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The Male: Female Ratio at Birth is Depressed by Maltese Parliamentary Elections and Increased by Other Non-electoral Events

Grech Victor · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aim: The male to female ratio at birth declines with stress. In Malta, parliamentary elections are highly divisive and stressful. This paper looked at the association of M/F with parliamentary elections and other important political events in Malta. Methodology: A retrospective a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12672

High Prevalence of Hypocholesterolaemia among Antiretroviral Therapy-naive HIV-infected Children in Makurdi, Nigeria: A Retrospective Study

Emmanuel Adémólá Anígilájé & Ayodotun Olutola · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aim: To determine the abnormalities in total cholesterol (TC) levels and the potential risk factors in ART–naive, HIV-infected Nigerian children. Study Design: A retrospective and cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Paediatric antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/11523

The Knowledge and Attitude of Practicing Dentists towards the Antibiotic Prescription: A Regional Study

Kamis Gaballah, Adel A. Bahmani, Anas Salami & Nageeb A. M. Hassan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: To assess dentist’s knowledge and practice in relation antibiotic prescription and to investigate if they follow the current international guidelines. Methodology: In this cross sectional study a structured and pretested questionnaire was sent to 202 licensed dental practit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/12520

Phytochemical Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Five Malaysian Medicinal Plants

Rasha Saad, Loshini Appalasamy, Jiyauddin Khan, Hamid Kazi, Eddy Yusuf & Fadli Asmani · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Natural drugs play important and vital role in the modern medicine. It is usually used to cure some ailments which may not be treated by conventional medicine. Natural drugs may exhibit many biological activities, such as antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-diabetic and antioxidant....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/12233

Quantitative Phytochemical Evaluation of Stem Bark Extracts of Harungana madagascariensis

Fredrick Nwude Eze & Osamede Jennifer Airouyuwa · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The study was conducted to quantify some phytochemicals present in hydroethanol (absolute ethanol: water 1:1 v/v) and methanol extracts of Harungana madagascariensis stem bark traditionally used in the management of diabetes mellitus. Methodology: Hydroethanol and methanol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/9988

Antibacterial, Synergistic and β-lactamase Inhibitory Activity of Oroxylem indicum: An In vitro and Molecular Interaction Study

Anupma Malik, Sheema Bai, Leena Seasotiya, Pooja Bharti & Sunita Dalal · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The study was aimed to evaluate the antibacterial, synergistic and β-lactamase inhibitory potential of O. indicum against ampicillin resistant and Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacterial strains. Methods: Bacterial strains were screened for ampicillin resis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/12343

Sterility and Radiostability of Amoxicillin and Cefaclor Antibiotics Sterilized by Gamma Irradiation

Abdelgawad M. Hashem, Hala N. Elhifnawi & Sara S. Farag · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aim: The present investigations aimed at studying the effect of sterilization by gamma irradiation on amoxicillin and cefaclor antibiotics. They have been irradiated in solid dry state and the probable changes in physicochemical and microbiological properties were studied Place a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/12251

Application of Biotechnologycal Methods for Removal of Phenylalanıne from Different Protein Sources

Sema Kalkan Uçar, Mahmut Çoker & Hatice Kalkan Yildirim · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Inborn errors of amino acid metabolism include inherited biochemical disorders in which a specific enzyme defect interferes with the normal metabolism of protein. In these disorders as a result of diminished or absent enzyme activity, certain compounds accumulate in the body to t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8880

Helicobacter Pylori Infection Might be a Potential Protective Factor against Classic Multiple Sclerosis in Guilan, Iran

Masoumeh Ahmadi Jalali Moghadam, Hamidreza Honarmand, Hamidreza Hatamian & Ali Roudbary · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The current study was aimed to investigate any relation between H. pylori seropositivity to IgA and IgG with MS. Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: The present study was performed in the Department of Microbiology, Guilan University of Medical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9832

Woody Species Diversity, Structure and Distribution of Sterculia setigera Del. in Togo (West Africa)

Wouyo Atakpama, Fousséni Foléga, Marra Dourma, Yao A. Woegan, Badabaté Diwediga, Kpérkouma Wala, Komlan Batawila & Koffi Akpagana · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This study aims to contribute to the sustainable management of S. setigera, a native gum and multipurpose tree in Togo. Especially, it aims to: (i) Assess the diversity of woody species within S. setigera stands, and (ii) Analyze the distribution, abundance and structure of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10732

Individual and Combined Antibacterial Activity of Crude Extracts from Medicinal Plants Carissa spinarum Linn and Carica papaya Linn

Clarence Rubaka, Patrick Ndakidemi, Hamisi M. Malebo & Francis Shahada · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aim: To assess inhibitory effect of extracts, alone and in combination, from Carissa spinarum Linn (C. spinarum L.) and Carica papaya Linn (C. papaya L.) on Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Escherichia coli (E. coli). The combined extracts used were C. papaya L leaves petrol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/10599

Biosorption of Copper from Aqueous Solutions by Raw and Activated Spines of Bombax buonopozense: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies

S. Mustapha, B. E. N. Dauda, M. M. Ndamitso, T. J. Mathew, U. Bassey & S. S. Muhammed · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Biosorption of copper on raw and activated (AC) spines of Bombax buonopozense in a batch system was studied. The percentage removal of copper was found to be a function of pH, contact time, dosage, initial metal concentration and temperature. The experimental results were analyze...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/12083

Brucellosis: A Neglected Zoonosis

B. Y. Kaltungo, S. N. A. Saidu, I. W. Musa & A. Y. Baba · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Brucellosis is a bacterial disease mainly of domestic animals. The infection is directly transmitted to humans by animals through breaks in the skin or by contact with infected materials like aborted foetuses and placenta. It can also be transmitted indirectly by ingestion of con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/11061

A Comparative Study of Product Development Process Using Computer Numerical Control and Rapid Prototyping Methods

O. M. Oduola, F. O. Omole, K. J. Akinluwade & A. R. Adetunji · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Manufacturing is the transformation of ideas, designs, materials and information into products for satisfaction of human needs. However, advanced manufacturing technology is the application of advances in production methodologies to increase productivity, improve existing product...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/10597

Pasting, Thermal and Gel Texture Properties of Three Varieties of Nigeria Rice Flours and Starches

O. J. Odejobi, M. M. Ige & K. A. Adeniyi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Flours and starches from three Nigeria rice varieties CISADANE (Faro51), OS6 (Faro11) and NERICA 19 were evaluated for their pasting, thermal and gel texture properties. Their thermal properties were evaluated with Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) andpasting properties wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/12273