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Potential Leading Resources in Padang Panjang City, West Sumatra: The Development of Regional Economic Based on Soft System Methodology (SSM)

Kholil ., Sri Lisa Susanty & Soecahyadi . · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

In order to improve competitiveness and enhance economic development, each region in Indonesia must be able to make the best use of its potential natural and cultural resources. The City of Padang Panjang is one of  514 district in Indonesia with great potentials for tourism indu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22285

Natural Pyrethrum Extracts Photo-stabilized with Organo Clays

Esther Maina, Harrison Wanyika & Anthony Gacanja · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Botanical pesticide use in agricultural sector over synthetic pesticide would ensure less pest resistance and reduced environmental pollution. Natural Pyrethrum Extracts (NPE) are effective, environmental friendly pesticides, but are photo-labile, limiting their use in pest contr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22433

The Potential of Jack Bean (Canavalia ensiformis) as a Replacement for Soybean (Glycine max) in Broiler Starter and Finisher Diets

K. E. Akande · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

This research study was carried out to evaluate the utilization of treated jack bean meal (JBM) and to determine its replacement value for soybean meal in broiler diets. Jack bean meal was incorporated at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% levels in both starter and finisher rations. A total o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22378

Biovalorization of Olive Mill Waste Water for the Production of Single Cell Protein from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida utilis and Pleurotus ostreatus

Ioannis Giavasis & Konstantinos Petrotos · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aims: The aim of this work was to investigate and optimize the potential of olive mill waste water (OMWW) to be utilized as a substrate for the production of single cell protein (SCP). Study Design: The study was divided in two phases, a preparatory phase for the removal of olive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/22509

Anidulafungin-induced Hepatotoxicity and Dose Reduction: A Case Report

L. W. Loo, Jocelyn Teo, Tan Thuan Tong, Winnie Lee & Andrea L. Kwa · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Anidulafungin, the newest echinocandin antifungal recently approved by the U.S. FDA, is unique among echinocandins as it undergoes biotransformation rather than being metabolized. In general, patients who received anidulafungin demonstrated low rates of adverse events. Hepatotoxi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22272

Epilepsy among Cerebral Palsy Children: Clinical Predictors and Frequency

Osama Abdel Salam, Ahmed Esmael & Mohamed El-Sherif · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorder in childhood. The risk of epilepsy is highest in children with brain abnormalities, such as cerebral palsy. There are a lot of studies showing that epilepsy varies from 12-19 percent in children with CP. Objec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/22785

Efficacy of Seratrodast, a Thromboxane A2 Receptor Inhibitor in a Double Blind Comparative Clinical Trial with Monteluklast

Bhupesh Dewan, Sanjaykumar Navale & Deepashri Shah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To assess the comparative efficacy, safety and tolerability of seratrodast versus montelukast in controlling mild to moderate asthma in adult patients. Study Design: Randomized, comparative, double blind, double dummy, multi-center, parallel group, non inferiority study. Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22917

Molecular Detection of Group A Rotavirus in Children under Five in Urban and Peri-urban Arusha, Tanzania

Elizabeth Gachanja, Joram Buza & Pammla Petrucka · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Rotavirus gastroenteritis is the leading cause of severe diarrhea in children under the age of five years worldwide.  However, very little information is available on Rotavirus status in Tanzania.  Aims: The project aimed at investigating Rotavirus infection in Tanzan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22886

The Interactive Roles of Some Toxic Metals, Micronutrients, Antioxidant Vitamin and Sex Hormones in Nigerians with Sickle Cell Disease

Funmilola Comfort Oladele, Mabel Ayebatonyo Charles-Davies, Titilola Stella Akingbola & Francis Adebayo Adeniyi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To define the involvement of sex hormones-estradiol, testosterone, toxic metals and micronutrients in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). Study Design: A case control study. Place and Duration of Study: Departments of Chemical Pathology and  Haematology, College of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22587

A Geospatial Approach to Socio Economic Factors Influencing Accessibility to Secondary Educational Institution in Ogun State, Nigeria

S. A. Ogunyemi, K. H. Muibi, A. T. Alaga, O. Babatimehin, O. O. Ajileye, S. A. Samson, J. E. Adewoyin, Oloko-Oba O. Mustapha, O. Fasote, I. A. Olaoluwa & A. S. Halilu · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The study examined the pattern of secondary school in both urban and rural areas in Ogun State, Nigeria, effects of physical facilities in students’ enrolment and how parents’ educational qualification affects students’ enrolment. Primary data was collected through a questionnair...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/22180

Education Stakeholder’s Constraints in Policy Decisions for Effective Policy Implementation in Nigeria

Ibrahim Yaro, Rozita Arshad & Dani Salleh · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Stakeholder’s participation in policy decisions and implementation was identified as an effective mechanism of ensuring educational quality and development. Through literature and document review this paper is aimed at identifying the factors that impede effective stakeholder par...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/22606

Impact of Collaborative Learning on Academic Achievement in Mathematics of Secondary Students in the School Hostel in Rural Area in India

Monoranjan Bhowmik · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Collaborative learning is basically known as a teaching arrangement such as small, heterogeneous groups of students work jointly to achieve a certain goal. Students or peers are encouraged and supported themselves, mentally they are aware that the responsibilities are themselves,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/19819

Investigating the Causes and Impacts of Gully Erosion in Auchi, Nigeria

Umar Kadiri Afegbua, Justin Uwazuruonye & Braimoh Jafaru · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The causes and impacts of the gully erosion menace in the Auchi community of Edo State, Nigeria, have been investigated. It was established that various factors bordering on anthropogenic and natural causes which include excessive rainfall, underlying geology of Auchi, nature of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22582

The Study of Climate Change

J. O. Aribisala Aribisala, O. M. Ogundipe & O. O. Akinkurolere · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

This study focuses on establishing whether climate change has been occurring in Nigeria. Four States in the South Western part of the country were considered in the study. Climatic data like the rainfall, raindays, surface air temperature for a period of 32 years were collected a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22389

Callus Cell Proliferation and Explants Regeneration Using Broccoli Shoot Tip in vitro Culture: Biochemical and Antioxidant Properties

A. B. M. Sharif Hossain, Imdadul Haq, Mohammed Saad Aleissa, Nasir Adam Ibrahim & Kamaludin Bin Rashid · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Significance of the Study: Nowadays cell or tissue culture has been successfully performed using different types of species like fruit, vegetable, ornamental and forest plant. Millions of explants can be produced by tissue or cell culture per year in any plant production industry...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22665