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Formulation and Sensory Analysis of Cocktails Based on Ginger Oleoresin (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), Pineapple Juice (Ananas comosus L. MERR) and Bissap Concentrate (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Adama Coulibaly, Pierre Ezoua, Ysidor N’guessan Konan, Souleymane Doukoure, Daouda Sidibe & Godi Henri Marius Biego · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Aims: The aim of this study is to formulate cocktails based on ginger oleoresin, pineapple juice and bissap concentrate in order to contribute to the development of these agricultural products and improve the income of producers. Study Design: The biological material consists of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i630243

Design, Synthesis and Antibacterial Activity of some 3,6-Dimethlyquinoxaline-2-Hydrazone Derivatives

F. O. Taiwo, C. A. Obafemi, D. A. Akinpelu & T. O. Iyiola · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Aims: This aims of this study was to continue the effort to synthesis new quinoxaline-based heterocycles and study its antibacterial properties. Objective: This study was designed to reacts 3,6-dimethylquinoxaline-2-hydrazine with some substituted aromatic ketones and study their...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i630244

Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effects of Methanolic Extract and Fractions of Mirabilis jalapa (L.) Leaf

Sekinat Okikiola Azeez, Aanuoluwapo Nifemi Olowu, Anyim Godwin, Joseph Tosin Apata & Bolajoko Ayinke Akinpelu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

This study examined the potential cytotoxicity of Mirabilis jalapa L. methanolic crude leaf extract and its fractions against brine shrimp nauplii (Artemia salina L.) and Allium cepa L. roots. The leaf extraction was done according to standard technique and crude extract was part...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i630242

Spatial Distribution and Isolation of Microbiota Associated with Spoilage of Tomatoes Sold in Selected Markets in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

J. O. K. Abioye, J. Y. Raymond & I. A. Olayemi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Tomato (Lycopersicum spp) is widely consumed universally because of its high nutritive value, but suffers great post-harvest losses due to microbial attack. This work was carried out to investigate the causative agents of tomato spoilage and the spatial distribution of such causa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i630241

Genetic Diversity among Accessions of Indian Spinach (Basella spp. L.) Based on Agro-Morphological Traits

Olalekan Ibrahim Sobowale, Benjamin Oluwole Akinyele, Alexander Chukwunweike Odiyi, Emmanuel Oluwakayode Ajayi, Daniel Babasola Adewale & Oreoluwa Busola Ajayi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Medicinal and nutritional qualities of Indian spinach obviously make it a promising crop for food security in Africa. It exhibits high genetic diversity in its present under-exploited state; therefore, accurate assessment of the existing genetic diversity will be fundamental to i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i530238

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B (HBsAg) Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Specialist Hospital Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Godly Chessed, Kefas Hellamada Kwala, Aminu Innocent Asika & Sati Danjuma · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Infection due to Hepatitis B virus is a serious public health problem worldwide, in spite of productive vaccine. Pregnant women infected with hepatitis B virus can transmit the infection to their fetuses and newborns. The aim of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of He...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i530237

An Investigation on Some Hepatic Enzymes and Haematological Variables among Alcoholic Volunteers in Kadima District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria

Yohanna Denkok, Vincent Gambo Linus, Kehinde F. Oyebade, Abara S. Ukeme, Samuel Y. Gazuwa & Ishaya Y. Longdet · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Aim: This research work investigated the impact of the differences in duration of alcoholic beverage consumption on hepatic and heamatological parameters. Methods: Fifty (50) healthy male volunteer subjects were recruited for this study from Kadima district of Jos South Local Gov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i530236

A Study on Microwave Exposure Effects on Surface Coating Properties of Linden (Tilia cordata) and Spruce (Picea abies) Woods

Halil Turgut Sahin & Gamze Ozcelik · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

The quality performance of surface coatings are evaluated with emphasis on Microwave (Mw) irradiation, effects on both wood and oil modified alkyd-based varnish, separately. The surface pencil film hardness value of 2B (5 in metric) found for neat varnish coated linden and spruce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i530235

Physico-Chemistry of Surface Water Impacted by Crude Oil Spills in Bodo/Bonny Rivers, Nigeria

David N. Ogbonna, Sebastine A. Ngah, Patrick O. Youdeowei & Matthew E. Origbe · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

The surface water resources of Bodo/Bonny communities in Rivers State suffers regular pollution of its ecosystem due to increase in crude oil exploration, refining and activities of other industrial establishments operating within the coastal areas of the Ogoniland of the Niger D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i530234

Efficacy of Methanolic and Aqueous Extracts of Thevetia peruviana (pers.) K. Schum on Growth of Phytophthora colocasiae Racib, Causal Agent of Taro Late Blight in Cameroon

Charles Essome Sale, Jules Patrice Ngoh Dooh, Alain Heu, William Kuate Tueguem, Dorothée Mvondo Nganti, Patrice Zemko Ngatsi, Godwill Chewachong & Zachée Ambang · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

This study aims to evaluate the antifungal activities of methanolic and aqueous extracts of Thevetia peruviana seeds on the in vitro growth of Phytophthora colocasiae. A randomized sample block design containing four treatments (T-: absolute control, AE, ME and Callomil Plus at t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i430233

Evaluation of Chronic Administration of Metronidazole on the Morphological and Biochemical Parameters on the Cerebral Cortex of Adult Wistar Rats

A. J. Ajibade & I .J. Ayanlade · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Metronidazole has been implicated in diverse neurologic syndromes such as; cerebellar syndrome, encephalopathy, seizures, optic neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy and peripheral neuropathy.  Metronidazole is an antibiotic drug used to treat infections of the reproductive system, ga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i430232

Mosquito Bed Net Preferences and Efficacy in the Prevention of Gestational Malaria in Yaounde, Cameroon

Judith Lum Ndamukong-Nyanga, Tchanga Chanceline Flore, Ngo Batandi Helen Virginie & Fegue Celestine · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

Malaria prevention methods are diverse. Their availability sometimes does not guarantee effective usage and the use of each method in isolation may not provide the necessary results for the fight against malaria. Pregnant women are relatively more vulnerable and so it is recommen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i430231

Noise Pollution Analysis of Reserved Areas: Case Study of the Isparta Ayazmana Promenade Area

Candan Kus Sahin, Busra Onay & Beyza Sava · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

The sustainable landscpe design is a strategic framework in city planning and urban recreational areas, important for the quality of life of an increasingly urbanized society. This study deals with a better understanding of visitors demand and noise properties of Ayazmana promena...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i430230

Potentials of Microorganisms in Human Health

Ali Mohamed Elshafei · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2021

There are large numbers of powerful species of microorganisms present within our bodies that make up the diverse human microbiomes. Microbiomes, the collective genomes of the microorganisms in a particular environment, support and maintain our health, but they are disturbed in so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2021/v24i430229