Keyword Index

A

  • AgNPs Differential neurotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles: A review with special emphasis on potential biomarkers [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 83-94]
  • Alanine amino transferase (ALT) Evaluation the effect of silver nanoparticles on oxidative stress biomarkers in blood serum and liver and kidney tissues [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 179-185]
  • Aloe Vera gel The combined effects of Aloe vera gel and silver nanoparticles on wound healing in rats [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 57-64]
  • Antibacterial activity Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity effect of silver nanoparticle synthesized by Croton bonplandianum Baill. leaves [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 15-22]
  • Antibacterial activity Evaluation of antibacterial effect of magnesium oxide nanoparticles with nisin and heat in milk [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 135-142]
  • Antibacterial effect Antibacterial effect assessment of ZnS: Ag nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 191-195]
  • Antibacterial properties Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial property of ag+- nano Chitosan/ZSM-5: novel Hybrid Biocomposites [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 268-279]
  • Artificial neural networks (ANNs) Evaluation of loading efficiency of azelaic acid-chitosan particles using artificial neural networks [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 169-178]
  • Aspartate amino transferase (AST) Evaluation the effect of silver nanoparticles on oxidative stress biomarkers in blood serum and liver and kidney tissues [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 179-185]
  • Azelaic acid Evaluation of loading efficiency of azelaic acid-chitosan particles using artificial neural networks [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 169-178]

B

  • Biocompatibility Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of hydroxyapatite - gelatin polyLactic acid ternary nanocomposite [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 127-134]
  • Biocompatibility A short review on Ferrofluids surface modification by natural and biocompatible polymers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 155-158]
  • Biomarker Differential neurotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles: A review with special emphasis on potential biomarkers [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 83-94]
  • Biomedical application Magnetic nanobeads: Synthesis and application in biomedicine [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 147-154]
  • Bio-synthesis Magnetic nanobeads: Synthesis and application in biomedicine [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 147-154]
  • Biosynthesis Antibacterial properties of biologically formed chitosan nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum basilicum [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 240-247]
  • Breast cancer, Chemotherapy, Crocetin Evaluation of the effect of crocetin on antitumor activity of doxorubicin encapsulated in PLGA nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 23-34]

C

  • Cadmium chloride Effects of cadmium chloride as inhibitor on stability and kinetics of immobilized Lactoperoxidase(LPO) on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles versus free LPO [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 230-239]
  • Celecoxib Preparation and evaluation of electrospun nanofibers containing pectin and time-dependent polymers aimed for colonic drug delivery of celecoxib [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 43-48]
  • Cell culture Encapsulation of irinotecan in polymeric nanoparticles: Characterization, release kinetic and cytotoxicity evaluation [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 159-168]
  • Cellular responses Mechanism of oxidative stress involved in the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles against eukaryotic cells [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 1-14]
  • Chemical synthesis Magnetic nanobeads: Synthesis and application in biomedicine [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 147-154]
  • Chitosan Evaluation of loading efficiency of azelaic acid-chitosan particles using artificial neural networks [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 169-178]
  • Chitosan Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial property of ag+- nano Chitosan/ZSM-5: novel Hybrid Biocomposites [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 268-279]
  • Chitosan and Trimethylchitosan nanoparticles Chitosan (CHT) and trimethylchitosan (TMC) nanoparticles as adjuvant/delivery system for parenteral and nasal immunization against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) ESAT-6 antigen [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 223-229]
  • Chitosan nanoparticles Antibacterial properties of biologically formed chitosan nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum basilicum [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 240-247]
  • CoFe2O4@DMSA Synthesis and tissue distribution of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles Coated with DMSA in rats liver [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 196-201]
  • CoFe2O4 nanoparticle Synthesis and tissue distribution of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles Coated with DMSA in rats liver [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 196-201]
  • Colonic delivery Preparation and evaluation of electrospun nanofibers containing pectin and time-dependent polymers aimed for colonic drug delivery of celecoxib [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 43-48]
  • Croton bonplandianum Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity effect of silver nanoparticle synthesized by Croton bonplandianum Baill. leaves [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 15-22]
  • Cytotoxicity Mechanism of oxidative stress involved in the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles against eukaryotic cells [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 1-14]
  • Cytotoxicity Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity effect of silver nanoparticle synthesized by Croton bonplandianum Baill. leaves [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 15-22]
  • Cytotoxicity Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial property of ag+- nano Chitosan/ZSM-5: novel Hybrid Biocomposites [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 268-279]

