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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibition Affect Antioxidant Enzyme Activity in the Blood of STZ Induced Diabetic Rats

S. I. Ibrahim, D. A. Ameh, S. E. Atawodi, I. A. Umar & F. Y. Mohammad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Carbonic anhydrase is found in the blood of all vertebrate and thus playing a fundamental role in the maintenance of acid-base homeostasis. Erythrocytes are intrinsically prone to oxidative stress because of their exposure to high oxygen tension. Aim: The study aimed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26356

Constraints and Incentives in Using Renewable Energy Technology in MSMEs: A Mexican Case

Francisco J. Segura, Beatriz Ríos, Patricia Rivera, Hugo de la Rosa & José A. Zárate · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2016

This paper shows the results of an investigation aimed to determine if some organizational and market variables are related to the propensity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to use renewable energy. The methodology of the study is correlational, and uses statistica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/27238

Useful Heterosis and Combining Ability in Maize (Zea mays L.) Agronomic and Yield Characters under Well Watering and Water Stress at Flowering

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Selecting superior parents for hybrid combinations and studying the nature of genetic variation are prerequisites for starting a successful breeding program. The main  objective  of  the present study  was  to assess performance, useful heterosis and combining  ability  among  ma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/27507

Biochemical and Nutritional Composition of Two Perennial Crops Grown in Nigeria: A Comparison

A. M. Olatunya, A. O. Dada & E. T. Akintayo · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The nutritional composition, physicochemical properties and fatty acid composition of two perennial crops: Tetracarpedium conophorum (African walnut) and Irvingia gabonensis (African bush mango) were studied.  The oils were extracted from the seeds using n-hexane in soxhlet extra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26604

Bioaccumulation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Tissues (Gills and Muscles) of (Catfish) Chrysichthys nigrodidatatus from Crude Oil Polluted Water of Ogoniland, River State, Nigeria

G. S. Ikue, M. O. Monanu & C. L. Onuah · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The present study of PAHs concentration in gills and muscle of (Chrysichthys nigrodidatatus) collected from Ogoni-land, Rivers State, Nigeria was determined. Total of 17 PAH was analyzed. 13 of these PAH were found in the gills and 12 in the muscle of catfish from Kaa, also 15 we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27248

Statistical Optimization of Alkaline Protease Production Using Isolated Strain by Submerged Fermentation

Tapasi Polley & Uma Ghosh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aim: Optimization of alkaline protease production using a newly isolated strain Alternaria sp. by submerged fermentation. The production of inexpensive proteolytic enzymes not only solves environmental problems, but also promotes the economic value and utilization of waste treatm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/27404

Extraction Methods for Estimating Available Manganese to Maize (Zea mays L.) in Acid Soils

Ernest U. Eteng & Damian O. Asawalam · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Twenty surface soil samples were used to evaluate status of soil Mn using five extraction procedures (Coca-cola, EDTA, HCl, EDTA + NH4OAC and NH4OAC methods). The results show that Coca-cola method extracted the highest amount of the Mn while NH4OAC extracted the least amount of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/26986

Calotropis procera Extract Halts Plasmodium falciparum Transgression Through Red Blood Cell (RBC) Membrane

Linz- Buoy George, Shivali Guleria, Dhara Jani, Urja Joshi, Ketaki Desai & Hyacinth Highland · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2016

Aim: To evaluate the potential of Calotropis procera extracts in erythrocyte membrane stabilization with special emphasis on Plasmodium falciparum entry into RBCs. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Zoology, BMT and Human Genetics, University School of Sciences, Gujarat U...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2016/27960

A Survey of Principals’ Leadership Styles Associated with Teachers’ Job Performance in Public and Missionary Schools in Enugu State Nigeria

Nicholas N. Igwe & Maryrose N. Odike · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

In Nigeria there is a rapid and increasing awareness in various sectors and fields especially educational institutions such as universities, colleges, secondary schools e.t.c. on the impact of effective leadership styles. In this country, secondary schools administrators are call...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24961

Simple Generalization of the Quantum Mechanical Virial Theorem for Nonrelativistic Systems with Rotational Symmetry

Domagoj Kuić · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

In this paper we show that the generalization of the virial theorem can be achieved for nonrelativistic quantum mechanical systems under the conditions of rotational symmetry and the constancy of the trace of moment of inertia tensor. Under these conditions the matrix elements of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/27935

Optimal Solution for the Intuitionistic Fuzzy Assignment Problem via Three Methods-IFRMM, IFOAM, IFAM

S. Krishna Prabha & S. Vimala · Advances in Research · 2016

An Assignment Problem mainly deals with allocation and scheduling. In this work Intuitionistic Fuzzy Assignment Problem (IFAP) with the Trapezoidal Intuitionistic fuzzy numbers (TIFNS) is solved by using three different methods namely Intuitionistic Fuzzy Reduced Matrix Method (I...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/28088

The Influence on Synthetising Mg-Al Hydrotalcite by Using Different Mg and Al Sources as the Precursors

Miao Niu, Mande Qiu, Qingjiao Han & Yidan Wang · Chemical Science International Journal · 2016

In this paper, Mg-Al hydrotalcite crystals were synthesized using the different Mg sources and Al sources as the precursor via hydrothermal method. The effects of different Mg and Al sources on the microstructure and the growth of LDHs were investigated by the X-ray diffraction (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/27767

Study on the Prevalence of Onchocerca volvulus Infection among the Inhabitants of Awgu and Oji-River Local Government Areas of Enugu State, Nigeria

A. U. Ikpo, J. l. Mbanugo, C. A. Anukwuorji & I. K. Ugwuanyi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Onchocerciasis among the inhabitants of Awgu and Oji River Local Government Areas from October 2012 to March 2013. Simple random sampling method was used to select three communities in each Local Government Area. The prevale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27369

GIS Suitability Analysis for Anaerobic Treatment Facility for Slaughter Houses in Anambra State of Nigeria

E. C. Chukwuma, G. O. Chukwuma & L. C. Orakwe · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Investment in anaerobic digestion of bio-energy plants for slaughterhouse wastes is a good venture from environmental, economical and sustainable view point. Several researches have been undertaken in biogas potential of various substrates in Nigeria, there is need therefore to u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/26600