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Using the HEM Technique and Its Relation to the Seismic Activity to Detect the Main Structural Setting and Rock Units at Abu-Dabbab Area, Egypt

A. A. Basheer, Mostafa Toni, A. M. Abdelmotaal & Khaled Omar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Abu-Dabbab area is located in the western Red Sea coast at the Eastern Desert of Egypt. This area is characterized by the presence of different geological units and high seismic activity. It is one of the seismic source zones in Egypt. The purpose of this research is the detectio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/17989

Development of a Technique for Restoring the Fidelity of Distorted Playback Audio Signal from Analog Cassette Tape

A. O. Atijosan, S. A. Adeniran, M. O. Sokunbi & R. A. Badru · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

A simple yet elegant analog based technique for restoring the fidelity of playback audio signals emanating from magnetic cassette tapes is presented. The technique makes use of information from the high frequency bias signal in magnetic cassette tapes to correct for errors in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/16287

Sloshing of Heterogeneous Liquid in Partially Filled Tanks: Example of a Vibration System without Compactness

Hilal Essaouini, Jalal Elbahaoui, Larbi Elbakkali & Pierre Capodanno · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

The effect of the density of the liquid on the sloshing in partially filled tanks is studied. The liquid is assumed to be almost-homogeneous (i.e. a liquid whose density in equilibrium is practically a linear function of the height, which differs very little from a constant). In...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/17220

Glycaemic Evaluation of Murraya koenigii in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rabbits

T. Akande, S. T. Balogun, H. Abdullahi, T. O. Ogundeko & M. S. Ramyil · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Glycaemic Evaluation of Murraya koenigii in Alloxan-induced Diabetic Rabbits Background: Study was aimed to evaluate the antidiabetic activity of Murraya koenigii, a traditional medicinal plant (Curry leaf) in normoglycemic and alloxan-induced diabetes rabbits. Methods: Antidiabe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/17529

Antischistosomal Effects of Selected Methanolic Plant Extracts in Swiss Albino Mice Infected with Schistosoma mansoni

Jackson M. Muema, Meshack A. Obonyo, Sospeter N. Njeru & Joseph K. Mwatha · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aim: Schistosoma mansoni is a parasite of medical importance because it is the causative agent of intestinal schistosomiasis. The present study was designed to assess the in vivo antischistosomal effects of methanolic extracts of three food plants: Apple (Malus domestica), Lemon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/16953

Stress Effects of TiO2 and NP-TiO2 on Catalase Enzyme and some Physiological Characteristics of Melissa officinalis L.

Niloofar Samadi, Sima Yahyaabadi & Zahra Rezayatmand · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: Today, detection of risk effects of metal and metal nanoparticles over environment has attracted much attention.  Plants are always exposed to considerable nanoparticles. So we decided to study the stress effect of titanium dioxide (TiO2) and titanium dioxide nanoparticles...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/18055

Antioxidant Capacity of Phenolic from Seed Extracts of Lagenaria siceraria (Short-Hybrid Bottle Gourd)

Bassey S. Antia, Emmanuel E. Essien & Blessing I. Udoh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant components and antioxidant activities of seed extracts of Lagenaria siceraria (Short-Hybrid Bottle Gourd). Study Design: In vitro assessment of antioxidant assays; quantitative determination of phenolic phytochemicals in seed extracts of short-hy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/18242

Is the Traditional Role of Milk Cooperatives Still Relevant? Evidence from Western Kenya

Simon P. O. Wanjala, K. Bernard Njehia & Festus M. Murithi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study investigated the extent of performance of modern functions among milk cooperatives in Western Kenya. Data was collected from all the ten active cooperatives, Kenya Dairy Board and the livestock department through interviews using checklists. The study found that milk c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/17753

Transnational Private Regulation: Evidence from the Coffee Industry

Kaisa Sorsa & Juha Kettunen · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

Aims: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the self-coordination of private regulation and self-regulation schemes in food industry to promote sustainability. Study Design: This study uses sustainable development to achieve a common goal for the business and public sectors. Di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18286

Analysis of Resource Use Efficiency in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Production in Kogi State, Nigeria

S. J. Ibitoye, U. M. Shaibu & B. Omole · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

The study was on resource use efficiency among tomato farmers in Kogi State, Nigeria. The data were collected from 240 tomato farmers through purposive sampling in 2014. Questionnaire design was the instrument used for data collection. Data collected were analysed through the use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18112

An Unusual Self Inflicted Foreign Body in the Urinary Bladder

Gaurav Kesri, Prashant Gupta, Hoti Lal Gupta, Trilok Chand Sadasukhi & Krishan Kumar Dangayach · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Aim: The objective of this case report is to review the literature regarding various types of foreign bodies in the bladder, their mode of entry and appropriate management. Presentation of Case: We report here the case of a 24 year old adult male with a foreign body in the bladde...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/18139

Use of Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESCs) in the Treatment of Glaucoma

Geeta Shroff & Lopamudra Das · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Glaucoma is a degenerative, optic neuropathy that results in damage to the optic nerve due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). IOP can be influenced by hypertension, body mass index, atherosclerotic disease and diabetes. Cell based therapies play an important role in treatin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/18440

Peculiar Case of Orbital Emphysema Caused by High-pressure Water Jet

Y. W. Jeremy Hu & Srinivasan Sanjay · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2015

Aim: To report an unusual case of orbital emphysema secondary to high pressure water jet injury. Presentation of Case: A 26-year-old Indian male sustained a two-centimeter facial laceration after a compressed water jet hit the left infra-orbital region. Ophthalmic examination sho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2015/17879