Accurate measurement of energy expenditure and estimate physical activity is extremely important in terms of health outcome and effectiveness of intervention programs. However, total energy expenditure, apart from physical activity, includes basal energy expenditure and food ther...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/29825
Wang Hao, Zhan Jianbo, Ji Yafeng, Fu Rongrong, Li Muyan, Chen Chen, Wang Xiuxiu, Perin Deniz, Li Zhiqiang, Gao Li, Li Tinghua, Cheng Liang, Yu Tingting, Xie Jiao, Ding Haiyan, Li Liwei, Yu Jiang, Yu Yao, Li Gen, Yu Zhenhua, Zhang Ying, Yue Baoshan, Zheng Han, Ding Wei, Zhang Jing, Wang Tao, Gong Weimin & Gui Yongfa·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2016
Effect of cigarette draw resistance between 860-1130Pa on deliveries of NNK in mainstream cigarette smoke（MCS）was investigated, and contribution degree of cigarette hazard index was proposed for the first time to study how the contribution degree could be affected by 7 harmful...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29129
Aims: To investigate, by infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), the chemical composition of urinary calculi obtained from patients of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Duration of Study: The composition of the urinary calculi was evaluated in a retrospective study from March 1993 to September 201...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29354
Brown leaf spot disease is the most serious disease of rice. 25 varieties were screened against brown leaf spot caused by Helminthosporium oryzae during session (Kharif) 2014 and 2015. The results were four varieties recorded viz. NDR-359, CR-1, CR-2 and N-18 in highly resistant....
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/29059
Distribution losses contribute to energy shortages and therefore power outages in Nigeria’s industries. This work evaluated the technical losses in the distribution networks of selected industrial cities in Nigeria. Power flow simulation of network data collected over the period...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/29910
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “The Use of a Topographic Model to Describe Cognitive Disorders for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/29415
Objective: Diverse variation in normal thyroid gland volume (TGV) among populations is mainly due to age, gender, anthropometric parameters and genetic factors. This study was carried out to determine the correlation between TGV with isthmus dimensions and with anthropometric pa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29710
Aims: To observe the varietal performance of Napier fodder influenced by nitrogen fertilizer application under mango tree based agroforestry system. Study Design: The experiment was consisted of two factors RCBD with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The experiment...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/29052
Background: Dyslipidemia and metabolic complications related to Insulin resistance are closely linked to patients suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Aims: To find out the changes in serum testosterone, leptin and adiponectin levels and explore their relative impor...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29265
This is a report of a unique case of cerebral nocardiosis in an immunocompetent host who was initially diagnosed with extra pulmonary tuberculosis not responding to 1st line anti tubercular treatment (ATT). The deteriorating abscess required multiple drainage procedures before th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28824
Aim: Intussusception is defined as invagination or telescoping of proximal bowel loop (intussusceptum) into distal loop (intussuscepiens). More than 90% of adult colonic intussusceptions are associated with a mass acting as lead point. It is required for all treating surgeons to...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29810
Background: Methanol is an industrial chemical found in many products including antifreeze solutions, solvents and fuels. Most cases of methanol poisoning among humans occur following accidental ingestion, inhalation or dermal exposure. Humans may sometimes ingest methanol as an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26645
Aims: To determine the sickle cell carrier frequency among undergraduate students of a Nigerian University with a view to evaluate the need to institute genetic and premarital counseling program. Methodology: This was a retrospective study and record of haemoglobin electrophoresi...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2016/29431
Aims: To evaluate the growth performance of sweet gourd (Cucurbita moschata) under 3.5 years old Mango (Mangifera indicia L.) tree at planting different distances. Study Design: The experiment was laid out following the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) arrangement with thr...
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Research Article10.9734/ARJA/2016/28907
480 employees questionnaire were collected on saving habit at Debre Birhan town during February, 2010 to October, 2011. Descriptive statistics, Binary logistic regression and Bayesian statistical methods were used. Average private worker, low government worker were associated wit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23206