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Comparative Exploration of Medicinal and Photosynthetic Occurrences of Coriandrum sativum, Menthapiperita and Spinacia oleracea
Abstract: AbstractPlants form a large group of valuable materials like medicines, alkaloids, flavonoids, carotenes, and chlorophylls. To evaluate these activities leaves of three plant samples i.e., Coriandrum sativum, Mentha piperita and Spinacia oleracea were used in this study and two organic solvents i.e., acetone and ethanol were used to extract the antibacterials and antioxidants from plant samples. Total flavonoid content, total phenolic content and 1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging methods were …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Traditional Healthcare Uses of Wild Plants Prevalent in Haldwani Forest Area, Central Himalaya
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe Haldwani forest division lies in the lower foothills of Central Himalayas in Uttarkhand state and covers an area of 1140 sq. km. The division represents a wide range of altitude, slopes, drainage and soils giving rise to a variety of forest types from tropical semi-evergreen to moist temperate. The hilly people from high altitude come down with their families and with their livestock during November-December. The tribals, viz., Doliyas …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 44–49 Read article
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The Role of Smart Grids in Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Abstract: The rapid adoption of smart grid technologies is reshaping the energy sector, prompting significant changes in the traditional utility business model. This survey paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of smart grids on utility revenue streams, focusing on the transition from conventional electricity sales to new, service-oriented business models. By examining key innovations such as energy-as-a-service, virtual power plants, and peer-to-peer energy trading, this study highlights how utilities …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Screening Phytocompounds of Tinospora cordifolia to Find Potential Drug Targets for Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of phytocompounds derived from Tinospora cordifolia in treating cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene that lead to severe respiratory and digestive complications. Phytocompounds were retrieved from the IMPPAT database and subjected to molecular docking simulations using PyRx to assess their binding affinity to the CFTR protein. The top-scoring compounds – sterol, magnoflorine, tembetarine, kaempferol, and …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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In Silico Identification of Therapeutic Agents for Dengue Virus by Molecular Docking
Abstract: The dengue virus causes serious health issues and a loss of quality of life. Dengue poses a yearly threat to half of the world’s population. The drugs that are based on allopathy are expensive and also exhibit toxic effects on tissues and biological activities. It is also generally accepted that most pharmacologically active drugs, including those derived from medicinal plants, are isolated from natural sources. The present study is directed …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–14 Read article
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CFD Based Simulations on CL-CSP System
Abstract: The current study deals with research on CL-CSP plant system carried out analytically. The research also includes CFD based simulations among three models, mainly model 1, model 2, and model 3. Model 1 consists of straight pipe; Model 2 consists of Zig-zag pipes and Model 3 consists of helical pipes. The results were evaluated for heat flux, outlet temperature, velocity gradients, turbulent, eddy viscosity etc. under the conditions for presence …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Design and Control of Acrolein Production Process
Abstract: In this study, the design and control of acrolein production plant has been investigated. The proposed design consists of a reactor and two distillation columns. Propylene reacts with oxygen and produces acrolein, acrylic acid, carbon dioxide and water. Plant wide operability and control of the entire acrolein production plant with decentralized controllers are explained. Tray temperature control loop and composition control loop are designed to infer final product purity. From …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Effect of Piper longum on Urinary Metabolites and Its Correlation with Nootropic Activity in Rat Models
Abstract: Piper longum is one of the Indian traditional plants having lots of therapeutic uses. The present study is aimed to evaluate the antistress activity of aqueous extract of Piper longum in stress models. VMA, 5HIAA, and ascorbic acid were selected as noninvasive biomarkers of urinary metabolites. Continuous administration of different doses of Piper longum (100, 300 mg/kg) and Bacopa moniera (100 mg/kg) to the stressed groups was done prior to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–27 Read article
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Growth-promoting Characteristics of Wheat-associated Acinetobacter
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Soil bacteria that colonize the plant roots after inoculation of the seeds, augmenting plant growth by various mechanisms, are known as plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). Plant growth promotion, biocontrol, and survival characteristics were studied for 37 Acinetobacter strains from wheat rhizosphere. A19 exhibited antibiotic, siderophore, hydrogen cyanide, chitinase, protease, lipase, indoleacetic acid, naphthaleneacetic acid, ethylene production, nitrogen fixation, and phosphate solubilisation, which are important …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 Read article
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Removal of heavy metals from waste water treatment using composite nanomaterials – A Review
Abstract: With the rapid industrial and textile development, the increasing heavy metal ions concentration in water streams has caused serious environmental problems all over the world. Removal of heavy elements and its techniques in India of earth is a biotechnological process which has been used for more than five decades for wastewater treatment. It is generally agreed that removal of heavy metals from drinking and industries side effluent waters are important …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 27–44 Read article
