O. Erhabor, A. Yakubu, I. Z. Isaac, A. L. Sule, A. Wase, A. C. Ezimah, A. Mainasara, B. A. Isah, E. K. Uko, F. Udomah, T. C. Adias, I. P. Iwueke, D. Ikhuenbor, F. Aghedo & O. O. Igbineweka·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2013
Aims: Alcoholism is a global public health problem with significant socioeconomic implications. The aim was to investigate the effect of alcoholism on the haematological and haemostatic parameters of consecutively recruited alcoholics in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State and North Wester...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/6187
The article presents a conceptual model on how technology-driven organizations may move into a paradigm of open system collaboration with others outside the place of employment. Individuals may choose to contribute to paid and non-paid solution-boards that will serve as sources...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/6933
Aims: This paper examines the performance of commercial banks in Taiwan, in terms of their ability to provide maximum outputs by the given input utilization. There seems to be important concern hanging on the ability of commercial banks to provide output-base for the available in...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5565
In this paper, we explore granger causality between the global commodity prices and exchange rate of Nigerian ‘Naira’. The analysis through the use of Vector Error Correction (VEC) Granger Causality/Block Exogeneity Wald Test shows that the long run pattern of crude oil prices at...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/6931
Aim: The study examines how the discovery of crude oil in Nigeria gave birth to the recent phenomena of multinationalisation/internationalisation of business and globalisation which brought together people from different socio-cultural backgrounds to work together in the various...
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Research Article10.9734/BJEMT/2014/6629
Chemistry is the science that deals with the composition and properties of matter. Properties of matter are generally grouped into two broad categories; these are physical and chemical properties. Physical property is the one that a sample of matter displays without changing it...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6732
The extraction of Mo (VI) was carried out in the presence of a synergist in the organic phase and also in the presence of the corresponding acids (HCl and H2SO4). The effect of the anions, Cl-, SO42- , Br- , I- , SCN-, PO43-, EDTA, Oxalate, acetate and tartarate on the extraction...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/5588
Jan F. Ybema, Goedele A. Geuskens, Swenne G. van den Heuvel, Astrid de Wind, Fenna R. M. Leijten, Catelijne Joling, Birgitte M. Blatter, Alex Burdorf, Allard J. van der Beek & Paulien M. Bongers·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2013
Aims: The objective of the Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation (STREAM) is to acquire knowledge on determinants of transitions in employment and work productivity among persons aged 45-64 years. Research Framework: A research framework was developed, in whi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7161
Background: Spinal Schwannomas are benign nerve sheet tumors and the most common intradural extramedullary tumors of the spine, mainly occurring in the cervical and lumbar region. Case Description: Here we illustrate the case of a 34-year-old woman with a paraspinal lesion presen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7068
Aims: To assess sensory ocular dominance of children by means of a novel psychophysical technique (Domitest-S). Study Design: population study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology, The Gradenigo Hospital, Turin, between June 2012 and June 2013. Methodology: T...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6985
Objective: To study the effect of heavy consumption of sugar sweetened beverages on serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25OHD) level and bone mineral density (BMD) in preadolescents. Study Design: Case-control. Place and Duration of Study: Outpatient clinic in Children`s hospital, Ain Sh...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6817
Aim: Currently a variety of different colour vision tests exist in clinical practice each with its own merits and limitations. The Ishihara test is commonly used to test for congenital deficiency, causing red-green deficits. However acquired deficiency is also common in any ocula...
Aims: To measure the nose of the Hausa and Yoruba ethnic groups in Nigeria and to compare same with other ethnic groups. The working hypothesis is that the two ethnic groups will have the same nose type since they share same environmental conditions. Study Design: This was a pros...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2014/3958
Aims: To use the ubiquitous dirt scavenger, Chlorella sp. as an affordable, low tech transducing device in the interplay between energy utilization and extreme climatic and ecological impacts which is a key to sustainable development. Methodology: Chlorella sp. was isolated from...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/7064
Aims: Control of microbial pathogens by using antagonistic microorganisms is a promising alternative to chemical fungicides. The objective of the present study was to isolate and characterize soil actinomycetes and to their inhibitory activity against some fungal plant pathogens....
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2014/6619