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Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Growing Rabbits Fed Diets Containing Varying Levels of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal

P. C. Jiwuba, K. Ikwunze, E. Dauda & D. O. Ugwu · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aims: To determine the influence of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on haematological and serum biochemical indices of growing rabbits fed diets containing varying levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal. Study Design: Completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: At...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/28095

Optimizing Salting and Immersion Time in Liquid Smoke of Farmed Gilthead Sea Bream (Sparus aurata) Fillets Using Response Surface Methodology

Maria Makri, Xanthe Douvi & Giorgia Ioannidoy · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aims: To produce smoked gilthead sea bream fillets using the liquid smoke dipping method during brining and optimize the brining-smoking process using the response surface method. Study Design: The experimental design was a two-level Central Composite Design that included 14 runs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/27867

Optimizing the Fortification of Flour of Palmyra New Shoots Tubers with Powders Deriving from Cowpea Beans and Moringa Leaflets for Porridge Making

Mahan Makado Romuald, Konan N’Guessan Ysidor, Koffi N’dri Emmanuel, Deigna-Mokey Viviane, Coulibaly Adama, Sidibe Daouda & Biego Godi Henri Marius · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

This study aims to apply central composite design for the fortification of the meal deriving from new shoots tubers of Palmyra (Borassus aethiopum M.) with powders of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata W.) beans and Moringa (Moringa oleifera L.) leaflets for gathering simultaneous maximiz...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/28431

Knee Injuries: A Burden of Schoolboy Rugby Players

T. J. Ellapen, H. J. Van Heerden, R. Taylor, A. Trend & H. Van der Merwe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: School rugby injuries are a great concern to all rugby loving nations. There have been anecdotal reports by sport medical professionals that deviant quadriceps angle are associated with rugby knee injuries. This study aimed to document the nature of acute musculoskele...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21898

Cephalometric Characteristics of Down Syndrome in Brazilian Population

Jefferson David Melo de Matos, Alerico Dias Vieira, Jéferson Martins Pereira Lucena Franco, Sérgio Eberson da Silva Maia, Natã Cavalcante Pereira, Carolina Carvalho de Oliveira Santos & Thiago Fonseca-Silva · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: This study aimed to compare cephalometric characteristics between individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and non-syndromic subjects. Methods: Teleradiography of 15 patients with Down syndrome and 15 nonsyndromic individuals matched by age and gender were analyzed. Statist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28513

Secondary Traits and Selection Environment for Drought Tolerance at Flowering in Maize (Zea mays L.) Inbreds and Their F1 Diallel Crosses

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Asian Research Journal of Agriculture · 2016

The objectives of this investigation were to identify secondary trait(s) for selection of high maize grain yield under drought stress conditions and to identify whether the best selection environment is the optimum or stressed one. Diallel crosses among diverse inbreds in toleran...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARJA/2016/28552

Biosynthesised Silver Nanoparticles from Fungi as Antimicrobial Agents for Endo-Perio Lesions – A Review

Kiran R. Halkai, Jayashree A. Mudda, Vasundhara Shivanna, Vandana Rathod & Rahul Halkai · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Even after rapid development in the treatment modalities and contemporary dental practice, still we encounter the failures due to endodontic, periodontal or combined lesions. Complete elimination of bacteria is the key for successful treatment. The emerging new microorganisms, in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/25756

An Evaluation of the Harput Archeological Region by Means of the Landscape Architecture Discipline

Candan Kus Sahin & Esra Cetinkaya · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Aims: Harput is one of the first settlement places in Anatolia, Turkey, and its history dates back to 2000 B.C. So, Harput has experienced many invasions throughout its history. In this study, urban design and the protection concepts of historical heritages of Harput Township are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/27206

Morphological and Biochemical Response of Cassava (Manihot esculentus, Crantz) to Spent Carbide and Diesel Oil Wastes

F. B. G. Tanee & S. I. Mensah · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aim: To determine the morphological and biochemical response of cassava (Manihot esculentus, Crantz) to spent carbide (SC) and diesel oil (DO) wastes. Place and Duration of Study: The 14 week experimental trial was conducted at University of Port Harcourt Ecological Centre field....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/27174

Effect of Mutagenesis on Germination, Growth and Fertility in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Vedna Kumari, Harinder Kumar Chaudhary, Rajendra Prasad, Ashok Kumar, Amar Singh, Sanjay Jambhulkar & Suman Sanju · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

In order to study the effect of mutagenesis on germination, growth and fertility in sesame, the seeds of a local variety ‘LTK-4’ were got irradiated with 6 gamma radiation doses viz., 150Gy, 300Gy, 450Gy, 600Gy, 750Gy and 900Gy at BARC, Mumbai. The seeds were also treated with 0....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/26983

Damage Control in Surgery-An Expanding Concept

R. W. Seneviratne, M. M. A. J. Kumara, R. P. Abeywickrama, J. P. M. Kumarasinghe, U. I. Hapuarachchi & P. V. De Silva · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

Patients with multiple injuries suffer severe Physiological insult by single overwhelming hit or secondary hits leading to development of fatal triad namely Coagulopathy, Hypothermia and Acidosis. Without prompt corrective measures the patient will be pushed towards Systemic Infl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/28588

Biomass Saccharification and Screening for Production of Pectinase from Physocladia obscura JEL 513

M. M. Roushdy · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: This study documents for the first time the production of pectinase by Physocladia obscura JEL 513 and the optimization of its production in solid-state fermentation. Study Design: OFAT (One Factor At a Time). Place and Duration of Study: Botany Department, Faculty of Biolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27772

Biodegradation of Pyrene Using Bacillus sp.C7 Isolated from Coal Deposited Soil

M. A. Karale, T. A. Kadam, H. J. Bhosale & K. P. Maske · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To evaluate the efficiency of bacterial isolates in pyrene degradation. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at School of Life Sciences, S.R.T.M. University, Nanded, (M.S.), India during June 2015 and March 2016. Methodology: Coal deposited soil was collec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27993

The Antibacterial Effect of Carica papaya L. Extracts and Their Synergistic Effect with Antibiotic and Non-antibiotic Drugs

E. Femi Francis & Vimala Jose · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: Antibacterial activity of Carica papaya leaf and seed extracts, their synergism with antibiotic and non-antibiotic drugs and GC-MS analysis of extracts. Study Design: Antibacterial activity was evaluated by Disc and Well diffusion method. Synergism with antibiotic drug, Gen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28042