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Inventory of Entomofauna Providing Non-timber Forest Products in the Southern Part of Chad

Adèle Noudjilembaye, Lame Younoussa, Elisabeth Tohouédé Zannou & Mbaiguinam Mbailao · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Exploitation of non-timber forest products such as insects, constitutes an increasingly attractive activity for many persons and provides a wide variety of nutritional and economic value products in African countries and particularly in Chad. The overexploitation of plant species...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4703

In-silico Evaluation of Allium sativum Derived Phytochemicals Reveals Promising Drug Candidates for p53-MDM2 Interaction in Osteosarcoma Therapy

Atanda Opeyemi Emmanuel, Adesikun Aanu Adedamola, Adeyeye Pius Oluwaseyi, Oyewale Malik Tomilola & Adeyemi Mary Adewumi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Osteosarcoma is a rare but aggressive bone cancer with poor prognosis, largely due to chemoresistance and the absence of effective targeted therapies. The MDM2 oncoprotein, a negative regulator of the p53 tumour suppressor, has emerged as a key driver of osteosarcoma progression...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4702

Prevalence of Intestinal Schistosomiasis in Donkeys (Equus asinus) in the Region of Tillabéri, Niger

Maman Manzo Lawaly, ADAMOU HAMADOU Moctar & Karimou Harouna Boureima · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Aims: to estimate the prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis in donkeys selected from five different localities of the district of Tillabéri. Study Design:  This is a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: District of Tillabéri, Niger republic, from February to Apr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4701

Cassava Root Rot in Côte d'Ivoire: Farmer Perceptions, Indigenous Control Methods, and Production Typologies

Kouamé Konan Didier, KASSI Koffi Fernand Jean- Martial, YAO Kouadio Jacques- Edouard, Kouassi Kouassi Virgile, Sorho Fatogoma & Kone Daouda · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

This study aims to understand cassava producers' perceptions of the disease and to identify the endogenous control methods used by producers. Cassava is a crop of great socio-economic importance in Côte d'Ivoire. However, this crop faces major constraints, particularly tuber rot....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4700

Feeding Ecology and Feeding Habits of Blue Crab Callinectes amnicola (De Rochebrune, 1883) (Decapoda, Brachyura, Portunidae): A Study at the Ehotile National Park, Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

BODJI Iridjé Marcelle, COULIBALY Lèfoungognon, SORO Mamadou & N’ZI Konan Gervais · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Background: Callinectes amnicola, or blue crab, belongs to the Portunidae family and the Decapoda order. This species belongs to aquatic macroinvertebrates and was therefore of vital importance. They played a vital role in aquatic ecosystems, notably in nutrient cycling, food cha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4699

Assessment of the Protective Effect of Dacryodes edulis Methanol Seed Extract against Glycerol Induced Acute Kidney Injury

Onyemelukwe Anulika Obianuju, Ezinwa Chijioke Noris, Ekoh Adaorah Jennifer, Amadi Nkiruka Millicent & Odeghe Ugonma Divine · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Aim: The present study was conducted to assess the protective effect of Dacryodes edulis (African pear) methanol seed extract against glycerol -induced acute kidney injury in Albino rats.  Study Design: Using a preclinical experimental model, twelve (12) albino rats were grouped ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4698

Diversity and Distribution of Orthopteran Insects in Bihar, India

Rajnish Ranjan, Ravi Shankar Kumar, Rahul Kumar & Veena Kumari · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Orthoptera are a vital component of terrestrial ecosystems, contributing significantly to nutrient cycling and serving as prey and survivals for various predators. Understanding the species richness and diversity of orthoptera fauna is crucial for developing conservation strategi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4696

Waste Management Determinants and a Few Environmental Bacterial Profiles in Hospital-generated Liquid Effluents: Holistic Inspection in a Healthcare Facility Policy

