iosr-JPBS   Volume-15 ~ Issue-5 ~ Sep.-Oct 2020

Abstract: The family Boraginaceae Juss. (borage or forget-me-not) is characterized by alternately arranged linear or lanceolate leaves, bisexual flowers and coiled shaped inflorescence. The flower has usually five-lobed calyx; bell-shaped to tubular with five lobes, five stamens and one style with one or two stigmas. The family includes a number of garden ornamentals, such as Heliotropium (heliotrope), Martensia virginia (bluebell), Phacelia (Scorpionweed), Pulmonaria (Lungwort), and Myosotis (forget-me-not) etc. In the present investigation systematic relationships among three closely related species of Boraginaceae, viz., Heliotropium indicum, Trichodesma indicum and Trichodesma zeylanicum on the basis of resemblances and differences compared to the modern findings of biosystematic relationship has been established on the basis of their karyotypes. The results revealed....

Key Words: Karyotypes, Biosystematics, Chromosome formula, Phylogeny, Boraginaceae

Abstract: Botanical profile: Guizotia abyssinica (L. f.) cass. of family Asteraceae (Compositae) is an oilseed crop cultivated in Ethiopia and India. It is a moderately to well branched herb which grows up to 2 m tall. The seed contains about 40% oil with fatty acid composition of 75-80% linoleic acid, 7-8% palmitic and stearic acids, and 5-8% oleic acid. In the present investigation phytochemical profile of Niger seeds was assayed qualitatively and quantitatively in six solvent extracts viz. acetone, petroleum ether, ethanol, methanol, benzene and distilled water. The results revealed the presence of various phytochemicals such as tannins, phlobatannins, saponins, terpinoids, diterpinoids, emodins, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, anthraquinones, carotenoids, reducing sugars, alkaloids, anthocyanin, coumarins, steroids, phytosterols, phenol, fatty acids, proteins and amino acids. terpenoid, diterpinoid, emodin, cardiac glycoside,

Keywords: Guozotia abyssinica, Niger, Ramtil, Phytochemicals, acetone, petroleum ether, ethanol, methanol, benzene and distilled water.

Abstract: Objectives: The annual proficiency testing of state level laboratories is conducted by the National Reference Laboratory (NRL) to assess the efficiency of the laboratories to correctly identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis and to determine its drug susceptibility pattern. The proficiency testing results of the year 2016 were analyzed to identify problems and provide corrective measures to overcome technical difficulties in reporting accurate results. Methods: A panel of twenty cultures were sent out to each of the 15 laboratories certified for solid culture liquid culture and Line probe assay. The laboratories were expected to grow the cultures in their own laboratories, set up drug susceptibly testing by all the methods they were certified for and report the results within the stipulated time period.The turnaround time for reporting results, specificity, sensitivity positive and negative predictive values and efficiency of the.....

Abstract: Bittermelon (Momordica charantia) or bittergourd commonly known as "karella" (family: Cucurbitaceae) has been proved for hypoglycemic effects. The objective of the present studies was to examine the long term effect of fractionated bittermelon (Momordica charantia) seed extract on nephroprotective status in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. To evaluate the nephroprotective status of bittermelon, blood glucose level, urine volume, urine sugar, kidney weight, glomerular filtration rate and important parameter of kidney functions were monitored in experimental animals. Urine volume and urine sugar were significantly higher in diabetic controls compared to normal rats. Nephroprotective hypertrophy, nephrotoxicity, increased glomerular filtration rate is observed.....

Keywords: Bittermelon (Momordica charantia), diabetes, insulin, nephroprotective status, glomerular filtration rate, blood glucose, urine sugar

Abstract: Case processing is a systematic procedure that involves receiving information and duplicate check, reporting the case, triage, data entry & narrative writing, quality review, medical review, case closure, reporting ICSRs. Recent advancements in PV include reporting, cloud based global database of ADRs, big data management, data analytics, and artificial intelligence led to fast accessibility to ADRs reporting and management. Thanks to advancements in technology, we are brought closer to a future with less and less deaths from preventable ADRs.

Keywords: case processing, signal detection, big data, adverse events, adverse reaction, AI, data analytics, ICSR

Abstract: Polystyrene (PS) is one of the synthetic polymers that is widely used as coating material for urea fertilizer. This is because polystyrene is easy to process, low cost and biologically stable. This review explains how polystyrene works to regulate the nitrogen (N) release of urea fertilizer. This study aims to examine the scientific literature related to the utilization of polystyrene waste as urea fertilizer coating material. The work methods were obtained from some literature studies using books and international journals in the last 10 years (2010-2020). The results showed that polystyrene is an ideal coating material for slow-release fertilizers with low biodegradability, other polymers can be used to improve the work of polystyrene and can solve the biodegradability problem. Conclusion: The use of polystyrene in urea to produce slow-release urea fertilizer can be done by adding other polymers to increase the efficiency of N and increase the biodegradability of polystyrene.

Key Words: Slow-release urea fertilizer, polystyrene, bioblend polystyrene

Abstract: Background: Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) contains secondary metabolites that have an antibacterial activity such as tannins, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Generally, the compounds found in Roselle that exhibit antibacterial activity are polyphenolic compounds, some of which have also been shown to exhibit antioxidant activity. These compounds are delphinidin-3-sambubiside and cyanidin-3-sambubioside. The purpose of this review article is to determine the potential of Roselle calyx extract as an antibacterial. Methods: In this article review uses literature studies from various international journal sources in the last 10 years (2010-2020). The search keywords "Hibiscus sabdariffa" and "Antibacterial Activity of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract......

Key Words: Roselle, extract, antibacterial, bacteria