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Jun 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2377-2549.jndc-21-3740
AJM AbdulCorresponding author
Department of Natural Science, School of Natural and Social Sciences, The State University of Zanzibar. P. O. Box 146, Zanzibar-Tanzania.
Millions of people from different countries depend on groundwater, which might contain elevated levels of unhygienic constituents. Poor quality of drinking water in many countries has been forcing people to use bottled water. In the present study, groundwater samples were collected in November 2014…
Apr 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-21-3782
Giorgio MasoeroCorresponding author
A systematic use of biofertilizers can improve both the quality of a farming system and the parameters of milk. Some issues related to biofertilization experiments on six farms in the Po Valley (NW Italy) involved in the production of milk from dairy cattle fed maize silage or grazed on hay produced…
Jun 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-20-3340
Sylvester Chibueze IzahCorresponding author
This study evaluated the bacteriological quality of groundwater from Imiringi in Ogbia Local government area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Groundwater samples were obtained in triplicates from four locations in the study area and analyzed for the bacteria quality using standard protocols. Results showe…
Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-20-3260
Giorgio MasoeroCorresponding author
The management of the inoculation of a plant’s roots, by means of biofertilizers (BF) containing arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi, is aimed at inducing modifications of the quality of the seeds. It is here shown that a seed-soil treatment can be elicited in the fingerprints of a symbiotic treatment…
Aug 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2640-690X.jfm-19-2989
K. BlondonCorresponding author
Background Medication adherence remains a challenge for patient management. Changes in the drug regimen after a hospital stay can lead to confusion or misunderstandings. We implemented a structured patient-centered interview during which a computer-generated individualized medication plan was discus…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2643-6655.jcap-18-2570
Emanuela ZappellaCorresponding author
Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Bergamo, Italy
Self-determination is a key concept to promote greater self-awareness in the subjects with disability, to build appropriate educational or professional projects and to evaluate the already active programs. Using PRISMA checklist, I selected articles from different databases (CINAHL, Medline, Psych I…
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-18-2457
Abubaker Haroun Mohamed AdamCorresponding author
The objectives of this study were to quantify the fresh water quality of Blue Nile River before processing, identify the pollutants, and to determine the most polluted areas, and their impacts on living organisms as well as the surrounding environment. Thus, random water samples were collected and a…
Sep 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-18-2328
Fröhlich EckhartCorresponding author
Department of Internal Medicine 1, University of Tübingen, Otfried-Müller-Straße 10, D 72076 Tübingen
Background: Monitoring ultrasonic probe quality remains an important problem which impacts diagnostic accuracy. Here we present a quantitative method to assess probe quality primarily based on measuring probe maximum contrast (dB) and dynamic range. Method: Contrast relevant parameters of 26 transdu…
Sep 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-18-2302
Diego LiberatiCorresponding author
A methodological overview of objective sleep quality measurement compares actigraphy, polysomnography, and novel sensors, with notes on validity and real‑world use.
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2769-2264.jw-18-2019
Douye V. ZigeCorresponding author
The concern over exposure to drinking water contaminated and the resultant adverse effect on human health has prompted several studies evaluating the quality of drinking water sources. This study was carried out to determine the bacteriological and Physico-chemical qualities of commercial borehole w…
Mar 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-18-1937
Muyuan MaCorresponding author
Institute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China
Hengshui Lake Wetland is the only national wetland and bird nature reserve in the North China Plain. It plays an important role in maintaining the species diversity and ecological balance. In recent years, due to industrial and agricultural production, infrastructure and ecological environment const…
Mar 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-17-1785
W Chang-LitCorresponding author
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Sleep is vital for the maintenance of physical health and mental wellbeing. Sleep also plays a cardinal role in the process of healing. It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer chronically from sleep disturbances and insufficiency, which not only hinders daily functioning but also adve…
Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-17-1679
Gebrehiwet TesfahuneygnCorresponding author
Background: Point-of-care diagnostic tests (POCTs) are increasingly used in both developing and developed countries. They allow same day testing and treatment at remote locations where no laboratory support is available. Quality control measures, which are routinely used in laboratories, have not be…
Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-17-1795
Andrea Luciana dos SantosCorresponding author
The aim of this study was to establish the digestible threonine (dig. Thr) requirements and the ideal proportion between Thr and Lys for Isa Brown laying hens on productive traits and egg quality characteristics from 55- to 58- and 59- to 61 weeks of age. Increased levels of L-Thr were added to a ba…
May 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2374-9431.jbd-17-1465
Saeideh BazzazianCorresponding author
Objectives: The present study investigated biopsychosocial predictors (HbA1c, self-efficacy, and social support) of self-management and health-related quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: 160 adults referred to the Iranian Diabetes Society participated in this study. Partici…
Mar 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-17-1468
Jean GibbCorresponding author
Successful viral load programs rely on the presence of data systems and high quality of patient data. Using a cohort of 49 patients at Partners in Hope, a large, urban HIV clinic in Malawi, we performed a quality improvement assessment of a new viral load program with a focus on accuracy of data col…
Jul 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-16-940
Angela Ofeibea AmedoCorresponding author
Our aim was to evaluate the influence of visual impairment on the quality of life of patients reporting at the low vision centre of the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua. The World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHOQOL-Bref) which assesses quality of life in four main domains was administ…
Jan 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-534
Marie-Pierre St-OngeCorresponding author
Objective: Skipping breakfast has been associated with an increased risk of obesity. This randomized controlled pilot study tested whether emphasizing breakfast consumption, in conjunction with nutrition counseling, would improve weight status and dietary quality in children. Design and Methods: Twe…
Sep 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2638-4469.japb-26-6431
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author
Background Sweet corn (Zea mays L. saccharata) is a high-demand, nutrient-sensitive cereal crops whose yield and crop quality depend heavily on early vegetative vigor and stress resilience. Spiritual Blessing (Biofield) Energy Treatment (SBET) has emerged as a non-invasive, biostimulatory approach t…
Aug 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5518.jcci-26-6134
Ashraf KhafagaCorresponding author
Background Sural neuritis is a recognized and common complication resulting from iatrogenic injury, postsurgical or posttraumatic fibrosis, traction injury, or chronic nerve compression. Previously in a case series by Stockton and Brodsky, sural neuritis was reported as a complication in 16.6% of th…