Nikolas Keith
School of Biological Sciences, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom

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Nikolas Keith “Production of Citric Acid from Aspergilus Niger ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.01-04 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/01-04.pdf

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Production of Citric Acid from Aspergilus Niger

 Engr. Theophilus E. Edeko
Institute of Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management (METI), Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

 Dr. Eseosa Omorogiuwa
Institute of Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management (METI), Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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Engr. Theophilus E. Edeko, and Dr. Eseosa Omorogiuwa ” Soil Resistivity, its Impact on Optimum Depth of Electrodes in Earthing System– Case Study University of Port Harcourt Residential Staff Quarters” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.05-12 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.71201

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Soil Resistivity, its Impact on Optimum Depth of Electrodes in Earthing System– Case Study University of Port Harcourt Residential Staff Quarters

 Abubakar Aliyu
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi-Nigeria

 Adamu Mohammed Babayo
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi-Nigeria

 Musa Hamza
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi-Nigeria

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Abubakar Aliyu, Adamu Mohammed Babayo, Musa Hamza ” Application of Therapeutic Architectural Principles in the Design of Drug Rehabilitation Centre for Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.13-19 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.71202

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Application of Therapeutic Architectural Principles in the Design of Drug Rehabilitation Centre for Nigeria

 Dr Amos Bulus Cirfat
Department of Biology, Chemistry and Early Childhood, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria.

 Dr.Zipporah Pewat Duguryil
Department of Biology, Chemistry and Early Childhood, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria.

 Dr. Henry David Katniyon
Department of Biology, Chemistry and Early Childhood, Federal College of Education, Pankshin, Plateau State, Nigeria.

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Dr Amos Bulus Cirfat, Dr.Zipporah Pewat Duguryil, Dr. Henry David Katniyon ” Analysis of Chemical Composition of Three Variants of Potash in North Central Nigeria: Implication on Public Health and Attainment of SDG No. 3 ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.20-23 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/20-23.pdf

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Analysis of Chemical Composition of Three Variants of Potash in North Central Nigeria: Implication on Public Health and Attainment of SDG No. 3

 Y.E. Waba
Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic Bali Taraba State, Nigeria

 S.T Mbap
Department of Animal Health and Production, Federal Polytechnic Bali Taraba State, Nigeria

 D.J.U. Kalla
Department of Animal Production, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, University Bauchi, Nigeria

 Y.P.Mancha
Department of Animal Production, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, University Bauchi, Nigeria

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Y.E. Waba and S.T Mbap, D.J.U. Kalla and Y.P.Mancha ” Influence of breeds, physiological status and feed components on Haematological parameters of goats in Bali, Taraba State” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.24-31 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/24-31.pdf

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Influence of breeds, physiological status and feed components on Haematological parameters of goats in Bali, Taraba State

 Liza Wahyuni
Master Program of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

 Syarifah Rauzatul Jannah
Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

 Marthoenis
Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Indonesia

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Liza Wahyuni, Syarifah Rauzatul Jannah, Marthoenis ” Work-Family Conflict, Emotional Stress, and Mindful Parenting Based on Parents’ Occupational Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.32-35 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/32-35.pdf

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Work-Family Conflict, Emotional Stress, and Mindful Parenting Based on Parents’ Occupational Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia

 Fakuade Olubusayo Victor (Ph.D)
Learning Expert, Department of Distance, Open and eLearning, Kampala International University, Uganda

 Olaniyan Ademola Olatide (Ph.D)
Senior Lecturer, School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Kampala International University

 Prof. Ayotola Aremu
Professor of Educational Technology, Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan.

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Implications of Primary School Teacher’s Levels of Awareness About Social Media Based Instructional Platforms for Extended Learning

 Dr. R.F. Njoku
Department of Environmental Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B, Owerri Nigeria.

 Dr. C.C. Ejiogu
Department of Environmental Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B, Owerri Nigeria.

 Duru, C.C.
Department of Environmental Management Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B, Owerri Nigeria.

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Dr. R.F. Njoku, Dr. C.C. Ejiogu, and Duru, C.C. ” Impact of Slash and Burn Agricultural Practice on Selected Towns of Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.44-52 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/44-52.pdf

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Impact of Slash and Burn Agricultural Practice on Selected Towns of Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria

 M. Yabrade
Department of Marine Environment and Pollution Control, Faculty of Marine Environmental Management, Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, Delta State, Nigeria

  F.B.G. Tanee
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

  G. C. Obute
Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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M. Yabrade, F.B.G. Tanee, G. C. Obute ” Growth response of Rhizophora racemosa G. Meyer seedling in artisanal refining impacted mangrove vegetation, following the application of N.P.K 15:15:15 inorganic fertilizer” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.53-58 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/53-58.pdf

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Growth response of Rhizophora racemosa G. Meyer seedling in artisanal refining impacted mangrove vegetation, following the application of N.P.K 15:15:15 inorganic fertilizer

 Usman, A
Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Physics/ Electronics Unit), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria

 Sunday, J.A
Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Physics/ Electronics Unit), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria

 Olaore, K.O
Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Physics/ Electronics Unit), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Usman, A; Sunday, J.A and Olaore, K.O “Variation Characteristic of Ultraviolet Light and Air Temperature at A Tropical Location in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.59-61 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.71203

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Variation Characteristic of Ultraviolet Light and Air Temperature at A Tropical Location in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

 M. D. Makut
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, P.M.B 1022, Keffi, Nigeria

 R A. Ogiri
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, P.M.B 1022, Keffi, Nigeria

 I.K. Ekeleme
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, P.M.B 1022, Keffi, Nigeria

 J. E. Owuna
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, P.M.B 1022, Keffi, Nigeria

 J. Eke
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, P.M.B 1022, Keffi, Nigeria

 S. O. Obiekezie
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Nasarawa State University, P.M.B 1022, Keffi, Nigeria

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M. D. Makut, R A. Ogiri, I.K. Ekeleme, J. E. Owuna, J. Eke and S. O. Obiekezie “Isolation and Characterization of some Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Soil Contaminated with Auto Mechanic Used Oil ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.62-67 December 2022  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/volume-7-issue-12/62-67.pdf

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Isolation and Characterization of some Hydrocarbon Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Soil Contaminated with Auto Mechanic Used Oil

 Jibrin Noah Akoji
Department of Chemistry, Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria

 Abdullahi Lami Karimatu
Department of Chemistry, Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria

 Onawo Mohammed Amina
Unique shis Green Products Ltd, Abuja Nigeria

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Jibrin Noah Akoji, Abdullahi Lami Karimatu, Onawo Mohammed Amina “Proximate Analysis and Elemental Composition of Some Spiced and Unspiced Food Products Around Bwari Area Council Abuja, FCT ” International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) volume-7-issue-12, pp.68-76 December 2022  DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2022.71204

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Proximate Analysis and Elemental Composition of Some Spiced and Unspiced Food Products Around Bwari Area Council Abuja, FCT