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Association between Malnutrition and Immunoglobulin G Responses to Crude Asexual P. falciparum schizont Lysates in Children Attending Ishiara Hospital, Embu County, Kenya

Mungiria Juster, Gicheru Michael, David Kavili & Mburu David · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine levels of Plasmodium falciparum parasitaemia in children and relationship between IgG responses against the parasite and nutritional status of children. Study Design: Cross sectional study of children diagnosed positive for P. faciparum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31041

Quality Assessment of Deposited Surface Sediment in Badagry Creek Ecosystem, Southwest Nigeria

Balogun Kayode James · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: Sediment quality of Badagry creek under diffuse sources of suspected contamination was assessed for ecosystem health, using their particles sizes, organic carbon and metal distribution characterization. Study Design:  Stratified random sampling. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32219

Phytochemical Constituents, Proximate Composition and Mineral Analysis of Aqueous and Ethanolic Stem Bark, Seed Extracts and Plant Parts of Moringa oleifera

Ogundele Damilola Tope, Oludele Olusanya Emmanuel, Oladejo Afees Adebayo & Olayemi Victoria Tosin · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Moringa oleifera is a small size multipurpose tree of approximately 5 to 10 m in height which is cultivated all over the world. The phytochemical constituents of aqueous and ethanolic stem bark and seed extracts of Moringa oleifera were assessed and compared. The mineral and prox...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/30694

Viscosity Study of Mucilages Extracted from Abelmoschus esculentus, Beilschmiedia mannii, Corchorus olitorius and Irvingia gabonensis from Côte d’Ivoire

Olivier Yapo Assi, Daouda Sidibe, Ysidor N’guessan Konan, Adama Coulibaly, Romuald Makado Mahan & Henri Marius Godi Biego · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: The present work evaluates some rheological characteristics of mucilages of selected mucilaginous food plants from the Ivorian flora. Study Design: Mucilage food plants edible parts were dried, mucilage were extracted and viscosity parameters analyzed. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32378

Evaluation of Biochemical and Physiological Parameters of the Leaves of Tree Species Exposed to Vehicular Emissions

Damilola Grace Ogunrotimi, Samuel Idowu Adebola, Bolajoko Ayinke Akinpelu & Olusegun Olufemi Awotoye · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

  Aims: To determine the sensitivity and tolerance levels of the tree species to air pollution using biochemical and physiological parameters. Study Design: Field and Laboratory Studies Place and Duration of the Study: Three major roads in Ile-Ife, Institute of Ecology and Enviro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31854

Evaluation of Agronomic Parameters of Potted Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum (L) Mill) at Different Rates of Poultry Manure Compost

J. O. Shiyam, E. E. Attoe, A. Y. Garjila & E. A. Assim-Ita · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: The main aim of this preliminary screenhouse experiment was to examine the growth and fruit yield of a hybrid tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum (L) Mill) variety ‘ROMA VF’ at different rates of poultry manure compost (PMC). Study Design: The experimental design used was the r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/32018

Efficacy of Palm Bunch Ash on the Growth Performance and Mineral Nutrient Composition of Phaseolus vulgaris L. Grown in Diesel Oil Polluted Soil

P. O. Eremrena & S. I. Mensah · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

This study was designed to investigate the efficacy of palm bunch ash on the growth and nutrient composition of Phaseolus vulgaris affected by diesel oil pollution of soil. The model chosen for this study was the growth and nutrient composition of Phaseolus vulgaris. The Study wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31310

Effect of Poultry Manure on Growth and Yield of Maize (Zea mays Var Praecox) in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria

J. O. Shiyam, Y. A. Garjila & M. Bobboyi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: The aim of the experiment was to investigate the influence of poultry manure on the performance of maize (Zea mays Var Praecox). Study Design: A randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 4 replications a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 4 replications Place an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31972

Microbiological and Proximate Composition of Different Stored Wheat Flour Brands Sold in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria

N. U. Asamudo, U. U. Ndubuisi-Nnaji & O. K. Fatunla · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

To determine the microbiological quality of wheat, three brands (Golden penny, Honeywell and Home-made) of wheat flour were subjected to proximate and microbiological analysis in triplicates using standard methods. The mean moisture values for the brands were 8.60 ± 0.03% for WPP...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31536

Ameliorative Effects of Some Natural Blood Boosters on Cyclophosphamide-induced Anemia in Rats

Charity Ogunka-Nnoka, Benjamin Amadi, Emmanuel Agomuo & Peter Amadi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: This study was carried out to investigate the hepatoprotective, cholesterol lowering, and renal effects of aqueous extracts of Jatropha tanjorensis, Beta vulgaris and Solanum melongena during cyclophosphamide-induced anemic state. Methodology: Thirty male Wistar rats divided...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31294

Evaluation of Farm-made and Commercial Tilapia Diets for Small-scale Hapa Production of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) in Ghana

F. A. Anani, F. K. E. Nunoo, M. Steiner-Asiedu, T. N. N. Nortey & N. W. Agbo · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aims: To evaluate a farm-made and commercial tilapia diets for small-scale production of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), the most cultured fish in Ghana. Study Design: Completely randomized design. Place and Duration of Study: The Aquaculture Research and Development Centre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31939

Latex Yield of Para Rubber (Hevea brasilliensis Muell. Arg) as a Function of Clonal Variation and Age at Tapping in Three Locations in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

W. B. Binang, M. A. Ittah, J. D. Ntia & E. E. Edem · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

The objective of this study was to assess the influence of clonal variability and tree-tapping age on latex yield in parts of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. One exotic (GT 1) and three indigenous (NIG 800, NIG 803, NIG 805) clones of Hevea brasilliensis (Muell. Arg.), at thre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31218

Water Pollution in a Riparian Community: The Case of River Athi in Makueni County, Kenya

Joseph M. Munyao, Jacinta M. Kimiti & Peter Njuru · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of water pollution on riparian community along River Athi in Makueni County. Specific objectives included; documenting the causes of pollution of the River Athi in Kathonzweni sub County, to access and establish the health effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31436

Nutritional Analysis of Octopus hubbsorum B (Cephalopoda: Octopodidae) from the Pacific Ocean, Acapulco, Guerrero, México

J. Palacios-Abrantes, V. Melo-Ruíz, B. Urbano, N. Vargas-Martínez, J. J. Falcón-Gerónimo & C. Gazga-Urioste · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

Aim: To establish the micro and macronutrient values of O. hubbsorum B and to evaluate its potential contribution to Mexican diet, since this organism is available all year in the Mexican Pacific Coast. Study Design: Transversal study. Place and Duration of Study: Samples of Octo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31031

Orthogonal Test Design to Optimize on Ammonium Removal by Pseudomonas stutzeri ZH-1

Caifang Wen & Qingping Hu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2017

To give reference for the application of nitrobacteria in actual wastewater treatment, the impact factors of C/N ratio, shaking speed (DO) and carbon source on ammonium removal by Pseudomonas stutzeri ZH-1 was investigated. Through orthogonal test, the optimal conditions for NH4+...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2017/31281