Stephen Lwasa
Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics, Makerere University, Uganda

 Adam Charlton
Bangor University, UK

 Jalia N. Packwood
Bangor University, UK

 Andrew S. Ayor
College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology, Makerere University, Uganda

 John B. Kirabira
Bangor University, UK

 Khairallah Naillah
Nafici Environmental Research, UK.

 Miremadi, Florence
Nafici Environmental Research, UK.

 Davis B. Bariho
Oribags Innovations (U) Limited

 Rusia Orikiriza
Oribags Innovations (U) Limited

 Esther Mugambe
Musabody Machinery (U) Limited, Uganda

 Leticia Katiiti
Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics, Makerere University, Uganda

 Grace Mbabazi
Department of Agribusiness and Natural Resource Economics, Makerere University, Uganda

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Stephen Lwasa, Adam Charlton, Jalia N. Packwood, Andrew S. Ayor, John B. Kirabira, Khairallah Naillah, Miremadi, Florence, Davis B. Bariho, Rusia Orikiriza, Esther Mugambe, Leticia Katiiti and Grace Mbabazi “A New Value Proposition for Uganda’s Maize Stover to Manufacture Moulded Pulp Packaging Material for Fruits and Vegetables ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.01-13 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8701

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A New Value Proposition for Uganda’s Maize Stover to Manufacture Moulded Pulp Packaging Material for Fruits and Vegetables

 Temitope O. Alakija
Department of Statistics, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

 Ismaila S. Amusa
Department of Mathematics, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

 Bolanle O. Olusan
Department of Mathematics, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

 Ademola A. Fadiji
Department of Statistics, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria

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Temitope O. Alakija; Ismaila S. Amusa; Bolanle O. Olusan; Ademola A. Fadiji “On New Probabilistic Hermite Polynomials ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.14-20 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8702

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On New Probabilistic Hermite Polynomials

 Ravindra B. Malabadi
Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574199, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India

 Nethravathi TL
Department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), SJC Institute of Technology, Chikkaballapur-5621010, Karnataka state, India

 Kiran P. Kolkar
Department of Botany, Karnatak Science College, Dharwad-580003, Karnataka State, India

 Raju K. Chalannavar
Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574199, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India

 Bhagyavana S. Mudigoudra
Department of Computer Science, Maharani Cluster University, Bangalore- 560 001, Karnataka state, India

