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CPRJ Research Article Jun 15, 2017
Evaluation of Severity in Patients of Acne Vulgaris by Global Acne Grading System in Bangladesh
Zohra FT, Sultana T*, Islam S and Nasreen T

Background: Because of its polymorphic and dynamic nature, acne vulgaris is notably difficult to evaluate objectively, and this hampers the assessment of new treatment methods or …

Acne Vulgaris Acne Severity Global Acne Grading System
OAJVSR Review Article Jun 14, 2017
Prevalence and Economic Significance of Bovine Hydatidosis and Cysticercosis in Mekelle Municipality Abattoir, Northern Ethiopia
Getachew T*, Olani W and Sadia H

A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2009 to March 2010 on cysticercosis (Cysticercus bovis) and cystic echinococcosis in cattle slaughtered at Mekelle municipality …

Abattoir Bovine Cysticercosis
OAJVSR Research Article Jun 14, 2017
Isolation and Identification of Methicilin Resistant Staphylcoccus aureus (MRSA) from Bovine Mastitic Milk in and around Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia
Biniam Tadesse Derib*, Biruk Tesfaye Birhanu, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema and Ashenafi Kiros Wubshet

In recent years, there has been increased concern about antibiotic resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus and multiple antibiotic resistant strains have started to emerge. Deve…

Antibmicrobials Association Cross Sectional
OAJPR Research Article Jun 12, 2017
Preparation Modification and Characterization of a Hydrogel Based on Polyacrylic and Polymetacrylic Acid as a Potential Carrier for Drug Delivery Systems
Voycheva C*, Georgiev V, Natova M and Baranovsky VY

Complexes of polyacrylic acid (PAA) and polymethacrylic acid (PMA) in presence of sodium alginate (SAL) during redox polymerization of polyacids were formed. They were characterize…

Polyacrylic Acid Polymethacrylic Acid Sodium Alginate
DOIJ Research Article Jun 12, 2017
Serum Ferritin in Newly Detected Diabetes and Prediabetes
Debasish-Ghosh, Fariduddin M, Sharmin-Jahan, Mashfiqul-Hasan, Nusrat-Sultana, Atiqur-Rahman M, Kamrul-Hasan ABM, Moinul-Islam, Atikur-Rahman M and Hasanat MA*

Background: Changes in serum ferritin or iron stores may be associated with abnormal glucose tolerance (AGT). Objective: To see serum ferritin and HbA1c in newly detected prediabe…

Ferritin Diabetes-Prediabetes HbA1c.
NHIJ Research Article May 27, 2017
Perception of Ethical Principles by Hemodialysis Nurses in Khartoum, Sudan
Yousif KI*, Abu-Aisha H and Abboud O

<p style="text-align: justify;">Background: In the nursing process the nurse must be able to make correct ethical decisions. This primarily requires knowledge of th…

&lt p&gt Ethics
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
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
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
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
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
OAJG Mini Review Apr 6, 2017
Robson Criteria: An Emerging Concept
Pandey D*

The rate of Caesarean section is increasing across the globe. To make valid global comparisons and to investigate the determinant of the rising trend of caesarean among different …

Robson classification Ten Group Classification System Caesarean Section Rate
JONAM Opinion Apr 3, 2017
Ayurveda in Heroines Classification in Indian Treatise on Drama-Natya Shastra
Padmaja VS*

Bharata, in Natyashastra, has given a unique classification of the Nayikas or heroines based on their age, basic character, personality, and relationship with lover and various sta…

Bharata Nayikas Ayurveda
DOIJ Research Article Mar 28, 2017
Diabetes Mellitus Therapy Adherence and Therapy Characterization in Northeast Portugal: Classical Vs Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Pereira D, Saldanha D, Pires S, Pinto IC* and Pereira OR

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterizes by the absence of insulin production by the body or the inability of their effectively use. Aim: To determine pr…

Diabetes mellitus Therapy Adherence Drugs Therapy
OAJO Research Article Mar 28, 2017
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness and Optic Disc Parameters in Anisometropic Amblyopia by Cirrus HD OCT in Pediatric Population
Neelam P*, Kshitij S, Meenakshi R, Devendran M and Ramakrishnan R

Background: To compare the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness and characteristics of optic disc parameters in amblyopic and fellow eyes in pediatric patients …

Amblyopia anisometropic Peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness Optic Nerve
OAJVSR Review Article Mar 27, 2017
Epidemiology of Bovine Mastitis and Associated Risk Factors in East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
Hajie S* and Teka G

A cross sectional study was conducted in selected districts of East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional Stat from November 2013 to April 2014 on dairy cows to determine the prevalence of…

Prevalence Subclinical Mastitis Risk
NHIJ Research Article Mar 17, 2017
Food-Drug Interactions: Implications for Nursing Practice
Enwerem NM*, Okunji P and Johnson A

&lt;p&gt;Background: Registered nurses (RNs) play important roles in patient safety.Medication errors resulting in adverse drug reactions (ADRs) pose a significant public health pr…

&lt p&gt Food and drug interactions
OAJE Research Article Feb 27, 2017
Spectrum of Diabetic Kidney Disease in India - A Tertiary Care Centre Experience
Kaustubh C*, Pranab KS, Arjun B, Soumik G, Krishna SGS and Nilanjan S

