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Comparison of Radiation Exposure in the Practice of Anesthesia in Orthopedic Operating Theaters

Pelin Tanır Yayla, Derya Gökçinar, Nermin Göğüş & Güneş Tanır · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aim: The doses received by anesthesiologists and technicians from x-ray devices used in orthopedic operating theaters were measured and calculated in compliance with international standards. Methodology: Ten personal thermoluminescence dosimeters were given to ten anesthesia oper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17594

The Relation between the Meaning in Life and the Sensitivity of Conscience in the Life of Polish Students with Different Levels of Experience of God's Presence

Stanisław Głaz · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: The aims of the research was to define the level of meaning in life and the level of conscience sensitivity in groups of students with a high and low level of religious experience of God's presence, and to examine the relationship between these variables. Methodology: The s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17535

Does the Method of Instruction Matter in Middle Basic Pupils’ Science Process Skill Acquisition? An Examination of Field-Based Inquiry and Conventional Strategies

Emmanuel E. Achor & Victoria M. Shikaan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: This study investigated the extent to which the field-based, inquiry method of instruction (FBIMI) will be effective in impacting middle basic (5th grader) pupils’ science process skill acquisition as compared to the conventional strategy. Study Design: The study adopted a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18261

Death Due to Assault with Coconut Scraper; Application of Locard’s Principle in Medico-legal Investigations

M. Vidanapathirana, P. R. Ruwanpura, D. S. K. Karunanayake & D. Ariyaratne · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Introduction: The Locard's principle is based on the fact that “every contact leaves a trace”. This case highlights its application at the scene, autopsy, examination of assailant and weapon. Case Report: A dead body of 33 years old woman was found inside the kitchen, lying in a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18240

The Practice of New Oral Language Structures by Learners in the Teaching of the English Language Curriculum in the Primary School Education in Kenya

Anne Syomwene, Peter L. Barasa & Jonah Nyaga Kindiki · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Language is very important in our lives as it is the means by which people communicate. Effectiveness in language learning can greatly be achieved through the practice of new language structures. This paper is a report on a study that investigated the practice of new language str...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18299

Rainfall Dynamics and Climate Change in Kano, Nigeria

Murtala U. Mohammed, A. Abdulhamid, M. M. Badamasi & M. Ahmed · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This study examined the extent of climate change in Kano through rainfall data analysis. Rainfall data for one hundred years (1914-2013) of Aminu Kano International Airport synoptic meteorological station obtained from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) was used in explaining...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17098

Optimization of the Preparation of Hydrophobic Isotactic Polypropylene Flat Sheet Membrane by Response Surface Methodology Design

Sunarti Abdul Rahman & Wan Zulaisa Amira Wan Jusoh · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Membrane contactor (MC) is a cost effective solution that able to reduce the release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.The membrane applies in a MC system are highly hydrophobic, high surface porosity, low mass transfer resistance and high resistance to chemicals in the feed str...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17277

Prising De Solla Price’s Circumvent

A. V. Adedayo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This study probed the foundations of the scientometric approach of citation metrics to evaluate research publications. The error made by Derek J. De Solla Price when he made a trivial modification of the contagion of success model is identified. De Solla Price’s Urn model was com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18293

Stroke Risk Classification by Use of the CHADS2 Score in Community Population in Absence of Atrial Fibrillation

Mohamed Kaled A. Shambesh, Zeinab Elmehdi Saleh, Taher Mohamed Emahbes, Ezzadin Areaf Franka, Faisal Ismail & Malik Abdurrazag A. Elosta · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Objectives: To use CHADS2 and Community Stroke Risk Classification (CSRC) scores to describe and classify the distribution of the risk factors of stroke in a population without known atrial fibrillation (AF). Study Design: Was community, cross-sectional study. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17691

Artificial Network for Predicting Water Uptake under Shallow Saline Ground Water Conditions

Houshang Ghamarnia & Zahra Jalili · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Lysimetric experiments were conducted in order to determine the groundwater contributions by Black cumin. The plants were grown in 27 columns, each with a diameter of 0.40 m and packed with Silty clay soil. The factorial experiments were carried out using three replicates with ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17870

Online Arsenic Species Separation and Analysis of Arsenite, Arsenate, Monomethylarsenate, Dimethylarsonate and Arsenocholine Using Liquid Chromatography and Hydride Generation Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry

Jinling Guo, Xiaoping Yu, Yafei Guo & Tianlong Deng · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: The purpose of this research was to establish a five-arsenic-species separation and analysis method including arsenite [As(III)], arsenate [As(V)], monomethylarsonate (MMA), dimethylarsonate (DMA) and arsenocholine (AsC) in water sample by liquid chromatography with hydride...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16992

Proximate and Major Essential Element Composition of Ipomoea batatas and Manihot esculenta Leaves

Y. A. Iyaka, L. O. Sulaiman & M. D. Yahya · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Three varieties of Ipomoea batatas and two varieties of Manihot esculenta leaves were analysed for their proximate and major essential element (Magnesium, Calcium and Iron) contents using standard analytical methods. The nutritive values for all the samples were high ranging from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17184