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Hydrogeochemical Characterisation, Heavy Metal Bioaccumulation in Fish and Aquatic Species, and Public Health Risk Assessment of River Benue, Nigeria

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Introduction Freshwater ecosystems play vital roles in sustaining domestic water supply, fisheries, irrigation, transportation, agriculture and biodiversity in many developing countries, including Nigeria. Rivers serve as important ecological and socioeconomic resources for surrounding communities; however, increasing anthropogenic pressure has significantly altered the hydrochemical quality of many aquatic systems. Rapid urbanisation, agricultural runoff, industrial discharge, domestic …

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Phytochemical Extraction and Effects of Solvent on Antimicrobial Potential of Moringa Oleifera Seeds Extracts

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1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study Plants have historically served as rich reservoirs of biologically active compounds exhibiting broad therapeutic properties.MoringaoleiferaLam, known as drumstick tree or miracle tree, has attracted significant scientific research due to its rich reservoir of phytochemicals and broad spectrum antimicrobial. The plant is native to India and is widely cultivated …

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Hemato-biochemical alterations in fish – Cyprinus carpio L. after exposure to ‘Derisom’ a botanical pesticide

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Introduction: Since few decadesfreshwater aquatic ecosystems are facing the threat of harmful effects of synthetic pesticides which is creating a major problem to non-target organisms especially fish, which constitutes the major protein source for humans [1]. Much research has been done on plants for the production of environment safe pesticides that can be used both …

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GC-MS based Phytochemical Profiling and Pharmacological Potentials of Annona muricataand Psidium guajava Leaves for Novel Drug Development

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1.0 Background of Study Medicinal plants are a valuable reservoir of bioactive compounds with immense pharmaceutical relevance. Globally, more than 60% of therapeutic agents are directly or indirectly derived from natural sources, highlighting the importance of phytochemical research in drug discovery [1,2, 3]. Among the array of medicinal plants, Annona muricata (soursop) and Psidium guajava …

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Bioplastic Production from Microbial Systems: Progress, Challenges, and Industrial Prospects

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1. Introduction The rapid growth in global plastic production over the past several decades has transformed modern society, enabling advancements in packaging, construction, transportation, healthcare, and consumer goods. However, the durability and resistance to degradation that make plastics so useful have also created severe environmental challenges. It is estimated that millions of tons of plastic …

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Evaluating the Repellency and Toxicity of Selected Medicinal Plant Extracts against Sitophilus oryzae Infestation

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1. INTRODUCTION Stored grain products, particularly those of economic significance such as rice, wheat, and corn, are highly susceptible to insect infestation, leading to substantial post-harvest losses worldwide. Among the various pests that infest stored grains, Sitophilus oryzae (the rice weevil) stands out as one of the most destructive [1]. This insect species is responsible …

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Evaluation of Irrigation water Levels with Integrated nutrient management on the Growth and Yield of tomato (Solanumlycopersicum L.) under Furrow Irrigation in OdaBultum district, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

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1. INTRODUCTION Tomato is the most popular vegetable growing at different parts of the world, but it is sensitive to soil water deficit [32]. Therefore, use of suitable irrigation systems and maintaining optimum soil moisture conditions are crucial to get a higher return and water productivity for tomato production in open field conditions. Tomato yield …

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Integrating Bio-WellAnalysis With Lifestyle Assessment to Evaluate Health and Well-Being in Working Women

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Introduction The biological, social, and economic aspects of womanhood are intricate, and contemporary women—particularly mothers—must balance the demands of paid work with their disproportionate caring duties [1]. Even though work might improve psychological health and autonomy, women are nevertheless more vulnerable to chronic illnesses, anemia, and hunger. One of the most common health issues is …

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The Role of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Preventing Infectious Diseases: A Review of the Evidence

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Introduction Infectious diseases remain a significant global health challenge, particularly in regions with inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. Unsafe or poor WASH conditions account for approximately 1.4 million deaths and 74 million disability adjusted life years (DALYs) annually, with the burden disproportionately affecting children under five years of age [1, 2]. Diarrhoeal diseases …

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Solanum NigrumLinn: A Detailed Exploration to its Phytochemistryand Pharmacological Properties- A Review

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Introduction: Since the beginning of humanlife, thehypothesis of “drug”is people have utilisedmany plant species for curative causes. According to the WHO survey 80% of the peoplesbe located in developing countries depend onentirely on traditional remedies for their healthcarerequirements. Now a day, herbal medications are famed back into resources because potency of traditional medicines i.e. antibiotics, …

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