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Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Salmonella Strains Isolated from Beef in Namibia

Renatus Shilangale, Godwin Kaaya & Percy Chimwamurombe · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella strains isolated from beef in Namibia. Methodology: To assess the antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella, a total of 81 strains isolated from 9508 routine beef samples from January 2008...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/19775

A Block Hybrid Implicit Algorithms for Solution of First Order Differential Equations

Y. A. Yahaya & Asabe A. Tijjani · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

The paper consider the derivation of block hybrid algorithms , with k=4 for solution of first order ordinary differential equations, we adopted the method  of interpolation and collocation of power series approximation to generate  the continuous formula, which  was evaluated at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/19682

Seedling Emergence of Blighia sapida (K. D. Konig) Seeds Subjected to Different Lengths of Storage and Pretreatments

Olufunke O. Olayode & Theodora N. Osuji · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Aims: The study investigated the influence of different lengths of storage at room temperature and pretreatments on seedling emergence of Blighia sapida seeds. Study Design: Randomized complete block design with four replicates was used. Place and Duration of Study: The experimen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/21924

High Prevalence of Isolated Hepatitis B Core Antibody among Adults in Oyo State, Nigeria: The Need for Review of Diagnostic and Vaccination Guidelines

Olufunmilayo Gbonjubola Oyero & Ewean Chukwuma Omoruyi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Ten years of neonatal immunization with hepatitis B vaccine has not had any significant effect on the prevalence of the disease in Nigeria. Aim: To investigate hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers as potential risk factors for viral transmission. Study Design: A pilot prev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/21523

Revaluing the Tzanck Test: A Comparative Study with Direct Immunofluorescence for Herpes Virus

A. Rocher, A. Angeleri, J. Rofrano, R. Absi, L. Sardi Segovia & L. Palaoro · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Tzanck Test (TT) is a sensitive method applicable to mucocutaneous lesions. Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) for Simplex Herpes Virus (HSV) is now a simple, no routine clinical laboratory practice, allows to differentiate the types of virus. Objectives: To evaluate t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22473

Plant-derived Tetranortriterpenoid, Methyl Angolensate Activates Apoptosis and Prevents Ehrlich Ascites Carcinoma Induced Tumorigenesis in Mice

Kishore K. Chiruvella, Mayilaadumveettil Nishana, Vidya Gopalakrishnan, Somasagara R. Ranganatha, Satish Kumar Tadi, Bibha Choudhary & Sathees C. Raghavan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Cancer is a leading health problem throughout the world. For decades, natural plant products have been playing promising roles as anticancer agents. Objective: The present study aims to investigate the chemotherapeutic potential of methyl angolensate (MA), purified fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21952

Is It Possible to Increase the Diagnosis Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders in Emergency Departments: A Prospective Study from Turkey?

Yuksel Kivrak, Gulsen Cigsar, Mehmet Hanifi Kokacya & Mehmet Fatih Ustundag · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: Psychiatric disorders are common in society, particularly among patients in hospitals and emergency departments. Physicians may overlook psychiatric disorders. Improper diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders may have harmful effects on patients and society. Depress...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22400

Role of Gender in Family Farming in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

C. M. Ekenta, M. O. Akinola & K. Usman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Family farming is one of the most predominant forms of agriculture world- wide and plays significant role in household food security. The roles of men and women in the household are very important in sustaining family farming. The study examined the role of gender in family farmi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22803

Assessment of Rural and Agricultural Development Projects in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

A. I. Age, S. K. Vihi & O. D. Adeiza · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The research study was carried out to assess the present state of the Rural and Agricultural Development Project in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The population of this study consisted of all the Rural farmers in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. Data for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22462

Coexistance of Masked Philadelphia Chromosome and BCR-ABL1 Rearrangement with JAK2 (V617F) Point Mutation-A Case Report

Semir Mešanović, Haris Šahović & Goran Šarkanović · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

In accordance with the last World Health Organization (WHO) classification, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are classified on the basis of the presence or absence of BCR-ABL1 gene transcript, or the presence or absence of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) in the karyotype. Previou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/22951

H2O2-clearance Kinetics of Crude Catalase Preparations from Prostate Cancer Cell Lines Treated with Physiological and Synthetic Small Organic Ligands of PPAR-γ

Justice Kwabena Sarfo & Theresia Thalhammer · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aim: To determine the differences in H2O2-clearance of two prostate cancer cell lines PC-3 and LNCaP treated with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) ligands 15-deoxy-Δ 12, 14 – prostaglandin J2 (PGJ2) and nafenopin (Naf) Study Design: Catalase activity in c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/20795

The Effects of Genotype and Irrigation Regime on PSII Heat Tolerance in Cotton

Cristiane Pilon, John L. Snider, Derrick M. Oosterhuis & Dimitra Loka · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: Differences in tolerance to drought and heat stresses exist among cotton species and between modern and obsolete genotypes. However, it is not clear if increases in thermostability under water deficit are associated with genotypic differences in drought tolerance. Therefore...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/22632

PID Control Design of Sideslip Angle for a Fixed-Wing Mini-UAV

B. K. Aliyu, A. A. Petinrin & J. A. Adewumi · Advances in Research · 2015

Sideslip angle is one of the state variables in the lateral state-space dynamics of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Large asymmetric aerodynamic loads can be induced on a UAV’s fuselage, even at zero sideslip. For steady and level flight, this angle must be controlled. To contr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/22738

Infectious Crystalline Keratopathy Caused by Diphtheroids Treated with Intrastromal Antibiotics in a Post-corneal Transplant Patient

Archimedes Lee D. Agahan & Raymond Nelson C. Regalado · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2015

Purpose: To present a case of infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Diphtheroids in a post-corneal transplant patient. Design: Prospective, interventional case report. Case Report: This is a case of a 44 year-old male seen at a tertiary hospital in Manila, Philippines. He...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/22864

Studies of Oxyanion Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Zeolite and HDTMA-Br Surface Modified Organo-Zeolite

Hutaf M. Baker · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

In the present study, the Jordanian zeolite was modified with cationic surfactant, hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMA-Br), and this organo-zeolite was used to remove the nitrate ion (oxyanion). Batch experiments were carried out using zeolite at different parameters; isoth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22053