Antibacterial properties of ethanolic extract and chloroform extract of Parsley against selected pathogens,

Evaluate the antibacterial properties of ethanolic extract and chloroform extract of Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) stem against selected pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) and Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922) using Disk Diffusion Assay CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Background of the Study The world is well renowned of its capacity to produce and reproduce every … Read more

Drug administration and Drug Delivery Systems

1. INTRODUCTION The oral route of drug administration is the most important method of administering drugs for systemic effects. The parentral route is not routinely used or not possible to self-administration of medication. The topical route of administration has only recently been employed to deliver drugs to the body for systemic effects. It is probable … Read more

Implementation of the IFRS in Nigeria

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The globalization of capital markets is an irreversible process and the benefits associated with mutually recognized and prospected International Accounting Standards are enormous. The earliest recognized standard setting body was the ‘Committee on Accounting Procedures (CAP)’which was formed in 1938 but the move towards developing an acceptable … Read more

Karl Popper’s Doctrine of The Criterion of Demarcation

0.1 Introduction Prior to the time of Popper, there is a common consensus among scientists that observation precedes theory. But with the advent of Karl Popper, this form of scientific thinking is challenged, Popper holds that observation does not come before theory instead, theory comes before observation. According to Popper: A scientist, whether theorist or … Read more

Packaging and its characteristics

The literature review is an important segment that provides focus on various concepts in regards to the dissertation topic. The segment of literature review will be carried out depending upon reviewing various literature and academic articles related to packaging characteristics and consumer buying behavior. It will focus on Packaging characteristics, consumer buying behavior, Fast moving … Read more

DETERMINANTS OF VALUE ADDED TAX REVENUE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study investigated the determinants of VAT revenue in Nigeria. This study used consumption cost, Gross Domestic Product, Household cost and international trade values collected from the Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin from 1994-2014 . The time series data was analysed using the Error Correction Model (ECM) method of analysis with the aid … Read more

Power sources for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is an inhabited aerial platform used for several military and civilian applications without the risk human losses due to the dangerous type of missions assigned, or extremely required accuracy that cannot be achieved by human control. Among the military applications that UAVs can perform [1]: Reconnaissance, Surveillance. combat … Read more

Broadband/the WiMAX system

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction The experienced growth in the use of digital networks has led to the need for the design of new communication networks with higher capacity. The telecom industry is expected to continue to grow as demand increases for cable and high-speed internet in previously un-serviced locations and as local telephone companies … Read more

Health promotion triggers positive behaviours regarding PMTCT services demand, retention and uptake

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING 1.1 Introduction The global community has set a global target to reduce new paediatric HIV infections by over 90%, and reduce the number of HIV-related maternal deaths by 50%. HIV prevention, barriers to improving Maternal Child Health (MCH)/ Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) outcomes … Read more

Copyrighted materials

The Internet age of today has substantially changed the world of photography, journalism and the music industry, making it both more simple and complicated at the same time. On the one hand, websites such as YouTube and Facebook enable providers to make their material more widely available and make it possible to reach more people than ever before. However, this easiness also comes at a cost.

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Medical negligence in India

INTRODUCTION
The past decade has seen an increased awareness among people regarding the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. This has put the medical services under sustained public scrutiny. The custodians of healthcare delivery live in fear of a legal suit.

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International humanitarian law

In 2004, the Appeals Chamber of the Sierra Leone Special Court held a position that ‘it is well settled that all parties to an armed conflict, whether States or non-State actors, are bound by international humanitarian law, even though only States may become parties to international treaties.’

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The EU-US counter-terrorism cooperation

Introduction

After the attacks on 9/11 both the European Union and the United States of America realised that something had to change. “One of the EU’s top priorities on the agenda after 9/11 was to enhance cooperation with the United States” (Grajny, 2008, p. 7). This chapter will analyse the EU-US counter-terrorism cooperation. Therefore, the second sub question of this thesis is:
2. What does the cooperation in the field of counter-terrorism between the European Union (and more specifically Europol) and the United States of America (and more specifically the FBI) look like?

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Land Law reform in South Africa

LITERATURE REVIEW
The scope of land reform in most countries includes some mix of access to land and formalisation of land rights and entitlements, as well as improving post-reform production structures and livelihoods (Ghimire, 2001: 7-10). Ghimire argues that the scope of land reform varies from country to country, or even from locality to locality.

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Jurisdiction clauses

INTRODUCTION
In Conflict of Laws, Jurisdiction clauses are often used in contractual agreements. They are often basic, involving a simple agreement between the parties to submit to a particular country’s jurisdiction. There are two types of jurisdiction clauses – exclusive jurisdiction clause and non-exclusive jurisdiction clause.

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