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Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordAlcohol Consumption and its Correlates Among Residents of Mining Town, Kitwe, Zambia: 2011 Population Based SurveyCosmas Zyaambo, Olusegun Babaniyi, Peter Songolo et al.Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, liver cirrhosis and cancers. It has also been associated with risky sexual behaviors, hence, attributed as a factor in the increase of HIV incidence and prevalence. A cross sectional study was conducted using a modified World Health Organizations Global Non Communicable Diseases (NCD) Surveillance Initiative NCD-STEPs 1and … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 29 Jan 2013 · 8,051 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordPrevalence of Asthma Bronchiale in the Czech Republic and its Economic BurdenRichter Josef, Kral Vlastimil, Rajnohova Dobiasova Lucie et al.Asthma Bronchiale (AB) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways currently affecting around 350,000,000 patients in the world. A steady increase in prevalence of this disease was the incentive for our study of the prevalence of AB in the Czech Republic. Special attention was focused on possible differential regional incidence. We found that prevalence of this disease in an … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 12, Issue 3 · 30 Aug 2016 · 7,570 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordEPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY: LABORATORY DATA MINING IN SOUTH OF JORDANHani Nawafleh, Amir M. Al Hroob, Mariam M. Kawafha, Khalil I AltaifIntroduction: To determine the prevalence of parasitic infection among the population of Ma’an governorate. Methodology: A retrospective data mining of retrieved and analysis laboratory stool specimens records of patients seen in Ma’an Hospital (in different specialties) during the period 1st January 2009 to 31 December 2009 were carried out for the detection of intestinal parasites. Results:-1999 Stool samples were examined; … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 18 Oct 2014 · 7,155 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordMembrane Computing as the Paradigm for Modeling Systems BiologyRavie Chandren Muniyandi, Abdullah Mohd. ZinMembrane computing is a field in computer science that is inspired from the structure and the processes of living cells and is being considered as an alternative in solving the limitations in conventional mathematical approaches by taking into consideration its essential features that are of interest for research in systems biology. Advancements in computability make it feasible to handle huge … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 11 Mar 2013 · 6,851 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordOn the Dynamics of a General Predator-Prey SystemM. M.A. El-Sheikh, S. A.A. El-Marouf, Z. M. AlaofyProblem statement: In this study a general two dimensional predator-prey model is considered. The dynamic and existence of equilibrium points are studied. Conclusion/Recommendations: Hopf bifurcation is discussed. The existence and uniqueness of limit cycles is proved. Special cases are considered to justify our results. …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 28 Oct 2011 · 7,326 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordDental Arch Dimension of Malay Ethnic GroupH. A. Mohammad, M.I. Abu Hassan, S.F. HussainProblem statement: Many previous studies tried to define and put specific measurements for dental arches dimension in different ethnics groups. These studies may be specific to an ethnic group and cannot always be applied to other ethnic types. The aim of this study: is to obtain specific dental arch dimensions for Malaysian Malay ethnic groups and compare between both genders. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 11 · 23 Sep 2011 · 32,909 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordGenetic Polymorphisms in the Fat Mass and Obesity-Associated Gene Confers Risk of Obesity in Iraqi PopulationShatha Ramadhanzaidan, Faris Abd Al Kareem, Lujain Anwar AlkhazrajyProblem statement: Obesity is strongly influenced by genetic factors, with an estimated heritability of 60% BMI. Genetic susceptibility to the common form of obesity appears to be polygenic. Although theoretical analyses emphasized the power of genetic association study in common polygenic diseases, the search for genes conferring the risk of obesity has thus far not been very successful. Approach: In … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 21 Sep 2011 · 7,624 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordSpecies Composition, Ecological Parameters and Seasonal Changes of Planktonic Ciliates Population in Bukan Dam ReservoirA. Mohsenpour Azary, F. Mohebbi, A. Eimanifar et al.Problem Statement: Since there is no evidence to identify present species in the Bukan dam reservoir, therefore, this study was conducted to provide background for fisheries purposes. Approach: The abundance and species composition of ciliates were analyzed in the Bukan Dam reservoir (west Azerbaijan, Iran) from January to December 2007. Surface water samples were collected at monthly intervals at two … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 7,787 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordGamma Radiosensitivity Study on Chili (Capsicum annuum)Shairul Rizdiyandi Omar, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Shaharudin Saamin, Nik Muhamad Ab. MajidInduced mutation by gamma irradiation has been found to be a very useful technique for crop improvement. Apart from this, the proper use of induced mutation in plant breeding has become a profitable approach. This investigation was carried out to determine the LD50 and effect of gamma rays on germination, plant height, survival percentage, root length, root dry weight and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2008 · 9,039 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordBreaking out: The Dynamics of Immigrant Owned BusinessesShahamak RezaeiAs far as integration policy in a Danish context is concerned a phenomenon have been observed during the last decade: Immigrant businesses are spreading rapidly in the country, dominating certain business lines in deprived inner city areas. According to registry and survey data, most immigrant businesses - and particularly those owned by immigrants from less developed countries in Asia, the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2007 · 7,464 accessesView PDFCite