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The Susceptibility of ABO Blood Groups to Malaria Parasitaemia among Residents of Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

O. C. Ani, A. C. Uhuo, C. D. Inwelegbu, C. S. Onwe & F. N. Okoh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The investigation was carried out to determine the susceptibility of ABO blood groups to malaria parasiteamia among residents of Awka, Awka South L.G.A, Anambra State Nigeria. The research revealed that out of 309 samples analyzed for ABO blood groups susceptibility for malaria i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/12801

Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on Changes in the Land Use Patterns over a Span of Three Decades (1979 to 2010): Case of Dassa-Zoume and Glazoue in Benin

Kadjegbin Roméo, Egbetowokpo Kokou, Guedenon Patient & Houssou Christophe · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

To assess the real impact of farming activities on the environment over three decades and test the hypothesis if the various units of land use are in extension or regression or stable, the present study was carried out in Municipalities of Dassa-Zoumé and Glazoué. The method cons...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14548

Geoelectrical Investigation of Basement Complex Areas of Lokoja, North-Central Nigeria

R. Ayuba, F. A. Akpah, V. O. Omonona & A. E. Auduson · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Geophysical investigation using vertical electrical soundings (VES) was carried out to determine aquifer types in the basement complex areas of Lokoja. The interpretation of vertical electrical sounding (VES) indicates that the aquifer types in the area are weathered basement aqu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15526

Remnants Blocks of Pyroclastic Surge Deposits in Bambili, Cameroon Volcanic Line: New Insights into the Lithostratigraphy of Mount Bamenda

Merlin Gountié Dedzo, Pierre Kamgang, Emmanuel Njonfang, Ghislain Zangmo Tefogoum, David Guimolaire Nkouathio & Armand Kagou Dongmo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

Field studies in Bambili locality (NE of Bamenda city, West-Cameroon), situated in the central part of Cameroon Volcanic Line, have recently permitted us to identifier above the welded massive lapilli tuff (mlT), remnant blocks (up to 6.5 x 11 m) of pyroclastic surge deposits. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/15958

Modeling and Optimization of Jatropha Supply Chain for Biodiesel Production in Nigeria

V. M. Inyang, A. N. Anozie & O. J. Odejobi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

This work dealt with the development of simulation model for Jatropha biodiesel supply chain. It also investigated the effects of Jatropha supply chain variables on the system performance criteria and determined the optimum sequence for the Jatropha supply chain management. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/16494

Esthetic Rehabilitation with Zirconia Based Crowns

Nissaf Daouahi, Dalenda Hadyaoui, Jilani Saafi & Mounir Cherif · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

This article describes a case of discolored central incisors treated by using Zirconia based crowns. A 25 year old female patient presented to the department of Fixed Prosthodontics. She requested the improvement of her impaired esthetic smile caused by affected teeth. Her dental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/16225

The Stopping Powers of Water and Lung for Protons in Radiotherapy

Güneş Tanır, Rıza Dilek & M. Hicabi Bölükdemir · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: This study aims to calculate the energy losses in unit length of protons during their movement within water and lung by using two analytical equations. Study Design: One of the equations used in this study is the mass stopping power equation suggested by Bethe-Bloch (1930-1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15979

Renal and Hepatic Dysfunctions in Early Phase of Experimental Trypanosoma brucei Infection of Nigerian Pigs

J. N. Abenga, S. Adamu, N. M. Useh, A. J. Nok, N. D. G. Ibrahim, A. K. B. Sackey & K. A. N. Esievo · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Aim: The effects of infection with Trypanosoma brucei on renal and hepatic functions in early phase of disease were studied in experimentally infected pigs. The aim of this study was to identify serum biochemical changes that could serve as biomarkers of early renal and hepatic d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15905

Use and Awareness of Medicinal Plant and Phytotherapy among Undergraduate Students at School of Pharmacy - University of Chieti, Italy

Luigi Menghini, Annabella Vitalone, Maria Carmina Di Filippo & Lidia Leporini · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: To investigate the awareness and the use of herbal products among undergraduate students of the School of Pharmacy in Chieti. Study Design: From October 2013 to December 2013, students of the School of Pharmacy at University “G. d’Annunzio” in Chieti were invited by e-mail...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/16164

Volatile Constituents of Essential Oils from the Leaves, Stems, Roots and Fruits of Vietnamese Species of Alpinia malaccencis

Le T. Huong, Tran D. Thang & Isiaka A. Ogunwade · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The essential oils obtained from different parts of Alpinia malaccencis (Burm f.) (Zingiberaceae) collected from Kỳ Sơn Districts, Nghệ An Province, Vietnam, has been studied. Determination of essential oil components from the leaves, stems, roots and fruits of A. malaccencis was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/13679

Ecotype Difference in Bioactive Constituents and In vitro Antioxidant Activities of Some Saudi Medicinal Plants

Mohammad Mobin, Mohammad Nasir Khan & Zahid Khorshid Abbas · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The bioactive phyto constituents of endemic and acclimated plants have been used for the bioprospecting of novel compounds, throughout the world. However, the constituents of bioactive phytochemicals and the antioxidant activity are influenced to a great extent by several variabl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/16322

Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potentials, and Chemical Constituents of the Leaf Extracts of the Nigerian Piliostigma thonningii (Caesalpiniaceae) Schum

Okwute Simon Koma & Yakubu Rufa’i · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: In this work the 95% ethanol extract of the Nigerian Piliostigma thonningii known traditionally to possess a number of medicinal properties was screened for antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials as well as identified its chemical constituents. It was to confirm its tradi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/15485