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Ethno-communal Conflict and the Local Government System in Nigeria: A Desideratum of Peace Building

Anthonia O. Uzuegbunam & Johnson Emeka Nwofia · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Ethno-communal conflict is a major bane of the Nigerian local government system. This paper examined the social and political conditions that predispose communities and groups to conflict, the impact of conflict on the citizenry and how it vitiates development. A descriptive rese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/9061

Cyclohexane Oxidation: Synthesis of Iron (III)-Amino Acid and Amino Acid Schiff Base Complexes and Their Catalytic Activity Evaluation

S. Merajuddin Ahmed, Ahmed T. Mubarak, M. Mujahid Alam & Halima A. Al-Ahmari · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

The amino acids, alanine (Ala) and phenyl alanine (Phe) and their Schiff bases (Ala-Sal), (Phe-Sal) were complexed with iron [III] metal. The complexes (Fe-Ala), (Fe-Phe) and Schiff bases complexes (Fe-Ala-Sal) and (Fe-Phe-Sal) were characterized by the UV, IR, NMR and SEM. The c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2014/9185

Combined Trabeculectomy with Beta Irradiation with and without Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Neovascular Glaucoma

Sawsan Abdel Sabour, Mohamed Yasser S. Saif, Ahmed Tamer S. Saif & Passant S. Saif · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2014

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) and adjunctive Strontium-90 (Sr90) beta radiotherapy with trabeculectomy  in the management of  neovascular glaucoma (NVG).    Methods: Thirty seven eyes with NVG were randomly selected and divided int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2014/8366

The Impact of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on the Quality of Life: A Systematic Review

Konstantin Balayan, Maria Kahloon, Gabriel Tobia, Anna Postolova, Holly Peek, Araks Akopyan, Marie Lord, Alexandra Brownstein, Amira Aziz, Uju Nwabueze, Brian Blackmon, Alexander Joseph Steiner, Enrique Lopez & Waguih William IsHak · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2014

Aims: To review the relevant literature on Quality of Life (QOL) impairment in PTSD and the impact of treatment interventions on QOL. Methods: A database search from 1980-2012 was conducted using Medline, PsycINFO, and the PILOTS database using the keywords: “PTSD”, “posttraumati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2014/7649

Seroprevalence of Human Herpes Virus 8 among Blood Donors in National Blood Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

K. Wooi Seong, M. Nor Asiah, M. Normi, M. Y. Aliza, A. Norhanim, A. Yasmin, A. T. Nur Syimah, K. Roslaili & M. Y. Narazah · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2014

Aims: In South East Asia, there is no regional or local HHV-8 seroprevalence data on blood donors. Thus this study was aimed to determine the seroprevalence of HHV-8 among blood donors in National Blood Centre, Kuala Lumpur (NBCKL) and to test its association with donor socio dem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2014/9537

Prognostic Factors and Treatment Outcome in Glial Brain Tumors; Data from the Third Neuro-oncology Scientific Club’s Input Forum, 2013, Mashhad, Iran

K. Anvari, G. Bahadorkhan, H. Etemad-Rezaie, M. Silanian-Toussi, S. Nekooei, F. Samini, M. Ehsaie, F. Motlagh Pirooz, A. Safaie Yazdi, A. Taghizadeh Kermani, R. Salek, G. Nowferesti, S. Zahed Anaraki, F. Varshoee Tabrizi, M. Mirsadraee, A. Rafati, H. Alipour Tabrizi, H. Baharvahdat, M. Gholamin, M. Dayani, F. Bidouei, M. Fazl Ersi, M. Sadeghi-Ivari, L. Nafarieh, M. Afarid & M. Torabi-Nami · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Management of the central nervous system malignancies are among the evolving areas of research and clinical practice requiring a well-coordinated interdisciplinary approach. The neuro-oncology scientific club (NOSC) has tried to cross the links between various disciplines’ expert...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9142

Remarkable Influence of Structures around Rhenium (V) Centers Constructed in Polyoxotungstates for Methanol Dehydrogenation under Visible Light Irradiation

Chika Nozaki Kato, Ryuta Nakayama, Shota Hattori, Hidekuni Amano & Yuki Makino · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The synthesis and characterization of α1-Dawson-type mono-rhenium (V)-substituted polyoxotungstate, [α1-P2W17ReVO62]7- (1), are described. The dimethylammonium salt of 1, [Me2NH2]7[α1-P2W17ReVO62]•9H2O (Me2NH2-1), was obtained as analytically pure homogeneous black-blue crystals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/9336

Breast Cancer Screening Awareness and Practice among Women in Sagamu Local Government Area, South-Western Nigeria: A Community Based Study

O. E. Amoran, T. O. Toyobo & O. K. Fatugase · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Introduction: Breast cancer is the leading female malignancy in the world and the second principal cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. It has a poorer outcome among African-American women compared with the whites due to more advanced stage at presentation. This study there...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/9050

Effects of Soil Chemical Characteristics on the Occurrence of Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Fanuel Kawaka, John Kimenju, Sheila A. Okoth, George Ayodo, Shelmith Mwaniki, John Muoma & George Orinda · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of selected soil chemical characteristics on the occurrence of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) under different land uses in Embu and Taita Districts in Kenya. Study Design: The sampling points were systematically marked in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/8775

ICTs as Enabler in the Dissemination of Agricultural Technologies: A Study in the East Akim District, Eastern Ghana

E. Asiedu-Darko & S. Bekoe · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

This study reports on the availability, use and information seeking behaviour of farming communities with specific reference to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Eastern Ghana. It fills a research gap by examining what people do with a medium when they have acc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/7661

Multi-Parametric Monitoring System of Associated Seismic Phenomenology and Unusual Animal Behaviour in Western Piedmont

Giovanna De Liso, Cristiano Fidani & Andrea Viotto · Advances in Research · 2014

Earthquakes have been seldom associated with reported non-seismic phenomena observed weeks before and after shocks. Non-seismic phenomena are characterized by unusual sounds and light emissions as well as degassing of vast areas near the epicentre with chemical alterations of sha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8873

Fresh and Decayed Stem Juice of Musa acuminata x balbisiana (Musa paradisiaca) Reduce the Force and Rate of Contractility of an Isolated Perfused Rabbit Heart

Oliver Nalumansi, Godfrey S. Bbosa, Aloysius Lubega & Bernadina Onegi · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Background: Decaying stem juice of Musa acuminata × balbisiana is commonly used by local communities and traditional herbalist in Central Uganda in the management of cardiovascular conditions like hypertension. Aims: The study investigated the ionotropic and chronotropic effect o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/6529

Phytochemical, Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Ficus deltoidea: A Review of a Recent Research

Srinivasan Ramamurthy, Chidambaram Kumarappan, Senthil Rajan Dharmalingam & Jaswin Kaur Sangeh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Ficus deltoidea (Mas Cotek) is one of the commonly used medicinal plants in Malaysia and it belongs to the family of Moraceae. It is a shrub that reaches a height of six feet, used as an ornamental plant in the tropics or in the home and conservatories. This plant is native to So...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8281

Proteome Analysis of Mutant Drought Tolerant Iranian Rice Using 2D Gel Electrophoresis

Mohammad Taher Hallajian, Hafiz Muminjanov, Sepideh Sadat Jamali, Mohammad Reza Naghavi & Mostafa Aghamirzaei · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Major regions of rice cultivation in Iran and Asia are affected by drought stress, especially at the end of the flowering stage. Therefore, it is inevitable to develop efficient crops by water utilization. The technique of proteome analysis by 2D-gel electrophoresis is useful to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8159