Mastitis poses a major challenge in dairy cattle farming as it leads to production and economic losses. Some mastitis causing bacteria have shown resistance to some antibiotic and the risk factors associated with the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are not well understood. The cur...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i4611
Kappaphycus alverazii remains as a predominant source of kappa-carrageenan which is farmed extensively in Indonesia, Philippines and South East Asia. The current research focuses on the influence of concentration of salts and approach to dialysis on properties of carrageenan. Car...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i4610
Introduction: One of the most prevalent gastrointestinal ailments is gastric ulcer, which is caused by an imbalance between protective and aggressive factors. Zea mays Corn is a significant cereal crop containing natural phytochemical substances that are sources of nourishment. T...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i4608
Gender equality measures the human right of a nation. Feminist encounters are common in modern society and gender inequality is mounting in India during the present Anthropocene epoch (1950 onwards). Gender-based violence (GBV) has a myriad of adverse effects but is under-report...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i3607
Aims: Chemical toxicity is one of the major leading causes of tissues injuries, which impair the tissue’s ability to maintain normal physiological functions. Pterocarpus erinaceus is a medicinal plant use as traditional remedy for the treatment of several disorders associated wit...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i3606
Aim: The aim of the study is to identify and compare the bacteria strains present in the control and Hydrocarbon impacted soil samples in the abandoned artisanal refinery site located in Obi-Ayagha community, Delta State, using high-throughput sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene. Pla...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i3605
Aims: The possible toxic impact of aqueous extract of maize husks (HA) on Wistar albino rats was investigated. Study Design: Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria between January 2020 and...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i3604
The spatial rhythm and periodic pattern of fish species was studied in lower and upper streams in Eniong River, Southeastern Nigeria for 12 consecutive months (April, 2019- March, 2020) using standard methods and procedures. A total of 178 individuals of fish species belonging...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i3603
Franck Arnaud Gnahoré Djéda, Valérie Carole M’Bengue Gbonon, Flore Bernadette Diplo, Safiatou Coulibaly, Akandji Osseni, Mamadou Sekongo, Jean David N’guessan, Joseph Allico Djaman & Mireille Dosso·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2023
Aim: Estrogens and progesterone are essential for breast development in women. Paradoxically they promote the development of breast cancer, through the stimulation and proliferation of cells by the action of hormone receptors. In Côte d'Ivoire, more than half of all diagnosed cas...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i2602
Background of the Study: Degradation of wastes especially fruit waste is important because these wastes accumulate in the environment. The fruit wastes can be used to biosynthesize pectinase enzyme at a cheaper rate due its numerous industrial applications. The ability of Sacchar...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i2601
The study gives a background estimate of the dilution potential of air pollutants (SO2, NO2 and CO) in three selected North Central States of Nigeria. The research was carried out using wind impact area diagram, obtained by using standard deviation to calculate analysis of pollu...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i2600
Background: The present study represents a preliminary analysis of genetic diversity among Passiflora species using amplified genotypic data of specific ITS and rbcL sequences and non-specific RAPD-PCR markers for investigation of the molecular phylogeny. Methods: The PCR-RAPD us...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i2599
Introduction: The use of local natural products, such as honey, is empirically prescribed in the treatment of burns and several medical conditions. Aim: This was conducted to evaluate the burn wound healing activity of three types of local types of honey on rats. Materials and Me...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i2598
This study explained Enhancing Fattening Lamb Performance with Spirulina platensis: Insights into Growth, Blood Metabolism, and Antioxidant Status. 20 lambs. (7-8 months old, (45.0±0.5 kg) were randomly divided into two groups, with one group receiving a commercial diet and the s...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i1597
Aims: Lead is a heavy metal pollutant that persists in the environment, has no biological function, and is potentially toxic to microorganisms. The study examined the effect of lead on the morphology and genetic profile of Pleurotus tuber-regium, an edible mushroom. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i1596