In present study an attempt has been made to prepare new polymers depending on Cellulose viscous pulps to study the adsorption activity for removal of heavy metal ions from single aqueous solution. Barley and Corn Straw have been used for the extraction of crude pulps. Grafted viscous pulp has been prepared by using acrylamide as a monomer and benzoyl peroxide as an initiator in different ratios at different conditions of temperature and time. Epichlorohydrin was used as cross linking agent under the optimum conditions of grafting for the preparation of Grafted cross linked viscous pulps. The grafting percentage, grafting efficiency percentage and swelling behavior of new polymers were also studied. The structures of these compounds were established by using FTIR and elemental analysis. For the removal of chromium and nickel ions from an aqueous single metal solution the graft pulp copolymer and grafted crosslink viscous pulps were used as adsorbents. The results of the present study revealed that the ratio of pulp to monomer 1:4g/g, ratio of cellulose to initiator 1: 0.3g/g, grafting time 3 hours and grafting temperature 70 ◦C showed the optimum conditions of grafting. All the polymers synthesized in the present study showed the activity to remove heavy metal ions from an aqueous solution and the maximum activity have been shown when the cross linking agent was used in the synthesis

A simple, precise and gradient RP- HPLC method has been developed and validated for Aciclovir raw and in tablet formulation. The proposed method was validated to obtain official requirements including accuracy, linearity, precision, selectivity and stability. The estimation was developed on C(18) column reversed-phase using the mobile phase composition as Phosphate buffer: methanol in the ratio (60:40 %. v/v). 1ml /minute was the flow rate and the maximum absorption were observed at 290 nm using Shimadzu SPD-20A Prominence UV-Vis detector. Aciclovir showed a precise and good linearity, the concentration range was 5-25 μg/mL. The RP-HPLC, assay showed the highest purity ranging 99.59 to 100.97% for Acyclovir tablet formulation. 100.19 % was the mean percentage purity. The Aciclovir retention time was found to be 3.01 minutes. The method accuracy was showed by statistical analysis.

Photoxidation of palm oil, like other forms of oils/lipids oxidation has adverse effects on the physicochemical qualities of the oil including depletion of essential antioxidants and formation of free radicals which could be injurious to tissues. Unfortunately, this widely consumed edible vegetable oil is usually stored or displayed for sale in plastic containers under direct sun light and unknowingly subjecting the oil to photoxidation. This work therefore sought to evaluate the possible effect of long term consumption of palm oil exposed to light on some reproductive parameters in male wistar rats. Male wistar rats weighing 85g to 120g and aged 19 to 23 weeks were randomly divided into a control and photoxidised palm oil (PPO)-fed groups of five rats each. The control group was fed on normal rat chow while the PPO diet group was fed on photoxidized palm oil diet. The duration of feeding was 13 weeks after which the rats were euthanized, blood samples collected while testes were harvested from them for determination of relevant parameters. The result showed a significantly reduced seminal pH in the PPO-fed group compared with control (P<0.01). Sperm motility (%) and viability (%) were significantly decreased (P<0.01 and P<0.01 respectively) in the PPO-fed group compared with control. The PPO-fed group had significantly decreased (P<0.001) sperm count and a significantly increased percentage of morphologically defective sperm cells (p<0.05) compared to the control. Serum testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH) were significantly decreased (P<0.001, P<0.01 and P<0.001 respectively) in the PPO-fed rats compared with control. In conclusion, long term consumption of PPO diet impairs reproductive function in male wistar rats

Grain starch in general has wide array of applications in industry, food preparation, paper surface coating and textiles. Many of the important functional properties of starch including the emulsion capacity, water and oil absorption, least gelation concentration and foaming capacity can be substantially improved from physical and chemical modifications. In this review, current and advances in grain starch modification technology was examined and the functional properties compared with the unmodified sample. Chemical modifications such as crosslinking starch granules with variety of cross-linkers such as citric acid improved the functional properties of acha starch significantly. The least gelation concentration (LGC) increased from 6% to 8% and the pasting viscosity also decreased to 25Cp Other chemical modification techniques examined include oxidation and acid treatment or mild hydrolysis. Several starch oxidizing agents were reviewed and the effect of sodium hypochlorite (3% active chlorine) on acha starch was compared to the native starch. Oxidation further reduced the pasting viscosity of native sample from 30Cp to 20Cp whilst the least gelation concentration was also reduced to 6%. Acid treatment affected the pasting viscosity of acha starch substantially (15Cp) whilst the LGC increased to 14%. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of modified samples showed effects on starch granule morphology

