French Africa Policy and the Fight against Terrorism in Mali
Big-Alabo, Tamunopubo, Okaoha, Kelvin System – September 2019 Page No.: 01-08
The study examined the French African policy and the fight against terrorism in Mali. The study was guided by the theoretical framework of post-colonial theory as propounded by Aime Cesaire and Frantz fanon. The study looked at conceptual clarifications like the concept of foreign policy and the concept of terrorism. The study adopted the ex post facto research design where by data was gathered through mainly secondary source. The study further found out that the government of Mali played some roles in the fight against terrorism in the areas of legislation, law enforcement, border security, countering violent extremism and Mali government international and regional cooperation. The study further found that some measure where also taken by France against terrorism in Mali which include; clear political direction, avoiding political traps, economy of means initiative and concentration of forces and France boots on ground. Based on the findings the study recommended among others that the Malian government should use the opportunity of the crisis and war to develop a new strategic vision and roadmap for the future direction of post-war Mali on inclusive democratic politics and political accountability and organize a national political dialogue that will lead to a final settlement of the tuareg separatist grievances through an inclusive, negotiated political framework.
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Big-Alabo, Tamunopubo
Dept of Political/Admin Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Okaoha, Kelvin System
Dept of Political/Admin Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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The Efficacy of Mirror Therapy in Facial Palsy among Subjects with Facial Paralysis
K. Bharathi, Ramya.S, Prof. D. Malarvizhi – September 2019 – Page No.: 09-13
I. INTRODUCTION
The seventh cranial nerve has the nucleus over pons. It exits the skull through Stylomastoid foramen and passes through parotid gland and gives five branches, they are Temporal, Zygomatic, Buccal, Mandibular and Cervical. The facial motor nucleus has dorsal and ventral divisions that contain lower motor neurons supplying the muscles of the upper and lower face. The dorsal division receives bilateral upper motor neuron input while the ventral division receives only contralateral input1.Lesions over Corticobulbar tract and the nucleus reduce or inhibit or stop the input to ventral division, but dorsal division input is maintained or not affected. So the facial palsy is found with hemiparesis of the contralateral facial muscles. Facial palsy comprises of peripheral and central facial palsy. Peripheral facial palsy affects superior and inferior region of face. The main cause of peripheral facial palsy is Bell’s palsy in which the cause remains unknown whereas the central facial palsy only affects the inferior area of the face1.Facial palsy is the weakness of musculature in the facial region with loss of sensation1. The facial muscles become weak and droop and it’s drawn across the opposite side of the face2.
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K. Bharathi
B.P.T., MIAP, Senior Physiotherapist, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Ramya.S
Student, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Prof. D. Malarvizhi
Dean, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Modern Slavery in the Hausa-folk: Traces from the Hausa Home Videos
Dr. Yakubu Aliyu GOBIR, Abu-Ubaida SANI – September 2019 – Page No.: 14-19
The notions of slave and slavery still reverberate global history of mankind which might have apparently left Africans in disadvantaged positions. Besides, these might have allowed substantial repositions and/or redistributions of wealth of the people of African descent. These activities might also have resulted in human displacements across geographical locations obviously changing identities of the victims. The reasons above might tend to locate the notions of slave and slavery in the past but recent phenomena reflected in a variety of literature suggest and present a persistence of slavery shaped in multiple forms. This paper traces the phenomenon of slavery in selected Hausa Home Videos and identifies its status and nature in the Hausa-folk tradition. The videos perceive the notions of slave and slavery through a variety of elements such as proverbs and idioms. Equally important, the paper interrogates the notions of slave and slavery and shows how and probably wonders why the new meaning in Hausa Home Videos. The paper further situates some of the characters as slaves and how their experiences shape their slavery. Moreover, the paper goes further to consider some acts as modern slavery; these include human trafficking, political persuasion and domination amongst others. The paper concludes and suggests education in its most basic form as amour against oppression, domination, slavery and its attendant factors.
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Dr. Yakubu Aliyu GOBIR
Department of Nigerian Languages, Federal University Gusau, Nigeria
Abu-Ubaida SANI
Department of Educational Foundations, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Taxation and Inflation in Kenya
Dr. Evans Ovamba Kiganda (PhD), Dr. Scholastica Odhiambo (PhD), Dr. Nelson Obange (PhD) – September 2019 Page No.: 20-22
Taxes remain a major source of revenue for a country and can have several impacts on the economy. Studies examining the influence of taxation on inflation have reported mixed results and did not break down taxation into its components. This creates uncertainty with regard to the influence of taxation components like excise duty (ED), import duty (ID), income tax (IT) and Value Added Tax (VAT) on inflation. This study’s objective was to establish the influence of taxation on inflation in Kenya to bridge the knowledge gap. Monthly time series data from Central Bank of Kenya spanning 132 months from 2005 to 2015 was used for analysis based on variance decomposition and impulse response analysis. Results indicated that total tax had a positive influence on inflation. However, influence was highly due to indirect taxes. In view of this, the study recommends adoption of fiscal policy that target reduction in taxation that are likely to lower production costs leading to a reduction in inflation in Kenya.
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Dr. Evans Ovamba Kiganda (PhD)
Lecturer Kaimosi Friends University College (KAFUCO), P.O. Box 1926 – 40100 Kisumu, Kenya
Dr. Scholastica Odhiambo (PhD)
Lecturer, Department of Economics, Maseno University, Kenya
Dr. Nelson Obange (PhD)
Lecturer, Department of Economics, Maseno University, Kenya
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Dr. Evans Ovamba Kiganda (PhD), Dr. Scholastica Odhiambo (PhD), Dr. Nelson Obange (PhD) “Taxation and Inflation in Kenya” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.20-22 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/20-22.pdf
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Item Discrimination and Distractor Analysis: A Technical Report on Thirty Multiple Choice Core Mathematics Achievement Test Items
Daniel Asamoah, Moses K. K. Ocansey – September 2019 Page No.: 23-33
The report focused on providing a detailed analysis with respect to item discrimination and distractor analysis of a thirty core mathematics achievement test.The test measured senior high school students’ achievement in core mathematics on some specific areas they were taught. After the discrimination and distractor analysis, it was found that 27 out of the 30 items discriminated positively, 2 discriminated negatively and 1 had a zero discrimination. The distractor analysis of all the options of the 30 items were also computed and discussed.
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Daniel Asamoah
Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Moses K. K. Ocansey
Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
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Daniel Asamoah, Moses K. K. Ocansey “Item Discrimination and Distractor Analysis: A Technical Report on Thirty Multiple Choice Core Mathematics Achievement Test Items” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.23-33 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/23-33.pdf
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k-Factors of k-Factorization of K2r,2r,2r,…,2r with n-Partite Sets for k=1,2 and n≥2, n,r∈Z+
M.D.M.C.P. Weerarathna, D.M.T.B. Dissanayake, D.G.S.D. Dehigama and A.A.I. Perera – September 2019 – Page No.: 34-38
Graph factorization is one of the most flourishing areas in Graph Theory. Most of the research work on factorization is on complete graphs and complete bipartite graphs. In this research, complete k- partite graphs are considered. By considering degree factorization, two theorems have been proved to obtain factors of factorization of the complete multipartite graphs K(2,2,2,⋯,2) and K(2r,2r,…,2r ) with n partite sets where n≥2 and n,r∈Z+. Moreover, when n is even, 2-factors for 2-factorization of a complete multipartite graph of the form K(2,2,2,…,2) have been obtained using the tournament scheduling technique by considering n partite sets as n teams.
