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Serological and Molecular Evidence of Hepatitis E Infection among Patients with Suspected Viral Hepatitis Seen at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra

Lawrence Henry Ofosu-Appiah, Joseph H. K. Boney, Theophilus Adiku, Jacob Barnor & John Kofi Odoom · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: Ghana is not clearly demarcated in the endemic region for hepatitis E virus but serological studies have shown a high anti-HEV seroprevalence among pregnant women in Accra, Ghana.  In this study, we investigated to assess the HEV seroprevalence in patients presenting with sy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22974

Valuation of Machinery and Equipment: Is it Inter-disciplinary, Multi-disciplinary or Collaborative?

T. A. Ashaolu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Property valuation as a professional exercise occupies a unique position different from related concepts of ‘valuation’, ‘assessment’, ‘evaluation’ and ‘measurements’ that are pervasive in accounting, engineering, quantity surveying and medicine, among others. This paper therefor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23397

Spatial Analysis of the Distribution Pattern of Primary Healthcare Facilities in Ile – Ife Metropolis Using Geographic Information System

A. Hafeez Sedenu, K. H. Muibi, A. T. Alaga, O. O. Ajileye, John Ogbole, A. A. Kappo, O. S. Popoola & Oloko-Oba O. Mustapha · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The importance of health to the overall wellbeing of every nation cannot be overemphasized. Therefore, there is a need for effective planning and management of the healthcare facilities in order to achieve optimum result in the country for equitable distribution of health facilit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22339

The Impact of Macroeconomic Indicators on Cement Prices in Ghana

Mark Bediako, Eric Opoku Amankwah & Dela Adobor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Portland cement is an important commodity in almost every part of the world. Its importance is visible in the construction and concrete industry which are very pivotal in the growth of major economies. In Ghana the construction industry is among the pillars the drives the economy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22961

Perceived Risks of Breast Cancer Lung Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease in Irish Women

M. Varzgalis, F. A. Kelly, C. M. Ni Fhoghlu, T. P. Mcveigh, M. J. Kerin & K. J. Sweeney · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Background: Despite widespread availability of risk information, many women hold inaccurate perceptions of their risk for developing breast cancer. It is important to prevent women who overestimate risk from undergoing excessive screening and preventive strategies, and to encoura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22714

Potential Leading Resources in Padang Panjang City, West Sumatra: The Development of Regional Economic Based on Soft System Methodology (SSM)

Kholil ., Sri Lisa Susanty & Soecahyadi . · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

In order to improve competitiveness and enhance economic development, each region in Indonesia must be able to make the best use of its potential natural and cultural resources. The City of Padang Panjang is one of  514 district in Indonesia with great potentials for tourism indu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22285

Natural Pyrethrum Extracts Photo-stabilized with Organo Clays

Esther Maina, Harrison Wanyika & Anthony Gacanja · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Botanical pesticide use in agricultural sector over synthetic pesticide would ensure less pest resistance and reduced environmental pollution. Natural Pyrethrum Extracts (NPE) are effective, environmental friendly pesticides, but are photo-labile, limiting their use in pest contr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22433

Spatial Distribution and Accessibility of Primary Health Centre in Ife East Local Government of Osun State, Nigeria

J. E. Adewoyin, S. A. Ogunyemi, K. H. Muibi, O. Fasote, S. A. Halilu & T. A. Alaga · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

This study was carried out in Ife East Local government area of Osun State on the spatial pattern and accessibility of Primary health care centre. The objective of the study was to examine the spatial distribution of this health care facility, how accessible is the facility as we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22208

Short Term Study on the Compressive Strength of Microbial Laterized Concrete Cured in Seawater

T. F. Awolusi, O. O. Akinkurolere, O. L. Oke & O. G. Aluko · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The effect of bacteria (Bacillus subtilis) on the compressive strength of laterized concrete cured in sea water was investigated. Because of the many variables involved, Taguchi method of experimental design was employed. The variables were water to binder ratio (0.45, 0.50 and 0...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22733

Comparison of Aluminum and Iron Electrodes for COD Reduction from Coffee Processing Wastewater by Electrocoagulation Process

G. Asha & B. Manoj Kumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

In the present study, applicability of aluminum and iron electrodes to remove COD in the coffee processing wastewater is evaluated by electrocoagulation method. Optimum electrolysis duration using aluminum and iron electrodes are observed as 45 and 60 minutes respectively. The CO...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22815

Static Headspace GC Method: Tool for Rapid and Sensitive Analysis of Residual Solvents in Amoxicillin and Ampicillin Tablets

Sk Manirul Haque, S. M. Zakir Hossain & Prem Shanker · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

A simple and sensitive static head space gas chromatographic (SH-GC) method equipped with FID has been developed and validated for simultaneous determination of residual solvents e.g.,  methanol, dichloromethane and toluene in two therapeutic drugs such as amoxicillin and ampicil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22861

Identification of a Super Paramagnetic Phase of Titanium Substituted Mn-Zn Ferrites and Its Magnetic and Mossbauer Studies

D. J. Satheesh, N. Vasudevan Nair & Jayakumari Isac · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The magnetic and Mossbauer studies were carried out in  Mn0.8+x Zn0.2TixFe2-2xO4 with x=0.10, 0.15, 0.20.The addition of Ti4+ induces considerable improvements of properties such as linear dependence of permeability versus temperature, Curie temperature, isomer shift, hyperfine i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/21950

Characterization of Coconut Oil and Its Biodiesel

Nicholas A. Musa, Georgina M. Teran & Saraki A. Yaman · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The aim of this research is to characterize biodiesel produced from coconut oil with a view to finding its suitability as alternative fuel for diesel engine. Biodiesel are alternative diesel fuels usually obtained from renewable sources, mainly, vegetable and animal oils. Oil was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22293

Spatial Distribution of Primary Schools in Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria

Oloko-Oba O. Mustapha, Ogunyemi S. Akintunde, A. T. Alaga, R. A. Badru, J. O. Ogbole, Popoola O. Samuel & Samson A. Samuel · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

The distribution of educational facilities in most part of Nigeria has been observed to be politically biased to the extent that a facility is over utilized while others are underutilized in an area. Location of schools should be based on factors such as population, proximity and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/22128