The present study is an effort to provide authenticated taxonomic guidelines to identify three species of the genus Datura in Sudan. These guidelines are macro and micro morphological characterizations of the three species. For macro- morphological characteristics, preliminary sp...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i6733
The aim of this study was to evaluate the aqueous and ethanolic leaf extracts of Vitex negundo for their anthelmintic potential against the benzimidazole-resistant Haemonchus contortus of sheep. The organized sheep farms in the various districts of Tamil Nadu viz., Thiruvallur, K...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i6731
Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is one of the important cash crops in India and Southeast Asia; however, its cultivation facing major threats from bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum Smith (1896) Yabuuchi et al., 1995 and soft rot caused by Pythium myriotylum Dre...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i6732
Mosquitoes serve as major vectors of disease-causing organisms such as filarial worms, malaria parasites, and arboviruses in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. Effective vector surveillance is critical in the control and elimination strategies. This study was conducted to eva...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i6730
Due to its valuable biological and zootechnical traits, the African catfish Clarias anguillaris is among the key species used in aquaculture to address growing challenges related to food security and economic development. However, its production is increasingly threatened by para...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5728
This study investigated the gill parasitofauna of the cichlid fish Hemichromis fasciatus in sectors III and IV of the Ebrie Lagoon, areas subjected to varying anthropogenic pressures, from February 2019 to January 2020. Using standard parasitological methods, five (5) Monogenean...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i6729
Lavandula mairei Humbert is an endemic Moroccan plant traditionally used for its medicinal properties. Recent scientific inquiry has begun to validate its ethnobotanical uses and uncover novel applications. This review provides the first comprehensive synthesis of current researc...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5727
The increasing need for sustainable aquaculture practices has driven the exploration of microalgae as a potential substitute for fishmeal in Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) diets. This study evaluates the impact of microalgae-based diets on growth performance, feed conversion...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5726
The traditional "Tchoukou" or dry cheese is made in several regions of Niger. Tchoukou is a product made from the raw milk of cows and goats, to which a liquid from the abomasum (rennet) of a young ruminant is added. The objective of this study is to evaluate the physico-chemical...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5725
Sausages are a highly prized food, but their production involves the use of nitrites, which can pose a health risk. To promote healthy eating, it is necessary to adapt sausage technology to the African context by encouraging the use of nutritious ingredients such as moringa and s...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5724
The present study assessed the toxicological impact of Hyptis suaveolens leaf extract on liver and kidney functions in albino rats using standardized procedures. Following a two-week acclimatization period, sixteen rats were randomly divided into four groups (n=4 per group). Grou...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5723
Bedbugs are nocturnal obligate blood suckers that can invade human habitation. Their bite causes sleep disturbances, skin reactions, loss of concentration and social stigmatization. Nigeria has recently experienced a high bedbug infestation rate, especially in homes, hotels, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5722
Over the years, spices have been broadly utilized in food applications as food flavors as well as in the treatment of sicknesses. This study was aimed to evaluate the fatty acid compositions in the oils of some of these seed spices. The oil was extracted using soxhlet extraction...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5721
Background: Mother-to-child transmission is a public health problem. Preventing this situation suggests qualitative therapeutic management of pregnant women carrying the virus. Furthermore, factors inherent to women could impact the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5720
Malaria affects millions of people in Nigeria. Despite progress made in recent years, it continues to pose a major threat to life in low-resource settings like Ifite community Awka, south east Nigeria. One of the key strategies employed in malaria control programs is Indoor Resid...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i5719