Advances in Applied Science and Technology Vol. 6

Authors

Dr. Rusu Teodor, (Editor)

Professor, Department of Technical and Soil Sciences, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 3-5 Manastur Street, 400372, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Profile Link: https://publons.com/researcher/1233035/rusu-teodor/

Short Biosketch

Maruf A. Aminu

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.

C. U. Ugonna

School of Built Environment, Liverpool John Moors University, Liverpool, UK.

M. A. Jolaoso

Department of Agricultural and Agro-Allied, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, Nigeria.

A. P. Onwualu

Department of Research and Innovation, National Universities Commission, Abuja, Nigeria.

Orua Antia

Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

William Olosunde

Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Stephen Jobson Mitchual

Department of Construction and Wood Technology Education, University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Campus, P.O.Box 1277, Kumasi, Ghana.

Ahti Rahikainen

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, P.O.Box 35, 40014 Jyväskylä, Finland.

Mikko Virmavirta

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Biology of Physical Activity, University of Jyväskylä, P.O.Box 35, 40014 Jyväskylä, Finland.

O. F. Ashcroft

Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Sokoto, Nigeria.

A. E. Ahmad

Immunology Unit, Department of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

N. M. Bunza

Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Sokoto, Nigeria.

Bogdan Cioruța

Office for IT and Communication, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - North University Centre of Baia Mare, Victor Babeș 62A, 430083, Baia Mare, Romania and Faculty of Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - North University Centre of Baia Mare, Victor Babeș 62A, 430083, Baia Mare, Romania.

Mirela Coman

Faculty of Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca - North University Centre of Baia Mare, Victor Babeș 62A, 430083, Baia Mare, Romania.

Kasturi Ghosh

Department of Agronomy, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, Pin-741252, India.

Ajoy Das

Department of Agronomy, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, Pin-741252, India.

Hamid Fardi

Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado Denver, United States of America.

C. I. C. Ogbonna

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Unit, Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Jos, Nigeria.

A. I. Ogbonna

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Research Unit, Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, University of Jos, Nigeria.

Synopsis

This book covers all areas of applied science and technology. The contributions by the authors include protective relay, micro-grid, short circuits, fuzzy logic, micro-source, palm nuts, moisture content, nut dimensions, whole kernel, intestinal helminthes, anaemia, children, haemoglobin concentration, tomato value chain, ketchup, puree, briquette, compacting pressure, impact resistance index, particle size, water resistance quality, diabetes mellitus, albino rats, alloxan, A. annua, insulin, plant extracts, muscle mechanics, muscle power, force-velocity relationship, Hill’s equation, arm movement, arm push in shot put, jute, seed yield, topping, SO2 and NO2 emissions, meteorological data, dispersion modeling, ecological houses, green design, sustainable planning, healthier lifestyle, Device simulation, MATLAB, semiconductors, numerical analysis etc. This book contains various materials suitable for students, researchers and academicians in the field of applied science and technology.

Chapters

Chapter 1
Quad Variable Relay for Protection of AC Microgrids

Maruf A. Aminu
Chapter 2
Tomato Value Chain in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Strategies

C. U. Ugonna, M. A. Jolaoso, A. P. Onwualu
Chapter 3
Palm Nut Dimensional Relationship Relevant to its Primary Processing

Orua Antia, William Olosunde
Chapter 4
Influence of Species, Particle Size and Compacting Pressure on Impact Resistance Index and Water Resistance of Fuel Briquettes

Stephen Jobson Mitchual
Chapter 5
Hill’s Equation in Arm Push of Shot Put and in Braking of Arm Rotation

Ahti Rahikainen, Mikko Virmavirta
Chapter 6
Intestinal Helminthiasis and Its Association with Hemoglobin Level among Primary School Children in Sokoto Metropolis

O. F. Ashcroft, A. E. Ahmad, N. M. Bunza
Chapter 7
Meteorological Factors in Dispersion Modelling of SO2 and NO2 in Baia Mare, Romania

Bogdan Cioruța, Mirela Coman
Chapter 8
Beyond the Construction, Design and Planning Scenarios of Eco-Buildings

Bogdan Cioruța, Mirela Coman
Chapter 9
Effect of Date of Sowing and Topping on Seed Production of Jute in Red and Laterite Zone of West Bengal

Kasturi Ghosh, Ajoy Das
Chapter 10
Semiconductor Device Simulation with MATLABTM

Hamid Fardi
Chapter 11
Combined Anti-diabetic Effects of Extracts of Artemisia annua var. chiknensis (CBGE/CHNA/09/LTNGS/G) and Each of Three Other Plants (Momordica charantia Linn. Vernonia amygdalina Del. and Aegle marmelos Correa) Traditionally Used in Nigeria for the Treatment of Diabetes

C. I. C. Ogbonna, A. I. Ogbonna