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The Synthesis and Properties of an OFF-type Zeolite

K. K. Gorshunova, O. S. Travkina, M. L. Pavlov, B. I. Kutepov & L. M. Kustov · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The technique for synthesizing powdered OFF-type zeolite of high phase purity and crystallinity has been developed. The effect of crystallization conditions on the characteristics of powdered OFF-type zeolite samples, namely, crystallinity, particle-size distribution, and adsorpt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11500

Amino Acid Profile of Heat-processed Canarium schweinfurthii Pulp

Ernest A. Anyalogbu, Eugene N. Onyeike & Michael O. Monanu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Amino acid composition of a plant food is an indicator of its protein quality. This could be altered by the processing method. Processed fruit of Canarium schweinfurthii, a Bursereceae, is common traditional snacking item in Nigeria. The pulp of raw and macerated samples of C. sc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10266

The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Exercise among Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

Loveness A. Nkhata`, Esther Munalula-Nkandu & Hastings Shula · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Introduction: There is persuasive evidence on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy such as; reduced time spent in labour, prevention of caesarean sections, quick recovery after childbirth and getting back to the pre-pregnancy figure. The aim of the study was to obtain inform...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10693

In vitro–In vivo Correlation Studies of Modified Release Solifenacin Tablet Dosage Form

P. Srinivasa Babu, SK. Rihana Parveen, K. B. Chandrasekar, B. R. Challa & Bahlul Zayed Sh. Awen · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

A modified release formulation of Solifenacin tablet, was investigated in rabbit for pharmacokinetic and in vitro–in vivo correlation studies. In vivo study was conducted in New Zealand albino male rabbit plasma and In vitro release studies were conducted in simulated gastric flu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9951

Optimization of Oil Yield from Groundnut Kernel (Arachis hypogeae) in an Hydraulic Press Using Response Surface Methodology

J. O. Olajide, T. J. Afolabi & J. A. Adeniran · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: The present study investigated the effect of operating parameters on the mechanical extraction of oil from groundnut kernel using hydraulic press Methodology: A five factor, five levels central composite design (CCD) was applied to determine the effects of five independent v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11662

2-Tuple Linguistic Power Aggregation Operators and Their Application to Multiple Attribute Group Decision Making

Zhiming Zhang · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper is to develop several 2-tuple linguistic power aggregation operators for aggregating 2-tuple linguistic information. Study Design: We first introduce several power aggregation operators and then extend these operators to 2-tuple linguistic environments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/11083

Exposure to Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Increases Blood Flow and Resting Energy Expenditure but not Oxidative Stress

Akihiko Ishihara, Fumiko Nagatomo, Hidemi Fujino & Hiroyo Kondo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: This study examined the effects of exposure to mild hyperbaric oxygen on blood flow and resting energy expenditure. Study Design: Clinical study. Methods: Fourteen healthy women were exposed to mild hyperbaric conditions at 1.25 atmospheres absolute with 36.0% oxygen for 50...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10101

Status of Food Safety Due to Bacterial Contaminants of Poultry Meat and Poultry Products in Khartoum State

Egbal H. Munir, Khalda A. Khalifa & Amal M. Mohammed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The bacterial contaminants of poultry (Meat, Egg and poultry products) were investigated in three towns in Khartoum State (Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman) to estimate the level of their safety for human consumption. The study was conducted within the period August 2011 – A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9395

Investigation of the Efficiency of Selected Bacterial and Fungal Species in the Removal of Phosphate and Sulphate from Wastewater

S. O. Dahunsi, O. B. Akpor & R. Aransiola · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The aim of this study was to ascertain the efficiency of selected bacteria (Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella and Lysinibacillus species) and fungi (Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium and Absidia species) in the removal of phosphate and sulphate compounds from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10897

Characteristic and Moment Generating Functions of Generalised Pareto (GP3) and Weibull Distributions

G. Muraleedharan & C. Guedes Soares · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The characteristic functions (CHFs) are derived for GP3 (generalized Pareto) distribution for shape parameters ξ ≠ 0 and ξ = 0 in explicit closed forms. The CHF of 3-parameter Weibull (type-3extreme value distribution (EVD)) is also derived in a closed form by a direct methodolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10087

Variability of the Precipitation and Its Connections with Dry Years in the Central Anatolia, Turkey

Osman Yildiz · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This study presents an evaluation of the variability of the precipitation and its connections with dry years in the Central Anatolia of Turkey, a semiarid region subjected to frequent and widespread drought events. The statistical parameters of major historical drought events in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10391

Bifurcation on Smooth and Non-smooth Traveling Wave Solutions for a Generalized Two-component Camassa-Holm Equation

Xinghua Fan & Shasha Li · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

A generalized two-component Camassa-Holm equation is introduced as a model for shallow water waves moving over a linear shear flow. Bifurcations of traveling wave solutions are studied. Phase portraits of the traveling wave system are given. By using the method of planar dynamica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10790

The Impacts of Childhood Epilepsy in School Children

Lambrini Kourkouta, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Aikaterini Rarra & Christos Kleisiaris · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This literature review highlights the psychological and social impact of epilepsy, as well as the behavioral problems in school children with epilepsy. From the study of the literature it is found that children with epilepsy have an increased risk of psychological disorders and h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9798