D

  • Density Functional Theory Calculations Theoretical study of functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube (5, 5) with Mitoxantrone drug [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 115-126]
  • DMSA coated Synthesis and tissue distribution of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles Coated with DMSA in rats liver [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 196-201]
  • Dopamine Differential neurotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles: A review with special emphasis on potential biomarkers [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 83-94]
  • Doxorubicin, PLGA Evaluation of the effect of crocetin on antitumor activity of doxorubicin encapsulated in PLGA nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 23-34]
  • Drug carriers Effects of ultrasound on properties of ni-metal organic framework nanostructures [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 248-252]
  • Drug release Investigation of drug release from paclitaxel loaded polylactic acid nanofibers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 186-190]

E

  • Electrospinning Preparation and evaluation of electrospun nanofibers containing pectin and time-dependent polymers aimed for colonic drug delivery of celecoxib [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 43-48]
  • Electrospinnng Preparation and investigation of polylactic acid, calcium carbonate and polyvinylalcohol nanofibrous scaffolds for osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 109-114]
  • Enzyme immobilization Effects of cadmium chloride as inhibitor on stability and kinetics of immobilized Lactoperoxidase(LPO) on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles versus free LPO [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 230-239]
  • Enzyme stability Effects of cadmium chloride as inhibitor on stability and kinetics of immobilized Lactoperoxidase(LPO) on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles versus free LPO [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 230-239]
  • ESAT-6 antigen Chitosan (CHT) and trimethylchitosan (TMC) nanoparticles as adjuvant/delivery system for parenteral and nasal immunization against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) ESAT-6 antigen [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 223-229]
  • Escherichia coli Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in milk [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 49-56]

F

  • Ferrofluid A short review on Ferrofluids surface modification by natural and biocompatible polymers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 155-158]
  • FET-based nanobiosensor Field effect transistor nanobiosensors: State-of-the-art and key challenges as point of care testing devices [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 69-82]
  • Field effect transistor Field effect transistor nanobiosensors: State-of-the-art and key challenges as point of care testing devices [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 69-82]
  • Formulation Encapsulation of irinotecan in polymeric nanoparticles: Characterization, release kinetic and cytotoxicity evaluation [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 159-168]
  • FTIR Characterization and synthesis of hardystonite (HT) as a novel nanobioceramic powder [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 143-146]
  • Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Theoretical study of functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube (5, 5) with Mitoxantrone drug [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 115-126]

G

  • Gelatin Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of hydroxyapatite - gelatin polyLactic acid ternary nanocomposite [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 127-134]

H

  • Hardystonite (HT) Characterization and synthesis of hardystonite (HT) as a novel nanobioceramic powder [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 143-146]
  • HSA nanoparticle Simultaneous loading of 5-florouracil and SPIONs in HSA nanoparticles: Optimization of preparation, characterization and in vitro drug release study [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 35-42]
  • Hybrid nanocomposite Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial property of ag+- nano Chitosan/ZSM-5: novel Hybrid Biocomposites [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 268-279]
  • Hydroxyapatite Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of hydroxyapatite - gelatin polyLactic acid ternary nanocomposite [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 127-134]

I

  • Implants A review on nanostructured stainless steel implants for biomedical application [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 202-216]
  • In-vitro drug release Simultaneous loading of 5-florouracil and SPIONs in HSA nanoparticles: Optimization of preparation, characterization and in vitro drug release study [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 35-42]
  • Irinotecan Encapsulation of irinotecan in polymeric nanoparticles: Characterization, release kinetic and cytotoxicity evaluation [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 159-168]

K

  • Keratin Optimization, preparation and characterization of rutin-quercetin dual drug loaded keratin nanoparticles for biological applications [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 253-267]

L

  • Lactoperoxidase Effects of cadmium chloride as inhibitor on stability and kinetics of immobilized Lactoperoxidase(LPO) on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles versus free LPO [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 230-239]
  • Leaf extract Antibacterial properties of biologically formed chitosan nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum basilicum [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 240-247]
  • Liver Synthesis and tissue distribution of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles Coated with DMSA in rats liver [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 196-201]
  • Loading efficiency Evaluation of loading efficiency of azelaic acid-chitosan particles using artificial neural networks [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 169-178]

