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Diagnostic Modalities Used for Fungal Isolates Confirmed in Clinically Suspected Cases of Otomycosis: A Screening Study
Abstract: Otomycosis is one of the most attending ailed in ENT practice. Fungal infection of external auditory canal is called otomycosis. Discomfort or pain, itching, ear blockage and ear discharge are symptoms of otomycosis. Ear discharge is seen in the cases of bacterial otitis externa (Furuncle or diffuse otitis externa), otomycosis, acute otitis media, chronic otitis media, etc. So to confirm diagnosis of otomycosis, microbiology test of ear discharge is needed. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 58–64 Read article
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Isolation and Identification of Novel Bacillus tequilensis TB5 from Vegetable Waste and Analyze the Effect of Rudiment Compounds on Bio-Catalytic α-Amylase Production
Abstract: AbstractAmylase is one of the basic components for leather, baking, textiles and paper industries. It hydrolyzes starch into simple productive sugar which reduces the cost of the final desired product. In this work, amylase producing novel Bacillus tequilensis TB5 was isolated from vegetable waste and different chemical compounds were added at different concentration in production medium to analyze its effect on amylase enzyme production. We observed that addition of weight/volume …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Blue Green Algal Species Isolated from the Paddy Field Soil of T. Athikarai, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Algae are photosynthetic organisms grouped under thallophytes of lower plants which grow well in water and on moisturized soil. There are different types of algae belong to different classes such as Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Rhodophyceae and Cyanophyceae. Among these cyanophyceae members are more important in agriculture for enhancing the nitrogen assimilation in crop field. Since they are applied as a biofertilizer in such field. In the present study, soil …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance in the Bacterial Isolates of Bengaluru Lakes
Abstract: Increased urbanization in Bengaluru has resulted in excessive drainage of antibiotic-resistant bacteria into its pristine lakes via sewage and seepage. This pollution of the resistant bacteria is a direct result of the unregulated use and abuse of antibiotics which has only increased over the years and become a global health threat. Regarding this issue, we conducted a study to confirm the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Bengaluru lakes. For this, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 22–28 Read article
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Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Inhabiting in the Digestive Tract of Tetrodon cutcutia Collected from the River Brahmaputra, Assam, India
Abstract: The Tetrodon cutcutia found in the river Brahmaputra were dissected and its intestinal contents were examined for the presence of bacterial strains. In situ culture of bacteria inhabiting the intestine of Tetrodon cutcutia was conducted in the media followed by biochemical analysis. A novel bacterial strain was confirmed by NCBI after 16S rRNA sequencing. Keywords: Tetrodon cutcutia, 16S rRNA sequencing, novel bacterial strainCite this ArticleJ.K. Nath, S. Khound, T.G. Devina. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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To Compare the Anti-Bacterial Activity of Uva Ursi 200 And Cantharis Vesicatoria 200 In Isolated E-Coli of Different Urine Samples by Kirby Bauer Disc Diffusion Method
Abstract: Background: The most common bacterial infections are Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), primarily caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a gram negative bacterium responsible for 80-90% of community-acquired UTIs. The rise of antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains has increased the demand for Homoeopathic remedies. This study explores the antibacterial efficacy of Uva ursi 200 and Cantharis vesicatoria 200, using Kirby-Bauer Disc Diffusion Method, by comparing the Zone of Inhibition (ZOI) of those …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 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 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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Performance Characteristics of Magnetorheological Elastomer Vibration Isolator
Abstract: Smart materials have ability to alter significantly its properties under external stimuli, such as stress, temperature, moisture, electric or magnetic fields. In today’s engineering era, various smart materials are being used to have controlled behavior in various applications such as automotive brakes, clutches, etc. Magneto Rheological Elastomer (MRE) is one of them, uprising with very huge potential. In this present work, preparation of MRE has been presented. Various MRE mold, …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Performance Investigation on Boost Converter with Non-Isolated Coupled Inductor Using PSO-DFFP Controller with Stand-Alone PV System
Abstract: The stand-alone PV system with a Partial Swarm Optimization with Distinctive Feed Forward Propagation (PSO-DFFP) controller based Boost converter is designed with coupled inductor has been simulated. The steady state / dynamic performance of the proposed system have been analyzed using MATLAB simulation. The proposed controller has been developed to decrease ripple and improve the efficiency of the system. However, the linear controllers are influenced by the system parameters of …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–49 Read article
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ISOLATION OF CELLULOSIC NANOPARTICLES FROM COIR FIBRE FOR THE PREPARATION OF NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITES
