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

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…

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

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…

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Opuntia Cochineal Scale Pest, Dactylopius opuntiae: Current Situation, Description, Importance, and Control Methods in Countries of the Mediterranean Basin and North Africa

Introduction The cochineal scale insect Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell, 1896) is one of the most significant invasive pests, causing substantial economic damage to the Cactaceae family, particularly the prickly pear genus,…

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The Role of Dialectical Materialism in Evolutionary Biology: Redefining Randomness and Environmental Influence on Mutation

1.  Introduction: Randomness and the Mechanistic Model in Evolution In the neo-Darwinian framework of evolutionary biology, mutation is understood as a blind, spontaneous error in DNA replication, statistically distributed and…

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Comparative analysis of heavy metal contamination in raw and smoked meat and fish samples from Eke-Awka market, Awka Anambra State

1.INTRODUCTION Heavy metal contamination in food products has emerged as a significant public health concern globally, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. The ingestion of heavy metals such as lead,…

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Enzymological changes in Danio rerio exposed to lead nitrate and water quality assessment

Introduction  Nowadays, the effect of heavy metals on aquatic animals is attracting widespread interest, particularly in studies related to industrial contamination [1]. Pollution due to heavy metals in aquatic habitats…

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Distribution, Abundance, and Environmental Responses of Actinobacteria in Rhizospheric and Bulk Soils of Al-Haniya, Libya

Introduction Soil microorganisms, particularly Actinobacteria, play pivotal roles in maintaining terrestrial ecosystem functioning through organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and symbiotic plant interactions [8]. Among these, the phylum Actinobacteria—notably the genus Streptomyces—has…

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Effect of Synthetic Auxin on Water Content of Seedlings of Prosopis julifloraSwarz DC

. Introduction The synthetic auxin 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) mimics the effects of the natural auxin indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) in plants[1]. Unlike IAA quickly inactivated; 2,4-D persists for extended periods.…

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Phenotypic Physiognomies and Malaria Vectors KDT to Certain Insecticides in Some Populations of Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria

Introduction: The malaria issues in Nigeria particularly and Africa at large has triggeredterrific health dares to the general public where their vectors transmits diseases to humans especially pregnant women and…

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