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JQHE Review Article Nov 25, 2019
Review of Management Strategies to Achieve Vision 2020 in India with Emphasis on Cataract Related Blindness
Mukherjee B*

A review article to find out possible managerial solutions in order to achieve elimination of cataract related blindness in India by 2020. About 285 million people are visually im…

Cataract Related Blindness-Vision 2020-Indian Scenario-Managerial Strategies-NPCB-RSBY-MSICS-CSR
EOIJ Research Article Nov 11, 2019
A Facile Technique of Sensing Adulteration in Emulsion: A Road to Safety
Biswas R* and Karmakar PK

Urea is a regular contaminant used in raw milk. Excess intake of urea-contaminated milk produces various health hazards. The key experimental challenge is to develop a rapid and i…

Safety Milk Food Industries
CDOAJ Research Article Oct 16, 2019
Efficacy of Leeching in Frostbite
Iqbal A*, Jan A, Ali Quraishi H, Islam N, Raheem A and Rashid A

Frostbite is a freezing, cold thermal injury, which occurs when tissues are exposed to temperatures below their freezing point for a sustained period of times. Frostbite is commonl…

Frostbite Leeching Hirudotherapy
NHIJ Research Article Sep 13, 2019
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Southeast Ethiopia
Kassa S, Chala D, Eshetu E, Morka G, Olani G, Lette A*, Abdulkadir A, and Yassin A

Introduction: Globally, HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem; and mother to child transmission is the largest source of HIV infection in children below the age of 15 especial…

Knowledge Attitude and Practice Mother to Child Transmission
OAJVSR Research Article Aug 19, 2019
A Rapid and Effective Method to Prolong Pain Relief in Sheep Using Bupivacaine and Intralipid® Combination
Farzin Sahebjam*, Preet Mohinder Singh and John Paul Chambers

commercially available aqueous formulation. Bupivacaine 0.5% was mixed with an equal volume of either lipid emulsion (Intralipid, Fresenius Kabi) or normal saline resulting in a f…

Bupivacaine Sheep Sustained
GHIJ Review Article Jul 22, 2019
Multiple ‘Genetic Bottleneck Theory’ of Humans and the House Mouse via Chilling Enzyme ∆12-Desaturase
Vincent van Ginneken*

The super Toba volcano eruption in Indonesia around 70,000-75,000 years ago might have reduced the human’s world population to around 10,000 individuals. Such a dramatic scenario…

Cold Protection ‘Chilling Enzyme’ ∆12 Desaturase Lc-Ms
PPRIJ Letter to Editor Jul 18, 2019
Notes on the Open Letter on Jung and 'Africans' Published in the British Journal of Psychotherapy in November 2018
Samuels A*

The above mentioned Open Letter (OL) was published in the British Journal of Psychotherapy (BJP) in November 2018. The reason for having approached the BJP with the OL is descri…

Psychotherapy Analytical Psychology Discussion
JQHE Research Article Jul 16, 2019
Study of the Trend of Respiratory and Extra-Respiratory Tuberculosis in a Southern Region of Romania between 2011- 2018
Grecu VI, Olteanu M, Maceseanu AV, Nitu FM Calarasu C* and Turcu AA

Aim: To describe the trend of Tuberculosis in an endemic area by analysing all cases of respiratory and extra-respiratory Tuberculosis (TB) in Dolj County, a Southern region of Ro…

Respiratory TB Extra-Respiratory TB
PPEJ Research Article Jun 26, 2019
Effect of Inhibitors with Aromatic Solvents towards the Flow Properties of Crude Oil
Anisuzzaman S M*, Bono A, Krishnaiah D and Tamotiraan D

Petroleum industry which is well known for its growth facing a major issue in transporting crude oil in the pipeline. The major issue which disrupts the flow in the pipeline is du…

Crude oil Temperature gradient Viscosity
CPRJ Case Report Jun 12, 2019
"Progressive Metabolic Acidosis or Bicarbonate Measurement Error?"
Max Brock, Shuling Fan and Steven C Borkan*

Accurate bicarbonate measurement is critical for assessing acid-base status. This study characterizes the cause of an unexpected discrepancy between a common bicarbonate assay and…