Abstract: Coir fibre and natural rubber are renewable and sustainable agro-resources that can be harnessed for the production of finished rubber articles on industrial scale. In this research, coir fibres extracted from coconut husk were subjected to alkaline-peroxide delignification. The delignified fibres were further transformed into coir fibre cellulosic nanoparticles (CFNP) with particle size distribution of 68–311 nm and a polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.371 through friction homogenization. These particles were …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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A Smart Grid System with Renewable Energy Sources for Isolated Operation
Abstract: This paper presents a smart grid which is utilizing power from a solar and wind energy conversion system and then it is given to a battery for the storage purpose. The smart system consists of a smart meter for calculating the energy which is utilized and it is regulated to the load which as advised. Using this system the power can be used for system which is operating without the …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Cell Membrane Immunogens of a Biofilm-producing Staphylococcus aureus Isolate Adjuvanted with Bacterial Chromosomal DNA Are Protective in a Mouse Mastitis Model
Abstract: Biofilm-forming staphylococci have been implicated in persistent bovine udder infections. Prophylactic potential of Staphylococcus aureus biofilm phenotype-associated immunogens in mouse models of systemic, but not intramammary infections has been demonstrated. In the present study, the authors observed protection in a murine model of intramammary infection by two subcutaneous injections at four-week interval of biofilm-forming S. aureus cell membrane antigens mixed with homologous chromosomal DNA as adjuvant, when challenged after eight …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Isolation of Atypical Mycobacteria from an Unusual Site: A Case Study
Abstract: Infections due to atypical mycobacteria have been reported after surgical procedures, liposuction, subcutaneous injections, etc. Here the authors report a case that was operated for umbilical hernia and presented with delayed wound healing, discomfort over site of incision and chronic serous discharge. The exudate from non-healing surgical wound was received in the microbiology laboratory. Ziehl-Neelsen’s stain of the exudate revealed presence of scanty acid fast bacilli which on culture on …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 13–16 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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Cyto-toxicity of Silver Nanoparticles on A Bacterial Population Isolated From Lakewater
Abstract: Due to the increased industrial and consumer applications, there is growing concern regarding the possible risk associated with their environmental exposure. Silver nanoparticles are considered to be toxic both to environment and human beings after a permissible limit. The aim of the present study was to explore the difference in toxicity mechanism of Silver nanoparticles (NPs) at low concentrations (≤1 μg/mL), in a lake-water bacterial consortia containing Bacillus marisflavi and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Isolation of Micro-flora from Different Furniture Used In Hospital Set-Up
Abstract: Hospital-acquired infections are a major cause of worry for all hospitals worldwide and add to the problems of an already sick patient and also the personnel working. Hospitals are known to be high infection zones owing to the presence of large number of patients having some or other infectious etiologies or proneness to infection due to their immune-compromised state. Several studies have been done to evaluate the impact of these …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 Read article
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Causing Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: Urinary tract infections are one of the most common causes of hospital admission, high morbidity and mortality. The most common cause of urinary tract infection is Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Citrobacter spp. and Gram-positive bacteria such as Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci. Multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are emerging worldwide due to high empiric and injudicious use of antibiotics. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Design and Implementation of UWB-MIMO Triangular Antenna with Notch Technology
Abstract: The paper proposes a quad-element UWB-MIMO triangular monopole antenna with triple notched bands and high isolation. The antenna comprises four triangular-shaped elements arranged orthogonally, printed on a low-cost FR-4 substrate with a dielectric constant of 4.4. Its dimensions are 50 × 50 × 1.6 mm³, and it operates within the frequency band of 2.97 to 11 GHz. To achieve high isolation of 22 dB between the four radiatingelements, a square …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Inhibitory Action of Sodium Tellurite on Uropathogenic Bacteria
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to predict the toxic properties of sodium tellurite against selected uropathogenic bacteria. A group of nine clinical isolates of different uropathogenic bacteria isolated from urine in suspected cases of urinary tracts infection Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus aureus, Acinetobacter baumannii, Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were collected and utilized for screening tests. The spectrum of toxic properties …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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An Enhanced Fish Feed Supplemented with Probiotics and Spirulina Formulation for Commercial Production
Abstract: In recent years, the probiotics isolated from fish gut microbiota is used in aquaculture practices as there is a demand to improve the quality of life of fishes. The aim of the study is to isolate probiotic microbe from the gut of Etroplus suratensis and to evaluate the most suitable probiotic for feed formulation. Two bacterial isolates from the gastrointestinal tract (GI) of Etroplus suratensis was evaluated for probiotic properties. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article