The Nutritional status, frequency of sweetened foods consumption and prevalence of cariogenicity with its associated level of Risk in adolescents of Zaria, Kaduna Nigeria was investigated. The prevalence of malnutrition among the adolescents of the sampled population was 25.4%, while the Prevalence of dental caries was discovered to be 23.4%, with mean DMFT 0.39 and Significant Caries (SiC) Index of 0.66, presented as low with decayed tooth component found to be highest, reflecting high levels of Untreated caries, with 16.9% at Low Risk, 68.7% Moderate Risk and 14.3% High Risk of dental caries. More than half (76.6%) of the students were caries-free and the majority of those with dental caries experience were aged 16–19 (14.03%) and females (14.6%), Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed a negative and very weak correlation (R<0.2), between nutritional status, sweetened foods consumption and caries occurrence. P- values (0.916 >0.05), with highest untreated cases recorded among Females (53.75%) and older adolescents 16-19 years (51.2%). In conclusion, although the frequency of sweetened foods consumption may not be significantly linked to nutritional status and the prevalence of cariogenicity, a portion of the adolescents are still at high and moderate risk levels of dental caries and malnutrition.
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- Date of Publication: 16 February 2020
- Okpebholo E.G. Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, National Defence College Clinic, Central Area , Abuja Nigeria
- James D.B Department of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria
- Anigo K. M Department of Biochemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria
- Ajike S.O Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
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Okpebholo E.G., James D.B, Anigo K. M, Ajike S.O "Relationship between Nutritional Status, Sweetened Foods Consumption and Prevalence of Cariogenicity with Associated Level of Risk in Adolescents- Case of Sabongari LGA Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.01-06 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/01-06.pdf
Electrical resistivity method was adopted in mapping sand/gravel beds for commercial mining and delineation of water table in Njaba river bank and environs. To achieve this, 10 vertical electrical soundings (VES) were carried out within the study area. Along the Njaba river bank, one profiling using the Wennerelectrode array was also carried out to determine the lateral extent of the sand/gravel beds. Field data were acquired using the Ohmega-500 resistivity metre and accessories. The Schlumberger electrode configuration with maximum electrode spread of 700m was adopted. At each VES point, the coordinates and elevation were measured using the Global Positioning System (GPS). The field data were interpreted using Advanced Geosciences Incorporation (AGI) 1D software and the Schlumberger automatic analysis version. The results revealed that the area is underlain by multi-geoelectric layers with about 7 to 9 lithologic units identified. Sand and gravel were mapped along Njaba river bank to a depth of about 5 to 10 m and at Amucha erosion site. The beds are thick enough for commercial mining for building and construction materials. The profiling along Njaba river bank shows the lateral extent of the sand/gravel bed with concentration increasing towards the river. The depth to aquifer varied across the study area while aquifer resistivity ranged from 0.10Ωm to 14978.2Ωm. The aquifer is thick enough especially around Njaba area for drilling water boreholes as alternative source of potable water to the polluted Njaba river.
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- Date of Publication: 17 February 2020
- Nwosu, Leonard. I.Department of Physics, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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[1] Adetola, B.A. and Igbedi, A.O.(2000). The use of electrical resistivity survey in location of aquifers: A case study in Agbede South Western Nigeria. Journalof Nigerian Association of Hydro-geologists, Vol. 11: 7-13. [2] Akaolisa, C.C.Z. and Selemo, A.O.I.