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Download E-Book (PDF) African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Volume 8 Number 4, April, 2014 ISSN 1996-0786 ABOUT AJEST The African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST) (ISSN 1996‐0786) is published weekly (one volume per year) by Academic Journals. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (AJEST) provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as Biocidal activity of selected plant powders, evaluation of biomass gasifier, green energy, Food technology etc. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published shortly after acceptance. All articles are peer‐ reviewed Submission of Manuscript Please read the Instructions for Authors before submitting your manuscript. 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