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COMING SOON!...

(A New theory on “j-66 human”)

Abstract: This scientific research article focus that “COMING SOON” shall be considered as the TRANSITION to New Technology and NEW LIFE by overcoming present day global warming and to ADOPT new conducive environment to face the FUTURE CHALLENGES and forecasting PEACE. The j-66 human shall be considered as origin of new SUPERHUMAN due to impact of growth of new environmental radiation called “j⁺-Radiation” in the expanding universe. The j-66 human populations shall be considered as genetically varied “Fourth generation” populations having high level potent called as virgin population or juvenile population. Further the ‘j-66’ populations shall be considered as having birth of additional blood type say ‘j-type’ and could live and promote as a joint family without any discrimination of ‘caste’ ‘religion’ ‘race’ and ‘language’ in the new Generation.

“Juvenile population shall mean promoting PEACE rather than promoting regeneration and multiplex of population growth”. - Author

[M.Arulmani, B.E.; V.R. Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil. COMING SOON!...(A New theory on “j-66 human”). Researcher 2014;6(11):1-5]. (ISSN: 1553-9865). http://www.sciencepub.net/researcher. 1. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.01

Key Words:

a)                 Philosophy of ‘j-66 human’?...

b)                 Philosophy of ‘j⁺-Radiation’?...

c)                 Philosophy of ‘j-type blood’?...

d)                 Philosophy of ‘jail’?...

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1000 YEARS RULE?...

(A New theory on “ Kanni Theevu”)

M.Arulmani, B.E.; V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil.

Abstract: The Present “EARTH PLANET” is going to be destroyed?... The Present Earth populations do not have any hope for sustainability of life due to threat of global warming?... No… No… No… This scientific research speculates that the Earth planet we will have life period for another 1000 years. The new genetically evolved human populations are going to live in the newly formed Island called “KANNI THEEVU” under the new environment of Fourth generation radiation called “j-Radiation”. The Kanni Theevu shall also be called as “SOUTHERN HOLY LAND”. It is speculated that after the period of 1000 years live, the present ‘Atmospheric energy level’ may reach ‘Zero level’ which may lead to the earth atmosphere under absolute darkness and the earth life may come to an end. The environment state of earth planet after 1000 years shall be called as ‘ZERO POINT OF EARTH’.

[M. Arulmani, B.E.; V.R. Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M. Phil. 1000 YEARS RULE?...(A New theory on “ Kanni Theevu”). Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):6-12]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 2. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.02

2.       Key Words:

a)                 Philosophy of “ENERGY LEVEL CHANGE”?...

b)                 Philosophy of “KANNI THEEVU”?...

c)                 Philosophy of “4th GENERATION HUMAN”?...

d)                 Philosophy of “PARADISE”?...

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A Review on Epidemiology of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Sudan

Erneo B. Ochi¹, Mohamed A. Suliman ², Abubakr O. Ismail ²

¹ Directorate of Research and Development/ M L F I, P.O. Box 126 Juba South Sudan

email:ajjuerneo59@yahoo.com

² College of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Juba

P.O. Box 82 Juba South Sudan

Abstract: A review of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was made to provide principal epidemiological data on the disease situation in South Sudan. Five serotypes of FMD virus; A, O, C, SAT₁ and SAT₂ were revealed in cattle, goats and sheep. Of which serotypes O and SAT ₂ seemed to be the most prevalent in seven States of the country. The overall mean prevalence of FMD in Unity and Lakes States showed the highest and lowest rates of 56% and 25%, respectively. Young stock showed a mortality of 50% compared to 20 % in adult cattle, sheep and goats. In the face of FMD outbreak a significant reduction in more than 10% milk yield and weight losses were revealed. FMD has been identified as one of the priority diseases of socio-economic importance. Further study is needed to elucidate the role of wildlife in the epidemiology of FMD. Development of control strategies for FMD is imperative for sustainable development of livestock in South Sudan.

[Erneo B. Ochi, Mohamed A. Suliman, Abubakr O. Ismail. A Review on Epidemiology of Foot and mouth disease (FMD) in South Sudan. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):13-16]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 3. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.03

Keywords: Foot and mouth disease (FMD), Livestock, Socio-economic impacts, South Sudan.

