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    • An Analytical Model of the Power Law Distributions in the Complex Network 

      Takagi, Kosuke (2012-08)
      It is known that complex networks in nature exhibit some significant statistical features. We notice power law distributions which frequently emerge with respect to network structures of various quantities. One example ...
    • Anaplerosis in cancer: Another step beyond the warburg effect 

      Ochoa-Ruiz, Estefania; Diaz-Ruiz, Rodrigo (Scientific Research Publishing, 2016-10)
      Biosynthesis is up-regulated in tumors and thus the demand for anabolic intermediates is increased. The metabolic routes providing the building blocks for macromolecules are thus a very attractive target as they are not ...
    • Android Based Medicine Reminder System 

      Machuka, Amerdave Emmanuel (University of Embu, 2019)
      In Modern healthcare, most of the errors have been identified in Out-patient medication administration. These medication errors are caused due to under or overdoses and forgot to take medicines at the proper time. Because ...
    • Anesthesia Alert—A Preoperative Safety Concept for the Surgeon 

      Protyniak, Bogdan; Pearce, Paul; Giambarberi, Luciana; Kumar, Atul; Goldfarb, Michael A. (Scientific Research, 2015-04)
      Background: Advances in modern medicine and surgical technique have allowed patients with multiple comorbidities to undergo invasive surgery electively. This places additional stress on hospital resources to anticipate ...
    • Anger and Contested Place in the Social World 

      TenHouten, Warren D. (Scientific Research, 2018-07)
      The root term angr includes in its meaning anger-rage and sadness-grief, which today are recognized as two primary or basic emotions. Anger involves the brain’s “rage system”, an architecture widely represented in the ...
    • Anger and Contested Place in the Social World 

      TenHouten, Warren D. (Scientific Research Publishing, 2018-06-05)
      The root term angr includes in its meaning anger-rage and sadness-grief, which today are recognized as two primary or basic emotions. Anger involves the brain’s “rage system”, an architecture widely represented in the ...
    • Anisotropy of Photocatalytic Properties in Nanostructured Photocatalysts 

      Wang, Huanchun; Qiao, Lina; Xu, Haomin; Lin, Yuanhua; Shen, Yang; Nan, Cewen (Scientific Research, 2016-04)
      Energy band engineering and the nature of surface/interface of a semiconductor play a significant role in searching high efficiency photocatalysts. Actually, the active facets, morphology controlling, especially the ...
    • Annotations of novel antennae-expressed genes in male Glossina morsitans morsitans tsetse flies 

      Bwana, Billiah K.; Mireji, Paul O.; Obiero, George F.; Gakii, Consolata; Akoth, Modesta O.; Mugweru, Julius N.; Nyabuga, Franklin N.; Wachira, Benson M.; Bateta, Rosemary; Ng’ang’a, Margaret M.; Hassanali, Ahmed (Plos 1, 2022-08)
      Tsetse flies use antennal expressed genes to navigate their environment. While most canonical genes associated with chemoreception are annotated, potential gaps with important antennal genes are uncharacterized in Glossina ...
    • Antagonistic conflict of Trichoderma harzianum against fruit rots pathogens 

      Udhav Narba, Bhale (African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)
      Present work was investigated the study of infected fruits and its pathogens and checked the antagonistic activity with Trichoderma harzianum. Ficus carica was to be found highly mycotoxic due to more pathogens followed ...
    • Anti-Bacterialactivities And Phytochemical Screening Of Extracts Of Different Parts Of Thalictrum Rhynchocarpum 

      Mayeku, Philip Wafula; Hassanali, Ahmed M.; Kiremire, Bernard T.; Odalo, Josiah O.; Hertweck, Christian (2013)
      Parts of the plant Thalictrum rhyncocarpum are used in herbal medicine in Kenya to treat various infections. The aim of this study was to evaluate in-vitro anti-bacteria activities and phytochemical profiles of solvent ...
    • Anti-browning methods on fresh-cut fruits and fruit juice: A Review 

      Afoakwah, A. N. (African Science Publications, 2020-10-05)
      Enzymatic browning is an economically important disorder that degrades the sensory characteristics, and prevent consumer from purchasing fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Prevention and control of enzymatic browning in ...
    • Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Secondary Metabolites of Fagaropsis Angolensis (Engl.) H.M. Gardner 

