1. ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL IN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY (A CASE STUDY OF ELEME PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY PORT HARCOURT RIVERS STATE): The researcher work center on the environmental waste management and control in petrochemical industry, a case study of Eleme Petrochemical Industry Port-Harcourt Rivers State, Rumumasi Port Harcourt Rivers State of Nigeria.     Characterization of solid and liquid industrial waste is presented together with current and projected waste leads, recycling opportunities and export import practices...read more to view and download

2. THE EVALUTION OF THE OPERATION OF NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICES IN THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF EXOTIC DISEASE IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF PORTHACOURT RIVER STATE): The researcher investigated in to the operation of Nigeria Immigration service to determine its suitability in the control and prevention of exotic discussion with portharcurt Immigration Commission as a practical case study. Without hesitation the research presented the projection and focus of this research in an introduction chapter while all already existing information about the research topic was addressed under the literature review...read more to view and download

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[3].TREATMENT OF REFINERY WASTE WATER USING ACTIVATED CARBON PRODUCED FROM COCONUT SHELL: The released heavy metal from refinery effluents into the environment is a world major concern. Different studies have demonstrated that natural agents have high adsorption capacities for divalent metal ions. Coconut shell is a natural adsorbent and in comparison with others and its availability in Nigeria, is cost effective. In this study, the adsorption of heavy metals (Pb and Cu) from effluent water was investigated in batch condition. Activated carbon was prepared from coconut shell, carbonized at 500 oC and impregnated with 1.0 M HCl at 700oC in a muffle furnace for 2 hr. ...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[4]. THE EFFECT OF LEACHATE FROM SOLID WATS DUMSITES ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN BABA ODE, COCA-COLA ROAD, ILORI, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: Waste is defined as unwanted or undesired materials accumulating after the completion of a process (Cointreau, 2001). Waste is also characterized as items that are no longer used for any significant function. They are classified as items with hazardous properties...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[5]. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM USING WATERCAD AND EPANET (A CASE STUDY OF AHOADA EAST LGA OF RIVERS STATE): Population explosion in urban settings usually exerts enormous pressure on existing water supply systems. The result is that overall water demand is usually not satisfied. This study evaluated the performance of Ahoada sub-zone water distribution system with respect to pressure, velocity, hydraulic head loss and nodal demands using WaterCAD and Epanet...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[6]. MODELING OF GAS POLLUTION FROM ILORIN ANIMAL WASTE DUMPSITE: Atmospheric emission of methane (CH4) associated with animal waste are worldwide problem and may contribute to a detrimental impact on the environment...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[7]. THE IDENTIFICATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF PHTHALATE ESTER PHTHALATE ESTER IN ASA RIVER, ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) Act Section 38 of Cap 131 LFN (1990) also defines pollution to mean man-made or man-aided alteration of chemical, physical, or biological quality of the environment to the extent that it is detrimental to that environment or beyond acceptable limits...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[8]. LANDFILL SITES AND THEIR DESIGNS: Waste landfills (WLFs) receive household wastes; it can also receive non-hazardous sludge, industrial solid waste, and construction and demolition debris. Modern landfills are well-engineered facilities that are located, designed, operated, and monitored to ensure compliance with federal regulations...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[9]. ENUMERATION OF BACILLUS CEREUS FORM FOOD SAMPLE SOLD IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL, ILORIN METROPOLIS: B. Cereus is a spore forming organism capable of developing at a whole range of temperature, PH and water activity values. (Barker et al; 2005) thus bacterium, frequency associated with food born disease can be found in the natural environment and isolated from various foods, including meat and meat production (Ahmed et al; 1983)...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[10]. GIS-BASED ASSESSMENT OF WATER AVAILABILITY AND WATER DEMAND: This study arose from the growing water demand within the Asa River Basin due to population upsurge, the absence of existing water demand management strategies, the possibility of scarcity as a result of climate change, and the need for sustainable water resources management...