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Simulation-based Learning Utilizing Virtualization Technology and Backtrack in Teaching Information Assurance and Security: Case in Haramaya University

Patrick D. Cerna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Simulation-based training techniques, tools, and strategies can be applied in designing structured learning experiences, as well as be used as a measurement tool linked to targeted teamwork competencies and learning objectives. An adequate computing lab support for advanced compu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27572

Determinants of Women Adaptation to the Potential Impacts of Climate Change: A Case Study in Assosa Woreda, Benshangul Gumez Region, Western Ethiopia

Martha Kidemu & Agena Anjulo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The aim of this study was to analyze determinants of women adaptation to potential impacts of climate change. Multinomial logit model was fitted to the data from survey of 150 (one hundred fifty) women headed households. The study was conducted in Benshangul Regional State of Eth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27472

Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Latex of Croton bonplandianum (Baill.) Using GC-MS

Vivekanandadasan Vennila & Rajangam Udayakumar · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Croton bonplandianum Baill. belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae and commonly known as ‘Bantulsi’. Traditionally, the latex of this plant is used for cuts and wounds. Objective: The present investigation was designed to determine the phytochemical constituents of la...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26655

A Study of the Distribution of Illegal Sales Outlets of Tobacco Products to Minors in Southern Taiwan

Min- Li Chen, Chiu- Yueh Chen & Li- Na Chou · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Introduction: Statistics revealed that the percentage of convenience stores, supermarkets, betel nut stalls, and grocery shops that illegally sold tobacco products to minors is high in Taiwan. It is critical to prevent tobacco hazards to minors. The aim of the study is to evaluat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26638

Molecular Response of Plants to Drought, Cold and Heat Stress - A Review

Akula Dinesh, Baramappanavara Muralidhara, Sunil Gangurde & More Yogeshwar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

The increased abiotic stresses were severe threat to world food security paving to hunger death. To combat this situation crops with high tolerance should be developed. Crop improvement mainly depends on the improvement of traits that increase yield levels with high tolerance to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/26700

All-Trans Retinoic Acid Downregulates Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Mediated Regulation of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 in B16F10 Murine Melanoma Cells

Aniruddha Banerji & Aheli Majumder · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aims and Study Design: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) regulates a number of cellular processes, including cell motility, proliferation, differentiation and survival. EGFR mediated signal transduction via mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) modulates expression and ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/27388

Assessing Carbon Footprints of Students in University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

E. T. Tembe, A. A. Onah & S. A. Shomkegh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The aim of the study was to assess the carbon footprints of students in the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, to determine the amount of carbon generated from unaccounted sources. The study was carried out in March, 2016, in 3 out of 10 Colleges in the University, purp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/28229

Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Learning and Memory in CD1 Mice

S. A. Bisong, I. O. Ajiwhen, C. C. Mfem & A. O. Igiri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), an ‘over the counter’ supplement, has numerous physiological functions and it is found in high concentrations in the brain. The effect of vitamin C on cognitive memory and visuospatial memory was studied using the Novel Object recognition task (NORT) an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26165

Design of an Integrated Computerized Pharmacy Inventory Monitoring System (ICPIMS): A Case of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH)

I. Ele Sylvester, W. A. Adesola, A. O. Ofem & P. A. Ackley · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

The healthcare sector today are looking for opportunities to improve their daily operations efficiencies, increase pharmacist and pharmacy technician efficiency and  improves patient care by promoting medication dispensing accuracy and allowing pharmacists to spend more time on p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23954

Potentials of Banana Peel, Vegetable Waste (Telfairia occidentalis) and Pig Dung Substrates for Biogas Production

S. O. Idire, B. E. Asikong & D. R. Tiku · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating the potentials of Banana Peel, vegetable waste (Telfairia occidentialis) and pig dung substrate for biogas production. Marian market, Watt Market and University of Calabar Pig farm were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis for c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/27454

The Relationship between School Violence and Resilience in Palestinian Children in the Gaza Strip

Abdelaziz M. Thabet & Sanaa S. Thabet · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between school violence and resilience among Palestinian children in Gaza Strip. Methods: The sample consisted of 449 children selected randomly from the five localities of the Gaza Strip. Children completed the School...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/26895

Serological Characterization and Antimicrobial Sensitivity Profile of Haemophilus influenzae Serotypes Isolated from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

M. Umar, A. H. Arzai, G. Yusuf, J. O. Oko & D. Y. Jobbi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this research study was to isolate and serologically characterize Haemophilus influenzaeserotypes with view to determine antibiotic susceptibility profile of the isolated bacterium and compare the effectiveness of the antibiotics used on the capsulated and unencap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26779

Analysis of Influenza A/Beijing/353/89 Virus Matrix Gene Sequence and Identification of Replaceable Amino Acids as Natural Mutations in M2 Protein

Yongxin Zhang, Monica Zhang, Ying Wang, Xyanthine Gilmore & Innocent N. Mbawuike · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The influenza virus A/Beijing/353/89 matrix (M), M1 and M2 genes were cloned and sequenced. The sequence identity rates (based on published data) of the first 34 influenza A viruses with M genes most phylogenetically related to A/Beijing/353/89 virus were in significant positive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27447

An Elementary Proof of Riemann’s Hypothesis by the Modified Chi-square Function

Daniele Lattanzi · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

Riemann’s hypothesis has always been a challenge in number theory, thus the present article shows a general (i.e. valid for any non-trivial zero) and elementary (i.e. not using the theory of complex functions) proof of it, in which the constant +1/2 arises by itself and automatic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25419

Approximate Functional Dependencies Mining Using Association Rules Specificity Interestingness Measure

Jalal Omer Atoum · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

Mining Approximate Functional Dependencies (AFDs) from a database may produce valuable interesting relationships among its variables that would be beneficial in several domain applications such as marketing, financial data analysis, biological data analysis, and intrusion detecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25206