Background: Although fast food has been linked to various health problems its consumption is increasing in Ghana. The objective of this study was to examine how convenience (a measure of perceived product convenience, which is a product attribute, and convenience orientation, a p...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/27927
Study was carried out to determine the antiplasmodial activity of raw ethanolic seed extract of Tetracarpidium conophorum, in swiss albino mice infected with Plasmodium berghei (NK65). Standard methods were employed to determine the acute toxicity test, antiplasmodial activity an...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26789
In the physical sciences, attempts to describe processes, events, and phenomena upon the basis of problematic paradigms can be wholly incorrect and lead to physically impossible consequences, e.g., the ultraviolet catastrophe of radiation physics, and/or can necessitate ad hoc as...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/26454
Due to the pivotal role of stem cell differentiation in regeneration and disease cure, the study of it has always been a research highlight during the recent years. Stress microenvironment has a great impact on cell growth, proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Twist1, as...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27348
Background and Aim: The use of medicinal plants and traditional remedies has become increasingly widespread. Parsley is one of the traditional herbs used for treatment and prevention of various illnesses. This study aims to assess the in vitro antimicrobial effect of Petroselinum...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/27095
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of contraceptive uptake among women of reproductive age in semi-urban communities of Rivers State, Nigeria. The information will be useful in reordering priorities and strategies for family planning interventions in t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27655
Aims: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among children under the age of five years. This study assessed diarrhea treatment behaviour among mothers of under-five attending Ibadan north local government Primary Health Care clinic, Oyo state. Study Design: The...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27522
Aims: To investigate the effect (s) of palm oil fractions {Palm Olein (PO) & Palm Stearin (PS)} on the aortic cell of Wistar rats. Study Design: The histological and cholesterol blood sample examinations were done on the aorta of the Wistar rats, to investigate the effects of...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2016/26974
Human exposure to lead may alter the enzyme antioxidants level and the interaction between antioxidants and blood lead level (BLL) eventually cause oxidative stress. Therefore, the present investigation was carried out to establish the relationship between the antioxidant enzymes...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/26992
Building sector is responsible for consuming nearly 40 percent of the total primary energy in Iran. There have been implemented several efforts to diminish the amount of energy utilization in building sector. In early 90s, Iranian Ministry of Housing and Urbanism released the fir...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/27401
Aim: An evidence suggests that microbiota plays an important role in health and diseases. Studies also suggested that microbiota may be different in children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than typically developing children. The aim of the study was to examine the oral ba...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/18544
Aim: To examine the bacteriological quality and prevalence of multidrug resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria in surface and underground domestic water sources in Ibadan. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Collection of water samples wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27445
Palm kernel shells (PKS), waste product of oil mill industrials, were used to produce activated carbon by chemically activating with ZnCl2. The shells were carbonized at temperature ranging from 500°C to 800°C, for an hour and activated with 10%, 20% and 30% concentration of ZnCl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/27324
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in drinking water sources in Ondo, southwestern Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological Sciences, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo between M...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26876
Coastal recreations in South Western Cameroon are a representative ecosystem critically important for global climate change, biodiversity and local livelihoods of indigenous communities. In order to increase awareness of the significance of these resources in the stability of eco...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/27904