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A Morphometric Study on Two Groups of Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) Population, 1758 in Northern Region of Albania

Edit Vardhami & Anila Hoda · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

This study was carried out to determine morphological differences between two brown trout (Salmo trutta Fario) populations of two Alpine rivers in Northern Albania: Cem River and Valbona River. Fifty five single individuals of brown trout were collected from two different rivers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/25762

Molecular Characterization and Identification of Bacillus spp. MLSU-PSSKB Isolated from Fecal Contents of Pteropus giganteus in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

P. Singh, S. K. Barolia, D. K. Sharma & A. Patni · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Introduction: The Bacillus genus, being the largest, consists of Gram-positive, endospore-forming, chemoheterotrophic rods which are usually motile and peritrichously flagellated. Many species, of Bacillus are of considerable economic importance as these serve as insecticides, ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/24759

Microfacies and Biostratigraphy of the Limestone-Shale Sequences of Gboko Formation, Middle Benue Trough, Nigeria

O. D. Owonipa, O. A. Okunlola & A. Edema · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The drive to ascertain the paleodepositional environments of the inland sedimentary basins of Nigeria, necessitates a detailed biostratigraphy studies of limestone-shale sequences of Gboko Formation; Middle Benue Trough, Nigeria. A total of 26 representative samples were collecte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/10869

Age, Gender and School Class and Retention of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Knowledge among Secondary School Students in Nigeria

Adedamola Olutoyin Onyeaso · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background/Aim of Study: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important element in the “chain of survival” for the treatment of victims of cardiac arrest. Bystander CPR is a strong predictor of long term survival and bystanders with previous CPR training are more likely to p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26404

Prevalence of the Genetic Mutation CYP2C8*5 in Selected Ethnic Groups in Southern Ghana

Charles Brown, Christopher Larbie & Dominic Selorm Yao Amuzu · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aim: The study determined prevalence of clinically relevant CYP2C8*5 polymorphism in 80 unrelated individuals, from selected ethnic groups in Southern Ghana. Medical history on adverse drug reactions of the subjects and level of dependency on drugs metabolized by CYP2C8 enzyme wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/25680

Fibonacci p-codes and Codes of the “Golden” p-proportions: New Informational and Arithmetical Foundations of Computer Science and Digital Metrology for Mission-Critical Applications

Alexey Stakhov · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

In the 70s and 80s years of the past century, the new positional numeral systems, called Fibonaссi p-codes and codes of the golden p-proportions, as new informational and arithmetical foundations of computer science and digital metrology, was considered as one of the most importa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25969

Production of Methanol from Methane by an Impulse Discharge on the Water Surface

Masato Mukawa, Takafumi Tanno & Satoru Iizuka · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Production of methanol from methane was investigated by a low pressure impulse discharge on the surface of the water without using catalysis. Methane was introduced above the water surface and mixed with steam generated by the heat supplied by the discharge. Discharge parameters...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/26682

Improvement of Health by Probiotics: The Roles on Human Gut and Immune Modulation

Anteneh Getachew, Admas Berhanu & Malaiyarasa Pandian · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The term probiotic refers to viable, non-pathogenic microorganisms when ingested in an adequate and controlled amount confer health benefits for the host. In present review, the beneficial effect of probiotics to human health is presented. Introduction section discuss details abo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24586

Poverty Status of Farm Households in Selected Local Governent Areas of Niger State, Nigeria

H. Sallawu, L. Tanko, J. N. Nmadu & A. A. A. Coker · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Poverty incidence in Nigeria is higher among the rural-folks, that is, households that rely mainly on fundamentally on agricultural income. This study investigated poverty status of farm households in selected Local Government areas of Niger State, Nigeria. The study utilized dat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/25681

Environmental Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of University of Cape Coast-Ghana

Sarah Darkwa · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Aim: To determine students’ knowledge in greening, sustainable development and the readiness to embrace environmental education as part of the curricular in the different programs offered at the University of Cape Coast-Ghana as a way of preparing them well for future work. Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/25158

Environmental Education as a Key Element for Values Education

David Pérez-Jorge, Yolanda Márquez-Domínguez, Josué Gutiérrez-Barroso, Candelaria de la Merced Díaz-González & María Sandra Marrero-Morales · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Environmental degradation and destruction and the disappearance of natural habitats can create many problems. Education, with the objective of achieving a comprehensive development of the individual, plays an important role, without forgetting those values which result from the i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/26527

An Algorithm for Global Optimal Strategies and Returns in One Fell Swoop, for a Class of Stationary Equipment Replacement Problems with Age Transition Perspectives, Based on Nonzero Starting Ages

Ukwu Chukwunenye · Advances in Research · 2016

Aim: This research article aimed at formulating and designing an Excel automated solution-based algorithm for the optimal policy prescriptions and the corresponding returns for all feasible nonzero starting ages in one fell swoop, for a class of equipment replacement problems wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/26667

Levels of Zinc, Iron and Lead in Canned Fish Sold in Jos, Nigeria

Kiri H. Jaryum, Samuel Y. Gazuwa, Samson I. Wuti & Joseph Ameh · Advances in Research · 2016

Introduction: Both nutritional metals such zinc and iron, and toxic metals, such as lead, present in food above certain permissible levels, pose danger to consumers. Fish harvested from contaminated waters tend to have high levels of these metals. Moreover, the level of contamina...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/26444

Phytochemical Characterization of Couch Grass (Cynodon dactylon) and Its Growth Promoting Potential on the Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii Post-Larvae

Kandaswamy Dhanalakshmi, Periyakali Saravana Bhavan, Gopalan Rajkumar, Virumandi Nathiya, Veeran Srinivasan & Thangavelu Satgurunathan · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aim: To study the phytochemical profiles of Cynodon dactylon with three different solvent extractions, such as petroleum ether, acetone and ethanol, and their growth promoting ability on Macrobrachium rosenbergii PL. Study Design:  Complete extraction of C. dactylon using non-pol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/26863