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Establishment of Tunas Harapan Islamic Hospitals at Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia: A SWOT Analysis

Kusuma Agus Pery & Slamet Isworo · Advances in Research · 2018

Objective: The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia's program is to improve the health status of the community and realise a better health status. Therefore, support from all sectors, both government and the private sector are required. Tunas Harapan Islam Hospital is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41115

Simulation of the Thermal Behavior of Various Local Roofings for a Residential House in the Humid Tropics

Henri Wilfried Hounkpatin, Victorin Chégnimonhan, Guy Clarence Sèmassou, Dirk R. Nathaniels & Basile Kounouhewa · Advances in Research · 2018

Most of the houses in Benin are built randomly, with arbitrary orientations and unsuitable materials. This lack of rigor in the design of edifices and the inappropriate choice of materials lead to the construction of premises that do not meet the climatic requirements and lead to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/42065

Geochemical Characteristics of Six Formations Based on Organic Geochemical Parameters, Murzuq Basin, Libya

S. Aboglila, M. Elaalem, Y. Ezlit & E. Farifr · Advances in Research · 2018

Cutting samples (n = 150) and Core samples (n = 6) from the Taouratine, Dembaba, Assedjefar Marar, Awaynat Wanin, Tanezzuft and Mamuniyat Formations ( Jurassic to Ordovician), derived from wells (A-3, B-1, H-1 and H-15), locate in the A, B and H fields, present in Murzuq Basin we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/42144

Preauricular Sinus: Presentation, Laterality Pattern, Ethnic and Gender Differences among Nigerians

A. Haastrup Adetunji, A. C. Haastrup & O. Adedeji Taiwo · Advances in Research · 2018

Background: Preauricular sinus (PAS) is a benign congenital malformation evident as a dell, sinus, or fissure usually located at or near the root of the anterior horn of the helix. This study aims to determine the incidence, laterality pattern with ethnic and gender differences a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/40581

Zero Till Drill – A Suitable Tool for Sowing Wheat in Tal Area

Mrinal Verma, B. D. Singh & Prakash Chandra Gupta · Advances in Research · 2018

The study was conducted in the Rajpur Tal of Bhagalpur district in Bihar through coordinating institution B.A.C., Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar. Zero Tillage wheat have shown primarily positive impacts on wheat crop management, particularly through reduced input needs combined with po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41030

Influence of Foliar Application of Pulse Magic on Seed Yield and Economics of Pigeonpea Grown under North Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka

J. R. Patil, Vijaysingh Thakur & Raju G. Teggelli · Advances in Research · 2018

Pigeonpea is extensively grown in northeastern dry zone of Karnataka and it occupies a unique position in every cropping system of this zone. Crop Productivity of pigeonpea being low in the north-eastern dry zone of Karnataka and this is due to several reasons. One of the main im...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41578

Comparative Assessment between Beneficiaries and Non-beneficiaries of MGNREGA in Arunachal Pradesh: A Case of Two Districts

Bai Koyu, Atanu Sarkar, Rajkumar Josmee Singh & Ram Singh · Advances in Research · 2018

The present study conducted in two districts of Arunachal Pradesh viz., Lower Subansiri district and West Siang district. The selection of respondents was designed in such a manner so that a comparative assessment could be made possible between the beneficiary (i.e. job card hold...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41900

Review on Medicinal and Nutritional Importance of Honey

Tizita Mamo · Advances in Research · 2018

Honey is an organic natural substance that is produced from the nectar of flowers by Apis mellifera and is a sweet, flavourful liquid. Its composition and quality vary greatly with the botanical source of nectar as well as environmental and climatic conditions. These beneficial a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/38717

Eco-friendly Approach for Efficient Utilization of Growth Resources as Influenced by Integrated Nutrient Management in Cotton and Soybean Intercropping System

Amit M. Pujar, V. V. Angadi & D. N. Kambrekar · Advances in Research · 2018

Field experiment was conducted to study the integrated nutrient management on resource use efficiency of system, soil moisture content and available soil nutrients in cotton and soybean intercropping system. The experiment was conducted at plot number ‘101’ of ‘D’ block, All Indi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/39308

Effects of the Activities of Cooperative Societies on Cassava Product Prices in Orhionmwon Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria

G. O. Alufohai, P. A. Ekunwe & C. E. Mogbolu · Advances in Research · 2018

This study dealt with the analysis of the effects of cooperative activities on cassava product prices in Orhionmwon LGA of Edo State, Nigeria. The socioeconomic characteristics of respondents, factors that affect cassava prices, effect of price fluctuation on farmers’ attitude to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41639

Influence of Water Quality on the Abundance of Freshwater Mollusc in Biase, Cross River State, South-Eastern Nigeria

Usang Anok Ukam, Ajang Raymond Odey, Joseph Akaninyene Paul, Ivon Ettah Akpang & Udom Immaculata Patrick · Advances in Research · 2018

The study on the distribution, diversity and abundance of freshwater mollusc in Biase Local Government Area was carried-out over a period of 3 months; July – September 2017. Mollusc were collected using a mesh scoop method, then put in a well labelled plastic container and preser...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41705

Technical Efficiency and Return to Scale in Yam Production in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

P. A. Ekunwe, A. Henri-Ukoha & R. Emmanuel · Advances in Research · 2018

This study examined the technical efficiency and return to scale in yam production in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to profile the socioeconomic characteristics of the yam farmers, determine the technical efficiency of yam produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41571

Evaluation of Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Essential Oil from Citrus reticulata Fruit Peels

Lovina Goyal & Sonia Kaushal · Advances in Research · 2018

Aims: To determine the chemical composition and antioxidising potential of Citrus reticulata fruit peel essential oil. Study Design: Isolation of essential oil from Citrus reticulata fruit peel and determination of its chemical composition through GC MS studies. Nutrient and phyt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41981

Robust Estimators for Estimation of Population Variance Using Linear Combination of Downton’s Method and Deciles as Auxiliary Information

M. A. Bhat, T. A. Raja, S. Maqbool, N. A. Sofi, Ab. Rauf, S. H. Baba & Immad. A. Shah · Advances in Research · 2018

We have suggested improved and robust estimators for the estimation of finite population variance using non-conventional population parameters as auxiliary variables to enhance the efficiency of proposed estimators. A comparison between suggested estimators and existing estimator...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41956

Potential Benefits of Applying “Omics” Technology in Cleaning up Incessant Crude Oil Spillages in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

U. U. Udofia, U. O. Edet & S. P. Antai · Advances in Research · 2018

There have been reported cases of incessant crude oil spills leading to severe instances of hydrocarbon pollution in many parts of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in 2011 reported widespread hydrocarbon contamination in Ogonila...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2018/41489