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Psychotherapy and Lausanne Trilogue Play: A Case Report

M. Gatta, M. Stucchi, L. Svanellini, I. Toldo, M. J. Difronzo, L. Sudati & E. Ferruzza · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Aims: This case study aims to explore the use of Lausanne Trilogue Play and its related video-feedback intervention, through the Explanation of a clinical single case. The clinical intervention involves both child psychotherapy and parental support. Presentation of Case: P. is a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/20603

Comparison of Alexithymia and Quality of Life in Gifted and Non-gifted High School Students

Nafiseh Majidi Yaichi & Mahbobeh Faramarzi · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Aim: With respect to the fact that students will undertake management in various areas of community in future, it seems necessary to recognize the issues influencing their emotions and expression. Therefore, the purpose of the present study is to investigate alexithymia and quali...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/20318

Potential of Stimulants to Augment Rehabilitation in the Acute Stroke Setting: Preliminary Support

Jenny M. Ngo, Michael Korsmo, Karen C. Albright, Mansi M. Jhaveri, Ramy E. l. Khoury & Sheryl Martin-Schild · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Aims: The objective of these case studies is to explore the possibility of using neurostimulants during the acute stage of stroke to facilitate effective rehabilitation of patients with severe strokes. Presentation of Cases: In Case 1, methylphenidate was administered to a 63 yea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/20621

Impact of Mass Praziquantel Administration for Controlling Schistosoma haematobium Infection in Schoolchildren from Bamako, Mali

A. Dabo, M. Diallo, A. Z. Diarra, S. Sidibé, S. Togola & O. Doumbo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: Uro-genital schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. For the control of the disease, the frequent and periodic use of mass praziquantel administration (MPA) is recommended. However, despite of several preventive chemotherap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19119

The Impact of Pictorial Representations in Teaching Math Word Problems to a Child with Autism

Hosin Shirvani · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The study used a single subject A-B-A research design because it used one subject, an 18-year old boy participant who was diagnosed with having higher spectrum Autism (Asperger). The investigator examined the effect of pictorial representations of math word problems on the partic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/20184

Didactic Model of Crisis Management for Women in Professional Crisis Situations

Anita Racene & Vija Dislere · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The research aim is to work out and to evaluate the Didactic Model of Crisis Management for Women in Professional Crisis Situations developed by the authors. The target audience is women who wish or are forced to change their occupation due to a professional crisis situation. Stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/20619

Developing Interactions between Language and Motor Skills in the First Three Years of Formal Handwriting Education

Ida M. Bosga-Stork, Jurjen Bosga, Jules L. Ellis & Ruud G. J. Meulenbroek · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: The present study was designed to provide a basis for teachers and therapists to better understand primary school children’s handwriting problems in the face of the complex relationships that exist between literacy skills with the goal to contribute to treatment choices. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/20703

Geochemical and Statistical Approach to Assessing Trace Metal Accumulations in Lagos Lagoon Sediments, South Western, Nigeria

Popoola Samuel Olatunde, Ibitola Mayowa Philiphs, Appia Youpele Juliano & Titocan Mark Imhansoeleva · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The study areas is located in the Northern, central and the southern part of  Lagos Lagoon, South western Nigeria, longitude 3° 22' 27.97" to 3° 28' 58.60" East and latitude 6° 27' 41.44" to 6° 35' 42.60" North. Sediment samples were collected from bottom sediments in twelve samp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/20333

The Effect of Choline Chloride on the Performance of Broiler Chickens

Ikechukwu R. Igwe, Chidi J. Okonkwo, Uchechi G. Uzoukwu & Charles O. Onyenegecha · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: A study was conducted to investigate the effect of graded levels of choline on the growth performance, dressed carcass yield, internal organs and haematological parameters of broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: A total of three hundred day old mixed sex broiler chicks w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/19372

Gastrointestinal Helminth Infections in a Ruminant Livestock Farm in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria

Ogudo Uche Sylvia, Oluwole Akinola Stephen, Mogaji Hammed Oladeji, Adeniran Adebiyi Abdulhakeem, Alabi Oladimeji Micheal & Ekpo Uwem Friday · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections in ruminant livestock at DUFARMS holding of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place of Study: The study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18812

Fuzzy Adaptive Control Design of Induction Motor Speed Sensorless Based on MRAS

Sheng Ou, Haishan Liu, Qun Peng, Shiyang Qi, Cong Feng, Pinlong Mo & Guoying Liu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

In order to solve the real-time parameter adjustment problem of the speed sensorless vector control system for the induction motor, the paper presents a fuzzy self-adaptive method with intelligent gain adjustment. By the means of the sensorless vector control for induction motor,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/19893

Measurement of Thermal Conductivity and Specific Heat Capacity of Three Major Geomorphological Units in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Samuel T. Ebong, Ekaette S. Attai & Emmanuel O. Joshua · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The thermal conductivity (k) and the specific heat capacity (C) of some samples collected from three major landforms in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria; namely Beach Ridge Sand (BRS), Coastal Plane Sand (CPS), Sandstone/Shale Hill Ridges (SHR) were measured. Results show that an increas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/17834

Morphological Characters of Guava landraces in Western and Coastal Kenya

Liharaka Mercy Kidaha, Amos Emitati Alakonya & Aggrey Benard Nyende · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Morphological characterization of guava landraces from Western and Coastal landraces was done using 13 qualitative and 2 quantitative descriptors. Root descriptors between the landraces in the two regions did not show differences while the leaf, fruit, branching of stem showed va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12674

Effect of Varying Levels of Probiotic on the Performance of Broiler Chicks

Muhammad Sheraz Nawaz, Muhammad Sharif, Fawwad Ahmad, Muhammad Yousaf & Zafar Alam · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

The experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of varying levels of probiotic (Toyocerin®) on the performance of broiler chicks in a completely randomized design. One hundred and fifty broiler chicks were divided into five experimental groups (three replicates of ten chic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/19308

Effects of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in Teaching Electrical Drafting in Technical Colleges in Rivers State of Nigeria

Reagan N. Robinson & Anthony I. Amadi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The study was on the effects of Computer Aided Design (CAD) in teaching electrical drafting in technical colleges in Rivers State of Nigeria. A Quasi-Experimental design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was 89 students comprised of all the vocational 1 stude...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/19221