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The Prospects of Phyto-Nanoparticle-Based Anti-Respiratory Virus Agents: A Review

INTRODUCTION Viral respiratory tract diseases are driven by a range of viruses that have common characteristics and affect both the upper and lower respiratory tract compartments. Thus, respiratory viral infections are a major public health problem for human communities, causing millions deaths annually worldwide [1]. Many cases of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs), about 80 […]

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Evaluation of Different Types of Fertilization on the Productivity of A Cereal (Zéa Mays) in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Cameroon

1-      INTRODUCTION In sub-Saharan Africa, the consequences of climate change are increasingly being felt, particularly in the agricultural sector, where yields are falling. This, combined with rapid population growth at a stable rate of 2.7%[1], is contributing to the failure to achieve food security and an increase in malnutrition [2], [3]. The effects of climate

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Formulation and Evaluation of Biosynthesized Terminalia Arjuna Extract Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Hyperlipidemia

Introduction: Oral drug delivery remains the most widely preferred route of administration due to its non-invasive nature, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and compatibility with mass production. Compared to parenteral methods such as intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous injections—or even inhalational therapies—oral formulations offer significantly greater patient compliance and convenience [1].In the pursuit of patient-friendly, needle-free delivery

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Toxicity Effects of Moringa oleiferaLeaf and Seed Extracts Against Weevil of Cowpea (Callosobruchus maculatus)Sold at Designated Markets in Awka, Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria

Introduction Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) fits into the family of crops known as Fabaceae from the genus referred to as Vigna notably has a black eye peas and institutes one of the most significant food legumes especially in the subtropics and ropical countries of the world[1] which are ordinarilyeaten in the form of dry

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Bacteria from Boiled and Un-Boiled Pasteurized Milk: A Comparative Analysis of Microbiological and Biochemical Properties

Since ancient ages milk and milk products have been used by the human population. During the past few decades, with regard to living standards, diet, hygiene and usage of antibiotics, developing countries have been changing fast. Society considers the emotional and cultural importance of milk, the very first food of mammals including humans. Milk has

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The Interplay Between Livelihood Diversification, Gender Roles, and Food Security by Rural Women Farmers in Osun State Nigeria

Introduction A common view shared by several empirical studies is that most people in Africa reside in rural areas, where agriculture is a major source of livelihood [14]. However, in recent times, majority of rural households no longer rely solely on agriculture to sustain their livelihood. The challenges of emerging times have compelled households to

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Root Response to Drought Stress: Insights from Peg-Induced Patterns in Rice Germplasms

Introduction Rice is the grain of life and a staple food for much of the world, particularly in South and Southeast Asia, where its cultivation is under growing pressure from surging populations and industrialization [1,2]. With shrinking arable land and shifting climate patterns, the impact of drought has become a critical threat to agriculture, leading

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Comparative Herbal and Conventional Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Mammaliicoccus sciuri and M. lentus, Emerging Cause of Lethal Infections in Animals and Birds

Introduction There are five species in Mammaliicoccus genus including M. fleurettii, M. lentus, M. sciuri, M. stepanovicii, and M. vitulinus [1]. Mammaliicocci are frequently isolated as predominant Coagulase-Negatice Staphylococcus (CoNS) from animal sources (milk and meat) and are often considered harmless [2, 3] and rarely reported to be associated with mastitis in cows, illness in goats

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Comparative herbal and conventional antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of methicillin-resistant (MR) and methicillin-susceptible (MS) staphylococci of clinical and environmental origin

 Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in environmental bacteria is ancient; resistance in human and animal pathogens emerged as a major problem after the rampant clinical use of antibiotics [10, 21, 23, 28, 36, 44]. Staphylococci are one of the most common groups of bacteria affecting all types of animals and humans and are the leading cause of

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Effect of irrigation regimes, fertilizer quantity, and bush number conservation on cotton yield

Introduction Cotton (Gossypium spp.) plays a pivotal role in global agriculture, contributing significantly to the textile industry and the livelihoods of millions of farmers, the sustainability of cotton production is increasingly challenged by resource limitations, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where water scarcity and soil nutrient depletion are prevalent [1-3]. Effective management of irrigation

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