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The Study of Impact of Tofu Industrial Waste Treatment Plant on Value of Chemical Oxygen Demand Level in Residents Well of Central Lamper Village, Semarang-Indonesia

Nabila Widya Anugraheni & Slamet Isworo · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Background and Objective: The existence of a tofu waste treatment plant in residential areas and reports from the public about the unpleasant odor in several wells made residents worried about the impact of the intrusion of tofu waste treatment plant waste. This study aims to ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830415

The Effects of Single and Split NPK Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield of Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)

M. Aluko, O. O. Olajide & A. F. Kehinde- Fadare · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Inorganic fertilizer application and the quantity required by the crop for optimum production led agronomists to introduced varying measures in crop production. A study to investigate the effects of single and split NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer application on muskmelon (Cucumis melo L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830414

Multivariate Analysis of Blood Pressure and Body Mass Index (BMI) for the Aged in Calabar South: The Counselors Intervention Strategy on Awareness Creation on Stress Related Disorder

Florence A. Undiyaundeye, Effiom B. Ekeng & Godwin M. Ubi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Multivariate analytical study was carried out for the blood pressure (BP) indicators and body mass indices (BMI) for the aged in Calabar South Local Government area of Cross River State, Nigeria using the systolic, diastolic and pulse rate and for weight over the square of height...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830412

Many More Consumers Not Always Induce Stronger Competition: Weaker Interspecific Competition Despite Higher Species Richness in Secondary Feeding Guild, as Compared to Primary

Jean Béguinot · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

The species functional structuration (specifically in terms of species richness and average intensity of interspecific competition) is widely varying among species communities and this point is now very well documented in literature. But, what about the species functional structu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830413

Diet of the Silky Shark Carcharhinus falciformis (Müller & Henle, 1839) in Waters off Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa)

Koua Clément N’Gouan, Kouadio Justin Konan & Oi Edia Edia · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aims: This study was to establish the feeding habits of silky shark Carcharhinus falciformis in waters off Côte d’Ivoire. Study design: All stomachs of the specimens were collected using a standard method and analysed at laboratory. Place and Duration of Study: The study of the d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830411

Haemoglobin Type, Haematology and Morphometric Characteristics of Muscovy Ducks Reared in Calabar, Nigeria

Ebegbulem, Victoria N. & Ekwere, Ofonime N. · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

This study determined the haemoglobin polymorphism, haematology and morphometric characteristics of Muscovy ducks. A total of 80 adult Muscovy ducks (40 per sex) respectively were used for the study which lasted 60 days. Blood samples of the ducks were collected and analysed for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830410

Increasing Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Productivity and Farmer’s Income through the Implementation of Modified Double Rows Planting System

Robet Asnawi, Ratna W. Arief, . Slameto, Reny D. Tambunan, . Martias, Made J. Mejaya & . Fitriani · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) productivity in Indonesia is leveling off. The study aims to determine the effect of the Jejer Manten double rows modified planting system on the growth, productivity, and economic feasibility of the rice farming system. The study was conducted in Lampung P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830409

Preliminary Study on Human Host Factors Perpetuating the Transmission of Schistosomiasis in Endemic Community of Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria

Mahmud Ali Umar, Umar Aliyu Umar, Mujitapha Lawal, Sani Muhammad Yahaya & Muhammad Salisu Inuwa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Objective: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the human host factors that contribute to the perpetuation of schistosomiasis transmission in endemic communities of Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria. Methods: Information was derived from structured questionnaires supplemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830408

Airborne Fungi in Prison Indoor Environments of Nsukka and Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

N. Chukwuma Lilian, B. Enweani Ifeoma, V. Udeogu Chidozie, Okwelogu Izunna Somadinna, O. Arua Chukwuemeka, C. Ukandu Vivian & C. Asogwa George · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Air borne fungi are transmitted through the air which can cause respiratory infections in human leading to allergies, asthma and diseases of the respiratory tract. The study is to determine the prevalence of fungi isolates in Enugu and Nsukka indoor prison environments and the po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730405

Measurement of Sub-Lethal Toxicity and Effect of Kerosene Pollutant on Hematological Profile of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus)

E. A. Ivon, F. O. Sanusi-Jadesola, N. E. Edu, C. O. Anyanwu, G. M. Ubi & Edodi Iyam Odum · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Background and Objectives: The study measured the impact of crude oil fractions and its derivatives like kerosene on the early life and sub-adults growth of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus in terms of mild, acute and chronic toxicity effect. It also examines the effect of ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830406

Physiological Variations in Cucurbita moschata Duch. Ex. Poir Due to a Nigerian Strain of Moroccan Watermelon Virus: Lagenaria breviflora Isolate

A. A. J. Mofunanya, E. A. Effa, D. O. Etim, F. A. Akomaye & A. O. Damian · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aim: Physiological variations in Cucurbita moschata due to infection with a Nigerian strain of Moroccan watermelon virus (MWMV): Lagenaria breviflora isolate was studied. Study Design: Randomized block design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Botany Department, University of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i830407

Short-term Storage of Seeds and Cryopreservation of Embryonic Axes of Lepisanthes fruticosa

B. Suryanti, M. A. Mohd Shukri, U. R. Sinniah, S. Nur Atisha & A. K. Abdul Muhaimin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aims: This work highlights short-term storage of recalcitrant Lepisanthes fruticosa seeds and long-term conservation attempts of its embryonic axes (EAs) through cryopreservation. Study design: This study adopted the Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Ten samples were used for e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730404

Efficacy of Formulated Feed Preference and Stocking Density on Growth and Survival of Baby Pila globosa Reared in Laboratory Condition

Md. Shariful Islam, A. F. M. Shofiquzzoha & Nilufa Begum · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Quality diet as food for raising freshwater snails under laboratory conditions has a significant effect on their growth and the number of egg clutches laid as well as on the size of the snail. Now a days, some innovative farmers of Bangladesh started snail culture within their fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730401

Composition and Physicochemical Characteristics of Milk of the West African Dwarf Goats in Cross River, Nigeria

Ebegbulem, Victoria N. & Nwanjoku, Janet E. · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Goat milk is a suitable alternative to human milk owing to its high beta casein content which makes it very digestible unlike cow milk. Moreover, the West African Dwarf goat is highly trypano- tolerant and thrives excellently in the humid forest zone of Nigeria. It  therefore nec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730402

Impact of Invasive Alien Species- Acacia nilotica on the Remnant Dry Deciduous Forest of Palu Valley, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mustaid Siregar, . Sutomo, Danang Wahyu Purnomo & Rajif Iryadi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2021

Aims: The study was carried out to assess the species composition, vegetation structure, regeneration and possible direction of vegetation development due to Acacia nilotica invasion. Study Design: The study applied the vegetation analysis and remote sensing technique in the deci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i730403