 Gholamreza Abdi
Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran

 Himansu Baijnath
Ward Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa

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106. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Induction of somatic embryogenesis in Papaya (Carica papaya L.). Research in Biotechnology. 2011; 2(5):40-55.
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108. Malabadi RB, Vijayakumar S, Nataraja K, Mulgund GS. Induction of somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in Grapes (Vitis vinifera L.). Botany Research International. 2010; 3 (2):48-55.
109. Ramarosandratana AV, Malabadi RB, Van Staden J. Gain and loss of embryogenic competence in Norway spruce (Picea abies) embryo segments. South African Journal of Botany. 2004; 70(2):365.
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112. Ramarosandratana AV, Malabadi RB, Van Staden J. Triiodobenzoic-acid mimics the effect of supraoptimal dose of auxin by inhibiting somatic embryo initiation in Norway spruce. South African Journal of Botany. 2004; 70 (2):365.
113. Malabadi RB, Choudhary H, Tandon P. Effect of gelling agent, carbon sources and sterilization methods on initiation and establishment of embryogenic cultures in Khasi pine (Pinus kesiya Royle ex. Gord). Applied Biological Research. 2003; 8(1&2): 1-8.
114. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K. Plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis in Pinus kesiya (Royle ex. Gord.) influenced by triacontanol. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum. 2005; 27 (4A): 531-537.
115. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Cold-enhanced somatic embryogenesis in Pinus patula is mediated by calcium. South African Journal of Botany. 2006; 72(4): 613-618.
116. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Somatic embryogenesis from vegetative shoot apices of mature trees of Pinus patula. Tree Physiology. 2005; 25: 11-16.
117. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Vijaykumar S. How somatic cells follows embryogenic pathway during cloning mature trees of conifers? Journal of Phytological Research. 2009; 22 (1): 53-56.
118. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. 24-epibrassinolide induces somatic embryogenesis in Pinus wallichiana A. B. Jacks. Journal of Plant Sciences. 2007; 2(2):171-178.
119. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis using secondary needles of mature trees of Pinus roxburghii Sarg. International Journal of Botany. 2007; 3(1):40-47.
120. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S, Mulgund GS. Induction of somatic embryogenesis in mature coniferous forest trees. Research in Biotechnology. 2011; 2(5):08-33.
121. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Breakthrough in Forest Biotechnology. University of KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, News paper. Vol-2 (3) March 2005 page no-3.
122. Malabadi RB et al., Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis using shoot apex in Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster): 2007. ITQB-Progress Report-Page No-96. Portugal. 2007.
123. Park SY, Klimaszewska KK, Malabadi RB, Mansfield SD. Embryogenic cultures of Lodgepole pine originating from mature trees and from immature seed explants. IUFRO Tree BiotechnologyConference, June 28th- July 2nd 2009,Whistler, BC, Canada, p 60 (abstract). 2009.
124. Aronen T, Pehkonen T, Malabadi RB, Ryynänen L. Somatic embryogenesis of Scots pine –Advances in pine tissue culture at Metla. Vegetative propagation of conifers for enhancing landscaping and tree breeding Proceedings of the Nordic meeting held in September 10th-11th 2008 at Punkaharju, Finland.
125. Aronen TS, Pehkonen T, Malabadi RB, Ryynanen L. Somatic embryogenesis of Scots pine-advances in pine tissue culture at Metla. Vegetative propagation of conifers for enhancing landscaping and tree breeding. Proceedings of the Nordic meeting held in September 10-11th 2008 at Punkaharju, Finland. Working Papers of the Finnish Forest Research Institute. 2008; 114; 68-71.
126. Aronen TS, Ryynanen L, Malabadi RB. Somatic embryogenesis of Scots pine: Initiation of cultures from mature tree explants and enhancement of culture system [Abstract]. In: IUFRO Tree Biotechnology Conference , June 3-8, 2007,Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal, No.SIX. 2. 2007.
127. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K. Triacontanol induced somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in Catharanthus roseus. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences. 2009; 31: 147-151.
128. Teixeira da Silva JA, Malabadi RB. Factors affecting somatic embryogenesis in conifers. Journal of Forestry Research. 2012; 23(4):503-515.
129. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Meti NT, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Influence of bud break and apical meristematic tissue competence during cloning mature trees of conifers. Research in Plant Biology. 2012; 2(2): 43-47.
130. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Vijaykumar S. Smoke induced seed germination and somatic embryogenesis. Journal of Phytological Research. 2009; 22 (2):205-209.
