Aim: The study was aimed at evaluating the emerging threats of contaminants in boreholes along Ikot Effanga dumpsite. Methodology: Groundwater samples were aseptically collected from Five (5) boreholes around the dumpsite into a 1 liter bottle and leachates were also collected in...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35999
An in-situ measurement of the background radiation level was carried out at the science laboratories, Ofrima, Abuja campus of University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This study was carried out to evaluate the radiological health impact of radiation exposure of staff and students th...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35912
This present study investigates the variation of atmospheric visibility with meteorological parameters of measured monthly average daily visibility, mean temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, rainfall and wind speed for a period of 12-years over Ikeja, Lagos State...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/36010
This study was carried out to assess the soybean value chain and its contribution to household food security in the Sissala East District of the Upper West Region of Ghana. The study critically examined the prospects and challenges of the soybeans value chain to household food se...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35727
The behavior of acoustic emission (AE) and its relationships with mechanisms of compression deformations of Mg-Li and Mg-Li-Al based alloys before and after the processing by intensive strain methods such as the ECAP (Equal Channel Angular Pressing) and the HPT (High Pressure Tor...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35252
The purpose of this manuscript is report the novel prototyping device for intra-oral rehabilitation in patients with atrophic and extended areas of bone loss. Virtual maxilla models were produced using 3D reconstruction of CT scan, using InVersalius Software. On virtual models wa...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/36062
This article highlights the popularity of the pre-school blogosphere and examines it as part of its creative exploitation, at a theoretical level, suggesting a version of the creation of a knowledge hub in the field of early childhood education. It develops a proposal to create a...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35507
This study utilized plastic waste aggregate as partial replacement for coarse aggregate in concrete. The plastic was sourced from household and shop waste. It was sorted, cleaned, dried, burnt (openly), cooled and processed into average size of 20 mm while the physical properties...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35706
Aim: This study was aimed at investigating the bacteria responsible for the spoilage of “zobo” a Nigerian non-alcoholic beverage fortified with scent leaf and ginger. Methodology: The plant materials were air dried and grinded mechanically then incorporated into the zobo milieu p...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35415
Aim: Globally, plant parts have been used for several purposes such as medicinal additives and food supplement. This is not unconnected to the fact that one or more parts of almost all plants contain active ingredients with medicinal and therapeutic properties. Hence, the study w...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35820
The aim of this paper is to identify the problem of dubious or fake Offset projects in the voluntary carbon market. Using primary data gotten from questionnaires sent out to 190 respondents in 2016, with the aid of descriptive analysis the results show overwhelmingly evidence tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35070
The study compared the infiltration capacities by field measurement and some empirical models for irrigation agriculture.The field measurement was carried out at the Farm Site of the Agricultural Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure. A double ring infil...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35602
Present review article reveals the importance of species Citrullus colocynthis, distributed in India and other parts of the world; this extensive research information on this species is highly significant for future researchers worldwide. In this article morphological and biologi...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35158
Building and construction designs are expected to be smart; characterized with less negative environmental impacts and are to be more or less economically sustainable. In the face of changing climate and thermal discomfort among urban residents, developing energy-efficient struct...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35194
Information on the heterosis of maize germplasm is essential in maximizing the effectiveness of hybrid development. The objectives of the present study were to assess the effects of elevated plant density on mean performance and heterobeltiosis and to identify the best testcrosse...
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Research Article10.9734/ACRI/2017/35509