American Journal of BioScience

Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013

  • Preliminary Investigation of the Influence of Housing Types on Reproductive Characteristics of Snail (Achatina Achatina)

    Mogbo Tochukwu Chinedu, Okeke John Joseph, Ufele Angela Nwogor, Nwosu Moses Chukwuemeka, Ibemenuga Keziah Nwamaka

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 54-58
    Received: 13 October 2013
    Published: 10 November 2013
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    Abstract: Most efforts towards boosting reproduction in snails are directed towards nutrition and soil composition and little emphasis have been placed in exploring other factors that might influence reproduction in snails. The influence of housing types on reproductive characteristics of Achatina achatina was investigated with ninety juvenile snails subject... Show More
  • Influence of Exogenous Oxidative Stress on Escherichia Coli Cell Growth, Viability and Morphology

    Md. Sakil Munna, Ifra Tun NUR, Tasmina Rahman, Rashed Noor

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 59-62
    Received: 23 October 2013
    Published: 10 November 2013
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    Abstract: The present study attempted to determine the influence of exogenous oxidative stress on the cell viability of Escherichia coli. In this regard, 3mM hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was added to the late log phase of E. coli culture, and afterwards the phenotype, cell morphology and the ability to form colony forming units (CFU) on agar plates were examined... Show More
  • Statistical Evaluation of Indicators of Diagnostic Test Performance

    Okeh UM, Ogbonna LN

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 63-73
    Received: 21 October 2013
    Published: 20 November 2013
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    Abstract: Diagnostic accuracy relates to the ability of a test to discriminate between the target condition and health. This discriminative potential can be quantified by the measures of diagnostic accuracy such as sensitivity and specificity, predictive values, likelihood ratios, error rates, the area under the ROC curve, Youden's index and diagnostic odds ... Show More
  • Comparative Study of Proximate Chemical Composition of Two Varieties of Okra Dried by Two Methods: Sun and Electric Drying

    Joel Brice Kouassi, Cisse-Camara Massara, Absalom Ake Monde, Georges Gnomblesson Tiahou, Daniel Essiagne Sess, Etienne Tia vama

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 74-79
    Received: 21 October 2013
    Published: 20 November 2013
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    Abstract: This study aimed to determine and compare the proximate chemical composition of two varieties of okra dried by two methods: electric and sun drying. After the growing of the two varieties of okra (Baoule and Dioula) at several sites in Yamoussoukro, the fruits of these varieties were harvested randomly at maturity (45 days for Dioula variety and 12... Show More
  • Introgression the SALTOL QTL into Q5DB, the Elite Variety of Vietnam Using Marker- Assisted - Selection (MAS)

    Luu Thi Ngoc Huyen, Luu Minh Cuc, Le Huy Ham, Tran Dang Khanh

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 80-84
    Received: 1 October 2013
    Published: 30 November 2013
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    Abstract: Rice is a main food crop in Vietnam and plays a key role in economic growth in this country. However, its production and cultivating areas are severely affected from the threats of devastation caused by the rise of sea level. In this study, we have focused on developing new rice lines with salinity tolerance and high yield by applying markers assis... Show More
  • Toxic Effect Study of Methanol Extract of Terminalia Glaucesens Leaves Following Single or Short-Term Repetitive Oral Administration in Swiss Mice

    Tano Konan Dominique, Kouadio James Halbin, Yavo William, Djaman Alico Joseph, Menan Eby Ignace Hervé

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2013
    Pages: 85-90
    Received: 19 December 2013
    Published: 10 January 2014
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    Abstract: The uses of different parts of the plant Terminalia glaucescens in traditional medicine is well known in some African countries. Thus, the methanol or aqueous extract of plant leaves or roots was pharmacologically studied for its benefit effects in malaria, diabetes, cardiac and hepatic diseases. However, there is no investigation in probable adver... Show More