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Evolution Operator of the Bipartite Orbit of Graphs

Eduardo A. Montenegro, Eduardo M. Cabrera A, Jose A. Gonzalez C & Ronald A. Manrquez P · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

The operation of substitution consists of replacing a vertex of a graph by another graph. This new graph is characterized through a function (of substitution) that can be self-definable. The purpose of this work is to construct evolution operators for orbit {wk(G)}, where each el...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/19677

Stochastic Analysis of Two Identical Unit Warm Standby System with Varying Demand of Production

Pradeep K. Joshi & Chitaranjan Sharma · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

This paper study the two unit warm stand by system in which the demand of items increases arbitrarily for some random amount of duration. Whenever demands of items to which the machines are producing is heavy the standby unit also starts operation and when the demand becomes Norm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/20436

Contraceptive Practice of Clients Attending the Family Planning Clinic of the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Nigeria

Mustafa Adelaja Lamina & Monday Ikhile · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: To examine the socio-demographic characteristics, main source of information about family planning and contraceptive choices of women attending the family planning clinic of a tertiary hospital in Southwest Nigeria. Study Design: A retrospective descriptive analysis of the c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16215

Deferred Stenting as an Alternative Strategy for Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction with Significant Thrombus Burden

M. Nadeem Attar, Ibrahim Bader, Michael F. Dorsch, Ben D. Tyrrell, Raymond Leung, Neil Brass, William Hui & Po Kee Cheung · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Objectives: We evaluate a deferred stenting strategy following intense antithrombotic and antiplatelet therapy as an alternative to primary percutaneous coronary intervention with immediate stenting in ST-Elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients with large thrombus burden...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/20267

Scurvy Induced Hemodynamic Instability

Tariq Khurram, Liu Yuzhou, Jiwani Faiz & Rana Fauzia · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: Our case report aims to inform practicing clinicians of an unusual presentation of vitamin C deficiency in the setting of a developed nation where this illness is rare and underappreciated. Case Presentation: We present the case of a noncompliant 16-year-old African American...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18066

Severe Hypokalaemia as a Cause of Reversible Diabetes Mellitus

O. Elshafie, N. Hashim, B. Jayakrishnan & N. Woodhouse · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To discuss the likelihood of severe hypokalaemia as a cause of reversible diabetes. Presentation of the Case: A 46 year old patient presented to the Accident and Emergency unit (A&E) with a history of polyuria and polydipsia of recent onset. He was severely hyperglycaem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/20065

A Comparative Study to Evaluate the Interplay of Lipoprotein (a) With Traditional Lipid Parameters in Overt and Subclinical Hypothyroidism

Suparna Roy, Ushasi Banerjee & Anindya Dasgupta · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: In conjunction with triglyceride (TG) and HDLc, changes in the Lp (a) level in hypothyroidism have shown variable results. In the present study we made an effort to evaluate the role of Lp(a) as cardiovascular risk factor in both subclinical(SH) and overt hypothyroidism(OH)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/20250

Clinical Factors Associated with Atrial Fibrillation in Congestive Heart Failure Patients Admitted to the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia

Methuselah Jere, Fastone M. Goma, Ben Andrews, Longa Kaluba & Charity Kapenda · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2015

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and Congestive Heart failure (CHF) have emerged as major global epidemics. Each of these conditions predisposes to the other, and their concomitant presence has additive adverse effects. This study examined the clinical factors associated wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2015/19731

Bioassay-Guided Discovery of Antibacterial Agents: In vitro Susceptibility of Multi-drug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Psidium guajava Linn Extracts

D. Boamah, G. D. Fadehan, D. A. Edoh, S. Kaminta, B. Egyir, H. Blagogee, H. Brew-Daniels, S. Acheampong, M. Addo-Apenteng & A. A. Appiah · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: Development of multi-drug resistance to antibiotics is a major health concern worldwide.  This study assessed the antibacterial activities of leaves extracts from Psidium guajava against multi-drug resistant Staphyllococcus aureus strains. Study Design: Three (3) different...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/19180

The Knowledge, Attitudes and Lifestyle Practices of Hypertensive Patients in the Cape Coast Metropolis-Ghana

Francesca Anowie & Sarah Darkwa · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes and lifestyle practices of hypertensive patients to help educate them to properly manage the condition and help reduce incidence among the populace.    Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive survey. Place and Duration of Study: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/19891

Empirical Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in a Semi-Urban Setting: A Socio-Economic and Cultural Mirror

David O. Olukanni & Uchechukwu E. Okorie · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Insufficient water, weak sanitation and poor hygiene practices create a serious burden of diseases in low-income regions and is affecting susceptible groups such as the poor. Although water and sanitation programs have been initiated in many local communities; Water, Sanitation a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/19998

Genetic Evaluation of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Genotypes at Seedling Stage for Their Tolerance to Lead

M. M. Yacout, M. Moussa, A. E. Draz & W. F. Ghidan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Twelve Egyptian Rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes have been used in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) experiment with three replicates to study their tolerance to lead at seedling stage Those genotypes were: Giza 177, Giza 178, Giza 179, Giza 181, Giza 182, Sakha 101, Sakha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/20115

A Testing Procedure to Analyse the Effect of Window Coverings

Dariusz Alterman & Stephen O'Keeffe · Advances in Research · 2015

The paper presents the procedure and facilities used to empirically assess the thermal performance of the window coverings subjected to the radiation from the light source. The ability of the window coverings to minimize the heat gain on the internal environment of the testing ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/20496