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Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles from Zinc Formate and Their Optical Properties

Susmita Boruah, Syeda Mustafiza, Devojit Saikia, Heerok Jyoti Saikia, Partha P. Saikia & Mrinal K. Baruah · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Zinc oxide nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by alkaline precipitation method from zinc formate dihydrate and sodium hydroxide using sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) as a surface active agent. In another experiment, the zinc salt was heated at 600°C for comparison with the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22660

Retrospective Study of 33 Dogs Diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (OSA) by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) at FMVZ Vet Hospital, UNESP-Botucatu, SP

Maurício Orlando Wilmsen, Tália Missen Tremori & Noeme Sousa Rocha · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim of Study: Evaluate cases of dogs with osteosarcoma, when diagnoses using FNAC. Study Design: A retrospective study, from archive at Veterinary Hospital, selected 33 dogs of different races, 23 females (69.6%) and 10 males (30.3%) were addressed, the age of tested dogs ranged...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/22707

Character and Problem Analysis of Sachet Water Hawkers in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria

Falaye Abiola Joseph · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Hawking is a common practice which hampers urban dignity. The study assessed “who”, “why”, “where”, and “when” the hawkers of sachet water carry out their business; in view of examining the associated physiological and psychological effects of their operations. 32 questionnaires...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22476

Food Allergy Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices: A Pilot Study of the General Public and Food Handlers

K. Lessa, M. Lozano, M. J. Esteve & A. Frigola · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objective: We have assessed the factors that might improve the free food allergen at the restaurants. In addition, we have compared food handlers knowledge with the general public knowledge about food allergens. Design:  Cross-sectional, via questionnaires. Participants: A total...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2016/20696

Fungal Infections in Aseer Central Hospital: A Retrospective Laboratory-based Study of 340 Cases during the Years 2011 to 2015

Hosam M. Almahdi, Shruti Malik, Martin R. P. Joseph, Ali M. F. Alqahtani, Naif S. H. Alqarni, Ahmed A. A. Alshamrani, Saad D. H. Alshahrani, Ali M. A. Moshibah, Hatem A. F. Alkazman, Mohammed A. S. Almhameed, Khalid M. S. Alsleem, Abdulmajeed S. A. Alqahtani, Majdi A. Mahfouz & Mohamed E. Hamid · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Objectives: The incidence of fungal infections is increasing due to increasing episodes of risk factors such as immune competence; broader used of antibiotics and longer hospital stays. This study aimed to analyze fungal isolates from patients admitted to Aseer Central Hospital b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22650

A Case Study of Delayed Primary Suturing in Facial Injuries Following Animal Bites

Shrinivas Chavan, Vasant Pawar, S. K. T. Jain, Sachin Bansod, Mangala Sonvani & Manu S. Babu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To evaluate the role of delayed primary suturing in prevention of sepsis and achieving better cosmetic appearance in animal bite injuries over the head and neck areas.   Study Design: Prospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Otorhinolaryng...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22634

A Review of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Huseyin Savas Gokturk & Mehmet Demir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal discomfort, chronic abdominal pain, dysphagia, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation are more common in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) than in the general population. Studies published in the past two decades hav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21579

Carotenoid Levels, Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity Variations in Varieties of Citrullus lanatus under Storage at Room Temperature

J. Y. Jr. Hena, D. M. Andala, H. N. Nyambaka & M. P. Nawiri · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are economically burdening and are globally projected to increase deaths upto 75% by 2030. With the cause partly attributed to unhealthy diets, the major contributing factor is production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/22547

Gradually “Disappearing”: A Look at the Status of Area Harvested of Millet in Togo, Determinants and Policy Implications

Boansi David · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

As a traditional crop in many developing countries, millet, by virtue of its high nutritive qualities, longer shelf-life, tolerance to drought and provision of multiple security has served and continues to serve as a relevant crop for enhancing food security and reducing poverty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22603

Market Integration and Price Dynamics of Sesame in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

T. A. K. Anzaku, S. A. N. D. Chidebelu & A. I. Achike · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study was to principally determine the efficiency of the marketing system of sesame in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. This is to provide empirical knowledge on the level of efficiency and competitiveness useful for improving the marketing system for economic development. Analysis o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22312

Cell Proliferation Using Broccoli Leaf Cutting in vitro Culture: Its Biochemical and Antioxidant Properties

A. B. M. Sharif Hossain, Imdadul Haq, Nasir Adam Ibrahim & Mohammed Aleissa · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Significance of the study: Tissue or cell culture keeps a significant role in micro-propagation in the plant production industry. Nowadays it has been successfully performed from many species in plant. Millions of explants can be produced by tissue or cell culture per year in any...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/22322

In-vitro and in-vivo Activities of the Ethanol Pulp Extract of Annona muricata (Linn) Fruit in Albino Rats Infected with Salmonella typhi

Ebenener Oluyemi Dada & Olajide Sunday Faleye · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aims: To investigate the in-vitro and in-vivo activities of the crude ethanolic extract of unripe Anonna muricata fruits in albino rats infected with Salmonella typhi. Methodology: Matured unripe fruits of A. muricata were collected, dried, powdered and extracted using 70% ethano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/22457

On k-cordial Labeling of Some Graphs

M. V. Modha & K. K. Kanani · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In this paper we present k-cordiality of one point union of some path, cycle and star related graphs. We prove that bistar graph Bm,n is k-cordial for all k, restricted square graph B2n,n of Bistar is k-cordial for all k. We also prove that one point union of cycle C3 with star g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/21768

Moments of Truncated Skew-t Distribution and Graph Theory Applied to the Shortest Path Problem

C. José A. González & Julián A. A. Collazos · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In the shortest path problem most approaches has been proposed over the last twenty years are focused to deterministic approaches. Stochastic approaches that include theory of truncated asymmetric probability distributions have not been tackled in the literature of optimal paths....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/22577