Aims: To investigate the need for additional critical care beds, the potential for economy of scale in larger units, including ratios to support the choice of bed numbers. Study Design: Time trend analysis and construction of useful ratios to assist planning. Place and Duration o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28736
Aims: Phytochemical study of the biflavonoid content of Dioon edule Lindl. leaves in addition to quantification of the phenolic content and evaluation of their antioxidant potential. Methodology: Chromatographic isolation of the total alcohol extract of the leaves followed by the...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/28560
The present study was carried out to investigate histological changes in cuticle structure of the red swamp crayfish, Procambarus clarkii and number of layers of carapace cuticle during different molting stages. The crayfish samples were collected alive from the River Nile tribut...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/28564
This paper reviewed the capacity and potentials of youth and farm children to sustaining agricultural development. Their knowledge, skills, attitude and behaviour when nurtured and utilized are invaluable assets in the implementation of sustainable agricultural programmes. Findin...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/28377
The study investigates the impact of population growth on agricultural change, particularly on agricultural intensification, farm productivity and household welfare. We use a unique panel dataset that spans a 26 year-period, constructed from two waves of household surveys conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/27693
Aims: To evaluate Insulin resistance in patients with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). To determine if HOMA & G:I can be used as a simple marker to identify PCOS patients at risk for IGT & Type II DM. Study Design: This was a hospital based, cross sectional study. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28005
This study was carried out to determine the relationship between graft union mechanical strengths, hydraulic conductance and plant growth of Passiflora edulis f. edulis grafted on different rootstocks and cleft lengths and their susceptibility to wind damage in Nakuru Kenya. Vert...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27131
Amelioration of saline and sodic soil by organic and inorganic amendments can be improved the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. A laboratory experiment using soil columns was conducted to evaluate the effect of different amendments on some physical and chemica...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27966
The dielectric behavior of both acetone and dimethylformamide (DMF) were examined in the presence of an electric field. The electrical conductivity of both solvents was used to estimate the complex permittivity of acetone and dimethylformamide. The relaxation time of the solvents...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2016/27742
Aims: Hikikomori is commonly translated as "acute social withdrawal". It is estimated that there are 696,000 individuals with hikikomori in Japan. Although there is no common therapy to resolve the problem of hikikomori, early intervention is required because it can lead to some...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/26445
Amir Bastaminia, Omran Kohzadi, Morteza Omidipour, Eisa Miri & Hamid Partoo·Advances in Research·2016
The aim of this study was to develop a method for spatial zoning and the establishment of rural service centers in the central zone of Indica county with consideration of environmental, social, and economic criteria. The research type is applied and the research method is descrip...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/28727
The use of harvested rainwater for domestic purposes is on the increase in Nigeria, as public water is inadequate as a result of population increase. This study sought to determine the quality of harvested rainwater from some settlements in Uyo, Nigeria, and assess the suitabilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/27113
Francisco Sávio Gomes Pereira, Alexandre Ricardo Pereira Schuler, Ana Maria Ribeiro Bastos da Silva, Chesque Cavassano Galvão, Rafael do Nascimento Pereira, Nelson Medeiros de Lima Filho & Valdinete Lins da Silva·Chemical Science International Journal·2016
Turbidity and Acidity as Monitoring Parameters in the Purification of Moringa oleifera Oil for Biodiesel Production This study had as aim the analytical monitoring made during the purification applied to the mixed crude oil extracted from the Moringa oleifera Lamarck seeds by pre...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/28799
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in females in Nigeria. The aim of this study is to determine the percentage of cervical cancers in Ile-Ife that express the p53 and Ki-67 protein and to compare the expression of the proteins with the di...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21697
Aims: Cronobacter sakazakii has been associated most frequently with illness in neonates. This study aims to model effect of temperature on growth of a C. sakazakii isolate (IFST082014). Methodology: Reconstituted powdered infant milk formulas (RIMFs) inoculated with C. sakazakii...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/28634