Determination of the erodibility indices of soils at the new Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Nwaimo
Keyword(s):  
Imo State

scholarly journals Determination of the moisture content of white and yellow corn from ohaji in imo state of nigeria using the dry-weight technique

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Offurum Julius Chigozie ◽  
C.M. Morgan
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Seed Moisture Content ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Yellow Corn ◽  
Seed Moisture ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Constant Temperature

The water content determination of two maize species (Yellow corn- and White corn- ) located at Ohaji in Imo State of Nigeria were  considered in this study. This was motivated by the regular reported cases of the seed post-harvest spoilages, especially in the local communities. And the moisture content of a particular seed could vary according to the various location of crop, presumably due to the soil texture. The moisture content of a given crop seed can influence its storage value, as well as its choice of selection during manufacturing processes. It was, thus, necessary to determine the moisture content of the two maize species (white and yellow corn) from Ohaji in Imo State of Nigeria, in order to identify their dispositions, especially during storage. Modified High Constant Temperature Oven method, as prescribed by the International Seed Testing Association (which involves preliminary pre-drying and grinding), was employed, at a temperature of 102oC. This involved the use of dry-weight technique, which is expressed as a percentage of the dry weight of the seeds. The procedure for each sampling was replicated accordingly, and the mean value identified as the actual result. The moisture content for Sample A (white corn) was found to be 31.7%, while that of Sample B (yellow corn) was found to be 21.5%, which shows that the yellow corn would always have longer storage value than the white corn. As any change in the seed moisture content has a way of affecting its storage life, it is advisable not to store the white corn longer than it could be applied in the yellow corn for a better storage value.Keywords: Determination, Moisture Content, White Corn, Yellow Corn, Dry-weight Basis

scholarly journals Evaluation of Serum Hepatocellular Enzymes in Nigerian with Goitre

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-81
Author(s):  
Johnkennedy Nnodim ◽  
Emejulu Adamma ◽  
Elendu Humphrey Ndubueze
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Aspartate Aminotransferase ◽  
Alanine Aminotransferase ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Free T4 ◽  
Imo State ◽  
And Control

Objective: The determination of serum gammaglutamyl transferase (GGT),alkaline phosphatase(ALP), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in patient with goitre in Owerri, Imo state Nigeria were investigated.Material & Methods: Thirty confirmed patients with goitre age 50 to 70years with the following thyroid index (Total T4 > 140.65±7.28nmol/l , Total T3 > 2.43±0.96nmol/l, Free T4 < 50.24±9.11nmol/l and TSH > 4.12±1.00nmol/l) were selected for the study. Thirty normal subjects free from goiter age 50 to 70 years were used as control. Patients with complications such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes were excluded.Results: The level of serum gamaglutamyl transferase in goitre subjects was significantly higher (50.32 ±4.27 iu/l) when compared with control (17.50±3.94 iu/l) at P< 0.05. In the same vein the level of alkaline phosphatase was significantly higher (110.9m/l±12.92 iu/l) when compared with the control (56.3±12.06 iu/l) P<0.05. The levels of AST and ALT in goitre and control were not significant when compared with the control.Conclusion: This observation shows that gammaglutamyl transferase and alkaline phosphatase are frequently in-creased in goitre. Hence, they are possibly thyroid dependent enzymes.Key Words: Gammaglutamyl transferase; alkaline phosphatase; aspartateaminotransferase; alanine aminotransferase; thyroid hormonesDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v2i2.3870Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2 (2011) 79-81

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF CONTAMINATION DISTANCE FOR BOREHOLES IN OKIGWE ZONE, IMO STATE NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uchendu E.E ◽  
Madubuike C.N ◽  
Okereke C.D ◽  
Okereke N.A.A
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Water Solution ◽  
Chemical Parameters ◽  
Groundwater Contaminants ◽  
Septic Tanks ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Groundwater Samples ◽  
Sources Of Contamination

Groundwater contaminants in Okigwe zone in Imo state made up of six local government areas were investigated. Four (4) groundwater samples were collected from each local government area. This amounted to twentyfour groundwater samples. These samples were collected randomly from sites close to septic tanks and to avoid contamination from tanks, the samples were collected at the well head, before water enters into storage tanks. The samples were stored in a sterilized 250 ml bottles and then taken to the laboratory for analysis. The chemical parameters were determined using a HA-CH 44600-00 and using standard methods as contained in Chessbourgh (2014). These samples were refrigerated and analyzed within 24 h. All plastics and glass wares utilized were pre-washed with detergent water solution, rinsed with tap water and soaked for 48 h in 50% HNO3 then rinsed thoroughly with distilled- deionized water. These results were used to ascertain the levels of groundwater contamination in Okigwe zone. An equation was generated from the chemical parameters using SPSS and E-view softwares to estimate the minimum allowable distance for locating borehole from sources of contamination in Okigwe zone in Imo state Nigeria. The minimum allowable distance calculated for groundwater from sources of contamination (septic tanks) is 15.81meters.

scholarly journals Investigation of Diurnal Variation of Signal Strength Generated by FM Transmitter

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Prince Chigozie Iwuji ◽  
Victor Chukwuagozie Onuabuchi
Keyword(s):  
Diurnal Variation ◽  
Signal Strength ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Base Station ◽  
High Signal ◽  
Strength Measurement ◽  
Imo State ◽  
The Hours ◽  
Constant Distance

This paper focuses on the determination of the diurnal variation of signal strength generated by Orient 94.4 FM transmitter along six (6) selected route in Imo State, Nigeria. This was carried out with the aid of a constructed signal strength meter (SSM). Signal strength measurements were collected at different time, on different days, and in different months. The measurement was carried out at a constant distance of 20 Km. Arrangement was made with the management of the base station to ensure that the transmitting parameters were kept constant throughout the period of signal strength measurement. The average results of these measurements were taken. The data obtained from the measurements was plotted in a graph to establish the diurnal variation in signal strength along the different routes of signal strength measurement. It was observed from this research that transmission and reception of signals are dependent on the time of the day. High signal strength was noted between the hours of 8 am and 11 am, while low signal strength was recorded between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm. Better signal strengths were recorded at night. The result of this study shows that signal strength generated by FM transmitter vary with time of the day and the prevalent weather conditions. Stronger signals are recorded mostly at night along the different routes of the study. The signal strength consequently drops in the afternoon and recovers in the morning hours.

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