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Wearing High Heel Shoes During Gait: Kinematics Impact and Determination of Comfort Height
Koussihouèdé Fifamè Eudia Nadège,
Falola Jean-Marie,
Lawani Mohamed Mansourou,
Gouthon Polycarpe,
Avossevou Yves Gabriel,
Lawani Sophia
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
56-61
Received:
17 January 2015
Accepted:
9 February 2015
Published:
15 February 2015
Abstract: Real attribute of femininity, wearing high-heeled shoes is a dress conduct of women in daily and professional tasks. Objectives. Consider the kinematics changes induced by walking heels and determine a height of comfort in the least intrusive possible locomotor pattern. Materials and methods. Fifteen young women had normal-weighted were walked with shoes without heel and with eight-heeled shoes, successive heights ranging from 2 to 9 cm in freely chosen speed without heel shoes, with three step frequencies: ±20% Ffcwh (frequency step freely chosen to heel without shoes) and 0% Ffcwh. Results. The locomotor pattern was more affected by wearing heels at ±20% of frequency selected freely chosen in shoe without heel than 0%. The height of the comfort of the shoe heel in the step is 4.13 cm ± 0.34.
Abstract: Real attribute of femininity, wearing high-heeled shoes is a dress conduct of women in daily and professional tasks. Objectives. Consider the kinematics changes induced by walking heels and determine a height of comfort in the least intrusive possible locomotor pattern. Materials and methods. Fifteen young women had normal-weighted were walked with...
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Impact of Citharexylum Quadrangular Chloroform Extract and Micronutrient on Praziquantel in Schistosoma Mansoni Infected Mice
Ebtehal M. Farrag,
Azza M. Mohamed,
Shadia M. Kadry,
Ahlam H. Mahmoud,
Abdel-Razik H. Farrag,
Dalia B. Fayed
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
62-70
Received:
25 January 2015
Accepted:
11 February 2015
Published:
16 February 2015
Abstract: Praziquantel (PZQ), the drug of choice according to the World Health Organization (WHO), causes some side effects. The appearance of drug resistance against PZQ in Schistosoma mansoni infected species leads to must introduce new effective compounds and/or suppress its side effects. The aim of present work is a trial to solve this problem. Chloroform extract of Citharexylum quadrangular jacq leaves was used as a medicinal plant, which affect the Schistosoma mansoni adults. Prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infected mice with the plant extract and/or the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium in combination with PZQ was studied. The study revealed that the combination of the chloroform extract together with vitamin E and selenium improved the efficiency of PZQ. These supplementations are very effective in ameliorating the oxidative insult as well as other parameters: glutathione reductase (GR), thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), catalase (CAT) and reduced glutathione (GSH), nitric oxide (NO) and lipid peroxidation (MDA), hepatic hydroxyproline content, Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Gamma-glutamyltransferase (γ-GT), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα), interleukin- 10 (IL-10) and total immunoglobulin E (total IgE) associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection.
Abstract: Praziquantel (PZQ), the drug of choice according to the World Health Organization (WHO), causes some side effects. The appearance of drug resistance against PZQ in Schistosoma mansoni infected species leads to must introduce new effective compounds and/or suppress its side effects. The aim of present work is a trial to solve this problem. Chlorofor...
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Combating MRSA in Pakistan: An Integrated Drug Therapy Approach
Anas Rashid,
Usamah Rashid Qureshi,
Aiman Rashid,
Hamza Rashid
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
71-75
Received:
24 January 2015
Accepted:
8 February 2015
Published:
25 February 2015
Abstract: Clinical microbiologist are facing challenge to defeat the bacterial infections like Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in humans; due to unique resistance in bacterial strain. There are limited medication options left to conquer this deadly toxicities, if holistic approach is ignored. Also the linked complications and consequences of infections may increase beyond threshold levels; if exercise only a single array of drug therapy. This empirical study aims to create synergy by adopting an integrated drug therapy approach for optimum treatment. This research article is based on primary microbial data collection (from sputum, urine and blood) in hospital; where the experiment focuses to investigate the highest risk vulnerable area. The result depicts high prevalence of MRSA in blood sample (50 %) among in-door patients of age above 50. The preventive and curative measures are discussed along with alternative multiple array of medication with prudent selection to achieve targeted and optimum outcome.
Abstract: Clinical microbiologist are facing challenge to defeat the bacterial infections like Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in humans; due to unique resistance in bacterial strain. There are limited medication options left to conquer this deadly toxicities, if holistic approach is ignored. Also the linked complications and consequences ...
