Journal of Taibah University for Science 
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This study could be useful in functional characterization of nitrate reductase enzyme and docking with nitrate molecules and use it for autodock. Graphical abstract (Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science)
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
In vitro study of Antibacterial and Anticancer activity of Silver nanoparticles synthesized from Penicillium brevicompactum (MTCC-1999)
Publication date: Available online 15 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Shahnaz Majeed, Mohd Shafyiq bin Abdullah, Anima Nanda Among the most promising nanomaterials, metallic nanoparticles with antibacterial and antitumor properties are expected to open new avenues to fight and prevent various tumors and infectious diseases. The study of bactericidal nanomaterial is particularly timely considering the recent increase in new resistant strains of bacteria to the most potent antibiotics and its role as emerging anticancer agents. This has promoted the research in the well-known a...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Determination of minor and trace elements in milk powder
Publication date: Available online 16 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Ashraf hamid, M. Abd El-Samad, N.F. Soliman, H.A. Hanafi Passive gamma-ray spectrometry and k0-prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analyses (k0-PGNAA) were applied for investigation of some cow milk powder samples collected from local markets of the Cairo city and the types of milk is optimal (1), optimal (2) and optimal (3). In the passive measurement multi-gamma standard material with total average activity 0.830±0.2μCi and certified reference material (IAEA (A-14)) were used to study the accuracy of the ...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Synthesis of azo-linked diindolyl methanes using Fe+3-montmorillonite K10 under solvent free condition
Publication date: Available online 11 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Mohammad Nikpassand, Leila Zare Fekri, Mohammad Rezapour Mousavi Efficient nucleophilic addition reactions of indole derivatives with various azo-linked aldehydes were carried out using Fe+3-montmorillonite K10 under solvent free condition to afford the corresponding diindolylmethanes in short reaction times and excellent yields. (Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science)
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 12, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Soliton solution in nonlinear lattice with nearest neighbour Born-Mayer interaction
Publication date: Available online 10 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Muzzammil Ahmad Bhat, Gautam Johri, N.K. Pandey We study the dynamics of one dimensional uniform lattice with the interatomic Born-Mayer potential. The travelling wave solutions such as solitons are analytically described. The wave propagation in the one dimensional lattice where nearest neighbour atoms interact via the Born-Mayer potential is considered. The Born-Mayer lattice admits travelling wave type solutions represented by jacobian elliptic functions and limiting form of such a wave solution is the l...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 10, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Synthesis, crystal structure, Hirshfeld surfaces, thermal, mechanical and dielectrical properties of cholest-5-ene
Publication date: Available online 8 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Shams uzzaman, Hena Khanam, Ashraf Mashrai, Mohd Asif, Abad Ali, Assem Barakat, Yahia N. Mabkhot The title compound derived from 3β-chlorocholest-5-ene has been synthesized and characterized successfully. Single crystal X-ray investigation of the resulted compound revealed that the van der Waals interactions play a key role towards formation of the elementary structure. Hirshfeld surface analysis has been used to visualize the fidelity of the crystal structure. This method permitted for the identifi...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Response surface based optimization of system variables for liquid chromatographic analysis of candesartan cilexetil
Publication date: Available online 8 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Jagdish V. Manwar, Snehal S. Vispute, Dipak D. Kumbhar, Rahul S. Manmode, Ravindra L. Bakal, Rajesh G. Jadhao, Shreyas D. Jogdand A statistical optimization method was successfully employed to study the effect of system variables on chromatographic analysis of candesartan cilexetil. The effect of simultaneously varying the flow rate, temperature and concentration of acetonitrile in mobile phase water (0.05% O-phosphoric acid (0.05% OPA)) was studied to optimize the method to get excellent chromatogra...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Bacteriocin-like substance producing Bacillus amyloliquefaciens isolates from goat milk and their Phylogenetic affiliation
Publication date: Available online 5 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Ahmed M. Hanafy, Adel A. Al-Mutairi, Rasha M. Al-Reedy, Saleh M. Al-Garni Eight isolates identified as belonging to the genus Bacillus were obtained from Aloqt (crusty dried product of goat milk). Cell-free culture supernatant (CFCS) from the eight isolates possessed an inhibitory spectrum against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. The eight unknown bacterial isolates were identified through PCR amplification of their 16S ribosomal RNA gene and sequencing of the resulting PCR products. All isolate...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Al-Sn doped ZnO thin film nanosensor for monitoring NO2 concentration
