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Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Azo-Schiff Base with Some Antibiotics on Gram-Positive Bacterial Isolates
Abstract: Antibacterial resistance has brought an urgent need to find a solution to the problem of antibacterial resistance and increase the effectiveness of antibiotics. Therefore, our current study was aimed to test the three concentrations viz., 0.5 mg/ml, 5 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml of Azo-Schiff base against Grampositive bacteria—Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus lutes, Staphylococcus aureus—to compare the effects of Schiff base alone or along with antibiotics on the viability of bacteria. Our …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Development and Fabrication of Biohydrogel for Targeted Delivery of Delafloxacin for Bacterial Skin Infections
Abstract: The escalating challenge of bacterial resistance necessitates innovative drug delivery systems to enhance the efficacy of antibiotics. This study focuses on the development and optimization of a biohydrogel formulation for the targeted delivery of Delafloxacin, aiming to improve its therapeutic outcomes against resistant bacterial strains. Utilizing a 3² factorial design, biohydrogel formulations incorporating Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) and Genipin were synthesized. The optimization process was guided by Design Expert software, focusing on …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery Read article
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Bacterial Spectral in UTI in a Hospital Environment
Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant public health issue, primarily caused by a variety of pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. UTIs contribute substantially to illness and complications in individuals with pre-existing health conditions and account for a large portion of hospital visits globally. UTIs are usually self-limiting in people with no structural or functional problems, but they do tend to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Determination of Effect of Temperature on Bacteria and Fungi (Salt and Fresh Water)
Abstract: This study investigates the effect of temperature on bacterial and fungal activity in fresh and saltwater environments contaminated with crude oil. Utilizing standard characterization techniques, pure cultures of bacteria and fungi were isolated and identified. A bioreactor setup was employed to assess microbial growth and heat generation at varying temperatures (15°C to 120°C) over a 6-hour period. The results demonstrated that temperature significantly influences microbial activity, with bacterial growth rates …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 01–08 Read article
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Harnessing Bacteria for Next-Generation Data Storage Technologies – A Review
Abstract: The exponential increase in global digital information has created a pressing need for storage technologies that are more durable, compact, and sustainable than conventional electronic media. While hard drives, solid-state drives, and cloud-based systems have transformed information management, they face severe limitations related to storage density, energy consumption, maintenance costs, and long-term preservation. Researchers have, therefore, begun exploring biological systems as alternative information storage platforms. Among these, bacteria have emerged …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Isolation, Purification, and Identification of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Strain from Food Stuffs
Abstract: The widespread presence of bacteria in foodstuffs poses significant trouble to health and food safety. Pathogens in consumable products increases the transmission of resistance genes to human, potentially compromising the efficacy of conventional antibiotics. This study aims to isolate, purify, and identify antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains from food items, meals, and vegetables. The investigation employed selective culture techniques, antibiotic susceptibility assays, and molecular identification methods to detect and characterize resistant strains. …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Side Lobe Reduction using Bacterial Foraging Optimization
Abstract: AbstractTo meet the need for long-distance communication, the directive characteristics and radiation pattern of the antenna must be improved. By arranging the antenna elements in an electrical or geometric pattern, such that the radiated energy of the radiation elements vector added in the desired direction of propagation and canceled in the unwanted direction, results in a better-designed antenna array. The elements of the antenna array may be uniformly or non-uniformly …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Anti-Tumour and Anti-Bacterial Activity of Some Ethno-Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Background: Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer, leading to death in a majority of the cases. Because of the high death rate associated with cancer and serious side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, many cancer patients seek alternative methods of treatment. Regarding the safety and effectiveness of natural therapies, the researchers are more interested in the use of natural medicine. In the present investigation, the anti-tumour …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Perceptions of Health Care Providers and the Community on the Management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in Young Infants where Referral is not Possible: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Introduction: Every year, about 2.8 million children die in the first month of life, with 98% of these deaths occurring in developing countries. The current World Health Organization recommendation for management of infections in neonates and young infants (0–59 days old) is referral for hospital treatment with a 7 to 10 day course of a combination of two injectable antibiotics – Penicillin or Ampicillin plus Gentamicin. However, existing evidence demonstrates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Molecular Identification of Common Bacterial Infection in Chronic Otitis Media in an Outpatient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a chronic inflammation of the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear left which leads to profuse discharge from the ear and hearing impairment that may have a serious long-term effect on language, auditory and cognitive development and on educational progress. In the present study, the prevalence of culture-positive cases of an active mucosal variety of COM was 92.65%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (41.2%) was the predominant aerobic bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Azo-Schiff Base with Some Antibiotics on Gram-Positive Bacterial Isolates
