Microplastics are any synthetic solid particles or polymeric materials with equivalent spherical diameter ranging from 1 µm to 5 mm. The presence of microplastics in water bodies is a global menace for humans and aquatic animals, its fragments act as surfaces for the attachment o...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4693
Maanicus Rodolpher Bez-bang Kotangou, Joel Bidounga, Patrick Koech, Josue Simbo, Ermeland Rock Feller Moussa, Lucie Aba Toumnou, Solange Makatia-Wango, John Kagira & Naomi Maina·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2025
Pineapple (Ananas comosus, Lin. Merr.) processing generates significant volumes of waste, which poses environmental challenges due to its high organic matter content. This study aimed to investigate the bacterial diversity present in pineapple waste and evaluate its potential for...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3692
The aim of the present study was to analyze the socio-economic and health aspects of donkey breeding in the departments of Dakoro (agricultural and agro-pastoral zone) and Bermo (pastoral zone) in the Maradi region of Niger. A total of 788 heads of household were surveyed samplin...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3691
The Ganges River, the life line of India is facing ecological threats due to invasive fish species. Effective management and conservation of native biodiversity requires accurate identification of these non-native species especially at their early life stages. This study evaluate...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3690
Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde, Titus Adeniyi Olusi, Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke, Monday David, Blessing Adejoh & Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2025
The wall gecko is found in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions. It is a nocturnal species that seeks shelter during the daytime and emerges at dusk to forage throughout the night. This small lizard has become established in areas near human habitation in the tropics...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3689
Aims: The research aims to document underutilized medicinal plants used in treating viral infections in Southwestern Nigeria and to explore the traditional knowledge associated with their use. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted across six southwestern...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3688
Aims: Inadequate wastewater management combined with a lack of sanitation facilities has exacerbated sanitation problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study is to assess wastewater and excreta management in villages of Braffédon, Lahou-Kpanda, Groguida and Likpillassié l...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3687
The extraction of DNA from human samples is a pivotal process in forensic science, medicine, and genetics, serving as a resourceful tool for identification purposes. This study explores various methods and techniques employed in DNA extraction from human tissues, focusing on thei...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i2684
Bacterial resistance to commonly administered drugs has necessitated the need for alternative drugs for effective treatment. In this study, the synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of iron-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Fe-ZnO Nps) were investigated. The synth...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3686
Research was conducted for 60 days to determine the effects of dietary nanoselenium formulated diets on biochemical profile and histopathology of Clarias gariepinus. Fish acclimatization was done for 14 days, randomly selected 10 fish were stocked in triplicate per dietary treatm...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i2683
Background and Objective: The African oil bean (Pentaclethra macrophylla) is a specie of the family Leguminosea and an indigenous of tropical Africa. The seed is widely consumed by Nigerians especially in Eastern part of Nigeria. It can be used as flavoring in food and also serve...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i2682
Leafy vegetables, or "Bhaji" are essential to the diets, medicinal practices, and cultural traditions of tribal communities in central Chhattisgarh, India. The diversity and traditional knowledge of these plants, however, remain highly under documented. This paper will be contrib...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i2681
Aims: To assess the influence of some cultural practices on biochemical composition of yam varieties "Kounougbé" and "Kangba" and their performance during post-harvest storage. Study Design: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was applied in this study. Place and Duration of Study: Lab...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i2680
Okereke E. Kingsley, Ekwealor U. Kenneth, Okereke N. Chukwu, Soludo C. Obumneme, Nwogiji C. Olando, Ogbu C. Angela, Ozibo A. Francis & Okoronkwo O. Francis·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2025
The study examines the comparative analysis of soil seed bank in two secondary forests; Unizik Conservation Forest and Orebe Village Forest in Amansea both located in Awka North and South Local Government Areas of Anambra State, Nigeria. These forests are crucial for biodiversity...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i1679
The liver is essential for metabolism, detoxification, and homeostasis, but it is susceptible to toxins such as dichlorvos (DDVP), a common pesticide that, despite its effectiveness, causes multiple organ toxicities, such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), whi...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i1678