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Exploring Factors Influencing Customer Loyalty: An Empirical Study on Malaysian Hypermarkets Perspective

Muhammad Khalilur Rahman & Md. Abdul Jalil · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The main purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that influencing consumers’ loyalty in Malaysian hypermarkets context. Study Design: A total of 292 respondents were selected randomly who purchased products from hypermarkets. Data were examined using descriptive fre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/9001

Shrinkage Deformation of Concrete Containing Recycled Coarse Aggregate

Musbau Ajibade Salau, Efe Ewaen Ikponmwosa & Adesola O. Adeyemo · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The long term properties of Concrete containing Recycled Coarse Aggregates (CRCA) were investigated. Initially, series of short term tests were carried out to determine the density, workability, absorption and compressive strength of concrete with and without locally available re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/3950

Sample Size for Correlation Studies When Normality Assumption Violated

Azadeh Saki & Hamed Tabesh · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: Assessing the correlation between two variables is very important in observational and experimental researches. “How many sample size was required?” is one of the preliminary questions for correlation studies. Although achieving normality is rare the available techniques ca...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7923

The Current Robotic da Vinci System has Limitations for Colorectal Surgical Procedures

ALAsari Sami · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Since the introduction of the robotic da Vinci Surgical System, several advantages have been demonstrated in all surgical specialties, particularly in pelvic surgery. However, the current system still has several limitations; one is technically related. In this article, we give o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8357

Research Ethics Education among Graduate Students of the University of Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

K. O. Osungbade, T. O. Ogundiran & C. A. Adebamowo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Research ethics is an integral part of graduate education in developed countries; but little is known about exposure of graduate students in Nigeria to this subject. This study aimed to document the current teaching and knowledge of research ethics among graduate students o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8523

Open Reduction with Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures with Plates: Results of 20 Operated Patients

Bachir Ghostine, Amer Sebaaly, Tony Eid & Rami El Abiad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Introduction: This study evaluates the functional and radiological results of surgical treatment with plate and screws of proximal humeral fractures focusing on short and long-term complications. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Hotel Dieu de Franc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7993

Study on the Problem of Illusory, Conditional and Current Indicators on an Example Managing the Economy of the Company

Sergey A. Surkov · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2014

Three types of parameters in management of economy are considered in article. The greatest attention is paid to illusory parameters, as the most difficult for understanding. Researches cover the period in four years for the managers of the city Zhukovsky who are training on the M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7713

Parasitization of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) by four Indigenous Trichogrammatid Species/Strains in a Mixed Cropping System of Tomato and Okra

Andrew Kalyebi, S. Hassan, S. Sithanantham & J. M. Mueke · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: Egg parasitoids, Trichogramma are recognised as natural enemies of many lepidoptera pests worldwide. In Kenya, a number of indigenous parasitoids species have been recovered. We evaluated the relative preference (parasitism) by four Trichogrammatid egg parasitoid species/st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2014/8377

Utilization of Agro-Industrial Waste Residues for the Production of Amylase from Aspergillus oryzae IIB-6

B. Fatima, Z. Hussain & M. A. Khan · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate different solid substrates and moistening agents for the production of an extracellular 1, 4-α-D-glucan glucohydrolase from a newly isolated Aspergillus oryzae IIB-6 by solid state fermentation and optimization of culture conditions for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2014/7915

Betulinic Acid from Antimicrobial Root Wood Extract of Dalbergia saxatilis Hook f.(Fabaceae)

Okwute Simon Koma & Isyaka Mohammed Sani · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: The root wood of Dalbergia saxatilis was studied to assess its antimicrobial activity and chemical constituents and confirm its traditional medicinal uses. Study Design: The source of the plant was identified and the plant material was collected at a particular time of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/8601

Quantal Response of Periwinkle (Tympanotonus fuscatus) after Exposure to Kerosene

O. S. Edori, O. A. Ekpete & E. S. Edori · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Periwinkles (Tympanotonus fuscatus) handpicked from the New Calabar River were acclimated to laboratory conditions in the research laboratory of the Chemistry Department of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. They were subjected to concentratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/8079

Assessment of Apo-B and TG/HDL-C Ratio as Indicators of Insulin Resistance in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Parineeta Samant, Padma Chavan, Sandeep Rai & Ujwala Maheshwari · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2014

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to  assess Apolipoprotein B (Apo-B) and Triglyceride/High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio as indicators of insulin resistance (IR) with Homeostasis Model of  assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA IR)) in metabolic syn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7590

Exoenzymes Activity and Biofilm Production in Candida Species Isolated from Various Clinical Specimens in Benha University Hospital, Egypt

Enas Sh. Khater & Mohamed H. Al-Nory · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: The frequency of severe systemic fungal diseases has increased in the last few decades. Aims: This study was done to speciate the candida isolates, to determine their antifungal susceptibility pattern and to detect biofilm formation and exoenzymes (phospholipase and p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/7879

Role of 3D FLAIR in Demonstration of Peripheral Lesions of Brainstem and Cranial Neuropathies

Graeme MacKenzie, Avinash Kumar Kanodia, Pheyming Yeap, Jonathan O. Riordan, Richard Stephen Nicholas & Gavin Main · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2014

Aim: We present a pictorial review of 3D FLAIR images depicting its importance in demonstrating the peripheral lesions of brainstem particularly in relation to attachment of cranial nerves and cranial neuropathies and particularly in context of patients with multiple sclerosis (M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2014/8190