Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the antidiabetic potential of Pergularia daemiamethanolic extract (PD) on alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Methods: Diabetes was induced using alloxan (150mg/kg). Different doses of the methanolic extract of P. daemia were...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/13101
This paper presents a simple way of computing Adomian polynomials by applying the decomposition of positive integers as a subscript of the variable ‘u’ for nonlinear terms much similarly motivated by Abbaoui et al. through the use of MATLAB software. The proposed MATLAB program e...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14067
In this paper, the bi-level large scale quadratic programming problem with stochastic parameters in the constraints (SBLLSQPP) is solved. Randomness is assumed only on the right-hand side of the constraints and the random variables are assumed to be normally distributed. The main...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14371
This work looked into the finite element analysis of Bamboo frame bicycle using commonly used Computer Aided Design softwares. A solid model of the frame was created and a finite element analysis (FEA) was conducted using the ASTM standard as a guide, with appropriate mechanical...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/13451
The exp(−Φ(ξ)) -expansion method is an efficient method for obtaining exact traveling wave solutions of nonlinear evolution equations. In this paper, the exp(−Φ(ξ)) -expansion method is applied to construct exact traveling wave solutions of the simplified MCH equation. The travel...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/10800
Achintya N. Dey, Anna Grigoryan, Soyoun Park, Stephen R. Benoit, Deborah Gould & Umed A. Ajani·Advances in Research·2014
Background: Recent national surveys indicate that 5% of ambulatory care visits involved patients with mental disorder diagnosis. Objective: The objective of this study is to demonstrate the use of automated surveillance data for describing the burden of co-morbidity among patient...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/13710
This work aimed at evaluation of the qualities of water sources in Abakaliki for domestic uses. The water sources used were rain water, borehole water, Ebonyi River and bottled water. The water samples from these sources were taken to laboratory for analysis of SO42-, Cl-, NO3-,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12960
Sharifah Norkhadijah S. Ismail, Muhammad S. Othman, Dora E. Jamaluddin, Sarva M. Praveena, Ho Y. Bin, Emilia Z. Abidin, Aini Syuhaida A. Wahab & A. Haryati·Advances in Research·2014
Aims: To determine the respiratory inflammation among children living near to non-sanitary municipal solid waste landfill area and the concentration of Interleukin-6 cytokine. Study Design: A cross-sectional comparative study design. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Pajam, Ne...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/14478
Chandroop Gupta, Sandeep Kaushal, Jang Bahadur Singh & Parveen Lehana·Advances in Research·2014
Speech is one of the most complex non stationary signals and is also the easiest way of communication between human beings. Speech signals can be exaggerated by the behavior and emotions of speakers. Facial expression can be recognized through electromyography (EMG) signals. Thes...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/12236
An actual scale model of a groin was designed and constructed to investigate the impact of the gap width on the shoreline changes in the close vicinity of the groin. The Surface water Modeling System (SMS) model has been used to simulate the wave hydrodynamics around the groin fo...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/13379
Aims: This study aimed to examine differences in corresponding rates of fall risk survey items among 3 groups of elderly females categorized on the basis of knee pain. Methodology: Total of 392 subjects completed the fall risk survey, which comprised 50 items representing 5 risk...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/14362
Introduction: Kwatha (decoction) preparations are one among commonest practiced Ayurvedic dosage forms, which are highly effective, but they are to be used when freshly prepared due to short shelf life (i.e. 1/2- 1 day), and they are often overlooked due to the preparation method...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/12978
This study examined some demographic and psychological predictors of teachers' commitment in Lagos State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to ascertain if teachers’ perceived organizational justice will significantly affect their levels of commitment to the scho...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/13827
This study examined challenges, hotspots and gaps in educational policy in Zimbabwe for a presentation for the Eidos Institute for Public Policy Conference 2013 in Cape Town; South Africa. This Zimbabwean case study was informed by a convenience sample of 107 heads of schools and...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/12429
In an attempt to determine the level of heavy metals contamination and factors affecting their adsorption in living organisms, soil and earthworms (Eudrilus eugeniae) were used at four registered dumpsites within Lagos metropolis. Three of the dumpsites were active; Abule Egba, O...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/12971