Vol. 7 No. 2 (2008)

Full Issue

Research Article

  • The Relationship Between Caloric Beverage Consumption and Body Mass Index in Turkish University Students

    Efsun Karabudak, Gul Kiziltan
    202–207
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.202.207

  • Effect of Water Extract of Labisia pumila Var Alata on Aorta of Ovariectomized Sprague Dawley Rats

    Ayida Al-Wahaibi, W.M. Wan Nazaimoon, W.N. Norsyam, H.S. Farihah, A.L. Azian
    208–213
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.208.213

  • Processing Effects on the Nutritional and Anti-Nutritional Contents of African Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa Benth.) Seed

    Christiana N. Esenwah, Marcel J. Ikenebomeh
    214–217
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.214.217

  • Effect of Chemical Content and Physical Characteristics on Nutritional Value of Wheat Varieties Collected from Thrace Region

    Levent Coskuntuna, Fisun Koc, Fatma Coskun
    218–221
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.218.221

  • The Effect of Bacteria+Enzyme Mixture Silage Inoculant on the Fermentation Characteristic, Cell Wall Contents and Aerobic Stabilities of Maize Silage

    Ahmad Imad, Levent Coskuntuna, M. Levent Ozduven
    222–226
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.222.226

  • Biochemical Implication of Long Term Administration of Halofantrine Hydrochloride (Halfan) on Estradiol Levels of Female Wistar Rats

    C.N.C. Ugochukwu, P.E. Ebong, E.U. Eyong
    227–230
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.227.230

  • Occurrence of Salmonella in Chicken Carcasses and Giblets in Meknes-Morocco

    Chaiba Abdellah, Rhazi Filali Fouzia, Chahlaoui Abdelkader, Soulaymani Bencheikh Rachida, Zerhouni Mouloud
    231–233
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.231.233

  • Gender Differences in Adult`s Knowledge about Dietary Fats, Cholesterol, Fiber and Energy

    Ayse Ozfer Ozcelik, Asli Ucar
    234–239
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.234.239

  • Study of Mycoprotein Production Using Fusarium oxysporum PTCC 5115 and Reduction of its RNA Content

    Zahra Ahangi, Seyed Abbas Shojaosadati, Houshang Nikoopour
    240–243
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.240.243

  • Assessment of Peppers and Soils for Some Heavy Metals from Irrigated Farmlands on the Bank of River Challawa, Northern Nigeria

    U.A. Awode, A. Uzairu, M.L. Balarabe, G.F.S. Harrisson, O.J. Okunola
    244–248
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.244.248

  • Improving the Quality of Sago Pith and Rumen Content Mixture as Poultry Feed Through Fermentation by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens

    Wizna, Hafil Abbas, Yose Rizal, Abdi Dharma, I. Putu Kompiang
    249–254
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.249.254

  • Effect of Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to an Aqueous Extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) on Postnatal Growth in Sprague-Dawley Rats

    E.E. Iyare, F.E. Iyare
    255–257
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.255.257

  • Effects of Aqueous Extract of Triplochiton scleroxylon on White Blood Cell Differentials in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rabbits

    T.P. Prohp, L.C. Anyanwu, S.C. Uzoaru, P.C. Onyebuagu, N. Obeto, I.O. Onoagbe
    258–261
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.258.261

  • Effect of a Nigerian Type Diet on Indices of Cell Proliferation

    A. Osagie, G. Eriyamremu, T.P. Prohp
    262–265
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.262.265

  • Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Adult Patients with Asthma

    Mohamed Saleh Mohamed
    266–272
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.266.272

  • Administration of Lycopene and Beta-Carotene Decreased Risks of Pneumonia among Children

    Mohamed S. Mohamed, Mahmoud T. El Mougi, Esaam H. Mansour, Hesham H. Saad
    273–277
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.273.277

  • Fatty Acid Composition, Tocopherols and Beta-Carotene Content in Polish Commercial Vegetable Oils

    Ryszard Rafalowski, Zofia Zegarska, Andrzej Kuncewicz, Zbigniew Borejszo
    278–282
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.278.282

  • No Effect of Pre Race Supplementation with Vitamins and Minerals on Performance in an Ultra-Endurance Race

    Frohnauer Armin, Schwanke Maike, Kulow Wolfgang, Kohler Gotz, Knechtle Beat
    283–286
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.283.286

  • A Comparative Study on the Effects of Excessive Consumption of Ginger, Clove, Red Pepper and Black Pepper on the Histology of the Kidney

    A.O. Nwaopara, M.A.C. Odike, U. Inegbenebor, S.O. Nwaopara, G.I. Ewere
    287–291
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.287.291

