Volume VII Issue X

 Alexander Kwaku Banson
Perseus Mining Ghana Limited, Ghana,

  Richard Kwasi Amankwah
University of Mines and Technology, Ghana

  Samuel Agyarko Ndur
University of Mines and Technology, Ghana

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Alexander Kwaku Banson, Richard Kwasi Amankwah, and Samuel Agyarko Ndur “Conceptual Model for Arsenic Distribution and Its Relationship with Groundwater Depth” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.01-09 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/01-09.pdf

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Conceptual Model for Arsenic Distribution and Its Relationship with Groundwater Depth

 Nubwa U.M
Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Plateau State, Nigeria

  Ogbaka D.T
Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Adamawa State University, Mubi. Adamawa State, Nigeria.

  Julius J.K
GGDSS Nassarawo/Jereng, Mayo-Belwa LGA Adamawa State Nigeria.

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Nubwa U.M, Ogbaka D.T and Julius J.K “Analysis of Wind Speed based on Weibull model and Solar Radiation Potential for Electricity Generation in Mubi, Nigeria.” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.10-15 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/10-15.pdf

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Analysis of Wind Speed based on Weibull model and Solar Radiation Potential for Electricity Generation in Mubi, Nigeria.

  Fahd Al-Shaghdari
Al-Madinah International University, Malaysia

  Barjoyai Bardai
Al-Madinah International University, Malaysia

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The Impact of Bank Characteristics and Macroeconomic Variables on the Islamic Commercial Banks Financial Performances: Case of Indonesia

  Charles Kiragu Ngigi Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 332, 01001, Kalimoni

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Charles Kiragu Ngigi,”Determinants of Utilization of Postnatal Services among Postnatal Women in Selected Hospitals in Kakamega County” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.27-31 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/27-31.pdf

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Determinants of Utilization of Postnatal Services among Postnatal Women in Selected Hospitals in Kakamega County

 Rhoda Tekwi Peter
Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

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Determinants of Academic Performance of In-School Adolescents in Adamawa State, Nigeria

 Ayeni, Bamidele Abiodun,
College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

  Ayeni, Adebusola Raphael
College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

  Abiodun, Oluwaseun O
College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

  Ahmed, Ayodeji E
College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

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Ayeni, Bamidele Abiodun, Ayeni, Adebusola Raphael, Abiodun, Oluwaseun O and Ahmed, Ayodeji E “Therapeutic Efficacy of Family Psycho-Education in Reducing Syndrome Severity among Schizophrenic Patients in Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital, Ondo State.” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.39-44 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/39-44.pdf

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Therapeutic Efficacy of Family Psycho-Education in Reducing Syndrome Severity among Schizophrenic Patients in Neuro-Psychiatric Specialist Hospital, Ondo State.

 Rina Nopianti
Accounting Department, Bina Bangsa University Serang-Indonesia

  Prastika Suwandi Tjeng
Accounting Department, Bina Bangsa University Serang-Indonesia

  Yuliah
Accounting Department, Bina Bangsa University Serang-Indonesia

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Rina Nopianti, Prastika Suwandi Tjeng, Yuliah “The Effect of Tax Knowledge and Quality of Fiscus Services on the Awareness of Paying Taxes (Case Study of Individual Tax Payer Registered At Serang District)” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.45-52 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/45-52.pdf

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The Effect of Tax Knowledge and Quality of Fiscus Services on the Awareness of Paying Taxes (Case Study of Individual Tax Payer Registered At Serang District)

 Gabriel Ayobami Ayeni
Researcher, Department of Computer Science, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

  Taofik Tola Ajagbe
Department of Computer Science, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria

  Adewale W. Yekinni
Department of Computer Science, School of Tech, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Gabriel Ayobami Ayeni, Taofik Tola Ajagbe, Adewale W. Yekinni “Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signal and Interference Filtering for Clinical Diagnostic Support” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.53-56 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/53-56.pdf

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Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signal and Interference Filtering for Clinical Diagnostic Support

 Elly Lay
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Indonesia.

  Lukas J.B.B. Hattu
Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Nusa Cendana, Kupang, Indonesia.

