Aim: To assess the antibiotic biosynthetic potential of actinomycete isolates from rhizospheric soil samples collected from Ngaka Modiri Molema district in North West Province of South Africa. Study Design: The analysis of biosynthetic gene clusters through PCR-based approach pre...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14627
Two different species of Aspergillus are able to produce kojic acid at higher concentrations under static conditions in the present study. Various physicochemical parameters which influence the production of kojic acid are optimized by means of One-factor-at-a-time method. The ot...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15325
Aim: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Disabling Hearing impairment and describe socio-demographic and hearing related risk factors as possible predictors of disabling hearing impairment. Study Design: This was a Cross-sectional and descriptive study Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16822
Rotary tillage implements are now being projected as important rotary tools that result in production of fine tilth soil however the rotavator being in line with the tractor at the back cannot be used in orchards due to the hindrance posed by narrow space between the trees. Hence...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/16396
Aims: To assess the knowledge and attitude of post- graduate medical students regarding evidence based medicine (EBM) and to find out the barriers against its implementation, if any. Study Design: Medical college based cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: The stud...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16398
Four vegetable oils (cotton seed oil, palm kernel oil, neem seed oil and palm oil) were characterized with respect to their physicochemical properties and fatty acids profiles with the aim of investigating their suitability as quenching media for medium carbon steels. The physico...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/16177
This study examined the impact of government agricultural expenditure on the growth of the Nigerian economy from 1960 to 2012. The study employed secondary data and sourced from National Bureau of Statistics, and Financial Review of Central Bank of Nigeria. The study employed E-v...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15369
Aims: The aim of this paper was to assess the incidence of antimicrobial residues in market muscle samples from different animal species (bovine, ovine, poultry and porcine) using a new screening strategy. Methodology: 4849 samples were evaluated with a methodology that combines...
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Research Article10.9734/EJNFS/2015/13795
A derivative of cashew gum (CrosCCG) developed by cross-linking the gum with two cross-linking agents, citric acid and glycerol, has been used to modify drug release in Venlafaxine Hydrochloride tablets. Wet granulation method was used to formulate the tablets using hydroxypropyl...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2015/16408
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide epidemic and a major public health problem and the mortality of diabetic patients is twice higher than that of with non-diabetic patients. The in-hospital outcomes in diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are le...
Aim: Our study aims to assess the mean pupil size under scotopic, mesopic, photopic and dynamic conditions in patients with PXS. Methodology: This study was performed in Ophthalmology Clinic at Ä°stanbul Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Fourty-six patients...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16423
Context: Adolescents seek health information from diverse sources. When such information is appropriately sought, correct and complete, it ensures an understanding of their reproductive health needs and encourages healthy sexual decision making and behaviors. Objective: To determ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16555
Background: ABO and rhesus blood group study is very relevant to the blood transfusion services policy maker and clinicians. ABO and rhesus blood group are the most prevalent blood groups among so many other blood groups discovered. Aims: The aim of this study was to find out the...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2015/16278
Aims: To study the number of researches performed in the area of antibacterial activities and phytocompounds of Andrographis paniculata. Study Design: The present scenario of increasing rate of multi-drug resistance to pathogenic organisms has necessitated a search for antimicr...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/16280
The potential health benefits of green tea sand herbal teas have led to an increased demand of specialty tea products in the food market. Aims: To determine the proximate composition, phytochemical compositions and hypoglycemic potentials of the methanol and hot water extracts of...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2015/17115