Companion animals can harbour pathogenic and antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus species, posing a public health risk because of their close contact with humans. This study investigated the prevalence, virulence genes and antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus species iso...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2188
The development of metal-based therapeutics remains a cornerstone of modern medicinal chemistry. In this study, a novel Au (III) complex was synthesized using the heterocyclic bis-azo dye ligand 2,2-[1,1'-(1,1')-Dimethylphenyl azo]-bis-benzylphenol (O-TPAN). Characterization via...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2187
Background: Optimization of Ovaprim dosage is necessary to improve spawning success in sixth-generation (G6) transgenic Mutiara catfish carrying the Clarias gariepinus growth hormone (CgGH) gene, whose reproductive performance has not yet been comprehensively evaluated despite st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2186
Background: Fish feed requires essential amino acids for optimal protein synthesis, and tryptophan supplementation at appropriate levels can improve growth performance, feed efficiency, and stress tolerance in juvenile fish while excessive or deficient levels can impair growth an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1184
Agriculture in Odisha is highly vulnerable to climate variability, including floods, droughts, cyclones, salinity intrusion and rising temperature stress, which significantly affect crop productivity and livelihood security. In this context, agricultural biotechnology has emerged...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i2185
Malaria remains a major global health burden, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Conventional diagnosis using light microscopy is considered the gold standard but is highly dependent on skilled personnel and prone to inter-observer variability. Timely and rapi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1183
Schistosomiasis remains a major neglected tropical disease driven by environmental, climatic, and socioeconomic determinants. Traditional surveillance approaches often rely on periodic field surveys, which may fail to capture fine-scale spatial and temporal transmission dynamics....
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1182
Background: Postbiotics have recently emerged as a promising category of functional biotics derived from microbial fermentation. Unlike probiotics, postbiotics consist of non-viable microbial cells, metabolites, and structural components that exert biological effects without requ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1181
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial infections globally, with Escherichia coli being the leading etiological agent. The increasing occurrence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) has significantly compromised the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1180
Snack foods are typically designed to be portable, quick, and satisfying. High-temperature extrusion for a short duration "minimizes losses in vitamins and amino acids". Since protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are widely prevalent, the utilization of unde...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1179
Aim: This study investigated the effects of oral administration of ethyl acetate leaf extract of Gliricidia sepium on thyroid and reproductive hormone profiles in Wistar rats. Study Design: Completely randomized controlled experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: The stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1178
Garcinia kola is widely recognized for its medicinal value across Sub-Saharan Africa, yet there remains limited clarity on the specific phenolic constituents responsible for its antimicrobial effects. While previous studies have reported broad antibacterial and antifungal activit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1177
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic syndrome. Diabetes has become more common in recent years. Chemically generated drugs are used to lessen the effects of DM and its following repercussions due to unpleasant side effects such as weight gain, gastrointestinal issues, and heart...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1176
The immersion gourami larvae and fry in a thyroxine hormone solution requires an optimal dosage suitable for larval or fry growth and survival. Excessive doses of T4 accelerate the larvae's metabolism and damage the nervous system, liver, and heart, leading to larval mortality. A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajbge/2026/v9i1175
Ficus capensis is commonly known as bush fig tree, it belongs to the Moraceae family and have been used for various therapeutic purposes. The aims of this study is to determine the nutraceutical compositions of riped Ficus capensis fruits. The parameters investigated were determi...
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