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The Effect of Additives and Temperature on the Velocity of Hydrolysis of Raw Starch with Human Salivary  - amylase

Udema Ikechukwu Iloh · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

Aim: The research was carried out to determine the effect of increasing concentration of calcium chloride at different temperatures and a mixture of aqueous ethanol and calcium chloride at 37°C on the activity of human salivary a – amylase (HSaA) and to characterize the effects o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/22984

The Mathematical Model of Self-oscillations of Kai Proteins in Incubation Solution

Shahin K. Bayramov & Kamandar M. Yaqubov · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2016

An autocatalytic mathematical model of self-oscillations in in vitro solutions of Kai proteins (KaiA, KaiB, KaiC) and ATP is offered. The model describes the main processes in the solution of Kai - proteins, namely the process of a phosphorylation / defosforillyation of KaiC prot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/22348

Prevalence of Anterior Teeth Discoloration in South Canara Population

Mithra N. Hegde, Preethesh Shetty & Raksha Bhat · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Background: Discoloration of teeth is a frequent dental finding linked to aesthetic and clinical issues. Information on discoloration and its severity forms the foundation for the magnitude and calibre of prevention programs and treatment needs in a population. Aims: The aim of t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/23040

A Straightforward and Receptive UV Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Ibandronate Sodium in Pharmaceutical Formulations and Bulk Drugs

Lubna Azmi, Ila Shukla, Shyam Sundar Gupta, Paramdeep Bagga & Ch. V. Rao · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: A uncomplicated and outlay efficient spectrophotometric method is developed for the determination of Ibandronate sodium in unadulterated form and in pharmaceutical formulations. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacognosy and Ethnopharmacology Division (Pilot p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/20079

Mechanical and Chemical Resistance Properties of High Density Polyethylene Filled with Corncob and Coconut Fiber

H. O. Opara, I. O. Igwe & C. M. Ewulonu · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2016

The effects of incorporating coconut fibre and corncob fibre as fillers on the properties of high density polyethylene (HDPE) have been studied. The study also investigated the effects on tensile strength and hardness of the composites after immersion in different chemical media,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/22902

Gas Exchange Traits and Biplot Analysis Method can be used as Screening Criteria for Salt Tolerance in Maize (Zea mays L.) Cultivars

Abdul Majeed, Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq, Abid Niaz, Javaid Akhtar, Zahid Ashfaq Ahmad, Atif Muhmood, Muhammad Ashfaq Anjum & Syed Shahid Hussain Shah · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2016

Water induced salt stress among other abiotic stress is a main problem and decreases crop productions in arid and semiarid areas of the world. However, selection of salt tolerant cultivars by screening method in solution culture at vegetative stage is an easy and economical way t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2016/23267

Characteristics and Potentials of Retail Marketing of Yam in Delta State, Nigeria: Implications for the Extension Services

D. U. Okoedo-Okojie & G. F. Okwuokenye · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The study was carried out to assess the influence of socio-economic characteristics on retail yam marketing in Delta region of Nigeria and the implicatiosn on the potential market growth of yam extension services. Data were obtained from the marketers with the use of structured q...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/17657

Riemannian Curvature Tensor in the Cartesian Coordinate Using the Golden Metric Tensor

D. J. Koffa, J. F. Omonile, O. O. Ogunleye, L. I. Gani & S. X. K. Howusu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The golden metric tensor completes Euclidean geometry. Since geometry is the foundation of theoretical physics, it implies that our discovery of the golden metric paves way for redefining almost everything in theoretical physics. In this paper, we show how to express the Riemanni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/23593

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Viral Markers among Suspected Liver Disease Patients Attending Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

A. B. Ajide, L. Y. Adogo & S. A. Omilabu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aim: To determine the different outcomes of HBV infections among patients attending Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Lagos University Teaching Hospital Idi Araba and College of Medicine University of Lagos, between...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23072

Antibacterial Activity of Commercially Available Plant Extracts on Selected Campylobacter jejuni Strains

D. O. Sivasankaran, G. S. Kumar-Phillips, N. C. Rath, J. Marcy & M. F. Slavik · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Campylobacter jejuni causes over 99% of the foodborne infections associated with Campylobacter in the United States. This study involves evaluation of commercially available plant extracts of oregano, green tea, hawthorn and curcumin against four isolates of C. jejuni. Initial st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23810

Equilibrium Isotherm Study for Removal of Mn (II) from Aqueous Solutions by Using Novel Bioadsorbent Tinospora cordifolia

Kajal Sao, Fahmida Khan, Piyush Kant Pandey & Madhurima Pandey · Advances in Research · 2016

Fahmida The removal efficiency of Tinospora cordifolia from manganese containing aqueous solutions was investigated. The effect of adsorbent dosages, pH of solution, initial Mn (II) concentration and contact time was investigated using a batch adsorption technique. The optimum pH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2016/23224

Evaluating the Effects of Chemical Ripening with Fluazifop-p-butyl on Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) Yield and Sugar Content

M. Muhwiridzwa, B. T. Manenji, T. Madanzi & W. Mahohoma · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

Ripening in sugarcane refers to an increase in sugar content on a fresh weight basis prior to commercial harvesting. Ripening is often prompted by use of chemicals and environmental cues such as moisture stress. The aim of this research was to determine the effects of Fluazifop-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/20596

Crystal Structure and Thermal Properties of SrC4H4O6•4H2O Single Crystals

T. Fukami, S. Tahara, C. Yasuda & K. Nakasone · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2016

Single crystals of strontium tartrate tetrahydrate, SrC4H4O6·4H2O, were grown at 308 K by a gel method using silica gel as the medium of growth. Differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric-differential thermal analysis, and X-ray diffraction measurements were performed o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/23674

Audiometric and Tympanometric Assessment in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Malligere Basavaraju Sowbhagya, Peeyush Shivhare, Monu Yadav, Pulivarthi Sushma, Praveen Kumar, S. Lata & Savitha Shastry · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is regarded as a potentially malignant condition. It is characterized by a mucosal rigidity of variable intensity because of the fibroelastic changes of the juxta epithelial layer, resulting in a progressive inability to open the mouth....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23615

Toxicological Impact of Herbicides on Cyanobacteria

D. P. Singh, J. I. S. Khattar, Gurdeep Kaur & Yadvinder Singh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

The use of herbicides in modern agriculture to eradicate weeds has led to serious environmental contamination resulting in a loss of growth and development of many beneficial micro-organisms. Low cost, easy availability, lax in regulatory mechanism have contributed to the continu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/22614