      Wambua, Mukavi Justus (University of Embu, 2020-12-11)
      Cancer has become a key public health affliction worldwide. Recent studies have shown that genetic factors cause only 5–10% of all human cancers, while the rest are caused by lifestyle. Epidemiological and clinical studies ...
    • Anti-inflammatory norhopanes from the root bark of Fagaropsis angolensis (Engl.) H.M.Gardner 

      Nyaga, Justine M.; Mukavia, Justus; Omosa, Leonidah Kerubo; Ngnitedemb, Vaderament Nchiozem; Omoled, Ruth; Bitchagnoc, Gabin Thierry M.; Spitellere, Michael (Elsevier, 2020-06-17)
      Two new norhopane derivatives namely 3β,6β,22-trihydroxy-7β,11α-di[(4-hydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-21αH-24- norhopa-4(23)-ene (1) and 3β,6β,22-trihydroxy-7β-[(4-hydroxybenzoyl)oxy]-21αH-24-norhopa-4(23)-ene (2) together with two ...
    • Anti-plasmodial Activity of Some Kenyan Medicinal Plant Extracts Singly and in Combination with Chloroquine 

      Muregi, F.W.; Chhabra, S.C.; Njagi, Eliud N.; Lang’at, C.; Njue, Wilson N.; Orago, A.S.; Omar, S.A.; Ndiege, I.O. (Wiley InterScience, 2004)
      Sixty organic and aqueous extracts of eleven plants used for the control of malaria by local communities in Kisii District, Kenya were screened for in vitro anti-plasmodial activity. The plants selection was based on ...
    • Antibacterial Activity of Tea Senna Leaf Extracts on Standard Laboratory Bacteria Strains 

      Brian, Baraka (University of Embu, 2021-09)
      Senna tea is a popular herbal remedy that’s often marketed as a laxative, weight loss aid, and detox method. However, there’s little scientific evidence to support the efficacy of Senna tea for most of these uses aside ...
    • Antibioprophylaxy by the Surgery Staff in the Teaching Hospital Gabriel Touré in Mali 

      Dembélé, Bakary Tientigui; Traoré, Alhassane; Togo, Adégné; Kanté, Lassana; Diakité, Ibrahim; Traoré, Amadou; Cissoko, Bourama Emmanuel; Konaté, Madiassa; Karembé, Boubacar; Coulibaly, Yacaria; Keita, Soumeila; Keita, Mamby; Diallo, Souleymane; Diallo, Gangaly (Scientific Research, 2015-03)
      This prospective survey was conducted from February to December 2014 about the use ceftriaxone (ceftriaz) for antibioprophylaxy concerning 300 patients by the surgery staff in the Gabriel Touré Teaching Hospital in Mali. ...
    • Antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolated from Nairobi River 

      Budambula, Nancy; Mwachiro, E.C.; Gitonga, N.M. (2006)
      This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolated from six sites along the pollution gradient of Nairobi River. Bacteria were isolated by standard methods and grouped into 3 categories; enteric ...
    • Antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolated from Nairobi River. 

      Budambula, N.L.M.; Mwachiro, E.C.; Gitonga, N.M. (2006)
      This study aimed to evaluate the antibiotic resistance of bacteria isolated from six sites along the pollution gradient of Nairobi River. Bacteria were isolated by standard Methods and grouped into 3 categories; enteric ...
    • Antibiotic resistance of bacteria responsible for lower respiratory tract infections seen in the University Hospital of Befelatanana Antananarivo Madagascar 

      Zafindrasoa Domoina Rakotovao-Ravahatra*, Fidiniana Mamy Randriatsarafara and Andriamiadana Luc Rakotovao (African Science Publications, 2021-04-05)
      The majority of bacteria responsible for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTIs) are multiresistant to antibiotics. The objectives of this study are to describe the antibiotic resistance of these bacteria in LRTIs and ...
    • Antimicrobial Activity of Citrus limon on Escherichia coli Indicator Strain 

      Mwangi, Naomi Muringo (University of Embu, 2019)
      The purpose of this research was to evaluate antimicrobial activity of Citrus limon on pathogenic bacterial species Escherichia coli. Lemon is a citrus fruit and is an important medicinal plant of family Rutacea. It ...