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Lipid Profile, Cortisol and Haematological Alterations in Simulated Microgravity Using the Bat Model

J. O. Ashaolu & M. S. AJao · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

The mode of blood lipid and cortisol expression in simulated microgravity has been poorly understood. This study determined the influence of simulated microgravity (prolonged inversion) on the level of expression of serum cortisol, lipid profile and haematological parameters in b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15870

Emotional Problems among Children with Same-Sex Parents: Difference by Definition

D. Paul Sullins · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: To test whether small non-random sample findings that children with same-sex parents suffer no disadvantage in emotional well-being can be replicated in a large population sample; and examine the correlates of any differences discovered. Methodology: Using a representative...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15823

Common Difficulties among Children with Down’s Syndrome in Acquiring Basic Counting Skills

Garyfalia Charitaki, Georgios Baralis, Stavroula Polychronopoulou, Dionyssios Lappas & Spyridon-Georgios Soulis · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: Through this qualitative approach we intent to investigate the existence of patterns in errors that children with Down’s syndrome make while counting. Study Design: The current study can be described as descriptive correlational, while we are also trying to extract data thr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15323

Evaluation and Comparison of the Transverse Strength of Two Heat Cure Denture Base Resins Repaired with Auto Polymerizing Resin by Wetting with Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) at Different Time Intervals - An In vitro Study

S. K. Shakeel, Rama Krishna Alla, Shammas Mohammed & Tajammul Ahmed · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: Fracture of dentures is a common clinical finding in daily prosthodontic practice, resulting in great inconvenience to both the patient and the dentist. A satisfactory repair should be cost-effective, simple to perform, and quick. This study evaluated and compared the trans...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15774

WSN: Lifetime Maximization of Rumor Routing Protocol with Optimization Scheme and Bandwidth Evaluation

Rajeev Arya & S. C. Sharma · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Rumor routing protocol in wireless sensor networks (WSNs), is based on query system. It selects the next hop randomly, but the resultant path from source to destination is not optimal. Most of the work reported on energy efficient and bandwidth estimation in the literature are ba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15452

Social Learning under Uncertainty Based on Dempster-Shafer Approach for Minimizing True Error of Machine Learning

Hegazy Zaher, Mohamed Abdullah & Naglaa Raga Said · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Minimizing true error of the classification process under uncertainty is one of the difficult issues in the field of machine learning. Researchers do not address this topic until this time despite its importance in practical life. This paper can be considered as a development of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15619

Improving Method of Evaluating Semantic Filtering for Human Computer Interaction in an Adaptive Collaborative Learning Environment

A. A. Adigun, A. O. Osofisan, O. Longe & M. O. Kolawole · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Human Computer Interaction Semantic filtering techniques are used in learning environment to track problems in collaborative systems. However, as noted in Adigun et al. [1], when sharing and dynamism are promoted, a problem of redundancy and integrity appeared not to have been we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14339

Outcomes of Acute Kidney Injury Patients with and Without Cancer: A Single Center Study

Juwon Lee, Ye Na Kim & Ho Sik Shin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients. Incidence of AKI in hospitalized patients with cancer is increasing, but there have been few studies on AKI in patients with cancer. The purposes of this study were: 1. To evaluate and comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15899

Prevalence of Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms and Positive Skin Prick Test Results in Children with Recurrent Epistaxis

Alper Yenigun & Servet Akyuz · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Allergic Rhinitis is type 1 hypersensitive reaction of nasal mucosa and its primary mediator is IgE. Allergic rhinitis is mostly observed on children and adolescents. To investigate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis symptoms and positive skin prick test results in c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14758

A Salpingo-Cutaneous Fistula in a Patient after Peripartum Hysterectomy

Alina Krychowska-ĆwikÅ‚a & Ewa Dmoch-Gajzlerska · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: Salpingo-cutaneous fistula is an extremely rare clinical condition that can be seen after pelvic or uterine surgery. Presentation of Case: A case of an salpingo-cutaneous fistula that developed in a nulliparous woman after peripartum hysterectomy is described. The fistula t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15744

Establishment of Callus Derived from Jatropha curcas L. Petiole Explants and Phytochemical Screening

K. Nyembo, N. Mbaya, N. Muambi & C. Ilunga · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aims: The focus of this study was to assess the production of secondary metabolites of callus derived from Jatropha curcas L. petiole explants. Study Design: Laboratory experimental tests; Tissue culture, Lyophilisation, Phytochemical Analysis, Determination of tannins by Folin-D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/15124

Histopathological Alterations Induced by Naja naja Crude Venom on Renal, Pulmonary and Intestinal Tissues of Mice Model

M. A. Al-Mamun, M. A. Hakim, M. K. Zaman, K. M. F. Hoque, Z. Ferdousi & M. Abu Reza · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Aim: Snake bite causes a significant number of mortality and morbidity throughout the world. So, the current study was carried out to estimate the extinct of damage caused by intraperitoneal introduction of cobra venom on kidney, lung and intestinal tissues of mice model using hi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/16188

Impact of Agricultural Reform Measures on Maize Production among Small Scale Farmers: The Case of Western Province of Kenya

M. Adijah Ali-Olubandwa, N. J. Kathuri, Dolphine Odero-Wanga & W. A. Shivoga · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The introduction of SAPs (Structural Adjustment Programmes) and trade liberalisation resulted in agricultural reforms in Kenya and other developing countries. Hence the Kenya government no longer gives incentives to small scale farmers. The study therefore sought to find out the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12053

Effect of Water Volume on Growth, Survival Rate and Condition Factor of Clarias gariepinus Hatchlings Cultured in Different Enclosures

S. A. Okunsebor, K. G. Shima & T. F. Sunnuvu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Fry management in aerated, none aerated aquarium and hapa system were determined in Fish Hatchery of Faculty of Agriculture, Shabu Lafia, Nasarawa State University Keffi, Nigeria to assess condition factor, percentage survival rate, increase in total body length and percentage we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/8353