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Data Analyzing by Attention to Weighted Multicollinearity in Logistic Regression Applicable in Industrial Data

Marzieh Shahmandi, Fatemeh Farmanesh, Mohammad Mehdi Gharahbeigi & Leila Shahmandi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

The Middle East’s largest industrial complex produces flat steel sheets with specific properties such as low thickness, high strength and suitable formability in order to reduce the vehicle weight and fuel consumption and prevention of environmental pollution. The aim of this st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/2698

Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activity After in vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion of Infusions of Mentha Species

Pedro C. Dinis, Pedro L. Falé, Paulo J. Amorim Madeira, M. Helena Florêncio & Maria L. Serralheiro · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aims: To study the acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Mentha infusions before and after the gastrointestinal digestion and to correlate this activity with the chemical compounds present in these infusions. Place and Duration of Study: Fresh Mentha x piperita, M. spicata,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/3430

Phytochemical Investigations and Antibacterial Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants from Jordan

Sawsan Abuhamdah, Rushdie Abuhamdah, Suleiman Al-Olimat & Paul. Chazot · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aims: To determine the antibacterial effect of crude methanolic extracts  of six selected medicinal  plants grown in Jordan  (Paronychia argentea Lam., Inula viscosa L., Arbutus andrachne L., Asphodelus microcarpus Salzm et Vivi, Peganum harmala L. and Aloysia citriodora Palau) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/3540

Investigation of Consumer Attitudes, Intentions and Brand Loyal Behavior on the OTC Drugs in Bangladesh

Mohammad Shohel, Tasnuva Islam, Md. Mamun Al-Amin, Asiful Islam & M. Mahfuzur Rahman · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: To investigate the consumers’ attitudes and intentions to exhibit brand loyal behavior of Bangladeshi consumer on over the counter (OTC) drugs. Study Design: A cross- sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Consumers from the five major hospitals (Dhaka, Bangladesh)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/3717

Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Acalypha wilkesiana on Hematological Parameters in Male Wistar Albino Rats

Onome M. Iniaghe, Omoruyi Egharevba & Emmanuel B. Oyewo · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of aqueous leaf extract of Acalypha wilkesiana on hematological parameters in male wistar rats. Study Design: In_vivo. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ambrose Alli Universi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/2601

Simultaneous Determination of Hyoscine N- Butyl Bromide and Paracetamol by RP-TLC Spectrodensitometric Method

Nouruddin W. Ali, Mohammed Gamal & Mohammed Abdelkawy · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: A simple RP-TLC Spectrodensitometric method was developed for determination of Hyoscine N-Butyl Bromide (HBB) and Paracetamol (PAR) either in bulk powder or in their pharmaceutical preparation. Study Design: Validation study. Methodology: In this method, HBB and PAR were se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/3522

Enhancing Quality of Life and Medication Adherence Through Patient Education and Counseling among HIV/AIDS Patients in Resource Limited Settings – Pre and Post Interventional Pilot Trial

E. Vigneshwaran, Y. Padmanabha Reddy & N. Devanna · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: The present study was undertaken to examine the effect of patient education and counseling by pharmacist on quality of life and medication adherence on patients living with HIV/AIDS in rural settings. Study Design: It is a single group (without control group) pre- post inte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/2949

Regulated Effects of Capsicum frutescens Supplemented Diet (C.F.S.D) on Fasting Blood Glucose Level, Biochemical Parameters and Body Weight in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Wistar Rats

Ojieh E. Anthony, Adegor C. Ese & Ewhre O. Lawrence · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aim of the Study: This study investigates the effects of Capsicum frutescens supplemented diet (C.F.S.D) on fasting blood glucose level, biochemical parameters and body weight in alloxan induced diabetic Wistar rats. Experimental Design: 130 – 150g healthy forty male Wistar rats...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2013/3256

Online Buying Behavior and Perceived Trustworthiness

Mahmud A. Shareef, Norm Archer, Wilfred Fong, Mir Obaidur Rahman & Inder Jit Mann · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Trustworthiness perceived by customers plays a very important role in pursuing online buying, particularly in the business-to-consumer (B2C) E-commerce (EC) purchase process. After a thorough investigation of the literature, this study reveals that privacy, security, behavioral a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/2394

Planar Nuclear Medicine Images De-Noising Via Wavelet Block Thresholding: a Simulation Study

Alireza Sadremomtaz & Payvand Taherparvar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: Wavelet transform is the powerful mathematical tool used for image processing and noise suppression applications in different area of science and engineering. In this technique, selecting optimal threshold for de-noising is still an area of thrust for the researchers. In th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/2696

Nutritional Composition and Acceptability of Cookies Made from Wheat Flour and Germinated Sesame (Sesamum indicum) Flour Blends

A. I. Olagunju & B. O. T. Ifesan · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: To evaluate the nutritional and sensory attributes of wheat-sesame supplemented cookies. Study Design: Multifactorial Design. Place and Duration of Study: Food Science and Technology Department, Federal University Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria between March 2011 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3547

User Perception of Security on Social Networking Sites Using Fuzzy Logic

Eric Afful-Dadzie & Arnošt Veselý · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Human nature often frowns on engaging or interacting with near strangers. However, on online social media networks, this is largely ignored. There is an open interaction among both known users and loosely-connected users, and as a result, the normal social barriers against intera...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3296

Classification of Days Using Locally Generated Magnetic Indices from Magnetic Data Acquisition System (Magdas) Ground Based Observatories at Three (3) Nigerian Stations

M. Y. Onimisi, U. C. Achem & A. B. Rabiu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Investigation has been done concerning the mitigation of geomagnetic storm (a type of space weather that has the potential to cause damage across the globe with a single event) using locally generated magnetic Indices obtained from geomagnetic data from ground based Magdas magnet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3356