Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) is a grain legume that serves as a good and cheap source of protein and minerals after cowpea. It is an important constituent of the human diet, a drought-tolerant crop that is invulnerable to climate change in developing nations worldwide,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4496
Background: Medicinal plants play a pivotal role in traditional medicine systems worldwide and represent a rich source of bioactive compounds with potential antidiabetic effects. Phytochemical analyses reveal the presence of flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and phenolic compounds t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i4495
Plastic waste has accumulated significantly in the environment as a result of urbanization and industrialisation. Due to their wide range of uses, plastics are present in many facets of our lives. This study was aimed at assessing the polyethene degradation potency of bacteria an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3494
Background: Gastric ulcers are lesions in the stomach lining caused by impaired mucosal defence mechanisms, with multifactorial causes including NSAIDs, Helicobacter pylori, and possibly high-dose turmeric intake affecting gastric mucosal integrity. Aim: This study investigated t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3493
The Piper genus, within the Piperaceae family, comprises over a thousand species recognized for their significant medicinal properties, especially in gastrointestinal health. This study investigates Piper hymenophyllum, a newly discovered wild species, focusing on its phytochemic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3492
This study evaluated the concentrations, sources and health risk of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the blood of middle-aged pregnant women residing in Onne, Rivers State Nigeria. Twenty pregnant women within the age range of 18 – 35 years were involved in this study. The met...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3491
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the gradual death of neurons over time. In addition, the complexity of the disease's molecular mechanisms and the limitations of effective treatments pose significant challenges. In this study,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3489
Background: Alcoholism has consistently been a significant public health problem due to its link with progressive biochemical and physiological alterations, particularly affecting liver function and metabolic processes. Aim: This study comparatively assessed selected biomarkers o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3490
The leaching of harmful chemicals from conventional plastics food packaging, into foods and their gradual accumulation in the living systems, has intensified concerns the use of plastics and its waste management control protocol. Their environmental persistence poses serious rick...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3488
The utilization of conventional edible starch sources as raw materials for biodegradable film matrices has generated food insecurity concerns and conflicts between food supply and industrial sector. Therefore, this research work attempted to harness the potential of agro-industri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3487
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency, insulin resistance, or both, with rising global burden. Phytochemical screening is an important aspect of medicinal plant research because it helps t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3486
Background: The mechanism of diabetes mellitus involves oxidative stress, which damages cells, tissues, and organs and predisposes affected individuals to complications such as nephropathy, hepatotoxicity, and cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, combining therapeutic agents th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i3485
Water pipe tobacco smoking, commonly known as shisha or hookah, has gained increasing popularity, particularly among females, despite growing evidence of its adverse health effects. This study investigated the hepato-renal consequences and oxidative stress response of female Wist...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2484
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are compounds that regulate plant growth and development and are used in agriculture to enhance productivity and stress tolerance. Major classes include auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins. However, improper use of PGRs can pose toxicological risks...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2483
Background: The study is a systematic review focusing on the tartrazine and carmoisine toxicity on renal, hepatic, pancreatic, glucose metabolism, and haematological indices in albino rats. Method: We systematically reviewed studies published using keywords and short medical term...
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