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In this paper we have explored some novel characteristics of a junction less dual metal (JLDM) CSG MOSFET using 3D numerical simulations and compared it with a standard JL single metal (JLSM) transistor of identical dimensions. Some interesting properties of the JLDM has been revealed not reported earlier. 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Box 69 Brazzaville, CONGO @ Department of Exact Sciences, ENS University Marien NgouabiI, P.O. Box 69 Brazzaville, CONGO @ Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Health Sciences Faculty, University Marien Ngouabi, Brazzaville, CONGO<#LINE#>15/10/2012<#LINE#>22/10/2012<#LINE#> The chemical composition of Garcinia kola Heckel (Clusiaceae) mesocarp was determined.The results of proximate analysis have showed that the mesocarp of Garcinia kola Heckel contained seven (7) chemical families: flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, anthraquinons, saponosids, terpenoïds, steroids and reducing compounds. The average value of total phenols, flavonoids, anthocyans in the mesocarp at the last stage of maturity was: 68.33 ± 0.85 ;14.67±1.04; 2.92 ± 0.34 mg/l, respectively. The average percent in water content, crude proteins, carbohydrates and total lipids was: 84.40 ± 1.27; 5.20±0.03; 27.77± 0.59; and 18.70 ± 0.85 %, respectively. The mean value of ascorbic acid and total acidity was 29.26 ± 0.99 mg and 64.48± 1.89 méq.g HSO /l. The physical and mineral element composition were: pH 2.91 ± 0.02; E.C 1855.33 ± 55.41µS/cm, T.D.S 1006.33 ± 5.86 mg/l and Ca 4.30 ± 0.14; Mg 2.40 ± 0.14; Na 0.26 ± 0.09; K 31.04 ± 1.53; P 59.32 ± 1.83; Fe 126.53 ± 15.05; N 19.54 ± 0.17; Zn 8.79 ± 0.30; Cu 0.93 ± 0.05; Mn 4.38 ±0.17 mg/100g. 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Physical inactivity is a contributing factor for obesity epidemic. Studies have done to investigate the independent effect of aerobic and resistance exercise training on obesity. However, there are no sufficient evidences to explain the combined effect of aerobic and resistance exercise in a workout on obesity. The aim was to assess the effect of combined aerobic and resistance exercise training (CART) on weight control and body composition, blood and metabolic variables, muscle strength and cardio respiratory fitness in obese adults. We examined the 12 weeks combined aerobic and resistance exercise training on 30 obese Ethiopian adults (mean age 45.2±5.4). Baseline and after12 weeks training test included anthropometric, Body composition, fasting blood glucose and total cholesterol, blood pressure, VO2max and muscular strength (1RM) were done by using standard techniques. Incremental treadmill running test protocol and 1 RM were employed for VO2max and strength test. Data was analyzed by using SPSS statistical package software (version 16.0 for window). Paired sample T test was employed for pre and post test difference assessment. After 12 weeks trainingsignificant (p0.001) reduction was observed on body weight (6.1%), BMI (6.3%), body fat percentage (11.6%),Visceral fat(10.8%), systolic BP (1.97%), blood pressure, Fasting blood glucose (5.9%) and total cholesterol (4.3%). The intervention brought significant (p0.001) greater change on Skeletal muscle percentage (10.4%), VO2max (71.5%) and on 1RM (26.3 %,) from baseline. In conclusion, intervening CART in every training session brought significant improvement on weight loss and body fat control, Fasting Blood Glucose and Total cholesterol. Moreover, significant parallel improvement on cardio-respiratory and muscular strength fitness was resulted due to combined exercises intervention. 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