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Determination of Heavy Metal Contamination in Lagos Dumpsites Using Earthworms as Bio-indicators

Fabunmi Idera & Osibanjo Oladele · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

In an attempt to determine the level of heavy metals contamination and factors affecting their adsorption in living organisms, soil and earthworms (Eudrilus eugeniae) were used at four registered dumpsites within Lagos metropolis. Three of the dumpsites were active; Abule Egba, O...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12971

Sensory Profile and Consumer Acceptability of Ziziphus mauritiana and Processing Product in Savannah Region of Cameroon

Charles Touwang, Pierre Biyanzi, Robert Ndjouenkeu, Géneviève Fliedel, Aurélie Bechoff, Keith I. Tomlins & Dominique Pallet · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: Ziziphus mauritiana is an endemic fruit spread in the savannah region of Cameroon. The fruit, locally called Jaabi, is harvested dry and consumed as such or processed into a local cake named Yaabande, using three baking techniques (sun drying, steam baking and stifle baking)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14515

Investigation of Allicin Stability in Aqueous Garlic Extract by High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method

Kenneth Chong, Martha P. Zamora, Dileshni A. Tilakawardane, Nancy E. Buckley, James A. Rego & Yan Liu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The aims of this work were to quantify allicin - an abundant antioxidant in different aqueous garlic extract samples and to determine the stability of allicin in the extract under different thermal and solvation conditions. Study Design: Descriptive research. Place and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14301

Ocular Rhinosporidiosis in a Nigerian Child: A Case Report and Literature Review from Niger Delta of Nigeria

E. P. Udoye, R. I. Azonobi & I. R. Opubiri · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: The aim of this report is to raise the awareness of the existence of this rare ocular affliction in our locality and to highlight the importance of routine histopathological diagnosis of ocular mass lesions. Case Presentation: An 11 year old male school child presented to ou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14619

The Hospital Pharmacist and an Experimental Model for Inventory Management of Drugs to Minimize the Risk of Missed Doses and to Reduce Waste

Adriana Cecchi, Cheti Nazzi & Giovanna Mulloni · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The inventory management of drugs and medical devices is a necessary precondition to ensure there is a consistent approach to drugs management in all wards to minimize the risk of missed doses and to reduce waste. In the majority of drug supply systems, the simple models work as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14626

Preliminary Study of Hypoglycemic Effect of Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) on Wistar Albino Rat

O. J. Sule, J. Godwin & A. R. Abdu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The hypoglycemic effect of locust bean (parkia biglobosa) in Wistar Albino rats was assessed. Blood glucose concentrations were determined for each group using glucose oxidase method. Group A (Control) received growers mash, while groups B,C and D received 20%, 40% and 50% of loc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/8044

Effect of Different Plyometric Training on Biomechanical Parameters of Junior Male Volleyball Players

Ali Fattahi, Hojat Kazemini, Mahdi Rezaei, Mazaher Rahimpour, Mehrnoosh Bahmani, Saeid Saleh Nia, Mitra Ameli & Mohsen Einanloo · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The aim of this study was to compare the effect of eight weeks of aquatic and land plyometric training on some biomechanical variables including agility, leg muscle strength, and vertical jump test in young male volleyball players. Forty five young male volleyball players (Age=19...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/13596

Oral Nutrition Supplement Improved Nutritional Status in Malnourished Hip Fracture Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

Menghua Luo, Georgiy Golubev, Ivan Klyukvin, Leonid Reznik, Gennadiy Kuropatkin, Jeffery S. Oliver & Anne C. Voss · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Background: Nutritional status has been shown to predict post-surgical recovery and clinical outcomes in orthopedic patients. This study evaluated the effects of an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. Materials and Methods: In a multicente...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/13908

Home Stress and Academic Performance of Junior Secondary School Students in Integrated Science

Bernedette U. Cornelius-Ukpepi & Rita A. Ndifon · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between home stress and academic performance of junior secondary school students in Integrated Science in Calabar Municipality. To achieve the purpose of this study, one hypothesis was formulated and tested. Expost-facto resea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/10302

Influence of Water Repellent Treatment on the UV Protection Properties of 100% Cotton Knitted Fabrics

C. W. Kan & Y. L. Lam · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This paper investigated the influence of water repellent treatment on the UV protection properties of 100% cotton knitted fabrics. In vitro UV measurement was conducted according to international standard with a spectrophotometer and the results revealed that water repellent trea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14302

Dystocia Due to Fetal Malposition with Abrachia in Yankasa Ewe

Danjuma Friday Audu, Abubakar Aishatu, Adamu Helen, Otolorin Gbeminiyi Richard & Mshelbwala Paul Philip · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

This report describes a case of fetal malposition with abrachia in a Yankasa ewe (Ovis aries), presented on the 24th March 2011 to the State House Veterinary Clinic in Abuja, Nigeria. A two-and-a-half year old Yankasa ewe, weighing approximately 35 kg was presented to the clinic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/13661

Construction of Five-step Continuous Block General Method for the Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations

D. Raymond, J. Z. Donald, J. A. Oladunjoye & A. Lydia · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

In this paper, a self starting five step Continuous Block Hybrid Adams Moulton Method (CBHAM) with three off-grid points is developed using collocation and interpolation procedures. The predictor schemes are then expanded using Taylor’s series expansion. Multiple numerical integr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/13009

Relationship between Maltreatment in Childhood and Intimate Partner Violence

K. Sesar, A. Dodaj & N. Šimić · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The present study aimed to examine the relationship between different forms of maltreatment in childhood with the perpetration of violent behaviour and exposure to violence in partner relationships. Methodology: The sample comprised 147 participants (100 women and 47 men) i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/14286

Estimation of Logistic Parameters Using a Fuzzy Least-squares Method and Different Types of Moments

Hegazy M. Zaher, Ahmed A. El-sheik & Noura A. T. Abu El-Magd · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The main attention of this paper is to deduce the estimators of the parameters of the Logistic distribution using five estimating methods, namely, the fuzzy least-squares method, the LQ-moments (linear quantile moments) with three cases (trimean, median and Gastwirth), TL-moments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12483