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Organ Transplant Trade: A Moral Examination
(Scientific Research, 2015-05)
This article normatively discusses two moral theories namely: Ubuntu and Deontology, with the
aim of arguing against the practice of organ transplant trade. It is argued that this practice violates
a rule of categorical ...
Music Education and Youth Empowerment: A Conceptual Clarification
(Scientific Research, 2015-02)
This paper is a conceptual clarification of the nexus between music education and youth empowerment.
It is also an exposition of how music education can be utilized for the empowerment of the
Nigerian youths with a brief ...
Errors in Surgical Site Identification during Cutaneous Surgery for Skin Cancer: Review and Recommendations
(Scientific Research, 2015-07)
Surgical error due to incorrect identification of the surgical site has been known to occur right
from the beginning of surgical practice through the ages. However, increasing awareness, preventative
efforts and risks ...
(E)-2-Benzylidenecycloalkanones XII.* Kinetic Measurement of Bovine and Human Serum Albumine Interaction with Selected Chalcones and Their Cyclic Chalcone Analogues by UV Spectrophotometry
(Scientific Research, 2015-01)
UV-VIS spectroscopic investigations of interaction of bovine and human serum albumin with selected
chalcones (1) and their cyclic chalcone analogues: (E)-2-(4’-X-benzylidene-1-tetralones (3),
benzosuberones (4) with ...
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Experiences of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Trial Participants in Botswana
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)
Recent clinical trials have shown that a daily dose of oral TDF/FTC pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) is effective in reducing human immunodeficiency (HIV) risk. Understanding trial participants’
perspectives about retention ...
Temperate forest termites: ecology, biogeography, and ecosystem impacts
(published online, 2015-03)
Wood decomposition in temperate forests is dominated by termites, fungi,
and some species of ants and beetles. Outside of urban areas, temperate termite ecology
is largely unknown, particularly when compared to tropical ...
Effect of Curvature of Tip and Convexity of Electrode on Localization of Particles
(Scientific Research, 2015-12)
We investigate the effect of curvature of the tip and the convexity of an electrode on the localization of suspended particles under the combined effect of dielectrophoresis and AC electroosmosis through simulations using ...
Characterization of Some Hydrogels Used in Water Purification: Correlation of Swelling and Free-Volume Properties
(Scientific Research, 2015-07)
In this study, the main objective is to develop a good chelation and ion exchange hydrogel. This
hydrogel is obtained by polymerization of dimethyl amino ethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA) and
acrylic acid (AAc) by gamma ...
Hydroxy- and Aminoethyl Imidazolines of Cottonseed Oil Fatty Acids as Additives for Diesel Fuels
(Scientific Research, 2015-04)
In the research, aminoethyl imidazolines of cottonseed oil fatty acids with diethylenetriamine
have been synthesized using the ultrasonic device creating the effect of cavitation. The yield of
imidazolines was 90% - 95%. ...
Our Experience in 33 Patients of Multiple Ventricular Septal Defect Closure
(Scientific Research, 2015-10)
Study: Retrospective study of 33 patients with multiple VSD during March 2009 to March 2014.
Technique: The defects were located by injecting the cardioplegia solution into left atrium after occluding
the pulmonary artery. ...