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Structural, Surface and Optical Analysis of Al2O3 Thin Film on Al Substrates Prepared by Chemical Vapor Deposition Method

S. Shanmugan, A. Siti Sarah, J. Nur Jassriatul Aida & D. Mutharasu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: Synthesis of Aluminium oxide (Al2O3) thin films on Al substrates by CVD method and study their structural parameters and surface properties for various processing time. Study Design: Synthesized thin film samples were post processed with various temperature. The structural...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28155

The Importance of the Golden Number for Mathematics and Computer Science: Exploration of the Bergman’s System and the Stakhov's Ternary Mirror-symmetrical System (Numeral Systems with Irrational Bases)

Alexey Stakhov · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

The main goal of the article is to explore two unusual numeral systems, which alter radically our ideas on the positional numeral systems. We are talking on the numeral systems with irrational bases. The first of them is the binary (0,1) numeral system with the irrational base   ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/28262

Mean Performance, Heterobeltiosis and Combining Ability of Corn (Zea mays L.) Agronomic and Yield Traits under Elevated Plant Density

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The objective of this study was to assess performance, heterosis and combining ability parameters and their interrelationships in six maize inbreds and their 15 diallel F1 crosses under different plant densities (D). Three experiments were carried out in each season of 2013 and 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28067

Molecular Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Rifampicin Drug Resistance Using rpoB Gene Sequencing in Zimbabwe

Nyasha Chin’ombe, Wadzanai Manjeese & Ellen Munemo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To detect Mtb rifampicin drug resistance mutations in Zimbabwe by rpoB gene sequencing. Study Design:  This was a retrospective study. Place of Study: The study was conducted in Zimbabwe in 2015 using archived Mtb isolates previously isolated throughout Zimbabwe during a nat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28510

Analyses of Trypanosoma brucei Phospholipase A2 Structure and Function Using Bioinformatics Approach

Ishaya Yohanna Longdet · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aim: Studying Phospholipase A2 is increasingly needful because of the enzyme’s biotechnological potentials and involvement in the pathogenicity of Trypanosoma species.  This work was therefore designed to study some of the structural features of putative PLA2 from T. brucei. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/28443

Detection, Survival, and Source of Inoculum of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae from Weeds and Plant Debris in Relation to Epidemiology of Bacterial Citrus Blast and Black Pit in Tunisia

Imen Mougou & Naima Boughalleb M'Hamdi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Citrus blast and black pit caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae occur in several citrus growing regions around the world. However, the sources of inoculums of Pseudomonas syringe responsible for this disease are not well defined. Aims: To determine the survival...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27954

QoL in Southtyrol T1D Pediatric Patients Psycho-social Well-being, Quality of Life, Health Status and Family Conflicts in a South-tyrolean Group of Pediatric Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type I

M. Tremolada, S. Bonichini, V. Piovan, N. Pastore & M. A. Mazzoldi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

Background: Psychological well-being and metabolic control in pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus type I (T1D) could be negatively influenced by adolescence current age, age at the diagnosis, lower economic condition and lower education status and by higher family conflict....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/28553

Natural Radioactivity and Radiation Dose Estimation in Various Water Samples in Abua/Odua Area, Rivers State, Nigeria

C. P. Ononugbo & G. Tutumeni · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

Gamma spectroscopy was used to determine the activity concentration of 238U, 232Th and 40K and radiation dose estimates in water resources of Abua/Odual Local Government Area in Rivers State of Nigeria. A total of 19 water samples (7 borehole water, 6 river water and 6 hand dug w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/28033

Farmers’ Knowledge and Awareness on Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) in Camarines Sur, Philippines

Ma. Teresa B. Lirag · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Aim: Filipino farmers need a crop which provides affordability and food security at the same time. Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a valuable crop with quality protein which can be grown successfully in the Philippines. It is ideal for home gardening, can generate additional income,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/27072

Vulnerability and Gonorrhea: A Qualitative Study of Black Women in South Africa

Takiyah White Ndwanya, Vibha Kumar & Raymond Panas · International STD Research & Reviews · 2016

Background: Gonorrhea is becoming a health concern globally due to its susceptibility to resistance of antibiotics, and this is a concern particularly for Black women in South Africa. Vulnerability among Black women leads to unsafe sexual practices, and this qualitative study exp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2016/25517

Assessment of Leadership from the Perspective of Accountability in the Nigerian Public Sector

Uba Halilu, Wasiu Bosede Lawal & Akeem Tunde Nafiu · Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting · 2016

This study focused on the assessment of leadership from the perspective of accountability in the Nigerian public sector. The study thus investigated the extent at which leaders in the Nigerian public sector are accountable for their actions and performances. The study used survey...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEBA/2016/28124

Serotonin Syndrome after Initiation of Pregabalin on a Stable Regimen of Antidepressant Medication

Lena Jellestad, Lea Stocker, Josef Jenewein & Soenke Boettger · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2016

Aims: Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening drug interaction caused by excess serotonin concentration in the central nervous system and/or peripheral nervous system leading to cognitive, autonomic and somatic effects ranging from barely perceptible to fatal. A numb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/28356

Some Applications of One and Two- Dimensional Fourier Series and Transforms

Shpetim Rexhepi & Fatmir Hoxha · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

The paper provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of one and two-dimensional Fourier series and transforms, examines the representation of periodic non-sinusoidal signals which can include current, voltage, voice, image etc, as sum of infinite trigonometrically series in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/28253