Aim: To report a case of huge coronary artery ectasia presenting with acute myocardial infarction; a relatively rare finding encountered during coronary angiography. Presentation of Case: A young male presented with chest pain and profuse sweating at a local hospital. Electrocard...
Aims: To evaluate the emission characteristics and engine performance of neem oil biodiesel using a single cylinder one-stroke 165 jet diesel engine. Study Design: Automotive gas oil (AGO) was blended with neem oil biodiesel (NOB) in the following percentages (100:0; 90:10; 80:2...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/17740
Twelve polymeric complexes were prepared from the polymerization of phenylazo-3-N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) maleimide and Phenylazo-3-N-(3-hydroxyphenyl) maleimide, with salts of Cr3+, Co2+, Ni2+, Mn2+, Cu2+ and Fe2+ these complexes were characterized by U.V., I.R. spectroscopy, elementa...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/18107
Chemical treatments still constitute the main method used to control desert locust during the invasion phases. In addition to their relatively high costs, these pesticides are not target specific in the majority of the cases; they can have negative effects on the biotic and abiot...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2015/16556
Aims: The study was aimed at determining the lethal dose of the fruit of Tetrapleura tetraptera and ascertains the wound healing effect of its acetone fraction. Place and Duration of Study: The department of clinical pharmacy, faculty of pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria, betw...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/15776
Aim: Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi occurring frequently in underdeveloped regions of the world due to overcrowding and poor sanitation. However, the biochemical changes induced by typhoid fever have not be...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/17322
The safety of Archachatina maginata haemolymph on biochemical and hematological indices of albino rats was investigated. Twelve white albino rats were grouped into 3 (A-C) of 4 animals each. Group A rats serve as control groups and received no treatment, while groups B and C rece...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/16393
Proper management of poultry manure could serve as a sustainable source of fertilizer for increased rice production in Sokoto State of Nigeria. As a result, an experiment was conducted in a screen house at the Botanical Garden, Department of Biological Science, Sokoto State Polyt...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/15912
Aims: The hydromethanolic extract of D. dumetorum was evaluated for antinociceptive and antioxidant activities to validate its uses in traditional medicine for these purposes. Methods: The antioxidant activity of D. dumetorum was done in vitro using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/18117
This article discusses the challenges of women in the conflict and post-conflict stages of the Northern Uganda Insurgence 1986-2006. During this war, some women lost their lives while others faced physical atrocities like rape, torture and disfigurement. Others suffered severe ps...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2015/13733
Purpose: Cassia sieberiana (Fabaceae), is one plant that has been reported to possess numerous pharmacological activities. The purpose of this study is to scientifically investigate its anti-diarrheal property. Methods: The anti-diarrheal activity of the methanol extract of Cassi...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/13810
Aims: The paper reports results obtained from a set of experiments aiming to demonstrate the potentiality of the use of EEG signal detection through BCI devices in improving the analysis and the interpretation of colors-driven cognitive processes. The approach combines Informatio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/17821
The occurrence of high random bit error rates alongside long burst errors in playback audio signal recorded on compact disk (CD) poses a problem beyond what the usual Cross Interleaved Reed-Solomon Code (CIRC) may handle. In this paper we propose a technique that makes use of the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/17352
Prospection and characterization studies carried out in the Bamessing area (Nord-West region of Cameroon) has revealed the presence of heterogeneous clayey materials along the lower slopes of Sabga Hill (1240-1320 m altitude) and the upper limits of Ndop plain (approximately 1200...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/16217
Refined petroleum products may contain toxic compounds as additives causing environmental pollution, with adverse effects on living organisms. The study assessed the ecotoxicological effects and level of soil contamination of the tank farm area at a petroleum product depot in Iba...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/17923