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OAJO Case Report May 4, 2017
An Unusual Case of Self Mutilation Ocular Injury by Scissor in a Young Adolescent Girl: Case Report
Shweta G*

Self-injury is a complex behavior and symptom that results from a variety of factors. Adolescents who have difficulty talking about their feelings may show their emotional tension,…

Self –inflicted Ocular injury Adolescent
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
OAJPR Commentary May 3, 2017
Chikungunya Emerging Health Crises in Pakistan Are we Going in the Right Direction
Ahmed A*, Tanveer M and Khan GM

The unstable health care system of Pakistan saw a major setback in the form of dengue outbreak in 2011. Despite massive governmental efforts, with each passing year dengue continu…

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…

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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
On Optimal Allocation of Oil under Uncertainty in Case of Supply Shortage in China
Duan H* and Yang F

Energy security has become a hot issue since the oil crisis in 1970s, much attention has been paid to the problem how to mitigate the effects of a disruption or shortage to the oil…

Energy security Oil supply shortage Uncertainty
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
CCLSJ Research Article May 2, 2017
The Sea Star Igkappa Gene and its Applications in Cancerology
Michel Leclerc*

<p>It was shown 32 years ago that the sea star axial organ cells (AO cells) produced a spontaneous cytotoxicity against mouse cancerous cells. The axial organ is considered a…

IJOAC Research Article May 2, 2017
Protein Profile of Biopolymers from Marine Lobster Panulirushomarus
Isaac Dhinakaran D* and Gomathi M

Panulirushomarus is an economically important spiny lobster that is widespread through the Indian Ocean in the southern part of Tamilnadu, India. The aim of the study is to analyze…

Panulirushomarus Chitin Chitosan
CDOAJ Research Article May 2, 2017
Effect of Soy Isoflavones on the Improvement of Acne Vulgaris Severity by Reducing Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Levels
Riyanto P*

Objective: To demonstrate the effect of soy isoflavone on acne vulgaris (AV) severity by reducing tumour necrosis factor- α(TNF-α) in female patients. Methods: In this study was …

Acne vulgaris severity Soybean isoflavones TNF-
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 Image Article Apr 28, 2017
Ancient Non-union of the Radius Treated According to Watson Jones
Essekkal M*, Admi M, Marzouki A and Boutayeb F

Large boned efects in the forearm pose a challenging reconstruction problem, especially when the condition has become chronic. The Watson Jones technique is a relatively simple pro…

Radius Watson Jones
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
OAJMB Review Article Apr 28, 2017
A Potential of a Malaysia Strain, Rhodococcus Ukmp-5m as a Biocatalyst in Bioremediation of Nitrile
Sjahrir F*, Maniyam MN, Ibrahim AL and Anthony EGC

The chemical industry, such as the production of polymers, fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, represent one of the biggest economic worldwide. This chemical industry usually produ…

Rhodococcus Biocatalyst Biotransformation
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
NNOA Research Article Apr 28, 2017
Diffusion Coefficient Measurements of T1-Enhanced Contrast Agents in Water Using 0.3 T Spin Echo Proton MRI
<p>Osuga T<sup>1*</sup>, Ikehira H<sup>2</sup> and Weerakoon B<sup>3</sup></p>

The diffusion coefficients of four contrast agents (CAs, compounds of paramagnetic ions), Gd-DTPA, Gd-HP-DO3A, MnCâ„“2, and albumin-(Gd-DTPA), in water were measured using 0.3 T pr…

<p>Relaxivity Diffusion-Weighted MRI Blood-pool Contrast Agent
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*

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

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PPEJ Mini Review Apr 20, 2017
A Perspective on Transportation of Waxy Crude Oil
Yingda Lu* and Jinjun Zhang
IJOAC Review Article Apr 19, 2017
Bacterial Communities in the Water of Larval-Rearing System for the Yesso Scallop (Patinopecten Yessoensis)
Ma Y*, Liang J, Zhao X, Li M, Sun X and Liu J

Bacterial disease is a significant issue for larviculture of the Yesso scallop (Patinopecten yessoensis). One source of bacteria is the water of larval-rearing tanks. In this study…

Patinopecten yessoensis Bacterial community 16S rRNA
FSNT Research Article Apr 18, 2017
Changes in the Oil Production and Fatty Acid Composition in Chlorella Vulgaris
Rokhsareh B, Arash J and Karamatollah R*

Chlorella vulgaris (single cell microalgae) has recently been paid attention as an alternate source of oil. Effects of several parameters on the yields of oil production and fatty…

Microalgae Oil Saturated fatty acid
FSNT Research Article Apr 18, 2017
Determination of Arsenic in Thai Rice
Natkhan Beck and Delia Ojinnaka*

Studies have shown that rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the main sources of inorganic arsenic in foods. Rice absorbs arsenic from the soil and more so when planted in soils conta…

Arsenic Food contaminants ICP-MS
OAJAR Mini Review Apr 18, 2017
The Function of Molybdenum and Boron on the Plants
Naqib SA and Jahan MS*

Plants favour to micronutrients to maintain physiological balance in plants to maintain growth and development of the plants. Molybdenum (Mo) and Boron (B) are essential micronutri…

Micronutrients Rice plant Plant physiology
OAJDS Editorial Apr 18, 2017
Human Papilloma Virus: Emerging Risk Factor in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma among Asians
Medawela RMSHB* and Ratnayake DRDL
CDOAJ Research Article Apr 18, 2017
Ingenol Mebutate Gel after Cryotherapy of Actinic Keratosis: When can I Start the Topical Treatment?
Jose Manuel AD*, Maria RR, Jose Lauis AM and Fernando de MM

&lt;p&gt;Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common dermatological disorder on sun-exposed skin. Its premalignant condition is widely known; therefore both treatment and protection from su…

Actinic keratosis Therapy Ingenolmebutate
PPRIJ Research Article Apr 18, 2017
Benefits of Vitamins C and E in Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Faria M* and Reis C

Introduction: Sensorineural hearing loss is a growing problem tends and has been associated with toxic effects of free radicals such as reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide in …

Vitamin C Vitamin E Treatment hearing loss
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

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;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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DOIJ Letter to Editor Apr 17, 2017
Child Art Psychotherapy Proposed as Adjunctive Therapy for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Boyle O and Mulligan A*

We wish to draw your attention to the challenges experienced by adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) and propose Child Art Psychotherapy (CAP) as an innovative and e…

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