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{"title":"Investigating the Influence of Magnets in the Growth of String Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Plant","authors":"John Lloyd P Alarcon, Jay C Cuesta, Mary Rhose B Molejon, Jiezel D Paragsa, Nova Mae Q Ypon","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v3i1.2450","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v3i1.2450","url":null,"abstract":"Magnetic treatment has potential as an agricultural tool, particularly for seed germination and seedling development. This study advances the knowledge of the effects of magnetic treatment on string beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) plants. The plants subjected to magnetic treatment are more significant in size, height, and overall health. The t-test result shows a considerable difference between the control and experimental groups, which signifies the effectiveness of the magnetic treatment in the growth of the string bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) plant. Farmers are encouraged to explore employing magnets as a low-cost alternative to fertilizer, enabling increased plant development and healthy growth even without traditional fertilizers. Economists may adopt magnetic treatment for its environmentally favorable properties and the transfer or continuing treatment of healthy, magnetically exposed seedlings. Future researchers are encouraged to perform more studies to acquire more evidence on the efficacy of magnetic treatment.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"19 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140436075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Art of Pedagogy in Teaching Linear Programming to Support Novice Performance at Munkuye Secondary School in Nkeyema District: A Hermeneutics Phenomenological Perspective","authors":"Mulenga Mwambazi Chrispine, Francis Simui","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v3i1.2310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v3i1.2310","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to explore the art of pedagogy in teaching linear programming to support novice performance. The study was qualitative in nature and hermeneutic phenomenological design guided the study. The study had 16 participants who were selected through homogenous purposive sampling. Data was produced through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussion schedules. Then generated data was thematically analysed. Findings of the study were that Comprehensive Pedagogy has been essential to secondary school students’ academic achievement and advancement. Comprehensive pedagogy is typically demonstrated by the teaching strategies used to improve learning and the resources used in the teaching/learning process. However, most teachers were not employing appropriate methods in teaching linear programming hence poor pupils performance. Freeman et al. (2014) supports the use of group work in the teaching/learning process since it encourages students’ social inclusion. Make use of interactive techniques such as problem-solving workshops, case studies, and group discussions. Participation is encouraged and newcomers can apply LP ideas realistically with the aid of interactive learning. On approaches to problem-solving, offer constructive criticism. Beginners should apply LP techniques with plenty of possibilities to practice on a regular basis.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":" 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139626667","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microbial Inoculants in Agriculture - A Microbiological Review from A Nigerian Perspective","authors":"P. O. Ewubare, G. O. Omokaro, O. E. Ewansiha, J. O. Edosa","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i3.2241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i3.2241","url":null,"abstract":"Chemical compounds are absorbed by most crops from the soil. Several synthetic fertilizers contain acid radicals, such as hydrochloride and sulfuric radicals, thus increasing soil acidity and adversely affecting soil and plant health. Some plants can also absorb highly recalcitrant compounds. Continuous consumption of such crops can lead to systematic disorders in humans. A reliable alternative to the use of chemical inputs is microbial inoculants, which can act as biofertilizers, bioherbicides, biopesticides, and biocontrol agents. Microorganisms are capable of promoting plant growth, and controlling pests, diseases, and weeds. Microbial inoculants are beneficial microorganisms applied either to the soil or the plant to improve productivity and crop health. These natural-based products are widely used to control pests and enhance soil and crop quality, thereby benefiting human health. Microbial inoculants consist of a blend of microorganisms that work with the soil and its inhabitants to improve soil fertility and health, ultimately benefiting human health. They have the ability to minimize the negative impact of chemical inputs, thereby increasing the quantity and quality of farm produce. This review paper summarizes the effects of microbial inoculants on agricultural soil in Nigeria by examining relevant works related to the topic. To achieve this, databases such as Google Scholar, Frontier in Microbiology, African Journals Online (AJOL), Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) were explored to identify studies on the effects of microbial inoculants on agricultural soil in Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"63 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138597405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Global Pupil’s Academic Performance in Linear Programming: A Glimpse on Literature Review","authors":"Mwambazi Chrispine Mulenga, Mubanga Lombe, Francis Simui","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1791","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1791","url":null,"abstract":"The main objective of this essay was to conduct an exhaustive literature review of the pupil’s performance in linear programming. The study sample had 15 participants comprising 8 females and 7 males purposively sampled. The study concerning students’ lived experiences of their academic success in linear programming was conducted using a hermeneutics phenomenology design. The study was qualitative as the details were