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OAJO Research Article Nov 1, 2018
Comparison of Contrast Sensitivity in Different Types of Ocular Deviation for Different Amount of Deviation
Partha Haradhan Chowdhury* and Brinda Haren Shah

Purpose: Aim of the present study is to compare contrast sensitivity in different types of ocular deviation for different amount of deviation. Methods: A pilot, cross sectional, …

Contrast Sensitivity Type of Deviation Amount of Deviation
NHIJ Research Article Oct 31, 2018
Knowledge and Practice of Nurses on Healthcare Associated Infection
Alwadai MM*, Ghaleb MA, Bukhaire H and Elmtwally S

Background: Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are among the major complications of modern medical therapy. While outbreaks often capture the attention of the media and the p…

OAJO Research Article Oct 31, 2018
Utilization of Low Vision Aids in Buphthalmos
Partha Haradhan Chowdhury* and Brinda Haren Shah

Purpose: To analyse the utilization of the prescribed low vision device in the subjects of Buphthalmos. Methods: Prospective, cross sectional and observational study was performed…

Buphthalmos Low vision aids
ADOAJ Research Article Oct 25, 2018
Magnitude and Factors Associated with Khat Chewing Among Kessem Sugar Factory Project Employees, Afar Regional State, Ethiopia
Abera E, Bogale T* and Endebu T

Back ground: Khat is significantly associated with higher risk of cardiogenic shock, stroke and death in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome. Regular users of khat suf…

Khat chewing Kessem Sugar Factory Afar
APhOT Research Article Oct 25, 2018
An Observational Study to Determine and Compare Effects of Various Physical Test Components on BMI of School Going Children
Jhaveri B* and Savaliya G

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the physical fitness components in relation to Body Mass Index of school going children. Study design: Across-sectional observational study. Metho…

Body Mass Index Physical Fitness Components
OAJO Research Article Oct 22, 2018
Effect of Contrast Sensitivity on Age Related Macular Degeneration
Partha Haradhan Chowdhury* and Brinda Haren Shah

Purpose: Aim of the present study is to evaluate the contrast sensitivity in subjects of Age Related Macular Degeneration. Methods: A pilot, cross sectional, observational study w…

Contrast Sensitivity Age Related Macular Degeneration
CDOAJ Research Article Oct 20, 2018
Comparison of Grafts in Post Burn Contractures of Fingers in Children
Fatima M* and Ali Khan FA

Objective: To compare the results of full thickness skin graft (FTG) and split thickness skin graft (STSG), determining which graft is better method of coverage, in terms of range…

Post burn contractures Defect coverage Range of motion
HVBIJ Research Article Oct 18, 2018
Myasthenia Gravis: Clinical Aspects and Prognosis Following Thymectomy - in Aspect of Bangladesh
Rakibul Hasan*

Background: Medical treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) involves the use of anticholinesterase agents, immunosuppressive drugs, plasmapheresis, and gamma globulin. However, these…

Myasthenia Gravis Acetylcholine Electromyography
DOIJ Research Article Oct 16, 2018
Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome in Underweight Saudi Adults
Khalid S Aljabri*, Samia A Bokhari, Muneera A Alshareef, Patan M Khan Hesham M. bu Elsaoud, Mohammad M Jalal, Rania F Safwat, Rehab El Boraie and Bandari K Aljabri

Background and Objective: The global prevalence of underweight decreased from 14.6% to 9.7%. There is little information on the frequency of underweight with metabolic syndrome am…

Metabolic Syndrome Underweight Saudi Arabia
HIJ Research Article Oct 12, 2018
Survey of Pentazocine Addiction and Opioid Use in Adult Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients: The Perspective of Healthcare Providers
Madu AJ*, Korubo K, Okoye H, Ugwu N, Efobi C, Nwogoh B and Okoye A

Background: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is characterized by episodes of bone pain creating a major role for analgesic therapy in the emergency management of this condition. Opioids, …

Sickle cell Doctors’ perspective Analgesia
MJCCS Research Article Oct 10, 2018
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension among Nepalese Civil Servants
Mahendra G, Sanjana Z, Ariful BC, Shaikh AS, Ahsan GU and Mohammad Delwer HH*

