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Non-traumatic Pelvic Avulsion Fracture: Case Report

Bahattin Işık, Muhittin Serkan Yilmaz, Miray Baba, Murat Ongar, Cemil kavalci & Gulsum Kavalci · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Avulsion fractures of the anterior superior iliac spine are rare with a incidence 1.4% of pelvis injuries. This injury met commonly in adolescents, as an avulsion fracture of the apophyses, a result of suddenly and forcefully contraction or repetitive contraction of the sartorius...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10785

Optimization of Process Variables for C-massecuite Exhaustion in a Nigerian Sugar Refinery

M. O. Aremu, D. O. Araromi, J. A. Adeniran & O. S. Alamu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Sucrose in the final molasses continues to be a source of major financial loss to sugar refineries worldwide. This study therefore aims at rectifying this anomaly. In this study, the final molasses exhaustibility was predicted using Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/9620

Anatomy of Violence in Turkish Educational System: A Qualitative Analysis

Mustafa Gündüz & Yunus Doğan · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

In this study, a number of 300 senior student teachers reported, in written, incidents of violence which they had experienced or witnessed within educational settings thus far. The narrations were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Classifications regarding the subjects,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/10709

Antisickling Activity and Membrane Stabilizing Effect of Anthocyanins Extracts from Adansonia digitata L. Barks on Sickle Blood Cells

P. T. Mpiana, F. S. Misakabu, D. S. T. Tshibangu, K. N. Ngbolua & D. T. Mwanangombo · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2014

Background: Parts of baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) including especially the barks are commonly used for their medicinal properties. Aims: The aim of this work is to evaluate the antisickling activity of baobab tree barks, which are used in Congolese traditional medicine to man...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2014/10539

Prescribing Practices for Uncomplicated Malaria in a Rural District in Ghana, 2012

Donne K. Ameme, Kofi M. Nyarko, Keziah L. Malm, Edwin A. Afari, Fred Wurapa & Samuel Sackey · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Background: The use of Artemisinin–based Combination Therapies (ACTs) for laboratory confirmed malaria, in conformity to recommended guidelines, remains critical to halting the emergence of drug resistance. We reviewed prescribing practices for malaria in Kwahu South District (KS...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/10771

Hospitality Management Curriculum and Potential Market Competencies: An Assessment of the Compatibility of AUST Graduates with that of the Lebanese Hospitality Job Market

Hussin Jose Hejase, Bassam Hamdar & Fadila Maraouch · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Background: The recurring dilemma encountered by the academic programs in the Hospitality Management field is how applicable these programs are to the realities of the job market. That is, matching academic preparation to desired competencies sought by the market. This paper prov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/8041

Phytochemical Testing and In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Bixa orellana (Annatto) Seed Extract

Modupeola Abayomi, Amusa S. Adebayo, Deon Bennett, Roy Porter, Janet Shelly Campbell & Garth Dawkin · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the antibacterial activity of the seeds of Bixa orellana(Annatto, family Bixaceae) extracts. Methods: Powdered seed material was extracted using either organic solvents or acid-base protocols and the crystals obtained were washed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/10925

Comparative Analysis of Cardio Metabolic Risk Factors in Context of Insulin Resistance among South Indian Obese and Non-obese Adolescents

Mahendra Bhauraoji Gandhe, Bhupendra Marotrao Gathe & Swapnali Mahendra Gandhe · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Background: Presently, it is of an utmost importance to know the prevalence of cardio metabolic risk factors and insulin resistance among obese adolescents in south Indian population, where genetic predisposition to obesity is high. This knowledge would enable us to take preventi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/10131

Maternal Obesity and Malnutrition in Rats Differentially Affect Glucose Sensing in the Muscles and Adipose Tissues in the Offspring

Maher A. Kamel, Madiha H. Helmy, Mervat Y. Hanafi, Shimaa A. Mahmoud, Hanan Abo Elfetooh & Mahmoud S. Badr · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Background: The altered maternal/fetal metabolism appears to be associated with a diabetogenic effect in the adult offspring even in the absence of genetic predisposition. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the effect of maternal obesity and malnutrition on the peripheral glucos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/10649

Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite among School Children of Bharatpokhari V.D.C., Kaski, Nepal

Suresh Jaiswal, Dhaka Raj Pant, Bishnu Raj Tiwari, Jay Prakash Sah, Ravin Bhandari & Shraddha Upadhyaya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To determine the prevalence of the intestinal parasitic infection among school children and the factors associated with it. Study Design: Cross Sectional Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted among school children in Bhulbhula Intermediate School, Janjyoti P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/8367

Bioremediation of Industrial Solid Wastes

P. N. Ibegbulam-Njoku, C. C. Chijioke-Osuji & I. O. Ejeagba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: Use of Pleurotus ostreatus as a veritable tool in the bioremediation of empty fruit bunches, pulp and paper wastes from respective industries.    Place and Duration of Study: Samples of pure culture Pleurotus ostreatus was obtained from National Roots Crops Research Institu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7943

Leukemia Therapy: Mechanisms of Drug Resistance and Investigational Strategies

Ami K. Patel, Mei Zhang & Xudong Huang · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Certain types of leukemia are amongst the first neoplasias to be “cured” with relatively high 5-year remission rates. This is largely due to targeted therapeutics. However, considerable resistance to tumor-specific targeting drugs has developed due to the presence of abundant can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10235

Breast Metastasis of Thymic Carcinoma

Carbonetti Francesco, Onesti Concetta Elisa, Rampioni Gianluca, Cremona Antonio, Lauro Salvatore, Marchetti Paolo & Mauro Mattei · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To enforce the concept that the breast is a possible site of metastases from other organs. Presentation: We describe a case of a 70 year old woman diagnosed with thymic carcinoma which developed, ten months after, a single breast nodular lesion. Case Discussion: The breast...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10015