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Lpn To Rn Transitions Course: Applying Best Practices To Hybrid, Web-Based Course Design, Implementation, And Evaluation, Stephanie Oliver Jan 2011

Lpn To Rn Transitions Course: Applying Best Practices To Hybrid, Web-Based Course Design, Implementation, And Evaluation, Stephanie Oliver

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Analysis Of Culturable Bacteria From Soil Of Three Sites On Anchorage Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Karimian Maryam Jan 2011

Analysis Of Culturable Bacteria From Soil Of Three Sites On Anchorage Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Karimian Maryam

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Since soil-borne bacteria represent the world's greatest source of biological diversity, the diversity of culturable bacteria associated with soil from three different regions of the Anchorage Island on the Antarctic Peninsula was investigated. Soil samples analysed included Sandy coarse soil (AI1), Black & fine soil (AI2) and High nutrient (AI3). A total of 196 bacteria were isolated under aerobic conditions at 4°C using Nutrient agar as medium. The isolates were grouped using morphology and amplified rRNA gene restriction analysis fingerprinting and identified by partial sequencing of 16S rRNA gene. Out of 14 different RFLP patterns and different morphologies that were …

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In Vitro Production Of Caprine Embryos Through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (Icsi) Technique / Kong Soh Chan, Sow Chan Kong Jan 2011

In Vitro Production Of Caprine Embryos Through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (Icsi) Technique / Kong Soh Chan, Sow Chan Kong

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A Study On Environmental Aspects And Associated Impacts Of Selected Farms Management Practices / Nur Ezira Ramli, Ramli Nur Ezira Jan 2011

A Study On Environmental Aspects And Associated Impacts Of Selected Farms Management Practices / Nur Ezira Ramli, Ramli Nur Ezira

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Livestock farming contributes the production of food at the expense of environmental degradation on air, water and soil/land. The qualitative study, an initial environmental review (IER) was conducted to identify overall farm operation and management practice via various environmental aspects and associated impacts. The study has identified activities in selected farms with significant impacts on environment are transportation, resource consumption, manure and wastewater management. As observed, two farms have initiated a sustainable and environmentally livestock farming practice by taking consideration on natural resources consumption, animal, waste and impacts to nature. An increase of livestock population with time, a periodically review …

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Manipulation Of Probiotics Fermentation Of Milk By Cinnamon Zeylanicum, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Or Allium Sativum And Their Effects On Inhibition Of Helicobacter Pylori Growth In Vitro / Sara Behrad, Sara Behrad Jan 2011

Manipulation Of Probiotics Fermentation Of Milk By Cinnamon Zeylanicum, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Or Allium Sativum And Their Effects On Inhibition Of Helicobacter Pylori Growth In Vitro / Sara Behrad, Sara Behrad

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Dairy products containing probiotics (e.g. Lactobacillus ssp. and Bifidobacterium) and certain herbs have inhibitory effects on the growth of Helicobacter pylori. The objectives of the present study were to determine the effects of herbs traditionally used for the treatment of gastric ulcer on yogurt fermentation characteristics, probiotic bacteria and the growth of H. pylori in vitro. Cinnamon zeylanicum (cinnamon), Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) or Allium sativum (garlic) was individually mixed with milk and the mixtures were fermented by probiotic bacteria to form herbal-yogurts. Changes in pH, titratable acididity, anti oxidant activity and the viable cell count of Lactobacillus ssp. and Streptococcus …

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Base Population Structure Studies For Macrobrachium Rosenbergii Using Microsatellite Markers / Thamayanthi Nada Raja, Thamayanthi Nada Raja Jan 2011

Base Population Structure Studies For Macrobrachium Rosenbergii Using Microsatellite Markers / Thamayanthi Nada Raja, Thamayanthi Nada Raja

