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Nutrient and Antinutrient Determination of Some Agrowates in Port Harcourt, Rivers State 河州哈考特港一些agrows的营养和抗营养成分测定

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg39.49

S. S. Agbagwa

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Assessment of Fungi Flora and Proximate Composition of Two Varieties of Groundnut in Rivers State 河流州两个花生品种真菌区系及近似组成的评价

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg50.55

W. E. J Nneji

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Measurement of Radionuclides and their Impact on the Environment Around Asphalt Plants in Delta State 三角洲州沥青厂周围放射性核素测量及其对环境的影响

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg56.80

Seth Dembo Joshua, Gregory O. Avwiri, Ezekiel O. Agbalaga

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Assessment of Radionuclide Concentrations in Oil Producing Communities in Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Bayelsa State, Nigeria 尼日利亚巴耶尔萨州巴耶尔萨西参议院区产油社区放射性核素浓度评估

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg1.24

Okevwemeke Moses Oghenerukevwe, Gregory O. Avwiri, Ezekiel O. Agbalaga

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Natural Radionuclide Concentration in Kaolin Deposits and Dose Assessment Within Delta State, Nigeria 尼日利亚三角洲州高岭土沉积物中的天然放射性核素浓度和剂量评估

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg25.38

Demilade S. Adelana, Gregory O. Avwiri, Ezekiel O. Agbalagba

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Isolation, Characterization and Identification of a Flavonoid from Capsicum annuum Fruits and its Antibacterial Activities Against Clinical Isolates 辣椒果实中一种黄酮类化合物的分离、鉴定及抗菌活性研究

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg81.94

Joseph Legborsi, Prince Joe Nna

{"title":"Isolation, Characterization and Identification of a Flavonoid from Capsicum annuum Fruits and its Antibacterial Activities Against Clinical Isolates","authors":"Joseph Legborsi, Prince Joe Nna","doi":"10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg81.94","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg81.94","url":null,"abstract":"Plants have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and their therapeutic properties have been studied extensively since synthetic medications are not always an option. Antimicrobial resistance and the obvious negative effects of synthetic medications have sparked a renewed interest in the hunt for novel agents to treat both new and old infectious illnesses. This study aimed to contribute to this effort by extracting and characterising potential therapeutic compounds from Capsicum annuum fruit and then testing those compounds' efficacy against various clinical disease-causing bacteria. The plant material under study was reduced to a powder and then extracted using a soxhlet apparatus using n- hexane and ethyl acetate, respectively. The hexane extract underwent phytochemical analysis, the results of which indicated the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, phenols, tannins, and saponins. Using GC-FID, we were able to determine the concentrations of these phytochemicals; the results indicated a cyanogenic glycoside (9.3843 ppm) to have the highest concentration and a cardiac glycoside (1.6804 ppm) to have the lowest. The results of the proximate analysis showed that the concentration of carbohydrate was the greatest (at 40.636%), while the concentration of ash was the lowest (at 2.214%). Methanol was added little by little while the extracts were being separated on a silica gel column in ethyl acetate. The calculated fractions were analysed. TLC, UV, and IR spectroscopy were used to evaluate the resulting fractions, and from there, 50 fractions were aggregated into 10 combined fractions for NMR (1D and 2D) analysis to determine the structures of their components. Hesperetin, a kind of flavonoid, was identified as JLS-3's chemical makeup. High susceptibility of bacteria to the isolated chemical in the antimicrobial assay suggests the isolated natural flavonoid may be useful as a pretreatment for illnesses caused by these pa","PeriodicalId":494028,"journal":{"name":"RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135803192","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}

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Heavy Metals Contamination of Surface Water of Mini WHUO Stream in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria 尼日利亚河流州哈科特港迷你WHUO河地表水重金属污染

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-10-14 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg95.107

O. S. Edori, J. O. Awari, W. A Iyama

{"title":"Heavy Metals Contamination of Surface Water of Mini WHUO Stream in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria","authors":"O. S. Edori, J. O. Awari, W. A Iyama","doi":"10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg95.107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56201/rjpst.v6.no2.2023.pg95.107","url":null,"abstract":"The level of heavy metals in the Mini Whuo Stream in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria was assessed. The heavy metals’ analysis was performed after due digestion by the use of a Thermo Atomic Elemental Absorption Spectrophotometer. The average concentrations of the heavy metals studied in the stream were Pb; 2.594±0.76 mg/L, Cu; 1.90±0.60 mg/L, Zn; 2.50±0.74 mg/L, Cd; 0.472±0.17 mg/L, Ni; 2.785±0.87 mg/L, Cr; 4.484±0.76 mg/L, Co; 0.228±0.13 mg/L, Fe; 1.779±0.46 mg/L and As; 0.059±0.02 mg/L.The concentration of the heavy metals in the stream occurred in the order Cr > Ni >Pb> Zn > Cu > Fe > Cd > Co >>As.The pollution assessment indices used in the evaluation of the anthropogenic activities has influenced the concentration of heavy metals in the stream using WHO maximum limit as basis of decision were, contamination factor, pollution load index, contamination degree and modified contamination degree. These four indices indicated that the studied heavy metals have contaminated the stream to a high level that it was no more suitable for domestic use.","PeriodicalId":494028,"journal":{"name":"RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135803338","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}