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M.D.M.C.P. Weerarathna
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
D.M.T.B. Dissanayake
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
D.G.S.D. Dehigama
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
A.A.I. Perera
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
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M.D.M.C.P. Weerarathna, D.M.T.B. Dissanayake, D.G.S.D. Dehigama and A.A.I. Perera “k-Factors of k-Factorization of K2r,2r,2r,…,2r with n-Partite Sets for k=1,2 and n≥2, n,r∈Z+” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.34-38 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/34-38.pdf
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Mathematical Analysis & FEA Simulation for Effect of Throat Thickness on Mig Welded Joint Strength
Er. Saurabh Gandhe; Prof. V.S Aher; Prof. Dr. V.D. Wakchaure – September 2019 – Page No.: 39-44
Energy storage device is a very critical electrical component used at converter of the many locomotives. The energy storage devices are made up of AISI 1040 steel cases or boxes. Bulging effects in these boxes exerts tensile load on welded joint and breaks them. AISI 1040 is having good weld ability. The boxes of these materials are joined with MIG welding with the filler metal of ER 70S-6. In order to improve its tensile strength the throat thickness of the weld was insufficient. By increasing throat thickness strength of the joint will also improves. In this paper the effect of increasing throat thickness on the tensile strength of the joint is analyzed by using theoretical design equations. It is then simulated in the ANSYS software to confirm these effects. From result it is seen that increase in throat thickness will improve the tensile strength of the joint. It is also seen that the maximum stress acts at the area adjacent to the weld and stresses at weld are much lesser than the UTS of filler metal and just less than yield strength of the filler metal with higher throat thickness.
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Er. Saurabh Gandhe
Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, India
Prof. V.S Aher
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, India
Prof. Dr. V.D. Wakchaure
HOD, Mechanical Engineering, Amrutvahini College of Engineering, Sangamner, India
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Er. Saurabh Gandhe; Prof. V.S Aher; Prof. Dr. V.D. Wakchaure “Mathematical Analysis & FEA Simulation for Effect of Throat Thickness on Mig Welded Joint Strength ” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp. 39-44 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/39-44.pdf
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The Courts and the Challenges of Adjudicating on Environmental Rights Actions in Nigeria
Abdulwasi MUSAH – September 2019 Page No.: 45-52
Since the discovery of oil in commercial quantities in Oloibiri in 1957, the Niger Delta region of Nigeria has been facing serious environmental challenges which range from air and soil pollution. This state of environmental mishaps has grossly affected the people to the extent that the eco-system has largely become unfriendly and harsh to the people. The people have lost their hitherto traditional occupations of fishing and farming to the toxic nature of their waterways and soil. The people of the region lament their haplessness and agony to lack of infrastructural developments and placed the blames on both the government and the Multi-National Oil Companies who according to them have not done enough to ameliorate their worsening conditions. In the face of the ineffectiveness of the environmental laws, the people of the Niger-Delta see the courts as the last hope they can beckon at but their experiences with the courts are yet to meet their aspirations. Often times, they are challenged by jurisdictional choices in filing their environmental rights actions and the long period it takes in adjudicating some of their cases discourages their decision of approaching the courts, hence, sometimes resulting to self-help with far-fetched effects on oil exploration and production activities and revenue drives of the federal government. This paper therefore seeks to proffer a way out of these shambles in a way that streamline the best way out through which the courts can seamlessly serve to the optimum,the cause of oil exploration and production as well as the government revenue drive.
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Abdulwasi MUSAH
Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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Comparative Analysis of Technical Efficiency (Bootstrapping Fear Model) among Maize Farmers in Oyo and Osun States of Nigeria
Olapade-Ogunwole, Folayimi – September 2019 Page No.: 53-57
Agriculture is the mainstay of the Nigeria economy and is characterized by mixed farming system. Expected increases in agriculture require increase in agricultural productivity. Agricultural productivity very much depends on the efficiency of the production process. Policies designed to educate farmers through proper agricultural extension service could have a great impact in increasing the level of efficiency and hence agricultural productivity.
The bootstrap introduced by Efron (1979) is a method of repeatedly drawing with replacement from a sample. The sample is said to be representative if the moments of its distribution match the moment of the underlying unobservable population. The moment of the bootstrap on the other hand, tend to approach the moments of the observable sample. Therefore, if the sample is a representative one, the bootstrap will yield meaningful results. If it is not representative then the bootstrap will still be consistent in terms of approaching the sample moments, but the results will be counterintuitive.
The need therefore to examine improved maize production technologies vis-à-vis some management practices becomes pertinent in order to identify the factor responsible for the inefficiency of maize farmers. This research therefore focused on the technical efficiency of mazie farmers in Oyo and Osun State Nigeria using fear model.
A multistage sampling technique was used in collecting data from a cross-sectional sample of 300 maize farming households in Oyo and Osun State. Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) including bootstrapping using FEAR model, Tobit regression analysis were employed in analyzing the data. Results from the Tobit analysis showed that the sigma level for CRS, VRS and scale efficiencies were significant at 1 percent with 24.536, 24.433 and 24.466 respectively.
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Olapade-Ogunwole, Folayimi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics & Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Olapade-Ogunwole, Folayimi “Comparative Analysis of Technical Efficiency (Bootstrapping Fear Model) among Maize Farmers in Oyo and Osun States of Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.53-57 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/53-57.pdf
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Effect of Climate Change on Selected Tuber Crops (Sweet Potato and Yam) in Nigeria
Olapade-Ogunwole, Folayimi – September 2019 – Page No.: 58-61
Climate change is emerging as the most important environmental problem facing the country due to increases in atmospheric stocks of greenhouse gases (GHG), including carbon dioxide (CO2) methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), which occur by human activities have been linked to global climate change.The study hence, examined the effect of climate changes on the selected tuber crops in Nigeria. The study was to investigate the effect of climate change on tuber crop yield in Nigeria, define clearly the ranges of possible climatic effect, identify critical threshold and economic implication and explore adaptation.
The data used were sourced for from various issues of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Statistical Bulletin and FAOSTAT Database of Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nation Agrostat Database. The data covered a range of 1961 – 2015 (55years). The data collected for this study was analyzed using, simple descriptive statistics, inferential statistics which involves the use of multiple regression. The average percentage land area yam yield is 63.91% while that of sweet potato cultivation is 11.82%.