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Elly Lay and Lukas J.B.B. Hattu “The Effects of Service Quality on Value, Satisfaction and Loyalty (Study at Customers of BRI Bank in Kupang City, Indonesia)” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.57-63 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/57-63.pdf

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The Effects of Service Quality on Value, Satisfaction and Loyalty (Study at Customers of BRI Bank in Kupang City, Indonesia)

  H.I. Ogan
Institute of Geosciences and Space Technology; Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, PMB 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

  S.C. Teme
Institute of Geosciences and Space Technology; Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, PMB 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

  C.L. Eze
Institute of Geosciences and Space Technology; Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, PMB 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

  S.A. Ngah
Institute of Geosciences and Space Technology; Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, PMB 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

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H.I. Ogan, S.C. Teme, C.L. Eze and S.A. Ngah.”Coastal Community Perception on the Use of Human Excreta for Biogas Production ” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.69-73 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/69-73.pdf

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Coastal Community Perception on the Use of Human Excreta for Biogas Production

  M Neetha Mehathaj
Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, India.

  Gunasekaran S
Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, India.

  E Sivasenthi
Department of Physics, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore 641021, India.

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Kalanchoe Tubiflora Leaf Extract – Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

  Dr. Veronica N. Ndubuisi
University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria

  Dr. Mustapha Momoh
University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Social Marketing and Public Health: A Day after Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria

  Jannatul Ferdous
Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology, Gopalganj.

  Moinul Islam
Lecturer, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Northern University of Business and Technology Khulna

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Politics and Possibilities of Deep Sea Port in Bangladesh: A Special Focus on Matarbari Port Project

 Joseph Mbogo Wairungu
Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University, Texas

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Racial Integration in American Higher Education (AHE): Exploring Literature on African American Subcultures

 Jonathan,
Management, Universitas Internasional Batam

 Prof.Dr.Hj. Farida Jasfar, ME, Ph. D
Management, Trisakti University

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Jonathan, Prof.Dr.Hj. Farida Jasfar, ME, Ph. D “The Influence of Strategic Orientation, Knowledge Management and Innovation on Firm Performance FMCG Industries” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.93-107 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/93-107.pdf

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The Influence of Strategic Orientation, Knowledge Management and Innovation on Firm Performance FMCG Industries

 Kariuki N. Grace
Masters student, School of Education, Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

  Dr. Rachael W. Kamau Kang’ethe
Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

 Dr. Juliet W. Mugo
Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

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Kariuki N. Grace, Dr. Rachael W. Kamau Kang’ethe, Dr. Juliet W. Mugo “Influence of Teachers’ Qualifications on the Provision of Quality Early Grade Education to Children with Learning Disabilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.108-112 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/108-112.pdf

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Influence of Teachers’ Qualifications on the Provision of Quality Early Grade Education to Children with Learning Disabilities in Nairobi City County, Kenya

 Joseph Kiprotich Kalya
Masters student, School of Education, Department of Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya.

  Dr. Bunyasi Beatrice Awori
Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

  Prof. Geoffrey Karugu
Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

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Joseph Kiprotich Kalya, Dr. Bunyasi Beatrice Awori, Prof. Geoffrey Karugu “Effect of Kenyan Sign Language on Academic Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairment; A Case Of Kedowa Special School, Kericho County, Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.113-119 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/113-119.pdf

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Effect of Kenyan Sign Language on Academic Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairment; A Case Of Kedowa Special School, Kericho County, Kenya

 Ayoade, A. R.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo-State, Nigeria

  Ilori, T. A.
Business Plus Services Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria

  Adewole, W. A.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo-State, Nigeria

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Ayoade, A. R., Ilori, T. A. and Adewole, W. A. “Attitude of Rural Women towards Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.120-123 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/120-123.pdf

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Attitude of Rural Women towards Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area

  Fatma JADLAOUI
Institut supérieur d’administration des entreprises Gafsa TUNISIE

  Slaheddine HALLARA
Institut supérieur de gestion de TUNIS Bardo, TUNISIE

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Accruals Anomaly and Cash Flows Anomaly: Evidence in France

 Abraham, Uwem Paul
Department of Statistics, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua

  Akpan Kufre Paul
Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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Massive Open Online Course (MOOCS) For Life-Long Learning: Implication for Higher Education

 Onunka, B N,
Department of extension and Management (AEM).Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

  Ume, S I
Department of Extension and Management (AEM).Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

  Okoroafor, I B
Department of Statistics. Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

  Edeh, O N
National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike. Igbariam Sub-station. Anambra State, Nigeria.

