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Crystal Structure and Thermal Properties of SrC4H4O6•4H2O Single Crystals

T. Fukami, S. Tahara, C. Yasuda & K. Nakasone · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2016

Single crystals of strontium tartrate tetrahydrate, SrC4H4O6·4H2O, were grown at 308 K by a gel method using silica gel as the medium of growth. Differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis, and X-ray diffraction measurements were performed o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/23674

Audiometric and Tympanometric Assessment in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Malligere Basavaraju Sowbhagya, Peeyush Shivhare, Monu Yadav, Pulivarthi Sushma, Praveen Kumar, S. Lata & Savitha Shastry · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is regarded as a potentially malignant condition. It is characterized by a mucosal rigidity of variable intensity because of the fibroelastic changes of the juxta epithelial layer, resulting in a progressive inability to open the mouth....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23615

Toxicological Impact of Herbicides on Cyanobacteria

D. P. Singh, J. I. S. Khattar, Gurdeep Kaur & Yadvinder Singh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

The use of herbicides in modern agriculture to eradicate weeds has led to serious environmental contamination resulting in a loss of growth and development of many beneficial micro-organisms. Low cost, easy availability, lax in regulatory mechanism have contributed to the continu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/22614

Extending Wiener's Extension to RSA-Like Cryptosystems over Elliptic Curves

P. Anuradha Kameswari & L. Jyotsna · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

The studies on Wiener's attack on RSA with small deciphering exponents led to the refinement of attack bounds on the deciphering exponent in the paper \Revisiting Wiener's Attack - New Weak Keys in RSA" by Subhamoy Maitra and Santanu Sarkar. Further in the paper \ Extending The W...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23036

Gold Nanoparticle Uptake and Distribution in the Digestive Tract of Hermetia illucens Stratiomyidae: Diptera (L.1758) Based on Transmission Electron Microscopy

K. Doelle, F. R. Oliveira & R. P. Smith · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

This study investigated the interaction of gold nano partilcles with the digestive tract of the black soldier larva, using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). For this study an overall of 30 Hermetia illucens was bread at 28°C to 30°C at a moisture content of 70% to 80% with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/23907

Mathematical Modelling of Typhoid Fever Disease Incorporating Protection against Infection

J. K. Nthiiri, G. O. Lawi, C. O. Akinyi, D. O. Oganga, W. C. Muriuki, M. J. Musyoka, P. O. Otieno & L. Koech · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

In this study, we have formulated a mathematical model based on a system of ordinary differential equations to study the dynamics of typhoid fever disease incorporating protection against infection. The existence of the steady states of the model are determined and the basic repr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23325

On Approximate Solution of Fractional Differential Equations with Variable Coefficients

Hammad Khalil & Rahmat Ali Khan · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2016

In this paper we study some interesting properties of shifted Jacobi polynomials and based on these properties a new operational matrix is derived. The new matrix is then used along with some previous results to provide a theoretical treatment to approximate the solution of fract...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23568

Adipocytokines, Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand, and Midkine: Intricate Biomarkers Network Involved in Pathogenesis and Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Egyptians

Nema Ali Soliman, Walaa Arafa Keshk & Radwa Mostafa Elkhouly · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease in which a heterogeneous course and different pathogenic mechanisms are implicated in the development of chronic inflammation and subsequent joint damage. Early diagnosis and timely detection of RA progression a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23824

Detection and Analysis of the Random Mutagenesis Site(s) of Xylanase Gene from Mutants of Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii ATCC 6633

Hooi Ling Ho & Ajounmah Maryann Chinonso · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aims: A total of five mutant strains of Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii ATCC 6633 designated as the MXB 1, MXB 2, MXB 3, MXB 4 and MXB 5 were developed using random mutagenesis of ethyl methane sulfonate (EMS) and acridine orange (AO) in our previous study. Based on our prese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/23057

Identification of Bean Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) Races on Isolates Collected from Nyamira County and Narok South Sub County, Kenya

E. K. Nyang’au, J. B. Nyangeri & J. Makatiani · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Common bean rust (Uromyces appendiculatus) is an etiological agent of bean rust disease of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) that causes damage and consequent yield losses. The high and wide virulence variability of the rust pathogen poses a major challenge to bean breeding pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/23305

Nutritional Quality of Weaning Foods Formulated from Maize Gruel 'Ogi' and Crayfish Using Combined Traditional Processing Technology

Comfort Funmilayo Ajibola, Tayo Nathaniel Fagbemi & Oluwatooyin Faramade Osundahunsi · Advances in Research · 2016

Aims: To investigate the nutritional quality of weaning foods produced from maize gruel 'ogi’ and crayfish using combined traditional processing techniques (germination, fermentation and toasting).   Study Design: Randomized block design. Place and Duration of Study: Department o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/21981

Renal Dysfunction among Arc Welders in Benin City, Nigeria-A Pilot Study

Adekunle Olatayo Adeoti, Sulaiman Dazumi Ahmed & Evelyn Irobere Unuigbe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: Occupational exposure to liberated fumes and gases during welding process could be hazardous to the kidneys. The objective of this study was to screen and identify associated factors for renal dysfunction in arc welders.  Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in 3...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23398

Penetrating Neck Injuries Following a Case Report of a Successfully Healed Penetrating Neck Injuries Inflicted by a Sharp Tool

Ljubica Živić, Slavčo Tončev, Danijela Jovanović, Stevan Stojanović & Jasmina Stojanović · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: The penetrating neck injuries belong to the group of the most urgent conditions in medicine. Large blood vessels and nerves that connect the head with the body are situated in the neck as well as the important parts of respiratory and digestive system. The penetrati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21374