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Effect of Methionine and Organic Acid on Apparent Nutrient Utilization and Gut Morphology of Broiler Chicken

A. O. Adeniji, A. D. Ologhobo, O. A. Adebiyi & I. O. Adejumo · Advances in Research · 2014

Aim: Nutrient metabolisability and gut morphological response of broiler birds fed diets supplemented with methionine and methionine hydoxy analogue with or without formic acid were investigated in a 56-day feeding trial. Methodology: One hundred and ninety-two one-day old unsexe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13840

In vitro Bacteriostatic Effect of a Scaffold with a Mixture of Hypericum perforatum and Azadirachta indica Oil Extracts

Maria Letizia Iabichella · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Clinical evidences suggest antimicrobial activities of a new oil extract mixture of Hypericum perforatum and Azadirachta indica, included in a polymeric scaffold (or Hyperoil™ Polimeric Substrate - HPS). Methods: Bacteriostatic activity was investigated on selected st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14258

Isolated Unilateral Adduction Paresis of the Right Eye Due to a Contusion in the Subnucleus of Oculomotor Nerve

Ismail Gülşen, Ak Hakan, Mehmet Deniz Bulut, Gökhan Evcili & Nermin Tanık · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

In this report we present a 45 year old man with horizontal diplopia following minor head trauma. Neurological examination was normal except for unilateral adduction paresis of the right eye. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a contusion area 7 mm in diameter at the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14536

Vitamin D Status Appears Unrelated to Fractures in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Anindya Banerjee · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Although lack of Vitamin D is widespread in chronic kidney disease, data is scarce in the role Vitamin D may play in fractures in such cases. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all patients visiting Nephrology outpatients department in 1 UK District General Hospital o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14532

Criticisms of the ‘Lecture’ Method in the Teaching of Nursing Students: The Case of Nurse Tutors in Bamenda, Cameroon

M. B. S. Atanga, N. M. Abgor & J. O. Ayangwo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Introduction: The lecture method is used by most teachers in educational institutions such as the Nurse Training Schools in Bamenda. The lecture method of teaching remains the most common or dominating teaching method in adult education all over the world. There is heavy reliance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13223

Carboxylated Osteocalcin and Adiponectin Correlate with Glycated Hemoglobin and 25(OH) Vitamin D Levels in Saudi Females with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Following Ingestion of Vitamin D Supplements

Suhad M. Bahijri, Safaa Qusti, Fatemah Khormi, Khalid Al-Shali, Hanan Jambi & Enayat Hashem · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is one of the fastest growing public health problems worldwide. Evidence linking vitamin D (VTD) status and T2D was reported. However, its role, and whether it acts directly or through stimulating synthesis of osteocalcin is still unclear. Vitami...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14374

Antispermatogenic Activity of Aspilia africana Methanol Leaf Extract in Male Wistar Rats

Asuquo Olaitan Ruth, Eluwa Mokutima Amarachi, Mesembe Otu Effiong & Ekanem Theresa Bassey · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the effect of Aspilia africana on the reproductive activity of male Wistar rats. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in the Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12144

Polypropylene Mesh for Recurrent Incisional Hernia: Different Operative Techniques

Mohamed Salah Eldin Abdel Hamid, Ahmed Mohmed Sadat, Tamer Mohmed Nabil, Mohmed Salah Abdelbasat, Amr Mohmmed Aly, Hesham Ahmed Abdel Wahab Nafady, Mohmed Hassan Abdelmoal, Ahmed Zaki Gharib, Adel Morad Abdellah, Assad Fauroz Salama & Mahmoud Ahmed Nigada · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To locate the plane of mesh insertion whether it is onlay, inlay, sublay, or underlay. Design: Prospective study Place and Duration: Done at Bani suef hospital between May 2011 till May 2012 with follow till May 2014. Methodology: Twenty two patients, six were males sixteen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14911

Assessment of Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Supplemented with Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716

Jørgen Lassen, Siamak Yazdankhah & Judith Narvhus · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2014

The Norwegian Scientific Commitee for Food Safety (VKM) has appointed a working group of experts to answer a request from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority regarding risk assessment of Lactobacillus fermentum CECT5716 in infant formula intended for use from birth (0 month) and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/14817

An Outline for Economical and Technical Analysis of Solar Panels for Agricultural uses: A Case Study on Texas Weather Conditions

David Lacey, Jersson Placido & Sergio Capareda · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: To outline the necessary steps in the evaluation of solar panel systems in agriculture. Study Design:  Using the outline proposed, GaAs and Si solar panels were evaluated under central Texas weather conditions. Place and Duration of Study: Bioenergy Testing Laboratory (BETA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14692

The Impact of Weather Conditions on Response of Sorghum Genotypes to Anthracnose (Colletotrichum sublineola) Infection

Louis K. Prom, Ramasamy Perumal, Thomas Isakeit, Ghada Radwan, William L. Rooney & Clint Magill · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Rainfall is a major climatic factor influencing anthracnose development.  In this study, 68 sorghum accessions were evaluated for anthracnose resistance under dry and wet growing conditions at the Texas A&M Agricultural Experiment Station, near College Station, Texas.  Access...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14589

Effect of Organic and Chemical Fertilizers on Yield and Yield Components of Peppermint (Mentha piperita L.)

Z. Sheykholeslami, M. Qasempour Almdari, S. Qanbari & M. Akbarzadeh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The current study examined the effect of chemical and organic fertilizers on yield components and essence content of peppermint (Mentha piperita L.). The experiment was carried out in randomized complete design with 7 treatments and 4 replications in Sari Agricultural Research Ce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14953

Assessment of Factors Associated with Low Yield of Cashew among Farmers in Growing Areas of Nigeria

A. E. Agbongiarhuoyi, E. O. Uwagboe, O. S. Ibiremo, F. O. Olasupo & E. O. Aigbekaen · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The study assessed the factors affecting low yield of cashew among farmers in Kwara and Edo States between March and April, 2014. It examined the socio-economic characteristics, factors contributing to cashew low yield, sources of cashew planting materials and sources of informat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14564

Chemical and Pesticides uses Status in the Chalan beel, Bangladesh and Present Status of Fish Biodiversity

Md. Abu Sayeed, Mostafa Ali Reza Hossain, Md. Abdul Wahab, Md. Tawheed Hasan, Mazlan Abd. Ghaffar, Simon Kumar Das & Sabuj Kanti Mazumder · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: A study was conducted to investigate the status of agrochemicals used and its impact on aquatic biodiversity in the Chalan beel, the largest beel of Bangladesh. Duration of Study: A period of six months from January to June 2009. Methodology: The study was based on question...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14685

Resource-Use-Efficiency among Smallholder Groundnut Farmers in Northern Region, Ghana

Gideon Danso-Abbeam, Abubakari M. Dahamani & Gbanha A-S Bawa · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The study analyses the efficiency of resource use by collecting cross-sectional data from 120 groundnut farmers in the Tolon district of the Northern region, Ghana, during 2013 major cropping season. It focuses on identifying the determinants of groundnut output growth, measuring...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14924