Pseudometabolic Acidosis Hypertriglyceridemia Hyperlipidemia
FSNT Research Article May 28, 2019
Human health risks of heavy metals in okra (Abelmochus esculentus) and lettuce (Lactuta sativa) collected from selected farms in Peninsular Malaysia
Yap CK*, Yaacob A, Wong KW, Nulit R, Nallapan M, Ibrahim MH, Leow CS and Peng SHT

The present study investigated the concentrations of Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb and Zn in fruit okra (Abelmochus esculentus) and leafy lettuce (Lactuta sativa) collected from selected farms in…

Heavy metals Health risk assessment Okra
PNBOA Research Article May 27, 2019
Breastfeeding Practices among Health Professionals in Tertiary Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
Musoke RN*, Muriithi G and Onyango F

Background: WHO aims to increase the 6 month exclusive breastfeeding rate to 50% by 2025. Breastfeeding is one of the key interventions that will help in achieving the sustainable …

Breastfeeding Children Mothers
OAJAR Research Article May 22, 2019
Enhancing Maize Productivity through Nitrogen Application Methods and Timing in Pakistan
Ahmad J*, Anwar S, Khan MR, Ahmad F, Iqbal S, Haqnawaz, Khan AR, Ali Z, Ahmad M, Saleem A, Rahman KU and Saifullah,

Agriculture sector plays an important role in the economy of Pakistan and is one of the major determinants of the economic growth and well-being. It contributes about 21% to Gross…

Maize Nitrogen Timing
IJBP Research Article May 3, 2019
Assessment of the Phytonutrient Content, Mineral and Proximate Compositions of Selected Yam Landraces (Dioscorea Rotundata Poir)
Nwankwo PO*

The phytochemical screening, assessment of mineral and proximate compositions of eleven selected yam landraces were carried out using standard laboratory protocols with the view t…

Dioscorea Rotundata Phytonutrient Mineral and Proximate Compositions
OAJE Research Article Apr 1, 2019
Seasonal Variation in Vitamin D levels in Saudi Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Western Saudi Arabia
Aljabri KS* and Bokhari SA

Introduction: The impact of seasonal changes over serum vitamin D has been addressed in several previous studies. We conducted a cross sectional study to investigate the status of…

Seasonal Variation in Vitamin D levels
OAJAR Research Article Mar 14, 2019
Dry Matter Partitioning and Phenological Traits of Maize as Influenced by Diverse Levels of Humic Acid
Ahmad J, Anwar S, Ahmad F*, Iqbal S, Ullah N, Ali Shah SM, Ali M, Rauf Khan A, Mehboob M, Nawaz I, Ullah I, Ahmad M, Khan M and Saleem A

Despite the fact that maize productivity is relatively better than other major cereal crops, its current productivity is still far below its potential productivity. An experiment w…

Humic Acid Phenology Dry Matter Partitioning
WHSJ Research Article Feb 18, 2019
Racial Disparities and the Effect of Maternal Sexually Transmitted Infections on Adverse Birth Outcomes
Patrick J Ward, Jessica L Anderson, Rebecca M Gordon, Joanne Salas and Pamela K Xaverius*

Background: Understanding the role of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in disparities associated with adverse birth outcomes (ABOs) may help target specific interventions fo…

Adverse Birth Outcomes Sexually Transmitted Infections Maternal and Child health
IJSST Research Article Jan 29, 2019
Optimizing Outcome in Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection- A 10 Year Analysis Focusing on Surgical Techniques and Neurological Outcome
Frank Harig*, Anna Engel, Johannes Rosch and Michael Weyand

Background: Today, surgical repair of aortic type A dissections is routinely mandatory but some complications remain despite technical advances over several decades. The most impor…

Neurological Outcome Aortic Dissection Hypothermia
JENR Research Article Dec 31, 2018
Habitat Preferences and Conservation Status of Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus Chrysogaster) in Langtang National Park, Nepal
Tilak Thapamagar, Kiran Thapa Magar, Mitra pandey, Shivish Bhandari and Daya Ram Bhusal*

Himalayan Musk Deer (Moschus chrysogaster) is one of the endangered mammals that distributes to the Himalayan region. Our study was carried out in the Langtang National Park (LNP)…

