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Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMicrowave-Sensitive Reactors to the Rescue: From Microwave-Assisted Chemistry to Environmental ApplicationsGjergji Shore, Dhimitri Gusho, Hassan Hassan, Eugenia GjurajThe idea of using microwave sensitive reactors is relatively new in chemistry and environmental areas. Applications in both areas might be different but the effects can be amazing. Flow through reactors coated with thin metallic films using a variety of deposition techniques have been used as vessels to conduct reactions in flow under microwave irradiation. The metal coating not only … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 5 · 23 May 2018 · 8,119 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEssential Oil Chemical Composition of Myrtle Growing in Northeastern Algeria and Estimation of its Antibacterial EffectivenessBarhouchi Badra, Aouadi Saoudi, Abdi AkilaThe aim of this study is to determine the antibacterial effectiveness of leaves essential oil extracted from myrtle growing in Algeria. A cluster analysis of soil and water was effectuated for performing chemical and granulometric analyses. The essential oil was isolated from leaves by hydro distillation and analyzed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). The leaves yield reached a peak at … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 12, Issue 2 · 5 Apr 2016 · 8,356 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLIQUID AND VAPOUR PHASE ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS ESSENTIAL OIL = SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SELECTED RESPIRATORY TRACT PATHOGENSBoukhatem Mohamed Nadjib, Ferhat Mohamed Amine, Kameli Abdelkrim et al.Essential Oils (EO) produced by medicinal plants have been traditionally used for respiratory tract infections and are used nowadays as ethical medicines for colds. Although several studies of Eucalyptus Globulus Labill. Essential Oil (EGEO) have been reported, there are no reports describing vapour activity of EGEO against bacterial respiratory tract pathogens. The aim of this study was to test the … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 3 Sep 2014 · 13,311 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntimicrobial Properties of the Essential Oil of Juniperus communis (L.) Growing Wild in East Part of KosovoArben Haziri, Fatmir Faiku, Arben Mehmeti et al.Antimicrobial activity and chemical composition of the essential oil of Juniperus communis (L.), originated from east part of Kosova, was investigated. The essential oil from berries of J. communis (L.), obtained by hydro-distillation was analyzed by GC and GC-MS. Antimicrobial properties of the essential oil of J. communis (L.) are investigated and results are submitted for their activities against Staphylococcus … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 23 Sep 2013 · 9,923 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessing Soil Biological Properties of Natural and Planted Forests in the Malaysian Tropical Lowland Dipterocarp ForestDaljit Singh Karam, Arifin Abdu, O. Radziah et al.Problem statement: A study was conducted to evaluate and compare the soil biological properties of a natural forest and an 18-year-old stand of Shorea leprosula in Chikus Forest Reserve, Perak, Malaysia. Approach: Soils were sampled at depths of 0-15 cm (topsoil) and 15-30 cm (subsoil) in six subplots (20×20 m) of natural forest (C1) and of a planted S. leprosula … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 9 · 29 Jul 2011 · 7,961 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Tropical Peat Swamp Forest Clearing on Soil Carbon StorageAhmad Shukri Mat Nuri, Seca Gandaseca, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Nik Muhamad Ab. MajidAbstract: Problem Statement: Forest clearing in Tropical Peat Swamp Forest (TPSF) will affect forest soil carbon storage. Thus this study is essential to determine whether the effect of clearing of forest does to the nature of soil forest concentrating on soil carbon storage. The objectives of this study were to analyze carbon storage values in logged and clear cut TPSF … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 15 Dec 2010 · 8,939 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractQuality of Potable Water in KuwaitFawzia M. Al-Ruwaih, Jasem M. Alhumoud, Sara M. Al-MutairiProblem statement: Kuwait is an arid country with limited natural water resources. As such, Kuwait produces its drinking water using the Multi-Stage-Flash method (MSF) in distillation plants to produce distilled water from sea water. The distilled water is blended with the brackish groundwater in different blending ratios, to produce drinking water, as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO). Approach: The … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,341 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEssential Oil of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) from East Part of KosovaArben Haziri, Sevdije Govori-Odai, Murtezan Ismaili et al.Problem statement: We have analyzed the chemical nature of essential oil of Tanacetum parthenium (L.) from East part of Kosova. Approach: The essential oil from aerial part of Tanacetum parthenium (L.), obtained by hidro-distillation was analyzed by GC and GC-MS. Results: Out of 25 peaks, 22 components, which constitute 88%, were identified in oil. The main compounds of Tanacetum parthenium … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 7,130 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Study of the Essential Oils of Four Sudanese Accessions of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Against Anopheles Mosquito LarvaeAzhari H. Nour, Salah A. Elhussein, Nour A. Osman et al.Problem statement: Certain basil essential oils were claimed to have a larvicidal activity towards mosquito's larvae. To test this claim the essential oils of four accessions of basil grown in Sudan were selected and tested for Anopheles larvae. Malaria is the major health problem in the Sudan and the whole country is now considered endemic, with varying degrees, about 35,000 … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2009 · 8,825 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnhancing the Urea-N Use Efficiency in Maize (Zea mays) Cultivation on Acid Soils using Urea Amended with Zeolite and TSPOsumanu Haruna Ahmed, Aminuddin Hussin, Husni Mohd Hanif Ahmad et al.Problem Statement: Ammonia loss significantly reduces urea-N use efficiency in crop production. Efforts to reduce ammonia loss are laboratory oriented, as such limited in reflecting actual field conditions. This paper reports the effects of urea amended with triple superphosphate (TSP) and zeolite (Clinoptilolite) on soil pH, soil nitrate, soil exchangeable ammonium, dry matter production, N uptake, fresh cob production and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 5 · 31 May 2009 · 8,874 accessesView PDFCite