Aims: To isolate and determine the antimicrobial resistance and susceptibilities of Staphylococcus aureus from patients hospitalized at State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Design: Prospective cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25360
Aim: The aim of study was to show the combined influence of nimotuzumab (NTM) and EGF on the proliferation, apoptosis by breast cancer cells line MCF-7. Methodology: Cell line was cultivated in DMEM under standart conditions. Nimotuzumab and EGF was added to the cells which reach...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26052
Bees are winged insects that produce honey by their activities with the nectar of flowers. The honey produced is sweet and are finding replacement for sugar nowadays. Honey bees live in hives where the honey combs being formed by the bees are being deposited. Various methods had...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/23529
The depletion of soil nutrients and organic matter as accentuated by the non-adoption of appropriate soil management practices is one cause of the yield decline that compels farmers to abandon plantain orchards after two to three production cycles. Information on soil manageme...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/22910
Aims: This paper aims to examine the relationship between a training program designed for students with learning disabilities and their perceived competence. The research investigates the strong need for detecting the obstacles hindering Jordanian students, especially those at th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24328
The Social Work Program in Qatar University is one of three programs, together with the Sociology and Psychology programs, in the Department of Social Sciences, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Due to the lack of evidence on the current program efficiency, quali...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/25335
Information on soil fertility status is key in predicting the relative response of soils to fertilizer application and adopting appropriate management practices. The present study was conducted to assess the fertility status of the soils of the Dawja Watershed in Enebse Sar Midir...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/21646
Global demand for electrical energy has never been higher than it is currently. This high demand for electricity has driven need for innovative and sustainable power production schemes. The current power system is therefore challenged with the need for quality, reliable and susta...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/25722
One-leg stance (OLS) training is recommended to prevent falls in elderly people. However, most elderly have difficulty in performing OLS for an extended period of time. Hence they need to use hand help when performing OLS training. The effects of hand help on body sway and leg mu...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/19326
Broiler chickens require adequate feed intake and uninterrupted emission of heat for intensive growth. An eight-week feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of stocking density on performance, carcass yield and meat composition of broilers. A total of 240 one-day o...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24372
The possibility of co-infection between malaria and HIV in Nigeria is of tremendous public health concern. The study was designed to investigate the prevalence of malaria and HIV dual infection. A total of one hundred and fifty persons (150) showing signs and symptoms of malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25961
Introduction: Overweight, obesity and their complications are major public health problems because of their effects on individuals, families and communities. The objective of this study was to describe the lipid profile patterns of overweight and obese adult primary care patients...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25876
This study centred on peer mentoring as an intervention strategy for improving classroom interaction and attitude towards teaching among Benue State secondary school science teachers. The study employed two research designs: the survey and the quasi experimental designs. The surv...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/24750
Tea is consumed almost worldwide as a beverage and for its perceived health benefits. Tea has been used in folk medicine to treat a wide range of disorders. Tea is believed to be safe but recent studies suggest that under certain conditions, components of tea may be toxic to the...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25296
Introduction: Early sexual debut, having multiple sex partners, and non-use of condoms are some of the risky sexual behaviors among young people that makes them vulnerable to many health problems such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/25462