B. Okonkwo, M. C. Osuagwu, U. Opara, C.S. Ike, K. C. Aladum
{"title":"Design Analysis and Production of Biogas Using Local Feedstock “Elephant Grass”","authors":"B. Okonkwo, M. C. Osuagwu, U. Opara, C.S. Ike, K. C. Aladum","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i38728","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i38728","url":null,"abstract":"The study was aimed at constructing a biodigester and determining the efficiency of using a mixture of cow dung and elephant grass as feedstock for biogas production. The volume of the biodigester was 126 litres (0.126m3) and it was constructed using mild steel with a thickness of 5mm and a maximum allowable stress of 1.74 N/mm2 to withstand high pressures that could be generated within the digester. 6 kg of elephant grass was mixed with 6 kg of cow dung and 12 litres of water and poured in the biodigester and left for a period of 21 days with a temperature range of 35°C - 44°C. Graphs of temperature (°C) against retention period (days) and daily biogas produced (litres) against retention period (days) were obtained. The daily biogas yield was measured by calculating the volume increase of the storage device which is a car tyre tube in this case. Elephant grass serves as an effective substrate for biogas production. To enhance its efficiency in the digester, it is recommended to mechanically pre-treat the grass by breaking it into smaller particles.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"1 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141363310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Application of Skopos Theory in the Translation of Cosmetic Instructions from English to Chinese","authors":"Shuyu Lan, Meijuan Zhao","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i38723","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i38723","url":null,"abstract":"As economic globalization accelerates, foreign cosmetics have flooded into the Chinese market. The quality of English-to-Chinese (E-C) translations of cosmetic instructions becomes crucial, as these serve as a vital link between products and consumers. To understand the methods of translating cosmetic instructions, this paper examines the E-C translation of cosmetic instructions under the guidance of Skopos theory. By using a qualitative research method, this study analyzes the linguistic characteristics of the cosmetic instructions of seven renowned cosmetic brands in detail and discusses the application of Skopos theory in the E-C translation. It is found that English cosmetic instructions prefer simple words and sentences to introduce the product, while Chinese versions tend to use four-character idioms and flowery language to describe the cosmetics. Additionally, the Skopos rule, the coherence rule, and the fidelity rule in Skopos theory help achieve the intended objectives of the source text, maintain the coherence of the target text, and convey the original meanings. This study hopes to shed light on promoting communication and development in the translation of cosmetic instruction.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":" 102","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141374833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Valorization of Wild Edible Plants as a Potential Source of Alternative Nutrition among the Tribal Communities of West Bengal, India","authors":"Ipsita Banerjee, Soumya Nandi, Annalakshmi Chatterjee","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i28718","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i28718","url":null,"abstract":"Being very close to nature, tribal people extensively use non-cultivated naturally found plants for their alternative source of nutrition. The present study conducted for documenting the available wild edible plants used by tribal people located in the districts of Purulia, West Midnapur and Bankura. Using wild edible plant is economical, nutrient rich and promotes sustainable utilization. The ethnobotanical study surveyed the knowledgeable informants of the tribal population and found 27 plants that are majorly used for alternative source of nutrition. Different parts like leaves, stem, flower, fruit, tuber etc. are used as food sources. Apart from food source, the tribal people also earn their livelihood by selling these plants in the local market. However, the present generation of the tribal population is not very interested in acquiring the knowledge of these non-cultivated plants therefore documentation of the use of these plants becoming very important for future.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"5 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141387809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Voice-Instructed Smart Fire Alarm Using Arduino and IoT Functionality","authors":"Hyunseo An","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i28661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i28661","url":null,"abstract":"Fires can destroy and cause significant damage to property and human life. Fires break out unexpectedly, anywhere, and at any time, and it is essential to get accurate information on fire causes to minimize casualties. Therefore, it is imperative to set an alarm appropriately. Traditional fire alarms sound simply noisy without much guiding detail. Sometimes, building occupants even escape toward the flames. In this study, an intelligent Arduino system was created for a verbal guide with more precise information. It informed the location, sources of fire, and seriousness while alarming the fire department through the email alert system. The self-surveyed scoring tests demonstrated that our voice-instructed smart fire system was significantly informative and superior in the aspects of audibility, intelligibility, reliability, and acceptability, compared to the traditional fire alarm systems. At the same time, further study might be necessary to develop more effective fire alarms.