American Journal of Life Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2015

  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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 ... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More
  • 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
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    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... Show More