Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome among HIV-positive Patients at a Health Facility in Botswana
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 12 (21-30 April) 2014, Pages: 2352-2361
Aims: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with development of metabolic syndrome among people with HIV on antiretroviral treatment (ART) in Botswana.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study design
Place and Duration of Study: Princess...
Privatization, Fiscal Policy and Macro-Economic Aggregates in Nigeria “An Impact Analysis”
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British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade,
Volume: 4, Issue: 5 (May) 2014, Pages: 822-840
Aims: This study investigates the impact of privatization on fiscal policy and its interactional effects on macroeconomic aggregates in Nigeria.
Study Design: Case Study (Nigeria).
Place and Duration of Study: Nigeria, Time Series Data ranging fro...
Acidic Corrosion Inhibition of Copper by Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 9 (21-31 March) 2014, Pages: 1445-1460
Aims: To investigate the inhibition performance of hydroxyethyl cellulose on the acid corrosion of copper.
Study Design: This study was designed to investigate the corrosion inhibition efficiency of hydroxyethyl cellulose, as well as ascertain how t...
Hand Gesture Recognition System Based on a Geometric Model and Rule Based Classifier
British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 9 (21-31 March) 2014, Pages: 1432-1444
As a part of natural interfaces the sign language recognition (SLR) is considered an important area of research. Such systems are considered useful tools for assisting the deaf. For example, one of the applications of sign language recognition is tr...
Anti-bacterial Effects of Polymethylmethacrylate with In situ Generated Silver Nanoparticles on Primary Colonizers of Human Dental Plaque and Cariogenic Bacteria
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Annual Research & Review in Biology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 10 (16-31 May) 2014, Pages: 1587-1601
Aims: Polymethylmethacrylates (PMMAs) remain the most popular material for use in orthodontics, particularly in developing countries, because of their low cost and ease of use. Biofilm formation of cariogenic bacteria on these surfaces may contribute...
Performance of West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats Fed N-treated Source and Forage Supplemented Cassava Peels in Humid Cross River State, Nigeria
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American Journal of Experimental Agriculture,
Volume: 4, Issue: 6 (June) 2014, Pages: 629-638
An investigation to ascertain the performance of West African Dwarf (WAD) goats fed N-treated source and forage supplemented cassava peels (CSP) in Cross River State, Nigeria was carried out. Cassava peels were treated and supplemented with materials...
Possessions of Chemical Reaction on MHD Heat and Mass Transfer Nanofluid Flow on a Continuously Moving Surface
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American Chemical Science Journal,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (May-June) 2014, Pages: 401-415
A two-dimensional steady flow of an electrically conducting, viscous incompressible nanofluid past a continuously moving surface is considered in the presence of uniform transverse magnetic field with chemical reaction. A mathematical governing model...
Free Divisors versus Stability and Coincidence Thresholds
British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science,
Volume: 4, Issue: 7 (01-15 April) 2014, Pages: 947-951
We show that there is an unexpected relation between free divisors and stability and coincidence thresholds for projective hypersurfaces.
Bacterial Profiles Associated With Captive Non-Human Primates in Jos Zoo, Nigeria
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health,
Volume: 4, Issue: 4 (April) 2014, Pages: 394-401
Non-human primates (NHPs) are distributed worldwide and have several unique features that may account for opportunistic and pathogenic zoonotic bacteria.
Aim: To evaluate the incidence of enteric organisms with zoonotic and biohazard potential in c...
Effect of Chronic Exposure to Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollution on Oxidative Stress Parameters and Histology of Liver Tissues of Native Fowl (Gallus domesticus)
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International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (May-June) 2014, Pages: 233-242
The effect of chronic exposure to petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) pollution on the concentrations of glucose, serum and liver malondialdehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl and the histology of liver tissues of the native fowl (Gallus domesticus) from Egbema...
Haematological Indices and Serum Biochemical Profiles of Dwarf Goats Fed Elephant Grass and Varying Levels of Combined Plantain with Mango Peels
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American Journal of Experimental Agriculture,
Volume: 4, Issue: 6 (June) 2014, Pages: 619-628
The experiment was carried out to determine the replacement value of plantain and mango peels combination for elephant grass, using haematological indices and serum biochemical profile by dwarf goats. Eighteen West African dwarf goats with average we...
Consumers’ Perception and Willingness to Pay for Organic Leafy Vegetables in Urban Oyo State, Nigeria
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European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (April-June) 2014, Pages: 127-136
Recent development of widely reported incidents of dangerous levels of pesticides in food, fertilizer contamination of ground water and the occurrence of livestock diseases attributable to the production methods of large scale agriculture have stimul...
Bioavailability of Ca, P and Zn and Bone Mineralization in Rats Fed Yoghurt and Soy-yoghurt Containing Bifidobacteria
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European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (April-June) 2014, Pages: 110-126
Bioavailability of calcium, phosphorus and Zinc from probiotic dairy foods and other food sources has been an important issue of studies over recent years.
The aim of the present study was designed to asses and to compare therapeutic effect of milk ...
Determinants of Fruit Consumption among In-school Adolescents in Ibadan, South West Nigeria
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European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (April-June) 2014, Pages: 100-109
Background: Fruit consumption helps to promote health and prevent chronic diseases. Adequate knowledge of the determinants of fruit intake is necessary in order to be more effective in promoting its intake among adolescents.
Objective: This study ai...
Ghrelin Gly90Leu and Ghrelin Receptor Gly57Gly Gene Variants Are Not Associated with Saltiness Intensity Perception and Pleasantness Ratings
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European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (April-June) 2014, Pages: 87-99
Aims: The salty taste modality is modulated by epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) and Transient Receptor Potential Vanniloid (TRPV1) ionic channel and more recently, the gastric hormone ghrelin and its signaling system are also thought to play a role. ...
An Overview of Healthy and Functionality of Exopolysaccharides Produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria in the Dairy Industry
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European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (April-June) 2014, Pages: 63-86
Exopolysaccharides (EPS) synthesized by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) play a major role in the manufacturing of fermented dairy products such as yoghurt, drinking yoghurt, cheese, fermented cream, milk based desserts. The demand of consumers for natural...
Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in a Suburban Referral Hospital, North-East Nigeria
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 12 (21-30 April) 2014, Pages: 2343-2351
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and usage of ITNs among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in a referral health facility in Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out at the antenatal cl...
Predictors of Delayed Enrolment for Care among People Living with HIV in a Tertiary Hospital in South Eastern Nigeria
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 12 (21-30 April) 2014, Pages: 2334-2342
Aim: This study aimed to identify predictors of delayed enrolment to HIV care in Calabar, Nigeria.
Study Design: This was a cross sectional observational study.
Place and Duration: This study was carried out in a tertiary level hospital in Calabar,...
Ocular Tonometry and Sporadic Creutzfeldt - Jakob disease (sCJD): A Confirmatory Case-Control Study
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 12 (21-30 April) 2014, Pages: 2322-2333
Aims: To evaluate the hypothesis that sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) may be transmitted through ocular tonometry.
Background: The infectious agent of sCJD may be present in the cornea prior to clinical symptoms. Cornea infectiousness has ...
Dental Anxiety and Fear among Medical Field Students at Al Quds University
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 12 (21-30 April) 2014, Pages: 2312-2321
Aims: This study aimed to assess the levels of dental anxiety among dental, medical, and pharmacy students at AL Quds University and to find out the sources of dental fear among them.
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Place and Duration of Stud...
