Sausages are a highly prized food, but their production involves the use of nitrites, which can pose a health risk. To promote healthy eating, it is necessary to adapt sausage technology to the African context by encouraging the use of nutritious ingredients such as moringa and s...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5724
The present study assessed the toxicological impact of Hyptis suaveolens leaf extract on liver and kidney functions in albino rats using standardized procedures. Following a two-week acclimatization period, sixteen rats were randomly divided into four groups (n=4 per group). Grou...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5723
Bedbugs are nocturnal obligate blood suckers that can invade human habitation. Their bite causes sleep disturbances, skin reactions, loss of concentration and social stigmatization. Nigeria has recently experienced a high bedbug infestation rate, especially in homes, hotels, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5722
Over the years, spices have been broadly utilized in food applications as food flavors as well as in the treatment of sicknesses. This study was aimed to evaluate the fatty acid compositions in the oils of some of these seed spices. The oil was extracted using soxhlet extraction...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5721
Background: Mother-to-child transmission is a public health problem. Preventing this situation suggests qualitative therapeutic management of pregnant women carrying the virus. Furthermore, factors inherent to women could impact the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5720
Malaria affects millions of people in Nigeria. Despite progress made in recent years, it continues to pose a major threat to life in low-resource settings like Ifite community Awka, south east Nigeria. One of the key strategies employed in malaria control programs is Indoor Resid...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5719
The present study investigates a newly isolated bacterial strain from wood-rot soil for its capacity to decolorize simulated wastewater containing a complex mixture of textile dyes. The biodegradation of the dyes was also explored, and the toxicity of both treated and untreated w...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5718
Djénéba Baba Tapily Diallo, Fankroma Martial Thierry Koné, Ikpe Aristide Didier Kouame, Ohouo Régina Antoinette Don & Lucien Patrice Kouamé·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2025
Spontaneous leafy vegetables play an important role in the diet of the world's populations, particularly in Africa. They contribute to poverty reduction due to their relatively low cost and their ability to generate income in a relatively short period compared to cereals. In addi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5717
Among the dominat food crops (millet, sorghum, cowpea), millet holds a central place in the national food security strategy. However, production remains insufficient to meet the population's needs. This productivity gap is attributed to various biotic and abiotic factors among w...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5716
Funmilayo G. Famuyiwa, Ayobami J. Olusola, Jeremiah P. Ugwo, Susan B. Akinyuwa, Glory M. Arowojolu, Ayomide B. Alimi, Moses O. Akinjiyan, Adesewa P. Bolaji, Oluwapelumi E. Ekundayo, Catherine O. Ajibola & Kolade O. Faloye·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2025
Aim: Bryophyllum pinnatum is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of malaria and viral infection. This study investigates the larvicidal and dengue virus inhibitory potential of B. pinnatum phytoconstituents through computational approaches. Methodology: A library of terpenoid...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5715