Asian Journal of Biology

Phytochemical Evaluation and Determination of the Content of Some Natural Antioxidants (Polyphenols and Flavonoids) from Ficus Capensis, Newbouldia laevis and Carpolobia lutea

Jean François Sibri, Joël Akakpo-Akue, Stéphane Claver Vanié, Tatiana Kangah Mireille Kple, M'Bèféhê Soro & Obou Constantin Okou · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

Scientific interest in the search for natural antioxidants (secondary metabolites) from medicinal plants has increased considerably in recent years, due to the involvement of free radicals in the genesis of many diseases. The aim of the present study is to determine qualitatively...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4374

Technical Characteristics and Socio-Economic Importance of Beekeeping in the Far North Region, Cameroon

Bienvenue Djobo Kalsane, Marie Ivonne Firita, Marie Caroline Momo Solefack & Delphine Nguemo Dongock · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

Beekeeping is a booming industry in Cameroon, thanks to the interests shown by the population in certain regions, notably Adamawa, West, North-West, and East, yet its productivity remains low. In the villages of the Far North region in particular, beekeeping is an age-old practic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3372

Diversity of Insects of Two Rice (Oryza sativa L. 1787) Farms in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Mbelede, K. C., Akunne, C. E., Ononye, B. U., Chidi, C. A., Okafor, K. P., Okeke, T. E. & Aniefuna, C. O. · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

The recognition of insect-related damages to rice plants and the subsequent consequences for biodiversity have shown the relevance of insect communities in rice farms. This study documented the insect fauna of rice (Oryza sativa L. 1787) in two rice farms in Nnamdi Azikiwe Univer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3371

Fish Cultivation Techniques for Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio Linn.) Strain “Mantap” at Center for Freshwater Fish Cultivation (BBPBAT) Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia

Yuli Andriani & Rusky I. Pratama · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

The cultivation of Carp (Cyprinus carpio, Linn) in hatcheries can be approached through various methods, including traditional, semi-intensive, and intensive techniques. Presently, many hatchery operations still adhere to traditional practices. This activity aimed to actively eng...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3370

Phytoremediation Indices of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Growing in Panteka Stream, Kaduna, Nigeria

Victoria Moltong Yilwa, Nwankwo Cornelius Tochukwu, Emere Matthew Chika, Adejo Peter Ojodale & Danfulloh Tundeno Barde · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

The aquatic environment is incessantly polluted by the release of high toxic concentrations of heavy metals which are bio-accumulative and persistent in nature. This investigation was conducted to assess the phytoremediation potential of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) grow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3369

Community Composition and Dynamics of Butterflies in Different Microhabitats of Central Aravalli Hill Regions of Ajmer District, Rajasthan, India

Bhaskar Sharma, Rounak Choudhary, Vivek Sharma, Subroto Dutta & Subhash Chandra · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

Aims: Butterflies are the symbol and target species for conservation in many parts of the world, and are key indicators of an environment's ecological status. The abundance, brief generation time, quick movement, and sensitivity to climatic changes of the butterfly fauna make it...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3368

Study on the Correlation of Insect Pest Infestation of Guinea Corn (Sorghum bicolor) Stored in Kasarawa and Kuffa Food Ware-Houses in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria

S. Y. Lema, J. Ibrahim & J. Suleiman · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

Farming of Guinea corn in Sokoto is face with a lot of Crop protection problems which prevent full scale production of this crop in the state and Nigeria at large.  A study was conducted to assess the correlation of insect pest infestation of Guinea corn stored in Kasarawa and Ku...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3367

Life Beyond Retinal Surgery: A Survey

Hussain Ahmad Khaqan, Muhammad Ali Haider, Aamna Jabran, Hafiz Ateeq ur Rehman, Laraib Hassan, Hafiz Mubashir Farooqui, Muhammad Usman Zia & Ahmad Fauzan · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

Introduction: The purpose of our study is to find out about the hobbies of retinal surgeons, how they have followed their childhood hobbies and how some have evolved their hobbies while ho some have developed new hobbies over time and how their hobbies have been influenced by the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i3366

Genetic Analysis of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Isolated from the Population of Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Syed Bilal Hussain, Hamna Rafi, Asad Aslam, Sadaf Noor & Muhammad Zubair · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

The study was aimed to isolate and identify the methicillin-resistant strains and then detect the genetic variants and investigate S. aureus isolates that were resistant to methicillin found in the community of Southern Punjab. Collecting the isolates of S. aureus from the Southe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i2365

Network Pharmacology Approach for Herbal Drugs Intended for the Therapy of Diseases: A Comprehensive Review

Satwika Bonthu, Sarika Pulichintha, Ganga Raju. M. & N. V. L. Suvarchala Reddy V. · Asian Journal of Biology · 2023

The single drug/single target/single disease tactic to medicine detection currently faces many challenges in terms of welfare, efficiency and sustainability. Network biology and multipharmacology approaches have recently gained acceptance as approaches for omics documents incorpo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i2364