Mage Doriane Ngo Mbock Signe, Pierre René Fotsing Kwetche, Pascal Dieudonné Chuisseu Djamen, O’Neal Dorsel Youté, Marcelle Aude Mafo Fokam & Josaphat Ndelo · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Effluents generated by hospital activities are often permanent threats to humans and/or their environments health with regard to the types of specific substances they may contain. The general objective of this investigation was to assess wastewater management potentials at the “U...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4695

Investigating the Antimicrobial Potentials of One Hydroethanolic Leaf Extract of Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. on Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria from Healthcare Environment

Roméo-Gabin Tchotcheu Seugnou, Yimta Foutse, Raïssa Viviane Sipowo Tala, O’Neal Dorsel Youté, Josué Simo Louokdom, Willite Ngankou Tchapda, Michelle Cleone Taffo, Leonel Browndon Tchatchouang Tchiasso & Pierre René Fotsing Kwetche · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Background: Drug-resistant bacteria are a major threat for hospitals, complicating hospital-acquired infections. Objective: To promote medicinal plants as alternative therapeutics to current conventional antibacterial agents which are increasingly tolerated by bacteria, the prese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4694

Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics, Polymer Identification and Total Coliform Counts in Selected Rivers in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Akinruli, F. T., Olalemi, A. O. & Oluwasusi, V. O. · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Microplastics are any synthetic solid particles or polymeric materials with equivalent spherical diameter ranging from 1 µm to 5 mm. The presence of microplastics in water bodies is a global menace for humans and aquatic animals, its fragments act as surfaces for the attachment o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i4693

Biochemical and Molecular Identification of the Bacteria Isolated from Pineapple Peels

Maanicus Rodolpher Bez-bang Kotangou, Joel Bidounga, Patrick Koech, Josue Simbo, Ermeland Rock Feller Moussa, Lucie Aba Toumnou, Solange Makatia-Wango, John Kagira & Naomi Maina · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Pineapple (Ananas comosus, Lin. Merr.) processing generates significant volumes of waste, which poses environmental challenges due to its high organic matter content. This study aimed to investigate the bacterial diversity present in pineapple waste and evaluate its potential for...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3692

Socio-Economic and Health Analysis of Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Dakoro and Bermo in the Region of Maradi, Niger

ISSOUFOU Hamidou, AKOURKI Adamou, SIDIKOU IDRISSA Djibo, SEYNI YANSAMBOU Mahamadou & MOUSSA HASSAN Ousseini · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

The aim of the present study was to analyze the socio-economic and health aspects of donkey breeding in the departments of Dakoro (agricultural and agro-pastoral zone) and Bermo (pastoral zone) in the Maradi region of Niger. A total of 788 heads of household were surveyed samplin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3691

Assessing Fish Invasions in the Ganges: Molecular Detection and Surveillance of Juvenile Invasive Species Using DNA Barcoding

V. M. Sathish Kumar, Anil Kumar, Veena Kumari & Rajnish Ranjan · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

The Ganges River, the life line of India is facing ecological threats due to invasive fish species. Effective management and conservation of native biodiversity requires accurate identification of these non-native species especially at their early life stages. This study evaluate...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3690

Prevalence of Ecto- and Gastrointestinal Parasites of Hemidactylus frenatus (Schlegel) in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Olugbenga Samuel Babatunde, Titus Adeniyi Olusi, Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke, Monday David, Blessing Adejoh & Akinbode Ayekooto Olonisakin · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

The wall gecko is found in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions. It is a nocturnal species that seeks shelter during the daytime and emerges at dusk to forage throughout the night. This small lizard has become established in areas near human habitation in the tropics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3689

Indigenous Knowledge of Traditional Practitioners and Ethnobotanical Description of Underutilized Medicinal Plants Used in Treating Some Viral Infections in Southwestern Nigeria

Arogundade, O.O., Olowolaju, E.D. & Ogunlowo, I.I. · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2025

Aims: The research aims to document underutilized medicinal plants used in treating viral infections in Southwestern Nigeria and to explore the traditional knowledge associated with their use. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted across six southwestern...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2025/v28i3688