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Productive Performance of Pure Friesian Cows Raised under Conditions of River Nile State, North Sudan
Abstract: Data utilized in this study were obtained from the farm records of Al-Fayet project. The dairy farm is located in Gandatow, Shendi, River Nile State, as the first farm kept pure Friesian cattle. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the productive performance of Friesian dairy cows and investigate the factors affecting those productive traits. A total of 138 performance records of Friesian cattle were used; covering the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Phenological Attributes of Angiospermic Flora in a Riverine Wetland of Gorakhpur
Abstract: AbstractPhenological investigation of the angiospermic flora in Turanala a riverine wetland of Gorakhpur District in Uttar Pradesh of India was conducted during 2012-2013. Total 166 plant species belonging to 128 genera, under 54 families have been recorded. The leading plant families which play a key role in formation of the vegetation in Turanala wetland were Asteraceae (18 species), Poaceae (14 species), Cyperaceae (12 species), Scrophulariaceae (10 species) and Amaranthaceae (10 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Growth and condition of Eleotris vittata from New Calabar River Port Harcourt Nigeria
Abstract: The growth and condition of Eleotris vittata was studied in the New Calabar River from samples collected over a period of twelve months. This study was to provide the much needed data for the management of the stock as there was hardly any information on the species from that water body. Regression analysis using the power curve “W = aTLb” showed that the growth of the fish was negatively allometric …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Quantification of Snow/Glacier Melt Impacts of Historical and Future Climate Change on Eastern Himalayan River
Abstract: Millions of the population on Eastern Himalayan Rivers (EHR) totally depend on, domestic use, agriculture, and hydropower. Several studies found that climate warming threatens this EHR's hydrological regime. In order to understand the hydrologic response of their headwaters and how climate change affects streamflow, a hydrological modeling study is conducted in the Teesta River Basin (TRB) in EHR using an open-source Quantum Geographical Information System (QGIS) with semi-distributed QSWAT1.5 (Soil …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 508–524 Read article
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Exploring the Architectural Identity and Culture of the Ikwerre Ethnic Group in Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: This paper investigates the architectural identity and culture of the Ikwerre ethnic group in Rivers State, through an analysis of traditional practices, spatial organization, and structural forms. This paper provides insights into the relationship between Ikwerre Architecture and Ikwerre culture. The study highlights the unique attributes of Ikwerre identity as expressed in their built environment and cultural practices, to establish the key features of Ikwerre Architectural identity and culture. A …
Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 46–59 Read article
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Market Architecture, an Effect of Roadside Trading in Port Harcourt Metropolis. A Case Study of Rumu-Woji Market, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: The challenges of road side trading along major market roads in Port Harcourt Metropolis has brought about certain menace to the city. The efforts put in place by the Rivers State government to eradicate the act of roadside trading along market roads have been proven abortive. Various means employed by the government to stop the act of roadside trading have not been successful such as, relocation of traders, barricading market …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–46 Read article
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The Architecture of Creek Road Market and the Image of Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract: Marketplaces are seen as centers of attraction in every city. Therefore, the architecture of marketplaces should be given extensive attention to attract a positive image of the city. If the architecture of a market lacks functionality, it will affect the perception of the city. Often, market designers ignore the key users of the market space and focus on providing profit-oriented spaces. This leads to the spillover of trading activities by …
Published in International Journal of Urban Design and Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–24 Read article
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Floodplain Inundation Modeling and Mapping for Geray River: Nile Basin, Ethiopia
Abstract: Flood is among the most devastating natural hazards in the world claiming lives and properties more than any other natural phenomena. During high flow, the Geray River flooded the vicinity of the area and causes loss of cultivated land and life. The objective of this study describes the flood extent and depth in the Geray River for different flow conditions. This research involves the integration of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and GIS …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–45 Read article
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Flood Frequency Analysis of Big Akaki River, Awash Basin, Ethiopia
Abstract: Flood is one of the most dangerous naturally occurring catastrophic hazards now days displacing and killing people and destroying properties. During high flow, the Big Akaki River flooded the vicinity of the area and causes loss of cultivated land and life. Flood water inundates the floodplain areas and cause vast damages to life and property. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the inundation area along the Big …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Research on Numerical Simulation of Fluids Based on BIM Boundary Conditions in the Lower Fazi River in Taichung
Abstract: Building Information Model (BIM) application in Taiwan, After sorting out the literature, it is found that the water conservancy field is less used, Computer processing technology is becoming more and more mature, Engineering fluid simulation software has various parameter control and high precision, Simulation channel analysis can be controlled by establishing the edge model to control the water conservancy factor, In this study, BIM was introduced into the river section …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–18 Read article
