Water is very important to the existence of humans though could also serve as vehicle for pathogenic organisms and dangerous organic and inorganic matters. The physicochemical and microbial analyses of selected borehole water samples in Awka residential areas were conducted with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430156
Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the protective effect of zinc nanoparticle and zinc supplement against carbamazepine induced reproductive changes in male Albino rats. Study Design: In this experiment, 60 Male albino rats were used which are divided into six groups of 10...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430157
Aim: To determine the effect of car spray paint on electrolyte concentrations (sodium, potassium, bicarbonate and chloride), Anion gap, Total Protein, Albumin, liver enzymes (Alanine amino transferase and Aspartate amino transferase) of car spray painters. Place of Study: The st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430155
Aim: The present study was carried out on the effect of aqueous extract of Costus afer stems on the liver and cardiac enzymes activities of diet induced hyperlipidemic rats. Methodology: Wistar albino male rats (100-135g) were randomly distributed into 7 groups of 12 rats each. G...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430153
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the chemical profile of the stem extract of Costus afer (Bush cane). Methodology: Fresh stems of Costus afer were obtained from Obizi in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The stem extract of Costus afer a medicinal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430154
The aim of this study is to evaluate some microbiological and physicochemical parameters during the production of artisanal beer based on honey and beeswax. Samples were collected at various critical points during the production process. The load of mesophilic aerobic germs and y...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430152
This manuscript reports for the first time synthesis of sulfur nanoparticles prepared from thiosulphatepentahydrate ( ) using either oxalic acid alone ( ), or mixture of oxalic acid and aqueous solution of Ocimum gratissimum ( ). The synthesized sulfur nanoparticles were obtained...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430151
Antibiotics have been reported to produce varied degree of toxicity to different organs and systems. Thus, the present study investigated the effect of Norbactin on the lipid profile of the cardiovascular system of Albino rats. The research was performed on 20 adult male Albino r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430150
Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant capacity and the polyphenolic content of commonly consumed egg plant varieties and spinach varieties in Sri Lanka, in order to screen the potential for utilizing them in developing of functional food products. Study Design: Complete randomized de...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430149
The chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) are increasing throughout the populations and the burden of diseases is rising globally. Epidemiological evidences supports claim that intake of foods with certain health benefits and reducing the risk of NCDs are having positive corr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2020/v7i430148