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Detection of FUS-1 (OXA-85), a Class D Beta-lactamase from Fusobacterium nucleatum Subspecies Polymorphum in Nigeria

Francisca O. Nwaokorie, Kofoworola O. Savage, Muinah A. Fowora, Patricia O. Ayanbadejo, Folasade T. Ogunsola & Akitoye O. Coker · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: Beta-lactamase production and subsequent resistance to β-lactam drugs has been a global concern in the treatment of Gram negative anaerobes. The aim of this study was to identify F. nucleatum strains producing Class D β-lactamase through the detection of FUS-1 (OXA-85) resi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/3599

Growth and Yield Performances of Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook F.) under Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on Ultisols of North Central Nigeria

E. Ndor, S. N. Dauda & M. N. Garba · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2013

The experiments were conducted during 2010 and 2011 rainy seasons at the research and teaching farm of the college of agriculture, Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria. To determine the effect of urea fertilizer and poultry manure on the performances of fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2013/3863

Association of Bacteria with Fungal Infection of Skin and Soft Tissue Lesions in Plateau State, Nigeria

Aleruchi Chuku & Obinna O. Nwankiti · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Aims: To identify and determine the bacteria associated with skin and soft tissue conditions of fungal infections. Place and Duration of Study: Sample area was Plateau State Nigeria and sample collection and analysis was done in Dermatophilosis Research Centre, National Veterinar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4188

α-Amylase Production on Low-Cost Substrates by Naxibacter sp. Isolated from Mauritian Soils

Aadil Ahmad Aullybux & Daneshwar Puchooa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2013

Alpha amylase is an important enzyme used in different industries, which degrades starch into smaller disaccharides. Extracellular α-amylase producing organisms were isolated from soil samples from Mauritius and identified by standard biochemical tests. In this study, the high yi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4704

Palatal Rugae Pattern for Gender Identification among Selected Student Population in Chennai, India

Seenivasan Madhankumar, Shanmuganathan Natarajan, Uma Maheswari, V. Anand Kumar, Padmanabhan T. Veeravalli & Fathima Banu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

Aim: To evaluate the gender differences with regard to the shape of the palatal rugae and identify the most predominant pattern. Study Design: Cross sectional design Place and Duration of Study: June 2009 to October 2009 in the Faculty Dental Sciences at Sri Ramachandra Universit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4873

Adsorption of Ethylbenzene from Aqueous Solution Using Recycled Rubber from Scrap Tyre

F. A. Aisien, N. A. Amenaghawon & S. A. Akhidenor · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

The adsorption of ethylbenzene from aqueous solution using waste tyre rubber granules (WTRG) was investigated in a batch system. The effect of various factors such as contact time, initial concentration of ethylbenzene, amount of adsorbent, size of adsorbent particles, and temper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/4920

Text Message Intervention to Reduce Repeat Self-harm in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department-A Study Protocol

Vincent I. O. Agyapong, Ruth Buckmaster, Patricia Mc Keever, Jennifer W. O' Raghallaigh, Patricia Houlihan & Siobhan MacHale · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: To assess the feasibility of using supportive interactive text messages to reduce repeat self-harm, and to reduce the frequency and intensity of suicidal ideation and suicidal behaviour in patients discharged from an Emergency Department (ED) after an episode of self-harm....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/5242

Learning Probability in the Arts Stream Classes: Do Colour Balls with STAD-Cooperative Learning Help in Improving Students’ Performance?

Nyet Moi Siew, Sopiah Abdullah & Ngie King Kueh · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: 1. To investigate the effects of concrete learning aids (Colour Balls) with Student Teams-Achievement Division (STAD) cooperative learning (CBCL) method on Form Four Arts Stream students’ performance in probability; 2. To find out students’ perception towards the use of CBC...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/5177

Comparative Study of Effect of Honey on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate in Healthy Male and Female Subjects

Aluko Esther Olusola, Olubobokun Titilope Helen, I. Bassey Enobong & Atang Dara Ezekiel · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of honey on blood pressure and heart rate on healthy male and female subjects. Methodology: 20ml honey orally administered was evaluated in hundred healthy male and female subjects. Their basal systolic blood pressure (SBP),...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4152

Entropy in the Analysis of Gait Complexity: A State of the Art

B. De La Cruz Torres, M. D. Sánchez López, E. Sarabia Cachadiña & J. Naranjo Orellana · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Human gait is a non-linear complex process requiring appropriate mathematical measuring tools. Entropy is a measure that quantifies regularity in time series: the more predictable a series is the lower the entropy value. The mathematical methods used to estimate entropy have evol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4698

Correlation among Municipal Solid Waste Pollution, Fecal Coliform Water Pollution and Water Borne Diseases in Juba/South Sudan

Martin Kajokare Lo-Karija, QI Shihua & Yao Yevenyo Ziggah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

This study was carried out to investigate the correlation among municipal solid waste pollution, fecal coliform water pollution and water-borne diseases such as; typhoid and diarrhea in Juba city, South Sudan. Water samples were collected from the river Nile, boreholes and a well...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4240

Conformation and Structure of Bio Polymer Nano Particle Formed by β-Lactoglobulin-Pectin in the Presence of Sorbitol

Zahra Pishgahi & Hamid Ezzatpanah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aims: This research investigates the influences of low methoxyl pectin (LMP) and sorbitol on the morphology and secondary structure of beta-lactoglobulin (BLG). Methodology: The effects of pH and temperature on the structure of the nano-complexes containing BLG, BLG-LMP and BLG-L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/2261

What Influences Farmers’ Choice of Indigenous Adaptation Strategies for Agrobiodiversity Loss in Northern Ghana?

Ralph N. A. Armah, Ramatu M. Al-Hassan, John K. M. Kuwornu & Yaw Osei-Owusu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Heavy dependence on the natural environment for agricultural production in northern Ghana adversely affects the availability of agrobiodiversity and in turn household livelihoods. Farmers have over the years developed strategies for adapting to reduction in agrobiodiversity but t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3807