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Osteoporosis in Hemophilia

E. Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2014

Aim: The aim of this paper is to review the pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in persons with hemophilia (PWH). Study Design and Methodology: In a search of PubMed up to September 24, 2013 using as keywords "osteoporosis" and "hemophilia" the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2014/7122

Effects of Planting Sugarcane and Napier Grass on N Leaching from Lysimeters under High Application of Cattle Manure

Shoko Ishikawa, Shotaro Ando & Seiko Yoshikawa · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: Excess manure accumulated in livestock areas has been a concern in Japan where a great amount of nutrients such as nitrogen (N) has been imported from abroad contained in various agricultural commodities especially feeds for livestock animals. Aims of the present study is t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/7117

Effect of Irrigation Intervals on Growth and Yield of Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) in a Tropical Semi-arid Region

P. A. Adeoye, R. A. Adesiji, A. J. Oloruntade & C. F. Njemanze · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

A field experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of different irrigation intervals on growth parameters and yield of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) in Minna, a semi-arid zone city, north central Nigeria. The experiment was conducted using Randomized Complete Block Design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/7788

Effects of Low Protein Diets Supplemented with High Amino Acids (Methionine or Lysine) on Performance of Broilers

E. A. Iyayi, F. A. Aderemi, O. O. Ladele & A. S. Popoola · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims:  to evaluate the effects of high level methionine or  lysine supplementation on the performance and carcass characteristics  of broilers fed low crude protein diets. Study Design: The experiment employed a complete randomized design; all data generated were subjected to ana...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/6265

Leadership and Decision-making: A Study on Reflexive Relationship Between Leadership Style and Decision-making Approach

Bakare Kazeem Kayode, A. Quadri Mojeed & Ismail Abdul Fatai · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: This paper introduces how substantial decision-making and leadership styles relates with each other. Decision-making styles are connected with leadership practices and institutional arrangements. Study Design: Qualitative research approach was adopted in this study. A semi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5514

Faculty Development Program in Hawler Medical University, Iraq: A Qualitative Assessment from Participants’ Perspectives

Abubakir M. Saleh, Nazar P. Shabila, Sirwan K. Ali & Fareed H. Abdulahad · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to provide a general description of a newly developed faculty development program in medical education field and assess the program from the participants’ perspectives and experiences. Study Design: Qualitative study. Place and Duration of Study: H...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7100

Computer Anxiety and Computer Knowledge as Determinants of Candidates’ Performance in Computer-based Test in Nigeria

Ogunmakin Abel Olufemi & Osakuade Joseph Oluwatayo · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: To examine the influence of computer anxiety and computer knowledge on candidates’ performance in Computer-Based Test. Study Design: The study used descriptive survey and ex-post facto designs. Place and Duration: Prospective candidates for 2013 Unified Tertiary Matriculati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/6632

Inflamatory Changes in Laryngeal Mucosa in Rats Due to Acid, Nitrite and Pepsin Exposition

André Del Negro · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Smoking and alcoholism are risk factors for head and neck malignancies. Other possible risk factors for squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) are gastroesophageal (GER) and pharyngolaryngeal (PLR) refluxes. Objectives: Demonstrate the carcinogenic action of hydrochloric acid on the lary...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3293

Cycloartanes with Anticancer Activity Demonstrate Promising inhibition of the Mrckα and Mrckβ Kinases

Henry I. C. Lowe, Ngeh J. Toyang, Charah T. Watson & Joseph Bryant · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: The role of Kinases in cancer onset and progression has made kinases a target for the control of some cancers. Recent discoveries that kinases are most effectively inhibited by small molecules have also resulted in an increased search for small molecule kinase inhibitors. Cy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6877

Predicting Direction of Stock Prices Index Movement Using Artificial Neural Networks: The Case of Libyan Financial Market

Najeb Masoud · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper is to present techniques indicators of artificial neural networks (ANNs) model using for predicting the exact movements of stock price in the daily Libyan Stock Market (LSM) index forecasting. Study Design: Research paper. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5519

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Assessment of Dermatology Quality of Life Index among Dermatology Outpatients: A Cross-sectional Comparative Study

Gulsen Tukenmez Demirci & Ilknur Kivanc Altunay · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The aims of this study were to examine the frequency of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among dermatology outpatients, and compare the socio demographic factors and dermatology life quality index (DLQI) values between CAM users and non-users. The CAM approa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6924

Perception Survey of Employees Participation in Decision Making and Organizational Productivity in Julius Berger Nigeria PLC Bonny Island

Mba Okechukwu Agwu & Hilda Enoh Olele · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

The paper is a perception survey of employees’ participation in decision making and organizational productivity in Julius Berger Nigeria Plc. Bonny Island. It defines employees’ participation in decision making as a process of sharing influence in decision making among individual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5938

Comparison of Chelating Agents DMPS, DMSA and EDTA for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Metal Exposure

E. Blaurock-Busch & Y. M. Busch · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Several chelating agents are presently used among environmental physicians to diagnose and treat a chronic metal overexposure. We evaluated and compared the binding capacity of the most common chelating agents DMPS (2, 3-dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid), DMSA (dimercaptos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6875

Faculty Perception and Attitude on Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Medical College from Central India

A. Singh, A. Saxena, P. Bhambani, S. K. Nema, R. Gaur & R. Ambey · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: PBL is an innovative teaching learning method that enhances intrinsic motivation, promotes self learning, encourages clinical reasoning, and develops long-lasting memory. It is an established leading educational innovative method in medical sciences throughout the wor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4659