The continuous evolvement of dairy industry in countries like New Zealand, with increased dairy conversions and intensification, has resulted in remarkable economic development, though at the cost of environmental degradation. The increasing use of nitrogen fertilizers to sustain...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13562
This paper demonstrates that rationality of an economic agent is closely related to the expertise and related knowledge, and personal attainment is generally positively related with education. We believe that social development levels are based on the corresponding knowledge and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13149
Leachate generated from municipal solid wastes is a threat to surface and groundwater integrity. The leachate contamination potential of four different dumpsites in Lagos, Nigeria, that is Soluos dumpsite (SD), Ewu Elepe dumpsite (EED), Epe dumpsite (ED) and Olusosun dumpsite (OD...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/11707
Aims: Many countries, especially in the developing world, did not meet the UN target of 2002 to achieve sustainable development (SD) in their built environment mainly because the issue of existing buildings which form the bulk of building stock were not adequately addressed. This...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/13008
Aims: This work was undertaken to investigate the quality changes in mangrove oysters (Crassostrea gasar) exposed to various preservative treatments (PTs) including sodium benzoate (NaB), sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium aluminum sulphate (PAS) and green lime juice filtrate (LJF...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/12158
In this study, the accuracy of sex identification, the viability of biopsied embryos, and the pregnancy rate after biopsied embryo transfer were compared in bovine embryos biopsied by two methods (cutting and pipetting). The cells were more efficiently collected by the pipetting...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2015/13028
An easy and cost effective method of synthesis of Li4Fe(CN)6 has been reported. The material, as obtained, has been characterized by UV-VIS, FTIR, powder XRD and SEM-EDX. Cyclic-voltametry and charge-discharge studies were carried out for electrochemical characterization of the s...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2015/10924
In developing countries like ours, patients with End Stage Renal Disease present late requiring urgent haemodialysis. The femoral vein is commonly used in this situation, as access is easier and faster with few complications. Few cases of catheter fracture and migration have been...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12518
Isolation of Ribulose-1,5-Bisphosphate Carboxylase/Oxygenase from Young Leaves of Phytolacca dioica L. Aims: Ribulose 1,5-bisphosphate (RuBP) carboxylase/oxygenase (RubisCO) catalyses a key reaction by which inorganic carbon is assimilated into organic carbon found in the biosphe...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/13617
Aims: This research was carried out to detect the content and distribution of class 1 integrons in multidrug resistant Salmonella isolates. Materials and Methods: Eighty four clinical isolates of Salmonella serovars were subjected to molecular detection of class 1 integrons follo...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/9303
Effect of Natural Products on Some Glycosidases and Their Expected Hypoglycemic Potential Aims: It is to screen many natural product extracts for their in vitro and in vivo effects on the activities of hepatic α-amylase and α-glucosidase to validate their biological importance. S...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/13317
Properties of Amyloglucosidase in the Digestive Tract of Periplaneta americana L. (Blattodea: Blattidae) Aim: Partial purification and characterization of amyloglucosidase from an insect were carried out to determine the physicochemical properties of the enzyme. Study Design: It...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/13499
Aim: We reported a rare case of an anomalous origin of the left pulmonary artery (AOLPA) from the ascending aorta associated with pulmonary atresia and right sided aortic arch diagnosed at a relatively late age. Case: 13 year-old girl presented to our pulmonology clinic with comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/9599
GnRH agonists have been shown to intervene in the mechanism of adhesion formation in a variety of ways. Influence on the hormonal state, the inflammatory and coagulation processes contribute to the reduction of adhesion formation postoperatively. Most studies on this topic have b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13006
Background: Neonatal Jaundice is a common disorder worldwide. Early identification and proper management is needed to prevent the serious neurological complications associated with it. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the predictive ability of a pre-discharge serum b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12607