Background: Robert’s syndrome is an extremely rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. The Gene of this syndrome is located on chromosome 8 and it is characterized by craniofacial anomalies and deformity in the limbs. Upper limbs are more involved compared to lower parts. In ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/13555
Since the adoption of the multiple currencies, the Zimbabwean economy has been on a growth path, however liquidity challenges have been stifling further growth prompting most businesses to reposition themselves. With the liquidity situation worsening, it has become important for...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14078
The paper focuses on the effects of resources used by foreign investors and its implications on the economic development of Nigeria from 1980-2012. The annual time series data on foreign direct investment, average manufacturing capacity utilisation, unemployment rate and real gro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14334
It is difficult to thoroughly explain what leads private enterprises in Burkina Faso into the practice of corruption. The argument most often offered is that corruption provides some gains. In this article, we have attempted to determine if the practice of corruption helps small...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/15017
Estradiol valerate is used for hormone replacement therapy because it contains the principal oestrogen hormone that is lost during the change of life. Progynova contains estradiol valerate, an ester of the endogenous female estrogen. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14749
This study aims to investigate the performance of chest diseases departments using hospital performance indicators as specified in Pabon Lasso Modal (PLM). It is also intended to draw attention of hospital management on hospital performance issues to achieve a better level of fun...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13864
Aims: Drainage of peatlands is known to decrease overall CH4 emission, but the effect on methane cycling microbes is poorly described. For this reason we aimed to reveal the differences in methanogenic and methanotrophic communities between pristine peatlands and its counterpart...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/14978
Our paper aims at assessing the relationship between sustainable growth rate and growth indices in manufacturing companies in sub-saharan Africa with special reference to Dangote group of companies in Nigeria between 2008-2012. The general objective of the study is to investiga...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2015/13796
Curing is a process aimed at keeping concrete saturated or nearly saturated, so as to ensure complete hydration process of cement. For curing to be done properly, the temperature, duration and condition remain key factors. The rate of hydration is usually controlled by the qualit...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2015/13373
An experiment was conducted on the research farm of the Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI), Nyankpala, in the Guinea savanna agro-ecology to study the nitrogen fixation performance of three groundnut genotypes (Jenkaar, Kpanieli and Nkosuor) intercropped with maize (O...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/11150
Amendment of sandy ferruginous soils by swelling clay materials can be a promising solution to improve their fertility and thus enhance crop yield. In this study which aims at valorization swelling clay materials in the mineral fertility of ferruginous soils, a pot experiment was...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/13180
Chrysophyllum albidum is a tropical forest species which plays tremendous socioeconomic role in west Africa because of its fruits large comsuption and trade. Morphological variation and ecological structure of Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don were assessed in Benin in order to contri...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/11385
Scarcity of nitrogen fertilizer is a major constraint to rice production particularly in developing countries. Low soil fertility prevalent in farmer’s fields has led to low rice yields and the ever escalating fertilizer prices have made this important input unaffordable to most...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/13637
I. Balogoun, A. Saïdou, N. Kindohoundé, E. Ahoton, G. Amadji, B. Ahohuendo, S. Babatoundé, D. Chougourou, L. Baba-Moussa & A. Ahanchédé·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2014
The present study aims to assess the biodiversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) associated with cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) cultivars characteristics in Benin (West Africa). 108 soil samples were collected at 0-20, 20-40 and 40-60 cm depth under cashew trees at Gla...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/13817
Magnesium is one of the vital nutrients required by Theobroma cacao L. for optimum growth and yield. Several authors have reported the deficiency of magnesium in Nigerian cocoa plantations and ended up recommending the application of magnesium fertilizer based on agronomic soil t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJPSS/2015/13870