Vol. 8 No. 7 (2009)

Full Issue

Research Article

  • Effect of Small Peptide Chelate Chromium on Growth Performance, Organ Development and Serum Traits in Spargue-Dawley Rats

    Chen Jin, Wang Zhi-Sheng, Zhou An-Guo
    912–916
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.912.916

  • Marketability and Nutritional Qualities of Some Edible Forest Insects in Benue State, Nigeria

    F.S. Agbidye, T.I. Ofuya, S.O. Akindele
    917–922
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.917.922

  • Evaluation of Vitamin B6 Status of Adult Saudis in Al-Qassim Region-Saudi Arabia

    Khalid S. Al-Numair
    923–927
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.923.927

  • Acetaminophen Induced Hepatic Toxicity: Protective Role of Ageratum conyzoides

    S.O. Ita, E.O. Akpanyung, B.I. Umoh, E.E. Ben, S.O. Ukafia
    928–932
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.928.932

  • Calcium Bioavailability from Diets Based on White Cheese Containing Probiotics or Synbiotics in Short-Time Study in Rats

    Jan Klobukowski, Monika Modzelewska-Kapitula, Kazimierz Kornacki
    933–936
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.933.936

  • Assessment of Nutritional Status of Queens College Students of Lagos State, Nigeria

    O. Akinyemi, A.G. Ibraheem
    937–939
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.937.939

  • Some Edible Insect Species Consumed by the People of Benue State, Nigeria

    F.S. Agbidye, T.I. Ofuya, S.O. Akindele
    946–950
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.946.950

  • Effect of Chicken Plasma Protein Powder on Performance and Cellular Immunity of Piglets

    Wei Yao, Wang Zhi-Sheng, Zhou An-Guo
    951–954
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.951.954

  • Comparative Study of Sun Drying and Solar Tent Drying of Hyperopisus bebe occidentalis

    R.O. Ojutiku, R.J. Kolo, M.L. Mohammed
    955–957
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.955.957

  • Nutritional Status and Determinants of Malnutrition in Children under Three Years of Age in Nghean, Vietnam

    Nguyen Ngoc Hien, Nguyen Ngoc Hoa
    958–964
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.958.964

  • Analysis of Egeria radiata and Thais coronata Shells as Alternative Source of Calcium for Food Industry in Nigeria

    S.P. Malu, A.E. Abara, G.O. Obochi, B.I. Ita, C.A. Edem
    965–969
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.965.969

  • Effect of Garlic Extracts on Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Induced Fibroid in Wistar Rats

    G.O. Obochi, S.P. Malu, M. Obi-Abang, Y. Alozie, M.A. Iyam
    970–976
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.970.976

  • Correlations Between the Composition of Moroccan Urinary Stones and the Risk Factors (Food Habit)

    Laziri Fatiha, Rhazi Filali Fouzia, Amechrouq Ali, Soulaymani Abdelmajid
    977–982
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.977.982

  • Nutrient Intake and Digestibility of West African Dwarf Bucks Fed Cassava Peel-Cassava Leaf Meal Based Diets in South Eastern Nigeria

    A.I. Ukanwoko, F.O. Ahamefule, S.N. Ukachukwu
    983–987
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.983.987

  • Effect of Cooking and Drum Drying on the Nutritive Value of Sorghum-Pigeon Pea Composite Flour

    Mazaher Abd-El-Rahim Mohammed, Hattim Makki Mohamed Makki, Abd-El-Moneim Ibrahim Mustafa
    988–992
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.988.992

  • Influence of the Variety and Cooking Method on Glycemic Index of Yam

    Nestor Kouakou Kouassi, Georges Gnomblesson Tiahou, Jacko Rhedoor Fete Abodo, Massara Camara-Cisse, Georges N`Guessan Amani
    993–999
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.993.999

  • Vitamin A Content of Southeastern Nigerian Vegetable Dishes, Their Consumption Pattern and Contribution to Vitamin A Requirement of Pregnant Women in Calabar Urban, Nigeria

    I.O. Williams, R.S. Parker, J. Swanson
    1000–1004
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1000.1004

  • Profile of the African Bread Fruit (Treculia africana)

    V.N. Osabor, D.A. Ogar, P.C. Okafor, G.E. Egbung
    1005–1008
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1005.1008

  • Evaluation of Isoflavone Rich Soy Protein Supplementation for ostmenopausal Therapy

    Gita Radhakrishnan, Rashmi, Neera Agarwal, Neelam B. Vaid
    1009–1017
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1009.1017

  • Anti - Diabetic Properties and Toxicological Studies of Triplochiton scleroxylon on the Liver Enzymes in Normal and Streptozotocin - induced Diabetic Rabbits

    T.P. Prohp, I.O. Onoagbe
    1018–1024
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1018.1024