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Giant freshwater prawn farming is startlingly increasing in Malaysia, yet little is known about the patterns of genetic diversity of its domesticated and wild stocks. Making use of populations with different gene resources is a way to increase genetic diversity of Macrobrachium rosenbergii in Malaysia. Availability of microsatellite markers (‘western’ form) which are highly polymorphic enables the divergence study of this species to be conducted for genetic improvement. This project successfully identified potential base populations for a genetic improvement program. Mean observed heterozygosity across four populations was in the range of 0.55 to 0.62 while the mean expected heterozygosity ranged …

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Target Identification Of Hiv Related Ganoderic Acids Using Molecular Docking / Rahmad Akbar, Rahmad Akbar Jan 2011

Target Identification Of Hiv Related Ganoderic Acids Using Molecular Docking / Rahmad Akbar, Rahmad Akbar

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Four Ganoderic acids (á, B, C1 H) were studied using molecular docking approach. Both reverse molecular docking and molecular docking were combined to elucidate suitable target(s) for these Ganoderic acids. Outcomes from molecular docking were compared and correlated to experimental data. Compound with the best performance in both molecular docking and correlation analysis were further studied by looking at its molecular interaction with potential target. 1HVR (a type of HIV-1 protease) and Ganoderic acid B performed better in cluster analysis of molecular docking compared to other compounds. Similar ÄG trend to experimental data obtained from el-Mekkawy and co-workers (el-Mekkawy et …

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The Production Of Antioxidants Via Solid Substrate Fermentation Using Lentinus Squarrosulus (Mont.) / Siti Marjiana Ismail, Ismail Siti Marjiana Jan 2011

The Production Of Antioxidants Via Solid Substrate Fermentation Using Lentinus Squarrosulus (Mont.) / Siti Marjiana Ismail, Ismail Siti Marjiana

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In this study, antioxidants extracted, using methanol and dichloromethane, from Lentinus squarrosulus (Mont.) mycelium grown on rice, maize and soya bean supplemented with nitrogen sources (malt extract, yeast extract and peptone) at various concentrations were compared with mycelium grown in liquid Glucose-Yeast-Malt-peptone (GYMP). The antioxidant capacity of the extracts were then analyzed using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging abilities and inhibition of lipid peroxidation. The total phenol content (TPC) of the extracts was also measured using the Folin–Ciocalteu method. It was found that antioxidants from L. squarrosulus grown on maize supplemented with 0.04% peptone extracted with methanol gave the best DPPH …

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Study Of Microrna In Relation To Salt Tolerance In Banana (Musa Acuminata Ssp. Malaccensis) / Seyed Hossein Beheshti, Seyed Hossein Beheshti Jan 2011

Study Of Microrna In Relation To Salt Tolerance In Banana (Musa Acuminata Ssp. Malaccensis) / Seyed Hossein Beheshti, Seyed Hossein Beheshti

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Salinity is a major abiotic stress affecting crop productivity worldwide and results in millions of dollars in lost yield and damage to infrastructure. The purpose of this study was to identify microRNAs related to NaCl stress in Musa acuminata ssp. malaccensis (Ridl.). Sterilization techniques were employed to reduce contamination of embryos initiated from seeds. The germination rate of in vitro zygotic embryo culture was observed to increase to 92 % after soaking of the seeds in water (for periods of 2 or 3 days) compared to 72 % germination when no water treatment was used. Shoot induction and multiplications were …

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Estimation Of Goat Foetal Age During Pregnancy Using Transrectal And Transabdominal Probes In Ultrasound Scanning / Mohd. Nizam Abdul Rashid, Abdul Rashid Mohd. Nizam Jan 2011

Estimation Of Goat Foetal Age During Pregnancy Using Transrectal And Transabdominal Probes In Ultrasound Scanning / Mohd. Nizam Abdul Rashid, Abdul Rashid Mohd. Nizam

