Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become one of the most widely used techniques in investigating human brain function over the past two decades. However, the analysis of fMRI data is extremely complex due to its difficulties in big data processing, complicated stru...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23829
This paper is devoted to study the following nonlinear elliptic problem with Neumann boundary condition, (Pμ) : −Δu + μu = Ku3 , u > 0 in Ω and ∂u/∂v = 0 on ∂Ω where Ω is a smooth bounded domain in R4, μ is a positive parameter and K is a C3 positive Morse function on Ω. Using...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/24037
In this paper, we proposed and analyzed an SEIR compartment model of Swine flu with mixing transmission. The stability of the disease-free equilibrium and the endemic equilibrium is obtained by Routh-Hurwitz criteria. The Basic Reproduction number R0 has also been discussed, whe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23142
Circa 255 B.C., Archimedes invented a method for approximating the value of the number π. He used the perimeters of the inscribed and circumscribed regular polygons to approximate the perimeter of a circle. Starting with two regular hexagons, he doubled the number of their sides...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23947
This paper presents the evaluation of performance parameters viz a viz Brake Specific Fuel Consumptions (BSFC), brake powers and mechanical efficiencies of a diesel engine run on biodiesel, its blends and diesel. The results of the evaluation showed that all the parameters exhibi...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2016/23418
Christian Ejike Onah, Samuel Chukwuemeka Meludu, Chudi Emmanuel Dioka, Anaelechi Jude Onuegbu, Chinwemma Florence Onah, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, John Kennedy Nnodim & Obi Ejeatuluchukwu·European Journal of Medicinal Plants·2016
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Moringa oleifera (MO) against lead acetate induced changes in some liver and kidney function parameters and oxidative stress markers in rats. Thirty six acclimatized Wistar rats were divided into six groups of six rats each (group...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/23763
Aims: In modern conditions on international market, there are tends of strengthening the relations between manufacturers and members of distribution network, which allows enterprises to adapt more flexibly to the changing demand in the foreign market, to optimize transaction cost...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2016/20708
Human resources are indispensable assets as well as the livewire of any organization. For the attainment of set goals, every organization must device adequate, effective and efficient means of managing its human resources. Keeping log of personnel arrival and exit times as well a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23433
Aims: Aims of the study were to determine the technical efficiency of rain-fed lowland rice producers and factors influencing technical efficiency of rain-fed lowland rice producers in Niger State. Study Design: Primary data were collected from rain-fed lowland rice producers thr...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22504
Aim of the Study: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a heterogeneous clonal stem cell malignancy characterized by proliferation of immature hematopoietic cells. Adipokines in particular leptin and adiponectin are highly active molecules that attracted considerable interest due to th...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2016/23857
Aims: Aims of the study were to estimate comparative analysis of profitability of rice production and its determinant in Ebonyi State. Study Design: Primary data was used for this study. These were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. Information on both irrigated...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2016/18391
Background: The diagnosis of cancer develops many challenges for adolescents. Changes associated with cancer treatment are considered stressful and impact negatively on adolescents' psychosocial status. Adaptation to body image changes is essential to the ultimate coping with can...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2016/24144
Aims: To demonstrate the efficacy of several small molecular weight compounds having hydrazide groups, for inhibiting the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. To show these same compounds have favorable drug-likeness properties. Study Design: To synthesize tuberculostats and te...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24351
An experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Station, Barkacha, Mirjapur 2013-14 in order to control greengram associated weed under Custard apple plantation during Kharif season. The basic objective of the study was to assess the effect of mulching and weed management practi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2016/17278
Gingival recession is the apical migration of the junctional epithelium with exposure of the root surface. The treatment of buccal gingival recession is a common requirement due to esthetic concern or root sensitivity. Several surgical techniques have been proposed to treat gingi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/23319