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NNOA Research Article May 23, 2017
Study of Ion Transport Behavior of Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte for Battery Application
Kumhar RP*

In the present work an attempt has been made to synthesize and characterize polyvinyl alcohol: polyvinyl carbazole (90:10) blend based nanocomposite polymer electrolyte dispersed w…

Polyvinyl Alcohol Polyvinyl Carbazole Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes
OAJMB Research Article May 23, 2017
Evaluation of Virtual Microscope as an Interactive Educational Tool in Microbiology and Pathology in Medical Curriculum
Chakravarthi S*, Soon Choy C and Vallabhajosyula R

Teaching microbiology and pathology in medical education is predominantly through didactic lectures. Imparting knowledge through other forms of instruction is often lacking in medi…

Virtual Microscope Microbiology Pathology
NHIJ Research Article May 23, 2017
Effect of Educational Program on Saudi, Women’ Knowledge, Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer and Early Detection by Pap Test
Elmaged Elrufie ESA*, Yousif KI and Abdelrahman Mohmed Kambal II

<p style="text-align: justify;">Background: Cancer is increasingly becoming the disease of the century, especially cervical cancer that is now the second most commo…

&lt p&gt Cervical cancer
OAJAR Research Article May 19, 2017
Cultural Control of Cacao Witches’ Broom Disease (Moniliophthora perniciosa) in Colombia: Results of Two Cases
Cubillos G*

Witches’ Broom (Moniliophthora perniciosa) is one the most harmful diseases of the cacao crops in South and Central America. It affects the vegetative growing of the trees as well…

Cacao Witches’ Broom Cacao Diseases
CDOAJ Case Report May 17, 2017
Syphilitica Roseola in HIV-Infected Patient
Riyanto P*

<p>Syphilis roseola is the main symptoms of the secondary syphilis, in the form of multiple, asymptomatic, light pink erythema of 5 mm to 20 mm in diameter occur on the whole…

Syphilis Roseola HIV
FSNT Short Communication May 15, 2017
Comparative Evaluation of Commercial and Indigenous Bacterial Isolates for Antigenotoxic Potential
Keshani, Sakshi S and Kanwar SS*

A total of four bacteria isolated from commercial food products viz., Amul Probiotic Ice-cream, Nestle Baby & Me and Yakult were compared against two potential indigenous prob…

Indigenous Commercial Antigenotoxic
FSNT Research Article May 15, 2017
A Traditional Biscuit Fortified with Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato Puree and Cowpea Flour
Frances Wendy Grant, Ibok Oduro*, Faustina D Wireko-Manu and John-Lewis Z Zaukuu

Agbozume biscuit is a traditional snack in Ghana made from cassava starch and coconut milk. It is produced at the cottage industry level leading to variability in its production p…

Snacks Nutrition Biscuit
NHIJ Editorial May 13, 2017
Advance Directives and Advance Care Planning
Morales ML*

There continues to be a growing trend toward providing life-prolonging therapy unless there are expressly and legally refused by a competent patient or their legal representativ…

IJFSC Mini Review May 12, 2017
Police Interactions with the Mentally Ill: May be we Should Ask Different Questions
Katherine T* and Sara R

In 1955, the US made the move to deinstitutionalize thousands of severely mentally ill persons. President Jimmy Carter’s commission on mental health (1978) indicated that "…

Interactions deinstitutionalize
CDOAJ Review Article May 11, 2017
Erythropoietic Protoporphyria. A Major Skin Involvement
Tishler PV*

Erythropoietic Protoporphyria (EPP) is a relatively rare disease [1], probably less so than the rare acute intermittent porphyria. Virtually all patients with EPP are symptomatic …

Erythropoietic Protoporphyria Porphyria Protoporphyrin
OAJDS Research Article May 9, 2017
A Comparative Study to Access Cephalometric and Arch Width Characteristics of Class II Division 1 and Division 2 Malocclusions among a Indian and Turkish Population
Aditi M, Anmol M* and Vikram Pal A

