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A Note on Banach Contraction Mapping principle in Cone Hexagonal Metric Space

Abba Auwalu & Evren Hınçal · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

In this paper, we prove fixed point theorem of a self mapping in non-normal cone hexagonal metric spaces. Our result extend and improve some recent results of Azam et al., [Banach contraction principle on cone rectangular metric spaces, Applicable Analysis and Discrete Mathematic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25172

Cyathula prostrata: A Potential Herbal Hope for Hypertensives, an Animal Model Study and Its Secondary Metabolites Assessment via GC-MS

Anthony B. Ojekale, Oladipupo A. Lawal & Malik O. Lasisi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aim: The use of folkloric therapy in the management of ailments such a hypertension is a global phenomena. Extracts of Cyathula prostrata are used as alternate antihypertensive in Nigeria. This paper evaluated the scientific basis for such use. Study Design: The study involved us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/25007

Pension Fund Administration and Infrastructure Financing in Nigeria

Micah Leyira Christian & Obah Godpower Wobiaraeri · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2016

The study investigated the relationship between pension fund administration and infrastructure financing in Nigeria. The study answered four research questions and also tested four hypotheses. The correlational research design was used for the study. The population of the study c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/22534

In vitro Inhibitory Effect of Methanol Leaf Extract of Cadaba farinosa on Carbonic Anhydrase Activity

S. I. Ibrahim, D. A. Ameh, S. E. Atawodi, I. A. Umar, U. M. Jajere & S. Y. Mohammed · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the carbonic anhydrase inhibitory potential of Cadaba farinosa leaf extract. Methodology: Cadaba farinosa leaves were extracted using soxhlet apparatus by n-Hexane, followed by Ethyl acetate and then Methanol. The extracts were tested...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/24604

Analysis of the Factors Influencing Smallholder Rice Farmers’ Access to Credit in the Upper East Region of Ghana

Elisha Kwaku Denkyirah, Derick Taylor Adu, Ahmed Abdul Aziz, Elijah Kofi Denkyirah & Elvis Dartey Okoffo · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Smallholder rice farmers in the Upper East Region of Ghana lack access to credit and this can hinder adoption of technologies introduced in the region, eventually impacting on productivity of rice which is one of the major cereals cultivated and consumed in Ghana. A total of 140...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/24768

Problems’ and Prospects of Fish Farming in Some Selected Area of Bangladesh and Its Implications on Increased Fish Production

Md. Masum Abdullah & Mohammad Barad Hossain Chowdhury · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The major purpose of this research was to determine farmers’ problems’ and prospects of fish farming and its implications on increased fish production. The study was conducted in 15 villages of Kaijuri union of Faridpur district of Bangladesh. An interview schedule was used for d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/25406

Comparison of Automated System Vitek-2 with Conventional Methods, for Identification and Antibiotic Sensitivity in Gram Negative Organisms

Nayeem-u-din Wani, Mohd Suhail, Dalip Kakru, Nargis Bali, Amrish Kohli & Junaid Ahmad · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Background: Rapid bacterial identification and susceptibility testing improves patient therapy and outcome and decreases emergence of resistance. There is a need to provide rapid, efficient and accurate system for identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of pathoge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24999

Glucose Enzymatic Modulation by Vernonia amygdalina in Streptozotocin- Diabetic Wistar Rats

Anthony Emeka Ojieh, Anthony C. Okolo, Lawrence O. Ewhre, Ikenna P. Njoku, John C. Igweh & Patrick C. Aloamaka · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The present study examines the effect of some bioactive constituents of Vernonia amygdalina crude extract and fractions on enzymes involved in glucose metabolism and treatment of Diabetes Mellitus. Fresh Vernonia amygdalina leaves were extracted using ethanol. Four fractions from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24900

Eye Care Practitioners’ Perception of Oculomycosis in Ghana

Linda Gyanfosu, George Asumeng Koffuor, Samuel Abokyi & Ben Ababio-Danso · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Oculomycosis is a major cause of visual impairment and blindness in the tropical regions of the world. Practitioners’ perception of the prevalence of oculomycosis and its associated risk factors could aid in the prevention of this ocular disorder. This study therefore inves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25261

Assessing Pharmaceutical Equivalence of Generic Antibiotics Using in vitro Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Some Hospital Strains in Rwanda

Justin Ntokamunda Kadima, Jean Baptiste Nyandwi, Carole Inyange Kayitana & Albert Mashaku · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The study aimed at evaluating the pharmaceutical equivalence of generic commercial products containing same common antibiotics by testing in vitro the antimicrobial susceptibility/resistance of common bacterial isolates from patients. In total 35 different generic preparations an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25137

Mobile Phone Use and Risk of Adverse Health Impacts among Medical Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Amal A. Hegazy, Bahaa Aba Alkhail, Nabil J. Awadalla, Mahdi Qadi & Jawaher Al-Ahmadi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Internationally, there is growing concern about the adverse health effects of mobile phone use by young people. Aim: To determine the pattern of mobile phone use among medical students and determine the potential association between degree of use and self-reported hea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24339

Association of Aminotransferase Levels with Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Moein Foroughi, Forough Soltaninejad, Majid Malekmohammad & Parisa Adimi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with several metabolic disorders. The hypoxia due to OSA can alter liver function and increases the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and hepatic necrosis. Serum aminotransferase levels are predictive factors for live...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24763

Effect of Magnesium Sulphate on Cardiac Biomarkers in Pre-eclamptic Patients in Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Osun State South Western Nigeria

Stephen Olajide Awofadeju, Joshua Oloruntobi Imoru & Modupe Fisayo Asaolu · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2016

Aims: This study investigated the effect of Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO4) on cardiac biomarkers in the management of pre-eclampsia in selected tertiary hospitals in Osun State, Nigeria. This was with a view to provide scientific report for the use of MgSO4 in the management of pre-e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2016/24537

Quality and Quantity of Organic Fractions as Affected by Soil Depth in an Argiudoll under Till and No-till Systems

Juan A. Galantini, Matias Duval, Juan M. Martinez, Verónica Mora, Roberto Baigorri & José M. García-Mina · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effect of tillage systems on the quantity and quality of organic carbon fractions at different soil layers. Study Design: The experimental design was a split plot with three blocks. The long-term effects (25 years) of conv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/25205