(2009). A study of the sand and gravel deposit around the permanent site of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) techniques; Nigerian Journal of Physics, 21:81-88. [3] Akpokodje, E .C, Akaha, C .T. (2010) . Gully Erosion geo-hazards in the South eastern Nigeria and Management Implications. Scientia Africana 10: 101. [4] Brousse, J .J. (1963). Modern geophysical methods for subsurface water exploration: Geophysics, v.28/4, p. 634-635. [5] Ezezika, O.C. andAdetona,O. (2011).Resolving the gully erosion problem in SE Nigeria: Innovation through public awareness.J of Soil Sci and Environ Mgt 2(10): 2986-2908. [6] Mbonu, D.D.C., Ebeniro, J.O., Ofoegbu, C.O and Ekine, A.S. (1991).Geoelectrical sounding for determination of aquifer characteristics in Umuahia area of Nigeria.Geophysics, 56(5), 284-291.http://dx.doi.org/10.1190/1.1443042 [7] Nwachukwu, M. A., Aslan, A. and Nwachukwu, M. I. (2010).Application of Geographic Information System (GIS) in sustainable groundwater development, Imo River Basin Nigeria.International Journal of water Resources and Environmental Engineering Vol. 5(6), 310-320. [8] Nwachukwu, M.A. and Mbaneme F.C. (2012).Environmental Hazard and Affordable Safety Measures at Abandoned Quarry Pits, Lower Benue Trough Nigeria.International Journal of Environmental Science Management and Engineering Research 1(5): 191 – 203 [9] Nwachukwu, M. A., Nwachukwu, M. I., Ahiarakwe C.O. and Nwankwo G.I., (2017).Abandoned Borrow Pit; Risk Factor and Reclamation Procedure.MOJ Civil Eng 2017, 2(3): 00033 [10] Nwosu, L.I., Ekine, A.S and Nwankwo, C.N. (2013). Evaluation of groundwater potential from Pumping Test Analysis and Vertical Electrical Sounding Results: A case study of Okigwe District of Imo State, Nigeria. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology. 14(1):536-548. [11] Olorunfemi, M.O and Fasuyi, S.A., (1993).Aquifer types and the geoelectric hydrogeologic characteristics of parts of the central basement terrain of Nigeria, Niger State. Journal of African Earth Sciences, v. 16/3, p 309-317. [12] Olorunniwo, M.A and Olorinfemi, M.O., (1987). Geophysical investigation for groundwater in Precambrian terrain. A case history from Ikare, Southwest Nigeria: Journal of African Earth Sciences, v. 6, p. 787-796. [13] Onwuegbuche, A.A (1993). Geoelectrical investigation in the Imo River Basin Nigeria.UnpublishedPh.D thesis. Department of Physics, University of Calabar, pp. 2-62. [14] Uma, K.O and Egboka, B.C.E., (1985). Water Resources of Owerri and its Environ. ImoState Nigerian Journal Mining Geology. 22:57-64. [15] Uma, K.O (1986). Analysis of Transmissivity and hydraulic Conductivity of Sandy aquifers of the Imo River Basin. Unpl.Ph.D thesis, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. [16] Vingoe, P. (1972). Electrical resistivity Survey, ABEM geophysics and electronics.Geophysical Memorandum.Vol.5(72), pp 1-15. [17] Whiteman, A. (1989). Nigeria; its Petroleum Geology resource and Potentials, Graham and Trotman Publ., London SWIVIDE., Vol 2
Nwosu, Leonard. I., "Application of Electrical Resistivity Method in Mapping Sand and Gravel Beds along Njaba River Bank, South-Eastern Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.07-20 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/07-20.pdf
Comparative study on extraction of essential oils from Scent leaf (ocimumgratissimum) and Fluted Pumpkin leaf (telfairiaoccidentalis) using solvent extraction method have been investigated. The solvent used was ethanol. The yields for both leaves were 2.28% for Ocimumgratissimum and 2.14% for Telfairia Occidentalis respectively. The optimum temperature and time of extraction was 78oC and 180 minutes for both leaves. Ocimum Gratissimum gave a higher yield than Telfairia Occidentalis. Physical and chemical properties were assessed to evaluate quality characteristics of the oils. The results obtained for ocimumgratissimum and telfairiaoccidentalis are as follows: Saponification value, 154.3% and 112.2%, %FFA: 0.374% and 2.057%, Acid value: 0.187mg/g and 1.029mg/g, Peroxide value: 154.3% and 112.2%, Iodine value: 126g and 54.9g respectively. The result from the analysis of these essential oils have shown that they can be applied in vast industrial processes such as soap making due to their high saponification values.
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- Date of Publication: 17 February 2020
- Evbuomwan B.ODepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Monday I. HDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Evbuomwan B.O, Monday I. H "Comparative Study on Extraction of Essential Oil from Scent Leaf (Ocimumgratissimum) and Fluted Pumpkin Leaf (Telfairiaoccidentalis)" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.21-24 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/21-24.pdf
In this study, the analysis of Differential Transform Method (DTM) for the solution Ordinary Differential Equation was explored. The solution to the Differential Equations addressed in this study were presented via Differential Transform Method for problems such as 1st, 2nd and 3rd order linear differential equations respectively. Similarly, comparisons between the exact solution to the problems and their DTM results were made in tabular form. The outcome of the comparison showed that our numerical results compete favourably with the exact solutions of the problems considered.