Publication date: Available online 5 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): G.S. Hikku, R. Krishna sharma, R.V. William, P. Thiruramanathan The metal oxide semiconductor gas sensor technology is robust and has quick response times. In this work, aluminium and tin co-doped zinc oxide (ASZO) thin film was synthesized by sol-gel dip coating process to sense greenhouse gas; nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The prepared ASZO thin film was characterized using techniques like X-ray diffraction technique (XRD), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Atomic force microscope (AFM), Photoluminescence em...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Raman, FTIR, Thermal and Optical properties of TeO2-Nb2O5-B2O3-V2O5 quaternary glass system
Publication date: Available online 5 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Swapna, G. Upender, M. Prasad A series of quaternary glass system with the composition 79TeO2-(20-x)Nb2O5-xB2O3-1V2O5 were prepared by melt quench technique. Studies such as optical absorption, Raman, FTIR spectroscopy, EPR and DSC were carried out on the glass system. The physical properties such as density (ρ) and molar volume (Vm) were determined. The Urbach energy (ΔE), optical band gap (Eopt), optical basicity (Λ), refractive index (n) and electron polarizability (α) of the glasses were determined ...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Process optimization for Plantain peels carbon application in dye abstraction
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): E. Inam, U.J.Etim, E.G. Akpabio, S.A. Umoren Activated carbon obtained from plantain peels was applied for optimization of the adsorption process parameters for abstraction of color from simulated dye effluent. The activated carbon was prepared and characterized by using Nitrogen adsorption, X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and Fourier Transformed Infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR). Equilibrium isotherms were modeled with Langmiur, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich and Temkin models; Temkin and Dubinin-Radushkevich m...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Sixth Order Compact Finite Difference Method for Singularly Perturbed 1D Reaction Diffusion Problems
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Fasika Wondimu Gelu, Gemechis File Duressa, Tesfaye Aga Bullo In this paper, sixth order compact finite difference method have been presented for solving singularly perturbed 1D reaction-diffusion problem. The derivative of the given differential equation is replaced by the finite difference approximations. Then, the given difference equation is transformed to linear systems of algebraic equations in the form of a three-term recurrence relation, which can easily be solved by using Discrete Invariant Imbeddin...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Prediction Model for Construction Cost of Conventional and Sustainable College Buildings in North America
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Othman Subhi Alshamrani The literature lacks in prediction models for initial cost for college buildings, especially to compare the costs of sustainable and conventional buildings. A multi-regression model was developed for the conceptual initial cost estimation of conventional and sustainable college buildings in North America. The RS Means was used to estimate the national average of construction costs for 2014, which was subsequently utilized to develop the model. The model could predict the initial cost per ...
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Analysis of projectile motion with quadratic air resistance from a nonzero height using Lambert W function
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Chokri Hadj Belgacem By using the Lambert W function, the quadratic resisted projectile motion with an approximation of low-angle trajectory has been studied where the launching point is assumed to be higher than the landing point. Analytical solutions for the range and the time of flight are presented in terms of the secondary branch of the Lambert function W−1. (Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science)
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
Qualitative properties in nonlinear Volterra integro-differential equations with delay
Publication date: Available online 4 March 2016 Source:Journal of Taibah University for Science Author(s): Cemil Tunç This paper considers a class of scalar and vector non-linear Volterra integro-differential equations of first order with constant delay. We show stability, uniformly stability, boundedness, convergence and square integrability of solutions. The technique of proof involves defining appropriate Lyapunov functionals. Our results improve the results obtained in literature. (Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science)
Source: Journal of Taibah University for Science - March 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: research
