Aim: To analyze whether anterior and posterior capsule polishing after lens cortex cleaning done by phacoemulsification has any effect on the rate of posterior capsule opacification (PCO). Study Design: Randomized controlled trial. Materials and Methods: A total of 587 with catar...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27704
Introduction: Human papillomavirus 6 &11, two clinically important low risk-HPV genotypes are known for genital warts, laryngeal papillomas and low-risk squamous intraepithelial lesions. Recent research has documented HPV 6 &11, cause of malignancies in oral cavity, phary...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28578
Anatomical, Proximate, Vitamin and Mineral studies were carried out on the various parts (root, stem, leaf and petiole) of Celosia argentea L. using standard techniques. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used for the statistical analysis. Anatomical result revealed similar feature...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/28300
In this paper, we present a numerical based approach to develop an analytical solution of an isothermal melt spinning process modeled by a system of coupled non-linear ordinary differential equations. The obtained analytical solution is then compared with the numerical solution.
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/27036
The aim of this work is to study the 2-D boundary layer stagnation point flow from a stretching surface embedded in a porous medium with velocity/thermal slip conditions on the wall and heat generation or absorption. Under boundary layer approximations, the governing boundary lay...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/28212
In the present study, the effects of Hall current and rotation on an unsteady Magneto-Hydrodynamic (MHD) free convection heat and mass transfer of an electrically conducting, viscous, incompressible and heat absorbing fluid flow past a vertical infinite flat plate embedded in non...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/27221
This study seeks to determine the factors predicting customers’ choice of bank in Ho, Ghana. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 350 randomly selected bank customers of Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the predictors of bank choice. Results...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2016/28490
Aims: The aim of this study was producing single cell protein (SCP) by using Ashbya gossypii and Aspergillus fumigatus which are isolated from Senna obtusifolia (sickelpod “kawal”) using Sabouraud’s dextrose agar medium. Study Design: This study was designated as an experimental...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28128
Indirect selection would be effective if heritability of the secondary trait is greater than that of the primary trait and genetic correlation between them is strong. The objectives of this investigation were to identify secondary trait(s) for selection of high maize grain yield...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/28603
Proximate, phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of leaf, fruit and root of Solanum macrocarpon L. were evaluated using standard methods. Protein, fat, ash, fibre and moisture as well as bioactive compounds (alkaloid, flavonoid, saponin and tannin) were present in the plant par...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/27922
Aims: To determine the risk of primary and previous HCMV infection among antenatal women in Taiz city. Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out on 100 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic and hospitals of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29000
The arganeraie is a traditional agro-ecosystem based on a balance between resources and human exploitation. The argan tree plays an important role in the subsistence of the people of the south east region of Morocco through its multi-use (its ecosystem services), and its role in...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/21353
Aims: To determine some characteristics involved in the cola path and to reveal the main constraints related to the production and trading of cola nuts. Study Design: Field investigation from farmers in the main regions of the cola cultivation in Côte d’Ivoire. Main concerns from...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/28369
Fruits and vegetables are important in human diets as they help the body system function optimally but could also pose risk to human health when taken unhygienically. This study assessed geohelminths contamination on some common fruits and vegetables sold in Lafia markets and als...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/25566
Image information measures such as mutual information and entropy quotient can do more than just giving a quantitative impression on how good an image is. In recent times, they have found application in radiotherapy, especially in treatment planning. Thinking about maximizing inf...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/28108