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Effect of Neem Extract with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Burn Wound Treatment

Md. Rashid Anjum, Rakibul Islam, Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Bazlar Rashid, Mst. Misrat Masuma Parvez, Sumon Sarkar, Md. Hannan Ali & Mst. Eshrat Zahan Asha · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2023

A study was conducted to determine the clinical efficiency of neem extract with Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on burn wound healing treatment in Rabbit model. Sixteen (16) male New Zealand white rabbits were assigned into four groups, each with four rabbits, and were kept togeth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i1593

Optimization of RNA Extraction Protocol for Rat Skeletal Muscle Samples

Stela Mirla Da Silva Felipe, Christina Pacheco, Jonathan Elias Rodrigues Martins, Raquel Martins De Freitas, Paulo Elesson Guimarães de Oliveira, Sávio Victor Diógenes Mendes, Juliana Osório Alves & Vânia Marilande Ceccatto · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2023

Aims: The present study aimed to stablish and characterize an optimized protocol conformation to obtain adequate RNA quality from rodents skeletal muscle samples for sequencing studies. Place and Duration of Study: The in vivo experiments and analyses were performed in the Labora...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i1592

Illegal Mining and Armed Banditry in Katsina State, Nigeria: What is their Contribution to the Heavy Metal Pollution of a Popularly Consumed Vegetable?

A. I. Yaradua, J. I. Bungudu, L. Shuaibu, A. Nasir, A. Usman, I. H. Kankia, N. U. Matazu, Z. A. Suleiman, F. A. Rumah, U. Bello, A. B. Tukur, A. S. Sani, R. G. Lawal, H. K. Matazu, A. K. Sani, Z. G. Kabir, H. G. Kabir, M. I. Halliru, A. Abbas, M. M. Dalhatu, I. A. Yaradua, M. N. Nasir, F. Mukhtar, M. Hassan, B. Abdullahi, A. Y. Sabiru, R. Nasir, M. A. Rawayau & A. N. Muhammad · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2023

The health risk to the population from exposure to heavy metals in an area that have witnessed a surge in illegal mining activities, cattle rustling and banditry were evaluated in the current study. Cabbage leaves sample from Makiya village, Jibia local Government area, Katsina S...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i1591

Laboratory Assessment of Different Kanwa-Based Mineral Lick for Ruminant Nutrition

A. Abdulkarim, K. M. Aljameel, S. A. Maigandi & Y. Na-Allah · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

This was conducted to analyse the chemical composition of Kanwa-based mineral blocks.Analysis of thechemical composition of all the sources ofKanwa-based mineral blocks used in this research was carried out at the Sokoto Energy Research Centre, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i7590

Effect of Increasing Levels of Statin (Atorvastatin) on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality of Sokoto Red Goats

S. A. Maigandi, S. Garba, N. Muhammad, M. Jibir, A. Danmaigoro & K. M. Aljameel · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

This study aims to investigate the effect of statin on carcass characteristics and meat quality of Sokoto Red goats. Sixteen castrated goats aged 8-9 months old with initial live weight of 29.8±3.0 kg were assigned to four treatments replicated three times. The experiment lasted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i7587

Assessment of Nurse’s Knowledge Regarding Postoperative Renal Surgery Complication in El Gazira Hospital for Renal Surgery and Disease

Lutfi Edress Abdu Muhamad & Higazi Mohammed Ahmed Abdallah · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Background: Nurses play an important role in post operative patient care, including close observation, problem assessment, and complication monitoring. Aim: This study was aimed to assess nurses Knowledge regarding postoperative renal surgery complication. Methods: This is a desc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i7589

Phytochemical Content and Antibacterial Effect of Ethanolic and Methanolic Extracts of Pleurotus ostreatus Mushroom

Caroline Iruoma Anyakorah & Folashade Agbaje-Daniels · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Aims: Microbial resistance is a threat to the successful treatment of microbial infections. Mushrooms are known to possess antimicrobial and antioxidant potential which could be inhibitory to some pathogenic organisms. The aim was to assess the phytochemicals and antimicrobial po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6585

