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A Common Coupled Fixed Point Theorem with Contractive Type Condition in G_b- cone Metric Space

R. D. Daheriya, Manoj Ughade & Motiram Likhitker · Asian Research Journal of Mathematics · 2016

The purpose of this paper is to present some coupled fixed point theorems in cone Gb -metric spaces without the assumption of normality. These results improve and generalize some important known results. Illustrative some examples to highlight the realized improvements is also fu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJOM/2016/27896

Beyond Drugs in Eliminating Malaria Scourge in Nigeria; Scaling-up Vector Control Strategies

B. O. Ogbonna, C. E. Ejim, G. N. Ele, I. G. Ohiaeri, L. N. Ezenekwe, C. N. Nwako & O. N. Ilonzo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Integrated vector control management strategy plays a pivotal role and occupies a vantage position today in World Health Organizations (WHO) road map to malaria elimination and Nigeria has the highest malaria burden in Sub-Saharan Africa. So much attention and huge financial and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/28057

Factors Affecting Radioprotective Efficacy of Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi) Extract in Mice

Mrinalini Tiwari, Rajan Murugan, Rajkumar Tulsawani, Vikram Gota, Rajiv K. Sarin, P. Uma Devi, Rajnedra P. Tripathi, Thangaraj Parimelazhagan, Bilikere S. Dwarakanath & Paban K. Agrawala · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Background: Oscimum sanctum (Tulsi) is well reported for its medicinal values in Ayurveda. Although several chemical radioprotectors have shown excellent protection under in vitro conditions, lack of acceptable efficacy under in vivo conditions and/or undesirable toxicity has lim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/28152

Fundamentals of the Theory and Methodology of Operational Control

Kateryna P. Melnyk & Tetjana O. Shmatkovska · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2016

The main objectives of the study are to investigate, analyze and evaluate scientific positions of scientists - economists in relation to the economic content of operational control and its importance as a management function; find out its differences from other forms and types of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/28050

Identifying Most Relevant Performance Measures for Root Cause Analysis of Performance Degradation Events on a Private Cloud Computing Application: Experiment in an Industry Environment

A. Ravanello, A. April, A. Gherbi, A. Abran, J. M. Desharnais & A. Gawanmeh · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

Cloud computing applications (CCA) are defined by their elasticity, on-demand provisioning and ability to address, cost-effectively, volatile workloads. These new cloud computing (CC) applications are being increasingly deployed by organizations but without a means of managing th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/27872

Comparative Study of Selected Haemostatic Parameters in Different Trimesters among Pregnant Women in Ilesa Metropolis South Western Nigeria

Stephen Olajide Awofadeju · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this study was to see the effect of pregnancy on some selected haemostatic parameters based on trimesters. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital Unit, Ilesa, Osun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26956

Vitamins C and E as Effective Protectors against Potassium Bromate-induced Cardiac Injury in Rats

Heba Barakat & Mai El-Sayed · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Potassium bromate (KBrO3) is widely used in foods and water, in spite of its well-known oxidative cell and tissue damage. Therefore, vitamins C and E are examined to alleviate its cardiac injury. For this purpose 72 adult male albino rats were categorized into 6 groups. Group1 se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28697

Age-related Morphological Changes in the Foetal Adrenal of the White Fulani (Zebu) Cattle during the Developmental Period

Casmir Onwuaso Igbokwe & Sandra Oluchi Jacobs · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the gross, histology and morphometric changes of the adrenal gland during the foetal developmental period of the White Fulani (zebu) cattle in Nigeria, using slaughter house foetal waste. Study Design: Experimental morphological study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27994

Improving Poorly Graded Fine Sand with Microbial Induced Calcite Precipitation

Firas Jawad & Jun-Jie Zheng · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Because of the rapid growth of cities in the present days, it has become the establishment of infrastructure in the lands previously was considered inappropriate an order cannot be avoided. Therefore, to improve the engineering properties of these lands, various techniques have b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/28338

The Impact of a Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite on Soil and Groundwater Using 2-D Resistivity Imaging Technique

G. O. Itota & A. O. Balogun · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

The impact of a municipal solid waste dumpsite on soil and groundwater in Port Harcourt municipality was investigated using 2-D resistivity imaging technique. The resistivity data was acquired along six traverses, two of which was used as control line. The objective of the study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/28080

Rainwater as a Domestic Water Supplement in Scotland: Attitudes and Perceptions

Selina N. Egyir, Caroline Brown & Scott Arthur · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Aims: Water resources in Scotland are under immense pressure despite the perception that Scotland enjoys abundant rainfall and water resources. The transport and treatment of water utilizes high amounts of energy is which contradicts the UK government’s carbon neutral agenda. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/23723

A Review of Urban Water-energy Linkages in End-use: A Call for Joint Demand Studies

Simon De Stercke, Ana Mijic & James Keirstead · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Aims: A literature review to show the importance of combined water and energy demand end-use studies and to illustrate techniques that can be applied for these analyses. Study Design: A review of energy-related water end-use and water-related energy end-use studies. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/23725

Customer Attitudes to Water Use and Its Conservation

James O. Jenkins, Alexis Pericli & Lisa Palframan · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

Aims: Understanding how customers engage with and view their water usage is crucial to the design of more effective water demand management policies and programmes. This paper presents the findings of a small-scale research project that sought to explore customer attitudes to the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/18182

Participation or Exploitation: How Can Concepts of Community and Privatization Coalesce around Water Efficiency Approaches?

Mary Gearey · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2016

The need to promote water efficient technologies and initiatives is increasingly a central feature of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). Attendant to this is a growing focus by IWRM practitioners of the role that community plays in supporting a range of interventions t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2016/18186