Ebiye Adipere
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria.

 Samuel Nnadi Wekhe
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nkpolu, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 Nathaniel O. Iboyi
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria.

 Sheila Ojei Michael
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria.

 Valentine Obinna Okpoko
Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria.

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Effect of Red Mangrove Leaves on Haematological Parameters of Broilers

 Danish Ali
Department of Computer Science, GPGC Haripur, Pakistan

 Md. Tahmidul Huque
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Bangladesh

 Jafreen Jafor Godhuli
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, Bangladesh

 Naeem Ahmed
Department of Computer Science, GPGC Haripur, Pakistan

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 Hadi Khazaei. M.D., M.S., M.C.R.
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 97239, USA

 Danesh Khazaei
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 97239, USA

 Kaneez Abbas
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 97239, USA

 Davin Ashraf
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 97239, USA

 John D Ng.
Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 97239, USA

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Ultrasonography of Lacrimal Gland involvement in systemic Sarcoidosis

 Adigwe. Adanna Blessing
Department of Physics University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 Nwosu, Leonard Ifeanyi
Department of Physics University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 Nwosu, Bright Obinna
Department of Geology University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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Hydrogeologic Survey Using Electrical Resistivity Method for Sustainable Water Supply Development in Parts of Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria

 Musa N.
Department of Applied Physics, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria

 Kalip A.
Department of Applied Physics, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria

 Udunenwu B.C.
Department of Applied Physics, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria

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Deducing the Relaxation Times of Some Polar Solvents Using Cole-Cole Relaxation Model

 Samson Dauda Yusuf
Department of Physics, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria

 Chima Oji
Department of Physics, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria

 Abdulmumini Zubairu Loko
Department of Physics, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria

 Alhassan Tijani
Department of Works, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Construction of A Remote Home Automation and Security System Using Raspberry PI

 Edah Oba Alexander
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos. Nigeria.

 Awode Udukhomo Anthony
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria.

 Azike Ruth
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria.

 Jidimma Joel Augustine
Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria.

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Phytochemical Screening, Antimicrobial Activities and Gas Chromatography Profile of the n-Hexane extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum “Fenugreek” Seed Oil

 Unggul Satrio Yudhotomo
Fakultas Teknologi Pertahanan, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

 Selfira Salsabilla
Fakultas Manajemen Pertahanan, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

 Khaerudin
Fakultas Teknologi Pertahanan, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

 Timbul Siahaan
Fakultas Teknologi Pertahanan, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

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2.2 Ghz S-Band Helical Antenna Design for Earth Surveillance LAPAN-TUBSAT Data Acquisition in Indonesia Regional Security

 Misbahu Sambo
Department of Biochemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Molecular Genetics and Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.

 Selfira Salsabilla
Fakultas Manajemen Pertahanan, Universitas Pertahanan Republik Indonesia

 Abdulqadir Yunusa
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

 Usman Yunusa
Biochemistry Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.

 Abdullahi Garba Jakwa
Department of Biochemistry, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.

 Isah Labaran
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

 Abubakar Bawa
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

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Aqueous Extract of Date Fruit (Phoenix Dactylifera) Has Hepatocurative Effect on Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Toxicity in Rats

 Mudavanhu Tsikai
Masvingo Agritex, P Bag 354 Masvingo, Zimbabwe

 Ignatius Govere
Masvingo Agritex, P Bag 354 Masvingo, Zimbabwe

 Kainos Manyeruke
Masvingo Agritex, P Bag 354 Masvingo, Zimbabwe

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Impact Assessment of Indigenous Chickens Production Interventions in the Semi-arid Regions of Zimbabwe: Case of Chivi District

 Lemnyuy Prosper Yiika
Department of Geology, Mining and Environmental Science, University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon

 Ndema Mbongué Jean-Lavenir
Department of Geology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Department of Earth Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Yaoundé, Cameroon

 Mboudou Germain Marie Monespérance
Department of Geology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon

 Emmanuel Eseya Mengu
Department of Geology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon

 Bewah Emilien Bih
Department of Geology, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
University of the West of Scotland-London Campus

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Lemnyuy Prosper Yiika, Ndema Mbongué Jean-Lavenir, Mboudou Germain Marie Monespérance, Emmanuel Eseya Mengu, Bewah Emilien Bih, “Contamination and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Stream Sediments of Bambui Area, Western Cameroon ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-11, pp.64-75 November 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-11/64-75.pdf

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Contamination and Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Stream Sediments of Bambui Area, Western Cameroon

 Abu, M. A.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 Amakoromo, E. R.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

 Eruteya. O. C.
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

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Abu, M. A., Amakoromo, E. R. and Eruteya. O. C., “Chemical and Nutritional Compositions of Cheese-Like Products from Tiger Nut and Soybean Fermented with Lactobacillus Plantarum Strain AMA2A ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-11, pp.76-80 November 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-11/76-80.pdf

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Chemical and Nutritional Compositions of Cheese-Like Products from Tiger Nut and Soybean Fermented with Lactobacillus Plantarum Strain AMA2A