5,000 deaths per year. However, good knowledge of the disease may reduce the infection rate. The study assessed the knowledge of Lassa fever and its...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/39904

Design of a Central Wireless Security System Using Atmega328, ZigBee and Arduino

Olumuyiwa O. Fagbohun & Oyeyemi Mayowa Fagbohun · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Security of life and properties is one of the basic provisions of a nations constitution which must be well protected at all times. For residential and industrial setups, there are so many security infractions that needed better solutions taken the advantages of the new developme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/40031

The Nexus between the Sleeping Time, Water Consumption and the Body Mass Index

M. A. D. Priyadarshani, J. A. Weliwita, S. M. M. Lakmali & S. Witharana · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Aims: A healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely regarded as important for overall health that helps to avert and control many adverse health effects. It is also known that the sleep deprivation and dehydration have a strong impact on healthy life and sleep deprivation is common a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/40858

Gender Differentials in Primary Sexual Abstinence among the Youth in Zambia

Thankian Kusanthan & Christopher Mapoma · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

The main aim of the current study was to examine factors affecting primary sexual  abstinence among the male and female youth in Zambia. Data employed in this study was derived from the 2013 Zambia Demographic Health Survey. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify influ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/41096

Structural Evaluation of Bouguer Gravity Data Covering Parts of Southern Niger Delta, Nigeria

C. C. Ofoha, G. Emujakporue & A. S. Ekine · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Qualitative and quantitative methods of data analysis and interpretation were employed on the bouguer gravity data obtained from the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) in Geo soft grid file format. The datasets cover Degema and Oloibiri area of southern Niger Delta. The stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/40199

Cognitive Behaviour and Relaxation Techniques: A Comparative Study among University Students in Nigeria with Primary Insomnia

Victor Moses, Balarabe Musa, Mohammed Indo Aisha & Umaru Yunusa · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

The purpose of the study was to examine the comparative effectiveness of cognitive behavior and relaxation techniques among undergraduate students in Nigeria with primary insomnia. A non-randomized design involving pretest and posttest was used. A total sample of thirty-six under...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/40209

Relationship between Intestinal Helminthiasis and Hemoglobin Level among Primary School Children in Sokoto Metropolis

O. F. Ashcroft, M. Bello, A. E. Ahmad, N. M. Bunza & A. A. Ahmed · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Intestinal helminthes are associated with the reduction in the level of haemoglobin. This abnormal reduction in haemoglobin results in anemia. The study determined the prevalence of parasitic infection and its relationship with haemoglobin level among primary school children in S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/40025

The Parallels between Reiki Therapy and the Tangent Paradigms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Review of Literature

Daniel Chagas de Pontes, Vitor Hugo Auzier Lima, Dhiego Lima Costa, Daniele Salgado de Sousa, Rebeson Moraes & Matheus Pinheiro · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

This review aims to demonstrate the similarities between Reiki therapy and traditional Chinese medicine, both in relation to its paradigm, ancient history, the concept of energy and philosophical foundations. And in conclusion, it was ratified that there are many idiosyncrasies b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/40275

Evaluation of Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Salmonella spp Isolated from Chicken Eggs Sold in Ilorin, Nigeria

Adesina Olusegun Michael, Opasola Olaniyi Afolabi, Apata David Friday & Alli Saliu · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Aims: Salmonella is zoonotic bacteria which causes serious economic loss in poultry production and infections in human population. The use of antibiotics for prevention and treatment of diseases has become commonplace in intensive Poultry farming. However, there is a growing conc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/37867

A Review of Six Sigma and the Shared Relationship with Knowledge Management (KM) Discipline

Chukwuebuka Martinjoe U-Dominic & Harold Chukwuemeka Godwin · Archives of Current Research International · 2018

Six Sigma and KM are two distinct disciplines that support each other, and subsequently, create a strong foundation for learning when used concurrently in an organizational context. Although, six sigma objectives tend towards process improvement while KM objective is all about th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2018/38262