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MHRIJ Review Article Mar 27, 2018
Burnout in Medical Students: The Impact of Lifestyle and Health Behaviours in Development of Burnout
Medeiros JT* and Leite S

Background/Objective: There is an increased impact of burnout among medical students, with prevalence above 50%. Despite the contribution of demographic and personal factors, aspec…

Burnout Physical Exercise Drug Addicts
JENR Research Article Mar 27, 2018
Effects of Flooding on Preexisting Mold Spores with in Drywall Sold by Distributors - Results of a Two-Year Study
Felicia C*

Protocols for studying the effects of flooding on building materials need development. Validation is needed for common rules which form the basis of disposition of materials post f…

Heavy Metals Mangrove Sediments
OAJUN Mini Review Mar 26, 2018
Transurethral Enucleation and Resection of the Prostate: Contemporary Role in the Surgical Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Emad A Alwashmi1,2 and Abdullah M Alenizi1*

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common urological problem affecting all men as they age. Despite the rapid evolution of BPH surgical treatment, transurethral resection…

Benign prostatic enlargement Surgical treatment Transurethral resection
JIDTM Mini Review Mar 26, 2018
A Review on Stool Transplantation
Rajani Chowdary A*

The gut microbiota is composed of a significant number of different bacteria, approximately 160 species per person per fecal sample. Its quality depends upon the individual eating …

Stool transplantation Gut microbiota Clostridium difficile infection
PPEJ Conceptual Paper Mar 26, 2018
Load Capacity Limits of Flanged Pressure Vessel Nozzles
Walther Stikvoort*

When designing pressure vessels, it is quite important to know the loads exerted on the nozzle by the connecting pipe work. However the piping reactions computed by the piping stru…

Pressure vessel Nozzle Piping reactions
FSNT Research Article Mar 24, 2018
Drawing a Line: Strictness and Consistency in the Dietary Habits of Ethically Motivated Vegetarians
Malcolm H*

Drawing a Line: Strictness and Consistency in the Dietary Habits of Ethically Motivated Vegetarians Abstract the degree of strictness with which vegetarians maintain their diet of…

Vegetarianism Veganism Meat
IPCM Editorial Mar 23, 2018
Herbal Origin Natural Products are Boon for Human Race
<p>Manish K<sup>1,2</sup>* and Nitin B<sup>2</sup></p>
VVOA Research Article Mar 23, 2018
Prevelence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, in Catchment Area of Khairpure Medical College Hospital Khairpure Mirs, Pakistan
Badvi JA*

&amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;gt;At present very limited empirical data available on the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among residents of marginalized settings, in catchment…

KMC Pulmonary Tuberculosis Prevelence
VVOA Research Article Mar 23, 2018
Prevelence of VDRL Positive in Syphilis, in Catchment Area of Khairpure Medical College Hospital Khairpure Mirs Pakistan
Badvi JA

VDRL tests result confirms the patient is suffering from Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) positive. The VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test is a serological…

VDRL Syphilis KMC
NNOA Review Article Mar 22, 2018
In-Plane Membrane Ordering and Topological Defects
Mesarec L1, Iglič A1 and Kralj S2,3*

Intrinsic properties of biological membrane constituents dominantly influence the shape of biological membranes and consequently their functionality. This impact is in particular …

Biological Membranes Nematic Ordering Topological Defects
IPCM Research Article Mar 22, 2018
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from Commercialised Herbal Products in Kenya
<p>Onyambu MO<sup>1</sup>*, Kahiga T<sup>1</sup>, Muturi M<sup>2</sup> and Nyamari JM<sup>3</sup></p>

Background: The widespread use of herbal medicine has led to its approval by World Health Organization (WHO) as a factor in the attainment of universal health care coverage togethe…

<p>Pathogenic Bacteria Herbal Products Pharmacopoeal Techniques</p>
OAJC Case Report Mar 21, 2018
Right Bundle Branch Block in Right Ventricular Apical Pacing
Gnanavelu G*, Ganesh T, Karthikeyan S and Venkatesan S

Right ventricular (RV) apical pacing results in left bundle branch block pattern with left axis deviation in electrocardiogram (ECG). Appearance of right bundle branch block (RBBB)…

Right bundle branch block Right ventricular pacing Apical pacing
OAJUN Mini Review Mar 21, 2018
The Clinical Application of Skin Autofluorescence: An Indicator of Glycemic Control and Diabetic Nephropathy Progression
<p>Ziwei W and Junqing Z*</p> <p> </p>

Diabetic nephropathy has become the leading cause of end-stage renal disease worldwide, which exacerbates under poorly controlled hyperglycemia. However, the current methods in mon…

<p>Diabetic nephropathy Skin autofluorescence Advanced glycation end-products
OAJO Mini Review Mar 21, 2018
Potentials of Gene Therapy for Diabetic Retinopathy: The Use of Nucleic Acid Constructs Containing a TXNIP Promoter
Lalit PS*, Thangal Y, Fayi Y and Takhellambam SD

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is considered as a chronic eye disease leading to blindness. DR is associated with hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress, chronic low-grade inflammation …

Diabetic retinopathy TXNIP promoter Redox protein
OAJPRS Research Article Mar 21, 2018
Video Assisted Informed Consent Process on Level of Satisfaction and Cognition among Patients Undergoing Invasive Therapeutic / Diagnostic Cardiac Procedure
Kripa A*

Background: The heart is a vital muscular organ in humans which pumps blood through the body's arteries and veins and the center of body’s circulatory system. Healthy arteries en…

Effectiveness Informed consent Video assisted informed consent
PPEJ Research Article Mar 19, 2018
An Empirical Correlation for Estimation of Formation Volume Factor of Gas Condensate Reservoirs at Separator Conditions
El-hoshoudy AN* and Desouky SM

