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Ocular Manifestations in HIV/AIDS- Prevalence in South India

Vijayalakshmi Valathuru, Chandrakala Kambar, Sankar Kurli, Rajasulochana Pisipati & Savitri Desai · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2014

Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) related ocular manifestations may affect 50-75% of HIV infected people worldwide at some point during the course of their illness. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of Ocular manifestations in HIV patients attending the Anti Retroviral Therapy (A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2014/8250

Evidence for Negative Electron Affinity in Laser Irradiated ZnTe Thin Films

Sachin D. Kshirsagar & M. Ghanashyam Krishna · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

Local transport properties of laser irradiated ZnTe thin films are reported.  By rastering the laser beam (of 532 nm wavelength) appropriately, ZnTe decomposes into n-type ZnTe and Te and a grating like structure with micro-stripes of ZnTe separated by grooves of Te is obtained....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2014/5907

Effect of Environmental Changes on Phenology and Reproductive Biology of Sida cordifolia with Special Reference to the Temperature and Relative Humidity

Dushyant Kumar Singh, Rajneesh K. Agnihotri, Seema Chauhan, Showkat Ahmad Ganie, Gurpreet Singh & Rajendra Sharma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Impact of environmental factors (temperature and relative humidity) on phenology and reproductive biology of a medicinal plant Sida cordifolia L. growing at district Agra was studied. The study revealed that phenological events (leaf fall, leaf renewal, flowering and fruiting) va...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/6119

Synthesis of 3-azoindoles

Harindran Suhana, M. Arthanareeswari & P. Kamaraj · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Azo compounds are an important class of organic colorants which consist of a conjugated chromophore azo (-N=N-) group in association with one or more aromatic or heterocyclic systems]. Azo dyes based on heterocyclic amines have higher tinctorial strength and give brighter dyeing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/5749

The Importance of Control Monitoring Systems in Wind Parks Maintenance

R. F. Mesquita Brandão & J. A. Beleza Carvalho · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The objective of every wind energy producer is to reduce operational costs associated to the production as a way to increase profits. One other issue that must be looked carefully is the equipment maintenance. Increase the availability of wind turbines by reducing the downtime as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7737

Fermentation Optimization of Mycobacterium smegmatis Using Experimental Design

Sebastian O. Wendel, Ayomi S. Perera, Peter H. Pfromm, Peter Czermak & Stefan H. Bossmann · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The exceptionally stable mycobacterial protein porin A (MspA) from Mycobacterium smegmatis has potential applications in protein-based solar cells, and as a biotemplate for nano-wires and nano-dots. These applications would be enabled by an efficient and cost effective method to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/5702

Facial Behavioral Analysis: A Case Study in Deception Detection

Moi Hoon Yap, Hassan Ugail & Reyer Zwiggelaar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: To establish a rich Facial Action Coding System (FACS) coded database and to investigate the use of the facial visual cues for deception detection. Study Design: A within-participants design experiment was conducted, using immigration as a scenario for asking questions of p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/6369

Sociodemographic and Clinical Factors Associated with Seroprevalence of HSV2 Infection among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Benin

E. I. Kalu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Background: Knowledge of the Sociodemoraphic factors associated with HSV-2 seroprevalence and identification of the associated patient-recognizable clinical features will enable informed preventive public health interventions. There’s yet no documented data on the clinical and so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/7014

Mucocele of the Sphenoid, Ethmoid and Frontal Sinuses Presenting with Proptosis, Visual Impairment and Diplopia

Pratiksha Yadav · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Mucocele of the paranasal sinus is accumulation of the mucoid secretion within the sinus caused by obstruction of the sinus ostium. We report a case of paranasal sinus mucocele presented with proptosis in right eye, diplopia, visual impairment and headache. Magnetic resonance ima...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8074

Fluorescence Spectroscopy as Method for Quality Control of Honey

Kr. Nikolova, T. Eftimov & A. Aladjadjiyan · Advances in Research · 2014

The present work aims in exploring the possibilities of fluorescent spectroscopy for quality control of honey, particularly to distinguish types of honey and to distinguish the natural honey from that with artificial additives - sweeteners. 24 samples of the most often encountere...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/7184

Fe0.2Al1.8Zn1O4 Composite: An Efficient Catalyst for the Synthesis of 1, 4-Dihydropyridine Derivatives

Vijay Kumar M. Joshi, Sunil U. Tekale, Sushama S. Kauthale, Sanjay K. Vyawahare, Ashok M. Zine, Sunita B. Shinde, K. L. Ameta & Rajendra P. Pawar · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

A simple and rapid protocol has been developed for the synthesis of 1, 4-dihydropyridine derivatives in short reaction time to afford the products in excellent yield. Operational simplicity, clean reaction, high yield, simple work up are the significant advantages of the present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2014/4957

Removal of Congo Red Dye Using an Adsorbent Prepared from Martynia annua, L. Seeds

V. Sivakumar, M. Asaithambi, P. Sivakumar & N. Gopal · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

Activated carbons M1 and M2 were prepared from the seeds of Martynia annua, L. using H2SO4 and H3PO4 as chemical activating agents respectively. In this study, utilization of these adsorbents for the removal of Congo red (CR) dye from aqueous solution was investigated. The physic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6680

Kaurenoic Acid Isolated from the Root Bark of Annona senegalensis Induces Cytotoxic and Antiproliferative Effects against PANC-1 and HeLa cells

Theophine C. Okoye, Peter A. Akah, Chukwuemeka S. Nworu & Adaobi C. Ezike · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide with an estimated 6.7 million deaths and 24.6 million people living with cancer in 2002. Presently, there is a global increase in prevalence, mortality and health burden of various malignancies. World Health Organizatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/6926

Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Docking Studies of Some New Diclofenac Analogues

Hassan A. Osman & G. M. Nazeruddin · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aim: There is still a need for new, selective COX-2 inhibitors with an improved safety profile, therefore, a series of diclofenac analogues were designed and different physicochemical properties were calculated such as log P, hydrogen donor, hydrogen-acceptor, molecular weight an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/5030

Prophylactic Effect of Clofibrate on Hyperbilirubinemia in Very Low Birth Weight Twins

Mohammadzadeh Ashraf, Farhat Ahmadshah, Esmaeli Habibullah & Javanrouh Niloofar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: To determine the prophylactic effects of clofibrate on hyperbilirubinemia in very low birth weight twins. Study Design: A randomized double blind clinical trial Place and Duration of Study: Department of Neonatal Research Center, Imam Reza Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/5264