Background: The type of animal grazing method to be promulgated into the Federal Legal System has been an issue of controversy following incessant Farmers/Herdsmen clashes in Nigeria. The method to be adopted has to ensure a drastic reduction of common pathogens associated with t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930486
This investigation was carried out to isolate, identify and screen for lipase producing fungal species present in the soil environment of Ilorin metropolis. Soil samples of approximately 200g each were collected randomly from eight different locations within the Ilorin metropolis...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930485
Introduction: Certain kitchen utensils used for food preparation can present significant risk because they are manufactured with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel and enamel that can be hazardous or contaminate food when heated. Aim: The aim of this study was to determi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930484
Aims: To describe the existence of microbial normal flora and its contribution to homeostasis, with emphasize on several major systems of the human body. Discussion: Normal microflora are a group of various microorganisms that reside in the bodies of all humans or animals. These...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930483
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) have been reported to be a component of the human and animal microbiome, functioning as probiotics. Their capacity to stick to the epithelial or mucosal surface is mostly dependent on receptor specific binding, charge, and hydrophobicity interaction. Mu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830482
Aim: This study evaluated the effect of degradation of bacterial isolates from the feces of Bos tarus and fecal matter on crude oil polluted soil in a laboratory scale. Study Design: This study covered the isolation of bacterial consortium from the fecal matter of Bos tarus obtai...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830492
Aims: This study was to ascertain the bacteriological and physicochemical characteristics of fish pond effluents. Study Design: Waste water samples were collected from six (6) different ponds, three (3) earthen ponds (A, B & C) and three (3) concrete ponds (D, E & F). Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830493
The increasing rate of Acinetobacter baumannii in recent time as a major pathogen associated with hospital acquired infections is burdensome. This has resulted to significant morbidity and mortality predominantly among the immunocompromised patients, prolonged hospitalization wit...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830480
Concerns about first generation bioethanol's impact on the food chain and biodiversity have shifted research to second generation (2G) bioethanol technologies. The 2G-bioethanol is made from lignocellulosic biomass, which is more sustainable and does not harm food security or the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830481
Tuberculosis is a public health problem especially in developing countries, including Nigeria. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in HIV patients attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830479