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Thermophysical Properties Of Selected Cassava Root Varieties

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Hemoglobin concentration, plasma urea, serum calcium, serum total protein and cholesterol levels of healthy pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia were...

54 pages (9388 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Potentials Of African Nutmeg (Monodora Inyristici) As A Preservative In Animal Feeds: Chemical Investigations

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African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) was evaluated for its nutritional and preservative potentials. The nutrient potentials of the seed were characterized in terms of its proximate...

60 pages (13663 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Awareness Of Bird Flu Disease And Its Control Methods Among Extension Agents And Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria

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 This study determined the level of awareness of the bird flu disease among the poultry farmers and the extension agents, the knowledge of the farmers and the extension agents on bird...

107 pages (18836 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of Dietary Incorporation Of Vernonia Amygdaljna Del And Vernonia Colorata On Some Pancreatic And Kidney Functions Of Albino Rats

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Pancreatic and Kidney function is crucial, both in the process of lipid metabolism and nutrient absorption along the gut (Igile et at, 1995). The use of 'popular' diets, nutritional...

81 pages (13979 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation And Characterization Of Bioactive Components Of Penta Clethra Macrophylla (P.Benth) And Newbouldia Laevis (P.Beauv)

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The leaf and stem bark of Pentaclethra macrophylla and the leaves of Newbouldia laevis were analyzed for their phytochemical and anti-microbial properties. The (iC-MS analysis of the stem...

101 pages (12853 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation And Characterization Of Bioactive Components Of Pentaclethra Macrophylla (P.Benth) And Newbouldia Laevis (P.Beauv)

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 The leaf and stem bark of Pentaclethrä macrophylla and the leaves of Newbouldia laevis were analyzed for their phytochemical and anti-microbial properties. The GC-MS analysis of the...

97 pages (12287 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Growth And Physiological Studies Of Saccharomyces Yeast Derived From Palm Wine Fermentation

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Palm wine is the collective name for alcoholic beverages prepared from fermented sap derived from various palms (Okafor, 1972). Alcoholic properties of palm wine result from microbial...

52 pages (7409 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Impact Of Widowhood On The Livelihood Activities And Well-Being Of Rural Women In Rivers State, Nigeria

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The study examined the impact of widowhood on the livelihood activities and wellbeing of rural women in Rivers State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: examine the socioeconomic...

181 pages (43701 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effects Of Processing On The Nutritional And Functional Properties Of False Yam (Icacina Trichantha) Flour

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 False Yam (Icacina trichantha) tubers were processed into different flour samples: The raw, steeped - sun - dried (SSD), steeped-ovendried (SOD), blanched-sun-dried (BSD) and...

89 pages (15341 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Growth And Productivity Of Two White And Two Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batata (L.) Lam.) Varieties As Influenced By Nitrogen Fertilization

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Two field experiments were used to study the effects of nitrogen fertilization on light interception, weed biomass, growth and productivity of two white and two orange-fleshed sweet potato...

63 pages (12056 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Studies On The Variability In Tuber Yield Of White Yam (Dioscorea Rotundata Poir) Under Rainfed Conditions Of Umudike

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Thirteen collections of white yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir) (Abbi, Obiaoturugo, Nwopoko, DRN/UYT/053, DRN/UYT/194, DRNIUYT/001, DRNIUYT/095, DRN/UYT/094, DRNIUYT/92A, DRN/UYT/052,...

100 pages (23224 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Identification, Extraction And Uses Of Local Dyes From Plants

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 The purpose of this study was to identify and use the extraction of dyes from natural plants. Many Nigerian indigenous plants are potential sources of dyes and some of these plants...

62 pages (11679 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Economics Of Small Scale Poultry Feed Enterprises In Abia State,Nigeria

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This study has examined the economics and resources use of Small Scale Poultry feed enterprises in Abia State, with view to describing the Small Scale poultry feed enterprises; determining...

55 pages (8390 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Influence Of Solid Waste Disposal On The Epidemiology Of Human Intestinal Parasite; Knowledge, Attitude And Management Practices Of Inhabitants In Aba Municipal, Abia State, Nigeria.

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145 pages (30373 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Influence Of Cognitive Styles On Secondary School Students' Interest And Acquisition Of Science Process Skills In Practical Chemistry

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The study sought to determine the influence of cognitive styles on secondary school students' -T interest and acquisition of science process skills in Chemistry practical in South...

251 pages (57983 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Ergonomic Intervention And Sieve Aperture Effects On Musculoskeletal Discomfort In Dewatered Cassava Mash Sieving Process

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Cassava processors currently using traditional processing technology are faced with the problem of exposure to musculoskeletal discomfort among other health hazards due to the sieve...

213 pages (42171 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Provision And Utilization Of Information And Communication Technology Facilities In University Libraries In Abia State

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143 pages (34048 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Physico-Chemical Assessment And Heavy Metal Concentrations On Agricultural Soil After Crude Oil Spillage At Eleme, Ahoada And Oyigbo Areas Of Rivers State, Nigeria

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Heavy metal concentrations posed a serious threat on agricultural soil in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria. Continuous oil exploration increased the heavy metal pollution level due to oil...

211 pages (43121 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Technical Know-How Needed By Farmers For Commercial Production Of Mungbean (Vigna Radiata (L.) Wilezek) In Abia State

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The study focused on identifying the technical know-how needed by farmers for commercial production of mungbean in Abia state. Four research questions were raised and four hypotheses...

120 pages (32832 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Nutritional Properties Of Mucuna Sloanei [Hamburger Beau] Seeds And Selected Biochemical Effects Of The Ethanol Extract Of Seed Endosperm On Monosodium Glutamate - Intoxicated Wistar Rats.

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137 pages (29769 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Physical Appeal And The Marketing Performance Of Four Star Hotels In South-East Nigeria

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One of the most important recent advances in business thinking is the recognition that consumers. in their purchase decision-making respond to more than simply the tangible product of...

128 pages (30310 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Comparative Studies And Long Storage Oxidation Stabilities Of Biodiesels Produced From Three Fuel Feed-Stock Blends

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 The development of a sustainable alternative source of renewable energy has been the greatest global challenge of the century. With the growing population and subsequent increasing...

101 pages (21687 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Awareness, Accessibility And Utilization Of Electronic Information Resources In University Libraries In Abia State By Postgraduate Students Of Library And Information Science

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 This study examined the awareness, accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources in university libraries in Abia State by postgraduate students of Library and...

120 pages (29798 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Effect Of X-Ray Irradiation On Growth And Yield Parameters Of Four Varieties Of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp)

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This study was aimed at investigating the effect of x-irradiation on growth and yield parameters of four cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Waip) varieties (Black eye, Dark Brown eye, Ife...

131 pages (26773 words) · Theses · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Implementation Of English Studies Curriculum At The Lower Basic Of Public And Private Schools In Abia State

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The study is a descriptive survey on evaluation of implementation of English language studies curriculum at the lower basic of public and private schools in Abia State, and it was guided...

116 pages (27173 words) · Theses · 3 years ago
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