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Pregnancy diagnosis plays important role in modern goat management, especially when technologies such as artificial insemination and embryo transfer are employed in goat. Accurate pregnancy diagnosis may provide essential information for effective herd management in farm animals (Doize et al., 1997). This study was carried out with the following objectives: a) to determine accuracy of pregnancy prediction by using ultrasound scanner, b) to determine the criteria for single and twin pregnancies using ultrasound scanner, c) to predict the gestation age based on ultrasound scanning using constructed regression equation, d) to compare the efficacy of two different probes on pregnancy diagnosis …

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Effects Of Different Equilibration Duration, Vapour Exposure Temperature And Vapour Exposure Duration On The Sperm Freezability Of Thai Mahseer (Tor Tambroides) / Shahrulzaman Shaharuddin, Shaharuddin Shahrulzaman Jan 2011

Effects Of Different Equilibration Duration, Vapour Exposure Temperature And Vapour Exposure Duration On The Sperm Freezability Of Thai Mahseer (Tor Tambroides) / Shahrulzaman Shaharuddin, Shaharuddin Shahrulzaman

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The experiment was carried out to determine the effects of equilibration duration, vapour exposure temperature and vapour exposure duration in sperm cryopreservation protocol for Tor tambroides fish using modified Fish Ringer Extender (FRE); and subsequently used in experiment to develop optimal combination of equilibration duration, vapour exposure temperature and vapour exposure duration. Also, an experiment was performed to compare the frozen-thawed sperm characteristics between low temperature incubator and normal refrigerator during cryopreservation process; and the results have been utilised for subsequent final experiment in attempt of the transfer of technology from laboratory to the field condition for the sperm cryopreservation …

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Differentiation Of Two Taxa Of Caulerpa Based On Tufa Marker / Maryam Dalili Shofaei, Maryam Dalili Shofaei Jan 2011

Differentiation Of Two Taxa Of Caulerpa Based On Tufa Marker / Maryam Dalili Shofaei, Maryam Dalili Shofaei

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The Caulerpa is an economical important genus among chlorophyta, which was initially described by Lamouroux in 1809, since then some 70 species of Caulerpa have been identified. The Caulerpa species have complex morphology that provides some characters that can be used in taxonomy, but extensive plasticity makes species boundaries difficult to be defined. With advancement in the field of molecular biology, it provides some alternatives for better understanding of taxonomy. In this study, PCRbased molecular techniques were used in an attempt to differentiate two taxa of Caulerpa based on tufA marker. In this research work, specimens were collected from Pulau …

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Screening Selected Actinobacteria For Antifungal Activity / Ezzatul Syahadah Zainordin, Zainordin Ezzatul Syahadah Jan 2011

Screening Selected Actinobacteria For Antifungal Activity / Ezzatul Syahadah Zainordin, Zainordin Ezzatul Syahadah

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Actinobacteria are well known for their production of an extensive array of chemically diverse and medically important secondary metabolites. Fifty two strains of actinobacteria used in this study were divided into 20 colour groups based on their aerial and substrate mycelium colour as well as diffusible pigment production on Yeast Extract Malt Extract (ISP) medium. Antifungal activity was determined against Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, Fusarium oxysporum, Ganoderma boninense, Schizosaccharomyces pombe and Saccharomyces cerevisiae by the agar plug-diffusion method. Ten of the fifty two actinobacterial strains showed strong antifungal activity. Two strains (MA04119 and RHRS) were active against S. pombe, four …

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Relationships Amongst Chlorella Isolates From The Tropical, Temperate And Antarctic Regions Based On Morphological, Biochemical And Molecular Studies / Shamala Marimuthu, Shamala Marimuthu Jan 2011

Relationships Amongst Chlorella Isolates From The Tropical, Temperate And Antarctic Regions Based On Morphological, Biochemical And Molecular Studies / Shamala Marimuthu, Shamala Marimuthu