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Modeling of the DEF-ALFA Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) DEF-ALFA自主水下航行器的建模

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-09-25 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg27.52

Dr. Ing. Alejandro Molina, Ing. Mabel Bottoni, German Fernandez Madarieta Lic, Ing. Ernesto Castagnet

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The Architecture of an Indoor Swimming Pool and the Use of Natural Lighting as a Tool in the Enhancement of Visual Comfort of the Users at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State 阿南布拉州Awka的Nnamdi Azikiwe大学的室内游泳池建筑和自然采光作为增强用户视觉舒适度的工具

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-09-25 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg66.79

Okeke Gideon, Bons N. Obiadi, I. M. Onuorah, P. U. Mbah, C. C. Okafor, E. I. Kikanme

{"title":"The Architecture of an Indoor Swimming Pool and the Use of Natural Lighting as a Tool in the Enhancement of Visual Comfort of the Users at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State","authors":"Okeke Gideon, Bons N. Obiadi, I. M. Onuorah, P. U. Mbah, C. C. Okafor, E. I. Kikanme","doi":"10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg66.79","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg66.79","url":null,"abstract":"Human activities varied and some of them are classified as sports. Sports are activities or experiences that give enjoyment or recreation; pastime; diversion such an activity, when competitive, requiring more or less vigorous bodily exertion and carried on, sometimes as a profession, according to some traditional form or set off rules, whether outdoors or indoors. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on sustainable design strategies for indoor sports halls, with a particular emphasis on reducing energy consumption and costs. Day lighting reduces energy consumption, improves visual comfort, and creates a sense of well- being for users. The people in Awka, are interested in sports, but currently lack a modern indoor swimming hall to address their swimming interest. The primary aim of this research is to create awareness and bring to the attention of the Anambra State urban players that Awka, has no known indoor swimming facility especially, within the Nnamdi Azikiwe University with a huge students’ population. The research adopted qualitative and descriptive research methods dealing with data from both primary and secondary sources. With the introduction of an indoor swimming pool at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the population of the school will increase as it will attract students interested in swimming that is lacking in most southeast schools and cities. This research recommends the introduction of an indoor swimming pool at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and if not for any other thing, to help the university in, increasing their student’s population, create jobs for the students, attract revenue to the university and encourage inter university competitions.","PeriodicalId":494028,"journal":{"name":"RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135858552","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}

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Assessment of Radionuclide Contents of Sediment in Ngo River, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State in Nigeria 尼日利亚河流州安多尼地方政府区Ngo河沉积物放射性核素含量评价

RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Pub Date : 2023-09-25 DOI: 10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg12.26

G. F. Aman, G. O. Avwiri, C. P. Ononugbo

{"title":"Assessment of Radionuclide Contents of Sediment in Ngo River, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State in Nigeria","authors":"G. F. Aman, G. O. Avwiri, C. P. Ononugbo","doi":"10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg12.26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56201/rjpst.v6.no1.2023.pg12.26","url":null,"abstract":"Assessment of Radionuclide Contents of Sediment in Ngo River, Andoni L.G.A of Rivers State in Nigeria was carryout successfully. Ten (10) samples were collected at ten different points within the river and it environ. The collected samples were analyzed in the laboratory to ascertain the radionuclide content. The result shows the presence of radionuclide of potassium – 40, radium – 226 and thorium – 232 in the samples. The concentration level of the samples result in the area were found to be 68.48 ± 4.84 BqKg -1 , 23.47 ± 4.23 BqKg -1 and 77.25 ± 12.54 BqKg -1 for Potassium – 40, Radium – 226 and Thorium – 232, which when compared with the world average of value of 400 BqKg -1, 35BqKg -1 and 30 BqKg -1 (UNSCEAR , 2000) respectively, the value for thorium – 232 exceeds the world average values for sediments while Potassium -40 and Radium – 226 are within the safe value. The activity concentration of the sediments when calculated with radiological parameters was within the safe value for Annual Effective Dose Equivalent (AEDE) and Excess Lifetime Cancer Risk (ELCR) while the calculated value exceeded the safe value for Absorbed Dose (D) and Annual Gonadal Equivalent Dose (AGED) respectively. The area is prone for health hazards and risk as many dwellers are exposing to absorbed dose due to anthropological activities.","PeriodicalId":494028,"journal":{"name":"RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135816422","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}

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