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Neurosurgical Knowledge of Interns in New Zealand: The Potential for Improvement

A. S. Kamat & A. F. Aliashkevich · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aims: Insufficient exposure of students to neurosurgery and neuroradiology has often been a matter of concern in medical schools across USA, Canada, UK and Europe. When taking into account the high incidence and mortality from head injuries in the form of subarachnoid and intracr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2012/1578

An Assessment of Pregnancy Induced Physiological Changes in West African Dwarf (WAD) Does at Different Stages of Gestation

J. A. Imasuen & C. P. Aloamaka · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2012

Twenty pregnant WAD goat does were used to assess the effect of pregnancy induced physiological changes at different stages of pregnancy. Pulse Rate values ranges from 80.78±1.63 to 92.35± 1.47(BPM), showing significant (p<0.05) increases as gestation periods (months) increase...

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Association of IL-10 & IL-10RA Polymorphisms with Lymphatic Filariasis in South Indian Population

Yasmeen Sheik, Sameera Fatima Qureshi, Ananthapur Venkateshwari, Saeed Nourmohammadi, Basheeruddin Mohammad & Pratibha Nallari · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2012

Aim: The filariasis infection is initiated by mosquito derived third stage larva (L3), which establishes itself in different immunocompetent niches by adopting different evasion and immunomodulatory mechanisms. Immunological and clinical outcomes can vary considerably at the indi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2012/1525

A Mathematical Model Incorporating the Influence of Biodegradation on the Fate of a Simulated Oil Spill in a Brackish Aquatic System

Lucky O. Odokuma & Janet O. Williams · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2012

Aims: To address the limitation in the Nigerian Oil Spill Model (NOSM) which models biodegradation using the first order decay process in which the rate of oil biodegraded is proportional to the initial mass and an empirical decay coefficient. It does not monitor the total biomas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJECC/2012/770

Modulatory Effect of a Unani Formulation (Jawarish amla sada) on Cyclophosphamide-induced Toxicity in Tumour Bearing Mice

Firoz Ahmad, Hina Rashid, Kanchan Bhatia, Hasibur Rehman, Manpreet Kaur, Sameya Anjum, Rizwan A. Ansari & Sheikh Raisuddin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aims: Our aim was to study the modulatory effect of a Unani herbal formulation Jawarish amla sada against cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity in tumour bearing mice. Study Design: Non randomized control study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Department o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2012/1228

Ethnomedicinal Study and Screening of Plants Used for Memory Enhancement and Antiaging in Sagamu, Nigeria

T.O. Elufioye, A.T. Oladele, C.M. Cyril-Olutayo, J.M. Agbedahunsi & S.A. Adesanya · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Background: The objective of this study was to carry out a comprehensive ethnomedicinal survey of plants used as memory enhancer and antiaging in Sagamu Local Government area of Ogun State in south west Nigeria. Methodology: Semi-structured questionnaires were used to conduct int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2012/1372

Estimating the Model of Investigating Attitude and Intention in the Usage of Variable Rate Irrigation Technology

Abdolazim Ajili, Saeid Salehi, Kurosh Rezaei-moghaddam, Dariush Hayati & Fereshteh Karbalaee · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Aims: This study investigated the attitude and intention of experts in Agriculture Organization of Fars and Khuzestan Provinces towards the usage of variable rate irrigation technology. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In Agricultural Organization...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1267

On the Impact of Zucchini Yellow and Watermelon Mosaic Viruses on the Production Rhythms of Transgenic ZW-20 and Nontransgenic Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.)

Ferdinand E. Klas · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2012

Throughout the growing season the numbers of harvested young fruits that reached marketable size fluctuated per unit of time, depicting the production rhythm of the crop. Most studies on the impact of disease on a crop pertain to the extent of yield reductions caused, and not to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2012/1287

Metabolite Space of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Herman van Wietmarschen & Jan van der Greef · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Metabolites play numerous roles in the healthy and diseased body, ranging from regulating physiological processes to providing building blocks for the body. Therefore, understanding the role of metabolites is important in elucidating the etiology and pathology of diseases and fin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2012/1577

Toxicity of Aqueous Extract of Senna alexandrina Miller Pods on Newzealand Rabbits

Ibrahim B. Elkhidir, Ahmed I. Yagi, Samia M.A. El Badawi & Sakina M. Yagi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Aims: The herbal extract of Senna alexandrina pods is used commonly to treat constipation. The study was designed to evaluate the effect of oral administration of aqueous extract of S. alexandrina pods at varying doses on Newzealand rabbits for 2 and 4 weeks. Study Design: Bioche...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2012/1434

Discouraging Transmission Model of Teaching as Telling through Interactive Mode of Questioning

Jolly D. Kukuru · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2012

Aim: To investigate extent to which teachers were proficient in questioning during teaching and learning processes in classrooms. Study Design: Lesson/Class Observation. Place and Duration of Study: Northern and Southern parts of Akure, capital of Ondo State of Nigeria, between A...

Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2012/1221

Uses of 1-Cyanoacetyl-4-Phenyl-3-Thiosemicarbazide in the Synthesis of Antimicrobial and Antifungal Heterocyclic Compounds

Rafat M. Mohareb & Abeer A. Mohamed · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

The thiosemicarbazide synthesized from the reaction of cyanoacetylhydrazine phenylisothiocyanate reacted with acetoacetanilide gave the 2-pyridinone derivative 4. The reaction of the latter product with 1,3-dicarbonyl and α-halocarbonyl compounds gave the benzo[c]pyridine derivat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/1334

Synthesis, Spectral, Thermal, In-vitro Antibacterial and Anticancer Activities of some Metal (II) Complexes of 3-(-1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl)-2- pyrimidinylimino)methyl-2-napthol

A. A. Osowole, R. Kempe & R. Schobert · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

The synthesis, spectroscopic (IR, electronic, 1HNMR and mass), magnetic, thermal  and conductance measurements with in-vitro antibacterial and anticancer evaluation on Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Pd(II) complexes of the Schiff base, 3-(-1-(4-methoxy-6-methyl)-2-pyr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/1540

Synthesis, Characterization, In-vitro Anticancer and Antimicrobial Properties of Some Metal(II) Complexes of 4-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-4-ylimino)methyl] benzene-2,4-diol

A. A. Osowole & I. Ott · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Zn(II) and Pd(II) complexes of the  Schiff base, 4-[(2,3-dihydro-1H- inden-4-ylimino)methyl]benzene-2,4-diol are synthesized and characterized by microanalysis, conductance, 1HNMR, infrared and electronic spectral measurements. The ligand coordinates throu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/1541

In vitro Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts from Jatropha curcas Linn.

K. Nyembo, N. Kikakedimau, H. Mutambel, N. Mbaya, T. Ekalakala & O. Bulubulu · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Aims: This study aims at investigating the antibacterial activity of crude methanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves and root barks of Jatropha curcas against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria isolated from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and to confirm the effective use o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2012/1233