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Response of soybean plants to exogenously applied with Ascorbic acid, Zinc Sulphate and Paclobutrazol

Mahmoud M. Mansour

Botany and Microbiology Department, Faculty of Science (Boys branch), Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

dr.m.mansor.2001@yahoo.com

Abstract: Field trials with soybean (Glycine max L var. klark) plant. were conducted at the experimental Botanical garden, Botany and Microbiology Dept., Fac. of Sci., Al- Azhar Univ., Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt, in growth seasons. The aim of this work is to study the effect of foliar application with ascorbic acid at 0, 50 and 100 ppm, zinc sulphate at 0, 50 and 100 ppm and pacloputrazole at 0, 50 and 100 ppm on growth, yield and some metabolic activities of soybean (Glycine max L var. klark) plant. Ascorbic acid was more effective than other treatments in enhancing growth parameters during stage I, while zinc sulphate was most effective during stage II. Pacloputrazole seemed to be less effective regarding growth characteristics. Different applied treatments tended to increase photosynthetic pigments, soluble carbohydrates and soluble proteins in tested plants. The changes in proteolytic, amylolytic and lipolytic activities were also recorded. This was associated by improving yield quality and the nutritional value of the seeds. The effect of pacloputrazole was superior to that of ascorbic acid, zinc sulphate on increasing yield components. The highest lipid % was recorded by 50 ppm of ascorbic acid.

[Mansour MM. Response of soybean plants to Exogenously applied with Ascorbic acid, Zinc Sulphate and Paclobutrazol. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):17-25]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 4. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.04

Keywords: Soybean; Ascorbic acid; Zinc Sulphate; Paclobutrazol

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Literatures Introducing of Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4), Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)

Ma Hongbao ^{1, *}, Margaret Young ², Yang Yan ¹

¹ Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn, New York 11212, USA; ² Cambridge, MA 02138, USA. ma8080@gmail.com

Abstract: Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR 4) is one of toll-like receptors that detects lipopolysaccharide (LPS) from Gram-negative bacteria. The various TLRs exhibit different expression patterns. TLR 4 is most abundantly expressed in placenta. Mutations of TLR 4 gene have been associated with differences in LPS responsiveness. The molecular weight of TLR 4 is approximately 95 kDa.

[Ma H, Young M, Yang Y. Literatures Introducing of Toll-like Receptor 4 (TLR4), Lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):26-37]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 5. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.05

Keywords: lipopolysaccharide (LPS); toll-like receptor (TLR); stem cell

Abbreviations: LPS, lipopolysaccharide; TLR, toll-like receptor

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Michael Is Chief Angel?...

(A New theory on “NEPHILIM”)

M. Arulmani, B.E.; V.R. Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M. Phil.

Abstract: “Michael” is chief of all Angels?... No… No… No…  The “HOLY ADAM” shall be considered as Chief of all Angels. Michael shall mean “FALLEN ANGEL”. This scientific research attempts to clarify certain fundamental questions about Holy Angel, Archangel, Angel of Lord, Fallen Angel based on global level religion, Christian Faith and how “Angel” differs from “Human”. This research focus that the Biblically stated “ADAM” shall be considered as “HOLY ADAM” belong to “ANGEL FAMILY” Human race lived in WHITE PLANET (White Mars) before eating “forbidden fruit”, and descended to EARTH PLANET as “Fallen Angels” after eating forbidden fruit. This research further focus that the Angel populations lived in white planet in the early Universe shall be considered as ‘SUPER HUMAN RACE’ also called as ‘NEPHILIM’. The Nephilim shall be considered as the Natural Human originated due to impact of ‘J-RADIATION’ (Zero hour radiation) and considered lived under Endothermic and Microgravity environment. It is further focused that Nephilim Race (Angel family) shall be considered as the human populations where ‘Male’ is responsible for ‘Pregnancy’ and regenerate population through “EGG” due to impact of “J-RADIATION” composed of fundamental particles without involvement of any ‘sexual act’ between male angel, female angel of Nephilim race. Female angel shall be considered as a guardian angel for assisting male angel for safe delivery. 

