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Accumulation of Toxic Metals in Soils of Different Sections of Mechanic Village Abakaliki, Nigeria and Their Health Implications

J. O. Oti Wilberforce · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Composite samples of soil were collected between June 2013 and May 2014 from different sections of mechanic village Abakaliki such as mechanic, welder, electrician and panel beater workshop. A control sample was collected from a farm near the mechanic village about 500 m away. Or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/21546

Modelling and Analysis of Microchipped Equipped Number Plate for Car Tracking System Using ‘UPPAAL’

Bakare K. Ayeni & S. O. Yisah · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

This paper presents the design and analysis of microchip equipped car number plate integrated with GPS car tracking system. A Microchipped car number plate is a technology where chips are embedded on number plates. The microchip can store data of the car owner, including registra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/19957

Equilibrium, Kinetic Studies on the Adsorption of Acid Green 3 (Ag3) Dye Onto Azolla filiculoides as Adosorbent

Davoud Balarak, Edris Bazrafshan & Ferdos Kord Mostafapour · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Batch studies were conducted for Equilibrium, kinetics studies on the biosorption of Acid Green 3 from aqueous solution by Azolla filiculoides. The variation of pH, dose of adsorbent, contact time, concentration of Acid Green 3  Dye was investigated. The optimum conditions for th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22048

Legendre and Chebyshev Polynomials for Solving Mixed Integral Equation

M. A. Abdou & M. A. Elsayed · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In this paper, the solution of mixed integral equation (MIE) of the first and second kind in time and position is discussed and obtained in the space L2[-1,1]x C[o,T],T < 1. The kernel of position is established in the logarithmic form, while the kernels of time are continuous...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/21984

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic Acid) Content in Different Parts of Moringa oleifera Grown in Bangladesh

Khondoker Shahin Ahmed, Rajib Banik, M. Hemayet Hossain & Ismet Ara Jahan · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Vitamin C is a water soluble organic compound that participates in many biological processes. The objective of the present research is to evaluate the vitamin C contents in different parts of Moringa oleifera e.g. tender and matured leaves, flowers and pods grown in Bangladesh. V...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/21119

Concentration of Organophosphorous Pesticide Residues in Water and Sediment Samples from River Ilaje, Nigeria

Akinnawo Solomon · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

The levels of organophosphorous pesticide residues were determined form water and sediment samples collected from two sampling point within river Ilaje during the dry and rainy seasons. The extracts were analyzed for the presence of organophosphorous pesticide residues using a Ga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22077

Factors Associated with Drug Counterfeit in Nigeria: A Twelve Year Review

Chika F. Ubajaka, Alphonsus C. Obi-Okaro, Obiageli F. Emelumadu, Maureen N. Azumarah, Andrew U. Ukegbu & Samuel O. Ilikannu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Drug counterfeiting poses a great danger to every society. The actual prevalence of counterfeit drugs is difficult to ascertain presently but just like other crimes, drug counterfeiting is an underground business that often comes to light mostly when death occurs. Abo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21342

Acute Psychosis Following Hydrocortisone Replacement in a Patient with Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Due to Recurrent Postoperative Pituitary Macroadenoma

Amarta Shankar Chowdhury, Dipti Sarma, Uma Kaimal Saikia, Bipul Kumar Choudhury & Utpal Bora · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Acute psychosis in patients receiving physiological corticosteroid replacement is rare. The exact mechanism of this disorder is not clear. We report a case of a 50 year old female with recurrent post operative pituitary macroadenoma who had presented to us with features of adreno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21557

Comparative Study of the Effect of Mometasone Fuorate and Levocetrizine in Alleviating the Symptom Triad of Rhinorrhoea, Nasal Obstruction and Sneezing in Patients of Allergic Rhinitis

Namit Kant Singh & P. S. Nagpure · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The aim of the study is to compare the effect of Mometasone Fuorate and Levocetrizine in alleviating the symptom triad of Rhinorrhoea, Nasal obstruction and Sneezing in patients of Allergic Rhinitis. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: Depar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22061

Antibiotic Use, Cost, and Consumption in Tertiary Hospitals in Lebanon: A Comparative Study Before and After an Implementation of Antibiotic-Restriction Program (ARP)

Alia Allouch, Hala Sabbah, Samara Hassan, Sanaa Sabbah, Nabil Droubi & Ibtissam Sabbah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To compare the antibiotic use, cost, and consumption before and after an implementation of an antibiotic-restriction program (ARP) in governmental hospitals setting in Lebanon. Study Design: A retrospective cohort study on hospitalized patients who were prescribed antibioti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22025

Laparoscopic Treatment of Hepatic Cysts: A 10-Years Single Institution Experience

Nicola Tartaglia, Alessandra Di Lascia, Pasquale Cianci, Alberto Fersini, Vincenzo Lizzi, Antonio Ambrosi & Vincenzo Neri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: This study presents our experience in the laparoscopic management of simple hepatic cysts (SHCs) and the polycystic liver disease (PCLD). Study Design: Retrospective institutional study. Place and Duration: Department of Medical and surgical Science, University of Foggia, F...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22140

Facial Tissues Donation and Facial Transplantation: Knowledge Evaluation of the Population about this New Procedure

D. C. M. D. Rossetto & A. Bakonyi Neto · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Face transplantation is a complex procedure on a medical, moral and psychological point of view. Therefore, provides many benefits in improving aesthetic function and social integration. We evaluate the knowledge of the population about the donation and transplantatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21638

Assessment of Implant Stability: Methods and Recent Advances

Aman Sachdeva, Pankaj Dhawan & Suruch Sindwani · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Achieving primary stability is of greatest importance, at the time of implant placement. A rigid fixation of implant within the host bone, in absence of micromotion is the most critical factor for successful osseointegration. Over the years, several authors have reported various...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21877

Ovicidal and Larvicidal Effects of Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) Extracts on Phlebotomus duboscqi

Mong’ are Samuel, Ng’ang’a Zipporah, Ngumbi Philip, Johnstone Ingonga & Ngure Peter · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: To evaluate the Ovicidal and larvicidal effects of Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae) extracts on Phlebotomus duboscqi. Study Design: A comparative experimental design using extracts obtained from the leaf and bark of Ricinus communis plant. Study Site: Kenya Medical Research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/22241