African Evaluation Database

9120 records found

Source	Electronic ID	Title	Authors	Publication Year	Source Title	Volume	Issue	DOI	Affiliations	Authors with Affiliations	Abstract▼	Author Keywords	Index Keywords	Funding Details
Scopus	2-s2.0-84929667479	NYU dance education study abroad program to Uganda: impact on work experiences of study abroad al...	Mabingo A.	2015	Research in Dance Education	16	2	10.1080/14647893.2014.950641	Department of Performing Arts and Film, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda	Mabingo, A., Department of Performing Arts and Film, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda	Abstract: Study abroad programs in dance education have played a key role in equipping students w...	cultural translation; dance education; experiences; experiential learning; learning; pedagogy; st...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84937725758	Evaluation of covalently and ionically cross-linked PBI-excess blends for application in SO<inf>2...	Krüger A.J., Kerres J., Bessarabov D., Krieg H.M.	2015	International Journal of Hydrogen Energy	40	29	10.1016/j.ijhydene.2015.05.063	DST HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence, Faculty of Engineering, North-West University, Potc...	Krüger, A.J., DST HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence, Faculty of Engineering, North-West Un...	Abstract Proton exchange membranes (PEM) containing various combinations of PPOBr (pol(2,6-dimeth...	Covalently cross-linked; F<inf>6</inf>PBI blend proton exchange membranes; Ionically cross-linked...	Blending; Electrolysis; Membranes; Polarization; Covalently cross-linked; Ionically cross-linked;...	KE 673/11-1, DFG, Department of Science and Technology, Republic of South Africa; DST, Department...	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84938526082	Use of the MSCR test to characterize the asphalt binder properties relative to HMA rutting perfor...	Zhang J., Walubita L.F., Faruk A.N.M., Karki P., Simate G.S.	2015	Construction and Building Materials	94	None	10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.06.044	Texas AandM University, College Station, TX, United States; Texas AandM Transportation Institute,...	Zhang, J., Texas AandM University, College Station, TX, United States; Walubita, L.F., Texas Aand...	Abstract Permanent deformation (or rutting) is one of the common distresses occurring in hot-mix ...	Asphalt binder; DSR; G∗; HWTT; J<inf>nr</inf>; MSCR; Permanent deformation; RLPD; Rutting	Asphalt; Asphalt pavements; Creep; Deformation; High temperature properties; Highway administrati...	TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84931572586	Laboratory evaluation of three dual rapid diagnostic tests for HIV and syphilis in China and Nigeria	Yin Y.-P., Ngige E., Anyaike C., Ijaodola G., Oyelade T.A., Vaz R.G., Newman L.M., Chen X.-S.	2015	International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics	130	S1	10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.04.004	National Center for STD Control, Institute of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical College, 12 Jiang...	Yin, Y.-P., National Center for STD Control, Institute of Dermatology, Peking Union Medical Colle...	Abstract Objective To determine the laboratory-based performance and operational characteristics ...	HIV; Rapid tests; Sensitivity; Specificity; Syphilis	Human immunodeficiency virus antibody; Article; China; diagnostic test accuracy study; evaluation...	World Health Organization; UNFPA, World Health Organization; WHO, World Health Organization	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84929955236	Performance of bonded boards using lignin-based resins	Oluwasina O.O., Lajide L., Owolabi B.J.	2015	Wood Material Science and Engineering	10	2	10.1080/17480272.2014.923044	Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria	Oluwasina, O.O., Department of Chemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria; Lajid...	Abstract: Lignin was extracted from some underutilized plant materials using soda–anthraquinone a...	Board; characterization; lignin; plants; pulping; resin	Aromatic compounds; Characterization; Ethanol; Formaldehyde; Ketones; Lignin; Phenols; Board; Bon...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84934936972	Modelling of immobilised enzyme biocatalytic membrane reactor performance	Du Preez R., Clarke K.G., Callanan L.H., Burton S.G.	2015	Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic	119	None	10.1016/j.molcatb.2015.05.015	Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Stellenbosch, South A...	Du Preez, R., Department of Process Engineering, Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1, Stellen...	Abstract Immobilised enzyme-catalysed conversions frequently provide specific advantages of selec...	Biocatalytic membrane reactor; Bioprocess; Immobilised enzyme; Mathematical modelling	Amides; Bioreactors; Catalysis; Flow rate; Lactic acid; Mathematical models; Biocatalytic membran...	US, Universiteit Stellenbosch	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84934270632	High-performance towards removal of toxic hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution using graphen...	