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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Scary Ingredients Added in Food Items |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Kausik Chattopadhyay |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401050104  |
Abstract: We do not just want our food to taste good these days. It also has to look good. As a result, food producers use any of laboratory-made additives to make appear fresher, more attractive and last longer on the shelf. Most of these chemicals that enter our environment are manufactured by chemical industry band added to thousands of items in daily commercial that support our modern lifestyle. Under such circumstances, thousands of toxic chemicals have been 'grandfathered' in without adequate health and safety testing. The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), Quality Assurance Division, (A statutory Authority established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006).........
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Traditional Medicine Vs Modern Medicine in Rural Area of Kedah State, Malaysia |
| Country | : | Malaysia |
| Authors | : | Theingi Maung Maung || Sherly Deborah.G || Aye Aye Tun |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401050508 |
Abstract: In this modern era, thereis a preference of the population in choosing between the use of modern medicine and traditiona lmedicine treatment. The terms complementary / alternative /non-conventional medicine are used inter changeably with traditional medicine in some countries. The global prevalence of usage of traditional medicine use is increasing up to 80%, the proportion which varies among countries due to differents ocio-economic and cultural backgrounds. This study was carried out based on the findings from community survey in rural area of Kedah State, Malaysia. This studyaimed to access the knowledge of the participants on modern medicine treatment and traditional medicine treatment and their preferences on type of treatment in different situations.......
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| Title | : | Studies on SERO – Epidemiology and Socio-Demographic factors In Hepatitis B Virus Infection And Syphilis In Calabar, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Konlak. D. G || Mbah. M |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401050917 |
Abstract: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Hepatitis B and Syphilis are considered important public health problems worldwide and they share similar route of transmission. This study was carried out to assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and syphilis antibodies in the blood samples of persons living in the Calabar metropolis. A total of 422 subjects were recruited through convenience sampling method. Serum from these subjects were screened for HBsAg and syphilis antibodies using one step HBsAg test strip and ultra-rapid test strip (Acon laboratory, USA) respectively. Syphilis antibodies were confirmed using qualitative TreponemapallidumHemaglutination...........
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| Title | : | Study of Phylloplane and Rhizoplane Mycoflora of Some Ornamental plants in Amravati Region |
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| Authors | : | S. J. Ishwarkar |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401051819 |
Abstract: Phylloplane mycoflora of Hibiscus rosasinensis, Catharanthus roseus, Bougainvillia spectabillius and Nerium indicum was investigated during January 2016 to February 2017 and Aspergillus niger, Alternaria alternata, Colletotrichum capsci and Aspergillus flavus respectively were isolated during this investigation. Rhizoplane mycoflora of following investigated plants was studies and following isolates were investigated, Catharanthus roseus- Colletotrichum capsci and Fusarium oxysporum, Rosa sinensis-Cladosporium sp and Phoma exiqua, Jasminum sambac -Alternaria alternata. All above isolates are reported for the first time from this region..
Keywords-Phylloplane, Rhizoplane, Hibiscus, Aspergillus, Catharanthus,Alternaria,Colletotrichum, Fusarium.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Modulatory Role of Kolaviron on Thromboxane-A2 Activity, Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase and Haematological Parameters in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Etah E. Nkanu || Daniel E. Ikpi || Kebe E. Obeten |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401052026 |
Abstract: The study was aimed at investigating the effect of kolaviron on thromboxane-A2 activity, lipid peroxidation and Haematological parameters in Streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Twenty male Wistar rats were selected into four groups of five animals each. Group 1 was control fed on standard rat chow. Group 2 received a single dose of 60mg/kg body weight of streptozotocin intrperitoneally. Group 3, injected with STZ and treated with 100mg/kg body weight of Kolaviron. Group 4 received 100mg/kg body weight of Kolaviron.Treatment lasted for four weeks.Results obtained showed that blood glucose level was significantly (p<0.01) reduced in the diabetic treated. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.........
Keywords-Diabetes, Thromboxane, Malondialdehyde, haematological indices, Kolaviron, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Microbiological Analysis Of Fish Feeds With The Demonstration Of The Antibiotic Susceptibility Of The Isolates And The Antibacterial Activity Of The Feeds |
| Country | : | Bangladesh |
| Authors | : | Md. Aftab Uddin || Salma Akter || Masuma Mahbub Mimi |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401052731 |
Abstract: The present study was done to examine the bacteriological quality of fish feed samples collected from various local markets of Dhaka city, Bangladesh. A total number of six fish feed samples were analyzed during the period from February 2018 to April 2018. The analysis encompassed enumeration of total viable bacterial count (TVBC), presumptive detection of other pathogenic bacteria and fungus from these samples. The higher counts of TVBC, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus were recorded as 2.9×106 cfu/g, 3.3×105 cfu/g and 1.1x106 cfu/g respectively. On the other hand, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Vibrio spp. and Pseudomonas spp. were also detected in several samples. Fungal count...........
