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Classroom Assessment Communication, Perceived Assessment Environment, and Academic Achievement: A Path Analysis

Hussain Alkharusi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: The current study aimed at examining how frequency of classroom assessment communication can make different types of perceived assessment environment salient and consequently affect academic achievement. Study Design: The study employed a descriptive correlational research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/17670

Usefulness of Ascitic Fluid Cholesterol and Protein in the Differential Diagnosis of Ascites in Nigeria: Comparison with Conventional Cytology

E. E. L. Ekpe & G. A. Ebughe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aim: This study was done to assess and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of cholesterol and protein in differentiating ascites into malignant and non-malignant group in comparison with cytology. Study Design: A cross sectional study to determine the correlation between ascitic flu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/12611

Attitude towards Mathematics of Computer Engineering Students

Alexander Maz-Machado, Carmen León-Mantero, José Carlos Casas & Juan Antonio Renaudo · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

There are several factors, which influence people’s perception and valuation of different branches of knowledge and particularly of mathematics. This paper reports a study, which investigated the attitudes towards mathematics of computer engineering students. Likert scale test wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15806

Computational Chemistry Programs as a Facilitating Tool in the Teaching and learning Process

Francisco D. Silva, Kelton L. B. Santos, Leandro D. Santos, Cleison C. Lobato, Josivan S. Costa, Gerson A. C. Lopes & Cleydson B. R. Santos · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

Aims: To verify the influence of the role of ICT’s (Information and Communication Technologies) as a teaching and learning process in the classes of chemistry discipline for the 3rd years high school students, and show the importance of computational chemistry programs as a metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/14819

Knowledge and Perception of Adolescents on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights in Ghana: A Case Study of Yamoransa in the Mfantseman Municipality

Elijah Yendaw, Ebenezer Martin-Yeboah & Daniel Bagah · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

According to the 2010 Population and Housing Census report of Ghana, Yamoransa has one of the highest number of young adolescents in the Mfantseman Municipality. However, it appears there is no evidence of empirical study conducted on adolescents’ knowledge and perception of sexu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/16098

Effect of Hydrothermal Treatment on Macro/Micro Nutrients Extraction from Chicken Manure for Liquid Organic Fertilizer Production

J. A. Chamila Bhadraji Perera, Bakhtiyor Nakhshiniev, Hazel Bantolino Gonzales & Kunio Yoshikawa · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2015

In order to study the influence of the hydrothermal treatment technology (HTT) on macro/micro nutrients extraction from two types of chicken manure (broiler chicken manure (BCM) and laying hen chicken manure (LCM)), hydrothermal treatment followed by the solid/liquid separation o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2015/15434

Comprehensive Roles of TP53 in Cell Signaling, Apoptosis and Carcinogenesis – A Review

Zaman S. Butt & Sikander Ali · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Comprehensive Roles of TP53 in Cell Signaling, Apoptosis and Carcinogenesis – A Review TP53 gene is a tumor suppressor gene and it inhibits the emergence of cancerous growth. The signaling of TP53 takes part in the co-ordination of cellular response to various kinds of stress lik...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15864

Kinetics for the Inhibition of Serum Acetylthiocholin Esterase Activity by Some Prepared Phenobarbital Derivatives

N. Zaizafoon · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Kinetics for the Inhibition of Serum Acetylthiocholin Esterase Activity by Some Prepared Phenobarbital Derivatives This work addresses the kinetic analysis on the interaction of some prepared Phenobarbital derivatives (A, B, C and D) with human serum acetylcholinesterase. It was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15784

Prolonged Exposure to Simulated Teaching and the Academic Performance of Education Students

Janet Presnilla-Espada · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Research on superior performance has shown that important characteristics of students’ achievement and the acquisition of cognitive skills are acquired through practice and appropriate use of teaching methods [1]. Aim: This study examined the effect of using simulated teaching in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16871

Potential Climate Change Adaptation and Coping Practices for Agricultural Productivity in the Mountain Areas of South Western Uganda

A. Zizinga, M. M. Tenywa, J. G. M. Majaliwa, M. Mugarura, P. Ababo, A. Achom, G. Gabiri, Y. Bamutaze, L. Kizza & E. Adipala · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Agricultural productivity in Rwenzori mountain area is declining and undermining food security in the region. This trend has been accelerated in recent years due to rapid changes in climatic conditions. Climate change adaptation and coping practices are critical to identifying vu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16351

Potential Risk Factors and Prevalence of Infection of Helicobacter pylori in Nigeria

F. O. Olufemi, Quadri Remi, P. A. Akinduti & S. A. Bamiro · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aim: Potential risk factors and prevalence associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in apparently healthy children in Nigeria were studied. Study Design: To investigate the current potential risk factors associated with recent prevalence of H. pylori in apparentl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/16014

Application of Taguchi Experimental Design Method for Optimization the COD Removal Process in Upflow Anaerobic Filter

Ahmed M. Osman Khairalla & Lu-Xiwu . · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

In this study, two stages of upflow anaerobic filters (UAF) were used to investigate their performance based on the chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal from the rural domestic wastewater. Several factors were considered during the design and operation of an anaerobic process for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17459

Evaluation of Ex-vivo Cardioprotective and Anti-inflammatory Investigation of Bangladeshi Plants Extract

Mustafe Khalid Mohamed, Anaytulla ., Prawej Ansari, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Tarun Kumar Malik, Md. Mahmudul Hasan & Abul Kalam Azad · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Background: The phytochemical screening of methanolic extract of Dalbergia stipulacea and Hymendictyon excelsum has indicated the presence of steroid, flavonoid and glycoside like anti-oxidative and cardioprotective compounds. Methods: Since these compounds are of pharmacological...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/17258