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‘Wait for Your Time’ Concept in Management Practice in the Nigerian Terrain: Appraising and Critique of Classical Management Theories

Oluseyi A. Akintayo, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya & Chioma Euriel Uzohue · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

This paper examines ‘wait for your time concept in management practice in the Nigerian terrain’. Theories are systematic groupings of interdependent concepts and principles which give a framework to or tie together a significant area of knowledge and they enable us to communicate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/26082

Optimization of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-PCR for Genotyping Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi Using a Mathematical Approach

Ja’afar Nuhu Ja’afar, Bhore Subhash Janardhan, Prabha Balaram & Phua Kia Kien · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: A mathematical approach was employed to optimize and observe the interactive effects of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA-PCR (RAPD-PCR) master mix with a view to resolving its limited reproducibility for reliable diagnostic and biomarker discovery for Salmonella Typhi. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25029

The Solid Phase Extraction of Some Heavy Metal Ions Using Dodecylamine Pillared Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxides

Rasheed M. A. Q. Jamhour · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

Rasheed M. A. Q. Jamhour1* Pillared host-guest material or layered double hydroxides (LDHs) of the type Mg-Al-CO3 with dodecylamine (DA) has been synthesized. The sorption capacities have been investigated for the removal of some heavy metal ions Ni(II), Cd(II), Co(II), Cu(II), P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/25977

Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Tongue Tie in Children: A Comparative Study

Atishkumar B. Gujrathi, Vijayalaxmi Ambulgekar & Ashwini Handal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Ankyloglossia is another name for tongue tie which in mild form is characterized by mucous membrane bands to complete ankyloglossia whereby the tongue is tethered to the floor of the mouth. It can affect feeding, speech, and oral hygiene [3] as well as have mechanic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24168

Retinoschisis in Congenital Hypopituitarism with Short Stature: A New Clinic Entity?

Sami Toyran, Sinan Bilgin & Fahrettin Akay · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Herein we report a short stature man with unilateral retinoschisis associated with optic disc anomaly. The patient presented to our clinic after 5 years of gradually decreased vision in his right eye. He had flat retinoschisis with large round-shape break of the inner retinal lay...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27379

The Study of Surface Radio Refractivity in Awka, South Eastern Nigeria

Ikeh U. Chinelo & Okeke C. Chukwunike · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

This work investigates the radio refractivity over Awka, South Eastern Nigeria using meteorological parameters of surface air temperature,  pressure and relative humidity collected from  2013 – 2014 respectively, using Davis weather station vantage pro 2 (with Integrated Sensor S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/25880

High Rate of Antibiotic Resistance in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a University Hospital

Olivia Sochi Egbule, Ayobola Daniel Ehwarieme & Ubreye Benjamin Owhe-Ureghe · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Management of infections in new-born remain a major problem globally due to their delicate nature. Bacteremia in new born has resulted in high mortality. Determining the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25324

Opuntia sp. Cactus: Biological Characteristics, Cultivation and Applications

Patrícia Maria Guedes Paiva, Igor Felipe Andrade Costa de Souza, Maria Cláudia Valério Vicalvi Costa, Andréa de Fátima Silva Santos & Luana Cassandra Breitenbach Barroso Coel · Advances in Research · 2016

In this review, we approached various aspects of Opuntia sp., a forage cactus.  This plant stand out for its energy potential and have peculiar morphological and physiological features that allow tolerance for long periods of drought. In addition, Opuntia species has a cosmopolit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/26125

Antioxidants and Antimicrobial- Activities of Methanol Leaf Extract of Senna occidentalis

Ndarubu A. Tsado, Bashir Lawal, Gwadabe N. Kontagora, Balarabe M. Muhammad, Makama A. Yahaya, Jiya A. Gboke, Umar A. Muhammad & Muhammad K. Hassan · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Oxidative stress and infectious disease have always been considered as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in humans. Free radicals damage other molecules by extracting electrons from them in order to attain stability. The side effects associated with commonly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25655

A Questionnaire Survey of Perceptions of Basic Life Support (BLS) among Radiological Technologists: Radiological Technologists Often Encounter Patients with Cardiopulmonary Arrest during Diagnostic Imaging Examinations

Morihiro Ito, Shunsuke Nakano, Tsuyoshi Yamada, Satoshi Nakanishi, Yumiko Ueda, Norihide Tachi & Yasuhiko Ito · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: The present study aims to investigate the perceptions of basic life support (BLS), motivations for learning BLS and self-evaluations of the ability to practice BLS skills in radiological technologists clinically working in Mie prefecture, Japan. Methods: A cross-sectional qu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25544

Assessment of the Conventional versus Two Rapid Microwave Processing Methods Using the Phosphotungstic Acid Haematoxylin Technique

Tobias Peter Pwajok Choji, Anthony Ajuluchukwu Ngokere, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Peterside Rinle Kumbish, Lovelyn Peter Unubi, Mada Umoru Alesa, Ponfa Nden Zhakom, Emmanuel Ishaku Vomangai, Gwom Irmiya Davou & Charity Ezikiel Marcus · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aims: To process tissues using the rapid microwave techniques and check their reactivity with the phosphotungstic acid haematoxylin. To establish a very fast and cheap method of tissue processing and evaluate its effects on tissue morphology and dye uptake. To eliminate xylene fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/19219

Histochemical Evaluation of Some of the Effects of Annona muricata Leaf Extract on Dermatophytosis in Wistar Rats: A Pilot Study

Ojuolape Samsudeen Gbenga, Muhammed Abdurrasheed Ola, Ajayi Ayooye Samuel & Afodun Moyosore Adam · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the antifungal activity of the aqueous leaf extract of Annona muricata (A. muricata), and to analyze its effects on growth and morphology of Trichonphyton rubrum (T. rubrum) and Epidermophyton flocossum (E. flocossum) strains respec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26247

Transient Solution for Single Server Machine Interference Problem with Additional Server for Long Queues under N-Policy Vacations

S. A. Ojobor & S. E. Omosigho · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

We consider the transient state single server machine interference problem with additional server for long queues under N-policy vacations. There are M operating machines with two repairmen. The first repairman is always available for serving the failed machines but go on a singl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24515