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Comparison between Spartan-3E and Virtex-6 Technologies on FPGA for UART Transmission

Ramandeep Singh & Sandeep Singh Gill · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

This paper presents the hardware implementation of high speed (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) UART using (Field Programmable Gate Array) FPGA. UART is an integrated circuit containing a transmitter (parallel to serial converter) and a receiver (serial to parallel co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/7539

Algorithms for Solving Doubly Bordered Tridiagonal Linear Systems

Moawwad El-Mikkawy & Faiz Atlan · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

In this paper we focus on solving doubly bordered tridiagonal linear systems of equations via transformation. It investigates numeric and symbolic algorithms for solving such systems. The computational cost of the algorithms are given. A MAPLE procedure based on these algorithms...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/8835

Involvement of Reactive Oxygen Species in Hypertension: Its Roles, Production and Therapeutic Strategies

Hongzhuan Yin, Long Liao & Jun Fang · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Hypertension is a major risk factor to human health. Many factors are known to involved in the pathogenesis and progression of hypertension, among which overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is closely associated with it in part by impairing endothelial function. In our...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8536

Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Leaf Extract of Achyranthes aspera Linn. (Prickly Chaff Flower)

Garima Pandey, Ch V. Rao, Shyam Sundar Gupta, Kishen K. Verma & Munna Singh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aim: The present study was undertaken to establish the potential role of Achyranthes aspera Linn for cure of skin diseases. Study Design: The plant is traditionally used by various tribes for curing a wide range of diseases. A 50% ethanolic extract of the leaves was subjected to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/8786

An Overview of Antinociceptive Tolerance to Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Gulnaz Gurtskaia, Nana Tsiklauri, Ivliane Nozadze & Merab G. Tsagareli · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Purpose of Review: One of the vital functions of the nervous system is to provide information about the threat of injury. The sensation of pain by its inherent aversive nature, contributes to this function. The mainstay of medical pain therapy remains drugs that have been around...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8001

Measure of Oxidative Stress and Neurotoxicity Biomarkers in Donax trunculus from the Gulf of Annaba (Algeria): Case of the Year 2012

Lamia Bensouda & Nadia Soltani-Mazouni · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The purpose of our study was to evaluate three biomarkers in an edible species, Donax trunculus (Mollusca, Bivalvia) associated with the environmental pollution in the Annaba gulf. The biomarkers selected were the antioxidant enzyme catalase (CAT), the detoxifying enzyme gl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7318

Tropical Cambisol as Affected by Sugarcane (Sacharum officinarum L.) Foam and Inorganic Fertilizer

Bouadouoi Bouadou Félix, Brahima Koné, Yao Kouakou, Yao-Kouamé Albert & Sylvester O. Oikeh · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aim: For promoting an alternative source of nutrients to restore the fertility (pH, carbon (C), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg)) of agricultural soils affected by long-term cultivation with inorganic fertilizer, the use of sugarcane fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/7082

The Reproductive Behavior of Couples in Mazandaran, Iran

Zafari Mandana & Kosaryan Mehrnoush · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Reproductive behavior of couples, are important for health authorities for planning and policy making. Periodic national surveys, as well as an annual report are being made by the health administrators in every province. Study Design: A cross- sectional study. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8162

Exploring Factors Influencing Customer Loyalty: An Empirical Study on Malaysian Hypermarkets Perspective

Muhammad Khalilur Rahman & Md. Abdul Jalil · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The main purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that influencing consumers’ loyalty in Malaysian hypermarkets context. Study Design: A total of 292 respondents were selected randomly who purchased products from hypermarkets. Data were examined using descriptive fre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/9001

Shrinkage Deformation of Concrete Containing Recycled Coarse Aggregate

Musbau Ajibade Salau, Efe Ewaen Ikponmwosa & Adesola O. Adeyemo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The long term properties of Concrete containing Recycled Coarse Aggregates (CRCA) were investigated. Initially, series of short term tests were carried out to determine the density, workability, absorption and compressive strength of concrete with and without locally available re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/3950

Sample Size for Correlation Studies When Normality Assumption Violated

Azadeh Saki & Hamed Tabesh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: Assessing the correlation between two variables is very important in observational and experimental researches. “How many sample size was required?” is one of the preliminary questions for correlation studies. Although achieving normality is rare the available techniques ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7923

The Current Robotic da Vinci System has Limitations for Colorectal Surgical Procedures

ALAsari Sami · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Since the introduction of the robotic da Vinci Surgical System, several advantages have been demonstrated in all surgical specialties, particularly in pelvic surgery. However, the current system still has several limitations; one is technically related. In this article, we give o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8357

Research Ethics Education among Graduate Students of the University of Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

K. O. Osungbade, T. O. Ogundiran & C. A. Adebamowo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Research ethics is an integral part of graduate education in developed countries; but little is known about exposure of graduate students in Nigeria to this subject. This study aimed to document the current teaching and knowledge of research ethics among graduate students o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8523

Open Reduction with Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures with Plates: Results of 20 Operated Patients

Bachir Ghostine, Amer Sebaaly, Tony Eid & Rami El Abiad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Introduction: This study evaluates the functional and radiological results of surgical treatment with plate and screws of proximal humeral fractures focusing on short and long-term complications. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Hotel Dieu de Franc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7993