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The Profile of Communication Mathematics and Students’ Motivation by Joyful Learning-based Learning Context Malay Culture

Della Amrina Yusra & Sahat Saragih · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

This research was a descriptive qualitative study conducted in three phases, namely the pre-court stage, the stage of field work and data analysis stage. Subjects in this study were six students of class VII MTs Yaspi Medan Labuhan with two subjects capable of good mathematics co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/25521

Synthesis, Spectroscopic Studies and Antimicrobial Activity of Novel Aromatic Hydrazones Derived from 1-Hydralazinophthalazine

Joseph N. Yong, Peter F. Asobo, Kennedy D. Nyongbela, Romanus N. Njong & Oswald N. Nfor · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

Aims: To synthesize novel Schiff bases, determine their structures by spectroscopic methods including IR, 1H and 13C NMR, single crystal X-ray diffraction and elemental analysis and test them against some selected bacterial strains. Methodology: 1-Hydralazinophthalazine was conde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/26059

Major Diseases among Underserved Population of Ogun State, Nigeria

A. K. Adeneye, B. Adewale, A. Z. Musa, E. E. Afocha, S. M. C. Ezeugwu, J. Yisau, T. Y. Raheem, D. O. Akande, A. O. Akinremi, O. A. Runsewe, M. A. Sulyman, O. O. Adewoyin, M. A. Mafe & I. A. O. Ujah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aim: To assess major health challenges of underserved communities. Study Design: This descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in May 2014 probed into major health challenges of underserved communities where community-based health insurance scheme (CBHIS) was to be implemented...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25886

N-chlorotaurine and N-bromotaurine Combination Regimen for the Cure of Valacyclovir-unresponsive Herpes Zoster Comorbidity in a Multiple Sclerosis Patient

Anthony M. Kyriakopoulos, Stella Logotheti, Janusz Marcinkiewicz & Markus Nagl · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2016

Aims: Skin herpes zoster frequently affects immunocompromised patients including multiple sclerosis patients that belong to a distinct category of autoimmunity. Although considered a manageable condition, non-immunocompetent patients are suboptimally targeted by the gold standard...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/25476

In-vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant Potency of Organic Extracts of Leaves of Corchorus depressus Linn.

Fazilatun Nessa & Saeed A. Khan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aim: Evaluation of free radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibitory activities of commercially available leaves of Corchorus depressus Linn. by in-vitro chemical analysis. Methodology: Four different solvent extracts methanol-CDM, ethanol-CDE, ethyl acetate-CDEA and hexa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/26006

Screening of Fifteen Mangrove Plants Found in Sri Lanka for in-vitro Cytotoxic Properties on Breast (MCF-7) and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HepG2) Cells

Sameera R. Samarakoon, Chanthirika Shanmuganathan, Meran K. Ediriweera, Poorna Piyathilaka, Kamani H. Tennekoon & Ira Thabrew · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: Evaluation of cytotoxic potential on the leaves and stem bark extracts of 15 mangrove plants grown in Sri Lanka on breast cancer (MCF -7) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells. Place and Duration of Study: At the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/26107

Effect of Acute Administration of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Moringa oleifera on Immunoglobulin levels in Wistar Rats

S. O. Ojeka, O. Obia & D. V. Dapper · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: This present study aims to determine the effect of acute administration of aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera leaf on immunoglobulins in wistar rats. Methods: Acute toxicity study of aqueous Moringa oleifera leaf extract was done using 24 mice divided into six (6) groups o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/24880

Inhibition of Major Listeria monocytogenes Serotypes Grown in Media Supplemented with Aqueous Extracts of Gongronema latifolium and Vernonia amygdalina

Ogueri Nwaiwu · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aims: To determine the growth inhibitory effect of extracts of Gongronema latifolium and Vernonia amygdalina on major Listeria monocytogenes serotypes. Study Design: Preliminary analytic observational studies. Place and Duration of Study: University of Nottingham, United Kingdom;...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/26026

Assessing the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on CD4, Hemoglobin Level and Weight in HIV Infected Children (0-15 Years) Residing in Nkambe, North West Region, Cameroon

Lem Edith Abongwa, Ntonifor Helen Ngum, Nantia Akono Edouard, Nfor Germaine & Charles Fokunang · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has greatly decreased the mortality and morbidity of children living with HIV by reducing the viral load, increase CD4 count thus improving the health of HIV clients. This study seeks to assess the impact of ART on CD4+ Cell Count, weight...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26088

Tensile Properties of High-purity Ca Metal

Austin Shaw, Liang Tian & Alan Russell · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Recent interest in using calcium (Ca) as a reinforcement metal in Al/Ca metal-metal composites prompted this study of the mechanical properties of high-purity Ca metal. Previously reported measurements of Ca’s mechanical properties were performed on Ca of relatively low purity (~...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/26293

Bioavailability of Plastic Contaminants and Their Effects on Plastic Bottled and Sachet Drinking Water Supplies

E. I. Atuanya, O. M. Adeghe & U. Udochukwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: This study examined the bioavailability of plastic contaminants and their effects on plastic bottled and sachet drinking water supplies in Benin City. Methodology:  Plastic bottled water produced by Eva water supplies was collected in triplicates and three brands of sachet d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25265

Effects of Used Engine Oil as an Admixture in Concrete Durability

S. Beddu, N. Shafiq, M. F. Nuruddin, N. L. M. Kamal & S. N. Sadon · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Excellent flowability is one of the important characteristics of concrete for easier handling and placing and it facilitates the removal of undesirable air voids by introducing superplasticizer (SP). But due to environmental issue related to the waste during SP production, altern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/20738

Genetic Algorithm-based Cost Optimization Model for Power Economic Dispatch Problem

Samuel A. Oluwadare, Gabriel B. Iwasokun, Olatubosun Olabode, O. Olusi & Akintoba E. Akinwonmi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

In any power generation and distribution system, a continuous balance must be maintained between electrical generation and varying load demand, while the system frequency, voltage levels, and security must all be kept constant and the cost of generation maintained at minimal leve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/24347

Impact of Gas Flaring on Cardiopulmonary Parameters of Residents in Gas Flaring Communities in Niger Delta Nigeria

Ovuakporaye Simon Irikefe, Igweh C. John & Aloamaka Chukwma Peter · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of gas flare on cardiopulmonary parameters in some states of the Niger Delta. The study aimed to determine the impact of gas flare on blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, peak expiratory flow rate and associated change...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25326