Natural & Applied Sciences

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Determinants of Information Security Awareness among Employees of Capital Market Registrars in Lagos, Nigeria: An Empirical Study

Abstract - The purpose of the study is to examine the determinants of information security awareness (ISA) among employees of Capital Market Registrars (CMRs) in Lagos, Nigeria based on established factors from the existing literatures on ISA. The main objectives of the study are; to determine the level of information security awareness among CMRs’ employees and to identify the components that influence information security awareness. This study utilised a survey design. Stratified random s...

Exploitation and Development of Non-metallic mineral deposits of Nigeria

In this academic term paper, the industrial minerals in Nigeria were evaluated. The economic potentials were determined. Also, the level of the development and the industrial uses of these minerals were evaluated. It will interest you to know that Nigeria has over 30 industrial minerals. These minerals are dispersed in all regions of the country.

ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae

Background: Resistance to extended-spectrum cephalosporins among Enterobacteriaceae has been reported yet they serve as the last line treatment for severe infections in Uganda and other countries. This resistance often leads to nosocomial infection outbreaks and therapeutic failures from multidrug resistant bacteria. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae in clinical samples of patients in variou...

SORPTION PROPERTIES OF HYDROLYZED STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS IN THE REMOVAL OF CADMIUM (II) AND COPPER (II) IONS FROM AQUEOUS MEDIA

Sorption properties of hydrolyzed starch graft poly (acrylic acid) and starch graft poly(acrylonitrile) copolymers as sorbents for the removal of Cd (II) and Cu(II) ions from aqueous solution in batch process were assessed. The copolymers were prepared using methods as reported in literature and were characterized in terms of morphology using scanning electron microscopy, confirmation of sorbents produced using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermal stability using thermogravimet...

Assessment of the Effect of Hydrolysed Starch Graft CopolymersApplication on Soil Nutrient (Phosphorus and Nitrogen) Retention

The effects of the application of the graft copolymers (Hydrolyzed starch-g-polyacrylonitrile (HSPAN) and Hydrolyzed starch-g-polyacrylic acid (HSPAA)) on the nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) retention capacity of soil was evaluated in this study. Soil nutrient (N and P) retention capacity tests was carried out at three graft copolymers application rates (3.0, 6.0, and 9.0g/kg soil) against a blank soil sample to which graft copolymers was not applied. Diammonium phosphate (DAP) at 0, 100, and...

Response Surface Methodology for the Competitive Sorption of Metal ions from Aqueous Medium using Starch-Graft-Copolymer

The competitive sorption of Cu (II), Pb (II) and Cd (II) by graft copolymer of cassava starch and acrylic acid was investigated using the response surface methodology. Optimization of the medium conditions was studied through experimental design. Response surface methodology including central composite design was successfully applied to develop a response surface to optimize the medium conditions. The most influential medium parameters were determined as initial concentration, contact time an...

Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies Of Lead (II) Sorption on Hydrolyzed Starch Graft Copolymers

Hydrolyzed starch graft poly (acrylic acid) and starch graft poly(acrylonitrile) copolymers were used as a sorbents for the removal of Pb(II) from aqueous solution in batch process. The sorbents were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis. The effect of contact time, initial concentration and temperature were assessed to optimize the conditions for maximum sorption of the metal ions. The experimental data were anal...

COMPETITIVE SORPTION OF Cd (II), Pb (II) AND Cu (II) IONS ON HYDROLYZED STARCH GRAFT COPOLYMERS

Hydrolyzed starch graft copolymers of acrylic acid and acrylonitrile were used as a sorbents for the competitive removal of Pb (II), Cd (II) and Cu (II) ions from aqueous solution in batch process. The sorbents were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, wide-angle x-ray diffractometer and thermogravimetric analysis. The equilibrium sorption properties were assessed to optimize the conditions for maximum competitive sorption of the metal ions. ...

Effects of Snail Shell as Filler on the Mechanical Properties of Terephthalic Unsaturated Polyester Resin

The mechanical properties of snail shell reinforced unsaturated polyester composite was assessed in this study. Ground snail shells of particle size 65μm were introduced at different percentages into the unsaturated polyester resin. The powdered shells were characterized using FTIR to determine the functional groups present. The tensile test was performed using an Instron universal testing machine operated at a cross head speed of 10mm/min. The tensile test specimen preparation and testing p...

EFFECTS OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL AS ALTERNATIVE ACTIVATOR IN A BAMBOO FIBRE FILLED NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITE

There is a growing interest in the research community of the possibility of reducing or total elimination of zinc oxide (ZnO) as activator in rubber compounds. This study therefore is an attempt in that direction to study the effect of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as an alternative activator in rubber compounds. Various levels of polyethylene glycol (0,2,3,4,5,6 phr) and zinc oxide (as reference) were compounded with 100phr of natural rubber and other compounding additives. The effects of both p...

Electro physiological interactive computer system (epics)

ABSTRACTNew  interactive  computing  applications  are  continually  being  developed  in  a  bidto    support people’s changing work and recreational   activities.   As  research focuses on oneparticular   class   of   interactive   systems,   high   level   models   of   interaction   are   formulated   andrequirements emerge that reflect shared features or common functionality among those systems.Within this seminar a new class of interactive syst...

Multi-platform Real Time Event management information system

An automated event management system that works on all platforms/ Abstract Event management system is used to manage all the activity related to event. Inany event many service providers work simultaneously and it is very hard tomanage these providers. It is also important for event organizer that he has allthe contacts details of these service providers so that he can contact them anytime to plan an event at given time. This research work is todesign   and   implement   a   Multi-pla...

Web based passenger ticket reservation and management system1

Chapter oneIntroduction1.1 Background of the StudyIn the advanced world like China, Britain, Australia and the United State ofAmerica, ticketing system are usually automated with the use of internet and e-commerce. Smart cards are usually used to make payment and ticket generatedafter. The use of electronic ticketing system has increasingly helped to address theproblem of long queue and time wastage problem. (Watts, 2012).An electronic ticketing system is a computerized system that is designe...

PRODUCTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND UTILIZATION OF GUAVA FLAVOR CONCENTRATE

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the characterization and utilization of guava flavour concentrate produced from two guava cultivar using simple distillation technique for the flavor extraction. The physical properties of the flavor concentrate were determined and then utilized in the formulation of guava drinks with three different clouding agents (gum Arabic, garri aliquot and cheese-whey). The guava drink samples were also evaluated for different quality attributes whic...

ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF Emericella nidulans AGAINST SELECTED PATHOGENS

ABSTRACT Endophytic microorganisms have proven to be potential sources of antimicrobials against recalcitrant pathogens. Extracts of an endophytic fungus, Emericella nidulans  exhibited antibacterial  activity  against  selected  pathogens.  Emericella  nidulans  was  cultivated  in broth and fermented at 28 ± 2°C for 7days and 21 days to obtain bioactive components. Solvents extraction of bioactive compounds from Emericella nidulans in the order of their polarity – n-Hexane, et...


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