The experiment aimed to evaluate the effects of poultry offal protein-rich formulated feed on the proximate composition of shingi fish (Heteropneustes fossilis) using four treatments and three replications over 60 days. By using the method of AOAC, dry matter (DM), moisture, crud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11449
Faridah Mobolanle Banwo, Junior Josephson Chukwuma, Ewaoluwa Promise Owoyemi, Paul Agwaza Kernen, Kosisochukwu Doris Ogbonna, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, David Odanibeh & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with Africa experiencing a significant rise in cases over the past decade. This review explores the impact of environmental carcinogens on Africa's health indices from 2010 to 2024. Environmental carcinogens, comprising chemical, physi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11448
Background: Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), the potato tuber moth (PTM) is one of the most important pests that attacks potato, Solanum tuberosum L. crops worldwide. Adult moths attack tubers in fields as well as in storage. Infested tubers become unsuitable for trade or consum...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11446
Yaou Chaibou, Bawa Ibrahim Hadiza, Hermann Somlare, Kalifa Ouattara, Maxime C. Kienou & Idrissa Sanou·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a highly virulent pathogen. Despite the recent introduction of vaccines in the program of prevention in Burkina Faso, treatment by antibiotics has remained in use. The aim of this study was to determine the serotypes implied in invasive p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11447
Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of various SA concentrations and exposure times on the surface fungal load (SFL) of tulip bulbs. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Plant Protection, Kocaeli University, in the year of 2022. Methodology: The tuli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11444
Keratin, an insoluble protein with numerous disulphide bonds is highly resistant to proteases and serves as one of the major defiant pollutants. The keratinophilic fungi are known to use keratinous substances such as skin, hair, nail, fur and feather for their growth and survival...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11445
Decision-making during the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer often requires the evaluation of data from several sources. The purpose of this systematic was to evaluate how AI can enhance prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. We search five different databases for avai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i10443
Context: The presence of lysine in the feed ration of pigs optimizes their growth rate and feed efficiency. Objective: This study evaluated the effect of lysine supplementation on the production performance of weaned piglets. Methods: A total of 120 Large White weanlings were sub...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i10442
Meenakshi Sharma, Arti Dogra, Arpit Sharma, Purnima Thakur, Shilpa Chandel, Simran Choudhary, Savita Kumari & B.G. Mane·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Milk is one of the essential food for human intake, especially for growing children, which contains various proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. However, milk is prone to adulteration, minimizing its quality and safety even as it has numerous benefits to consumer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i10441
Sadia Islam Reya, Md. Shihab Uddin, Mst. Nishat Tasnim, Md. Anisuzzaman, Sumaiya Islam Titly, Moni Krishno Mohanta & Md Fazlul Haque·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Nonfood-grade nonwoven polyethene (NFWP) bags which are frequently used in microwave cooking or carrying hot foods have been reported for releasing large amount of nanoplastics. Hence, the present study was designed to investigate the harmful effects of nanoplastics released from...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i10440
Congenital fetal abnormalities have emerged as a major cause of infant mortality globally. About 3% of pregnancies are reported as fetal structural anomaly through ultrasound, ranging from minor defect to severe organ system anomalies. Our study aimed to evaluate effectiveness of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i10439
Water serves as a vehicle for the transmission of various diseases to man and animals, and have been associated with both acute and chronic health syndromes. This study was carried out to determine the bacteriological quality of borehole water supply in the Hostels of Rivers Stat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i10438
A field demonstration on potato was carried out during 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tirap. Kufri Jyoti variety of potato with full scientific practices were demonstrated in 45 locations in selected villages....
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i9437
The present study was carried out at Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, India during kharif 2015-16 and 2016-17 respectively. Before conducting the trials; a field survey was also carried out about farmer’s practices of colocassia. As per the survey’s result Lack of knowledge a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i9434
Dogs are among the most beloved companion animals. They are involved in number of activities of human being as pet, in various jobs. Domestic dogs are susceptible to the extremely contagious canine viral diseases, which pose a serious danger to canine health globally. The review...
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