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Nov 24, 2015Open Access
Several kinds of disinfectants were investigated in this paper for their
ability to inhibit quorum sensing activities in water in distribution system.
Among these disinfectants, free chlorine is the strongest inhibitor for QS
activities and all disinfectants have inhibiting effect on QS activities in
water. The results offered a novel approach for preventing formation of biofilm
in distribution system.
Oct 26, 2015Open Access
In water, removing excessive amounts of phosphorus
is necessary to prevent eutrophication. Phosphorus can be seen usually in the form of organic phosphate and
inorganic phosphate in surface waters and wastewater. Phosphates are one of the
main materials of many factories and industries and it is a major factor in the
development and control of water resources eutrophication. The purpose of this
study is the survey of potential use of red Pumice Stone of western Azerbaijan
region and its Mo...
Oct 26, 2015Open Access
Improper disposal of solid waste is one of the main causes of
environmental pollution. Converting solid waste into compost and using it as an
organic fertilizer in agriculture are an effective waste management method. Quality
of such fertilizer may affect both human and environmental health. Therefore,
in this study, compost from the compost plant of Sanandaj City was analyzed for
its physical-chemical characteristics and the results were compared with the
standards. In this descriptive-analytic...
Sep 14, 2015Open Access
Bambusa
vulgaris Schrad. ex Wendl ( B. vulgaris)
is a species of great interest because it produces the most important
non-timber forest products of worldwide. It has become an integral component
in social forestry programs. This study aimed to determine the effect of
morphological and physiological development on the acclimatization of in vitro plants of B. vulgaris. Morphological and physiological parameters of plants
subjected to in vitro conditions were
evaluated. ...
Aug 10, 2015Open Access
The primary objective of the research was to assess the impact of
Atlantic Ocean on limited arable land on the inhabitants of Escravos metropolis
in Warri South-West Local Government Area (LGA), Delta State. The primary data
used for the investigation were obtained using structured questionnaire given
to 140 respondents. Anthropological methods of data collected (participants,
observation) were also employed. Simple statistical tools (percentage) were
used to analyze the acquired data. The resul...
Jul 29, 2015Open Access
This review article is an attempt on hypothetical analysis
of biodiversity which includes by exploring and implementing the so called protected
area by the small communities “Sacred Groves” made declared by a group of people
of those community over a century, some were half way made and few, were more than
a decayed old. Sacred groves are considered rich in biodiversity, and also the
resourceful source of flora and fauna of rare species. Traditional knowledge based
sacred groves conservation has...
Apr 22, 2015Open Access
This
action research explored the various issues of electronic waste (e-waste) at
the Bulacan State University (BSU) with the end view of promoting awareness,
education, and proper e-waste disposal. This research outlined the complex
issues that surround e-waste, its negative effects of its improper disposal and
policy recommendations to implement an effective e-waste management system in
the University. The study covered the 114 rooms in four (4) selected colleges
in the BSU Main Campus. The ma...
Apr 07, 2015Open Access
This action research aimed to identify the
various problems and issues arising from the day-to-day operations of the
automotive repair shop in terms of proper automotive liquid waste management
and from these problems, to develop an Automotive Liquid Waste Management
System for the BSU-CIT Automotive Technology Department. The respondents of
this study were the 77 faculty members and selected students from the College
of Industrial Technology Automotive Technology in the BSU Main Campus for the
...
Oct 16, 2014Open Access
The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) of Madagascar is critically endangered with
extinction. The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) oversees the in-situ captive breeding program for this species and assesses the suitability of reintroduction from
captivity as a management strategy is of great importance. 120 adult and
juvenile animals from the quarantine center Mangily/Ifaty (30 km north of
Toliara) and 24 resident animals from Ampotaka and Tranovaho will ...
Sep 24, 2014Open Access
Santiago de Cuba Province due to its seismicity, mountainous relief,
lithological composition and stratigraphy, tectonic conditions, hydrological
and geotechnical conditions, is regarded as the greatest potential for manifestation
of geological hazards Cuba. The analysis of this province, notes that there are
problems in the geological engineering study, land use and planning, organization,
evaluation, management, analysis, implementation, monitoring and control of geological
risks in the territ...
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