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[11]. AN INVESTIGATION INTO WATER DEMAND AND DISTRIBUTION IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT: This project work examined the water demand and supply in Egbejila area of Ilorin west local government, Kwara State. The three main users of water focused upon in the study area are residential, commercial (block industry, hair salon, food canteen) and agricultural water use...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[12]. TREATMENT OF REFINERY WASTE WATER USING ACTIVATED CARBON PRODUCED FROM COCONUT SHELL: The released heavy metal from refinery effluents into the environment is a world major concern. Different studies have demonstrated that natural agents have high adsorption capacities for divalent metal ions. Coconut shell is a natural adsorbent and in comparison with others and its availability in Nigeria, is cost effective. In this study, the adsorption of heavy metals (Pb and Cu) from effluent water was investigated in batch condition. Activated carbon was prepared from coconut shell, carbonized at 500 oC and impregnated with 1.0 M HCl at 700oC in a muffle furnace for 2 hr. ...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[32]. BIOPLASTIC PRODUCTION FROM SWEET POTATOE PEELS USING GLYCEROL AS PLASTICIZER: Thermoplastic starch (TPS) was prepared from blends of natural sweet potato starch and polyvinyl alchohol (PVOH) at varying compositions by gelatinizing and plasticizing it with water and glycerol...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[33]. MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUTCHER’S TABLE IN LOCAL MARKETS: Butchers’ Tables used to display meat for sale in nine different markets in Ibadan Metropolis were microbiologically examined for their implication on meat hygiene. Twenty seven strains of bacteria and eight strains of fungi were isolated and identified. They were identified on the basis of metabolic and physiological features...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[34]. IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPOILAGE OF COCOYAM: Fungi associated with the spoilage of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) during storage was investigated in this study. Pure isolates of five storage rot causing fungi of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) (L)Schott) corms were assessed for their potency in causing rot of the corms during storage. The isolates were Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc., Botryodiplodia theobromae Pat., Fusarium solanii (Mart) Sac., Fusarium SP. and Rhizopus stolonifer (Ehren ex. Fr) Lind. Each of the fungal organisms were inoculated on five corms of cocoyam free from blemish and were left for two ...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[35]. PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS WASTE AND PRODUCT UPGRADING (USING WATER SACHETS AS CASE STUDY): Biomass is a promising sustainable and renewable energy source, due to its high diversity of sources, and as it is profusely obtainable everywhere in the world. It is the third most important fuel source used to generate electricity...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[36]. MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF APRON WORN BY FOOD VENDORS: Aprons are used by food vendors for selling in nine different markets in Ibadan Metropolis were microbiologically examined for their implication on food vendor hygiene. Twenty seven strains of bacteria and eight strains of fungi were isolated and identified. They were identified on the basis of metabolic and physiological features while simple crystal violet staining was used for observing cell size and shape. The samples were placed on trypticase-soya–agar (TSA), for trophic bacteria and Sabouraud-glucose-agar (SGA) supplemented with chloramphenicol for fungi. Petri dishes...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[37]. INTEGRATED MICROCHIP FOR RAPID BLOOD GLUCOSE DETECTION: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent diseases and easily lead to serious complications. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an emerging biomarker for reliable monitoring of DM is commonly detected by bench-top immunoassays, which are labor-intensive and time-consuming...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[38]. DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND ITS POSSIBLE CONTROL, WITHIN KWARA AND OSUN STATE: Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical system or living organisms.Ibiwoye E.O (2009), Pollution can take the form of chemical substance or energy such as noise, heat, or light. It was the industrial revolution that gave birth to environment pollution as we know it today...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[39]. THE EFFECTS OF SUGAR CANE BAGASSE ASH AS SUPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL IN PRODUCTION OF CONCRETE: Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world. It is basically composed of two components: paste and aggregates. The paste which acts as binder contains cement, water and occasionally admixtures; the aggregate contains sand and gravel or crushed stone(Naik andMoriconi, 2003)...