M

  • Magnesium oxide Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in milk [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 49-56]
  • Magnesium oxide Evaluation of antibacterial effect of magnesium oxide nanoparticles with nisin and heat in milk [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 135-142]
  • Magnetic nanobeads Magnetic nanobeads: Synthesis and application in biomedicine [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 147-154]
  • Magnetic nanoparticle Simultaneous loading of 5-florouracil and SPIONs in HSA nanoparticles: Optimization of preparation, characterization and in vitro drug release study [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 35-42]
  • Magnetic nanoparticle A short review on Ferrofluids surface modification by natural and biocompatible polymers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 155-158]
  • Mesenchymal stem cells Preparation and investigation of polylactic acid, calcium carbonate and polyvinylalcohol nanofibrous scaffolds for osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 109-114]
  • Mesenchymal stem cells The effect of electrospun poly(lactic acid) and nanohydroxyapatite nanofibers’ diameter on proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 217-222]
  • Multiple Sclerosis Drugs Theoretical study of functionalized single-walled carbon nanotube (5, 5) with Mitoxantrone drug [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 115-126]
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis Chitosan (CHT) and trimethylchitosan (TMC) nanoparticles as adjuvant/delivery system for parenteral and nasal immunization against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) ESAT-6 antigen [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 223-229]

N

  • Nanobioceramic powder Characterization and synthesis of hardystonite (HT) as a novel nanobioceramic powder [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 143-146]
  • Nanobiosensor Field effect transistor nanobiosensors: State-of-the-art and key challenges as point of care testing devices [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 69-82]
  • Nanobiotechnology Magnetic nanobeads: Synthesis and application in biomedicine [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 147-154]
  • Nanocomposites Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of hydroxyapatite - gelatin polyLactic acid ternary nanocomposite [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 127-134]
  • Nanoemulsion Investigation of the effect of different parameters on the phase inversion temperature O/W nanoemulsions [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 65-68]
  • Nanofbrous scaffold Preparation and investigation of polylactic acid, calcium carbonate and polyvinylalcohol nanofibrous scaffolds for osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 109-114]
  • Nanofiber Preparation and evaluation of electrospun nanofibers containing pectin and time-dependent polymers aimed for colonic drug delivery of celecoxib [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 43-48]
  • Nanofiber Investigation of drug release from paclitaxel loaded polylactic acid nanofibers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 186-190]
  • Nanofiber The effect of electrospun poly(lactic acid) and nanohydroxyapatite nanofibers’ diameter on proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 217-222]
  • Nanoparticles Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in milk [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 49-56]
  • Nanoparticles Evaluation of antibacterial effect of magnesium oxide nanoparticles with nisin and heat in milk [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 135-142]
  • Nanostructure A review on nanostructured stainless steel implants for biomedical application [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 202-216]
  • Nanotechnology Encapsulation of irinotecan in polymeric nanoparticles: Characterization, release kinetic and cytotoxicity evaluation [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 159-168]
  • Nasal immunization Chitosan (CHT) and trimethylchitosan (TMC) nanoparticles as adjuvant/delivery system for parenteral and nasal immunization against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) ESAT-6 antigen [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 223-229]
  • Neurotoxicity Differential neurotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles: A review with special emphasis on potential biomarkers [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 83-94]
  • Ni-MOF Effects of ultrasound on properties of ni-metal organic framework nanostructures [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 248-252]
  • Nisin Evaluation of antibacterial effect of magnesium oxide nanoparticles with nisin and heat in milk [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 135-142]

O

  • Ocimum basilicum Antibacterial properties of biologically formed chitosan nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extract of Ocimum basilicum [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 240-247]
  • Oxidative stress Mechanism of oxidative stress involved in the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles against eukaryotic cells [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 1-14]
  • Oxidative stress biomarkers Evaluation the effect of silver nanoparticles on oxidative stress biomarkers in blood serum and liver and kidney tissues [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 179-185]

P

  • Paclitaxel Investigation of drug release from paclitaxel loaded polylactic acid nanofibers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 186-190]
  • Pectin Preparation and evaluation of electrospun nanofibers containing pectin and time-dependent polymers aimed for colonic drug delivery of celecoxib [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 43-48]
  • Phase inversion temperature Investigation of the effect of different parameters on the phase inversion temperature O/W nanoemulsions [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 65-68]
  • Pigeon Evaluation the effect of silver nanoparticles on oxidative stress biomarkers in blood serum and liver and kidney tissues [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 179-185]
  • POCT Field effect transistor nanobiosensors: State-of-the-art and key challenges as point of care testing devices [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 69-82]
  • Polylactic Acid Synthesis, characterization and biocompatibility evaluation of hydroxyapatite - gelatin polyLactic acid ternary nanocomposite [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 127-134]
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa Antibacterial effect assessment of ZnS: Ag nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 191-195]

