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An Optimization Problem with Controls in the Coefficients of Parabolic Equations

M. H. Farag, T. A. Nofal, Mohamed A. El-Sayed & T. S. M. AL-Qarni · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

In this paper, an optimal control parabolic problem is studied. The existence and uniqueness theorem for the solving optimal control parabolic problem is proved. Also, a theorem for the sufficient differentiability conditions of the functional and its gradient formulae has been p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14738

A Hybrid Expert System for the Estimation of the Environmental Impact of Urban Development

Pedro Pablo González-Pérez, María del Carmen Gómez-Fuentes & Joaquín Hernández Velázquez · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Aims: In this paper we present a prototype of a computational system, running on the web, for the estimation of environmental impact caused by urban development. The system represents and manipulates the expert knowledge of the environmental impact domain through the collaborativ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15239

Claustrophobia during Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Cohort of 8 Years

Fatima Mubarak, Kainat Baig & Shayan Sirat Maheen Anwar · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Objective: To calculate rate of claustrophobia in our population with further stratification. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) Karachi. All patients undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for various indications, from 1st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2015/13169

Differential Diagnosis and Treatment with Fluoxetine of Selective Mutism: A Case Presentation

Merve Cikili Uytun, Didem Behice Oztop & Salih Uytun · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Introductıon: Selective mutism (SM) is a pediatric psychiatric disorder that occurs when a child consistently fails to speak in specific situations in which speaking is expected, such as at school and social gatherings, but speaks appropriately in other settings. Selective mutism...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2015/14957

Evaluation of a Monitoring Network of Seawater Intrusion in the Coast of El Jadida District, Morocco

Mounir Amar, Abderrahim El Achheb, Abdellatif Souhel, Soufiane El Maliki, Nabil Mdiker & Lahcen Benaabidate · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

The coastal area of El Jadida District contains one of the most important monitoring networks of seawater intrusion along the Moroccan Atlantic coast. This network is constituted of six boreholes lies at about 1km from the coast and arranged with space between 10 and 13km. Boreho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/14894

Industrial Water Supply in Nnewi Urban Area of Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria

Michael Chukwuma Obeta · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2015

This paper examines the pattern and problems of industrial water supply in Nnewi urban area. Fifteen industries within the urban area were purposefully selected and investigated. Relevant data were collected through the use of oral interview, structured questionnaire, and field o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2015/14538

Perspectives on Low Calorie Intense Sweeteners with a Focus on Aspartame and Stevia

Caomhan Logue, Stephan J. A. C. Peters, Alison M. Gallagher & Hans Verhagen · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

The safety of some food additives/E-numbers, including low calorie (intense) sweeteners (LCS), is constantly the subject of dispute and controversy. However, since LCS have been assigned an acceptable daily intake (ADI) and an E-number following extensive assessment of available...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/14815

Antibiotic-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis Isolated from Food Canteens in Osun States, Nigeria

A. K. Olawale, R. J. Salako, A. O. Olawale & O. Famurewa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Enterococci have continued to attract considerable importance and attention as pathogens of public health concern both in the hospital and environmental settings. Therefore epidemiological studies of these organisms are now a major research interest. Incidence of multiple antibio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/7348

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Transformer Oil Contaminated Soil

Aziz ur Rehman Safi, Subhanullah ., Muhammad Ayaz, Attaullah ., Baharullah Khatak, Noor Ul Akbar, Imran Khan, Muhammad Asif, Nasar Khan & Sami Ullah · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: Poly chlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are organic chemicals with toxigenic, carcinogenic affecting human health and the environment using as dielectric fluids in transformers as a cooling and insulating medium containing. Materials and Methods: Soil samples were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11278

Comparative Study of the Fatty Acid Profiles of Vegetable Oil Brands Consumed in Nigeria

O. B. Ajayi & O. I. Malachi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: Since techniques employed in refining can reduce the fatty acid nutritional value of edible oil, the fatty acid profile of most widely consumed oil brands in Nigeria were comparatively analyzed. Study Design: The fatty acid profile of oil samples were analyzed using gas chr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15703

Effect of Plastic Strain on Anisotropic Behaviour of AISI202

Vijay Gautam, Prahlad Kumar Tewari & Rohit Shukla · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: In the present study an attempt has been made to determine the effect of plastic strain on the anisotropic parameters of AISI202 series. Study Design: The parameter commonly used to characterize the anisotropy of sheet metal is the plastic strain ratio i.e. the ratio of tru...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14466

Diversity of Globins in Myxobacteria

Prakash C. Mishra, Santosh Kumar Singh & Ramandeep Kaur · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Diversity of Globins in Myxobacteria Globins are heme proteins that are capable of reversible oxygen binding. All globins can be classified into three families: the M (myoglobin-like), S (sensor) and T (truncated) globins.  M and S globins exhibit the canonical 3/3 α-helical fold...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15532

Measuring Occupational Stress and HRA Axis Dysregulation among Healthy Workers by Salivary Cortisol Levels

Eleni Moustaka, Malliarou Maria & T. C. Constantinidis · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Salivary cortisol is a useful biomarker in stress research, as a valid measure for HPA axis activity, whose deregulation is one of the ways that psychosocial risk factors at work, result to the creation of illness. Aim: The aim of this review was to summarize current...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15530

Cytotoxic Analysis of Various Root Canal Irrigants at Cellular Level

Jayalakshmi Pandranki, V. V. Narsimha Rao & Srinivas Kumar Chandrabhatla · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: To evaluate and compare the cytotoxic effects of commercially available root canal irrigants sodium hypochlorite, chlorhexidine and a herbal extract, Morinda tinctoria. Study Design: Concerned to the biological perspective, root canal irrigants must aid in the complete disin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15507

Relationship of Oral Lesions and CD4 Count in Female HIV Patients in South Western Nigeria

O. M. Eweka, M. Okoh, G. A. Agbelusi, B. D. Saheeb, O. Odukoya & F. O. Omoregie · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Oral lesions have been reported to be early clinical features of HIV infection. Objective: The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of oral lesions in HIV Seropositive female patients and correlate the CD4 count with the appearance of oral lesions in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12618