Objectives / Aim of study: To assess the magnitude, clinico-social risk factors and associations of diabetic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes subjects attending a tertiary care ce…

Diabetic Kidney disease Prevalence Albuminuria
IJFSC Research Article Feb 27, 2017
Infamous Killers, Forgotten Victims: A Content Analysis of Print Media Coverage of Three Major School Shootings
Weatherby GA*, Luzzo E and Zahm S

Mass school shootings continually plague the United States and are no stranger to media coverage. Columbine High School, Virginia Tech University and Sandy Hook Elementary School …

Killers Victims Shootings
IJFSC Case Report Feb 27, 2017
Geographical Assignment and Molecular Tracking in Wildlife Offences: A Case Study of Seized Elephant Tail Hair
Kumar VP, Asch BV, Shukla M, Pandey P, Vipin, Sharma CP and Goyal SP*

Tracking geographic origin of parts traded in wildlife offences is a critical aspect of wildlife management which enables to strengthen ground level enforcement and in determining…

Wildlife forensics Poaching African elephant
OAJAR Research Article Feb 18, 2017
Genetic Variability of Some Promising Sugarcane Varieties (Saccharum spp) under Harvesting Ages for Juice Quality Traits, Cane and Sugar Yield
Eid M Mehareb* and Abazied SR

The objective of study to estimate genetic variability of some traits in the Egyptian sugarcane breeding program under different harvesting ages (10, 11, 12 and 13 months. Four pro…

Sugar cane Saccharum spp Harvest Age
DOIJ Research Article Feb 10, 2017
Relationship of Serum C - Reactive Protein with Indices of Metabolic Syndrome among Type 2 Diabetic Pakistani Subjects
Tasnim F*, Saima S, Sadia T, Farkhanda M and Naz S

Back ground: Metabolic syndrome is risk factor for diabetes and inflammation is the characteristic of metabolic syndrome. The C-reactive protein (CRP) is highly conserved and prefe…

C-reactive protein Diabetes BMI
PPRIJ Research Article Feb 7, 2017
Exploring Pragmatic and Linguistic Development Trends in Early Preschool Children
Del Grande C1*, Marano A1, Piccardi L1,2, Giannini AM3 and Amico SD4

Purpose: It is proposed that pragmatic skills play an important role during the language development, in particular in social interactions with conversational partners. The purpose…

Language development Pragmatic abilities Preschool children
OAJVSR Research Article Feb 1, 2017
The Prevalence and Economic Impact of Bovine Fasciolosis in Mekelle Municipal Abattoir
Ashenafi K*, Alemu A, Hagos A, Biniam T and Aklilu F

A cross sectional survey was conducted at Mekelle Municipal abattoir in Tigray region, northern Ethiopia, from November 2007, to April 2008 to determine the prevalence of bovine fa…

Fasciolosis Prevalence Bovine
OAJDS Research Article Jan 24, 2017
Assessment of Oral Health Status among Head and Neck and Oral Cancer Patients in Rajasthan State: An Infirmary Based Cross-Sectional Study
Vikram PA*, Sandeep S, Vasudha K, Ashish C and Hemanee R

Background: The increase in number of cancer patients and their poor oral health South East Asia especially in India has prompted us to undertake this retrospective study. The aim …

CPI HNC OHI-S
OAJAR Research Article Jan 24, 2017
Prevalence and Incidence of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Infecting Viruses in Ethiopia
Debebe A*, Mijena D, Abrham A, Aklilu S, Asami P and Holton T

In Ethiopia, virus infection is among the most important cause for yield and quality loss in garlic production like other countries. Detection and identification of garlic viruses …

Allexivirus Carlavirus CP-Coat protein
OAJG Research Article Jan 12, 2017
Relationship between Sexual Attitude with Practice Regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections and their Demographic Predictors in Female Sex Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study
Tayebeh A, Jamileh M*, Mojgan M, Azizeh Fk and Babak D

Background: The prevalence of high-risk behaviors among different parts of society has attracted attentions to prostitution as one of the most important current problems. There ar…

Prostitute Stis Sexual Attitude
NNOAJ Research Article Jan 5, 2017
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI) in King Fahd Medical City, An Epidemiological Study
Alshahri SS*, Alshahri BS* and Habtar A

Introduction: Our study aims to estimate the characteristics &amp;amp; causes of TSCI at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh city in order to hypothesize strategy for primary…

Tetraplegia Traumatic spinal cord injury Epidemiological Study
OOAJ Research Article Dec 30, 2016
Role of CT Mastoids in the Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Chronic Inflammatory Ear Disease
Sudarshan RL* and Juveria M

Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammation of middle ear cleft. It presents with discharging ear and decreased hearing. The diagnosis is mostly…

Computerized Tomography Temporal bone Cholesteatoma
OAJPR Research Article Dec 28, 2016
Transdermal Delivery Offer for Low Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid
Voycheva C* and Tsonou MM

The use of Acetyl Salicylic Acid (ASA) in the secondary prevention of cardio vascular diseases is well known. Orally administered ASA is rapidly metabolized to its principal metabo…

Acetylsalicylic Acid UV spectroscopy Plasticizer

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