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- Date of Publication: 23 February 2020
- Ogwumu, O.D.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Kyaga T.Y.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Amakoromo G.I.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Bawuru A. F.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Ogofotha M. O.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Ezeh A.T.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Elugah J.I.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
- Ogbaji E.O.Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Federal University Wukari, Nigeria
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Ogwumu, O.D., Kyaga T.Y., Amakoromo G.I., Bawuru A. F., Ogofotha M. O., Ezeh A.T., Elugah J.I. and Ogbaji E.O. "Differential Transform Method (DTM) for the Solution of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations of First Order, Second Order and Third Order" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.25-30 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/25-30.pdf
The field is prospective but largely underdeveloped as only four vertical wells have been drilled, leading to limited data and/or poor data quality. The aim of this study is to integrate cross-domain data to build a static reservoir model, estimate the in-place hydrocarbon volume and run an uncertainty analysis to validate the estimated volume. Available data include 3D seismic, well data and reservoir fluid properties. The integrated workflow includes petrophysical evaluation, seismic interpretation, facies definition, well correlation, static modelling, static volume estimation and uncertainty analysis. Three reservoirs, designated Reservoir 1, Reservoir 2 and Reservoir 3 were characterized in this project. Average porosity and permeability in the three reservoirs are approximately 30% and 100 millidarcy (mD) respectively. Reservoirs 1 and 3 are gas reservoirs while Reservoir 2 is an oil and gas reservoir. Static volume estimates in the three reservoirs are 1204 Billion Standard Cubic Feet (Bscf) and 308 Bscf of gas in Reservoirs 1 and 3 respectively, and 568 Million Stock Tank Barrel (MMstb) and 384 Bscf of oil and gas respectively in Reservoir 2. Uncertainty analysis was carried out using the Monte-Carlo sampling method in order to validate the estimated static volume in Reservoir 2. The results increased the level of confidence in the initial static volume estimates. Reservoir 2 was focused on due to the higher demand of oil.
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- Date of Publication: 23 February 2020
- Kenechukwu O. EzebialuCenter of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, Nigeria
- Michael E. UbituogwaleCenter of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, Nigeria
- Eunice A. OdeguaCenter of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, Nigeria
- Eric U. EcheCentre for Petroleum Geosciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Anthony B. SunebariCentre for Petroleum Geosciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Kenechukwu O. Ezebialu, Michael E. Ubituogwale, Eunice A. Odegua, Eric U. Eche, Anthony B. Sunebari"3D Reservoir Modelling and Hydrocarbon Volume Estimation of “X” Field, Niger Delta, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.31-40 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/31-40.pdf
This study evaluates the phytochemistry and toxicity of three different herbal bitters (G. Winco, 1960 roots and Confam) on the lungs of Wister albino rats. A total of forty (40) Wister albino rats were randomly divided into 4 groups labeled A, B, C and D and kept in a well ventilated room. Group A served as control and these rats were treated with distilled water. Rats in the groups B, C and D were treated with 3 different doses of the bitters (20, 30 and 40mL/Kgbw) respectively. The drugs were administered once daily for 10 and 21days consecutively. Animals were sacrificed 24 hours after the last treatment. Blood samples were collected into heparinized sample bottles for analysis. Phytochemistry done showed the presence of kaempferol, epicatehin, catechin and quinine amongst other components in varying amounts. Histopathological changes were found in all the bitters at the highest concentrations of 40ml/kg when used for both 10 days and 21 days. This shows that both short term and long term use of large quantities of herbal bitters affects the lungs negatively subsequently reducing gaseous exchange across the respiratory membrane
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- Date of Publication: 23 February 2020
- George Adieboye Oforibika Department of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, P.M.B. 5936, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Victoria DaminaboDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, School of Science and Technology, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Rumuola, P.M.B. 5936, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
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George Adieboye Oforibika and Victoria Daminabo "Phytochemistry and Toxicity of three different Herbal Bitters (G. Winco, 1960 roots and Confam) on the Lungs of Wister Albino Rats" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.41-45 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/41-45.pdf
A typical seal rock in a Niger Delta reservoir was studied to describe its seal integrity. The brittleness index of the seal interval was estimated by first describing some elastic properties of the seal interval, Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio to be specific. These measures were estimated by measuring the p- and s-wave velocity from well logs obtained from a field in the Niger Delta. Comparing these velocities with depth showed a general trend of increasing velocity with depth. A mean brittleness index of 0.20 was estimated for the seal interval of one of the wells. This is indicative of a high seal integrity, as seal rocks with brittleness index less than 0.60 are considered to have good seal integrity.
