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Prevalence and Molecular Detection of Giardia Spp in Different Drinking Water Sources in Karak

Lubna Hassan & Fahim Ullah · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Aims: The study was conducted to know the prevalence of Giardia spp in different sources of water in District Karak Khyber Pukhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Methods of Study: A total of 65 water samples was collected from different villages of District Karak was tested in the lab of the Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15937

Lipid Profile, Lipid Per-oxidation and Trace Elements Status in Libyan Males with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Rabia Alghazeer, Asma Al-Najjar, Nadia Alghazir, Soad Bosseri & Basem Swesi · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

The metabolism of several trace elements is altered in diabetes mellitus (DM). The present study investigates serum levels of lipid profile and lipid per-oxidation as well as levels of Mg, Cu, Ni, Co, Mn, Cr, Se, V and Zn, in 72 males with non- insulin- dependent diabetes mellitu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/16791

Selenium Alleviates the Arsenic Toxicity in Sunflower Seedling

Saidi Issam, Nasri Nawel & Chtourou Yassine · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Hydroponic experiments were performed to investigate physiological mechanisms of selenium (Se) mitigation of As toxicity in sunflower. The exposure of plants to 10 µM arsenic (As) inhibited biomass production and intensively increased accumulation of As in both roots and leaves....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/17243

The Nephroprotective Effects of Graded Concentrations of Calcium and Magnesium on Nephrotoxicities Induced by a Constant Toxic Concentration of Cadmium and Lead in Rats

Jonathan D. Dabak, Samuel Y. Gazuwa, Paul A. Okekunle & Gregory A. Ubom · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

The Nephroprotective Effects of Graded Concentrations of Calcium and Magnesium on Nephrotoxicities Induced by a Constant Toxic Concentration of Cadmium and Lead in Rats Aims: To concurrently administer constant toxic concentrations of Cd and Pb with graded concentrations of Ca an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/17119

African Natural Products with Potential Anti-trypanosomal Properties: A Review

L. Bashir, O. K. Shittu, S. Sani, M. B. Busari & K. A. Adeniyi · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

African Natural Products with Potential Anti-trypanosomal Properties: A Review Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Africa is considered to be the cradle of mankind with a rich biological and cultural diversity marked regional difference in healing practices. Natural product of Africa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/16039

Macronutrients and Micronutrients Profile of Some Underutilized Beans in South Western Nigeria

G. O. L. Adamu, O. T. Ezeokoli, A. O. Dawodu, A. O. Adebayo-Oyetoro & L. N. Ofodili · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Macronutrients and Micronutrients Profile of Some Underutilized Beans in South Western Nigeria Beans are a rich source of nutrients in human diet. However a number of edible bean varieties are largely underutilized in developing countries due to little or no information on their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/17219

A Comprehensive Review of Microfinance Impacts, Sustainability and Outreach

M. Wakilur Rahman, Jianchao Luo, A. S. M. Golam Hafeez & Tongquan Sun · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2015

This study reviews peer reviewed journal articles on microfinance impacts, sustainability, and outreach over the period 1997 to 2011. The review suggests mixed results on the impacts of microfinance worldwide, and fails to discover a concrete relationship between outreach and sus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/16513

Nutrient Composition and Phytochemical Screening of Crushed, Toasted and Fermented Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) Seeds

Maikano Mohammed Ari, Samuel Emmanuel Alu, Boniface David Longtep, Ignatius Alum, Ahmad Hudu Usman, Sunday Moses Kwassau & John Patrick Onu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: To examine the effects of crushing (CRRS), Toasting (TRS) and fermentation (FRS) on the nutrient composition and phytochemical constituents of Roselle seeds (Hibiscus sabdariffa). Study Design: Rosselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) seeds were divided into three (3) and subjected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/16097

Production of Bio-ethanol from Molasses by Schizosaccharomyces Species

Shami E. A. Bakhiet & Marwa Abdalrhim Mahmoud · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: The aims of this study were isolation of Schizosaccharomyces species and production of bio-ethanol from local sugarcane molasses. Study Design: The study was designated as an experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15918

Antibacterial Evaluation of Aqueous and Ethanol Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Carica papaya

E. Evwierhurhoma, M. C. Ugwu, C. O. Eze, C. Annie, F. O. Enwa, P. M. Eze & C. O. Esimone · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the antibacterial activity of aqueous and ethanol leaf extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Carica papaya against selected clinical isolates of Gram-negative bacteria and to also determine the phytochemical constituents of the plants. Me...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/16481

Physical Evidence and Customer Patronage: An Empirical Study of Nigeria Banking Sector

Kenneth C. Adiele, Miebaka D. Grend & Ezirim Aloy Chinedu · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2015

This study examines the impact of physical evidence on customer patronage of quoted Banks in south-south zone of Nigeria. 14 quoted Banks at the Nigeria Stock Exchange Market were used for the study. The research considered firm level of analysis and top managers unit of analysis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2015/14176

Field and In-vitro Studies on Corynespora Leaf Fall Disease of Hevea brasiliensis in Nigeria

E. O. Akpaja, D. Omorogbe & N. A. Nwogu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: This study evaluated the current incidence and severity of Corynespora leaf fall disease (CLFD) in the fields among cultivated rubber clones grown in Nigeria and the growth performance of selected isolates of the pathogen on Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA). Study Design: The fie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16836

Biodeterioration Abilities of Microorganisms in Brake Fluids

Chinonye Medline Maduka & Gideon Chijioke Okpokwasili · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: To identify the parameters that get affected when brake fluids biodeteriorate and also to make known that brake fluids biodeteriorates into novel compounds. To also identify the organisms that deteriorates brake fluids most. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16557

Bacterial Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Assiut University Hospitals, Upper Egypt; a One-year Prospective Study

Mona Sallam Embarek Mohamed, Mohamed Ahmed El-Mokhtar & Alaa Thabet Hassan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

The majority of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations are caused by infections of the tracheobronchial tree. Previous data on bacterial exacerbations of COPD in Upper Egypt are limited. Hence, this study was conducted for the identification of the causative bacteria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16317

The Seroprevalence of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Types 6,11,16 and 18 among Women Attending Cervical Screening (Pap Smear) Service in Abakaliki, Southeastern Nigeria

B. A. F. Ngwu & G. O. Ezeifeka · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

The seroprevalence of the causative agent of cervical cancer: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types in any region is essential for the effective prevention and control of cervical cancer in that region, since there are over 100 types of HPV with high and low risk types. In this study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15972