International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science

• Anyagh, Paul Igber Ph.D
  Lecturer, Department of Mathematics Education, University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Nigeria.
• Age, Terungwa James
  Lecturer, Department of Mathematics Education, University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Nigeria.
• Abari, Messach Terseer
  Lecturer, Department of Mathematics Education, University of Agriculture, Makurdi-Nigeria.

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Anyagh, Paul Igber Ph.D, Age, Terungwa James, Abari, Messach Terseer "Investigating Mathematics Teachers’ Awareness in the Use of Mathematical Softwares in Teaching Secondary School Students’ in Benue State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 5 May 2019, pp.01-05 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue5/01-05.pdf

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  Chemistry Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria
• H. M. Adamu
  Chemistry Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria
• A. Jauro
  Chemistry Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria

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Onoja A., H. M. Adamu and A. Jauro, "Production of Emulsion Paint Using Polystyrene Waste/Cashew Nutshell Liquid Copolymer as A Binder" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 5 May 2019, pp.06-10 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue5/06-10.pdf

• Bakari Chaka
  Department of Mathematics, and Physical Sciences, School of Science and Information Sciences, Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya.
• Dr. Aloys Mosima Osano
  Department of Mathematics, and Physical Sciences, School of Science and Information Sciences, Maasai Mara University, Narok, Kenya.

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Bakari Chaka, Dr. Aloys Mosima Osano "Analysis of Selected Nutrient Levels at Different Growth Stages of Dovyalis Caffra (Kei-apple) Fruits" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 5 May 2019, pp.11-18 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue5/11-18.pdf

• Festus Chioma
  Inorganic Unit, Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, P.M.B. 5047 Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.
• Chioma D. Don-Lawson
  Department of Science laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt Polytechnic Nigeria
• Ima-Bright Nwoke
  Analytical Unit, Department of Chemistry, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, P.M.B. 5047 Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.

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Festus Chioma, Chioma D. Don-Lawson and Ima-Bright Nwoke "Synthesis Involving Asymmetric Pyrazine-Schiff Base with Co²⁺, Ni²⁺ and Cu²⁺ions: Spectral and Magnetic Characterization; and Antibacterial studiese" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 5 May 2019, pp.19-27 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue5/19-27.pdf

• Okangba, C. C
  Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Benjamin Carson (Snr) School of Medicine, Babcock University. Illisan –Remo, Nigeria

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Okangba, C. C "Medical Image Compression Using the Hybrid of Lempel ZIV Welch (LZW) and Huffman Algorithms" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 5 May 2019, pp.28-38 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue5/28-38.pdf

• Aigbedion I.
  Department of Physics/ Geophysics, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
• Bawallah M.A.
  Department of Applied Geophysics, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
• Ilugbo S.O.
  Department of Applied Geophysics, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
• Abulu F.O.
  Department of Physics/ Geophysics, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
• Eguakhide V.
  Department of Physics/ Geophysics, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
• Afuaman E.W.
  Department of Physics/ Geophysics, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.
• Ukubile B.
  Department of Physics/ Geophysics, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.

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• NOlabimtan Olabode.H
  Industrial and Environmental Pollution Department, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria.
• Batari Musa.L
  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Ochigbo Victor
  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Adudu Judy.A
  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Abe Ayotunde
  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Obidah Timothy.Y
  Industrial and Environmental Pollution Department, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology, Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria.
• Nwakuba Deborah.C
  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Research Institute for Chemical Technology Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria
• Yakubu Obadiah .S
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos Plateau State, Nigeria

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• Edah A. O.
  Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
• Ankwai, G. E.
  Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
• Gye D. J.
  Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.

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• Edah A.O.
  Department of Chemistry University of Jos, Jos Nigeria
• Wetpin R.A.
  Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of Jos, Jos Nigeria. PMB 2084 Jos, 930001, Nigeria
• Kolawole J.A
  Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of Jos, Jos Nigeria. PMB 2084 Jos, 930001, Nigeria

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• Alexander O. Edah
  Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
• Seltim B. Dalmak
  Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Natural sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria
• Wapwera A. Jidimma
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Alexander O. Edah, Seltim B. Dalmak and Wapwera A. Jidimma "Characterization and Pharmaceutical Potentials of KhayaSenegalensis Seed Oil from Pankshin Plateau State " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.4 issue 5 May 2019, pp.61-64 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.4&Issue5/61-64.pdf

• Edah A.O
  Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
• Adeyanju O
  Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
• Awode A.U
  Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
• Kolawole J.A
  Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
• Solomon A.O
  Department of Geology and Mining University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.

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  Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
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• Aremu Olaosebikan Akanni
  Physics Department, The Polytechnic, Ibadan. P.M.B 22, UI Post Office, Oyo state,
• Makinde Oluniyi Samuel
  Physics Department, The Polytechnic, Ibadan. P.M.B 22, UI Post Office, Oyo state, Nigeria
• Ajao Olatunji Samson
  SLT Department, The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki PMB 021, Saki, Oyo State, Nigeria
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  Department of Physics and Material Science, Kwara State University, Nigeria

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• ONI Olatunde Michael
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• AMUDA Dauda Biodun
  Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
• OYERO Olaoluwa Peter
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• ONI Emmanuel Abiodun
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  Deparment of Physics and Material Science, Kwara State University, Molete, lIorin, Nigeria.

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• Rohan D. Lahane
  Nehru Planetarium, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, India.
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  Nehru Planetarium, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, India.

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• Vladimir Gurevich, Ph.D.
  Central Electrical Laboratory, Israel Electric Corp., Israel

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• Chika S. Nkem
  Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
• M.S. Nwakaudu
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• Tokshidung G. Y.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Salami S. J.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Dennis Y. M.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Usman N. U.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Amadike H.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Musa S.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Chawi M. A.
  Department of Chemistry, University of Jos, Nigeria

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