Altitudinal Gradient Habitat Conservation
PPEJ Research Article Dec 1, 2018
Sizing Surface Production Flow line Insulation Thickness for a Desired Output Temperature
Olanrewaju AO*

Oil and gas is transported from the wellheads to the gathering stations through pipelines called surface production flowlines. Flow-lines are located at the oil and gas well site a…

Flow-line Gathering station Corrosion thickness
JENR Research Article Nov 16, 2018
Changing Climate and the Effect of Gully Erosion on Akpo Community Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria
Angela A and Ezeomedo IC

Climate variability has increased rainfall intensity resulting in floods and storms which have aggravated environmental and land degradation problems globally. Land degradation pr…

Changing Climate Rainfall Pattern Gully Erosion
JIDTM Research Article Oct 25, 2018
Intestinal Helminthiasis in Children in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria
Onyishi Grace Chinenye*, Ubachukwu Patience Obiageli, Nwosu Godwin Chigozie

A survey of intestinal helminthiasis in children aged 0-5 years was conducted in Nsukka L.G.A of Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria in 2017. A total of three hundred children were r…

Intestinal Helminthes Prevalence Intensity
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
EIJ Research Article Aug 18, 2018
Assessment of Postnatal Care Service Utilization and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Antinatal Care at Ambo Health Facilities
Moreda TB* and Gebisa K

Background: In Ethiopia, maternal health service utilization is very low, especially postnatal care (PNC). The percentage of mothers who receive care within two days of childbirth …

PNC ANC Knowledge
OAJWX Review Article Aug 8, 2018
Global Perspectives on Regulatory Measures and Collection Procedures for Electronic Waste: A Critical Assessment
<p>Khanna R*, Park M, Cayumil R, Mishra SK and Mukherjee PS</p>

Extensive usage, new designs, rapid upgrades and short life-spans of electronic devices has resulted in ever growing generation of electronic waste (e-waste) worldwide. Burgeoning …

<p>E-Waste Recycling Regulations
PPEJ Research Article Jul 12, 2018
Prediction of Dew Point Pressure in Gas Condensate Reservoirs Based On a Combination of Gene Expression Programming (GEP) and Multiple Regression Analysis
El-hoshoudy AN*, Gomaa S and Desouky SM

Gas condensate reservoirs represent unique and clean hydrocarbon source of energy, so prediction of their thermodynamic criteria especially dewpoint pressure (Pd) is crucial for re…

Retrograde gas reservoirs Dewpoint pressure Gene expression programming (GEP)
MJCCS Research Article Jun 26, 2018
Age-Related Reduction in Blood Flow Velocity in the Middle Cerebral Arteries and the Musculoskeletal System
<p>Schurov VA* and Sazonova NV</p>

Work done for the purpose of analysis of the dependence of the pace of age-related decline in speed of cerebral blood flow and functional status of the musculoskeletal system of di…

<p>Cerebral Blood Flow Middle Cerebral Artery Age
OAJO Research Article Jun 18, 2018
Prevalence and Causes of Visual Impairment in Ekiti, Nigeria: A Hospital Based Study
Ajayi I*, Omotoye O J, Ajite K and Omotoso Olagoke O

Introduction: Visual impairment is a global burden. The negative impact extends from the immediate family to the society at large. The causes vary with geographic, ethnic and cultu…

Blindness Visual impairment Low vision
OAJCO Case Report Jun 16, 2018
Unusual Evolution of Bilateral Neuroblastoma
Jamila E

Introduction: Bilateral neuroblastoma is extremely rare. To date, only 60 cases are reported in the literature. The association of neuroblastoma with paraneoplastic Cushing's syndr…

Bilateral neuroblastoma Cushing's syndrome Brain metastasis
ACT Research Article Jun 5, 2018
Determination of Potentially Toxic Metals in Over-the-Counter Pediatric Drugs and Commonly Consumed Beverages in Nigeria: A Health Concern
<p>Oyekunle JAO*, Adekunle AS, Ayinde AR, Dawodu MO, Ogunfowokan AO, Oyinloye JA and Ogunwale TO</p>

This study investigated the levels of Cd, Cu, Pb, Mn and Zn in over-the-counter (OTC) pediatric drugs and commonly consumed beverages in Nigeria. This was done to evaluate the poss…

<p>Pediatric drugs Beverages Metals

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