Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminium in an Acidic Medium Chapter One of Corrosion Inhibition of Aluminium in an Acidic Medium INTRODUCTION Background of Study Corrosion is an irreversible interfacial reaction of a material (metal, ceramic, and polymer) with its environment which results in consumption of the material or in dissolution into the material of a…
Distributional Pattern of Automobile Mechanic Workshop Chapter One of Distributional Pattern of Automobile Mechanic Workshop INTRODUCTION Automobile Industry can be refers to as the collection of firms that produce, manufacture broadly automobiles using the same raw material, pattern of production while the definition of small-scale industries varies from country to country and from time to…
An Evaluation of the Effects of Anthropoenic Activities and Domestic Waste on Surface Water Quality Abstract of An Evaluation of the Effects of Anthropoenic Activities and Domestic Waste on Surface Water Quality The microbiological and organic pollutants characteristics of umuosoko stream in ikwuano local government area, Enugu state, Nigeria were carried out. Twenty water…
Investigation Into the Effect of the Toxicants Arsenic and Manganese on Male Reproductive System of Wistar Rat. Chapter One of Investigation Into the Effect of the Toxicants Arsenic and Manganese on Male Reproductive System of Wistar Rat. LITERATURE REVIEW INTRODUCTION In today’s industrialized world, exposure to pollutants in which heavy metals like arsenic, lead,…
Perception of Urban Beautification Program Chapter One of Perception of Urban Beautification Program INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Urban areas are the engines of economic growth as well as location for complex network of activities essential to basin human function of living and working (Mattingly, 1995). The lure of employment and the perception of…
The Physio-chemical Properties of Clay Through Laboratory Analysis Chapter One of The Physio-chemical Properties of Clay Through Laboratory Analysis INTRODUCTION Clay is a common name for a number of fine grained earthly materials that become plastic and tenacious when moist, and that becomes permanently hard when baked or fired. According to (Velde, 1995), clay…
Determination of the Inhibition Efficiency of Lasienthera Africanum as a Natural Corrosion Inhibitor Chapter One of Determination of the Inhibition Efficiency of Lasienthera Africanum as a Natural Corrosion Inhibitor INTRODUCTION Corrosion is a serious problem in this modern age of technological advancement. This accounts for a lot of economic losses and irreversible structural damage….
Geography Teachers and Students Perception of Factors Affecting Students Performance in Geography Examination Abstract of Geography Teachers and Students Perception of Factors Affecting Students Performance in Geography Examination The summary of this finding is on teachers and students perception of factors affecting students performance in Geography Examinations. The study has been able to identify the three hypotheses statement…
Geology of Aking and Its Environs Chapter One of Geology of Aking and Its Environs INTRODUCTION The study area is situated in Akampka Local Government Area of cross river state (figure 1) and the area forms part of the Oban Massif which constitutes the basement complex of south eastern Nigeria (fig2)the area lies between…
Design of Plant for the Production of 72000 Tonnes Year of 2- Ethylhexanol From Propylene and Synthesis Gas 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) is a clear, colourless liquid with a characteristic odour, which has been described as sweet and floral (Genium, 1999; WHO, 1993) and as intense and unpleasant (HSDB, 2004; Verschueren, 2001). This compound occurs naturally…
Socio-economic Effect of Population Growth in Nigeria a Study of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State Abstract of Socio-economic Effect of Population Growth in Nigeria a Study of Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State This research is aimed at investigating into the socio-economic effect of population growth in Dekina Local Government Area…
Effects of Vernonia Amygdalyna Ethyl Acetate Fraction on Intestinal Glucose Absorption in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Adult Wistar Rats Abstract on Effects of Vernonia Amygdalyna Ethyl Acetate Fraction on Intestinal Glucose Absorption in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Adult Wistar Rats Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia caused by insulin deficiency or…
Technical Consideration of the Effect of Solar Radiation on Nigeria Chapter One of Technical Consideration of the Effect of Solar Radiation on Nigeria INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Solar radiation (a renewable energy resource) has direct impact on energy generation in addition to agriculture and water resources. The energy resource was observed to be affected…
Estimation of the Effect of Nephrolepis Undulata Butanol Fraction on Glucose Absorption Across Intestinal Epithelium of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Adult Wistar Rats Abstract on Estimation of the Effect of Nephrolepis Undulata Butanol Fraction on Glucose Absorption Across Intestinal Epithelium of Alloxan Induced Diabetic Adult Wistar Rats This study is to evaluate the effects of…