Abstract: Antibacterial resistance has brought an urgent need to find a solution to the problem of antibacterial resistance and increase the effectiveness of antibiotics. Therefore, our current study was aimed to test the three concentrations viz., 0.5 mg/ml, 5 mg/ml and 50 mg/ml of Azo-Schiff base against Gram-positive bacteria—Bacillus cereus, Micrococcus lutes, Staphylococcus aureus—to compare the effects of Schiff base alone or along with antibiotics on the viability of bacteria. Our …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Screening and Isolation of Bacterial Isolates for Polyhydroxyalkanoates Production from Oil-Contaminated sites
Abstract: Synthetic polymers are generally manufactured from petroleum and chemical-based sources. These polymers are employed in day-to-day life basic needs which leads to the production of huge number of synthetic polymers that accumulate in nature for thousands of years. There are limitations associated with synthetic polymers apart from their non-biodegradability, non-compatibility their mechanical and physical properties that cannot be easily altered narrows their few applications. PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoates) are biopolymers that can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Influence of Agitation and Static Cultivation on Physicochemical Characteristics of Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Gluconacetobacterliquefaciens MTCC 3135
Abstract: Bacterial cellulose (BC) a with applications spanning biomedical, food, paper, electronics, and diverse industrial processes. Its unique properties include high purity, biocompatibility, and flexibility. BC is a versatile natural biopolymeric material, secreted by certain acetic acid bacteria. BC has numerous benefits over plant cellulose due to distinctive features, e.g., higher polymerization degree and purity, superior crystalline structure, water retention, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, which make BC a valuable material in creating …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Exploring Lactic Acid Bacteria in Nasiriyah’s Locally Manufactured Cheese
Abstract: This investigation aimed to identify and diagnose lactic acid bacteria in locally produced cheese. Forty-eight isolates were obtained by categorizing them according to their phenotypic and microscopic features. After conducting biochemical tests, we acquired ten bacterial isolates from the Lactobacillus species. The VITEK 2 instrument was utilized to distinguish the samples to the species level with a threshold for the Lactobacillus genus. In the city of Nasiriyah, visiting the various …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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The Impact of Bacteria and Biostimulants on Crude Oil Breakdown in Loamy Soil
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of bacteria and biostimulants—specifically Bryophyllum pinnatum leaves soaked in both water and ethanol—on the degradation of crude oil in loamy soil. A laboratory-scale bioremediation setup was employed using a batch reactor model and first-order degradation kinetics to assess total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) breakdown under controlled conditions. Various analytical tools and procedures, including gas chromatography (Agilent 6890) and microbial media such as nutrient agar and mineral …
Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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The Effect of Chemical Materials on Bacteria and Fungi
Abstract: Chemical compounds have a significant impact and influence on the effectiveness of some fungal and bacterial organisms, and some of them have been used as chemical antibiotics. It can also be dividedaccording to function. The use of antimicrobial drugs to treat infection is known as antimicrobial chemotherapy while the use of antimicrobial drugs to prevent infection is known as antimicrobial prophylaxis. The main types of antimicrobial agentsare antiseptics (non-specific antimicrobials …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Preparation and Characterization of Composites Based on Polylactide and Herbs with Anti-Bacterial Properties
Abstract: Poly (lactic acid) is a polymer with increased interest in manufacturing a containers for different kinds of food. But the food stored in those containers comes with certain amount of bacteria and/ or molds. This suggest that the food can have shorter shelf life. That why is needed a container in which the food can maintain for longer period. In this paper were studied the properties of composite materials based …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Role of Protease in Virulence of Periodontal Bacteria
Abstract: Periodontitis is a polymicrobial, multifactorial disease with the most toxic protease that aids in emigration and the degradation of the host. Unattended bacterial contamination leads to periodontitis, and extreme gum problems may also bring about missing teeth and also bleeding. Major microorganisms associated with periodontitis are p.gingivalis, t. Forsythia, p.aeruginosa and t. Denticola. Virulence plays a major role in microbial contamination where different proteases released by microorganism aids in spreading …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Glial Cells in Viral and Bacterial Infections
Abstract: The Central nervous system consists of neurons and glial cells. Neurons constitute about half the volume of the CNS and glial cells make up the rest. They are also known as supporting cells of the nervous system. The three types of CNS supporting cells are Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes and microglia. The supporting cells of Peripheral Nervous System are known as Schwann cells. The main functions of glial cells are to surround …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Decolorization of Diazo Dye Amido Black 10B by a Bacterium Kerstersia sp. Strain VKY1
Abstract: Amido Black 10B, a diazo dye having various industrial applications was decolorized by a bacterium Kerstersia sp. strain VKY1. The effect of various parameters such as dye concentration, pH, temperature and NaCl concentration was investigated. At 200 mg/l dye concentration, the strain decolorized 81% of the dye at temperature 35°C and pH 7.0 in 36 h of incubation. This strain decolorized the dye over a wide range of pH (5–11), …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 37–43 Read article