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Predicting Postprandial Oxidative Stress Using Serum Triglycerides Following Oral Fat Tolerance Testing

Richard J. Bloomer, Innocence C. Harvey, Sang-Rok Lee & Michelle B. Stockton · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: The topic of postprandial oxidative stress continues to receive considerable attention, with elevations in oxidative stress biomarkers associated with human disease (e.g., insulin resistance, atherosclerosis). The predictable rise in serum triglyceride (TAG) following...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13816

An Overview of Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS)

Maria Tsiligiri, Chrysovalandis Fekos, Eirini Theodoridou & Maria Lavdaniti · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder. The disorder is characterized by premature aging, generally leading to death. The purpose of this article is to review Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome and its characteristics. There are many symptoms fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13452

Extensive Type A Aortic Dissection; from Internal Carotid Artery to Iliac Artery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Yasemin Gunduz, Akif Ergüven, Kiyasettin Asil, Lacin Tatli Ayhan & Zeynep Ozozen · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2014

Aortic dissection is defined as separation of the layers within the aortic wall. An acute aortic dissection is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates, indeed, many patients die before presentation to the emergency department (ED) or before diagnosis is made in the ED....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2015/13272

Removal of Toxic Metal Ions in Water by Photocatalytic Method

E. T. Wahyuni, N. H. Aprilita, H. Hatimah, A. M. Wulandari & M. Mudasir · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

Aims: To study the photocatalytic method for decreasing the concentration of Cu(II),  Cd(II), Cr(VI), and Pb(II) in the solutions. Study Design: The photocatalytical process was proceeded for single solutions containing respective Cu(II), Cd(II), Cr(VI), and Pb(II) ions. Reaction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2015/13807

Optimization of Starch and Tryptone Concentrations in Medium Composition for Lipase Production by Submerged Fermentation of Rhizopus arrhizus Using Response Surface Methodology

H. Strinska, V. Dobreva, B. Zhekova & G. Dobrev · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study is optimization of the concentrations of carbon and nitrogen sources for lipase production by Rhizopus arrhizus using response surface methodology. Study Design: For this work optimal 22 composite design was used for studying the optimal concentrations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/14439

GC-MS Analysis of Leaf, Fruits and Latex of Croton bonplandianum Baill

Vivekanandadasan Vennila & Rajangam Udayakumar · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Aims: To characterize the phytocompounds of different parts of Croton bonplandianum using GC-MS. Study Design: GC-MS analysis of bioactive constituents of C. bonplandianum. Place and Duration of Study: Post Graduate and Research Department of Biochemistry at Government Arts Colle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/13459

An Analysis of Seasonal Variation and Climatic Influences on the Male to Female Ratio of Live Births in Malta

Grech Victor & Borg Tania · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: In humans, male births occur in excess of female births. The ratio of male births to total births (MFR) is expected to approximate 0.515. Many factors have been shown to influence MRF and a seasonal pattern has also been described. This study was carried out in order to asc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14092

The Japanese Decline in Secondary Sex Ratio Correlates with Percentage Change in GDP/Annum

Grech Victor · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Background: Male births occur in excess of female births. The ratio of male:female births is commonly referred to as M/F and is expected to approximate 0.515. Stress has been shown to decrease M/F due to an increased rate of male spontaneous abortions. Since Japan’s economy decli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14340

Antifungal Effect of Flavonoid 5, 7, 4’-Trimethoxyflavone against Candida krusei Strains

Abrahão Alves de Oliveira Filho, Heloísa Mara Batista Fernandes, Janiere Pereira de Sousa, Gabriela Lemos de Azevedo Maia, José Maria Barbosa Filho, Thais Josy Castro Freire de Assis, Hilzeth Luna Freire Pêssoa & Edeltrudes Oliveira Lima · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Most of the flavonoids are considered as constitutive antimicrobial ingredients, especially those belonging to prenylated flavonoids, flavones and isoflavones. In the study, the flavonoid 5,7,4’-trimethoxyflavone was evaluated for its antifungal effects. Four fungal strains were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14060

The Effect of Weblogging on Iranian English Teacher Professional Development

Azam Saeedan, Hamid Ashraf & Khalil Motallebzadeh · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

This paper reports on the effect of weblogging on Iranian English teacher professional development. Blogs, which are interactive, easy to access and manage technologies, enable ELT teachers to engage in online exchanges and to share information, consequently may improve their kno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/12771

Effect of the National School Feeding Programme on Pupils’ Enrolment, Attendance and Retention: A Case Study of Nyoglo of the Savelugu-Nantong Municipality, Ghana

Elijah Yendaw & Frederick Dayour · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

The Ghana School Feeding Programme-GSFP is one of the social intervention programmes introduced to improve the educational standards of rural communities in Ghana. The main objective of the programme is to motivate parents to enroll their wards in basic schools, improve attendanc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/14271

Evaluation of Anticonvulsant Activity of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Telfairia occidentalis in Mice

Oloruntobi Joshua Imoru, Oyemitan Idris Ajayi & Ilesanmi Olapade Rufus · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: This work evaluated the anticonvulsant effect of aqueous leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis in Mice. This was to validate the use of T. occidentalis in the treatment of sudden attack of convulsions in folkloric medicine. Study Design: One-factor, two controls - three te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/13665

EBV-Positive Grey Zone Lymphoma in an HIV Infected Man from Kampala, Uganda: Case Report

L. K. Tumwine, J. Orem & L. W. Ayers · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2014

Aim: We describe the clinical, histopathological and immunophenotypic characteristics of an HIV-infected adult man on antiretroviral therapy who presented with an EBV-positive grey zone lymphoma. Case Presentation: A 56-year-old HIV infected man from Uganda presented with a four...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/13625

Similarity-Based Content Retrieval in Self-Organizing Peer-to-Peer Networks

Takuya Yamaguchi, Andrii Zhygmanovskyi, Noriko Matsumoto & Norihiko Yoshida · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

This paper presents dynamic reorganization of peer-to-peer networks to make query routing and content retrieval efficient. The reorganization is conducted which use content similarity information. Unlike other related studies using semantic proximity, the method proposed in this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14177