Bassey Ewa Ekeng, Ernest Afu Ochang, David Ewuru Elem, Promise Akugom Owai, Bernard Ekpan Monjol, Ikechukwu Henry Ukweh, Chimaobi Ikechukwu Nwagboso, Bode Akashie Abraka & Simon Edward Ereh·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
Introduction: Urinary tract infection is a major reason for hospital visits and a common clinical condition encountered by clinicians. The causative agents of urinary tract infection and their resistant pattern vary globally. The aim of this study was to highlight the profile of...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i630385
Several studies on the adverse effects of methotrexate have been reported, especially its implication in the degeneration of spermatogenesis, reduced sperm count and ultimate male infertility. As an antagonist, methotrexate (MTX) uses folic acid to obstruct the production of some...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i630384
The antifertility effects of Abrus precatorius root bark meal (APRB) on Coptodon zillii juvenile was determined by a 42 days feeding experiment, with the inclusion levels of 0g, 6g, 12g, 18g and 24g/kg diet. Water volume of 20 litres in a plastic tank (50cm x 27cm x 35 cm dimensi...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530381
The Africa Rice Center Gene Bank hold about 2,500 accessions of Oryza glaberrima. To understand well the genetic diversity in O. glaberrima and its wild species, the use of molecular tools is prominent. The sample consisted of 217 accessions of O. glaberrima, 46 of O. barthii and...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530378
This paper explores a two-species non-homogeneous reaction-diffusion model for the study of pattern formation with the Brusselator model. We scrutinize the pattern formation with initial conditions and Neumann boundary conditions in a spatially heterogeneous environment. In the w...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530380
Md. Raihan Uddin, M. Aminur Rahman, Moumita Choudhury, Md. Almamun Farid, Anusree Biswas & M. Anisur Rahman·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
A field study was carried out to investigate the livelihood patterns the socio-economic conditions of the small-scale traditional fishermen of Kharingcha baor at Chaugachha upazilla in Jashore, Bangladesh. The survey was conducted on 100 peoples from 70 families of the fishermen...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530376
In late December, 2019, patients diagnosed with viral pneumonia due to an unidentified microbial agent were reported in Wuhan, China. A novel coronavirus was subsequently identified as the causative pathogen, provisionally named 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). As at November...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530375
Angga Yudaputra, Izu Andry Fijridiyanto, Inggit Puji Astuti, Rizmoon Nurul Zulkarnaen, Ade Yuswandi, Joko R. Witono & . Yuzammi·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
Aims: This study aims to predict the future geographic distribution shift of invasive plant species Austroeupathorium inulifolium as the impact of global climate change. Study Design: The rising temperature and precipitation change lead to the geographic distribution shift of org...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530373
Febria C. Indriani, Joko Restuono, Wiwit Rahajeng, Rudi Iswanto, Titik Sundari, Rudy Soehendi, Didik Harnowo, Yuliantoro Baliadi & Made J. Mejaya·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
Evaluation of compatibility on sweetpotato is very important to determine the crossing parents to increase the compatibility of controlled cross-pollination. This research was aimed to study the level of compatibility in controlled cross-pollination based on percentage of normal...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530372
Edema Enogiomwan Imalele, Effanga Emmanuel Offiong, Usang Anok Ukam, Aramushu Willington Urimaneh & Henshaw Victoria Utibe·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
Aims: The present study investigated the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth contamination in dumpsite and farmland soils in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Methodology: Soil samples were randomly collected from selected dumpsites and farmlands from July to...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530371
Aims: This study aims to determine pollen morphological differences in six Indonesian Begonia species. Study Design: All fresh pollen grain of six Indonesian Begonia species were collected using a standard method and observed at SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) Laboratory. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530370
Modou Mamoune Mbaye, Hasnae Zekhnini, Bouchra El Khalfi, Noureddine Louanjli, Mustafa Zakaria, Fatiha Elmellouli & Abdelaziz Soukri·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
Previous studies have suggested that the presence of circulating nucleic acids (cell-free DNA) in seminal plasma may indicate disease states. However, the potential association between cell-free DNA (cfDNA) levels in seminal plasma and sperm fertility parameters has not yet been...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i530369
Background: The quest for potability of drinking water in various homes led to the widely use of chlorine or chlorine compound in treatment of water. Which however has contributed to increasing incidences of antibiotic resistance in the environment. Aim: This study aimed to inves...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i430368
Background: Protein is an essential portion of food that exerts beneficial effects on body composition and metabolism. However, protein-rich foods are costly and scarcely available in developing countries, and protein deficiency is a significant public health concern. In this sit...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i430367
Noa Tang Sylvie Désirée, Ekoa Bessa Armel Zacharie, Tchakam Kamtchueng Brice, Wongan Kouonchie Sorel Ange, Etame Jacques & Bilong Paul·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2021
Examination of heavy metals (Cr, Cu, Zn, Pb, Hg, Cd and Ni) in overlying water and sediments was conducted in Lake Nkozoa, in a peripheral area of Yaoundé characterized by a high population density and rapid economic development in Cameroon. Sediment samples were collected at the...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2021/v36i430366