The harmonic solution of a weakly non-linear second order differential equation governed the dynamic behavior of a micro cantilever based on TM (Tapping mode) AFM (Atomic force microscope) is investigated analytically by applying the method of multiple scales (MMS). The modulatio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24725
Relations between a subgroup having F-supplement and a minimal non-elementary group are investigated and as a conclusion some conditions are given for a minimal non-elementary group to be an F-group. Then proper NF-groups which are also F-groups are studied.
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/25010
Onion is widely consumed and is used for several medicinal and therapeutic purposes such as management of diabetes and also as antimutagenic, antimicrobial and antioxidant agents. Hence, this study investigated the protective role of onion on caffeine induced spermatotoxicity in...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/23245
In this study, we applied the approach of collocation and interpolation to develop a new fourth order continuous one-third hybrid block method for the solutions of general second order initial value problems of ordinary differential equations. Three discrete schemes were derived...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24310
Background: Adolescence psychopathology often represents a challenge in regards of the way it is treated, due to the shortage of public mental health resources like Wellbeing Centers and daily Services, that differ from hospitals. From our experience in a daily Semi-residential S...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2016/23329
Two individuals of ranid species, Hylarana picturata and Hylarana laterimaculata, were collected from Sungai Sedim Recreational Forest. A single individual of dicroglossid species, Occidozyga laevis and two individuals of Polypedates leucomystax, were captured from Ulu Paip and B...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/24454
Aims: The use of residual synthetic chemicals, although effective against stored product pests, has led to environmental degradation. However, the risk of target pests developing resistance to insecticides in addition to the high costs of synthetic insecticides has pushed researc...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/25306
Aims: The study aimed at determining the periods of high pest population of the mango tree mealybug Rastrococcus invadens Williams with respect to biotic and abiotic factors. Study Design: Semiweekly observations were performed on the mango trees with a view of assessing the dens...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/24819
Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), the most common genetic disorder amongst Black people and one of the major chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) affecting children, poses a significant psychosocial burden, not only on the sufferers but also on the parents. This study t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24656
Introduction: The placenta unit is significant for the survival of the fetus. Infections from the mother can cause histologically identifiable inflammatory changes in the placenta, which may adversely affect the fetus. Aim: To identify the inflammatory changes in the placenta and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25208
Aims: In this work, we developed and characterized liposomal formulations that encapsulate L-cysteine to study their further application in drug delivery and amino acid supplementation. The lipids used were 1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine (DMPC), 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-gl...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24723
Pectate lyase represents an important member of pectinase group of enzymes responsible for the pathogenesis and softening of plant tissues. It also has role in fruit juice clarification and in retting of natural fibers. The biochemical characterization of pectate lyases from dive...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/24893
We demonstrated an improvement in efficiency of Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) decorated with silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) through successive ion layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR). The DSSCs employing FTO/TiO2/AgNPs and FTO/AgNPs/TiO2 as photoanodes show remarkably enh...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/25042
Pedro Carnieli Jr, Juliana Galera Castilho, Rafael de Novaes Oliveira, Paulo Eduardo Brandão & Helena Beatriz de Carvalho Ruthner Batista·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2016
Introduction: The identification of species that act as reservoirs or hosts of zoonotic agents is essential for control and epidemiological surveillance of the important illness in public health. Identification of the reservoirs for zoonoses can help to clarify how the pathogens...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/25230
Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a cytotoxic alkylating agent that has been used extensively in medicine as anti neoplastic agent for the treatment of different cancers worldwide. Chemotherapy with CP is associated with significant toxicity due to overproduction of reactive oxygen specie...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/23569