Isaac. O. Oyewo, (PhD)
Federal College of Forestry, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN, M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan Oyo State Nigeria

  K. O. Adelalu
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000 Ogbomoso, Nigeria

  M. D, Oyedele
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), P.M.B. 5054 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

  E.O. Oladipupo-Alade
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), P.M.B. 5054 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

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K. O. Adelalu, Isaac. O. Oyewo, (PhD), M. D, Oyedele, E.O. Oladipupo-Alade, “Farm Productivity among Small Scale Vegetable Farmers in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.01-07 July 2021  URL : https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/01-07.pdf

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Farm Productivity among Small Scale Vegetable Farmers in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

 Quazim B. Adebisi
Department of Chemistry, Federal college of Education Pankshin Plateau State, Nigeria

 Andrew D. Gosomji
Department of Chemistry, Federal college of Education Pankshin Plateau State, Nigeria

 Bwede D. Danbok
Department of Chemistry, Federal college of Education Pankshin Plateau State, Nigeria

 Emeka Aniobi
Department of Chemistry, Federal college of Education Pankshin Plateau State, Nigeria

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Quazim B. Adebisi, Andrew D. Gosomji, Bwede D. Danbok and Emeka Aniobi “Evaluation of the antibacterial and chromatographic activity of the stem bark of Andira Inermis (Cabbage Tree) ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.08-10 July 2021  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2021.6601

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Evaluation of the antibacterial and chromatographic activity of the stem bark of Andira Inermis (Cabbage Tree)

  Emmanuel Oluwasuen Garuba
Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

  Motunrayo A. Adebowale
Microbial Physiology and Biochemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

  Obinna Markraphael Ajunwa
Department of Microbiology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria

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Emmanuel Oluwasuen Garuba, Motunrayo A. Adebowale and Obinna Markraphael Ajunwa “The Effect of Electromagnetism on Growth and Flocculation Potential of some selected Yeasts in Batch and Fed Batch Cultivation Systems” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.11-16 July 2021  URL : https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/11-16.pdf

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The Effect of Electromagnetism on Growth and Flocculation Potential of some selected Yeasts in Batch and Fed Batch Cultivation Systems

  E. Basuki
Faculty of Food Technology and Agro-Industry, University of Mataram Indonesia

  N. Rahmayani
Faculty of Food Technology and Agro-Industry, University of Mataram Indonesia.

  I W. Sweca Yasa
Faculty of Food Technology and Agro-Industry, University of Mataram Indonesia

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E. Basuki, N. Rahmayani and I W. Sweca Yasa “Fortification of Tempeh Flour on the Chemical and Organoleptic Properties of Oyster Mushroom Nuggets” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.17-21 July 2021  URL : https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/17-21.pdf

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Fortification of Tempeh Flour on the Chemical and Organoleptic Properties of Oyster Mushroom Nuggets

  Ojo Afolabi Ayotunde
Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Redeemer’s University

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Entrepreneurship Education and Antecedents of Entrepreneurial Intention among University Students in South western Nigeria

 Dr. Samuel O. Ndukuba
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

  Dr. Chioma Okwor
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

  Dr Andrew Omaka
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

  Dr. Nnenne U. Onu
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

  Dr. Amarachi Ezeigbo
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

  Dr Nnamdi Okore
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

  Dr Benjamin Izuchukwu
Department of Optometry, Abia state University, Uturu, Nigeria. PMB 2000, Nigeria

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Dr Samuel O. Ndukuba, Dr. Chioma Okwor, Dr Andrew Omaka, Dr. Nnenne U. Onu, Dr. Amarachi Ezeigbo, Dr Nnamdi Okore and Dr Benjamin Izuchukwu, “Distribution of Oculo-Visual Anomalies According to Body Mass Index in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.29-32 July 2021  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/29-32.pdf

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Distribution of Oculo-Visual Anomalies According to Body Mass Index in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

  Oyanameh O.E
Department of Earth Sciences, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos, Nigeria

  Olabode O.O
Department of Geology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

  Korode A.I
Department of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences, Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun, Nigeria

  Osisanya W.O
Department of Physics, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

  Fatoye O.V
Department of Earth Sciences, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos, Nigeria

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Oyanameh O.E, Olabode O.O, Korode A.I, Osisanya W.O, Fatoye O.V “Geotechnical Investigation of a Proposed Dam Project, Iyah Gbede, Kogi State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.33-42 July 2021  URL : https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/33-42.pdf

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Geotechnical Investigation of a Proposed Dam Project, Iyah Gbede, Kogi State, Nigeria

 Gervais Manizabayo
Chemistry Department, College of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda, Rwanda

  Aimable Niyomugabo
Chemical Engineering Department, African Center of Excellence for Sustainable Mining, Copperbelt University, Zambia

  Dr. Uche John Chukwu
Pure and Industrial Chemistry Department, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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Gervais Manizabayo, Aimable Niyomugabo, Dr. Uche John Chukwu, “Synthesis and Application of Eco-Friendlyred Onion Skins Azo Dyes for the Removal of Cobalt from Aqueous Media” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.43-46 July 2021  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2021.6702

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Synthesis and Application of Eco-Friendlyred Onion Skins Azo Dyes for the Removal of Cobalt from Aqueous Media

 Ejeh Samson E.
American University of Nigeria Yola, Nigeria

 D. Yabwa
American University of Nigeria Yola, Nigeria

 Abuh Samuel O
American University of Nigeria Yola, Nigeria

 Yakubu Hassan Koji
American University of Nigeria Yola, Nigeria

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Ejeh Samson E., D. Yabwa , Abuh Samuel O, Yakubu Hassan Koji, “Determination of the thermal conductivity of some selected roof ceiling materials in Taraba State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.47-54 July 2021  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2021.6703

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Determination of the thermal conductivity of some selected roof ceiling materials in Taraba State, Nigeria

  Vipawadee Moonchaisook
Department of Mathematics Faculty of Science and Technology, Surindra Rajabhat University, Surin 3200, Thailand.

