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Hepatotoxicity Assessment in Wistar Rats Exposed to Vitellaria paradoxa Stem Bark Extract

A. S. Mainasara, T. Oduola, U. Musa, A. S. Mshelia, A. O. Muhammed & A. S. Ajayi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Background: Different parts of Vitellaria paradoxa are being used in the treatment of different diseases in several parts of Nigeria without considering its safety. Aim: This study was aimed at investigating the effect of ingestion of Vitellaria paradoxa stem bark extract on the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/24936

Hybrid Lateral Multi-junction Solar Cell Using Nonpolar InxGa(1-x)N Material

Manoj Thosar, R. K. Khanna & Ashwini Joshi Thosar · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The efficiency of nonpolar InxGa(1-x)N material based hybrid lateral multi-junction solar cells was simulated using finite element approach. In this work we have used p-i-n and p-n structures for designing the sub-cells of hybrid lateral multi-junction solar cells. We have optimi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/24678

Interaction of Ciprofloxacin and Extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn (Roselle) Calyses in Antimicrobial Assays by ‘Agar-well Cross-reaction Technique’

Nmema Eucharia Ezenwanyi · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Aims: To evaluate the antibacterial activities of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn calyces and ciprofloxacin, separately and in combination, and introduce a simple method in the study of drug interactions. Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/24793

Analysis of the Constraints to the Adoption of Improved Fish Farming Technologies by Farmers in Yola North and South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria

I. S. Usman, A. A. Girei & B. I. Tari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study analyzed the constraints to adoption of improved fish farming technologies by fish farmers in Yola North and South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Primary data which were obtained through the use of questionnaires and personal interview administered to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/20729

Validating Farmers' Adoption for Salt-tolerated Crop Seeds in Jordan

Mohunnad Massimi, Moh`d Al-Rifaee, Jamal Alrusheidat, A. Al-Dakheel, Botrous Al-Qawaleet & Shahir Haddad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The information on farmers’ adoption of local seed systems is based on field visits undertaken in the Zarqa and Mafraq Regions in Jordan. Farmers’ adoption depends upon social relation, locally developed seed exchange methods and private companies which are presented as leverage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/24291

Electron Inertia Effects on the Gravitational Instability under the Influence of FLR Corrections and Suspended Particles

D. L. Sutar & R. K. Pensia · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

In this paper, we investigate the effects of electron inertia on the gravitational instability of gaseous plasma under the influence of FLR (Finite Larmor Radius) corrections and suspended particles. A general dispersion relation has been derived through relevant linearized pertu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/22850

Calculation the Thermal Conductivity of Nanofluids Containing Aligned Ultralong Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Nguyen Manh Hong, Bui Hung Thang & Phan Ngoc Minh · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

The thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) depends on their length and the diameter. At room temperature, the thermal conductivity of CNTs increases as its length increases as well as its diameter decreases. Aligned long single-walled carbon nanotubes (AL-SWCNTs) are exp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/24520

The Flow Properties of Some Chemical Additives Used in Modification of Natural Zeolite for Cement Concrete

N. N. Morozovа & Hamzah Abdulmalek Qais · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of water-reducing additives in relation compressive strength of cement pastes. Methodology: Experimental study, Materials used were natural zeolite from Egypt, with a grain size up to 0.08 mm, containing zeolite (clinoptilolite) - 75%, and ratio S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23541

Enhanced Performance of a Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Using Silver Nanoparticles Modified Photoanode

Eli Danladi, M. Y. Onimisi, S. G. Abdu, P. M. Gyuk & Ezeoke Jonathan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

We reported an improved performance of a dye sensitized solar cell (DSSC) using silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) modified fluorine tin oxide (FTO) electrode through successive ion layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR). The resulting photoelectrode was successfully incorporated in th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/24439

Lipid Profiles and Liver Function Parameters of Postpartum Rats Administered Dry Lake Salt (Kanwa)

Sabiu Murtala Dambazau, Yusuf Saidu, Lawan Sulaiman Bilbis, Auwal Idris, Hafsat Ibrahim Dogara & Umar Aliyu Umar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Background: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPMC) is a rare but devastating cardiac failure of indeterminate etiology occurring in late pregnancy or early puerperium. Dry lake salt (Kanwa) is usually consumed in many parts of Nigeria as laxatives. In the Northern Nigeria, with a high...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23765

Synthesis and Evaluation of Cytotoxicity and Antioxidant Properties of Polyfluorinated Phosphorus-containing 1,4-Benzoquinones and 1,4-Naphthoquinones

O. D. Zakharova, L. P. Ovchinnikova, S. I. Zhivetyeva, L. I. Goryunov, V. D. Shteingarts, E. V. Tretyakov & G. A. Nevinsky · Advances in Research · 2016

Aim: Synthesis and analysis of antioxidant and antitumor properties of fluorinated phosphorus-containing derivatives of tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone and hexafluoro-1,4-naphthoquinone. Methodology: All compounds were synthesized by amino- and phosphanodefluorination with correspon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/24265

Potential Application of Oyster Shell as Adsorbent in Vegetable Oil Refining

Salawudeen T. Olalekan, Alade A. Olanrewaju, Arinkoola A. Olatunde & Jimoh M. Omolola · Advances in Research · 2016

Aim: The shell of invertebrate such as oyster has a very high potential in removing color pigments and other impurities in water and vegetable oils. However, application of such materials is receiving low attention both in industry and academia. This work studied the effectivenes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/23709