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Prevalence of Malaria and Utilization of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets among Children under Five Years in Immanuel Hospital, Eket, Akwa Ibom State

Udofia, Lydia Etuk · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of malaria and utilization of insecticide treated bed nets among children under five years in Immanuel General Hospital, Eket, Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 200 children under f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i5503

Antiproliferative and Acute Toxicity Assay of Hydroethanolic Extract of Smilax kraussiana as an Ethnomedicinal Plant

Adesegun J. Kashimawo, Elamene C. Ouserigha & Samuel J. Bunu · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This study investigated the antiproliferative and acute toxicity of the hydroethanolic extract of Smilax kraussiana using Allium cepa (onion) as a model, a very common plant in the Southern part of Nigeria, hence with unreported ethnomedicinal benefits. Phytochemical screening re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i5502

Growth Performance Comparison of Native Chicken with Improved Variety of Desi Bird under the Backyard System of Rearing

Muthusamy N & Kannan V · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

In the Namakkal district, rural women reared native chickens with low meat production in their backyard. Improved variety of Desi birds is very important to increase the backyard poultry meat production. Hence, the objective of this On-Farm Trial is to compare the growth performa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i5501

Challenges of Using Google Classroom in Teaching and Learning of Biology in Government Owned Colleges of Education in Enugu State

Christian Ikechukwu Egbe, Kingsley Chukwujindu Ezugwu, Prisca Chinenye Ozoeze, Tochukwu Rex Eze, Nkiru Joy Okwerekwu & Olisaemeka Godfrey Odo · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Aims: This study was designed to investigate the Challenges of using Google classroom in teaching and learning of biology. Study Design: The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out at government owned colleges of educat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4499

Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Food Uses of Garcinia afzelii Fruits in Vavoua, Haut-Sassandra Region, Ivory Coast

Fanta DOUMBIA, Kouakou Martin Dje, Brou Roger KONAN, Sana Etienne SILUE & Lucien Patrice Kouamé · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Background: Many edible plants are consumed in Côte d’Ivoire. However, some species produce fruits that are of little interest, such as the fruits of Garcinia afzelii. These fruits are largely unknown to the population and often fall from trees, where they rot. Aim: The present s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4498

Isolation and Genetic Identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from the Nasal Cavity of BBIBP-CorV Vaccinated Recipients, Basra City, Iraq

Ashraf Ali Mohammed, Ahmed A. Burghal & Marwan Y. Al-Maqtoofi · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

COVID-19 brought about new medical challenges, which, together with nosocomial bacterial infections, resulted in an enormous burden for the healthcare system. Given the potential for K. pneumoniae to cause opportunistic infections, this study investigated its nasal carriage and r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4497

Impact of Inhaled Carbon Soot Particulate Matter (PM10) on Brain Histology Using Wistar Rats

Sonny Clement Okoseimiema & Precious Ojo Uahomo · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Environmental exposure to carbon soot particulate matter (PM) is a growing concern due to its potential neurotoxic effects. This study aimed to investigate the histopathological impact of inhaled carbon soot PM on the cerebellar cytoarchitecture of male Wistar rats. Twenty-three...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4496

The Biology and Evolution of Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumour: A Review

Banoth Sai Nehru, Hariharan. R., Sathish Kumar M, Vigneshwaran B, Kushwanth Sai Kumar P, Pooja Kailas & Pamu Sushma · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

The canine transmissible venereal tumour represents one fof only three known naturally occurring transmissible cancers, distinguished by its remarkable 11,000-year evolutionary history. This unique neoplasm, first documented in 1876, spreads through the transfer of viable cancer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4494

Phytochemical Screening of Calligonum polygonoides Stem Extract Collected from Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan, India

Gyan Prakash Meghwal, Mahendra Kumar Jeengar, Kamlesh Kumar Sharma, Dev Dutt Patel & Priyadarshi Meena · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This study aimed to qualitatively analyze the hydroalcoholic stem extracts of Calligonum   polygonoides to identify major secondary metabolites with potential pharmacological significance. C. polygonoides, commonly known as “Phog” a plant native to the arid regions of Rajasthan,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4495

Evaluating Bird Species Acceptance of Naturally Constructed Artificial Nests: A Study from Kalahandi, India

Subrat Kumar Panigrahi, Swagatika Mishra, Rakesh Kumar Acharya, Punyatoya Panda, Smruti Ranjan Parida, Bhakti Sudha Dandasena & Raj Kumar Behera · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Nests play a crucial role in the bird life cycle by providing a safe space for egg-laying, incubation, and chick-rearing, protecting them from predators and harsh environmental conditions. However, habitat destruction due to deforestation, urbanization, and agricultural expansion...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i4493

Toxicological Bioassay of Paracetamol Using Allium cepa as a Bioindicator

Satya Shandilya, Anuraj, Anand Kumar & Dharmshila Kumari · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of Paracetamol on onion root tip cells. Three experimental treatments were conducted using Paracetamol concentrations of 500, 250, and 125 mg/L, along with a control (distilled water). After 96 hours of exposure, root growth, mit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i3492

Novel Distributional Records for Asteraceae: Expanding the Flora of Maharashtra, India

Dilipkumar N. Undirwade & Anil S. Bhuktar · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This research records the first confirmed observations of Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass. and Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Dillile) Sch. Bip. (Asteraceae) in Maharashtra, India. Field surveys conducted in the Jalgaon District of Maharashtra in 2024 discovered populations of many speci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i3491

Description of a New Species of Piezodorus sp. Fieber (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) from India with Identification Key

Md Ehtashamul Hassan, Pragya Shree & Rahul Kumar · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

A new pentatomid bug, Piezodorus brevis sp. nov. belonging to the family Pentatomidae from India is described and illustrated. Stink bugs (Piezodorus sp.; Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) are an economically important group of insects in agriculture specially beans. This study is based o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i3490

Ethnobotanical Study of Plants Used in the Treatment of Dysmenorrhoea in Traditional Medicine in Manjo, Littoral-Cameroon

Junelle MAKEMTEU, Nidele DEMAZE DIFFO, Vice Clotexe TAJEUKEM, Irma Belinda YOSSA NZEUWA, Vincent NGOUANA & NGADJUI Esther · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Aim: An ethnobotanical survey was carried out in the city of Manjo with the aim of identifying the different uses of plants used in the treatment of Dysmenorrhea. Methodology and Results: An ethnobotanical study was carried out among one hundred and ninety-two women and seven tra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i3488