Q

  • Quantum dots Antibacterial effect assessment of ZnS: Ag nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 191-195]
  • Quercetin Optimization, preparation and characterization of rutin-quercetin dual drug loaded keratin nanoparticles for biological applications [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 253-267]

R

  • Response surface methodology Simultaneous loading of 5-florouracil and SPIONs in HSA nanoparticles: Optimization of preparation, characterization and in vitro drug release study [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 35-42]
  • Response surface methodology Optimization, preparation and characterization of rutin-quercetin dual drug loaded keratin nanoparticles for biological applications [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 253-267]
  • ROS generation Mechanism of oxidative stress involved in the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles against eukaryotic cells [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 1-14]
  • Rutin Optimization, preparation and characterization of rutin-quercetin dual drug loaded keratin nanoparticles for biological applications [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 253-267]

S

  • Salmonella typhi Antibacterial effect assessment of ZnS: Ag nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 191-195]
  • SEM Characterization and synthesis of hardystonite (HT) as a novel nanobioceramic powder [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 143-146]
  • Severe plastic deformation (SPD) A review on nanostructured stainless steel implants for biomedical application [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 202-216]
  • Silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles Effects of cadmium chloride as inhibitor on stability and kinetics of immobilized Lactoperoxidase(LPO) on silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles versus free LPO [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 230-239]
  • Silver nanoparticle The combined effects of Aloe vera gel and silver nanoparticles on wound healing in rats [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 57-64]
  • Silver nanoparticles Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity effect of silver nanoparticle synthesized by Croton bonplandianum Baill. leaves [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 15-22]
  • Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) Evaluation the effect of silver nanoparticles on oxidative stress biomarkers in blood serum and liver and kidney tissues [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 179-185]
  • Silver nanoparticlesCentral nervous system Differential neurotoxic effects of silver nanoparticles: A review with special emphasis on potential biomarkers [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 83-94]
  • Silver nitrate Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity effect of silver nanoparticle synthesized by Croton bonplandianum Baill. leaves [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 15-22]
  • Stainless steel A review on nanostructured stainless steel implants for biomedical application [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 202-216]
  • Staphylococci aureus Antibacterial effect assessment of ZnS: Ag nanoparticles [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 191-195]
  • Staphylococcus aureus Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in milk [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 49-56]
  • Subcutaneous immunization Chitosan (CHT) and trimethylchitosan (TMC) nanoparticles as adjuvant/delivery system for parenteral and nasal immunization against Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb) ESAT-6 antigen [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 223-229]
  • Surface area Effects of ultrasound on properties of ni-metal organic framework nanostructures [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 248-252]
  • Surface modification A short review on Ferrofluids surface modification by natural and biocompatible polymers [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 155-158]
  • Surfactant Investigation of the effect of different parameters on the phase inversion temperature O/W nanoemulsions [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 65-68]

T

  • TEM Characterization and synthesis of hardystonite (HT) as a novel nanobioceramic powder [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 143-146]
  • Template free ZSM-5 Preparation, characterization and antimicrobial property of ag+- nano Chitosan/ZSM-5: novel Hybrid Biocomposites [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 268-279]
  • Tissue distribution Synthesis and tissue distribution of CoFe2O4 Nanoparticles Coated with DMSA in rats liver [Volume 3, Issue 3, 2016, Pages 196-201]

U

  • Ultrasound irradiation Effects of ultrasound on properties of ni-metal organic framework nanostructures [Volume 3, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 248-252]

W

  • Wound healing The combined effects of Aloe vera gel and silver nanoparticles on wound healing in rats [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 57-64]

X

  • X-Ray diffraction Characterization and synthesis of hardystonite (HT) as a novel nanobioceramic powder [Volume 3, Issue 2, 2016, Pages 143-146]

Z

  • Zinc Oxide Effects of combination of magnesium and zinc oxide nanoparticles and heat on Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in milk [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 49-56]
  • ZnO NPs Mechanism of oxidative stress involved in the toxicity of ZnO nanoparticles against eukaryotic cells [Volume 3, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 1-14]