131. Malabadi RB, Meti NT, Vijayakumar S, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K. Activation of cambial layer influences cloning of mature trees of conifers. Research in Biotechnology. 2012; 3(2): 78-82.
132. Mulgund GS, Meti NT, Malabadi RB, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Factors influencing cloning mature trees of conifers. Research in Plant Biology. 2012; 2(2): 38-42.
133. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Somatic embryos can be induced from the vegetative shoot apex of mature Pinus patula trees. South African Journal of Botany. 2003; :450-451.
134. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Nataraja K. Salicylic acid induces somatic embryogenesis from mature trees of Pinus roxburghii (Chir pine) using TCL Technology. Tree and Forestry Science and Biotechnology. 2008; 2(1): 34-39.
135. Mulgund GS, Meti NT, Malabadi RB, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Role of salicyclic acid on conifer somatic embryogenesis. Research in Biotechnology. 2012; 3(2): 57-61.
136. Malabadi RB. Effect of glutathione on maturation of somatic embryos derived from vegetative shoot apices of mature trees of Pinus roxburghii. Journal of Phytological Research. 2006; 19 (1): 35-38.
137. Aronen TS, Ryynanen L, Malabadi RB. Somatic embryogenesis of Scots pine: Initiation of cultures from mature tree explants and enhancement of culture system. 2007 IUFRO tree biotechnology conference held on 3-8th June in Ponta delgada, Azores islands, Portugal. SIX-2. 2007; (Abstract).
138. Malabadi RB, Choudhary H, Tandon P. Plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis in Pinus kesiya (Royle ex. Gord). Applied Biological Research. 2002; 4: 1-10.
139. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Putrescine influences somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in Pinus gerardiana Wall. American Journal of Plant Physiology. 2007; 2(2):107-114.
140. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Smoke-saturated water influences somatic embryogenesis using vegetative shoot apices of mature trees of Pinus wallichiana A. B. Jacks. Journal of Plant Sciences. 2007; 2 (1): 45- 53.
141. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Nataraja K. A new approach involving salicyclic acid and thin cell layers for cloning mature trees of Pinus roxburghii (Chir Pine). The Americas Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 2008; 2(2):56-59.
142. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Optimized somatic embryogenesis in Pinus patula. Sixth Annual Meeting Conference of the Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, Department of Botany, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. 2004; Pp-20.
143. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Somatic embryogenesis and biochemical analysis of in vitro derived plants in mothbean (Vigna aconitifolia Jacq.). Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 2003; 4: 69- 74.
144. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA. Thin cell layers: Application to forestry biotechnology. Tree and Forestry Science and Biotechnology. 2011; 5(1): 14-18.
145. Malabadi RB, Choudhury H, Tandon P. Initiation, maintenance and maturation of somatic embryos from thin apical dome sections in Pinus kesiya (Royle ex. Gord) promoted by partial desiccation and gellan gum. Scientia Horticulturae. 2004; 102: 449-459.
146. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Mulgund GS. Induction of somatic embryogenesis in Pinus caribaea. Tree and Forestry Science and Biotechnology. 2011; 5(1): 27-32.
147. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Influence of triacontanol on somatic embryogenesis of Pinus roxburghii Sarg. Baltic Forestry. 2007; 13(1): 39-44.
148. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Recent developments of clonal forestry in South Africa. Seventh Annual Meeting Conference of the Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, Department of Botany, University of KwaZulu- Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. 2005; 2.
149. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K, Vijaykumar S, Mulgund GS. Evidence of WUSCHEL (WOX2) gene expression during induction of somatic embryogenesis from apical shoot buds of mature trees of P. roxburghii. Research in Plant Biology. 2011; 1(4):77-85.
150. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S, Mulgund GS. Journey of a single cell to a plantlet via in vitro cloning mature trees of conifers. Research in Biotechnology. 2011; 2(6):01-07.
151. Malabadi RB, van Staden J. Storability and germination of sodium alginate encapsulated somatic embryos derived from the vegetative shoot apices of mature Pinus patula trees. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 2005; 82:259-265.
152. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Large scale production and storability of encapsulated somatic embryos of Mothbean (Vigna aconitifolia Jacq.). Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2002; 11:61-64.
153. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. In vitro storage of synthetic seeds in Clitoria ternatea (Linn.). Phytomorphology. 2002; 52 (2&3): 231-237.
