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May 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-3100
Rahim AydinCorresponding author
Aflatoxins (AFs)B1, B2, G1, and G2 are important hepatotoxic mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus, and A. nominus. They are converted into metabolites of AFM1, AFM2, B2a, and aflatoxicol by cytochrome P450-related enzymes in the liver after digestion of the feed. These metabolit…
Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-19-3074
Ayobami AigberuaCorresponding author
This study was conducted to investigate the concentration of three heavy metals; iron, chromium and lead in surface water and plant (Sacciolepisafricana) tissues along the Epie creek. This was aimed at determining the heavy metal loading of surface waters and the extent of bioaccumulation in the mos…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2275.jzr-25-5595
Gopalakrishnan SCorresponding author
Andipalayam Lake, a freshwater body located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, plays a significant role in sustaining the local ecosystem, particularly through its diverse insect populations. This study aims to document and analyze the insect biodiversity present in and around Andipalayam Lake, focusing on th…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2769-2264.jw-24-4937
Bernard OtchereCorresponding author
Access to potable and quality water in most rural communities is low such that over 2.2 billion people worldwide are negatively affected. The increasing population in Fiapre and the inconsistent water supply by the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) have forced most residents to resort to alternativ…
Jul 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2769-2264.jw-25-5578
Sylvia NyamaiziCorresponding author
Wetland encroachment due to agricultural land use practices (LUPs) adversely affects water quality in wetlands mainly through agricultural runoff. This study was conducted in Lubigi wetland in Uganda to (1) determine the effect of the agricultural LUPs on water quality and (2) understand the relatio…
Nov 2023
Md. Khursid Alam AnsariCorresponding author
Uroscopy is the first documented laboratory test in medicine and is a fundamental diagnostic tool in the Unani system of medicine. Proper sample collection, handling, and identification are important to insure valid results in uroscopy.There are certain do’s and don’ts about the sampling mentioned i…
Feb 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-1977.jd-22-4378
Kirtika GautamCorresponding author
Typhoid or enteric fever is caused by Salmonella serotype typhi and paratyphi. It is one of the major public health problem in developing countries including Nepal. In recent years, increased urbanization and growing population within Kathmandu valley, attributed mainly to improper sanitary conditio…
Mar 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-1212.jvhc-22-4105
Sadik Zakir AbaduraCorresponding author
Aflatoxins are toxigenic metabolites that are definitely occurring by lethal strains of Aspergillus parasiticus and Aspergillus flavus that commonly dwell and colonize in feed components and various nutritive foodstuffs particularly milk and milk based products. This Review has three main objectives…
Oct 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-7669.ject-21-3970
Joao Dias Toledo Arruda-NetoCorresponding author
Microcystins (MCs) are toxins profusely synthesized by cyanobacteria, causing livestock poisonings and endangering human health. We design and execute an experiment to investigate the attenuation (degradation) of microcystins by exposing them to gamma radiation and electron beams at doses of 0 (cont…
Jul 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-20-3471
Adeola Yewande BAMIGBOYECorresponding author
Spices have been frequently added to foods since ancient times, not only to enhance the taste but also as preservatives and medicinal agents. Their usage may be of concern due to possible contamination during processing and handling. The aim of this study was to investigate the physicochemical prope…
May 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3344
Mohammad Reza NaghiiCorresponding author
Identifying the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 disease will help to make appropriate decisions and thus control the epidemic. Although many details, such as the source of the virus and its ability to spread between people remain unknown, an increasing number of cases show the signs of h…
Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-20-3322
Omozemoje Ayobami AigberuaCorresponding author
Department partment of Environment, Research and Development, Anal Concept Limited, Elelenwo, Rivers State, Nigeria
In spite of the popularity of open-air waste dumping in Nigeria, it remains a relatively less effective waste management option across the globe because of its associated environmental impacts which includes the release of green house gases (GHGs), persistent organic pollutants (POPs), and metal mic…
Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-20-3282
A.J ThatheyusCorresponding author
PG & Research Department of Zoology, The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Pesticides applied in agricultural fields for crop protection result in the contamination of the environment. They also affect the flora and fauna as well as the quality of air, water and soil. Hence their remediation is of concern. Among different strategies available, microbial remediation is cost…
Mar 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-20-3264
Kang ChengCorresponding author
Chinese people have a very good mask-wearing culture; it is normal to wear masks to protect their faces from wind and pollution. Thus, they easily accept the wearing of masks to prevent infectious diseases, as seen with the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China today. However, Chinese people…
Jun 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-0904.ijoe-19-2792
Manfred NeubergerCorresponding author
In deaths and diseases attributed to tobacco smoke cardiovascular events exceed cancer and respiratory diseases. Second hand smoke promotes the development of arteriosclerosis and can trigger acute changes of endothelial function and blood coagulability. Indoor smoking bans reduced coronary syndrome…
Jun 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2691-3208.ijli-19-2853
Eman H. RadwanCorresponding author
This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of intestinal parasite in schoolchildren in Damanhur, Egypt and some of its villages. The pathogenic enteric protozoa have been progressively involved in bargaining the soundness of a great many individuals, for the most part in creating nations. M…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-19-2770
Andre-Jean RemyCorresponding author
Introduction In France 33% of patients didn’t take care of hepatitis C because there were no diagnosed. Drug injection was main contamination route of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in France. French guidelines were to treat all inmates and drug users, even fibrosis level. Access of HCV screening, care and…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-19-2779
Sylvester Chibueze IzahCorresponding author
This study evaluated the behavioural response and toxicity of paraquat dichloride to fingerlings of Clariasgariepinus. The fishes were acclimatized for 14 days and exposed to sublethal concentration of 0.00 ppm, 16.56 ppm, 22.08 ppm, 27.60 ppm, 33.12 ppm and 38.64 ppm. A 24 hours’ renewal bioassay w…
May 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2328-0182.japst-19-2738
Aurore BARONCorresponding author
Rationale Prisons are major reservoirs of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in which a therapeutic approach has been particularly difficult so far. Prevalence of viral hepatitis C (HCV) is higher in prison environment in France than in the general population and is estimated to be 4,8%. The impact in prison e…
Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-19-2654
José Ricardo KinaCorresponding author
Areas of gingival recession cause either an esthetic problem and or root sensitivity. Obtaining predictable root coverage has become an important part of periodontal therapy. A deep, long – standing recession promoted by ANUG was treated using subepithelial connective tissue graft technique combined…