Aims: This study focuses on the biosynthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zinc oxide (ZnO) bimetal nanoparticles using Leucas aspera L. flower extract and their evaluation for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Study Design: This study follows an experimental laboratory-...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4429
The effectiveness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger and the consortium of these two bioremediants in remediating soils polluted with crude oil was studied. Soil samples were contaminated with different levels of crude oil (4%V/W of crude oil -0.2kg/5kg of soil 80,000kg...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4428
The uncontrolled release of petroleum hydrocarbons negatively impacts many of our soi1 and water resources. Treatment using in-situ biological methods can prove to be efficient and cost effective for the cleanup ofthese pollutants. This study evaluates the potential of water hyac...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4427
This study aimed to evaluate the enhanced bioremediation of degreasers: Aquabreak and Teepol polluted wetland soil using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Pseudomonas putida. It employs laboratory-scale experimental designs, statistical data and interpretation. The wetland soil samp...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3425
Aims: This research aims at establishing the possibility of making wine from sweet potato residues under aerobic and anaerobic fermentation regimes. Study Design: Instruments were autoclaved, and sweet potatoes were grinded into paste, which was thereafter liquefied by α-amylase...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4426
Background: Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) species are the major cause of foodborne infection. Aim: To analyze antimicrobial-resistant genes found in non-typhoidal Salmonella species in food and stool samples in Port Harcourt using molecular methods. Study Design: This was a cros...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3424
Aims: Isolation and identification of rhizospheric bacteria with antifungal potential against four postharvest rot fungi of apple fruits were investigated. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD) laid out in 10 (rhizospheric bacteria) by 4 (rot fungi) factorial, replica...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3423
Water pollution by heavy metals poses significant environmental and health risks, particularly in regions with high anthropogenic activities. This study evaluated the bioremediation potential of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus for heavy metal removal from water sample...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3422
The impact of soybean waste (SBW) and pigeon dropping (PD) in the bioremediation of crude oil polluted soil was investigated. Uncontaminated soil sample was collected from the Rivers State University Research FarmLand. Furthermore, soil sample was contaminated with 5% bonny-light...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3421
Goodluck Silas, Nwakulite Arvin, Ilerhunmwuwa Isoken Adesuwa, Nwankwo Ihechukwu Chimeri, Ekemejero Godbless, Williams Azibagir, Stephen Odo Nanighe, Benjamin Precious Eki, Eunice Ayamaere Lelei Suoteigha & Pelesai Godbless·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
The Western House Martin, scientifically known as Delichon urbicum is a small migratory passerine bird in the swallow family. It is the most prevalent house bird found in Elele Rivers State Nigeria. Sparrow is differentiated from Delichon urbicum by the type of nest they build as...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2420
Background: Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic infection that poses significant public health concerns. It is endemic in various regions of Asia, notably in India. It contributes to pyrexia of unknown origin and has the potential to cause life-threatening multisystem disease. Ob...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2419
Background: Nigerian currency notes act as fomites and thus can transmit pathogenic microorganisms from one person to another. Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from Nigerian currency notes circulat...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2418
Water is an essential component of all life forms. Its unavailability and inaccessibility are a major concern in developing countries and areas of clean water scarcity. Wastewater treatment is essential for managing water pollution, protecting public health, and maintaining a s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2417
Background: The problem of antibiotics usage against bacterial infection is the modifications of such antibiotics by the bacteria thereby rendering them ineffective. Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria invading wound infections may lead to long term hospitaliz...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2416
Background: One of the most common causes of nosocomial infection is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antimicrobial resistance has expanded globally as a result of profound changes in microbial genetic ecology caused by the indiscriminate use of antimicrobials. Objective: The aim of study...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1415