The target of this paper is to examine the average–per–observation information matrix for the truncated cosinor model. We state and prove an orthogonal decomposition of this matrix so that the total information can be obtained as a result of three particular parts. The total info...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2014/2725
The aim of this paper is to investigate the stability problem for the functional equation: ƒ(xy)+ƒ(xσ(y))=2g(x)ƒ(y), x,y∈G (Eg,ƒ) and the superstability of the d'Alembert's equation: ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6548
Aims/Objectives: In this paper, we prove results on n-tupled coincidence point (for even n) for a pair of mappings without mixed monotone property satisfying a contractive condition of rational type in partially ordered metric spaces. Our main theorem improves the corresponding r...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2014/5773
In this paper, we investigate the positive solutions of quasilinear elliptic equations of the form where is an open ball centered at origin of RN, g is an unbounded decreasing function is positive and continuous . We emphasis the effect of all these terms in the study of exist...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6371
A study was conducted in Kumbosco, Zuarungu and Yarigabisi in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region of Ghana. The research sought to examine the extent to which farmers’ knowledge, perception and management practices influenced the cultivation of cowpea. In the sur...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6969
This paper looked at the implementation of Digital Village Projects (DVPs) in Kenya and the constraints that hinder the successful implementation of these projects. DVPs like any other Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) are projects that were initiat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6663
Aim: The goal of the study is to determine the efficiency of periwinkle shell powder and snail shell powder – two locally prepared photocatalysts in comparison with TiO2 in the treatment of wastewater polluted with chlorobenzene. Place and Duration of Study: The present study was...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/1901
Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the effects of orange peel flour (OPF) substitution with wheat flour in bread production (substitution levels of 3, 6 and 9%) on the proximate composition, phytochemicals content, baking and sensory characteristics. Place and Durati...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/6610
Carl Parson, Valerie Smith, Christopher Krauss, Hirendra N. Banerjee, Christopher Reilly, Jeanette A. Krause, James M. Wachira, Dipak Giri, Angela Winstead & Santosh K. Mandal·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2013
Aim: To study the efficacy of novel rhenium compounds to treat triple node negative breast cancer. Study Design: Six (6) novel rhenium pentycarbanato compounds (PC1-6) were synthesized and triple node negative breast cancer cell lines HTB-132 and Balb/c mouse kidney cell lines we...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2014/4697
Background: Research addressing knowledge on sexual health, particularly of STDs risk and perceived symptoms’ prevalence, among university students around the world, and particularly in Portugal, is scarce. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of knowledge about...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2014/6850
Aims: To compare the pressure inside and outside the pig eye in relation to the location of cannulation for the injection of liquid into the anterior or vitreous chamber. Method: Eleven enucleated pig eyes were used. 46 measurements of intraocular pressure IOP were taken with a P...
Aims: To evaluate the effect of Aegopodium podagraria aerial part extract and tincture on electrolyte, glucose and uric acid metabolism in rats receiving excess fructose (10% drinking solution) combined with hydrochlorothiazide (20 mg/kg). Study Design: Fourty-two male rats were r...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2014/7201
Aim: We describe a case of a 22 year old pregnant female patient who was found to have a small colloid cyst that increased spontaneously, followed by spontaneous significant reduction in size. Presentation of Case: The patient’s colloid cyst was picked up incidentally in late pre...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2014/7342
Aim: To study the presence of indoor mycoflora in A/c Buses to know the commuters risk of exposure to fungal spores. Place and Duration: Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT), Koyambedu, Chennai, India. Study was conducted from November 2011 to April 2012. Methodology: Airborne fu...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/5380
Aims: To determine the prevalence of Legionella spp. in domestic hot water systems and evaluate the molecular diversity among these Legionella spp. Isolates. Place and Duration of Study: Sample collection area was the city of Aqaba, Jordan, between May and December 2012. Sample a...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6433