A. A. Imam, M. D. Ezema, I. U. Muhammad, M. K. Atiku, A. J. Alhassan, A. Idi, H. Abdullahi & A. Mohammed·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Alstonia boonei, a plant locally called ‘Egbu’ in South Eastern Nigeria is used traditionally in the treatment of malaria in the region. This research was carried out to evaluate in vivo antimalarial activity of different solvents extract (aqueous, methanol and chloroform) of Als...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36235
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common urological disorder of men with multi-factorial etiology, particularly affecting the lifestyle of elderly patients. Sex steroid hormones essential for the development and growth of normal prostate are recognized as major risk factors...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35896
The effects of salicylic acid (SA), glyphosate (Gly) and interaction of SA + Gly on seed germination and seedling growth, leaf morphology, cell ultrastructure and physiological alterations of Vicia faba plants were evaluated. SA (50 and 100 µM) reduced root seedling growth. Expos...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36097
The word “Roost” means “a sleeping house of fowls”. The roosting ecology of Black-winged kite was studied from January 2012 to December 2014 in rural and urban areas of Churu city and rural areas of Ratangarh of Churu district, Rajasthan, India (Lat 29˚ N, Long 75˚ E and 286 Msl)...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36661
El Hazzat Naila, Artib Mariam, El Gabardi Soumaya, Jihane Touati, Mohamed Chliyeh, Amina Ouazzani Touhami, Rachid Benkirane & Allal Douira·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
The diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) was examined in the cut and filled slopes of Taza region (North-East of Morocco). The identification of the spores isolated from these two types of slopes has revealed 29 species belonging to 7 genera: Glomus (14 species), Acaul...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35621
Rama Krishna Alla, K. N. Raghavendra Swamy, Ritu Vyas, Anusha Konakanchi, Vineeth Guduri & Praveen Gadde·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Aims: To investigate the effects of silver nanoparticles on the flexural strength of three commercial heat-cure denture base materials such as Lucitone199, Trevlon, and TriplexHot. Methodology: A total of 150 specimens were fabricated and assigned equally among the three selected...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36581
Aims: The aim of this study is to find out the results of proximate analysis, antioxidant activity and mineral composition of leaves and rhizomes of Donax grandis (locally known as Bemban), an underexploited herbaceous plant that is usually used to cure shingles and snake bites i...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36041
Aims: The primary aim of this work was to investigate the impact of foliar application of SA on the leaf gas exchange, the accumulation of secondary metabolites and Lipoxygenase Inhibitory activity (LOX) in medicinal plant C. asiatica. Study Design: The study used randomized comp...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36153
Aim: To evaluate antibacterial effect of haemolymph in edible snail against multi-drug resistant bacterial isolates. Study Design: This was an experimental study involving susceptibility testing of bacterial isolates to haemolymph extracts of edible snail. Place and Duration of S...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/33964
Pimple, acne, sunburn mark and pigmentation are issues that affected every individual at least once during life time. Consumers have begun to search for a product that can cure the skin issue and grant them with a good and healthy skin such as anti-acne cream. Nevertheless, most...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36467
Aims: To assess lipid profile among HIV patients on ART, ART-naïve patients and controls in our environment. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study of 120 participants consisting of 40 HIV patients on ART, 40 ART-naïve patients and 40 negative controls. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35688
Claudine Tekounegning Tiogué, Simplice François Noumeu Kendi, Guegang Tekou & Minette Eyango Tomedi –Tabi·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2017
Aims: Compensatory growth in the fry of Cyprinus carpio was assessed to improve the aquaculture production Place and Duration of Study: The trial was conducted between April 25 and June 19, 2015 in the Westhern Cameroon Highlands. Study Design: For this purpose, four (04) food re...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36559
Aims: To assess the renal function among type 2 diabetics in Sokoto, Nigeria. Study Design: The cross-sectional study involved 100 diabetic patients and 50 apparently healthy (normoglycaemic) controls. Place and Duration of Study: General Out Patient Department (GOPD), Specialist...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/35689
Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the resistance status and detoxification enzymes activities of important malaria vector (Anopheles gambae) to WHO recommended pyretheroids insecticides in a highly malaria endemic country like Nigeria. Study Design: Mosquitoes larvae col...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36025
Previous studies showed that the dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) may be associated with drug dependence. This study aimed to determine the role of DRD2 in development of substance dependence in Iranian-Azeri heroin-dependent patients. Materials and Methods: 160 heroin-dependent subje...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2017/36287