Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxicity of Nanoliposomic and Nanoniosomic Essential Oil of Trachyspermum copticum

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Niosomes and liposomes are one of the most widely used novel drug delivery systems. These carriers are tiny...     

Novel Green Synthesis of Combinational Silver Nanoparticles using Jatropha integerrima for Dengue Vector Control and Cytotoxicity Assessment

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - This study highlights a novel approach for synthesizing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using combination of...     

Readability and information density in biomedical research

OBJECTIVE: This study was performed in order to compare the lexicosyntactic readability, and the information density in the informed consent forms used in biomedical research, in comparison with standard scientific texts dedicated to the general population. In addition, we studied whether there is a correlation between information readability and density. METHODS: Fifteen informed consent forms, 6 articles from "Sciences et Avenir" and 6 articles from "Sciences et Vie Junior" were analyzed. The lexicosyntactic readability was calculated using the Flesh score, and the information density using the number of information bits related to the number of words. RESULTS: The lexicosyntactic readability was lower in the informed consent forms (25, 17-32) compared with "Sciences et Avenir" (32, 29-38), but even higher in "Sciences et Vie Junior" (42, 38-57). Conversely, the information density was similar in "Sciences et Vie Junior" (0.24, [0.21-0.27]) and the informed consent forms (0.24, [0.22-0.26]), but higher in "Sciences et Avenir" (0.32, [0.26-0.38]). CONCLUSION: Informed consent forms are less readable, but paradoxically less dense than scientific papers dedicated to the general population. There is no correlation between density and readability.     

Microbial Consortium Improved Growth and Performance of Teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) in Nursery and Field Trials

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The response of teak (Tectona grandis L.f.) to the selected microbial consortium (Ambispora...     

Bioremediation and Biomass Production with the Green Microalga Chlorococcum humicola and Textile Mill Effluent (TE)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The study aimed at possible bioremediation of textile mill effluent (TE) and simultaneous production of...     

Multidrug Resistant Listeria Species from Milk and Milk Products

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - A total of 295 samples from milk (110), kalaari (110), ice-cream (75) were analysed to reveal the prevalence...     

Comparative Karyological Findings in Native and Crossbred Pigs

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - A cytogenetic study was conducted in native (60) and crossbred (60) pigs in an effort to study their...     

Linkage Disequilibrium Based Association and Inheritance of Blast Resistance in Improved Varieties and Landraces of Aromatic Rice

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Aromatic rice (Oryza sativa L.), belongs to a genetically distinct subgroup of rice, is differentiated into...     

Effect of Nickel Supplementation on Liver and Kidney Function Test and Protein Metabolism in Growing Cattle

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - This study was conducted to assess the nickel (Ni) content of commonly available feedstuffs and their...     

Cultivars and Nitrogen Application Rates Affect Yield and Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Wheat in Hot Arid Region

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The poor nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops increases input costs and environmental problems. Selection...     

Effective and Reliable Protocol for DNA Isolation from Polyphenolic Leaves and Fruits of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) Robs.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Garcinia gummi-gutta (Malabar tamarind) is a widely used Indian condiment and natural source of an...     

Combining Ability Analysis and Its Relationship with Gene Action and Heterosis in Early Maturity Cauliflower

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Eighty crosses derived from line (10) × tester (8) mating design along with their...     

Morphometric and Meristic Characteristics and Some Aspects of Reproductive Biology of Spiny Eel,Mastacembelus armatus (Lacepede, 1800)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Various body measurements of spiny eel, Mastacembelus armatus (Lacepede, 1800) were positively correlated...     

Predicting Current and Future Distribution of Endangered Tree Dracaena ombet Kotschy and Peyr. Under Climate Change

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The endangered tree Dracaena ombet Kotschy and Peyr. (Asparagaceae) is a native of Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea,...     

Nutritional and Functional Properties of Defatted,Debittered and Off-Flavour Free High Protein Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) Meal Flour

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - A process for the preparation of defatted, debittered and off-flavour free guar meal flour (GMF) with high...     

Seed Hydro-Priming and In-Situ Moisture Conservation of Direct Seeded Rice: Effects on Emergence,Productivity, Root Behaviour and Weed Competitiveness

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Uplands of eastern Himalayan region (EHR) of India occupy larger area under direct seeded (dibbling of seeds)...     

Evaluation of Indian Popular Varieties and Validation of Integrated Pest Management Strategies Against Major Pests of Sorghum

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Sorghum shoot fly (Atherigona soccata Rondani), Stem borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe), Head bug (Calocoris...     

The Wax Encapsulated Organophosphate Hydrolase (WEO) Displays Prolonged Shelf-Life and Effective in Decontamination of Methyl Parathion and Sarin

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The recombinant organophosphate hydrolase (OPH) purified from E. coli was used to encapsulate in nonionic...     

Biomarker System for Genetic Analysis of Stored Grain Pests Callosobruchus maculatus and Callosobruchus chinensis

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - Random amplified polymorphic DNA-PCR (RAPD-PCR) analysis was used in combination with morphological...     

Enzymatic Efficiency and Genotypic Differences for Nitrogen Assimilation in Wheat

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences - The present study was conducted to evaluate the potential of nitrogen applied in soil (90, 120 and...