Objective: To investigate the cephalometric and dental arch width in Indian population and to compare the same with Turkish population. Material and Methods: The dental arch dime…

Malocclusion Arch width Cephalometrics
IJFSC Conceptual Paper May 4, 2017
Examination of Cyber Crime in Special Reference of Non- Technical Attacks
Sarawagi K* and Srivastava A

Cyber Forensics is a challenging and rapidly growing field of forensic Science. It involves collection and examination of electronic evidence. It appraises the damage to a compute…

Computer crime Internet fraud Computer hackers
CCLSJ Research Article May 4, 2017
In vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity of Picea smithiana Growing in Bhaderwah Region of Jammu and Kashmir
Bhagat M*, Gupta S and Sudan R

<p style="text-align: justify;">Picea smithiana is one of the plants belongs to family pinaceae that has not been explored scientifically from pharmaceutical point …

&lt p&gt Picea smithiana
IJFSC Research Article May 4, 2017
The Scale of Evil – Interjudge Reliability and Associations with Predictor Variables
Lindström E, Olausson M, Persson B, Tuninger E and Levander S*

Background: The concept of Evil has only rarely been the subject of empirical studies, which in turn requires a distinct definition of the concept, schemes for operationalization …

Evil Scale of Evil Criminality
DOIJ Research Article May 4, 2017
Different Effects on Hepatic Lipid Metabolism of Low Carbohydrate Diet on Obese and Non-Obese Mice
Kadowaki S1 and Kaburagi T1,2

Aim: The safety and efficacy of a low-carbohydrate (LC) diet in obese and non-obese conditions are not fully understood. This study investigated the effects of a moderate LC diet (…

Low-Carbohydrate Diet Obese Mice Phosphorylated Acetyl-Coa Carboxylase
OAJMB Research Article May 3, 2017
Isolation of Bacteria and Physicochemical Analyses of Petroleum-Products Contaminated Soil from NNPC/PPMC Depot, Benin City, Nigeria
Akeredolu DO* and Akinnibosun FI

This study was aimed to evaluate the physico-chemical properties and presence of bacteria of from soil samples contaminated with different petroleum products which are petrol (PMS)…

Bacteria Physicochemical Analyses Petroleum-Products
NHIJ Research Article May 2, 2017
Core Professional and Personal Values of Nurses about Nursing in Erbil City Hospitals: A Profession, Not Just Career
Abdulla Al Banna D*

<p style="text-align: justify;">Background and objective: Nursing is a caring profession. Caring encompasses empathy for and connection with people. Teaching and ro…

&lt p&gt Professional values
OAJVSR Research Article May 2, 2017
Hematological Parameters in Trout: A Comparative Study between Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus Mykiss (Walbaum, 1792) and Brown Trout Salmo Trutta Macrostigma (Dumeril, 1858)
Fazio F*, Saoca C, Perillo L, Vazzana I and Piccione G

The aim of this study was to obtain a basic knowledge of some blood haematological parameters in two different species of trout, Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum, 1792) a…

Biometric data Haematochemical parameters Oncorhynchus mykiss
JENR Research Article May 2, 2017
Comparison of the Susceptibility of Six Eucalyptus Tree Species to Leptocybe Invasa-Fisher & La Salle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) Attack in a Forest Nursery in Zomba District
Chilima CZ*, Jenya H, Moyo DR and Meke GS

This study was conducted in August 2014 to test the relative susceptibility of six eucalyptus tree species Eucalyptus camadulensis, E. grandis, E. microcorys, E. tereticornis, E. m…

Gall-forming Dedza Forest Plantation Polythene tubes
APCT Mini Review May 2, 2017
Approaches in Sepsis Prevention
Rabie MA*

Background: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is recognized by the innate immune system via toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) whose activation leads to the production of numerous immunoregulatory…