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Some Ecology Features of Poecilia mexicana Steindachner, 1863 (Osteichthyes: Poeciliidae) from Alvarado Lagoonal System, Veracruz, Mexico
Chávez-López Rafael,
Rocha-Ramírez Arturo,
Cortés-Garrido Horacio
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
76-84
Received:
26 January 2015
Accepted:
11 February 2015
Published:
25 February 2015
Abstract: The shortfin molly Poecilia mexicana Steindachner, 1863, has a wide distribution in southeastern Mexico where it inhabits rivers and coastal lagoons. In the Alvarado Lagoonal System, Veracruz, it is distributed towards the northeast in Camaronera Lagoon. The shortfin molly shows an affinity for oligohaline to mesohaline sites with submerged vegetation, well-oxygenated, and transparent water. The major abundance and biomass of this species was obtained during December to February. The diet of Shortfin molly consists principally of algae. Length-frequency distribution shows two size classes as most numerous during all seasons (41 to 50 and 51 to 60 mm respectively), corresponding to reproductive fish and young of the year; individuals with developed gonads were found throughout the year, although most reproductive adults were found between April and December. The Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) high values were founded in reproductive females. Fecundity ranged from 21 to 116 eggs/female, and 19 to 83 embryos/female.
Abstract: The shortfin molly Poecilia mexicana Steindachner, 1863, has a wide distribution in southeastern Mexico where it inhabits rivers and coastal lagoons. In the Alvarado Lagoonal System, Veracruz, it is distributed towards the northeast in Camaronera Lagoon. The shortfin molly shows an affinity for oligohaline to mesohaline sites with submerged vegetat...
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Molecular Mechanism of Formalin-Induced Toxicity and Its Management
Alpana Khatun,
Md Masud Rana,
Md Rafiqul Islam Khan,
Mir Imam Ibne Wahed,
Md. Anwar Habib,
Md. Nazim Uddin,
Zakia Sultana Sathi,
A. R. M. Ruhul Amin,
Abu Syed Md Anisuzzaman
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
85-92
Received:
14 February 2015
Accepted:
25 February 2015
Published:
3 March 2015
Abstract: The use of formalin (40% formaldehyde) for the preservation of food in an illegal way becoming a serious health issue in developing countries including Bangladesh. We investigated the Formalin (FA)-induced organ toxicity in Swiss albino mice. FA induction caused the significant elevation of the liver enzyme, SGOT and SGPT; the MDA levels in the liver and brain. Among the fractions of methanol extract of L. globosus, ethyl acetate (EA) fraction significantly reduced the elevated biochemical parameters (FA vs FA + EA fraction, μKa/L); SGOT (78.4 ± 0.3 vs 14.3 ± 0.9), SGPT (100.5 ± 5.2 vs 14.6 ± 0.7), MDA in liver (10.9 ± 0.2 vs 5.6 ± 0.1) and MDA in brain (16.9 ± 0.2 vs 6.3 ± 0.2). Morphological analyses also supported the beneficial effect of EA fraction in FA-induced liver toxicity. FA induction caused the phosphorylation of JNK, member of mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) in both the liver and brain, which were completely abolished by the treatment of EA fraction of L. globosus. Chemical analyses showed that the EA fraction exhibited antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties. The protective effect of the EA fraction on the FA-induced toxicity by the modulation of oxidative inflammatory pathway by its antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity.
Abstract: The use of formalin (40% formaldehyde) for the preservation of food in an illegal way becoming a serious health issue in developing countries including Bangladesh. We investigated the Formalin (FA)-induced organ toxicity in Swiss albino mice. FA induction caused the significant elevation of the liver enzyme, SGOT and SGPT; the MDA levels in the liv...
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Chitosan as Antimicrobial Agent and Fatty Acid Absorber in Smoked Skipjack Tuna Processed Using Coconut Shell
Amos Killay,
Nurpudji A. Taslim,
Suryani As’ad,
Meta Mahendratta
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
93-99
Received:
16 January 2015
Accepted:
23 January 2015
Published:
4 March 2015
Abstract: Background: Chitosan, a hydrophilic biopolymer industrially obtained by N-deacetylation of chitin, which allow for a wide scope of applications and can be applied as an antimicrobial agent.Theaim of this study was to determine theconcentration of chitosan compound in which it can play an active role in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and also absorb the fatty acid /cholesterol in the smoked fish meat. Method: The research method used in this study wastheRandomized Block Design (RBD) factorial. There were two treatments in this study, namely: Treatment A (fish was dipped in a chitosan solution and then smoked), Treatment B (fish was smoked and then dipped in a 1%, 2% and 3% chitosan solution) and one control, in which the fish was smoked without being dipped in chitosan solution and then stored for five days. Results: The results showed that the chitosan concentration (1%, 2%, 3%) significantly affected the growth of bacteria that occurred on day 3 (p = 0,00) and day 5 (p = 0,000), while day 1 did not differ significantly. There was a difference in the levels of fatty acids between the control and A (p = 0,00) and the control with B (p = 0,000), with the best concentration of chitosan was 3%. Conclusion: Fifteen saturated fatty acids and eleven unsaturated fatty acids were found in fish smoked with coconut shells.
Abstract: Background: Chitosan, a hydrophilic biopolymer industrially obtained by N-deacetylation of chitin, which allow for a wide scope of applications and can be applied as an antimicrobial agent.Theaim of this study was to determine theconcentration of chitosan compound in which it can play an active role in inhibiting the growth of bacteria and also abs...