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- Date of Publication: 23 February 2020
- Evbuomwan B.O Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Boyle S .KDepartment of Chemical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Onengiyeofori A. Davies, Opiriyabo I. Horsfall, Prince S. Nwiyor "Evaluation of the Seal Integrity for a Hydrocarbon Reservoir: The Niger Delta as Case Study" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.46-53 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/46-53.pdf
This study investigated a stability analysis of the numerical approximation of a differential equation model of HIV-infection of CD4+ T-cells which is susceptible to infection, that is target cells T, which through interactions with virus V, become infected. Analytical solution of the model was considered, the steady state solution of the model was investigated and the linear stability analysis of the model was obtained. The numerical solution shows that upon the variation of the rate of production of CD4+Tcells, a mixture of stable and unstable steady state-solutions was found. And by varying the death rate of virus particlesγ, we found a combination of stable and unstable steady state-solutions which became a predominant unstable when the per capita rate of disappearance of infected cells was varied.
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- Date of Publication: 26 February 2020
- Nwagor, PetersDepartment of Mathematics/Statistics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Lawson-Jack, Ngoye IbifubaraDepartment of Mathematics/Statistics, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Nwagor, Peters, Lawson-Jack, Ngoye Ibifubara "Stability Analysis of the Numerical Approximation for HIV-Infection of Cd4+ T-Cells Mathematical Model" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.54-61 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/54-61.pdf
There is a lot of public health concern about food contaminated with heavy metals. Most of human exposure to harmful heavy metals is via intake of contaminated food.In this research work, the NPK-treated (fertilizers added) and untreated (no fertilizers added) sugarcane samples were collected from major farms in Papalanto, Ogun State, Nigeria. The result clearly shows that both samples contain some heavy metals such as lead, copper and cobalt. The levels of lead and copper were higher in the NPK-treated sugar cane while cobalt level was higher in the untreated sugar cane.
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- Date of Publication: 05 March 2020
- Afolayan Olubisola ArikeDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, P.M.B 50, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Olanrewaju Mary AnuoluwapoDepartment of Science Laboratory Technology, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, P.M.B 50, Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Kayode Omowumi TitilolaDepartment of Biochemistry, Landmark University, P.M.B 1001, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria
- Kayode Azeez Abideen AbolanlePhytomedicine Research, Drug Discovery and Development Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Benjamin S. Carson (Snr) School of Medicine, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State Nigeria
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Naabura, M. K., Emejuru, S.A. "Assessment of Heavy Metals in NPK-Treated and Untreated Sugarcane Juice Cultivated in Papalanto, Ogun State, Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.62-64 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/62-64.pdf
This paper addressed the implications of industrial activities on hand and residential property values in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The aim is to ascertain the level at which industrial operations has negatively affected the usage and viability of residential properties in the area including the environment. The methodology adopted by the researchers since it is survey and descriptive research, utilized both primary and secondary method of data collection. Questionnaires were distributed to three classes of respondents in the field which involved property owners, tenants and some company staff that reside in the area, as the target population for the study, covering trans-Amadi and four communities with close proximity – Oginigba, Elekahia, Abuloma and Ogbumnabali because they are mainly residential in nature. The study made use of the tabular form, and the chi square for the analysis and test of hypothesis in the work. they study found out actually that industrial activities and effectual the land and residential properties, as tenement rental values per annum areas close to industrial layout were between N4000 – N6000 while the rate for properties far from industrial area were between N6000 – N5000. The presence of industries in the state has attracted so many people to settle in Rivers State. It has given employment to more numbers of people. But most importantly, industrial activities has turned productive lands unproductive through land degradation, environmental pollution, forest fires, more solid and liquid wastes are generated, causing unannounced sicknesses, reducing the viability of all classes of properties and above all, causing death to human beings and biodiversity loss. It is recommended that all should imbibe the habit of preserving the only earth we have.
