Components of makeups and cosmetic supply may serve as source and medium for the growth of microorganisms. A vast majority of females nowadays apply makeups in order to enhance their facial looks. Repetitive use and sharing of the makeup brushes by different customers may become...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3715
Silver Joseph Okoli, Shallon Asiimwe, Adolf Oyesigye Mukama, Elizabeth Atwiine, Adolf Busobozi & Rogers Kalyetsi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Background: The antimicrobial effect of Warburgia ugandensis has been recognized for many years in developing countries especially in East Africa. However, limited investigations have focused on its effect on microorganisms causing urinary tract infection. Objective: To determine...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3714
Joëlle Stéphanie Tape, Kouakou Richard Houphouet, Adobi Christian KADJO, Konan Mathurin Yao, Kra Brou Didier Kedjebo, Koumba Maï Koné, Tagro Simplice Guehi & Didier Montet·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Cocoa butter (CB) technological quality and financial value depend widely on the free fatty acids (FFA) content. Cocoa butter has to contain less than 1.75% free fatty acids (FFA, based on oleic acid) to be in compliance with the EU directive 2000/36/EC (2000) and needs to be fre...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3713
Aim: As a highly valued fungus, Cordyceps militaris has been widely used all over the world. Although the wild resources of C. militaris are limited, the fruiting bodies of C. militaris have been successfully cultivated on a large-scale with limited Cordycepin production. However...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3711
Aim: Starchy products are very important in the fight against food insecurity in developing countries, where they are widely consumed. This study is aimed to assess the impact of cooking and storage methods on the spoilage of some cooked starchy products by spore-forming bacteria...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i3710
Exploration for promising polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) producers is a continuous process as effort to mitigate the accumulation of synthetic plastic is on the rise. The present study focuses on isolation of indigenous polyhydroxyalkanoates producing bacteria from soil, waste water...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i2709
There is an increase in the number of cases of antimicrobial resistance with a paucity of data from developing nations. This study is aimed at determining the antibiograms of uropathogens isolated from diabetics and non-diabetic subjects in three hospitals in Rivers State Port Ha...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i2706
The co-substrate is a crucial component in the bio-decolorization process that helps bacteria to grow and carry out their fundamental functions. Different types of textile dyes with diverse chemical structures are frequently employed in the textile industry, and the most of them...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i2707
Nkiruka Nonyelum Odunukwe, Jane Ogoamaka Okwuzu, Adesola Zaidat Musa, Patricia Chinwe Austin-Akaigwe, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar & Babatunde Lawal Salako·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Background: Sickle cell disease is of public health importance and comes with systemic organ complications that can cause long-term disabilities and early death. Aim: This study was to determine the effect of co-existence between sickle cell gene (HbS) and HIV infection in a Lago...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i2705
Aims: Evaluation of the biochemical and microbiological characterization of Parkia biglobosa seeds added with wood ash during the fermentation for the preparation of "soumbala" (traditional condiment used across West Africa). Study Design: Food safety Methodology: 32 soumbala sa...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i1703