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Algae from the genus Chlorella are widely distributed on earth, including the Polar Regions. The alga is a model organism for physiology and biochemistry experiments as well as an important organism for biotechnological exploitation. The major objective of this study was to unravel the relationship amongst Chlorella isolates from the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic, tropical and temperate regions based on 18S rDNA sequences as well as morphological and biochemical (fatty acid profiles and pigment composition) features. Eleven isolates of Chlorella, consisting of two Antarctic isolates, one sub–Antarctic isolate, seven tropical isolates and one temperate isolate from the University of Malaya Algae Culture …

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Genetic Regulation Of The Yefm-Yoeb And Pezat Toxin-Antitoxin Loci Of Streptococcus Pneumoniae / Chan Wai Ting., Wai Ting Chan Jan 2011

Genetic Regulation Of The Yefm-Yoeb And Pezat Toxin-Antitoxin Loci Of Streptococcus Pneumoniae / Chan Wai Ting., Wai Ting Chan

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The genome of Streptococcus pneumoniae harbours at least eight putative toxinantitoxin (TA) loci. Two of these TA loci, pezAT and yefM-yoeBSpn, have previously been shown to be functional and the regulation mechanism of both TA loci was investigated in this study. Like most TA loci investigated, both the pezAT and yefMyoeBSpn loci were co-transcribed from σ70-type promoters. Transcriptional fusion assays demonstrated that the PezA and YefMSpn antitoxins served as repressors whereas their respective cognate toxins, PezT and YoeBSpn, served as co-repressors to further repress the activities of their promoters. DNAse I footprinting results indicated that the PezA and YefMSpn antitoxins …

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Antioxidant Activity Of Pleurotus Species And Antidiabetic Activity Of Pleurotus Citrinopileatus (Singer) / Rushitha Sadasevevam, Rushitha Sadasevevam Jan 2011

Antioxidant Activity Of Pleurotus Species And Antidiabetic Activity Of Pleurotus Citrinopileatus (Singer) / Rushitha Sadasevevam, Rushitha Sadasevevam

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The genus Pleurotus comprises some of the most popular edible mushrooms due to their favourable organoleptic and medicinal properties, vigorous growth and undemanding cultivation conditions. Pleurotus species contain a variety of secondary metabolites including various phenolic compounds which have been said to act as excellent antioxidants and possess antidiabetic activity. The antioxidant activity of mycelial extract of nine Pleurotus species and antidiabetic activity for Pleurotus citrinopileatus was investigated. The total phenolic content in mycelial extract of nine Pleurotus species was assayed by Folin-Ciocalteau’s method while antioxidant activity was determined by two different assays namely scavenging effect on 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical …

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Construction And Expression Of Human Adiponectin In Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Expression Systems And The Study Of Its Effect On Selected Blood Parameters And Expression Of Related Genes / Hussin Alwan Rothan Al-Maamuri, Hussin Alwan Rothan Al-Maamuri Jan 2011

Construction And Expression Of Human Adiponectin In Prokaryotic And Eukaryotic Expression Systems And The Study Of Its Effect On Selected Blood Parameters And Expression Of Related Genes / Hussin Alwan Rothan Al-Maamuri, Hussin Alwan Rothan Al-Maamuri

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Adiponectin is one of the most bioactive substances secreted by adipose tissue which is involved in protection against metabolic syndrome, artherosclerosis and type II diabetes. Research into the use of adiponectin as a promising drug for metabolic syndromes requires production of this hormone in high quantities. This may be achieved using recombinant DNA technology, which would also allow the production of different molecular forms as well as providing greater input in terms of understanding its signalling pathway. This study was mainly targeted towards producing adiponectin hormone as a recombinant protein by P. pastoris (P-ADP) as a cheap and convenient eukaryotic …

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Malocclusion Status And Orthodontic Treatment Needs Of 14-Year Old Yemeni Adolescents / Rasheed Abdul Salam Al-Maqtari, Rasheed Abdul Salam Al-Maqtari Jan 2011