  • Anti - Diabetic Properties and Toxicological Studies of Triplochiton scleroxylon on the Heart Enzymes in Normal and Streptozotocin - induced Diabetic Rabbits

    T.P. Prohp, I.O. Onoagbe
    1025–1029
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1025.1029

  • Polyphenol Contents and Polyphenol Oxidase Activities of Some Nigerian Kolanuts

    T.P. Prohp, K.E. Ekpo, E.V. Osagie, A. Osagie, H. Obi
    1030–1031
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1030.1031

  • Rheological and Nutritional Characteristic of Weaning Mush Prepared from Mixed Flours of Taro [Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott], Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) and Malted Maize (Zea mays)

    Gnahe Dago Andre, Kunimboa Abro Amoin Angele Kouassi, Gbogouri Grodji Albarin, Brou Kouakou, Gnakri Dago
    1032–1035
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1032.1035

  • Effect of Dietary Inclusion of Cassava Yeast as Probiotic Source on Growth Performance and Carcass Percentage in Japanese Quails

    Songsak Chumpawadee, Orawan Chinrasri, Suwannee Santaweesuk
    1036–1039
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1036.1039

  • A Study of the Kidney of the Wistar Rat in Northern\ Guinea Savannah Zone: The Morphometric Aspect

    B.I. Onyeanusi, A.A. Adeniyi, C.G. Onyeanusi, J.O. Ayo, C.S. Ibe
    1040–1042
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1040.1042

  • A Comparative Study on the Urinary System of the African Giant Rat (Cricetomys Gambianus Waterhouse) and the Wistar Rat

    B.I. Onyeanusi, A.A. Adeniyi, J.O. Ayo, C.S. Ibe, C.G. Onyeanusi
    1043–1047
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1043.1047

  • Manipulation of Rumen Ecology by Malate and Yeast in Native Cattle

    Sittisak Khampa, Pala Chaowarat, Uthai Koatdoke, Rungson Singhalert, Metha Wanapat
    1048–1051
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1048.1051

  • Cultural Studies of Mycelia of Volvariella volvacea, Pleurotus tuber-regium and Pleurotus sajor-caju on Different Culture Media

    H.N. Ukoima, L.O. Ogbonnaya, G.E. Arikpo, F.N. Ikpe
    1052–1054
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1052.1054

  • Evaluation of Yield and Nutritive Value of Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) at Various Stages of Maturity

    Anut Chantiratikul, Chakrapong Chaikong, Orawan Chinrasri, Pirayos Kangkun
    1055–1058
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1055.1058

  • Cultivation of Mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) on Various Farm Wastes in Obubra Local Government of Cross River State, Nigeria

    H.N. Ukoima, L.O. Ogbonnaya, G.E. Arikpo, F.N. Ikpe
    1059–1061
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1059.1061

  • Nutritional Evaluation of Sheabutter Fat in Fattening of Yankasa Sheep

    A.M. Yusuf, O.A. Olafadehan, C.O. Obun, M. Inuwa, M.H. Garba, S.M. Shagwa
    1062–1067
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1062.1067

  • Influence of Nutritional Flushing Prior to Mating on the Performance of West African Dwarf Goats Mated in the Rainy Season

    P.K. Karikari, E.Y. Blasu
    1068–1073
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1068.1073

  • The Effect of Lecithin-A Non-Absorbing Emulsifying Agent on Cookie Production

    M.Z. Hoque, K.M. Hossain, F. Akter
    1074–1077
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1074.1077

  • In vitro Gas Production and its Prediction on Metabolizable Energy, Organic Matter Digestibility and Short Chain Fatty Acids of Some Tropical Seeds

    O.J. Babayemi, M.A. Bamikole, Modupe O. Daodu
    1078–1082
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1078.1082

  • Cyanobacteria in Biological Soil Crust of Chadormalu Area, Bafq Region in Central Iran

    A. Moghtaderi, M. Taghavi, R. Rezaei
    1083–1092
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1083.1092

  • The Relative Bioavailability of Sodium Selenite and High Selenium Yeast in Human

    Abdul-Wahab R. Hamad, Monzer M. Krishan, Ramadan K. Hejazin, Ayman S. Mazahreh, Mohammed Al-Damanhoory, Jihad M. Quasem
    1093–1096
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1093.1096

  • Quality Characteristics of Cookies from Composite Flours of Watermelon Seed, Cassava and Wheat

    S.C. Ubbor, E.N.T. Akobundu
    1097–1102
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1097.1102

  • Hypolipidaemic Activity of Rauwolfia serpentina Benth

    Shamim A. Qureshi, Shamsa K. Udani
    1103–1106
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1103.1106

  • Probiotics Bacteria in Fermented Dairy Products

    Omer Turki Mamdoh Ershidat, Ayman Suliman Mazahreh
    1107–1113
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2009.1107.1113