Gas condensate reservoirs represent half of hydrocarbon sources in different geological strata, so prediction of their physical properties are of great importance on the scale of p…

Gas condensate reservoirs Oil formation volume factor (FVF) Statistical regression analysis
VIJ Review Article Mar 19, 2018
Urgent Need for Discovery of Natural Novel Topopoisons in Treatment of Virus Causing Cancerse
Chaitanya MVNL*

Viruses are the confusing very minute particles between the living and non living environment; however they are made up of either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat. These min…

Virus induced Cancers Topoisomerases Multiple Targeting
NHIJ Research Article Mar 16, 2018
Dietary Modification Guidelines for Diabetic Patients: Are Final Year Nursing Students Prepared to Offer this Health Service?
Nsiah-Asamoah C*, Okantey C and Bamere GN

It has been indicated that although the responsibility of offering nutrition education lies in the hands of mainly registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators, these pro…

Nursing Students Type II Diabetes Mellitus Dietary Management
JOBD Research Article Mar 16, 2018
Low Incidence of Secondary Hemorrhage after Single Level Lumbar Decompression
Wigram M and Winking M*

Secondary hemorrhage is a complication which can develop after spine surgery. To prevent progressive neurological deficit caused by an expanding hematoma, drains are inserted to bu…

Hemorrhage Lumbar Decompression Anticoagulation
DOIJ Research Article Mar 16, 2018
In Vivo Assessment of Antihyperglycemic and Antihyperlipidemic Potential of Sesamum Indicum Oil in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats
Manoj Kumar*, Suresh Kumar, Sunil Sharma and Neeru Vasudeva

Aims: In the present study the antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic effects of oil from seeds of Sesamum indicum Linn. (SIO) were investigated. A streptozotocin-nicotinamide (…

Streptozotocin Sesamum indicum Fixed oil
EOIJ Research Article Mar 16, 2018
Effect of Respiratory Protection on Respiratory Flow Rates of Vehicle Spray Painters in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria
Akanbi OG, Ismaila SO*, Nwosu CK and Oriolowo KT

This study was carried out to determine the effect of insufficient respiratory protection on respiratory flow rates of vehicle spray painters.Eighty-six vehicle body-spray painters…

Spray painters PEFR Nigeria
OAJDS Review Article Mar 16, 2018
Additive Prototyping in Dentistry- 3D Printing and Selective Laser Sintering

3D printing has been acclaimed as a disruptive technology which will change manufacturing of dental prosthesis. This technology is used in various fields such as aerospace, defens…

Three-dimensional printing Rapid additive prototyping Selective laser sintering
VIJ Research Article Mar 15, 2018
Should Mumps be Bumped up the Public Health Agenda in India?
SM Kadri, Saleem-ur-Rehman, Rehana K and Brady AH*

Objectives: Mumps is a public health problem on a global scale. An effective vaccination exists, which is incorporated into routine immunisation schedules in over 100 countries, us…

Mumps Vaccination India
VIJ Mini Review Mar 13, 2018
Relationships between Alteration in Leptin and Glucose Homeostasis
Dhanasekaran S*

Glucose homeostasis is firmly controlled by insulin and also by leptin adipocytokines. Theses hormones act significantly on regulating adiposity and food intake in human beings. Le…

Glucose homeostasis Insulin resistance Leptin
PPEJ Research Article Mar 13, 2018
Processing of Non-Edible Vegetable Oils in Biofuel Production Using Acidic Catalysts
Ismail A1, Mansour SA2, Bekhit M3* and Negm NA3

In this study, Egyptian Jatropha and Castor oils were obtained and transformed into their corresponding biofuels by catalytic cracking using heterogeneous catalysts (Alumina and Mo…

Jatropha oil Castor oil Catalytic cracking
JIDTM Mini Review Mar 9, 2018
CNS Infection - Fungal Sepsis
Muhammed Jasim Abdul Jalal*

Development of fungal CNS (Central Nervous System) infections is primarily determined by the immune status of the host. They are more frequently encountered inimmuno-compromised in…

Fungal meningitis Fungal cerebritis Brain abscess
CDOAJ Case Report Mar 8, 2018
Melanonychia Caused by Hydroxyurea in Hematologic Patients: Report of 4 Cases
Pektas SD*, Pektas G and Tetik Aydogdu C

&lt;p&gt;Melanonychia is a nail pigmentation disorder which is predominantly seen in female patients treated by hydroxyurea; especially in patients with diagnosed myeloproliferativ…

Melanonychia Hydroxyurea Polycythaemia Rubra
IJBP Research Article Mar 7, 2018
The Impact of Mitochondrial KATP Channel Opening on Energy Metabolism under Physical Stress
Akopova O*

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The modulation of mKATP channel activity is known to have a great impact on energy metabolism in a living organism. The aim of this work was to study the impact of…

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PPRIJ Research Article Mar 7, 2018
Study of the Specifics of Family Relations in Socially Vulnerable Families
Sukhova EV*

Family difficulties in vulnerable families, lead to the anger of its members affect family interactions and parenting. Improper upbringing of children in socially vulnerable famili…

Specifics of family relations Socially vulnerable families Social Assistance
IJSST Case Report Mar 6, 2018
Perianal Abscess with Fistula in Ano Complicating as Basal Cell Carcinoma- A Rare Presentation
Ramesh Kumar A*, Bishal Mohanty B and Arun P

Introduction: Fistula in ano usually presents with pus discharge Perianal region, sometimes with mucus discharge. Malignant transformation in fistula in Ano very rare presentation1…

Fistula-in Ano BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma) Fistulectomy

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