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Determinant Factors to Decision to Adopt Pro-Vitamin a Cassava Varieties by Farmers in Abia State of Nigeria

 Nindiya Anisa Rachman
Master Program of Geography Education, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

  Yasin Yusup
Department of Geography Education, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

  Rita Noviani
Department of Geography Education, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia

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Analysis of Sustainable Agricultural-Based Land Management on the Slope of Lawu Mountain in Indonesia

  Abiloro, T. O. M.Sc., ACA
Lecturer, Accountancy Department, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Ondo state, Nigeria.

  Adejuwon, A. M. M.Sc., FCA
Bursar, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Ondo state, Nigeria.

  Folorunso, B. E. FCA
Chief Accountant , Bursary Department, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo Ondo state, Nigeria.

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Abiloro, T. O. M.Sc., ACA, Adejuwon, A. M. M.Sc., FCA, Folorunso, B. E. FCA “Inventory Fraud and Financial Reporting: A Review of Literature” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.164-170 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/164-170.pdf

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Inventory Fraud and Financial Reporting: A Review of Literature

 Michael Omondi Owen
Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, University of Nairobi- Nairobi Kenya

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Michael Omondi Owen “Diagnostic Assessment on availability and Utilisation of water Resources: A case study of Kisumu County and 20km adjacent area” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.171-185 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/171-185.pdf

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Diagnostic Assessment on availability and Utilisation of water Resources: A case study of Kisumu County and 20km adjacent area

 Bello Usman
Senior Lecturer,Department of General Studies.The Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Nigeria

  Barde Musa Bate
Lecturer I, Department of General Studies, The Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu, Nigeria

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Bello Usman, Barde Musa Bate “Dystopia in Contemporary British Fiction” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.186-191 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/186-191.pdf

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Dystopia in Contemporary British Fiction

  Ivy Sihubwa Rachael Simwatachela
University of Zambia, Zambia

 Viola Hamainza
University of Zambia, Zambia

 Francis Simui
University of Zambia, Zambia

  Gistered Muleya
University of Zambia, Zambia

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Ivy Sihubwa Rachael Simwatachela, Viola Hamainza, Francis Simui & Gistered Muleya “Demystifying the Pedagogy of Teaching Controversial Issues in Civic Education in selected Zambian Schools” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.192-196 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/192-196.pdf

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Demystifying the Pedagogy of Teaching Controversial Issues in Civic Education in selected Zambian Schools

 W. T. D. Wijethunga
Department of Sociology, Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda

  S.D.Y. Jayarathne
Department of Sociology, Department of Anthropology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda

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W. T. D. Wijethunga, S.D.Y. Jayarathne “A Sociological study about revolutionary adaptations in the lives of pastoral communities due to tourism industry with reference to river ‘Madu’ ” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.197-206 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/197-206.pdf

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A Sociological study about revolutionary adaptations in the lives of pastoral communities due to tourism industry with reference to river ‘Madu’

 Zivanai Mazhambe
Post Doctoral Research Department, Bright Africa Consultancy Training

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Zivanai Mazhambe “The Impact of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) on the Public Budget Statement” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.207-209 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/207-209.pdf

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The Impact of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) on the Public Budget Statement

 Zivanai Mazhambe
Post Doctoral Research Department, Bright Africa Consultancy Training

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Zivanai Mazhambe “Impact Assessment of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) on Commercial Public Sector Entities in Africa ” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.210-212 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/210-212.pdf

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Impact Assessment of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSASs) on Commercial Public Sector Entities in Africa

  Zivanai Mazhambe
Post Doctoral Research Department,Bright Africa Consultancy Training

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Zivanai Mazhambe “Impact Assessment of International Public Accounting Standards (IPSASs) On Public Financial Management (PFM) In Africa” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.213-215 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/213-215.pdf

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Impact Assessment of International Public Accounting Standards (IPSASs) On Public Financial Management (PFM) In Africa

 Akash Solanki
M.Tech student, Dept. of Civil Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur

  Er. R.S. Shekhawat
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, College of Technology and Engineering, MPUAT, Udaipur

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Akash Solanki, Er. R.S. Shekhawat”Micro Silica Modified Engineered Cementitious Material for Concrete” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.216-220 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/216-220.pdf

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Micro Silica Modified Engineered Cementitious Material for Concrete

 Oyewo, I. O
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

  Shaib-Rahim
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

  H. O, Robert
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

  Oyewole, O.O
Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Nigeria

  Adedipe, J.O
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

  Aduloju, A. R
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal College of Forestry, P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan Nigeria

