This study assessed the effects of three locally formulated isoproteic diets containing 25% crude protein on the biochemical composition of market-size Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in earthen ponds in Côte d’Ivoire. The diets represented ingredients available in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51166
Introduction: COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV-2 and primarily affects the respiratory tract. Zinc, as an immunomodulatory micronutrient, was considered for reducing disease severity and mortality in patients with COVID-19. Serum ferritin, an acute-phase reactant, is an important m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51163
Cashew nut pellicle is an agro-industrial by-product with potential for value-added beverage development. This study evaluated the feasibility of producing an herbal tea from three solid cashew nut pellicle extracts obtained from a processing company in Korhogo. Formulations cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51164
Diabetes mellitus is a global metabolic disorder characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia and associated complications, necessitating the search for effective plant-based therapeutic agents. This study investigated the phytochemical composition and potential antidiabetic activi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51165
Aims: This study evaluated the association between alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) and inflammatory biomarkers among hypertensive patients attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. Study Design: Analytical cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: Rivers State University Te...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51162
Background and Aims: Cadmium exposure can induce oxidative and inflammatory disturbances. This study investigated the therapeutic potential of cinnamon extract for modulating cadmium-induced inflammation in Wistar rats. The experimental design involved inducing inflammation in Wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51161
Ageing coconut plantations are progressively replanted to maintain productivity and facilitate harvesting, yet the oil-production characteristics of replanted germplasm require documentation. This study assessed kernel-related traits, wet-process virgin coconut oil (VCO) yield, S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51160
Crystalline (Cry) δ-endotoxins from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have supported microbial and transgenic insect control for decades, but field-evolved resistance and natural tolerance in important pests have increased interest in complementary insecticidal proteins. Vegetative ins...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51159
Background: Dacryodes edulis is a fruit tree emblematic of Central Africa and highly prized for its fruit, the safou. The oil extracted from its seeds is also commonly used in herbal medicine. Aims: This study aimed to elucidate the lipid profile of the fat from D. edulis cultiva...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51158
Background and Aims: Cocoa bean shell (CBS) is a significant by-product of the cocoa processing industry and is produced in large volumes in cocoa-producing countries such as Nigeria. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary inclusion of cocoa bean shell (CBS) on nutrie...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2026/v35i51157