[M.Arulmani, B.E.; V.R.Hema Latha, M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil.Michael Is Chief Angel?...(A New theory on “NEPHILIM”). Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):38-44]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 6. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.06

Key Words:

a)     Philosophy of ‘Supernature’?...

b)     Philosophy of ‘Creator’?...

c)     Philosophy of ‘Archangel’?...

d)     Philosophy of ‘Angel of Lord’?...

e)     Etymology of word ‘Michael’?...

f)      Son of man differs from ‘Son of God’?...

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Molecular Genetic Approach by using the RAPD-PCR Technique for Detection of Genetic Variability in Non- Human Isolates of Fasciola

Nashwa I. Ramadan¹, Lobna M. Saber², Maha M. Abd El Latif³, Nabila A. Abdalla⁴, and Halla M. Ragab⁴

¹Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, ²Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, ³Department of research and applications of supplementary medicine, ⁴Department of Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt

hmragab@yahoo.com

Abstract: Background: Understanding genetic structure and status of genetic variation of the Fasciola gigantica and F. hepatica isolates from different hosts, has important implications for epidemiology and effective control of fasciolosis. The aim of the present work was to study the molecular characterization of Fasciola gigantica and F. hepatica isolates collected from cows and sheep, using the random amplified polymorphic DNA fragments-polymerase chain reaction (RAPDs-PCR) technique. Methods: F. gigantica and F. hepatica of bovine and ovine origin were collected from the biliary tracts and gall bladders of condemned bovine and ovine livers from Cairo Governmental slaughter house. By using (RAPDs-PCR) technique, optimal standardization of conditions of amplification and thermocyclation was made, using genetic markers. The methodology used compared the genetic pattern between the two species (inter-species) and inside each species (intra-species) between cow and sheep and the amplification fragments were between 135 and 741 base pairs of marker. Results: The results showed genetic variations (polymorphisms) of Fasciola gigantica and F. hepatica with amplification fragment based on a 500 – 400 base pair (bp). Inside each species, there were genetic variations in bovine and ovine strains and the amplification fragments were between 600 and 400 base pairs (bp). Conclusion: This assay is useful for both individual diagnosis and epidemiological surveys in endemic regions.  

[Nashwa I. Ramadan, Lobna M. Saber, Maha M. Abd El Latif, Nabila A. Abdalla, and Halla M. Ragab. Molecular Genetic Approach by using the RAPD-PCR Technique for Detection of Genetic Variability in Non- Human Isolates of Fasciola. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):45-51]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 7. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.07

Keywords: Fasciola hepatica; Fasciola gigantica and (RAPDs-PCR) technique.

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Teleconnections of seasonal reservoir inflow with ENSO indices: Application to Kainji Hydropower generation Reservoir in Nigeria

Adebayo, Wahab Salami¹ and Bolaji, Fatai Sule²

^1. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin, P.M.B 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria

^2. National Centre for Hydropower Research and Development, University of Ilorin, P.M.B 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria

salami_wahab@unilorin.edu.ng

Abstract: This paper presents application of climate information to the prediction of seasonal reservoir inflow for Kainji hydropower generation dam in Nigeria. The direct linkage between Oct-Nov-Dec (OND) seasonal stream flows and Sea Surface Temperature (SST) of the preceding Jul-Aug-Sept (JAS) season extracted from Atlantic and ENSO index (NINO3) in the NOAA’s climate diagnostic center’s interactive plotting and analysis tool were identified by performing diagnostic analysis using lag-3 correlation. It was observed that the correlation between reservoir inflow and Atlantic Ocean SST is -0.40, and for ENSO index (NINO3) about -0.60. Negative correlation implies that positive increase in SST anomalies lead to decrease in stream flow. Once the linkages has been established, the predictor variable, (SST anomalies) were selected from the KAPLAN data bank for different regions of significant correlation, which include US coast, North Atlantic, South Atlantic and ENSO index (NINO3) and the historical reservoir inflow data is loaded inside SANKA data bank located inside International Research Institute (IRI) data library. The correlation and composite analysis were conducted to construct the model for seasonal climate forecasting of the reservoir inflow for Kainji reservoir using the CDC web based analytical tool known as climate predictability tool (CPT). The highest correlation of the observed reservoir inflow at Kainji with the predictor variables is -0.50, while the highest correlation between the observed and predicted reservoir inflows was obtained as 0.70. This implies that with climate base information, long lead reservoir inflow can be predicted and used to plan for future energy generation.