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"14 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140666586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of the Effect of Temperature, Concentration and pH on Antioxidant Capacity by Gallic Acid by Response Surface Methodology (RSM)","authors":"Gilberto Mercado-Mercado, Elsa Carolina Núñez-Brito","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i28660","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i28660","url":null,"abstract":"The antioxidant capacity of gallic acid (GA) is affected by temperature and pH.\u0000Aim: To understand this phenomenon, we evaluated the optimization of conditions between temperature (2°C, -20 °C, 40 °C), pH (3,7,10) and concentrations (1 mM, 4 mM and 7 mM) to have a better antioxidant capacity by response surface methodology (RSM).\u0000Methods: The DPPH method was used to measure the percentage inhibition (%Inh). Concentrations, 23 °C and pH 7 were evaluated, respectively. Three temperatures (2°C, -20 °C, 40 °C) were combined with the same concentrations and pH in a Box-Behnken design model.\u0000Results: The combination of the three factors significantly influenced the %Inh. The factor levels that resulted in higher %Inh were 2 °C, acidic pH and 4 mM concentration. The RSM showed that the optimum conditions had %Inh values of DPPH of 87.66%, 87.11% and 88.29%, respectively.\u0000Conclusion: the antioxidant capacity of GA. at 2 °C and pH 2 creates highest antioxidant capacity of GA.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"16 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140666917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of Designer Chicken Eggs Enriched with Vitamin D3 and Zinc","authors":"P. Megha, V. Ramnath, K. Vishnudas","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18658","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18658","url":null,"abstract":"Designer poultry eggs can be produced in various ways. In the present study chicken eggs were enriched with vitamin D3 and zinc by UVB (Ultra Violet Blue) light exposure (3 h/day) and dietary zinc supplementation (75 mg/kg) respectively. The study was conducted in thirty-two crossbred (White Leghorn N strain and Desi) layer birds. The trial was commenced from 29 weeks of age and conducted for 12 weeks. The current research work pointed out the enriching influence of UVB radiation and dietary zinc supplementation on concentration of vitamin D3 and zinc in eggs. Vitamin D3 and zinc concentrations in egg and serum were significantly higher (p<0.01) compared to the control group. UVB exposure and zinc supplementation also had a significant (p<0.01) impact on serum calcium and phosphorus levels. However, Liver enzyme activities of birds were not influenced either by UVB light exposure or by zinc supplementation.\u0000The dietary supplementation of hens with zinc is an effective approach to supply consumers with foods from animal sources that are enriched with zinc. Current findings showed that feeding of zinc supplemented diet to chickens offered a promising alternative to fortify egg with zinc. Furthermore, UVB light exposure would be a better choice for enhancing vitamin D3 content of eggs and to produce designer eggs enriched with vitamin D3. It increased the serum vitamin D3 level which was indicative of its transport from skin to ovaries after synthesis.\u0000The use of UVB exposure and zinc supplementation as an easy, cheap and safe procedure for producing dual enriched designer eggs with vitamin D3 and zinc is recommended as this would offer additional health benefits to consumers.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"80 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140675138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Study on Profile Characteristics of Polytechnic Students of ANGRAU","authors":"Vihari M.A., Rao M.S., M. B., S. V","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18640","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was conducted on polytechnics of ANGRAU. The purpose of the study was to find out profile characteristics of the polytechnic students. The sample consisted of 240 selected polytechnic students by using simple random sampling procedure. Personal interview technique was used for collecting the data. The detailed analysis of profile characteristics of polytechnic students indicated that male and female were in equal proportion (50.00%), with 9-10 OGPA (40.00%), English medium of instruction in Xthclass (57.08%), father’s education upto graduation (26.66%) level, mother’s education upto secondary school (29.16%), having small land holdings (35.83%), medium annual income (56.25%), belonging to nuclear families(60.84%), backward caste (36.66%), engaged in Agriculture + Animal husbandry occupation (34.16%), with rural background (57.92%), medium level of participation in extracurricular & co- curricular activities(45.41%), medium level of library exposure (51.66%), medium level of mass media exposure (55.41%),(52.91%) not satisfied with infrastructure facilities, medium level of achievement motivation (51.66%), medium level of self-confidence (49.58%).","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"92 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140709394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lanigbagbe Lanre Andrea, Lekpa Kingdom David, Chika Christiana Nwankwo, W. B. Vidona
