Pattern of Bone Metastasis in Breast Cancer Patients at a Radiotherapy Facility in Lagos
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (21-31 January) 2014, Pages: 843-851
Aim: To determine the pattern of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients.
Study Design: Retrospective case series
Place and Duration of Study: Data were collected at Eko Hospital radiotherapy facility, Lagos, Nigeria, between years 2006 and 2011....
A DNA Vaccine versus Attenuated Vaccine to Protect against Salmonella Infection in Chickens
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (21-31 January) 2014, Pages: 828-842
The aim of this study was to vaccinate layer hen chickens against Salmonella infection. Two vaccines were assessed for efficacy and safety: a DNA vaccine containing Salmonella genomic DNA encapsulated in a liposome as a vector and a live attenuated S...
Patterns of Waterpipe Use among Arab Immigrants in the USA: A Pilot Study
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (21-31 January) 2014, Pages: 816-827
Aim: Waterpipe smoking is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., especially among minority groups. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the patterns of waterpipe use, as well as the association between acculturation factors and wa...
Clinicopathological Characteristics of Pernicious Anemia: A Study of 300 Patients in Turkey
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (21-31 January) 2014, Pages: 807-815
Aims: Our study was undertaken to examine the laboratory and clinical features of pernicious anemia patients presenting initially at the Turgut Ozal Medical Center, which serves as an important tertiary health center in Eastern Anatolia.
Study Desi...
Morning Salivary Cortisol Associates with Elevated Serum Leptin Levels in Jordanian Young Men with Olive Pollen Induced Allergic Rhinitis
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British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research,
Volume: 4, Issue: 3 (21-31 January) 2014, Pages: 797-806
Aims: Recent studies have shown independently inter-correlations between allergy, obesity, leptin hormone, and stress markers. However, these findings were unclear and contradictory. Thus the aim of the present study is to evaluate diurnal levels of ...
A Study of Filler-gap Dependencies and Extractions of English WH-Questions by Chinese English Learners
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British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (February) 2014, Pages: 176-190
The study aims to investigate and discuss behavioral responses of Chinese English learners to dependencies and WH-extractions in processing of English WH-questions. Special attention is paid to subject extraction and object extraction. Meanwhile, all...
Students’ Democratic Participation in the School Environment: from a Passive Attitude to an Active Interaction
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British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (February) 2014, Pages: 167-175
In the present paper, a legalization procedure related to a different school function model is defined. Starting from the ambiguity of the notion related to the school democratic function, the form of hypocrisy is projected, which has already been fo...
Social Support, Religious Affiliation and Educational Attainment as Predictors of Psychological Wellbeing among Spouses of Male Prisoners in Nigeria
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British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (February) 2014, Pages: 156-166
Aims: The study was designed to examine the influence of social support, religion and education on psychological wellbeing among female partners of prisoners in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Study Design: The cross-sectional survey research design was utilized....
Perfectionistic Students: Contributing Factors, Impacts, and Teacher Strategies
British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (February) 2014, Pages: 139-155
Aims: Students with perfectionistic tendencies may be present in classrooms; teachers would benefit from knowledge regarding contributing factors to, outcomes of, and evidence regarding intervention. The purpose of this paper was to provide an overvi...
Determination of Saponin Content of Various Parts of Six Citrus species
International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 (January-February) 2014, Pages: 137-143
Different parts of Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle (Lime), C. grandis Osbeck (Shaddock/Pummelo), C. limon (L.) Burm. f. (Lemon), C. paradisii Macf. (Grapefruit), C. reticulata Blanco (Mandarin/Tangerine) and C. sinensis (L.) Osbeck (Sweet oran...
PWM with Three Intervals and Fuzzy Logic Control Technique for Matrix Converter Fed Induction Motor
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British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (11-20 January) 2014, Pages: 423-439
One of the most interesting members of the power electronic equipment is the matrix converter (MC), This converter is an attractive AC/AC direct power conversion topology. It has main advantages of adjustable speed and power quality compensation comp...
Effects of Heavy Metals on Microbial Function in Water and Sediment around Abonnema Island at Lower Sombriero River, Nigeria
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British Journal of Applied Science & Technology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (11-20 January) 2014, Pages: 399-422
Aims: The interrelationships between heavy metals Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr) and Zinc (Zn) and microorganisms in sediment and overlying water along the shoreline of Abonnema Island were investigated by determining the levels ...
Differences among Female Students in Science and Technology-based University Programmes in Their Motivation to Learning Science in Ghana
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British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 (January) 2014, Pages: 120-138
The study was aimed at investigating differences among female students in science and technology-based university (STU) programmes in their motivation in learning science.
The study utilized cross-sectional descriptive survey design. The theoretical...
Tea Oil Camellia Plantation, an Enormous Potentiality for Poverty Reduction
Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology,
Volume: 3, Issue: 1(January-February) 2014, Pages: 1-12
Aims: Apply different silvicultural approaches to improve oil productivity and quality from abandoned stands and analyze cost-benefit of developing tea oil camellias.
Study Design: Three experiments were conducted as (1) Changing canopy of 36-year-...
Environmental Impact Assessment of Diversification of Horticultural Crops: A Case Study of Ethiopia
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American Journal of Experimental Agriculture,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 (January) 2014, Pages: 90-100
Recently adopted horticultural crops under the policy of diversification of agriculture in Ethiopia will possibly have an impact on bio-physical, social-economic environment. This study was conducted to assess the potential impact of under constructi...
An Agronomic and Economic Evaluation of Integrated use of Calliandra callothyrsus and Maize Stover with Urea in Western Kenya
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American Journal of Experimental Agriculture,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 (January) 2014, Pages: 80-89
The agronomic effectiveness of integrating organic and inorganic nutrient sources has been demonstrated in Kenya but economic analysis is often lacking in such studies thus denying farmers the information required to make informed choices. We investi...
Synthesis of Petroleum Polymer Resin by Catalytic Polymerization of Pyrocondensate and Its Fractions
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American Chemical Science Journal,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 (January-February) 2014, Pages: 82-96
Aims: The main aim of the present paper is the application of bimetallic complexes synthesized based on aluminium, 1.2-dichloroethane and transition metals in the refining of pyrocondensate.
Place and Duration of Study: Institute of Petrochemical Pr...
Effects of Aqueous Extract of Ocimum gratissimum on Some Haematological Parameters of Albino Rats
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American Chemical Science Journal,
Volume: 4, Issue: 1 (January-February) 2014, Pages: 74-81
Aims: To evaluate the effects of aqueous extracts of Ocimum gratissimum leaves on the haematological responses of albino rats.
Study Design: Packed cell volume, hemoglobin level, white blood cells and differential cell counts such as neutrophils, ly...
Effect of Molasses Distillers Condensed Soluble on Nutrients Digestibility, Performance and Some Blood Biological Parameters in Lambs
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Annual Research & Review in Biology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (16-31 January) 2014, Pages: 443-450
An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of dietary molasses distillers condensed soluble (MDCS) on nutrients digestibility, performance, carcass traits and some blood biological parameters in Lori male lambs. A total of 24 male lambs (ag...
Genotypic and Phenotypic Correlations among Yield and Yield Components in Durum Wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) under Different Water Treatments in Eastern Algeria
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Annual Research & Review in Biology,
Volume: 4, Issue: 2 (16-31 January) 2014, Pages: 432-442
The present study was conducted on the experimental site of ITGC (Technical Institute of Field Crops) station of Setif, Algeria; during 2010/2011 cropping season. The study was carried out to study the performance of durum wheat genotypes in relation...
