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HIJ Research Article Apr 13, 2018
Differential Correlation between Foetal Haemoglobin and Full Blood Count Based on Inherited Haemoglobin Type; A Cross-Sectional Study in Cape Coast, Ghana
Antwi F, Domson Bright KS, Bennin D, Asiedu R, Storph P Rebecca and Patrick A*

Background: Foetal haemoglobin (Hb F) has been shown to modulate the severity of sickle cell anaemia (SCA). However, there is scarcity of data on the impact of Hb F levels in other…

Haemoglobinopathy Sickle cell disease Bekte-alkali denaturation
PPRIJ Research Article Apr 12, 2018
Prevalence and Forms of Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization among In-Service University Students
Walga TK*

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a multi-faceted problem of global scope with a wide range of short- and long-term detrimental effects to the individuals involved in it and the…

Gender Intimate Partner Violence Physical Violence
OAJC Research Article Apr 12, 2018
Study of Prognostic Role of High Sensitivity C - Reactive Protein and Serum Fibrinogen Levels in Unstable Angina Patients in Eastern India
Priti K* and Jha CM

Introduction: Patients with unstable angina are heterogeneous in terms of risk of cardiac death and nonfatal ischemic events. Assessment of the prognosis in these individuals guide…

Unstable angina High sensitivity C- reactive protein Fibrinogen
OAJO Research Article Apr 12, 2018
Effect of Colour Vision in Different Amount of Deviation of Exotropia
Partha HC* and Brinda HS

Purpose: The aim of the present study is to compare the effect of colour vision in different amount of deviations in Exotropia. Methods: A pilot, cross sectional, observational st…

Exotropia Amount of Deviation Colour Vision
VVOA Review Article Apr 12, 2018
Newer Vaccines in India
Goel NK* and Veenal C

Background: EPI was launched in India in the year 1978 four years after it was launched by WHO. The programme is now known as Universal immunization programmed. It was launched in …

New vaccines Hepatitis B India
CDOAJ Research Article Apr 12, 2018
Artificial Depigmentation of the Skin: Clinical and Pharmacological Aspects in Bangui, Central African Republic
Kobangué L*, Gabouga FL, Grévicko O, Mempanou T and Grésénguet G

<p>Four types of depigmenting products are mainly used: hydroquinone, topical corticosteroids, mercurial derivatives and caustics. Many complications can appear, infectious o…

Voluntary Depigmentation Pharmacological Aspects Bangui
DOIJ Editorial Apr 11, 2018
Jamaica’s Current Fight against Obesity
Edith Marilyn Duff *

Synopsis: The Heart Foundation of Jamaica, using a 15 month grant from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator, and collaborating with the Ministry of Health Jamaica and Jamaica Mo…

Obesity Incubator Caribbean Island
JENR Review Article Apr 11, 2018
Rare Earth Elements- A Review
Mubashir Mehmood*

This article presents a description of Rare-earth elements (REE) which are a collection of seventeen metals that have distinctive and varied chemical, magnetic, and luminescent pro…

REE Metals Distribution
MHRIJ Commentary Apr 10, 2018
Mental Disorders and Psychosocial Functioning
Redondo de Freitas L*

The term psychosocial deficiency is characterized by the classification of a problem in the mental functions of an individual, which may be one or more limitations of the capacitie…

Personality Memory Concentration
VIJ Research Article Apr 9, 2018
Effect of Two Teaching Methods on Learning Outcomes Regarding Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Married Women in Rural Areas of Kannur District, Kerala-A Pilot Study
Mary JJ*, Kundapur R, Arya S, Nighina P, John S, Soumya SV and Krishnan V

Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women worldwide and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths. The study was conducted among married women who met the incl…

Married Women Cancer
PPEJ Research Article Apr 9, 2018
Porous Media Characterization of Bhogpara and Nahorkatiya Oil Fields of Upper Assam Basin
Das BM* and Gogoi SB

Bhogpara and Nahorkatiya oil fields are the depleted and matured oil fields of Upper Assam Basin. The recoveries of oil in these fields are getting decreased day by day as conventi…

Porous media Porosity Permeability and Enhance oil recovery
IJOAC Review Article Apr 9, 2018
Biofloc Technology (BFT): An Effective Tool for Remediation of  Environmental Issues and Cost Effective Novel Technology in Aquaculture
Das SK* and Mandal A

The importance of biofloc technology in aquaculture as an effective bioremediation tool for environmental problems, means of poverty alleviation and meeting food security in the co…

Biofloc C/N ratio Bioremediation
OAJC Research Article Apr 9, 2018
Clinical Usefulness of the Pocket Echocardiographic Device: Potential Advantage and Reliability Compared to the Conventional Echocardiographic Equipment
Jiang M, Shen X*, Qiao Z, Zhao H, Wang J and Pu J

We hypothesized that pocket echocardiography (PE) is a useful and has a potential advantage in clinical practice. Methods: Study population consisted of 200 patients who underwent …

Echocardiography Pocket echocardiography
NHIJ Research Article Apr 9, 2018
Team Based Approach to Psychiatric Treatment: A Model that Works from the Patient’s Viewpoint
Cusack PT*

<p style="text-align: justify;">A patient’s resent observation of the team-based approach to psychiatric treatment in a socialized setting at one hospital. It was…

&lt p&gt Team-based psychiatric treatment
NHIJ Research Article Apr 9, 2018
Utilizing Community Promotoras to Increase Cervical Cancer Screening in Hispanic Women
Heard C*

<p style="text-align: justify;">Objectives: To increase the rate of kept appointments for cervical cancer screening in Hispanic women from a nurse managed clinic.&l…

