Background: Considerable attention is focused on effects of static magnetic field (SMF) and its increasing use in everyday life. Appliances and various equipments are sources of static magnetic fields with awide – range of technical characteristics. Objective: In this study we in...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/11323
Our review confirms that stem density is affected by seed factors, seedbed conditions and planting methods. Physiologically old seed tubers develop into a ‘weak’ stem density. A loose friable soil that is warm and moist increases sprout emergence leading to a high stem number per...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/9973
The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.), is recognized as a widely distributed destructive insect pest of Brassicaceae. The frequency and severity of P. xylostella outbreaks has increased in recent years, due to climate changes, high production of host plants (vegeta...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/11834
Luis Sánchez Solano, Luis A. Chel Guerrero`, Maira R. Segura Campos, David A. Betancur Ancona & Arturo F. Castellanos Ruelas·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Aims: Raw tropical legumes have abundant amounts of tannins and saponins which are usually eliminated with high temperature once they are cooked. These biomolecules may represent new alternatives, to allopathic medicine, in order to prevent the accumulation of free radicals affec...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12485
Saponins are secondary metabolites with high molecular weight. They present in a wide range of plant species and are distributed throughout the bark, leaves, stems, roots and even flowers. Saponins are bitter in taste and in recent years, they have received considerable attention...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/11674
A 22 year old female patient had excruciating pain and a history of root canal treatment in relation to the left mandibular first molar. Upon clinical and radiographic evaluation; it was found having separated instrument fragments in the mesio-buccal canal of the left mandibular...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/13259
Olorunfemi A. Eseyin, Goodnews Charlie Etiemmana, Monday Enobong, Aniekan Ebong, Iweh Etim, Sunday A. Udobre, Ekarika Johnson, Emmanuel Attih & Asanga Effiong·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Aims: To evaluate the antioxidant components and also antioxidant activities of ten local vegetables commonly consumed in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/13439
Aims: Bacillus thuringiensis is distinguished by its production of proteinaceous parasporal inclusion bodies during sporulation, which when ingested by susceptible insects, are activated in the midgut into toxins. B. thuringiensis can be isolated from numerous sources; however, t...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/11565
Aims: To epidemiologically characterize patients confirmed as cases of leptospirosis in Central Veracruz, Mexico based on official records. Study Design: Descriptive retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Sanitary District No. VIII, Health Ministry in central Veracruz,...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12481
Otolorin Gbeminiyi Richard, E. C. Okolocha, Ameh Veronica Odinya, Mshelbwala Philip Paul, Danjuma Friday Audu & Dzikwi Asabe Adamu·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Background: Abattoir activities are known to pollute the environment, posing significant public health concerns. These activities can predispose abattoir workers and individuals living close to abattoirs to certain infections. Aim: To determine the public health risk of abattoir...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12350
John Kioko, Victoria Herbert, Daniel Mwetta, Yustina Kilango, Maia Murphy-Williams & Christian Kiffner·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
African elephants are a dominant feature of the African Savannah. Their numbers are however declining, partly due to habitat alteration and loss. Understanding how elephants respond to environmental variables and anthropogenic activities is necessary in conserving elephant habita...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12470
Aims: To isolate and characterise the proteases from Spirogyra rhizobrachialis, Merismopedia elegans and Synedra species in order to evaluate them as potential sources of protease. Study Design: Three Algae species were evaluated as potential sources of protease. Place and Durati...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/8840
‘Biofilm’ is a multi-community microbial association living on submerged substrates. Using the online search engine www.OJOSE.com to identify the 100 most recent journal articles, we found that the term ‘biofilm’ had been extensively used by journals from medical/pathological dis...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/10368
Aims: To investigate the hepatoprotective and nephroprotective potential of the methanolic extracts of the leaves, stem bark, seeds, fruit pulp, fruit bark and roots of Tamarindus indica Linn in acute and chronic rat model of organ injuries. Study Design: The acute-injury model i...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/8838
Objective: The assessment of midwifery competency in final examination is the one of the most important tests in midwifery educational course of students in bachelor’s degree. As objective structured clinical evaluation (OSCE) has become popular and is now part of the midwifery c...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2015/12775