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Anti-Bacterial Activity of Endophytic Streptomyces sp. towards Acinetobacter baumannii

Noraziah Mohamad Zin, Norhidayah Badya, Aishah Ismail, Alfizah Hanafiah & Jalifah Latip · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To screen fifty-six endophytic streptomyces isolates for anti-bacterial activity on two clinical strains of Acinetobacter baumannii (carbapenem sensitive and resistant). Place and Duration of Study: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; between May 2011 and February 2012. Methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9768

Dynamic Video Texture Inpainting Using Improving LDS

Mohsen Soryani, Amanna Ghanbari & Abbas Koochari · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

Inpainting or completion is used with the aim of restoring damaged regions in images and video frames using the safe regions. This paper introduces a novel approach based on LDS (Linear Dynamic Systems) for inpainting of corrupted video frames which include dynamic textures. In t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/4751

Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides in Unmarried Males and Females of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan

Siddiqa Qasim, Faraz Akrim, Jehanzeb Khalid, Adnan Arshad, Durr-e-Shahwar ., Shaista Andleeb & Muhammad Zubair Anjum · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: The current study was conducted to determine the total Cholesterol, Triglyceridesand BMI of unmarried males and females. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir during June 2010 to December 2010. Methodology: The blood samples w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9796

Optimization of Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5, Feta Cheese Starters and Salt Content in Iranian Ultrafiltered Soft Cheese Formula

Mohammad A. Nezami, Mohammad R. Ehsani, Ali. Mohammadi-Sani & Kianoush Khosravi-Darani · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To optimize the process variables including: Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5, total starter (a mixture of mesophilic cheese starters (MCS) and thermophilic yoghurt starters (TYS), mesophilic cheese starter: thermophilic yoghurt starter (MCS:TYS) ratio and salt content in pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11101

Comparative Studies of Emotional Behaviors of House and Stray Dogs

N. Y. Kim, K. H. Kim, S. J. Kim, B. T. Jeon, P. J. Park, D. G. Thomas & S. H. Moon · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: The industry of companion animal has been growing steadily in Korea. However, alongside this rapid growth, insufficient knowledge and immature civic awareness of the responsibilities of companion animal ownership has resulted in an increase in the number of stray anim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12006

Modeling of Advanced Photo Oxidation of Alizarin Red-S Dye Using Tio2 as Photo Catalyst

Tariq H. Talib, Murad A. AlDamen & Ramzie R. Alani · Chemical Science International Journal · 2014

The objective of this study was to investigate the experimental study and theoretical study of advanced photo oxidation using TiO2 as photo catalyst and to compare between these two studies. This work contains two parts, the first part was removing efficiency of an industrially i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2014/7662

Co-Infection of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis Delta Virus in Yaounde-Cameroon

Judith Ndongo Torimiro, Gwladys Chavely Monamele, Mathurin Pierre Kowo, Desire Takou, Guy-Bertrand Pouokam, Joseph Fokam & Oudou Njoya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aims: To determine the seroprevalence of HDV as well as the virological and clinical characteristics of HBV mono-infected and HBV/HDV co-infected patients. Study Design: The few studies on HDV in Cameroon have reported a high prevalence of this viral infection. This is a first st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6894

Seasonal and Genotypic Influence on Insect Pests, Growth and Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

I. E. Ezeaku, B.C. Echezona, K. P. Baiyeri & B. N. Mbah · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is rich in dietary protein and a relish in most West African countries. Four elite genotypes (IT 97K-499-35, lT 97K-568-18, IT 98K-131- 2 and IT 93K-452-2) emanating from the breeding programme of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/10320

Non-Parametric Estimation of the Production Efficiency of Poultry Egg farming in Ogun State, Nigeria

D. A. Adegbite, O. I. Afolabi, O. F. Ashaolu, S. O. Akinbode & T. O. Olarewaju · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

This study estimated the efficiency of poultry egg farming in Ogun state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected with the use of structured questionnaire from 120 farmers drawn by a multi-stage random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, Tobit regression model and Data Envel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/10611

Effects of Food Processing Methods on Diets Proximate Nutrient Composition and Glycemic Profile in Male Type 2 Diabetic Subjects

Magnus Michael Chukwudike Anyakudo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

This experimentally-controlled designed study investigated the effects of selected food processing methods: boiling, flouring, frying, pounding and roasting on proximate nutrient compositions of white yam (Diascorea rotundata)-based diets and postprandial glycemic profiles in mal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/10271

Effect of Recycled Coarse Aggregate on the Compressive Strength and Modulus of Rupture of Concrete

O. U. Orie & O. A. Orojo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The paper investigated the compressive strength and rupture modulus of recycled aggregate concrete when recycled aggregates from the regulated industry such as laboratories is used as partial substitute for natural coarse aggregates. The work determined and compared the compressi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/1030

Perceived Importance of Recreational Park within Residential Neighbourhood in Nigeria Cities

Daniel Oluwasola Olaleye · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The study focused on the importance of locating recreational park within residential area. It aims at assessing the social, environmental and physical planning implications of recreational park development on the residents. Methodology: The research purposively selected Vic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/3112

The Role of Information Technology in Optimizing and Increasing the Efficiency of the Teaching of Motor Habits and Skills

Constantin Pehoiu · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: To investigate the role of information technology in optimizing and increasing the efficiency of the teaching of motor habits and skills. Study design: A controlled educational experiment. Place and Duration of Study: Longitudinal research took place during the period 2009-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8935

Predictors of Engineering Licensure Examination Using Logistic Regression

Adrian M. Tamayo & Rolieven Cañizares · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

This study employed logistic and linear regression to determine strength of influence of grade point average (GPA), correlation course which is an intervention program offered in the University of Mindanao, Philippines, and the subject clusters of a board exam for admission to th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/11343