Aim: To evaluate the long-term results of symmetrical (i.e., bilateral lateral rectus recession) (BLR rec) and asymmetrical (i.e., unilateral medial rectus resection and lateral rectus recession) (R-R) surgical treatment of patients with a diagnosis of basic-type intermittent exo...
Aim: To investigate the antihyperglycemic effect of phloretin on streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Diabetes mellitus was induced in adult male albino rats of Wistar strain weight ranges between 180-200 g by intraperitoneal administration of streptozotoc...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24114
Background: Several studies have proven that despite the availability of quite a number of novel pain management techniques and medications, optimal perioperative pain control still remains a great challenge. Therefore, this suggests that no effort should be spared towards findin...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25018
Dawn A. Seefeldt, Daniel Houlihan & Jeffrey A. Buchanan·Advances in Research·2016
The objective of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of implementing two types of high-probability of naming/low-probability of naming procedures to improve object recall memory in elderly individuals with cognitive impairment. The procedures involved the use of direc...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/24580
A rapid, efficient and environment-friendly protocol for the synthesis of naphthopyranes has been developed by one-pot condensation of 2-naphthol, various aromatic aldehydes and benzoylacetone or 1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propandione in the presence of Cu(OTf)2 as catalyst under ultrasoni...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/24655
Aim: To evaluate the effect of methanol extract of Solanum melongena on carbon tetrachloride- induced liver damage in albino rats. Methodology: The qualitative and quantitative phytochemicals screening of the plant extract were done using standard method. Liver function test such...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/23473
Considering most of our Universities that have a stationary campus map at their main entrance which in most cases is outdated; with a campus that is expanding in size and in its number of buildings, locating those buildings can be very tedious especially for someone new to the ca...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24640
Aims: To assess the validity and reliability of a measurement model in structural equation modeling (SEM). Study Design: Short research article. Place and Duration of Study: UiTM Kota Bharu Campus and International Islamic University Malaysia Kuantan Campus, between September and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25183
Aims: This paper compares the Boole and Weddle numerical integration methods to estimate the Lorenz curve and Gini Coefficient of income in Ghana. Study Design: Research Paper. Place and Duration of Study: Ghana, Secondary data for 2013 Ghana Living Standard Survey. Methodology:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24494
Finger vein authentication is a new biometric technique utilizing the vein patterns inside of fingers for personal identity verification. Vein patterns are different for each finger belong to each person; and as they are hidden underneath the skin’s surface, this makes finger vei...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24729
Aims: The aim of our study was to identify the distribution of Candida species among clinical isolates and their sensitivity pattern for common antifungal drugs. Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Government Med...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24548
Aim: The present study was designed to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Mentha piperita (L) leaf extract against clinical isolates of urinary tract infections. Introduction: M. piperita L. (Peppermint) is a strongly scented herb belonging to family Lamiaceae. The plant is s...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24031
Nowadays, the selection of construction materials depends not only on the economic or resistance characteristics but also the environmental effect, mainly for the energy usage, CO2 emissions and pollution produced during the processes to obtain them. Portland cement and lime can...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/24305
This paper uses data for England to test the effectively maintained inequality (EMI) hypothesis that individuals from ‘high’ and ‘low’ socioeconomic backgrounds have qualitatively different modal educational destinations at a given educational level. In so doing, the paper highli...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24563