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Physiological Changes in Wister Rats Induced with Bacillus Species Used as Bio Control Agent

F. O. Omoya, B. Boboye & F. A. Akinyosoye · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: This work is aimed at toxicological effects of three Bacillus species employed as bio control agent against mosquito larvae in terrestrial environment. Study Design: Using animal model where weight, hematology and histopathology were considered. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7097

Hypoglycemic Potential of Polysaccharides of the Leaf Extract of Telfairia occidentalis

O. A. Eseyin, M. A. Sattar, H. A. Rathore, A. Ahmad, S. Afzal, M. Lazhari, F. Ahmad & S. Akhtar · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Context: Telfairia occidentalis Hook (Cucurbitaceae), a popular vegetable in West Africa, has been reported to have antidiabetic property. But the active components are not yet known. Aims: This study was carried out to determine the hypoglycemic potentials and the antidiabetic p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/8476

An Investigation of the Effects of Text Variation on EFL Learners’ Reading Comprehension Ability

Moussa Ahmadian & Ashkan Pashangzadeh · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Early seeds of language variation studies were planted near the beginning of the 1960s under the influence of William Labov who is generally regarded as the founder of the discipline of variationist sociolinguistics which deals with language variations caused by linguistic and no...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7767

Developing a Coffee Yield Prediction and Integrated Soil Fertility Management Recommendation Model for Northern Tanzania

Godsteven P. Maro, Jerome P. P. Mrema, Balthazar M. Msanya, Bert H. H. Janssen & James M. Teri · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

The aim of this study was to develop a simple and quantitative system for coffee yield estimation and nutrient input advice, so as to address the problem of declining annual coffee production in Tanzania (particularly in its Northern coffee zone), which is related to declining so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/6883

Effect of Pigeon Pea-Groundnut Intercropping System on Selected Soil Properties

Austin Tenthani Phiri, John J. J. Msaky, Jerome Mrema, George Yobe Kanyama-Phiri & Balthazar M. Msanya · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2014

On average Malawi is losing of 40 kg N ha-1 and 6.6 kg P ha-1 annually. Additionally, nutrient use efficiency (NUE) is low as a result of declining levels of soil organic matter (SOM) and associated deficiencies of other macro and micronutrients. This is usually below 20 kg maize...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2014/6489

Cytotoxicity of Enterolobium timbouva Plant Extract and Its Isolated Pure Compounds

Mariam I. Gamal El-Din, Omayma A. Eldahshan, Ashraf B. Abdel-Naim, Abdel-Nasser B. Singab & Nahla A. Ayoub · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The present study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic activities of the aqueous alcohol extract of Enterolobium timbouva leaves as well as its isolated pure compounds. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of pharmacy, Ain Shams University, between M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/5020

Computer Implementation of the Drbem for Studying the Classical Coupled Thermoelastic Responses of Functionally Graded Anisotropic Plates

M. A. Fahmy, A. M. Salem, M. S. Metwally & M. M. Rashid · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

A numerical computer model based on the dual reciprocity boundary element method (DRBEM) is extended to study the generalized thermoelastic responses of functionally graded anisotropic rotating plates. In the case of plane deformation, a predictor-corrector implicit-explicit time...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2014/7403

Adsorption and Corrosion Inhibitive Properties of Novel Surfactants in the Series of Fatty Acids Based on Palm Oil on Carbon Steel in CO2-containing Solution

I. T. Ismayilov, Hany M. Abd El-Lateef, V. M. Abbasov, L. I. Aliyeva, E. N. Efremenko & S. A. Mamedxanova · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

Some novel surfactants in the series of fatty acids were synthesized based on palm oil. The inhibition efficiency (η %) of these surfactants has been studied by linear polarization corrosion rate and potentiodynamic polarization measurements in CO2-saturated brine at 50ºC. A sign...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/4524

Biological Evaluation and Spectral Studies of Asymmetrical 3,5-Disubstituted-1,2,4-Oxadiazoles

Yogesh S. Patel, Paresh N. Patel & Hasmukh S. Patel · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2014

In present communication, we report the synthesis of 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles derivatives from amino acid derivative with excellent 80-95% yields via a fast and easy procedure under mild conditions. Structures of all the newly synthesized compounds were elucidated base...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2014/5955

Computer Implementation of the DRBEM for Studying the Generalized Thermo Elastic Responses of Functionally Graded Anisotropic Rotating Plates with Two Relaxation Times

M. A. Fahmy, A. M. Salem, M. S. Metwally & M. M. Rashid · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2014

A numerical computer model based on the dual reciprocity boundary element method (DRBEM) is extended to study the generalized thermo elastic responses of functionally graded anisotropic rotating plates. In the case of plane deformation, a predictor-corrector implicit-explicit tim...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/7391

Effects of L-arginine and L-citrulline on Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Ulceration and Gastric pH in Male Albino Rats

Dabo Usman, Oluwole Frank Sunday & Adedeji Temitope Gabriel · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: The anti-ulcerogenic activity of L-arginine and L-citrulline were evaluated in indomethacin-induced gastric ulceration. Degree of ulcerogenesis, gastric pH and microscopic histological evaluation were carried out. Study Design: Six groups of albino rats weighing between 180...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/8213

Densitometric and Spectrometric Determinations of Florfenicol and Buparvaquone

Fathalla F. Belal, Sawsan A. Abdel-Razeq, Manal M. Fouad & Fatma A. Fouad · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Three new accurate and sensitive methods were developed for the determination of two veterinary drugs. Florfenicol was analyzed by a stability-indicating TLC/densitometric method in presence of its amine degradation product obtained via acid hydrolysis. It was based on the differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/6495

Wild Plants Used as Nutraceuticals from Nebbi District, Uganda

Godwin Anywar, Hannington Oryem-Origa & Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aims: To inventory the wild plant species used both as food and medicine and how they are used in Panyago Sub County, Nebbi district. Study Design:  Ethnobotanical study. Place and Duration of Study: The villages of Kaal, Padoch South, Nyakaduli and Pacer South, Panyango Sub Coun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/7634

Impact of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) on Organs of HIV Infected Children in Abia State, Nigeria

M. O. Ajulo, M. K. Omole & J. O. Moody · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aim: The aim of the study is to detect effect of zidovudine + lamivudine+nevirapine (AZT+3TC+NVP) on liver and kidney. Study Design: Sixty-four children age 0 to 5 years attending FMC Umuahia were enrolled for the study in four groups. Place of Study: Study was carried out in Ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/4915

Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory and CNS Depressant Activities of the Methanolic Extract of Abelmoschus esculentus Linn. Seed in Mice

Mst. Luthfun Nesa, Md. Monirul Islam, Md. Badrul Alam, Mst. Shirajum Munira, Shabnam Mollika, Mst. Nazmun Naher & Md. Rafiqul Islam · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

Aims: The study was carried out to assess the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and CNS depressant activity of the methanolic extract of Abelmoschus esculentus Linn. Seeds. Study Design: The Present study was designed to observe pharmacological activities of the crude extract of the p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/7845