154. Malabadi RB. Protoplast isolation, culture and plant regeneration in Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea Linn.). Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant breeding. 2003; 243-246.
155. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Cryopreservation and plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis in Clitoria ternatea. Phytomorphology. 2004; 54 (1&2):7-17.
156. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Cryopreservation and plant regeneration via somatic embryogenesis using shoot apical domes of mature Pinus roxburghii Sarg. Trees. In vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Plant. 2006; 42 (2): 152-159.
157. Malabadi RB, Lokare-Naik S, Meti NT, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from in vitro derived plants and callus cultures of Clitoria ternatea; Evaluation of antimicrobial activity. Research in Biotechnology. 2012; 3(5): 26-38
158. Malabadi RB, Chalannavar RK, Meti NT, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Synthesis of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles by callus cultures and in vitro derived plants of Catharanthus roseus. Research in Pharmacy. 2012; 2(6):18- 31.
159. Malabadi RB, Meti NT, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from in vitro derived plants and callus cultures of Costus speciosus (Koen.): Assessment of antibacterial activity. Research in Plant Biology. 2012; 2(4): 32-42.
160. Malabadi RB, Meti NT, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Smoke saturated water promoted in vitro seed germination of an epiphytic orchid Oberonia ensiformis (Rees) Lindl. Research in Plant Biology. 2012; 2(5): 32-40.
161. Mulgund GS, Meti NT, Malabadi RB, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S. Smoke promoted in vitro seed germination of Pholidota pallida. Research in Plant Biology. 2012; 2(2): 24-29.
162. Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Malabadi RB, Vijayakumar S. TDZ induced in vitro propagation of an epiphytic orchid Xenikophyton smeeanum (Reichb. f.). Research in Plant Biology. 2011; 1(4):07-15.
163. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S, Mulgund GS. In vitro seed germination of an epiphytic orchid Xenikophyton smeeanum (Reichb. f.) by using smoke-saturated-water as a natural growth promoter. International Journal of Biological Technology. 2011; 2(2):35-41.
164. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Mulgund GS. In vitro shoot regeneration by culture of Liparis elliptica (Rees) Lindl., shoot tip-derived transverse thin cell layers induced by 24-epi Brassinolide. International Journal of Plant Developmental Biology. 2009; 3(1): 47-51.
165. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Mulgund GS. TDZ ¬induced in vitro shoot regeneration of Aerides maculosum Lindl., from shoot tip thin cell layers. Floriculture and Ornamental Biotechnology. 2009; 3(1): 35-39.
166. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Mulgund GS. Micropropagation of Eria dalzelli (Dalz.) Lindl. through TCL in vitro culture. Floriculture and Ornamental Biotechnology. 2008; 2(2):77-80.
167. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Nataraja K, Mulgund GS. Shoot tip transverse thin cell layers and 24-epibrassinolide in the micropropagation of Cymbidium bicolor Lindl. Floriculture and Ornamental Biotechnology. 2008; 2(2): 44-48.
168. Malabadi RB, Parashar A, Ganguly A, Mavanur SR. Expression of Dengue virus envelope protein in a different plant system. Faculty Research and Development day, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 19th November 2010. Abstract No-69, page no-31. (Poster presentation).
169. Malabadi RB, Chalannavar RK, Meti NT, Mulgund GS, Nataraja K, Vijayakumar S, Narayanaswamy VK, Odhav B. Detection of Glutathione S-Transferase gene (GST2 and GST3) during induction of somatic embryogenesis in grape. Research in Biotechnology. 2013; 4(1):01-11.
170. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Vijaykumar S. Expression of WUSCHEL-gene promoting somatic embryogenesis in plants. Journal of Phytological Research. 2009; 22 (1): 103-106.
171. Malabadi RB, Teixeira da Silva JA, Nataraja K. Stable and consistent Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation in Pinus roxburghi (Chir Pine). Tree and Forestry Science and Biotechnology. 2008; 2(1):7-13.
172. Malabadi RB, Nataraja K. Alkaloid biosynthesis influenced by Agrobacterium- rhizogenesis mediated genetic transformation and bioreactor in Clitoria ternatea (Linn.). Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology. 2003; 4: 169-178.
173. Malabadi RB, Mulgund GS, Vijaykmar S. Tree biotechnology: Recent updates on genetic transformation of conifers. Journal of Phytological Research. 2009; 22 (2):177-181.
174. Malabadi RB. Production of edible vaccines for oral immunization in transgenic plants: Current and future prospective. Journal of Phytological Research. 2008; 21(1):1-10.
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Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cannabis Industries: In Vitro Plant Tissue Culture