[Adebayo, Wahab Salami and Bolaji, Fatai Sule. Teleconnections of seasonal reservoir inflow with ENSO indices: Application to Kainji Hydropower generation Reservoir in Nigeria. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):52-58]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 8. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.08

Keywords: Stream flow, Climate, Forecasting, Linkage, Atlantic and ENSO index

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Performance Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) In Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State Nigeria.

Kaki Ngodi Futuless, Onoja Batholomew and Ibrahim Dauda Bake

Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agriculture Adamawa State University, P.M.B 25, Mubi Nigeria

E-mail; futulesskaki@yahoo.com

Abstract: The performance of three Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) varieties were evaluated at Wuro Baraka river site Mubi Adamawa State, Nigeria under irrigation during 2010 dry season. The treatments consisted of three Okra varieties viz: V1 (Improved), V2 (Serial) and V3 (Local) laid out in a randomized complete block design and replicated three times. The land was cleared, ploughed, harrowed, leveled and marked into blocks and plots with 1m between replication and 0.5m between plots. Okra seeds were sown by dibbling 3 seeds per hole at 50cm spacing. The seedlings were later thinned to two plants per stand two weeks after emergence. Phosphorus fertilizer was applied in split doses at the rate of 45kg P2O5 ha-1 as single super phosphate. Nitrogen was also applied 2-4 weeks after emergence as urea. The plots were irrigated on weekly basis. The results obtained were subjected to analysis of variance and means separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test. The parameters measured includes: vegetative parameters (plant height cm) at 2, 4, and 12 weeks and the number of branches per plant and fruit parameters: (number of fruits at 1st, 2nd and 3rd harvest, fruit length (cm) at harvest, Days to 50% flowering, harvested fruit weight (g) and yield tons/ha. Significant (p<0.05) differences were observed for all the parameters measured. V1 (Improved) recorded the highest fresh fruit yield of 10.7 tons/ha compared to V3 (Local) that recorded the lowest fresh fruit yield of 4.9 tons/ha. V1 (Improved Okra) is therefore the most appropriate for Mubi North.

[Kaki Ngodi Futuless, Onoja Batholomew and Ibrahim Dauda Bake. Performance Of Three Varieties Of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) In Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State Nigeria. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):59-62]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 9. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.09

KeyWords:,Yield,Okra,Varieties,,Performance,Stability

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An LMI Approach to Design Dynamic Output Feedback Control for Stochastic Hybrid Systems

Fatemeh Jamshidi, Afshin Shaabany

Islamic Azad University, Fars Science and Research Branch, Shiraz, Iran

Fjamshidi59@yahoo. com, afshinshy@yahoo.com

Abstract: This paper deals with the stabilization of a class of uncertain stochastic hybrid systems. The uncertainties are norm bounded type. Under the complete access to the system mode a dynamic output feedback controller that makes the closed-loop dynamics of this class of systems regular, impulse-free and stochastically stable is designed. The state space matrices of this controller are the solution of some linear matrix inequalities (LMIs).

[Fatemeh Jamshidi, Afshin Shaabany. An LMI Approach to Design Dynamic Output Feedback Control for Stochastic Hybrid Systems. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):63-68]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 10. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.10

Keywords: Stochastic systems; Stabilization; Dynamic output feedback control; LMI.

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Modeling and Simulation of Traffic in High Speed Networks Based MMPP

Afshin Shaabany, Fatemeh Jamshidi, Soona Shaabani

Islamic Azad University, Fars Science and Research Branch, Shiraz, Iran

afshinshy@yahoo.com, Fjamshidi59@yahoo.com

Abstract: One of the non-self-similar models which is capable of modeling self-similar traffic in networks and always attracts attention of researches is MMPP process. In other words, this model can produce bursty traffics in data and video networks. In this paper, accuracy and preciseness of adapting MMPP on voice, data and video traffics are studied and the efficiency of input process of MMPP into high speed networks is reviewed based on queue model of MMPP/D/1. Then by means of advanced and MMPP-based algorithms such as LAMBDA, data and video fractal traffics are synthesized based on original trace and their efficiency are compared. We correct the algorithms in a manner that the coordination impreciseness resulted by the change in parameters of self-similar traffic, in particular, HURST parameter fades out. Our strategy for correcting the above algorithm is as follows: Whereas the number of MMPP states in adjustment process is low, we may not be able to cover all original packet trace. Therefore, if the number of MMPP states increases, we can solve the efficiency.

