BIOLOGY PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 41. DETERMINATION OF BACTERIAL COMPOSITION, HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION AND PHYSICO-CH...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study A fish pond is an artificial lake (reservoir, pond) intended for fish breeding. In the medieval times in Europe, it was typical for many monasteries and castles (small, partly self sufficient communities) to have its fish pond. Fish ponds are still common in Canada, Europe, especially in the Czech Republic, where common carp may be kept and in East ...Continue Reading »

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• 42. Codigestion of POME and Cow Dung to produce biogas

  » Abstract Palm oil mill effluent (POME) and cow manure (CM) are excellent substrates for biogas production. Biogas production potentials from POME and CM as a single substrate were extensively researched by many researchers. In this work, the biogas potentials from POME and CM as a single substrate as well as co substrates were investigated. In addition, the effect of removal efficiencies of chemic...Continue Reading »

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• 43. Comparative analysis of urinary tract infections among students

  » ABSTRACT Urinary tract infection (UTI) represents a serious health problem .The severity of urinary tract infection depends both on the virulence of the bacteria and the susceptibility of the host. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urinary tract infection and demographic differentials among students. The objectives were to determine the proportion of students who have UTI, i...Continue Reading »

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• 44. Comparative Analysis Of Vitamin C In Fresh Fruits Juice Of Malus Domestica, Citr...

  » Introduction Vitamin C or L ascorbic acid, or simply ascorbate (the anion of ascorbic acid), is an essential nutrient for humans and certain other animal species. Vitamin C refers to a number of vitamers that have vitamin C activity in animals, including ascorbic acid and its salts, and some oxidized forms of the molecule like dehydroascorbic acid. Ascorbate and ascorbic acid are both naturally pr...Continue Reading »

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• 45. EFFECTS OF ANESTHETIC CHLOROFORM, DIETHYLETHER AND KETAMINE ON LIVER PARAMETERS ...

  » CHAPTER ON INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Rats are one of the most widely used organisms in medical researches and student projects for their advantages in easy breeding and treatment as well as organs isolation, blood inspiration and special disease or syndrome induction Iannaccone,M. Philip and Jacob,J.Howard. (2009). Although of all the above advantages, the student still faced the challe...Continue Reading »

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• 46. Phytochemicals screening and antifungal studies of euphoria hirta leaves and roo...

  » Abstract Medicinal plants have biologically compounds which are used for treating various human diseases and also play an important role in curing. Phytochemicals have two categories i.e., primary and secondary constituents. Primary constituents involve chlorophyll, proteins sugar and amino acids whereas secondary constituents contain terpenoids and alkaloids. Due to the presence of these secondar...Continue Reading »

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• 47. SECRETARIAL PROFESSION AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Action and reaction are both governed by the society or public. Many are societal animals, who live and relate with the public as a whole. Sociologists have put it that “Man is not an island” that is, he cannot live in isolation. He cannot live in isolation. He must interact and relate with other people. With the above sociological perce...Continue Reading »

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• 48. MOSQUITO LARVICIDAL PROSPECTS OF TERMINALIA CATAPPA (L.) AND TAMARINDUS INDICA (...

  » ABSTRACT Phytochemical characteristics of petroleum ether extracted seeds of the Indian almond, Terminalia catappa (L.) (Combretaceae) and the tamarind, Tamarindus indica(L.) (Fabaceae) for their larvicidal prospects against third instar larvae of Aedes aegypti, Aedes vittatus and Culex quinquefasciatus species of mosquito were evaluated under laboratory and simulated field conditions. Dried seeds...Continue Reading »

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• 49. DETECTION AND PCR CHARACTERIZATION OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS ENTEROTOXIN GENESFRO...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cow milk, a fresh, clean and normal mammary secretion is a good source of animal proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals to the human body. In addition, nutritionally less useful substances like enzymes are also present in normal milk. Some of the enzymes are used as indices in screening or quality control tests. In many homes in different geographical regions of the wor...Continue Reading »

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• 50. SURVEY OF PLANTS USED IN BEAUTY CARE AMONG THE FULANI’S IN WAMAKKO LOCAL GOVER...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The use of plant for beauty care solutions dates back to antiquity and various testimonials inform us on the use of plants in beauty care treatment during the ancient period. Women of the ancient world used the grounded leaves and seeds of plants on their hair, face and over all body, drank herbal tonics and oil obtained from herbs for different body massages. These tr...Continue Reading »

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• 51. ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION IN FISH AND WATER AT UTA EWA CREEK, IKOT...