 Awode, A. U.
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

 Ezera, J. E.
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

 Adoga, S. O
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

 Wapwera, J. A
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria

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Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Neem Seed (Azadirachta indica) Extracts

 Ogechi Mercy Okorocha
Department of Department of Soil Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.

 Emmanuel Uzoma Onweremadu
Department of Department of Soil Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.

 Chioma Mildred Ahukaemere
Department of Department of Soil Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.

 Bernadine Ngozi Aririguzo
Department of Department of Soil Science and Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria.

 Adaobi Uchenna Onyechere
Department of Soil Science, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, Nigeria

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Ogechi Mercy Okorocha, Emmanuel Uzoma Onweremadu, Chioma Mildred Ahukaemere, Bernadine Ngozi Aririguzo and Adaobi Uchenna Onyechere “Current and Potential Soil Suitability for Cassava for Sustainable Production in Varying Soils of Bayelsa State Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.48-57 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8705

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Current and Potential Soil Suitability for Cassava for Sustainable Production in Varying Soils of Bayelsa State Nigeria

 Gege Juliana Nguwasen
Department of Agribusiness, Joseph Sarwua Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria

 Ocholi, Ali
Department of Agribusiness, Joseph Sarwua Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria

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Profitability Analysis and Efficiency of Ginger Marketing in Benue State, Nigeria

 Julius K. Maina
Department of Animal Sciences, Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya, P.O. Box 109-60400, Chuka.

 Roseline K. Kahindi
Department of Animal Sciences, Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya, P.O. Box 109-60400, Chuka.

 James G. Kirimi
Directorate of Livestock and Fisheries, Meru County Government, Kenya, P.O. Box 185-60202, Nkubu.

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Effects of Supplementing Different Levels of Stinging Nettle Leaf Meal on the Growth Performance of Starter Broilers

 Philip Kofi Asiwome Segbedzi
Directorate of Physical Development and Estate Management, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

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Investigation of Construction Cost Overrun Issues and Management: Evidence from a Public University in Ghana

 Ravindra B. Malabadi
Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574199, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India

 Kiran P. Kolkar
Department of Botany, Karnatak Science College, Dharwad-580003, Karnataka State, India

 Raju K. Chalannavar
Department of Applied Botany, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri-574199, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India

 Antonia Neidilê Ribeiro Munhoz
Department of Chemistry, Environment and Food, Federal Institute of Amazonas, Campus Manaus Centro, Amazonas, Brazil- 69020-120

 Gholamreza Abdi
Department of Biotechnology, Persian Gulf Research Institute, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, 75169, Iran

 Himansu Baijnath
Ward Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa

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Cannabis sativa: Dioecious into Monoecious Plants influencing Sex Determination

 Daniel-Kyei Kankam
Takoradi Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Takoradi, Western Region, Ghana

 Castro Owusu- Manu Kwabena
Ho Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana

 Dominic Boateng
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana

 Alexander Fordjour
Koforidua Technical University, Faculty of Engineering, Koforidua- Eastern Region, Ghana

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Effect of Blade Number on the Performance of a Centrifugal Pump Using Commercial Tool ANYS 91.2

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Student at Marist International University College, Masters Programme of Counselling Psychology and Spirituality, Kenya

 Dr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe
Lecturer Marist International University College, Kenya

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Influence of Parents’ Death on Psychosocial Wellbeing of Adolescents: Selected Orphanages in Nairobi, Kenya

 Muthoni F. Muriithi
Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, Kenyatta University, Kenya

 Winifred Mutuku
Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science, Kenyatta University, Kenya

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Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Corruption Dynamics in Kenya

 A.U. Awode
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

 G.M. Dalyop
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

 S. D. Olatidoye
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

 S. Tijani
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

 I. H. Kalu
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

 O. Adeyanju
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

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Extraction, Chemical Modification and Characterization of Turmeric Dye (Curcuma longa) and its Application on Cotton Fabric

 Jenelyn R. Agua
Biology Program, Math and Science Department, College of Arts and Sciences Education, DPT Building, University of Mindanao, Matina, Davao City, Philippines

 Kathlyn Shyne N. Crausos
Biology Program, Math and Science Department, College of Arts and Sciences Education, DPT Building, University of Mindanao, Matina, Davao City, Philippines

 Jemavelle Mie L. Sasam
Biology Program, Math and Science Department, College of Arts and Sciences Education, DPT Building, University of Mindanao, Matina, Davao City, Philippines

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Growth Rate and Thigmotactic Behavior of Turkestan Cockroach (Blatta lateralis) Under Different Illumination Conditions

 Mohammed Al Bahri
Department of Basic Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Post Box 42, PC 400, Ibra, Oman.pines

 Al Maha Al Habsi
Department of Basic Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Post Box 42, PC 400, Ibra, Oman.

 Khalid Al Hashmi
Department of Basic Sciences, A’Sharqiyah University, Post Box 42, PC 400, Ibra, Oman.

