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Modeling and Optimal Control of Plasmodium Knowlesi Malaria Spread from Infected Humans to Mosquitoes

Mohammed Baba Abdullahi, Yahya Abu Hasan & Farah Aini Abdullah · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Malaria as among vector-borne diseases is reemerging in areas where control efforts were once effective and emerging in areas though free of the disease as a consequence of human migration and rapid growth of international traffic from malaria prevalent areas of the world to mala...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12044

Azo Dye Decolourisation using Crude Peroxidase from Armoracia rusticana Hairy Roots

Mugdha Ambatkar & Usha Mukundan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim: The objective of the present work was to assess the ability of crude peroxidase from hairy roots of Armoracia rusticana (horseradish) to decolourise two model azo dyes: The mono-azo dye Methyl Orange (MO) and the di-azo dye Bismarck Brown (BB). Study Design: The enzymatic de...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12113

Ectodermal Dysplasia - A Family Study

V. ÄŒulić, M. Jurić, Shih-Kai Wang, I. Žeko, G. Liović, A. Baraba & D. Gabrić Pandurić · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Ectodermal dysplasias (ED) are group of genetically heterogenous conditions that are characterized by abnormal development of ectodermal structures. The most affected structures are teeth, skin and its derivatives (hair, sweat glands) along with other ectodermal structures. The p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11713

Pharmacological Properties of Papaver rhoaes L.

Hassan Ghoshooni & Hedayat Sahraei · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The focus on herbal products for medicinal proposes has increased during the past decade. Papaver rhoaes L. (PR), commonly known as corn poppy, belongs to the Papaveracea family is used in southwestern Asia for some medicinal proposes. Modern pharmacology revealed that its extrac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12264

Purification and Characteristics of Beta-1, 4-Glucanase Occel9 of Oxya chinensis

Amtul Jamil Sami, Madeeha Khalid & Saliah Bilal · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Oxya chinensis is a very serious paddy pest and causes major loss in rice crop. The objectives of the study were (1) Studying the molecular basis of plant biomass degradation by Oxya chinensis. (2) The role of Neem (Azadirachta indica) derived compounds, Azadirachtin and Sa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7856

Influence of Resistant Starch and Exopolysaccharide-Producing Streptococcus thermophilus on Viability of Lactic Acid Bacteria in low fat UF Feta Cheese during Ripening

Forough Sadat Tabibloghmany, Ebrahim Hosseini, Mohammad Hojjatoleslamy & Elham Ehsandoost · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are essential component of all natural cheese varieties, and play important roles during both cheeses producing and ripening. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the combination of Exopolysaccharide-Producingstrains and resis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11709

Evaluation of Psidium guajava (Guava) Leaf Extract Against Gram-Negative Bacteria in Planktonic and Biofilm Lifestyles

C. J. O. Cruzada, K. J. A. Co, T. M. C. Chua, V. A. Chuabio, K. M. D. G. Cruz, D. A. M. De Castro, J. S. Chua, J. E. E. Chua, A. I. T. Contreras, K. A. Cortez, B. M. P. Crisostomo, M. K. A. Crisostomo, F. R. A. Cruz, K. M. E. Cruzado, V. A. C. Cuyegkeng & P. M. B. Medina · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: To test and compare relative efficiencies of Guava Leaf Ethanolic Extract (GLEEx) and antibiotic standards against two pathogenic gram-negative bacteria in planktonic and biofilm lifestyles. Study Design: In vitro antibacterial study. Place and Duration of Study: Department...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12457

The Frequency of Different Clinical Presentation of Appendicitis, Complications and Prognosis in Elderly

Mostafa Hosseini, Adnan Tizmaghz, Ghazaal Shabestanipour, Ali Aein & Hamidreza Alizadeh Otaghvar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Background: The classic symptoms of acute appendicitis are seldom seen in the elderly patient and the diagnosis is particularly easy to miss in this group. Therefore complications are more common as a result of delayed diagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify prognosis, c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11717

Effect of Addition Molasses on the Degradability Kinetics, Net Energy for Lactation, In Vitro Dry Matter Digestibility and Metabolizable Energy of Potato Plant Silage in Ruminant Animals

Hossein Rast Poor, Alireza Vakili & Abbas-Ali Naserian · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The purpose of this research is to use green potatoes for animal feed, Which is considered as a waste at the farm level. This study was carried out to determine the chemical composition and estimation of effects four levels (0, 2, 4 and 6%) of Molasses on potato silage Males (PSM...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11906

Construct Validity Assessment: Convergent Type for Stanford Binet and Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children in Tehran

G. Afrooz, F. Farid, M. R. Mousavi & R. Soveyzi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Among the subset of construct validity is convergent validity which explore the relations hips between two instruments that claim same construct assessment. This study aimed to assess the concurrent validity of the Fourth Edition of Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children and Fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11448

Effects of Urea, Molasses and Fibrolytic Enzymes on Nutritional Value of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Leaves Silage

Hamid Khorasani, Kamal Shojaeian, Mostefa Yousef E. lahi & Mohammad Sharifi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This research was conducted to study changes of chemical composition and digestibility parameters of date palm leaves silage by adding urea, molasses and Fibrolytic Enzymes. Study Design: The experimental treatments were: date palm leaves silage without additive (T1), date...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7307

The Effect of Savory (Satureja khuzistanica) Essential Oils on Performance and Some Blood Biochemical Parameters of Ross and Cobb Broilers

Majid Goodarzi, Nosratollah Mohtashami Pour & Davood Modiri · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

This experiment was conducted to compare the performance and some blood biochemical parameters of Ross and Cobb broilers fed diets containing savory essential oils (SEO). Two hundred twenty four, 1-d-old broiler chickens (mean initial weight: 36.5±1g) of mixed sex (Ross-308 and C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/12009

Ethnomedical Survey of Adavi and Ajaokuta Local Government Areas of Ebiraland, Kogi State, Nigeria

Sunday Ene-Ojo Atawodi, Olufunsho Dayo Olowoniyi, Muhammad A. Obari & Israel Ogaba · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

With the wide application of traditional medicine in primary health care around the world, there is need to explore and document medicinal plants used in many cultures. A mini-survey of medicinal plants used to treat different ailments in two local government areas, Adavi and Aja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8658