Dermatoglyphics is the branch of science concerned with the study of prints on the fingers, palm, soles, and feet. This branch of science is an offshoot of anatomical sciences. Dermatoglyphics as an aspect of science has been studied widely by lots of ardent researchers and have been used to solve lots of problems relating to peoples’ identity and ancestry. Although, dermatoglyphics can be studied at three levels (1, 2, and 3) only level 1 (arches, loops, and whorls) have been explored. 99.9% of the works on dermatoglyphics is at level 1 but very few Nigerian indigenous works have been done at level 2 (bifurcations, trifurcations, bridges, ridge ending, enclosures, dots, opposed bifurcations, double bifurcations, island etc). This raises the question, what about level 2 and 3 study? Aim & Objectives: It is possible for one to think that the reason researchers have not dealt extensively on level 2 dermatoglyphics is lack of procedural knowledge and the understanding of the concept. Hence this study was done to explicitly showcase the procedures dermatoglyphics at level 2. Materials and Methods: Data Capture: The use of digital print scanner with very high resolution not less than 9000x4800 dpi (Hp G3110 Scanjet Scanner) which ensures the images are clear and visible. 2)Transfer of Prints: The captured prints are then transferred to a laptop system (computer) via a set of USB cords for examination. 3)Examination of Prints: The prints are assembled into the various categories following the objectives, each print intended to be studied will be zoomed and magnified using the magnification tool in the laptop (computer) for clarity and visibility. I) Make a straight horizontal and vertical line across the print on each finger or toe which divides it into quadrants. II) Examine each quadrant for digital patterns present. Taking note of the morphology of the patterns known. III) Identify and group the patterns seen for each finger or toe. IV) Summation- sum up the patterns for the left and right hands or foot, V) Compute into a statistical tool for analysis. Conclusion: There was marked difference between the males and females in the distribution of the patterns with the females having consistently higher values. Though the females had higher value of the Paul’s Index.

Medicated soaps for external uses are necessary to avoid related infections or diseases caused by some microorganisms. In the present study, four medicated soaps: Dettol, Protex, Dermoviva, and AB+ were investigated for their antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp and Candida albicans. Marseille soap was used as control. The antimicrobial effectiveness of selected medicated soaps was determined using paper disc and well methods. Soaps tested in the present research work showed varied levels of activity against the tested microbes. Among them, AB+ was the most active product, while Protex showed the lowest activity against the tested organisms’ species.

The roles of sex hormones have been under the scope of study for so long by physiologists as well as clinicians. Their actions on the cardiovascular system are undeniable and evidence is growing. Many research investigated the connection between the levels and the protective mechanisms on CVS physiology. It is a popular belief among clinicians that estrogens are powerful protectors of cardiovascular events; but, the notion that testosterone is as well was a novel concept. Testosterone was associated for the longest time with the bad and negative effects on the CVS, such as, increasing the risk for cardiac hypertrophy.

The aim of the study is to explore the psychological concerns and complexity in human relationships in D.H Lawrence‟s selected novels. D. H. Lawrence is a well-known English novelist whose novels represent an extended reflection upon the dehumanizing effects of modernity and industrialization. In them, some of the issues Lawrence explores are emotional health, vitality, spontaneity and instinct. The novelist has a great concern for the welfare of man who has lost faith in domestic life. His novels which discusses the complex human relationships and explores the ways of strengthening the domestic life.

