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Embracing Contingency Planning for University Information Resources

Christopher A. Moturi & Godfrey Chege Karugu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: This paper discusses the concept of contingency planning for information systems in a university context, uncovers the critical information systems within a university that are most vulnerable, identifies contingency planning models, and establishes a systematic approach th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/6356

Neural Network Based Image Compression Approach to Improve the Quality of Biomedical Image for Telemedicine

Abdul Khader Jilani Saudagar & Omar A. Shathry · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: In Telemedicine, the use of digital utilization for medical diagnosis helps medical practitioners for better and fast treatment of patients, but at the same time it increase the storage resource requirement for archive the images as they are in high resolution and size. To...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7158

In vitro Starch Digestibility and Nutritional Composition of Improved Rice Varieties from Cameroun

Amaka M. Odenigbo, Sali Atanga Ndindeng, Chijioke A. Nwankpa, Noe Woin & Michael Ngadi · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2013

Aims: Resistant starch (RS), kinetics of starch digestion, predicted glycemic index (pGI) and nutritional composition were determined in two improved rice varieties from Cameroun.  Place and Duration of Study: Department of Bioresource Engineering, McGill University, Canada betwe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2013/5096

Effectiveness of Animation and Multimedia Teaching on Students’ Performance in Science Subjects

Owolabi Olabode Thomas & Oginni Omoniyi Israel · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

This paper presents the effect of animation and multimedia teaching on academic performance of students in sciences.100 students were randomly selected from four secondary schools in Ado Ekiti Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The research design employed for this study was q...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/3340

Karnaugh Map Approach for Mining Frequent Termset from Uncertain Textual Data

D. S. Rajput, R. S. Thakur & G. S. Thakur · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

In recent years, uncertain textual data has become ubiquitous because of the latest technology used for data collection. As the existing technology can only collect data in an imprecise way. Furthermore, various technologies such as privacy-preserving data mining create data whic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6023

The Epidemiology of Deliberate Self-Poisoning Presenting at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

Faizan Qaisar, Mohsin Shafi, Ayesha Majeed, Dileep Kumar, Awais Memon & Umer Memon · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Objective: To observe the demographic characteristics of the patients, substance abused, intention and precipitating factors for self-poisoning presenting to Accident& Emergency department of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. Patients and Methodology: A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6416

Roles of PI3K/AKT/PTEN Pathway in the Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease and the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms

Yasuko Kitagishi, Yoko Wada & Satoru Matsuda · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2013

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with loss of dopaminergic neurons in substantianigra caused by severe neuro-degeneration, which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease.Parkinson's disease has a high prevalence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2014/5691

Dietary Influences of Aspilia africana on Litter Traits of Breeding Female Rabbits

Nseabasi N. Etim, Joseph S. Ekpo & Glory E. Enyenihi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

The study examined the effect of feeding Aspilia africana on litter traits of breeding does in a replicated completely randomized design at College of Animal Science and Animal Production, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, between March 2009...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/5933

Sesame Tolerance to Herbicides Applied Postemergence-Directed

W. James Grichar, Peter A. Dotray & D. Ray Langham · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2013

Aims: Studies were conducted to determine sesame tolerance to herbicides applied postemergence-directed (PDIR) to the lower 5 and 15 cm of the stem. Study Design:  Randomized complete block design with a 14 (herbicide) x 2 (spray height) factorial arrangement with 3 replicates. P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/6644

Tea Oil Camellia Plantation, an Enormous Potentiality for Poverty Reduction

Hoang Van Thang, Tran Van Do, Tamotsu Sato & Nguyen Quang Khai · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2013

Aims: Apply different silvicultural approaches to improve oil productivity and quality from abandoned stands and analyze cost-benefit of developing tea oil camellias. Study Design: Three experiments were conducted as (1) Changing canopy of 36-year-old plantation by grafting, (2)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6377

Comparison Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal and Oxytetracycline on Haematology and Serum Biochemical Profile of Broiler Finishers

A. D. Ologhobo, I. O. Adejumo & E. I. Akangbe · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2013

Aims: The study was carried out to assess the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on the haematological parameters and serum biochemical profile of broiler finishers in comparison with oxytetracycline.  Study Design:  The design of the study was a completely randomised design....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2014/6079

Influence of Azithromycin Treatment on Hepatic Lipid Peroxidation and Antioxidant Defence Systems of Rats

Ebenezer Tunde Olayinka & Ayokanmi Ore · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aim: Azithromycin is a semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic commonly indicated for use in middle ear, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, and community-acquired pneumonia with a well-established safety and efficacy profile. The antibiotic is usually well toler...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/3853

Scaling Up Community ART Groups in Mozambique

T. Decroo, J. Lara, F. Rasschaert, EH. Bermudez-Aza, A. Couto, B. Candrinho, M. Biot, J. Maїkéré & K Jobarteh · International STD Research & Reviews · 2013

Aims: To describe the stepwise implementation and roll out of Community ART Groups (CAG) in Mozambique. Study Design: Descriptive study Place and Duration of Study: Mozambique, between February 2008 and December 2011. Methodology: Description of the stepwise implementation of a m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2013/5867

Exploring the Opinions of Parents and Teachers about Young People Receiving Puberty and Sex Education in Rural Kenya: A Qualitative Study

C. L. James, N. F. Fowler & L. M. Roberts · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

In Kenya, one of the most significant public health concerns is the spread of HIV. Additionally, 13,000 girls drop out of school every year due to pregnancy. Although the Kenyan Ministry of Education and other independent organisations have tried to implement various means of dev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6878

Proptosis from Metastatic Thyroid Carcinoma: Case Report and Review

Ramya Yethadka, Abhishek Vijayakumar & K. L. Sharath Kumar · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2013

A 70 year old female presented with right sided orbital proptosis since one and half year with past history of thyroidectomy. On examination thyroid swelling was present with right orbital proptosis. Routine blood investigations were normal except the serum thyroglobulin levels,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2014/6137