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- Date of Publication: 05 March 2020
- Naabura, M. K.Department of Estate Management, Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Bori, Nigeria
- Emejuru, S.A.School of Environmental Science, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Naabura, M. K., Emejuru, S.A. "Implications of Industrial Activities on Land and Residential Property Values in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.65-69 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/65-69.pdf
This study aimed at studying the body weight (BW) and some morphometric traits at birth, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days of a general rat. Sex effect and the various phenotypic correlations between the traits were evaluated. Traits studied were Body Weight (BW), Head Length (HL), Tail Length (TL), Body Length (BL) and Heart Girth (HG). The coefficient of variation for traits studied were generally high to moderate at various age groups but relatively low at 35 days. The coefficient of variation for traits studied was high for body weight at 7, 14, and 21 days and moderate for head length and tail length at various age groups, but relatively low for heart girth. Traits significantly (p < 0.05) affected by sex were body weight, tail length, body length and heart girth at birth, and head length at 28 days. Phenotypic correlation between BW and all the other traits studied were highly significant (p < 0.001), correlation being higher in younger groups than in older group. Correlation between HL and HG, BL and HG and also between BW and TL at 7, 21 and 35 days respectively were significant at p < 0.01. Also the phenotypic correlation of heart girth (HG) with tail length (TL) and body length (BL) at 21 and 28 days respectively, and also between body weight (BW) and tail length (TL) at 35 days were significant at p < 0.05. This study reveals that morphometric traits can be use as aids to selection in laboratory albino rat’s genetic improvement and also live body weight prediction.
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- Date of Publication: 07 March 2020
- Luka Y.B.Department of Biology Education, Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Nigeria
- Emmanuel BDepartment of General Studies Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua
- Hadiza Z.W.Department of Biology Education, Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Nigeria
- Alhaji M.Department of Biology Education, Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Nigeria
- Lawan Z.B.Department of Chemistry Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua
- Jibrin M.MDepartment of Biology Education, Umar Suleiman College of Education Gashua, Nigeria
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Luka Y.B., Emmanuel B, Hadiza Z.W., Alhaji M., Lawan Z.B., Jibrin M.M "Analysis of Weight and Morphometric Characteristics of a General Rat " International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.70-74 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/70-74.pdf
This research aims at pyrolyzing groundnut biomass (shells and peels) for the production of bio oil. About 750 g of groundnutpeels and shells were subjected to slow pyrolysis at 450 oC in a fixed bed reactor. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) was used to characterize both the bio oil and bio char obtained from the peels and shells. The peel was found to contain 16.3% and34.1 %, of bio oil and bio char respectively while the shell contained 11.7% and 44.5% of bio oil and bio char as well respectively. The GC-MS results of the derived bio oil from both fractions of the biomass revealed the presence of phenol, 2-methoxybenzene, alkanes, naphthalene-1, 6-dimethylhexadecanoic methyl esters, acetamide and methyl stearate which were being reported as the major components of wood preservatives. This study showed the potential ofthe biomass as viable feedstock for sustainable production of bio-based chemicals, in view of its availability.
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- Date of Publication: 07 March 2020
- Ogunsuyi, H.O Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B.704. Akure, Nigeria
- Adejumobi, I.B Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B.704. Akure, Nigeria
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Ogunsuyi, H.O and Adejumobi, I.B "Pyrolysis of Groundnut Peels and Shells for Bio-Based Products (Bio- Oil and Bio-Char)" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.75-78 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/75-78.pdf
The study seeks to examine the Bacteriological and physiochemical properties of Sambrero River in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Three (3) points were sampled from different locations designated as location (L1) location (L2) and location (L3) respectively, samples were collected in 0.1m of Sterile containers and were transported to the laboratory for immediate analysis. Ten (10) physiochemical, three (3) heavy metal sand three microbiological parameters were observed. Data was analyzed using standard methods (ALPHA, 1998) 20th edition and Ms-Excel version 2013 software. The result showed little variation in physiochemical parameters which are in line with World Health Organization (WHO) standard of potable water but shows much variation in microbiological parameters which are not in line with WHO standard, thereby making the water not wholesome and not potable for consumption except after proper treatment of the water. The work therefore recommends that members of Ekpena Community should ensure basic water treatment such as boiling and chlorination before consumption.
