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Paeonia emodi: An Ethnopharmacological and Phytochemical Review
Abstract: This review is an attempt to evaluate the phytochemical potential of the Paeonia emodi and covers the pharmacological and ethnopharmacological activities of its chemical constituents, newly isolated chemical compounds and their medicinal importance. P. emodi is used in several traditional medicinal systems in China, Korea, Pakistan, India and Thailand. Different isolated natural products like anthraquinones, terpenoids, tannins, carbohydrates, phenolics and tannins, glycosides, paeoniflorin, lactiflorin, oxypaeoniflorin, cycloartenol, cholesterol, sitosterol, campesterol, emodinol, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–20 Read article
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Phytoconstituents of Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) Wight & Arn. Leaves Extracts Using GC-MS Spectroscopy
Abstract: The genus Ziziphus (Rhamnaceae) species are examples of multipurpose plants with great potential for ethnomedicinal use. The analysis and extraction of plant material play an important role in the development, modernization and quality control of herbal formulations. Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) techniques have become a sophisticated means for analysis of various compounds. The phytoconstituents from n-hexane and 70% ethanol leaves extracts of Ziziphus nummularia (Burm. f.) Wight & …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 109–118 Read article
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Evaluation of Antibacterial Sensitivity of Euphorbia hirta Linn. Leaf Extract
Abstract: AbstractEuphorbia hirta L. (Asthma Lata), a pantropic herbaceous wild plant which has been widely used as a medicinal plant throughout Bangladesh. The present study was designed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of ethanolic and methanolic leaf extracts of E. hirta against six pathogenic bacteria viz. Bacillus subtilis, Sarcina lutea, Xanthomonas campestris, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas sp. by disc diffusion method. Both crude extracts of E. hirta exerted the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Enhancement of Some Pharmaceutically Important Secondary Metabolites By in vitro Techniques
Abstract: AbstractSecondary metabolites are economically important as drugs, dyes and pigments, pesticides, and food additives. The evolving commercial importance of secondary metabolites has in recent years resulted in a great interest in mechanism of secondary metabolism, especially in the production of bioactive plant metabolites by means of tissue culture technology. Plant cell and tissue culture technologies can be established for both multiplication and extraction of secondary metabolites. Strain improvement, methods for …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Zooplankton Assemblages and Limnological Properties of the Choba Segment, Upper Reaches of New Calabar River, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: The zoological assemblage and the limnological characteristics of the Choba segment of the upper reaches of New Calabar river, Port Harcourt was studied between March and May, 2021. Three stations were sampled for water and zooplankton using a 45 m plankton net and plastic bottles, respectively, in accordance with the APHA's standard procedure. The results showed that a total of 696 zooplankton individuals consisting of 22 species from four taxonomic …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Modeling the Solar Radiation Parameter over Abuja using Neural Networks
Abstract: Many computer simulation models which predict growth, development and yield of agronomic and horticultural crops require daily weather data as input. One of these inputs is daily total solar radiation, which in many cases is not available owing to the high cost and complexity of the instrumentation needed to collect the data. In this work, a neural network model of the solar radiation over Abuja, Nigeria is developed. The model …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Extraction and Identification of Active Components from Herbs for their Characterization towards Prevention of Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome
Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological endocrine disorder that causes reproductive and metabolic disturbances. It is more common in females who have obesity and in some females it can also be a genetic disorder. PCOS can be treated by allopathic medicines but they have number of side effects in women like acne and menstrual irregularity. From thousands of years, plants have become a source of medicinal agents without …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 33–39 Read article
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C4ISR: A Ground Zero Support to the Soldier from the Sky
Abstract: The precision ‘surgical strike’ that Indian soldiers recently carried out on terrorist camps and launch pads across the line of control was assisted by our eyes deep into the sky facilitated by our satellites. India is quickly developing a capability called ‘C4ISR’- command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Advances in Indian space program are the symbol of the country's state-of-the-art technological abilities resulting into its phenomenal growth in …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Assessment on farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in South Omo zone, Ethiopia
Abstract: Bacterial wilt caused by xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum is the most serious enset disease in Sout Omo zone. There were no documented reports on the farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in South Omo zone. Therefore, the objective of the survey was to assess the farmers’ enset bacterial wilt management practices in the study area. The survey was carried out during 2017/2018. South Ari and North Ari districts were purposely …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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The Response of Meteorological Parameters to the September 1 2016 Solar Eclipse as Observed in Anyigba, Nigeria
Abstract: The effect of the annular solar eclipse of September 1 2016 on meteorological parameters at Anyigba, Nigeria is examined. Parameters examined include the surface air temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, soil temperature, solar radiation, and relative humidity. Meteorological data were obtained from a TRODAN station equipped with Campbell scientific equipment at the Anyigba location. Background diurnal profiles of the parameters were computed by averaging diurnal profiles for the 3 days …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Multispectral Imaging Camera Sensing to Evaluate Vegetation Index from UAV
Abstract: Agriculture in India is always on top priority. With an increase in population and rise of it in coming generations, it is a challenge to meet the demand of indefinite food supply. The study describes the use of multispectral imaging sensors to help farmers getting the real and live data about their agriculture fields. Farmers are the backbone of/for any country in the world and they generate a good amount …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 30–42 Read article
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A Study On The Activity Pattern Of The White-Headed Babbler, Turdoides Affinis (Jerdon,1845)
Abstract: The jungle babbler are naturally important birds. A survey was conducted to investigate the activity pattern of Turdoides affinis (Jerdon, 1845) at St. John’s College campus, Tirunelveli for a period of 3 months (January to March, 2021). Jungle babblers are highly social birds, living in groups and known for their noisy and active behaviour. They are skilled forager, feeding on insects, fruits, and seeds. These birds are adaptable and can …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Phytochemical and In-Vitro Pharmacological Screening of Ocimum Kilimandscharicum Extract
Abstract: AbstractOcimum kilimandscharicum is a short herb, native to India. In traditional medicine, it is used to treat various ailments including colds, coughs, abdominal pains, measles and diarrhea. Medicative plants, the “back bone” of ancient medication which implies over 3.3 billion folks within the less developed countries utilize medicative plants on an everyday basis. Ocimum kilimandscharicum Guerke (Syn. Ocimum camphora Guerke) belongs to family Lamiaceae. It is a native of Kenya …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Common Medicines Used for Self-Medication in Rural India–A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Background: Self-medication is a significant aspect in healthcare delivery system especially in India. Objectives: The present study focuses on the identification of the common medication used by the people in the rural community of Bangalore, India. Materials and Method: Design: The present study was a community-based, cross-sectional survey conducted among rural population. Setting: People in the selected rural community of Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Participants: Totally 110 participants were selected with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Assessment of Alcohol Abuse and Associated Factors among Other Health Science Students of Jimma University, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that there are about 140 million people with alcohol abuse worldwide and almost about 50 percentage of men and 75 percentage women do not consume alcohol. The mechanisms that causes alcohol abuse are 50–60 percentage genetically influence and 40–50 percentage environmental factors.Objective: The present study aims to assess alcohol abuse and associated factors among health science student of Jimma University, Ethiopia.Methods: A cross …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A brief review on Pharmacy: Always Trusted for Your Health
Abstract: The pharmacy profession has grown dramatically in terms of professional services delivery during the last several years, and it is now acknowledged as a key profession in the interdisciplinary delivery of health care. The report emphasises the importance of pharmacy in public health and care. This year's World Pharmacist Day campaign, according to FIP, was an opportunity for pharmacy to express gratitude [for the trust placed in the profession and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 21–27 Read article