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Production and Application of Agar-based Slow-release Fertilizers, in the Bioremediation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon-impacted Soil

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

Aims: The study was carried out to determine the potentials of novel slow-release fertilizers (SRF) in the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil, in order to determine their potentials in the bioremediation of petroleum-impacted sites and as well evaluate the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/25955

The Impact of Financial Structure on Firm Performance: A Study of Nigeria Agricultural and Healthcare Sector

Echekoba Felix Nwaolisa & Ananwude Amalachukwu Chijindu · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

This study examines the impact of financial structure on performance of agricultural and healthcare firms listed in Nigerian Stock Exchange for a period of twenty one (21) years 1993 to 2013. This study selected fifteen (15) out of the sixteen (16) firms listed on agricultural an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/24570

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Activity of Leaf Extract of Jatropha curcas

M. O. Oyama, O. I. Malachi & A. A. Oladejo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

The study investigated the antibacterial activity of Jatropha curcas using aqueous, methanol and ethanolic extracts that were obtained from the leaf against growth inhibition of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus spp, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24146

Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections and Associated Risk Factors in a Neglected Region in the Upper Nkongho-mbo Area, South-west Region, Cameroon

Ngum Helen Ntonifor, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele & Tabot Joseph Ebot · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are among the most prevalent chronic human infections worldwide and affect the poorest and most deprived communities.  Few studies have been carried out to evaluate the state of STH infections in the Upper Nkongho-Mbo regio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/26048

Clinical Manifestations and CD4 Counts of Tuberculosis in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected and Un-infected among Newly Diagnosed Patients in Mombasa, Kenya

Shadrack A. Yonge, Michael F. Otieno, Rekha R. Sharma & Sarah S. Nteka · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: Tuberculosis is a disease with protean manifestations. The clinical presentation of tuberculosis can mimic several diseases and can be a diagnostic problem even in endemic areas. Virulence and dose of the infecting mycobacterium, the immune status of the host, the org...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25263

An Elementary Approach to the Option Pricing Problem

Nikolaos Halidias · Asian Research Journal of Mathematics · 2016

Our goal here is to discuss the pricing problem of European and American options in discrete time using elementary calculus so as to be an easy reference for first year undergraduate students. Using the binomial model we compute the fair price of European and American options. We...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJOM/2016/26251

Utilization of Wild Plants for Medicinal Purposes in Selected Tiv Communities of Benue State, Nigeria: An Ethnobotanical Approach

S. A. Shomkegh, R. Mbakwe & B. I. Dagba · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: An ethnobotanical survey of wild plants used for the treatment of ailments was carried out among randomly selected sub-tribes in Tiv communities of Benue State. Study Design: Group Interviews were carried out with herbalists in each kindred from selected Local Government Ar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/26118

Role of Tumor Markers in Oral Cancer: An Overview

Reddy Lavanya, B. Mamatha, Shefali Waghray, Nallan C. S. K. Chaitanya, M. Padma Reddy & D. B. Gandhi Bau · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The oral mucosa represents the first part of the digestive tract and is exposed to various exogenous toxins. Exposure for longer duration can lead to changes that lead to potentially malignant diseases or cancers / Tumors. Eventually these can be diagnosed by routine histopatholo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24998

The Driver Behaviour Questionnaire as an Accident Predictor in Cross-cultural Countries in Qatar and Turkey: Global Public Health Problem

Abdulbari Bener, Erol Yildirim, Erkut Bolat, Türker Özkan & Timo Lajunen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The Manchester Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ) has been extensively used as predictor of self-reported road traffic accidents. The associations between crashes and the violation and error factors of the DBQ however, might be reporting a little bias. Aim: The curr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25719

Ameliorative Effects of Watermelon and Aloe vera against Cadmium Damage on the Histomorphology of the Heart Tissue of Adult Wistar Rats (Rattus novergicus)

O. D. Omotoso, S. A. Adelakun, N. O. Amedu, U. P. Idoko, I. S. Oji & H. B. Akpan · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2016

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic element that can produce reactive oxygen species. Fruits and vegetables are natural sources of various bioactive compounds. Watermelon contains nutritional agents like lycopene, citrulline and arginine and Aloe vera is used for therapeutic purposes. This s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2016/24276

Cacao Developmental Pattern, Soil Temperature and Moisture Variation as Affected by Shade and Dry Season Drip Irrigation

Idowu B. Famuwagun · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Field experiments were conducted in Akure and Oda communities in Ondo state within the rain forest zone of Nigeria between 2010 and 2012. Single and combined effects of shade and irrigation were investigated on soil temperature, soil moisture variations and cacao seedling develop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/22628

In-vitro Resistance Development by Ciprofloxacin and Azithromycin in Shigella dysenteriae

Mohammad Sayful Islam, Md. Anwarul Haque, Ashish Kumar Sarker, Md. Ajijur Rahman & Md. Anwar Ul Islam · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Introduction: Drug resistance is a growing public health issue among the health care professionals. Due to improper use many bacterial species including the Shigella dysenteriae become resistant to the standard therapy. Objectives: In the present study, we have shown the bacteria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25463

Corneal Ulcers at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital in Nigeria - A Ten Year Review

Affiong A. Ibanga, Bassey A. Etim, Dennis G. Nkanga, Uduak E. Asana & Roseline E. Duke · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To review the pattern, trend, predisposing factors, characteristics and visual outcome of corneal ulcers at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) between January 2003 and December 2012 with a view to providing improved quality patient management. Study Design: R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25168

Trichoderma Suppresses Pathogenic Fusarium Causing Tomato Wilt in Bangladesh

Adeeba Raihan, Momena Khandaker, Manzur-E-Mohsina Ferdous, Md. Ataur Rahman, A. F. M. Jamal Uddin & Abu Shamim Mohammad Nahiyan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Antagonism to Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (ACI-FOL7 and ACI-FOL8) by Trichoderma spp. was investigated. Study Design: The study was designed to understand antagonistic properties of locally collected Trichoderma spp. against Fusarium in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/26020

Artifactual Changes in Whole Blood and Plasma Glucose Levels of Diabetic and Non Diabetic Blood Samples Twenty Four Hours (24 h) Post Collection

Patrick Emeka Aba, Miracle Nnaemeka Edeh & Ernest Chukwuamachago Nweze · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2016

Analysis of diabetic blood may be delayed for hours post collection owing to several factors. Artifactual changes may occur thereby confounding the results. This study investigated some artifactual changes in glucose levels that may occur in diabetic blood stored at room temperat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2016/26044