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Olapade-Ogunwole, Folayimi
Senior Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Economics & Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Olapade-Ogunwole, Folayimi “Effect of Climate Change on Selected Tuber Crops (Sweet Potato and Yam) in Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.58-61 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/58-61.pdf
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Energy Use and Agribusiness Activities of Peri-Urban and Rural Farming Households in Selected States of South-Western Nigeria
Okunola Solomon Olufemi, Olagunju Funke Iyabo – September 2019 Page No.: 62-69
Cooking is basic to human existence and soit is germane to the rural faming households, most of whom undertake agribusinesses in the rural and peri-urban of Nigerian cities and villages. It is used to transform food from the raw stage to another that is desirable for consumption. However, inefficient cooking practice in developing countries has resulted in significant environmental and health problems. This study therefore highlighted types of energy used, their effects and the need for clean and greener energy needed by the flora and fauna populations of the planet earth. Most respondents (23.3%) engaged in public sector employment which made them vulnerable when salaries were not paid especially when international economic dynamics were not in favor of the Nigerian crude. Fuel wood was mainly used for cooking (35.0%) and heating (24.3%). Charcoal, sawdust and gas were used for the same purposes. Kerosene was used for cooking (71.1%), heating (68.8%) and lighting (35.2%) while electricity was not only used for cooking (12.8%), heating (10.3%), lighting (78.4%) alone but for other things like refrigerating and drying (21.4%). The main problem of fuelwood was heath concerns (34.8%) while those of electricity were high price (21.4%) and scarcity (38.2%). Fluctuating price (68.8%) and high price (18.7%) were the problems encountered by the respondents as far as kerosene was concerned. Factors that influenced the choice of fuelwood as an energy source were community where respondents resided, significant (p<0.05), age, significant (p<0.05), education (p<0. 01) and various factors for other fuel types used in the study area.
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Okunola Solomon Olufemi
Department of Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
Olagunju Funke Iyabo
Department of Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
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Energy Use and Agribusiness Activities of Peri-Urban and Rural Farming Households in Selected States of South-Western Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.62-69 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/62-69.pdf
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SMEDDS of Olmesartan Medoxomil: Formulation, Development and Evaluation
Shanisha Mehetre, Vishruti Kadam, Dr. Manisha Karpe, Dr. Vilasrao Kadam – September 2019 – Page No.: 70-76
The objective of the work was to develop and evaluate self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (SMEDDS) for improving the delivery of BCS class II antihypertensive agent, Olmesartanmedoxomil (OLM). The solubility of OLM in oils, cosurfactants, and surfactants was evaluated to identify the components of the microemulsion. The pseudoternary phase diagram was plotted to identify the area of microemulsion existenceat different Smix ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1) based on the results of solubility and emulsification studies. Smix ratio of 1:1 was selected for formulation of SMEDDS as the flowability of the formulation with Smix ratio of 1:1 was retained and it also gave a fairly larger microemulsion existence region. The in vitro drug release studies were carried out in phosphate buffer of pH 6.8 using USP XXIII dissolution testing apparatus type II at a paddle speed of 75 rpm. The optimized OLM liquid SMEDDS exhibited mean globule size of 59.91 nm, while experimental value was found to be 51.11 nm and polydispersity index of 0.42. The stability of OLM in SMEDDS was determined as per the International Conference on Harmonisation guidelines.
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Shanisha Mehetre
Bharati Vidyaoeeth’s College of Pharmacy, C.B.D.Belapur, Navi Mumbai, India
Vishruti Kadam
Bharati Vidyaoeeth’s College of Pharmacy, C.B.D.Belapur, Navi Mumbai, India
Dr. Manisha Karpe
Bharati Vidyaoeeth’s College of Pharmacy, C.B.D.Belapur, Navi Mumbai, India
Dr. Vilasrao Kadam
Bharati Vidyaoeeth’s College of Pharmacy, C.B.D.Belapur, Navi Mumbai, India
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Analysis of factors influencing Vulnerability to Poverty among Farming Households in Nigeria
Sanusi, W.A and Fanifosi, G.E – September 2019 Page No.: 77-81
This study estimates vulnerability to poverty in Nigeria, specifically it analyse poverty status, vulnerability to poverty and the determinants of vulnerability to poverty. The study utilized the post-harvest and post planting cross section data from the National living standard Survey (NLSS) wave 2. Twelve (12) States were randomly selected using a multi-Stage sampling technique, 2 each from the six geopolitical zones in the country. Three steps generalized least square (FGLS) estimation procedure was used to estimate vulnerability to poverty and to model the effect of household socio-economic status on expected future consumption and variation in future consumption, and a Logit regression model was used to examine the determinants of poverty. The result revealed that most of the respondents were active and still in their productive age, the average years of schooling of 5.06 revealed a low level of the educational status of the respondents. The mean household size was 6 and exactly halve of the population were seen to be poor and lived below the poverty line. The significant determinants of vulnerability to poverty were gender, household size, and credit access, and farm distance, economic and agricultural shocks.
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Sanusi, W.A
Department of Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Fanifosi, G.E
Department of Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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Evaluation of Ohmic Peak Characteristic of Metal/Clay Based Cermet
F. O. Omoniyi – September 2019 – Page No.: 82-84
The Ohmic peak of copper/clay based cermet is evaluated to know the Ohmic boundary and response of the fabricated cermet resistors, using electrically conducting and chemically active copper powder with mass 5%, 15% and 25% using Archimedes’ principle. Considering annealing temperatures ranging from 200 ºC to 500 ºC. Some compositions exhibit inverse size feature earlier or later. The results showed that, the threshold resistivity for copper compositions gets closer to peak from 400 ºC while the 25% copper exhibited higher resistance peak than the lower compositions.
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F. O. Omoniyi
Department of Physics, University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria
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Policy Support Framework for Construction of Sustainable Water Resource Protection in Nigeria
Enyinna Gregory Chimere – September 2019 – Page No.: 85-91
Development of policy support framework for sustainable water resource protection in Nigeria has become very necessary due to the fact that the water sector has never implemented any water resource protection plan even in the face of re-occurring epidemics of water related diseases in Nigeria accompanied a corresponding high mortality rate. The formulation of this policy support program gained its justification from the results from the primary data showing that water resource protection was only proposed by ministry of water resource but never existed as a policy neither has it been implemented or enforced by the sector. This research also gained its justification from the secondary data gotten from the Ministry of health, which shows high mortality and morbidity rate. Based on these reasons, the pre-plan, development of water resource protection and the post-plan for sustainable water resource protection were developed. In conclusion, this research paper recommended the acceptance and implementation this policy support framework as a valuable tool that will help in developing policy for sustainable water resource protection. Therefore, kick starting of such projects in Nigeria’s water sector will contribute a lot in drastically reducing the pollution and degradation of water resources.
