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Acute Toxicity and Behavioral Alterations of Oligochaete Worm, Branchiura sowerbyi Exposed to Diazinon
Abstract: In the present study, acute toxicity of the organophosphate pesticide, diazinon, was evaluated under experimental condition to Oligochaete worm, Branchiura sowerbyi. The 96 h LC50 with 95% confidence limits of B. sowerbyi was 2.87 (2.50–3.17) mg/l. None of the unexposed control worm died during the experiment. Mortality rate between each dose and mortality rate between 24–96 h depending on time was correlated. The mortality rate also varied significantly (p<0.05) with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Comparative Analysis of Natural vs. Synthetic Antioxidant during Deep-Fat Frying of Potato Chips
Abstract: The aim of this study was the comparative analysis of natural antioxidant derived from rosemary extract, mixed tocopherol, alpha tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate with synthetic antioxidant (TBHQ) during deep fat frying. Palm oil with tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a synthetic antioxidant, and palm oil without any added antioxidant were used as positive controls. Thermo-oxidative transformations were measured according to various physical and chemical parameters. Total polar compounds (TPC), free fatty acids (FFA), …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Improving Nutritional Value of Snack Made from Composite Flour of Sweet Potato, Soybean and Wheat Flour
Abstract: The research was designed on improving nutritional value of snack made from composite flour of sweet potato, soybean and wheat flour blends, and the sensory attributes of chinchin snack fortified with sweet potato and soybean flours. Various blends of sweet potato flour, and soybean flour with wheat flour at various levels of substitution were made at 20%, 25%, 30%, 50% and 100% using 100% wheat flour as control sample. Crude …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Preliminary Studies on the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Qualities of Selected Surface Drinking Water in Selected Rural Communities of Ondo North Senatorial District, Ondo State
Abstract: The present study evaluated the quality of surface water samples used for drinking in selected communities of Ondo State Northern Senatorial region. The physiochemical parameters analyzed range were; pH, (7.2–7.8), temperature (22.8–29.3°C) conductivity (59–118 μs/cm), total dissolved solids (38–147 mg/L), total suspended solids (74–153 mg/L), total hardness (11.3–36.4 mg/L), biological oxygen demand (3.8–10.1 mg/L), nitrate (2.94–19.34 mg/L), phosphate (0.54–1.65 mg/L). The results were compared with WHO standards in which they …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Assessment of Seasonal Variation in Water Quality at Important Coral and Mangrove Areas of Gulf of Kachchh, Gujarat
Abstract: AbstractThe present study was carried out to assess the physico-chemical characteristics of water in the regions of coral reef and mangrove in the Gulf of Kachchh during the period from November 2011 to December 2014. Surface water samples were collected from the selected sampling sites on monthly basis and analyzed to provide information regarding spatial and seasonal variation observed in different water quality parameters. The range of parameters was recorded …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 32–43 Read article
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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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Use of Response Surface Methodology to Optimize the Formulation of Rice based Gluten Free Bread and Its Characterization
Abstract: The formulation for gluten free bread was optimized on the basis of specific volume, crumb firmness and overall acceptability of the bread. A rotatable central composite design (CCRD) was applied on three control variables viz. xanthan gum, extruded rice flour and corn starch varying within the range (-α to +α) of 0.5–1.5%, 15–35% and 15–35% w/w, respectively. All three responses were significantly (p<0.05) affected by the combinations of independent variable. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Effect of Edible Coatings on the Storage Quality of Avocado (Persea americana)
Abstract: Avocado is a highly perishable fruit. Studies were conducted to find effect of edible coatings and storage conditions on various storage changes which directly or indirectly influence quality and marketability of the fruit. Two types of edible coatings namely bee wax and aloe vera gel were used and fruit was stored in two types of storage conditions namely ambient temperature and zero energy cool chamber (ZECC). The experiment was arranged …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Clarification of papaya fruit juice by Multienzyme system using response surface methodology (RSM)
Abstract: Papaya is one of the major fruit crop in the world and clarified juice of papaya is always high in demand. The study was carried out with the aim to prepare good quality clarified papaya juice with high yield using multienzymes system. The clarified papaya juice was prepared by treating pulp with various level of amylase (0.25–1.25%) and pectinase (0.15–0.75%) in combination at different temperature (35–55ºC) for treatment period of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Analysis of Proximate Composition, Nutritional Contents and Enzymatic Activities of a Local Variety of Betel Leaf from Bangladesh
Abstract: AbstractBetel leaf is a medicinal herb that is commonly used as chewing food item to almost all classes of people in Bangladesh. In the present study, a local variety of betel leaf, Dudhswar, was investigated for analyzing the levels of proximate compositions, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrate metabolizing enzymatic activities. At mature stage, moisture, ash and fiber contents of the betel leaf were 85.40%, 3.15% and 2.11%, respectively. Moisture content decreased …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Safety evaluation of Maghz-e-Jamun (Eugenia jambolana) in Prediabetes - A Randomized Placebo Controlled Study
