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Mathematical Model of Projective Transformations for Image Normalization Based on the Properties of Projective Geometry

Rami Matarneh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

This paper focuses on the development of new mathematical model for image normalization base on the projective geometry. For this purpose several decompositions of full projective group and their subgroups were developed that allow technical realization such as: displacement, com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/18234

Comparison of Empirical Models for the Estimation of Monthly Global Solar Radiation at Nigde in Turkey

Abdulkadir Kocer, Murat Gokcek & Afsin Gungor · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Aims: Comprehension of the local solar radiation is important for many applications of solar energy systems. The global solar radiation on horizontal surface at the location of interest is the most critical input parameter employed in the design and prediction of the performance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/19129

Evaluation of Maternal Thyroid Hormone Status and Atherogenic Potency in Pre Eclampsia in Kolar District- A South West of India

Aparna ., S. R. Sheela, C. D. Dayanand & Nagarjuna Sivaraj · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: To determine maternal thyroid hormone status and lipid profile in preeclampsia. Study Design: A prospective case control study consist of two groups such as group 1 normotensive non-preeclamptic group and group 2 as cases with clinically diagnosed preeclampsia Place and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19452

Short Term Effects of Islamic Zikr on Anxiety, Stress, and Depression in Mothers of Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Tayebeh Mirzaei, Monirsadat Nematollahi, Sakinne Sabzevari, Saeed Dehghan & Mohamad Javad Soleymanpour · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: We investigated immediate short- term effect of Islamic Allah’s remembrance on depression, stress and anxiety of mothers of the CHD patients. Study Design and Methodology: The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21) questionnaire was used in a quasi- experimental st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19526

Evaluation of Occurrence of Medication Errors in Liver Disease Patients

Sumbul Shamim & Shumaila Shafique · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: The aim of this study was to retrospectively review the patient profiles with liver diseases in order to determine the frequency of medication errors among patients with liver diseases.  Study Designed: Retrospective study was performed. Place and Duration of Study: Abbasi S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17488

Antibiotic Susceptibilities and Plasmid Profile of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase- producing Escherichia coli from Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infection at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Abimbola Temitayo O. Awopeju, Lucy Eberechukwu Yaguo Ide & Orikomaba K. Obunge · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: Globally, the emergence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli has been noted in community acquired strains as against the hospital acquired origin. This study was designed to assess antibiotic susceptibilities and plasmid profile of ext...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19045

Antibacterial Activity of Flavonoids Extracted from Seeds of Pongamia pinnata Linn on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Mary Shobha Rani Inala, C. D. Dayanand, Nagarjuna Sivaraj, P. M. Beena & A. V. M. Kutty · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: To assess the antibacterial property of seed crude extracts of Pongamia pinnata Linn and isolated flavonoids component from crude extract against Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus obtained from clinical isolates. Study Design: Observational study. Place and Durati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/20002

Social Implications and Factors Associated With Street Hawking Among Children in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Ofonime E. Johnson & Chukwuemeka A. Ihesie · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Background: Street hawking is one of the commonest forms of child labor in Nigeria. This study aimed at determining the social implications and factors associated with street hawking among children in Uyo, South-South Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional des...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/19565

Foreign Direct Investment and Accumulation of the Technological Capital in Developing Countries: Interdependence and Causality in the Case of Tunisia

Samir Saidi & Sami Hammami · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

The interest of this paper is mainly to highlight the impact of FDI on the long-term growth while centralizing the analysis on the concept of positive externalities or spillovers. In the same order of ideas, we will discuss the role of FDI on the Tunisian economic growth. We want...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/15651

Treatment Outcomes of Tuberculosis Patients Managed at the Public and Private Dots Facilities in Lagos Nigeria

Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Olusoji James Daniel, Esther Ngozi Adejumo, Esther Oluwakemi Oluwole & Odusanya O. Olumuyiwa · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Setting: Public and private tuberculosis (TB) treatment facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria Objective: This study compares the treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) patients managed at the public and private treatment facilities in Lagos Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive comparati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/19933

Isolation and Chemical Structural Characterization of the Mixture of Two Related Phytosterols from Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) Leaves

Peter Masoko & Vutshilo Nemudzivhadi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aim: Ricinus communis, a member of the family Euphorbiaceace, is widely used in South African traditional medicine for the treatment of wounds, sores and boils. The plant was selected based on a high antibacterial activity demonstrated in a previous In vitro study. There is a nee...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/18172

Conserving the Hidden Nature: An Overview on Conservation Efforts in United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Umer Hafeez Goursi, Malik Rapaie & Abid Mehmood · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The aim of the study is to document the threats faced by reptiles with other species in UAE and the conservation efforts done by Barari Forest Management (BFM). The study was conducted by reviewing the factors affecting the existing wildlife in 34 different sites under Barari For...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/18928

Cell Viability, Acrosomal Status and DNA Integrity in Porcine Sperm Permeabilized with Streptolysin O

C. M. Valdés, M. Barrientos-Morales, M. B. Domínguez, A. P. Cervantes, B. A. Hernández & D. Romero-Salas · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The aim of this study is to determine the use of streptolysin O (SLO), to open pores on the plasmatic membrane of the swine sperm, to see the effect on the viability, functional status and integrity of nuclear chromatin. 30 ejaculates were used; immediately after collection, seme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/14778

It is Time That Health Authorities Promote the Use of Oxygen-ozone Therapy as an Integrative Therapy of Orthodox Drugs

Velio Bocci & Emma Borrelli · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Ozone is a very reactive gas and is toxic for the respiratory system but, under precise rules, it can be therapeutically useful for human disease with a chronic oxidative stress. An unfavorable combination of factors such as a wrong dogma, the fact that ozone is one of the worst...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17684

Microbiological Quality of Machine Sealed Sachet Water Produced and Sold in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

Alhassan Wuni & L. A. Adetunde · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

The microbiological quality of machine sealed sachet water produced and sold in the Tamale Metropolis, Northern Region of Ghana was investigated. Eighteen (18) different sachet water brands produced and sold in Tamale were collected for bacteriological analysis and each sample wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15721