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Enyinna Gregory Chimere
Chair of Environmental Geology, Environmental Resources Management, Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus Seftenberg, Germany/ Department of Project Management Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
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Analysis of Small Scale Cassava Farmers Productivity for Sustainable Agriculture in Oyo State Nigeria
Olusegun. I. O. Adesiyan, Isaac. O. Oyewo, Oyedapo. M. Raufu – September 2019 Page No.: 92-98
Using a cross sectional data for the analyses of the determinants of cassava productivity on small holder cassava farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the farmer’s farm specific and socio economic characteristics and inferential statistics was employed to analyse the determinant of crop production using 176 respondents. The result revealed that 73.9% of the farmers were male, 80.7% were married, farmers mean age was 50 years, mean household size was six (6) persons, 87.5% had farm size between 0.5-5.0 hectares, majority (89.2%) had one form of formal education while 82.4% relied on rain-fed farming system, cassava output was 37.50 tons and mean farm size used was 2.89 hectare while mean years of faming experience was 13.4 years. Estimated parameters with Cobb Douglas production functions show that farm size used, years of farming experience, farmers’ age, source of irrigation and income increased productivity at 1% respectively except farm management experience which reduced productivity at 10% level of significant. R2 was 74% which explain the level of variation in the crop outputs as a result of the explanatory variables. It was however concluded that farm size, farmers’ age, years of farming experience, source of irrigation and farmers income were the major determinants of farm productivity in the study area. The study therefore recommended among others that informal training through extension services be conducted to educate farmers in other to have a sustainable and increase productivity and provision of another source of irrigation (mechanise) instead of depending on rain fed agriculture in the study area.
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Olusegun. I. O. Adesiyan
Department of Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Isaac. O. Oyewo
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FCF), P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan, Nigeria
Oyedapo. M. Raufu
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FCF), P.M.B. 5087 Jericho, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Olusegun. I. O. Adesiyan, Isaac. O. Oyewo, Oyedapo. M. Raufu “Analysis of Small Scale Cassava Farmers Productivity for Sustainable Agriculture in Oyo State Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.92-98 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/92-98.pdf
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Evaluation of Revenues Deducted for Project Fund Disbursement for Sustainability of Niger Delta Development Commission Projects in Nigeria
Enyinna Gregory. C – September 2019 Page No.: 99-108
This research was carried out to evaluate the revenues deducted for project fund disbursement for sustainability of Niger delta development commission projects in Nigeria, using secondary data that was acquired from NDDC for analysis and evaluation with the help of excel spread sheet. Oracle crystal ball was integrated to excel spread sheet which helped us in doing simulations for display of mean standard deviation frequency distribution and probabilistic outcome. Process/implementation evaluation was also used to determine whether the funds allocated to the NDDC for project development program activities have been implemented as intended and whether it resulted to certain output or not. The existing revenue disbursement model for oil revenue distribution was remodeled for rechanneling the 13% oil derivation to the ministry of Niger Delta and subsequently to NDDC and the oil producing areas for proper utilization and project development in the area. This is contrary to the previous revenue disbursement model for oil revenue distribution that allocated the 13% oil derivation directly to the oil producing states. The total revenues received by NDDC from federal government, oil companies and other income sources from 2007 to 2011 were also transformed to graphical representations of variations of funds received and percentage distribution of such funds during the periods under review.The difference between the total revenue received by NDDC and the total capital expenditure in 2007 was recorded as 99,451,815,800 while the difference between the total revenue received by NDDC and the total capital expenditure in 2008 was 174,625,536,000. In 2009 it was 183,922,881,810. Then in 2010 the difference was 32,771,525,920.but the difference between the total revenue and the total capital expenditure in 2011 was 34,516,180,627 which helped in this research to produce simulations that displayed mean, standard deviation, frequency and probabilistic rating for total capital expenditure, total revenue and the difference. The contracts awarded by NDDC in the Nine Niger Delta states were evaluated to x-ray the percentage rate of fund utilization for project development between 2007-2011 while the individual projects executed by the NDDC regional headquarters were also evaluated and the percentage rate of completion also recorded. The percentage differences in funds utilization for developmental project completions shows that proper evaluation would help the NDDC to identify areas of concentration during award of contracts and to be able to identify contractors lapses so as to have the capacity to hold the contractors liable for underutilization of project funds and incompletion of project works awarded to them.
Page(s): 99-108 Date of Publication: 30 September 2019
Enyinna Gregory. C
Department of Project Management, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
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Nuerobehavioural Investigation of The Role/S of Moringa Oleifera On 3-Nitropropionic Acid Model of Huntington’s Disease
O.F. Akinpelu, P.D. Shalli, O.J Ogundipe, A.A. Akande, F.E. Oladipupo, S.O. Jimoh and L. G Ogungbe – September 2019 Page No.: 109-126
Background: Huntington’s disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairment that contribute to the death of striatial neurons and psychiatric symptoms. Systemic administration of 3-Nitropropionic Acid (3-NP) cause selective striatial degeneration similar to that seen in HD. Recent studies clearly demonstrate that increase oxidative stress is one of the major deleterious even in the 3-NP-induced neurodegenerative process. Moringa oleifera (MO) has been studied for the anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory properties. This study evaluated the Neurobehavioral role of MO following 3-NP model of Huntington’s disease.
Methodology: Thirty-two adult mice weighting between 25-32g were used and divided into four groups (A, B, C and D), Group A serves as the control (Received food and ad libitum), B (Received MO+3-NP), C (Received only 3-NP) and D (Received 3-NP + MO) 3-Nitropropionic Acid (20mg/kg for 7 days) were induced intraperitoneal to the animals. MO were administer orally (250mg/kg) for a period of 7 days. Weights of the animals were checked periodically using the Acucuscope weighing Balance. Neurobehavioral assessment was carried out after administration. Animals were sacrificed at the end of the experiment Neurotransmitters- Dopamine and Glutamate were assayed in tissue homogenates and the levels were quantified.
Results showed increased tissue levels of glutamate and dopamine and impaired neurobehavioural parameters in the Huntington’s group, while the preventive group showed some degree of preservation of the normal parameters.
Conclusion: 3-Np induced huntington’s disease model in mice as expected with the characteristics of increased tissue levels of glutamate and dopamine and impaired behavioural and locomotive indices.
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O.F. Akinpelu
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ikenne Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
P.D. Shalli
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ikenne Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
O.J Ogundipe
Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
A.A. Akande
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ikenne Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
F.E. Oladipupo
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ikenne Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
S.O. Jimoh
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ikenne Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
L. G Ogungbe
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ikenne Campus, Ogun State, Nigeria
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An Appraisal of Solar Powered Water System for Sustainable Rural Development
Makinde Kayode, Man Alhaji Sulaiman, Ibrahim Abubakar, Amao Enock – September 2019 Page No.: 127-134
In locations where electricity is unavailable, other means are necessary to pump water for consumption. Solar photovoltaic is strongly proven for cutting down greenhouse gases emissions, cost of fuel (diesel) and environmental pollution problems that the world is facing today due to the use of non-renewable energy sources. Niger state considered in this study is also experiencing these challenges with imbalance and unreliable electrical power supply. The case chosen was Gubata village in Gbako local government, Niger State. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potentiality and cost effectiveness of using solar borehole system in Gubata Village in Gbako local government area in Niger State. The Analysis of the solar powered system was based on the estimated daily water supply rate of 40,000 litres. A cost-comparison analysis between the solar-powered system and generator powered system was done using Life-Cycle Costing Analysis. Results obtained from the study showed that a 1.4 kW solar powered unit can supply the desired water quantity. Comparing the power supply costs of both systems over a 5-year life cycle showed that the diesel-generator powered system has a present value cost of about 230% higher than that of the solar powered unit. The outcome of this study showed that the PV pumping systems include low operating cost, unattended operation, low maintenance, easy installation, and long life.
