Advances in Applied Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017

  • Investigation of Phytochemical and Proximate Components in Different Parts of Boerhavia diffusa L. and B. erecta L.

    Chinelo Anthonia Ezeabara, Ujunwa Collete Nwiyi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 60-63
    Received: 21 March 2017
    Accepted: 29 June 2017
    Published: 18 September 2017
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    Abstract: The phytochemical and proximate constituents of leaves, stem and root of Boerhavia diffusa L. and B. erecta L. were examined in order to determine the biochemical compositions of the two species of Boerhavia. The significant difference was established at p<0.05. The greatest level of anthraquinone and hydrogen cyanide were found in the leaves of... Show More
  • Physicochemical and Bacteriological Analysis of Sludge and Water contaminated by Oil Spillage in Some Coastal Communities of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

    Mercy Uwem Useh, Pius Ikokoh, Mary Sunday Dauda, Ogechukwu Philomena Onwuazor, Danlami Uzama

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 64-68
    Received: 4 October 2016
    Accepted: 2 November 2016
    Published: 26 September 2017
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    Abstract: Crude oil contaminated sludge and water samples from four coastal communities (Ibeno, Onna, EsitEket and Eket) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria were analyzed to investigate the bacterial load and physicochemical parameters using standard pour plate method and standard analytical methods respectively. The pH values of both (sludge and water) samples as d... Show More
  • Ethanol Production by Alcohol Tolerant Yeasts Using Different Carbohydrate Sources

    Gidado Rose Suniso Maxwell, Olatiilu Olukemi Anna, Etuk-Udo Godwin Akpan, Isu Rosemary Nennaya, Solomon Bamidele Ogbe

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 69-74
    Received: 13 October 2016
    Accepted: 27 October 2016
    Published: 16 October 2017
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    Abstract: This study aimed at comparing the ability of two indigenous yeast species; Pichia kudriavzevii strains GY1 and L9 with a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to consume sugars (fructose, galactose, glucose, lactose, sucrose and molasses) and to convert them into ethanol during fermentation. Yeast extract (6g/L), peptone (10g/L), malt extract (6g/L) ... Show More
  • Drivers of the Successful Green Manufacturing Outsourcing Decisions in U. S Companies

    Syed A. Rehman Khan, Zhang Yu, Chen Xi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 75-79
    Received: 14 February 2017
    Accepted: 8 March 2017
    Published: 23 October 2017
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    Abstract: This study will help to understanding the success factors involved in manufacturing outsourcing decisions. In traditional way companies was thinking about outsourcing is only for cost cutting and reduce to the headcounts, but in today’s world this trend is changing, and many companies are also using outsourcing for their core competency not only fo... Show More
  • Reverse Logistics and Challenges: Supply Chain Management of Automobile Industry

    Syed Abdul Rehman, Yu Zhang, Syed Shahid Khan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 80-86
    Received: 22 January 2017
    Accepted: 4 February 2017
    Published: 30 October 2017
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    Abstract: The concept of reverse logistics has gained immense popularity in the recent times. There is no doubt about the fact that reverse logistics in the supply chain management of automobile industry is becoming important. The purpose of this paper remains to introduce the importance of reverse logistics in the domain of supply chain management, largely ... Show More
  • Mechanism of Green Supply Chain: In the Manufacturing Industry of U.S

    S. A. Rehman, Yu Zhang, S. Shahid

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 87-92
    Received: 9 February 2017
    Accepted: 3 March 2017
    Published: 30 October 2017
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    Abstract: In last couple of decades, green supply chain become a competitive strategy for survival in tough competitive market. There is no doubt that a number of European countries already adopted green supply chain practices successfully. Green supply chain concept gives a way to conduct a sustainable business and also prevent to environments from harmful ... Show More