Background: Electrolyte and acid-base imbalances are early markers of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially relevant in underserved rural populations. This study evaluates key biochemical parameters, the Electrolyte Stress Index (ESI), and clustering-based patient stratificati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61065
β-lactam antibiotics represent the most widely developed and utilized class of antimicrobials globally. However, the increasing resistance to these antibiotics primarily among Gram-negative bacteria such as Klebsiella pneumoniae poses a significant public health concern. The most...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61066
Aims: This study aims to investigate the structural and mechanical properties of major ampullate (MA) dragline silk produced by six different species of spider, using multi-level characterization techniques including spectroscopy, electron microscopy and tensile testing. By exami...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61064
This review article details the current knowledge of nitronate monooxygenase (NMO) and nitroalkane oxidase (NAO) both of which detoxify organic nitro compounds. The chemical versatility of these molecules are first described by explaining why they are unusually strong carbon ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61063
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a staple crop vital for India’s food security. However, intensive cultivation practices such as reliance on high-yielding varieties, reduced organic manure use, and excessive chemical fertilizer application—have led to widespread zinc (Zn) deficiency in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61062
Introduction: This study aimed to assess awareness of the element Lead and knowledge of lead poisoning across a diverse sample of young respondents (N=273) differing in age, sex, region, and educational level. Given the pervasive risk of lead exposure, understanding community kno...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i61061
Paracetamol overdose is a primary cause of drug-induced hepatotoxicity, mediated through oxidative stress pathways. This study determined the protective efficacy of Allium cepa methanolic extract against paracetamol-induced liver damage. Methanol extract yield of Allium cepa and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51060
Background: Dyslipidaemia, a key modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), is a growing public health concern globally and in Nigeria, where CVD-related morbidity and mortality rates are on the increase. The influence of blood donation on lipid metabolism remains...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51057
Transmission of human African trypanosomiasis is caused by the bites of the tsetse fly (Genus: Glossina) infected with microscopic parasites of the species Trypanosoma brucei in sub-Saharan Africa. The tsetse fly constitutes a major threat, and the disease, African trypanosomiasi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51058
The excess consumption of refined granulated sugars by humans have a relationship with altered lipid metabolism. This study aimed to assess the lipid profile of Wistar albino rats orally administered Apis mellifera honey and refined granulated sugar. Twenty-five (25) healthy albi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51056