Aims: This study describes the transformation of cholic acid to hydroxylated cholic acid metabolites that could not be easily synthesized. Study Design: The transformation was catalyzed by thermophilic Geobacillus stearothermophilus comb. nov., isolated from oil contaminated soil...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3194
The degradations induced by the external conditions are ordered by defining several classes of exposure for the corrosion risk, depending on the environmental actions and concrete work conditions. Minimal concrete covers requirements are associated with these classes. Among these...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3036
Aims: To investigate the effect of the leaf extract of Brachystegia eurycoma Harms (Leguminosae) in acute and chronic Inflammatory animal models. Study Design: Extraction and anti-inflammatory evaluation. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Fac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/2922
In regions where water is in short supply, wastewater treatment offers the possibility for the efficient removal of unwanted pollutants and germs so that the water may be used for irrigation. Water scarcity is an old problem in Palestine because of various geographical settings a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2872
Aims: Use a natural compound derived from cashew nut shell liquid to the production of an additive inhibitor of the oxidation of lubricants oils. Study Design: This article describes the syntheses, characterization and evaluation of the antioxidant action of a phosphorylated comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3046
The majority of women during the menopausal period have great hormonal changes that affect both somatic and mental aspects. In modern life, regular exercise has become a necessity and recently is considered as a new alternative method to improve post menopausal symptoms. Aims: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/3159
The continuous increase in the scientific breakthroughs which has existed for some decades, has greatly contributed to the ease of human existence in all ramification. However, these sucesses are not without their short-comings. One of the major challenges faced, is the uncontrol...
Aims: The study was designed to explore the floristic composition and vegetation classification. Place and Duration of Study: A survey of natural vegetation of Tehsil Takht-e-Nasrati, District Karak was undertaken in summer 2010-2011. The study was conducted within four distinct...
An interest in natural products from plants has been increased due to the disruption of natural biological control systems, undesirable effects on non-target organisms, environmental hazards, and the development of resistance to synthetic insecticides, which are applied in order...
Aim: Many of the studies that have been carried out to investigate the toxicity of kerosene have been large-dose, acute-setting experiments. Although the hepatic and renal damage as a result of kerosene exposure has been demonstrated in an earlier study in female Wistar rats, gen...
This paper analyses different assessment techniques used for power outage costs evaluation. Socio-economic analyses to quantify the effects of power cuts are essential for energy policy and to provide a rationale for investments in electricity supply security enhancing measures....
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/3167
Aim: To investigate the use of Nigerian cow hooves for the removal of chromium VI from aqueous solution. Place and Duration: Chemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Technology, Akure and Chemistry Laboratory of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, from September 2011...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/2405
Aims: The etiology of nail shedding in an 85-year-old man as well as predisposing and precipitating factors were evaluated, focusing on whether nail loss was secondary to infection or not. Presentation of Case: An 85-year-old man was examined for complete detachment and loss of t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3519
Aims: This study was undertaken to assess the influence of seed treatment (soaking in water) on nutritional and microbiological composition of two cowpea cultivars. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Food Biochemistry and Tropical Products Technology, and the laboratory o...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2511