The rapid increase in the number of multidrug-resistant of most pathogenic organisms is fast becoming a global concern, thus, the discovery of novel active pharmacological compounds against new targets is a matter of urgency. The incorporation of metal ions into organic ligands h...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i1030258
The Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory is a high-risk work environment, especially the chemical risk that appears when people are exposed to reagents and chemicals. A corrective approach is required to identify and control these risks. The aim of this study is to determine ho...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i1030256
The content of Mn, Zn, Ni, Cu, Fe, and Pb in 10 samples of Kappaphycus alvarezii (cottonii) and 10 samples of Eucheuma denticulatum (spinosum) from 15 different sites in the intertidal coastal area of Zanzibar were determined by using EDXRF. The heavy metals assessed in both spec...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i1030255
Elvis Jolinom Mbot, Cédric Sima Obiang, Maximilienne Ascenssion Nyegue, Bill Raphaël Bikanga, Huguette Agnaniet & Chantal Menut·Chemical Science International Journal·2021
Aims: The objective of this work is to determine the chemical composition and in vitro evaluation of the antibacterial activities of essential oils of four species of aromatic plants of Gabonese origin obtained by hydrodistillation. Methods: All the samples were examined by chrom...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i930254
Aim: To evaluate water quality of the river Birim after a two-year ban as a result of illegal mining activities in the catchment areas of the river. Methodology: Samples were taken during wet and dry seasons in acid-washed plastic containers. Two water quality indices were adapte...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i930253
Essential oil from peels of lemon (Citrus Lumion) fruit had been evaluated for its physiochemical, phytochemical compositions and application in skin-care product. Lemon peel oil, which is one of the under-utilized essential oil was isolated from the matured fruits peel using...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i930252
Khémesse Kital, Moussa Mbaye, Adama Dione, Latyr Dione, Diéry Diouf, Diéne D. Thiaré, Lamine Cisse, Abdourahmane Khonté, Mame D. Gaye-Seye, Atanasse Coly, François Delattre & Alphonse Tine·Chemical Science International Journal·2021
The aim of this work is to develop a new method for the analysis of agmatine from UV-Visible absorption spectra. The optimization of the analytical parameters shows that the stoichiometry of the orthophthalaldehyde-agmatine complex is 1:1, the optimal pH is equal to 11 and the st...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i930251
The propane oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) reaction has been considered as an alternative method for propene production owing to its exothermic nature, which renders it environmentally friendly. The use of alkaline promoters for supported V catalysts can increase propene selecti...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i930250
Aims: The aim of present study to evaluate the antioxidant potential of Abrus precatorius Linn leaves ethanol extract containing bioactive compounds on free radical scavenger using DPPH. Ethanol extract of Abrus precatorius Linn leaves was subjected to preliminary phytochemical s...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i830248
D. U. J-P. N'Guessan, L. A. C. Kablan, A. Kacou, C. Bories, S. Coulibaly, D. Sissouma, P. M. Loiseau & M. Ouattara·Chemical Science International Journal·2021
Background: Benzimidazole constitutes a starting point for the development of new antiprotozoal agents since this nucleus exists in several pharmacologically significant molecules, in particular possessing antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial, and antiparasitic properties. Object...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i830249