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Makinde Kayode
Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
Man Alhaji Sulaiman
Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
Ibrahim Abubakar
Department of Electrical Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
Amao Enock
Department of Physics, Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
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Aqueous and Methanolic Extract of Ocimum Gratissimum (Linn.) Leaf Reversibly Normalizes the Antioxidant Activities of Rats with Gentamicin-Induced Liver Injury
Oluwadare J. Ogundipe, Risquat O. Olaleye , Christian E. Imafidon, Olaoluwa S. Olukiran, Omolola F. Akinpelu, Adedapo J. Sanusi, A. Oyerinde, Oyelade R. Oluwakemi – September 2019 Page No.: 135-143
Objective: the objective of the work is to investigate the ameliorative effect of aqueous and methanolic extract of ocimum gratissimum (linn) on gentamicin-induced liver injury. Forty five adult male Wistar rats were used for this study. They were divided into 5 groups as follows: Group 1 (the control) (n = 5) received distilled water daily by oral route for the whole period of the study. Group 2 (the toxic control) (n = 10) received 100 mg/kg/day of gentamicin i.p. for a week. Groups 3, 4, and 5 (n = 5) were pre-treated with gentamicin as the Group 2 rats, after which they received 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg/day each of AOGL p.o., Groups 6, 7, and 8 (n = 5) were pre-treated with gentamicin as the Group 2 rats, after which they received 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg/day each of MOGL p.o., respectively, for 14 days. Markers of liver function such as ALT, AST, ALP, Total bilirubin, conjugated bilirubin and total protein were determined in the plasma. Oxidative stress markers such as TBARS and GSH were assayed in the tissue homogenate. Gentamicin treatment induced significant (p < 0.05) increases in ALT, AST, ALP, Total bilirubin and total protein and TBARS in the toxic control when compared to the control group. Significant decreases (p < 0.05) in GSH was also associated with gentamicin administration. Post-treatment with AOGL caused significant increases in and GSH, and significant (p < 0.05) decreases in ALT, AST, ALP, Total bilirubin and total protein in the treated groups when compared with the toxic control group. The results of this study indicated that AOGL ameliorated the liver injury caused by gentamicin in rats. Hence, the extracts have the potential of being used for the management of gentamicin-induced liver injury.
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Oluwadare J. Ogundipe
Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Risquat O. Olaleye
Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Christian E. Imafidon
Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Olaoluwa S. Olukiran
Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Omolola F. Akinpelu
Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago – Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
Adedapo J. Sanusi
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
A. Oyerinde
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Lead city University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Oyelade R. Oluwakemi
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Oluwadare J. Ogundipe, Risquat O. Olaleye , Christian E. Imafidon, Olaoluwa S. Olukiran, Omolola F. Akinpelu, Adedapo J. Sanusi, A. Oyerinde, Oyelade R. Oluwakemi “Aqueous and Methanolic Extract of Ocimum Gratissimum (Linn.) Leaf Reversibly Normalizes the Antioxidant Activities of Rats with Gentamicin-Induced Liver Injury” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.135-143 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/135-143.pdf
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Effectiveness of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Exercises with Dynamic Taping in Atfl Injury University Level Football Player- Single Case Study
Vigneshwaran. S, T.N.Suresh – September 2019 – Page No.: 144-145
I. INTRODUCTION
Ankle sprain is an injury of the lateral ligament complex of the ankle joint. The injury is graded on the basis of severity. Anterior talofibular ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in ankle sprain.
Grade I is a mild stretching of the ligament complex without joint instability; Grade II is a partial rupture of the ligament complex with mild instability of the joint (such as isolated rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament) and grade III involves complete rupture of the ligament complex with instability of the joint.
Ankle sprain in sport may result in decreased performance, absence from competition and adverse psychological effects.
Following an acute ankle sprain, pain, swelling and ecchymosis are common, which may contribute to reduced mobility and function, as well as occupational absence.
The incidence of ankle sprain is higher in females compared with males.
The sport category with the highest incidence of ankle sprain was indoor/court sports, with a cumulative incidence rate of 7 per 1,000 exposures. There is a significantly higher risk of sustaining a lateral ankle sprain compared with syndesmotic and medial ankle sprains.
Kendrick in 2009, had produced Dynamic Tape (DT), a visco-elastic nylon and lycra blend material with 4-way stretch.
Dynamic tape acts by the mechanism of Load absorption, Force contribution and Modifying movement.
It reduces load on the lateral ligament complex of the ankle by decelerating plantar flexion/inversion, approximating the joint to augment force closure and enhance stability and proprioception and providing a facilitation of the peronei.
Ultrasound is a sound of frequency above 15,000 cycles per second (15kHz). It is used in health care as a diagnostic tool and in the treatment of acute soft tissue injuries.
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Vigneshwaran. S
Student, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institution of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India
T.N.Suresh
Vice Principal, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM Institution of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India
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Vigneshwaran. S, T.N.Suresh “Effectiveness of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Exercises with Dynamic Taping in Atfl Injury University Level Football Player- Single Case Study” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.144-145 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/144-145.pdf
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Acute Toxicity of Fingerlings of Clarias gariepinus exposed to Glyphosate and 2, 4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid
Alozie, S. N., Ezeji, E. U. – September 2019 – Page No.: 146-150
The acute toxicity effect of the exposure of glyphosate and 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on catfish fingerlings was evaluated using Lorke’s method. The acute lethal study of glyphosate and 2, 4-D on catfish fingerlings showed that no animal died within 24 hours. But for the mixture of glyphosate and 2, 4-D, at higher concentrations, death occurred. So, the LD50 was less than 2500mg/kg (2154.07mg/kg). The physicochemical parameters of water recorded were within the permissive limits fixed by WHO which are 6.5 and 6.5- 8.0 for dissolved oxygen and pH respectively. Although the presence of herbicides caused some changes in the quality of water in and around sprayed areas and decrease the dissolved oxygen in water, along with an increase in temperature, which may pose a threat to the survival of fish species, the results of the present study indicates that application does not result in significant changes in the physicochemical parameters to a point that is capable of causing visually observable deleterious effects in fish. This is probably because the concentrations studied here are of lower magnitude compared to those applied in agricultural practices. Also, several abnormal behaviours such as restlessness, erratic swimming, air gulping, respiratory distress, loss of equilibrium, and resting motionless at the bottom of the bowl (for those exposed to the mixture of glyphosate and 2, 4-D) were observed at higher concentrations of the toxicants. These results show that glyphosate and 2, 4-D may not have lethal effects on the fingerlings of Clariasgariepinus, but the mixture, at higher concentrations (≥2900mg/kg) may cause death. Hence, the use of glyphosate and 2, 4-D herbicides in agricultural farms should be monitored to avoid continuous leaching into water bodies.
