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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
