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Economic Analysis of Agricultural Credit on Production Efficiency of Borrower Farms

S. Padma Rani · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Credit is one of the most crucial but scarce inputs used in agriculture. Farm credit is an important instrument, which has been used to increase agricultural productivity. The main focus of this research is to examine the role of agricultural credits, production and efficiency of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230211

In vivo Action on the Hemogram of Oryctolagus cuniculus of Mucuna pruriens and Millettia pinnata (Fabaceae) Minerals

Obou Constantin Okou, Marc Hermann Akaffou, Kouadio Bernard Allali, Guy Childeric Bingo & Allico Joseph Djaman · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: Evaluate the in vivo activity of minerals from two plants on hematological parameters. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry-Microbiology and at the laboratory of Daloa Hospital (Côte d'Ivoire), between December 2019 and April 2020. Methodology: During thi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230212

Vasorelaxant Effect Induced by the Essential Oil of Ocotea duckei Vattimo Leaves and Its Main Constituent, Trans-caryophyllene, in Rat Mesenteric Artery

Renildo Moura da Cunha, Tays Amanda Felisberto Gonçalves, Anselmo Fortunato Ruiz Rodriguez, Dionatas Ulises de Oliveira Meneguetti, Marcio Roberto Viana Santos, José Maria Barbosa- Filho, Êurica Adélia Nogueira Ribeiro, Eryvaldo Sócrates Tabosa do Egito & Isac Almeida de Medeiros · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: To evaluate the vasorelaxant effect induced by the essential oil of the leaves of O. duckei Vattimo (ODEO) and its main constituent, trans-caryophyllene, in rat superior mesenteric arteries. Methodology: Isolated rat superior mesenteric rings were suspended by cotton thread...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230202

Attitudes about and Perpetration of Violence against Women among Turkish Men

Nursen Bolsoy, Selma Sen, Seval Cambaz Ulas, Aynur Çetinkaya, Dilek Ozmen & Beyhan Cengiz Özyurt · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

This study was conducted to determine the attitudes of men regarding violence against women. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. Research data were collected using a Men’s Information Form and a Scale of Attitude towards Violence against Women. The mean age of the parti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230201

Influence of Body Condition Score on Milk Production Parameters of Murrah Buffaloes

Anitha Alapati, Sarjan Rao Kapa & Suresh Jeepalyam · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

The postpartum changes in Body Condition Score (BCS) studied from calving to four months of lactation in 40 Murrah buffaloes showed that BCS decreased from calving to two months of lactation and then gradually increased. Significant (P < 0.05) inverse relationship (r = -0.96)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230200

Molecular Characterization and in-vitro Regeneration of Wild Ganoderma lucidum from Abuja, Nigeria

A. A. Haroun, C. E. Osuji, A. I. Alhaji, A. Ajibade, K. Onuh, G. A. Etuk- Udo, V. A. Etim, P. C. Onyenekwe & M. S. Abdulsalam · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aim: To demonstrate the importance of molecular identification of G. lucidum basidiomata, used as nutraceutics, in Abuja - Nigeria. Study Design: Molecular characterization via comparative genomics and vitro regeneration of selected specimens of local G. lucidum from Abuja, Niger...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230198

Ameliorative Effects of Dietary Ocimum gratissimum Leafmeal on African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus Subjected to Pathogenic and Transportation-Induced Stress

Olanipekun O. Samuel, K. Gbadamosi Oluyemi, Adegbenro Muyiwa, A. I. Agbona & S. L. Adebisi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

The primary aim of this project is the use of functional feed supplements to ameliorate or reduce the effects of stressors rather than using chemicals that could be harmful and expensive.  Specifically, assessment of the ameliorative effect of locally available phytogenic product...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1230206

The Influence of Lower-Body Training, Upper-Body Training and a Combination of Both on Pain, Functionality and Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients

K. Baum, U. Hofmann & F. Bock · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Purpose: Regular physical activities are a keystone in the nonmedical and nonsurgical treatment of knee-osteoarthritis. However, the underlying mechanisms are still regarded as a black-box and a matter of debate. As potential candidates, two groups can be distinguished: First, jo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1130197

Effect of Humic Acid Application Methods on Yield and Some Yield Characteristics of Corn Plant (Zea mays L. indentata)

Ayse Gulgun Oktem & Abdullah Oktem · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: This study was aimed to determination of humic acid application methods on yield and some yield characteristics of corn plant (Zea mays L. indentata) as grown second crop conditions. Study Design: Study was set up according to randomized complete blocks experimental design...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1130196

Influence of Different Types of Organic Manure and Weeding Frequencies on Weed Parameters and Leafy Yield of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorious)

M. M. Olorukooba, R. Suleiman, O. Olukotun, R. Mohammed, E. Apene, J. Essien, C. A. Danbaki & S. O. Olafemi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Field trials were carried out during 2018 and during 2019 dry season period at Federal College of Forestry and Mechanization Afaka Kaduna, located between latitude 10° 35”N and longitude 007° 21”E at altitude 644 m above sea level, to determine the influence of different types of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1130195

Bacterial Multidrug Resistant Patterns Associated with Intensive Care Unit Infections in Akum, Cameroon

Asakizi Augustine Nji & Forcham Emmanuel Duna · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Background: Patients admitted into the intensive care unit (ICU) usually have impaired immunity and are therefore at high risk of acquiring hospital associated infections. Infections caused by multidrug resistant bacteria now constitute a major problem, limiting the choice of ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1130194

Assessment of Some Heavy Metals and Physico-Chemical Parameters of Surface Water of Matara-Uku Wetlands

Abbas Umar Haruna, Yahaya Abdullahi Muhammad, Zaharaddeen Muhammad, Misbahu Said Ahmad, Fatima Abdullahi Goje & Musbahu Ibrahim · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

The study assessed the levels of Nitrogen, Phosphorous and some heavy metals in Matara-Uku wetland. Twenty water samples were collected from surface water of Matara-Uku using polyethene plastic container, the physicochemical parameters of the samples were measured and the samples...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1130193

Systematic Comparative Study of Selected Antibiotics and Sulphur/ Medicinal Plant Mediated Nano-particles against Non-Leguminous Endophytic Bacteria and Clinical Isolates

Oludare Temitope Osuntokun, Owolabi Mutolib Bankole, Thonda Oluwakemi Abike, Omoyungbo Emmanuel Joy & Ajadi Fatima Adenike · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

The rapid emergence of resistant bacteria is occurring worldwide, endangering the efficacy of antibiotics, therefore, there is a need for a systematic approach to the menace of resistant bacteria. Green synthesized nanoparticle (NPs) of medicinal plant based as become an alternat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030192

Standardisation and Quality Evaluation of Finger Millet Based Nutri Flakes

Riya K. Zacharia, E. R. Aneena, Seeja Thomachan Panjikkaran, C. L. Sharon & P. S. Lakshmi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Aims: To standardise ready to eat millet based nutri flakes and to evaluate nutritional and shelf life qualities. Study Design: Completely randomized design Methodology: In the present study 5 treatments along with one control with 3 replications were standardized. Finger millet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030191

Preparation and Characterization of Dog Erythrocytic Membrane Antigen

G. Kalaiselvi, K. G. Tirumurugaan, G. Dinakar Raj, K. Vijayarani, R. Baranidharan & K. N. Usha Nandhini · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2020

Dog erythrocytic membrane antigen plays a major role for determining blood group. Structural and molecular characterization of erythrocytic membrane antigen improves the production of blood typing antisera, to study the auto antibody production in canine autoimmune haemolyticanem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2020/v23i1030190