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Effect of Combination of Soil Granular NPK and Foliar Liquid Fertilizer on Nutrients Uptake and Maize Yield

O. N. Adeniyan, A. O. Aluko & S. O. Olanipekun · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Investigation to compare the effect of soil basal granular NPK fertilization to its combination with liquid foliar fertilization on maize nutrients uptake and yield was conducted on experimental station of the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Obafemi A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22060

Technical Efficiency and Production Risk of Maize Production: Evidence from Ghana

Boahen Atta Oppong, Edward Ebo Onumah & Samuel Asuming-Brempong · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This paper analyzed maize production efficiency in Ghana due to differences in efficiency. The stochastic frontier model with flexible risk properties is applied with 232 farms from the Brong-Ahafo Region. Findings  of the study were the translog model best fits the mean output f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/26014

Perception of Community Medicine as a Specialty Choice among Clinical Medical Students in a Nigerian University: Any Remedies?

B. N. Egenti, O. R. Abana, H. N. Chineke, C. C. Egwuatu, P. O. U. Adogu & A. L. Ilika · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Background: Community Medicine is the study of health and disease in a population of a defined community. Insights into the attitude of clinical medical students towards Community Medicine specialty can help in planning a balanced workforce for better healthcare delivery. Objecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/27112

One-pot Multi-component Synthesis of Some Pharmacologically Significant 2,4,5-Tri and 1,2,4,5-Tetrasubstituted Imidazoles: A Review

Ravi Bansal, Pradeep K. Soni, Mukesh K. Ahirwar & Anand K. Halve · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2016

Heterocyclic compounds are acquiring more importance in recent years because of their pharmacological activities. Compounds containing imidazole moiety have many pharmacological properties and play important role in biochemical processes. Imidazole is a natural compound which exi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/24493

ABO and Rh Blood Group System and Periodontal Disease - A Prevalence Study

Patil Anup, Varma Siddhartha, Suragimath Girish, Abbayya Keshava, Zope Sameer & Kale Vishwajeet · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Varied literature is documented exploring the relationship between ABO blood group and prevalence of oral and dental diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation of periodontal disease with “ABO” blood groups and Rhesus factor. Materials and Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24055

Malnutrition among Children with Non-syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: A Case – Control Study in Ile – Ife, Nigeria

O. F. Babalola, J. K. Olabanji, A. O. Oladele, O. S. Olatunya & Fadeyibi Idowu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Children with cleft lip and palate (CLP) face lots of difficulties in the society. They tend to suffer malnutrition due to lack of standard care especially from their parents and society at-large. The potential risk of malnutrition is particularly high during early ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26168

Self-assessment of Dental Anxiety and Fear among Dental Students in a Saudi Arabian College

Hakeem ., Bhayat ., Abou Al Shaar & Al Qobaly · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: The objective was to determine the levels of anxiety and fear of dental students in relation to dental treatment. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study and included all dental students registered at a Saudi dental college in 2013/2014. Dental fear...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26721

When Grad Students Adopt Technology Applications: An Exploratory Study in a Virtual Learning Environment

Inés González-González, Ana Isabel Jiménez-Zarco & Cristina Alcaide-Muñoz · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: To identify the factors that drive graduate students to adopt technology applications in their learning process and thereby we offer insights into the design and implementation of new learning methodologies and resources. Study Design: Utilization of audio-visual cases in a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/19538

Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of the Ethylacetate Extract of Mitracarpus villosus Leaves in Rodents

Lucy Binda John-Africa, Nuhu Mohammed Danjuma, Joseph Akpojo Anuka & Ben Ahmed Chindo · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: To investigate the effects of the ethylacetate extract of Mitracarpus villosus leaves using various in-vivo models of pain, inflammation and pyrexia. Study Design: This study was designed to investigate the possible analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic effects of e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/26355

Environmental Hazards of Continued Solid Waste Generation and Poor Disposal in Municipal Areas of Nigeria

Samuel Mark Maton, Davou Daniel Dabi, Juliet Dingtsen Dodo & Ruth Asheazi Nesla · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Municipal waste generation and management is a global phenomenon. This paper has critically examined the trends in waste generation and management in Nigerian urban areas. Drawing largely from related works reviewed, the paper has discovered that the rate of waste generation is 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/26469

Ultrastructure of Thyroid and Parathyroid Bodies in Case of Hypocalcemia and Hypercalcemia

Makhmudova Ziyoda Takhirovna, Yuldashev Akram Yuldashevich & Yuldasheva Manzura Akramovna · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To analyze ultrastructural transformations of parafollicular cells of thyroid body and main cells of Parathyroid body in case of experimental blood hypocalcemia and hypercalcemia. Place and Duration of Study: Tashkent State Dental Institute, between April 2015 and October 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26278

The Role of Anorectal Physiology Tests in Ulcerative Colitis; Challenging 3 Cases

Ozdal Ersoy, Eser Vardareli, Umit Sekmen, Hulya Hamzaoglu, Melih Paksoy & Nurdan Tozun · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Benign functional anorectal disorders such as faecal incontinence or constipation can be concomitant issues in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) whether the main disease is under control or not and they lead to negative impact on patients’ quality of life. However, reports regardi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26699

Response of Different Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Selection to Combined Application of Inorganic Fertilizers and Organic Manures

Imtiyaz A. Wani, M. Y. Bhat, M. A. Dar, Sheikh Mehraj, I. A. Bisati, Sartaj A. Wani & Mehraj-Ud-Din Khanday · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

The effectiveness of combined application of inorganic fertilizers and organic manures was studied on four walnut selections in temperate region of India (Kashmir). The experiment consisted of four selections [SKAU/002 (S1), SKAU/008 (S2), SKAU/024 (S3) and SKAU/040 (S4)] and six...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/24695

Performance, Nutrient Intake and Digestibility of Uda Sheep with Graded Levels of Xylopia aethiopica (Ethiopian pepper)

N. Muhammad, I. Musa, S. A. Maigandi, S. Buhari & K. M. Aljameel · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aims: The effect of Xylopia aethiopica (Kimba) fruit on growth performance, nutrient intake and digestibility of Uda rams was investigated using 20 yearling Uda rams in eighty four days (feeding) and fourteen days (digestibility) trials. Methodology: The animals were fed diets co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/26581

Can Open Fracture Debridement Improve Postoperative Wound Infection?

Ghada Barakat, Masrour Abdel latief, Mohamed Mostafa & Mohamed Morsy · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Damaged soft tissues provide an ideal environment for bacterial growth and subsequent infections. This study was to evaluate the spectrum of bacterial contamination of predebridment and postdebridment measures in patients with open fractures and to study the best timing suitable...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26497