Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExtraction and Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity from Selected Flowering PlantsErlina Abdullah, Raha Ahmad Raus, Parveen JamalThe huge diversity of Malaysian flora has various chemical constituents that make them as outstanding natural product candidates for the treatment of infectious diseases. The screening practice for phytochemical compound in them is essential to explore more natural sources to replace synthetic antibiotics, which generally have side effects such as hypersensitivity, immune-suppression and allergic reactions. Antibacterial activities have been detected … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 20 Feb 2012 · 16,320 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstract(+)-Syringaresinol Lignan from New Species Magnolia ThailandicaWisit Monthong, Siripit Pitchuanchom, Narong Nuntasaen, Wilart PompimonProblem statement: Magnolia, an ancient genus, is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. Having evolved before bees appeared, the flowers developed to encourage pollination by beetles. Members of this family are rich in a wide variety of biological active compounds including lignans. Magnolia thailandica, a new species for Thailand … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 12 · 11 Oct 2011 · 9,288 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Biodiesel Production from Roast Thai Sausage Oil by Transesterification ReactionWasan Theansuwan, Kitrichai TriratanasirichaiProblem statement: This research is to study the feasibility of biodiesel production from roast Thai sausage oil by transesterification process. Approach: The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of potassium Hydroxide (K2OH3) as heterogeneous catalyst (3-9% (wt) of the feedstock) and methanol-oil molar ratio (3:1-12:1) on the yield and properties (flash point and fire point) of the … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 1 · 12 Mar 2011 · 8,162 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetermination and Evaluation of Antioxidative Activity in Red Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) and Green Kiwi Fruit (Actinidia deliciosa)Normala Halimoon, Mardhiah Hayati Abdul HasanProblem statement: Dragon fruit or pitahaya (Hylocereus undatus), is believed to be a healthy source of vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, especially the red-fleshed varieties which contain lycopene. Approach:Compared to green kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa), which already known contain high antioxidant activity. Results:The antioxidant capacity of Hylocereus undatus (H. undatus) and Actinidia deliciosa (A. deliciosa) in three different solvent extraction; ethanol, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 11 · 8 Nov 2010 · 9,160 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAntioxidant Activity of Leaves of Calophyllum rubiginosumMuhammad Taher, Nissad Attoumani, Deny Susanti et al.Problem statement: Calophyllum species have been used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic values for many years. This use was explained by several previous studies where antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-HIV and anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds were isolated from several Calophyllum species. Approach: The leaves were extracted with n-hexane (hexane), dichloromethane (DCM) and methanol using soxhlet apparatus. Total phenolic contents of each … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 10 · 31 Oct 2010 · 7,630 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSessile Drop Evaporation and Leidenfrost PhenomenonA. K. Mozumder, M. R. Ullah, A. Hossain, M. A. IslamProblem statement: Quenching and cooling are important process in manufacturing industry for controlling the mechanical properties of materials, where evaporation is a vital mode of heat transfer. Approach: This study experimentally investigated the evaporation of sessile drop for four different heated surfaces of Aluminum, Brass, Copper and Mild steel with a combination of four different liquids as Methanol, Ethanol, Water … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,956 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Leaf Extract of Urtica pilulifera L. on Male Reproductive System of Streptozotocin-Diabetic RatsFawzi Irshaid, Kamal MansiProblem statement: Urtica pilulifera L. (Urticaceae), has long been used for the treatment of various aliments including diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia which has a deleterious effect on all systems including reproductive system of animals. Therefore, the current study was designed to investigate the effects of Urtica pilulifera on the reproductive system of diabetic rats. Approach: … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,557 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIn vitro and In vivo Antioxidant Activity of Aphanamixis polystachya BarkAlluri V. Krishnaraju, Chirravuri V. Rao, Tayi V.N. Rao et al.Problem statement: Free radical stress leads to tissue injury and progression of disease conditions such as arthritis, hemorrhagic shock, atherosclerosis, diabetes, hepatic injury, aging and ischemia, reperfusion injury of many tissues, gastritis, tumor promotion, neurodegenerative diseases and carcinogenesis. Safer antioxidants suitable for long term use are needed to prevent or stop the progression of free radical mediated disorders. Approach: Many … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 8,739 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDecalin Dissolving Method for Recover of Styrene –Butadiene Rubber from Scrap TiresAeppa M.T. Sultan, Fawzi Habeeb JabrailDecalin, a hydrocarbon industrial solvent was used for the recovery of Styrene- Butadiene Rubber (SBR) from grind scrap truck tires using chemical dissolving method. The applied technique is easy, simple and depends on available materials. The method depends mainly on steeping the scrap tires grind into decalin at 50C for one month. Then the process was followed by boiling of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 11 Oct 2019 · 8,076 accessesView PDFCite