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Predisposing Influence of Home Factors, Negative Self Component and Peer Orientation on Substance Abuse among Okada Riders in Ibadan

R. A. Animasahun & V. O. Animasahun · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The use of motor-cycles (Okada) for carrying passengers from one destination to another for commercial purposes has crept into Nigerian’s transportation activities and gradually becoming the most popular, possibly because it is faster especially when there is terrible holdups and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7151

Early Intervention in Audiology: Exploring the Current Status from a Developing Country Context

Katijah Khoza-Shangase & Gila Michal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Analysis of the current audio logical management protocols for children with hearing impairment in South Africa’s Gauteng state hospitals was investigated in this study. Study Design and Methods: A retrospective record review was conducted, with 70 files/medical records of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7322

Optimisation of Twin Screw Extrusion Process for Production of Snack from Aswagandha (Withania sominifera) Rice (Oryza sativa) and Chapra (Fenneropenaeus indicus) for Antioxidant Effect

Mahuya Hom Choudhury, Runu Chakraborty & Utpal Ray Chaudhuri · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Response surface methodology (RSM) of Wang Yong design of 16 experimental runs has been applied in extrusion cooking process of rice, shrimp and aswagandha (Withania sominifera) feed mixture for maximizing expansion ratio (ER), product acceptability (AC) , retention in total anti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/6773

Development of Computer Software for Seismic Refraction Data Interpretation and Engineering Parameters Determination

O. E. Bamidele & O. J. Akintorinwa · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aim: Computer software was developed for seismic refraction data interpretation and computation of engineering parameters as a means to ease the problem of cumbersomeness of the manual interpretation of seismic refraction data and computation of engineering parameters by adopting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/5523

Structural Style and Reservoir Distribution in Deep-Water Niger Delta: A Case Study of “Nanny Field”

L. Adeoti, T. Igiri, L. Adams, A. Adekunle & M. A. Bello · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aim: The structural styles and its effect on reservoir distribution in deepwater Niger Delta was analyzed using information derived from 3D seismic data and well logs interpretation with a view to facilitating a better implication of faulting with respect to determining prospecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/7720

Selected Soil Chemical Properties and Fertility Assessment in Some Traditional Irrigation Schemes of the Mpwapwa District, Tanzania

H. J. R. Joachim Makoi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: To find out the status of the major plant nutrients important for plant growth and development in selected areas in Tanzania. Place and Duration of Study: The soil physicochemical properties survey was conducted in Msagali and Chipogolo proposed irrigation schemes, Mpwapwa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/5787

Geoelectric Investigation of Some Parts of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Nigeria

M. T. Tsepav, Bello Abdullahi & A. A. Gbedako · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

Aim: A geoelectric investigation of the subsurface layering of some locations in the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai was carried out using the Schlumberger vertical electrical sounding (VES) method with a view to determining the depth of aquifer for groundwater devel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2014/6199

Technical Efficiency of Sweet Potato Farmers in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

D. O. Ohajianya, J. O. Otitolaiye, O. J. Saliu, S. J. Ibitoye, U. C. Ibekwe, F. C. Anaeto, O. S. Ukwuteno & S. I. Audu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2014

This study analyzed technical efficiency of sweet potato farmers in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. A sample of 80 sweet potato farmers was selected using the multistage sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection This implies tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/6945

Etiology and Clinico-biochemical Profile of Patients Admitted to Medicine ICU or Ward with Metabolic Acidosis in Eastern India

Sitarasmi Rath, Sarat Chandra Singh, Pratima Sahu & Sidhartha Das · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: To understand the etiologies and clinical profile of metabolic acidosis in patients’ admitted to medicine ICU or ward. To study biochemical parameters and their prognostic importance like the following:- 1.serum cations ( Na+, k+ ,Ca+2 ,Mg+2 ) 2.serum anions (Cl-, HCO3-, PO...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/4273

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Placental Malaria in Nnewi, South East Nigeria

V. E. Okolie, N. J. Obiechina, Z. C. Okechukwu, C. F. Oguejiofor, L. Okor, A. O. Onyegbule, O. I. Udegbunam, L. S. A. Nwajiaku, C. Ogbuokiri & R. Egeonu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Background: Placental malaria is one of the complications of malaria in pregnancy and is associated with poor pregnancy outcome. Demonstration of its prevalence and risk factors will help in modifying the measures in the prevention of malaria in pregnancy and strengthens the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2014/8365

Reading Skewed Images without Image Rotation

Wassim Al-Khawand, Seifedine Kadry, Riccardo Bozzo & Khaled Smaili · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

Aims: To extract characters from skewed images without image rotation. Study Design: This study is designed to be implemented at the gates of Customs, Port Authorities, Terminal Operators and it can also be implemented for vehicles traffic management. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/7958

Willingness of Individuals to Comply with Annual and Long-term Ivermectin Treatment in Abia State, Nigeria

O. R. Ezeigbo, B. E. B. Nwoke, C. N. Ukaga & R. O. Emecheta · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

This study was designed to document individuals’ adherence to annual ivermectin treatment and people’s willingness to continue taking ivermectin as an important predictor of sustained compliance with long-term ivermectin treatment. The study which was conducted between April and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6435

Tibiotalar Joint Stabilization by Steinman Pins in Oestern-tscherne Type III Open Fracture Dislocation of the Ankle

P. K. Karampinas, E. Kavroudakis, J. Vlamis, D. Anagnostopoulos, V. Polyzois & Sp. Pneumaticos · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: Open fracture-dislocation of the ankle is a high-energy limp-threading injury, almost always associated with vary grades of soft tissue damage. Stabilization of the tibiotalar joint by Steinman pins is retrospectively evaluated and seems to favor the management of the soft t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7776

Breastfeeding Indicators in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Mohamed S. Mahfouz, Hala M. Kheir, Amzeenah A. Alnami, Ala'a H. Al-Asfour, Amal R. Awadh, Ebtesam A. Bahlool, Mona A. Al-Ghawi, Suzan A. Al-Hazmi, Ruba M. Qadri & Ahmed A. Ismail · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The study aimed at exploring breastfeeding indicators and examining the effect of some demographic and maternity factors on exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of Jazan region, south west Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7197