[Afshin Shaabany, Fatemeh Jamshidi, Soona Shaabani. Modeling and Simulation of Traffic in High Speed Networks Based MMPP. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):69-79]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 11. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.11

Keywords: LAMBDA, MMPP process. HURST parameter, Traffic in high speed networks.

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Calculation of Creeping Flow Past a Sphere Using Indirect Boundary Element Method

Ghulam Muhammad^*, Nawazish Ali Shah

Department of Mathematics, University of Engineering & Technology Lahore – 54890, Pakistan

Corresponding Author, e-mail: chgm2004@yahoo.com

Abstract: In this paper, a steady, incompressible creeping flow past a sphere is calculated using indirect boundary element method (IDBEM). The surface of the sphere is discretised into quadrilateral elements over which the velocity distribution is calculated. The computed results are compared with analytical results. It is found that both these results are in good agreement.

[Ghulam Muhammad, Nawazish Ali Shah. Calculation of Creeping Flow Past a Sphere Using Indirect Boundary Element Method. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):80-83]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 12. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.12

Keywords: Indirect boundary element method, Creeping flow past a sphere.

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Characterization of ZnS Quantum dot (q-dot) by Ultraviolet Visible (UV-VIS) Absorption Spectrum Studies & Comparison with CuO Nanocrystal

Mamun Mohanty¹, Aurobinda Acharya², Bairagicharan Panda³, Selvaraju Balamurgan⁴, Subhendu Pattnaik⁵, Gouri Sankar Roy⁶

¹124/126, Satyanagar, Bhubaneswar

²Tata Consultancy Services, Kalingapark, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, India

³Dept of Physics, R.I.H.S Bhograi, Balasore

⁴Alpha College of Engineering, Thirumazhhaisai, Chennai

⁵Pathani Samanta planetarium, Bhubaneswar, Orissa (India)

⁶Govt. (Auto) College, Bhawanipatna, Orissa, India

subhendu_patnaik@yahoo.com

Abstract: Ultrasize ZnS quantum dots have been synthesized with (3-Mercatopropyl) trimethoxysilane as the capping agent by the all-aqueous procedure. The size of quantum dot by this method is in the range 4 nm to 10 nm. These quantum dots have been characterized by UV-Visible absorption spectrum. The absorption spectrum of synthesized quantum dots indicate a blue shift with decrease of size of quantum dot. Further UV-Visible absorption spectrum of quantum dot has been compared with that CuO nanocrystal.

[Mamun Mohanty, Aurobinda Acharya, Bairagicharan Panda, Selvaraju Balamurgan, Subhendu Pattnaik, Gouri Sankar Roy. Characterization of ZnS Quantum dot (q-dot) by Ultraviolet Visible (UV-VIS) Absorption Spectrum Studies & Comparison with CuO Nanocrystal. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):84-87]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 13. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.13

Keywords: Quantum dots, UV-Visible spectrum, Blue shift

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Heavy Metals Removal Using Photo-Catalytic Oxidation in Galvanization Workshops

Gamal Al-Din Elkady¹, Mohamed Saraya^1*, Rifaat Abdel Wahaab², Abdel-Ghany Soliman¹

¹ Faculty of science Al-azhar University, 11844, Cairo, Egypt

² National Research Center, Giza, Egypt

*mohamed_saraya75@yahoo.com

Abstract: Industrial wastewater from galvanization workshops located in meet Ghamer city at Dakahlya governorate in Egypt contains high concentration of copper, chromium, nickel, zinc and cyanide which violating the Egyptian environmental standard. Three commercial TiO₂ specimens were tested in this work namely: TiO₂ Degussa P25 (80% anatase, 20% rutile), TiO₂ Aldrich (100% anatase) and TiO₂ Aldrich (100% rutile) and added with 0.3 ml/l hydrogen peroxide. At optimum operating conditions: TiO₂ Degussa P25 photo catalyst (0.25 g l^-1), 0.3 ml/l H₂O₂, PH =11 and temp = 29°C and time photolysis of 30 min., The results confirmed that TiO₂ Degussa P25 shows the best photo catalytic activity in the removal of cyanides. The removal efficiency reaches 80%. By increasing time and dose of catalyst give no effect in quality of effluent. So addition of 1 ml/l hydrogen peroxide to the photo catalytic reaction is increase the removal efficiency to 99.8%. Also, 80% of (Cr⁶⁺), 70% (Ni²⁺) and 94.5% (Zn²⁺) metal ions have been photo catalytically removed from cyanide solution.

