This paper focuses on organic and biodynamic farming systems - sectors growing rapidly in many countries - and particularly on their relationship with the concept of sustainability. Both technical packages promote and improve the health of the agro-ecosystems related to biodivers...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2013/4493
The current study was conducted to determine the viability of maize seed infested with Angoumois Grain Moth Sitotroga cerealella (Olivier). The aim was to see how different cultivars of maize are resistant to this pest. Seeds of four cultivars of maize viz. Pop 2006, Soan, Margal...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2013/3451
Lake Magadi area of the Kenya Rift is characterized by faulting, tectonic activities and geothermal resources. The geothermal potential of the graben in the southern part of the lake was investigated using magnetic methods (ground and airborne). This was done to determine the geo...
Aims: Effects of fire on soil properties was performed in experimental plots, whose fuel amount was altered in order to obtain different heating intensities with the aim of assessing changes in soil physical conditions at varying fire temperature and also the fire temperatures wi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2013/3121
Aims: The study investigated the diversity and identities of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) isolated from different fresh fruits and vegetables using Molecular Nested PCR analysis with the view of identifying LAB with anti-microbial potentials. Study Design: Nested PCR approach was u...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2520
Aims: The objectives were to evaluate the phosphate solubilization efficiency of different Thiobacilli strains and to find out the best combination of sulfur and Thiobacilli for enhancing bio-available P in soil. Study Design: An experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: M...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4063
Solomon Chuwang Chollom, Michael Unata Iduh, Bitrus Joseph Gyang, Micheal Abbah Idoko, Aloysius Ujah, Godwin Ojonugwa Agada, Joan Peter, Yomi Richard Akele & Joseph Ameh Okwori·Microbiology Research Journal International·2013
Aim: To evaluate the level of safety of water sources in a rural settlement in Nigeria with reference to parasitic infections and to make appropriate recommendations to the government and the community dwellers. Study Design: Investigative study. Place and Duration of Study: Samp...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3513
Introduction: HIV-infected women have a high prevalence of Human Papilloma virus (HPV) infection and are more likely to be infected with high risk genotypes with the potential of progressing to cervical cancer. There is paucity of data regarding the prevalence of sexually transmi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4151
Focus on cancer therapy is experiencing a major paradigm shift from ways of attacking tumor cells to a strategy for specifically targeting the tumor microenvironment (TME). This approach requires a comprehensive understanding of roles of each component of the tumor environment. A...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2866
Glioblastoma remains a poor"prognosis cancer. We review research showing evanescent opening of the blood"brain barrier, BBB, after electroconvulsive treatment, ECT. ECT as currently used in psychiatry for treatment"resistant depression has been in continuous use throughout the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4498
Background: Progressing from undergraduate education to post graduate training has been punctuated by a clinical examination which has not changed significantly in decades. This study investigated the feasibility of using a validated postgraduate assessment methodology in an unde...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4074
Objective: To compare Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 (RAPID3) on a Multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire (MDHAQ) with the Western Ontario and Mc-Master Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) in patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis and to evaluate its...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3526
Aims: This research was aimed at investigating both sensory and motor function of the rectum and anal canal in the patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and organic bowel disease. Methodology: There were examined 45 children with age of 11-13 years suffering from IBS and o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3216
Aims: Acute changes in the blood glucose concentration have a substantial effect on intestinal motility in both diabetic and healthy subjects. This research work was therefore designed to assess the effect of DM on GIT motor activity and the impact of treatment with OG on same. M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4241
Aims: To investigate whether there is an association between ethnicity and health-related quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and to analyze if the association remains after adjusting for possible confounders. Methodology: A 12-item Short-form Health Survey - SF-12 w...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4065