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Noise Measurements in Residential Areas in North A’ Sharqiyah Region -Oman

 Adebara Lanre
Department Of Mathematics and Statistics, The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

 Bolarinwa Folashade Adeola
Department Of Mathematics and Statistics, The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

 Alabi Remilekun Enitan
Department Of Mathematics and Statistics, The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State

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Social-Cultural and Physiological Impact of Childlessness on Married Couple in Ado –Ekiti

 Jazi Imen
Assistant Professor Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine Of Monastir, University Of Monastir , La Rabta Hospital ,Street Jabbari 1007 Tunis , Tunisia

 Mhiri Hela
Resident Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine Of Monastir, University Of Monastir , La Rabta Hospital ,Street Jabbari 1007 Tunis , Tunisia

 Laarbi Maroua
Dentist Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine Of Monastir, University Of Monastir , La Rabta Hospital ,Street Jabbari 1007 Tunis , Tunisia

 Jemmali Badiaa
Professor Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine Of Monastir, University Of Monastir , La Rabta Hospital ,Street Jabbari 1007 Tunis , Tunisia

 Chamli Mohamed Ali
Professor Department Of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty Of Dental Medicine Of Monastir, University Of Monastir , La Rabta Hospital ,Street Jabbari 1007 Tunis , Tunisia

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Jazi Imen, Mhiri Hela, Laarbi Maroua, Jemmali Badiaa, Chamli Mohamed Ali “Factors Affecting Dental Fear and Anxiety in Children: A Cross Sectional Study in Tunisia North Africa ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.158-164 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8717

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Factors Affecting Dental Fear and Anxiety in Children: A Cross Sectional Study in Tunisia North Africa

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Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

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Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

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Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

 Isa, Joshua Fom
Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

 Kwarpo, Irmiya Philemon
Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

 Pam, Stephen
Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

 Garba, Sa’ad Adamu
Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

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Integrated Science Department, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State

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Dr Duguryil, Ayuba Pewat; Dr Mrs Gotep, Deborah Miri; Mandungs, David Maju; Isa, Joshua Fom; Kwarpo, Irmiya Philemon; Pam, Stephen; Garba, Sa’ad Adamu and Dalokom, Amos Dakyen “Comparism of Biogas Production by Maize and Sorghum Staiks in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State: Implication for Household Energy Supply ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.165-170 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8718

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Comparism of Biogas Production by Maize and Sorghum Staiks in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State: Implication for Household Energy Supply

 Iffat Tamanna
Dept of Computer Science& Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business & Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Md Ahsanul Haque
Dept of Computer Science& Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business & Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Iffat Tamanna, Md Ahsanul Haque “Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Different Deep Learning Algorithms for Facial Expression Recognition ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.171-177 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8719

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Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Different Deep Learning Algorithms for Facial Expression Recognition

 Gad Dauda Sumdhin
Department of Chemistry Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

 Auwal Adamu Mahmoud
Department of Chemistry Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

 Haruna Adamu
Department of Chemistry Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

 Shiphrah Retu Afsa
National Centre for Remote Sensing Jos, Nigeria

 Wisdom Raymond
Specialist Hospital Yola

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Gad Dauda Sumdhin, Auwal Adamu Mahmoud, Haruna Adamu, Shiphrah Retu Afsa, Wisdom Raymond “Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Different Deep Learning Algorithms for Facial Expression Recognition ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.178-184 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8720

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Analysis of Anions Distribution in Gobbiya Dam Water, Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State by GIS

 Evelyn Obianuju Egolum (Ph.D)
Department of Science Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

  Chime, Chukwuma Sunday
Federal Government College, Nise

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Evelyn Obianuju Egolum (Ph.D), and Chime, Chukwuma Sunday “Effect of the Use of Information and Communication Technology on The Instruction of Physics in Secondary Schools in Awka Education Zone of Anambra State ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.185-190 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8721

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Effect of the Use of Information and Communication Technology on The Instruction of Physics in Secondary Schools in Awka Education Zone of Anambra State

 Percival S. Paras
Far Eastern University-Manila, Institute of Education, Manila, Philippines

 Achilles Alfred C. Ferranco
Far Eastern University-Manila, Institute of Education, Manila, Philippines

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Percival S. Paras and Achilles Alfred C. Ferranco “Bridging Educational Gaps Among University Students During the New Normal through the Kumustahan Project: A Focus Group Discussion Initiative for Higher Education ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.191-203 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8722

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Bridging Educational Gaps Among University Students During the New Normal through the Kumustahan Project: A Focus Group Discussion Initiative for Higher Education

 Bashir S.
Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria.

