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Molecular Epidemiology of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Viruses Circulated in Bangladesh from 2011–2014

M. Giasuddin, M. Showkat Mahmud, S. M. S. Alam, M. A. Samad, M. R. Islam, M. D. Ahasan, M. H. Rahman, M. R. Karim, P. Acharjee & M. A. . · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the highly contagious and economically devastating diseases of cloven-hoofed animals in Bangladesh. The present study was undertaken to investigate the molecular epidemiology of circulating FMD virus (FMDV) in Bangladesh during t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28040

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae among Different Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Ayman Khalid Johargy, Adil Jamal & Aiman Mohammed Mumenah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Objective: Present Study was directed to examine the pervasiveness, antibiotics resistance and susceptibility array in Streptococcus pneumoniae gram positive and gram negative isolated strains. Methodology: In current study, 6549 suspected samples were proceeded to confirm pneumo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27866

Distribution of Natural Radionuclides in the Surface Soil in Some Areas of Agriculture and Grazing Located in West of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mohammed A. Al-Sulaiman & Abdulwahed M. Aboukarima · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The distribution of 238U (Uranium-238), 232Th (Thorium-232), 40K (Potassium-40) and 137Cs (Caesium-137) in surface soil at various sites of agriculture and grazing located in west of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia was investigated under natural field conditions. These sites were located at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28502

Hypoglycemic Effects of Corn Steep Liquor Extracts in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

Charles Ojo Olaiya & Kayode Olayele Karigidi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aims: The three plants presented in this study are Citrullus colocynthis, Gladiolus psittacinus and Circuligo pilosa. Their corn-steep fermenting liquor is traditionally used in preparing concoctions and decoctions for the treatment of various diseases. Our aim was to investigate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28178

Effectiveness of Two Instruction Methods in Improving Tooth Brushing Skills in Children: A Clinical Trial

Asia Alnakhli & Ola M. Omar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of two instruction methods for demonstration of modified bass tooth brushing technique: verbal instruction using posters and demonstration using life-sized models in plaque reduction over a four-week period in school ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27338

Therapeutic Potential of Withania somnifera in CNS Disorders: A Neuropharmacological Review

Rakesh Kumar Ruhela, Shringika Soni & Bikash Medhi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Context: According to Ayurveda, the oldest and the first documented system of medicine in the world defines medicinal plants as Medhya Rasayana which show properties influencing the brain tissues. Medhya Rasayana can reportedly retard brain aging and which help in different centr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/24187

Study of Aquatic Fungi and Their Role in Putrefaction of Allochthonous Leaves at Hanna Lake (Balochistan)

Saadullah Khan Leghari, Mudassir Asrar, Sana-ur- Rehman Sheikh, Tariq Ismail & Anwar Khan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The micro fungal flora of the mud and water of Hanna Lake in Quetta district was investigated during 2015, using Baiting techniques. Apart from Mycotypha sp, the flora of Hanna Lake was essentially same and similar to those recorded by other authors for temperate lakes and river....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27391

Combining Ability and Heterosis in Corn (Zea mays L.) Grain Quality and Yield Traits under Different Plant Densities

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

The objective of this study was to assess mean performance, heterosis and combining ability and their interrelationships in six maize inbreds and their 15 diallel F1 crosses under elevated plant density (D). Three experiments were carried out in each season of 2013 and 2014, usin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/28127

Effect of Total Methanolic Extract of Chrysophyllum perpulchrum on Lipemia and Blood Pressure in Rats Made Diabetic by Streptozotocin

Bidié Alain Dit Philippe, Tiekpa Wawa Justine, Bla Kouakou Brice, N’guessan Jean David & Allico Joseph Djaman · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of total methanolic extract of Chrysophyllum perpulchrum (Sapotaceae) on hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia and hypertension to diabetic induced rats. This study was conducted at the biochemical pharmacodynamic laboratory of Felix...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/26473

Evaluation of a New Strobilurin Group of Fungicide for the Management of Blast Disease of Paddy

D. Pramesh, K. Nataraj, G. S. Guruprasad, K. Mahantashivayogayya & B. G. M. Reddy · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

A new strobilurin group of fungicide, pyraclostrobin 100 g/l CS (Seltima 100 g/l CS) was evaluated for its bio-efficacy against rice leaf blast disease under field condition during Kharif 2013 and 2014 at Agricultural research station, Gangavathi, Karnataka, India. The test fungi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/27992

Adoption of Improved Herbicides Spraying Technology among Farmers in Ayamelum L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria

S. I. Ume, V. E. Uloh, T. Nwaneri & D. A. Adikwu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study analysed the position of the farmers in Ayamelum L.G.A. of Anambra State in the adoption of improved herbicide spraying technique. A total of one hundred (100) herbicide sprayers were selected using multi-stage random sampling technique for the detailed study. Data for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/17877

Evaluation of Botanical and Chemical Fungicides to Control Foot and Root Rot of Chickpea

Tahmina Rahman Tanni, Juel Datta, Rakibul Hasan, Afsana Hossain & Mahfuzul Haque · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Effective disease management is essential for high quality and maximum production. The experiment was conducted on the experimental field of Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet to evaluate the effects of different chemical and botanical fungicides in controlling foot and root...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27918

The Phased Integrated Community (PIC) Model: A Framework for Care and Child Protection

Gloria K. Seruwagi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Global cases of child abuse and neglect highlight the need to generate improved frameworks of care, support and child protection. A number of models exist globally, albeit with limitations. This paper draws from the evidence base and a Ugandan study which sought to understand the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/27961

Chemical and Electrochemical Deposition of Ag onto Si for Fabrication of Si Nanowires and the Seebeck Effect Characterization

David Rodriguez & Yong X. Gan · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

In this work, vertically aligned porous Si nanowire (SiNW) arrays were successfully fabricated on two sides of an n-type Si wafer substrate. Ag nanoparticles (NPs) were first deposited onto the Si substrate via two different deposition methods, chemically and electrically (cyclic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/27566

The Effects of Boric Acid on Fiberboard Made from Wood/Secondary Fiber Mixtures: Part 2. Utilization of Recycled Old Corrugated Container Fibers

Ali Ihsan Kaya & Halil Turgut Sahin · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

It was realized that both boric acid (BA) and secondary fibers (S) from Old Corrugated Container (OCC) negative impact on thickness swelling (TS) properties of boards in water. However, the highest Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) values of both type boards were found at 90/10 Wood/Se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/27757