In this work, the use of a cost-effective biosorbent Lawsonia inermis was investigated for removal of Zn (II) ions from aqueous solutions. Different operational parameters such as the effect of pH, biomass dose, equilibrium time, temperature and initial metal ion concentrations w...
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Research Article10.9734/AIR/2014/12314
Background: Uncontrolled collagen degradation is the characteristics of keratoconus. Degradation of type 1 collagen releases telopeptides. The role of telopeptides on the apoptosis of corneal stromal cells have not been studied so far. Methods: Human primary corneal stromal cells...
This article is devoted to treating of non-wave, i.e. instanton solution for the Maxwell-Einstein equations. Equations for the field of instanton and metric are derived. Metric of pseudo-Euclid space which is corresponding to transition between degenerate classical vacua of probl...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/12654
There is significant global application of plant(s) extract for curative purposes. One of such focus is herbal remedies for malaria and their safety in biological system need to be ascertained. The antiplasmodial activity of Hippocratea africana root bark has been studied. Its ef...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/12491
We investigate the electron ground state energy, the first excited energy and the electron density of probability within the effective-mass approximation for a finite strain elliptical wire. A magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the wire axis. The results are obtained by d...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/12576
Aims: This study explores the prime motives and barriers that drive or inhibit the Portuguese exporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to exhibit at an international trade fair. Study design: Survey, based on a questionnaire sent by email. Place and Duration of Study: 68 Po...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/11450
A developed and efficient credit market encourages savings, allocative efficiency of investible funds and promotion of capital accumulation. Countries with deeper credit market face less severe business cycle, output contraction and lower chances of an economic downturn. This wil...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/12024
The present study aims to investigate the relationship role conflict, job control, social support and job performance among administration staff in University Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah. The research was designed by using quantitative approach and survey was conducted between 6t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/12098
Aims: To determine the effects of light, temperature, pH, salt stress, moisture content, depth of seed burial, and storage periods on its seed germination of Tridax procumbens seeds. Study Design: The seeds of T. procumbens were collected in October - December 2012 from several p...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2014/12692
Aims: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are essential component of all natural cheese varieties, and play important roles during both cheeses producing and ripening. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the combination of Exopolysaccharide-Producingstrains and resis...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11709
Edible vegetable oils which include red palm oil, coconut oil, groundnut oil, sesame oil (Beniseed oil), soybean oil, palm kernel oil, etc. are derived from seeds or fruits of different plants. These oils are consumed not only for their supply of lipids in the diets but for their...
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Research Article10.9734/JABB/2014/12489
Rice straw is a locally available lignocellulosic material. In this study rice straw was pretreated by soaking it in water for 48 hours at room temperature. The pretreated straw was cooked in 5% NaOH at 100ºC and atmospheric pressure. The structure and mechanical properties of pa...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/7347
Williams Walana, Samuel Ahiaba, Patrick Hokey, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, Samuel Ekuban Kwabena Acquah, Edmund Muonir Der & Juventus Benogle Ziem·Microbiology Research Journal International·2014
Aims: This study aimed at establishing the prevalence of some viral Transfusion Transmissible Infectious (TTI) agents among blood donors in the Kintampo North municipality of Ghana. Study Design: A retrospective cross-sectional hospital based study. Place and Duration of Study: T...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/12160
Aim: To determine the salmonellae serovars circulating in North Central Nigeria and their treatability with commonly used antimicrobial agents. Study Design: Investigative Place and Duration of Study: Samples were collected and processed at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (J...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/12250
Aim: The aim of the present study was to screen soil and endophytic fungi for production of lovastatin. Methodology: Soil fungi were isolated by dilution plating technique and endophytic fungi from selected medicinal plants by using standard procedures. All isolates were tested f...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/12487