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Finding the Optimum Scenario in Risk-benefit Assessment: An Example on Vitamin D

F. L. Berjia, J. Hoekstra, H. Verhagen, M. Poulsen, R. Andersen & M. Nauta · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2014

Background: In risk-benefit assessment of food and nutrients, several studies so far have focused on comparison of two scenarios to weigh the health effect against each other. One obvious next step is finding the optimum scenario that provides maximum net health gains.  Aim: This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2014/9285

Effects of Urea, Molasses and Fibrolytic Enzymes on Nutritional Value of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Leaves Silage

Hamid Khorasani, Kamal Shojaeian, Mostefa Yousef E. lahi & Mohammad Sharifi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This research was conducted to study changes of chemical composition and digestibility parameters of date palm leaves silage by adding urea, molasses and Fibrolytic Enzymes. Study Design: The experimental treatments were: date palm leaves silage without additive (T1), date...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7307

The Effect of Savory (Satureja khuzistanica) Essential Oils on Performance and Some Blood Biochemical Parameters of Ross and Cobb Broilers

Majid Goodarzi, Nosratollah Mohtashami Pour & Davood Modiri · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

This experiment was conducted to compare the performance and some blood biochemical parameters of Ross and Cobb broilers fed diets containing savory essential oils (SEO). Two hundred twenty four, 1-d-old broiler chickens (mean initial weight: 36.5±1g) of mixed sex (Ross-308 and C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12009

Ethnomedical Survey of Adavi and Ajaokuta Local Government Areas of Ebiraland, Kogi State, Nigeria

Sunday Ene-Ojo Atawodi, Olufunsho Dayo Olowoniyi, Muhammad A. Obari & Israel Ogaba · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

With the wide application of traditional medicine in primary health care around the world, there is need to explore and document medicinal plants used in many cultures. A mini-survey of medicinal plants used to treat different ailments in two local government areas, Adavi and Aja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8658

Chemical Analysis of Iron Slags and Metallic Artefacts from Early Iron Age

Almir Olovčić, Mustafa Memić, Sabina Žero, Jasna Huremović & Emira Kahrović · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Eight samples of iron slag and two metallic artefacts from two Early Iron Age sites in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, Čolaci and Pod, were analysed using chemical instrumental methods. Atomic absorption spectrometry was applied to determine major (Fe, Al, Ca, Na, Mg, K and Mn) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/12248

Challenges Facing Pasture In The Context of Agricultural Multifunctionality In Brazil

D. J. Ferreira & A. M. Zanine · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The concept of multi functionality of agriculture, of European origin, is an expanded form of addressing agriculture in relation to the traditional perspective, which in turn, focuses on the economic aspect, the production of food and fiber for the market, whose values are regula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/12597

GPS Cycle Slip Detection and Correction at Measurement Level

Malek Karaim, Tashfeen B. Karamat, Aboelmagd Noureldin & Ahmed El-Shafie · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Carrier phase measurements are much more precise than pseudorange measurements and can be used to achieve very accurate positioning solutions. However, carrier phase measurements require resolution of integer ambiguities before precise positioning can be achieved. The GPS receive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/11850

The Relationship between Body Conformation, Testicular Traits and Serum Testosterone Levels in Pre-pubertal Male Boer Goat Crosses

Chukwuemeka Okere, Latoya Keith & Olga Bolden-Tiller · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

In the present study, the relationship among body conformation traits, scrotal circumference and serum testosterone concentrations were investigated in pre pubertal male Boer goat crosses at the Caprine Research and Education Unit Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. Body conf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/4929

Reliability Analysis of Steel Structures under Buckling Load in Second-order Theory

Hamed Abshari, M. Reza Emami Azadi & Madjid Sadegh Azar · Advances in Research · 2014

There are various theoretical methods and procedures to evaluate instability of members in steel frames, in which effects of overall buckling and also geometrical nonlinearity are considered. In the first part, aims are to compare these conventional methods and investigate the po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/11358

Factors Influencing the Implementation of New-born and Infant Hearing Screening Programmes at Primary Health Care Clinics in South Africa

Luisa Petrocchi-Bartal & Katijah Khoza-Shangase · Advances in Research · 2014

Purpose: This study aimed to explore possible factors which may influence the implementation of new-born and infant hearing screening programmes at Primary Healthcare Clinics in South Africa at Maternal Child Woman’s Health (MCWH) immunisation clinics. Participants: Thirty primar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/11387

Synthesis and Morphology of Biological Active Compounds

Melita Poljakovic, Majda Srabovic & Ekrem Pehlic · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: The objectives of this study were to investigate the effect of crystallization 5-H-dibenz(b,f)azepin-5-carboxamide and fexofenadine hydrochloride from different solvents commonly used for purification of drugs during their final stages of synthesis. The synthetic pathway has...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/12033

Effects of Additional Yoga, Meditation and Homework: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Sleep Problems with a University Student Sample

Amanda Whittal, Julian Wienert & Sonia Lippke · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: To investigate the effects of a theory-based treatment (active control condition) addressing social-cognitive constructs on healthy lifestyle behaviors, and whether additional effects would occur if additional practical exercises with yoga, meditation, and homework to impro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/12284