The specific objective is to determine the physiochemical characteristics of frying and fresh palm oil, groundnut oil and olive oil under deep fat frying condition at a temperature of 1200 Celsius in the production of akara chips derived from cowpea paste. Standard methods were u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i1194
Plastics, commonly encountered in forms such as packaging, household items, office supplies, electronics, and more, are typically conventional plastics derived from petroleum synthesis. The environmental issues posed by conventional plastics, which do not naturally degrade, neces...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2024/v10i1193
Aim: The present study is aimed at examine the antibacterial effect of crude extract of G. sepium to human pathogenic bacteria and its contents of its phytochemical and antioxidant properties. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Science L...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i4192
Aims: This study evaluates the effect of some chloride on the initial reaction rates of crude peroxidase from watermelon peels. Study Design: In vitro enzyme assay. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i4191
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in the healthcare sector, revolutionizing various facets of medical practice, research, and administration. This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of AI applications in healthcare, including diagnostic to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i4190
Aims: Sardina pilchardus is a fish highly found in rivers and lakes in the Far-North region of Cameroon. This work aimed at optimizing the traditional extraction parameters in order to improve the quality and yield of oil. Methodology: A central composite design was used to study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i4189
Aims: To assess the nutritional content in the body wall of an underutilized sea cucumber species: Holothuria atra and to extract and characterize the potential collagen types from the body wall Study Design: The specimens of H.atra were identified based on morphology and the nut...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3187
The study aimed to determine the conditions leading to maximum protease production using submerged fermentation and detecting the presence of protease genes in the bacteria. This is necessary to meet the increasing demand for protease enzymes in the industrial market. The ability...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i4188
The settling plate method was used to examine the air microflora in 6 units at the Clifford University Medical Centre, Ihie campus, Owerrinta, Abia state, Nigeria. The male ward, male restroom, female ward, female restroom, theater room, and environment were among the 6 units. At...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3186
Aims: This study aimed to optimizing the extraction conditions for total saponins from Polyscias fruticosa using response surface methodology coupled with Box-Behnken design (RSM-BBD). Methodology: The optimization process for extraction of saponins from the roots of Polyscias fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3185
This research was conducted at the hatchery building 4, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Universitas Padjadjaran. The implementation starts from November to December 2022. This experiment aims to test the growth performance of the G5 transgenic mutiara catfish by providi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3184
This study investigated the bioactive and sensory properties of Sweet Italian (Capsicum annum) and Habanero (Capsicum chinese) pepper varieties, which are the common varieties of pepper consumed in Benue State, Nigeria. The two varieties of pepper were harvested fresh and dried u...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i3183
Background and Objective: The cost of substrate represents a significant percentage of the total biosynthesis cost of citric acid. There is need to continue searching for better and cheap underutilize starchy raw material for citric acid biosynthesis. Therefore, the objective of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2182
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the total phenolic and flavonoid content and DPPH free-radical scavenging activity of Vernonia amygdalina planted in Mekong Delta. The optimized conditions for maceration of pandan leaves included drying method, ratio of pandan leaf powder-to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2181
Aims: To investigate the ameliorative potentials of Vernonia amygdalina on acetaminophen-induced liver injury in mice. Methodology: Acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury was conducted on Swiss-albino mice weighing 25 - 30 g. Group A was maintained as a negative control (health...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2023/v9i2180