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Sulphide Ameliorates Thermal Induced Oxidative Stress in a Mesophilic Cyanobacterium Westiellopsis prolifica

Jasvirinder Singh Khattar, Manpreet Kaur & Davinder Pal Singh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: Thermophilic cyanobacteria generally grow in sulphur containing thermal springs. Mesophilic cyanobacteria have optimal temperature in the range of 28°C to 37°C. The aim of the study was to see whether mesophilic cyanobacteria can grow at elevated temperature in the presence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/27501

Effect of Previous Stillbirth on the Formation of Alloantibody among Women in Sokoto Tertiary Hospital

I. Z. Isaac, R. T. John, M. Imoru, F. P. Udomah, O. Erhabor, I. G. Ango & S. Nasir · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Aim: Stillbirth is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes with numerous causes and effects. We intend to investigate the effect of previous stillbirth on the formation of alloantibodies among women requiring blood transfusion. Study Design: One hundred and fifty three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29065

Biosorption of Heavy Metals in Dumpsite Leachate by Metal-resistant Bacteria Isolated from Abule-egba Dumpsite, Lagos State, Nigeria

Hassan Adeyemi Sanuth & Abimbola Olumide Adekanmbi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: We studied the potentials of four metal-resistant bacterial strains to reduce the concentration of selected metals in dumpsite leachate. Methods: The bacteria which were obtained from the culture collection of the Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology laboratory were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28011

Trends for Managing Conflict Resolution through Education in Nigeria

C. Anuna Magnus, U. Onuoha Patience, A. A. Bagudo, A. S. Abubakar & A. C. Nwokocha · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

This paper has discussed the concept, security, conflict resolution and peace. It examines how internal and external security are enhanced through effective management and utilizing of education. The paper pointed out that security is the responsibility of every citizen, not just...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24332

A New Quantum Paradox

E. Comay · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

A gauge transformation of a simple electromagnetic system is analyzed. The Hamiltonian which is derived from the Dirac Lagrangian density is used for determining the state of an electron. The fact that this Hamiltonian is free of time differential operators plays a key role in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/28572

Mentoring Prevalence and Need among Pre-clinical and Clinical Medical and Dental Students in a Nigerian University

Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan, Oluwadare Esan, Davies Eyimife Toluhi, Adeyinka Caroline Adepoju, Damilola Ruth Oyelakin, Omesi Blessing Odia, Ife Stephen Adesina & Surajudeen Lekan Quadri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Having a mentor is critical to having a successful career. Despite the known benefits of mentoring, studies have shown a low prevalence among students in the medical and dental schools particularly in developing countries. This study compared the level of awareness, prevale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28597

Atosiban– Its Impact on Uterine Activity in Preterm Labour

Sadaf Shaikh, Rahul Mayekar, Archana Bhosale, Yogeshwar Nandanwar & Bhupesh Dewan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To study the effect of Atosiban on Uterine activity using tocodynamometer and to evaluate the extent to which the delivery was delayed with the administration of oxytocin receptor antagonist. Study Design: Open label, prospective, non-comparative study. Place and Duration o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28846

Serum Lipid Profile of Adrenaline-induced Hypertensive Rats Administered with Aqueous Extract of Arachis hypogeal Testa

A. Y. Kabiru, B. I. Muhammad, M. H. Garba, M. M. Ndamitso, Y. Garba & F. M. Madaki · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2016

Background: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity globally. Dyslipidemia is an index of hypertension that has also been identified as a risk factor in the development of coronary heart diseases.   Aim: This research set to investigate the potency; v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JOCAMR/2016/26861

Women and Providers’ Perception, Attitude and Satisfaction with Focused Antenatal Care in Ondo State, Nigeria

O. A. Fatile, O. A. Akpor, F. A. Okanlawon & E. O. Fatile · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aims: The overall objective of the study is to evaluate women and providers’ perception, attitude and satisfaction with antenatal care in Ondo State using the new Focused Antenatal care (FANC) model as this information will improve quality of ANC provided for women in Ondo state....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27673

Nigeria National Health Insurance Scheme: A Highly Subsidized Health Care Program for a Privileged Few

David A. Adewole & Kayode O. Osungbade · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of Nigeria was established over a decade ago with the aim of achieving universal health coverage within ten years of inception. Currently the population coverage is less than 10%. Beneficiaries are primarily the formal sector employees....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27680

Effect of Foliar Spray of Nano Silver and Organic Fertilizer (Algastar) and Salicylic Acid on Some Morphological Characteristics and Carbohydrate Content in (Helianthus annuus L.)

A. A. M. Yaseen, Merzah S. Khalidah, Shleba Basim & Mazeil H. Wasan · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

An experiment was conducted to check the effect of foliar spray of nano and organic fertilizers and a growth regulator on vegetative growth of sunflower crop. Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), Spanish class (Viki) was cultivated from march 2013 to June 2013 at College of Agricult...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/25694

Ethnobotanical Survey of Wild Plants Utilized for Craft Making and Local Construction among the Tiv People of Benue State, Nigeria

S. A. Shomkegh, R. Mbakwe & F. A. Sale · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Traditional beliefs on wild plants utilization are rapidly eroding worldwide leading to loss of rich traditional practices, knowledge, plant species and habitats. The study focused on identification and documentation of wild plant species used in craft making and local constructi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/28364

Contributions of Indigenous Knowledge of Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehi), Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) and Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Conservation, in Waindow, North West Cameroon

Tsi Evaristus Angwafo & Mvo Denis Chuo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Data on the contributions of indigenous knowledge of gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli), chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) and buffalo (Syncerus caffer) to conservation, in the Black Bush Area of Waindow (BBAW): Menchum south, North West Region of Cameroon, was collected from Au...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/28428

Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Prospect of Fareed Field, Western Niger-Delta, Nigeria

Aigbedion Isaac & Hafiz Abdullai · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

An integrated 3D sesmic data and a suit of well logs of Fareed six wells located at the Fareed field Niger Delta Nigeria were analysed with Petro Tech Software for reservoir characterization and volumetric analysis. Average reservoir parameters such as porosity (0.30), hydrocarbo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/29113

Gracefulness of H-Super Subdivision of Y -Tree

E. Esakkiammal, K. Thirusangu & S. Bala · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

In this paper, we introduce a new method of construction called H-super subdivision of graphs and prove that the H-super subdivision of Y -tree Yn+1 (n ≥ 2) is graceful and there by answering the open question posed in 2009 by Arumugam and others [1]. Also we prove that the H-sup...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/29082