[Gamal Al-Din Elkady, Mohamed Saraya, Rifaat Abdel Wahaab, Abdel-Ghany Soliman. Heavy Metals Removal Using Photo-Catalytic Oxidation in Galvanization Workshops. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):88-91]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 14. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.14

Keywords: wastewater; metal galvanization; photo-catalytic oxidation

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Assessing The Effect Of Salinity On An Irrigated Land At Kofai, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State - Nigeria

B. A. Ankidawa And D. P. Awhari

Department Of Agricultural And Environmental Engineering, Federal University Of Technology, Yola - Nigeria.

(E-mail:- ankidawa03@yahoo.com; Phone Number: - +4407586479019)

Abstract: The effect of salinity on an irrigated land was carried out at Kofai, Ardo-Kola Local Government of Taraba State. The study area was divided into four (4) units designated as A, B, C and D, each unit was subdivided into five (5) parts, designated as QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE  ,  QUOTE    QUOTE   respectively, made up of twenty (20) soil samples that were collected within the irrigated land for the laboratory analysis of salinity. The parameters analyzed were pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Hydrogen and Aluminum concentration. The results of the soil sample analysis shows that the mean value of pH is 5.99 which indicates that the soil is slightly acidic, the mean value of electrical conductivity (EC) is 0.76 ds/m, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum and Hydrogen concentration were obtained to be 11.29, 7.89, 7.98 and 16.88 mg/l respectively, while Sodium and Potassium concentration were obtained to be 0.90 and 0.67 mg/l respectively with Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) of 0.25 meq/l. From the analysis it indicates that the soil is low in salinity. Similarly for water sample analysis the pH is 7.7 which indicate that the water is slightly alkaline, EC is 0.8 ds/m, calcium and magnesium concentration were 0.48 and 0.35 mg/l, while sodium and potassium were 0.57 and 0.71 mg/l respectively, with Sodium Absorption Ratio (SAR) of 0.89 meq/l, which shows that the water sample were found within the safe limit for irrigation. It can be recommended that application of good quality water, choice of salt tolerant crops and gypsum be adopted in the study area.

[B. A. Ankidawa And D. P. Awhari. Assessing The Effect Of Salinity On An Irrigated Land At Kofai, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State - Nigeria. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):92-95]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 15. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.15

Keywords: Soil Sample, Water Sample, Salinity, Slightly alkaline, Slightly Acidic

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Sustainable Development and Female Participation in a Dynamic Global Community

¹Ofor, Marian Onome and ²Ben-Chendo, Nkiru Glory

¹Department of Crop Science and Technology

²Department of Agricultural Economics Federal University of Technology Owerri

P.M.B. 1526 Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

¹Corresponding Author: mariofor2002@yahoo.com

Abstract: The discourse x-rays the role females play towards achieving a sustainable development in an upcoming society in the global community. The productions of low income yielding crops which are relegated to the females are highlighted. Issues bothering on gender-imbalance in the education of children in the society which has led to a concomitant decline in the number of females involved in science oriented courses at the tertiary levels of education are discussed. The issues of poverty which forces female children into food vending as a means of enhancing the family economic base also lends a pointing finger at some of the reasons responsible for the decline. Lack of gainful employment of the men-folk, which has inadvertently forced females to take up the role of ‘Breadwinners,’ thereby short-circuiting the original role of female towards sustainable development are analyzed. Also, the effect of urbanization and lack of crèche facilities in work places which takes a toll on the number of females available to build a virile and sustainable local, national and global scientific community.

[Ofor, Marian Onome and Ben-Chendo, Nkiru Glory. Sustainable Development and Female Participation in a Dynamic Global Community. Rep Opinion 2014;6(11):96-99]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 16. doi:10.7537/marsroj061114.16

Keywords: Females, Poverty, Sustainable-Development, Labour, Economy

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