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Detection and Molecular Characterization of ESBLs in E. coli Isolates from a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India with Special Attention to CTX-M-27

Nitika Anand, Ashish K. Asthana & Molly Madan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Extended spectrum beta-lactamases are the main cause of resistance to beta lactam antibiotics in members of Enterobacteriaceae. ESBL associated infections are on a rise worldwide and have become a serious public health problem. We aimed to investigate the molecular ep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27860

Economic Evaluation of Gas Power Plant Project for the First Gas Industrial Park in Nigeria

Olugbenga Adebanjo Falode & Ayodeji Olaoluwa Ladeinde · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

In this paper, discounted cash flow analysis and Monte Carlo simulation were used to evaluate the Gas Power Plant Project for the first Gas Industrial Park in Nigeria. These methods gave maximum insight into the basis for investment decision and show the profitability of gas fire...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/27199

Response of Kenaf to Early and Late Cropping Seasons in Cassava-Maize Based Intercrops

O. N. Adeniyan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Field experiments were conducted in 2013 and 2014 to study the response of kenaf to early and late cropping seasons in relay intercropping system with cassava-maize based intercrop at Ibadan Research Farm of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/26347

Climate Change Resilience of Smallholders on Guatemala Highlands

Michele Bruni & Fabio Maria Santucci · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Aims: The study assesses the resilience of smallholders against future climatic shocks, through the identification of different clusters of smallholders, and their awareness and behavior about climate change. Study Design: The study has used a combination of qualitative and quant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/27070

Relationships between Plug Cell Size and Substrate Quality in the Bedding Pot Plant Impatiens wallerana (Hook. F.)

T. Williams, A. Sala, V. Feuring, E. Giardina & A. Di Benedetto · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

In pot plant production, balancing the air and water content in the medium is one of the largest problems. The ‘root restriction’ effects of the plug cells on seedling growth during nursery could increase after transplant and thus limits pot plant productivity. Two plug cell size...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27825

Synthesis, Characterization, DNA Binding, Antibacterial Activity and DFT Calculation of Ru(II) Complexes of Hydroxamic Acids and 1,10-Phenanthroline

Rakesh K. Sahu & Fahmida Khan · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

New Ruthenium (II) complexes of mixed ligands, hydroxamic acid (L1 = AHA (acetohydroxamic acid) and L2 = BHA (benzohydroxamic acid)) and 1, 10-phenanthroline (phen) were synthesized, characterized by FT-infra red spectrophotometer, UV-visible spectrometer, ESI-mass spectrometer a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/27299

Evaluation of Health Inequity Status of In-School Youths in Uyo Capital Territory, Nigeria

Emem Bassey Inyang, Uwemedimbuk Smart Ekanem & Anietie Mfoniso Umoren · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

In any emerging urban territory, there are bound to be opportunities and advancements that will create alteration in the social order leading to social and economic classes. The resultant variations in socioeconomic status among the households is a critical factor in shaping indi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27474

Removal of Resorcinol from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon: Isotherms, Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Omer El-Amin Ahmed Adam · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

The adsorption of resorcinol from aqueous solutions onto activated carbon was studied. The specific surface area and point of zero charge of activated carbon were determined. Adsorption experiments were carried out in a batch process and various experimental parameters such as ag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/27637

Power Supply, Average Manufacturing Capacity Utilization and Unemployment in Nigeria

Atume Emeka, Igberi Christiana Ogonna, Udude Celina Chinyere & Odo Stephen Idenyi · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2016

This study examined power supply; average installed manufacturing capacity utilization and unemployment in Nigeria from 1980 to 2013. Unemployment and unsteady power supply are two common challenges confronting most developing economies. Its impact leads to compounded social vice...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2016/27683

Physical Fitness and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain amongst Dentists and Dental Students in Mumbai City: A Questionnaire-based, Cross-sectional Study

A. Kasabwala Kinnari, Gupta Pankaj & K. Sanghavi Kavya · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common complaints amongst dental healthcare professionals by virtue of the precision of work demanded from them, which leads to unnatural, static postures and repetitive precise movements. Objective: The current study was desi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27828

Interrelationships of Performance, Heterosis and Combining Ability of Corn (Zea mays L.) Crop under Elevated Plant Density Combined with Water Deficit

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2016

The objective of the present investigation was to test the validity of predictions of GCA and SCA effects from mean performance and/or heterobeltiosis for agronomic and yield traits under elevated plant density (D) combined with water deficit. Six maize inbreds varying in high-D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2016/28126

Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae and Trichoderma harzianum as Biological Control Agents against Panama Disease of ‘Cavendish’ Banana Caused by Fusarium oxysporum F. Sp. Cubense Tropical Race 4

Leslie T. Ubaub & Jermely D. Requina · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2016

The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhizae (VAM) and Trichoderma harzianum against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubenseTR4 on ‘Cavendish’ banana plantlets and to determine the growth performance of ‘Cavendish’ banana plantlets applied with Ves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2016/28386

Strategies for Counselling against Election Violence in Anambra State, Nigeria

Chinyelu Nwokolo, Ada Anyamene & Uzoekwe Helen · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Background: The problem of election violence in Nigeria particularly in Anambra State has been a source of worry because of its attendant consequences on children, youths and the society at large. The youths are induced to threaten or unleash violence as a means to achieve electo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26070

Parasite Contamination of Nigerian Currencies in Ibadan City, South-West Nigeria

Okoh Arome Leonard & Morenikeji Olajumoke · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

This study was conducted to determine the level of contamination of naira notes by parasites in Ibadan city. Naira notes of all denominations (₦5, ₦10, ₦20, ₦50, ₦100, ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1000) were randomly collected from students, butchers, food vendors and petrol stations, and che...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/24735

An Assessment of Gully Erosion Progression and Vulnerability in Auchi Area in Edo State

Okeke U. Henry, A. T. Alaga & Eguaroje O. Ezekiel · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Soil erosion is one of the serious forms of land degradation in the Auchi area in Edo State. Efforts have been made to control the phenomenon but these have met with limited successes. Part of the problem is a poor understanding of the dynamics of the phenomenon in time and space...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/26459