Effect of teacher student interaction on student achievement in chemistry

According to Da Luz (2015), developing good and supportive learning relationships are needed to create the safe learning environment and gives learners confidence to work without pressure and become motivated to learn effectively in the school. Further, Da Luz said that specifically when school learners are exposed to positive emotional relationships stimuli, they are better […]

PRODUCTION OF GREEN SILICATE (RICE HUSK) FOR TREATMENT OF WASTE WATER

Rice husk (RH) is one of the abundant agricultural biomasses in nature which received an increased attention recently, due to availability and cheapness of resource. Approximately 20% of rough rice mass is husk which contains hemicelluloses, cellulose, lignin, and the other inorganic elements (Phonphuak and Chindaprasirt 2015). Utilization of RH to produce advantageous materials is […]

EXTRACTION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING ON BRIMSTONE

EXTRACTION AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING ON BRIMSTONE CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Scientific classification of Morinda lucida Benth Family: Rubiaceae Subfamily:       Rubioideae  Tribe:              Morindeae Genus:               Morinda Species:              Morinda lucida Benth Vernacular names English: Brimstone trees. Igala: Ọgẹlẹ Yoruba: Oruwo Ibo: Nfia Ebira: Ugigo The family, Rubiaceae  Rubiaceae is a family of flowering plants, variously called the madder family, bedstraw […]

ADSORPTION OF HEAVY METALS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING MANGROVES

ADSORPTION OF HEAVY METALS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS USING MANGROVES Chapter One/Introduction Heavy metal release to the environment has been increasing continuously as a result of industrial activities and technological development, posing a significant threat to the environment, public and soil health (Cerbasi and Yetis; 2001). Among the heavy metals released into environment, chromium is an […]

Treatment of palm oil mill effluent using anaerobic system

Treatment of palm oil mill effluent using anaerobic system Abstract Large volumes of untreated palm oil mill effluent (POME) pose threat to aquatic environment due to the presence of very high organic content. The present investigation involved two pilot-scale anaerobic expanded granular sludge bed (EGSB) reactors, continuously operated for 1 year to treat POME. Setting […]

Quantitative determination of caffeine and taurine in some non branded energy drinks

Quantitative determination of caffeine and taurine in some non branded energy drinks CHAPTER ONE/INTRODUCTION Energy drinks refer to beverages that contain large doses of caffeine and other legal stimulants such as taurine, carbohydrates, glucuronolactone, inositol, niacin, panthenol, and β-complex vitamins which are considered as source of energy (Attila and Çakir, 2009). The consumption of readily […]

Comparative study of chemical and physiochemical properties of borehole and table water

Comparative study of chemical and physiochemical properties of borehole and table water in girei LGA and jimeta metropolis Abstract The aim of this study is the assessment of physical and chemical characteristics of different commonly used water sources, including boreholes and table water. Thirty samples of water were collected and the following physical and chemical […]

Determination of levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in soil contaminated with spent motor engine oil

Determination of levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon in soil contaminated with spent motor engine oil ABSTRACT: Soil samples contaminated with spent motor engine oil collected from Abakaliki auto-mechanic site were analyzed to determine the concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) components which are often targets in environmental check. Identification and quantification of the PAH components […]

Detection of quinolone resistance from nosocomial pathogens

Detection of quinolone resistance from nosocomial pathogens INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Fluoroquinolones  have  been  frequently  prescribed  as  empirical  therapy  against  mosthospital  and  community  infections  due  to  increased  appearance  of  multiple  drug  resistantGram negative bacteria includingKlebsiella pneumoniaeand to the disease severity.Withextensive  clinical  use  of  quinolones.  Fluoroquinolone  resistance  has  been  a  problem  inclinical  medicine  for  its  limiting  of  available  […]

Extraction of flavonoid from mangifera indicate, anti microbial and antioxidants

Extraction of flavonoid from mangifera indicate, anti microbial and antioxidants Abstract The use of and search for drugs and dietary supplements derived from plants have accelerated in recent years. Ethnopharmacologists, botanists, microbiologists, and natural-products chemists are combing the Earth for phytochemicals and ?leads? which could be developed for treatment of diseases. This study was designed […]