Aims: The aqueous root extract of Dalbergia saxatilis (DS) is used in traditional African medicine to manage convulsions and epilepsies. This study aimed at investigating DS action against models that mimic seizure development in the neurons of epileptics, the sub-toxic dose kind...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/3334
Aim of the Study: To evaluate the effects of ethanolic leaf extracts of Gongronema latifolium (G.L) and Nauclea latifolia (N.L) on antioxidant enzymes activity (GPx, SOD and CAT) and hormonal status (T3, T4, Insulin, c-peptide) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Mate...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2013/2976
Aim: The present study was conducted to estimate the heavy metal content in samples of Kutazghan Vati (a pill), from three different manufacturers to know about the quality control measures being followed by manufacturers for GMP. The study will also provide a platform for regula...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/3332
Aim: To develop and validate a novel and rapid reverse phase ultra-performance liquid chromatographic (RP-UPLC) method for the estimation of mycophenolate in tablet formulations. Place and Duration of Study: Department of pharmaceutical analysis, S. R. College of Pharmacy anantha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJPR/2013/2286
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