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Determination of Physicochemical, Microbiological and Proximate Characteristics of Tomato Puree Produced for Domestic Use and Safe Consumption in Katsina State, Nigeria

Akpaneno, Chidinma A., Abdusalam, Bashirat A., Ahmed, Lawal N. & Chiegeiro, S. · Asian Food Science Journal · 2025

Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum) are widely cultivated, consumed, and extremely surplus during harvest season in Katsina State, Nigeria. However, post-harvest losses of the surplus to spoilage are common due to the absence of adequate local preservation methods. This makes toma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i8810

Efficacy and Safety of Labor Induction by Oral Versus Vaginal Misoprostol: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Teddy Habiragi Matega, Mike-Antoine Alongo Maindo, Amos Sivulyamwenge Kaghoma, Jean-Didier Nguma Bosenge, Noël Otuli Labama, Antoine O’yandjo Modia, Jean-Jeannot Syhalikyolo Juakali, Pascal Okenge Manga & Gédéon Bosunga Katenga · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Background: Labor induction is one of the most common practices in obstetrics in developed countries. But, in developing countries, its prevalence is low. This study seeks to compare the efficacy and safety of oral versus vaginal Misoprostol in an area with limited resource. Pati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i11168

A Cross-sectional Study to Assess Bacteriological Quality of Fresh Vegetable Salads and Associated Risk Factors in Food Service Establishments in Mwanza City

Juma Morigo John Magambo, Nuria Majaliwa & Jamal B. Kussaga · Asian Food Science Journal · 2024

This study examined the bacteriological quality of fresh vegetable salads and associated risk factors in restaurants and street food vendors in Nyamagana and Ilemela municipalities, Mwanza City, Tanzania. Thirty samples of vegetable salads (i.e., Kachumbari), along with 30 swabs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2024/v23i1693

Study on the Purification and Reusability of Burnt Cooking Oil and Assessment of Its Physicochemical and Safety Parameters

B. M. Khaled, Adda Ann Sina, Asraful Alam, Md. Abdul Alim & Mrityunjoy Biswas · Asian Food Science Journal · 2023

Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the reusability of edible oils and to find which temperature the refined oils could be used for cooking purposes. Study Design:  The study followed a completely randomized design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: The study was condu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2023/v22i5633

Food Safety Cultures: A Study of Food Vendors in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Nigeria

Fyne Okita Uwemedimo, Bassi Amos & Olokun Alexander Lanzema · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Food is considered safe when it is free from substances that might compromise individual or populations' health and well-being, and is realizable with appropriate food safety cultures. This study accessed 150 food vendors across four of twelve political wards of the Abuja Municip...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i12602

The Characteristic, Occurrence of Aflatoxin and Associated Risk with Human Health

Sharique Ahmad, Subuhi Anwar & Pushpendra D. Pratap · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Aflatoxins are toxins produced by the fungus Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus flavus. They are colorless, cannot be detected under normal light, odorless and contaminated foods most often do not have any special or bad smell. Environmental factors such as the temperature,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i71333

Production, Assessment, and Safety Aspect of Weaning Food from Sorghum, Crayfish and Garden Eggs

F. O. Olukoya, I. Iwanegbe & J. U. Obaroakpo · Asian Food Science Journal · 2022

Aim: This study examined the production, assessment, and safety aspects of weaning food from sorghum, crayfish, and garden eggs. Methodology: Sorghum was fermented, garden egg and crayfish were cleaned and processed into flours and further formulated into blends. Five formulation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2022/v21i230408

Effects of Government Actions on Safety and Security Perceptions of International Students during COVID-19 Pandemic in China

Shi Yu, George N. Chidimbah Munthali, Wu Xuelian & John Feston Kudzala · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2021

Introduction: International students’ safety and security matters as they are migrants and foreigners belonging to a special minority group of people that need to be protected each and every time based on diplomatic ties on international endeavors. This study examines the effects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2021/v19i430323

Vendor Characteristics, Practices, Microbial Contamination of Fish and Oil Quality in the Street Vending of Deep-fried Fish in Peri-urban Nairobi, Kenya: Case of Kasarani Sub-county

Martha N. Simiyu, Jasper K. Imungi & Lucy G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2021

Aim: The main objective of the study is to assess the vendor and environmental hygiene, microbial contamination of deep-fried tilapia sold, and the quality of the oil used in the streets of Kasarani sub-county Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Kasa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2021/v20i430285

Awareness of Hygiene and Safety Practices on Raw Milk Produced and Consumed in Kiambu County, Kenya

Stephen K. Njoroge & Lucy G. Njue · Asian Food Science Journal · 2019

Background: In Kenya Food safety has been a subject of concern in the recent past due to an increase in chronic illnesses. This was triggered by challenges in quality control, unregulated trade of milk by hawkers, and a minimal level of safety awareness among the farmers. Objecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2019/v12i230082

Prevalence of Falls and Associated Factors among Construction Workers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

F. A. Ngwu, I. D. Alabere & K. E. Douglas · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Background: Falls at construction sites are common occurrences with some resulting in fatalities. This study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of falls at construction sites in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2019/46662

Occupational Hazards and Safety Practices of Refuse Collectors in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State

Eli Precious Miwano, Alabere Ibidabo & Douglas Kingsley · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2018

Background: Municipal solid waste management, particularly in developing countries, involve manual or semi-automated handling of the waste materials. This exposes the waste collectors to physical, biological and chemical hazards [1] that could easily lead to injuries and diseases...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2018/45368

Drug Interactions, Safety and Efficacy of Probiotics

Khaling Mikawlrawng, Suresh Kumar & Kartiki Bhatnagar · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2016

The term “probiotic” etymologically appears to be composed of the Latin preposition pro, meaning “for” or “in support”, and the Greek adjective “biotic” from the noun bios meaning “life”, together these two words gave the meaning ‘for life’ or ‘in support of life’. Commercially a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJMAH/2016/29244