ABSTRACT Using basic galvanic cell principles, the ability of tissues to generate electrical current through electrolysis was characterized. Studying Zn/Cu electrolysis in animal organs revealed a fundamental and measurable tissue-specific property – the galvanic apparent internal impedance (GAII), that is most likely related to the salt bridge function of tissues delineated by electrodes. We now report on new fundamental studies on GAII in vegetative matter and on a simple way for signific...
Etrudate characteristics of briquettes produced and effects of extrusion factors using an existing screw extruder have been investigated. The feedstock material used in the test is sawdust collected from sawmills around Ibadan metropolis. Particle distribution analysis of materials collected showed that the size varies between 6-8 mm with 10-20% powdery component (< 4 mesh) which is known to give better products. Samples of briquettes produced were used for physical characterization. Physical...
Groundwater exploration
Abstract A geophysical survey for groundwater resources was carried out in the administrative block of Federal University Dutsin-Ma, permanent site. This was successfully done by employing the electrical resistivity method to investigate the water table variations, the depth to basement, thickness of weathered basement, thickness of aquifer and area suitable for boreholes establishment within the areas covered wit...
Abstract Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) using Schlumberger array were carried out at different points along five (5) profiles. This research investigates the causes of massive borehole failure at Kaura area of Kaduna state using the resistivity tomography techniques. Terrameter SAS300 is the instruments used to acquire the data. A total of 19 boreholes are functioning, while 31 boreholes are non-functioning within the area. The investigation has portrayed...
Protein is an essential nutritional supplement of food that contain may elements of Amino acid CHAPTER ONE1.1 INTRODUCTION Milk is one of the most nutritious foods. It is rich in high quality protein providing all tenessential amino acids. It contributes to total daily energy intake, as well as essential fatty acids,immunoglobulins, and other micronutrients. Cow’s milk is the predominant type in severalcountries, although goat, buffalo, sheep...
ABSTRACT This study examines the spatial and temporal changes in land use and land cover of Madalla in Suleja Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State between 1984 and 2013, as well as, the rate of change, factors responsible and suggests measures on how to check the trend in order to maintain sustainable development. The study utilized ILWIS 3.3 software for the processing and classification of the tri-date (19...
Detecting diseases in a child at early stage can enable one to overcome some avoidable diseases that can lead to death of the child and treat them appropriately. This system is poised at a greater extent to reduce infant mortality rate. The Enhanced Child Diagnostic Expert System (DExS) can help the nursing mothers, parents, nannies, guidance and crèche teachers even the medical personnel a great deal in identifying specific diseases and describing methods of treatment to be administered. Th...
ABSTRACT Foods and vegetables belong to an important class of natural products with capacity to exert therapeutic effects – due to presence of phytonutrients. A phytonutrient is any non – toxic food component that has scientifically proven health benefits, including diseases prevention and treatment. This article focuses on about 40 Natural products (fruits, vegetables, spices) which includes Water melon (Citrulus lanatus), Apple (Malus domestica), Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) and Banana (Mu...
PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI IGG AND STOOL ANTIGEN DETECTION FROM DYSPEPTIC PATIENTS IN JOS, NIGERIA Ombugadu, D.O1 , Oladele O.V1,2, Onuoha, S. C3* Omisope , O4 and Ani, A1 1Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Jos, P.M.B 2084 Jos , Plateau State, Nigeria; 2Department of Educational Services, Universal Basic Education, P.M.B 163 Garki Abuja, Nigeria. 3Department of Biotechnology, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeri...
The Paint samples were gotten from old houses in areas of Ikorodu, Onipan, Lekki, Berger, Agbado-Ijaye, Lagos Island, Moremi and Makama hall (University of Lagos) and were digested using three different methods, which include 1) Nitric acid and per-chloric acid digestion 2) Nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide digestion 3) Dry ashing digestion using muffle furnace These methods were compared and was discovered that oil - based paints (gloss paints) has higher concentration of lead tha...
The purpose of this project is to know the impact of information technology on the Nigeria stock market and how it has helped in stock market development. The methodology used in this research work is the survey method. The survey method was adopted in data collection. The survey method obtained is for secondary data. Multiple regression is a statistical tool used for analysing the data obtained and also Simple tables, frequency and percentages were adopted in the presentation and analysis of...
ABSTRACT The presences of pathogenic microorganism in ice cream such as Salmonella Species, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli have been well documented, but examination of pathogenic bacteria like Bacillus cereus Yersinia enterocolitica, Brucella species and E.coli O157:H7 have been rarely studied. These studies indicated the necessity for a more steady microbial examination of ice cream since ice cream is particularly consumed by children of vulnerable age groups. Ice...
ABSTRACT Acetylcholinesterase(AChE) is the key cholinesterase in the body which catalyzes the breakdown of acetylcholine and some other choline esters that functions as neurotransmitter in living cell. It belongs to the carboxyl esterase (hydrolase) family of enzymes which are found mainly at the neuromuscular junction (point of contact between the nervous system and the muscles) and the chemical synapses of the cholinergic types. It functions to terminate synaptic transmission by breaking d...