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[40]. EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PALM OIL FUEL ASH (POFA) BLENDED – GRANITE - GRAVEL CONCRETE: Utilizing Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) in concrete mix is a major way of turning waste to wealth. Gravel as an aggregate is cheaper than granite. Thus, obtaining an optimum combination of these materials in achieving a maximum compressive strength in concrete will go a long way in helping the construction industry...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[41]. ENUMERATION OF BACILLUS CEREUS FROM FOOD SAMPLE SOLD IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL, ILORIN METROPOLIS: B. Cereus is a spore forming organism capable of developing at a whole range of temperature, PH and water activity values. (Barker et al; 2005) thus bacterium, frequency associated with food born disease can be found in the natural environment and isolated from various foods, including meat and meat production (Ahmed et al; 1983)....READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[42]. THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS ON INJECTION SAFETY: Injection is one of the important health care procedures used globally to administer drugs. Its unsafe use can transmit various blood borne pathogens. This article aims to review the history and status of injection practices, its importance, interventions and the challenges for safe injection practice in developing countries...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[43]. AN INSIGHT INTO THE DRUG RESISTANCE PROFILE AND MECHANISM OF DRUG RESISTANCE IN NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE: Among the aetiological agents of treatable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), Neisseria Gonorrhea is considered to be most important, because of emerging antibiotic resistance strains that compromise the effectiveness of treatment of the disease...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[44]. ANTIBIOTICS SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF DIFFERENT BACTERIA ASSOCIATED WITH WOUND SEPSIS (A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL): This work investigated the antibiotic susceptibility profile of bacterial associated with wound sepsis of patients attending University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Teaching Hospital. Wound swabs were collected from a total number of Hundred patients with different kinds of wound (surgical wound, burn, ulcers and pressure sores) and cultured, of which 72 samples showed bacterial growth. Six different species of bacteria were isolated...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[45]. ANTI-PLASMODIAL PROPERTY OF MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT ON SWISS MICE: Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. Due to the emergence of antimalarial drug resistance, the continuous search for antimalarial agents...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[46]. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE PREVALENCE OF HYPERTENSION IN A GIVEN POPULATION USING DATA ANALYSIS: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and a growing public health problem in many developed and developing countries. However, population-based data to inform policy development are scarce in Nigeria...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[47]. ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHEA DISEASE AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN: OKO-ERIN COMMUNITY: Diarrheal disease is highly preventable, yet accounts for nine percent of all deaths among children under age five worldwide [Liu, 2013]. In 2013, this translated into about 580,000 child deaths, or, on average, 1,600 children dying each day due to preventable diarrhea [WHO, 2014]...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[48]. THE SOCIO ECONOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FARMERS AND THEIR HOUSEHOLD IN IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE: Nigeria is blessed with abundant natural and human resources, but despite its significant natural resources, majority of the citizens are living below the poverty line. For instance according to WDI, (2015), an estimated 60% of Nigerians live on less than US$1.25 per day...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[49].THE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF ANTIDIABETIC DRUGS (METFORMIN AND DIABINESE) ON FEMALE SEX HORMONE IN  TYPE TWO DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENT AT UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN TEACHING HOSPITAL ILORIN, NIGERIA:Type 2 diabetes mellitus, formerly known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or adult onset diabetes, is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia in the context of insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[50]. ASSESMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS CHOLERA PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN ILORIN METROPOLIS KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae 01 and 0139[1]. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[51]. ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHEA DISEASE AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN: OKO-ERIN COMMUNITY MOTHERS’ EXPERIENCE ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT KWARA STATE: Diarrheal disease is highly preventable, yet accounts for nine percent of all deaths among children under age five worldwide [Liu, 2013]. In 2013, this translated into about 580,000 child deaths, or, on average, 1,600 children dying each day due to preventable diarrhea [WHO, 2014]...