Chauke V.P., Maity A., Chetty A.	2015	Journal of Molecular Liquids	211	None	10.1016/j.molliq.2015.06.044	Polymers and Composites, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Pretoria, South Afr...	Chauke, V.P., Polymers and Composites, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Preto...	Abstract Graphene oxide (GO) was functionalized with alpha cyclodextrin (αCD) through a covalent ...	Adsorption; Cr(VI) removal; Cyclodextrin; Graphene oxide; Nanocomposite; Polypyrrole	Adsorption isotherms; Chemicals removal (water treatment); Chromium compounds; Cyclodextrins; Gra...	CSIR, Department of Science and Technology, Republic of South Africa; DST, Department of Science ...	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84929509763	How 'big data' can make big impact: Findings from a systematic review and a longitudinal case study	Fosso Wamba S., Akter S., Edwards A., Chopin G., Gnanzou D.	2015	International Journal of Production Economics	165	None	10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.12.031	NEOMA Business School, Rouen, 1 Rue du Maréchal Juin, BP 215, Mont Saint Aignan Cedex, France; Un...	Fosso Wamba, S., NEOMA Business School, Rouen, 1 Rue du Maréchal Juin, BP 215, Mont Saint Aignan ...	Abstract Big data has the potential to revolutionize the art of management. Despite the high oper...	'Big data'; Analytics; Business value; Case study; Emergency services; Issues; Literature review	Emergency services; Analytics; Business value; Empirical research; Issues; Literature reviews; Lo...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84938231963	The influence of innovation on the performance of small and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe	Makanyeza C., Dzvuke G.	2015	Journal of African Business	16	42371	10.1080/15228916.2015.1061406	Department of Marketing, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe; Ministry of Small...	Makanyeza, C., Department of Marketing, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe; Dz...	Abstract: Based on a survey of 200 SMEs, this research investigated innovation’s influence on the...	Firm innovation; firm performance; innovation; small and medium enterprises; Zimbabwe	firm size; industrial performance; industrial production; innovation; small and medium-sized ente...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-68149114241	National data system on near miss and maternal death: Shifting from maternal risk to public healt...	Oladapo O.T., Adetoro O.O., Fakeye O., Ekele B.A., Fawole A.O., Abasiattai A., Kuti O., Tukur J.,...	2009	Reproductive Health	6	1	10.1186/1742-4755-6-8	Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Teaching Hospital, Sagamu,...	Oladapo, O.T., Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Teaching Ho...	Abstract. Background. The lack of reliable and up-to-date statistics on maternal deaths and disab...	None	article; cause of death; childbirth; cohort analysis; emergency care; fatality; female; health ca...	None	View
None	None	Monitoring of efficacy and safety of artemisinin-based anti-malarials for treatment of uncomplica...	Shayo A., Buza J., Ishengoma D.S.	2015	Malaria Journal	14	1	10.1186/s12936-015-0649-8	Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania; Nati...	Shayo, A., Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O Box 447, Arusha, Tan...	Abstract Background: Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are considered the cornerstones of ...	Amodiaquine; Artemether; Artesunate; Combination therapy; Efficacy; Lumefantrine; Plasmodium falc...	amodiaquine; artemether; artesunate; benflumetol; Article; drug blood level; drug efficacy; drug ...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84938519512	Impact of habitat fragmentation on tsetse populations and trypanosomosis risk in Eastern Zambia	Mweempwa C., Marcotty T., De Pus C., Penzhorn B.L., Dicko A.H., Bouyer J., De Deken R.	2015	Parasites and Vectors	8	1	10.1186/s13071-015-1018-8	Department of Veterinary and Livestock Development, Zambia; Animal Health Department, Institute o...	Mweempwa, C., Department of Veterinary and Livestock Development, Zambia, Department of Veterinar...	Abstract Background: Fragmentation of tsetse habitat in eastern Zambia is largely due to encroach...	Habitat fragmentation; Trypanosomosis risk; Tsetse ecology; Zambia	diminazene aceturate; age distribution; animal experiment; Article; female; Glossina morsitans mo...	Wellcome Trust	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84925457770	Synthesis, characterization and evaluation of fluorocarbon-containing rhodium(I) complexes for bi...	Maqeda L., Makhubela B.C.E., Smith G.S.	2015	Polyhedron	91	None	10.1016/j.poly.2015.02.037	Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa	Maqeda, L., Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa...	Abstract A series of fluorocarbon-containing salicylaldimine and iminophosphine Schiff base ligan...	Biphasic catalysis; Fluorocarbon; Hydroformylation; Rhodium(I) complexes; Schiff bases	None	DST, University of Capetown; UCT, University of Capetown	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84938424022	The more the merrier? Network portfolio size and innovation performance in Nigerian firms	Egbetokun A.A.	2015	Technovation	None	None	10.1016/j.technovation.2015.05.004	DFG Research Training Program 'The Economics of Innovative Change', Friedrich Schiller Universitä...	