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Detection and Molecular Identification of Persistent Water Vessel Colonizing Bacteria in a Table Water Factory in Nigeria

O. Nwaiwu & M. I. Nwachukwu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To establish organisms persistent in a table water production facility and to determine the points they entered in order to eliminate any risk of having pathogens in a water production system. Study Design: Analytic observational studies Place and Duration of Study: Bottlin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24378

Endophytic Microorganisms in Leaves of Moringa oleifera Collected in Three Localities at Pernambuco State, Northeastern Brazil

Igor F. A. C. Souza, Thiago H. Napoleão, Kêsia X. R. F. de Sena, Patrícia M. G. Paiva, Janete M. de Araújo & Luana C. B. B. Coelho · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: This work investigated the population density of endophytic microorganisms from Moringa oleifera leaves collected in three localities at the state of Pernambuco (northeastern Brazil): Urban (campus from the Federal University of Pernambuco, UFPE) and forest (botanical garde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24722

Phenotypic Characterization of Toxigenic Fungi, Evaluation and Effect of Post Treatment on Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A Content in Smoked Fish and Smoked Bush Meat

Fowoyo Patience Temitope & Bodunde Rachael Oluwaseun · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Smoked fish and smoked bush meat constitute a major food for humans and are sometimes consumed without further processing leading to contamination with toxins such as aflatoxin and ochratoxin A in which consumption may have serious impact on public health. This study is aimed at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24036

Stability Analysis of the Micro-Grid Operation in Micro-Grid Mode Based on Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) Including Model Information

Seyed Morteza Moghimi, Seyed Mohammad Shariatmadar & Reza Dashti · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

Aims: Create a control policy for improve the quality of optimal voltage - frequency (V-F) power supply and stability analysis in a micro-grid scenario include DG units. Study Design: Control policy for respond to sudden changes such as starting micro-grid mode, and or in load ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/24425

Role of Genes in Odontogenesis

Rahul Doshi, Urvi Kulkarni, Siddhart Shinde, Anand Sabane & Amol Patil · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

With the discovery of the homeobox genes in craniofacial biology researchers across the globe have studied in depth the genetic patterning of the craniofacial region. With respect to craniofacial development –, Barx, Dlx, Gsc, Lim, Msx, Otx, Prx; part of the Hox cluster are impor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24323

Correlation of Human Fasting Blood Sugar with Grip Muscle Strength and Reflex Response Time

O. M. Odigie, A. O. Naiho, E. K. Nwangwa, E. M. Aisuodione & J. C. Igweh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

In humans, one of the major complications of chronic Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is Peripheral Neuropathy. Apparently linked to ischemic Nerve damage, a ravaging puzzle on its pathophysiology, onset prediction, and prognosis is yet to be fully uncovered. Today, what seems to be a majo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22696

The Prevalence of Eyelid Myokymia in Medical Students

Sanela Hadžić, Ismir Kukić & Jasmin Zvorničanin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with eyelid myokymia (EM) in students attending Medical faculty. Study Design:  Cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Medical faculty University of Tuzla and Department of Ophthalmology University Clinical Ce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24910

Trends in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Antibiotic Resistance: Case Study from a Portuguese Central Hospital

Sónia Gonçalves Pereira, Margarida Marques, João Pereira & Olga Cardoso · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: P. aeruginosa antibiotic resistance is increasing worldwide, greatly limiting therapeutic options, and is mainly associated to nosocomial infections, relating to high morbidity and mortality outcomes. Frequently updated regional guidelines, supported in statistically valid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23085

Bone Necrosis in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Secondary to Palatal Rotational Flap: A Practical Surgical Approach

Sertac Aktop, Guhan Dergin, Bedrettin Cem Sener & Kamil Goker · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To present failed rotational palatal flap of a severe rheumatoid arthritis patient with a chronic oroantral fistula and a practical surgical method to deal with the systemic outcomes. Presentation of Case: Bone necrosis at donor site in closure of oroantral fistulas with pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24976

Evaluation of Osteopontin in Combination with Bone Turnover Markers for the Assessment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

Sara Reza, Asma Shaukat, Maria Mahmud, Tariq M. Arain, Umama Reza & Faryal Waheed · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, has an important impact on the lives of postmenopausal women, owing to the increased risk of fractures. Although bone mineral density (BMD) is the standard criteria u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24738

The Effects of Enamel Matrix Proteins and Dentin Collagen on the Attachment of Periodontal Ligament Cells

Sema Becerik, Şule Sönmez, Bilge Hakan Şen, Evren Evrenosoğlu & Ismet Deliloğlu Gürhan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of enamel matrix proteins (EMP) and dentin collagen on the attachment of periodontal ligament cells to the root surfaces. Methods: Eighty-four root slices were obtained from forty-two lower anterior teeth that had been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24584

Study on Self-medication Practices among University Students of Bangladesh

Taniya Idris, Sayema Khanum, Md. Sahab Uddin, Md. Asaduzzaman, Muhammad Ashiqul Islam, Fatema Nasrin & Syed Shabbir Haider · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To know how much knowledge and awareness university students of Bangladesh have about commonly used medicines. Study Design: The study was conducted on 1200 students randomly selected from 9 university of Bangladesh, in which 87.5% were master’s student and remaining 12.5%...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24364

In silico Studies on Plant Derived Rutin as Potent Agonist of Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor Gamma (PPARγ)

Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonists are beneficial in the management of diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis. The aim of the present study was to investigate PPAR-γ agonist property of rutin, a flavo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23813

Evaluation of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Three Leaf Extracts of Ziziphus spina-christi (Sedr) Grown in Jordan

Sabah M. J. Khaleel, Adnan S. Jaran & Malik S. Y. Haddadin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The primary aims of this study were to evaluate the total phenolic content and In vitro antioxidant activity of three different leaves extracts (methanolic, ethanolic and aqueous) of Ziziphus spins-christi grown in Jordan. Methods: Total phenolic content of the methanolic,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24935

Hydrodechlorination of Aroclor 1260 in Aqueous Two-phase Mixture Catalyzed by Biogenerated Bimetallic Catalysts

Franco Baldi, Michele Gallo, Stefano Paganelli, Riccardo Tassini, Laura Sperni, Oreste Piccolo, Stefano Zambon, Rossano Piazza, Marta Maria Natile & Lidia Armelao · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2016

The PCBs are known recalcitrant and toxic pollutants and significant values of contamination could be found in water. PCBs can be hydrodechlorinated using Pd-based catalysts and hydrogen, but the research to identify more efficient heterogeneous catalysts, able to work in an aque...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/25136