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Rejuvenation and Beautification of River and Nala
Abstract: Nowadays almost all water bodies in India are getting more and more polluted and facing with three major problems which are likely to be Untreated Sewage, Solid waste and abetting encroachment or slums areas along the bank of River, nala or any water body. Due to population development, outdated storm water drainage systems, climate change, and poor management of utility infrastructures, significant damage has recently been done to urban areas, …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Inhabiting in the Digestive Tract of Tetrodon cutcutia Collected from the River Brahmaputra, Assam, India
Abstract: The Tetrodon cutcutia found in the river Brahmaputra were dissected and its intestinal contents were examined for the presence of bacterial strains. In situ culture of bacteria inhabiting the intestine of Tetrodon cutcutia was conducted in the media followed by biochemical analysis. A novel bacterial strain was confirmed by NCBI after 16S rRNA sequencing. Keywords: Tetrodon cutcutia, 16S rRNA sequencing, novel bacterial strainCite this ArticleJ.K. Nath, S. Khound, T.G. Devina. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Landslide Susceptibility Mapping: A Case Study of Cauvery Basin and East Flowing Rivers South of Cauvery Basin, India
Abstract: Landslide is a geological phenomenon which is directly and indirectly creates effects on life.It causes human property damages, roads breaking, building collapsing, other constructiondevastation and also huge loss of life. To manage such kind of hazard there is a need toidentify landslide prone zones. This paper addressed a GIS based spatial data analysis forlandslide susceptibility mapping in Cauvery and East Flowing Rivers South of Cauvery Basin,India. Seven important causative factors …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 24–36 Read article
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Physio-Chemical Analysis of River Ganga at Different Ghats of Varanasi
Abstract: Physical and chemical analysis of the holy Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, throughout the rainy and winter seasons of the present year. Ghats were among the seven places where water samples were taken. During my study, specific metrics for water quality measurement were identified, such as the pH of the Ganga, its temperature, turbidity, colour, total suspended solids, TDS, COD and BOD, DO and Hardness, at specific intervals of …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–42 Read article
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Morphometric Divergence of Garra mullya (Skyes, 1839) Populations from the Preferred River System of Southern Western Ghats Region, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: The present study aims to describe the phenotypic divergence of Garra mullya from the preferred river sites of Southern Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 18 morphometric characters were analyzed within populations from different localities. The species-wise and population-wise descriptive statistics viz., minimum, maximum, mean, standard deviation, the coefficient of variation (CV) of all morphometric traits, the multivariate coefficient of variation (CVp) and the principle component analysis were …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Present Status of Hydrographical Variables of the Amirthi River in Amirthi Forest, Vellore
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe present study was carried out to determine the water quality in terms of physicochemical characteristics variables in the running water ecosystem for a period of three months from January to March 2007. The post-monsoon variation of hydrography variables and dissolved nutrients such as PO4-P, NO3-N, NO2-N, K, Mg and Ca were high at all the stations. In the running water, the Chloride (24 mgl−1 to 1733 mgl−1), Fluoride (0.2 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Population biology of the Sleeper fish Eleotris vittata from New Calabar River , Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: The population of Eleotris vittata was studied in the New Calabar River over a period of twelve months with the aim of providing a baseline data for the management of the stock; this was due to unavailability of information on the status of the stock. Analysis for growth using the Von Bertalanffy function revealed that length infinity was 26.34cm, parameter of curvature was 1.18cm/year, and the growth performance index was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 28–31 Read article
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Abundance of the Sleeper Fish Eleotris vittata from the New Calabar River, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: Abundance of Eleotris vittata from the New Calabar River was studied over a period of twelve months. The study was necessitated from the unavailability of data on the species/stock in the water body. Stock abundance estimated by catch per unit effort recorded an increased catch in the dry season (55.42%) over the wet season (44.58%), the observation was similar for the sexes; males (22.72% for dry season, and 13.42% for …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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A Study Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers River Survey Measuring Discharge Islah in Dhi Qar Governorate of the Marsh Abu Ziark
Abstract: The use of acoustic Doppler current profilers (ADCPs) from a transferring boat is now in many instances used technique for measuring streamflow. The technology and methods for making ADCP-based discharge measurements are exceptional from the science and techniques used to make ordinary discharge measurements with mechanical meters. Although the ADCP is a precious device for measuring streamflow, it is only correct when used with suitable techniques. This file affords instruction …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Stomach Content of the Sleeper Fish, Bostrychus africanus from the New Calabar River, Nigeria
Abstract: Stomach content of the sleeper fish, Bostrychus africanus from the New Calabar river, Nigeria, was studied over a period of three months. The study was conducted to provide information on the likely nutritional requirement for the fish, if it is to be cultured. Analysis using Index of relative importance (IRI) showed that crab parts was the most important food item. Other items contained in the gut included nematodes, shrimp, pisces …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–16 Read article