Works by Michael Okpara University

Effect Of Incorporation Of Modified Starches On The Quality Of Bread From Composite Flours

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Starches were extracted from maize, millet and cassava and modified using 1% Hydrochloric acid, Glucoamvlase (an enzyme) and a combination of both. Some functional properties such...

76 pages (12930 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Proximate Composition And Functional Properties Of Flours From Sprouted Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas), Cocoyam (Colocasia Esculenta) And Potato (Solanum Tuberosum)

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Mature wholesome species of cocoyam, potato and sweet potato tubers were kept in the open at room temperature until sprouting was observed and monitored for two weeks. Flours were...

55 pages (9988 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Processing On The Nutrient Composition And Shelf Life Of Tomato Product


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Botanically, tomatoes is a fruit, although its inclusion in tile main course of meals makes it seem like a vegetable and U.S. supreme court in 1893 classified it as a...

49 pages (7229 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Development And Evaluation Of Complementary Foods From Cereal / Legume Blend

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The potential of rice as a complementary food was investigated. Four blends of the cereal — legume components (70:30) were formulated: toasted rice — groundnut, toasted rice —...

35 pages (5558 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Moisture Sorption Isotherm Of Ighu — A Cassava Based Product.


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Enwere (1998) reported that the product could also be prepared by peeling, washing, shredding and sun- drying. When prepared for human consumption, the shreds are cooked, washed,...

32 pages (5070 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Economics Of Marketing Of Selected Salad Vegetable In Owerri L.G.A Of Imo State

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The study examined the Economics of marketing of selected salad vegetables in Owerri L.G.A, which is the capital of Imo State. The broac objective of the study is to evaluate...

50 pages (9793 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Product Display Technique In Small Retail Outlets: A Study Of Some Selected Retail Outlets In Aba, Abia State.

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The study evaluated product display techniques in small retail outlets in Aba, Abia State. Product display is the art of implementing effective design ideas to increase store...

73 pages (13291 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effect Of Forced Moulting On The Rejuvenation And Recycling Of Old Layers

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An experiment in a completely Randomized design with six replicates was used to study: 'the responses of old layers

(Lohmann breed) of 128 weeks of age which have been in lay for ...

63 pages (8416 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Quantitative Replacement Of Soya Bean Meal With Raw Sword Bean (Canavalia Glad! Ala) Meal In Grower Rabbit Diets

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The effects of quantitative replacement of Soya bean meal with raw sword bean meal in grower rabbit diets was investigated in a completely randomized design experiment using...

65 pages (10736 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Characterization Of Heavy Metal In Soil And Plants Of Abandoned And Newly Acquired Dump Sites In Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government Area Abia State

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The study of the distribution of heavy metal Cu, Zn Pb and Fe in soil and plants in Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA) dump was at Ubakala was investigated. The ...

110 pages (21062 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Economics And Bioefficacy Of Ronozyme TmP As A Substitute For Bone Meal In Female Turkey Poults Ration

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The biological and economic efficiencies of Ronozyme TMp as a substitute for bone meal in female Turkey poults was investigated. A total of eighty local female poults were...

54 pages (10677 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Investigation Of Antioxidants And Haematological Indices Of Carbon Teiraciilorii)E (Cd 4) Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats Treated With Methanol Extract Of Funtumia Afriana Leaves

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Free radicals have been known to be generated from various endogenous and exogenous sources and if left unchecked results to oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. However...

105 pages (28351 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Methanol Extract Ofacanthusmontanus Leaves On Antioxidant And Haematological Parameters Of Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Induced Male Wistar Albino Rats

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Paracetamol is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic. It is classified as a mild analgesic commonly used for the relief of headaches and other minor aches and pains. While it...

80 pages (19564 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Inhibition Of Corrosion Of Zinc In H2SO4 by Sparfloxacin And Norfloxacin


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Effect of 0.0001 — 0.0005M spariloxacin and norfloxacin on the corrosion of zinc in 0.01 — 0.05M H2SO4 at 303, 313 and 323K has been studied using weight loss method. The results...

183 pages (23343 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Investigation Of Antioxidant Components And In Vitro Antioxidant Activity Of Methanol Extract Of Acanthus Inontanus And Funtumia Africwia Leaves

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This study evaluated the antioxidant components (total phenolic, flavonoid, 3- carotene, lycopene and Ascorbic acid) and in vitro antioxidant activities of the methanol extract...

56 pages (12866 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

An Appraisal Of The Credit Worthiness Of Small Holder Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Of Abia State.

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This study is an appraisal of credit worthiness of small holder farmers in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State. A random sample of 70 farmers were chosen from. the study Area for study....

44 pages (8690 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of The Micro Credit Scheme Of The National Special Programme For Food Security (NSPFS) In Abia State.

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The study evaluated the micro-credit programme of the National Special Programme on Food Security (NSPFS) in Abia State. The study had the objective of ascertaining the factors...

70 pages (15637 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Number Of Nodes Per Stake On Growth And Yield Of Four Low Cyanide Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) Varieties.

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Two field experiments were used to study the responses of four varieties of low cyanide cassava to the number of nodes per cutting in a tropical ultisol during the 2004/2005 and...

60 pages (8926 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluation Of Technical, Allocative And Economic Efficiency In Fish Production In Delta State, Nigeria

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This research was carried out in Delta State. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted in collecting cross-sectional data from 120 respondents. The broad objective of the...

82 pages (17149 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Time Series Analysis Of Road Accident In Enugu State (A Case Study Of Enugu Urban)

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Road accident hay. been of great social and economic concern. It has become a vital topic for scientific investigation. The number of deaths on the today, particularly on the...

66 pages (10922 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

A Statistical Analysis On The Effect Of Different Levels Of Npk 20:10:10 Fertilizer On Sweet Potato Yield

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A primary data generated from a trial carried out by a small farm site at NRCRI Umudike was used to investigate the effect of different levels of NPK 20 10 10 on sweet potato root...

41 pages (6134 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Economics Of Egg Production In Abia State

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The study examined the production of eggs in Abia State. It considered the operation of egg producers in egg production, the socio-economic factors affecting egg production, the...

65 pages (12446 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effect Of Income Taxes On Business Financial Decisions And Firm Value In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Nigerian Breweries Plc


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Tax is a compulsory payment imposed on individuals, businesses and properties by Government source. Agyei (1 983) defined tax as the transfer of resources from the private to the...

59 pages (8332 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Voluntary Feed Intake And Digestibilty Of Three Browse Species By West African Dwarf Goats.

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Four West Africa Dwarf (WAD) bucks averaging 11kg and between 12-15 months of age were used to study the intake and digestibility of three browse species supplemented with a basal...

82 pages (19395 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Impact Of Fixed Asset Holding On Financial Position Of Manufacturing Industries In Nigeria (A Study Of Selected Companies)

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This research work is an attempt at finding the impact of fixed asset holding on financial position of manufacturing industries. The study goes a long way to find out if there are...

76 pages (12667 words) · Projects · 3 years ago
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