Background: Hypertension is one of the major global emerging health problems in this industrial world. Prevalence of is increasing daily. Overall awareness and modifying one’s l…

Prevalence Obesity Hypertension
OAJMMS Research Article Oct 9, 2018
Exploration of Boletes from Xiangtoushan National Nature Reserve, Guangdong Province, China
Hosen MI*, Zhong XJ, Li T, Zhang M and Li TH*

A first-time survey of boletes from Xiangtoushan National Nature Reserve of Guangdong Province in China was conducted from April 2015 to August 2016. A total of 18 collections of …

Boletaceae East Asia Morphology
HIJ Research Article Oct 1, 2018
Knowledge, Perception and Opinion of Health Workers on Bone Marrow Transplantation in Nigeria
Adediran A*, Wakama T, Nwadike K, Damulak D, Babadoko A, Kagu M, Ocheni S and Osunkalu V

Background: Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) or haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a procedure used to cure haematopoietic malignancies, poorly functioning haemato…

Haematopoietic malignancies Immune system Bone marrow transplantation
HIJ Research Article Oct 1, 2018
Environmental Factors as Determinants of Severity of SCD in Nigeria
Wakama T*, Adediran A Babadoko A, Asuquo M, Kagu M, Damulak D, Ocheni S and David E

Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a chronic blood disorder characterized by red blood cells that assume an abnormal sickle shape when deoxygenated and may block different areas of the m…

Sickle cell anaemia Hypoxia Ischaemia
OAJAR Research Article Oct 1, 2018
The Impact of Agricultural Technology Adoption on Poverty: The Case of Yam Minisetts Technology in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Akinrinola OO and Adeyemo AO*

This study evaluates the impact of adopting yam minisetts technology on poverty among yam farming households in Ekiti state, Nigeria. This study utilizes cross-sectional data from …

Technology Adoption Propensity Score Matching Foster-Greer-Thorbecke
VIJ Research Article Sep 29, 2018
Knowledge Attitudes and Behavior of Parents towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Adolescent Girls in Botswana
Senatla KT* and Dolamo BL

The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of parents towards HPV and HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer in girls aged 9 to 13 years an…

Adolescent Attitude Behaviour
FSNT Research Article Sep 28, 2018
Lifestyle and Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Secondary School Teachers in Uzo-Umahi LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria
Okudu HO*, Okolie VU and Chijioke MC

A cross sectional, descriptive study was carried out on rural secondary teachers in Uzo – Umahi LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was designed to elicit information on life…

Lifestyle Overweight Obesity
JIDTM Research Article Sep 28, 2018
Role of Serology and Histopathology in Diagnostic of Human Cystic Echinococcosis
Albadawi AAM*, Saad MBE, Alzain SM, Osman NTM, Gaber AH, Abdelmonem M, Osman HB, Ahmed ME

Introduction: Hydatid disease is an important emerging neglected disease worldwide, with significant geographic variation in seroprevalance. The disease is commonly diagnosed on b…

Human Cystic Echinococcosis Microscopy ELISA and histopathology
PPRIJ Research Article Sep 27, 2018
Abuse and Misuse of Tramadol among the Youth in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality in the Western Region of Ghana
Elliason EK*, Sandow B, Asechaab T, Kpangkpari S and Asiaktiwen R

Tramadol is a synthetic (man-made) pain reliever (analgesic). Researchers and doctors do not know the exact mechanism of action of tramadol, but it is similar to morphine. The pro…

Tramadol Synthetic Brain
BEBA Research Article Sep 25, 2018
Bioequivalence Study of Easyrect 100 Mg Tablets Versus Spedra® 100 mg Tablets after a Single Oral Dose Administration of Each to Healthy Volunteers Male Adults under Fasting Conditions
Hesham AEliwa* and AA Alaa Eldin

This study was a comparative single-dose, open-label, randomized, two-treatment, two-sequence, four-period, fullreplicate crossover, in-vivo study to determine the bioequivalence o…

