American Journal of Life Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014

  • Determination of the Optimal Culture Medium and Salts for Bioassays with Neotropical Halophilic Cladocerans

    Vignatti Alicia M., Cabrera Gabriela C., Echaniz Santiago A.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 40-45
    Received: Feb. 15, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: The neotropical halophilic cladocerans Daphnia menucoensis and Moina eugeniae are common in shallow lakes of semi-arid central and northern Patagonia in Argentina. In the present study, we determined the tolerance of neonates of both species to salinity and different concentrations of Cl- and SO42-. However, the responses differed according to the ... Show More
  • Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Urinary Tract Infection(UTI) among Pregnant Women in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

    Stanley Chukwudozie Onuoha, Kayode Fatokun

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 46-52
    Received: Jan. 02, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) describe the microbial invasion and subsequent multiplication on a part or the entire urinary tract. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) has become the most common bacterial infections in humans, both at the community and hospital settings. The present study was a hospital-based surveillance conducted in four selected hosp... Show More
  • Comparative Evaluation of the Root Powder of Lonchocarpus Cyanescens for the Control of Sitophilus Zeamais (Motschulsky) in Maize and Wheat

    Chidi Emmanuel Akunne, Victory Ada Ezu, Tochukwu Chinedu Mogbo, Benjamin Uzonna Ononye, Uche Ngenegbo

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 53-56
    Received: Feb. 06, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: The root powder of Lonchocarpus cyanescens was evaluated under ambient laboratory conditions for its insecticidal properties against adult Sitophilus zeamais on maize and wheat grains. The root powders of L. cyanescens were applied separately on maize and wheat grains in the concentrations of 0g (Control), 10g, 15g, 20g, 25g, and 30g respectively. ... Show More
  • Comparative Studies on Specific Growth Rate and Feed Conversion Efficiencies of Schizothorax Niger and Schizothorax Esocinus

    Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, Ulfat Jan, G. Mustafa Shah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 57-62
    Received: Feb. 11, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Schizothoracinae being a native fish species of Kashmir and its population is being declining day by day. Hence an attempt has been made to culture the fish on artificial diet and observe the effect of artificial diet on the growth and feed conversion efficiency. For this work three water bodies have been taken Beerwa spring, Akad river tributary a... Show More
  • The Effects of Temperature on the Feeding Performance of Invasive Fishes

    Tyler J. Sloan, Ralph G. Turingan

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 63-71
    Received: Sep. 29, 2013
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    Published: Mar. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: It has been hypothesized that the effects of the coupling of climate-change and invasive-species phenomena exceed the impact of each separately on ecosystem dynamics and stability. However, very few studies address the interaction between these two most alarming concerns of science and society. Using two Florida invasive fishes, Pteroisvolitansand ... Show More
  • Antimicrobial Activity and Chemical Screening of Propolis Extracts

    Jamali Fatima, Baserisalehi Majid, Bahador Nima

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 72-75
    Received: Mar. 12, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 08, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Propolis is a resinous mixture that collects by honey bees from the plants. However, the physical character of propolis generally has been used by honey bees to protect their hive, but several beneficial properties of this compound could be considered for human being. In the present study, two propolis samples (P1&P2) were collected and subjected f... Show More
  • Prevalence of ESBL, AmpC and Carbapenemase among Gram Negative Bacilli Isolated from Clinical Specimens

    Vijaya Doddaiah, Dhanalakshmi Anjaneya

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 76-81
    Received: Mar. 12, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2014
    Published: Apr. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a growing threat worldwide. The predominant mechanisms for resistance to the β-lactam antibiotics in gram negative bacilli is the production of β-lactamases. Aim: To determine the prevalence of ESBL, AmpC and carbapenemase production among GNB isolated from various clinical samples. Materials and Methods: A t... Show More
  • Isolation and Identification of Rhizospheric Bacteria in Acrisols of Maize (Zea Mays L.) in the Eastern of South Vietnam

    Dang Thi Ngoc Thanh, Cao Ngoc Diep

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 82-89
    Received: Mar. 12, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2014
    Published: Apr. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Rhizobacterial diversity and population dynamics in the Acrisol rhizosphere of maize grown in the eastern of South Vietnam was studied. Soil rhizosphere samples were taken in three provinces of this region. Physical and chemical characteristics of soil samples and total nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria counts were determined by d... Show More
  • Extensive Practice Improves Adaptation to Predictable Perturbations in a Sequential Coincidente Timing Task

    Herbert Ugrinowitsch, Rodolfo Novellino Benda, Umberto Cesar Corrêa, Go Tani

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 90-95
    Received: Mar. 14, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2014
    Published: Apr. 10, 2014
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    Abstract: The levels of learning in motor tasks have been investigated by means of extensive practice (i.e., practice that is continued beyond the achievement of performance stabilization), which shows better performance than practice until performance stabilization when facing situations that require adaptation. However, the better performance of extensive ... Show More
  • Insulin Resistance Study in Diabetes Mellitus Type II and Its Correlation with Obesity

    Saima Usman, Saghir Ahmad Jafri

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 96-102
    Received: Mar. 05, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 10, 2014
    Published: Apr. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Background: The earliest detectable abnormality in diabetes mellitus type II (DM II) is the impairment of body’s ability to respond to insulin, necessitating extra insulin secretion in an attempt to stimulate the desensitized cells. Obesity is considered as the single most important, reversible, causative environmental factor for insulin resistance... Show More
  • Fatty acids Compositions in Male’s Gonads of the Red Sea Fish Rhabdosargus sarba During the Spawning Season

    Suhaila A. Qari, Samia G. Moharram, Safaa A. Alowaidi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 103-107
    Received: Mar. 26, 2014
    Accepted: Apr. 15, 2014
    Published: Apr. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: A total of 27 fatty acids (FAs) were identified in testis throughout the spawning season of male R. sarba. In male gonad saturated fatty acids (SFA) were the main fatty acid group in total lipid in testis (34%) followed by PUFA (29.1%) and MUFA (11.6%). In all maturation stages SFA were the main fatty acid group in testis (30.4-35.4%). Of individu... Show More
  • Psychiatric Disorders Seen in Correlation with Epileptic Seizures

    Amitabh Saha

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
    Pages: 108-116
    Received: Jan. 09, 2014
    Accepted: May 05, 2014
    Published: May 10, 2014
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    Abstract: Psychiatric morbidity in cases of epilepsy are frequently seen in our clinical practice. Epileptic seizures and subsequent sequelae leave behind triggers for development of psychiatric disorders. Among the commonly seen psychiatric disorders are depression, psychosis, personality disorders and various other phenomenology’s which is cited in this ar... Show More