Abstract: Objective: to evaluate the safety of Unani drug Maghz-e-Jamun(Eugenia jambolana) in Prediabetes. Research design and methods: It was randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled study randomly assigned to 52 prediabetic patients (diagnosed according to ADA classification) in the test and control group. Maghz-e-Jamun (Eugenia jambulana) powder 4.5 g was filled in 6 capsules, 3 capsules were administered orally twice a day in the test group for 12 weeks. While placebo prepared with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–27 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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In Vitro and In Vivo Screening on Anti-diabetic Properties of Hemidesmus indicus in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rat Model
Abstract: The aim of the present study is to investigate the anti-diabetic potential of Hemidesmus indicus Linn. R. root extract in Alloxan induced diabetic rat. In phytochemical analysis most of the metabolites in the root extract was noticed such as Anthraquinones, flavonoids, phenols, steroids and proteins. In vitro alpha amylase inhibition assay shows significant percentage of inhibition (14.58%, 22.92%, and 45.83%) with increasing concentration of extracts (0.01 ml, 0.1 ml and …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Fabrication and Parametric Analysis of Thermal Sensing Dielectric PZT Thick Film Nano Ceramic Device Developed by SOL GEL Technique
Abstract: AbstractExtensive investigation carried out during earlier half of twentieth century, prominently established that the ionic radius of an atom gets reduced to significant levels with decrease in coordination number. The findings of Goldsmith and Pauling showed that ionic radii contracts by 4, 6 and 12% when coordination number is reduced from 12 to 8, 6 and 4 respectively. It is obvious that coordination number reduction takes place at the surface …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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A Comparative Clinical Trial of Three Different Dosage form of Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia Willd.) in Ekakustha (Psoriasis)
Abstract: Introduction: Ekakushtha is a type of Kshudra Kushtha (minor skin disease) resembling psoriasis in its clinical manifestations. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia Willd.) is mentioned very effective in treatment of all type Kushtha in classics with different dosage forms like Ghana (aqueous extract), Churna (powder drug), Ghrita, hydro alcoholic extract and many more. Aim: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of three different dosage form of Guduchi i.e. Guduchi Ghana prepared from Guduchi …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Forecasting Area, Production and Yield of Cotton in India using ARIMA Model
Abstract: Cotton is an important crop in India. India is the second largest exporter of cotton behind the US. This study focuses on forecasting the cultivated area and production of cotton in India using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. Time Series data covering the period of 1950–2010 was used for the Study. The study revealed that ARIMA (0, 1, 0) ARIMA (1, 1, 4) and ARIMA (0, 1, 1) are …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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Reproductive Performance of Local Rabbits from Three Ecotypes in Northern Ghana
Abstract: AbstractThe objective of this study was to compare the reproductive performance of local rabbits from three different locations in northern Ghana. Purposive sampling was used to acquire 90 weaned rabbits, which were reared for nine months. In all, 24 females and 6 males were reared in each of the three regions in northern part of Ghana (Northern, Upper East and Upper West) for reproductive traits measurement. Parameters measured were gestation, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Impacts of Ambient Heat Stress on Growing Rabbit Performance and Carcass Traits
Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of ambient heat stress (30 ± 2°C) on three rabbit breeds of both sexes. Rabbit of four weeks age of both sexes were enrolled in 3*2 factorial experiment. The animals were grouped into three groups 49 New Zealand white (NZW), 34 Californian (CAL) and 46 Rex (RX). Each group were sub-grouped into two sex sub-groups. The fortnightly growth performance (live body weight …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Automated Vessel Segmentation of Retinal Vessels using Hybrid Region Information
Abstract: AbstractRecent researches state that the categorization of retinal vessels into artery/vein (A/V) is a critical phase for automating the detection of vascular adjustments and for the calculation of function symptoms related to numerous systemic illnesses which includes diabetes, high blood pressure, and different cardiovascular situations. This paper affords an automatic method for A/V class, primarily based on the evaluation of a graph extracted from the retinal vasculature. The proposed method …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 28–36 Read article
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A Density Version of A Local Limit Theorem for Properly Normalised Weighted Sums
Abstract: Let n X ,n 1 be a sequence of i.i.d. random variables with a common distribution function F with1 EX 0 . Let nn kk 1S X , n 1 andnn kk 1kT f Xn , where f is positive, non -decreasing and continuous on [0,1] with f(1) 1. Let k n be an integer sequence suchthat,1n n n …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 29–37 Read article