Background: Although physical activity is an integral component of type 2 diabetes management, evidence on patients’ knowledge, attitudes and practices in Burkina Faso remains limited. Objective: To assess knowledge, attitudes and physical activity practices among adults with typ...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6824
The diets of athletes in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain poorly studied, and the available evidence raises several concerns: limited sports nutrition knowledge, inadequate energy intake, poor dietary diversity, frequent dehydration in hot climates and growing use of imported supp...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6823
Background: Excessive dietary salt intake is associated with adverse cardiovascular and systemic effects; however, its impact on haematological indices and the potential protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids and quercetin have not been fully elucidated. Aims: This study evalu...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6822
Background: Cassava production is important to food security and the rural economy in Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire. This study assessed field yield responses of the Yavo cassava variety to chicken manure and rice husk charcoal, alongside reported soil measurements. Methods: Cassava mini-...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6821
Hanitriniaina Elis Karena, Andrianjato Tartin, Randriamanantsoa, Hanitriniaina Keziah, Ralaivaondratsitonta Jumael Edith Fabrice, Ramahambimanana Johnson koleane & Fatiany Pierre Ruphin·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Background: Human activities in Madagascar are causing severe environmental degradation, and despite conservation efforts, environmental education is seen as essential to improve awareness, attitudes, and behaviours for sustainable development. Aims: This study aims to analyse st...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6818
Majolagbe Olusola Nathaniel, Oluwole Faith Abosede, Omotoso Ifeoluwa Omotola, Ajao Enoch, Amusa Mariam, Komolafe Imoleayo, Oyekola Mary Olamide & Oyelowo Ayomide Hikmat·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Resistance to available antimicrobials constitutes a significant challenge to medicine, with animals identified as critical reservoirs of resistant pathogens. Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii continue to gain attention and are capable of multidrug resistance inc...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6819
Schistosomus reflexus is a rare, severe congenital malformation associated with dystocia in ruminants and is reported less frequently in goats. This case report describes the clinical management and gross morphological features of a pouched presentation in a non-descript goat. A...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6820
Papa Diene Faye, Jean Henri Bienvenue Sène, Yero Alassane Sow, Souleymane Ngouda Dione, Seydina Mouhamed Dieng, Abdoul Moujib Ndiaye, Omar Cisse Faye, Ousmane Ba & Elhadji Faye·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Tropical forests serve as major carbon sinks and play a crucial role in climate change mitigation. Since their carbon sequestration capacity can be enhanced through sustainable management, the development of reliable spatio-temporal monitoring methods is essential. This study ana...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6817
Background: Cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors are relevant to workplace health, but their combined profile among private-sector workers in Porto-Novo is insufficiently described. Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of certain non-communicable diseases and chara...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6816
Background: Celosia argentea L. is an edible and medicinal plant whose leaf antioxidant activity and the anatomy and chemical composition of its different organs have been studied. The in-vitro effect of an aqueous stem extract on erythrocyte sickling was investigated alongside d...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i6815