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Reading Skewed Images without Image Rotation

Wassim Al-Khawand, Seifedine Kadry, Riccardo Bozzo & Khaled Smaili · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

Aims: To extract characters from skewed images without image rotation. Study Design: This study is designed to be implemented at the gates of Customs, Port Authorities, Terminal Operators and it can also be implemented for vehicles traffic management. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/7958

Willingness of Individuals to Comply with Annual and Long-term Ivermectin Treatment in Abia State, Nigeria

O. R. Ezeigbo, B. E. B. Nwoke, C. N. Ukaga & R. O. Emecheta · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

This study was designed to document individuals’ adherence to annual ivermectin treatment and people’s willingness to continue taking ivermectin as an important predictor of sustained compliance with long-term ivermectin treatment. The study which was conducted between April and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6435

Tibiotalar Joint Stabilization by Steinman Pins in Oestern-tscherne Type III Open Fracture Dislocation of the Ankle

P. K. Karampinas, E. Kavroudakis, J. Vlamis, D. Anagnostopoulos, V. Polyzois & Sp. Pneumaticos · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: Open fracture-dislocation of the ankle is a high-energy limp-threading injury, almost always associated with vary grades of soft tissue damage. Stabilization of the tibiotalar joint by Steinman pins is retrospectively evaluated and seems to favor the management of the soft t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7776

Breastfeeding Indicators in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Mohamed S. Mahfouz, Hala M. Kheir, Amzeenah A. Alnami, Ala'a H. Al-Asfour, Amal R. Awadh, Ebtesam A. Bahlool, Mona A. Al-Ghawi, Suzan A. Al-Hazmi, Ruba M. Qadri & Ahmed A. Ismail · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The study aimed at exploring breastfeeding indicators and examining the effect of some demographic and maternity factors on exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of Jazan region, south west Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7197

The Effect of US Fundamentals on the Moroccan Stock Market Pre- and Post- FTA

Abdelmounaim Lahrech, Sami Alabdulwahab & Mounia Ammi · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

The relationship between macroeconomics and the stock market in developed countries has been for many years the object of many studies and research. However, few studies have been conducted about emerging countries and especially in the case of Morocco there is a lack of studies...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/3588

Purification and Structure Elucidation of the Polyether Antibiotic Alborixin from Streptomyces pulcher CRF17

Imran Sajid, Khaled A. Shaaban & Shahida Hasnain · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: To screen Streptomyces sp. from saline soil in Pakistan, for its antimicrobial activity and to purify and identify the active metabolites produced by mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. Strain identification by morphological, biochemical, physiological characterization...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/5721

Preliminary Investigation of the Anti-asthmatic Potential of Kalanchoe integra Leaf Extract Using a Model of Allergic Airway Inflammation

Asiedu- Gyekye Isaac Julius, Awortwe Charles, Tagoe Nii Aryee Benjamin, Antwi Daniel Ansong, Adjei Samuel, Edusei Dwamena Isaac, Benoit N’guessan Banga Kwame, Amoateng Patrick & Nkansah Edwin · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Objective: Kalanchoe integra is known to possess antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing effect. Inflammatory mediators, such as histamine and eicosanoids have been implicated in the pathophysiology of allergen-induced asthma including bronchospasm, vasodilation, increased vascu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/7377

Lethality and Antioxidant Activity of some Sudanese Medicinal Plants’ Fixed Oils

Muna F. Abushama, Yasmin I. Hilmi, Haidar M. AbdAlgadir, Eltayeb Fadul & Hassan E. Khalid · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

The objective of the undergoing work is investigating antitumor therapy potential and antioxidant capacity of Sudanese medicinal plants Helianthus annuus L. (Asteraceae), Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae), Nigella sativa L. (Ranunculaceae), Sesamum indicum L. (Pedaliaceae) and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/7741

Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Tertiary Care Hospitals

N. Kaur, R. Prasad & A. Varma · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

Aims: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major nosocomial pathogen in hospitals with hospital based outbreaks world-wide. The present study was carried out to estimate the prevalence of MRSA isolates in clinical specimens and to investigate the sensitivity pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/4245

Isolation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Associated with Blood Stream Infections

Oladejo Peter Ogunlowo, Babatunde David Arimah, James John Olajubutu & Christiana Jesumirhewe · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2014

Aim: To determine the pattern of bacterial agents responsible for blood stream infection and determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the bacterial isolates. Study Design: Experimental Place and Duration of Study: blood samples were collected from general out patient cl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2014/8033

In vitro Effect of Garlic Oil and Turmeric Extract on Methane Production from Gas Test Medium

A. Hodjatpanah-montazeri, M. Danesh Mesgaran, A. Vakili, B. Ghorbani & F. Tabatabaie · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the effect of garlic oil and turmeric extract on rumen fermentation and methane emission using an in vitro gas production technique. Study Design: Completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of animal science, Faculty of agriculture, Fe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5908

Beneficial Effects of Ethanol Extract of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Rhizome on Epididymal Sperm and Plasma Oxidative Stress Parameters in Experimentally Cryptorchid Rats

A. O. Afolabi, I. A. Alagbonsi & T. A. Oyebanji · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: While antioxidant effect of ginger rhizome in reducing the oxidative stress in many diseases is well reported, there are limited studies on its effect in improving testicular function of cryptorchid rats. The present study was therefore carried out on cryptorchid rats given...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6078

Living with Obstetric Fistula: Perceived Causes, Challenges and Coping Strategies among Women Attending the Fistula Clinic at Mulago Hospital, Uganda

Joan Kabayambi, Justus Kafunjo Barageine, Joseph K. B. Matovu, Jolly Beyeza, Elizabeth Ekirapa & Rhoda K. Wanyenze · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: To determine perceived causes, challenges and coping mechanisms of women living with obstetric fistula (OF) in Uganda. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Mulago National Referral Hospital Uganda – January to July 2009. Methodology: Thirty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/7505

Hepcidin: A New Noninvasive Biomarker for Histological Cirrhosis in Hepatitis C Virus Patients

Hanan El-Bassat, Lobna Aboali, Hanan Alshenawy, Atif Taha & Rasha A. Alm El-Din · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aim: To investigate the potential role of serum hepcidin as a biomarker for histological cirrhosis in hepatitis C virus patients. Methods: Serum hepcidin was measured in 80 patients with hepatitis C virus and 15 age and sex matched healthy subjects as control. Liver biopsy was av...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/5922