Skip to content

All published articles 808

Occurrence, Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern and Physiological Studies of Pseudomonas Species Isolated from Ready to Eat Foods in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Fadahunsi Ilesanmi Festus & Makinde Damilola · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the occurrence, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and physiological properties of Pseudomonas species isolated from ready to eat foods in some selected areas in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Study Design: Identification of Pseudomonas spec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/36208

Cadmium Chloride Reduces Testicular and Epididymal Weights with Degenerative Histoarchitectural Changes in Testis and Pituitary Gland of Wistar Rats

A. O. Naiho, E. N. Ekene, M. O. Ebeye, G. T. Olowe & M. O. Odigie · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

In diagnostic medicine, one of the numerous points for infertility probe is the Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis (HPGA). In males, this neuro-endocrine pathway is a major influence in the biosynthesis and regulation of Testosterone (from the testes), which is respon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/39956

Histomorphological Effects of Artesunate on the Developing Hypothalamus of Wistar Rat Foetuses

Augustine O. Ibegbu, Emmanuel M. Samuel, Andrew E. Ivang, Uchenna Kenneth Ezemagu & Stephen P. Akpulu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Artesunate is one of the first choice treatments among pregnant women with malaria in Nigeria as they are more susceptible and likely to develop anaemia and other complications. The present study was aimed to investigate the morphological and histological changes due to artesunat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42395

Properties of Composite Panels Produced from Cotton Waste and Red Pine Wood Mixtures

Halil Turgut Sahin, Isa Yavilioglu & Omer Umit Yalcin · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

It has been well established that many agricultural and forest residues might be useful as substitute for wood in forest products industry. In this study, low-value cotton processing residue (waste) mixture with red pine wood (fiber for Type 1 and chip for Type 2) were examined f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42028

Effect of Plant Spacing and Number of Seedlings per Hill toTransplanted Rice (Oryza Sativa X Oryza Glaberrima) under Irrigation in Middle Awash, Ethiopia

Tamiru Dejen · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Aims: The scientific information available with regards to the response of transplanted rice to plant spacing and number of seedling per hill for its optimum production is very limited. Hence, a field experiment was carried out to assess the effect of plant spacing and a number o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42081

The Influence of an Eight Week, Structured Strength-endurance Training on Pain Perception and Health-related Quality of Life in Patients with Non-specific Low Back Pain: Who Profits?

K. Baum, U. Hofmann & F. Bock · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Purpose: Non-specific low back pain is one of the leading public health problems worldwide. With respect to the duration of pain, it is generally divided into acute, subacute, and chronic. While physical exercises are promoted as a non-pharmacologic treatment in the chronic state...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/42069

Chemo-therapeutic Potential of Dialium guineense (wild) Leaf Extract on Dumpsite Leachate Induced Hepatoxicity of Wistar Rats

Albert C. Ibezute, Sese-Owei A. Ekaye & James E. Onyeukwu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Aims: To investigate the chemo-therapeutic potential of Dailum guineense leaf extract on dumpsite leachate induced hepatoxicity of Wistar rats. Study Design: A Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology (Animal Unit) and Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/35888

Anti-nociceptive, Anti-inflammatory and Antipyretic Activities of Ethanolic Extract of Atylosia scarabaeoides (L.) Benth (Family: Fabaceae) Leaves in Experimental Animal

Md. Mohiuddin, Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan, Abhijit Das & Md. Shahid Sarwar · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Background: Atylosia scarabaeoides (L.) Benth, belonging to the family Fabaceae and locally known as Banurkali or Thitkalai, has been widely used in folkloric medicine. Hence, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the anti-nociceptive, anti-inflammatory and antipyret...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/41799

Diagnostic of Groundwater Intended for Human Consumption in the Municipality of Abaetetuba, Pará - Brazil

Gilmar W. Siqueira, Andreza C. M. Leite, Assad J. Darwich & Fabio Aprile · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

The objectives of this research were to evaluate the quality and to determine the degree of vulnerability and accessibility of groundwater destined to the public supply of the municipality of Abaetetuba (State of Pará - Brazil), allowing to establish an environmental management p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/41619

Growth Responses of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Exposed to Different Concentrations of Detergents Powder

Ajang Raymond Odey, Joseph Akaninyene Paul & Arokwe Lawrence Abam · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

The study on the growth responses of Oreochromis niloticus exposed to different concentrations of detergents powder was carried-out using a 30 day renewal bioassay in triplicates. A total of 360 Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings, with a mean bogy weight of 18.2 ± 3.02 g were used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/41526

Chemical Composition and Evaluation of the Acaricidal Activity of Two Essential Oils and Their Formulations against the Two-spotted Spider Mite Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)

A. A. F. Wasfy, H. M. Torkey & H. H. F. Hagag · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

The synthetic acaricides were used to control two-spotted spider mite. The using increase of biocide cause problems such as environmental pollution and pesticide resistance, these needs increasing the sustainable, environmentally-friendly control methods. The essential oils' biod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/40387

Physicochemical Studies of Environmental Samples and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Escherichia coli Isolated from Akinyele Abattoir, Ibadan, Nigeria

Olutayo Israel Falodun & Fatima Adekemi, Ajala · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

Introduction: Wastes generated from abattoirs contain pollutants including coliform that contaminates the environment. Aim: This study was designed to determine the physicochemical parameters of different environmental samples collected from an abattoir in Ibadan, South-western N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/40700

Diversity and Population Dynamics of Microbial Groups in Pelagic Column of Iko River, Eastern Obolo L.G.A, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

C. I. Udosen, S. I. Umana, J. P. Essien, M. P. Bassey & M. P. Uko · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2018

The diversity and population dynamics of microbial groups in pelagic column of Iko River Estuary, Nigeria were investigated using standard microbiological and analytical procedures. The results revealed that the densities of culturable microbes in the estuary were influenced by t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2018/37644