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Alozie, S. N.
Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
Ezeji, E. U.
Department of Biotechnology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri, Nigeria
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Determinants of Mortality in Broiler Production in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State
Ojediran, J. T., Terngohol, A., Ajayi, T. K., Adewole, W. A. – September 2019 – Page No.: 151-153
This study evaluated determinants of mortality in broiler production in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State. Multi stage sampling technique was used. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the respondents. The first stage was simple random sampling of two (2) wards out of the 10 wards in the Local Government Area. The second stage involved snow balling method for the selection of 25 farmers from each of the selected wards. A total of fifty respondents were interviewed. The descriptive statistics and ordinary least square regression were used in the analysis of the data. The mean age of the respondents was 41 years. Disease was the highest (26%) cause of mortality in broilers farming. The coefficients of age of respondents was negative and significant at 1 percent. However, the coefficients of household income and participation in broiler farming were significant and positive at 1 percent level. It is concluded from the findings of this study that disease was the highest cause of mortality in broiler farming. An increase in the age of farmer reduced mortality of poultry birds. Also, participation in pullet farming reduces mortality of poultry birds.
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Ojediran, J. T.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo-State, Nigeria
Terngohol, A.
Federal College of Agriculture, Moore Plantation, Ibadan, Oyo-State, Nigeria
Ajayi, T. K.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P. M. B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo-State, 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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Ojediran, J. T., Terngohol, A., Ajayi, T. K., Adewole, W. A. “Determinants of Mortality in Broiler Production in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.151-153 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/151-153.pdf
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An Overview on Ground Source Heat Pump System
D.B. Jani, Tailor Ravi, Solanki Mayur, Chauhan Sanjay, Tandel Vishal, Vania Pratik – September 2019 – Page No.: 154-158
Ground source heat pump systems offer economical alternatives of providing thermal comfort for use in various industrial, commercial and residential air conditioning applications. As the cost of energy continues to rise, it becomes imperative to save energy and improve overall energy efficiency by searching renewable sources of energy. In this light, the ground source heat pump becomes a key component in an air conditioning system with great potential for energy saving by use of renewable energy available from beneath the earth surface. Improving ground source heat pump performance, reliability, and its environmental impact has been an ongoing concern. Recent progresses in ground source heat pump systems have centered upon advanced cycle designs for both heat- and work-actuated systems, improved cycle components (including choice of working fluid), and exploiting utilization in a wider range of applications in different climatic conditions. For the ground source heat pump to be an economical in operation continuous efforts need to be devoted to improving its performance and reliability.
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D.B. Jani
Mechanical Department, GEC, Dahod, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India
Tailor Ravi
Mechanical Department, GEC, Dahod, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India
Solanki Mayur
Mechanical Department, GEC, Dahod, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India
Chauhan Sanjay
Mechanical Department, GEC, Dahod, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India
Tandel Vishal
Mechanical Department, GEC, Dahod, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India
Vania Pratik
Mechanical Department, GEC, Dahod, Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, India
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D.B. Jani, Tailor Ravi, Solanki Mayur, Chauhan Sanjay, Tandel Vishal, Vania Pratik “An Overview on Ground Source Heat Pump System ” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.154-158 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/154-158.pdf
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Seismic Analysis of A G+20 Building Using Different Country Codes
Ankush Rajabhau Kene, Prof. Ashok R.Mundhada – September 2019 – Page No.: 159-164
Earthquake is a natural calamity that has killed millions of peoples through the ages. Every earthquake leaves a trail of misery because of the loss of life and destruction.
Seismic codes are very important in the designing of multistoried buildings. In order to design an earthquake resistant building, structural engineers must have good knowledge of the various seismic codes. In this study, seismic design provisions in three building codes, IS 1893-2002, 1997 USA (UBC)& Canadian (NRC 2005) are studied. Factors like Importance factor, response reduction factor, seismic zones, soil profile, and Fundamental time period were compared. Recommendations provided by seismic codes help the designer to improve the behavior of structures so that they may withstand the earthquake effects without significant loss. Seismic codes are unique to a particular region or country. They take into account the local seismology, accepted level of seismic risk, properties of available materials, methods used in construction and building typologies.
In this study, a symmetrical G+20 multistoried building was analyzed & designed by computer software Staad Pro using the above mentioned three seismic codes. It was found that the Indian Standard code gave the most economical design whereas the UBC code consumed more steel.
Page(s): 159-164 Date of Publication: 03 October 2019
Ankush Rajabhau Kene
Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Badnera-444701, Maharashtra, India
Prof. Ashok R.Mundhada
Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology & Research, Badnera-444701, Maharashtra, India
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Ankush Rajabhau Kene, Prof. Ashok R.Mundhada “Seismic Analysis of A G+20 Building Using Different Country Codes” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.159-164 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/159-164.pdf
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Emerging Trends in Technological Banking Sector of 21st Century- A Study of Public Sector Banks in India
Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao – September 2019 – Page No.: 165-170
Today, information and communication technology has become the heart of banking sector, which has brought an enormous transformation in the banking industry and made banking services easier, speedy and accessible anytime and anywhere. This has also made the customers well aware of the service level available around the world and thus expects the best from his bank. In this modern customer centric competitive arena, satisfaction and quality prove to be key factors and are interrelated. To strive in a market characterized by global competition, and technological advancements, banks need to be more customer-focused. Any bank that wants to compete in this global industry must offer services that create customer satisfaction. Hence, it is important for banks to understand what affects customer satisfaction and how to optimize service quality as a driver of customer satisfaction. This study made an attempt to compare customer satisfaction of public and private commercial banks with a sample of 500 bank customers by analyzing the item-wise degree of satisfaction of the customers for service quality taking 41 technology related items, grouped into 8 service quality dimensions. One way ANOVA has been applied to ascertain the significance level of the dimensions of service quality. The study showed that, except for satisfaction with Empathy and Reliability dimensions, the performance of private sector commercial banks is better than the public sector commercial banks. Thus, customers‟ satisfaction level of private sector commercial banks in terms of technology based services is higher than that of public sector banks.
Page(s): 165-170 Date of Publication: 04 October 2019
Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao
Professor, PACE Institute of Technology & Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao “Emerging Trends in Technological Banking Sector of 21st Century- A Study of Public Sector Banks in India” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.165-170 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/165-170.pdf
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Climate Risks and Responses in Semi-Arid Kenya: Implications for Community-Based Adaptation
Thomas Opande, Prof. Daniel Olago, Dr. Simeon Dulo- September 2019 – Page No.: 171-180
Communities in semi-arid areas face multiple climatic and non-climatic risks forcing them to subsequently adopt various response strategies. Research on risk management has typically focused on static, location-specific understanding of risk and response. However, empirical evidence suggest that risks and vulnerability vary across time and space. Increasingly, responses traverse multiple locations and dynamic e.g. people migrate away from their home areas, women move beyond their family homes for a better livelihood. To highlight this complex and dynamic nature of risks and responses, we study livelihood transitions in Kisumu, western Kenya. We unpack risk and response portfolios across scales – household, and levels – and classify them as coping, adaptive and maladaptive.
