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Waste-to-Wealth Applications of Cassava–A Review Study of Industrial and Agricultural Applications

A. R. Adetunji, D. A. Isadare, K. J. Akinluwade & O. O. Adewoye · Advances in Research · 2015

Cassava plant and its products have long been used as food and feed but lately as industrial ingredients. The present study unveils various agricultural and industrial applications of cassava especially the waste cyanogenic component which hitherto has constituted a huge agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15417

Properties of Particleboard Manufactured from Commonly Used Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) Wastes in Bangladesh

D. M. Nazmul Alam, Khandkar- Siddikur Rahman, Sourav Bagchi Ratul, Arifa Sharmin, Tania Islam, Md. Abu Wabaeid Hasan & Md. Nazrul Islam · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: This paper explores the properties of single layer particleboard produced from bamboo wastes and branches. Experimental: Three types of single layer particleboard i.e., branch-waste mixed particleboard (WBPB), bamboo branch particleboard (BPB) and bamboo wastes (shavings ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15581

Influence of Packaging Materials and Storage Conditions on the Vitamins A and E Storage Stability of Palm Oil in Nigeria

I. B. Oluwalana, M. O. Oluwamukomi, B. O. Toriola & O. R. Karim · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: Despite the presence of natural antioxidants contained in palm oil, it is still susceptible to quality deteriorations if not properly stored. This study therefore evaluates the storage stability of vitamins A and E in palm oil in four prominent packaging materials (metal ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/12092

Expanding Microwave Confocal Microscope Method through Metamaterials and Modality of Object’s Physical Properties

Ahmed M. D. E. Hassanein & Alonso Corona Chávez · Advances in Research · 2015

The quality of tomographic images formed from diffracting waves deteriorated due to the limitations in capturing evanescent waves. The waves carried detailed information about the body being imaged. Metamaterials were being recently used to amplify and focus evanescent waves. Her...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14996

Assessment of Health Hazards of the Goldsmiths in Tantibazar Area of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tanvir Hossain, Md. Tajuddin Sikder & Jussi Dayna Biswas · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: To find out the major occupational health issues among the goldsmiths and its’ causative factors, The study also aims to identify the study populations’ health risks in line with their work type, and to estimate the proportion of the goldsmiths vulnerable to those health ri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15164

Effect of Acetylation on the Physical and Functional Properties of Industrial and Laboratory Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Starches

A. S. Adeoya, A. A. Badejo & T. N. Fagbemi · Advances in Research · 2015

Aim: Acetylated potato starch (APS) is commercially available and used widely in the food industries. It is imperative to study the physical and functional properties of acetylated cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) cultivar Tropical Manihot Series (TMS) 30572 and industrial star...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14405

Using Google Earth Images in Studying the Rasheed and Domiat Branches

Ahmed M. D. E. Hassanein · Advances in Research · 2015

Google Earth images were widely used to remotely collect qualitative as well as quantitative data about rivers. The use of this free source of data to explore the Nile River was discussed in this paper. The route of the two branches namely Rasheed and Domiat were defined on Googl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15336

Feasibility for Same Day Tuberculosis Diagnosis Using the Smear Microscopy Approach in Rural South Western Uganda

Joel Bazira, Bashir Mwambi & Winnie Muyindike · Advances in Research · 2015

Background: WHO recently recommended the collection of two sputum smears and that these specimens can be collected in an accelerated scheme called front-loaded or same-day microscopy. We studied the feasibility of same day sputum smear microscopy in rural refugee settlement in So...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/9752

Measuring Innovation Culture: Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Questionnaire

Ana Muñoz-van den Eynde, Maria Cornejo-Cañamares, Irene Diaz-Garcia & Emilio Muñoz · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: In this paper, we describe the design and validation of the Radiography of Innovation Culture-Multidimensional Questionnaire (RIC-MQ), aimed at studying innovation culture in organizations from the perspective of individuals in addition to taking context into account. It ha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15533

Analysis of Ecological Footprint at Educational Institute Scale (A Case of an Iranian High School)

K. Habibi, A. Rahimi, B. Shahmoradi & H. Abdi · Advances in Research · 2015

Aim: Ecological Footprint Assessment (EFA) is one of the suitable indices helping decision makers and authorities in general and environmental scientists in particular in assessing sustainable development. Schools are one of the educational institutes, where measuring this index...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13042

A Study of Marine Sport Tourism Development on Island – A Case Study of Jibei in Penghu, Taiwan

Li Chu Chang Liao, Tsung Min Yang & Hsiao Ming Chang · Advances in Research · 2015

Marine sport tourism in Taiwan has become one of the popular intensive tours in recent years. However, related research has focused on the economic and social issues, which overlooks factors contributing to the successful development of sport tourism. The main purpose of this stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15031

Contact Analysis for Coupling of Plates and Screws in Fracture Fixation of Cortical Bone

Gaffar Gailani, Rachid Moumni & Malek Brahimi · Advances in Research · 2015

Internal fixation is a common treatment for bone fracture. Bone fracture occurs due to different reasons such as motor vehicle accidents, falling,…etc. The treatment is performed by fixing plate and screws to the fracture site. Lack of stability of the implants (plates and screws...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14189

Relationship between E3 SUMO-protein Ligase NSE2 (NSMCE2) with Ecto-5'-nucleotidase, ADA and AMPDA Enzymes in Patients with Atherosclerosis

Wesen Adel Mehdi & Nagham A. Jasim · Advances in Research · 2014

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the level of the E3 SUMO-Protein Ligase (NSMCE2) and their relationship to Ecto-5'-nucleotidase, ADA and AMPDA enzymes in patients with atherosclerosis compared to control group. Method: Five ml of venous blood was drawn from sixt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14224

Effect of Methionine and Organic Acid on Apparent Nutrient Utilization and Gut Morphology of Broiler Chicken

A. O. Adeniji, A. D. Ologhobo, O. A. Adebiyi & I. O. Adejumo · Advances in Research · 2014

Aim: Nutrient metabolisability and gut morphological response of broiler birds fed diets supplemented with methionine and methionine hydoxy analogue with or without formic acid were investigated in a 56-day feeding trial. Methodology: One hundred and ninety-two one-day old unsexe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13840