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Assessment and Distribution of Metal Pollutants in Fadama Soils along River Ngadda and Alau Dam in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

P. H. Bukar, M. O. A. Oladipo, I. G. E. Ibeanu & I. Y. Zakari · Archives of Current Research International · 2017

Elemental metal pollutants concentration levels and their distribution in soils obtained from farmlands along the bank of river Ngadda and Alau dam in Maiduguri, Borno State, North-East of Nigeria is presented. The study was aimed at determining the levels of contamination of soi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/27146

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Adsorption of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution onto Turkish Green Clay

Özkan Demirbaş & Mehmet Salih Nas · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

In this study, the thermodynamic parameters and adsorption kinetics of methylene blue (MB) onto Turkish green clay (TGC) from Gurpinar in Van, Turkey were investigated in aqueous solution through batch adsorption experiment. Turkish green clay was used in this study for the first...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/30677

Chemical Composition of Essential Oils from the Leaves, Seeds, Seed-pods and Stems of Bixa orellana L. (Bixaceae)

Abdullatif O. Giwa-Ajeniya, Abayomi Ademefun, Oladipupo A. Lawal & Isiaka A. Ogunwande · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Aims: The aim of the present study is to report the volatile compounds identified in the essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation from the various parts of B. orellana. Study Design: The design includes the extraction of essential oil from air-dried leaves, seeds, seed-pods a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/30587

Analyzing the Sufficiency of Adaptation Options in Combating Climate Vulnerability in Bangladesh

Md Rezaul Karim & Marie Estelle Bumah Ateh · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Adaptation comprises one of the pertinent issues related to climate vulnerable countries like Bangladesh. Bangladesh is particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change with its manifestations being felt every year in the form of various natural disasters such as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/30623

Drinking Water Quality in an Induction Camp at Oyo State, Nigeria: A Preliminary Assessment

John B. Edet, Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong, Akwaowo I. Inyangudoh, Idorenyin E. Moses, Emediong N. Ntukidem, Faith M. Umah & Owen P. Ukafiaf · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Physicochemical and microbial characterization of a groundwater source in an induction camp sited in Oyo state, Nigeria was conducted between April, 2016-June, 2016, to determine its fitness for drinking using standard analytical methods. The water quality index derived mainly fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29785

Growth Performance of Albino Rats Fed Graded Levels of Baobab (Adansonia digitata) Leaf Meal

Abdul-Rahaman Saibu Salifu, Ayimbire Abonuusum & Joseph Kinansua Laary · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Aims: The study was conducted to determine the possible use of baobab leaf meal (BLM) as a feed ingredient in livestock feeding and its effects on growth performance of the animals. Study Design:  Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was used for the study. Place and Duration of St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29169

Impacts of Rainfall Variability and Urban Sprawl on the Environment and the Population Well-being at Ouakam Commune, Dakar, Senegal

Mamadou Lamine Ndiaye, El Hadji Amath Diodio Ndiaye, Vieux Boukhaly Traore, Amadou Tahirou Diaw & Aboubacker Chedikh Beye · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

In many Southern African countries, climate change observed these last years, had serious consequences on the environment and the well-being of urban populations. This study aims to analyze the consequences due to rainfall variability and urban dynamics in the Commune of Ouakam....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/30214

An Empirical Investigation on Nigeria’s External Debt Default: Implication for Domestic Debt Outstanding, External Reserve and Balance of Trade (1981 - 2015)

Anyanwu Felicia Akujinma · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

This study determines the long run association between external debt default, domestic debt outstanding, external reserve and balance of trade over a period of thirty five years from 1981 to 2015. The secondary data covering the period of the study were sourced from the Central B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29976

Heritability, Genetic Advance and Correlations in 254 Maize Doubled Haploid Lines × Tester Crosses under Drought Conditions

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, A. M. A. Abdalla, A. M. A. Gohar & E. H. M. Hafez · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

One of the major advantages of doubled haploid lines (DHL) is the maximum genetic variance between lines for testcross performance from the first generation. Two hundred fifty four testcrosses were produced as a result of crossing between 254 DHL's and an inbred line tester. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29523

Montessori Method of Teaching: The Key to Learning and Teaching of Mensuration of Solid Shapes, a Case of a Private School in Zimbabwe

Sunzuma Gladys & Zezekwa Nicholas · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

The study sought to find out how efficient the Montessori Method of Teaching, MMT is on Ordinary level (‘O’ level) pupils’ achievement in mensuration. This research was carried out in Zimbabwe, at a private school over a period of four months, using a sample of 32 ‘O’ level pupil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29838

Study on Physicochemical Properties of Edible Oils Available in Bangladeshi Local Market

Md. Sabbir Hasan, Rownok Jahan, Md. Ashraful Alam, Mst. Khodeza Khatun & Sharif M. Al-Reza · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study is the qualitative evaluation of the edible oils that are used for cooking purpose in Bangladesh. Study Design: This study was designed for selecting a good quality edible oil among various edible oils available in the local market of Bangladesh.  Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29464

The Status of Geography and Environmental Studies at Secondary Level Education in Bangladesh

Mst. Nazira Akhter Rithu, Md. Mizanur Rahman & Abdullah Al-Maruf · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

The study of geography and environmental studies deals with various environmental challenges i.e. climate change, natural disasters, sea level rise, ocean environment degradation, urban pollution so on. Due to the geographical location of Bangladesh, these incidents are regular p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29017

Pharmacovigilance of Antimalaria Drug Treatment in Enugu State, Nigeria: Community and Health Workers’ Perceptions and Suggestions for Reporting Adverse Drug Events

Benjamin Sunday C. Uzochukwu, Miriam O. Ajuba, Chinyere Cecilia Okeke, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Ancilla Kate Umeobieri & Anne Chigedu Ndu · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Aims: Aim of study was to determine the level of awareness of adverse drug reactions following treatment of malaria and the reporting systems available among community members and health workers and suggestions on how to improve the reporting system in Enugu state, Nigeria. Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/28218