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Pseudomonas fluorescens Isolates Used as a Plant Growth Promoter of Faba Bean (Vicia faba) in Vitro as Well as in Vivo Study in Ethiopia
Fekadu Alemu,
Tesfaye Alemu
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
100-108
Received:
8 March 2015
Accepted:
19 March 2015
Published:
24 March 2015
Abstract: Production of the crop is affected by deficiency of fertilizers and low number of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in soil. At the present study, Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates possess a variety of promising properties which make it a good plant growth promoting traits. Twelve P. fluorescens isolates from rhizospheric soil of faba bean were isolated and assessed in vitro for their plant growth promoting activity based on their ability to produce hydrogen cyanide (HCN), siderophores, indole acetic acid (IAA), and ammonia and phosphate solubilization. The results indicated that most of the isolates tested possess plant growth promoting traits. Bio-primed faba bean seed with P. fluorescens 9 and P. fluorescens10 for plant growth promoting activities in green house showed a positive result. In addition, these to two isolates increased faba bean leaves number, branches number, height, root length, lateral roots and number of nodule per plant. Therefore, from this study it is possible to conclude that the use of P. fluorescens 9 and 10 isolates could increase the faba bean growth and yield performance. These isolates can be used as potential biofertilizers and plant growth promoter.
Abstract: Production of the crop is affected by deficiency of fertilizers and low number of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in soil. At the present study, Pseudomonas fluorescens isolates possess a variety of promising properties which make it a good plant growth promoting traits. Twelve P. fluorescens isolates from rhizospheric soil of faba bean were i...
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Isolation and Identification of Rhizospheric Bacteria in Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. L.) Cultivated on Acrisols and Ferrasols of Dong Nai Province, the Southeast of Vietnam
Hoang Minh Tam,
Cao Ngoc Diep
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
109-118
Received:
28 February 2015
Accepted:
22 March 2015
Published:
26 March 2015
Abstract: Nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacterial diversity and population dynamics in the Acrisol and Ferrasol rhizosphere of sugarcane grown in Dong Nai province, the eastern of South Vietnam was studied. Soil rhizosphere samples were taken in three districts (sites) of this region. Physical and chemical characteristics of soil samples and total nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria counts were determined by drop plate count method together with 16S rRNA gene fragments amplified from DNA using eubacterial universal primers (27F and 1492R). A total of 31 isolates were isolated on two media (Burk’s N-free and NBRIP) and all of them have ability of nitrogen fixation and phosphate solubilization together with IAA biosynthesis. Population of nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria correlated with N total concentration and organic matter content in soil closely (P<0.05). The sequences from selected nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (12 isolates) showed high degrees of similarity to those of the GenBank references strains (between 98% and 99%). From 12 isolates, 7 belonged to Bacilli, while 2 were Beta-Proteobacteria, 1 was Acidobacteria and 2 were Bacteroides. Based on Pi value (nucleotide diversity), Bacilli group had the highest theta value and Theta values (persequence) from S of SNP for DNA polymorphism were calculated for each group and Bacilli group had the highest values in comparison to three groups. From these results showed that two strains (Bacillus megaterium B6 (Ferrasols) and Sphingomonas sp. P14 (Acrisols)) revealed promising candidates with multiple beneficial characteristics and they have the potential for application as inoculants adapted to poor soils and sugarcane tree because they are not only famous strains but also are safety strains for agricultural sustainable.
Abstract: Nitrogen-fixing and phosphate-solubilizing bacterial diversity and population dynamics in the Acrisol and Ferrasol rhizosphere of sugarcane grown in Dong Nai province, the eastern of South Vietnam was studied. Soil rhizosphere samples were taken in three districts (sites) of this region. Physical and chemical characteristics of soil samples and tot...
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites in Faecal droppings of Swine in Pankshin Urban, Pankshin Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria
Agumah Nnabuife Bernard,
Daminabo V.,
Ekam E.,
Okonkwo E. C.,
Nwuzo A. C.,
Afiukwa F. N.,
Agah M. V.
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015
Pages:
119-122
Received:
3 August 2013
Accepted:
20 May 2014
Published:
10 April 2015
Abstract: A total of 240 faecal samples of swine from Pankshin urban was collected and examined for the incidence of intestinal parasites. A total prevalence rate of 32.5% was recorded. With respect to location, Special site recorded the highest prevalence (10%) while Yimtul recorded the lowest prevalence (6.67%). Based on incidence of individual species Ascaris suum recorded the highest prevalence while Strongyloides recorded the lowest prevalence (1.9%). The outdoor method of pig breeding in most areas of Pankshin was assumed to be a major factor in the distribution of these parasites since pigs are raised for both commercial and subsistent purpose.
Abstract: A total of 240 faecal samples of swine from Pankshin urban was collected and examined for the incidence of intestinal parasites. A total prevalence rate of 32.5% was recorded. With respect to location, Special site recorded the highest prevalence (10%) while Yimtul recorded the lowest prevalence (6.67%). Based on incidence of individual species Asc...
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