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[52]. ASSESSMENT OF PERCENTAGE CHEMICALS PRESENT IN APPLE PEEL AND APPLE FLESH IN EXOTIC APPLE FRUITS FROM SELECTED MARKETS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: Global production of apples is extremely high as its demands increased yearly, to meet this demand, the grower and marketer ensure that they maintain the quality of apple after harvest, during storage and delivery by using preservatives...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[53]. ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VACCINE COLD CHAIN SYSTEM IN ILORIN WEST L G A KWARA STATE, NIGERIA: To ensure the optimal potency of the vaccine storage and handling, need or there is a careful attention adequate electricity power and refrigerator are often lacking in developing countries, where storage handling and heat stability of vaccine are consequently of great concern...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[54]. CAUSE AND MANAGEMENT OF EPILEPSY IN NIGERIA: Epilepsy is the most common non-infectious neurologic disease in developing African countries, including Nigeria and it remains a major medical and social problem. Historically, epilepsy was believed to be a sacred disease that is the result of the invasion of the body by a god...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[55]. DESIGN A STANDARD AND FUNCTIONING PRIMARY HEALTH CARE (PHC): The Primary Health Centre is the basic Structure and functional unit of public Health service in developing countries. Primary Health Centre (PHC) to people, in accordance with Alma at a declaration of 1978 by the number nation of world Health Organization (WHO)...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[56]. DETERMINANTS OF ACUTE MALNUTRITION AMONG UNDER-FIVE YEARS CHILDREN IN ILLELA LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA: Malnutrition is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity among under-five children in Sub Saharan Africa. To understand the determinants of malnutrition among under –five children, a study was conducted in Arabaand  kalmalo  districts of Illela l/g  to Understand the determinants in these districts...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[57]. DETERMINATION FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES IN SELECTED HOSPITAL IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE: Improving maternal health is one of the World Health Organization (WHO) Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and professional health care during child birth is one of the process indicators in assessing progress towards these goals[1]. WHO has recommended four strategic interventions or four pillars for safe motherhood...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[58]. EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF PUNICA GRANATUM SEED ON TRITON-X100 INDUCED HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA IN RATS: The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of oral administration of aqueous extract of Punicagranatum seed on Triton X-100 induced hypercholesterolemia in rats...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[59]. THE EFFECT OF ANTIDIABETIC AGENT GLIBENCLAMIDE AND MELTFORMINE ON LIPIDS AND GLYCATEDHAEMOGLOBIN IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENT ATTENDING UITH ILORIN: Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been defined as a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both (Akinmokunet al.,1992). Insulin is a hormone produced in pancreas and enables body cells to absorb glucose that is converted into energy when the body is in need...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[60]. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF GROUNDNUT PRODUCT IN OYO STATE NIGERIA: Groundnut on peanut commonly called the poor man’s nut is an important oil seed and food crop for millions of people in the semi and tropic...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[61]. ANALYSIS OF CONTENTS OF COW AND GOAT BONE ASH: This project work introduced some knowledge about the basics involved in finding the contents of bone. This project work deals with the principle of qualitative analysis of cations and anions...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[62]. PROXIMATE ANALYSIS ON TIGERNUT: Tiger nut is a tuber that is grown in the soil. It has a dimension ranging from 6-10 mm and occurs in different varieties. The colour is brown and has a sweet flavor when eaten....READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[63]. MEDICAL IMAGING TECHNIQUE: In an ideal world, we’d be able to diagnose and treat patients without any harmful side effects. Medical imaging remains one of the best ways to achieve that aim, being able to see what’s going on inside the body without the need for surgery or other invasive procedures...