Aims: Diarrhoea is more common in rural area and in low-income countries like Nigeria, where children experience an average three episodes of diarrhoea every year. Bryophyllum pinnatum (Crassulaceae) is a widely used medicinal plant in a traditional system with a wide range of bi...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/43047
A field experiment was conducted to investigate the Influence of field deep fertilisers on nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and sulfur uptake and yield performance of green super rice during the period of 15th January to 16th May 2015. Soil samples were collected at a depth of 0-...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/44877
Purpose: Drug testing by means of urine samples is part of the standard operating procedures in a wide range of related settings. In order to avoid sample manipulation by the client, samples are almost collected under direct observation. However, the supervision procedure is hand...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/44565
This study was an attempt to evaluate the effects of Citrus aurantifolia (CA) and caffeine on the testes of adult male albino Wistar rats. No doubt, CA and caffeine have health benefits; however, there is a scarcity of data about their effects on the testes. Thirty-five adult mal...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/44516
Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate landscape preferences in a newly built hospital’s garden (Isparta City Hospital) and comprehensive observations and suggestions of that subject. Study Design: Relevant literature information’s and documentation were utilized for the eva...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/44779
A comparative study aimed at providing detailed morpho-anatomical information on two species of Gnetum found in Nigeria was carried out. The species are of high nutritive importance and taxonomic information on them is scanty. The species are Gnetum africanum Welw. and Gnetum buc...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/13575
Aim: To evaluate the anti-inflammatory potential of Sphenocentrum jollyanum Pierre leaf. Study Design: Red blood cell Membrane stabilization, anti-lipoxygenase and proteinase inhibitory activities of the extracts were assayed in-vitro as a measure of anti-inflammatory potential o...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/34251
S. S. Anyebe, S. N. Anyebe, Y. A. Tende, N. S. Emmanuel, P. P. Mshelia, R. A. Abdulrauf, T. F. M. Ajiboye, K. Andrew, A. U. Alexander, H. D. Muhammad & C. N. Chima·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2018
Aims: This study was designed to evaluate the phytochemical constituents, lipid peroxidation and superoxide dismutase activity of methanol leaf extract of Securidaca longepedunculata (polygalaceae) (MLESL). Study Design: This is an experimental study. A total of twenty four (24)...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/44144
Ojukwu Chidiebele Petronilla, Anekwu Emelie Moris, Okemuo Adaora Justina, Nwabueze Jennifer Omelogo, John Davidson Okwudili, Ezugwu Uche Anthonia & Uchenwoke Chigozie Ikenna·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2018
Aims: The study aims to assess the relationship between antenatal exercise practice and health-related quality of life of Nigerian pregnant women. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive correlational. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in University of Nige...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/43947
Field experiment was carried out in late 2015 and repeated in early 2016 cropping season at the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria to determine the appropriate spacing and weeding regimes for okra production. Three spacing...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/43779