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Impact of Government Agricultural Expenditure on the Growth of the Nigerian Economy

I. M. Shuaib, F. E. Igbinosun & A. E. Ahmed · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study examined the impact of government agricultural expenditure on the growth of the Nigerian economy from 1960 to 2012. The study employed secondary data and sourced from National Bureau of Statistics, and Financial Review of Central Bank of Nigeria. The study employed E-v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/15369

Incidence of Antimicrobial Residues in Meat Using a Broad Spectrum Screening Strategy

David Sanz, Pedro Razquin, Santiago Condón, Teresa Juan, Benito Herraiz & Luis Mata · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Aims: The aim of this paper was to assess the incidence of antimicrobial residues in market muscle samples from different animal species (bovine, ovine, poultry and porcine) using a new screening strategy. Methodology: 4849 samples were evaluated with a methodology that combines...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/13795

Drug Release Modification by Using Citric Acid and Glycerol Cross-linked Derivatives of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Gum

A. Abdulsamad, A. R. Oyi, A. B. Isah & I. Odidi · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

A derivative of cashew gum (CrosCCG) developed by cross-linking the gum with two cross-linking agents, citric acid and glycerol, has been used to modify drug release in Venlafaxine Hydrochloride tablets. Wet granulation method was used to formulate the tablets using hydroxypropyl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/16408

Comparison of In-Hospital Outcome of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients with vs without Diabetes Mellitus in Durres Population

Eliverta Zera, Sonela Xinxo & Mimoza Lezha · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2015

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a worldwide epidemic and a major public health problem and the mortality of diabetic patients is twice higher than that of with non-diabetic patients. The in-hospital outcomes in diabetic patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are le...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2015/17024

Assessment of Pupil Diameters in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome under Scotopic, Mesopic, Photopic and Dynamic Conditions Using Infrared Pupillometer (Assessment of Pupil Diameters in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome)

Ulviye YiÄŸit, Ismail Umut Onur, Ali Kutlay Tufan & Mehmet Fatih AÅŸula · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: Our study aims to assess the mean pupil size under scotopic, mesopic, photopic and dynamic conditions in patients with PXS. Methodology: This study was performed in Ophthalmology Clinic at İstanbul Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. Fourty-six patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16423

Survey of Knowledge and Source of Information Relating to Reproduction and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Senior Secondary Schools Students in a Military Barracks in Nigeria

Uzoh. C. Chimah, Taiwo. O. Lawoyin, Chinomnso. C. Nnebue & Amobi. L. Ilika · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Context: Adolescents seek health information from diverse sources. When such information is appropriately sought, correct and complete, it ensures an understanding of their reproductive health needs and encourages healthy sexual decision making and behaviors. Objective: To determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16555

Distribution of ABO and Rhesus Blood Groups among Voluntary Blood Donors in Enugu

Ngwu Amauche Martina, Obi Godwin Okorie, Anigolu Miriam Obiageli & Eluke Blessing Chekwube · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2015

Background: ABO and rhesus blood group study is very relevant to the blood transfusion services policy maker and clinicians. ABO and rhesus blood group are the most prevalent blood groups among so many other blood groups discovered. Aims: The aim of this study was to find out the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2015/16278

Andrographis paniculata Nees (Kalmegh): A Review on Its Antibacterial Activities and Phytocompounds

Chandni Tandon, Priti Mathur & Manodeep Sen · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: To study the number of researches performed in the area of antibacterial activities and phytocompounds of Andrographis paniculata.   Study Design: The present scenario of increasing rate of multi-drug resistance to pathogenic organisms has necessitated a search for antimicr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/16280

Antioxidant Capacity and Anti-diabetic Activity of Wild Berry Stem Infusions

Indu Parmar & H. P. Vasantha Rupasinghe · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The potential health benefits of green tea sand herbal teas have led to an increased demand of specialty tea products in the food market. Aims: To determine the proximate composition, phytochemical compositions and hypoglycemic potentials of the methanol and hot water extracts of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/17115

Phramacotherapeutic Evaluation of Parmentiera cereifera Seem. (Family Bignoniaceae) Cultivated in Egypt on Albino Rats

Nada Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, Ashraf Nageeb El-Sayed Hamed, Hany Ezzat Khalil & Mohamed Salah Kamel · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The potential health benefits of green tea sand herbal teas have led to an increased demand of specialty tea products in the food market. Aims: To determine the proximate composition, phytochemical compositions and hypoglycemic potentials of the methanol and hot water extracts of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/16400

Multiple Hypodense Liver Tumors: Unusual Case of a Spontaneously Healed Echinococcosis

Tobias Friedrich, Natalie Woehrle, Tobias Jakobs, Diana Karimi & Christian Rust · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

A 62 year old woman suffered from unspecific upper abdominal pain. Abdominal imaging showed multiple liver tumors highly suspicious for malignancy. Although a first needle biopsy was suggestive for an echinoccocus cyst, repeated serologic testing for echinococcosis was negative....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/15136

Gorlin Goltz Syndrome – A Case Report from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Asja Prohic, Senad Muhasilovic, Amela Kuskunovic, Besima Hadzihasanovic, Suada Kuskunovic-Vlahovljak, Mersiha Krupalija-Fazlic & Anes Joguncic · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Gorlin-Goltz syndrome (GGS) is an uncommon inherited disorder characterized by numerous basal cell carcinomas, odontogenic keratocysts and musculoskeletal malformations. A spectrum of other neurological, ophthalmic, endocrine and genital manifestations is known to be variably ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/17120

Multidedector CT Assessment of Sinus Venosus Type Atrial Septal Defect Combined with Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

Lale Pasaoglu, Ugur Toprak, Betul Akdal, Gokhan Yagiz, Mutlu Gulbay & Ozgul Ucar · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

We present two cases of sinus venosus type atrial septal defect associated with right anomalous pulmonary venous return to the superior vena cava with echocardiography and computed tomography angiography. Sinus venosus type atrial septal defect is a rare anomaly and can be diagno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/16820

Influence of Spray Tip and Spray Volume on the Efficacy of Imazapic and Imazethapyr on Selected Weed Species

W. James Grichar & Peter A. Dotray · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: To evaluate control of weeds commonly found in peanut fields when using imazapic or imazethapyr applied post emergence with different spray tips and at different spray volumes. Study Design: Experimental design was a randomized complete block with three replications and a s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/17209

In vitro Regeneration of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam.) from Node Explants

N. C. Onwubiko, C. Ijeoma Ihezie & M. U. Mozie · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Investigations on in vitro clonal propagation of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam.) were carried out at tissue culture laboratory of National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. Ipomea batatas variety 440293 used was maintained in a culture room at 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/11504