This paper proposes a modified method (MM) for computing initial guess values (IGVs) of a single exponential class of transcendental least square problems. The proposed method is an improvement of the already published multiple goal function (MGF) method. Current approaches like...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/16503
Aims: To use the five year wind speed measurements to assess the wind power potential of six sites of part of the Eastern Cape Province. Study Design: The potential for generating electricity from wind was assessed for six sites of the western part of the Eastern Cape Province (B...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/16699
Background: Genital infections are increasing. So more women are likely to have sequelae, which sometimes leads to hysterectomy. Continuous research is essential to prevent sequelae and morbidities related to therapy for sequelae. Objective: Present study was done to find out tre...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2015/13106
Studies on highland malaria have been spurred by reports of rising incidence of the infection at altitudes where the malaria vector was not previously found. Preliminary studies were carried out in Obudu Cattle Ranch communities located at an altitude of 1,585 meters above sea le...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14609
Aim: To characterize clinical isolates of Candida species from a tertiary hospital in South West Nigeria and also to determine their susceptibility to antifungal agents in order to guide in the course of empirical treatment of patients visiting hospitals in Nigeria. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16116
Background: Present scenario of Bihar and neighboring Indian states reveals dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) being an insecticide of choice for controlling the vector of Indian Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) i.e., Phlebotomus argentipes, that had reported to attain resistance/t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16170
Orkuma Joseph Aondowase, Gomerep Simji Samuel, Egesie Julie Ochaka, Orkuma Jenifer Hembadoon, Mbaave Tsavyange Peter & Onoja Anthony Michael·International Blood Research & Reviews·2015
Aim: To compare the prevalence rates, relevant indices of laboratory accuracy and proportion of false negative test results for some WHO recommended methodologies used for HIV screening amongst blood donor sata hospital-based blood bank in Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2015/17095
There is an increasing demand for a functional extension delivery services in Nigeria with a view to meet up with the food and fiber needs of the ever growing population of human and animal respectively. This study was designed to examine farmers’ involvement in public and privat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/10922
Aims: To clarify the role of trace elements in the etiology and the pathogenesis of the Ewing's sarcoma, a non-destructive neutron activation analysis with high resolution spectrometry of long-lived radionuclides were performed. Methodology: The silver (Ag), cobalt (Co), chromium...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2015/17464
Primary leiomyosarcoma of the kidney is a rare tumor with an aggressive behavior. However, reported literature is very limited. We report a case of renal leiomyosarcoma in a 46 years old woman presenting with a left sided abdominal mass. Computed tomography scan of the abdomen re...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2015/16798
Aim: To reiterate the fatal cerebral stroke in association with acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (AMPEE). Report of a Case: A previously healthy 9-year-old girl developed acute visual loss in her left eye and was diagnosed to have unilateral acute posteri...
Muscle tissue may be damaged as a consequence of both mechanical and metabolic factors. Serum levels of skeletal muscle enzymes or proteins are markers of the functional status of muscle tissue. Creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, aldolase, enolase, aspartate aminotransferase...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/16958
We report a patient with bulbar-onset, clinically defined, sporadic amyotrophic lateral sclerosis bearing an isolated syringomyelia of the lower thoracic portion of the spinal cord. This is a very unusual association between two rare and progressive disorders, both affecting the...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/17176
Aim: The study was carried out to investigate the effect of different sowing dates on growth and grain yield of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) cultivars. Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RCBD) in split plot arrangement was used. Place and Duration of Study: Pulses...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/16965
Aim: In this study, an attempt has been made to examine the utility of these species in treating dairy wastewater. Bioreactor was studied using immobilized Chlorella vulgaris and Anabaena ambigua to treat dairy effluent. Study Design: The entire study including the treatment and...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2015/16931