Gene Expression Interleukins LPS
IJOAC Research Article May 2, 2017
Distribution of Drift Pumice as an Indicator for Pollutant Distribution and Sediment Transport in New Caledonia
Stewart A and Nicholson KN*

In 2008 and 2010, felsic drift pumice was collected from a total of 40 beaches around the main island of New Caledonia, Southwest Pacific. This island is enclosed by a barrier reef…

Beach pumice Sediment transport coastal pollution
CDOAJ Case Report Apr 28, 2017
Kimura Disease: Rare Manifestations in Unusual Populations
Aljoharah A Alshaikh*, Hebah M Musalem, Lin M Tuleimat and Saad M Alajlan

<p>Kimura disease (KD) is a benign, rare, and chronic inflammatory disorder with an angiolymphatic proliferation of unknown etiology involving subcutaneous tissues, affecting…

Kimura Disease Eosinophilia Angiolymphatic proliferation
JOBD Review Article Apr 28, 2017
Pain Management Techniques in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Review of Literature
Diwakar M*

Adequate control of postoperative pain following hip and knee arthroplasty can be a challenging task [1,2]. Previous studies have shown that over 50% of patients undergoing surgery…

Arthroplasty Neurohumeral Spinothalamic
OAJPRS Review Article Apr 28, 2017
History of Mechanical Ventilation
Ghilas Boussaid

Background: In neuromuscular diseases, mechanical ventilation can be used to assist weakened respiratory muscles or compensate for a loss of respiratory control. A return on Histor…

History Neuromuscular Diseases Respiratory care
NHIJ Review Article Apr 28, 2017
The Impact of Caring for People with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) on Carer’s Subjective Well-Being and Physical Health: A Realist Synthesis Review
Maz J*

<p style="text-align: justify;">Objective: To identify and summarise studies of the psychological well-being of informal carers of people with spinal cord injury. D…

&lt p&gt Care giving
NNOA Research Article Apr 18, 2017
N-Methylacetamide for Cryopreservation - An Alternative to Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Osuga T1*, Shimizu N2, Takanashi M3, Tamura Y4, Makino S5 and Asai T6*

Cell death due to cryopreservation is caused by insufficient protection from freezing-induced damage and cytotoxicity of the cryopreservation agent, acting both before freezing and…

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryoprotectant Freezing-Induced Damage
DOIJ Research Article Apr 18, 2017
Prevalence of Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Marques RMB*, Silva RRC and Gardenghi G

<p>Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, overweight, hypertension and sedentary lifestyle as risk factor…

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PHOA Perspective Apr 17, 2017
Towards a New Wave of Telerehabilitation Applications
Gilberto Marzano*, Luis Ochoa-Siguencia and Anna Pellegrino

In recent years, new scenarios for experimenting telerehabilitation services have been opening thanks to the diffusion of the new technologies. The revolution brought about by the …

Telerehabilitation Telerehabilitation services Robot-assisted treatments
OAJUN Research Article Apr 15, 2017
Utilization of the Charlson Comorbidity Score to Predict 10-Year Survival in Renal Transplant Recipients
Sackman DC 1*, Martinez Acevedo AC2, Faribank M3, Conlin MJ4 and Barry JM5

Purpose: The Charlson Comorbidity Score has been demonstrated to predict mortality in prostate cancer patients. Our novel objective was to compare the 10-year observed mortality wi…

Kidney Transplantation Comorbidity Survival
JOBD Case Report Apr 12, 2017
Compressive Mass of the Thearloop Revealing an Intramuscular Lipoma of the Short Abductor of the Thumb (A Case Report)
Rabhi I*, Marzouki A, Lahrach K and Boutayeb F

The lipoma of the thear louse is a rare lesion, which is often expressed by a tumor syndrome and signs of compression of the branches of the median nerve. Magnetic resonance imagin…

Lipoma Hand Thear Lodge

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