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- Date of Publication: 08 March 2020
- Iloma, Unwobuesor RichardDepartment of Environmental Health Technology, Rivers State College of Health science and Management Technology port Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Ezi BeautyDepartment of Environmental Health Technology, Rivers State College of Health science and Management Technology port Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Ene David UkelaDepartment of Environmental Health Technology, Rivers State College of Health science and Management Technology port Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- Wiri Thankgod Bariyaa Department of Environmental Health Technology, Rivers State College of Health science and Management Technology port Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Iloma, Unwobuesor Richard; Ezi Beauty; Ene David Ukela, Wiri Thankgod Bariyaa "Determination of Bacteriological and Physiochemical Properties of Som-Breiro River in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State Nigeria" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.86-89 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/86-89.pdf
Today, civil engineering structures suffer from dynamic effects. Earth on structures have been severely damaged by the earthquake. Thus, there has been loss of life and property. This has particularly affected countries located on active fault lines. Pre- and post-earthquake measures have been developed in world. For these reasons, it is necessary to determine the dynamic performance of structures around the world. There are various methods for determine the dynamic performance. System identification is one of these methods. Mathematical model of the structural system is obtained by system identification method. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) is a system identification method. Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) can adapt to their environment, adapt, work with incomplete information, make decisions under uncertainties and tolerate errors. Aluminum benchmark bridge sample was used in this study. The system identification of the aluminum benchmark bridge with the ANN method of 0.87 was made successfully. As a result of this study, The ANN approach can provide a very useful and accurate tool to solve problem in modal identification studies.
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- Date of Publication: 11 March 2020
- Sertaç TUHTADepartment of Civil Engineering, Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey
- Furkan GÜNDAYDepartment of Civil Engineering, Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkey
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Kim, System Identification of Civil Engineering Structures through Wireless Structural Monitoring and Subspace System Identification Methods, PhD thesis, University of Michigan, 2011. [8] G.F. Sirca Jr., H. Adeli, System identification in structural engineering, Scientia Iranica A (2012) 19 (6), 1355–1364. [9] Tuhta, S., &Günday, F. (2019). Multi Input Multi Output System Identification of Concrete Pavement Using N4SID. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovative Research Development, 4(1). [10] Tuhta, S., Alameri, I., &Günday, F. (2019). Numerical Algorithms N4SID for System Identification of Buildings. International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering Technology Science, 1(6). [11] Tuhta, S., Günday, F., Aydin, H., &Alalou, M. (2019). MIMO System Identification of MachineFoundation Using N4SID. International Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovative Research Development [12] Tuhta, S., &Günday, F. (2019). Mimo System İdentification of İndustrial Building Using N4sid with Ambient Vibration. International Journal of Innovations in Engineering Research and Technology. [13] Gunday.F., “OMA of RC Industrial Building Retrofitted with CFRP using SSI” International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development, 2018. [14] Gunday.F., “GFRP Retrofitting Effect on the Dynamic Characteristics of Model Steel Structure Using SSI” International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development, 2018. [15] Dushimimana, A., Günday, F., &Tuhta, S. (2018). Operational Modal Analysis of Aluminum Model Structures Using Earthquake Simulator. Presented at the International Conference on Innovative Engineering Applications. [16] Günday, F., Dushimimana, A., &Tuhta, S. (2018). Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis of a Model Steel Structure Using Blast Excitation. Presented at the International Conference on Innovative Engineering Applications. [17] Tuhta, S., &Günday, F. (2019). 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Sertaç TUHTA, Furkan GÜNDAY "Study for Artificial Neural Network of Aluminum Benchmark Bridge" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.90-95 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/90-95.pdf
This paper presented the solutions for building entrepreneurial university in the globalization phase. In addition, it analysed the mechanisms of university to technology transfer: conferences and scientific publications, training of skilled labour force, and commercialization of knowledge entrepreneurial climate. It added a new facet towards other climate like innovation climate, justice climate or service climate. Given the proven linkages between concepts and positive outcomes like performance or satisfaction, the concept of entrepreneurial university contributes to entrepreneurship research.
