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Wavelet based Segmentation in Detecting Multiple Mean Changes in Time Series

Abdeslam Serroukh · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

Aims/ Objectives: Multiple mean break detection problem in time series is considered. A segmentation based on detecting turning points is applied to the original time series and its scaling coefficients series resulting from the maximal overlapped discrete wavelet transform (MODW...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/29102

Alternative Index for Measuring Flood Risk and Its Application in Gombe Metropolis, Nigeria

Saidu Idris & Lal Merving Dharmasiri · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Aim: There is no doubt that the world is now under a serious threat from the environmental hazards due to the fact that the frequency and intensity of hydrological hazards such as floods have been increasing in recent years. Flood risk is a probability of loss which depends on th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/28623

In vitro Impact Assessment of Aqueous Extract of Sida cordifolia Linn. Upon Rat Spermatozoa Parameters

Mradu Gupta, Saikat Chowdhury & Sukumar Manna · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Sida cordifolia Linn. finds frequent mention in Ayurvedic System of Medicine for many therapeutic properties including beneficial effect upon male reproductive processes. Aim of present in vitro study was to evaluate impact of aqueous extract of Sida cordifolia roots on rat sperm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29211

Augmentation of Natural Convection Heat Transfer from a Fin by Lateral Hexagonal Perforations

Abdullah H. AlEssa & Isam H. E. Qasem · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

In this study the enhancement of heat transfer from a horizontal rectangular fin subjected to natural convection provided with lateral hexagonal perforations is investigated using one dimensional finite element technique. The orientation of these perforations is described as they...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/12863

Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology of Ficus carica

Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Mariem Bensaid, Youssef Bakri & Nadia Dakka · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) is a plant of great importance in the traditional Arab medicine thanks to its therapeutic properties. This work was carried out in order to contribute to the ethnopharmacological knowledge of this medicinal species. We describe phytochemical compounds a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29029

Paired Comparison Choice Data Approach in Addressing the Issue of Teacher Force Recruitment in Ghana

Eric Nyarko, Isaac Kwame Baidoo & Kwabena Doku-Amponsah · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

The shortage of public sector teachers in remote and rural areas is one of the main challenges facing policy makers in the education sector, in both developing and developed countries. This study sought to analyze the preferences of public sector teachers, and how they would resp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/28831

Construction of a Simple Transformer to Illustrate Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction along Side Mutual Inductance

K. O. Rauff, Aliyu Rilwan, U. Abubakar Farouk & D. Dogo Joshua · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

The concept of mutual induction which arises from Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction is a major concerned about the size of the magnetic flux cutting across a wire which is directly proportional to the induced Electromotive Force (e.m.f.), this is often time being thought...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/28280

Plastibell Circumcision in a Private Family Practice in Benin City Nigeria

Godwin Yovwin & Stanley Ukadike Okugbo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Circumcision is a common practice in Nigeria and in the Niger Delta region is mostly done as a cultural and religious practice. The procedure is increasingly, commonly being offered in hospitals and carried out by trained doctors and surgeons. It has been shown that b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27657

The Importance of Postoperative Delirium (POD) on Elderly Patients in Urology in Increasing the Day Stay in Hospital

Haxhire Gani, Pirro Prifti, Rudin Domi, Majlinda Naco, Vjollca Beqiri, Bilbil Hoxha & Aurel Janko · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction and Objectives: The Postoperative delirium on elderly patients (P.O.D.) is a frequent post operative disorder in sick and elderly patients, and always has been associated with prolongation of day stay in hospital, and certainly more cost for the hospital as well. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25865

Microbiota Associated with Osseointegrated Implants Restored with Sloping Shoulder and Platform Switched Implants

Joji Markose, S. Suresh, Shruthi Eshwar, Vipin Jain, K. Rekha & Supriya Manvi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: The implant abutment connection is an important factor regarding peri-implant bone remodeling as the highest number of inflammatory cells has been observed at the implant-abutment interface. Supracrestal implant position favours the establishment of biological width...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29111

Pattern of Serum Testosterone and Glycated Haemoglobin among Adult Males with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Erectile Dysfunction Attending a Tertiary Hospital in South Eastern Nigeria

P. C. Obi, A. C. Anyanwu, C. B. Nwatu, N. Ekwueme, A. C. Mbaike, O. A. Onyegbule, A. C. Ihim, R. N. Oputa, C. Onah, F. O. Nwako, J. Nnodim, C. E. Dioka & S. C. Meludu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The global prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is steadily increasing. Diabetes mellitus is associated with acute and chronic complications including erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction is commoner among men with diabetes mellitus than their non-diabetic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28969

Descriptive Pattern of Fractures among Motor Bike Riders Presenting in Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi

Uzair Yaqoob, Zara Nadeem, Muniba Mehmood, Daniya Batool, Tooba Irshad, Sara Shaukat Ali, Hina Irshad, Manisha Aijaz, Syed Zohaib Maroof, Ramsha Jafri, Samrah Ibrahim, Ramsha Mehmood & Shaheryar Hasan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: To determine the frequency of fractures among motor bike accidents presented in emergency department of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study was conducted in Emergency department (ER) of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28748

Synthesis and Characterization of PVA-Gelatin Hydrogel Membranes for Controlled Delivery of Captopril

Alarqam Zyaad Tareq, Mohammed Salim Hussein & Assad Mohammed Mustafa · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2016

Many biomedical applications including controlled drug delivery systems have been developed based on hydrogel technologies. Different composite hydrogels including synthetic and natural polymers can be produced to controllable systems in drug deliver application. In this study, p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/28989