  • Effect of Fermentation on Some Chemical and Nutritive Properties of Berlandier Nettle Spurge (Jatropha cathartica) and Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) Seeds

    Oladele Ebun- Oluwa Peace, Oshodi Aladesanmi A.
    292–296
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.292.296

  • Evaluation of Selected Species of Tree Fodders Cultivated for Feeding Ruminants in the Hills of Nepal

    R.C. Khanal, C.R. Upreti
    297–302
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.297.302

  • Heat Stability and Quality Characteristics of Postpartum Buffalo Milk

    H.H. Arain, M. Khaskheli, M.A. Arain, A.H. Soomro, A.H. Nizamani
    303–307
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.303.307

  • Screening of Tomatoes and Onions for Trace Metals from Irrigated Farmlands on the Bank of River Challawa, Nigeria

    A. Uzairu, M.S. Abdullahi, G.F.S. Harrison, M.L. Balarabe, O.J. Okunola
    308–311
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.308.311

  • Daily Consumption of Marjoram Oil Improve the Health Status of Patients with Asthma

    Mohamed S. Mohamed, Hisham H. Saad, Mai G. Abd El Khalek
    312–316
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.312.316

  • Effect of Parboiling on the Composition and Physicochemical Properties of Treculia africana Seed Flours

    L.M. Nwokocha, J.O. Ugbomoiko
    317–320
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.317.320

  • Effects of Malt Addition and Fermentation on Sensory Characteristics of Formulated Cereal Based Complementary Food

    C.U. Odumodu
    321–324
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.321.324

  • Nutritional Evaluation and Physiochemical Properties of Boiled and Fried Tree Locust

    Nafisa M. El Hassan, Sara Y. Hamed, Amro B. Hassan, Mohamed M. Eltayeb, Elfadil E. Babiker
    325–329
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.325.329

  • Nutritional Evaluation and Physiochemical Properties of Processed Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis Hook) Seed Flour

    Elfadil E. Babiker, Sara Y. Hamed, Nafisa M. El Hassan, Amro B. Hassan, Mohamed M. Eltayeb
    330–334
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.330.334

  • Effect of Fermentation, Malt-Pretreatment and Cooking on Antinutritional Factors and Protein Digestibility of Sorghum Cultivars

    Wedad Wedad, H. Abdelhaleem, Abdullahi H. El Tinay, Abdelmoneim I. Mustafa, Elfadil E. Babiker
    335–341
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.335.341

  • The Investigation of Chemical Composition and Functional Properties of Water Yam (Dioscorea alata): Effect of Varietal Differences

    O.O. Iweala, H.O. Oselebe, E.A. Udensi
    342–344
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.342.344

  • Digestibility of Neutral Lipids and Phospholipids from Isocaloric Leguminous Based Diets by Rats

    A.A. Odutuga, F.A. Bamisaye, A.A. Amballi, G.B. Adebayo
    345–348
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.345.348

  • Effects of Nutrient Sources and Environmental Factors on the Cultivation and Yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)

    V.I. Ibekwe, P.I. Azubuike, E.U. Ezeji, E.C. Chinakwe
    349–351
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.349.351

  • Fururndu, a Meat Substitute from Fermented Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Seed: Investigation on Amino Acids Composition, Protein Fractions, Minerals Content and HCl-Extractability and Microbial Growth

    Abu El Gasim A. Yagoub, Mohammed A. Mohammed
    352–358
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.352.358

  • Biochemical and Histomorphological Study of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Rabbits

    Sajad Hussain Mir, Abdul Baqui, R.C. Bhagat, M.M. Darzi, Abdul Wahid Shah
    359–364
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.359.364

  • Igbo Traditional Food System: Documentation, Uses and Research Needs

    E.C. Okeke, H.N. Eneobong, A.O. Uzuegbunam, A.O. Ozioko, H. Kuhnlein
    365–376
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.365.376

  • Body Mass Index and its Relationship with Hematological Indices in Iranian Women

    Z. Paknahad, S. Mahboob, N. Omidvar, M. Ebrahimi, A. Ostadrahimi, Sh. Afiatmilani
    377–380
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.377.380

  • Effect of Cassava Variety on the Quality and Shelf Stability of Soy-Garri

    F.M. Ugwu, M.O. Odo
    381–384
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.381.384

  • The Effects of Dietary Graded Leucaena leucocephala Seeds on Performance and Blood Parameters in Broiler Chicks

    Khadiga Abbas Abdelati, Mohamed Elamin Ahmed, Hasabelrasoul Hussein Mohamed
    385–390
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.385.390

  • Effect of Propolis on Two Bacterial Species with Probiotic Potential

    M.S.Y. Haddadin, I. Nazer, Sara` Jamal Abu Raddad, R.K. Robinson
    391–394
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2008.391.394