Volume 3, Issue 2, 2015
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Cast Aluminum Connecting Rod for G-300 Honda Generator
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)This paper evaluated the mechanical properties of cast aluminum connecting rod, produced from recycled similar aluminum rod, in relation to imported rod. This was done via a permanent casting technique after which the ... -
Water Quality Characteristics and Phytoplankton Diversity around a Domestic Waste Polluted Site in Lagos Lagoon
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)The water quality characteristics and phytoplankton at a domestic waste polluted site at Oworonsoki, Lagos Lagoon in relation to environmental factors were investigated for six months (October, 2012 – March, 2013). The ... -
Tool-chip Contact Length and Feed Influence on Cutting Force
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)This paper investigates the influence of cutting process parameters such as feed, cutting speed, depth of cut and tool-chip contact length on resultant force during machining of mild steel and aluminium alloys. Forty ... -
The Inhibitory Influence of Artesunate on Myeloperoxidase Activity of the Polymorphonuclear Neutrophil
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)Myeloperoxidase is the most abundant enzyme found in the polymorphonuclear neutrophil and is known to play a central role in the host defense system of the leukocyte. The enzyme has been reported to interact with some drugs ... -
Reduction of Chemical Oxygen Demand and Potentially Toxic Metals in Leachates Generated from Isolo Dumpsite using Different Coagulants
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)Leachate samples were collected from Isolo dumpsite within a seven month period, at eight different times after rainfall. The characterization of the leachate shows that they were sourced from an old landfill. The highest ... -
Rapd Pcr Genotyping of Ten Accessions of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Con. [Mill.] Syn. Solanum lycopersicon [Linn.])
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Con. [Mill.] Syn. Solanum lycopersicon [Linn.]) belongs to the family Solanaceae and order Solanales. The plant originated from South America but has been domesticated worldwide. This study ... -
Levels of Organochlorine Pesticide Residues in Biotic Components of the Lagos Lagoon, Nigeria
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)High concentrations of organochlorine pesticides (OCs) in a marine environment such as the Lagos Lagoon demands great attention since this Lagoon serves as a major source of sea foods to the people of lagos and its environs. ... -
Growth Studies of some Dermatophytes on Six Growth Media
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)Growth patterns of ten strains of dermatophyte: Epidermohyton fluccosum, Microsporum audouinii, Microsporum ferrugineum, Microsporum nanum, Trichophyton concentricum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. quinckeanun,, Trichophyton ... -
Distribution of Heavy Metals Contaminants in Surface Soil, Water, Liver, Heart and Kidney of Amphibians PtychadenapumilioAND Amietophrynusmaculatus in Selected Areas of Lagos State
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2015)The increasing rate of pollution necessitates proper and effective management of environmental health by monitoring the soil, water and animal components of the environment. The study investigated distribution of selected ... -
Comparative Micro-anatomical Studies of the Wood of two Species of Okra [Abelmoschus Species]
(University of Lagos Press, Akoka, 2016)Okra belongs to the family Malvaceae. Common edible species are either Abelmoschus caillei [A. Chev.] Stevels or A. esculentus Moench. Seeds of the two species were obtained from the Gene bank of National Centre for Genetic ... -
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