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Personality and Sociality in Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris)

Giovanni Quintavalle Pastorino, Federica Paini, Carys Louisa Williams, Massimo Faustini & Silvia Michela Mazzola · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: In this study we assessed the personality and sociality of eight zoo tigers. Place and Duration of the Study: This study was conducted over five months at Le Cornelle Faunistic Park (Valbrembo, BG, Italy). Methodology: A multifaceted approach of observer ratings (rating met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38122

Comparison of Various Solutions for Temporary Storage of Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Stanislaus Ivanovich Krishnanda, Raksheeth Agarwal, Oliver Emmanuel Yausep, Muthia Rizkita, Ria Angraeni & Jeanne Adiwinata Pawitan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: To determine whether physiologic saline, phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and high glucose Dulbecco’s modified Eagle’s Medium (DMEM-HG) were suitable as temporary storage solution. Study Design: In vitro experimental analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: Stem Cell M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38233

Influence of Charring Methods on Surface Characteristics and Sorption Properties of Rice Straw Derived Biochars

Dalia M. Mubarak · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Rice straw derived biochars were prepared by two different charring methods, in order to investigate effect of the preparation procedures on the sorption efficacy toward heavy metals from aqueous solutions. The preparations of the biochars were under limited oxygen conditions, in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38554

Synthesis and Characterization of Epichlorohydrin- Crosslinked Lumbang (Aleurites moluccana)-Derived Activated Carbon Chitosan Composite as Cr(VI) Bioadsorbent

Angelo Patrick R. Bautista, Derick Erl P. Sumalapao & Nelson R. Villarante · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Lumbang (Aleurites moluccana) activated carbon chitosan composite crosslinked with epichlorohydrin was synthesized for batch adsorption of toxic Cr(VI) ion from an aqueous solution. The synthesized biosorbent was characterized by instrumental techniques such as FTIR and SEM. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38259

Phytochemical Screening, Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant and Cytotoxic Activity of Chromolaena laevigata on Human Tumor Cell Lines

Oscar Herrera-Calderon, Jorge Luis Arroyo-Acevedo, Juan Rojas-Armas, Victor Chumpitaz-Cerrate, Linder Figueroa-Salvador, Edwin Enciso-Roca & Johnny Aldo Tinco-Jayo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: Cancer is the first cause of death in the Peruvian population; searching alternative treatments of medicinal plants constitute a promissory field to find new anticancer drugs. The main objective in this study was to evaluate the phytochemical screening, total phenolic conte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/37045

Effect of Replacing Bone Ash with Fresh Water Snail (Pila ampullacea) Shell Ash on Haematological Indices of Weaner Rabbits

F. B. P. Abang, S. Attah & E. Zoo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Twenty five (25) mixed breed weaner rabbits were utilized in an 84 - day experiment to investigate the effect of replacing bone ash with fresh water snail (Pila ampullacea) shell ash on the haematological indices of weaner rabbits. Five experimental diets (T1 - T5) were formulate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/32376

Quantitative Analysis of Palynomorphs from Neogene Deposits in Calabar Flank: Implication for Paleoenvironmental Interpretation

Itam Asukwo Essien, Inyang David Okon, Tasie Leslie Bekweri & Akpan Etie Ben · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Palynological analysis of outcrops samples of Benin Formation in Southern sector of Calabar Flank, Nigeria yielded sixty seven(67) palynomorphs species, made up of thirty-eight (38) pollen species, sixteen(16) spores species, 2 species of algae with  fewer indeterminate dinoflage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/27688

Protective Potential of Grape Seed Proanthocyandins Extract against Glivec (Imatinib Mesylate) Induced Liver Toxicity and Oxidative Stress in Male Rats

Nawal M. Al-Rasheed, Thanaa A. El-Masry, Ehab Tousson, Hanan M. Hassan & Areej Al-Ghadeer · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Objectives: Glivec (Imatinib mesylate) an antineoplastic chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of many types of cancer. The current study examines the hepatoprotective potential of grape seed proanthocyandins extract (GSPE) against Glivec induced oxidative stress and toxic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/37766

Platelets’ Functional Peculiarities in Persons of the Second Mature Age with Spinal Column Osteochondrosis of the Second Degree

A. A. Bikbulatova, E. G. Andreeva & I. N. Medvedev · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Introduction: Many disturbances in a body are often accompanied by some disturbance of blood parameters. Regular blood elements and, especially, platelets can play a significant role in development of dystrophic changes in any tissues. Their aggregation can influence the processe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/37795

Disruption of the Pp1-87B Gene Stimulates Tumor Formation in the Eye of Drosophila

Neima Koutb, A. Abou-Eisha, Adel E. El-Din, S. M. Kassem & Ekram S. Ahmad · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Protein phosphatases are a set of enzymes in charge of the dephosphorylation of several proteins and enzymes in a cell. Dephosphorylation process is essential for organizing a huge number of cellular actions. In Drosophila, protein phosphatase 1 at B87 (Pp1-87B) gene encodes one...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/37763

Monosodium Glutamate Induced Haematological Alterations in Female Swiss Albino Mice Mus musculus

Tabassum Zafar & Vinoy K. Shrivastava · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: The sodium salt of most abundant naturally occurring amino acid glutamic acid is a popular flavour enhancer used to generate savoury or umami taste in a variety of foods. Apart from various health implications, high doses of MSG are widely used in a variety of commercial, p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/36399

Quality Seed of Onion: Effect of Micro and Macronutrients

Md. Monir Hossain, Montasir Ahmed, Md. Ehsanul Haq, Md. Shefat-Al-Maruf, Md. Nur-e-Nabi, Sujan Majumder & Md. Abdul Matin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

An experiment was conducted at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka during Robi season for determining the effect of micronutrients (Zn, B, and Mn) with different levels of macronutrients (NPKS fertilizers) on the quality of onion (Allium cepa L.) seed. The experiment was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38172

Ozonation and Microwave Treatments as New Pest Management Methods for Grain Crop Cleaning and Disinfection

Daria Osintseva, Evgeny Osintsev, Maksim Rebezov, Lubov Prokhasko, Saule Seilgazina, Saypitin Kurmanbayev, Zhanat Nurzhumanova, Zhanibek Yessimbekov, Vladimir Voytsekhovskiy, Nikolai Maksimiuk & Rustem Zalilov · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

This article shows how high-intensity electric fields are effective in grain disinfection and cleaning. The use of high-intensity electric fields for influencing biological matters opens the prospect for the use of electro-technology in biotechnology, agro-industrial production,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/37741

In vivo Antithrombotic Activity of Ethanolic Extract from Ocimum basilicum L.

Abudukadeer Kuerban, Yaaser Q. Almulaiky, Ryan A. Sheikh, Saeed Ahmed Alzahrani, Hasan A. Al-Talhi, Md. Nasrullah, Said Salama Moselhy & Khalid Omar Abulnaja · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: In this study, the antithrombotic activity of ethanolic extract from Ocimum basilicum L. was investigated on mice. The active component of Ocimum basilicum L. was extracted in 40% ethanol by Soxhlet extractor. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/38047

Bio-diesel Production from Residual Sunflower Oil by Trans-esterification (Acidic, Alkaline Enzymatic) and Analysis of Some of Its Physico-chemical Parameters

D. Kavya & S. T. Girish · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

Aims: Recycling of residual sunflower oil for bio-diesel production, determination, and comparison with some of the physico-chemical parameters with the jatropha bio-diesel and ASTM D6751and EN 14214 standards.    Study Design: Experimental observation with production of bio-dies...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/36660