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Test of Host Sanction Hypothesis in Soybean Plants Co-inoculated with Nitrogen Fixing and Non-fixing Bradyrhizobium japonicum

Diana E. Marco, Chouhra Talbi & Eulogio J. Bedmar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: We tested the proposed mechanism for potential sanctions, that the plant would reduce viability of non-fixing rhizobia inside nodules, performing viable Bradyrhizobium japonicum counts from co-occupied and single-occupied nodules in co-inoculated soybean plants. Study Desig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15510

The Effect of Financial Wealth on Private Consumption: Evidence from Nigeria

Joseph Chukwudi Odionye, Ugochukwu Sebastine Ugwuebe & N. O. Ibeleme Sylvester · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

The study investigated the effect of financial wealth on private consumption in Nigeria using Modigliani-Brumberg’s [1] life cycle hypothesis and permanent income hypothesis of Freidman [2] as theoretical basis for the empirics. The data were collected from Central Bank of Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13289

Navigating Sexuality and HIV/AIDS: Insights and Foresights of Zimbabwean Adolescents

Ephias Gudyanga, Sarah Moyo & Anna Gudyanga · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The study navigated insights and foresights of adolescents towards sexuality and HIV/AIDS, premised on Zimbabwean context. 147 secondary school learners (72 females, 75 males, age range 13-20 years) were the randomly sampled participants. Questionnaires based on a 5 point Likert...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/11360

Barriers and Enablers for Implementing Music in Australian Schools: The Perspective of Four Principals

Alexander Hew Dale Crooke & Katrina Skewes McFerran · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: To explore and identify the barriers and enablers of music provision in Australian schools, as seen through the eyes of four Melbourne-based school principals, to inform policymakers and other school leadership teams. Study Design: The study used an exploratory design. Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/16090

Structural, Optical and Electrical Properties of Chemical Vapour Deposited Nitrogen Doped Diamond Like Carbon Films

S. Kundoo & S. Kar · Physical Science International Journal · 2015

Aim: Deposition of undoped and nitrogen doped amorphous diamond like carbon films and investigation of improved electrical, optical, field emission as well as structural properties of the films due to nitrogen doping. Materials and Methods: Nitrogen doped diamond like carbon (N-D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/15698

Economic Analysis of Outgrowers’ Sugarcane and Paddy Production Scheme at Ruembe Sugarcane Basin in Kilosa District, Morogoro, Tanzania: A Comparative Approach

Joel Chongela · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

An empirical study was undertaken to analyze economic resource constraints facing Ruembe outgrowers’ sugarcane and paddy production scheme by measuring quantitatively scheme’s productivity and profitability using Cobb-Douglas production function model and Gross margin. The study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/14190

Influence of Gender, Age, Marital Status and Farm Size on Coffee Production: A Case of Kisii County, Kenya

Javan Ngeywo, Evans Basweti & Anakalo Shitandi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Coffee is the fifth GDP earner employing over 600,000 households in Kenya. Coffee farmers are elderly averaging 51 years and a few young; this has had an influence in adoption of new technologies and reduced coffee production from 130,000 MT in 1989 to 50,000 MT in 2012 despite i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15702

Chemical Isolation and Characterization of a Popular Detoxifying Herbal Remedy Yoyo Bitters (YYB) Using GC-MS, NMR and FTIR Analysis

A. A. Onyeaghala, I. O. Omotosho & A. R. Shivashankara · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

Aim: To identify, isolate and characterize the chemical compounds in a popular herbal product consumed in Nigeria. Study Design:  Experimental study. The use of herbal medicine is a global practice. In Nigeria, a significant percentage of the population rely on herbal medicine to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/15653

Changes in Plasma Adiponectin, IL-6, TNF-α and Free Fatty Acid Concentrations in Obese Japanese Men

Maki Sato, Dominika Kanikowska, Satoshi Iwase, Yuuki Shimizu, Naoki Nishimura, Yoko Inukai, Junichi Sugenoya & Motohiko Sato · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

The risk of developing metabolic syndrome, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hyperlipidemia increases with obesity, and an elevated visceral fat content has been associated with a higher incidence of metabolic risk factors. We investigated differences in IL-6 (Interleukin-6), TN...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14963

Benign Multicystic Omental Mesothelioma in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Maria Gabriella D’Agate, Giuseppe Scibilia & Paolo Scollo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma (BMPM) is a very rare condition of unknown pathogenesis, that occurs mainly in women in their reproductive age (5:1 female/male ratio). The pathogenesis of BMPM is unclear and doubts regarding its neoplastic and reactive nature exist. Fu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/4471

Gestational Diabetes in a Tertiary Healthcare Centre at Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria: A Five Year Retrospective Review

C. F. Chukwunyere, D. O. Awonuga & U. Igwe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of adverse perinatal and maternal morbidities. Hence early detection and management of this condition is vital to ensure better outcome for both mother and baby [1,2]. Approximately 7% of all pregnancies are compli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14300

HPLC Profiling and Antioxidant Properties of the Ethanol Extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus Leaf Available in Bangladesh

Hemayet Hossain, Proity Nayeeb Akbar, Shaikh Emdadur Rahman, Sabina Yeasmin, Tanzir Ahmed Khan, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman & Ismet Ara Jahan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The aim of this research was to investigate the antioxidant activity and HPLC fingerprinting profiles of the ethanolic leaf extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus growing in Bangladesh. Catechin, rutin hydrate, ellagic acid and quercetin contents were quantified in the sample by HPLC-DAD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/14720

An Evaluation of the Sub Acute Toxicity and Haemostatic Effects of Leaves Extract of Achyranthes aspera in Mice and Albino Rats

Bassey Emmanuel Okon, Essien Ettienne Essien, Ching Fidelis Poh & Mbagwu Herbert Orji · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Background: Achyranthes aspera is used mostly in Nigerian and other folklore medicines to stop bleeding from wounds and in the treatment of other conditions such as dog bite, scorpion bite, gonorrhoea, obstetric disorders and diabetes mellitus. Objectives: The present study evalu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/7043

Frequency of Three Common Mutations of CARD15/NOD2 Gene in Jordanian Patients with Crohn’s Disease

Khaled A. Jadallah, Ammar K. Daoud, Osama N. Abu Nasra, Susan M. Kullab, Waseem T. Hamoudi, Niazy A. Abu Farsakh & Nabil A. Bashir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background and Aims: CARD15/NOD2 is recognized as a major susceptibility gene for Crohn’s disease. Several mutations of CARD15/NOD2 have been reported in different racial groups. We aimed to investigate the frequency of three common CARD15/NOD2 mutations in a Jordanian Crohn’s di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15953