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Reproductive Performance of Breeder Rabbits Fed Diets with Graded Levels of Orange Pulp Meal as Energy Source

O. O. Effiong, L. E. Asuquo & B. E. Atiata · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

The study was designed to access the reproductive performance of breeder rabbits fed graded levels of orange pulp meal (OPM). The pulps were gathered, sun-dried and milled prior to proximate analysis and feed formulation. Four experimental diets were formulated to supply 18% crud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22789

Optimum Step-Stress Accelerated Life Test Plan for Lomax Distribution with an Adaptive Type-II Progressive Hybrid Censoring

Amal S. Hassan, Salwa M. Assar & A. Shelbaia · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

The adaptive type-II progressive hybrid censoring has the advantage of saving both the total test time and the cost of the experiment; also it increases the efficiency of the statistical analysis. This article discusses k-level step stress accelerated life tests based on an adapt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/21964

The Relationship between the Antimicrobial Properties of Benzylpenicillin and the Quantum Chemical Parameters of Its Structure (The DFT Method)

V. А. Babkin, D. S. Andreev, А. А. Pristanskov, L. М. Lisina, А. I. Rakhimov, N. А. Rakhimova, V. S. Belousova & G. E. Zaikov · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The relationship between the antimicrobial properties of benzylpenicillin and its electronic structure, the analysis of which has been carried out by the quantum chemical DFT-PBE0 / 6-311g **method, has been examined   for the first time. The carbonyl groups of benzylpenicillin r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22022

Hexagonal Array Grammar System

K. Sujathakumari, Jismy Joseph & K. S. Dersanambika · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In 1995, J.Dassow, R.Freund, and G.Paun extended the concept of cooperating grammar system in string case to array grammars by introducing cooperating array grammar system in rectangular grids [1]. Motivated by the fact that, hexagonal arrays on triangular grid can be treated as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/22764

Farmers’ Usage of Agrochemicals in a Maize Based Multi Cropping System: A Case Study of Small Holder Farmers in Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria

J. O. Okunlola & K. E. Owolabi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The need to introduce farmers to new technologies in agricultural production cannot be over emphasized. This is because most of the farmers still utilize the traditional agricultural practices which affect their farm output. The study therefore examined the factors affecting the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/17272

Branching Pattern Modeling for Psychotoria species and Their Deterministic Algorithm

Masahiro Watari · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Back Ground: The branching patterns and the subsequent elongations of two shrub Psychotria species, Pyschotoria rubra and Psychotoria manillensis, in Okinawa Island, the Ryukyu Islands, Japan, were examined by Watanabe. His results showed that Hamilton's classi cation for Psychot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/21972

Some Applications of Bipolar Soft Set: Characterizations of Two Isomorphic Hemi-Rings via BSI-h-Ideals

Khizar Hayat & Tahir Mahmood · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In this study, we intended to present insights into bipolar soft set in the union of two isomorphic hemi-rings. This concept provides a new soft algebraic tool in many uncertainties problems. We introduced BS-h-sum and BS-h-product of BS-sets. In particular, we discussed bipolar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/22028

Calcium Polycarbophil in the Management of Fecal Incontinence

Tatsuya Abe, Masao Kunimoto, Yoshikazu Hachiro, Yoshiaki Ebisawa, Houhei Hishiyama & Masanori Murakami · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Few clinical studies have assessed the efficacy of calcium polycarbophil that is currently recommended as an ideal and initial bulk-forming agent in patients with fecal incontinence. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes of calcium polyca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22709

Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Their Relationship with Testosterone in Male Auto Mechanics in Ibadan, Nigeria

S. A. Adekola, M. A. Charles-Davies, A. A. Onifade & S. U. Okoli · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Occupational exposure to mixed chemicals generates free radicals with inadequate antioxidants resulting in oxidative stress. Recently, hypogonadism in male auto-mechanics was associated with oxidative stress. Studies show that testosterone, a male hormone increases the activities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22350

Monocyte Chemoattractant Protien-1 (MCP-1) and Atherosclerosis in End Stage Renal Disease Patients

Gamal A. Tawfik, Fawzy A. Khalil, Seham A. Omar, Mohammed M. Keshawy & Hamdy Sliem · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Emerging evidences suggest that inflammation is involved in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases. Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) has a central role in atherogenesis. The study was performed as a cross-sectional study to determine the role of MCP-1 i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22852

Timing of Levothyroxine in the Treatment of Primary Hypothyroidism

Jawad Hassan Ahmed, Zainab Najim Abdul-Nabi AL-Emara & Abbas Ali Mansour · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: Timing of levothyroxine (L-thyroxine) administration seems beneficial for early obtaining thyroid state. The present study aimed at investigating the best time of L-thyroxine administration that can achieve earlier normalization of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and free...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22757

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction in Loan Acquisition: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Ghana

Collins Kankam-Kwarteng & Jacob Donkor · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

The financial sector of Ghana is now characterized by increasing competition in the granting of loans to its customers. Most of the banks are employing cutting edge technology to improve the quality of their services and to roll out new products including loans for their clients....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/21801

Histological Study on the Anterior Pituitary Gland of Monosodium Glutamate-Administered Adult Male Wistar Rats

Smart I. Mbagwu, Okwudili O. Udemezue, Uzozie C. Ofoego & Promise E. Ikhine · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

The routine use of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a food additive found in commercial food products has being generating controversy regarding its health effects. This study investigated the effects of MSG administration on the histology of anterior pituitary gland in rats. Twenty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/16705

Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function Morbidity in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease in Population of West Bengal

Jayanta Kr. Mallick, Kaushik Ghosh, Sanat Kumar Jatua, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Sisir Chakraborty, Kabita Dabadi, Susmita Ghosh & Mrinal Pal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Right ventricular dysfunction is a well known complication or association of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Only recently the association of Left ventricular dysfunction with COPD has gained importance. Whether this is an independent co-morbidity or a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/20607

A Tough Pill to Swallow- Spontaneous Retropharyngeal Hematoma: A Rare and Unusual Complication of Rivaroxaban Therapy

Ali Naqvi, Dalia Hawwass & Arnold Seto · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2015

Aims: We present the first case of a patient that developed a spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma as a complication of rivaroxaban therapy. Case Presentation: A 49-year-old Caucasian male with chronic atrial fibrillation on rivaroxaban presented to the hospital with a rapidly ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2015/22666