Juniper Publishers Annals of Reviews and Research

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Megaselia scalaris, an Ultimate Scavenger for Barely Degradable Solid Waste- Juniper Publishers Authored by Atun Roy Choudhury   Abstract The potential of the Megaselia scalaris as a readily available scavenger is underrated in all possible scenario. The capability of the laboratory flies in terms of discarding the hardly degradable matter yet to be explored and nurtured. Thus, the present study tried to emphasize the capability of the laboratory flies to minimize the scientific disposal issues associated with the barely degradable matter, often ranging approximately 7% in Indian municipal solid waste (MSW). Experiments were conducted in prototype bins using the thermopile variety of this mutant fly, which is predominant in the Indian subcontinent. The feeding process yielded an optimal weight reduction of 35% over the period of 11 days subjected to the environmental conditions. More...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Needs Assessment of Academic Communities in Panabo City Division: Input to a Sustainable Community Extension Programs of the Institute of Education- Junipr Publishers  Authored by Ronald S Decano Abstract The K to 12 program of the Department of Education (DepEd) poses problems especially on the part of the secondary school teachers. There could be mass hiring of basic education teachers to meet the demand of the possible influx of students. Some teachers might be hired and asked to teach subject outside of their fields. This led the researchers to delve on the academic needs and issues of the secondary school teachers in Panabo City through needs analysis. The goals of the study were to identify the issues and challenges of the secondary teachers; and devise an institutionalize extension programs that cater the academic needs of the school community. The study was anchored on the comm...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Evaluating the Clinical Utility of Testing for Autoimmune Disorders in the Setting of Leukopenia/Neutropenia in an Ambulatory Hematology Clinic- Juniper Publishers Authored by Devin Malik Abstract Purpose: To determine how many patients seen in our hematology clinic for leukopenia and screened for autoimmunity are being diagnosed with autoimmune conditions. Methods: This was a retrospective, single institution study done in an ambulatory clinic setting. Data was collected from 2005-2015. Inclusion criteria were having a white blood cell count of less than 3.8K/uL or neutrophil count less than 1.8K/ul and positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) or rheumatoid factor antibody (RF) of greater than 1:80 or 14IU/mL, respectively (institutional cutoffs). Exclusion criteria were a known hematologic disorder, rheumatologic disorder or active chemotherapy Results: One hundred and ninety-one patien...

  Juniper Publishers- Open Access Journal of Annals of Reviews & Research Breeding Cowpea Vignaunguiculata l. Walp for Quality Traits Juniper Publishers Authored by Tariku Simion Abstract Cowpea is truly a multifunctional crop, providing food for man and livestock and serving as a valuable and dependable revenue-generating commodity for farmers and grain traders. Cowpea is of major importance to the livelihoods of millions of people in less developed countries of the tropics. It is consumed in many forms. Young leaves, green pods, and green seeds are used as vegetables, and dry seeds are used in various food preparations with 25% protein (on dry-weight basis) in its seeds and tender leaves, cowpea is a major source of protein, minerals, and vitamins in the daily diets in Africa, and thus it positively influences the health of men, women and children. The bulk of the diet of the rural and urban poor in Africa consists of starchy food made from cassava, yam, pla...