  Agboola, F.O
Department of Forestry Technology, Federal College of Forestry, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Oyewo, I. O, Shaib-Rahim, H. O, Robert, A.E, Oyewole, O.O, Adedipe, J.O, Aduloju, A. R, Agboola, F.O, “Cost and Returns Analysis of Okra Marketing in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.221-226 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/221-226.pdf

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Cost and Returns Analysis of Okra Marketing in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

 Nasiru Pindiga Yahaya
Department of Chemistry Gombe State University

 Muhammad Sani Mukhtar
Department of Chemistry Gombe State University

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Nasiru Pindiga Yahaya, Muhammad Sani Mukhtar “Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Schiff Base and its Metal (II) Complexes Derived From 3-Aminophenol and Benzaldehyde” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.227-231 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/227-231.pdf

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Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Schiff Base and its Metal (II) Complexes Derived From 3-Aminophenol and Benzaldehyde

 Ajegena, Yakubu Sunday
Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Pmb 109 Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

 , Emgba, Samuel Kafu
Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Pmb 109 Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

  Atara, Joseph Galadima.
Department Of Science Laboratory Technology, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Pmb 109 Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

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Ajegena, Yakubu Sunday, Emgba, Samuel Kafu, Atara, Joseph Galadima. “Seasonal Measurement of Water Quality In River Amba, Nasarawa State, North Central, Nigeria ” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.232-234 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/232-234.pdf

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Seasonal Measurement of Water Quality In River Amba, Nasarawa State, North Central, Nigeria

 Ajegena, Yakubu Sunday
Department of Science Laboratory Technology. P.M.B 109, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

  Atara, Joseph Galadima,
Department of Science Laboratory Technology. P.M.B 109, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

  Emgba, Kafu Samuel
Department of Science Laboratory Technology. P.M.B 109, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

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Ajegena, Yakubu Sunday, Atara, Joseph Galadima, Emgba, Kafu Samuel, “Proximate Analysis of Fermented and Unfermented African Locust Beans (Parkia Biglobosa), Found in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.235-236 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/235-236.pdf

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Proximate Analysis of Fermented and Unfermented African Locust Beans (Parkia Biglobosa), Found in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

 Ajegena, Yakubu Sunday
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, PMB 109, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

  Maikasuwa, Gaius
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, PMB 109, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

 Atara, Joseph Galadima
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Isa Mustapha Agwai 1 Polytechnic, PMB 109, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Ajegena, Yakubu Sunday* , Maikasuwa, Gaius And Atara, Joseph Galadima”Measurement of Vehicular Emission in Karu Metropolis, North Central Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.237-249 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/237-249.pdf

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Measurement of Vehicular Emission in Karu Metropolis, North Central Nigeria

 Buba, Z.M.
Department of Zoology, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

  Abbas, E.A.
Department of Zoology, Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

  Ahmed, U
Department of Biological Sciences Laboratory Technology (SLT), Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

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Buba, Z.M., Abbas, E.A., Ahmed, U, “Determination of Some Heavy Metals in Kidney, Liver and Muscle of Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Guyuk Metropolis, Adamawa state, Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.250-255 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/250-255.pdf

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Determination of Some Heavy Metals in Kidney, Liver and Muscle of Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Guyuk Metropolis, Adamawa state, Nigeria

 Ngala Lilian Gabriel
Department of Management, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, P.O. Box 2500 – 30100, Eldoret, Kenya

  Corazon Tangonan Banaga
Department of Management, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, P.O. Box 2500 – 30100, Eldoret, Kenya

  Ochieng’ Chris Shimba
Department of Management, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, P.O. Box 2500 – 30100, Eldoret, Kenya

  Omondi Richard Mc’Otieno
Department of Management, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, P.O. Box 2500 – 30100, Eldoret, Kenya

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Ngala Lilian Gabriel, Corazon Tangonan Banaga, Ochieng’ Chris Shimba, Omondi Richard Mc’Otieno “Assessing the Effect of Demographic Variables of Age, Education and Years of Engagement on Employee Satisfaction with Retention Strategies in County Assembly of Kilifi” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.7 issue 10, pp.256-265 October 2020  URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-7-issue-10/256-265.pdf

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Assessing the Effect of Demographic Variables of Age, Education and Years of Engagement on Employee Satisfaction with Retention Strategies in County Assembly of Kilifi