Aims: Diatom-based indices are widely used for river health assessment. Many such indices were originally developed in European countries based on a specific taxa list of benthic diatoms. Thus, the transferability of these indices to other rivers and geographic locations has been...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/8577
The objective of this analysis is mainly to examine the current trend of climate change diplomacy carry forward by the Government of Bangladesh. This focus on effectiveness of Climate Change (CC) Diplomacy for the climate change victim nation like Bangladesh. Some interrelated is...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/9174
Background: Lactose intolerance is highly prevalent in Mediterranean area. Substantial portions of patients remain symptomatic in spite of fair lactose-free diet. Aims: Assess in a series of IBS consecutive patients: 1) the prevalence of lactose intolerance; 2) the frequency of a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8391
Aims: To assess the therapeutic effect of curcumin supplementation in modulating the expression of NF-κB in the joints of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research, International Medical University, between...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7475
Copper is widely used in industry. It has been associated with several health hazards among exposed workers. Aim: to measure the indicators of oxidative stress as malondialdehyde level and superoxide dismutase enzyme activity and their association with copper and arsenic levels a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8284
Aims: The aim of the present study was to find out the periodontal health status among pregnant women attending various government hospitals in Faridabad city. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross sectional single study carried on 800 pregnant women attending various governm...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5986
While global negotiations regarding climate change between nations are underway around the world, locally scaled policies and measures for climate protection and resilience are drafted and implemented by municipalities across the globe. These political units, with their small con...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/5970
Study of long and short-term impact of hydro-meteorologically induced extreme flood on groundwater from well is a baby science, yet to grow and groom. This article focuses on the environmental impacts of the worst Pakistani floods on water quality of affected areas, Charsadda and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/4105
This study aims to appraise the carrying capacity and sustainability of four water supply systems which are in the same watershed under climate change. An integrated assessment tool, TaiWAP, which integrates the common procedures of impact assessment of climate change, i.e., down...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/8572
Water shortage has now become a global issue. Reclamation of the effluent from municipal wastewater treatment plant is feasible for supplying the quick growth of water requirement. The objective of this study was to conduct both the cost analysis and environmental impact evaluati...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/8574
This study aims to evaluate the carbon footprint of raw water from reservoirs for domestic use in Taiwan. It also provides a preliminary measure and reference database for greenhouse gas (GHG) emission of reservoir systems in Taiwan. Four reservoirs, Feitsui (F.T.) and Liyutan (L...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2014/8573
Aim: Comparing cord blood levels of total Creatine kinase (CK) and Creatine kinase MB isoenzyme (CK-MB) in newborns delivered by vaginal delivery and cesarean section. Study Design: Descriptive prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: All neonates delivered from Septemb...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/8394
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the facial norms of the Okrika people by photometric analysis. Study Design: This study is designed to evaluate facial aesthetics and provide photogrammetric standards for male and female Okrika adults. Place and Duration of Study: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/5477
Aims: Inducer of CBF Expression 1 (ICE1), which is one of basic Helix-Loop-Helix type transcription factors, has important roles in regulation of cold stress-indiced genes of plants. Sample: To investigate functions of tomato ICE1 in cold and salt tolerance, c index (SI), immunoc...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2014/7285