Keywords- Antibiogram, Antibacterial activity, Bacteriological quality and fungal count
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Preclinical Toxicity Studies of Oxalis Acetocella by Brine Shrimp Lethality Test |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Pushpalal Shresta || Mohammed Vazir |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401053234 |
Abstract: Wounds are generally classified as, wounds without tissue loss and wounds with tissue loss, such as burn wounds, wounds caused as a result of trauma, abrasions or as secondary events in chronic ailments e.g.: venous stasis, diabetic ulcers or pressure sores and iatrogenic wounds such as skin graft donor sites and derma abrasions.Wound healing involves complex series of interactions between different cell types, cytokine mediators and the extra cellular matrix. The phases of normal wound healing include haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling.Oxalisacetosella is a rhizomatous plant from the genus Oxalis, common in most of Europe and parts of Asia. The binomial name is Oxalis acetosella, because of sour taste.The plant has reported for antioxidant, diuretic, antiscorbutic, refrigerant action and on decoction. It gives relief from fever, haemorrhage, urinary disorders, the juice of leaves
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Gastro-protective activity of chloroform extract of Ocimum bascilicum Linn. seeds |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Sumia Fatima || Abdul Saheel Qureshi || Umme Ayman || Asra Jabeen || Ayesha Siddiqua |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401053541 |
Abstract: The gastro-protective activity of chloroform extract of Ocimum basilicum L. seeds was investigated in in-vitro: acid neutralizing capacity and H+/K+ - ATPase inhibition activity and in in-vivo: NSAIDs (Aspirin) induced and stress (water immersion) induced gastric ulcer models in experimental rats at a dose of (200 & 400mg/kg b.w p.o). The common parameter determined was ulcer index and Ranitidine (50mg/kg b.w p.o) and Misoprostol (100mcg/kg b.w p.o) were used as standard drugs. In acid neutralizing capacity, the ANC value of standard Gelusil[aluminum hydroxide (250mg)+magnesium hydroxide (250mg)] was 12.3 while the chloroform extract showed 81.6, 41.6 and 19.5 for three concentrations i.e., 200, 400 and 800 mg respectively. In H+/K+ - ATPase enzyme inhibition activity............
Keywords: Ocimum bascilicum, Acid neutralizing capacity, H+/K+ ATPase inhibition activity, NSAIDs (Aspirin), Stress (water immersion), Ulcer index, Gastro-protective activity, Flavonoids
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| Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
| Title | : | Formulation and Evaluation of Oral Reconstitutable Avipattikar Suspension |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Alpana Kulkarni || Dinesh Pandit || Sanket Walke || Ajit Kolatkar |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401054249 |
Abstract: Avipattikar churna, a polyherbal Ayurvedic churna, is recommended for treatment of peptic ulcers and Functional Dyspepsia. The powders (churnas) are associated with limitations.The aim of the study was to develop a stable and palatable Avipattikar suspension consisting of a number of insoluble herbal powders. The study was also aimed at determination of acid neutralization capacity of Avipattikar suspension. Different batches of Avipattikar suspensions were prepared using the suspending agents namely, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, Aerosil® and Avicel® PH-101. Sodium citrate and mannitol were incorporated as the flocculating agent and taste masking...........
Keywords: Suspension, antacid, polyherbal, ayurvedic, acid neutralization capacity
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| Title | : | Fish Species Composition and Abundance of River Taraba in Bali Town, Taraba State, Nigeria |
| Country | : | Nigeria |
| Authors | : | Elijah, M.I. || John, C. || Lamidi, B.T. |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401055057 |
Abstract: The fish species composition and abundance of River Taraba in Bali town was studied during dry and wet season from August 2018 to January 2019. Sampling was carried out bi-monthly using different fishing gears. A total of 1,527 fishes comprising nineteen (19) species, belonging to seventeen (17) genera and twelve (12) families were collected. Tilapia zilli from family Cichlidae was the most abundant fish species constituting 12.18% of the total catch. Fish abundance showed high catches during the dry season (57.43%) than the wet season (42.57%) with November having the highest catch 306(20.4%). However, there is no significant difference in the abundance of fish species in the sampling months(P>0.05). Based on the catch composition in this study, the river has good potentials............
Keywords: Abundance, composition, fish species, River Taraba, season
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| Title | : | Comparative Stepwise Polypeptide Synthesis Of ACYL Carrier Protein Fragment On Ps-Nvp-Hdoda Resin With Commerically Available Resins |
| Country | : | India |
| Authors | : | Dr. SUNIL JACOB |
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: | 10.9790/3008-1401055862 |
Abstract: Acyl carrier protein was synthesised on novel PS-NVP-HDODA resin the protein was grown in a stepwise method from the resin . High efficiency of the resin in protein synthesis was proved beyond doubt by the estimation of purity of peptide synthesised.
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