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Adoption Percentage of Azolla Production: A Post Training Evaluation

Ganesh Das, Suraj Sarkar & Sanjoy Kumar Das · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The awareness for azolla sp (Azolla pinnata) cultivation was created among the rural people in eastern zone of India by Coochbehar Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Bengal by conducting residential and non-residential training programme on successful azolla production. The training was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/25251

Deposit Money Banks’ Credit and Investment Drive of Developing Economies: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria

Ali Jude Igyo, Jatau Simon & Ashami Philip Iorlumun · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study analyzed the impact of the Deposit Money banks’ credit on investment in Nigeria. Time series data for thirty one year period 1981 to 2012 were collated from secondary sources of the central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) statistical bulletin and was analyzed through Ordinary Lea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/25134

Some Nutritive and Antifungal Properties of Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peels and Seeds

Anthony Cemaluk C. Egbuonu & Chinwendu C. Amadi · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

Introduction: Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) fruit is widely consumed the world over for its sweet juice. The peels and seeds may have some nutrients and antifungal properties but are essentially discarded with attendant waste generation. Aim: The study evaluated some nutritive a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/25647

A Short Communication on Mapping the Pattern and Problems Associated with Internet Usage among Youths in Malaysia: Some Preliminary Results

Md. Salleh Hassan, Mohd Nizam Osman, Norsabila Ramli & Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

This study aims to determine the pattern and problems of internet usage among youths in Malaysia educational institution. Albeit the presentation of preliminary data from actual study, it provides a ‘draft map’ to the pattern and problems of internet usage among youths in Malaysi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23955

Agro-ecological Role of Earthworms (Oligochaetes) in Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrient Use Efficiency: A Review

B. O. Manono · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

Earthworms which inhabit soils and litter layers in agro-ecosystems play significant roles that regulate soil ecosystem services supporting agriculture. Through their feeding, burrowing and casting activities, earthworms redistribute organic material within the soil, increases so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/24517

Estimation of N/P Ratios Levels in a Coastal Bay, Southern Adriatic Sea

Laura Gjyli, Ariola Bacu, Jerina Kolitari, Silvana Gjyli & Anisa Trifoni · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016

The DIN:DIP atomic ratio (N/P) considered optimal for phytoplankton growth is 16:1 (Redfield ratio). Significant deviations from 14 to low N/P ratio might indicate potential nitrogen limitation, the ratio between 14 and 16 indicates both nitrogen and phosphorus co-limitation, whe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2016/25052

Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Expression and Histopathology of Rat’s Cerebrum Following Consumption of Ethanolic Stem Extract and Juice of Costus afer

Akpantah Amabe Otoabasi, Elogbo Ele, Isamoh Theresa Ekpenyong, Eluwa Mokutima Amarachi, Igiri O. Anozeng & Ekanem Theresa Bassey · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: Costus afer (C. afer) is a medicinal plant commonly used as a herbal remedy for diabetes and hypertension in our country, Nigeria  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of crude ethanolic stem extract/juice of C. afer (bush cane) on the cerebrum of rats. Study De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/24506

Web Based Screening for Depression in the Workplace

Hiromi Isoda, Kenichi Asano, Kumiko Muramatsu & Eiji Shimizu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine an effective screening method of depressive disorders in the workplace. Methodology: Employees with a managerial career track of a large size company completed a web-based psychological assessment using the Patient Health Questionnaire d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25311

Effect of Lateral Osteotomy in Subperiostal Plan in Reducing Severity of Periorbital Edema and Ecchymosis after Rhinoplasty

Atighechi Saeid, Meybodian Mojtaba, Vaziribozorg Sedighe, Behniafard Nasim & Mandegari Mohammad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Osteotomy is the main reason of periorbital edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty due to damage of angular vessels and fracture of the nasal bones and frontal process of maxilla. Several methods are suggested for reducing periorbital edema and ecchymosis.  The main...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24530

Corneal Endothelial Cell Density and Morphology in Nigerians

Efeoghene U. Ani, Sebastain N. N. Nwosu, Chinyere N. Pedro-Egbe, Sotonibi A. H. Cookey & Elizabeth A. Awoyesuku · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

AIM: To determine the mean density and describe the morphology of corneal endothelial cells in adult Nigerians in Port Harcourt. Study Design: A population-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: A study conducted among adult Nigerians aged ≥ 18 years in Port Harcourt ci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25239

Simulation Analysis for Non-invasive Measurement for Hemodynamics in Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Types

Y. Kiran Kumar, Shashi Bhushan Mehta & Manjunath Ramachandra · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (CAVM) is a complex neurovascular malformation. It contains different types of complex nidus structures combinations. Each CAVM classification is of different clinical procedure and management of disease. The clinical procedure to measure h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25436

Twenty Year and Still Isolated Form of Restless Arm with Hypometabolism of Brain in Caudate Bilaterally

Koçer Abdulkadir, Varoğlu Asuman, Sanlısoy Buket, Özcan Muhammed Emin & Varoğlu Erhan · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

We reported a patient with restless arm but without any other extremity involvement during 20 year period. There was hypometabolism of brain in caudate bilaterally. Interestingly, the restlessness had not progressed to involve other hand or his legs during this long time period....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/25810

Effects of two Refined Petroleum Products on the Growth Response, Survival and Mineral Nutrient Relations of Sacciolepis africana (Hubb and Snowden)

J. F. Bamidele, I. A. Omakor & M. O. Eguagie · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of refined petroleum products (diesel and gasoline, RPPs) on Sacciolepis africana (Hubb and Snowden). The parameters measured include number of leaves, plant height, biomass production, chlorophyll content index, leaf area and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/24503

Mucous Retention Cyst – Review of Literature and a Case Report

Sonal Grover, Manpreet Singh Dev, Jitinder Batra, Rohan Talathi, Saurabh Singh & Ashish Gupta · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Mucocele is a mucin filled cavity and is one of the most common salivary gland pathology. It arises either due to severance of a duct or due to an obstruction to the salivary flow. In the former case, the more appropriate term is mucous extravasation phenomenon and the latter is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25247

Natural Hazard Assessment and Monitoring in the Black Hills and Adjacent Areas, South Dakota and Wyoming, USA, Using Remote Sensing and GIS-Methods

Barbara Theilen-Willige · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

This research considers the support provided by remote sensing and GIS methods for the delineation of potential sites susceptible to natural hazards such as earthquakes, flash floods and karst phenomena in the Black Hills area in South Dakota and Wyoming, USA. By an integration o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/24388