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Somatotype of Undergraduate Medical Students of the University of Lagos

A. Ajayi, O. Edjomariegwe, K. Abraham & N. M. Ibeabuchi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: This anthropometric study assessed the morphological characteristics of male (n=65) and female (n=48) undergraduate medical students of the University of Lagos. Methodology: Subjects were aged 18-29 years, with male mean age 23.6 ± 3.3 and female mean age of 22.7 ± 3.4. Stat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/20022

Effect of Food Processing on Reduction of Pesticide Residues in Vegetables

Mohamed H. El-Saeid & Mohamed T. Selim · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Pesticides are widely used in food production to increase food security despite the fact that they can have negative health effects on consumers. Pesticide residues have been found in various fruits and vegetables; both raw and processed. In this study, the effects of household p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26801

Correlation between LDLr and CD-36 with Lipids in Pre-phase of Diabetic Nephropathy

V. V. Khot & K. S. Yadav · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Background and Objectives: Type 2 diabetes progression leads to microalbuminuria, eventually renal failure may progress End Stage Renal Disease. CD-36 is protein markedly increases in proximal tubules in diabetic nephropathy. Primary receptor such as LDLr regulates plasma LDL con...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28322

Exercise - induced Hypoalgesia in Physically Active Men Following Different Exhaustive Cycle-ergometries

K. Baum, U. Hoffmann & L. Streese · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

  Purpose: The study deals with changes in pressure pain thresholds (PPT) after exhaustive exercises. Two different protocols were applied to trained men of different age groups and the magnitude of exercise induced hypoalgesia (EIH) compared in inactive and loaded muscles. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28731

Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape on Wrist Extensor Muscles in Children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injuries

Rufida S. T. Kamal-Eldeen, Hiba A. Awooda & Gehan M. Abd El-Maksoud · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Background: Obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) is partial or total paralysis of the upper limb due to trauma of brachial plexus during delivery, wrist flexion is a common deformity that develops in children with Erb's Palsy. The purpose of the study was to assess the effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27625

Vitamins C and E Alleviate Nephrotoxicity-induced by Potassium Bromate in Rats

Mai Elsayed & Heba Barakat · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Potassium bromate (KBrO3) is widely used in foods and water, in spite of its well-known oxidative cell and tissue damage. Therefore; vitamins C (vit C) and E (vit E) are examined to alleviate its nephrotoxicity. For this purpose 72 adult male albino rats were categorized into 6 g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28698

Comparative Morphometry and Histological Studies of the Cerebellum of Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Abubakar Danmaigoro, Sunday Akau Hena, Aminu Alhaji Ibrahim, Sani Abdullahi Shehu & Muhammad Abdullahi Mahmud · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Introduction: The cerebellum is the major organ responsible for balance and equilibrium of the body and also coordinates the muscular tone. There is dearth of information on the comparative morphometric and histological organization of the cerebellum of both Catfish (Clarias gari...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28147

Evaluating the Use of Tube Settlers and Lamella Plates in Increasing the Efficiency of Sedimentation Tanks

Hanan A. Fouad, Rehab M. Elhefny & Ahmed I. Marei · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of tube settlers and Lamella plates in increasing the efficiency of sedimentation tanks in removing the turbidity, bacteria, and algae from water in water treatment plants. Study Design: Evaluating the use of tube settle...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28579

Direct vs Indirect Selection for Maize (Zea mays L.) Tolerance to High Plant Density Combined with Water Stress at Flowering

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The objectives of this investigation were to identify secondary trait(s) for selection of high maize grain yield under high plant density combined with drought stress at flowering and to identify whether the best selection environment is the optimum or stressed one. Study De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28582

Significance of Fungal Species Isolated from Blue Nile River and Tuti Island on Drinking Water Quality

Shami E. A. Bakhiet, Wafa Y. Ahmed & Wesal M. Mohammed · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: This study has been carried out with the following objectives: Assessment of contamination of water in Blue Nile through fungi of different water samples collected and Identify, as far as possible, the species responsible for contamination and, to a diver these problems. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28131

Comparative Study of Selected Haemostatic Parameters in Different Trimesters among Pregnant Women in Ilesa Metropolis South Western Nigeria

Stephen Olajide Awofadeju · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The aim of this study was to see the effect of pregnancy on some selected haemostatic parameters based on trimesters. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemical Pathology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Wesley Guild Hospital Unit, Ilesa, Osun...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/26956

Vitamins C and E as Effective Protectors against Potassium Bromate-induced Cardiac Injury in Rats

Heba Barakat & Mai El-Sayed · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Potassium bromate (KBrO3) is widely used in foods and water, in spite of its well-known oxidative cell and tissue damage. Therefore, vitamins C and E are examined to alleviate its cardiac injury. For this purpose 72 adult male albino rats were categorized into 6 groups. Group1 se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28697

Age-related Morphological Changes in the Foetal Adrenal of the White Fulani (Zebu) Cattle during the Developmental Period

Casmir Onwuaso Igbokwe & Sandra Oluchi Jacobs · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate the gross, histology and morphometric changes of the adrenal gland during the foetal developmental period of the White Fulani (zebu) cattle in Nigeria, using slaughter house foetal waste. Study Design: Experimental morphological study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27994

Mean Performance, Heterobeltiosis and Combining Ability of Corn (Zea mays L.) Agronomic and Yield Traits under Elevated Plant Density

A. M. M. Al-Naggar, M. M. M. Atta, M. A. Ahmed & A. S. M. Younis · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

The objective of this study was to assess performance, heterosis and combining ability parameters and their interrelationships in six maize inbreds and their 15 diallel F1 crosses under different plant densities (D). Three experiments were carried out in each season of 2013 and 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28067

Microbial Evaluation and Proximate Composition of Pastries Sold Within the University of Uyo Campuses

U. U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji & U. A. Ofon · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Microbiological evaluation and proximate composition of pastries sold within the University of Uyo Campuses were determined using standard microbiological and analytical techniques. A total of 28 pastries comprising buns, chin chin, cake and doughnut were bought from different lo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/28314