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Seroepidemiology of Incidentally Detected Asymptomatic HBsAg Positive Subjects from Southern State of India – A One Year Study

Sarwat Fatima & Ayesha Anjum · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus infection is assuming a silent epidemic phase in India. Majority of the chronically infected are asymptomatic and unaware of their status. This pool of individuals called; incidentally detected hepatitis B positive subjects [IDAHS], unknowingly tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27483

Foreign Direct Investment, Institutional Level and Pollution Quota

Salvador Sandoval Bravo & Laura Plazola Zamora · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study develops a model of institutional economics that involves consumers, producers and government, as well as the dishonest agents that work in the public sector. This model is useful for determining the optimum institutional level that must be set by the government in ord...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/27307

Influence of Household Characteristics on Food Security Status of Smallholder Farmers in Kilifi Sub-County, Kenya

J. M. Chege, J. K. Lemba, P. P. Semenye & E. Muindi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Food security is critical to the economic, social, religious, political and cultural development Worldwide. It plays a great role in economic growth, poverty reduction and sustainable development in Kenya. A study was carried out in Kilifi sub- County in the coastal areas of Keny...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/26845

Variability in Number of Seedling Potentials for Final Yield Evaluation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

O. S. Osekita, R. I. Adedoyin, B. O. Akinyele, O. A. Obembe, A. C. Odiyi & M. G. Akinwale · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Five lowland rice genotypes obtained from International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan were grown during the rainy season of 2013/2014 to study factor analysis for yield and its components in rice (Oryza sativa L). The factors are the genotypes and numbers of see...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22537

Status and Production Practices of Vegetable African Nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.) in Selected Communities of Kenya

Cecilia Moraa Onyango, Edward Gizemba Ontita, Richard Ndemo Onwong’a, Nyamongo Desterio & Jean R. Gapusi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aims: In order to improve production, utilization and conservation of African nightshades (ANS) in Kenya, this study set out to better understand the current status and agronomic practices employed by some of the Kenyan communities. Study Design: The study entailed a survey of Af...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/27363

Studies on Heterosis for Summer Season Tomato Production

A. Biswas, M. S. Islam, S. Dey & A. A. Shimu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

An investigation was carried out with a view to estimating heterosis for yield and its attributes under high temperature conditions at the experimental field of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh during hot summer season (May to Au...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/26402

Evaluation of Potency and Efficacy of Commercial Brands of Newcastle Disease Vaccines in Nigeria

I. O. Olatoye, D. O. Oluwayelu, J. Y. Adeseko, I. A. Adebiy & S. O. Adeyemi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aims: To evaluate the potency and efficacy of four commercially available brands of Newcastle disease (ND) vaccines in southwest Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional survey of commercial ND (Hitchner and LaSota) for in-vitro and in-vivo analysis. Place and Duration of Study: Va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajea/2016/26944

Changes in Levels of Soluble Sugar, Reducing Sugar and Lipid during Germination of Seeds of Albizia procera

Rupnarayan Sett · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

The biochemical levels of total lipid, soluble sugar and reducing sugar in early germinating seeds collected from 3 trees of Albizia procera aged around 25 years were estimated from the 1st day of germination till the 15th day. With progression of germination, total lipid content...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27203

Assessment of Selected Heavy Metal Level in Soil and Maize (Zea mays) Plant within the Vicinity of Auto Mechanic Workshops in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria

Clifford Baba Okpanachi, Edith Bolanle Agbaji & Hajara Zubairu Omenesa · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Assessment of heavy metals in the environment is an important tool to evaluate the risk of toxic metals to humans. In order to achieve this, soil and plant samples were collected within the vicinities of auto mechanic workshops in Gwagwalada area council at five (5) sites used as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/27506

Applied Political Neoliberalism to Greek Education throughout the Economic Crisis Era: Social Deregulation in the Policy of Rights

Evaggelia Kalerante · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

The Greek educational legislation throughout 2008-2013 is the focal point of the present study. More specifically, special reference is being made to the political practice tied to the functional liberally-based educational structure while the economic constraints resulting in so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/26555

The Effectiveness of Sexual Training (Marital Relationship) on Women’s Marital Life Satisfaction

Zahra Salehi & Khosro Ramezani · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Background: This study was conducted with the aim of investigating the impact of sexual training (marital relationship) on marital life satisfaction of women living in Sepidan city in 2015. Methods: The study population consisted all couples referring to clinics of Sepidan city i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/27661

Antioxidant Potential of Most Commonly Used Vegetable - Onion (Allium cepa L.)

Gunpreet Kaur, Vikas Gupta, Ajay Francis Christopher & Parveen Bansal · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2016

Antioxidants are known to play a vital role in inhibiting and scavenging free radicals, thus, provide immunity to human body against various infections and chronic diseases. Nowadays the modern research is moving towards plant based “Natural antioxidants” due to their safety, eas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JOCAMR/2016/26718

Is Oropharyngeal Crowdedness a Risk Factor for High Blood Pressure?

S. A. Ogunkeyede, A. J. Fasunla, O. S. Arulogun, K. O. Akande & O. A. Lasisi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: Snoring is a sign of partial upper airway obstruction from oropharyngeal crowdedness during sleep but little is known about its association with essential hypertension in black Africans.  Aim: To determine prevalence of hypertension among adult snorers and its relatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27006

Transesterification of Jatropha Oil Devoid of Co-product, Glycerol

Haruna Ibrahim, Abdulkarim S. Ahmed, Idris M. Bugaje & Ibrahim A. Mohameed-Dabo · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

The transesterification process breaks down triglycerides into alkanoates and glycerol back bones which in turn react with alcohol in the presences of suitable catalyst to produce monoalkyl esters and glycerin. During the transesterification reaction, the glycerol backbone of tri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/26425