&lt p&gt Promotora
EOIJ Research Article Apr 7, 2018
Assessment of Employee Health Program at Ministry of Health Hospitals in Saudi Arabia
Hail M Abdaley, Ahmed M Hakawi, Mervat M Eldalatony* and Hanan M Hathout

Background: Due to lack of formal employee health services in ministry of health- Saudi Arabia and high exposure risk of health care workers. So it was a necessity to establish a c…

Bloodborne Pathogen infections Post exposure
VIJ Case Report Apr 6, 2018
 An Observational Study of Obese Pregnancy
 Sadeeqa S* and Bangash Y

 Obesity is becoming a serious concern because it is associated with number of problems such as reduced quality of life and mental health. And when it comes to pregnancy, …

Gestational diabetes mellitus BMI Obesity
CRIJ Case Report Apr 6, 2018
Three Dimensional Reconstructed Computed Tomography Features of Eagle Syndrome
Faizi FR and Hamidi H*

Eagle syndrome is referred to as signs and symptoms caused by elongated styloid process or calcified stylohyoid ligament. Authors present a case of Eagle syndrome in a 27-year-old …

Eagle Syndrome Stylohyoid Ligament Styloid Process
JCSTM Editorial Apr 6, 2018
Oxidative Stress versus Cardiovascular Complications
Sanjay Mishra*

In human vascular diseases, endothelial dysfunction is a systemic pathological state of the endothelium and can be largely defined as an imbalance between vasoconstricting and vas…

Endothelial Dysfunction Antioxidant Cardiovascular Disease
AEOAJ Research Article Apr 6, 2018
Polygyny in South Africa
<p>Anderson CM*</p>

Under apartheid in the 1970s and 80s, sororal polygyny increased the reproductive success of women who participated. Women who entered and allowed polygynous marriage explained its…

<p>Polygyny Female choice South Africa</p>
MHRIJ Research Article Apr 5, 2018
Treatment with Psychotropic Drugs in Oncology: Relevance Attributed to Possible Side Effects
Poças A*, Albuquerque E and Mónico L

Oncology patients are exposed to stress events associated with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer that can lead to significant losses in their quality of life. These patients ma…

Psychotropic Drugs Oncology Mental Health
VIJ Research Article Apr 5, 2018
Prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 in Raw Minced Beef at Slaughterhouses in Tripoli, Lebanon
Omari KE, Kassaa IA*, Kara-Ali H, Dabboussi F and Hamze M

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a pathogenic strain associated with infections caused by consumption of undercooked raw meat. Sensitive and rapid detection methods fo…

E. coli O157:H7
VIJ Mini Review Apr 5, 2018
Cancer, Ethnobotany and In vitro Cytotoxicity Assays
Dragoeva APD*

Cancer is a major health problem worldwide. In recent years a lot of studies are focused on preliminary screening of plant extracts for their cytotoxic effect on human cancer cells…

Cancer Ethnobotany In vitro Cytotoxicity Assays
PPRIJ Review Article Apr 5, 2018
Understanding the Power of Hope and Meaning: Lessons Learned from Religion and Mysticism
Klostermann K*, Mignone T, Peressotti M, Jerard A, Mahadeo M and Papagni E

Studies have shown that people are more willing to seek out a mystic healer or rely on religion and spirituality for healing than engage in psychotherapy. Accordingly, it is import…

Mysticism Religion Psychotherapy
JENR Review Article Apr 5, 2018
Renewable Energy Technologies for Future and Sustainable Development
Abdeen Omer M*

People are relying upon oil for primary energy and this will continue for a few more decades. Other conventional sources may be more enduring, but are not without serious disadvant…

Renewable technologies Energy efficient systems Eco-systems
GGTIJ Mini Review Apr 4, 2018
Oncogenic Landscapes of Splicing-Factor Mutant MDS
<p>Rahman MA*</p>

Genomic analyses of the myeloid malignancies surprisingly identified recurrent heterozygous somatic mutations in several splicing factors. Among them, SF3B1, SRSF2, U2AF1 and ZRSR2…

<p>Oncogenic Landscapes Genetic screenings</p>
IJFSC Research Article Apr 3, 2018
Thin Layer Chromatographic Separation of Diacetylmorphine (Heroin) and its Excipients: An Experimental Study
Chadha S*, Bhargava D, Meena MC and Ramteke VB

Background: Heroin is a well-known drug of abuse that is usually administered intravenously. However, smoking heroin has gained popularity in many parts of the world since it was …

Heroin Thin layer chromatography Opium alkaloids
CCLSJ Mini Review Apr 3, 2018
Drug Discovery - Yesterday and Tomorrow: The Common Approaches in Drug Design and Cancer
Hamad ON*, Amran SIB and Sabbah AM

&lt;p&gt;The process of drug discovery has undergone radical changes and development over years. Traditionally, the drugs were discovered by employing chemistry and pharmacology-ba…

&lt p&gt Drug Discovery
IPCM Review Article Apr 3, 2018
The Scope of Nano-Silver in Medicine: A Systematic Review
<p>Deep Inder<sup>1</sup>* and Pawan Kumar<sup>2</sup></p>

Nano-silver has already been clinically explored in ancient medicine i.e ayurveda in the form of Raupya bhasma/rajat bhasma. The resurgence of nano-silver has revolutionized not on…

<p>Nano-silver Antimicrobial resistance Toxicity of silver</p>
DOIJ Editorial Apr 2, 2018
Metformin: Is it a Truly Magic Drug?
Mervat M El-Eshmawy*

Metformin has been the mainstay of therapy for type 2 diabetes (T2D) for many years; it has been used for its glucose-lowering effect since 1957 in Europe and 1995 in USA. Besid…

Metformin Therapy

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