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Germination of Cochlospermum regium Seeds: Influence of Seed Size, Vials, Vial Sealing In vitro, and Substrate In vivo

Marielle Cascaes Inácio, Tiago Antunes Paz, Bianca Waléria Bertoni & Ana Maria Soares Pereira · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: This work aimed to assess how seed size, vials, vial sealing (in vitro), and substrate (in vivo) affect C. regium germination and emergence. This study shall contribute to the viable production of C. regium seedlings. Study Design: The experimental design used in these expe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/15077

In vitro Cytotoxicity and Antioxidation of a Whole Fruit Extract of Liquidambar formosana Exerted by Different Constituents

Jian Zhang, Guixin Chou, Zhijun Liu & Gar Yee Koh · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: The fruit of Liquidambar formosana Hance under the name of Lu Lu Tong (LLT) has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine in China for thousands of years. This study was undertaken to attempt to illustrate some of the pharmacological effects by screening for its cytotoxic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/15280

Hepatoprotective Activity of Holostemma ada Kodien shcult, Extract against Paracetamol Induced Hepatic Damage in Rats

Junapudi Sunil, Janapati Yasodha Krishna & Pallaval Veera Bramhachari · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aim: To study the hepatoprotective activity of alcoholic extract of Holostemma ada Kodien Shcult against paracetamol (PCM) induced liver damage in rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of pharmaceutical chemistry and department of pharmacology Geethanjali College of Pharm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/12117

Chemical Composition of Essential Oils of Plumeria rubra L. Grown in Nigeria

Oladipupo A. Lawal, Isiaka A. Ogunwande & Andy R. Opoku · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

The chemical compositions of essential oils obtained by hydrodistillation of the leaves and flowers of pink-flower Plumeria rubra L., grown in Nigeria were being reported. The chemical analysis was performed by means of gas chromatography-flame ionization detector (GC-FID) and ga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/15295

Presence of Endocarditis on the Patch in the Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Successful Treated with Daptomycin

Quirino Ciampi, Chiara Manicardi & Bruno Villari · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2014

We present a rare case of endocartitis on the patch in the left ventricular outflow, in a 42 year-old man patient that had undergone surgical correction of tetralogy of Fallot and definitive closure with Dacron patch of a ventricular septal defect and, after 21 years, aortic valv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/14166

Unusual Cause of Rhabdomyolysis Causing Acute Renal Failure: Achillea millefolium and Rheum palmatum Plants

Tamer Sakaci, Yener Koc, Taner Basturk, Ayse Sinangil, Elbis Ahbap, Ekrem Kara, Mustafa Sevinc, Cuneyt Akgol, Tuncay Sahutoglu, Zuhal Atan Ucar, Arzu Ozdemir Kayalar, Feyza Bayraktar Caglayan & Abdulkadir Ünsal · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2014

Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis is a frequent disorder resulting from many different causes which may be apparent from the history, e.g. trauma, heavy exercise, intoxications. It contains both clinical and biochemical components. Acute kidney injury is probably the most significant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/14620

Thermogravimetric and Kinetics of Thermal Degradation of Powdered Laboratory Examination Gloves: 2. Analysis of Isotherm and Thermal Scan Traces from 307-455⁰C

Nasrollah Hamidi, Sujan Shrestha, Marketa Marcanikova, Charles T. Laursen & Mashid Ghalili · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The kinetics of pyrolysis of powdered laboratory safety examination gloves (PLEG) by the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was studied and the corresponding parameters were evaluated. The goal was to look for approaches to save the condensed energy within the PLEG wastes in order...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/13716

Factors Influencing Choice of Medical Treatment Options among Rural People in Selected Communities in Imo State, Nigeria

O. O. Obasi, C. U. Njoku & J. C. Ajaraogu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aim: Choice of medical treatment option, in the event of illness, is a critical factor in determining the fate of a patient. It is influenced by several factors. The aim of this paper, therefore, is: To determine the exact factors that influence the choice, by rural dwellers, of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/13505

Structural Changes of Surface Layers of Hard Turned Parts by Wiper and Conventional Geometry

Michaela Samardziova, Miroslav Neslusan & Martin Kusy · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper is to achieve information about surface and sub-surface layers after hard turning by mixed ceramic tool with different geometry – Wiper and conventional and to compare achieved results to find out advantages of its use. Second aim is to obtain graphs o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14506

Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) Production in West Africa: Prospects, Challenges and Role in Disease Transmission

L. A. F. Akinola, I. Etela & S. R. Emiero · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

This review brings together and consolidates the various researches that had been undertaken in grass-cutter with the aim of providing adequate information that will be capable of improving and sustaining the production of the animal as well as its consumption in West Africa. Giv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14194

Nutrients Metabolizability of Nectar for Long-Term Maintenance of Amazilia amazilia and Effect of a Dietary Fiber Source

Carla Fabro, Stefano Rimoli & Piero A. Susmel · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: To formulate an artificial nectar for long-term maintenance of captive hummingbird, to measure the metabolizability of nutrients in the artificial nectar and to evaluate the effects of dietary fiber (inulin) addition on its digestive utilization. Study Design: Two groups of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12445

Adoption of Improved Soyabean Technologies in Processing and Utilization as Supplement with Local Foods in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria

E. F. Fabiyi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The study was carried out to determine the level of adoption of improved soyabean (Glycine Max (L) Merril) processing and utilization technologies as supplement with local food in Bauchi Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi State, Nigeria. Bauchi LGA was purposively selected becau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12667

Sero-prevalence of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) among Nepalese Children

Sital Khanal, Shamshul Ansari, Shital Raj Basnyat, Devraj Joshi, Nabaraj Adhikari, Upendra Thapa Shrestha, Dhiraj Acharya, Pramila Adhikari, Prakash Mani Niraula, Rama khadka & Bishnu Prasad Upadhyay · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is one of the major public health problems particularly in the Terai regions of Nepal. Childrens upto the age of 15 years are more susceptible for JE. The present study was conducted to aim the sero-prevalence of JE among children of Nepal....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15442