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Strategies of Mothers in Life Management Along with a Child with Congenital Heart Disease: Valuable Experience of Iranian Mothers

Monirsadat Nematollahi, Sakineh Sabzevari, Tayebeh Mirzaei & Ali Ravari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Mothers of children with congenital heart disease used a variety of ways for caring. Mothers, caring approach is dependent on several factors: Culture, mentality and attitude, available resources. Aim: This study investigates how Iranian mothers of children with congenital heart...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25643

Evaluation of Dietary Supplementation of Ammonium Sulphate on in vitro Gas Production and Rumen Fermentation Characteristics of WAD Ewes

T. O. Ososanya, S. A. Shehu & U. A. Inyang · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Ammonium sulphate, a chemical compound was utilized to evaluate its potential through in vitro gas production technique and rumen fermentation characteristics as a rumen stimulator and mitigates methane gas. Four experimental diets were formulated with ammonium sulphate (AS) incl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/25775

In vitro Membranous activity of Biosynthesized Gold Nanoparticle from Aqueous Leave Extract of Nelsonia canescens

Oluwatosin Kudirat Shittu & Daniel Iduh Stephen · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Nano drug delivery technologies have advantages of transporting the drug to target site to better enhance its effectiveness, bioavailability and reduces side effects with dose frequency. In this study, the reducing capability of Nelsonia canescens for gold nanoparticle synthesis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/26377

Formulation of Time Dependent Bloch NMR Equations for Computational Analyses of Nano Particles in Porous Media

A. A. Adeleke · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) has been very useful in the study of pore size distribution of porous materials and in molecular recognition. Important properties of the porous media have been shown to be very much dependent on the T1 and T2 relaxation times. The NMR transverse...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/26359

Evaluation and Comparison of Effect of Different Surface Treatments and Varying Alloy Percentage on the Elemental Composition of Ni Cr Base Metal Alloy

Divya Goel, Ramesh P. Nayakar & Raghunath Patil · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Aim: To evaluate and compare the Effect of Different Surface Treatments and Varying Alloy Percentage on The Elemental Composition of Ni Cr Base Metal Alloy. Study Design: The elemental composition of Ni Cr alloy with different surface treatments (oxidation, sandblasting, silane c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/26204

A Comparative Study of the Bioremediation Potentials of Inorganic Nutrient Sources

T. Sampson, C. J. Ogugbue & G. C. Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of inorganic nutrient sources in crude oil degradation. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at Environmental Microbiology Department, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, between January and June 2015. Methodology: Hydrocarbon pol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26027

Efficacy of Sweet Orange and Cassava Peel Amendments for the Management of Root-knot Nematodes on Tomato

F. J. Manneh, C. K. Kwoseh, T. Adjei-Gyapong & J. L. Starr · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Aim: To determine efficacy of organic amendments in the management of root-knot nematodes. Design of the Study: Experiments were arranged in a Complete Randomized Design (CRD) with five treatments replicated five times and Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with 11 treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/24638

Evaluating the Determinants of Access to Ghana Fertilizer Subsidy Program

Salisu Mustapha, Iddi Alhassan Abdulai & Yazidu Ustarz · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

In line with economic conditions in 2008 and the need to boost agricultural productivity and stabilize agricultural commodity prices, the government of Ghana instituted a nationwide fertilizer subsidy program. This study analyzes the determinants of access to the Ghana Fertilizer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/26461

Study of Asexual Propagation of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) on Biomass Yield, Nutritional Composition and In-sacco DM Degradability

Khan Shahidul Huque, Muhammad Khairul Bashar, Nathu Ram Sarker, Biplob Kumer Roy, Nazmul Huda & Harinder P. S. Makkar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Aims: The aims of this study were undertaken with the objectives to determine asexual propagation of moringa plant using branch cuttings of different maturities indicated by the cutting  diameter of A) 3-5 cm, B) 6-8 cm or C) 10-12 cm on biomass yield, nutritional composition and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/26103

Phosphorus Relationships in Water- logged Soils of Southern Nigeria as Influenced by Aluminum and Manganese Toxicity

William Ubi, Godwin Michael Ubi, Ackley Ufot Akpan-Idiok, Majesty-Nyenoke Eteng Okri & Imaobong Sunday Essie · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Aim: To determine the phosphorus relationships in mangrove swamp with particular reference to Al and Mn contents in acid sulphate soils. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Mbiabet in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Methodology: Soi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/25676

Donor Deferral Patterns at a Hospital-based Blood Bank in Saudi Arabia

Jerold C. Alcantara, Farhan Klalaf Menahi Alenezi, Charlie P. Cruz & Tessie Y. Alcantara · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2016

Aims: This study analysed the blood donors deferral patterns at a government hospital blood bank in Saudi Arabia. The proportion and reasons of deferrals were also investigated. Methodology: Retrospective review was done using donor records in a two-year period from January 2013...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2016/26835

Database Analysis of Acidic Proteins from Halophilic Species and Their Corresponding Basic Proteins from Non-halophilic Species

Hiroshi Nakashima, Keiko Homma, Michiko Yamazaki, Masao Ishizaki & Kazuhiro Mawatari · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aims: To reveal which amino acid residues determine whether a protein is acidic or basic between orthologous pairs, acidic proteins from halophilic species and corresponding basic proteins from non-halophilic species were compared. Similarly acidic versus acidic protein pairs, an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/25207

Enhancing Soil Fertility Status, Sweet Potato Yield and Tuber Nutrient Composition through Different Manure Sources in Southeastern Nigeria

J. C. Nwite · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

The experiment was carried out to investigate the effects of different manure sources on selected soil chemical properties, sweet potato tuber yield and tuber nutrient compositions. The high yielding sweet potato varieties are fertilizer responsive. Research evidences indicated t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/25918

Feasibility Study and Optimal Design of Small Hydropower-photovoltaic-diesel Generator Hybrid Power System for Itapaji-Ekiti, Nigeria

G. A. Adepoju & B. Adebanji · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Electricity is essential for economic growth, natural development and improved standard of living. Most of the existing water supply dams available in the rural areas can be used for power generation without affecting its primary functions. This will lead to a high saving in cost...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26706

Ubiquitous Computing: An Assistive Surveillance on In and Out Patients with Mental Illness via RFID

Edje E. Abel · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

Ubiquitous Computing enable users to utilise computer software and hardware to perform tasks anytime anywhere without visualising them. In other words, software and hardware are embedded in the environment making them invisible while they are effectively in use. Over the last dec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/26778