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Retracted: Proximate and Mineral Analysis of Methanolic Leaf Extract of Napoleona imperialis (mkpodu)

Etim Okon Effiom, Ben Inemesit Okon & Ita Roseline Okon · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Napoleona imperialis is an evergreen non-timber plant that has wound healing and antihypertensive effect. The study was undertaken to evaluate the proximate and elemental analyses of the leaf of Napoleona imperialis. The mineral elements were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23352

The Effects of Aqueous Root Bark and Seed Extracts of Azadirachta indica in the Treatment of Ticks (Hyalomma spp) in vitro

Nwosu Chukwukere Okwudili, Ugwu Chidiebere Emmanuel, Mbaya Albert, Maduka Hugh Chima Clifford, Okpogba Aloysius Ngozi & Yusuf Amina Bulama · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

The acaricidal effect of the aqueous extracts of neem (Azadrichta indica) seed and root bark on tick (Hyalomma spp) was investigated. Adult Hyalomma ticks of both sexes were incubated in aqueous extracts of neem seed and root bark. The extracts were made in varying concentrations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/24094

Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Verticillium dahliae, the Causal Agent of Verticillium Wilt of Olive in Tunisia

Yaakoub Gharbi, Emna Bouazizi, Mohamed Ali Triki & Radhouane Gdoura · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: During the last two decades, verticillium wilt of olive has spread to young olive orchards were it causes severe yield losses and death of olive trees in southern and central regions of Tunisia. Therefore, identification of the causal agent as well as the study of its patho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/23696

Backyard Chicken Production Skills of Rural Women in Yucatán, México

Ola M. S. Elkashef, L. Sarmiento-Franco & J. F. J. Torres-Acosta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Aims: The study was conducted to identify the skills level of backyard chicken production practices used by rural women in Yucatan, Mexico. Study Design: A questionnaire was used to collect data from the chicken owners, the dependent variable in this study was the skills level of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/24330

A 2D Formulation for the Helium Atom Using a Four-Spinor Dirac-like Equation and the Discussion of an Approximate Ground State Solution

D. L. Nascimento & A. L. A. Fonseca · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

We present a two-dimensional analysis of the two-electron problem which comes from the classical conservation theorems and from which we obtain a version of the Dirac equation for the helium atom. Approximate solutions for this equation are discussed in two different methods, alt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/24355

Multi-detector Computed Tomography (MDCT) Findings of Chemotherapy-Induced Cardiopulmonary Changes

Eman Helmy, Adel El-Badrawy, Magdy Settein, Mohamed Abdelghfar, Hend Ahmed El-Hadaad & Tawfik Elkhodary · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2016

Purpose: To evaluate the role of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) in detection & characterization of chemotherapy-induced cardiopulmonary changes. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 400 patients with confirmed 14 extra-pulmonary malignancies and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JCTI/2016/23439

Socio-Economic Attributes of Residents as Drivers of Adaptation to Climate Change Effects in a Nigerian Traditional Urban Center

Abel Omoniyi Afon, Olanrewaju Timothy Dada & Gbemiga Bolade Faniran · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

This paper examined residents’ socio-economic attributes as drivers of adaptation to climate change effects in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria. Through systematic random sampling, primary data were obtained from 442 household heads in the core, transition and sub-urban residential are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/23740

Biotechnological Applications of Galactomannan Matrices: Emphasis on Immobilization of Biomolecules

Priscilla B. S. Albuquerque, Luana C. B. B. Coelho, Maria T. S. Correia, José A. Teixeira & Maria G. Carneiro-da-Cunha · Advances in Research · 2016

Polysaccharides are natural polymers extracted from plants, algae, animals, fungi or obtained via fermentation that can be applied on a wide range of uses, from food to biomedical industries. Galactomannans are polysaccharides mostly extracted from the endosperm of leguminous see...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/23435

Differential Equations Applied to Atomic Force Microscopy: A Strategy to Classical Mechanics Teaching in Undergraduation

Gerson A. C. Lopes, Eduardo A. Cotta & Henrique D. da Fonseca Filho · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Aims: To purpose a didactic mechanism for the teaching of the physical and mathematical concepts with respect to the mechanical oscillations, which is commonly addressed in undergraduate courses in Physics, in the chair of Classical Mechanics or correlated ones. Place and Duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/23699

Ethnicity and Stress at Work: A Literature Review and Suggestions for Future Research

Roberto Capasso, Maria Clelia Zurlo & Andrew P. Smith · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Aims: Ethnicity and culture represent a novel topic in the literature on stress and wellbeing at work because there has not been enough consideration of them in studies of work stress. This paper aims to present a critical review and evaluate recent articles investigating ethnici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24340

Study and Design of Flare Reduction Initiative in the Region: A Case Study of Gas Flaring Reduction at Oman Liquefied Natural Gas Company

Ahmed Al-Quwaitai & Pradeep Kumar Krishnan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

In this paper examines the feasibility of eliminating flaring at Oman LNG Company by capturing the CO2present in the incoming gas during LNG ship gassing up operation. The gas containing CO2 is flared to prevent CO2 ice up and blockage at lower temperature. The project proposes a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/24027

Effect of Storage Temperature on Postharvest Quality, Ripening and Marketability of Marula Fruits (Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra)

V. E. Emongor & A. Tautsagae · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

A laboratory experiment was undertaken to investigate the effect of storage temperature on storage life and quality of marula fruits. The experimental design was a completely randomized design with three replicates. Marula tree landraces growing around Sebele area of Gaborone wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/23513

Some Features of the Bone Reaction after Implant Insertion with Rough or Smooth Surface in Experiment

M. S. Toder, A. I. Shevela, A. A. Shevela, P. A. Zheleznyi, A. P. Zheleznaia & I. V. Mayborodin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The metal implants with helicoid carving and rough or smooth polished surfaces (3S, Israel) were administrated in tibial proximal condyle of not purebred rabbits. At 2 and 6 months after intervention the bone tissues from implantation places were investigated by method of light m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24649

Risk Factors Associated with Wound Infection Following Caesarean Section - A Hospital Based Study

Asima Afzal & Shah Nawaz · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To find out the risk factors associated with wound infection following caesarean section. Design: Prospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lalla-Ded Hospital, Government Medical College...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23909

Application of Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Managing Facial Acne Scars

Muhammed Yusif Saeed, Ali M. Dhahir Elethawi, Zeyad Tariq Al-Ani & Raad A. Abdullah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Many treatment modalities were tried to treat acne scar & still big challenge for dermatologists. Radiofrequency is a non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation used in medicine for nearly 75 years and the application of autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma has been safely...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24124