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Time of Lime Application on Performance of Food Barely in Acidic Soil, Gummer District, Southern Highland Ethiopia
Abstract: Soil acidity is the main bottleneck to crop production, causing reduced yields in highlands areas with heavy rainfall. Lime application is the most common method of restoring soil acidity and can increase soil pH, improve nutrient availability for plants, and alter physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. However, the lime application time varies greatly along the boundary and deviates from the time recommended by different researchers. The experiment was …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Malaria used by Various Tribes of Bankura, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is one of the most common major health problems all over the world. With the increasing levels of malaria parasite drug resistance, the herbal knowledge of indigenous communities for malaria treatment can play an important role in identification of any new anti-malarial drug that is yet to be discovered. The present paper documented 22 ethno-medicinal plants of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, belonging to 15 families which were used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Algal Diversity of the Madho Sagar dam of the Dausa District of Rajasthan
Abstract: Algae are the marvellous plant of the plant kingdom, they are found in every kind of the habitat, the habitat ranges from the soil to the several kinds of the aquatic habitat. The aquatic habitat are the fresh water as well as the oceanic algae, in the ocean algae covers the whole part from the small ones to the large giant kelps. These form the sea weeds or the macro …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Qualitative Assessment of Floristic Diversity of Fringes and Some Bets (Islands) of Little Rann of Kachchh (LRK), Gujarat, India
Abstract: AbstractThe present study deals with floristic diversity of fringes and bets (Islands) of Little Rann of Kachchh (LRK), Gujarat carried out during October 2015 to March 2017. During the study, transect method had been applied for floral study. The study recorded a total of 210 species of plants which included 22 species of trees, 26 species of shrubs, 108 species of herbs, 33 species of grasses and 21 species of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Correlation and Path Coefficient Analysis of Yield Related and Morphological Traits in Bread Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.)
Abstract: AbstractFifty diverse genotypes of bread wheat, were evaluated during rabi season in department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Janta Vedic College Baraut, Bagpat (U.P.), to study correlation and path coefficient analysis in bread wheat. Path coefficient analysis was carried out using correlation coefficients to establish the inter-relationship and direct and indirect contributions of yield related traits towards grain yield. Number of productive tillers per plant, grain filling index (%), …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Optimization Of Solar Drying Parameters for Turmeric and Papaya Leaves: Effects on Nutritional and Bioactive Compound Retention
Abstract: This study focuses on the optimization of solar drying parameters for turmeric and papaya leaves, based on their impact on retention of nutritional and bioactive compounds. One of the most crucial postharvest procedures is solar drying as it decreases the moisture content in plant materials, thereby increasing shelf life and preserving quality. This study considers traditional methods as open sun drying (OSD) and advanced solar dry techniques, including Hybrid Indirect …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 29–37 Read article
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Neuroprotective Role of Exogenous Melatonin and Insulin Plant (Costus igneus Nak.) Extract on Brain in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes in Female Rat
Abstract: Brain is the one of the most important coordinating and controlling system of the body, which regulates different muscular and neuromuscular activities. The current study was undertaken to explore the neuroprotective role of exogenous melatonin and insulin plant extract in diabetic female rats. Administration of melatonin and plant extract to Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rat showed a significant decrease of lipid peroxidation (TBARS) in brain tissue comparable to the control group …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 33–41 Read article
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Effect of Different Hormones on Plant Attributes and Yield of Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.)
Abstract: Field pea is the most valuable grain legume crop in India. The successive growth of plant depends on growth hormones that may be natural or artificial. The application of plant growth hormones has been demonstrated to enhance plant height, leaf area, leaf area index, crop growth rate, net assimilation rate, number of days to flowering, number of pods per plant, pod length and number of grains per pod. This study …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Solanum viarum Dunal: Ethnomedicinal Importance, Phytochemical Profile and Pharmacological Potential — A Comprehensive Review
Abstract: Solanum viarum Dunal, commonly known as tropical soda apple or Sodom apple, is a medicinally important plant belonging to the family Solanaceae. The plant has been widely utilized in traditional medicine systems for the treatment of fever, cough, skin disorders, inflammation, gastrointestinal ailments, and microbial infections. The present review comprehensively summarizes the ethnomedicinal importance, phytochemical profile, pharmacological activities, and pharmaceutical significance of S. viarum. Literature reports indicate that the plant …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Chromosomal Aberration and Mutagenicity Toxicological Studies of Beta-Sitosterol Isolated from Ocimum gratissimum (Lamiaceae)
Abstract: Ocimum gratissimum is an important medicinal plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Ocimum gratissimum is a small erect or straggling tree or large, woody, climbing shrub found almost throughout India including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Stem have been used in antifertility treatment in the indigenous system of medicine, and further clinical tests substantiated their efficacy. The root bark contains diketones, fatty matter, rubber, dulcitol, Beta-sitosterol, phlobatannin and glycosidal tannins. Stem …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article