Bioequivalence parameters (Cmax AUC0-t and AUC0-∞)
OAJO Research Article Sep 20, 2018
Contrast Sensitivity Comparison of Alternate Exotropia in Different Amount of Deviation
Partha Haradhan Chowdhury* and Brinda Haren Shah

Purpose: Aim of the present study is to compare contrast sensitivity in different amounts of deviation of alternate esotropia. Methods: A pilot, cross sectional, observational st…

Contrast Sensitivity Amount of deviation Alternate Exotropia
OOAJ Research Article Sep 18, 2018
Sinonasal Symptoms and Outcomes in Aircrew
Alzahrani FS, Al-Bar HM*, Algumaan OA, Alqahtani AY and Alzuwayed MA

Background: This study was performed to determine the effect of extended flying time on the Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) scores of aircrew. Methodology: A cross-sectional que…

Chronic rhinosinusitis Aircrew Pilot
VVOA Mini Review Sep 17, 2018
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: A Strategic Analysis for the Control of Disease
Naveed A*, Rahman SU, Arshad MI and Aslam B

Foot-and-mouth disease virus is highly contagious and endemic disease of cloven-hooved animals. The broad host range and direct as well as indirect settings are key concerns in the…

FMDV Serotypes Immunization
EOIJ Mini Review Sep 17, 2018
Psychometrics Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Swedish Occupational Fatigue Inventory (SOFI), Cultural Adaptation and Reliability
Pashmdarfard M, Hamid Reza Mokhtarinia* and Karimlou M

Introduction: This study assessed the translation, cultural adaptation and reliability of the Persian version of Swedish Occupational Fatigue Inventory Questionnaire (SOFI). Meth…

Perceived fatigue Cultural adaptation Reliability
EOIJ Research Article Sep 17, 2018
Evaluation of Hospital Laboratory Workflow Design in Ethiopia: Blood Specimen Collection and Chemistry Laboratory Testing
Eshetu LH*

Background: Laboratories have recognized their internal business and operate as a set of business processes or workflows. Modern Laboratories are highly suitable to this workflow …

Workflow process Lean
OAJMB Research Article Sep 7, 2018
Risk Behaviors of Street Children in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: A Cross Sectional Study
Tahmina A*, Nasrin H, Mamunur R, Bedanta Roy and Anthony L

Background: In Bangladesh, a lot of children are suffering from human right deprivation of all forms. In addition, they are exposed to the severe form of physical and mental viole…

Physical and Mental Violence HIV/AIDS Street Children
OAJVSR Case Report Sep 7, 2018
Management of Dystocia due to Schistosoma reflexus in a Cross-Bred Cow
Sheetal SK*, Patil AD, Sahatpure SK, Gahlod BM and Akhre SB

Schistosoma reflexus is a rare type of foetal monster which causes dystocia in cow. It was managed by caesarean-section to save the life of the dam and the cow recovered uneventfu…

Caesarean-Section Cow Dystocia
OAJVSR Research Article Sep 7, 2018
Prevalence and Identification of Ixodide Ticks in Cattle in Lalo Assabi District, West Wollega Zone, West Oromia, Ethiopia
Kebede A*, Lemmi E and Dugassa J

Ticks are important parasite of cattle that cause huge economic loss at private and national level. Therefore, the cross sectional study was conducted from October 2016 to June 20…

Bovine Lalo Assabi Prevalence
VIJ Research Article Sep 7, 2018
Mycobacterium Sputum Analysis and Comparative Evaluation in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Laboratory Diagnosis in Ethiopia
Desta KT*, Dolamo BL and Endris IH

Background: Even though the laboratory testing is essential for the diagnosis and control of tuberculosis (TB), it does not receive enough attention in Ethiopia where acid-fast ba…

TB Chest X-Ray Culture
OAJAR Research Article Aug 31, 2018
Begomoviruses Associated to Pepper Yellow Leaf Curl Disease in Thailand
Chiemsombat P*, Srikamphung B and Yule S

Yellow leaf curl disease (YLCD) of pepper has been re-emerging in most pepper production areas in Thailand causing serious damages to marketable yields. To develop resistant pepper…

Pepper Leaf Curl Rolling Circle Amplification DNA-A

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