At the pressures 0.5-3 atm of the air, nitrogen, argon and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) an appearance of the nanosecond discharge in the nonuniform electric field is investigated. In all gases at the negative polarity of the voltage pulses, supershort avalanches electron beam (SAEB)...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/8590
This paper explores the impact of political changes on an older Polish generation, which has led to their migratory journey to the UK. The study was conducted with 35 participants throughout the UK using an oral history approach. Thirty were over the age of 45 when they migrated,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8151
Aims: Today, the use of nanoparticles has been studied in various fields of science. One of the sectors that is perhaps less dealt with is the physiology of medicinal plants. The present study is aimed at investigating the phytotoxicity or beneficial effects of titanium dioxide (...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2014/7641
Joseph A. Anejo-Okopi, Harris Onywera, Augustine O. Ebonyi, Oche O. Agbaji, Patricia A. Agaba, Ameh James, Kennedy Were, Newton Otecko, Preston Owiti, Samson E. Isa, Solomon A. Sagay, Stephen Oguche, David E. Jatau, Steve O. Olonitola, Lohya Nimzing & John A. Idoko·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Aims: To determine the prevalence of non-B HIV-1 subtype specific mutations in the protease gene among antiretroviral drug-naive individuals in Jos, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study in which randomly selected blood samples of HIV-1 positive anti-retroviral...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7449
Aim: To examine potentials to improve solute flux of selected uremic toxins across EXELTRA Plus 210 membrane. Methodology: Scanning electron microscopy was used to measure the inner and outer fenestrations of the membrane. We selected endothelin, β2-microglobulin, and complement...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8197
Workers in printed circuit boards (PrCBs) industry have a long history of occupational exposures to toxic substances, however little is known about the long-term health consequences of such exposure. Aims: To determine the prevalence of some health problems among manufacturers...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7903
Time series analysis and forecasting has become a major tool in different applications in meteorological phenomena, such as rainfall, humidity, temperature, draught and environmental management fields. It has two goals, perception or modeling random mechanism and prediction of fu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7722
Chronic lungs disease such as relapsed tuberculosis of the lungs could lead to complications that could alter the gross anatomy of a region of the body. Many complications have been reported due to chronic and relapsed lungs infections such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, when the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/6956
This paper attempts to present methodological techniques used in the study of the mediating role of psychological ownership on the relationship between servant leadership and organizational citizenship behaviors. Several relevant research methodology issues to help shed light on...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7665
The graphene nano sheets (GNS) and nitrogen doped graphene (N-G) were used as supporting materials to deposit Pt particles in order to investigate the support material effect for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity. The ORR activity of platinum on GNS (Pt/GNS) is higher than...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/9624
Aims: The research work is based on the fabrication of ion selective Electrode based on Zirconium (IV) antimono tungstate. Study Design: The Study was designed to make ion selective electrode for transition metal ions. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, M M. Un...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/5527
Aim: This study was carried out to investigate the role of coconut oil on pentylenetetrazole (PTZ) induced convulsant activity in Wistar rats using the laboratory model. Convulsant activity was achieved by injection of PTZ. Study Design: The rats were divided into five groups. Gr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/4978
Aims: Natural products obtained from different types of plants have made an important impact since ancient times throughout Asia. Since wood of Hesperethusa crenulata (Roxb.) Roem has been used traditionally by women in Southeast Asia for protection against sunlight and other har...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/7636
Glenn Sia Su, Erin Liane Fernandez, Maureen Margaret Masigan, Mary Ann Sison, Maria Lilibeth Sia Su, Elena Ragragio & Alma Alice Bungay·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Aims: The aim of our study was to isolate and characterized the potential fungal species, which can be used for future rehabilitation of these environment. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Calancan Bay, Marinduque, between November 2011 and Decemb...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8972
Aims: Wheat performance under both Irrigated and dry land areas is affected by salinity and decreased. Like other plants, wheat cultivars try to indicate salt resistance through biochemical, physiological and morphological changes. In this study, responsive proteins in wheat leav...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7795