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- Date of Publication: 11 March 2020
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Khoi Department of Scientific Research Affairs, Can Tho University, Vietnam
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Nguyen Doan Khoi "Solutions for Building Entrepreneurial University" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.96-98 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/96-98.pdf
This research covers the use of gamma ray log as a basic tool in determining the depositional environments of reservoirs. Analysis was carried out on reservoir sands in four wells SHA-001, SHA-002, SHA-003 and SHA-004 across the field. The Sand/Shale cutoff was set at Vsh<0.6 for Sands, 0.6>Vsh<0.85 for Silts and Vsh>0.85 for Shale to determine the Reservoir-Non-Reservoir zones (RNR) and to generate lithofacies logs for lithologic log description. Three reservoirs were delineated A, B and C with variable gamma ray log motif shapes. Reservoir A was interpreted as fining upward, fine to medium grain fluvial channel deposited sands, Reservoir B was interpreted as consistent deposited coarse to fine grain tidal sands lobes and reservoir C was interpreted as variable deposited coarse to fine grain tidal sands lobes with shaley bands sediments from the tidal flats. The grain sizes of these reservoirs trended East-West from coarsest in SHA-004 to finest in SHA-001 and possibly shales out. It was therefore concluded that reservoir sands within the fields was deposited in a prograding coastal depositional environment that was influenced by both fluvial and tidal settings.
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- Date of Publication: 12 March 2020
- Joshua O.MeneDepartment of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Choba Rivers State, P.M.B. 5323, Nigeria
- Kingsley O. OkengwuDepartment of Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Choba Rivers State, P.M.B. 5323, Nigeria
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Joshua O.Mene, Kingsley O. Okengwu "Gamma Ray Log Analysis in Determining the Depositional Environment of Reservoir Sands: A Case Study of Shaka Field, Onshore Niger Delta" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.99-105 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/99-105.pdf
Plant growth promoting bacteria including Agrobacterium spp., Azotobacter spp., Pseudomonas sp. and Paenibacillus sp., which are known to promote the growth of plants were co- inoculated co-inoculated with Rhizobia (which are known Nitrogen fixers) in cowpea to study and determine their effects on the uptake of nutrients such as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium and Potassium which all play specific roles in the development of plants and are important for their growth. The experimental cowpea plants were growen for eight weeks under screen house conditions during which Nitrogen- free nutrient was applied to them weekly. Upon harvesting, the percentage quantity of these nutrients in the dried shoot was determined. It was observed that the consortium of Agrobacterium spp., Azotobacter spp. and Paenibacillus sp. improved the uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus, a corsortium of Pseudomonas sp. and Paenibacillus sp. improved the uptake of nitrogen, magnesium and calcium while the consortium of Azotobacter spp improved the uptake of calcium. There was no specific pattern in the uptake of sodium and potassium. There was significant correlation between the percentage Na and the percentage Mg, Ca, K, P and N in the shoot of the plants. Plant growth promoting bacteria have significant roles to play in nutrient uptake and can also contribute to nitrogen fixation in cowpea plants.
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- Date of Publication: 13 March 2020
- Ajayi Olaoluwa O.Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Dianda MohammedInternational Institute for Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Fagade Obasola E.Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Nwadike BlessingDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Ajayi Olaoluwa O., Dianda Mohammed, Fagade Obasola E., Nwadike Blessing "Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria Play a Major Role in Nutrient Uptake of Cowpea Plants" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.106-111 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/106-111.pdf
Data mining is a process with an objective of information extraction from huge datasets. Data mining involves extracting useful data from a huge quantity of raw data to solve a given problem of clustering. Thus, it is otherwise called Knowledge Discovery of Data (KDD). Clustering is an aspect of machine learning that is of great importance in the area of data mining analysis. Clustering involves the grouping of a set of similar data objects into the same group (clusters) considering their unique qualities and similarity. A good clustering algorithm will result to an increased rate of intra-grouped similarity and a decreased rate of inter-grouped similarity. Clustering algorithm are grouped into Hierarchical, Partitioning and Density-based clustering algorithm. The Partitioning clustering algorithm splits the data objects into a number groups called partition and each partition represents a cluster. Hierarchical clustering techniques creates a hierarchy or tree of clusters for the data objects. Density-based algorithms groups its data objects based on a particular neighbourhood and locates the cluster in regions with high density. The purpose of this paper was to do a comparison between hierarchical, partitioning and density-based clustering algorithms based on their observed features and functions, and the metrics used is ability to deal with or handle noise and/or outliers. We conclude our findings using a summary table on their performance, stating that Density-based algorithm is highly sensitive in dealing with outliers and/or noise easily than hierarchical and partitioning clustering algorithm.
