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Quality Assessment by Aspergillus niger of an Onion, Cattle Manure and Alfalfa Waste Compost Blend

G. Pellejero, C. Pozzo Ardizzi, G. Aschkar, A. Chorolque & R. Jiménez Ballesta · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Using different agricultural waste composts as organic amendments or substrates for seedlings has increased in recent years. From remote times, organic waste has been associated with disease and agriculture fertility. However, determining the load of phytopathogenic microorganism...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/18469

Equity and Equality: The Poor and Higher Education Accessibility

Joseph Kimoga, Margaret Babirye, James Musana, Ali Kakande, Caroline Abonyo, Charles Oilar & Proscovia Muhumuza · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The role of education in achieving socio-economic and sustainable development of nations is paramount. Therefore, Education For All is one of the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations and its member countries. In several member countries, strategies and polic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18008

Velvet Worms (Onychophora) in Folklore and Art: Geographic Pattern, Types of Cultural Reference and Public Perception

Julián Monge-Nájera & Bernal Morera-Brenes · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: To document and preserve folkloric beliefs and art inspired by velvet worms (Onychophora), rare invertebrates that are considered "living fossils", have full placental organs and capture prey with a rough "net" built in a fraction of a second. Study Design: This study is a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18945

The Effect of Teaching Carried Out by Using Worksheets on the Algebraic Thinking Levels of Primary School 8th Grade Students

Ahmet Şükrü Özdemir, Seda Kaş & Elif Bahadır · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The purpose of this research is to explore the effects of teaching by using mathematics worksheets to address the eighth grades students’ algebraic thinking levels. The research was carried out according to the experimentation model that requires pre-tests and post-tests with bot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18010

Mental Health of Disabled Palestinian Adults in the Gaza Strip

Abdel Aziz Mousa Thabet, A. Abu Tawahina, David Henley, Henrick Pelling, Panos Vostanis & Kamal Abu Qamar · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of mental health problems among disabled people, and Psychological problems in association with other sociodemographic factors. Methods: Subjects: The sample responded to the interview were 416 participants with response...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18268

Developing Job Search Self Efficacy Scale and Turkish University Students' Job Search Self-efficacy Levels

Mehmet Ali Çakır & Özlem Tagay · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

In this study, it is objected to develop a valid-reliable scale to determine job search self-efficiency levels among university students. For this purpose, exploratory factor analysis was conducted with the data obtained from the first group consisting of 429 university students....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18975

Retention and Gender Equity: Female Experiences on Graduate Evening Programmes

Joseph Kimoga, Patrick Mugisa, Benjamin Bbaale, Agnes Kabaliisa, Michael Okurut & Benedict Ochandi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

In Uganda, the effort to make education available and accessible to all and to enable citizens achieve the highest level of learning led to the introduction of evening programmes at higher level to target those who cannot fit in normal day-hours programmes. Despite considerable r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18009

Prevalence of Smokeless Tobacco Use and Number of Users in 121 Countries

Dhirendra N. Sinha, Naveen Agarwal & P. C. Gupta · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: In 2010, a study estimated the number of smokeless tobacco (SLT) users in 70 countries at 302.4 million. These countries represented 70% of the global population. We aimed to update this information and widen the scope to estimate the global prevalence of SLT use by i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16285

Investigation of Gender Difference of Physiological Response in Gonadectomy in Sprague-Dawley (SD) Rats

K. Miyajima, Y. Toriniwa, Y. Motohashi, Y. Ishii, S. Kimura, M. Shinohara, H. Yamashiro, T. Yamada & T. Ohta · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: Sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, result in various pathophysiological changes in the body. To evaluate the pathophysiological changes following gonadectomy in male and female rats, we performed gonadectomy at the same age in male and female Sprague-Dawley (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19115

Can We Use Osteopontin as a Reliable Marker for Diagnosis of Early HCC in Chronic HBV Monoinfected Saudi Patients

Ahmad El Askary, Laila Dorgham, Basem Elesawy & Tarek Ali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Chronic hepatitis is a worldwide disease with a catastrophing end as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The objective of the current study was to assess performance of biomarkers for early detection of HCC among Chronic Monoinfected HBV Saudi patients. We selected alpha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18302

The Effect of Smoking on Fertility Hormones in Male Adult Smokers in South-South Nigeria

Bassey, Iya Eze, Essien, Okon Ekwere, Gali, Rebecca Mtaku, Isong, Idongesit Koko-Abasi Paul, Udoh, Alphonsus Ekpe & Akpan, Uwem Okon · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To investigate the relationship between tobacco smoking and serum concentrations of male reproductive hormones-luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone and prolactin. Study Design:  The design of the study was cross sectional. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19287

Applications and Efficacy of Photodynamic Therapy in Periodontics: A Review Study

Mohammadreza Talebi & Rojin Taliee · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: Periodontitis is a common cause of tooth loss in adults and is an anaerobic bacterial infection. Enzymes, endotoxins and other cytotoxic bacterial products result in tissue destruction and initiation of chronic inflammation. Mechanical debridement by scaling and root planin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18517

Lipid Profile Status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Association with Interleukin 8

Ritabrata Mitra, Subinay Datta, Mrinal Pal, Kaushik Ghosh, Debajoity Paul & Keya Pal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: There are several conflicting pictures found about blood lipid profile parameters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Aim: The present study was conducted to evaluate the exact profile of lipid status in COPD and as inflammation has been implicated in the pathog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18703