Information on soil fertility status is key in predicting the relative response of soils to fertilizer application and adopting appropriate management practices. The present study was conducted to assess the fertility status of the soils of the Dawja Watershed in Enebse Sar Midir...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2016/21646
Global demand for electrical energy has never been higher than it is currently. This high demand for electricity has driven need for innovative and sustainable power production schemes. The current power system is therefore challenged with the need for quality, reliable and susta...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/25722
One-leg stance (OLS) training is recommended to prevent falls in elderly people. However, most elderly have difficulty in performing OLS for an extended period of time. Hence they need to use hand help when performing OLS training. The effects of hand help on body sway and leg mu...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/19326
Broiler chickens require adequate feed intake and uninterrupted emission of heat for intensive growth. An eight-week feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of stocking density on performance, carcass yield and meat composition of broilers. A total of 240 one-day o...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24372
The possibility of co-infection between malaria and HIV in Nigeria is of tremendous public health concern. The study was designed to investigate the prevalence of malaria and HIV dual infection. A total of one hundred and fifty persons (150) showing signs and symptoms of malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25961
Introduction: Overweight, obesity and their complications are major public health problems because of their effects on individuals, families and communities. The objective of this study was to describe the lipid profile patterns of overweight and obese adult primary care patients...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25876
This study centred on peer mentoring as an intervention strategy for improving classroom interaction and attitude towards teaching among Benue State secondary school science teachers. The study employed two research designs: the survey and the quasi experimental designs. The surv...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2016/24750
Tea is consumed almost worldwide as a beverage and for its perceived health benefits. Tea has been used in folk medicine to treat a wide range of disorders. Tea is believed to be safe but recent studies suggest that under certain conditions, components of tea may be toxic to the...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25296
Introduction: Early sexual debut, having multiple sex partners, and non-use of condoms are some of the risky sexual behaviors among young people that makes them vulnerable to many health problems such as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) a...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2016/25462
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007-2010 (NHANES) and the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), the prevalence of Hepatitis C in people of Hispanic descent is 1.5-2%. However, this percentage is estimated to increase as th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26229
Objectives: The purpose of the present research was to demonstrate images of failure into the structure of nano composites using optical coherence tomography. Methods: Ten human third mandibular molars were taken in the study. A class V cavity was prepared and restored with nano...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25699
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients. Results: The mean age of patients with digestive symptoms was 39.7yrs (SD...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24412
The present study is aimed to investigate the distribution and migration of the heavy metals in both ground water and soil profile in Peenya Industrial area. The Peenya Industrial area is considered to be one of the largest and oldest Industrial Area in the South-East Asia. Hence...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2016/26361
Vasco M. N. C. S. Vieira, Joel Creed, Ricardo A. Scrosati, Anabela Santos, Georg Dutschke, Francisco Leitão, Aschwin H. Engelen, Oscar R. Huanel, Marie-Laure Guillemin, Marcos Mateus & Ramiro Neves·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2016
Model II regression (i.e. minimizing residuals obliquely) is the adequate alternative to Model I regression by Ordinary Least Squares (i.e. minimizing residuals vertically) given the absence of well-established dependence relationships or x measured with error. Yet, it has no per...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/25219
This research work examined the literacy of Nigerian truck drivers being used in haulage operations with a view to assess whether driver’s literacy enhances haulage operational performance. The problem of haulage operations in Nigeria can be attributed to inadequacy of well train...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2016/25527