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Effect of Cold Wraps on Muscle Recovery after Exercise Induced Muscle Soreness

Jerrold S. Petrofsky, Lee Berk, Gurinder Bains, Iman Akef Khowailed, Guyeon Chung, Praveen Rajaram, Michael Laymon & Haneul Lee · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: Numerous studies have been conducted on the effects of cold on muscle soreness; however, few agree on the measureable benefits of cold after exercise.  Different studies apply different temperatures to the skin, for different lengths of time, and then differ greatly in how...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/9723

Length-Weight Relationships of Five Fish Species from the Sakarya River, Turkey

Abdullah Ekrem Kahraman, Didem Göktürk & Erdinç Aydin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: The study aimed to investigate the length-weight relationships for five fish species (Capoeta baliki, Capoeta sieboldii, Squalius cephalus, Silurus glanis and Esox lucius). Place and Duration of Study: Samples were caught by trammel nets from the Sakarya River, in the north...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7513

Transmittance Properties of Contact Lens Multipurpose Solutions and Their Effects on a Hydrogel Lens

Kelechi C. Ogbuehi, Faisal M. J. Khan, Saud A. Alanazi, Turki M. AlMubrad & Uchechukwu L. Osuagwu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Purpose: The aim was to assess the compatibility of different multipurpose solutions (MPSs) with one type of silicone hydrogel (SiH) contact lens by, assessing the changes in both ultraviolet (UV) and visible light transmissibility of the hydrogel lens caused by the MPSs. Methods...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7934

Disturbance and Population Structure of Plant Communities in the Wildlife Reserve of Oti-Mandouri in Togo (West Africa)

Dimobe Kangbéni, Wala Kpérkouma, Dourma Marra, Kiki Martial, Woegan Yao, Folega Fousseni, Batawila Komlan & Akpagana Koffi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: As a contribution to the sustainable management of protected areas in Togo, this study aims to analyze the impact of anthropogenic activities on plant communities in the wildlife reserve of Oti-Mandouri (North-Togo). Study Design: The study area is located in the Sudanian z...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9313

Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteria Associated with Seaweeds against Plant Pathogens on Par with Bacteria Found in Seawater and Sediments

T. Suvega & K. Arunkumar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Aim: We report antimicrobial activities of bacteria associated with 10 native and one invasive species of seaweeds on par with bacteria found in the seawater and sediment. Bacteria exhibiting antimicrobial activity were phylogenetically analysed using 16S rRNA gene. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/8678

Biomass Production in the Short Rains and Its Influence on Crops in the Long Rains: A Systems Approach in Organic Farming

J. R. Birech, B. Freyer, J. K. Friedel, P. Leonhartsberger, J. K. Macharia & C. O. Obiero · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Production of legumes for purposes of obtaining biomass is often restricted to seasons that are less optimum for economic crops, thus limiting the possibility of accumulating substantial biomass. A three and half-year study was conducted at Egerton University, Kenya, with the aim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/8309

Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence of Shepherd's needle (Scandix pecten-veneris) as Affected by Seed Weight or Burial Depth

Spyros D. Souipas, Petros Lolas, Theofanis Gemtos & Emmanouil Vardavakis · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Shepherd's needle (Scandix pecten-veneris L.) is a very common broadleaf weed of winter cereals and also an edible weed used in many regions in Greece. Knowing the behavior of the weed seeds in the soil may help in designing its management strategy and its future cultivation. Fie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/8827

Using the CROPGRO Model to Predict Phenology of Cowpea under Rain-fed Conditions

David Lomeling, Mustafa Mogga Kenyi, Abdelrahman Abakr Abass, Sebit Mathew Otwari & Yahya Mohammed Khater · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Field experiments were conducted in November of 2012 at the University of Juba demonstration farm on cowpea cultivar UCR 368 and local variety JUBA1. In this study, the DSSAT Cropping System Model, CROPGRO-Cowpea, was employed to simulate and predict cowpea yield in a 3-year prod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/9491

Variability and Heritability Estimates in Some Reproductive Characters and Yield in Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.)

M. K. Pandit & S. Adhikary · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

Forty one chilli genotypes were grown in a randomized block design with three replications during autumn-winter season of 2010-11, at the AB block Farm, Kalyani, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, India, to estimate variability and heritability for important reproductive and y...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/7236

Residual Effect of Intercropping on the Yield and Productivity of Oil Palm

S. Anim Okyere, F. Danso, E. Larbi & I. Danso · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

The oil palm industry in Ghana is dominated by small scale farmers who normally intercrop oil palm with food crops (maize, cassava and plantain). A trial was conducted on a four year old oil palm field which had been intercropped with food crops for three years (1994-1997). Obser...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/9038

Fall Related Self-efficacy among Elderly: A Comparison of Resistance Training with Balance Exercise

Abraham M. Joshua, B. Unnikrishnan, Vivian D’souza, Prasanna Mithra, Asha Kamath & Vishak Acharya · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2014

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of individualized progressive resistance strength training (PRT) program in improving the confidence level among the institutionalized elderly with balance impairment, in comparison with traditional balance exercise (TBE), and combination of bo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2014/9396

Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosomiasis in Adjacent Human Communities along the River Kochi, West Nile Region of Uganda

Ejotre Imran, B. Makanga, S. Nachuha & M. Mpezamihigo · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aim: To assess the prevalence of Schistosomiasis in adjacent human communities along the River Kochi, West Nile region of Uganda in relation to the presence of infected Biomphalaria snails Study Design: A combination of cross sectional field survey and laboratory analysis Place a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/9600

Modern Maritime Piracy: An Overview of Somali Piracy, Gulf of Guinea Piracy and South East Asian Piracy

Bruce A. Forster · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Maritime Piracy has existed since ancient times. In recent decades there has been a resurgence in piracy. The major focus for much of the past 10 years has been on piracy in the waters off the Horn of Africa conducted almost exclusively by Somali pirates. Attention has been drawn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/8893