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Development and Assessment of a Nutraceutical Herbal Soft Drink
Abstract: The objective of this research was to develop and assess a nutraceutical herbal soft drink as a healthier alternative to conventional soft drinks, which have been scrutinized for their potential health risks due to high consumption rates. With an increasing number of individuals looking for healthier drink options, this study introduced a soft drink crafted from traditional herbs known for their nutritional benefits. The primary ingredients chosen for this soft …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Groundwater Quality Assessment for Drinking and Irrigation Purposes in Tadimarri Mandal, Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh Using Water Quality Index and Geospatial Techniques
Abstract: Groundwater is the primary source of potable water and supports agriculture worldwide. Assessing its quality is vital to determine its suitability for various purposes, especially as a safe drinking water source. This study focuses on evaluating the quality of groundwater used for drinking and irrigation in Tadimarri Mandal, Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. During the pre-monsoon season, 30 groundwater samples were collected from boreholes and analyzed for physicochemical parameters. The …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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A Consumer Survey on Preferences of Soft Drinks in Different Stages of Adolescence
Abstract: The era of cold drinks began in 1952 but the industrialization in India marked its beginning with launching of Limca and Goldspot by Parley group of companies. Since, the beginning of cold drinks was highly profitable and luring, many multinational companies launched their brands in India like Pepsi and Coke. Cold drinks of different brands are composed of alcohol, carbohydrates, carbon dioxide, phosphate ions, etc. These soft drinks give feeling …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 54–73 Read article
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A Cross-Sectional Community based Study to Analyse Drinking Water Quality in an Urban Area of Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Abstract: Health of the community can be at risk due to chemical and biological contaminants in drinking water. An appropriate management and monitoring is necessary to ensure both its quantity and quality. The objective of this study was to estimate the physical, chemical and microbiological qualities of drinking water in an urban area under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, study its association with the occurrence of diarrhoeaand finally compare drinking water quality …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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POTENTIAL BIOPRESERVATIVE EFFECT OF ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES OF SEEDS OF Vigna unguiculata (Cow Pea) ON Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (Roselle) Calyces (Zobo) DRINK
Abstract: Natural and efficient food preservatives are in greater demand because of growing concerns about the safety and quality of processed beverages. Antimicrobial peptides have emerged as promising natural substitutes for synthetic preservatives, boasting advantages like wide-ranging activity and reduced toxicity. In this research, we investigate the inhibitory effects of these peptides against common spoilage microorganisms in 'Zobo' drink. Peptides were extracted and purified from germinated Vigna unguiculata) seeds harvested on …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–41 Read article
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Community Participation in the Mitigation of Geogenic Fluoride Contamination in Drinking Water: A West Bengal Model
Abstract: Abstract The water management issue is by no means an issue only for experts. The close linkages between community initiatives in mitigation approach and grass-root level technology transfer can bring a sea-change in the drinking water management in rural communities. The conventional set up of sectoral water management institutions is hardly capable of coping with the drinking water management in the rural areas. A wiser drinking water management calls for …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Development of Shelf-stable Oral Rehydration Drink with Whey and Red seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii)
Abstract: The present study aimed at developing a whey based oral rehydration drink (ORD) incorporated with red seaweed. The ORD was formulated with seaweed, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and sugar at the concentrations of 1.0 w/v%, 0.20 w/v%, 0.075 w/v% and 15 w/v% respectively and a whey:water ratio of 1:1.5. The ORD with 1.0 w/v% seaweed obtained the highest overall sensorial acceptability. This drink was further subjected to storage study for …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Use of Artificial Intelligence to Access and Ensure Safe Drinking Water Supply: A Review
Abstract: Ensuring access to safe drinking water is a critical public health challenge. Traditional water quality assessment methods are often labor-intensive and time-consuming. Artificial intelligence offers a promising alternative, providing rapid, accurate, and scalable solutions for monitoring and predicting water quality. This systematic review examines the application of AI. The review highlights various AI models, including artificial neural networks, support vector machines, decision trees, and ensemble methods, in predicting water quality …
Published in Journal of Water Resource Engineering and Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Physiochemical and Microbiological Analysis of Drinking Water from Public Places of Bhimdatta Municipality
Abstract: People on globe are under tremendous threat due to undesired changes in the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of air, water and soil. Due to increased human population, industrialization, use of fertilizers and man-made activity water is highly polluted with different harmful contaminants. Diseases caused by contaminated drinking water and poor hygiene practice are the leading cause of death among human population worldwide. In order to understand the quality of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Development Healthy Drink Use of Orange Juice, Carrot Juice, Aloe vera Juice, Holy Basil Dry Leaves Powder
