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Evaluation of Emerging Threats of Contaminants in Boreholes along Ikot Effanga Dumpsite, Calabar Municipality, Nigeria

Ivon Ettah Akpang, Joseph Akaninyene Paul, Andem Andem Bassey, Otong Bassey Esio & Ebari Sylvanus Ekpe · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35999

A Survey of Environmental Radioactivity Levels in Science Laboratories of Abuja Campus University of Port- Harcourt, Nigeria

C. P. Ononugbo & M. Ishiekwene · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35912

The Influence of Meteorological Parameters on Atmospheric Visibility over Ikeja, Nigeria

D. O. Akpootu, M. I. Iliyasu, W. Mustapha, S. Aruna & S. O. Yusuf · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/36010

Analytical Study of Soybean Value Chain: The Perspective of Sissala East District in Ghana

James Abagna Azanlerigu, Joseph Kinansua Laary & Hilda Abambire · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35727

Mechanical and Acoustic Emission Behavior of Mg-Li Based Alloys Compressed Before and After Pre-Deformation by Intensive Strain Methods

Andrzej Pawełek · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35252

Use of Prototyping Technology as an Aid for Oral Rehabilitation

Luiz C. Cardoso, Cecília A. C. Zavaglia & Guinea B. C. Cardoso · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/36062

The Creative Exploitation of Pedagogy’s Added Value in the Blogosphere to the Field of Early Childhood Education

Michael Vitoulis · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35507

Performance of Concrete Using Burnt Waste Plastic as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregate

Samson Duna & Fwangmun B. Wamyil · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35706

Investigation of Bacteria Associated with the Spoilage of Zobo Drink Fortified with Scent Leaf and Ginger

F. O. Ibitoye, A. M. Oyetayo, O. K. Aribisala & O. E. Giwa · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35415

Effect of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Tuber on Sperm Profile and Testicular Integrity of Male Albino Rats

P. B. Ekpo, U. U. Uno, H. O. Ogbe & U. B. Ekaluo · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35820

Prediction of Infiltration Capacities by Field Measurement and Selected Empirical Models for Irrigated Agriculture

M. O. Alatise & F. F. Akinola · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35602

A Brief Review on Citrullus colocynthis- Bitter Apple

Alka Rani, Anju Goyal & Sandeep Arora · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35158

An Assessment of Sustainable Energy-efficient Strategies for Retrofitted Building Development in Abuja, Nigeria

V. C. Nnodu, M. E. Obiegbu & P. S. U. Eneche · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35194

The Effect of Increasing Plant Density on Performance and Heterobeltiosis in Maize Testcrosses among 23 Inbreds and Three Testers

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, R. Shabana, M. S. Hassanein, T. A. Elewa, A. S. M. Younis & A. M. A. Metwally · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2017/35509