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Morphology and Morphometric Study of Human Placenta in Rural Southern India

Ambedkar Raj Kulandaivelu, Banushree C. Srinivasamurthy, Anushree Murugan & A. Mutharasu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To study the morphology and do the morphometric analysis of placenta and to correlate with the foetal parameters, in order to help in the assessment of the state of well being of foetus. To study the histomorphological features of placenta in various conditions complicating...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8805

Maternal Anthropometric Characteristics and Fetal Birth Weight as Predictors of Cesarean Delivery in Nulliparous Women, with Singletons Pregnancies in Cephalic Presentation: A Cross Sectional Study

Mohamed Alkhatim Alsammani, Duria A. Rayis, Ameer O Abakur, Hala Abdullahi, Abdulmutalab M. Imam & Ishag Adam · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Globally, the rate of cesarean delivery is increasing rapidly over the past years. Aim: The study was conducted to investigate the incidence and the predictors for cesarean delivery in nulliparous women at Khartoum Hospital, Sudan. Methods: A prospective cross-section...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8514

Efficiency of Supplemental Vitamin D in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Behzad Heidari, Mahmoud Monadi, Masumeh Asgharpour, Alireza Firouzjahi, Karim Hajian Tilaki & Mohsen Monadi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To investigate the impact of supplemental vitamin D on pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Study Design: Case-control study Place and Duration of Study: Department internal medicine, Rouhani hospital, Babol university of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8373

Composition, Antioxidant, Antibacterial Activities and Mode of Action of Clove (Syzygium aromaticum L.) Buds Essential Oil

Hassan Barakat · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The use of natural antimicrobial compounds, especially extracted from plants, as food preservatives is nowadays widely used, since plant matrices possesses antimicrobial and antioxidant natural products to protect themselves from microbial infection and deterioration as well as f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/8902

Credit Market Development and Investment Efficiency in Nigeria

Ogbuagu Uchechi Rex, Chijioke Mercy Ihuoma & Peter Nwachukwu · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Stock markets provide important source of investment capital at relatively low cost. A well-functioning and liquid stock market helps investors to reduce unsystematic risk and increase the marginal productivity of capital. Developed credit market improves the efficiency of invest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/8830

Coronary Anomalies: Understanding of Normal Coronary Artery Development for Insight in Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

Ibrahim Sidiqi, Mourad David, Daniel Cole & Shukri David · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2014

Coronary artery anomalies (CAA) are rare congenital abnormalities with incidence of about 1% in the general population.2Unfortunately, despite the low incidence, CAA can cause sudden cardiac death. Identifying the course of the artery is critical for appropriate management. We pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2014/7416

β(1-3)(1-6)-D-glucans Modulate Immune Status and Blood Glucose Levels in Dogs

Vaclav Vetvicka & Carlos Oliveira · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of adding two different glucans coded as BGO1 and BGO2 into commercial feed of dogs. Study Design: We measured changes in phagocytosis, levels of IL-2 in blood, antibody formation and level of blood sugar (normal homeos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/7862

Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic and Antinociceptive Activities of 3,5-Disubstituted Thiazolidine Derivatives

Diana Jussara do N. Malta, Larissa Cardoso C. Araújo, Aline S.G Carrazoni, Fernanda Virginia B. Mota, Sandra Cabral da Silva, Maria Andrea de S. Carmino, Maria do Carmo A. Lima, Ivan da Rocha Pitta & Teresinha Gonçalves da Silva · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory, antiarthritic and antinociceptive effects of two thiazolidinedione derivatives: 3-(2-bromo-benzyl)-5-(4-methylsufonyl-benzylidene)-thiazolidine-2,4-dione (LPSF/GQ-125) and 3-(2,6-difluoro-benzyl)-5-(4-methylsuf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/8736

The Impact of Stakeholders' Pressures on Green Strategic Intent: An Empirical Study

Ines Karra & Habib Affes · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: Climate change and environmental degradation have become a major concern in the world of business. Corporate awareness of the importance of preserving the environment contributes to the reduction of the impact of production cycles on the environment. Stakeholders exert some...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/9063

An Empirical Assessment of Jordanian Holding Companies in Attainment of International Accounting Standards (IAS)

Mohammad Ebrahim Nawaiseh, Jomana M. Badayneh, Abdullah S. Al Shetaiwi & Suhayb Yunis Sarareh · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: This paper investigates the need for the assessment of Jordanian holding companies in attainment of International Accounting Standards (IAS): (27), (28) and (IFRS) no. (3). Study Design: Research paper. Place and Duration of Study: Jordan. Questionnaire in 2013. Methodology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7916

Investigation of Employees’ Stress Level in Pakistani Cell Phone Industry

Shaukat Ali Raza, Aliha Yousaf, Aamir Sajjad & Abir Hassan Naqvi · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: The current study investigated the stress level of employees of Pakistani cell phone industry in terms of work-related stress, role ambiguity, role conflict, work intensification, relationships with colleagues, working conditions, bullying and harassment and work performanc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5785

Effect of Malaria and Geohelminth Infection on Birth Outcomes in Kumasi, Ghana

Ntui N. Asundep, Pauline E. Jolly, April P. Carson, Cornelius A. Turpin, Kui Zhang, Nana O. Wilson, Jonathan K. Stiles & Berhanu Tameru · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aim: In 2005, the Ghana Health Service mandated malaria and helminths chemoprophylaxis during antenatal care visits. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of malaria and helminth infections and their relationship with adverse birth outcomes (low birth weight, st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/7573