Abstract: The phytochemical and physiochemical properties of orange juice enriched with carrot juice aloe Vera juice and whole besil dry leafs powder in this study the physic chemical and properties phytochemical properties of 70% orange juice 15% carrot juice 10% aloe vera juice 5% basil dry leafs extract powder were studies is healthy drink with high content of vitamin C zero fat due to which our drinks considered as healthy drink …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–53 Read article
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Domestic Drinking Water Electrical Purifier
Abstract: Domestic drinking water purification systems are designed to treat hard water, remove deposits such as scale, sand, lime, rust, etc., and to deactivate harmful viruses and bacteria such as E. coli. The advantages of these purification systems are that they are not only a source of clean drinking water, but also that clean drinking water protects heating systems, household appliances, plumbing, washing/laundry etc. from deposits such as scale, sand, lime, …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Assessment of Water Quality for Drinking Purpose in Various Educational Institute of Tamluk, East Midnapore, West Bengal, India
Abstract: The study is conducted to assess the quality of drinking water in educational institutes situated at Tamluk, East Midnapore, West Bengal, India. The municipally supplied water was found to contain a high amount of fecal coliform (2400/100ml) which indicates the contamination of the water system. The alkalinity values are found to be higher than the permissible limit and overall water is found to be hard. The study revealed that the …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Role of River Beehar Water for Health and Drinking Purpose in Winter Season of Rewa City, Madhya Pradesh, India
Abstract: The present research deals with the “Role of River Beehar Water for Health and Drinking Purpose in Winter Season of Rewa City, Madhya Pradesh, India” during the year of 2018‑19. All the physical and chemical parameters of river water samples were analyzed within the prescribed limits as suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO), Indian Standard Institute (ISI) and Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) for drinking water standard and chemicals …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Effect of Some Selected Plant Materials on Turbidity and Bacterial Density of Surface Water Used for Drinking in Ekiti State
Abstract: Plant extracts of various parts have been used for water purification for many centuries. This present study was aimed at establishing the phytodisinfection potentials of selected plants at different concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 mg/ml) in purification of surface water samples from selected rural communities of Ekiti State. These plants include Jathropha curcas, Calotrophis procera, Moringa oleifera,Hibiscus sabdariffa and Bambara nut which showed appreciable turbidity and bacterial …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Analysis of Bore and Pond Waters at Storage Used for Drinking in Villages of Coimbatore for Determination of Coliforms
Abstract: The aim of the study was to identify the MPN Index of the water samples that were available for drinking purpose in selected villages. The water that was used for drinking should be free from any form of contamination in order to prevent ourselves getting infected by water borne diseases. The detection of Coliforms by this method helps in the identification of either the water shall used for drinking or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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A Comparative Investigation on Drinking Water Quality of Dams in Ranchi Area
Abstract: Physical, biological, and chemical aspects of water cause alterations in its quality, which are influenced by physical and environmental activity. The quality of water has a significant impact on public health. Unfortunately, more than a billion people in developing countries do not have access to adequate water supplies. According to the World Health Organization, up to 80% of all sickness and disease in the world is caused by poor sanitation …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Production of Alum from Aluminium Drink Cans Waste for Water Treatment
Abstract: The graphite furnaces atomic absorption spectrophotometry (GFAAS) technique has been previously used to quantify the aluminium (Al) content in soft drinks made from aluminium cans over the course of a 12-month storage period. The current research aimed to determine the efficacy of alum obtained from waste soft drink cans compared to the alum obtained from local markets in treating water from Shatt al-Arab, Basrah, Khorramshahr, and Abadan, Iraq. The Shatt …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 102–109 Read article
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Prevalence of Dental Fluorosis in Area of Yemen with Above Optimal Level of Fluoride in Drinking Water: An Exploratory Survey
Abstract: Dental Fluorosis is a developmental defect in enamel formation. It is caused by excessive fluoride intake while teeth are developing; during this period (before teeth erupt) dental tissue is very sensitive to fluoride, typically during a child’s first eight years. The aim of this study is to provide the community with sufficient knowledge about the problem and suggest solutions for prevention from it in future. This study was conducted from …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Groundwater Quality and Its Suitability Assessment for Irrigation and Drinking in Different Aquifers of Faridpur, Bangladesh
Abstract: Abstract Thirty five groundwater samples were collected to appraise the chemical constituents in order to classify them on the basis of their suitability for irrigation and drinking. The considered water quality parameters are pH, EC, TDS, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, iron, manganese, boron, sulphate, bicarbonate, chloride, sodium adsorption ratio, residual sodium carbonate, soluble sodium percentage, Kelly’s ratio, magnesium percentage and hardness. All the water samples were neutral to slightly alkaline …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 5–14 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