 Muhammad A.
Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria.

 Garba I. D.
Department of Mathematics, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, Nigeria.

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Transmission Dynamics of Peste des petit ruminant (PPR) in sheep and goats: A Mathematical Modelling Approach

 Sondip Poul Singha
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Md. Shamiul Islam
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Susmoy Bless Singh
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

 Julkar Naeem
Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Unpacking the Complexities of Armed Conflict Fatalities in Bangladesh: A Data-driven Study of Factors, Actors, and Spatial Patterns

 HPC Wasanta Pathirana
Psychology & Counselling Unit, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute

 Ven. Wijithadhamma, Medagampitiye
Professor, Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

 WAG Perera
Senior Professor, Department of Philosophy & Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

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Prominent Value of Mindfulness for Coping Up with Job Related Stress of Employees who Work in The Finance Sector During the Covid-19

 K.S. Adamu
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, Bayero University Kano, Kano State Nigeria.

 Y.H. Bichi
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, Bayero University Kano, Kano State Nigeria.

 A.Y. Nasiru
Department of Microbiology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi state, Nigeria.

 A.M. Babangida
Department of Biochemistry, Bayero University Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.

 M.M. Umar
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Life Science, Bayero University Kano, Kano State Nigeria.

 G. Usman
Department of Environmental Studies, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

 R. Muhammad
Department of Chemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi state, Nigeria.

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Review: Synthetic Microbial Consortia in Bioremediation and Biodegradation

 Dr Okafo Okoreaffia
Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri

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Dr Okafo Okoreaffia “Indeterminate Employment Opportunities Available for Cooperative Graduates in Nigeria: Challenges and Remedies ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.242-247 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8728

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Indeterminate Employment Opportunities Available for Cooperative Graduates in Nigeria: Challenges and Remedies

 FAGBOHUNMI, Griffin Siji
Department of Computer Engineering Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

 Uchegbu Chinenye E.
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria

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FAGBOHUNMI, Griffin Siji, Uchegbu Chinenye E. “An Improved Energy-Efficient Device-to-Device Communication in Overlaying Cellular Networks ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.248-259 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8729

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An Improved Energy-Efficient Device-to-Device Communication in Overlaying Cellular Networks

 Blessing Obianuju Emedolu
University of Jos, Bauchi Road, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

 Godwin Thomas
University of Jos, Bauchi Road, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

 Nentawe Y. Gurumdimma
University of Jos, Bauchi Road, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

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Blessing Obianuju Emedolu, Godwin Thomas, Nentawe Y. Gurumdimma “Phishing Website Detection using Multilayer Perceptron ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.260-267 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8730

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Phishing Website Detection using Multilayer Perceptron

 Ignatius Chigozie Onyechere
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

 Collins Uchechukwu Anya
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

 Lewechi Anyaogu
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

 Luvia Ezeamaku
Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

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Ignatius Chigozie Onyechere, Collins Uchechukwu Anya, Lewechi Anyaogu and Luvia Ezeamaku “Review on the Suitability of Bamboo as a Building Material in Nigeria ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.268-273 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8731

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Review on the Suitability of Bamboo as a Building Material in Nigeria

 R.O. Ehidiamen
Department of Sciences, NICTM Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria

 I. Aigbedion
Department of Physics, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

 K.O. Ozegin
Department of Physics, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

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R.O. Ehidiamen, I. Aigbedion and K.O. Ozegin “Post-Foundation Studies Using Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Methods at New Agbor Road, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-8-issue-7, pp.274-285 July 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2023.8732

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Post-Foundation Studies Using Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Methods at New Agbor Road, Uromi, Edo State, Nigeria

 Dennis Redeemer Korda
Department of ICT, Bolgatanga Technical University

 Emmanuel Oteng Dapaah
Department of ICT, E.P College of Education, Bimbilla

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 Anthony Fidelis Dung
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

 Sebastine George Eze
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

 Emri Samuel Inaku
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

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