Development and Functionalization of Magnetic Nanoparticles as Powerful and Green Catalysts for Organic Synthesis
Publication date: Available online 24 May 2017 Source:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Author(s): Ahmed M. Abu-Dief, Shimaa Mahdy Abdel-Fatah Magnetic nanoparticles are a highly worthy reactant for the correlation of homogeneous inorganic and organic containing catalysts. This review deals with the very recent main advances in the development of various nano catalytic systems by the immobilization of homogeneous catalysts onto magnetic nanoparticles. Catalytic fields include the use of mainly cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc ferrites, as well as their mixed-metal combinations with Cr, Cd, Mn a...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - May 24, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Biomembrane stabilization and antiulcerogenic properties of aqueous leaf extract of Gossypium barbadense L. (Malvaceae)
This study evaluated the membrane stabilization and detoxification potential of aqueous leaf extract of Gossypium barbadense L. (Malvaceae) in indomethacin-induced oxidative gastric ulceration in Wistar rats. The ulcerated rats were orally pretreated with the extract and esomeprazole for 4 weeks. Gastric function and antioxidative parameters were thereafter evaluated. The indomethacin-mediated significant elevations in the ulcer index, gastric volume, pepsin activity and mucosal level of malondialdehyde were dosedependently attenuated in the extract-treated animals. The extract also significantly modulated and improved the...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - May 20, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Fermentation of lignocellulose ingredients in vivo and in vitro via using faecal and caecal inoculums of monogastric animals (swine/turkeys)
In conclusions, lignocellulose A can be used as alternative source of fiber to maintain the health and function of digestive tract. Furthermore, the use of feces/excreta liquor provides a valid and proper estimate of digestibility or fermentation of feeds. These results provide further guide that this procedure would be an effective and practical means of approximating the digestibility of diets. (Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences)
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - May 18, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Applying decision-making techniques to civil engineering projects
Publication date: Available online 13 May 2017 Source:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Author(s): Fam F. Abdel-malak, Usama H. Issa, Yehia H. Miky, Emad A. Osman Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) techniques are found to be useful tools in project managers' hands to overcome Decision-Making (DM) problems in Civil Engineering Projects (CEPs). The main contribution of this paper includes selecting and studying the popular MCDM techniques that uses different and wide ranges of data types in CEPs. A detailed study including advantages and pitfalls of using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - May 14, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research

Earth-Sheltered Buildings in Hot-arid Climates: Design Guidelines
Publication date: Available online 12 May 2017 Source:Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Author(s): Heba Hassan, Daisuke Sumiyoshi One of the most effective techniques to meet the tradeoff between thermal comfort and low energy consumption in hot-arid climates is Earth sheltering. This paper reports the results of research series which aim to measure the suitability of applying the Earth sheltering technique at hot-arid climates, in Egypt as a case study. The research tested 164 experts’ responses about their attitude towards Earth-sheltered buildings and obtained their recommendations and pre...
Source: Beni Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - May 13, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: research