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Production and Applications of Secondary Metabolites Extracted from Trichoderma viride

Vaishnavi R, Jeyalakshmi Thanuja K, R. Ragunathan & Jesteena Johney · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Aims: To investigate the production, extraction, and characterization of bioactive metabolites from Trichoderma viride, to evaluate their antimicrobial and anticancer potential. This study aims to validate the applicability of Trichoderma viride metabolites as therapeutic and agr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i9460

Fabrication and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Produced by the Supernatant of Lactobacillus gasseri and Evaluation of their Potential Biomedical Activity

Nihala K, Maneesha Mohan, Seena P, Jesteena Johney & R. Ragunathan · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Aims: This study aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using Lactobacillus gasseri and to evaluate their antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, and cytotoxic properties after formulation into a Carbopol-based nanoemulsion. Study Design: This was an experimental laboratory-based...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i8459

Exploration of Bio-valorization Potential of Agro-Waste for Xylan Production and Its Optimization

Shweta Jaiswal & Latika Bhatia · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Agricultural waste is recorded to be approximately 625 million tons in India annually  including sugarcane bagasse, ground nut cake, rice bran, rice straw, wheat bran, cotton leaf scraps, fruits and vegetable wastes, etc. The management of these wastes effectively and economicall...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i8458

Screening of Lipase Producing Fungi Isolated from Palm Oil Mill Effluent Impacted Soil

WILLIAMS, K.F, CHIOMA, D.M & NYEMA, H · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

The bio-product and its application have series of setback due to selection and maintenance of strains in Nigeria today. In this study, isolation, identification and screening of lipase producing fungi from palm oil mill effluent (POME) impacted soil was carried out. The Emohua a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i8457

Evaluation of the Antifungal Chitinase Activity of Bacillus mycoides Isolated from the Ancient Ruins of the Red Mosque

Subhanjana Mukherjee, Debasmita Chatterjee, Dipak Kumar Bara Panda, Krishnendu Paira & Satadal Das · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Background: Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) is located in Haroa area of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India in the ancient port city of Chandraketugarh, representing the Gangaridai of Greaco-Roman accounts. Originally a Buddhist Stupa, which was afterwards converted into a Masjid, comm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i8456

Prevalence of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis among Female Students in Abia State University Teaching Hospital Aba, Nigeria

Blessing C. Nwokike, Emmanuella N. Ibekwe, Augusta C. Nwosu, Blossom A. Ezeh & Ada C Ngwogu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common yeast mucosal infection mostly caused by fungi belonging to the Genus “Candida”. Women in their reproductive years commonly experience at least 1-2 episodes of this infection due to repeated exposure to risk factors such as tight-f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i8455

Optimized Biogas Production from Biologically Pretreated Rice Straw Codigested with Animal Manure in a Batch System Bioreactor

Anukam U.S., Ugwuegbu A.O., Azubuike C., Abba Father C.A.M. & Arimamnwa I.C. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

The presence of lignin in lignocellulose substrates greatly limits anaerobic digestion for production of biogas. The need for initial pretreatment to sufficiently remove it became inevitable bacterial pretreatment method was used to pretreat rice straw samples for application in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7454

Evaluating the Efficacy of Albendazole Mass Drug Administration on Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections among School-age Children in Ikyogen IDP Camp, Kwande LGA, Benue State

Ene Chidiebere Brown, Akpa Winifred Chinwendu, Ojide Chiedozie Kingsley, Onuoha Kingsley Nwakpu, Edenya Oghenevwogaga Obukoho, Idakari Chinedu Nweke, Ene Ebele Chidiebere, Onoh Toochukwu Joan, Nwafia Ifeyinwa, Akpa Christain Obasi, Udochuhwu Kingsley Nzube, Osuagwu Chioma Stella, Ngwu Bathrand Amaechi & Efunshile Akinwale Michael · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose a significant public health challenge, particularly in low-resource settings with poor sanitation, such as the Ikyogen Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria. The study evalu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7453

Evaluation of Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of S. Pneumoniae Isolated from Patients with Respiratory Tract Infections in General Hospital Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria

Ummilaila Sani, Mujahid Musa & Sadiq Magaji Aliyu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the leading causes of bacterial infections, posing a major public health challenge ranging from self-limiting respiratory tract infections to severe invasive infections. The aim of the research is to determine the antibiotic susceptibility profi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7452

Infectious Disease Burden in the Aftermath of War: Insights from Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Swathi Gurajala · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Introduction: Armed conflicts have long been catalysts for infectious disease outbreaks, from typhus during the Napoleonic wars to cholera in modern-day Yemen. These outbreaks are often driven by mass displacement, the collapse of health systems, and the breakdown of sanitation i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7450

Prevalence and Characteristics of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Notified in Abu Anga Hospital, Khartoum State, Sudan

Rowaida Abdelmonem A. Alsadig, Hadia Abass Eltaib Ahmed & Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Background: In 2020, there were 5.8 million cases of tuberculosis worldwide, making it a substantial public health concern. Drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which are characterized by increased morbidity and mortality, have become a significant threat to the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7451

Bacteriological Quality and Antibiotic Susceptibilty Profiles of Bacteria in Raw and Processed Meat Sold for Consumption in Abakaliki, Nigeria: A Public Health Concern

Jerry Okechukwu Orji, Ifeoma Jacinta Nwenyim, Akunna Perpetua Emeruwa, Ifeoma Precious Ogbonna, Ugonna Cassandra Aniokete, Okekeaji Uchechukwu, Obinna Okpaga Awoke & Perpetua Uzoamaka Ekuma · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Food-borne pathogens from contaminated raw meat and its products are the leading cause of illness and death in developing countries costing billions of dollars in medical care and social costs. This study was aimed at investigating the bacteriological quality and antibiotic susce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7448

Third Generation Biorefineries: An Approach towards a Sustainable Future

Latika Bhatia & Dilip Kumar Sahu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Microalgae are the broad range of photosynthetic autotrophs that are found both in fresh and marine water bodies worldwide. Microalgae are the known for producing value added products via the sequestration of carbon dioxide. This production is supported by other salient features...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7449

Evaluation of Biosafety Protocol and Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Attendants at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Ikpo, Precious Etinosa, Okun Oseghale, Ajigan Vivian Omesham & Rhoda Nwalozie · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Background: Biosafety in healthcare settings is essential for preventing the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and protecting patients and healthcare workers. The effectiveness of biosafety protocols depends on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7447

Bacillus mycoides Protects Archeological Artifacts from Fungal Invasion: A Possible Mechanism as Observed in Ancient Remains of Lal Masjid at Khasbalanda, Haroa, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Debasmita Chatterjee, Dipak Kumar Bara Panda, Goutam Dey, Krishnendu Paira & Satadal Das · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Lal Masjid is located in Haroa area of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India in the territory of the ancient port city of Chandraketugarh, flourished long ago in between 600 BCE to 1250 CE, perhaps representing the Gangaridai of Greaco-Roman accounts. Originally it was a Buddhist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6446