{"title":"Behavioural Activity and Renal Functions from Toxicity Level of Bitter Cassava Induced-Konzo and Linamarine","authors":"Lanigbagbe Lanre Andrea, Lekpa Kingdom David, Chika Christiana Nwankwo, W. B. Vidona","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18628","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) is the most widely consumed starch- based food in Africa, where it thrives in the continent's tropical and subtropical temperatures.\u0000Aim: The purpose of this research was to better understand the impact of linamarine using a rat model of konzo.\u0000Methods: Twenty-five (25) adults female Wistar rats were split into five (5) groups, with each group receiving the same amount of linamarin over the course of five weeks: group 1 received animal feed and water as a control, group 2 received bitter cassava and water, group 3 received 4.7 ml of linamarin, group 4 received 2.7 ml of linamarin, and group 5 received 0.7 ml of linamarin. The animals were killed so that samples could be tested in a lab. The time taken to go from the cage's entrance to each of its four corners was the metric tracked. Lack of movement, sluggishness, frequent urine and diarrhea, head sniffing and exploration, ears bent backward, puffiness, and teeth chattering were also seen.\u0000Results: The data revealed that the bitterness of the cassava was significantly reduced in the linamarin group compared to the control group, and that the participants in the linamarin group gained weight. The group fed linamarin had much fewer crossings, shorter rearing times, and lower motivation than the other groups, the group fed bitter cassava remained on the rod for longer at the end of the test.\u0000Conclusion: Research shows that consuming unprocessed bitter cassava results in renal impairment and that consuming pure linamarine, cassava extract induces hepatoxicity.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"1 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140744244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tura Bareke, Getachew Haile, A. Addi, Kibebew Wakjira
{"title":"Ecological Suitability Analysis for Beekeeping Using GIS and AHP Model in Gedeo Zone of Southern Ethiopia","authors":"Tura Bareke, Getachew Haile, A. Addi, Kibebew Wakjira","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2024/v30i18589","url":null,"abstract":"All areas looking green may not be suitable for beekeeping. Therefore, the study aimed to identify and map a suitable beekeeping ecology in the Gedeo Zone of southern Ethiopia. Seven suitability elements that have an impact on beekeeping activity were chosen. Both primary and secondary data sources were collected from each district. Using a multi-criteria decision analysis, the weighted linear combination analytical technique was utilized to determine if the land was suitable for beekeeping. The Gedeo Zone contained 98 identified bee forage plant species. Five significant and abundant bee forage plants, including Coffee, Croton, Eucalyptus, Syzygium, and Vernonia species, were identified and mapped as monofloral honey source plant species. Except for Bule and Gedeb districts, every area in the Gedeo Zone produced coffee honey. Four honey-harvesting months were identified. Accordingly, Vernonia, Coffee, Syzygium, Eucalyptus, and Croton honeys were gathered from January to mid of February, end of February to March, April, May to June, and June. The majority (84.5%) of the area's rainfall and 71.6% of its temperatures were very favourable for the development of beekeeping. On the other hand, the relative humidity of the zone was 100%, making it highly suitable for beekeeping. About 12.94% of the Gedeo Zone's total land ecology was highly appropriate, while 52.96% of it was suitable for beekeeping. Additionally, 18.18% of the zone's land had conditions that made beekeeping less feasible. Only 15.92% of the zone's land was unsuitable for beekeeping, as a result of various limitations. This study is essential for planning land uses for protecting honeybee habitats and for guiding investors in establishing commercial beekeeping operations as well as in the collecting and processing of honey.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"11 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140249261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. A. Egu, J. F. Sale, A. O. C. Aliyu, A. Yahaya, A. Ocheni
{"title":"Synthesis of Amino Acid and Aniline Derivatives of Quinolinediones","authors":"S. A. Egu, J. F. Sale, A. O. C. Aliyu, A. Yahaya, A. Ocheni","doi":"10.56557/jobari/2023/v29i5-68569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56557/jobari/2023/v29i5-68569","url":null,"abstract":"Successful synthesis of amino acid and aniline derivatives of 6,7-dibromo-5,8-quinolinedione is reported. 6,7-Dibromo-5,8-quinolinedione was prepared by nitrosation of 8-hydroxyquinoline, followed by subsequent amination and oxidation of the resulting intermediates. Thereafter, addition of amino acids and anilines supplied the desired products. Effect of solvent on reaction yield and time showed pyridine as the best amongst the studied solvents. Structural elucidation was done using proton NMR and mass spec.","PeriodicalId":479863,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Basic and Applied Research International","volume":"166 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140475143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}