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[64]. URINARY TRACK INFECTION SUSCEPTIBLY AMONG WOMEN WITH BLOOD GROUP B:The urinary tract is one of the most common places for the occurrence of bacterial infections, especially in women. Urinary infection can be defined as an infection of the urinary tract structures which occurs, generally, as a consequence of the presence or colonization of bacteria, like Escherichia coli (E.coli) and other Enterobacteriaceae....READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[65]. IMPORTANCE OF AUTOMATED MEDICAL IMAGING ON PATIENTS AND PHYSICIANS: In an ideal world, we’d be able to diagnose and treat patients without any harmful side effects. Medical imaging remains one of the best ways to achieve that aim, being able to see what’s going on inside the body without the need for surgery or other invasive procedures. Indeed, it’s something we’re perhaps guilty of taking for granted at times...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[66]. FERMENTATION AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS: In the past, the beneficial effects of fermented foods on health were unknown, and so people primarily used fermentation to preserve foods, enhance shelf life, and improve flavour. Fermented foods became an important part of the diet in many cultures, and over time fermentation has been associated with many health benefits...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[67]. DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNESIUM COMPOSITE DERIVED FROM WASTE: EGG SHELL AND COW BONE (ORTHOPEDIC APPLICATION): The conversion of waste (such as egg shell and cow bone) obtained from agricultural processes into biocompatible materials (biomaterials) used in orthopedic application is a strategy that will add more value in waste utilization...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[68]. PROXIMATE COMPOSITION QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF DELONLX REGIA LEAVES: Delonix regia is a traditionally medicine that has been used in various ailments such as chronic fever, antimicrobial, constipation, inflammation, arthritis, hemoplagia, piles, boils, pyorrhea, scorpion bite, bronchitis, asthma and dysmenorrhoea...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[69]. PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND DETERMINATION OF TRACE ELEMENT IN GLIRICIDIA LEAF: This paper discuss the elemental composition and concentration of Gliricidia sepium leaves by energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence.  The element present are Cl, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[70]. UTILIZATION OF RICE FOR PRODUCTION OF SNACKS AND BREAD: The primary aim of this project is to show the importance of Rice in our Country is embarked upon to examine the various ways in which Rice can be used for the production of snacks and bread in restaurant menu...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[71]. EFFECT OF INSECTICIDE ON MANGO AND ITS CONTROL: Mangoes are an important smallholder and commercial crop in Nigeria, and one of the most important commercial crops in Nigeria. To achieve good yields with top quality fruits, mango growers currently rely on regular insecticide applications...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[72]. GLYCOLYTIC ENZYMES IN TISSUES OF SUGAR BEET: Sugarbeet is a temperate species whose taproots are used for sugar production. For maximum yield, however, it is essential to avoid sucrose degradation during cultivation and postharvest...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[73]. ATHROPOD PREDATORS AND INSECT PEST CONTROL: Insect pests are those insect species that are injurious or a nuisance. They cause injury or damage to crops in the field and grains in storage. Man and his domesticated animals are also attacked by insect pests...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[74]. EFFECT OF INSECTICIDE ON MANGO AND ITS CONTROL: Mangoes are an important smallholder and commercial crop in Nigeria, and one of the most important commercial crops in Nigeria. To achieve good yields with top quality fruits, mango growers currently rely on regular insecticide applications...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[75]. GLYCOLYTIC ENZYMES IN TISSUES OF SUGAR BEET: Sugarbeet is a temperate species whose taproots are used for sugar production. For maximum yield, however, it is essential to avoid sucrose degradation during cultivation and postharvest...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[115]. MICROORGANISM ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUTCHER’S TABLE IN LOCAL MARKETS: Butchers’ Tables used to display meat for sale in nine different markets in Ibadan Metropolis were microbiologically examined for their implication on meat hygiene. Twenty seven strains of bacteria and eight strains of fungi were isolated and identified. They were identified on the basis of metabolic and physiological features ...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[116]. IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPOILAGE OF COCOYAM: Fungi associated with the spoilage of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) during storage was investigated in this study. Pure isolates of five storage rot causing fungi of cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) (L)Schott) corms were assessed for their potency in causing rot of the corms during storage. The isolates were Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc., Botryodiplodia theobromae Pat., Fusarium solanii (Mart) Sac., Fusarium SP. and Rhizopus stolonifer (Ehren ex. Fr) Lind. Each of the fungal organisms were inoculated on five corms of cocoyam free from blemish and were left for two...