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Stability Analysis of a Glucose Insulin Dynamic System Using Matrix Lambert W Function

R. Nagarajan, K. Krishnan & C. Monica · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In this paper we investigate the stability of the glucose-insulin dynamical system. We find an explicit expression for the eigenvalues of the dynamical system with single delay. Using matrix function definitions, we use the Lambert W matrix function from which we form the express...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/16147

A Remediation Study Using Moringa oliefera Seed (Uncarbonised and Carbonised) for the Adsorption of Chromium, Cadmium and Lead from Synthetic Water

Alfred Madzvamuse, Jameson Kugara & Tobias Shumba · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2015

Moringa oleifera seed was treated and activated to prepare low-cost adsorbents whose adsorption properties would be compared. The uptake for lead, chromium, and cadmium from aqueous solution using the Moringa oleifera seeds biomass (MOS) and Moringa oleifera seed charcoal (CMOS)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/16195

Vibration and Temperature Decreasing Through the Material Damping and Tool Path Strategies Applied for Milling the Difficult-to-machine Materials

Zuzana Murčinková & Jaromír Murčinko · Advances in Research · 2015

The paper is contribution to research of vibration and temperature elimination in machining. It focused on milling the difficult-to-machine materials. The milling is characterized with complex vibrations regarding changing machining forces in milling and the difficult-to-machine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/15944

Changes in Serum Levels of TNF-α & IL-4 among New, Under-treatment & MDR TB Patients

Nazish Fatima, Mohammad Shameem, Nabeela . & Haris M. Khan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health problem with an estimated one-third of the world’s population being infected. Cytokines play a major role in protection against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and regulate the immune responses at cellular l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14798

Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Bacteria Isolates from Some Fishponds in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

O. E. Njoku, O. K. Agwa & A. A. Ibiene · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: To determine the antibiotic susceptibility profile of bacterial isolates from concrete and earthen fish ponds. Study Design: Comparative analysis. Place and Duration of Study: The African Regional Aquaculture Center Allu (ARAC), Port Harcourt River State, from August 2013-J...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15453

In vitro Antifungal Efficacies of Ethyl Acetate Fractions of Mitracarpus villosus from Abuja, Nigeria

M. I. Abohq, B. O. Olayinka, G. O. Adeshina, P. Oladosu & K. Ibrahim · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Introduction: The use of medicinal plants in the treatment of diseases is as old as man. The development of synthetic (orthodox) drugs led to a decline in the use of herbs however in the past few decades, there has been an increase in the use of medicinal plants, especially in de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15051

An Assessment of the Extent of Facebook Use by Students at Kisii University, Kenya and Its Implication on Educational Activities

Nancy Mayoyo, Tom N. Nyang'au, Evans Nyamwaka & Nemwel N. Aming’a · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

The study purposed to assess the extent of Facebook use by fourth year Bachelor of Education students at Kisii University, Kenya and its implication on educational activities. Social networking sites allow users to establish networks with other users. This enables communication t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/15983

Adolescents’ Self-esteem and Academic Achievement in Ghana: The Role of Parenting Styles and Sex Differences

Nuworza Kugbey, Elorm Kodjo Mawulikem & Ethel Akpene Atefoe · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

This study examined the influence of parenting styles on adolescents’ self-esteem and academic achievement in the Ho municipality of the Volta Region in Ghana. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) students from two schools were randomly selected. The cross-sectional survey met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/13566

Charophyte Community in the Lowermost Locality in the World Near the Dead Sea, Israel

Sophia Barinova & Roman Romanov · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Aims: First study of the lowermost locality the Neot HaKikar with charophytes in the Dead Sea region of Israel has been implemented showing the algal diversity and ecological assessment of the water object environment. Study Design:  We implemented diverse bio-indication methods....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/16063

An Assessment of the Choice of Practical Subjects by Secondary School Pupils in Umguza District Secondary Schools

Tichaona Mapolisa, Thembinkosi Tshabalala & Alfred Champion Ncube · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

It is generally believed that there is unequal distribution of boys and girls in practical subjects in most schools. The study therefore sought to assess whether the allocation of students to practical subjects reflects gender sensitivity in the secondary schools of Umguza Distri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/14553

Effects of Fertilization Patterns Using Mineral and Organic Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Cucumber under Greenhouse

Mahmoud Rahil & Alia Qanadillo · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of four fertilization patterns on growth parameters, and yield of cucumber crop under greenhouse cultivation. A field experiment was carried out at the experimental farm of Palestine Technical University Kadoorie located at Tula...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/16249

The Impact of Teacher Motivation on Teacher Effectiveness in Bubi District of Zimbabwe

Augustine Zano Muranda, Alfred Champion Ncube, Tichaona Mapolisa & Thembinkosi Tshabalala · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2015

This study investigated the impact of teacher motivation on teacher effectiveness in ten schools in Bubi District in Matabeleland North Province in Zimbabwe. The study draws on a quantitative inquiry on the relationship between teacher motivation and teacher effectiveness. The po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2015/14555