Our findings show that present responses do not necessarily qualify as climate change adaptation strategies. While certain strategies do improve household wellbeing in the short run, there is relatively lower evidence to suggest an increase in adaptive capacity to deal with future climatic risks.
These findings point to critical gaps in understanding current risk management and will contribute to the climate policy framework especially community adaptation.
Page(s): 171-180 Date of Publication: 06 October 2019
Thomas Opande
Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Prof. Daniel Olago
Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Simeon Dulo
Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, Kenya
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Thomas Opande, Prof. Daniel Olago, Dr. Simeon Dulo “Climate Risks and Responses in Semi-Arid Kenya: Implications for Community-Based Adaptation” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.171-180 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/171-180.pdf
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Impact of Transportation and Road Network on Goods Delivery by Food Industries in Nigeria as a Total Factor of Productivity (TFP)
Deborah Tosin Fajobi, Damilola Toluse Ajibesin, Olasupo Oladiran Tayo- September 2019 – Page No.: 181-183
This study examines the impact of transportation and road network services on the productivity of food industries in Nigeria. Using Cobb-Douglas results shows that transportation(days to clear customs for imports) increase productivity by 0.01percent and also shipment losses (fraction of sales lost) due to breakage, theft, spoilage or other deficiencies of the transport mean reduces productivity of the food industry with 0.01 percent. The Total Factor Productivity (TFP) was estimated as the residual of the Cobb-Douglas function fitted with and without transportation..
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Deborah Tosin Fajobi
Department of Agricultural Economics, Open and Distance learning Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Damilola Toluse Ajibesin
Department of Agricultural Economics, Open and Distance learning Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
Olasupo Oladiran Tayo
Department of Agricultural Economics, Open and Distance learning Centre, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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Deborah Tosin Fajobi, Damilola Toluse Ajibesin, Olasupo Oladiran Tayo “Impact of Transportation and Road Network on Goods Delivery by Food Industries in Nigeria as a Total Factor of Productivity (TFP)” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.181-183 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/181-183.pdf
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How Online Training Augments Manpower Skills and Satisfaction Levels in Logistics Industry in India
Sundeep Kumar Verma, Dr Krishna Shetty- September 2019 – Page No.: 184-189
The role of on line training has seen tremendous growth in recent times and shows an upward movement into establishing relationships between satisfaction level of employees and training modules applied for increasing the skill levels.
This study explores the role of online training in enhancing the skill level of employees in logistics industry.
The key variables were tested for understanding the impact through Regression techniques and show the results for positive outcomes. The logistics industry which largely depends on manual intervention and manpower skills directly influences its growth in overall progress.
The key outcomes would definitely help the top management to consider suitable and required training modules for their employees to strengthen their company and its future growth.
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Sundeep Kumar Verma
Research Scholar, Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan, India
Dr Krishna Shetty
Research Guide, Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan, India
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Effects of Hydromethanolic Extract of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius (Buphorbiacaea) on Body Weight, Some Liver Enzymes and Histology in Diabetic Wistar Rats
Ikechukwu I. Weleh and Friday Saronee- September 2019 – Page No.: 190-194
This study evaluated the effect of hydromethanolic leaf extract of Cnidoscolus Aconitifolius (C.A) (euphorbiaceae) on body weight, some liver enzymes and histology in Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic Wistar rats. Thirty-six wistar rats of both sexes with an average weight of 230g were divided into six groups of 6 rats each. The rats were fasted for 12 hours and diabetes induced intraperitoneally using 60mg/kg-l b.w of STZ. Group l: Untreated non-diabetic, Group 2 received 10mg of glibenclamide, Group 3: Untreated diabetic, served as the positive control. Groups 4, 5 and 6 were treated with 100, 150 and 200 mg/kg b.w of the extract respectively. On day 29, the animals were anesthetized using chloroform and sacrificed. The body weight of animals was determined using an electric weighting balance and blood samples collected by cardiac puncture for the determination of some liver enzymes, while the liver were collected and fixed in 10% formalin for histological studies. Results show that the extract significantly increase the body weight of experimental animals in a dose dependent manner in the test groups (p<0.05). There was also a significant increase in liver enzymes in groups 4, 5 and 6 compared to Groups 2 and 3 (p<0.05). Histological studies show some levels of degenerations in the tissues of the liver. Result suggest that C.A could encourage weight gain but have adverse effect on the liver as seen in the elevated serum liver enzymes supported by the histological studies.
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Ikechukwu I. Weleh
Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Friday Saronee
Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Secondary Education Funding Strategies for Educational Goals Achievement in Rivers State Nigeria
Seimogha Rita Matthew Odou, Richard ANIETIE- September 2019 – Page No.: 195-201
This study is on Secondary Education Funding Strategies for Educational Goals Achievement. The significance of this study is that the study will equip school administrators with the strategies to fund secondary education. Two research questions and hypotheses guided the study. A research questionnaire tagged “School Funding Strategies Questionnaire (SFSQ). And a Cronbach Alpha was used to determine the reliability coefficient of 0.72 which was reliable. Among the 286 population of principals in public senior secondary schools from the 166 principals were randomly selected as sample through a stratified random sampling technique. 166 questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The study identified 5 sources of funding and 5 challenges of funding secondary education. It concludes that the evaluations of funding strategies is necessary for effective and efficient school funding in order to achieve secondary educational goals achievement hence recommends that educational financiers, ranging from external to internal sources of fund particularly those fund raised in school which can be in form allied school business should be used with a view of harnessing them to curb challenges arising from school funding.
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Seimogha Rita Matthew Odou
School of Graduate Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Nigeria
Richard ANIETIE
College of Graduate Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Seimogha Rita Matthew Odou, Richard ANIETIE “Secondary Education Funding Strategies for Educational Goals Achievement in Rivers State Nigeria” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.195-201 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/195-201.pdf
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Surgical Management of Type 1 Atresia Ani in Newborn Lamb
H.A Bodinga, Nura Abubakar, Shehu Sidi, A.S Yakubu, Adamu Abdul Abubakar- September 2019 – Page No.: 202-204
A one week old male oudah lamb was presented at the large animal unit of Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Usmanu Danfodiyo University; Sokoto with complaints of distended abdomen and in ability to defecate. Type1 Atresia ani was diagnosed on physical examination. Emergency surgery was carried out following local anaesthesia at the perennial region. Blind rectal pouch was incised and sutured to the skin (rectopexy) using nylon size 2/0. Postoperative antibiotic and analgesic were administered intramuscularly for 5 days. The sutures were removed 2 weeks post-operative. The lamb recovered fully without any complication. Surgical reconstruction is the only course of action for congenital atresia ani in newborn animals.