Malocclusion Status And Orthodontic Treatment Needs Of 14-Year Old Yemeni Adolescents / Rasheed Abdul Salam Al-Maqtari, Rasheed Abdul Salam Al-Maqtari

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The aim of this study was to develop a national database on the prevalence, severity of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among Yemeni adolescents. Other variables included were geographical zones, gender and urban-rural locations. A multi-stage stratified random sample of 2400 subjects from 60 schools with equal proportion of male and female were selected from nine governorates covering the whole topography of Yemen (coastal, plateau, mountains, desert and islands). Measuring instruments were the conventional FDI/WHO method of occlusal traits (Baume et al., 1973; Berzoukov et al., 1979) and the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN), (Brooke and Shaw, 1989; Richmond …

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The Effect Of Phenotypic Switching On The Biological Properties Of Candida Krusei / Mohd Hafiz Arzmi, Arzmi Mohd Hafiz Jan 2011

The Effect Of Phenotypic Switching On The Biological Properties Of Candida Krusei / Mohd Hafiz Arzmi, Arzmi Mohd Hafiz

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Candida krusei has been identified as an emerging pathogen after Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. Until today, the ability to switch its phenotype in unfavourable environment has not been reported in Candida krusei. This study was carried out in order to evaluate the phenotypic switching ability of Candida krusei and to access how this ability affects the biological properties, adherence capacity and susceptibility towards chlorhexidine (CHX), amphotericin B, nystatin, Piper betle and Nigella sativa aqueous extracts. To induce the switched generations, Candida krusei was cultured on yeast extract potato dextrose (YEPD) agar containing 0.05% of phloxine B. Following a 5-day …

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Effect Of Plant Growth Regulators On Fruit Growth And Quality Development Of Syzygium Samarangense (Water Apple/Wax Apple) / Adel Mohammed H. Al-Saif, Adel Mohammed H. Al-Saif Jan 2011

Effect Of Plant Growth Regulators On Fruit Growth And Quality Development Of Syzygium Samarangense (Water Apple/Wax Apple) / Adel Mohammed H. Al-Saif, Adel Mohammed H. Al-Saif

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The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of Gibberellic Acid (GA3), Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and N-2-chloro-4-pyridyl-N-phenylurea (CPPU) on the growth and quality development of water apple/ wax apple (Syzygium samarangense). GA3 at the concentrations of 0 (water control) 30, 60 and 90 ppm was used in experiment 1. NAA at the concentrations of 0 (water control), 6, 12 and 18 ppm was used in experiment 2. CPPU at the concentrations of 0 (water control) 10, 15 and 20 ppm was used in experiment 3. The swabbing technique of hormone application was used for all plant growth regulator …

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Improvement Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Growth, Yield And Qualtiy By Using Plant Growth Regulators In Vivo And In Vitro Conditions / Mekhled Mutiran Alenazi, Mekhled Mutiran Alenazi Jan 2011

Improvement Of Okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus) Growth, Yield And Qualtiy By Using Plant Growth Regulators In Vivo And In Vitro Conditions / Mekhled Mutiran Alenazi, Mekhled Mutiran Alenazi

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Studies were conducted to investigate the effects of plant growth regulators on okra growth, yield and quality development using different techniques of application in a commercial vegetable field in Banting, Selangor, Malaysia. The experimental design employed on the commercial field was a randomized complete block design (RCBD). The different growth hormones were applied directly, internally, to the selected parts of the okra plant. In the flower injection treatment, injection was applied on the okra flower using IAA at different concentrations. The pod set percentage, and length was maximal in the 25 mg/l IAA treatment compared to the control. Higher percentage …

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Dna Ploidy In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Among Malaysians / Haki Ismail Ibrahim., Ibrahim Haki Ismail Jan 2011

Dna Ploidy In Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Among Malaysians / Haki Ismail Ibrahim., Ibrahim Haki Ismail

