Aims: To assess the phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity among selected Araceae taxa in Southwestern Nigeria using plastid DNA sequences, and to determine their evolutionary relationships and taxonomic placement. Study Design: A molecular phylogenetic study based on...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i4782
Aims: The main objective of this study was to identify reliable indicator taxa of macrozoobenthic communities for water-quality assessment. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina,...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3784
Polyoxyethylene amine (POEA) concentrations have been increasing in aquatic systems because of the widespread use of glyphosate herbicide. POEA is a glyphosate-formulation ingredient that facilitates the uptake and translocation of active ingredients into plant tissues. POEA has...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3783
In aquaculture systems, especially earthen ponds supplied by natural water bodies, fish are continuously exposed to fluctuating environmental conditions and potential pollutant inputs from surrounding anthropogenic activities. This study evaluated the bioaccumulation and human he...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3781
Background: Plasmodium falciparum remains the leading cause of malaria mortality in sub-Saharan Africa despite repeated host immune exposure and sustained intervention pressure. Objectives: This narrative critical review examines molecular and cellular mechanisms by which P. falc...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3780
Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) play a significant role in sustaining the livelihoods, food security, healthcare practices, and cultural traditions of forest-dependent communities. The present study was conducted in the forest-fringing villages of Adagodi and Belur in Nagodi G...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3779
Pesticides not only eliminate target pests but also affect non-target soil organisms that play critical roles in maintaining soil fertility and ecological balance. This study assessed the impact of pesticide application on soil fertility and microbial diversity in pepper farms in...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3778
In Sudan, the flora of Solanaceae is diverse and adapted to a wide range of ecological zones, from arid and semi-arid regions to more humid environments. Despite the economic, nutritional, and medicinal importance of the family Solanaceae, there is limited scientific information...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3777
Background: Nowadays repeatedly heating of cooking oil is extensively used in local street shops, restaurant as well as in home of Bangladesh to save the cost. Consuming the frying oils for long time can causes detrimental effects on consumer health. This study was designed to co...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3776
Background: The global rise in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has intensified the search for alternative antimicrobial agents from plant sources. Tapinanthus bangwensis (African mistletoe) is widely used in traditional medicine, yet its antibacterial efficacy requires further sci...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3775
Yaya Ousmanou, Foko Dadji Gisèle Aurelie, Younoussa Lame, Dainone Ignareki Damas, Rachid Soulemani, Tamesse Joseph Label & Mbacham Wilfried·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
The persistent challenge of malaria, primarily transmitted by Anopheles gambiae in sub-Saharan Africa, has been exacerbated by increasing insecticide resistance among mosquito populations. This study evaluated the larvicidal activity of essential oils (EOs) from Eucalyptus globul...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i3774
Nucleotide repeats known as short tandem repeats (STRs) can be found in both coding and non-coding areas of the human genome such a polyglutamine (polyQ), polyglycine (polyG) and polyalanine (PolyA). PolyG repeat expansions, are caused by GGC repeat expansions leading to numerous...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2773
Poultry production is a key source of affordable animal protein globally, but increasing demand and population growth continue to drive expansion. However, heat stress in broilers reduces performance, and dietary electrolyte balance is widely used to improve their physiological s...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2772
Background: Canine dermatological disorders commonly involve fungal pathogens such as dermatophytes and Malassezia, with potential zoonotic implications. Their prevalence varies with environmental and host factors, remaining a significant concern in clinical practice. Aims: This...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2771
Nephrotoxicity is the immediate degeneration in the kidney activity arising from the toxic effect of medications and chemicals. Commelina diffusa is a medicinal herb that has long been used to treat a variety of ailments, however, its nephrotoxic effect has not been scientificall...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2770