Stem rust (Puccina graminis f. sp. tritici) samples were collected from different areas of Egypt during two season 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 growing seasons. The single pustule method of isolation was followed, and the type of infection was recorded as well for each rust samples. T...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2014/8567
The study aimed to identify sunflower seed- borne fungi associated with sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.), and also to explain the effect of environmental factors on increasing or decreasing the levels of aflatoxins in sunflower seeds. Seeds were collected from two governorates fr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2014/8571
Aims: The Intelligence Scale for Chinese Adults (ISCA) has been recently developed to address the pressing need from assessment of adult intelligence in China. The purpose of this study is to test its psychometric properties in order to facilitate its utilization. Study Design: T...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8232
Aim: To integrate theoretical and applied knowledge regarding the benefits and limitations of school psychologists incorporating school-based family counselling into their practice. Study Design: Critical literature review paper. Structure of Paper: First, a brief rationale for d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7909
The study examined accessibility and flow of agricultural commodity in a rural area of Nigeria with a view to determining the effect of transportation on agricultural development in the area. The data used were collected from one hundred randomly selected farmers from five major...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7253
Aims: This study was designed to determine different subsurface Geo-electric layers, the aquifer units, determination of Dar-Zarrouk parameter (Longitudinal conductance(S) and Transverse resistance (R)) as well as identifying suitable areas with poor, weak, moderate and excellent...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8175
Aims: To determine the effect of oral administration of methanolic seed extract of Mucuna pruriens (M. pruriens) on oestrous cycle, ovulation, reproductive hormones and oxidative stress in the ovary of cyclic Sprague-Dawley rats. Design: Prospective animal study related to M. pru...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8070
Aims: To examine the effect of single endometrial curettage (EC), performed during the menstrual period in primary clinical care setting, on pregnancy rate (PR) in women with unexplained infertility and subgroup analysis based on age and primary and secondary infertility. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8547
Background: Morbidity and mortality resulting from malaria remains a serious obstacle for social and economic development. Accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment are therefore essential components of case management strategy. The aim of this study therefore was to examine the di...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8640
Aims: In our study we highlight the importance of noninvasive imaging, stressing the role of CTA over echocardiography in the diagnosis of congenital aortic arch anomalies. Study Design: Prospective design. Place and Duration of Study: Radiology and pediatric department, in Cairo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8932
Background: An estimated 2 million children die of malaria yearly, primarily because of Plasmodium falciparum and its complications. Plasmodium falciparum infection could lead to imbalance in micronutrient levels. Micronutrients such as zinc and copper are essential for immune fu...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7827
Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of antibiotics in acute respiratory infections in children in Dr Mintohardjo Navy Hospital, Jakarta. Place and Duration of Study: Pediatric Clinic of Dr. Mintohardjo Navy Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia during January to Decembe...
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Research Article10.9734/bmrj/2014/7835
In this work, we employ an enhanced (G' / G) -expansion method to study the nonlinear evolution equations (NLEEs). Here we derive exact traveling wave solutions for the modified Burgers-KDV equation. The obtained results show that the applied equation reveals richness of explicit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6676
Diabetes is the commonest endocrine metabolic disorder in Nigeria. Aim: The aim was to assess the level of glycaemic control in type 2 diabetics in Oredo and Egor local government areas in Benin metropolis, with a view of planning improved diabetes care. Study and Design: This is...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/7994
Aims: To estimate incidences of malaria infection in an urban setting using Remotely sensed data and matching same with hospital records to validate the use of Remote sensing data as a methodology for studying the prevalence of malaria. Study Design: Analyses of 2006 Nigeriasat-1...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/7337