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Objective: To determine the prevalence of the state of DNA ploidy in OSCC; to compare the state of DNA ploidy between the tumour and its margin; to investigate the association between DNA ploidy status of surgical margins and type of surgical margins; and to investigate the association between the state of DNA ploidy of OSCC and sociodemographic and clinicopathological parameters. Material and method: Specimens (n=78) consisting of paraffin-embedded tissue of OSCC were selected from University of Malaya Oral Pathology Diagnostic Laboratory archives between 2002 to 2009 and peripheral blood monocytes (PBMC) was used as an external control. The cell/nuclear suspensions …

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Association Between Tnf-A-308 G/A Polymorphism And Oral Cancer Risk Among Malaysian Indian And Indigenous / Mojtaba Golpich, Mojtaba Golpich Jan 2011

Association Between Tnf-A-308 G/A Polymorphism And Oral Cancer Risk Among Malaysian Indian And Indigenous / Mojtaba Golpich, Mojtaba Golpich

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The primary role of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) gene is to regulate immune cells. Dysregulation and, in particular, overproduction of this gene has been found to increase susceptibility to a variety of human diseases such as cancer. The aim of this study is to investigate the association of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in TNF-α −308 promoter and the risk of oral cancer among the Malaysian Indian and Indigenous population.The study included 143 confirmed oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) (mean age = 63.69 ± 12.84) and 79 healthy controls (mean age = 50.43 ± 16.35). The polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment …

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Screening And Partial Purification Of Protease Inhibitors From Senna Surattensis Leaves / Ahmad Firdhaus Arham., Arham Ahmad Firdhaus Jan 2011

Screening And Partial Purification Of Protease Inhibitors From Senna Surattensis Leaves / Ahmad Firdhaus Arham., Arham Ahmad Firdhaus

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This study was done to determine the inhibitory activity that were exhibited by different parts of the local plants in Malaysia selected from the 4 families which are Leguminosae, Rubiaceae, Apocynaceae and Euphorbiaceae. The screening method used in this study are Bradford Assay and Trypsin Inhibitory Assay. Both these assays revealed that Senna surattensis leaves showed the highest inhibitory activity of 83 % compared to other 41 plant samples studied in this study. SDS-PAGE and Tricine SDS on this sample extract showed the presence of this protease inhibitor through the formation of band. From these band also, the molecular weight …

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Analysis Of Transgenic Wild Rice : Molecular Confirmation Of Transgene Presence And Risk Assessment For Pollen Viability / Alireza Saeidi., Alireza Saeidi Jan 2011

Analysis Of Transgenic Wild Rice : Molecular Confirmation Of Transgene Presence And Risk Assessment For Pollen Viability / Alireza Saeidi., Alireza Saeidi

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Rice is one of the major sources of food for the population of the world, and almost 50% of the world population depends on it. Malaysian national rice production was estimated to provide just 60-65% of the domestic requirement, so the strategies that can help to increase rice yield are necessary for the agricultural sector of Malaysia. Towards this, one useful research approach is to reduce or knock down expression of a rice gene using RNA interference (RNAi) with the goal of obtaining a phenotype that is suggestive of its function. This project is a based on the analysis of …

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Biological Activities Of Alpinia Pahangensis And Alpinia Mutica Extracts / Fadhlina Binti Mahfot, Mahfot Fadhlina Jan 2011

Biological Activities Of Alpinia Pahangensis And Alpinia Mutica Extracts / Fadhlina Binti Mahfot, Mahfot Fadhlina

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The aim of the present study is to investigate the biological activities of two selected wild Alpinia species namely, Alpinia pahangensis Ridl. and Alpinia mutica Roxb. Extraction of the rhizomes and leaves was done successively using three solvents with different polarity: hexane, dichloromethane and methanol. The crude extracts were tested for their antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH free radical scavenging method. The antimicrobial activity was investigated based on disc-diffusion assay and minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) against 12 microorganisms consisting of six gram positive bacteria: Bacillus cerues, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococus mutans, Streptococcus …

