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The Core Error Problem in Variables for Statistical Least Squares with Interval Data

Stephen Ehidiamhen Uwamusi & Andrew Esaborlupia Uwamusi · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

The paper discusses the core problem error in variables for statistical Least Squares which have noise in the data using polynomial fit of order three. Via Mobius transformation for complex disk in the sense of Petkovic, the exact inversion of a disk was described. Its pitfall wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/5289

Generating 3rd Level Association Rules Using Fast Apriori Implementation

Arpna Shrivastava, R. C. Jain & A. K. Shrivastava · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

The mining of association rules and frequent item sets are the main area of interest in recent research activities. The multiple level association rules provide the more meaningful information in comparison to single level association rules which describes only single level conce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/5602

The Beta Generalized Inverse Weibull Distribution

Lamya A. Baharith, Salwa A Mousa, Mahmoud A. Atallah & Sohaila H. Elgayar · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

The beta generalized inverse Weibull distribution (BGIW) is suggested in this paper. The mathematical properties of the BGIW distribution are provided and the expression for the moment generating function is derived. Also, the analytical shapes of the corresponding probability de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6470

Optimal Control of Plasmodium knowlesi Malaria in Human and Macaques

Mohammed Baba Abdullahi, Yahya Abu Hasan & Farah Aini Abdullah · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

Aims: To investigate the optimal control strategy for Plasmodium knowlesi malaria in humans and macaques. Methodology: A Plasmodium knowlesi malaria model was developed using a deterministic system of differential equation and extended to include an optimal control of the disease...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/5178

Power Transformations and Unit Mean and Constant Variance Assumptions of the Multiplicative Error Model: The Generalized Gamma Distribution

J. Ohakwe & D. C. Chikezie · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

Aims: To study the implications of power transformations namely; inverse-square-root, inverse, inverse-square and square transformations on the error component of the multiplicative error and determine whether the unit-mean and constant variance assumptions of the model are eithe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/6464

Export Trade Incentives and Export Growth Nexus: Evidence from Ethiopia

Ashenafi Beyene Fanta & Getaneh Benalfew Teshale · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: Export trade is often considered as an engine of economic growth, and this led to attempts by governments in many countries towards promoting the export sector. The Ethiopian government has been taking measures to promote the export sector by introducing comprehensive finan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5124

Bedside Focused Ultrasound in Necrotizing Fasciitis: The “Black-hole Sign”

A. Testa, R. Giannuzzi & N. Gentiloni Silveri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Introduction: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a life-threatening infection of soft tissues, requiring prompt diagnosis and an aggressive management. The role of ultrasonography (US) in emergency setting for early diagnosis of NF was reported in literature, its accuracy being estima...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5893

Social Skills Training Encourages a Patient with Social Anxiety Disorder to Undertake Challenging Behavioral Experiments

Naoki Yoshinaga & Eiji Shimizu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Introductions: Cognitive models of social anxiety disorder (SAD), such as that developed by Clark & Wells, conceptualize the attention to, and misinterpretation of, internal information as a key maintaining factor. Social skills training (SST), a frequently used cognitive the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5612

Meconium Staining of Amniotic Fluid: A Clinical Study

Basil Metti Hanoudi, Adiba Mohammed Murad & Ali Duraid Ali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: To identify the frequency of meconium aspiration syndrome among the total births who suffered from meconium staining of amniotic fluid, to find out risk factors during pregnancy, therapies and various complications associated with this condition and their effects on perinat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4910

Pattern of Bone Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients at a Radiotherapy Facility in Lagos

A. O. Popoola, A. I. Igwilo, A. Sowunmi, K. K. Ketiku, K. J. T. Duncan, N. Hou & D. Huo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aim: To determine the pattern of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients. Study Design: Retrospective case series Place and Duration of Study: Data were collected at Eko Hospital radiotherapy facility, Lagos, Nigeria, between years 2006 and 2011. Methodology: A total of 67 pati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4405

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in a Population-Based Sample of Adults in Tirana, Albania

Arjan Bregu, Ervin Toçi, Llukan Rrumbullaku, Herion Muja, Enver Roshi & Genc Burazeri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: Our aim was to assess the prevalence of diabetes mellitus through self-reports and measurement of fasting glucose level in a representative sample of Albanian adults residing in Tirana. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The survey was conduct...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5611

High magnitude of diabetes mellitus among Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Ethiopia

Assefa Getachew, Solomon Mekonnen, Shiatye Alemu & Hanan yusuf · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aim: The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis at the University of Gondar Teaching Referral Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. Study Design: A cross-sectional hospital-based study was performed using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6198

Clinico-Demographic Analysis and Outcome of Childhood Thrombosis in a Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit: A single Center Experience

Galila M. Mokhtar, Randa M. Matter, Iman A. Ragab & Nanies M. Salah-Eldeen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aim of the Study: Thrombosis is rare in childhood with limited studies. Our retrospective study was designed to evaluate children with documented thrombotic events registered in our pediatric hematology -oncology unit over the last 3 years as regards clinical features, etiology,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4034

Effect of Cytomegalovirus and Diabetes Mellitus on the Cytokine Profile of Cellular Immunity in Tuberculosis Patients

Mohammed A. K. AL-Saadi, Jawad K. Al-Khafaji & Nazar A. Sheriff · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: This study aims to investigate the effect of cytomegalovirus (CMV) and diabetes mellitus (DM) on the cell-mediated immunity against TB represented by cytokine profile Study Design: Case control study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Specialized Ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6671