The symmetry studies of Maxwell equations gave new insight on the nature of electromagnetic (EM) field. They are reviewed in the work presented. It is drawing the attention on the following aspects. EM-field has in general case quaternion structure, consisting of four independent...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/5930
The effects of Cu-doping and heat-treatment on the structure and magnetic properties of ô-MnAl have been investigated. Copper stabilizes the structure of ô-MnAl and enhances the fraction of ô-phase while excess Cu (≥9 atm%) results in the formation of more ã- and/or â-phase. In c...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/5326
The optimum length of extended surfaces with uniform cross sectional area has been analyzed numerically, based on the concept of entropy generation minimization. The extended surface studied is a pin fin. The rate of entropy generation is investigated for different boundary condi...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/5157
Hot air plasma is generated inside a 2.45GHz microwave resonant cavity and is ejected towards a gas conditioning cell at 600 mbar. A flow of 12 liter/min of dry air with a small amount of H2, in order to better detect OH (A-X) spectra for gas temperature measurements, is injected...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/6986
Theoretical formalism using vectorial Rayleigh diffraction integrals is developed to calculate the electric field components Ex, Ey, Ez of generalized vector-vortex (VV) beams of different phase and polarization characteristics as a function of propagation distance ‘z’ in the foc...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2014/6718
Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the effects on skin condition of a hand cleansing protocol comprising repeated use of alcohol rub supplemented with one of two different antimicrobial hand washes, Dermol Wash (DW) and Hibiscrub (HS) when used for 5 consecutive days. Met...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5642
Traditional Greco-Arab and Islamic medicine continues to be practiced within the Mediterranean as well as most Islamic countries. This medicine was developed during the Golden Age of Arab-Islamic civilization, which spanned from the seventh to fifteenth century and extended from...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/6530
Mounting evidence suggests that environmental and occupational magnetic fields affect cardiovascular system. In this review, supported by original hemodynamic recordings - direct experimental evidence of the effect - static magnetic field (SMF) effects on arterial baroreflex card...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7227
Aim: This study aimed to screen the aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of Achillea falcata L. (Asteraceae) grown in Jordan for their antioxidant, antibacterial, antiplatelet and anti-proliferative efficacy. Study Design: HPLC-MS evaluation of the aqueous and hydro-alcoholic ext...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/7245
Aims: This report is the first study of the possible relationship between extremely low frequency (50-60 Hz, ELF) magnetic field (MF) exposure and severe cognitive dysfunction. Earlier studies investigated the relationships between MF occupational exposure and Alzheimer’s disease...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7317
Aim: To investigate the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and ulceroprotective properties of Agave seemanniana methanolic leaf extract (MEAS) and its saponin containing fraction (SFAS), in animal models compared to standard drugs. In addition to separation and characterization of the...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/7380
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Jameel Al-Ata, Asif A. Jiman-Fatani, Abdullah Sindy, Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdulhameed Basabrain, Abdulrahman Alsabban, Ahmad Jefri & Ahmad Alzomity·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2013
Background & Objectives: Preoperative hand preparation with a brush-less method is almost a common practice. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of brush-less preoperative hand preparation using alcohol to antiseptic soap, and non-medicated soap in eliminating g...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5529
Aims: Bark, leaves and gum of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) have been reported to be effective in curtailing the growing problems of resistance of bacterial pathogens. The in vitro activity of aqueous extracts of cashew apple peels was determined in this study against two cl...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2014/6722
Aim: To examine the gender differences in young adults with clinical manifestation of social phobia. Study Design: analytical, cross-sectional cohort study Place and Duration of Study: Psychiatric Hospital- Skopje, Centre for Mental Health- Centre, between January 2012 and June 2...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/6494
Aims: The remarkable non-degradable distinctive feature of the Rudraksha bead renders reutilization of its resources and inexhaustibility of its potentiality to mediate innumerable silver nanoparticle syntheses. The present study is a step forward towards high prospects of manoeu...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/6302