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Resultant-Based Method for Overdetermined Strata for Degree 4 hyperbolic Polynomials

Ezzaldine Hayssam, Khalil Houssam, Sarrage Mouhamad & Hossein Mouhamad · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

We present a resultant-based method to calculate the overdetermined strata for degree 4 hyperbolic polynomials in one variable. It is a new method to calculate overdetermined strata. We present also the complete study of the overdetermined strata for degree 4 hyperbolic polynomia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15865

On Existence of Solution for Higher-order Fractional Differential Inclusions with Anti-periodic Type Boundary Conditions

Mohammed M. Matar & Fayez A. El-Bohisie · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

This paper investigates the existence of solutions for fractional differential inclusions of order q ∈ (4, 5) with anti-periodic type boundary conditions by means of some standard fixed point theorems for inclusions. The existence results are established for convex as well as the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15367

Likert Scale: Explored and Explained

Ankur Joshi, Saket Kale, Satish Chandel & D. K. Pal · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Likert scale is applied as one of the most fundamental and frequently used psychometric tools in educational and social sciences research. Simultaneously, it is also subjected to a lot of debates and controversies in regards with the analysis and inclusion of points on the scale....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14975

Substitution Effects of Coconut Milk with Soymilk on Sensory Acceptance and Shelf Life of ‘Nasi Lemak’

M. N. Lani, N. A. H. Matsor, Z. Nasution, P. L. Ku & A. Yusof · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Aims: ‘Nasi lemak’ is one of the most favourite rice-based products for Malaysians. One of the main ingredients used to prepare ‘Nasi lemak’ is coconut milk. The aim of this study was to develop ‘Nasi lemak’ where coconut milk was substituted with soymilk to provide healthier cho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14606

Evaluation of the Nutritive Value of Selected Browse Plant Species in the Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria for Feeding to Ruminant Animals

Dupe O. Ogunbosoye, G. O. Tona & F. K. Otukoya · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

One of the major problems of ruminant production in the tropics is the scarcity of quality forage all the year round. Gliricidia sepium which remains green even during drought has been extensively used for forage during forage scarcity. However, there is need to screen more brows...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14051

Banana Peduncle Biochar: Characteristics and Adsorption of Hexavalent Chromium from Aqueous Solution

Adnan Asad Karim, Manish Kumar, Sanghamitra Mohapatra, C. R. Panda & Ankit Singh · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

Aims: Biochar produced from different waste biomass has been documented as an adsorbent for heavy metal removal from contaminated water. In present study, Banana peduncle which considered as waste, but abundantly available and have high biomass was selected for production of bioc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/16163

Assessment of Health Hazards of the Goldsmiths in Tantibazar Area of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Tanvir Hossain, Md. Tajuddin Sikder & Jussi Dayna Biswas · Advances in Research · 2015

Aims: To find out the major occupational health issues among the goldsmiths and its’ causative factors, The study also aims to identify the study populations’ health risks in line with their work type, and to estimate the proportion of the goldsmiths vulnerable to those health ri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15164

Storability of Sliced Dehydrated Tomato

K.O. Zaka, K. A. Arowora, S. B. Fasoyiro, F. F. Ilesanmi, A. O. Ajani, T. M. Awoite, I. O. Ikotun & O. A. Ogundare-Akanmu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Three different varieties of tomatoes, Alawusa (TX1), a local variety with four lobes (TX2) and another local variety with two lobes (TX3) were sliced and dried in an oven at 55ºC for a period of four hours. The dried samples were packaged in polythene bags labeled TX1, TX2 and T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/15772

A Comparison of Cooperative and Traditional Learning Methods on Learning Mathematics in the 4th and 5th Grades in Holaelan, Ilam, Iran

Sattar Keikhavani, Saeed Soheili, Masood Mirzaei, Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Mohammad Haghighi, Hafez Bajoghli, Edith Holsboer-Trachsler & Serge Brand · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of cooperative learning and traditional learning methods with respect to the achievement of fourth and fifth grade students in the field of mathematics. Research on this topic in non-western countries remains scarce. The present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15023

Total Colony Counts of Some Microorganisms in Soil Samples Exposed to Electromagnetic Radiations from Mobile Phones

C. I. Iheme, R. N. Nwaoguikpe, C. U. Igwe, A. U. Ezirim, C. Udenze, D. I. Ukairo & P. C. Ihedimbu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Total Colony Counts of Some Microorganisms in Soil Samples Exposed to Electromagnetic Radiations from Mobile Phones Effect of electromagnetic radiations (EMR) from mobile phones on some soil bacterial (Bacillus, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Corynebacterium and Enterococcus) and f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14860

Interference by Human Anti-mouse Antibodies in Immunoassays: Falsely Elevated Cardiac Troponins Leading to Negative Coronary Angiograms

Mian Bilal Alam, Surachit Kumar, Ibrahim Sbietan, K. M. Anwar Hussain, Mehwish Asad & Asif N. Khan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Cardiac Troponins are an extremely important indicator of myocardial injury and American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines include Cardiac Troponins as one of the major diagnostic criteria for myocardial damage. However in some instances...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/11941

Effects of Routinely Oxytocin Injection to Induce Milk Ejection on Some Reproductive Parameters of Crossbred Cows in the Tropics of Veracruz

M. A. Lammoglia, B. Domínguez Mancera, M. A. Alarcón, A. Cabrera & A. I. Daniel · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The objective was to assess the effects of routine intramuscular injection ofoxytocin in crossbred milked cows in days to first service (DPS), number of services per conception (SC), percentage of abortions (PA), cumulative percentage of pregnant cows(PAVG) length of the embryo (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15902

Climatic Variables and Disease Incidence in Ghana: A Study of Cerebrum Spinal Meningitis (CSM)

Richard Bayel Trumah, John Ayer & Dadson Awunyo-Vitor · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: The study was undertaken to evaluate the effects of climatic factors on the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Obuasi Municipality of Ghana. Significance: The project provides a validated climatic pattern and serves as reference point to: 1. Health administrat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15448

Lipid Profile, Cortisol and Haematological Alterations in Simulated Microgravity Using the Bat Model

J. O. Ashaolu & M. S. AJao · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The mode of blood lipid and cortisol expression in simulated microgravity has been poorly understood. This study determined the influence of simulated microgravity (prolonged inversion) on the level of expression of serum cortisol, lipid profile and haematological parameters in b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15870

Emotional Problems among Children with Same-Sex Parents: Difference by Definition

D. Paul Sullins · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: To test whether small non-random sample findings that children with same-sex parents suffer no disadvantage in emotional well-being can be replicated in a large population sample; and examine the correlates of any differences discovered. Methodology: Using a representative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15823