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In vitro Evaluation of Membrane Stabilizing Potential of Selected Bryophyte Species

Akinpelu Bolajoko Ayinke, Makinde Amos Morakinyo, Isa Musibau Olalekan, Taiwo Olakunle Philip, Ojelabi Olajumoke Mariam & Oyedapo Oluboade Oluokun · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Aims: The purpose of the current study was to investigate the possible anti-inflammatory properties of the three bryophytes species: Archidium ohioense, Bryum coronatum and Racophilum africanum with a view to utilizing the extracts of the plant s in the treatment of inflammatory...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/7629

Software Design Concerns Associated with Simulating Multiple Inheritance in Java for Implementation Purposes

Fawzi Albalooshi · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

OO software development has become the dominant development approach with Java as the common implementation language. A well-known drawback in Java is its limitation in implementing multiple inheritance which is considered by many researchers a fundamental concept in OO. Approach...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15476

Eccentric Connectivity Index and Polynomial of Some Graphs

A. R. Bindusree, V. Lokesha & P. S. Ranjini · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

Aims/ Objectives: Let G be a simple and connected graph with n vertices and m edges. The Eccentric connectivity index of G is defined as the summation of the product of degree and eccentricity of the vertices [1]. Eccentric connectivity polynomial is a topological polynomial of G...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/15137

Adams Type Hybrid Block Methods Associated with Chebyshev Polynomial for the Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations

A. M. Badmus, Y. A. Yahaya & Y. C. Pam · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2015

The new Hybrid Adams type Block Methods (HATBMs) for step length k=2,3 and 4 were developed for the solution of first order ordinary differential equations. Collocation and interpolation of Chebyshev polynomial approximation were adopted to derive some implicit linear multi-step...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2015/14945

Determinants of the use of Indigenous Coping Strategies against Climate Change among Smallholder Farmers in Katsina State, Nigeria

S. Umar & M. W. Musa · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Aims: This study assessed the indigenous coping strategies employed by smallholder farmers in response to adverse effects of climate change in Katsina State and the factors that determine the use of such strategies. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in Aji...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/14785

The Effect of Co-administered Drugs and Food on the Absorption of Artemether–Lumefantrine Tablet

Sunday O. Awofisayo & Augustine O. Okhamafe · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

The physicochemical properties of drugs, their dosage forms and routes of administration affect the rate and extent of drug absorption. Oral administration of drugs presents with variable absorption profiles due to multifarious factors. The first fixed-dose artemisinin-based comb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/15333

Biliary Ascariasis: Our Experience and Review of Literature

Suhani Suhani, Lalit Aggarwal, Shadan Ali, Kartikeya Sharma & Shaji Thomas · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background/Aim: Ascariasis is endemic in the tropics especially amongst those living in poor sanitary conditions. Although most commonly it infests the small intestine, it can sometimes migrate to the biliary tract. We herein aimed to study the clinical manifestations, complicati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14665

Misconceptions to Primary Pyomyositis in Post-conflict Northern Uganda

Kitara Lagoro David, Bwangamoi Paul Okot, Wabinga Henry & Odida Michael · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aims: To assess the perceptions and views of the community to the possible causes and the factors responsible for the high prevalence of primary pyomyositis in the region. Study Design: A cross-sectional study design Place and Duration of Study: Gulu Regional Referral Hospital an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14725

Association between Albumin Creatinine Ratio and e-GFR in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin City, South-South Nigeria

O. F. Adewolu & K. Atoe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Diabetes mellitus is the commonest endocrine disease in Nigeria. Nephropathy is one of the complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus that could lead to end stage renal disease. Persistent microalbuminuria is a predictor of high risk of developing diabetic nephropathy....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14282

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases in Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae from University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo-Nigeria

Innocent Azekhueme, Anietie E. Moses & Samuel D. Abbey · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Aims: This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of ESBL-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in clinical samples from University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Uyo-Nigeria, and determine their antimicrobial susceptibility profile. Study Design: This stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/15384

Petroleum Degrading Potentials of Bacterial Isolates from River Ethiope, Delta State, Nigeria

Idise Okiemute Emmanuel & Owhe-Ureghe Ubreye Benjamin · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Water samples were collected from twelve locations along the Ethiope River, Delta State, Nigeria to determine the petroleum degrading potentials of bacterial isolates and their x-ray mutants using standard methods. Bacteria isolated were Bacillus sp, Klesiella sp, Escherichia sp,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/8111

Optimum Plant Density for Maximizing Yield of Six Inbreds and their F1 Crosses of Maize (Zea mays L.)

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, R. Shabana, M. M. M. Atta & T. H. Al-Khalil · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

One of the reasons Egypt do not achieve very high maize crop yield is that cultivars used commercially are bred and grown under low plant density (ca 20,000 plants/ fed; one fed= 4200 m2).  Therefore, the objective of the present study was to identify maize genotypes of tolerance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15118

AML with Additional Cytogenetic Abnormalities to t(8: 21) has Poorer Survival than that with Isolated t(8;21): A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study

Nahla Ahmad Bahgat Abdulateef, Manar Mohammad Ismail, Soha Aly Elmorsy, Aziza F. ALswayyed, Essam Hamed Abdou & Omima Elemam · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2015

Aim of the Study: To investigate the poor prognostic factors incriminated in AML with t (8; 21), particularly additional cytogenetic findings, clinicopathological presentation and their impact on survival rate in Egyptian and Saudi patients. Study Design: Patients were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2015/15529