We have performed a DFT calculations on glucose, fructose, lactose, maltose and sucrose as corrosion inhibitors of aluminum with complete optimization of geometries using B3LYP/6-31 G level (d, p) to find a relation between the molecular structure and corrosion inhibition. Fronti...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29288
Pregnancy is a very critical phase in a woman's life where she has to ensure that she eats the right food, in the right portions and with the necessary nutrient requirements for proper foetal development. Aims: To determine the proximate, mineral and vitamin composition of five w...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29595
Aims: This study was therefore aimed to evaluate potential anti-inflammatory activity of Aqueous and Ethanolic extracts of Erythrococca anomala leaves (Euphorbiaceae) and to determine the most active extract in rat. Study Design: Erythrococca anomala leaves were collected from Ya...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28385
Aims: Study digestibility of leaf proteins of Gnetum africanum and Gnetum buchholzianum and effects of some antinutritional factors on young male rats Wistar albinos. Study Design: Nutritional enhancement of use of Gnetum spp leafy vegetables. Place and Duration of Study: Sample:...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29130
Back Ground and Objectives: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major prevalent disease worldwide associated with low grade systemic inflammation, which predisposes individuals to higher incidence of atherosclerotic complications. The pituitary hormone prolactin has recently been r...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29218
Aims: To show the potential of the hexane extract of the seed oil in cosmetics and perfumery. Study Design: Quality evaluation by physico-chemical analysis and determination of fatty acid composition through GC-MS qualitative analysis were carried out on hexane extract of calab...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29028
Ficus carica L. (Moraceae) is a plant of great importance in the traditional Arab medicine thanks to its therapeutic properties. This work was carried out in order to contribute to the ethnopharmacological knowledge of this medicinal species. We describe phytochemical compounds a...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29029
Mancozeb, a fungicide of ethylene bisdithiocarbamate is widely used in agriculture. It leads to disturbances in many cellular processes. This study is aimed at elucidating the possible protection effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) and Cinnamon zeylanicum oil (CZO) in alleviating...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28351
Daniella oliveri (Caesalpiniacea) is a plant found in the Amazon region and other parts of South America and Africa. The tree may reach a height of 100 feet and trunk diameter of 4 feet. Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Fabiaceae is commonly known as Ilorin balsam (eepo-iya) or Copaihu a...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/28764
Aims: To compare and assess the biochemical and haematological parameters in patients with Alcohol dependent syndrome (ADS) co-morbid with Nicotine dependent syndrome (NDS) in comparison to those with only Alcohol dependent syndrome (ADS). Study Design: Observational case control...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/29038