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Optimization of the Cultural Parameters for Improved Production of Antimicrobial Metabolites by Streptomyces gulbargensis DAS 131

Usha Kiranmayi Mangamuri, Muvva Vijayalakshmi, Sudhakar Poda & Dayanand Agasar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: To investigate the influence of appropriate culture medium by optimizing the cultural conditions affecting the growth and bioactive metabolite production by Streptomyces gulbargensis DAS 131 under submerged culture conditions in order to reduce the cost of fermentation proc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/7085

Processing of Electronic Glass Scrap Recycling

Burcu Ertuğ · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

Among the diverse types of waste, glass is one of the most adequate recycling materials because it can be revived and recycled completely and hardly decomposes. The glass recycle process basically involves collecting, sorting, then crushing and grinding after which glass cullet i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2014/8939

A Novel Iris Colour Classification Scale

Olga Simionescu, Mariana Grigore, Florentina Furtunescu, Dana Minca, Virginia Chitu & Mariana Costache · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: Eye colour can be a predictive factor for skin cancer. Several iris colour classification scales have been described, but are not widely accepted. Further investigation of the relationship between the iris and skin cancer requires a valid and reliable instrument for i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9906

Anatomical Study of the Sural Nerve Complex in Human Fetuses

Francisco Prado Reis, Cybele Maria Bomfim Santos, Igor Prado Oliveira, Debora Dias Barreto, Vera Lúcia Correa Feitosa & José Aderval Aragão · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Introduction: The posterolateral region of the leg and dorsolateral as well as the and medial region of the lateral side of the foot are usually described as innervated by the sural nerve. This nerve is of great importance in neurosurgery, plastic surgery and peripheral nerves gr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10020

Determining the Association between RDW and Traditional Markers of Inflammation

Heydar Ali Esmaili, Hassan Taghipour & Ezatollah Saburi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Objectives: Determining the association between RDW and the two widely used markers of inflammation; ESR and hs-CRP. Materials and Methods: The laboratory tests including CBC, ESR, and hs-CRP were performed on 984 subjects, and the results were recorded. The association between R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9651

The Impact of Financial Sector Reforms on the Nigerian Agricultural Export Performance

Aniekan Jim Akpaeti, Nsikan Edet Bassey & Otu Williams Ibok · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The performance of the export subsector is one of the vital indices in measuring the impact and successes of several financial reform programmes carried out in Nigeria. Accordingly, the study estimated the effect of financial sector reforms on major agricultural exports in Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/9554

Long-Term Fertilization Effect on Agronomic Yield and Soil Organic Carbon under Semi-Arid Mediterranean Region

Ibrahim Ortas & Rattan Lal · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Management practices, including use of organic and inorganic fertilizers, significantly affect soil organic carbon (SOC) pool and agronomic yield. Crop yields in semi-arid regions of Turkey are declining because of depletion of SOC pool and the attendant decline in soil quality....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/8670

The Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Multi-drug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Aquatic Environments in Egypt

S. M. Ezzat, M. A. Abo-State, H. M. Mahdy, E. H. Abd El- Shakour & M. A. El-Bahnasawy · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of different doses of gamma radiation on Multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from River Nile at Rosetta branch and associated drains in Egypt. Place and Duration of Study: The study was started with samples c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7606

Phantom Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in an End Stage Renal Disease Case

Buket Kin Tekce, Hikmet Tekce & Gulali Aktas · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Gestation is very difficult in women with end stage renal disease (ESRD). In addition, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) may be increased in Non-pregnant women with ESRD. Therefore, elevated HCG levels in ESRD patients may cause diagnostic confusion. Here we present a case...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10237

Evaluating the Factors Affecting Serum Phosphate Levels, Including Dietary Phosphate-containing Additives, in Chronic Kidney Disease

E. Koutroulis, S. Underwood, R. Fleming & B. Engel · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2014

Background: Hyperphosphataemia (serum phosphate>1.7mmol/L) in end stage renal disease is independently linked to higher rates of morbidity and mortality and effects 30% of haemodialysis (HD) patients in the UK[1,2]. Current dietary practices focus on reducing the intake of nat...

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Calsequestrin is Decreased in the Thyroid Gland of Patients with Graves’ Disease – Further Evidence for a Role of Autoimmunity against this Protein in Graves’ Ophthalmopathy

Daniele Cultrone, Hooshang Lahooti, Senarath Edirimanne, Leigh Delbridge, Bernard Champion & Jack R. Wall · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: The pathogenesis of Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) and the mechanism for its link to thyroid autoimmunity is poorly understood. Our present research focuses on the role of the skeletal muscle calcium binding protein calsequestrin (CASQ1). Earlier studies showed that the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9504

Motivation: An Important Factor in Effective Foreign Language Teaching in Iran

Mohammad Javad Liaghatdar & Somaye Mohammadzade · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

A willingness to learn foreign languages is increasing in Iran and foreign languages institutes are seeking to provide the best strategies of effective teaching. Since motivation is one of affective factors that has a crucial role in effective language teaching, this study aims t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8870

Reduction of Student’s Exam Grade Performance When Spending More Time in an Exam

Nicoladie D. Tam · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: This study aims to establish the correlation between the duration to finish an exam and the student’s exam performance quantitatively. The goal is to determine statistically whether spending more time in an exam can improve the exam grade performance. Study Design: An advan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/9901

Fracture Characterization, Mineral Vein Evolution and the Tectonic Pattern of Igarra Syn-Tectonic Granite, Southwestern Nigeria

Oden, Michael I. & Udinmwen Efosa · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Extensive outcrops of the pan-African granite were studied in detail with particular interest in the joint pattern and mineral vein characteristics. The attitude of 57 tectonic joints and 60 mineral veins were measured, the length and width of the veins documented. Rose diagrams...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/8540