  » ABSTRACTThis research focuses on the assessment of heavy metal concentration in animal (Ilisha africana and Ethmalosa fimbrata) and water using Atomic Adsorption Spectroscopy. Objectives of the study are to determine the physico chemical status of water, to determine the toxicity associated with these dangerous metals. In the ecological surveys, the main body of the creek was divided into three sa...Continue Reading »

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• 52. ASSESSMENT OF LEAD, CADMIUM AND MERCURY IN MARINE FISH ORGANS FROM IKO RIVER

  » CHAPTER ONE1.0 INTRODUCTIONFishes are excellent dietary sources of vitamins, fatty acids, Minerals and relatively cheap proteins that are essential for healthy living, (Bahnasaway et al;2009).Metals entering the aquatic ecosystem can be stored in fish and other aquatics chain organism through the process of Bioaccumulation and Biological magnification via the food chain and can become potentiating...Continue Reading »

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• 53. EFFECTS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN BIO...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background to the StudyBiology is the study of living organisms, divided into many field of studies that covered their morphology, physiology, anatomy biochemistry, behaviour, evolution and distribution. Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structures, functions, growth, classification, identification etc. biology occup...Continue Reading »

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• 54. MACROPHYTE DISTRIBUTION IN RELATION TO WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS IN SELECTED POND...

  » ABSTRACT Macrophyte distribution in relation to water quality parameters in roadside ponds was studied in a seasonal wetland at Mkpat EninLocal Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Systematic sampling method was used in sampling the vegetation using a quadrant of 5mx5m space at regular intervals. The vegetation parameters such as density and frequency were determined. Water sample was also collecte...Continue Reading »

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• 55. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMMINANTS AND WATER QUALITY BETWEEN HAND DUG WELLS AND ...

  » CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Background of the study Technical and vocational education could be defined as those aspects of education process involving in addition to general education, the study of technologies and related sciences and the acquisition of practical skills, attitude, understanding and knowledge relating to occupation in various sectors of economic and social life. National policy on edu...Continue Reading »

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• 56. PRODUCTION OF BODY CREAM FROM COCONUT OIL USING VANILLA FRAGRANCE

  » CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYBody cream is a soft substance or thick liquid used on the skin to protect it or make it feel soft. Body creams are readily used to keep the skin soft and useful. (Oxford Advanced Dictionary; 5th edition) hundreds of thousands of types of body cream have been developed. Body creams come in form of body emollient, moisturizing cream, antiseptic c...Continue Reading »

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• 57. THE PREVALENCE, CAUSES AND PREVENTION OF OBESITY AMONG ADULT POPULATION IN AKWA ...

  » CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONObesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg /m2 or more that represents a risk to health (Han and Bchir, 2013).Obesity is undoubtedly one of the biggest medical problems of the 21st century. Regrettably, the problem affects children and adolescents. 10% of world’s school aged children have an excess body weight and...Continue Reading »

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• 58. EFFECTS OF VIDEO-LEARNING AND MIND-MAPPING APPROACHES ON BIOLOGY STUDENTS’ ACA...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION This chapter is discussed under the following subheadings: background of the study, statement of the problem, purpose of the study, significance of the study, research question, research hypotheses, delimitation of the study, limitation of the study and definition of terms. 1.1 Background of the Study Biology is a branch of science concerned with the study of life or livin...Continue Reading »

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• 59. TO DETERMINE THE CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE AND DOWN SYND...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra chromosome 21. This genetic disorder, which varies in severities cause lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays and in some people it causes health problems. Down syndrome is the most common genetic chromosomal disorder and cause of learni...Continue Reading »

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• 60. ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF FUNGI SPOILAGE AND ORGANISMS IN PACKAGED AND UNP...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Food products are a rich nutrient source that can attract both bacterial and fungal colonizers. Pitt et al (2009). As such, the food product can be regarded as an ecological resource. Colonization with a number of food borne microorganisms is beneficial with respect to nutritional value and prolonged storage of the food product, which is known as food fermentation in other...Continue Reading »

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