Aims: The aim of this research was to determine the chemical and fatty acids composition of different genotypes of tobacco seeds. Place and Duration of Study: Ten tobacco genotypes grown in Sulaimani-Iraq were investigated in this study. The tobacco seeds were provided by Agricul...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8211
Aims: To investigate the antimicrobial activity of Phomopsis sp. ED2, endophytic fungus isolated from Orthosiphon stamineus Benth against various pathogenic microorganisms. Study Design: Place and Duration of Study: Industrial Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Universiti Sains M...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/8060
Aims: Bartonella species are significant emerging infectious bacterial pathogens in dogs and humans. They are vector-transmitted, blood-borne, intracellular, gram-negative bacteria that can induce prolonged infection in the host. In this study, the seroprevalence of Bartonella vi...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7724
Magnesium hydroxide eliminates DSC exotherm of polypropylene oxidation and thus the peroxidation process. At the same time, non-isothermal thermogravimetry experiments show that the temperature of the maximum rate of volatiles released due to polypropylene decomposition is signif...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7734
Aim: Bluetongue virus (BTV) is an economically important Orbivirus of the Reoviridae family, causes a haemorrhagic disease mainly in sheep and occasionally in cattle and some species of deer. The aim of this study was to describe the seroprevalence rate of bluetongue virus (BTV)...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7942
Bacterial diseases have been the major cause of mortality and sufferings the world over. Several treatment modalities were devised against these pathogens; the most prominent of which is antibiotic therapy. However, the treatment modalities most usually employed are either cost e...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6577
This study aimed to identify the extent of the application of International Internal Audit Standards by the telecommunication companies operating in Jordan. Generally, standards work as a framework for performing and promoting a broad range of value added functions. International...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8238
This paper not only addresses how linkages, direct and facilitating linkages, can benefit microfinance institutions – and particularly in jurisdictions where the Savings Group Outreach involvement is particularly low, but also illustrates ways and means whereby group lending and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7487
Aim: There are differences in the frequency of CYP2C19 mutant alleles among different ethnic group. The aim of present study was to estimate the distribution of CYP2C19 allele and genotypic variants in Iranian Fars ethnic group and compare it with other populations. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/7755
Manifestation of antisocial behaviour among adolescents in secondary schools in Nigeria is escalating day by day, threatening the peace and security of the society. It has been speculated in many quarters that the menace of unstable families is likely to be the cause. Hence, this...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7177
Stem cells are immature cells capable of self-renewal and differentiation into mature cells. They are of different types and functionally diverse depending on the site it is produced. A major leap in stem cell culture is seen from using the conventional Mouse Embryo Fibroblast (M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7467
Aims: Aluminum is widely used in industry and it has been associated with several health hazards among exposed workers. To study the effect of aluminum on the parathyroid gland and the disturbance in calcium and phosphorus metabolism among workers exposed to aluminum in aluminum...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8153
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has for many years devastated lives and still continues to do so in the present day. Reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS is a global concern, one that has been given vast reso...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/7605
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine how the breast cancer affects the quality of life of women, especially in the emotional component of health compared to women without this disease in our community. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/5421
Drug-induced Parkinsonism develops in a number of patients with schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorders. Conventionally, anti-parkinsonism drugs, such as levodopa and dopamine agonists have been avoided due to their potential to result in an increase in psychotic symptoms, ha...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/8046