The bio-adsorbent chitosan-microcrystalline was synthesized from waste materials of shrimp processing industries, and waste cotton rags of garments industries for removal of chromium (VI) ion from tannery effluent. The chitosan was extracted from shrimp shell through the deprotei...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/23315
With the growth of industrialization and modernization, it has now become essential for any country to construct and develop the basic infrastructure like highways, high speed rails, metro trains, bridges, schools, colleges, hospitals, strong air vehicle network etc. Development...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2016/22529
Bee stings can cause mortal anaphylactic reactions, which are also precursors to some other mortal events. Kounis syndrome (KS), or allergic myocardial infarctions, are well known concomitant events with every type of allergic reaction. KS should be considered in all patients wit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22468
Thiago Andrade Macedo, Antonio Claudio do Amaral Baruzzi, Pedro Gabriel de Melo Barros e Silva, Fabio Quartieri Alves, Renata Lopes Hames, Marcio Campos Sampaio, Jose Carlos Teixeira Garcia & Valter Furlan·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Aims: In patients with infective endocarditis, with risk of embolization, early identification of parenchymal changes may suggest the risk of splenic rupture. Presentation of Case: A 68-year-old male presented with a history of 2 months of fever and also left upper quadrant pain...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23389
Aims: To study the correlation between the vascular endothelial growth factor A/VEGF-A level and the incidence of brain edema in acute ischemic stroke patients. Study Design: A prospective observational analytic case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: Stroke Unit at the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23156
In this pilot, sham controlled randomized control trial (RCT) in patients with ischemic central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), we studied the safety and efficacy of intravitreal injection of autologous bone marrow derived mononuclear cells and found that both patients who receive...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/20784
Saponins are high molecular weight glycosides with a wide variety of biological activities and pharmaceutical applications. Saponins are widely distributed in plants and interact biologically with active cellular structures. It seems that saponins in different classes may have di...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/20638
Aim: To assess the quality of drinking water sources in Ado-Ekiti and environs, Nigeria, using Water Quality Index (WQI). Study Design: Experimental study design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Ekiti State University, Ekiti State, Nigeria, between Januar...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22445
In this study, Caesalpinia (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) and grass (Cyndon dactylon) was evaluated as the bioindicators of heavy metals such as the Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Chromium (Cr) and Nickel (Ni) contaminated in Bagalkot and along the st...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2016/21770
The Innovation Center in Semiconductors (CIS) started operations in July 2010, with objectives focused on research and development. By early 2011, the Center added an important academic activity supported by scientific research internships open to students from several universiti...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/20767
Aims: To explore the women’s vulnerabilities to climate induced hazards and coping strategies related to their life, livelihood, health, sanitation and water supply in disaster. Study Design: The semi-structured questionnaire survey for primary and secondary data collection; phys...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/22763
Aims: Analysis of risk, farmer’s perceptions on risk and their adaptation practices through exploration of agriculture based farmer’s community perceptions were lack on the perspective of Angaria sub-sub-district of Dumki sub-district of Patuakhali district in Bangladesh. That is...
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Research Article10.9734/BJECC/2015/22528
P. Olufunke Adeniji, G. Gbenga Daramola, A. Kazeem Atunnise, K. Temitope Odufuwa & B. Adewale Salau·Biotechnology Journal International·2015
This study investigated the effects of juicing on four micro-minerals (Cu, Zn, Mn and Mo) contents of six different leafy vegetables commonly consumed in South western, Nigeria. Micro-minerals were determined using Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometer (AAS). Among the fresh vegeta...
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Research Article10.9734/BBJ/2016/22744
Introduction: Rational waste sludge disposal means utilizing its fertilizing and calorific properties to their maximum. The ability to convert sewage sludge depends on many factors. Fermented or aerobically stabilized sludge contains components easily assimilable by plants, but i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/23153
Aims: To investigate nail penetration enhancing effectiveness of a novel drug formulation and ingredients, 40% propylene glycol (PG) and 40 µM multifunctional photosensitizer (MFPS). Proposed formulation was proven effective in photodynamic treatment (PDT) of ex vivo fungal infec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2016/23177