The presence of lignin in lignocellulose substrates greatly limits anaerobic digestion for production of biogas. The need for initial pretreatment to sufficiently remove it became inevitable bacterial pretreatment method was used to pretreat rice straw samples for application in...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7454
Ene Chidiebere Brown, Akpa Winifred Chinwendu, Ojide Chiedozie Kingsley, Onuoha Kingsley Nwakpu, Edenya Oghenevwogaga Obukoho, Idakari Chinedu Nweke, Ene Ebele Chidiebere, Onoh Toochukwu Joan, Nwafia Ifeyinwa, Akpa Christain Obasi, Udochuhwu Kingsley Nzube, Osuagwu Chioma Stella, Ngwu Bathrand Amaechi & Efunshile Akinwale Michael·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose a significant public health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings with poor sanitation, such as the Ikyogen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria. The study evalu...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7453
Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the leading causes of bacterial infections, posing a major public health challenge ranging from self-limiting respiratory tract infections to severe invasive infections. The aim of the research is to determine the antibiotic susceptibility profi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7452
Introduction: Armed conflicts have long been catalysts for infectious disease outbreaks, from typhus during the Napoleonic wars to cholera in modern-day Yemen. These outbreaks are often driven by mass displacement, the collapse of health systems, and the breakdown of sanitation i...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7450
Background: In 2020, there were 5.8 million cases of tuberculosis worldwide, making it a substantial public health concern. Drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which are characterized by increased morbidity and mortality, have become a significant threat to the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7451
Jerry Okechukwu Orji, Ifeoma Jacinta Nwenyim, Akunna Perpetua Emeruwa, Ifeoma Precious Ogbonna, Ugonna Cassandra Aniokete, Okekeaji Uchechukwu, Obinna Okpaga Awoke & Perpetua Uzoamaka Ekuma·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Food-borne pathogens from contaminated raw meat and its products are the leading cause of illness and death in developing countries costing billions of dollars in medical care and social costs. This study was aimed at investigating the bacteriological quality and antibiotic susce...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7448
Microalgae are the broad range of photosynthetic autotrophs that are found both in fresh and marine water bodies worldwide. Microalgae are the known for producing value added products via the sequestration of carbon dioxide. This production is supported by other salient features...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7449
Background: Biosafety in healthcare settings is essential for preventing the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and protecting patients and healthcare workers. The effectiveness of biosafety protocols depends on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7447
Lal Masjid is located in Haroa area of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India in the territory of the ancient port city of Chandraketugarh, flourished long ago in between 600 BCE to 1250 CE, perhaps representing the Gangaridai of Greaco-Roman accounts. Originally it was a Buddhist...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6446
The increasing environmental burden of palm oil mill effluent (POME) has necessitated the search for eco-friendly remediation strategies. This study investigated the potential of Penicillium spp. and Aspergillus niger isolated from palm oil mill press fibre (PPF) for lipase produ...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6444
Drilling fluids, also referred to as drilling muds, play a crucial role in rotary drilling operations by lubricating and cooling the drill bit during oil and gas exploration both onshore and offshore. However, the discharge of these fluids, particularly oil-based drilling fluids...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6445
Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli are common constituents of the human microbiome, often found as harmless commensals in various anatomical sites such as the nose, gut, and skin. However, their presence in asymptomatic individuals poses a risk of transmission and subsequ...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6443
Ohaekwe Conlethann Chiemerie, Nwodo Amaka Marvellous, Amina Suleiman Kamsalem, Jenyo Yetunde Elizabeth, Iyiola Aanuoluwa Temitayo, Victor Ekoche Ali & Matthew Taiye Moses·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
The study investigates the role of microbial biofilms in antimicrobial resistance and explores novel eradication strategies. Microbial biofilms, structured communities of bacteria encased in an extracellular polymeric substance, significantly contribute to persistent infections b...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6441
Understanding the immunological responses to hyaluronic acid (HA) as cosmetic fillers is essential for optimizing patient safety and outcomes. Although HA closely resembles endogenous human HA, variations in molecular size, source, and potential contaminants can provoke both inna...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6442
Aims: To isolate and identify bacteria from infected wounds and determine their patterns of antibiotic susceptibility in order to understand their role in delayed wound healing and overall impact on patient quality of life. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6440