Effects of pure and mixed substrates of sisal waste, grass (Panicum coloratum) and a combination of the two substrates at 50:50 (w/w) on nutritional composition, minerals and antioxidant potential of sun-dried Pleurotus sapidus 969 were investigated in the present study. To deter...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i230081
Background: The use of food in the management of diseases is an established art of science. It is essentially important in the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus where cure is not certain. Objective: This study investigated the anti-diabetic and heamatologic...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i230079
Field experiment was conducted in Faculty of Agriculture Teaching and Research Farm University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, South Eastern Region of Nigeria between March and September 2017; to evaluate the effect of planted short fallow legume cover crop on maiz...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i230078
Purpose: To determine the macroscopic and microscopic ocular morphological characteristics of the African grass-cutter Materials and Methods: Ten male grasscutters of mean age 4.05 ± 1.44 months and mean weight 1.04 ± 0.56 kg were used for this study. Gross morphologic and light...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i230077
Background: Medicinal plants have been a good source of drugs for humans, but chronic and prolong use of medicinal plants like Phyllanthus amarus for the treatment of malaria and other disorders are issues of concerns. This study evaluated the effect of Phyllanthus amarus on repr...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130076
Aim: Apple cider vinegar (ACV) with mother" has been singled out as an especially helpful health remedy. This present research evaluated the effect of ACV ‘with mother’ on hormones (testosterone, estrogen and progesterone) of Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Eighteen rats with...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130074
Introduction: Zobo is a non-alcoholic locally produced beverage from dried petals, acid-succulent calyxes of Hibiscus subdariffa by boiling and filtration. Zobo is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, vitamins, minerals, iron and antioxidant. The consumption of zobo may be a...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130073
Background and Objectives: Haemorrhage is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity of mother and foetus. Pregnancy is associated with changes which may influence responses to bleeding. This study was designed to examine the influence of controlled haemorrhage and compare thermo...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130072
A Study was carried out to investigate the Prevalence of Visceral leishmaniasis infection in Gboko Health Division, Benue State. Parasitological screening was carried out in Two hundred (200) patients comprising 74 males and 126 females sampled at random. Leucoconcentration metho...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130071
Bright Obidinma Uba, Edna Ifeoma Chukwura, Ebere Linda Okoye, Amala Amechi Umebosi, Uchechukwu Fidelia Agbapulonwu, Olisaemeka Charles Muogbo, Chidiogo Leticia Okoye, Lilian Onyinyechukwu Oranta, Adaeze Mercy Odunukwe, Chinonso Peace Ndurue & Ogechi Salvation Ehirim·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2019
Aims: To examine the effects of biofilm and biosurfactant associated cells of marine bacteria isolated from contaminated marine environments of Niger Delta on aromatic hydrocarbon degradation. Study Design: Nine treatments and the controls designs were set up in triplicates conta...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2018/v19i430069
This study evaluated the antioxidant and possible protective effects of Celosia argentea against tissue injury caused by rifampicin administration. The antioxidant property of the aqueous extract of C. argentea was assessed in-vitro using 2,2-Diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), an...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2018/v19i430068
This study was conducted to compare the prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasite in cattle and goat in Makurdi using 228 each of cattle and goats. The method of diagnosis used was thin blood film technique. Chi square (X2) test was used to compare the prevalence rates. Findings rev...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/46280
Background and Objectives: Immobilization stress may induce negative effects on physical and physiological activities of humans and animals. Heat stress also influences the health and survival of mammalian species, particularly under tropical conditions. The objective of the stud...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/45200
Nile tilapia is one of the most widespread fish in Egypt and it is of great economic importance. This study aimed to know the effect of seasonal variations on the body, level of hormones and blood parameters. To conduct this study, Nile tilapia monosex and mixed sex were collecte...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/45850
This experiment was aimed at determining the effect of bleeding and gutting procedures on the nutritional value of smoked catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under storage at room temperature. Fresh samples were collected and various treatments were applied on them. The fish samples col...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2018/31656