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Capital Inflows and Macroeconomic Dynamics in Nigeria: An Empirical Review

Barisua Fortune Nwinee & Omiete Victoria Olulu-Briggs · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2016

This study applied annual data of capital flows and macroeconomic variables in the Nigerian economic environment, for a period of twenty-nine (29) years. The data were collated from the Central Bank of Nigeria statistics database, and the E-views8 statistical software was used to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/28335

Haematological Indices and Serum Metabolites of Broiler Chickens Fed Zysygium aromaticum, Xylopia aethiopica and Morinda lucida as Phytogenic Plants

W. A. Olayemi, A. O. Oso, O. A. Akapo, F. O. Obadire & A. O. Mafimidiwo · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

The objective of the study was to evaluate and compare the effect of phytogenic additives on haematological indices and serum metabolites of broiler chickens fed diet containing Zysygium aromaticum, Xylopia aethiopica and Morinda lucida. One hundred and eighty, 1- day- old hubbar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2016/27745

Comparative Analysis of Molecular Methods for Detection of Influenza Viruses

Vikrant Sharma & Samander Kaushik · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Influenza is a serious threat to human population worldwide therefore continuous surveillance is required to update influenza seasonal vaccines. A rapid, sensitive, specific and cost effective diagnostic method will be much helpful for patient management in the present scen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28858

A Comparative Study on Attitude of Rural Women on NGO Promoted and Government Promoted Self Help Groups (SHGs)

Manasa Grandhi, I. Sreenivas Rao & V. Sudha Rani · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

“Many a little makes a mickle”. It is truly difficult to imagine how such tiny loan programmes SHGs could bring about fundamental changes in the economic and social structures responsible for the disempowerment of women in developing countries. Today the SHG is the largest commun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/23663

New Concept for the Origin of Fjords and Submarine Canyons: Consequence of Whole-Earth Decompression Dynamics

J. Marvin Herndon · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Fjords occur in different parts of the world suggesting a common origin. Although being the subject of debate for more than a century, a common origin has not yet been disclosed; the relative importance of glaciation is still controversial. Here I propose that the primary origin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/28016

The Hypoglycemia Effect of Alkaloid Compounds from Oil Free Mahagony Seeds (Swietenia macrophylla, King)

Sri Mursiti, Sabirin Matsjeh, Jumina . & Mustofa . · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aim: To study the hypoglycemia effect of alkaloid compounds (Alkaloid crude extract) from oil free mahagony seeds (Swietenia macrophylla, King). Study Design: Experiments of alkaloid compounds isolation and in vivo test for hypoglycemia effect. Place and Duration of Study: Sample...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/18574

Influence of Sampling Period on Harmonics of Three- Phase Space Vector Modulated Inverter

Jasim A. Ghaeb, Mustafa A. Al-Khawaldeh & Saleh Al-Jazzar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The three- phase inverter is driven by a number of semiconductor switches for obtaining three-phase output of nearly sinusoidal fundamental voltage. The purpose of the Space Vector Modulation (SVM) technique is to produce three-phase load voltages of fewer harmonics. It can be re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/28866

Spatio-temporal Variability and Trends of Rainfall and Temperature Over Gamo Gofa Zone, Ethiopia

Tefera Ashine Teyso & Agena Anjulo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study examined spatiotemporal climate variability and trends of observed rainfall and temperature data from 1991-2010 over Gamo Gofa zone, southern Ethiopia. Normalized anomaly and coefficient of variation were analyzed to observe the variability of climate. Linear regressio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28667

Household Livelihood Strategies and Socio-Economic Conditions Influencing Watershed Degradation in Kaiti Sub-watershed, Makueni County, Kenya

Kieti Raphael Ndavi, Kauti Matheaus Kioko & Kisangau Daniel Patrick · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: The aim of the study was to find out how livelihood strategies and socio-economic conditions influence watershed degradation in Kaiti sub-watershed in Makueni County, Kenya, and their effects on the environment. The study examined the livelihood strategies and options of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28412

Fibre Characteristics and Strength Properties of Nigerian Pineapple Leaf (Ananas cosmosus), Banana Peduncle and Banana Leaf (Musa sapientum) – Potential Green Resources for Pulp and Paper Production

Taiwo K. Fagbemigun, O. D. Fagbemi, Fatima Buhari, Eze Mgbachiuzo & Chima C. Igwe · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: The study investigated the suitability of three agricultural wastes commonly found in Nigeria namely Pineapple leaf (Ananas cosmosus), banana peduncle and banana leaf (Musa sapientum) for their pulp and paper-making potentials. Study Design: Fresh Musa sapientum waste and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/29248

Modelling of Sodium Adsorption Ratio of the Soil Using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System

Abdulwahed M. Aboukarima, Mohamed S. El-Marazky, Adel M. Ghoneim & Azza I. Ebid · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Soil management for crop production is a major concern for sustainability agricultural. Sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) of the soil is needed to quantify the amount of amendments. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JEAI/2016/26813

Description of the First Case of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing Strain Isolated in Cameroon

Francioli Koro Koro, Joseph Rodrigue Foe Essomba, Leslie Kaiyven Afi, Yannick Kamdem Simo, Félix Fotso Piam, Mbe Jean Romain, Jurgen Noeske, Francois-Xavier Etoa & Sara Irène Eyangoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Beijing remain the most M. tuberculosis lineage distributed and associated to multidrug resistance known worldwide. Its detection in a young person urge to make a large molecular epidemiology study in the concerned region since this can significantly impact tuberculosis (TB...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28963

Can Serum Levels of C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Interleukin-6 and Copeptin Discriminate between Simple and Complex Febrile Seizures?

Osama Abdel Salam, Sanaa El Sadek, Mohamed Abdel-Moneim & Zakaria Mohamed Ahmed · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

Objectives: To evaluate serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and copeptin in children with febrile seizure (FS) and their ability to discriminate between simple (SFS) and complex FS (XFS). Patients and Methods: The study included 80 febrile children; 40...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/28895

Critical Comment on the Paper “Some of the Complexities in the Special Relativity: New Paradoxes”

Vladimir A. Leus · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

Special Relativity, which the 110-anniversary was marked in the last year, is a very well elaborated theory. However, there might be some logically deduced discrepancies named paradoxes, which demand a painstaking examination. Nonetheless, every search for inherent contradictions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/28188