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Influence of Teachers’ Belief on Competence for the Implementation of Environmental Education Curriculum

Ajayi C. Omoogun, Remi M. Omoogun, Grace C. Domike, Anthony O. Odok & Usang N. Onnoghen · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

The purpose of this study was to examine Influence of Teachers’ belief on competence for the implementation of environmental education curriculum in secondary schools in Calabar Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Ex-Post facto research design was adopted for the study....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/26259

Role of Breast Feeding and Parity in Prevalence of Breast Cancer and Bone Metastasis

Hoor Fatima, Marium Siddiqui, Afrina Ahmed, Amir Maqbool & Huma Ikram · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2016

Our aim was to evaluate the role of breast feeding and parity (alive and abortion) in prevalence of breast cancer and secondary bone metastasis. For The study purpose 100 diagnosed females of breast cancer were selected. Proper history, especially about parity and lactation was s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JCTI/2016/26734

Impact of Poor Land Utilization on Sustainable Human Development in Ado-Odo/Ota of Ogun State, Nigeria

Tolulope Adetayo Fajobi & Adebusuyi Isaac Adeniran · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2016

This research focuses on exploring the impact of poor utilization of land on sustainable human development. Poor land utilization is a serious global problem with diverse implications for socio-economic and sustainability of human development, particularly in the contemporary Nig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2016/26998

Numerical Solution of Fourth Order Linear Differential Equations by Adomian Decomposition Method

E. U. Agom, F. O. Ogunfiditimi & A. Tahir · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

In this paper, we state the general Adomian Decomposition Method (ADM) for Fourth order linear differential equations. And applied it to obtain analytic solution in a rapidly convergent series to this class of equations. The concept of ADM was further applied to physical problems...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24714

Serum and Testicular Antioxidant Potentials of White Male Japanese Quails at Three Different Physiological Age Groups

E. O. Ewuola & V. E. Umeh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Label Problem: Bird spermatozoa are characterised by high proportions of fatty acids which make them very vulnerable to oxidative stress due to over production of free radicals. Aim: This study aimed at assessing the antioxidant potentials of Japanese quails at three different ph...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/19515

Differential Responses of Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes to Elevated Plant Density Combined with Deficit Irrigation

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

High plant density and full irrigation along with the use of high density-tolerant genotype would lead to maximizing maize (Zea mays L.) grain productivity per unit land area. The objective of this investigation was to match the functions of optimum plant density and adequate irr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/26881

Comparison of 16S rRNA Gene of Bacillus cereus with Different Bacterial Species

Shahid Raza & Ayesha Ameen · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

The bacterial 16S rRNA gene increasingly used to discover the species and strains of unknown bacteria. These small 16S rRNA sequences are highly conserved regions. This study was designed to amplify the 16S rRNA gene of Bacillus cereus and compare it with the Coding DNA Sequences...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/26524

Potential Infections Linked to the Microbiological Quality of Swimming Pools _Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa

L. A. Adetunde & V. Ninkuu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The risk of infections associated with microbiological quality of swimming pools in Kumasi was investigated. A variety of microorganisms can be found in swimming pools and similar recreational water environments which may be introduced in a number of ways. In many cases, the risk...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24125

Preservation of Traditional Cheese Wagashi Using Essential Oils: Impact on Microbiological, Physico-chemical and Sensorial Characteristics

Philippe Sessou, Cyrille Boko, Gildas Hounmanou, Sawab Deen Osseni, Eustache Hounkpe, Paulin Azokpota, Issaka Youssao, Dominique Sohounhloue & Souaibou Farougou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: The high demand for food products without chemical additives has increased the use of natural preservatives like essential oils in food processing. The present study aimed to assess the impact of selected essential oils on the microbiological, physico-chemical and sensorial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27536

Response Surface Optimization of Production Mix of selected Raw Materials for Plastic Production

Okolie Paul Chukwulozie, Oluwadare Benjamin Segun, Chukwuneke Jeremaih Lekwuwa & Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Practically, it is not viable to obtain the optimization of production mixture of the raw material for high recital and quality which is subject to numerous performance controls by trial and error through the normal process can be a extremely tricky task and time intense. This le...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22814

Validation of a Simple Molecular Method for Assessment of Clonal Heterogeneity in Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa A. Chev.)

Mauro Briguglio, Verónica Ispizúa, Carlos Godoy & Olga Marcellán · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: The industry of the green fleshed kiwifruit over the world is based on the cultivar Hayward due to outstanding characteristics of its fruits. Mutations and improper labeling of introduced plants could give rise to clonal heterogeneity within kiwifruit cultivars. Therefore,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26540

Phenytoin Induced Changes in Glucose and Lipid Metabolism is Related to Increased Urate Synthesis

Itemobong S. Ekaidem, Itoro F. Usoh & Friday E. Uboh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: The study was to investigate the relationship of phenytoin-associated hyperuricaemia with the hyperglycaemia and dyslipidaemia caused by phenytoin administration. Methods: Forty-two albino Wistar rats were randomly divided into six (6) groups of 7 rats each. Group 1 animals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24851

Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis in Southeast Nigeria: Benefits of Intermittent Alternating Upright Distraction and Flexion High Weight Cervical Traction

A. A. Igwe, G. C. Okoye, G. O. Eyichukwu, C. I. Ezema, A. V. Egwuonwu & O. Onwujekwe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Cervical spondylosis is a very common and painful condition affecting many people. The mainstay of treatment of this painful condition has been analgesics which have not proved effective in addition to their untoward complications. Biomechanical studies have shown the potential o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26951

Polynesian Bones

Peter Stride · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Osteoporosis is a common bone disorder found predominantly in women in every corner of the globe both in the living and in skeletons of the last seven millennia found in global archaeological excavations, except Polynesia. The Pacific Islands, or South Sea Islands, Polynesian peo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25651

Effect of Passive Transfer of Spleen Cells from Immunized Mice with Hydatid Cyst Antigens on the Growth of Melanoma Cancer in C57/Black Mice

Seyedeh Tala Ramazninia, Seyedeh Maryam Sharafi, Mehran Bahadoran, Fereshteh Jafaee Nodeh, Mehdi Mahmoudzadeh & Hossein Yousofi Darani · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Anticancer effect of hydatid has been shown in previous investigations. However the mechanism of anticancer effects of hydatid cyst has not been clarified. So in this work the effect of spleen cell transfer immunized by the hydatid cyst antigens on melanoma cancer gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26744