Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex, heterogeneous disorder of uncertain etiology, characterized by irregular menses, chronic anovulation, infertility, hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance. Aims: To determine insulin resistance in infertile Sudanese pati...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5775
Different parts of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle (Lime), C. grandis Osbeck (Shaddock/Pummelo), C. limon (L.) Burm. f. (Lemon), C. paradisii Macf. (Grapefruit), C. reticulata Blanco (Mandarin/Tangerine) and C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Sweet orange) commonly cultivated in Sou...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/5831
Aims: The study was designed to examine the influence of social support, religion and education on psychological wellbeing among female partners of prisoners in Ibadan, Nigeria. Study Design: The cross-sectional survey research design was utilized. Place and Duration: The study w...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/6060
In the present paper, a legalization procedure related to a different school function model is defined. Starting from the ambiguity of the notion related to the school democratic function, the form of hypocrisy is projected, which has already been formulated, as the dominating di...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/6021
The study aims to investigate and discuss behavioral responses of Chinese English learners to dependencies and WH-extractions in processing of English WH-questions. Special attention is paid to subject extraction and object extraction. Meanwhile, all the target sentences were cha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2014/6068
Aims: The interrelationships between heavy metals Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Zinc (Zn) and microorganisms in sediment and overlying water along the shoreline of Abonnema Island were investigated by determining the levels of Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Ammon...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2192
One of the most interesting members of the power electronic equipment is the matrix converter (MC), This converter is an attractive AC/AC direct power conversion topology. It has main advantages of adjustable speed and power quality compensation compared to AC/DC/AC conventional...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/5601
Aims: Recent studies have shown independently inter-correlations between allergy, obesity, leptin hormone, and stress markers. However, these findings were unclear and contradictory. Thus the aim of the present study is to evaluate diurnal levels of salivary cortisol and DHEA in...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5418
Aims: Our study was undertaken to examine the laboratory and clinical features of pernicious anemia patients presenting initially at the Turgut Ozal Medical Center, which serves as an important tertiary health center in Eastern Anatolia. Study Design: Among patients evaluated for...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6147
Aim: Waterpipe smoking is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., especially among minority groups. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the patterns of waterpipe use, as well as the association between acculturation factors and waterpipe use among Arab immigra...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6220
The aim of this study was to vaccinate layer hen chickens against Salmonella infection. Two vaccines were assessed for efficacy and safety: a DNA vaccine containing Salmonella genomic DNA encapsulated in a liposome as a vector and a live attenuated Salmonella vaccine comprising 5...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5125
Aims: To evaluate the effects of aqueous extracts of Ocimum gratissimum leaves on the haematological responses of albino rats. Study Design: Packed cell volume, hemoglobin level, white blood cells and differential cell counts such as neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and eosino...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/5046
Aims: The main aim of the present paper is the application of bimetallic complexes synthesized based on aluminium, 1.2-dichloroethane and transition metals in the refining of pyrocondensate. Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Petrochemical Processes, Azerbaijan National Ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2014/6320
Recently adopted horticultural crops under the policy of diversification of agriculture in Ethiopia will possibly have an impact on bio-physical, social-economic environment. This study was conducted to assess the potential impact of under construction horticultural project, for...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2014/3787
The agronomic effectiveness of integrating organic and inorganic nutrient sources has been demonstrated in Kenya but economic analysis is often lacking in such studies thus denying farmers the information required to make informed choices. We investigated the effect of two organi...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2014/6414