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Chloroquine Resistance in a Case with Uncomplicated Plasmodium vivax Malaria: An Evolving Threat

Ganesh Kasinathan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Introduction: Chloroquine resistance is an emerging phenomenon in uncomplicated Plasmodium vivaxmalaria. Presentation of Case: This case report describes a 21 year old forest worker who was diagnosed to have Plasmodium vivax malaria on blood film microscopy and it was confirmed o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22553

Reliability of Back-Contact MWT Modules under Hot and Humid Conditions

F. Bandou, A. Hadj Arab, M. S. Belkaid, V. Rosca, M. G. Guichoux, W. Eerenstein, J. A. M. van Roosmalen & P. O. Logerais · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Aims: Back-contact metallization-wrap-through (MWT) modules made with different materials were manufactured and tested at ECN in The Netherlands. Study Design: Damp heat testing (DH, 85°C and 85% relative humidity) was performed to investigate the effect of the module materials a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/22565

Effects of the Magnetic Moments of the Interacting Particles on the Coulomb Potential: Application to Hydrogen Atom

Voicu Dolocan · Physical Science International Journal · 2015

By using a Coulomb potential, modified by the interaction between the magnetic moments of the electron and proton, we have calculated the energy levels of the hydrogen atom. We have obtained fine and hyperfine structure as well as the Lamb shift. All these effects are obtained fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/21711

Assessment of Risk Involved in the Combination Medicine of Paracetamol and Caffeine

Md. Sahab Uddin, Md. Waliullah Wali, Abdullah Al Mamun, Md. Asaduzzaman, Md. Shah Amran & Mamunur Rashid · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) with caffeine is a combination medicine indicated for the temporary relief of pain and discomfort associated with a number of conditions such as headache or muscle pain. There is a controversy going on this combination concerning their safety in patien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/22198

Frequency and Molecular Characterization of β-lactamases Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from North of Palestine

Ghaleb Adwan & Aws Abu Jaber Jaber · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and molecular characterization of AmpC β-lactamases and extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESβLs) among E. coli isolates. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biology and Biotechnology, An-Najah National University, P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/22631

Metal Distribution along the Major Roads of Trans-Amadi Industrial Complex Port Harcourt, Nigeria

P. E. Omuku, H. O. Abugu, S. C. Edeme & U. C. Umeobika · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

Topsoil samples were collected along six major roads within Trans-amadi industrial complex within the period of April to May. The pH of the soil had a range of 7.2 to 8.1, while moisture content had a range of 0.3% to 0.9%. Fe was seen to have higher concentration in all the soil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/21492

Evaluation of Selected Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) Genotypes for Resistance to Insect Pest Complex in Dry Areas of North Rift Valley, Kenya

J. J. Cheboi, P. K. Kimurto, M. G. Kinyua, O. K. Kiplagat, B. K. Towett, J. J. Kiptoo, S. C. Kirui, S. Kimno & N. V. P. R Gangarao · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Pigeonpea is an important pulse crop that has gained importance in semi-arid tropics, although its yield potential has not been fully realized due to biotic and abiotic stresses that limit its production. Insect pest complex of pod borer (Helicoverpa armigera), sucking bug (Clavi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22216

Evaluation of Technical Innovations in Bus Rapid Transit System in Lagos State, Nigeria

D. E. Amiegbebhor, J. B. Akarakiri & O. F. Dickson · Advances in Research · 2015

Lagos state is one of the largest cities in the world with an estimated population of 18,000,000 on a land mass of 3,577 sqkm. Urban mobility, Road traffic and congestion have been major challenges in the State for many years; The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme was introduced to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/20585

Innovative Debriefing Protocol for Simulation Training Improvement

Philippe Fauquet-Alekhine & Anne Boucherand · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Previous multidisciplinary study of vocational simulation training helped us to elaborate an innovative debriefing protocol for simulation training sessions in seven steps applying two key principles (called “debriefing 7S2P”). This study aimed at testing its efficacy and assessi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/22418

New Fourth-order Schroder-type Methods for Finding Zeros of Nonlinear Equations Having Unknown Multiplicity

R. Thukral · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In this paper we define two new fourth-order Schroder-type methods for finding zeros of nonlinear equations having unknown multiplicity. In terms of computational cost the new iterative methods requires six evaluations of functions per iteration. It is proved that the new methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/21820

Investigation of Morpho-chemical Characteristics and Yield Potential of Five Local Rice Cultivars

Md. Sariful Islam, Bikash Chandra Sarker Sarker, K. M. Manirul Islam, Shah Md. Shakil Ahmed & Najim Uddin · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Aims: To study morpho-chemical, yield and yield contributing characteristics of five local rice cultivars viz. Red Swarna, Jota pari, Pariza, Sugandhi and ShaitaBoro. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/21750

In vitro Meristem Culture for Rapid Regeneration of Papaya Plantlets in Liquid Media

E. K. Gatambia, Agnes W. Kihurani, Fredah K. Rimberia & Monica M. Waiganjo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is an important crop in Kenya, produced both for local consumption and export. Papaya propagation via seeds makes it difficult in differentiating gender at seedlings phase. However, in vitro system could offer a solution to this problem. This study was a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/22056

Root Cell Proliferation from Broccoli Root Tips in vitro Culture Using Indole Acetic Acid (IAA), Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and Benzylaminopurine (BAP)

A. B. M. Sharif Hossain, Nasir Adam Ibrahim & Mohammed Aleissa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Significance of the Study: Cell or tissue culture from root tips, shoot tips and leaf cuttings plays a significant role in micro-propagation in the plant production industry. Nowadays, it has been successfully done from many fruits, vegetables, ornamental and forest plants. Milli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/22417

Impact of Refugee Camps on Their Environment A Case Study Using Multi-Temporal SAR Data

Andreas Braun, Stefan Lang & Volker Hochschild · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Monitoring the environment is a key task of remote sensing in particular in areas whose access is difficult or dangerous or where dense cloud cover obscures optical information. This study proposes an assessment of landscape changes related to large refugee camps, where informati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/22392

Indices of Cardiovascular Diseases and Malaria Parisitemia amongst Solid Waste Disposal Workers in Port Harcourt Nigeria

Eleanya Evangeline Ukachi, C. K. Wachukwu, A. O. Ollor & F. U. Amuh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

The aim of this study was to evaluate the health risks of solid waste disposal workers and scavengers, involved in the handling and disposal of municipal wastes, especially their cardiovascular health. The study was carried out in Port Harcourt, Nigeria from 2011 to 2013. Male so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19514