The purpose of the study was to establish the extent to which school feeding programmes influence performance of learners in primary school education in Baringo County. The study concludes that feeding programs enhance pupil’s participation in class assignment duties and discussion. There are only a few meals provided during the day hence pupil do not fully participate in class work rendering to low performance, the healthy pupils in the center are always active and perform well in the exam and a feeding program is important than other factors towards the improved performance. The findings of this study may be of use to the various primary schools for it would assist them understand better the issues related to school feeding programmes. This would see school managers in the various centres provide learners with balanced feeding programs and create awareness to parents on its importance to proper learning and holistic development of their children. The study would also go a long way to helping the government in making relevant policy to safeguard the wellbeing of primary school learners by providing well-balanced feeding programs to these centres as well as budgetary allocation to the same.

The present study examined the anticonvulsant activity of the methanol stem bark extract of PK in mice and day old chicks against maximal electroshock (MES), pentylenetetrazole (PTZ), picrotoxin (PIC), and strychnine (STR) induced seizures. The CNS depressant ability of the extract was also investigated using diazepam-induced sleep test, and it was observed to significantly and dose dependently increase the sleep duration in the diazepam sleep test. The extract and fractions significantly and dose dependently increase the latency to onset of seizure in the PTZ and picrotoxin tests. In the strychnine test, the extract significantly increased the latency to seizure onset at the highest dose of 200 mg/kg, though none of the mice was protected from seizure as was the case with PTZ and PIC induced seizures. Considering the overall effect of PK, it may be concluded that the extract contains bioactive principles acting via enhancement of GABA inhibitory activity, and a second possibility via antagonism of the glutamate-NMDA receptors

We conducted the study to find out the influence of Depressive Disorder (DD) on attention among undergraduate students of Southern Taraba State. Eighty-four (84) undergraduate students drawn from Wukari and Ibbi Local Government Areas of Taraba State participated in the survey. Subjects filled the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Data collected was analyzed using Pearson’s r and the finding showed that there is a significant negative relationship between DD and attention in learning, r = -.505, p < 0.0001. In the survey sample, the degree of the effects of the levels of depressive disorder (Borderline – Severe) on attention does not significantly differ, F (3, 49) = 2.668, p = 0.058. Over 63% of the sample was identified as having depressive symptoms ranging from borderline to severe. Following these findings, we concluded that DD negatively affect attention in learning among the study sample and thus, recommended that the university management through the guidance and counselling unit should provide necessary professional psychological help to students that reported the symptoms of DD.

The present study was to extract the plant material of medicinal plant Melia azedarach, with different solvents (methanol, chloroform, ethyl-acetate and hexane) and isolate various novel compounds. The isolated compounds were identified by spectroscopic techniques.

The objective of this research is to find out the influence of warm compression on childbirth pain active phase stage I. this research used Quasi Eksperimental method with non equivalent control grup pre-test and post-test approach. Technique of collecting data used Accidental sampling with 30 samples of respondents. Collecting data used T-test. From the statistical test paired T-test result showed T value 6,959 with Asymp sig: 0.000 when 0.000 < 0.05. It’s means the influence of warm compression on childbirth pain of active phase stage I.

Abstract: Multiple myeloma is hematological malignancy characterized by a clonal proliferation of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow secreting a monoclonal immunoglobulin. Approximately 20% of patients with newly diagnosed myeloma present with renal failure and it is the second most common cause of death in these patients. This study was undertaken to review the spectrum of cases of myeloma from an exclusive renal centre. Renal disease was present in all patients before myeloma was diagnosed. All the 36 patients showed 'M'spike in serum electrophoresis and deranged renal function. Renal diseases consisted of mainly of acute renal failure (51%), chronic renal failure (36%) and nephrotic syndrome (13%). Thus, acute renal failure is the most common renal disease preceding the diagnosis of myeloma. Hence it is necessary to look for potential renal impairment in myeloma patients as reversal of renal function can be achieved with chemotherapy and hemodialysis treatment.

This study aims to analyze the performance of banks owned by DKI Jakarta Provincial Government - Bank DKI in terms of RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earning, Capital), and compare the financial performance of Bank DKI in the year of 2016 and 2017 . The method used in this research is RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earning, Capital), while the long-term goal is modeling the assessment of the financial strategy of the Regional Development Bank. The action plan: (1) Formulate the problem, (2) Compile frame, (3) Prepare hypothesis (4) Conducting experiments / data processing (4) Drawing conclusions, (6) Reporting and scientific publications in the journal ISSN