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Cytological Assessment of Vaginal Epithelial Cells in Undergraduate Females of Reproductive Age in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria

Adepoju Paul Olusegun, Solaja Anuoluwani Adeola, Adediji Isaac, Nabofa Williams & Adepoju Victoria Feyikemi · Advances in Research · 2020

This study assessed the vaginal epithelial cells and its relationship with the reproductive hormones as a determinant for fertility. 100 students participated in this cross-sectional study. The established approach to the evaluation of ovarian function and endocrine disorders in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030251

Cause and Effect Relationship in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Genotypes under Temperate Conditions

Mohd Aslam Dar, Noor-ul-Saleem Khuroo, Reyaz-ul-Rouf Mir, Zahoor Ahmad Dar, Bilal Ahmad Lone, Farooq A. Sheikh, Umer Rashid Bhat, Parvaze Ahmad Sofi & Sher A. Dar · Advances in Research · 2020

Thirty-five genotypes and 3 varieties of chickpea were undertaken to determine the variability, interrelationship among yield and its components and their primary and secondary impact on seed quantity. The research work performed at FoA, Wadura Sopore, SKUAST-Kashmir in the rabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030250

FTIR and UV-Visible Spectrophotometric Derivatization Studies of Artemether

Jane I. Ugochukwu, Eze E. Ajaegbu, Chidinma R. Chukwunwejim & Ikemefuna C. Uzochukwu · Advances in Research · 2020

This study was aimed at confirmation of the purity and identity of the artemether and development of an ultraviolet spectrophotometric method for the assaying of artemether utilizing p-nitroaniline as a derivatizing agent. Melting point and Fourier transform infrared spectrophoto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030248

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Toothpastes Containing Fluoride against Clinically Isolated Streptococci mutans

Eze E. Ajaegbu, Calister U. Ezeh, Adaobi J. Dieke, Adaora L. Onuora & Jane I. Ugochukwu · Advances in Research · 2020

Dental caries is one of the prevalent oral diseases which affect all ages. Many chemical substances with antimicrobial properties, are effective against microorganisms causing dental caries. The objective of this study was to check the antimicrobial efficacy of some toothpastes ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030247

Profile Characteristics of the Dairy Women SHG Members under “Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRP)” in Karnataka

B. Bhanu Prakash, Ritu Chakravarty & K. V. Manjunath · Advances in Research · 2020

The present study assessed the profile characteristics of dairy women SHG members in Kolar and Bengaluru rural districts of Karnataka during 2017–18 using “ex-post facto” research design. A sample of 120 respondents was selected and data was collected from the respondents by pers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030255

Inventory Management Practices and Operational Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Ghana

Richard Kofi Opoku, Helen Mawuena Fiati, Gregory Kaku, Joseph Ankomah & Faustina Opoku- Agyemang · Advances in Research · 2020

Aims: The study examined the effect of different inventory management practices on the operational performance of manufacturing firms in Ghana. Study Design: The study adopted the descriptive survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted among manufacturing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030246

A Review on Perspectives of Cluster Formation in Promoting Competitive Advantage for Small and Medium Enterprises and Sustainable Economic Growth

K. Mahendran, P. Flowrine Olive & S. Moghana Lavanya · Advances in Research · 2020

This article reviews the currently available literature to examine how clusters provided competitive advantage for small and medium businesses, in what ways it led to economic growth and directs the policy interventions of the Indian government. The evolution of clusters and the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i1030257

Effects of Grog Additions on Some Refractory Properties of Raw (Abusoro) Kaolin Clay Deposit for Furnace Lining

A. O. Aluko & C. O. Ikubuwaje · Advances in Research · 2020

The influence of the weight of grog on some refractory properties of raw Abusoro clay samples found in Abusoro Village, Ondo State, Nigeria was evaluated. These samples were presented for refractory tests (apparent porosity, linear shrinkage, refractoriness, bulk density and cold...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i930245

Heterosis in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) for Yield and Yield Component Traits

Desalegn Negasa Soresa, Gomathi Nayagam, Netsanet Bacha & Zerihun Jaleta · Advances in Research · 2020

Estimates of heterosis for F1 hybrids over mid and better parent were computed for traits that showed significant differences between genotypes on analysis of variance. Heterosis for yield components and yield was studied using 8x8 half diallel cross in tomato (Solanum lycopersic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i930242

Keeping Waste Low through Management: The Socio-ecological Interpretation

Arindam Ghosh, Dibyendu Pal, Amitava Biswas & S. K. Acharya · Advances in Research · 2020

Waste is a ceaselessly developing issue at worldwide and territorial just as at neighborhood levels. Due to vigorous globalization and product proliferation in recent years, more waste has been produced by the soaring manufacturing activities. The social ecology of waste recyclin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i930241

Coronavirus Spike (S) Protein: A Brief Review on Structure-Function Relationship, Host Receptors, and Role in Cell Infection

Lidiane Pereira de Albuquerque, Leydianne Leite de Siqueira Patriota, Vitor Gonzatto, Emmanuel Viana Pontual, Patrícia Maria Guedes Paiva & Thiago Henrique Napoleão · Advances in Research · 2020

Coronaviruses (CoVs) are a broad group of spherical and enveloped viruses that cause diseases in humans and animals. CoVs have become a major threat to public health in the past two decades, exemplified by epidemics of acute respiratory syndromes and, most recently, the coronavir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i930240

Influence of Process Variables on a Rice De-stoning Machine

O. A. Adetola & D. L. Akindahunsi · Advances in Research · 2020

Investigation of the effect of processing factors on a rice de-stoner is necessary to address the major challenge of stone pebbles be introduced during harvesting and post-harvest handling of rice production. In this study, three process variables (moisture content, feed regulato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i930239

Assessment of the Different Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub.) Yield

Darshan Jagannath Pangarkar, Rajesh Sharma, Amita Sharma & Madhu Sharma · Advances in Research · 2020

Prediction of crop yield can help traders, agri-business and government agencies to plan their activities accordingly. It can help government agencies to manage situations like over or under production. Traditionally statistical and crop simulation methods are used for this purpo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2020/v21i930238