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Pharmacological Activities of Agave seemanniana and Isolation of Three Steroidal Saponins

S. A. Mina, F. R. Melek, S. M. Abdel-khalik, F. S. El-Shaarawy & Jacqueline Eskander · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aim: To investigate the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and ulceroprotective properties of Agave seemanniana methanolic leaf extract (MEAS) and its saponin containing fraction (SFAS), in animal models compared to standard drugs. In addition to separation and characterization of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/7380

Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Brushless Surgical Hand Preparation Techniques Using Antiseptic Soap, Alcohol and Non-medicated Soap

Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Jameel Al-Ata, Asif A. Jiman-Fatani, Abdullah Sindy, Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdulhameed Basabrain, Abdulrahman Alsabban, Ahmad Jefri & Ahmad Alzomity · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Background & Objectives: Preoperative hand preparation with a brush-less method is almost a common practice. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of brush-less preoperative hand preparation using alcohol to antiseptic soap, and non-medicated soap in eliminating g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5529

In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Fruit Peels Using Bioautography Method

B. I. Aderiye & O. M. David · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aims: Bark, leaves and gum of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) have been reported to be effective in curtailing the growing problems of resistance of bacterial pathogens. The in vitro activity of aqueous extracts of cashew apple peels was determined in this study against two cl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/6722

Novel Scientific Appraisal of Elaeocarpus ganitrus the Rudraksha: Nano Silver Synthesis with Aspects of Variation in Concentration Antimicrobial Activity and In vitro Biocompatibility

Poushpi Dwivedi, Shahid S. Narvi & Ravi P. Tewari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: The remarkable non-degradable distinctive feature of the Rudraksha bead renders reutilization of its resources and inexhaustibility of its potentiality to mediate innumerable silver nanoparticle syntheses. The present study is a step forward towards high prospects of manoeu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6302

Tumour Suppressive and Organ Protective Effects of Aqueous Andrographis paniculata Leaves Extract on Benzene Induced Leukaemia Bearing Rats

Akanni E. Olufemi, O. R. Folarin & C. Igbeneghu · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: To investigate and compare the protective and ameliorative role of aqueous leaf extract of Andrographis paniculata and standard drug 5-Fluorouracil on select organs of male Wistar rats exposed to benzene carcinogen. Study Design: Histological assessment of protective and am...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/6886

Management of Local Anesthesia Failures in Endodontics with Different Anesthetic Techniques and Agents

S. Shabin, Aditya Shetty, Ganesh Bhat & Mithra N. Hegde · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Management of hot tooth in endodontic is often a challenge to the clinician. Adequate anesthesia after injection mainly depends on three major factors: (1) Dentist (2) Patient (3) Local anesthesia. Most of the times, hot tooth management requires different anesthetic techniques a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/5668

Effects of Oral L-carnitine Supplementation on Lipid Profiles and Anemia in Patients under Hemodialysis in Gonbadkavoos, Iran

Samira Eshghinia, Abdoljalal Marjani & Behrouz Ebrahim Zadeh Kor · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2013

Aims: L-carnitine is an amino acid derivative, produced endogenously in the kidneys and liver or derived from meat and dairy products in the diet. Impaired L-carnitine synthesis by the kidneys contributes to the L-carnitine deficiency in dialysis patients. The aim of this study w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/7538

Analysis and Performance Evaluation of the Position Control of an AC Motor Using PD-PI-PID Fuzzy Logic Controller

Zeyad Assi Obaid, Saad Abdalmageed Salman & Ibrahim Saadon · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

Aims: This paper presents an analysis and performance evaluation of the position control of an AC motor. Study Design: Mathematical model which represents the position control of an AC motor is used in this Paper, where is obtained from experimental data of the AC motor. Place an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2014/4999

Examine the Effects of Customer Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty: An Empirical Study in the Healthcare Insurance Industry in Hong Kong

Raymond Wong, Canon Tong & Anthony Wong · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: Customer loyalty, which is affected by satisfaction, brand preference and switching costs, is an important concept in service industries as it is known to increases market share and revenue while bringing down the cost of acquiring and retaining customers.  Healthcare insur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/6318

Hydrogen Strategic Complement of Oil, Coal, Gas and Renewable Energy

Edward H. Jiménez & Esteban Jiménez Chacón · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: The main objective of this study is to demonstrate the technical and economic future of hydrogen energy compared to oil. Study Design: Simulation and Game Theory. Place and Duration of Study: This research was developed during 2012 in public company EP Petroecuador and Nati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/5042

Regional Inequality of Educational Attainment in Nigeria

Habibu Mohammed Umar, Russayani Ismail & Roslan Abdul-Hakim · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

Aims: This article measures educational inequalities between Northern and Southern regions of Nigeria and compare it with the educational distribution within regions. Study Design:  A cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Nigeria, 2012. Methodology: Theil Index and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/7080

Fatalities in the Nigerian Construction Industry: A Case of Poor Safety Culture

Mba Okechukwu Agwu & Hilda Enoh Olele · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2013

The paper discussed fatalities in the Nigerian construction industry- a case of poor safety culture. It views safety culture as the set of beliefs, norms, attitudes, roles, social and technical practices that are concerned with minimizing the exposure of employees, managers, cust...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/6439

Wolf-parkinson-white Syndrome-current Concepts in Anesthetic Practice

Vijay Mathur, Sameer Kapoor & Birbal Baj · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Wolf-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a disorder of conduction system of heart caused by presence of an abnormal accessory conduction pathway between the atria and ventricles. It is associated with tachyarrhythmias diagnosed by electrocardiography (ECG). The anesthetic managemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6541

UV Spectrophotometric Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Desloratidine and Pseudoephedrine HCl in Combined Dosage Form

K. Hussain Raviteja, Mahesh Nasare, V. V. L. N. Prasad & Prakash V. Diwan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2013

Aims: UV Spectrophotometric Method for the Simultaneous Determination of Desloratidine and Pseudoephedrine HCl in combined Dosage form. Study Design: A simple, rapid and specific UV spectroscopic method with good sensitivity was developed and validated for the simultaneous determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/5615