  Watakarn Moonchaisook
Computer Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Surin campus, Surin 32000, Thailand.

  Khattiya Moonchaisook
Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Surin campus, Surin 32000, Thailand.

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Vipawadee Moonchaisook, Watakarn Moonchaisook and Khattiya Moonchaisook “On the Diophantine Equation (5ⁿ)^x+(4^m p+1)^y=z²” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.55-58 July 2021  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2021.6704

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On the Diophantine Equation (5ⁿ)^x+(4^m p+1)^y=z²

  Achogo, Wisdom Hezekiah
Department of Mathematics/Statistics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, P.M.B 5047 Rumuolumeni, Nigeria

  Eleonu, Blessing Chikaodi
Department of Mathematics/Statistics, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola, P.M.B 5936 Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

 Nnoka, Love Cherukei
Department of Mathematics/Statistics, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic Rumuola, P.M.B 5936 Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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Achogo, Wisdom Hezekiah, Eleonu, Blessing Chikaodi, Nnoka, Love Cherukei “Entropy Generation on Thermal Transfer in MHD Natural Convection of Cu – H₂O Nanofluid in a Porous Medium with Heat Generation/Absorption” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.59-69 July 2021  URL : https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/59-69.pdf

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Entropy Generation on Thermal Transfer in MHD Natural Convection of Cu – H₂O Nanofluid in a Porous Medium with Heat Generation/Absorption

 Ranjit Kumar Shing
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Sohel Rana
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Md. Rakibul Basher
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Md. Sazzad Hossain
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Md. Hasibul Hasnat
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Faisal Ahahmmad
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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An Effective Deep Learning Approach Based On CNN to Predict COVID-19 Rapidly Using Chest Images

 Abba Mohammed
Department of Biochemistry, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria

 M.I. Shago
Department of Biochemistry, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria

 G. Suleiman
Department of Chemistry, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria

 M.U. Nasir
Department of Chemistry, Yobe State University, Damaturu, Nigeria

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Abba Mohammed, M.I. Shago, G. Suleiman and M.U. Nasir, “A suggestive evaluation and review on the synergy of Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) and Immune response towards Covid-19” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.76-82 July 2021  DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2021.6706

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A suggestive evaluation and review on the synergy of Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) and Immune response towards Covid-19

  AGBARA Gervase Ikechukwu
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Maiduguri, PMB 1069 Borno State, Nigeria

  SA’AD Abdulmumim Fadilah
Department of Food Science and Technology, University of Maiduguri, PMB 1069 Borno State, Nigeria

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Evaluation of the Physicofunctional, Proximate Composition, and Sensory Properties of Bread Produced from Blends of Wheat, Tuber Crop and Melon Seed Flours

 Julius Zulu
Department of Mathematics and Science Education, The University of Zambia, School of Education, Lusaka, Zambia

 Patricia Phiri Nalube
Department of Mathematics and Science Education, The University of Zambia, School of Education, Lusaka, Zambia

 Robert Changwe
Department of Mathematics and Science Education, The University of Zambia, School of Education, Lusaka, Zambia

 Simeon Mbewe
Department of Mathematics and Science Education, The University of Zambia, School of Education, Lusaka, Zambia

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Using ZOOM App in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) During COVID-19 Pandemic: Lecturers’ and Students’ Perspective

 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Khoi
Department of Scientific Research Affairs, Can Tho University

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Building a Knowledge Management Model for Fish Quality Management

 Kithure Joyce G.N.
Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya

 Nyamu Gideon Waithaka
Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya

 Eunice Klee Kitavi
Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya

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How Safe is the Water Consumed in Different Parts of Nairobi, Kenya?

  Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

 Aruna Osigbemhe Alasa
Physical Planning Department, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi, Nigeria

 Rosemary Chinonye Emeana
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

 Abel Oluwatosin Fagbami
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

 Harrison Ik Duruanyim
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

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Solomon Oisasoje Ayo-Odifiri, Aruna Osigbemhe Alasa, Rosemary Chinonye Emeana, Abel Oluwatosin Fagbami, Harrison Ik Duruanyim1 “Assessment of urban sprawl in Benin metropolis, Nigeria ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.110-117 July 2021  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/110-117.pdf

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Assessment of urban sprawl in Benin metropolis, Nigeria

  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Khoi
Department of Scientific Research Affairs, Can Tho University

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Khoi “Applying Blockchain Technology in Seafood Supply Chain Management” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-6-issue-7, pp.118-121 July 2021  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-6-issue-7/118-121.pdf

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Applying Blockchain Technology in Seafood Supply Chain Management