descriptive, led by the specified methodology, and used qualitative research methodologies and procedures. This is a result of its stringent compliance standards for a variety of processes, including sampling techniques and data analysis methodologies (Mulenga, 2015). The intent was to describe the pupil’s academic performance, explore pupils’ linear programming-related disablers, and explore techniques for enhancing pupils’ academic performance. The study was only carried out for six months. In light of this, it has been noted that the performance of pupils in linear programming is subpar as a result of a variety of complications, including lack of teaching and learning resources, incompetent teachers, pedagogy they use, pupils’ attitude, mathematical language, time and the usage of subpar textbooks, among others. As a result, the existing difficulties have even led to pupils’ low morale, which is prevalent worldwide, especially in developing nations. In order to address the issue of the topic being taught by incompetent teachers, it is advised that the government train and recruit qualified and competent mathematics teachers to teach the subject at senior secondary. Furthermore, additional time should be allotted to the challenging topics through collaboration between the MoGE and the Curriculum Development Centre (CDC). In order to support pedagogies among mathematics teachers, it is also advised that the MoGE strengthen Continuous Professional Development (CPD) initiatives in schools. Besides, the MoGE should receive more funding in order to purchase instructional materials for different schools across the nation. Teachers of mathematics are commended to use a variety of approaches, tactics, and strategies in order to enhance how they present the lesson they are teaching.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128909999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Transmission of Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Owena Reservoir Area, Ondo State Nigeria: Nexus Between Different Pathogenic Host Factors","authors":"A. Ikwuka, B. J. Peletu, I. E. Ofoezie","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1788","url":null,"abstract":"A total of 25,482 snails, comprising 4,258 (16.7%) Bulinusglobosus; 213 (0.8%) Bulinustruncatus; 4,040 (15.9%) Bulinusforskalii; 4,770 (18.7%) Biomphalariapfeifferi; 6,024 (23.6%) Melanoidestuberculata; 1,730 (6.8%) Potadomafreethi; and 4,447 (17.5%) Pilaovata were collected over a period of 24 months during monthly site visits to Owena Reservoir Area which comprises of three communities namely Owena, Baiken and Kajola in Ondo East Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. The abundance of each of the snail species varied significantly (p<0.05), spatially, seasonally, and annually throughout the period under study. The established intermediate snail host species were Bulinusglobosus and Bulinustruncatus for Schistosomahematobium transmission. The overall infection rate among Bulinusglobosus was 3.2% as 136 snails were found to shed cercariae out of 4,258 collected and examined for trematode infection. This occurred at site 4 located in the Kajola community. None of the Bulinustruncatus species was found to shed cercariae.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128222853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Morphological Analysis of Pellonula Leonensis Fished from Isaba Creek and New Calabar River, Niger Delta Region, Nigeria","authors":"S. A. Nwafili, Sorhor Eloho","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1549","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1549","url":null,"abstract":"The samall-toothed pellonula, Pellonula leonensis is ecologically and economically important. It is good source of protein to rural coastal and riverine communities because of its taste. Despite the economic significance, information on its biology are scarce. We evaluated the morphometric and meristic traits of the species from two water bodies in the Niger Delta Region. The population obtained from ISABA Creek, Delta State were significantly (P˂0.05) smaller in all the morphometric traits analysed relative to the population from New Calabar River with the exception of Pectoral Fin Length (PFL) and Pelvic Fin Length (PvFL). The range of total length, TL and weight respectively of 3.70-8.52cm (X ̅=5.14±0.034cm) and 0.20-3.40g (X ̅=0.75±0.022g) for ISABA Creek population and 6.5-9.80cm (X ̅=8.35±0.06cm) and 1.7-7.30 g (X ̅=3.84±0.083g) for New Calabar River population was observed. The range of meristic characters significantly differed between the two waters bodies (p<0.05). The observed intraspecies differences could be attributed to environmental variables, fishing pressure and genetic factors. This study reveals the need for developing conservation strategies and domestication programs for species distributed in different water system.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115090555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity and Relative Abundance of Entomofauna of Four Ecologically Different Areas of Chittagong University Campus, Bangladesh","authors":"Md Ikram Ansar Tuhin, M. Nasiruddin, Zannatul Nayem","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1380","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i2.1380","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was conducted to find the relative abundance and diversity of insects in the four areas of the Chittagong University (CU) campus from January 2018 to December 2018. The entire study found six orders - Odonata, Orthoptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Diptera, and Hymenoptera. Three families under Odonata, two under Orthoptera, four under Coleoptera, five under Lepidoptera, five under Diptera, and three under Hymenoptera were collected from the four study spots. Among them, fifteen species of Odonata, seven species of Orthoptera, seven species of Coleoptera, thirty-five species of Lepidoptera, five species of Diptera, and four species of Hymenopteran were identified. The highest number of insects (478) were collected in January 2018, whereas the lowest number of insects (404) were collected in August 2018. The highest abundance (1598) of insects was found in spot 1 (ground area) and the lowest (990) in spot 2 (hilly area). Lepidoptera (2688) was the most dominant order in the four studied spots, followed by Odonata (1453), Orthoptera (505), Coleoptera (223), Diptera (202), and Hymenoptera (186). During the study period, the highest species richness was observed in Spot 3 (2.61 ± 0.01) and lowest in Spot 2 (2.03 ± 0.008); the highest species diversity was observed in Spot 1 (1.36 ± 0.02) and lowest in Spot 2 (1.09 ± 0.01); and the highest species evenness was observed in Spot 1 (0.53 ± 0.006) and lowest in Spot 2 (0.47 ± 0.006). Compared with the previous study, it can be concluded that the species diversity and abundance of Odonata, Orthoptera, and Lepidoptera were increased, whereas the diversity and abundance of Coleoptera and Hymenoptera were decreased. The abundance and diversity of insects depended on seasonal fluctuation and ecological and environmental conditions.