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Comparative Studies Of Bioethanol Fuel Production And Engine Emission From Different Rotten Fruits Biomasses / Hadeel Mustafa Al-Yamani, Hadeel Mustafa Al-Yamani Jan 2011

Comparative Studies Of Bioethanol Fuel Production And Engine Emission From Different Rotten Fruits Biomasses / Hadeel Mustafa Al-Yamani, Hadeel Mustafa Al-Yamani

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The unsustainable energy resources like fossil fuel are going to be depleted in the next few decades and the trends in biofuel production from biomass are gaining popularity to encounter the expected energy crisis in the world. Ethanol is the most widely used liquid biofuel and is produced as a result of fermentation process from sugars, starches or cellulosie biomass including fruit wastes. In this study rotten rambutan, mango, banana and pineapple fruits were utilized for bioethanol production. Rotten fruits were used to produce bioethanol by fermentation using yeast (Saccromyces cerevisiae ). Different parameters including pH, TSS, glucose concentration, retention …

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Genetic Variation And Differentiation Between Cultured And Wild Populations Of Channa Striata (Haruan) From Microsatellite Markers / Jothi Annavadivoo A/P Balasingam., Jothi Annavadivoo Balasingam Jan 2011

Genetic Variation And Differentiation Between Cultured And Wild Populations Of Channa Striata (Haruan) From Microsatellite Markers / Jothi Annavadivoo A/P Balasingam., Jothi Annavadivoo Balasingam

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The snakehead fish (Channa striata) is a freshwater fish species indigenous to Malaysia. Channa striata (C. striata), lo cally known as Haruan is valued as a natural remedy in traditional medicine as well as a reputable source of protein. The rapid progress of scientific validation research on the therapeutic properties of the species has spurred the equally rapid expansion of commercialised products that capitalises on these unique yet beneficial qualities of C. striata. Dependence on the wild in order to meet the increasing demand on the species is no longer a feasible option whereby, deteriorating natural abundance due to anthropogenic …

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Seagrass Mapping And Distribution In Relation To Water Quality Using Gis In Sungai Johor, Peninsular Malaysia / Noor Aini Ahmad, Noor Aini Ahmad Jan 2011

Seagrass Mapping And Distribution In Relation To Water Quality Using Gis In Sungai Johor, Peninsular Malaysia / Noor Aini Ahmad, Noor Aini Ahmad

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Seagrass meadows are noted for their extremely high productivity and contribution of valuable ecosystem functions and services to coastal zone. Seagrasses which are vulnerable to the changes of water and environmental quality are increasingly threatened by human activities resulting in a deterioration of water quality. An environmental study on seagrass was conducted at Sungai Johor, Peninsular Malaysia. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between species diversity and distribution of seagrasses and various environmental (water quality) factors. Three (3) seagrass species were found along Sungai Johor which identified as Halophila ovalis, Halophila spinulosa and Enhalus acoroides. Halophila …

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Exploring The Efficacy Of Integrated Pest Management Technology And Innovation Diffusion In Malaysia : A Case Study Approach / Frances Mary Penafort, Frances Mary Penafort Jan 2011

Exploring The Efficacy Of Integrated Pest Management Technology And Innovation Diffusion In Malaysia : A Case Study Approach / Frances Mary Penafort, Frances Mary Penafort

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In spite of advancements in integrated pest management technology and innovation in the 1990’s, there was a growing interest in the international scene that rice farmers’ pest management decision making had changed little over the years. This alarming discovery was made in comparison to the 1970’s era, where agrochemical organisations played a vital role in the development of integrated pest management practices and farmers were encouraged to use pesticides as necessary inputs. Today most rice farmers strongly relied on these pesticides as they perceived that pesticides were necessary for high production, contrary to the advancements made in pest management. The …

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