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Assessment of Phenological Variability and Nutritional Value of the Underutilize Tropical Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus’ Frost. in Nigeria

Godwin Michael Ubi, Julie Omaghomi Jemide, Maryjane Ngozi Ebri, Ubi William & Imaobong Sunday Essien · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: To assess the phenological variability that can help farmers identify Jackfruits and create awareness on the nutritional values of the underutilized tropical Jackfruit Artocarpus heterophyllus in Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a survey and assessment of Jackfruits gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/23189

Detection of Aflatoxins in Water, Sediment and Fishes of a Brackish Water Lake in the Nile Delta, Egypt

Amany Faried Hasballah & Hazem Taha Abd El-Hamid · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Regular samples of water, sediments and fresh fishes of Nile tilapia were collected from Burllus Lake for detection of fungi and evaluate the levels of aflatoxins (AFs) B1, B2, G1 and G2 contamination. The mean total length (TL) and body weight (BW) of fish (n=32) were 21.65 cm a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/24298

Suitability Assessment of Surface Water for Irrigation in Galma Floodplain, Zaria, Kaduna State North Western, Nigeria

J. Aliyu, W. B. Malgwi, I. A. Jimoh, A. B. Shobayo & M. M. Ibrahim · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study was conducted so as to determine the suitability of these surface waters for irrigation activities within the Galma irrigation scheme. Surface water was sampled from nine locations along Galma river in 2014 and analyzed for various irrigation water quality parameters....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/24188

Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases among Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Specimens of a Tertiary Hospital in 2014

Maefael Dianne M. Garcia, Ina Loiuse P. Norre, Amel Myrnel N. Gicana, Rogelio Rr Tariman & Kristine B. Rigby · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Enterobacteriaceae have become widespread among hospitals and even in the community. Such phenomenon poses a therapeutic dilemma against certain antimicrobial drugs that limit therapeutic options. This study was conducted to evaluate the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24668

Oral Rehabilitation of Patients with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: When, Why and How to Intervene

Ioulia Ioannidou, Eleni Kotsiomiti & Konstantinos Marathiotis · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Ηypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) patients present absence of many permanent teeth, alveolar deficiency and severely affected maxillofacial skeleton. The management commonly includes a series of removable dentures and orthodontic appliances, adapted constantly to the child'...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25919

Challenges of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction – Results of a State Surgical Mortality Dataset

Skyle Murphy, Arkadiusz Peter Wysocki, Jennifer Allen, Therese Rey-Conde & John B. North · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Small bowel obstruction is a common acute surgical pathology. Despite the substantial postoperative mortality associated with small bowel obstruction (SBO), there is limited evidence to support clinical decision-making. The purpose of this study was to identify differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26388

Levels of Interleukin‐18 in Saliva and Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis and Healthy Subjects

Zeinab Rezaei Esfahrood, Davood Zare, Javad Zavar Reza & Farzaneh Rahmanian · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aims: Cytokines play a key role in the initiation and progression of chronic periodontitis. This study aimed to measure and compare the levels of Interleukin (IL)-18 in both saliva and gingival cervicular fluid (GCF) of patients with chronic periodontitis and healthy controls. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/25982

Integrating a Secured Access Control Policy on Wireless Sensor Networks

S. O. Olatunji, B. K. Alese, O. S. Egwuche & K. M. Adesiji · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

A new generation of high-scale sensor networks suitable for a range of enterprise application is thriving by current advancements in electronics. In this work, we proposed a mechanism for securing data generation in a wireless sensor network. Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25839

Asymptotic Properties of Estimators in Stochastic Differential Equations with Additive Random Effects

Alkreemawi Walaa Khazal, Alsukaini Mohammed Sari & Wang Xiang Jun · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

A stochastic differential equation (SDE) defined N independent stochastic processes (Xi (t), t ∈ [0,Ti]),i = 1, ..., N, the drift term depends on the random variable ɸi . The distribution of the random effect ɸi  depends on unknown parameters. When the drift term is defined linea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/26140

Serological Detection of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) Type 1 and 4 in Sudan

H. A. Wegdan, K. S. Intisar, M. M. Shaza, O. A. Algezoli, A. Ballal, H. A. Ihsan, M. E. Sahar, A. M. Baraa, H. S. Manal, E. A. Muna, K. M. Taha, E. M. Nada & Y. H. Ali · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims:  This study was designed to investigate the presence of EHV 1 & 4 in blood serum of horses and donkeys in different localities in Sudan. Study Design: A total of 208 blood serum samples were collected from horse and donkeys from different localities in Sudan including;...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25803

The Four Aspects of Matter and Radiation

Luίs Dias Ferreira · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

The idea is advocated here that there are four possible ‘aspects’ for matter to manifest in whatever reference frame because Special Relativity admits four variations to standard Lorentz transformations: two basic variations, bradyonic and pseudotachyonic transformations, applyin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/25894

Evaluation of Corn Genotypes for Resistance to Sesamia inferens

Mohammad Taqi Rabbani, Sayed Ali Yaqubi, Tahir Noor Mohammadi, Marzia Rezaie & Mostafa Ghaderian · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Corn, as the second most important cereal cultivated in Afghanistan, is subjected to numerous biotic and abiotic stresses limiting its productivity. Sesamia inferens is a polyphagous pest attacking this crop that causes severe damage and yield losses in Afghanistan. This study wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/26089

An Analysis of Housing Problems in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria

Abuh, Paul Ojochenemi & K. T. Oyatayo · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2016

The paper focuses on Analysis of Housing Problems in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT); Abuja.             A total of 491 Questionnaire were collected and subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. Also,                focus group discussion (FGDs) involving seven (7) peopl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJASS/2016/26333

European Eel: Ecology, Threats and Conservation Status

Ogunola Oluniyi Solomon & Onada Olawale Ahmed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) stock was very abundant in the European waters until approximately over three decades ago when the stock began to decline drastically. Causes of the decline are believed to be a combination of overfishing of the eel in all its continental life...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/25850

Contextual Analysis and Perceptions of Health Workers on Migration: Perspective from Kenyatta National Hospital Staff, Nairobi Kenya

Brendah Obura, Solomon Cheboi, George Ochieng Otieno, John Paul Oyore & John G. Kariuki · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: Migration of health workers constitutes a significant barrier to expanding health interventions. In Kenya, internal migration of workers, from rural to urban areas, is just as serious as international migration. Healthcare professionals are migrating vertical and horizontal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25748