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- Date of Publication: 14 March 2020
- Ugonna Victor OkolichukwuDepartment of Computer Science Education, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria
- Beatrice Adenike SundayDepartment of Computer Science, School of Postgraduate Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Friday E. OnuoduDepartment of Computer Science, University of Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria
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Ugonna Victor Okolichukwu, Beatrice Adenike Sunday, Friday E. Onuodu "Review and Comparative Analysis of Data Clustering Algorithms" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.112-116 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/112-116.pdf
This experiment was conducted to (i) identify the progenies of paternal (pollen) parents using 20 coded morphological markers in order to establish which of these are inherited /transmitted to the progenies from their male progenitors in a 4x – 2x polycross mating design and (ii) determine using these markers, equal or unequal paternal contribution in progenies of all the maternal (seed) parents. Sixteen of the morphological characters were found to be monomorphic while four were polymorphic. The polymorphic characters were pseudostem wax (PW), pseudostem blotch (PB), presence of petiole canal (PC), and clasping of petiole margin (CPM) and these were used to screen the progenies in order to identify their male progenitors. Pseudostem wax (PW) was only present in TMB2x 5105-1, pseudostem blotch (PB) was unique to SH 3362, petiole canal (PC) and clasping of petiole margin (CPM) occurred in TMP2x 2829-62 and SH 3362, but not in TMB2x 5105-1. Chi square test showed unequal paternal contribution with respect to pseudostem wax (PW), pseudostem blotch (PB), presence of petiole canal (PC) in the progenies of the maternal parent PITA 5. It also showed unequal paternal contribution in the maternal parent PITA 3 with respect to petiole canal. Clasping of petiole margin showed equal paternal contribution in all the maternal parents.
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- Date of Publication: 19 March 2020
- Victoria WILSONDepartment of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Rivers State University, PMB 5080, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Abdou TENKOUANO Executive Director of CORAF /West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development, Dakar, Senegal
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Victoria WILSON, Abdou TENKOUANO "Analysis of Paternal Transmission of Morphological Characters in Progenies of Maternal Parents in a 4x - 2x Musa Polycross Mating Design" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.117-121 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/117-121.pdf
Excessive usage of synthetic insecticides has led to the development of insecticide resistance in mosquitoes and it can be reduced to an extent by the use of botanical insecticides. The pharmacological and insecticidal properties of plants have been studied and identified all around the world. The present study aims to find out the larvicidal activities of Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight and Arn against Culex quinqueafsciatus Say and Aedes albopictus (Skuse), and to isolate the most active compounds. Acetone and Methanol extracts of the A. cocculus seeds collected from Calicut University campus were taken using the soxhlet apparatus. Methanol extract is then defatted with equal volume of analytical grade petroleum ether to get defatted methanol extract. Defatted methanol fraction was then subjected to fractionation by using Ethyl acetate and double distilled water. Bioassays were conducted using all these extracts following the protocol of WHO and LC50 were calculated Different concentrations of EA fraction were set and the first instar larvae exposed in to it to find out any effect on larval duration. The Phytochemical screening was also done to find out the constituents in seed extract. A. cocculus treated larvae exhibited more restlessness, convulsions and sluggishness, and the restless activity is more in Ae. albopictus than in Cx. quinquefasciatus. A. cocculus acetone extracts shown more activity than methanol and defatted methanol extracts. The activity was higher in Ae. albopictus as compared with Cx. quinquefasciatus. The larvicidal activity is seen increasing with the concentration and time of exposure in every case. There is no prominent change in the duration of larval life span of A. cocculus and control population. From the results it has been proved that the plant is having high larvicidal activity. Further purification and experiments are going on to prove the efficacy of the active compounds in the field.
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- Date of Publication: 19 March 2020
- Anju Viswan, KBiopesticides & Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala, India
- E. PushapalathaBiopesticides & Toxicology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calicut, Malappuram, Kerala, India
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Anju Viswan, K, E. Pushapalatha "Studies on Phytochemical Monitoring and Mosquito Larvicidal activity of Anamirta cocculus (L.) Wight and Arn" International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science -IJRIAS vol.5 issue 2 February 2020, pp.122-128 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrias/DigitalLibrary/Vol.5&Issue2/122-128.pdf