Aims: To develop a reserved-phase HPLC method for detecting oxytetracycline (OTC), tetracycline (TC), and chlortetracycline (CTC) using a 100% water mobile phase. Study Design: HPLC conditions. Place and Duration of Study: Author’s Lab., Osaka City University, Japan, between Sept...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3868
This research work set is an investigation into the mechanical properties of polymer matrix composites (PMC) produced by the use of wood waste. Low density polyethylene was reinforced with sawdust from African teak as a filler, and Sodium hydroxide as the binder. The composite we...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/5637
Accuratespectrophotometric method was developed for the estimation of cefotaxime sodium (I) andcefoperazone sodium (II) in both pure and pharmaceutical dosage forms. The method is based on the reaction of the amino groups of the cited drugs with ninhydrin reagent producing a colo...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/5572
In this study the mechanical properties of an agricultural waste (cocoa pod) in a polymer matrix (Epoxy resin) was investigated, and the effect of volume fraction of cocoa pod/epoxy resin composite was also investigated, different filler volume fraction (viz. 5 to 30 weight %) we...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2013/5526
Aim: The study evaluated the inhibitory effect of fermentation products of β-mannanase-producing bacteria on selected poultry borne pathogens. Study Design: The first experiment, bacterial isolates previously confirmed positive for mannanase by plate assay technique were further...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4220
Aims: The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of natural growth promoter AV/AGP/10 with antibiotic supplements on overall growth performance and intestinal micrometry of broiler birds. Study Design: Total of 150 healthy day old Vencob broiler chicks of nearly similar live...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5388
Aim: The study evaluated potential performance of different fungal isolates from agricultural by-products for mannanase production. Study Design: The first experiment, fungal isolates were screened for mannanase production on agar medium containing Locust Bean Gum (LBG) and total...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4218
Aim: To investigate effect of microwave (MW) radiation on bacterial growth, enzyme activity (amylase and pectinase), and exopolysaccharide production. Study Design: The study was designed to investigate effect of MW radiation on bacterial growth, enzyme activity, and exopolysacch...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/5036
Aim: The work focused on the isolation and screening of mannanase-producing bacteria associated with selected agricultural wastes. Study Design: The first experiment, mannanase-producing bacteria were screened for mannanase production on Locust Bean Gum (LBG) agar medium and tota...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4221
Seasonal population dynamics of bacteria, actinomycetes and fungi was studied in rhizosphere and non-rhizosphere soil of chir pine (Pinus roxburghii Sarg.) seedlings growing in polybags and in situ (forest). In greenhouse experiment bacteria and actinomycetes were present in high...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/4206
Most of the researches on strengthening so far had been focused on rectangular reinforced concrete (RC) beams. Researches on strengthening of RC T-beams are rather limited. This study focuses on the application of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate for strengthening...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5563
Aims: The present study was aimed to determine the in vivo and in vitro efficacy of herbal ectoparasiticidal and fly repellant Keetguard liquid (Supplied by M/s Ayurvet Ltd. Baddi, HP, India) against Rhipicephalus microplus. Study Design: 24 non descript cows with natural and hea...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4023
This study investigates the use of four cementitious repair materials in terms of restoring the flexural capacities of pre-cracked reinforced concrete shallow beams. Fifteen reinforced concrete beams are cast, pre-cracked, repaired and then tested under four point-loading. The re...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/5238
Aim: To optimize the formulation of plantain – brewers’ spent grain biscuits using Response Surface Methodology with the purpose of achieving the maximum quality and overall acceptability of produced biscuits. Study Design: Central composite design model of Response surface metho...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2013/4944
Aims: This research investigates the relationship between Self-Esteem and completion/non-completion of tertiary qualifications for a sample of New Zealand adults, and explores the factors that may predict intent and learner outcome for these students. Study Design: A descriptive...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4261