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Feb 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-20-3180
Ugochukwu UmeakuCorresponding author
Background Colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death world-wide. There is a steady increase in incidence over the past four decades in developing countries. This has been partly attributed to increasingly low intake of vegetables among other causes. Aims Therefore this study aims to…
Jan 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2689-2855.jan-19-2744
Kejian DengCorresponding author
Key Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials Sciences of the State Ethnic Affairs Commission & Ministry of Education, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, Hubei, China
In order to distinguish the roles of four types of nitrogen species in oxygen reduction reaction, the ketoamine condensation reactions between the ketone group of graphene oxide and amidogen of aniline and o-phenylenediamine were employed to generate –C=N- bond at the edge of graphene nanoplatelets,…
Jan 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-3111
M. PhadkeCorresponding author
The present paper describes the significance of anthropometric measurements in detecting nutritional status of individuals, specially children. It highlights evolution of anthropometry, discusses importance of various measurements & their role in determining undernutrition & obesity. There is a need…
Dec 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-7669.ject-19-3125
Tariwari C.N AngayeCorresponding author
Emission of Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) from dumpsites has become a global threat due to its impact on global climate change. This study assessed the spatial and seasonal levels of H2S emissions from 6 dumpsites (LA - LF), with portable air quality meter (AEROQUAL-Series 300). Results showed that the sp…
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-19-3074
Ayobami AigberuaCorresponding author
This study was conducted to investigate the concentration of three heavy metals; iron, chromium and lead in surface water and plant (Sacciolepisafricana) tissues along the Epie creek. This was aimed at determining the heavy metal loading of surface waters and the extent of bioaccumulation in the mos…
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2642-3146.jec-19-3072
Alireza HeidariCorresponding author
Mendelevium nanoparticles absorb energy of descendent light and generate some heat in the particle. The generated heat transferred to the surrounding environment and leads to increase in temperature of adjacent points to nanoparticles. Heat variations can be obtained by heat transfer equation. In th…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2572-5424.jgm-19-3024
Sikandar Hayat KhanCorresponding author
Background The objective of this review is to unify the various genetic defects along with elaborating metabolic pathways in Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia(FCHL) and also to differentiate the phenotype of FCHL from metabolic syndrome. Methods PubMed and Cochrane’s library was searched for keyword…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-19-2997
K.B. ShumaevCorresponding author
The paper explores the formation of a-oxoaldehydes during the interaction of glucose metabolites with hydroxyl or alkoxyl radicals. Hydroxyl radicals were generated under radiolysis of aqueous solutions, and alkoxyl radicals (t-BuO) were obtained in the model system tert-butyl hydroperoxide/Fe2+. H…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-450X.jom-19-3000
Sikandar Hayat KhanCorresponding author
Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is increasingly being diagnosed and treated with sometimes variable lifestyle advice and pharmacological interventions. Obesity is considered as the sole culprit and variable definitions in clinics compound the understanding of pathogenic heterogeneity o…
Apr 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2578-8590.ipj-19-2772
Francesco CrespiCorresponding author
Nociceptin/orphanin-FQ (NOCI) together with its receptor NOP are widely expressed in cortical and subcortical motor areas and it is known that NOCI acts as an anxiolytic attenuating the behavioral inhibition of animals acutely exposed to stressful/anxiogenic conditions. Influence of NOCI upon the do…
Apr 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-7669.ject-19-2730
Ayodele A. OyedejiCorresponding author
The global impact of malaria and challenges encountered during its control have necessitated the application of multifaceted strategies, including the application of plant-derived agents. Amidst these challenges the proliferation of the vector is becoming hyperendemic in tropical region. This resear…
Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2642-9241.jrd-18-2499
Rodrigo A. S. SardenbergCorresponding author
Distant metastases generally indicate disseminated disease and the standard treatment for these patients is palliative chemotherapy. Retrospective series showed that selected patients with metastatic lung cancer and a solitary extrathoracic disease could be effectively treated with curative intentio…
Feb 2019
Rashad Mohamed AlsanosyCorresponding author
Objectives This study was designed to assess the demographic characteristics, prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetSy) among patients with schizophrenia in Saudi Arabia. Methods This is a disease-oriented and observational study. Schizophrenia was defined by DSM-IV criteria. MetSy were assessed base…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-19-2582
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author
Introduction Heart disorders are the major concern of population health worldwide. According to WHO estimates 2018, 17.9 million peoples were died due to cardiovascular disorders. Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the cardioprotective activity of Biofield Energy Treated test item, Dulbecc…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2377-2549.jndc-18-2507
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author
Hydroxypropyl β-Cyclodextrin (HPBCD) used in food, pharmaceutical, chemical industries, as well as environmental, and agriculture engineering. But the major issue related to HPBCD is the low solubility profile. In this study, the influence of the Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment (the Trivedi E…
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2639-3166.jar-18-2502
Michael CampbellCorresponding author
The compound 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene, originally isolated from dormant potatoes, is currently in use as a commercial sprout inhibitor. Growers and processors report a reduction in fungal infections in potatoes treated with DMN resulting in increased yields. To assess the effects of DMN on fungal gro…
Jan 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-612X.ijpr-18-2503
Jan M Keppel HesselinkCorresponding author
Since the 2nd part of last century neo-shamanic rituals using mind-altering extracts from plants or animals have become increasingly popular in Europe and the USA. The first rituals coming to the west were based on drinking a special Amazonian tea, Ayahuasca, based on 2 different plants, with active…
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2377-2549.jndc-18-2430
John P. Richie JrCorresponding author
Introduction: Analysis of 8-oxodG is usually conducted by either chromatography-based methods or by immunochemical methods commonly used based upon their low cost and high-throughput. However, concern regarding the accuracy of ELISA methods has complicated their use. We directly compare the levels o…
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-18-2488
Juan Luis Fernández-MartínezCorresponding author
Background: Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) is a type of breast cancer with very bad prognosis. Predicting the histological grade (HG) and the lymph nodes metastasis is crucial for developing more suitable treatment strategies. Methods: We present the main clinical and pathological variables to…
Dec 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-18-2459
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author
The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of Consciousness Energy Healing based DMEM medium on the level of alkaline phosphatase enzyme (ALP) activity in Ishikawa cells. The test item, DMEM medium was divided into two parts. One part of the test item received Consciousness Energy Heal…