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Peculiarities of Plasma Assisted Stearine Combustion

O. A. Nedybaliuk, O. V. Solomenko, V. Ya. Chernyak, E. V. Martysh, L. Yu. Vergun, I. V. Prysiazhnevych, S. G. Orlovska, I. I. Fedirchyk & T. E. Lisitchenko · Physical Science International Journal · 2013

During combustion of hydrocarbons with high viscosity there is a problem of their spraying. Traditional gasdynamic jets are not suitable for solving these problems. Therefore, the creation of new plasma-liquid systems that would allow effective spray hydrocarbons with high viscos...

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Behavioral Patterns and Expression of Genes Coding Serotonin Receptors in Rats with Ultrasound Induced Depression

A. Y. Morozova, E.A. Zubkov, Z. I. Storozheva, P. A. Koshkin, I. I. Shepeleva, Z. I. Kekelidze & V. P. Chekhonin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of continuous action of ultrasonic waves of variable frequencies on behavior of rats in "classical" tests used to reveal depression-like behavior, to evaluate the influence of different psychotropic drugs on rates of these...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4994

Body Mass Index, Blood Pressure and Hypertension Subtypes among Untreated Hypertensive Cameroonians

Boris G. K. Azantsa, Raïssa F. Ntentié, Mary-ann A. Mbong, Anne-pascale N. Kengne, Dieudonné Kuaté, William Dakam, Huguette C. M. Yangoua, Laure J. Ngondi & Julius Oben · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: To study the prevalence of hypertension hemodynamic subtypes, prehypertension, hypertension (HTN) stages 1 and 2 as well as to evaluate the influence of overweight and obesity on those prevalences among untreated hypertensive Cameroonians. Study Design: This study was descr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4685

Evaluation of a Difficult Airway Educational Intervention on Residents’ Performance of Endotracheal Intubation in the Emergency Department

Jennifer L. Avegno, John F. Engle, Leann Myers & Lisa Moreno-Walton · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention and a predictive difficult airway (DA) checklist on performance of emergency endotracheal intubation by residents. Place and Duration of Study: The Emergency Department (ED) of Interim Louisiana State Univers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3001

In vitro Antioxidant/ Radical Scavenging Activities and Hepatoprotective Roles of Ethanolic Extract of Cassia occidentalis Leaves in Sodium Arsenite-Treated Male Wistar Rats

Michael A. Gbadegesin & Oyeronke A. Odunola · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: To investigate in vitro antioxidant/radical scavenging activities and hepatoprotective ability of ethanolic leaf extracts of Cassia occidentalis (COLEX) in male Wistar rats treated with sodium arsenite (NaAsO2). Study Design/Methodologies: Using four different methodologies...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4356

Demographic Characteristics and Dietary Pattern of the Elderly in Ondo State, Nigeria

I. O. Olayiwola, C. A. Olarewaju, D. A. Adelekan & M. Arigbede · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Objective: To investigate the demographic characteristics and dietary patterns of elderly adults (>60 years) in Ondo State, Nigeria. Methodology: This was a random sampling of 400 elderly individuals (>60 years) living in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data on demographic and non-dem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4111

Effects of Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Reactions on the Dispersion of a Solute in MHD Newtonian Fluid in an Asymmetric Channel with Peristalsis

Ayman Mahmoud Sobh · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

The dispersion of a solute in peristaltic motion of a magneto-Newtonian fluid flow through a porous medium in an asymmetric channel is studied in the presence of both homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reaction as well. The fluid is electrically conducting by a transverse mag...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/4195

Potential Effect of Some Local Antimalarial Herbs on Reproductive Functions of Male Albino Rat

E. V. Ikpeme, U. B. Ekaluo, O. U. Udensi & E. E. Ekerette · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

In this study, stem bark extracts of Cylicodiscus gabunensis, Nauclea latifolia and Araliopsis soyauxii were investigated for possible adverse effects on male reproductive organs and sex hormones of male albino rats of about eleven weeks weighing between 120-180g. The total of tw...

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Assessment of Concentrations of Nano and Bulk Iron Oxide Particles on Early Growth of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Hassan Feizi, Parviz Rezvani Moghaddam, Nasser Shahtahmassebi & Amir Fotovat · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: In this work we assessed Fe2O3 nanoparticles with bulk Fe2O3 for possible phytotoxicity and stimulative effects on wheat seed germination and early growth stage. Methodology: The treatments in the experiment were five concentrations of bulk (100, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 p...

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Response of Pigeon Pea Landraces [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.] to Exogenous Application of Plant Growth Regulators

O. U. Udensi, E. A. Edu, E. V. Ikpeme & M. I. Ntia · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aim: Optimizing plant growth regulators in the manipulation of growth physiology, development and seed yield of pigeon pea landraces is cardinal, especially as it complements other improvement techniques. The research was aimed at evaluating the effect of IAA, NAA and paclobutraz...

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Effects of Phytase Supplementation of Low Phosphorous Diets Included Olive Pulp and Date Pits on Productive Performance of Laying Hens, Egg Quality Traits and Some Blood Parameters

Meysam Afsari, Ahmad Mohebbifar & Mehran Torki · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate effects of phytase (E) supplementation of low phosphorous diets (NPP) included olive pulp (OP) and date pits (DP) on performance of laying hens, egg quality traits, blood parameters and excreta pH of laying hens. Study Design: Data were...

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An Evaluation of the Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Growth Performance of Three Timber Species: Cedrella odorata L., Entandrophragma angolensis Welw. and Terminalia superba Diel., in Nursery

Eneke Esoeyang Tambe Bechem, Andrew Enow Egbe & Roland Njoh Ndah · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aim: To evaluate the effects of fertilization on the growth performance of Cedrella odorata, Entandrophragma angolensis and Terminalia superba in nursery. Study Design: A complete randomized block design was used. Place and Duration of the Study: Screen house of the Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4656

Fuel and Physiochemical Properties of Cashew (Anarcardium 1 occidentale) Nut Oil, Its Biodiesel and Blends with Diesel

E. I. Bello, A. O. Akinola, F. Otu & T. J. Owoyemi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

The aim of this study is to measure the fuel and physiochemical properties of cashew nut oil, its biodiesel and blends with diesel fuel. The oil was extracted by soxhlet extraction method and transesterified with methanol using sodium hydroxide as catalyst. The resulting biodiese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/1680