Effects of Gully Erosion on the Environment Chapter One of Effects of Gully Erosion on the Environment INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Erosion is one of the surface processes that sculpture the earth’s landscape and constitutes one of the global environmental problems. Soil erosion is perhaps the most serious mechanism of land degradation in the…
Delineation of Aquifer Depths and Its Characterisation Using Geophysical Method Chapter One of Delineation of Aquifer Depths and Its Characterisation Using Geophysical Method INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY Water is an essential liquid to human lives and continuous existence of the ecosystem. Water has some physical characteristics that guaranteed its wholesomeness: it must be colourless,…
Comparison of the Histological Structure of Tongue of a Carnivore, Cat and Some Other Vertebrates in Relation to Their Feeding Habits. Chapter One of Comparison of the Histological Structure of Tongue of a Carnivore, Cat and Some Other Vertebrates in Relation to Their Feeding Habits. INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF STUDY The detailed structural studies on…
Influence of Plantation Age on Characteristics of Gmelina Arborea Chapter One of Influence of Plantation Age on Characteristics of Gmelina Arborea INTRODUCTION Wood presents a unique challenge in use because of its variability and the directional nature of its basic structure. These are the sources of some of its attractive features but they require…
Planning Implications of Housing Development Abstract of Planning Implications of Housing Development This study aims at examining the housing development in Jos Jarawa. 150 households were surveyed across the District employing simple random sampling technique in order to generate data on the physical, social and economics characteristics of households. The analysis revealed that residents…
Assay of Various Brands of Ferrous Sulphate Tablets Using Aqueous Titrimetric Method Abstract on Assay of Various Brands of Ferrous Sulphate Tablets Using Aqueous Titrimetric Method Ferrous sulphate tablet is an oral salt of iron. It is the cheapest form of medicinal iron supplement and it is used in the treatment of iron deficiency…
Production and Evaluation of Baked and Extruded Snacks From Blends of Millet, Pigeon Pea and Cassava Cortex Flour Abstract of Production and Evaluation of Baked and Extruded Snacks From Blends of Millet, Pigeon Pea and Cassava Cortex Flour Millet flour (MF) and pigeon pea flour (PPF) were produced and blended in the ratio of…
Strategy for Guarantee Food Security Chapter One of Strategy for Guarantee Food Security INTRODUTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Since independence in 1960, the Nigerian economy had operated under two major economic philosophies with the turning point being 1986. Prior to 1986, the economy was highly regulated with government taking direct control of the “commanding…
Awareness of Good Nutrition During Pregnancy Among Women of Child Bearing Age Abstract of Awareness of Good Nutrition During Pregnancy Among Women of Child Bearing Age This research work was designed to examine the awareness of good nutrition during pregnancy among women of child bearing age. Six (6) research questions were formulated and questionnaires…
Polythene Automatic Sealing Machine Chapter One of Polythene Automatic Sealing Machine INTRODUCTION Polythene Automatic Sealing and cutting machine is a machine that is used to seal and cut polythene into different sizes depending on the required dimension. Polythene is a type of synthetic rubber widely used often as transference sheets for water proof packaging….
The Effect of Food Packaging Material on the Environment Chapter One of The Effect of Food Packaging Material on the Environment INTRODUCTION Food packaging is just one among ways of food preservation for when food is been packaged, it is set for shipment and marketing. Food Technologist who must have a good knowledge of…
Design of a Plant to Produce 60,000 Tonnes of 2-ethyl Hexanol From Propelene and Synthesis Gas Abstract on Design of a Plant to Produce 60,000 Tonnes of 2-ethyl Hexanol From Propelene and Synthesis Gas Plant design which is an iterative procedure with a route of procession from the input or feed to the stated…
The Role of Packaging in Food Processing Chapter One of The Role of Packaging in Food Processing INTRODUCTION The role of packaging in food processing is just one among many ways of food preservation. As soon as food is packaged, it is set for shipment and marketing. For many food technologists to embark on…
An Investigation on the Effect of Various Packaging Material on the Quality Attributes of Suya (Meat) Chapter One of An Investigation on the Effect of Various Packaging Material on the Quality Attributes of Suya (Meat) INTRODUCTION Meat is a flesh of animals consumed for foods. In the topics, the bulk of the meat consumed…
Design of a Plant to Produce 60,000 Metric Tonnes of Vinegar From Palm Wine Per Year Chapter One of Design of a Plant to Produce 60,000 Metric Tonnes of Vinegar From Palm Wine Per Year INTRODUCTION Design Philosophy This design philosophy adopted the best environmental management practices (BEMPs) which emphasizes the source control of…
The Effect of Different Concentrations of Citric Acid on the Physicochemical Properties of Orange Juice (Citrus Sinensis Abstract of The Effect of Different Concentrations of Citric Acid on the Physicochemical Properties of Orange Juice (Citrus Sinensis The effect of different consecrations of citric acid on the physicochemical properties of orange juice was studied. Four…
