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Comparative Phytochemical Studies on Zygophyllum coccineum L. from Different Habitats, Egypt

Hamed M. El-Shora, Yaser A. El-Amier & Mena H. Awad · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Zygophyllum coccineum L. (Family Zygophyllaceae) was collected from two habitats namely Wadi Hagul and Nile Delta coast. Plant leaves from both habitats contained appreciable content of total phenols and total flavonoids. The contents of these compounds were remarkably higher in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/24540

Effect of Aqueous Stem Bark Extract of Khaya senegalensis (ASBEKS) on Lipid Profile in Diet Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats

I. U. Muhammad & A. J. Alhassan · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

In this study, aqueous stem bark extract of Khaya senegalensis (ASBEKS) was administered to hyperlipidemic rats to evaluate its effects on lipid parameters. Fifty (50) albino rats were divided into five groups (I, II, III, IV and V) of ten rats each. Group I served as normal cont...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25500

Effect of Magnesium Sulphate on Hepatic Biomarkers in Pre-eclamptic Patients in Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Osun State South Western Nigeria

Stephen Olajide Awofadeju, Joshua Oloruntobi Imoru & Modupe Fisayo Asaolu · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: This study investigated the effect of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) on hepatic biomarkers in the management of pre-eclampsia in Osun State, Nigeria. This was with a view to providing scientific support for the use of MgSO4 in the management of pre-eclampsia, and also to invest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24780

Anti-mycobacterial, Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Evaluation of Pulicaria crispa and Scoparia dulcis Plant Extracts

Adedayo Adebiyi, Effa Emmanuel Bassey, Rachael Ayo, Isaac Bello, James Habila & Gali Adamu Ishaku · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aim: To examine the antimicrobial activity and evaluate the anti-mycobacterial potency of Pulicaria crispa and Scoparia dulcis whole plant extracts in solvents of different polarities (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol. Study Design: Assessing the anti-microbial and anti-Mycob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25199

Measuring School Engagement: Validation and Measurement Equivalence of the Student Engagement Scale on Angolan Male and Female Adolescents

Melchor Gutiérrez, Jose M. Tomás, Silvia M. Chireac, Patricia Sancho & Isabel Romero · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

School engagement is defined primarily in relation to the participation of the student in academic achievement, and it is viewed as a multidimensional and integrative construct, or macroconstruct made up of several dimensions. The most repeated typology recognizes three specific...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/25276

Sin and Punishment on Campus: Ethnic Differences in Academic Misconduct and Its Treatment by the Academic Disciplinary Committee

Leehu Zysberg, Ditza Maskit, Roxana Reichman & Avital Hecht · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Aims: While academic misconduct has been the subject of a growing body of research, there is a lack in empirically based literature on how academic institutions are managing misconduct. We present a preliminary examination of academic misconduct patterns and how they were treated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/25666

New Insight into the Machined Surface Micro-roughness and the Tool Feed Relation

Karol Vasilko, Zuzana Murčinková & Jozef Nosáľ · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

The paper presents research results of analyzing the relation between the machined surface micro-roughness and tool feed f and thus introduces new insight into a problem comparing the experimental and theoretical results. During evaluation of profile records and theoretically def...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/24800

Turning Tool with Helical Cutting Edge for Optimizing the Machining Time Performance

Karol Vasilko & Zuzana Murčinková · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

The paper presents turning with helical cutting edge employing the edge of twist drill and develops the special method of turning and its impact on the quality of machined surface. Finding the approach how to improve the surface quality and optimizing the machining time performan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/24801

The Synergy of Diet, Exercises and Lifestyle Modification for the Prevention of Osteoporosis

G. O. Ayenigbara · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

This paper did a review of literature on osteoporosis, the risk factors, the consequences, and the prevention through the synergy of diet, exercises and appropriate lifestyle modification. Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become dangerously thin and fragile over time. F...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23403

Urban–Rural Disparities and Determinants of Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children: An Example of Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan

Ibidolapo T. Ijarotimi, Oluwapelumi A. Adebiyi & Akinola Fatiregun · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: Nutrition is an important element of a child’s survival and development. To achieve MDG 4 in Nigeria, nutritional status of under-five children needs to be improved as malnutrition remains an underlying factor in about one third of under-five deaths in Nigeria. Unfort...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25292

A Prospective Randomized Study Evaluating the Role of Oral Curcumin along with Chemoradiationin Management of Locally Advanced Head and Neck Carcinoma

Deepak Kumar, Paramjeet Kaur, Nupur Bansal, J. Vijaya Kumar, Anil Khurana & Ashok Chauhan · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aim: This study was to evaluate the role of Curcumin along with or without chemoradiation in the management of locally advanced head and neck cancers (LHNC) in terms of tolerability, toxicity and response. Sixty treatment naive histopathologically proved cases LHNC were included...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/25780

Humoral Immune Response in Parvoviral Vaccinated Dogs Experimentally Infected with Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei

Ogbu Kenneth Ikejiofor, Anene Boniface Maduka, Nweze Nwakego Ernestina, Eze Ukamaka Uchenna, Chukwudi Ijeoma Chekwube, Eze Ikenna Onyema & Agwu Eunice Ogeyi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

The humoral immune response in parvoviral vaccinated dogs experimentally infected with single and mixed infection of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma brucei was studied in mongrel dogs. Twenty mongrel dogs of mixed sexes and approximately 4-6 months of age weighing an avera...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24973

Web Based Land Information System for Nintavur Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD), Sri Lanka

M. I. M. Kaleel & I. L. M. Zahir · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Nowadays, Web-based Land Information System is important to learn about the use of Geographic Information Systems and software for our profession. Modern technologies like geo-data processing, earth observation data processing and analysis are needed for Sri Lankan young research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/20748

Risk Assessment of Beta-carotene in Food Supplements

Helle Margrete Meltzer, Kristin Holvik, Kirsten B. Holven & Martinus Løvik · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2016

Beta-carotene is a provitamin, i.e. a precursor of vitamin A (retinol), which is classified as an essential nutrient for humans. Beta-carotene is one of many carotenoids found in plants, fungi and bacteria. Carotenoids are therefore predominantly obtained through foods of plant o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2016/23739