Aims: This research was objected to analyze farmers’ perception on feeding technology and crop by-product utilization at the farms of Bulukumba regency, Souh Sulawesi Indonesia. Place and Duration of Study: The number of respondents involved was as many as 96 farmers in the two s...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2014/7304
Background: Our understanding of the amount of time children spend sitting, standing and stepping during a typical school day is limited. The ActivPAL monitor, which can differentiate between sitting and standing, was used in this study to objectively assess free-living activitie...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7910
The use of solar power in generating electricity is still very much at its infancy in Nigeria despite the abundant solar energy available in the country. The heavy dependence on cheap petroleum product has not helped matter as more investments are attracted to the oil sectors bec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3796
In this study, production and characterization of hybrid biomass briquettes using two major agricultural wastes was carried out. Briquettes were produced from sawdust of the specie Albiziazygia and sorghum dust using native cassava starch as binder. Five different composition of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7091
Aims: Despite of intensive studies of glioblastoma multiforme, still no unified concept for the most important specific molecular alterations exists for this tumor type. The method of array CGH has great potential for molecular characterization of glioblastoma. The aim of our stu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8487
The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of Soldier-Ant Mound (SAM) on the strength characteristics of lateritic clay soils in order to improve their poor geotechnical properties for road pavement construction. Three soil samples were collected from a burrow pit along th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/8186
Aim: To determine the predictors of low body mass index (BMI) among tuberculosis (TB) cases in three high TB/HIV burden provinces in Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey, July 2010 to May 2011. Study Setting: Three high TB/HIV burden provinces in Kenya. Study Population: N...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/6387
Aims: We have studied the adsorption of lead onto many substrates such as biomaterials and inorganic adsorbents and found these substrates to have very high adsorptive capacities for lead. However, limited studies have reported desorption of lead adsorbed by these substrates unde...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7398
Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints, hypermobility and the association between them in Israeli physical therapy students. Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Setting: Department of Physical Therapy, Recanati School for Community Health Pro...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/7731
Bioceramics include ceramic materials specifically designed for use in medicine and dentistry. These materials are mainly alumina, zirconia, bioactive glass, glass ceramics, coatings, composites, hydroxyapatite and resorbable calcium phosphates. Dental applications include dental...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7143
Aims: The aim of the current study was to assess the clinical efficacy of the FlaxAid dressing for the treatment of chronic venous wounds in a patient unresponsive to previous treatment protocols. Presentation of Case: A 50-year old male patient presented with recurrent venous ul...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5584
Background: Poor maternal health post delivery can be due to improper dietary intake. Women have special beliefs about dietary habits during puerperium which are deep rooted according to customs of the society. Omitting important food items during this time period of stress may l...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8076
A comparative geochemical assessment of brine from selected sites in Lafia-Obi, Nassarawa State, North-central Nigeria was carried out in the present study. The study is aimed at determining the quantity, quality and sustainability of the brine for salt production. The Piper diag...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6580
Background: The aim of this study was to survey the Mezam Division of Cameroon, with a view to documenting how the population of that area treat sickle cells disease using medicinal plants, and to determine the need for further information on sickle cell disease or sickle cell an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/4959
This research work was carried out to investigate the effect of the aqueous extract of Momordica charantia on haemoglobin concentration in albino rats. The aqueous extract of Momordica charantia was prepared from the leaves of the Momordica charantia plant and given orally to the...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2014/8139