Identification and Molecular Characterization of Bacteria and Fungi Associated with Three Fresh Edible Mushrooms

Caroline Iruoma Anyakorah & Adeniji Omolara Folakemi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Aims: Mushrooms are health-food used as food supplements and fortification but are susceptible to microbial spoilage due to high moisture content and nutrient status. Fresh mushrooms sometimes show signs of spoilage after harvest and makes storage difficult. The objective of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6582

Acute, Sub-acute and Chronic Toxicity Evaluation of Aqueous Extract of the Aerial Parts of Leonurus cardiaca in Normal Non-pregnant Female Wistar Albino Rats per OECD 425 TG

E. O. Wellington, E. N. Onyeike, D. E. Peters, M. B. Otobo, D. Felix & S. J. Ogbomade · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

This study graded the acute, sub-acute, and chronic toxicity of aqueous extract of the aerial parts of Leonurus cardiaca in non-pregnant female wistar rats. Fifty wistar albino rats weighing between 180 and 200g were used for this study. The rats were grouped into 10 groups of fi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6580

Evaluation of Cardiovascular Effects of Carvacrol in a D-(+)-Galactose-Induced aging Model

Sabine Helena Dantas, Arthur José Pontes de Almeida, Tays Amanda Felisberto Gonçalves, Islania Giselia Albuquerque Araújo, Mathania Silva de Almeida Rezende, Robson Cavalcante Veras, Antônia Lêda Silva & Isac Almeida de Medeiros · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Aim: To evaluate the cardiovascular effect of carvacrol treatment in a D(+)galactose accelerated aging model, investigating effects on vascular reactivity, oxidative stress, and systolic blood pressure (SBP). Methodology: Eight-week-old male Wistar rats (Rattus norvegicus) were u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i6581

Meat Quality of Noiler Chicken as Influenced by Dietary Natural Antioxidants Supplementations

A. O. Akinwumi, O. A. Oshodi, R. A. Atanda, O. M. Ogunsola, S. J. Ayoola, R. A. Ajani & B. D. Odeleye · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Some food spices and herbs with antioxidant properties have been identified as phyto-additives, of which roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), black pepper (Piper nigrum L), and green tea (Camellia sinesis) are important. This study aimed to assess the effect of natural antioxidants and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i5584

Effect of Clove (Feed and Water Grade) on Layers Performance and Egg Quality

A. O. Akinwumi, A. A. Odunsi, S. G. Ademola, Z. A. Akanni, R. O. Sulaimon, A. Ogunleye-Johnson, S. J. Ayoola & K. K. Arasi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of clove (feed and water grade) on laying performance, egg quality and chemical composition. Two hundred and ten (210) point of lay (18 weeks old) of Isa brown commercial layer birds were randomly allotted after weigh balance in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i5594

Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of a Medicinal Soap Made from Zingiber officinale and Syzygium aromaticum Essential Oils

Jodie Valdese Mbouche, Fabrice Hervé Njike Ngamga, Eric Serge Ngangoum & Fabrice Tonfack Djikeng · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Aims: The objective of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial and sensory properties of a formulated medicinal soap. Study Design:  Extraction of essential oils, purchase of vegetable oils and caustic soda, soap formulation, testing of its antibacterial and antifungal activi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530307

Chemotherapeutic Propensity of Africa Locust Bean (Parkia biglobosa) Seed on Lipid Profile against Potassium Bromate-induced Cardiotoxicity

C. N. Ugwu, C. E. Iwuoha, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi, C. A. Onyeaghala, S. F. Orji, C. Igwenyi, C. L. Uche, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, I. O. Abali & A. I. Airaodion · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2022

Background: Cardiovascular disease cases are on the increase despite many standard medical practices. Some disorders have been successfully treated by medicinal plants. Aim: The current study was designed to assess the chemotherapeutic propensity of Parkia biglobosa against potas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i530306