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[117]. PYROLYSIS OF BIOMASS WASTE AND PRODUCT UPGRADING (USING WATER SACHETS AS CASE STUDY): Biomass is a promising sustainable and renewable energy source, due to its high diversity of sources, and as it is profusely obtainable everywhere in the world. It is the third most important fuel source used to generate electricity...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[118]. MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF APRON WORN BY FOOD VENDORS: Aprons are used by food vendors for selling in nine different markets in Ibadan Metropolis were microbiologically examined for their implication on food vendor hygiene. Twenty seven strains of bacteria and eight strains of fungi were isolated and identified. They were identified on the basis of metabolic and physiological features while simple crystal violet staining was used for observing cell size and shape. The samples were placed on trypticase-soya–agar (TSA), for trophic bacteria and Sabouraud-glucose-agar (SGA) supplemented with chloramphenicol for fungi. Petri dishes...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[119]. INTEGRATED MICROCHIP FOR RAPID BLOOD GLUCOSE DETECTION: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent diseases and easily lead to serious complications. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), an emerging biomarker for reliable monitoring of DM is commonly detected by bench-top immunoassays, which are labor-intensive and time-consuming...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[120]. DETERMINATION OF THE CAUSES, EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND ITS POSSIBLE CONTROL, WITHIN KWARA AND OSUN STATE: Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem i.e. physical system or living organisms.Ibiwoye E.O (2009), Pollution can take the form of chemical substance or energy such as noise, heat, or light. It was the industrial revolution that gave birth to environment pollution as we know it today...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[121]. THE EFFECTS OF SUGAR CANE BAGASSE ASH AS SUPLEMENTARY CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL IN PRODUCTION OF CONCRETE: Concrete is the most commonly used construction material in the world. It is basically composed of two components: paste and aggregates. The paste which acts as binder contains cement, water and occasionally admixtures; the aggregate contains sand and gravel or crushed stone(Naik andMoriconi, 2003)....READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[122]. EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PALM OIL FUEL ASH (POFA) BLENDED – GRANITE - GRAVEL CONCRETE: Utilizing Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) in concrete mix is a major way of turning waste to wealth. Gravel as an aggregate is cheaper than granite. Thus, obtaining an optimum combination of these materials in achieving a maximum compressive strength in concrete will go a long way in helping the construction industry...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[123]. IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION IN FOOD STUFF EXPOSE TO THE ENVIRONMENT (DRY FISH AS A CASE STUDY): The source of a large outbreak of food borne disease caused by contaminated food (dry fish) has been traced to Nigeria. Although the microbiological quality of dry fish sampled was similar to that found in markets from developed countries, the presence of pathogens causes a risk of infection for consumers...READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[124]. COMPAINLY INHIBITION EFFICIENCY OF TAMARIND AND MORINGA LEAVES FOR PREVENTION OF CORROSION IN MILD STEEL: Traditionally, reduction of corrosion has been managed by various methods including cathodic protection, process control, reduction of the metal impurity content, and application of surface treatment techniques, as well as incorporation of suitable alloys. However, the use of corrosion inhibitors has proven to be the easiest and cheapest method for corrosion protection and prevention in acidic media. These inhibitors slow down the corrosion rate and thus prevent monetary losses due to metallic corrosion on industrial vessels, equipment, or surfaces... READ AND DOWNLOAD

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[125]. MICRO-ORGANISM IN OUR ENVIRONMENT: Microbes and their biosynthetic capabilities have been invaluable in finding solutions for several intractable problems mankind has encountered in maintaining the quality of the environment. They have, for example, been used to positive effect and also negative effect in human and animal health, genetic engineering, environmental protection, and municipal and industrial waste treatment. Microorganisms have enabled feasible and cost-effective responses which would have been impossible via straightforward chemical or physical engineering methods. Microbial technologies have of late been applied to a range of environmental problems, with considerable success... READ AND DOWNLOAD