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122707565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Whole Body Antioxidant Status of Silver Carp Fingerlings Fed Diet Containing Various Dietary Organic Acids","authors":"Kanwal Razzaq, Tariq Dildar, Mudssar Aslam, S. Arif","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i1.1349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i1.1349","url":null,"abstract":"A 10-week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the whole- body antioxidant status of silver carp fingerlings when fed with diets containing various organic acids. Five experimental diets were formulated, such as D1 containing no supplemented organic acids, while D2 contain (2%malic acid), D3 (2%citric acid), D4 (2% formic acid) and D5 (2% lactic acid). During the experiment, water quality parameters including temperature, pH and DO were controlled. Results showed that acidification of diet significantly reduced the activity of SOD, CAT and GPX throughout the body of silver carp fingerlings. Moreover, among different organic acid groups, the maximum value was observed in citric acid while, minimum value was recorded in formic acid. Data on whole -body antioxidant enzymes were subjected to one-way analysis of variance following Steel et al. (1996). Differences between among means were compared by Tukey`s Honestly Significant Difference Test and considered significant at (p<0.05) (Snedecor and Conhran, 1991).","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"103 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126010905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparing and Presenting a Pigeon Skeleton for Gross Anatomical Study Using Boiling Maceration Method: A Quick and Effective Method","authors":"N. Jannat, R. Islam, N. Sultana","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i1.1269","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i1.1269","url":null,"abstract":"The study’s main objective was to prepare and display the pigeon skeleton using a practical and effective approach. Two matured domestic pigeons (Columba livia), aged 8 months old were purchased from local market, Gazipur sadar, Bangladesh for this purpose. This experiment was carried out in the department of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh, in January 2021. The birds were first killed by being injected with MgSO4 directly into the hearts. After dead, they were peeled using a knife. 3% soda water solution was used to boil peeled animals for two hours. Having cooling, the bony samples were cleaned and dipped into 10% solution of bleaching water for 1 hour to avoid further growth of microorganism following washed by tap water. After drying in the sun for eight hours, the skeletal pieces were fully articulated for the skeletal frame. The whole processes were taken 2 days (33 hours). The boiling maceration method for preparation of skeleton is very effective because restrain the chance of losing small bones, requires less expenditure, time and labor. It is also visible that the bone’s original color was preserved. Extracted bones were divided into two parts, axial and appendicular skeleton. Axial skeleton comprises the bones of skull, vertebrae such as-cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae (fused to form synsacrum) and coccygeal vertebrae or caudal vertebrae then ribs, costal cartilages and breast bone or keel bone. In contrast, the appendicular skeleton comprises the forelimb or wing bone like scapula, coracoid, clavicle, humerus, radius-ulna and manus. On the otherhand hindlimb or pelvic limb comprises of pelvic girdle, femur, tibio-fibula and feet bone (metatarsal and digits). In adult pigeon no developed tarsal bone. Therefore, this is the most efficient way for quickly preparing and presenting skeleton for use in studies of the avian skeletal system.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123590876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Case Report Isolated Umbilical Cord Cyst in Second and Third Trimesters","authors":"Khadeeja Yahya Othman Idrees, Hassan Osman Ali Hemet","doi":"10.54536/ajlsi.v2i1.1261","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54536/ajlsi.v2i1.1261","url":null,"abstract":"The cyst might be solitary or numerous (more frequent). While single cysts are attributed to favorable perinatal outcomes during the initial stages of pregnancy, the presence of numerous different umbilical cord cysts, their persistence in the second and third trimesters, and their conjunction with other ultrasonographic anomalies are linked to a higher probability of a miscarriage, aneuploidy, or other complexation. The majority of the material on postoperative complications and treatment adherence of foetuses with umbilical cord cysts is minimal. We wanted to show the result of a third-trimester foetus with an isolated umbilical cord cyst. Due to foetal distress, the baby was delivered by emergency caesarean surgery at 39 weeks gestation. The infant seemed fine and cried immediately. It should be taken into account that large umbilical cysts, in the event of rapid proliferation, may pressure the cord vessels and cause foetal discomfort. It is essential to consider the ultrasound examination of the umbilical cord as one of the essential aspects of the test. In addition, it is advised to ascertain that a karyotype is necessary when we discover this issue with related abnormalities.","PeriodicalId":169616,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Life Science and Innovation","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121159118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}