Glenn Sia Su, Kevin Dueñas, Kevin Roderno, Mary Ann Sison, Maria Lilibeth Sia Su, Elena Ragragio, Teresita De Guzman & Francisco M. Heralde III·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Aims: The aim of our study was to isolate and determine the distribution and diversity of marine fungal species in Manila Bay. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Manila Bay, Philippines, between November 2012 and April 2013. Methodology: Grab water...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/12338
The objective of this study was to examine DPPH scavenging assays to determine the antioxidant activity of three species of raspberry leaves (Rubus hyrcanus Juz, R. caesius L., and R. astarae Gili). We tested three different solvents (methanolic, water, methanolic-water) to deter...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11269
Aim: This study aims to understand the distribution of Pomacea spp. in various rice fields of Peninsular Malaysia. Place and Duration of study: The study was conducted at twenty five rice fields from five states in Peninsular Malaysia (Selangor, Perak, Penang, Kedah and Kelantan)...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11398
Cranberries are small, dark red fruits that are widely consumed as juice. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a condition that may progress to end-stage liver disease. Rats were classified into four groups as follows: normal control group, NASH rats fed high fat diet, nonalcoh...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/6492
Enterococcus faecalis possesses the unique properties such as production of serine protease and specific gene Ace, which aid in binding to extra cellular matrix protein like collagen, aggregation substances that help E. faecalis adhesion to recipient bacteria; helps to form biofi...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/12027
Excessive use of narcotic drugs, especially its effect on the central nervous system (CNS) development of the embryos, has given rise to numerous studies in this field. According to the previous studies, morphine consumption during pregnancy can cause a delay in normal developmen...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11007
Aims: To screen fifty-six endophytic streptomyces isolates for anti-bacterial activity on two clinical strains of Acinetobacter baumannii (carbapenem sensitive and resistant). Place and Duration of Study: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia; between May 2011 and February 2012. Methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9768
Siddiqa Qasim, Faraz Akrim, Jehanzeb Khalid, Adnan Arshad, Durr-e-Shahwar ., Shaista Andleeb & Muhammad Zubair Anjum·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Aim: The current study was conducted to determine the total Cholesterol, Triglyceridesand BMI of unmarried males and females. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in District Bhimber, Azad Kashmir during June 2010 to December 2010. Methodology: The blood samples w...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/9796
Aims: To optimize the process variables including: Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5, total starter (a mixture of mesophilic cheese starters (MCS) and thermophilic yoghurt starters (TYS), mesophilic cheese starter: thermophilic yoghurt starter (MCS:TYS) ratio and salt content in pro...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11101
Background: The industry of companion animal has been growing steadily in Korea. However, alongside this rapid growth, insufficient knowledge and immature civic awareness of the responsibilities of companion animal ownership has resulted in an increase in the number of stray anim...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/12006
Aims: To examine the protective properties of vitamin C (vitC) and E (vitE) on DM induced nephrotoxicity in male guinea pigs. Study Design: Twenty male rats were randomly grouped into four. “1” = Control, “2” = Vitamins (C & E) treated, “3” = Dimethoate (DM) treated and “4” =...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/10503
Faiza Khan, Zubaida Yousaf, Hafiza Saadia Ahmed, Ayesha Arif, Hafiza Ayesha Rehman, Afifa Younas, Madiha Rashid, Zoya Tariq & Nadia Raiz·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2014
Taxonomic information provides the base line for most of the studies in biological sciences. Most of taxonomic information based on phenotypic characteristics of plants. As phenotypic markers are under the influence of environment, therefore it may leads toward the taxonomic conf...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/10073
We review the use of diatoms in monitoring and assessment of river health in the world. First, we summarize the use of diatoms as indicators of nutritional status, acidification, and organic and metal pollution. We then examine some problems that have been associated with diatoms...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11963
Aims: This research attempts to investigate the effect of a biologically mediated filtration technique {using the mycelia from two saprophytic filamentous fungi – Aspergillus flavus (A. flavus) and Aspergillus niger (A. niger), isolated from the soil} on the physicochemical indic...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11594
Aims: HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is closely linked to the sexual behavior of the population. The knowledge of the impact of socio- demographic and an increasing religious movement, on risk behavior for HIV/AIDS among University students in Nigeria and the rest of the sub-Saharan A...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2014/11739