Egbetokun, A.A., DFG Research Training Program 'The Economics of Innovative Change', Friedrich Sc...	Abstract A positive relationship between firms' networking activities and innovativeness has been...	Collaboration; External knowledge; Innovative success; Networking; Nigeria; Open innovation	Developing countries; Collaboration; External knowledge; Innovative success; Networking; Nigeria;...	DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-77953417452	Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of extracts of Sida acuta against clinical isolates of S...	Iroha I.R., Amadi E.S., Nwuzo A.C., Afiukwa F.N.	2009	Research Journal of Pharmacology	3	2	None	Department of Applied Microbiology, Ebonyi State University, PMB 053, Abakaliki, Nigeria	Iroha, I.R., Department of Applied Microbiology, Ebonyi State University, PMB 053, Abakaliki, Nig...	Abstract: Antimicrobial activity of aqueous and ethanol leaves extracts of Sida acuta against 45 ...	Antimicrobial activity; Aqueous; Ethanolic; Leaf extracts; Screening; Susceptible; Test organism	alcohol; cold water; herbaceous agent; hot water; lincomycin; Sida acuta extract; unclassified dr...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84939877670	Novel series of phenylalanine analogs endowed with promising anti-inflammatory activity: Synthesi...	Palkar M.B., Praveen D.M., Ronad P.M., Viswanathswamy A.H.M., Rane R.A., Patel H.M., Shaikh M.S.,...	2015	Medicinal Chemistry Research	24	5	10.1007/s00044-014-1272-x	Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, K.L.E. University College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubli,...	Palkar, M.B., Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, K.L.E. University College of Pharmacy, Vidy...	Abstract A novel series of methyl-2-(substituted benzylideneamino)-3-phenyl propionate (2a-j) der...	Analgesic; Anti-inflammatory; Antipyretic; Cyclooxygenase (COX); Docking; Phenylalanine; Schiff b...	None	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84942365769	Successful scale-up performance of a novel papaya-clay combo adsorbent: up-flow adsorption of a b...	Unuabonah E.I., Adedapo A.O., Nnamdi C.O., Adewuyi A., Omorogie M.O., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi...	2015	Desalination and Water Treatment	56	2	10.1080/19443994.2014.944572	Environmental and Chemical Processes Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeem...	Unuabonah, E.I., Environmental and Chemical Processes Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical...	Abstract: A novel low-cost papaya-clay combo adsorbent, hybrid clay (HYCA), was prepared from a c...	Adsorption; Breakthrough; Cationic dye; Hybrid clay; Methylene blue; Pore and surface diffusion m...	adsorption; breakthrough curve; diffusion; dye; kaolinite; organic pollutant; water treatment; Ca...	TWAS, Academy of Sciences for the Developing World; 3240245996, UNESCO, Academy of Sciences for t...	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84938989866	Performance analysis of cylindrical metal hydride beds with various heat exchange options	Satya Sekhar B., Lototskyy M., Kolesnikov A., Moropeng M.L., Tarasov B.P., Pollet B.G.	2015	Journal of Alloys and Compounds	645	S1	10.1016/j.jallcom.2014.12.272	South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University...	Satya Sekhar, B., South African Institute for Advanced Materials Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sc...	Abstract A 3D numerical heat-and-mass transfer model was used for the comparison of H<inf>2</inf>...	Heat and mass transfer; Hydrogen storage; Metal hydrides; Thermal model	Coiled tubing; Computational fluid dynamics; Heat exchangers; Hydrides; Hydrogen; Hydrogen storag...	14.604.21.0124, Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation; 76735, NRF, Ministry...	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-84919718771	Growth performance of crossbred naked neck and normal feathered laying hens kept in tropical vill...	Adomako K., Olympio O.S., Hagan J.K., Hamidu J.A.	2014	British Poultry Science	55	6	10.1080/00071668.2014.960805	Department of Animal Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana; Department of Animal Science, University of C...	Adomako, K., Department of Animal Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana; Olympio, O.S., Department of Ani...	Abstract: 1. Two experiments were conducted to develop naked neck (Na/na) and normal feathered (n...	None	Aves; anatomy and histology; animal; animal husbandry; body weight; chicken; feather; female; gen...	None	View
Scopus	2-s2.0-42149087700	Effects of dietary phytase on performance and nutrient metabolism in chickens	Pirgozliev V., Oduguwa O., Acamovic T., Bedford M.R.	2008	British Poultry Science	49	2	10.1080/00071660801961447	ASRC, SAC, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Syngenta Animal Nutrition Inc., Beckhampton, Marlborough, W...	Pirgozliev, V., ASRC, SAC, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, ASRC, SAC, Auchincruive Estate, Ayr, KA6 5H...	A broiler growth study was conducted to compare the effect of different concentrations of an Esch...	None	amino acid; mineral; phytase; animal; animal food; article; chemistry; chicken; comparative study...	None	View

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