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Enhanced (G'/G) -Expansion Method and Its Application to the Drinfel’d-Sokolov - Wilson Equation

Mahmoud A. M. Abdelaziz & Ibrahim M. E. Abdelstar · Physical Science International Journal · 2015

An enhanced of the (G'/G) -expansion method combined with Liu's theorem is proposed to construct new exact solutions of the nonlinear (1+1)-dimensional Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson equation (DSW). As a result, more and new general exact solutions are obtained including hyperbolic fun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/21742

COMBI Approach as Community-Based Intervention in Dengue Control through Leadership

S. M. Suraiya, S. Kamarul Zaman, M. Shahnaz, B. Faizal & M. Nor Asiah · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: To understand the characteristics of the communities that applied Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI) approaches actively as compared with other areas where activity levels have waned. More of an understanding of these attributes will inform future COMBI approaches...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/21581

Analysis of Cyanide and Essential Mineral Contents in Raw and Processed Cassava from Minna, Nigeria

A. I. Ajai, Y. B. Paiko, J. O. Jacob, M. M. Ndamitso & J. Dauda · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

This study investigated the cyanide and mineral content of raw cassava, white and yellow processed cassava obtained from cassava processing centre located at Gwadabe area of Minna, Niger state. The cyanide content was analysed using the alkaline picrate method while the minerals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22758

Geomagnetic Signature and Depth Estimate of Basement Rock around Iseyin Area (Ado-Awaiye), Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria

Ibrahim Abdulbariu, Ayinla Habeeb Ayoola & Ahmed II Jamilu Bala · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

Ground geomagnetic survey was conducted around Iseyin Area, part of Ado-Awaiye in order to map and ascertain the nature of variability in the magnetic signature of the subsurface rock, structure of the magnetic basement as well as the depth to basement top. This was aimed at reve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/21827

Neonatal Septicaemia in a Rural Nigerian Hospital: Aetiology, Presentation and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern

Ogundare Ezra Olatunde, Akintayo Akinyemi Akinsoji, Dedeke Iyabode Olabisi Florence, Okeniyi John Akintunde, Adeyemi Lateef Ademola, Ogunlesi Tinuade Adetutu & Oyelami Oyeku Akibu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Neonatal Septicaemia (NNS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates despite advances in antimicrobial therapy, life support measures and the early detection of risk factors. This study aimed at determining the risk factors, aetiologic agents and an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22325

The Evaluation of Laparoscopic Orchiopexy on the Treatment of Non-palpable Undescended Testes

Mamochehr Ghorbanpoor, Mohamad Ali Amirzargar, Amir Derakhshanfar & Amin Niayesh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Objectives: Cryptorchidism is the most frequent birth anomaly in boys with 2-5% prevalence in full term infants. This anomaly is associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer and infertility as well as hernia, testicular torsion, and psychological distress. Surgery is th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19375

Perception of Women about Implanon as a Contraceptive Method in Akure Western Nigeria

Theresa Azonima Irinyenikan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Implanon is a single rod implant contraceptive with increasing popularity; however, different views have been expressed by women concerning its use. Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate family planning client’s perception and acceptance of implanon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22374

Prevalence of ACS and Causal Relation of Hypomagnesaemia

Bina Nasim, Ahmed Sajjad, Zafar Khan, Zulfiqar Ali, Anis Sheikh, Tanvir Yadgir, Wajahat Khan, Omer Sakaf & Ghulam Yasin Naroo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Magnesium is an important intracellular cation [1], actually the second most abundant cation after Potassium, which has gained an essential role in normal human homeostasis. Low serum magnesium has been detected commonly in around 12% hospitalized patients and even more commonly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19850

Comparison of Two Methods in Surgical Treatment of Varicocele: Laparascopic and Open Surgery

M. Ghorbanpoor, A. Derakhshanfar & A. Niayesh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction and Objective: Varicocele is the loosening of testicular veins and the pump form venous channel within the spermatic cord. There are different treatments for varicocele, as open surgery, microsurgery, laparoscopy, sclerotherapy and other techniques. The purpose of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/17338

Hemorrhagic and Non-hemorrhagic Pituitary Apoplexy: Clinical Analysis

Daxa M. Patel, Joseph H. Miller, Nidal B. Omar, Don E. McCormick, Esther Dupépé, Soni Srivastav, T. Brooks Vaughan III & Kristen O. Riley · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Objective: The diagnosis of hemorrhagic versus non-hemorrhagic pituitary apoplexy can be difficult as both the clinical presentation and radiographic appearance can be variable. Early identification and treatment of these patients is essential to prevent poor outcomes. This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22130

Identification of Biomarkers of Stress in Meat of Pigs Managed under Different Mixing Treatments

Mamen Oliván, Verónica Fernández-Suárez, Fernando Díaz-Martínez, Verónica Sierra, Ana Coto-Montes, Beatriz de Luxán-Delgado, Raquel Peña, Anna Bassols, Emma Fàbrega, Antoni Dalmau & Antonio Velarde · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aims: The objective of this work was to apply the proteomic approach for identification of animal-based stress biomarkers during pig muscle maturation. Study Design: Pigs were subjected to management treatments that may promote stress, like mixing unfamiliar animals on farm and/o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/22402

Evaluation of Organic Acids, Anti-Salmonella Activities of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Nigerian Grown Salad Vegetables

Bamidele Tajudeen Akanji & Adeniyi Bolanle Alake · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aim: To quantitate lactic and acetic acids produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Nigerian grown salad vegetables and investigate their in vitro activities against Salmonella enterica ser Typhi. Study Design: Two group non randomized experimental design. Place and D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/22551