Introduction: Pumpkin seed press cake (PSPC), a by-product of oil extraction from nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds (4–6% of fruit weight), is often underutilized as animal feed despite being a valuable source of proteins, dietary fibre, phenolics, and essential minerals. Aim: In this...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51055
Yam (Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata), KPONAN variety is a major staple crop in Côte d’Ivoire. The Post-harvest losses of yam are estimated between 30 and 50% after six months of storage, thus limiting its use. This study aimed to improve the sensory characteristics of the traditi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51054
Aims: Plantain (Musa paradisiaca L.) is an important starchy product for people living both village and city areas of Côte d'Ivoire. It is a highly perishable product. Because of its highly perishable nature, it is therefore necessary to transform plantain into instant foutou (po...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51052
This study was conducted on a phytoremedy used in traditional medicine for the treatment of childhood leukemia in Côte d’Ivoire. It provides a scientific basis for its phytochemical composition and antibacterial activity with the aim of enhancing its value. To achieve this, quali...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51053
Aims: to review the contributions of biochemistry and its clinical applications in patients management. Discussion: Advanced health professionals and their healthcare delivery nowadays rely essentially on basic biochemistry and its clinical application for understanding the patho...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51051
This study evaluated behavioural responses and histopathological changes in the gills and liver of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fingerlings exposed to ethanolic leaf extract of Annona muricata to understand its toxic effects. Fish were exposed to graded concentrations (0,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51050
Background: Despite the potential of cosmeceuticals, challenges like poor solubility, bioavailability, and stability limit their full effectiveness. Liposomal delivery systems have shown promise in overcoming these challenges by improving the stability and controlled release of a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51049
Chromolaena odorata is a medicinal plant that has gained attention worldwide for the treatment and management of different diseases due to its pharmacological and therapeutic properties. This study aimed to determine the lethal dose (LD50) and the effect of aqueous extract of Chr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51048
Physalis angulata L. (P. angulata the studied species) belongs to the Solanaceae family. Its nutritional and therapeutic potential is also known. This study aimed to authenticate this species by addressing its Macro-micro morphological structures and phytochemical composition. Ma...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51047
Amino acids are fundamental building blocks of proteins and directly influence the biological value of food products. They are essential for human growth, metabolism, and health, which makes their quantitative analysis an important part of nutritional assessment. In this work, we...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51046