Biometric based authentication protocols for multi-server architectures have gained momentum in recent times due to advancements in wireless technologies and associated constraints. Lu et al. recently proposed a robust biometric based authentication with key agreement protocol for a multi-server environment using smart cards. They claimed that their protocol is efficient and resistant to promin...

The plant Asparagus racemosus is used traditionally in Kenya for a variety of medicinal purposes including the management pain, asthma, and premature labour. However, dearth empirical studies means that there limited information on acute toxicity pharmacological effects to support these uses by local plant. aim this study was, therefore, evaluate toxicity, analgesic, smooth muscle relaxation aq...

The popularity of traditional fermented food products is based on their healthiness. addition a starter brings consistent, desirable, and predictable changes with improved nutritive, functional, sensory qualities. mixture plant residues as or source microbes an age-old practice to prepare beverages, most the reported data foods were analysis final product. contribution individual component (pla...

Leishmaniasis remains a major health problem of the tropical and subtropical world. The visceral form causes the most fatalities if left untreated. Dramatic increases in the rates of infection and drug resistance and the non-availability of safe vaccines have highlighted the need for identification of novel and inexpensive anti-leishmanial agents. This study reports that racemoside A, a water-s...