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H.A Bodinga
Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Nura Abubakar
Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Shehu Sidi
Department of Theriogenology & Animal Production, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
A.S Yakubu
Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Adamu Abdul Abubakar
Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
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Surgical Management of Type 1 Atresia Ani in Newborn Lamb” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.202-204 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/202-204.pdf
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Regression Approach on Employee Work Satisfaction and Training Measures in Organizations: An Empirical Study in Logistic Companies
Sundeep Kumar Verma- September 2019 – Page No.: 205-211
Most companies nowadays are focusing more on skill enhancement in order to increase their productivity and there are several measures adopted by them in this process. Since logistic companies are vastly dependent on timely execution of their operations for greater productivity, their manpower involved in the processes need to be strengthened by providing effective training capsules and keeping them updated about the latest developments in the industry.
The study explores the cause root and how companies overcome the challenges, as employee workload management and satisfaction levels become the reflector variables. This has been examined in the regression approach as to how training modules help in overall workload management and end results with greater satisfaction among the employees in logistic companies.
This study will help the T&D department to establish a relationship between the training needs and growth management through workload management and satisfaction among the employees.
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Sundeep Kumar Verma
Research Scholar , Sunrise University, Alwar, Rajasthan, India
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Sundeep Kumar Verma “Regression Approach on Employee Work Satisfaction and Training Measures in Organizations: An Empirical Study in Logistic Companies” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.205-211 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/205-211.pdf
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Oblique versus Orthogonal Rotation in Exploratory Factor Analysis
Kimani Chege Gabriel- September 2019 – Page No.: 212-216
Exploratory factor analysis is widely applied by psychometricians and other behavioural science researchers in complex studies involving numerous variables and factors. A variable might be related to more than one factor and therefore a psychometrician should consider this possibility when deciding about how many factors will be considered when analysing the data. The rotation of factors is used to get more interpretable and simplified solutions from the factor extraction results by maximising high item loadings and minimising low item loadings. Rotation helps to deal with data sets where there are large numbers of observed variables that are thought to reflect a smaller number of underlying/latent variables. It is one of the most commonly used inter-dependency techniques and is used when the relevant set of variables shows a systematic inter-dependence and the objective is to find out the latent factors that create a commonality. However, practitioners and researchers often make questionable decisions when conducting these analyses, especially in the choice of the rotation method from among the two; orthogonal and oblique. This paper therefore sought to examine exploratory factor analysis and its relevant protocol, discusses the two factor rotation methods, the operational differences and the parsimoneity of outputs, eigenvectors which are usually at the center of rotation as well as a guide for practitioners in deciding between orthogonal and oblique rotation. Finally the paper gives a parting short in the conclusion section. It is hoped that the paper will present useful insights for practitioners’ use.
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Kimani Chege Gabriel
Moi University – Kenya
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Determinants of Access to Credit by Farming Households in Rural and Peri-Urban of Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State
Okunola Solomon Olufemi- September 2019 – Page No.: 217-220
The research work investigated the determinants of credit access by rural farming households in Akinyele Local Government Area Oyo state. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics. In the study area, most respondents were literates especially those in the peri-urban parts of the Local Government Area. This set had access to different forms of credit although nongovernmental, as against their rural counterparts where a lot did not have access. Different collateral items used involved certificates, building and vehicle particulars including their salaries. Creditors closely monitored debtors to ensure recovery of funds.Inferential analysis shows that sex, experience, labour and contact with monitoring and extension officials were the main factors affecting access to credit in the study area.
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Okunola Solomon Olufemi
Department of Agricultural Economics, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria
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Okunola Solomon Olufemi,”Determinants of Access to Credit by Farming Households in Rural and Peri-Urban of Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State” International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) vol.6 issue 9, pp.217-220 September 2019 URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-6-issue-9/217-220.pdf
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Development of Sustainable Ground Water Source Protection Zone as Panacea to Health Hazards from Ground Water Contamination in Abia State
Enyinna Gregory. C- September 2019 – Page No.: 221-229
The disasters associated with groundwater contamination in relation human health hazards are subjective to proper scientific investigation so as to proffer solution through construction of sustainable groundwater source protection zone. Groundwater quality was investigated through sampling of 24 water samples from boreholes in 12 local government areas in Abia state under standard quality assurance for rainy season and dry season samples and laboratory analysis using membrane filtration technique for microbial analysis where 100ml of sample were filtered under vacuum on sterilized Nitrocellulose filter of pore size of 0.45mm with the help of filtration rack and Nitrate was determined by Cadmium reduction method using HI83200 multiparameter bench photometer at a wavelength of 525nm. The results were compared with WHO standard on the graph to show the extent of contamination and graphs showed that 9 samples had total vibrio contamination. 12 samples had contaminated total salmonella contamination, 11 samples had total fecal contamination, 11 samples were had total E coli contamination, and 5 samples had nitrate contamination for rainy season. Dry season samples has 9 contaminated samples of total vibrio count, 9 contaminated samples of total salmonella count, 11 contaminated samples of total fecal count, and 11 contaminated samples of total E coli count and 7 contaminated samples of Nitrate contamination. The variation in results was due to fluctuated increase in rainfall frequency during dry season. Based on the literatures that specified the human health effects of these contaminations I developed Pre-plan and Post- plan in addition to the concept of groundwater protection zone for the sustainability of the concept in Nigeria which will serve as a panacea to disastrous pollution and contamination of groundwater with the damaging health impacts of high morbidity and mortality rate.
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Enyinna Gregory. C
Chair of Environmental Geology, Environmental Resources Management, Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus Seftenberg, Germany/ Department of Project Management Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
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Application of Modflow in Modeling Groundwater Flow Direction for Abia State, Nigeria
Enyinna Gregory. C- September 2019 – Page No.: 230-234
Developing groundwater flow model for Nigeria was achieved in this research for 12 out of 17 local government areas in Abia state. The model was designed to show the groundwater flow direction using MODFLOW version of Arc hydro software with a realistic output that displayed groundwater flow direction and flow path in each of the local government areas. The water wells where water samples were collected and analyzed in the laboratory showS that out of the 48 water samples that were scientifically analyzed for microbial contamination in water, 85.4% was contaminated with total bacterial contamination when compared with world health organization (WHO) standard, 85.5% was contaminated with total coliform contamination, 95.8% was contaminated with total fecal contamination, 95.8% was contaminated with total E coli contamination, 77.1% was contaminated with total vibrio contamination, 87.5% was contaminated with total salmonella contamination, 58.3% was contaminated with total pseudomonas contamination and 97.9% was found with total fungal contamination. The laboratory technique that was used for water analysis to achieve the above results was the membrane filtration techniques where 100ml of sample were filtered under vacuum on sterilized Nitrocellulose filter of pore size of 0.45mm with the help of filtration rack. Groundwater protection zone concept, water treatment strategies, development of recycling plants, immunization against water related diseases and public orientation on pollution reduction strategies have been recommended as groundwater contamination and water related health disaster control in Nigeria.
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Enyinna Gregory. C
Chair of Environmental Geology, Environmental resources management, Brandenburg University of Technology, Cottbus Seftenberg, Germany/ Department of Project Management Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
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